The National Register. — London, England, 1821-06-25 00:00:00

PRICE OA Bank Stork 229 3 per Cent. Red. 76 3 per Cent. Comets 3i per Cent. S'i 4 per Cent. 91i 5 per Cent. Na.y Long Ann. !Si STOCKS. 0 O. Imp. 3 per Cent. India Bonds 45 Isidia Stick Exchequer Bills Is. prem. Coos. for At. 771 Lottery Tickets £24 I9s. THE NATIONAL REGISTER. Loan= : MONDAY. JUNE 25. —.op— 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 fin 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. NVilson, 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 upon 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 pockeui; the t wofits of the villany, we might have belict L :his; our while he gained not a farthing by the fogiier", we do not believe that anything short of a positive order film 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 niod-opropos eulogium 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 had been established long before. He hoped, however, it would be able to prevent the Ibul 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. Searlett, 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 13th. The inhabitants of Galatz 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 inhabi ants, without distinction of age or sex ; they after wards set fire to a part of the city. The number of victims 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 14th, the Turkish commander detatched a ' THE NATIONAL REGISTER part of bis forces on Romani and Jassay. There is yet no account of his having entered these cities. NAPLES, JUNE I.—A accrec of the King, of the 30th of last month, grants a full and entire am nesty to those who, from the Bth of July. 18.20, 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 satsfaction at their discipline, zeal, and services. AUGSBURG, JUNE 14.—According to letters front Constantinople, dated May 18, all the Christ;an Ministers have retired to Buydikdcre, where the greater number lodge in country houses. The Russian Ambassador has frequent conti;renees with the Reis Effendi. Several bands of Janissaries go into the country. We fear, that as usual, their departure is the fore runner of great disorderi. A body of 7 or 800 Greeks flying from Jassav, wished to take refuge at Skoleni, in the Russian territory, but their entrance there was rigorously interdicted These untiztunate people ptucecded towards Pruth. THE QUEEN.—On Wednesday her Majesty, pursuant to an intimation given during 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 greeted her with an unanimous burst of applause.— " God save the Queen !" was the cry from all quarters of the house. The corps dramalips promptly attended to the call, and the anthem was sung with great effect, the audience joining in chorus. The performance was the melo-dnune of Gil Bias de Sanlillivie. 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 th 4 end of the performance. Her Majesty, after her departure, received increased testimonies of loyalty and attachment. The house was crowded to an ex cess by a respectable audience, whose respectful Inas 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 ing itself the " Constitutional Association," having been fixed for Saturday, the moment the Mansion house was opened for public business, the Jostice 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 sinutly joined by Mr. Parkins, by whose exertions ;dune the business was first hrought Ihrward ; 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 October, in consequence of the suspension of business On account of tie coronation. The fidlowing intelligence has been received in the city :—" Um! Cochrane having detained seve ral vessels of the United States, mulcr die plea of their having Spanish property on board, the Ameri can Government, we understand, has determined to increase its naval force in the Pacific, and Commo dore Stewart has been appointed to the command of the Franklyn, 74 gun ship, so that besides the British ships of war in those seas, Lord Cut'hrane 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 arc more immediately connected with South America; and it is supposed that their cruising in that direction is more for the purpose oc &Lowery than any other." , 1 [97 MOCK CONSTITUTIONAL ASSOCIATION. 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, tli..n whom a more respectable or honourable man we believe does not exist, that gentleman loss Adresse , ' the following letter— TO TIIE EDITOR. Sta.