The Sun. — London, England, 1823-05-16 00:00:00

PRICE 0 Tin. wry AT Bank Stock 3 per Cent. Red. 7N I 3 per Cent. Cons. 794 79 3i per Cent , - - 46q 4 per Cent. f New 9911 1 N 5 per Cents. 1797 — Bank Long Ann.... 20 1.16 th Imp. 3 per Cents. — TEE SUN. SOLEM QV'S DICERE FALsum AUDERT LONDON, FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1823. SUN-OFFICE, HALF-PAST Two o'CLocK. F STOCKS ONIC O'CLOCK. India Stock India Bonds 395. 40s, South Sea Stock Old Annuities Ex. Bills l5 17 pr. Ditth Small Bank for Act. India for Con. Acct. Cons. for Acct. ... 783 79 In addition to the statement which we exclu- sively published on 'Wednesday last, respecting the removal of obstacles to an accommodation between France and Spain, we can further as- sure the Public, from the same unquestionable authority, that the bases of the negociation are already determined upon, and will be forwarded by a distinguished Diplomatist, to the King and Cortes at Seville, as soon as the Duke d'ANGou- LEME enters Madrid, which will positively be on or before the 23d instant. His MAJESTY.—The report of this day at Carlton House is, that His MAJESTY is much better, and obviously in a convalescent state. The illness from which His MAJESTY is so happily recovering, we understand to have been an ery sipelas, occasioned by the great pain which his MAJESTY had suffered from the secondary effects of an inconsiderable operation on his foot. His MAJESTY'S general health, we rejoice to state, has not been impaired by the disorder. We have gleaned (see our fourth paged some further extracts from the Paris Papers of Wed nesday, the highly important intelligence in which, respecting the movements and positions of the armies in Catalonia, we were enabled, by the arrival of our Express, to lay before our Readers yesterday. Further accounts will now be looked for with intense anxiety. Our Readers are aware that one of the charac teristics of MINA, is the impenetrable secresy in which he wraps his designs. Every one knows the movements which are to be made by the French Armies, weeks before they actually take place. The general outline of the system of defence adopted for the Peninsula was pro mulgated without reserve, long before the invad ing Army crossed the frontier. But there is no individual who even yet can offer any thing more than conjecture as to the probable intentions of MINA, who has for several weeks paralyzed the superior force opposed to him *Hader Marshal MoNcEy, and has at length, at the very moment ►•hen it was thought that he was in a situation of almost inextricable difficulty and danger, confessedly " given the slip" to his adver sary, and baffled that experienced and cau tious Commander ! The pertinacity with which the Spanish General has maintained himself in Catalonia, in spite of ,the movements which threatened to cut off his communications with the interior, is now however so far explained, that it appears to have been his design to inter pose himself between Marshal MONCEY'S corps and the frontier, whether for the purpose of in vading France, or for that of merely taking pos session of the mountain passes, and cutting off the supplies of the enemy, time alone can deter mine. At this critical moment, it would be im portant to know something of the French and Italian Refugees who have taken up arms in the cause of Spain. Where are they employed ? Are they shut up in St. Sebastian or Pampeluna ; or are they with BALLASTEROS or with MINA ? The French have never mentioned them since a mall part of the Corps Franc was fired upon from the French side of the Bidassoa ! We have received Bayonne Papers to the 9th instant. On the Bth a Messenger from Marshal MONCEY to the Duke d'ANcouLEKE passed through' Bayonne, and stated that MINA was then, with his whole army, surrounded on a mountain. The Bth, however, is the date of Marshal MONCEY'S official Report to the French Government, announcing that MINA. had given him the slip, so that whatever might have been the case when he sent off his Messenger to the Duke d'ANGoULEME, the positions of the Armies were greatly altered by the time the Messenger reached Bayonne. The following are extracts : " BAYONNE, MAY B.