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----- SPLENDID FSH ET IRE, E F THE DUKE OF DEVON OAT . Al o sc 0 w, SETT. 11(2l),1826. Although three weeks have elapsed since the Coronation, we are still in the midst of revelry and rejoicing, and fetes and balls follow ene other in quick succession. There was one given last night by our Ambassador Extraordinary, the Duke of De vonshire, which, for splendour and effete, has surpassed all the others, and, therefore, 1 shall send you some account of it. The night was cloudy, and favourable to the advantageous die. play of the brilliant illumination which lightened up the side and front of the magnificent bowie where his Grace resides. So great was the blaze of light, .that the whole of the dark horizon over a third of Moscow was made visible, and this wail produced without there being any overabundant quantity of lamps, for there were none too many, and all harmonized and contributed to the general effect. Indeed, this was the great merit of the whole of the deco rations and ornaments, both inside and out; there was nothing too much—nothing overcharged ; all was in keeping, if 1 may so speak, and as it skald be. ?typeset end of the house ran be seen well from the Kremlin, and ether elevated spots in the city, and this, aceordingly, was the part the moat illuminated, and the initials of the King of England were placed in a conspicuous part of the building. On entering, and mounting the stair, the eye met, above the fine landing place, a well-executed transparence , with the initial* of the Emperor a nd Empress. Then, proceeding onwards, you found waged, in the ante-room, the upper servants of the Duke, in their rich state livery of the and gold, and on passing through them you arrived at the door, from whence stood, In two inertia lines, all the attaches of the Embassy, leading up to his race. who, in a splendid uniform, stood there to receive his guests. The people about him formed rather a striking coop Weil: Men of all nations, statesmen, and warriors in ev ee rie j u g uniform, bedecked with stars, and all the a of ' tasi F hollow*, many of them bravely won, while uselmi courtiers, rhamberiaimi, and senators, glittered iis all the dazzling pomp which gaudily embroidered cease, with gold and silver, and ribands and crams, " the cheap rewards of 'Kings," could confer. There was Manumit in his Field.Matshal's uniform. wearing all his well-merited ceders and stars, with his Staff and A ides-de.Camp, in all the showy variety of the French uniform; the Prince of Heart Homburg, the Austrian Ambasezdor Extraordinary, in the uniform of his country. Its short, the Representatives of all the Crowned Heads of Europe, with the American Republican Minister, and Me Envoys from Georgia, Persia, and other countries o f East, who, an their Asiatic costumes, served to complete the variegated and brilliant assemblage. About nine o'clock notice was given of the approach of the Im perial Family, when his Grace, accompanied by all his suite, descended to receive them. The Emperor wore a scarlet uniform, the evening dress of the regiment of Chevaliers Gerdes; the Em press (led in by the Doke) a robe of crimson-coloured silk, richly ornamented with diamonds and pearls. She had a necklace of dia monds, with a row across the shoulders, of superior size and beauty. most of them appearing half an inch in diameter, while strings of them, of inferior magnitude, were entwined amongst her hair. She looked extremely well, and, throughout the evening, was all con descension and kindness, seeming highly to enjoy the animated scene. Then came the Grand Duchess, with her husband Michael, the brother of the Emperor. She was in white, with a great many gems set in diamonds, and had her usual ar ch: look, and playful intelligent snide. The music now terock up, and the Duke led the Empress in a polonaise fullowed by the Emperor and all the most distinguished persons. through the suite of apartmentk into the hall-room. Dere all WAS arranged with elegance and good taste. This room, about sixty feet long and fifty in breadth, was lighted up in the centre by some two or three hundred wax lights, placed in a single rote, In a circular chandelier covered with roses, and sus- , petaled front the lofty ceiling with airy lightness, and almost by imperceptible means ; while round the aides, and in each corner. were chandeliers, giving forth a mass of light tkat was reflected fmm the wells, which were of a white colour, like polished marble. The eye rested with pleasure on the tastefully simple ornaments of these walls. On one side were the united initials of the Emperor and the Empress, formed by wreaths of red roses; on the opposite wall was traced in roses the letter C, with the number IV., giving the initials of our own illustrious Sovereign : anti on the ritual wall. the letters N. and A.. detached. %hewed the •%eparste initials of the Imperial Visitor'. A wide open space between columns led into an additional room. A tem porary building, of which the sides were covered with a light .rd-coloured drapery, intermingled with white, tastefully ar. ranged, and fount:ma of red roses over a white ground, ran round, and adorned the columns. At the extreme end from the ball-room, yet distinctly visible from all parts, a recess was formed, where was placed a full - length portrait of the Emperor, in hi% imperial robes. painted by Dave, the English artist, and an era ' cellent likeness. The unexpected sight of this picture was quite a coup eft Theatre. It was known to few that the artist hail been employed by his Grace, and the Russian nobility were wholly unprepared for the view of this portrait of their Czar, the first and the only one they . could see of him in his imperial dress. Their surprise and admiration wax unbounded. " Quells gallxlerie ! vat has gout !" exclaimed the women; Artie the 1 adroit and_ reapereferi - fiseareem exeressed their approbation in , mina* audible whiper , . Certainly nothing could have been better imagined; it was the prettiest compliment that could have been paid. Qaairilles and wslues followed. In the former the Empress danced with the Duke of Devoashire, having for their vis•a-ills the Grand Duchess and Prince Charles of Prussia. Between twelve and one O'clock the supper-room was thrown open, a long and spacious gallery, where upwards of 5011 persons eat down at once to supper. There were three rows of tables, over which some thousand tapers shed a brilliant light, betides a separate one in the form of n crescent, for the Imperial Family, with some of the first ladles of the Court, and the principal Foreign Ambassadors. This table was placed on an elevation, a few feet above the level of the floor, at the end of the gallery, in a kind of alcove, richly and tastefully hung round with a drapery of vimson and green-coloured silk*. From her seat, at the centre, the Empress could command a view of all theoriser tables, with their decorations. and