The National Register. — London, England, 1822-06-03 00:00:00

use to petition—while the public possess, as they do, much less power over their Representatives than they ought to have, they still have the power of bearding them—of shaming them by facing them boldly and saying, " on such a question you voted in violation of your word, you: honour, and our interests," and to the most impudent vagabond among them the knowledge of this certainty is appalling —Mr Wodehouse will not forget Mr. Palmer's observations to him at the late Norfolk County meeting! STOCK EXCHANGE, SATURCIAT.--The market looks rather heavy this morning, owing to the dif ferent opinions in regard to the affairs of Turkey ; by many it is imagined the new Russian Loan will furnish the means to Alexander to commence hosti lities. By letters received this morning from Mar seilles, they have accounts there from Smyrna to the 29th April, statir.g that all was quiet, and that the Captain Paella remained before Scio with the fleet. —Consols left off at 791 Money, and 80A for the Account. (TORFICN MARKETS.) A great demand still prevails for the new Chilian funds, and a great deal of business has been done in the above Stock this morning. The new Russian Loan appears heavy, and very little has been done. Mr. Rothschild has given notice this morning, that he will advance money to the holders of his Certifi cates on the new Prussian Stock at 5 per cent. Re port says, that a large amount of the above stock has been purchased at Paris, and that a quantity of it is also going to Holland. This may account for Attu little of it coming into the market. A mail from Constantinople has arrived, with letters from that city to the 26th of April. They describe a proceeding, as regards the internal go vernment of the northern Turkish provinces, of a very curious nature, and important also, from its probable tendency to assist in reconciling the differ ences with Russia. It is well known that one of the difficulties in the way of adjustment has been, supposing the Turkish troops to be withdrawn from Walachia aid Moldavia, to whom the future go vernment of those provinces should be confided.— Turkey, in the existing state of public feeling towards the unfortunate Greeks, objected to the re-appointment of the Hospodars; and Russia, in reference to the letter or the spirit of all the recent treaties, could not listen to any proposition for be stowing that trust on Turkish Governors. Whe ther prompted or not by either of the principles in the discussions now carrying on, is not known; but it appears by the present letters, that the chief in habitants of Jassy and Bucharest had formed them selves into a deputation to Constantinople, and have presented a memorial to the Turkish Government, soliciting, as the most eligible mode of alleviating the horrors of the state of anarchy into which they had fallen, the appointment of a provisional admi nistration, consisting of natives of %Vadat:ilia and Moldavia, from which Turks and Greeks were equally to be excluded, and to whom the Govern ment should be specially confided until the final arrangement of the difhrenccs with Russia. 'The Divan, it is added, has listened favourably to this representation. Eighteen persons are nominated to conduct the affairs of the provinces above-named ; and as a security for their good conduct, eight per. sons of equal rank, and forming part of the depu tation to Constantinople, are to be retained as hos tages. In consequence of this arrangement, the Porte had issued orders for the evacuatim: of Wal lachia and Moldavia by their troops; and this order it is said, was already in part fulfilled. Little doubt. was entertained by the merchants at Constan tinople, that the new measures of the Turkish Go vernment would lead to peace. A 'RICAN COLOST.—Extract of a letter from Cape Town, dated Feb. 7, 1822:—" 1 am sorry to say we continue to receive very distressing accounts respecting the emigrants, many of whom are abso lutely starving, on account of their crops having twice failed, and the Government rations has. been reduced. The committee for their relief at Cape Town have already distributed 10,000 rix dollars, and the balance now in hands is only 1,600 rix dol lars. If any of our friends feel inclined to help their poor fellow-countrymen, donations will be thankfully received, and, I think I may add, will be well applied through the means of the committee." At Swindon market, on Monday last, a respecta ble farmer actually sold a sack of wheat to a grocer for a pound of tea, value 7s. After the bargain had teen agreed on, the dealer, conceiving he had itse wort of it, wanted to run ; but the farmer in stated uu the tea, and the tea he had. THE NAIxONAL REGISTER —_ THE UNITAKAN FIND. The Anni y of the Uniarian You was ce l e