The Sun. — London, England, 1823-07-22 00:00:00

Jurr 8. VISIT OF THE KING AND QUEEN OF DENMARK AT 11AAIBLTROLI. At about ten o'clock in the evening of Friday, the 4th inst. this - ancient city had the honour to receive within its walls their Majesties of Dcw. MARK, accompanied by the Princesses Carolina and Willielmina Maria. The Illustrious Stran gers-were on their way to Altona, having come from Kiel, through Lanenburgh, a small German territory belonging to Denmark, and hi which territory nothing could exceed - the joy and exul tation manifested by the inhabitants at seeing amongst them their most gracious Sovereign, ac companied by her Majesty the Queen and two of the Princesses. A deputation of the Senate had the honour to receive his Majesty and the Royal Cortege on the frontiers of namburgh, where a squadron of Lancers were in readiness to escort them through the town to the Altona ter ritory. As soon as the Royal Strangers arrived on liamburgh ground the event was announced by the thunder of the cannon, the military salut ing at the same time with drums and music, and the colours lowered. All the streets through which his Majesty and the Royal. Party passed were brilliantly illuminated. Colonel Don Ste phani, the Commandant of Hamhurgh, rode close by the carriage in which the King sat. It was drawn by six very fine horses. There were ten carriages in all. On entering Altona the town was as light as day, so magnificently were all the houses illuminated. Their Majesties, intend spending five or six days there amongst their loyal subjects, who have for some time been making preparations for a series of festivities in honour of a Prince who is justly endeared to them by his many virtues, and whose truly parental sway rules the land with a benevolence that will never ,he forgotten. On the evening of Monday, the 7th inst. their Majesties, the Princesses and suite, honoured the theatre of Hamburgh with their august presence, to witness (by command) the representation of the 66 Burbler de Seville."—Al ball' past six o'clock the loud roar of the artil lery announced the arrival of the Royal Party. —On their Majesty's entering the theatre, the Orchestra played appropriate music, and the whole house, which was extremely crowded, stood up and applauded. The whole of the Illus. trious Visitants seemed particularly moved at the reverence and esteem with which the Ilamburgh audience had, received them. It was impossible to be otherwise, however, when we consider that the Danish Monarch and all the members of his august family, are noted for a pecularly kind condescension of manners which rivets itself upon the affections, as It were, and naturally attracts the homage and good wishes of mankind. THE PRESS IN GERMANY. STUTGARD, JULY 6.—The Committee of the German Diet, charged with the execution of the decrees issued by the several Congresses, for the purpose of restricting the liberty of the press in Germanv, has just. denounced to that assembly nothrr periodical paper, published here under the title of Universal Political Annals, for hav ing published an article headed The Diplomatists, in which the Committee conceive that the author endeavoured to throw ridicule on diplomacy, and which it has declared is one of those that de serve animadversion as offending the honour of the Diet and of the principal Sovereigns of Ger many, as well as of their Ministers. The author, in our opinion, paints diplomacy and diplomatists in a general manner, without pointing out any body. It is in fact difficult to print any thing more mode rate. The writer employs about a dozen pages to prove that Ministers who desire to know what trusses in the neighbouring states ought to receive memorials from all persons, and not be con tented with those of their own agents only ; be cause the latter, with the view of pleasing their masters, frequently disguise the truth. Now, as there are in all classes of society individuals possessing talents and virtues, and others who are destitute of them, it does not clearly appear how what is said of bad diplomatic characters (none of.whom, besides, is named) can offend the good. What step the Diet may take in so deli cate an affair cannot be foreseen ; but it is be lieved that the King of Wurtemberg will not readily consent to the suppression of the Annals, published .by Mr. Cotta, the proprietor and principal editor, whose character is generally re spected for the moderation of his principles. The