The National Register. — London, England, 1820-10-02 00:00:00

THE KING. PORTSMOUTH, SEPT. 28.—This day a most nu. auerous and highly respectable meeting of tne town of Portsea was held at the Society's Mill, pursuant to a requisition handed to Sir Samuel Spicer. Sir Samuel was immediately voted to the Chair. The purport of the meeting was then announced by Professor Inman, who declared that he would allow 310 town to stand more forward in its attachibent to the illustrious person they were about to addrem than the town of Portsea; but as they were not Met there to discuss any Tarty question, he trusted they would -frame such un address as should totally exclude politio.s, and one, he trusted, that should be unani mously adopted. lie concluded by again stating, that more loyal subjects than the people of Portsea did not exist. hntuas Grant, Esq. seconded the motion of Mr. Inman, that an address of the above tenor should be immediately prepared. The address was then brought in and agreed to. Sir George Grey, Commissioner of his Majesty's Dock-yard, then observed, that he had refrained, during the pr►ceedings of the day, from uttering any sentinicnt whatever, until the address had been approved of, that it might not be supposed his opi nion should influence any ooe ; he trusted his presence had not hail that influence. He then acknowledged the inward 'and heartfelt satisfaction which lie this day enjoyed in meeting so respectable a company to address their King; and he could now proudly assure himself, that the Gentlemen present attached to his Majesty's Dock-yard were totally unbiassed by him in their conduct of the day, He would declare he never did, nor ever would, attempt to bias any person connected with the Dock-yard. He concluded by complimenting the company on their attachment to his Majesty, and assured them that he knew his Majesty's sentiments, who, when he was in his presence, had declared himself highly plea! rd with the former loyal expressions of tile town of Portsea, and lie trusted his Majesty would receive this address with his usual affability. The Chairman, Sir Samuel Spicer, was then re quested to w rite to the King's Secretary, to be in timed when it would meet his Majesty'► pleasure to receive the address. It was then resolves, that upon receiving his Majesty's wishes, a deputation, consisting of the gentlemen who prepared the address, headed by Sir Samuel Spicer, should convey it to his Majesty. It being suggested that as probably his Majesty would receive the address either at Cowes or Spithead, it would be more respectful, and more fully meet the wishes of the inhabitants, that they should proceed un board the yacht in procession ; the same was most enthusiastically cheered, and Sir George Grey, in the handsomest manner, offered his yacht and barge to forward the object of their wishes. The thanks of the meeting were then voted to Sir Samuel Spicer, fur his promptitude in calling the meeting. Before the night set in, above 3,000 signatures were attached to the address. His Majesty this day received the Ryde address; tomorrow he receives the Gosport and Portsea ad dresses. The Gosport address will be presented by Samuel Jellicoe, Esq. A nacoorg.—An old maiden lady who was a most deter mined espuuser of the cause of the Pretender, happened to to be posseesed of a beautiful canary bird, whose vocal powers acre the annoy ance of one hulled the neighbourhood, and the admiration of the n her. [mod Peterborough aas very solicitous to procure this Mid, as a present to a favour ii• female, aho had set her Leine on being mistress of Ibis little musical %under; neither his Lurdrhips entreaties nor his bribes could prcsuil, but so able a negociator was not to Ire easily failed—he tuuk an opportemity of changing the bird, and substituting another iu its cage, during soar lucky moment alien her vigilant protector was off her guard. The changeling wig yieciiely like the orignial, except in that particular respect which afloat constituted its value it was a ycrjife mule, and had more taste fur seeds data for songs.