the aunt' bly dressted persons seated there, in long and beautiful perspective. The Idl!'t magnificent part of these decorations, assuredly, was the gold and silver plate belonging to his Grace, which, for massiveness and beam), is here altogether unrivalled. The Russians were pereetearly struck with this patrician treasure, as the accumu late% wealth of several generations. It is needless to say, that the vupper was all that could he visited, offering in prnfusion every thing that could please the eye and tempt the appetite, with all kinds of wine in unlimited ah.:ndanre. The Emperor himself tuner sits down to supper, and lie stood near the table of the Em press conversing in the most affable and familiar manner with those about him. The Duke of Devon.hire with his attaches also stood all the time. - • After this splendid entertainment, the dancing recommenced with fresh spirit, and the Emperor and Empress did not depart GI three in We morning. The Grand Duke Michael and the Grand Duchess remained half an hour later. At five o'clock a second supper, or rather breakfast, was served, even after wnich, I ertierstand, the unwearied votaries renewed the dance, Prince (*harks, with his vivacity and amiability being the chief promoter, and the gay revels did not close till near seven this morning. Resides the attar Ats of the Dake's Embassy, Lord Morpeth, Lora NV. Russell, Mr. franc, Mrlirolyt nor. Mr. Townahend, Capt. Clif ford, R.N., Mr. Cavendish, and Sir Alexander Mallet, there were present of our countrymen, Mr. Disbrowe, with Mr. Jerningliam, and nit. Kennedy, and the Lord Viscount Stormont, Lord Vrm. Mgatergoe. Hon. Mr. Talbot. two Generals, Sir P. Belson and Swage, with feur or five more Englishmen, of whom T chanced to be sae. There way one of the Duke's suite the lion. Robert Dun dee, who, although recovering fast from a severe illness. was not yet strong enough, it appeared, to join in the festivity. The politician should approve of this fete. for it was admirably well eel uleted to eerie and gratify the Russians, and .they are load and unanimous in its praise. It was much superior to any thing of the kind given at Pavia. after the French Coronation, for we had here such a variety of costume end splendid uniform among the ma, and such a prodigious display of dismantle, precious atones, and elegant dresses among the ladies, that the Parisians were assuredly outdone. Tue `Winn Ccer.—The President for the ensuing rear is Ralph Leycester, Esq., of Toft Hall, and the Vice-Pre-.( silent Robert Hyde Greg, Esq., of Mancheater.—Cl.e3ler exiront. Lord Ravinswerth liss presented his son, the Hon. Henry Thomas Liddell, M.P., with the beautiful estate of Eslington, worth, we believe, about 9,000!. a year.—That Illercury. General Egerton, who is staying for a short time in this part of the country, visited this city in the course of the last week, and called upon several of the Freemen, to ex press in person his thanks for their unbought, unsolicited suitragcs in his favour, at the late eked n. We tinder stand it is intended to invite the General to a public din ner, at which all the independent Freemen who supported him will be present.—Chester Courant. A i.IBERAL LANDLORD.—We understand that Jame , ' France, Esq. of Rostock Hall, in this county, has returned his tenantry 15 per cent. from their rental, with an h•tirua tion that a further reduction rno , hereafter be made.— ' Chester Gun rant. A party of men, who had accompswied Capt. Franklin as far as ate Frozen Ocean, arrived at Montreal, bringing letters from Bear Lake. Captain Franklin Ail his parry were then in high spirits, anxiously waiting the ?inning of the navigation, in order to resume their expedition. The .THE BRITISH PRESS. AMATWAN MARZET3. tFrom the Nem Ortenue Price Current, Aug. M. Since our hot the weather hos been warm and showery, and bu siness so remarkably dull, that we have few alterations to notice. Our city was never known to be more healthy at any time of the lyear than at preenit. The SI issiesippi has fallen this week seventeen Lychee, and al her this season 6 feet 1 inch. Coxvou.—The sales of the week, so far as we have been able to learn, coniisted of 251 bales of lasuisiana and hlissiouppi; kid Pa belie 0( Tennessee and Alabama, together 468 hales, at our former prices. On the 15th inst. there armed 17 bales of the new crop, from the pariah of Ascension, being the first this atemain ; the quality is omoMered good, lied • for immediate shipment. On the 17th four more bales of the pew arrival from the interior, making in all this week 21 bales. Impacts since our !sat from the interior and Mississippi 308 baba. Cleared, for Liverpool, 1,731 ; Mutton, 165; Providence, ILI. 05 bales: together 12,001 bale, !leg a decrease in stock, during the last seven days, of 1003 "".. Irrived since let October . 248,714 Same time last season 206,261 Ditto, se.ison before . 141,056 Ditto, 111(2 - - 161,944 Export since lie October - . 246.076 Same time last season 202,786 Ditto. season before . 1411132 Ditto. 11122 186,116 Stock 4rl hand this day, including all on ship. board not cleared 6,473 Same time last season 4,996 Ditto, season before - 1,0113 Ditto, 1822 - 7.270 Fr.oun.--Arrived since our last only two Sat Woo, from Zink. 'Hie, with 800 barrels; good hush of new wheat has bean , sold at 4 dollars. ?flair" Exahalwa an London, Per cept. pm.: sf. 2k. 9f. 36` THE AfeRDICII.4 NE4.I LEATHERREAD. APPREHENSION OF A MAN ON HIS OWN CONFES SION OF HAVING COMMITTED THE ABOVE I ATROCIOUS MURDERS. At one o'clock yesterday, while the sitting Magistrate at Unions hall police.office was occupied in hearing night charge*, a con. siderable noise and bustle were heard in the mimes outside; and upon the Chief Clerk (3lr. Staples) sending onto messenger tom. I certain the cause, it was then announced that it arose in mine. quence of the crowd that followed a man hi easterly, on of having been concerned in the late murder, near Leath while conveying him through the street,. The Magistrate, J. S. CALDWELL, Eark divected the individual who made the self-accusation to be immediately brought forward. 'f he entra , :ce into the slip where all crimina ls are placed for ex. amination was thrown open, and the prisoner, who was well guarded by at least half a dozen constables and wetclimen, who had conducted him from the watch-house near the Foundling Hos. pital, was then placed in it. He gave his name John Cartwright. He was dressed in regimentals, and, from his appearance, seemed to have just arrived from a tropical climate. He did not evince the slightest degree of terror OT uneasiness at tieing in custody, but, on the contrary, his countenance was lit up with a smile not. withstanding the grave offence which he charged himself with having perpetrated. 