brated on Wednesday lest In the month; a seems, was preached at , the Chapel in Parliament court, sal in the evening a numerous and highly respectable companyoonsisting of nearly 300 gen tlemen, dined together at the Gordon Tweets. The dinner was passable—the wine, as usual on each occasimis, was execrably bad—a policy we can by no means enter iato—in the present instance the ticket included but aoint of wine—very few gen tlemen had more, and many did nit even drink their allowance, AO that besides injuring the creditor the house iw Mitre, an absence of profit was sustained. A Mr. HAMMOND, of St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, took the chair, aid after Now Nubia Dolmas' he gave " The King," after whim lie introduced at extreme length the usual toast of " Civil sal religious liberty all over the world." This was followed sy " The Unitarian Fund ;" after which Mr. Christie, the Treitairer, rend a statement of the accounts, and a long list of donatiine (the latter of which du ties he had to perform several timus during the evening), and the finances appeared to give greateleaeure to those most com petent to rum a correct judgment it them. Mr. FRE ND, in the course of an interesting speech, alluded to a Latin Epistle, lately received iy the Society from a mem ber of the Unitarian Church of Transylvania, which is nu merous and prosperous. The Chairman then gave, " Dr. Worell, and thanks to him for his excellent sermon." This toast was, we thought, rather inappropriately introduced, by the Chairman's preaching fur nearly twenty minutes on the doctrine of atonement, from which we were inclined to infer that the Doctor owed an atone ment to the congregation of the morning, for having wasted their time—this Isirereuet was bow., er, we aie eimi;saust, in correct, for Dr. Moett.t. rose, and in a fluent and most pleasantly deli vered speech, made his acknowledgment to the company. Ile was grateful, he said, for the manlier in which his health hail been drank—lie valued t highly the approbation of the Unitarian assembly lie had the honour to address—he did not mean to detain them by a long speech, but there were some points to which he wished to advert. It had been said that the Unitarians denied the divinity of the Christian religion, and in this charge the bigot and unbeliever were united. When an Atheist was prosecuted, it was natural that he should endeavour to attach himself to some body of people, but why the Church man, protected by the butwarka of the law, should join no false, so uneandid a cry, he could not suppose in no bode of people was found a more studious attention to the duties o f' religion— in none a more anxious care of the educaion of their children; the fact, and the great crime was, that the Unitarians refused to acknowledge as the head of their Church whoever should succeed to the Crown, however had lie might he—he alluded, he said, perhaps to Henry the Eighth—perhaps to the Hero of the 20th of May. In answer to the charge of their disbelief in Christ, lie need only refer to the present meeting—could it be supposed that so large a body of so respectable men would meet there to profess Cid iaDAffity, if they did not feel it? They had been spoken of as Sectarians—if Sectarianism meant an open avowal of their views, a manly absence of concealment of their wishes, then, like the primitive Christians,they might glory in being called Sectarians—the Unitarian Fund promised to enable them to aid the weak, and sustain the drooping.—lle begged to apologize for baring so long occupied their attention, and concluded by again thankinethem for the compliment raid to him. ....... The Chairman then proposed " Mr. Wright, and our other Missionaries ;" but not proGtting by what appeared to us a most uncourteous attempt on the part of the company, prior to the preceding toast, to curtail him of what be seemed to consider as his fair right, by continued applause while he was speaking, so that scarcely a word was heard—the worthy Chainna• again essayed a sermon, in which, at the commeneetnent, he stated, that he became an Unitarian SO years ago, and appeared to go into a history of all he bad read, or felt, or experienced, during that time. The "ignorant impatience" (as Lord Lon donderry would call it) of the company, however, rendered him totally inaudible, and we thought the Chairman received this proof of their want of taste rather in dudgeon. Mr. WRIGHT returned thanks, and stated the increasing success which he had met with during a recent journey on his Missionary duty. " Mr. Christie, the T rrrrrr er," who returned thanks, and announced fresh subscriptions. " Mr. William Smith, and the New Marriage Art." Mr. FRENH rose, and said, that it was wally a disgrace to the Established Church to have their form profaned by those