— diively after this manoeuvre, that battle which utterly PuMed the hopes of the Pretender took place; a decent in terval had elained, wncn his Lordship summoned up resolu tion to call again on the old lady ; to order to smother all suspicion of the tr.el. he had played upon her, he seas about to effect u great anxiety for the possess' of the bird; she sated him all the trouble on that score by anticipating, as she thought, his errand, each tttt ing " 0, no, my Lord, then you are tome again, L presume, to cone me out of my dear Lithe idol, hut it is all iii vain, be is now dearer to me than ever ; I would not part with him for his cage full of gold— would you believe it, my laird, from the moment shut bus fit ;lemma Sovereign was defeated, Um sweet Beek fella': has not uilered a single word! 1! Last week the corpse of a man was found near the thou,. Pocipatrick, which is supposed to have floated dcwa the Channel, from the Isle of Ilan, Ime near th a t place s lie lead been a passenger an Wail the Trito n tinter, which trades between Douglas, Whitelta% en, lc?. and when on the passage, and in the act of jibing Inc vessel, this passenger was carried overboard by the bourn. The body had a glove on one hand, and a gold die fob, some hank-notes in a pocket-book, and silver in the pocket. He had been some time in the Ovate r, and it is conjectured that he is one of the English riders sent out to take orders. Oil 'Volumlay laiat the Itc v. IL F. Blake, clerk, was to the Rectory Br in the Couiltv of utt the ri• etttatiutt ur the Iti&ht llun. %Val. Bait.t. Su THE NATIONAL REGISTER •LOS:; Ok' THE HON. COMPANY'S CRUISER THE AIZIEL, IN TliE GULPH. •EETRACC OF • LETTER FROM NOME tP FEOII ONE OF THE FOUR PERSONS WHO EbeS PED. " ‘VC left Bassorah on the I2th of March 1820, and had a tedious passage down the Euphrates. On the 17,h we bore off It malt, an island about 40 miles front Bushire. Duriog the night of the 17th it blew fresh, with a considerable sea. About 3a. tn. of the 18th it • fell calm, was black and cloudy, with thunder and lightning. The mainsail was hauled up, and the top sails were lowered soon after. Anota hall past three a sudden squall came frian the northward, accompanied' with thunder lightning, and rain. I was in bed, but luckily awake. I turned out on hearing the wind ; and about birth opened on the main-hatchway, I went out and stood between decks to see what was the matter. — As 1 looked up, the vessel keeled, the water came rushing over the larboard gunwale, the launch went over the side, and and at the same time I heard a crash above me, which must have been the mainmast. Al this time I heard a horrid shriek, and found myself below water. " All this must have taken place in less than a mi nute and a half from the first coining on the squall. On coining to the surface I foiand myself among pieces of boanls, and haerd akw men around. 1, however, felt myself irresisiably pulled below tne water, and went to the depth of three or km fathoms befote the power that drew me desisted. There was HOlhing had hold Of me, but some power I could not overcome, drawing me. It was the vortex formed by the sinking sessel. On reaching the surface a second nine, and swimming a little, I saw a boat bottom up, towards whien I made, lutl got upon it. Hearing some people in the water near use, (lOr it was quite dark and rattly), I calk(' out, and was joined by six or seven more of my uniortnuate companions. All else was quiet, except the tossing of the waves, and 'ha cries of a little boy at a distance, but to whom we could give no assistance. In a few aniontes he sunk, and we were left the remainder of 83 persons, whoa few minutes before had no idea of danger. The squall was now over, hut a heavy sea continuing, made the canoe roll over and over, which always threw us to sonic distance in the water and exhausted us very much. After tumbling shout in this way for some time, three or four men could stainl it no longer, and dropped off. There were now four of us only remai :ling, of 83 persons whocomposed the ship's company, and expecting eve:) , moment to share the same fate. However, we at last contrived to rignt the boat, and kept her on her keel, although Mil of water, by placing a few spars aceross the gunwale, which prevented her from rolling. We fas tened these with strips of our shirts and handkerchiefs, and Eat upon them. At day.break, the lands of Rar rah was seen, about 12 miles distant. We also saw the high land about Bushire, but that was far off. At this time we were juiued by two other men, who hail kept near us on a spar until our little raft should be ready. One of these poor fellows died before we reached the shore. Sitting upon this swamped boat, nuked, and every sea coining over us, we continued to drift towards the island, and about two p.m. we got within a mile or two of the beach, and expected in half an hour more to land. At this time I observed that the tide began to set us off again, and drift us round the island. As we were eviden.ly leaving the shore fast, it was proposed to swim ashore, but