3lr. CAT.DwELL (to the persons who had brought him up in custody)—What charge have you to prefer against this man ? A man named Harris stepped forward, and said that the pri soner hsd delivered himself up into his custody on the preceding night. avowing himself the murderer of the old man and woman on Thursday night last, near Leatherhead. CALDw ELL (to the witness)—You must give a minute ac count of the circumstanca under which you took the prisoner into custody. liarris then proceeded to state, that on the preceding night be went into the tap-room of the Swan public-house, Little Ormond. street, Queen-square, for the purpose of taking Isis pint of porter. The man in custody was there, also drinking beer. When witness entered, there was nothing acid by any body there on the subject of the late murders, but when the company had withdrawn, leaving him and Can wright together in the room, the latter said, addressing him in a very mysterious manner, " I say, master, would you like to ram one hundred guineat without much trouble ?" " Yes," said I, " it would be very acceptable if I could do so in an honest way." To this Cartwright said, for he told me his name, that it could be done in an honest way. He then said, " I suppose you have heard of the murder of John A kehurst and his housekeeper. Elizabeth Haines. that took place on Thursday night at Fetcham." 1 1 replied in the affirmative ; and making some remarks on the atrocity of the offence, concluded by. expressing my sincere hope that the horrible miscreants would soon be its the hands of justice. Cartwright Homed with attention to my remaets, anti when `had finished, lie exclaimed, with all the apparent earnestness imaginable, " Then lam the murderer!" Surely, said I, ySu are not the guilty penton ? " Yes, bat I am," said he, " and if you don't take me into custody I shall deliver myself up at the next watch-house." Harris then regretted that he had sat so long in the company of a murderer, when Cartwright declared that his mind had been in such a dm ta_of tortoni .and amnia" rinser simian , had itribrue&WßlßOrra WIC blood of hie fellow ' areatamm, that he never had a moment's happiness ; and if he was apprehended be &mid lay violent hands upon then sundials IgnibiDosinq's murder, observing chat add rewiped thisiosito custody what were tjstid to hays bad no hand in it ; perhaps, added he ' to t, pea want to play the same " No," replied Cartwright, " the accusation that I have made against myself is too true." lie then supplicated to be taken into custody ; and Harris, really believing all be had confessed to be true, accord. ingly took ham away to the watch-house, and lodged him there at his own desire, on the charge of having committed the murders. On the conclusion of the above extraordinary statement, the Alailiatrate asked Harris whether Cartwright was intoxicated at the time ? Harris replied that he was ndt drunk, but lie might have been a little In liquor. lie seemed, however, to have all his senses about him, added Harris. Lawrence, a watchman, who was ope of the party who assisted in I conveyitigGrtwright to the watch-house,on his own confession, said '! that he had all the appearance of haring been guilty of the murders last night; for on his way to the watch-house he frequently broke est into the following exclamations :—`• 0. wretched man that I ate, I shall never be happy at this side of the grave ! Why did I awarder the poor old innocent and helpless couple? 0, who can tell my feelings at this present moment ?" In fact, said the watch man, he presented such a picture of despair and agonized feelings, that any body who saw him last night would have sworn that he was the murderer. Mr. CALDw ELL—Did he say that lie had obtained any plunder? The Watchman—No, Sir ; but Ea said that I should come in for my share of the 100 guineas reward for hii appiehension, when he was hanged. Nowcomb, one of the officers of the establishment, was desired to examine Cartwright's clothes, in order to see whether there were any minks of blood upon them. The search accordingly took Flare, and the officer reported ikon these was blood upon the sleeve et his shirt. The constable of the wateh.tntooe where Cartwright was confined all night said that his conduct widle there was more like that of a person who hod committed some &soulful crime than a mind at ease. lie did not appear to be intoxicated ; and, during the night, frequently ejaculated that he was a murderer. Mr. CALDWELL now asked Cartwright what lie had to say on the subject of the atrocious Offences which he had confessed himself to hare perpetrated ? When the Magistrate addressed Cartwright for the explanation he had to offer, all eyes in the office were directed towards the latter, when Cartwright began thus Your Honour, 1 am an old soldier, and have served my King and my country at home and tanned for the last 25 years. I have never committed a murder in my life, except murdering the enemies of my country In the field of battle. Your Honour, the truth is. I have lately been home from India, and mused the Board at Chelsea on %Wednesday, on which day I received my penaion and prize money. Having my pockets pretty well lined with " rhino," 1 set out to have a little pleasure to town, and happened to stray ism the neighbourhood of St. Giles's, where I picked up with a young lass, and went with her to a house kept by a woman , 1 think they call he: Mother Cummins, situate in George.street, St. Giles. (Here Cartwright observed, that he wished to be particular to ere the most minute account of his time and Isl actieme since he had passed the Board.) lie proceeded. "On Wide/Way night last, I slept at the Blue Posts public-house, in kleeasouth.street; on Thursday night 1 slept at Alother Cnostables • an* every night sine that, with the exception of last night, mien I sat up in the watch-house, I took up my quarters at the Hine Posts." Mr. CAT.DWILLL—HOW came you to skate that you were the person filxo committed the murders at Leatherhesd ? Cartwright— Your Honeur,l don't deny *het those gentlemen have been telling you ; but, to sell you the truth, I don't recollect one single syllable of the matter. Ever since I received my prize-money I have been mugging myselNith drink; and having met with an accident he my head when onharries abro a d, the misfortune is, that when I happen to take a little* than . dos me good , lam mom like a madman than s tioaalbeing. Hands, the man int hoseemptody he delivered himself up, could not help expressing hts :malsW4c at the variation in Cutedghtb story since the preceding WSW. The Magistrate was wren* indignant si di, conduce of the soldier and directed him to be stiffen over to the house in St. Oiler 's, where he asserted he bed. elk last Thursday night, anti In the event of the laodlady tire feet. together with the knew. ledge of his having or at the Blue Poste, in Moe sisouth.ettees, the moor wee • him had instractians to let bins go sham* beitipinit bac en the contrary, If 'lmamate- , hops were rood.. he rimill4lllo. the Aar was then desired to convey hint look in wrodh tikes purpose of investigating the matter to the b=ll. . t a l i le re s