—On my return to town this day, I have seen with regret that toy name has been made the b abject of observation. with • reference to the soi-disunt constitutional a•-sociation; but I shou:d not on that account alone have ventured Ito obtrude myself' co public notice. had I not been charged in this day's New Times with inconsistency, in having publicly avowed an unfavouritble opinion of the motives and conduct of that association, being at the same time solicitor to some proszcuting societies. Thcliict is, I nct as honorary sol•citor to the society for the suppression ol men4licity, whose labours and services ate too vit II known and appreciated by the public to repine any vindication front Inc. further than to state that the wretched objects whom we feel it our islac•ional. but always reluctant duty to visit with the terrors or the law, aftiod tut materials whatever for the indul. h ence of every patty passion, or for the extortion of penalties c r Costs. Being treasurer of the society for the relief of infant climbing boys, I have likewise acted us its honorary solicitor, but on no ocaision have I ever proceeded farther than a mere summary information before a magistrate, and only once required payment of a small penalty, which did not cover the expense actually ineurrerl; in all other cases, conviction was waived on Ln expression of contrition by the muster, or un his releasing his 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 . e.•rvices which it has been my equal pride and • pleasure to render to these and senile other valuable societies and institutions. If any analogy can be established between the proceedings I • have descrilml and the vindictive prosecutions of the constitutional association, or if I can be lohown dt b: the Mauro/ y secretary and the /mitt solicitor of any society, I must submit to the alleged charge of inconsistency ; but until it eon be so established, I repel it with the same disgust and indignation I tel fur the para sitical itmociation and its mercenary abettors. I am, Sir, yout's very truly, Redford Row, 20th June, 18V1. WM. TOOX E. Bow STREET.—Mr. Eiliston, the lessee of Drury Lane Theatre, attendad on Monday last, at this office, to proceed with a charge he had made on. Saturday evening against Mr. Rodwell, the pro. prictor of the 4delphi Theutre.—To place our readers in possession of the facts that led to the as sault complained of, it may be necessary to state, that Mr. Elliston contemplating a merry-andrew kind of exhibition, consisting of music, and dancing, and masquerad .1, and bunonery 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. Rodwelt's Theatre) would exhibit his feats of strength, and he • (Weroords attempted a secret negociaiion 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. ElliSton assumed tone ofcontempt which ill became him, anti sent to Mr. Rodwell the fidlowing very elegant epistle— " Itudwell,—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. Ettis - roNt." In conse quence of this letter Mr. Bpdwell proceeded to Drury Lane Theatre, accompanied by a friend, ts here having finind Mr. Elliston, and receiving an agirmative answ.r to the enquiry, whether or not the letter in question was written by Mr. Elliston, Mr. Ilodwell 4iylied to the shoulders of Mr. E. a horsewhip which he held in his hand. Mr. El:iston immediately pulled out a murderous instrument with which he had previously armed hintsde, and struck Mr. Lt dwell on the forehead, by which that gen tleman was stunned ; how ha came by a second blow, of which the mark plainly appears, remains to ho rs plaiaed.—'fhe instrument with which Mr Ellistml was armed was a piece a whateisme about 15 inches long, to each end of which a leaden ball is attached •by eat-gut closely woven. For the assault Mr. ltodwell was charged before the Bow-street magis trate, who ordered him to find bail, himself in 1001. and two sureties in 501. each. Au attempt was then made to hold Mr. Ito.we!l to bail ter having threatened the junior Elliston, hut yomag Dagger wood having refused to swear that he considered his life in danger, the busiuess was very property dismissed. Admiral Sir B. ilallowell is appointed Com mander in Chief at Chadian], in the rooin of Admiral Sir John Clore, whose period of service is expired. a fellow was seen making off wiiii two SlitaVvls Irma Inc work. 111 iv (tool oI E airs square, Cuelsea. ely of .• stop 1111 r e. w. 1% nosed, 111 WhICII our Co'lntl ; but unfortu nately tot hum, lk•itig 111 foremost of a 11,),II of Immo• r , „ his contliwt excited Inn sitvicion of J KrutlruLUl . who artz,ll nun to - it and held Min he party came op, reaairtilris of his. CX.:I uuauun. u 1 duq't slop nee, these he goes. poses tls. Jeltoso, Sc. lie %v.'s al lei wards securely lodged in tile wateii.iiause. The second regiment of Bucks yeomanry have received orders to m arc h on t h e 1 . 6411 ofJoly to attead the coronation. Their otl'ors of service were mad.; on the recommendativa of the Marquis of Buckingham. COURSE OF EXI Amsterdam, 19 18 C. F. Ditto, at siglll, 12 15 Rotterdam, 12 10 Antwerp, 12 12 Flamlnirgli, 38 1J • Altona, '..3J 11 Paris, 3 (1.13 s' sight, 25 85 Ditto, VG 20 Rourdeatix, in 20 Frankfort on theMaine,ls9 Peteralmenh, 9 3 U. Vienna, El. Flo. 10 26 Trieste, El. Flo. 10 2 4 1 Madrid, 36—Cailiz, 3.5 k Bilboa, 351 Barcelona, 35 HANGE, Jung 22. Seville, S'i—Gibraltar,3ol Leghorn, IT—Geium, 41 Malta, 4S—Venire, 27 GO Naples, 40—Lisb o n, 496 Op,urto, 51—Itithia, 50 Nil) Janeiro, 49 Polemic), I l'l 9t per cent. Cork, 8 per erhi. Foreign gold in bars, 31. ITs. 104 d. per oz. New Donisloons, New Dolhers, 11(1. Say( i in hal standard, 4s. 101(1„ I *_ .