on making the experiment we found our selves weak, and the distance so great, that we were glad to put about, and with greatdifficulty some of us reached the canoe. Luckily the current soon changed and sent us back again, and a little after sun set we were cast upon a reef of rocks, over which waded till we got upon dry laud. After Avdlking two or three hours along the beach, we arrived at the town, and were immediately taken to the Shiek. We remained there three days, and dining that time received every attention and kindness we:could expect. Ott the 22d March time Snick gave us a boat, in which we arrived at Bushire the saute even ing. We left Bushire on the 28th, and arrived here a few days ago. Between seven mill eight o'clock, on Saturday morning, the neighbourhood of Ilowtiag-pimalley, Chancery-litue, were alarmed at the cries of murder issuing from a house iu that 'dace, where it was stated that a nom had been mur dered by his aife. William %Villas% right, a poi:cc-wheel., residing at 37, Cursitor-street, silts sent for by some of the neighbours to enquire into the ciee, and take the into custody. It appeared that a coati named Jeremiah Wilkis, a coal-heaver, cohabited for above two years with a oilman of the town of the mime of Margaret Barker, who passed as bis w ifs. Whilst sitting at breakfast together, they had soine high words, a lien tra a sudden site took a knife the table, and made a desperate 61:41/ lit 111111 in the side l the knife iortunately came against one of the ribs, which pre sealed it, entering the body, but with midi force as to slit and penetrate the bane. Tne wretched woman was secured and brought before the Sittiag Magistrate at llattomgai den fur cm, 1111 l sation„ TO., Ullllll. as brought to a tngelo) abet e he lord his wound dressed, after which he wits enabled, with lt difficulty, to proceed to the police otlice. The complainant being aware that the chlrgy against the priso ner was capital, hesitated for 40111, time, and at length, after obtaining a promise from her that she would never Cole near him any inure, refused prosecuting her. The woman, after receiving a severe lecture, was discharged. Seafaring persons ought to be made generally ac miaiiited, that by the provisions of a new statute, enacted in the pi eat us reign, a fine of one hundred pounds, and itup6sonment until it is paid, is imposed on any person found running eliell a putt 4)f spirit► or w i im , or a pound of salt; and so strictly is this enforced, that a few days since a person a•as convicted at this port. and the officers would scarcely lie Milt 411111 nut of at lit until the money wa• produced. The SCIeIII4 I/MEWS received 451. CiACII, and the remainder accrues to the Crown. No initigatiou whatever is permitted, and a very strict look-out is now kiln up in all directions.—(Mpuroutli Paper.) Extract of a letter from the Agent to Lloyd's at Gibraltar, dated Sept. 7.—.' By advices to-day from Tangier, it appears, that an Algerine squadron, consisting of two corvettes and a schooner, paned these SteititS to the westward, in the 4th last. A corvette, of vaginas, stood into Tangier, but immediately re joined die uMers and mat; tail." COVENT GARDEN THEATRE. The excellent Comic Opera of Love its a Village was repeseitted on Thursday night at this house, clitetly for the purpose of introducing Mr. Horn, as Young Mea&see, This Gentleman is known to the public as a composer as well as a vocal performer; and the absence of three or four years seems to have been turned to good account, as he returns to the metropolis with a voice and powers consider:oily improved. lie now mauafes a voice of much power with increased energy. 1 his is a great advantage to hilts, as his former efforts were mainly de• ficient in animation. He gave " Still in hopes to get the better," in a spirited style, and highly effective strain. His articulation was good, and the general per.ormance as forcible as it was skilful. It was warmly encored. this execution of " Oh I how shall I in language weak," reflected credit on his science and taste. 