who dissented from it, as it was irksome to those who were forced to submit to it. . . Mr. Row ao TAYLOR, of Norwich, said, that having been Sheriff at the time be bud the honour of returning Mr. Smith at the last election, and he begged to return thank, for him. The constant attachment he load shewn to liberty, and hie unwearied exertions for the abolition of the Slave Trade, demanded the thanks of every liberal man, Mr. Smith had generally, if not always, fulfilled the expectations of bis constituents—he wan sometimes wavering in his conduct, hut Mr. Taylor believed, nevertheless, a tru. friend to liberty, and therefore lie should still have Mr. Taylor's support. The Chairman then gave, " J. T. ROI, Esq." and " Mr. Hornhy, the Deputy Tr, asurer," who each returned thaolts.— He afterwards anniouneed, " The Secretary, the Rev. W. J. Pox." The moment this toast was ammenceol, the room ruing with applause* loud and long continued, and wh ch clear ly bespoke the anxious interest the company fat fur the recovery of their valued Pastor. . Mr. HUTT retnrned thanks for his esteemed and absent friend, lila in the course of his speech he animailt tried with great severity on the cendnct of the Common Sergeant on the late trial of " The Man Unknown." In proposing the health of " Mr. William Frend," (who re turned thauka,) the Chairman said, lie had conic up to town on purpose to preside there that day, and that prohaldy it was the last time lie should have that honour—au anticipation the com pany appeased most sincerely te reciprocate. The Chairman then gave, •' Mr. Richard Taylor and the Committee," Upon whi-li Mr. Richard Taylor rose to return thank:, in doing which he most Oily defended the Common Sergeant from the censure east upon him by Mr. Rutt, on the ground that a Judge in bound to act according to the et.i.ting law, however objectionable ; and that he had given the prisoner a fair trial, particularly by not allowing his defence to be interrupted, &IA more lenient sentence than others who were suffering on the same account. lie regretted that some worthy men were not for admitting such en extensit e liberty of discussion as he con tended for, but their honesty was not on that account to be questioned ; and lie thought that those shristians who disap proved of defending chri, tinnily by persecution had been guilty of a cowardly neglect of duty in not smiling forward in a body to protest nu, vinq it ; especially as at the present crisis of the world, wilco education acd inquiry har e takes so wide a tans 173 - both in Ibis country and abroad, and amongst all classes o men, whatever presented christianity as an engine of oppres sion, persecution; or tyranny, or as a subject that could oot bear full investigation, would be likely to prejudice mankind against it, and detach them from it. We regret that the ap proach of darkness prevented our taking metes of Mr. Taylor's speech, which we consider as decidedly the best that was de delivered during the evening. When we left the room nearly half the company were re mainin4, but there was daring the afternoon a degree of dull ness which night did not appear to decrease. We heartily rejoice in the apparent determination to support the annual meeting of the Unitarians—we do not belong is their church—we differ from them on many essential points, but we are convinced that any thing that creates additional activity in ■ny one class o.• the subject of religion, does ser vice to the cause of the religious community at large—and wa 1 wish that every denomination would institute sunivereary meetings, because by those nit tits we are sure many, who have hitherto never thought upon the subject, would be in duced to make that most important of all inquiries, " What must I do to be saved." LONDON FASHIONS FOR JUNE. Coral DRESS.—The gown is composed of a new and very transparent white material . it is worn over a white satin slip, and is finished at the bottom of the skirt by a trimming which may be styled a net-work of puffs ; they are composed of tulle, crossed with pink gimp, and divided by moss rose-buds. The trimming consists of three rows : the effect is very striking. The corsage is cut low ; if is rounded at the bust, which is heated by a blond tucker : the lower part of the bust is orna mented with pink satin cheuinryseh, edged with blond. Short full sleeve, decorated with blond and rose-buds to correspond. The train is composed of pink watered Intestring, trimmed round with a buuiUouar of tulle, which is divided into small compartments by moss rose-buds. The front hair is arranged in light loose curls at each side, so as to leave the forehead a good deal exposed. (lead-dress, diamonds, and a profw.ion of white uncurled ostrich feathers. Necklace and ear-rings, die ' moods. White kid gloves, and white satin shoes. EVENING DitlISS.