—We have no official accounts to enable us to form an opinion of the state of affairs in Spain, but a courier is said to have arrived with dispatches for the Prince, from Marshal Moncey. This courier affirms that Mina, with the 14,000 men, of which his army now consists, is entirely surrounded by the French army upon a mountain, the name of which he had forgotten. We are, however, not inclined here to think this account quite correct, for we cannot imagine that so skilful a General and active a partisan as Mina would suffer himself to be surrounded, and caught, as in a trap, by an army which cannot be double the force he is supposed to have with him, even if the army opposed to him were all collected for the purpose, which is surely not the case. Nor can we think that Mina, even if he were in the situation stated, would be abso lutely obliged to fight a battle. The courier has also brought the news of the occupation of Gerona ; but as that place was dismantled and incapable of defence, it was not likely that Mina would needlessly expose any part of his troops, of whose value he must be more than ever sensible, since the hopes of the Constitutional party in Spain depend in a great measure on that General. " Travellers now arrive very frequently from all parts of Spain occupied by our troops : they confirm what we already know, that we meet with no kind of resistance ; but they also say, that almost the whole population, especially that part of it which is able to bear arms. has fled at our approach, and we find no enemy to combat. These people must have gone some where, and it cannot be presumed that their intentions are favourable to us ; so that if these statements may be relied on, the words of the Spanish Minister may be realised—' that the war will not really begin till the French are at Madrid.' " We have now learnt the dextrous contrivance employed by the Governor of Jaca to make his submission to the ROyal Junta, and not to be opposed by the greater part of the troops under him who were not disposed to join him in his desertion of his party. In concert with the monks, fig ordered a review of part of the troops, and made all those who were of the Con stitutional party march out upon the glacis; he then ordered the gate to be immediately closed, and so remained in the place with his partizans. " A great number of horses for the artillery have arrived here, and mules for the baggage continue also to pass through, but the number required is so very great that we are far from being able seriously to commence the sieges of St. Sebastian and Pampeluna. Ten waggons heavily loaded with money, arrived here yesterday for the use of the army. They are said to contain twenty millions in ready money, which, if we may depend on the calculation of persons who understand these matters, will not suffice for the expences of one month. " A person pretended to have seen the night before last, four waggons pass through full of sick or wounded. The head quarters are to remain at Burgos till the 13th, and the army is to advance to Madrid by the road of Valladolid and Lerma." [FROM A CORRESPONDENT.] STOCK EXCHANGE, Twelve o'Clock.—Consols opened this morning at 79i, and are steady at that price, with little business doing. An Ex press last night has brought the French prices of Wednesday, 881. 10c. FOREIGN MARKET.---Spanish Bonds opened at 361 and lowered to 35i, with a heavy Market. His Majesty's ship Jupiter, with Lord AMHERST and Suite, arrived at Santa Cruz (Teneriffe) on the 7th ult. from Madeira, where she remained 14 days. Lady AMHERST, the Hon. Captain, and Miss AMHERST, crossed the country to visit the valley of Oratava. On their return to Santa Cruz, Miss AMHERST was throe n from her horse, and her forehead and nose severely cut.— Their own Physician being fortunately near, im mediately dressed the wounds. They afterwards embarked, and set sail on their voyage. His Lordship is much improved in his general health, and nearly recovered from the kick he received from a horse at Madeira. Norfolk Papers have arrived to the 17th April, and Philadelphia to the 20th. The following are extracts : " FROM PARA.—A Portuguese Government schooner, eight clays from Maranham, arrived at Para the 10th February, bringing an account that a force under an Independent Commander had taken the town of Oyerios, with the coffers , containing 600,000 milreas.-13y the arrival of the Bella Eliza at Maranham, from Ceara, we learn that place had declared in favour of Rio, and forces had arrived there from the interior. The English brig Colombian was taken up at Para, and sailed for Maranham with 110 troops, all Europeans. (From the Philadelphia Gazette of the 19th April.) " Letters from Pernambuco state, that in the latter part of February the people of that place refused any longer to submit to the Emperor, and demanded a change of Government similar to that of the United States. " Captain ITUNTENGTON, who left Monteviedo February 1, passed the blockading squadron (Brazilian) off the harbour. General l'Ecut: was still besieging with 5000 troops that city, and all communication with the interior was cut off. " CAPTURE OF A BRITISH GUN-BRIG BY PIRATES.