ate e i GNlssititlt, the officer , who le ft tows sei le mere Ifelittl 1181 1 11 1 1 1 1wbe ere suspected of having been ien In th e Imaillea radon, had not returned to town. rom the route Itlr hal • Ir . p ursu i t of t h e newts ; p eewee , t h e ewee =ic ex • entertained that he will be ultimately su The chid constable and Pople have also jeles4 SD that before Ineff. Imo lie great eat/dons used. maw te „, but the porpotratois of s murders wi ll he batted . isisseaplOClMMl ~ ground P bw I~L for many yeest-a-rrie Memory. feeling of pleasure was manifested by the arna , eura present. Alt suspended their "chnul.blnwing hthtfre," ard, with uninimoull assent, the health, of both men, Kitt the usual utast of "leir the beet man win," were d unk with etitttiipiamn. Several iris, bets at even were offered, but we did trot observe that WV were booked. Ward is at present on a sparring tour in Lancashire, but on bar big that the march has been made, he will, re) donet, Noted o commence training. Crawley is very well, nod !onto( with melidacic to the Tett& of the contest, which must give hint k fair Mance et wearing the laurel% of the Champion of England. Dick CURTIS AND BARNET Aanox.—These men were both present, and expressed an andlops desire to have an ope a lley of appearing in the name ring with Crawley and NVard. NI A be was sure of 701. towards making a match for 10(1/., and intended " trying it so" with " otar peoples" on the Stock Exchange. to lomplete the needful. Dick also said he was deficient, but he en. tertained no doubt that If Aartitywould one: say be was " up to the mark," he sliculd be able to attpll himself f the liberality of these by whom he had been so repeatedly designated their pet. We think it is more than probable that the Sheenier will not be " backward" in " coming forward" on this =anon, and that the Fiery will commence the new year in a 'owner idgitly encouraging to their future hope'. Monday next has been named for making the match at the Castle Tavern. , GATNOR AND BISHOP SIIARPE.—Thirty pounds a side are down for this still. Oa nor has not vet gone into training; b. there is every expectat that there will be no disappoinunen The affair is to come Won the sth December. Ream:to niaTcHns.—Wantley and Jackson are both in Close training fee their match on the 2d November, to run 1100 yprile an Saab.") COIKINID• COI 100/. a side, and 1001. bet. AlllataN Fie mereieed against any man in Nutted, te run a mile and' fifty pan, fur any Mal from one to five hundred. ORSAT awcia.A.4llr. Bullock's match to Mitre three =1: harness in thbleen inbeitten, for 150 sovereigns, from H Heath lop** Powder Mills' to B-Allent-lane, • memogi three miles; and a second match for 10 0 sovereign, sleet Dar* ASSICHOID mare did not trot (saddle) the three mils le ten minute', feather weight, took place yesteeday... Mr. B. Made be* and his groom voile saddle. His trarier.deere as follewni:—The first mile In four minutes three aecande (ialog ace tq hack the wheels for breaking into a gallop), the l three adivais *key-five seconds, and the third, in threeVetee forty seconds. ~sw then match tolerably easy. Sic to four fen time. In the eeMn4 match the boy rode 7st. 41b. end did is fat loos :—First mak ftee minutes nine seconds ; aeco .d, three mi.' inutte twelweneweas, and,the third, leisurely, id three minimised& a half whining by nine seconds easily. Two to one on the • PIGEON-81100TING.—A mgeon-thooting match tea lately in the neighbourhood of Fingask, near the mouth the aver Bete, when specimens of skill were exhibited wait rota.: pleiely eclipse any thing we have ever heard, even a Leassi ncdy.The affair which was of the nature of • rake, elm by a person wbo had a gun to dispose of, valued at f ltasek Tickets were sold at lie. each, which entitled the notarizes Weft shots ; and nearly tiventy tickets were disposed of. Fee dle nation of those ne . t . skilled in the rules of such sports, -we may mention, that the pigeons are all put into a hamper, or some same receptacle, from Flitch they are taken by a person in whom the parties have confluence that he will not injure a pigeon in trkegt it out, for die purpose of favouring any of the 'portions'. This person piti them, one after the other, into a bole in the grdand, made for the purpose, and called a trap. A board is that pima alrtre the pigeon ; end a string attached to the board is Mkt W q person who, by means of it, removes the board and ellosi the pigeon to neap, when he has ascertained that the sperillikiiie ti °repined. The sportsmen fire by rotation. They are aimed to have the gun cocked, but not presented, before the its appearance. A circle, generally of one hundred y , is drawn round the trap, within which the pigeon !mot fall. wise it is held to have been missed. In the Instance allami the diameter of the circle was one hundred you* and the sperm. men Mood at the distance of thirty yards from the trap. Amaigs• the promiscuous assemblage at the match were to be seen the yews ran sportsman. calculating with confidence on the resole at hie experience And the ipeeperienced stripling, content to spend his 12s. for a ' little amusement, without venturing to anticipate any higher result. But on this occasion Fortune had determined to defeat the calculation and cupidity of the ades. Damian Ma xim, a lad about seventeen, the son of Mr. Henries of the Star Hotel, Perth, ropped the whole of his seven birds within the mark ; and the only sportsman who came near Irm was another stripling..., William Chalmers, at Eleho. The remaining shots it is Inman. tory to partieularise. Some of the sportsmen missed the whole seven shots.—Dundee Advertiser. PATENT WOOD:CONDENSING COMPANY. Amongst the enticing projects which were set on foot during the Joint-Stock mania, this was one of which the public have not heard, but which, it is likely, will be made known to thews the Courts of ferintrit byllf:7. Wilk'. jun. the Sudbury, watt. to convert soil. wood in o it mechanically. The only difference. -oft wood, Is, that the fibres of the the former. Hence, all that was tetture, strength, and durability of was to be done by passing it through t thus produced would be =peva that it would be free fro. the 41 tl-1' e MR. POLETICA'S MEMOIR on the UNITED STATES. (From an American Paper.] We have just had an opportunity of perusing a work issued from the press by Mr. Coale. of Baltimore, which we have had no little Curiosity to see, ever since hearing that it was ascribed to he dis tinguished gentleman who lately represented, at this Government, I the Empire of Russia. The work is entitled " A Sketch of the Internal Condition of the United States of America. and of their political Relations with Europe: by a Russian." It is translated Um the Freech " by an American ; with notes." • Perhaps no foreigner, among the many who have visited the Moiled States, has studied the genius and political inwitutio:'s and ,Ilgosey of this country with more assiduousness than