—A round gown, composed of buf crêpe lirse : the skirt is ornamented with a trimming of the same via. intermixed with leaves formed of blue satin and Bros de Naples, disposed in two rows of stars, irregolsrly placed. Be neath this trimming is another, composed of bands of the sense material, with satin crerea let in. The corsage is tight to the shape ; the waist is rather more than the usual length, and the bust is cut low : it is rounded in front, and ornamented at top with a wreath embroidered with blue silk. Short sleeve, formed in the Spanish style, with full puffs and spaces between, embroidered in blue to correspond with the corsage. The hind hair is brought rather high, and arranged in full bows. The front heir is a good deal divided, and dressed low at the sides. Bead-dress, a bouquet of wild flowers. Necklace and ear rings, pearl. Blue kid shoes, and white kid gloves. SOCIETY FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES, AND COMMERCE. Wednesday last having been appointed for the presentation of the rewards adjudged by this society, a numerous compsny attended at Drury lane Theatre, to witness the ceremony.- -The pit, hoses, and middle gallery were crowded with mem bers and visiters. A band was placed in the tipper gallery ; and the stage was reserved principally for the Chairman, the candidates, stewards, &c. Sour after 12 o'clock, hie Royal Highness the Duke of SIMON entered the boas's, and took the timer amidst loud cheering, the band playing the Royal anthem. —The Secretary then read an address descriptive of the object and progress of the institution; after whkb each of the candi dates were introduced in succession to the Royal Chairman, who presented to them their repective prig •s with the most courteous affability of manner, accompanying the gifts with ap propriate observations, congratulating them upon their past successes, and exhorting them to. fresh exertions. Amongst the rewards which seemed most to engage the attention of the ladies was, " the large silver medal, and .20 guinea", tb Mrs. 11 ells, Connecticut, United States, for a new material for firm plat, in imitation of Leghorn:" and " the gold Vulcan medal, and 50 guineas, to Mr. J. Thompson, jun.; Coventry, for an im provement in the silk rihand loom." When an the prises• were distributed the Rojo' Chairman shortly' addressed the visite; s, thanking them for their pretence on this occasion ; hoping the proceeding had met their approbation, and that they would be thereby induced to become members of an institution whirls was calculated to effect such important benefits is and for the success• of which he, for one, should always feel most solicitous. His Royal Highness then retired amidst a re petitinn of the cordial cheers which had greeted his entrance, and had followed the various observations which his Royal Highness addressed to the candidates: COUNTY Coons.—The Sheriff of Lancashire having determined to bold his Court by adjournment at Man chester for the Hundred of Salford, in addition to holding it at Preston, it opened for the first time on Thursday last. Mr. Ashworth, tliz Banister, of Oldham inquest notoriety, who, with two other barristers had entered the Court after the first trial was over, rose and addressed the Court, and om the part of the bar, clai.ned the exclusive right to conduct the cases to the exclusion of the attorneys, This claim was resisted by the attorneys, one of whom, Mr. Buck, " thought it would he quite as decent, under the circumstances, if the learned Counsel had declined attending until their services had here requested. The Preston Chron'isk observes on this Not e understand the case,' in the County Court hare from time im memorial been conducted by the Sttorneyo. without claim of precedence ever having been set up by the bar : and it would he a mutter of deep regret to as if the claim now brought for ward should succeed. The expences of law proceedings are heavy enough, without being encumbered with additional fees to counsel. This is, however, like many of the cases that daily occur in life. When a public benefit is intended, some petty interest is set up to prevent it, sod the general good is sacri ficed to individual profit. The County Court was adjourned to Manchester purposely to spare expeoces to the putiiic, and if any thing should occur to depriv a the suitors of the benefit in tended, we shall certainly regret it much. DEATH Or THE COUNTESS DOWAGER GREY On Sunday died at her residence in Hertford-strect, 11layfilir, the Dowager Countess Grey. tier lady ship was only daughter of G. Grey, of Southwick, in the county of Durham, Esq. and widow of Gen. the Right Hon. Charles, first Earl Gn•v, K. B Few persons, at the advanced age of 79, have WI the world SO deeply rcgretted. I