---We learn from Captain HAMILTON, in eleven days 6om Havannah, that a fe3v days previous to his sailing, a British brig of war fell in with a piratical schooner, off Cape Antonio, of six guns and one hundred and twenty men. 'rho crew of the scho'oner boarded the brig, armed with knives, &c., and took possession of her, after killing eleven men, and driving the whole of the British crew below. A British frigate soon after came up and re-captured her. The pirates gotilear off to their own vessel, and made their escape." A report prevails that it is intended to pro rogue Parliament early in June. Mr. BUXTON'S motion, on the subject of Colo nial Slavery, gave rise to a very interesting de. bate, lit the Mouse of Commons, last night. Mr. BUXTON withdrew his propositions in favour of those substituted, as an amendment, - by Mr Secretary CANNING. The Meeting at the Crown and Anchor yester day, in favour of the Greeks, was one of the most interesting nature, not only to the people to whom it immediately related, but to mankind in ge neral, and as long as human society shall be per mitted to exist. The cause was that of Freedom and the Independence of Nations. Such a Meet ing is characteristic and worthy of Britons. It called forth talents honourable to our Country, and was supported by eloquence that could hardly have been excelled in the brightest periods of ora torical splendour. Among the Gentlemen who came forward on this interesting and momentous occasion was Mr. CHARLES BRINSLEY SHERIDAN, the only remaining offspring of the late Mr SHERIDAN, whose literary, political, and orato rical powers will appear in a distinguished light in the history of the British Empire. The speech which the Son of that distinguished individual delivered yesterday is the more entitled 'to atten tion, as he has visited the scene of Greek he roism, and Turkish oppression and barbarity. He therefore speaks with a certainty which can only be derived from the conviction arising from experience. This Gentleman has published a Pamphlet on the Greeks, the merit of which has procured it a second Edition, and which by its acumen, elegance, spirit and knowledge, forms a striking testimony of hereditary talents.—lt is to be regretted that a Meeting for such noble purposes should have been interrupted by the violence of faction and democratical tur bulence; but the moral effect of such an assem blage applied to so laudable, so illustrious a pur pose, must excite the sympathy of all mankind, sti mulate feelings of liberality, and give, if possible, increased animation to the Greeks, in supporting a cause of the utmost importance to mankind in all countries, to the remotest period of human existence. Yesterday afternoon, at three o'clock, a Cabi net Council was held at the Foreign Office, in Downing-street, which was attended by all the Cabinet Ministers. The Cabinet broke up at half-past four o'clock. The Duchess of CLARENCE visited the Duchess of K ENT yesterday,at her residence at the King's Palace, at Kensington. Yesterday the Duchess of GLOUCESTER and the Princess SOPHIA visited the Duke and Duchess of CLARENCE. DrATit or EARL BEAUCH ANlP.—This Noble man, alike eminent for his public and private qualities, died at his seat in Worcestershire, on Tuesday last, in the 76th year of his age. His Lordship's loss will be deeply regretted by his numerous tenantry and all his acquaintance. Lon n DEEitiluarr would have presented the Worcester Petition for the abolition of Slavery, on Wednesday last, but for the death of his respected relative, Earl Beau champ. The Petition was yesterday presented by Colonel Davies. The CATHOLIC Ancuatsiroe or .Dunr.usr.