Mr. Potence, IS al leas pen we do not hesitate, upon its intrinsic evidence, to assets this Memoir. And no one has enjoyed greater advantages for se doing. As Counsellor of Legation, when Count Pahlen was Minister from Russia, he had ample leisure to indulge his laudable curiosity, by reading and travel, anterior to the war of 1812. After wards. when we were happy to greet him again amongst us. as Mi nister Plenipotentiary, he enjoyed, by his general association with our distinguished citizens—by his own hospitality, which brought him in frequent k eontam with all the learned and the official persons, is well an the Representatives of the States and people in successive Congresses—and by wide and free excursions into the different re gions of our country, still more ample opportunity of surveying the ostumal character, resources, and relations. His observations were marked by a penetration and acuteness width all will remember who have ever conversed freely with him ; 'sleben was eamething of a disposition to the sarcastic in his con wswilotioa, the eemembrance of which caused a little alarm, when it woe mpernsil that he was the author of this Memo r, which made its appastwern In Europe a year ago, and has but just been repub lished bee. We were, however, agreeably disappointed on conning to the pentad of ft. The author does not pretender.. be' a Repub lic:so. How could he, a favourite of a powerful and generous 1110- Mwell, decorated with orders of nobility, every dey risitigot hisowa Court, and, at the time his book was putse we'd, or very soon atherwards, a member of the Emperor's -Privy Council? It was not in the nature of things that he should profess Republicanism. On the contrary, he avows imirmelf a Monarchist; but, at the same time. (what is almost equivalent to a profession of the faith of a Republican) he distinctly admits that a Republican form of Go vernment is best adapted to this country. and is the only one which could subsist in it; which is as much ns to say, that a Republican Government is best for a people who are in a state to receive it. The object of the writer appears to have been to give to the peo ple of his cruntry, nod of Continental Eurnee generally, 1131 , Ides of the United States, such as was formed by one who is himself a Monarchist, and of course regards ottr institutions with some dis trust. Making allowance • for a few errors of fact, which any fo reigner might well fall into, and recollecting the date of the com position (say 1821, though the date is not given), he has succeeded in his object. He has done justice to the country in many particu lars, and his strictures, where they are most severe:ere not as much so as our American travellers indulge in upon European institu tions, and customs aces manners dissimilar to GUM. We shall not defraud the publisher of the sale of his work by making any very copious extracts from it, which we have Do doubt will be eagerly sought for by our readers. Its topics are well ar ranged, and divided into sections. ern mg the most intel'esting of which, perhaps, are " The Political Relations of the United States with Europe," and " State of Society." The first of thMe we copy entire, considering it to be of no little interest, as com prising the views of this able diplomatist, such as he undoubted 4 presented, during his life-time, to the Emperor Alexander, and will, an one of his official advisers, continue to communicate to his successor—and such, therefore, as may he supposed to be enter tained by the Government of Rumia. The latter is the longest chapter in the book, and some dole or other we may give that entire to our readers. At present we do not feel ourselves at liberty to do so. The Notes of the translator are copious, but, if intended as a commentary, might have been made much mote so. Before presenting the Chapter on Political lb lations, we copy from the work the concluding paragraph, to show in what spirit the Memoir was written, and in what spirit it ought to he received. " In tertninatiogthio aketch,we admonish the reader not to expert to find a portrait of the United Sates resembling the original in all its detai:s. Such a task would require considerable time fur the collection of materials, •as 1,41 as that philosophical quickness of percerion bestowed by Sato* on her favoutites alone. The author satisfied with uniting in this composition the characteristic traits of a country interesting in many respects, and little known to Eu ' rope. Ho is not sure of having been always accurate, hut he has ' endeavoured to be impar ial ; and hopes that the Americans will ' not reproach him with volunt , ry error. ' • VIII.—THIC I OLITICAL RIF.LATIONg OF THE UNITED STATER WITH EUROPE. Hitherto the United States have had little concern with European politica, except so far as their commerce and navigation were tote ristra. In every other respect, this great Federate Republic is absolutely a stranger to the polities' combinations of Europe. This state of things will last as long as the relative thinness of the population and the nature of their Government prohibit every energetic effort beyond the limits of their country. It is in the essence of popular Governments, constituted as they are in our time, to , be oppseed to every expensive enterprise ; for the greatest merit they posagge, In the eyes at the multitude, 'BAIN cheapness of the materials (+t-web an eTpretialrfnay be used) of irhieft they are composed. Consideratioa. political Power, the Unitentates must necessa rily_be dose* sikeng the marialme Powers. Their political stmpathiee and antipathies. in regsra to European nations, should be measured by the capableneSs of the latter to injure their commerce and navigation. England, enjoying an incontestable superiority at sea, is, for tha very reason, the Power which the United States love least and fear most. Notwithstanding, however, this species of political antipathy, it is certain that the two countries are bound together by moral ties, which no political jealousy can sever. These moral ties derive their strength from the identity of origin, language," customs, and laws; in a word, from all circumstances on which are founded the moral and 'social existence of man. This truth is admirably illustrated in the memoir of Talieyrand, on the Commereisl Relations of the United States with England and France, read to the National Institute in the year 1803. Hence it follows that the English, althnugh they may find there a violent opposition to their politics, nevertheless have the satisfac don of seeing their manufactures preferred to those of other nations. Of all the European Powers France can ben calculate on a de tided predilection on the part of the United States. It can scarcely be otherwise. Without taking into consideration the important services rendered by France to them in their War of Independence, she has it in her power to aid them in their guards with England, without being able, under any