11 was impres sive, and highly melodious. He was throughout the clivracicr, greeted by the audience in a very flattering manner. Miss Greene played Rosetta, and performed the several airs, icc. in a style of cultivated and musical excellence that warrants the favourable opinion which we expressed of her on her first appearance. Her voice IS one of great compass and much melody; her judg uncut is very promising; and her skill is of a superior order, though she does not appear to have adopted any very decided style of singing. The Hawthorn of Mr. Taylor afforded entertainment, and the audience heartily cheered his eulogiuui on early hours and an active life —he mentioned it to be " a maxim with him, that a hale cobbler was a better mall than a sick King. A Ballet, called Annette and Lubin, was afterwards performed by the Foreigners from the Opera House; and notwithstanding tlie adroit and skilltil manner in which they tripped it on the light fantastic toe, tite visitors of the " National" Theatre, greeted them as um ceremoniously as usual. This sort of reception, at what are called our regular winter and " National" Theatres, although not very liberal, is not unprecedented. Mr. Garrick went to great expellee in importing dancers trout Paris to perform in his Chinese Festival, we think was the name of the Piece; but so strong was the oppo sition of the audience, that the Public would not only nut encourage diem, but they compelled Mr. Garrick to succumb to ttieni. On the present occasion, however, the Opera dancers seem to merit inure generous treat ment, when the laudable mauve of their limited en gagement is r‘menitsered. Licences.-4fany thing were wanting to prove the want of the needful in the Exchequer, the docu ment copied beneath (which isior jirst lime now serving on every Beer, Spirit, and Wine Merchant and Dealer) will supply the vacuum. This mea sure has a further political bearing: the money it will bring in before the sth proximo, will lend a little comfortable assistance in bolstering up the re. ceipt item in the national accounts for the quarter . , ending that day. Some of these notices have no name affixed to them, and we should be glad to be informed of the cause of the omission, and also under what Act a fine can be levied for the non payment of monies not due. We shall make no fur ther comment on the subsequent very extraordinary notice, as we have reason to believe that it will become a matter of Parliamentary discussion. (LITaRAL Cory.) EXCIIIMACO, Sept. VO, 1840. SIN,—Yon are required immediately, on the receipt of this notice, to renew your Beer, Spirit, and Wiue Li ceners, which expire on the 10th day of October next; otherwise the several penalties of Sul. for each Licence will be enforced. ALARMING FlRE.—Friday morning, between twelve and one o'clock, an alarming lire broke out at the house of Mr. Fisher, corn-chandler, in the Broadway, West minster, which was consumed, as were also Cook's eatilig-house, Holland's potatne warehouse, and Mr. Cooper's ar. apothecary. It raged with such fury that the whole neighbourhood was terrified Mr the salety of their dwellings. A thick party-wall of 11.. use pre vented its extending towards Tothilloureet ; but the wild shilling, and directing the flames toward. Little Chapel Street, several of (lie bUildillBS bUlleted injury, as did the Castle publie.house and the back of the tenements in Castle-court. No lives are said to be !Ist, though Hol land was forced out of the one-pair of stairs window ; his strvaiit jumped out with papers to a large amount. The Leamington Coach, on its way from that place to Loudon, last Friday night, was overturned. C regret to state that two little girls, belonging to Mr. Carr, of Drury-lane Theatre (who have so treqnektly appeared vs tile young Princes in Richard the loud, with Mr. Kei.ii, and who hail been performing characters at some of Mr. k:lliston's pro% metal Theatres), were much hurt. This, it is ,ssuderstood, would hot have been the case but fur the brutality ul a man, their fellow traveller inside, who, slier the coach lay on the ground, felt so violently anxious for his own salety, that Instead of rendering any asststauce to the children, trod cm the neck of the eldest in effecting his hasty flight Iron' the vehicle, and fractured her collar.bone in a very stvere manner. The children were conveyed, back ui Leaimagion, (a distance of miles trout the spot where the accident occurred) in a post chaise, and %v.: ate happy to learn are in a lair way of recovery. Jo the storm on Thursday last, two vessels were driven on shore at Brighton, and one of them was cson pletely wrecked. bhe was driven MI shore opposite io Middle -street, her bides broken in, and Hill of water.-- The waster and crew were saved, but in au instant a set of ruffians set to tvork to plunder the wreck, and they had carried oil' every thing that was poaable, and were (wally employed in carrylint off vie coals, which was tier cargo, tritest Mr. Justice Bales arrived, and sent fur detarlimeist of troops to dispel .. .a; the moth, winch he ilap e ily effected.