—The venerable Dr. Jouw THOMAS TROY, Roman Catholic Arch- Hshop of Dublin, died at hia residence in Cavendish-row, on Saturday evening, after an illness of some weeks. He was a Bishop forty-seven years, and filled the Metropolitan See thirty seven. Dr. Troy was born in the city of Dublin in July, 1739 appointed Bishop in December, 1776, tamitequently the follow ing year, 1777, and translated to the Archdiocese of Dublin in 178 h. He was aged 83 years and 10 months. Soxs OF THU CLERGY.. —The Anniversary Festival of this incorporated Society for clothing, maintaining, and educating the poor orphan children of Clergymen of the Established Church of England, until of age to be put appren tices, was celebrated at St. Paul's Cathedral, and scarcely ever did we see a more numerous and highly respectable assemblage. The day was uncomu:,mly fin e , and at an early hour St. Paul's Church-yard was filled with carriages. The choir was admirably arranged, and the musicdelightfully executed. Prince LEO po LD Of SAXE COlt ORO, several of the Bishopa, and other persons of high rank, were present ; and the subscriptions were liberal. After the performance of the day was over, the company re paired to 31erchan t Tailors' Hall, where a most sumptuous en. tertainment was provided, and about 350 persons sat down, the 11:Alit lion. the Lotto Illavon in the Chair, supported on the right by His Royal Highness Prince Leopold, and the Arch bishop of Canterbury on the left. ST. PATRICK'S CHARITY SCHOOLS AND ASY LC 31 FL:a FEMALE ORPHANS.—Th e subscribers and friends of this very laudable Institution celebrated their A niversary Festi-. val yesterday, at the Freemason's Tavern, Great Queen-street —At about six o'clock 3JO person sat down to dinner, his Royal Highness the Duke of SUSSEX in the Chair, and sup ported by Lord Nugent, Sir George Jerningliam, &c. After dinner the children who are the objects of the charity, to the number of nearly 290 girls and 500 boys, were introduced by the Steward, and paraded round the room. On arriving at the table where his Royal Highness presided, a Medal was placed round the neck of Wm. M'Cormick, the most deserving boy, and Ann Brown, the most deserving girl, by his Royal High ness, accompanied with an appropriate address. A handsome collection was made, besides several donations sent by indivi duals not present to promote the objects of the Charity. The public Examination of the Children in the Schools of the Clergy Orphan Corporation at Saint John's Wood, Mary-le-bone, took place on 'Wednesday. His Grace the Archbishop of CANTERnunY presided. Th ere were pre sent, his Grace the Archbishop of York, the Lord Bishop of Worcester, the Lord Bishop of Lincoln, the Lord Bishop of Chester, the Lord Bishop of St. Asap!), the Right Hon. Lord Kenyon, the Hon. and Rev. B. I. Tumour, the Dean of Car lisle, the Archdeacons of Middlesex, Durham, Northumber land, St. Albans, Bath, Sir James Longhorn, the lion. Misses Kenyons, Miss Neville, Misses Waldegraves, Mi sses Addi ng tons, Lady Alacnatightan, Lady Chambers, and a numerous as semblage of Ladies, Clergy, and other(' en tlemen. The education received by the interesting children in the Schools of this Insti tution was shown to be, in all respects, such as their best friends must wish it should be ; that of the younger pupils, elementary, but not superficial ; of the elder, sound and perfect, more espe cially in all that relates to religious knowledge, to the princi ples of social duties, and a thorough understanding of the Scrip. tures. The boys gave proof of such accurate scholarship in their Greek and Latin exercises, as must qualify them for be coming, when they quit their present Asylum, usful teachers of the classics, if such be their lot in life ; or tit them for any creditable station. Upon the whole, but one sentiment, that of entire satisfaction with the appearance, demeanour, and intelli gence of the chrldren, seemed to pervade the meeting ; and no one present could doubt but that the high and honourable praise bestoweti by the most Wm. Prelate who presided, was most ,justly due to the Master and Mistress by whose care and exertion the young people had been broug h t to a state of pro ficiency not to b e exce lled, in their respective classes, by any school in the Kingdom. A more engaging, or a more gratify ing scene to those who can feel for the destitute Orphans of the Clergy of the land, is hardly to be conceived. The trade of Wilton is fast recovering its wonted activity. In the manufacturing of car pets, in which this place has long stood unrivalled as to fabric and durability of colours, more hands are employed than there have been for some time past. P 0 E T II Y. THE FANATICS. By the late Dr. WALCOT.—(Notprinted in his Works). The man whose soul the blacker vices taint, Now, for Heaven's glory, makes a specious saint; Thus heads of whitings, grac'd with modest light, Stink first, and then illuminate the night. TILE TB EATIt ES. DRURY-LANE.—The Opera of The Travellers was repeated last night, and well attended.— BRAHAM and Miss STEPHENS were finely in voice and much applauded. For what reason we know not there was much disapprobation during the last act. It was chiefly prevalent in a scene of assassination, and therefore we may presume that it proceeded from the moral feelings rather than the critical judgment of the audience.