circumstances, to inflict the slightest real injury. It was probably from this consideration that the American Go- ternment manifested so clearly a partiality for the French Govern ment, at the time the Berlin and Milan Decrees occasioned so great losses to the American commerce; while the British Orders Council were incessantly the subject of the most vehement invec tives and complaints, and terminated in bringing on the war of 1812. The same reasons, although much less cogent, apply to the re lations between !Weill and the United States of America. It may be said that the dieptedtion of the Government and the American nation in regard to Russia is generally amicable. The name of the Emperor Alexander is revered in the United States. This is oaring to the moderation with which the Implrial Government always !rested the interests of America, at a time when they tame into col ' union with those of all the other maritime Powers of Europe. Russia, fOrmidable as she is. inspires no fear in that country. They even reckon on her support in any difficulty in which they may be hereafter involved with any European Powers, whose dispositions are less favourable to them. • Shortly after the Nt'ar of Independence, a Member of Con mesa, whose name escapes me at thin moment, proposed to abolish the use of the Eaglish language, declaring that, without this change, the emancipation of the United States would never be com plete. The p roject was undoubtedly absurd , since it was imprac tieable. Rut it is not the less true (to employs vulgar phrase) that the zealous Republican laid his fing e r o n the cause which will con tinue for a long time to give England a great moral influence over this country. The Chevalier de Los Rios, the Spanish Minister, I transacted busitv.ss yesterday afternoon, at the office of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in Downing-street. Mr. Waring, the King s Messenger, was sent off on Tuesday evening from the Foreign Office to Paris, with despatches for Mr. Secretary Canning. Mr. Littlewood, the King 's Messenger, was sent off on Sunday evening, from the Foreign Office, to Paris. The celebrated Scapa is dead. We recently announced the death of Vacca. Thus Italy has lost nearly at the same tittle two of its most celebrated physicians.—French Paper. Sr. PISTRUSBIALIIII, SEPT. 30.—General Yermoloff, Commander in Georgia and the Caucasus, has issued the following Order of the Day respecting the invasion of the Persians:— " I lately returned from the line of the Caucasus, where I chas tised the rebellons Tscheksehenzes; but the Persians, with much more insolence and treachery, have here dared to make attacks on our army. They have broken the peace, while on our parts every means was employed to preserve a good understanding : they broke it at the moment when the Ambassador sent by his Majesty, the Emperor, to arrange the demarcation of the frontiers, was in Per sia, and was graciously received by the Saab himself. The Sander of Erivan has entered our territory with a corps of troops ; they plunder and murder like robbera the peaceable inhabitants, the sub jects of our great Emperor, while others are excited by them to re bellion and treachery. Persian troops have entered Kariba-M t and one of the sans of the Schah, Abbas Mitre. teeelves with kindness the Chaos and other traitors, who have fled from us--brings then: in his traits, and promises to reinitiate them in their former posses. shins. I will not speak to yon of your valou r and Intrepidity; you constantly give proofs of them; and when did Russians ever do otherwhitit _ You have at all times distinguished yourtalves by • - o give ad exam. Have patience, • to riu, two-- the navigation, in order to resume their expetution. a llc °thelinger rim nava a. an ...,t. ......,--- _ , thermometer had only been at 47 deg. below 0. We un- fidelity to the Emperoe. and I now mil upon you to give 'head exam". the ruse s wede& wed. there ys so nom out me perpasaames vs ap derstand by this conveyance that the return of furs is con. pie, and to display new zeal for the new Sovereign. Have patience, the mews will be brought 0 Ica , ate . lifillss: ieoptaw .ATtras TlPPiiii ais asdislisdog between !intedisatt eons tent* bover as tm er oolistue in tne oncost or die Mon et altinss. Sr Obje="" Twee be ligt folinsolook sena I ton W ea_ty sidered good throughout the whole of the Indian country. and defend yourselves with firmness. I shall pint out to you, brave ,-- - - K , attar ha bat prised it, comrades, the moment when you shall attack Me eneadeb of the Th ere is now at Allenebeade one of the richest lead ore As Wei were la rma "k ilt ' Two • ° IVe regret to learn that the settlement at lied River has ~ Th e r d p i is notasertnaol of dm Warm MID of linn it I will Emperor. e ..mperor shrill be mode acquainted told% your merits w pm i n a _ r _ . ..._. ffing is c o l ost i and mrs. Beaunti _. serame bg a m . * dam ,, i f it sa g i s i b e mo rjr ipmbh the cisme dot ...... ja. sheigo, haw tir mambo nm the mob. suffered severely by the overflowing or the river last im d wil ier', and there are already many sn the corps of the Cau- $g ope, Demo ''' Wows oi int 41eree to godelb6e. The men to be lo ebonies le, Warifeedelso ;"." tt. Tittscsintsong - ILICIIARD COAT. spring, the whole country being completely inundated, and r es t ,' who have been gerteroosty recompense by the fever! , of lite it 11 . 111 fresh ground In name miles , and if summed will utimok4b. hearate twelve Old nen" the buildings carried away.—ifontrral Gazette. Parrot." Mame so fat many yebrii-••Tyse Mercury. , coe them 'sticks being rood In the public met, the memeeet mese% Oct. la, mei, . . . • . • -• • . , , . . %. . .- . , SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER IIIEETINO. NEWMARICET, II:kill/AT NIGHT. The Heath to-day has been both numerouly and fashion ' ably attended, Yet we do not think that there was so good a show of genernl eo:npany as yesterdny. The moveable stands of their Graces the Dukes of Richmond and Port ' land were on the Course ; in the formht his Grace was ac companied by his amiable Duchess and Lady Paget. The tike of Portland was accompanied occasionally by Lord George Cavendish and other distinguished visiters, all of whom were supplied with teleseepes to view the races, suitable to the distance to be run. The weather was beautiful, and the Cetrie rather im proved than otherwise V the heavy rains which fell yester day. Several arrivals ,cave taken place, and the town is nearly. full. At the rooms in the evening were.- The Duke of Portland, Duke of Oraftem. Earl Venison. Earl of Orford, Earl Jersey, Lord C. Somerset, Lord Huntingfleld, Lord George H. Cavendish, Lord Kensington. Colonel Lyster, Captain Leeson, !Br. Ramsbottom, Mr. Wigram, Mr. Irby, Mr. Rush, After dinner the rooms were visited by Lord Anson and his brothers, Lord Fitzroy, Mr. fireville, Cal. Udny, doe. &e. There were dinner parties at Lord Anson's and Mr. Orevilles. The sport was excellent, all the races being well coo -1 lasted. An accident occurred to Lord Orford's Winkey Ism, who, after running very prettily for the Clesrwell for 8-year olds, hurt one of his fetlock joints and • This premising colt appearid to be in great 6 Sid was with difficulty got to his stable. are additional particulars of the running: • and Woful colt. T.Y.C.