— Indeed, however weak may be the dramatic me rits of the piece, yet, as it is supported by the respective talents of BRAHAM, Miss STEPHENS, COOPER, Mrs. DAVISON, Mrs. GLOVER, &c. they must be fastidious indeed who are not sa tisfied with such a combination of musical and theatrical merits. COVENT-GARDEN. —There is such a pathetic charm in the new Play of Clan*, and the heroine is supported with such interesting sensibility by Miss M. TREE, as well 'as the Father, by FAwcErr, that the success which attends it is the na tural effect of its operation on the feelings.— The Play excited strong sympathy and warm applause last night. The Farce was Catherine and Petruchio, and MISS CHESTER made her first appearance in the termagant heroine of the piece. She appeared to as much advantage in the violent virago, on this occasion, as she does in the lively characters of elegant Comedy, and supported the unruly vixen with much spirit and critical precision, while the beauty of her person promised a full reward for the merit of conquering the turbulence of her temper. Mr. CHARLES KEMBLE, as usual, was animated, humorous, and characteristic in Petruchio. Mr. ELLISTON, to the honour of his feelings, takes his nightly station in the Green-room at Drury-lane Theatre, us Depository of the Con tributions for'the Widow and 14 Children of the late Mr. Caren, and the laudable activity with which he exerts himself on the occasion may fully justify him in saying, in the words of the Poet, " Alas! I feel I am no AcTon here! " UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE. CAMBRIDGE, MAY 15.—Thomas Starkie, Esq. M.A. late Fellow and Tutor of Catharine Hall, was on Tuesday last unanimously elected Downing Professor of the Laws of Eng land, in the room of the late Edw. Christian Esq. The following Gentlemen were on Wednesday last admitted to degrees:— Master of Arts.—Rev. William Thomas Parr•Brymer, Tri nity College; Rev. Edward Royds, Christ College; Joseph Gedge, Jesus College. Bachelor of Arts.—Edward Grubb, Trinity College; John Jeffreys Williams, St. Peter's College; William John St. Aubyn, Downing College. Yesterday, Frederick Field, 8.1. of Trinity College, was elected Hebrew Scholar on Mr. Tyrwhitt's foundation. Thomas Charles Geldart, Esq. Fellow of Trinity Hall, was on Friday last called to the Bar, by the Hon. Society of Lincoln's Inn. The Rev. Edward Auriol Hay Drummond, D.D. was last week instituted to the Rectory of Dalham, Suffolk, on the pre sentation of Sir James Affleck, Bart. The Rev. Nicholas Every, M.A. late of Clare Hall, has been instituted to the Vicarage of St. Veep, Cornwall, vacated by the death of the Rev. Win. Buller. OLD BAILEY.—(Tuns D.►Y.) —O-- DARING BURGLARS.-John IVilford and Chas. Nibbs, the two men who were yesterday tried and convicted of a burglary, were put to the bsr, on an indictment charging them with burglanously breaking and entering the dwelling_ house of William Colthurst, of Stafford-place, in the parish of St. Margaret, Westminster, and stealing property to the amount of 30/. on the 15th of March last. So expeditious had the thieves been, that the whole of the property was taken away in the short space of 20 minutes. The robbery was committed between 7 and El o'clock in the evening. At the lodgings of Wil ford a large quantity ofpieklock and skeleton keys, a dark lantern, a large quantity of keys, some of which had been tiled do wn , to fit locks, some chisels and other implements of housebreak ing. Several pairs of stockings found at the lodgings of Wil ford, and a handkerchief found on the neck of Nibbs, were identified by Mrs. Colthurst as her property. The prisoners are well known to the police, and the facts being fully proved against the :Jury returned a verdict of Guilty against Wilford, but ay/pitted Nibba. There is another indictment against the prisoners for burglary, but the Court did not go into it, Pace the officer having to attend Elicke's VENICE, APRIL 25.—T0 the numerous sub scribers who have already signed their names for the erection of a monument to the celebrated CANOVA, we have now to add the name of his Majesty the emperor of AUSTRIA, who has been pleased to subscribe the amount of 200 votes, that is, 200 louis d'ors4 The subscribers are ultimately to decide by their votes, each louis d'or subscribed giving one vote, on the adoption of the plan for the intended monument, it being expected that, many .will be presented to the Committee to receive the subscriptions.—(Ga zetta de Genoa, May 3.) The . Commissioners are continually making such improvements in this city, that we cannot but congratulate our fellow-citizens on possessing so indefatigable a body. Among the many alterations about to take place, is the widening the entrance of St. Mary Arches-street three feet; also, the removal of the archways and other obstructions in Mint-lane,—which latter, we understand, is to be proceeded on forthwith, at the joint ex pence of the Commissioners and Messrs. Gols worthy and Wikocks.—(Exeter Flying Post.) FI ay.— Last night, about half-past nine o'clock. an alarming fire broke out in Crooked-lane, at a fancy wire-worker's. It fortunately took place at the top of the house, and therefore was a considerable time burning downwards. Great anxiety prevailed on account of its being next. door to Mr. Dunn's large oil warehouse in Grace church-street. After having almost.gutted the house in Crooked-lane, where it was first disco vered, it was fortunately got under by the exer tions of the fire-men by eleven o'clock. Mr. Dnnn's back premises were injured.; but to no very considerable amount. The various com bustible matter was very actively moved off, in case (as was at first feared) these premises should fall a sacrifice. There was at first but a poor supply of water. MERCANTILE SHIPPING. DEAL, MAY 15.—Wind W.N.W.--Arrived and sailed rot the River the Kerswell, Armstrong, from the Cape of Good Hope; Marquis of Anglesey, Reid, from Jamaica; Ocean, Whittle, from Honduras; Globe, Curzens, Isle of France; Sovereign, Lish, Jamaica ; and Levant, Atkinson, from St Kitt's. Came down from the River the Kingston, Birnie, fo: Virginia. Sailed the American ship Augustus, Giles, fo: Canton. PORTSMOUTH, MAY 15.—Wind W. by N.—.Sailcsl the Guilford, Johnson, for London. Ilia Majesty's brig Thistle haS come into harbour. FALMOUTH, MAY 14.—Wind W.—Sailed the Lady Wel. lington packet, for Halifax and Neva York ; Lady Louisa packet, Jamaica ; and his Majesty's brig Trinculo, for Cadiz. SHEERNESS, M AY 15.—Arrived the Cato and Zephyr trans. ports, with the 12th Regiment of Foot, front Jersey.—The Renewal, Cromartie, passed by here yesterday, dismasted, in tow of two steam vessels. EXTRAORDINARY CASE. CORONER'S INQUEST.—An extraordinary case came before T. STIRLING, Esq., the Coroner, on Wednesday evening last at the Thatched House, Lower-road, Islington. The inquiry was held respecting the death of a youth named Anthony Tring, aged ten !fears. Mrs. Clara Griffin, of Bethnal-green-road, about three weeks since was passing through the Borough, near Saint Thomas's Hospital, and saw the deceased lying in the road in the greatest agony, with his hands pressing ag ainst hi s stomach. He said a boy had given him something to drink, who stated it wa: Spanish liquorice water ; he was taken to St. Thomas's Hos• petal, where every means were tried, but he still continued it the greatest agony.—The Medical Gentlemen endeavoured tt ascertain what it was he had taken, and they at length con. clutled it was oil of vitriol ; the froth that came from his moot}': having left a red mark on his clothes. Hannah Daniels said the deceased was her son by a fonnei husband; she went to him in the Hospital, and he told flexile had met with a Doctor's boy carrying a basket with two lids, appa rently about the age of 16, dressed in a blue coat, white waist coat, and black trowsers; they walked on from the church, until they came near St. Thomas's Hospital, where the boy asked the deceased if he would hare some Spanish liquorice water ? He then poured some into the deceased's hand, who drank it; he had no sooner however done so, than the doctor's boy laughed at him and ran - away. The deceased remained in the Hospital a fortnight in the dreadful state as described by the former wit ness ; when, in consequence of his ardent wish, she took him home, where he died on Sunday last. Mr. William Semple, of the Islington Dispensary, opened the body. He found there had been inflammation of the sto mach, intestines, and in sonic degree of the bladder; the in flammation had been of sonic standing, and seemed terminat ing in mortification, especially in the intestines. The injuries were such as would be occasioned by vitro'. The body in other respects appeared healthy. The Jury, after a short consultation, returned the following verdict :—" That the deceased died in consequence of taking some corrosive acid, administered to him by some person or persons unknown." EARTHQUAKES. Letters from Palermo, of