—Betting 7t04 on the colt. race was prettily run. They both cane of at quich.time, together till near tome, when they get tow strong netting. hosfever, took the stiffen* out of the WeWd lest him cleverly by a length. This MO won a Two- Stakes Jest Bleeting st Ascot, and was ptirthased by his the Doke of Richmond. The winner was rode by Pavia, and the Weal colt by It. Boyce. Match.—Lionel Lincoln and Cramer, R. M. Even betting; either for choice. This match created ensiderable Interest, and bets to a large Eth. both before and at the time of earting, wen roads on it. e horses have made a noise lit the wield, portinnely Lionel ; but we cannot allow either of thee to pass he Ana-raters. At starting Cramer popped off in good ceder, and aide steady running, which she kept up to the Bushes, thews Lionel Lincoln came up, and a tolerably good but short sum* coned across the Abingdon Mile Bottom, when Lionel let lone and woo cleverly by a length; rode by Arnull, Cramer by Jobs lay. The Handicap Sakes. T.Y.C. Betting 3 to 1 agst Hobgoblin ; 3 to 1 apt Heroine; and 6 to 1 agst Helm. This Stake" did not create much interest. They all came off to gether, making strong running. The Pagoda colt And Helas soon separated from the body, and were quickly flAtowed by Hen dee; but the race was between the first two, who ran pretty close till near home, when Pagoda got the lead, and won by half a length. Hobgoblin, Heroine, and Wamba, were soon beat off. The winner was rode by Armin, Hilo by Conolly f Henrla by G. 'Edwards, Hobgoblin by Robinson, Heroine by Chß, and Wautta by Pavia. The Clestwell Stakes. T.Y.C. Betting 2 to 1 art Trumpeter (the winner), and 3 to 1 agst Brother to Attica. The winner was named as above after the ace. This Stake, which is* new one, is partly introduced for the pur pose of bringing the two.year.olds more together, and partly, it is said, in compliment to Mr. Haffentien, of South Wald. It was set excellent race, added greatly to the day's sport, and, by a somewhat singular coincidence, was won by the gentleman through whom it originated. Aftcr a fcw false starts they came off in beautiful style, keeping so close together that it would have puzzled us to say which horse was best placed. They kept so till near home, when Brother to Attica (who seemed to be winning), Flounce, and Trumpeter, parted company with the others, and made a short but desperate struggle for the stakes, which were awarded to Mr. Menden by nearly a length. The winner was rode by Arnull, Flounce by Wheatley, Brother to Attica by Robinson, Pythoness by F. Bone, Sparker by young Buckle, f. by Flye: by Barnard, Winkey by Roberts, Cation colt by Clift, Young Caprice by Dockeray, Crony by S. Day, and Forth's by a led. Fifty Pounds for two.year-olds. T.Y.C. Betting even on Tom Thumb against the field; 2 to 1 apt Mr. Payne's ; and 8 to 1 art Dilly's. After a few fr • - Tom Thumb filly ( .r the test made WETMESDAT ATTEANOOX, THRICE O'CLOCK. In the course of the morning we bare had some new arrivals, amongst whom is Le Comte Gustave Batthyany, and several other foreigners of distinction, attracted by the reputation of the Newmarket races. It seems a settled thing that in all the meetings one day should be dull,—that is, productil'e of little if any sport. This is proved, as far as the present week gees, by the fact that there cannot be more than one race (according to the list), and it is far from improbable that even that one will not be run. We cannot speak positively on this point, but it is very certain that there will be no race for the Oatlands, Mr. Mills's Trinculo, Lord Cavendish's Bizarre, Lord Exeter's Tirailleur, Mr. Edwards's Premier, Mr. Grevillee Pawn, Lord Verulam, and Mr.. Wilson, having the forfeits being divided by the Duke of Gralttat Rufus, Lord Anson's Heroine, and Mr. Grevilles Raclin!, one of which will walk over. The other race is a sweepstakes of 106 hOVIL each, for which Mr. Rogers's Barber, Mr. Molony's Vivian Grey, General. Grosvenor's Spite, and LordVerulam's Brother to Arbutus. are entered. The latter has paid forfeit. They are all two year-olds. Should it be run, it will not be till late in the afternoon. When our account left Mr. Tattersall was about the sale of several horses, the property of Lord Verulam and Gen. Grosvenor, which, from the number of sporting gentleman present, and the anxiety evinced, are likely to feteb good price's. This sale in some measure accounts for the day's deficiency of sport, is the necessity of attending it has oc casioned mule gentlemen to postpone matches in conteoa;- plation. There have been several two-year-olds at exercise II is morning. Their running this week will, no doubt, occt - Rion some betting this afternoon on the Derby and Oaks. For to-morrow six races are already appointed, viz.—a ' Haidicap Plate of 100!., the Town Plate, a Sweepstakes tor 2-yr-olds, a Sweepstakes of 1001. each for 3-yr-olds, and. two Matches. For the Prendergast Stakes, on Friday, Mr. Chifney's Whisker colt and Mr. Dilly's Pandorus have paid. THE RING. TUC CIIaMPIONSHIP--WAUD CUI&WLEY.,-Arar good deal of choprg. pro and cm:, the match between Jem Ward and Peter Crawley was made good on Tuesday night, at the Castle Tavern. Holborn. for 1001. a side. Ward, assuming as he does the rank of Champion, for • long time maintained the dignity of his firtic rank, by refusing to light for less than two hundred, ands ; but at length finding that Crawley was unable to meet, ln these " hard times," upon such " hard terms," he resolved, rather than have his courage questioned,to meet the bold Peter upon his own terms, and to come to the " scratch" for the , take in ques • Uon. The announcement of Ward's intention produced no small commotion In the orallirrg circles, and, long before the appointed hour. the Castle was completely taken by storm. Every bench had its occupant. end all the celebrated battles of the ring were fought " o'er again. 4 ' Upon the subject of the forthcoming match. - serious opinions were en treated contending that Ward had impru dently descended from his " high estate;" while others, we think justly, seised a determination which was evidently dictated mach by a (alined honour as by a desire of gain. The backers of both men having retired into a private room to arrange the prelimi naries, the following articles were drawn up and signed with the customary accuracy i— " Articles of Agreement entered into this 17th day of October, 1816, at the Castle Tavern, Holborn, between James Ward and Peter Crawley. " The said James Ward agrees to fight the said Peter Crawley a fair stand-up fight, half-minute time, in a 24-feet roped ring. within 100 miles of Landon, for 1001. a aide. The fight to take place on Tuesday. the 2d of January. len. In pursuanCe of this agreement. 101. a side are now deposited in the hands of the stake holder ; IN. more aside to be made good on Toltadab the Slat of October, after a sporting dinner at Idr. Wic tir l vi the Craves) Head, Drury-dine ; a thtfd deposit. of 251 . a WU Inailiseed at Jack Randall's. the Hole-in-the-Wall, -Les, on Tuesday. the 14th of November; and the whole of the stoma te be completed on Tuesday. the 19th December, at dm Code _ feedesi _.‘ w produced by the air, sap, Ike. interstices of the fibres, al! of which session. The advantages of this plan execution, and to the country, would be immense. The scarcity of the hard woods, a full supply of which is so important to the country curing war time, would be remedied, 4114 i dependence on foreign countries render,cl unnecessary. In stead of haring to wait for the growtti of the oak, which attains maturity only by the slow progress of centuries, the willow, the poplar, or the fir, which rise Into perfection almost in one palms Lion, might furnish a ready and abundant supply for all saddled wants. A patent was, we are informed, taken out by the person who lays claim to the discovery. So highly was it thought of, ffMtweusilks.„_,.. Is bee of persons subscribed an undertAking to Mr. Wilks On same manner as was done by those who secondad his plan for Provincial Bank) topay their share of the expenses of be forward. Somehow or other it was abandoned. Perhaps h INC discovered that the same proem which compressed the fibres of soft wood also broke them, and thereby somewhat diminished their strength. Some process of this kind has, we have been assayed, been.resorted to successfully, to harden veneers, or the thin wads which are used to cover furniture, or for purposes where strength he not requisite. However, Mr. Wilke brought a bill against the parties for their share of the expenses, which the majority of them have, we understand, refused to pay, urging that it ie gxesebitant. MT. Wilks has. consequently, given them notice that Weevil' have recourse to the law it they persist in their refusal. THE BRITISH IRON COMPANY TO MR. JAM ES"HENRY SHEARS. ONE OF TR 11 MANAGING DIRECTORS. Sta,--Observlng. in the papers of to-day, that you have had the audacity to deny the truth of my letter, publiebed and edtkented to the Shareholders. I dare you to disprove a single fact crinkles).* of imp.srtanee ; and if you fail to answer sneh an appeal, the gab lic will know how to appreciate the intecrit y of your motive"-, The whole 4 my statements are derived from, and supylited by. noises dab thee i distinct editions of your own ill-ceneealetiners. gorgoesageteue, printed and published as the deliberate itipsells of the ilimagers, and frnm communications made to myself by dm if the atemuers of the Committee, after he had discontinued Ms iiii toads:ice, because he found it * asjust nine to otte against any rent investigation of your errors. Did you net report in August, 1813, a dividend to be paid in March following, ant of clear and unquestiona 41 t pltlit front works actually in operation P and do you not now preamble say, that SOBS after the time appointed for payment, you discovered, for the firil Snit, that instead o( a dividend of profits, tbirtowas a laves dirt. den& of hum to be carried td the debit of the sufferers; and thee I tetrad of a net incense of 30,0001. per annum from the Mate at t 'omgreaves, there itt no income whatever, although you so con& denily asserted theareltrary as a borne boot& to the very Meeting which was to, l:low owes adore at New- per anotes l If an entice ovire'se be commeneed eadist the vender of tido sk fatal purchase, why 'Mr. Manager, did Ott ant coanummee it Apr you were assured your own friends dila the awe One tel frier hundred and thousand pottedelboo than yeti Ind 0111 for It, and before yon ied eaddbll deo tOemeey by tit= - lion of it, with the lase of tit° Indelred old Wrty- thre e one hundred and twenty-live pound'! • And when you discovered in Meade hithe injury the had susuined from an act whit:breveted so deliberately why did you no: immediatill ran from the =411.14: losing speculation, a rt yes radallad twelte n d pout ter your valuable amine II Beinerg the some 416 min cern into such a disastrous condition? In the Time.' paper you are reytellentsil to state, that's yell know me to be unworthy of credit." Neer, Sir. if you have bell the tenuity to breathe such a Cal 'ekes& job mast suet posiiihrel to society as utterly destitute of credit letweV ' es yes asst base teed nearly twenty different lodine:deb howrewie of goat eer spectability and fortune, whew coallesese sad gamut yell Ills know 1 have egboyed, Moot imotevaptisa c tm a keg awed states: balks, you were fully aware that dime of yeralt Dhow@ have known mentors than twenty years, and diet two team weer oey surmise fir s,ooot. when I was appolotet ea act to elle alike 1100 St responsible trusts in your mourn. But, Ole, ibe bre feet of Wee of the Modem WM* OM Wire will toddy toy large propeithw of ebeeseime." lobe may notice this loner, lint my seeennonle, beam' iMPAMOIfie yourself and the whit liewesee, weft most ea the ippolobabie Wish of !rehabs& With maid Is our mew against rarer, WIMMIIer 11 ow delves to lot eteleetwe of we tamer bewail Ildspeetlent DU bowl, the eiddisiVill be ebb to ossiowe duly bush yew bewail and justiw. - 1 W. ebwsrst solloody Wawa the absetibere eel the Delft trees the labor eon Fabliau.. 11011111//Iftlllll lie meet 1 11010. 111 17 owe sitlOt hare yobs. _iriod_ ill sonser. restock Obi, r '‘w ateelidem OW he • - wee ef lib ors eed, I etTli . foresee illehes he tit*. ifiCKAlllb IMAM After a few false starts, the younkers, twelve in number, got off, Courts of Law. Tom Thumb (who won the July Sfakes), Dilly's Gsinsborough The 2lan, which woe see ftwiren filly (who won tite two-jearsaltlasakeess Weevriekt-mfd UAW Pier of Parliament for Sudbury, Cavendhstflt - PUrratn filly. taking the front, closely followed by hard timber, by condenting it met hs the rest until near the en ds, when they left them, and the three it was said, between hard and soft WI made an admirable finish to the rate ; Tons Thumb winning*, lance are not so close as those Of the nearly a length. At one time Lord CavendhiVA SU, looked She a requisite to give to deal the tenor winner. Tom Thumb was rode by Deckers Permian by Antall, Mt, was to condense iv. This was ti Dill by klq• .1 11 :1 0 s a r li t. 0 ." Sir J. Honey- immense iron rollers. The wood dr w 's by (.301, mr. Unllllll,l to wawa timber in this respect, t Buckle. Mr. Payne's by , Soubrette by Conolly,1 1 7:: dry rot, ihr this desttdetirs Matt is Exeter's by Whetqley, Mr. Rush's by Robinson, and Cdooel contained in the mils and inters: Wilson's by John Day. would be expelled Sy compression. ••• • • „„„ to those who! mied it into executio