the 3d of April, mention that, on the 27th of March, there was a severe shock of an earth quake in the little island of Favognana, at a small distance from Trapani., A part of the ancient fortress fell, and twenty-two persons perished under the ruins. On the 31st there was another shock in Messina, which, however, did no damage. It may be easily imagined what uneasiness must be felt throughout all Sicily, in consequence of the shocks at the two remote Capes of Lylebeum and Pelorus. At a special general Meeting of the Trustees of the Worcester Bridge, held on Friday,JouN SAYER. Esq. in the Chair, a statement of the receipts and expenditure of the Trust for the last 14 years, was laid before them for their approval, preparatory to its being submitted to Parliament. The state ment was highly satisfactory, and we under stand will shortly be presented to the public. The New Bill now before the Legislature we be lieve, empowers the Trustees to continue the toll upon the bridge, until a sufficient sum shall be accumulated to meet the annual charge of the several annuitants, and also the repairs of the structure and the avenues leading thereto. This it is expected a few years will effect, when the tolls will cease, and the Trustees will h ave i n th e i r possession a fund to preserve this great ornament of our city front dilapidation, we hope, for a long period to come. —( Worcester Journal, May 14.) Last night at six o'clock, a body of up wank of two thousand journeymen silk weavers, assem bled at Evan's Chapel, near Baker's-row, Mile-end, to con sult on the best means to be adopted, to prevent a Bill, now in progress through the House of Commons, which has been introduced by the master-weavers, for the purpose of re. moving time regulation now in force, by which the prices to be charged by the journeymen are fixed, from passing into a law. Several persons addressed the weavers on the great hardships they would be subjected by the abolition of the present table of prices, and at the close of the Meeting a Committee of nine persons, consisting of two broad wea vers, two engine, and one narrow weaver, were appointed to prepare a Petition to Parliament against the proposed al. teration in the law. The petition, when drawn up, is to he left at stipulated places for the signatures of the weavers, and Mr. 'Whitbread, one of the Connty Members, is to be re quested to present it to the House immediately after the recess. The business of the Meeting was conducted with per. feet decorum and propriety • and, on its being dissolved, the. weavers peaceably dispersed to their respective homes. A Meet ing, for a similar purpose, has been held at the Church at Bethnal.grecn. About half-past ten o'clock on Tuesday night, a young Gentleman crossing the fields from the Back-road, Islington, was alarmed at hearing the screams of a woman crying for help, issuing from the yard of a cow-house belonging to Mr. Harris ; he ran back, and informed the watch man, who sprung his rattle, and several watchmen running to ascertain the cause, they discovered a woman, who had accidentally, it being dark, fallen into an old grain pit, which was nearly filled with water; there were two others and a man trying to pull her out ; she was rescued half drowned from her perilous situation, and accom modated with a change of clothing, all her own being wet, by the wife of Lee 3 who had the care of the place. It appeared that th ese unfortunate individuals, being . destitute of a lodging, went there to sleep in the straw ;" they were lodged the watch-house all night, and yesterday brought to Hatton Garden, whence they were committed as vagrants, for one mouth each, to the louse of Correction. Tll E MARKETS. CORN EXCHANGE, MAY 16. There is a good supply of Oats this week, chiefly from Ire land ; but of other kinds of Grain the arrivaht are small, which obtain rather better prices than on Monday. Barley is also rather dearer. Beans and Peas also advance a little. Oats still sell well, and obtain ls. per quarter snore than the price* quoted last Monday. SMITHFIELD MARKET, M l itx 16. The suplliat aritiiihis - morning was fully sufficient for the demand ; at the earlier part of the morning a high price was asked for Oxen and Sheep, but towards the close of the market the prices were as on last Monday. To sink the Offal, per atone of 81b. Beef Is Ikl to 45 tki Veal Mutton 3s lid to 4s (h : I Pork 3s 0.1 to 4s Od Lamb Gs ad to Gs ad. DAT AND STRAW, P.Eit LOAD. flay £3 lOsto £4 tis I Clover £4 45 to £4 12$ Straw 1:2 8s to 111 14s. nd vi less le- ate na fe,