Charleston Papers, to the 25th June . , .which arrived this morning, do not contain any information. The Prince de POLIGNAC, Ambassador from ; Ms MOST CHRISTIAN MAJESTY to the Court of London, reached town yesterday evening. Mr. Secretary CANNING, this morning, paid "the Prince de POLIGNAC the usual visit of con •gratulation on his Excellency's arrival, and 'his Excellency and Viscount MAncELLus will dine at Gloucester Lodge to-day. On Sunday dispatches were received in town from Lord AMHERST, dated from Rio. Yesterday dispatches were received at the Foreign Office from Sir CHARLES BAGOT, at St. Petersburg!). The following is the extraordinary manner in which the public execution of yesterday is men tioned in a Morning Paper :—" Hanging was carried into effect yesterday in the. Old Bailey," &c. 8,4 e, FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS. The Earl and Countess of Surrey, at Norfolk House, Saint James's-square from Arundel Castle ; General Sir Georg e N u gent, at Reddish's Hotel, Jermyn-street, from his seat in Bucks; Lord and Lady Somers, and family, at Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley-square, from Eastnor Castle, Lancashire; the Countess of 31engden, and Mrs. Macdonald, at the Hyde Park Hotel, from Wiltshire; Mr. and . Mrs. Mather and family, at ditto, from Lancashire; Colonel Clayton and Sons, at ditto, from Surrey; William Ker, Esq. at ditto, from the Conti nent; Peter Locke, Esq. and John Caldwell. Esq. at ditto, from Ireland; Capt. Legg, Scotch Greys, at ditto; Capt. Fawcett, at ditto. DEPART U ItES.—Lady Trollope, from Great Cumberland place, for West Cowes ; the Earl' of Clare, for his seat in Ire land ; the Earl of Jersey, for Sir Arthur Paget's seat, near Southampton; the Misses Wilbraham, for Petersham; Sir %Vatkin and Lady Harriet Williams IVynn, for their seat, 'Wynustay, Denbighshire ; Lord and Lady, Ituthven, from Thomas's Hotel, for Scotland ; the Earl of Kilmorey, from ditto, for Shropshire ; Lady Newry, from ditto, for her seat in Berks. ...kJ% ` g - 1 y ' t , n , rt•-? ‘ .6, ,i') • " $r , re .„ N„ .. • izz..1,7, r , .. i .e , ......,,, „ ~...• 0.i ..: :44 . .. ) . N• •?fl v ~-' . . B IER OF IN , 0 1 ' f f . 14 •,', -.•--,...-- - ... ‘ A 6 4,, , ~ i , . ., , 01) 4 FASHIONABLE PARTIES• The Earl of Darlington gave a grand entertainment of Sun day, at Cleveland House, St. Jamea's.square, to a numerous company, among whom were—The Earl of Thanet, Earl Rosslyn, Lord Ellenborough, Lord Auckland, Lord Reay, Col. and Lady Laura Meynek, Mr. Tierney, Mr. Kirwin, Mr. Vizard, Mr. Adair, Mr. Dennison , M r. Cavendish Brad shaw, &c. Sir George Warrender, Bart. gave a grand dinner on Sunday, at his house, Whitehall-place, to the Marquis of Hertford, the Countess of Cork, Lord Kinnaird, Lady Pow4ett, Col. Annex. ley, Colonel Berkeley, Lord Molyneux, Mr. Mrs. and the two Misses Orby Hunter, Mr.,D. Kinnaird, Mr. Spencer, &c. Yesterday Sir George had another large party, among whom were the Countess d'Ameland , Madem oiselle d'Este, Earl of Fife, Lord G. Bentinck, Sir Edwa rd Codrin g ton, Bart. Lord Leven, Lady Ponsonby , Gen. Hughes, Captain W m. Perc y , Mra. H. Baring, Mr. G. Howard , &c. Lord and Lady Barnard entertained the Earl and Countess of Darlington, and a numerous party to dinner yesterday, at their house in Portsman-street. The Dowager Duchess of Rutland entertained a distinguish ed party to dinner yesterday, at their house in Sackvile-street. VAVXIIALL. GARDENS. GRAND CORONATION FETE.—The anniversary of his Majesty's Coronation was last night celebrated with great mag nificence at this interesting place of amusement. Every thing that could give effect to tlie scene was collected by the pro prietors, to whose management during the present season too much praise cannot be given. In the Rotunda was a magni ficent bust of the King, surmoutetl by the royal arms. Several other appropriate devtces were to be seen in various parts of the gardens, and the flag of England waved triumphant amidst those of other nations. There were fifteen thousand addi tional lamps. In the space before the new supper room, the words 44 Coronation of our Royal Patron" appeared brilliantly illuminated. The concert concluded with Handers magnifi cent Coronation Anthem. Collyer's Street Home, and Alias Tunstall's Bread and Cheese and Kisses, were loudly encored. —We should not forget our friend Mallinson, whose song of the New Marriage ; ice was much applauded. The other vocal performers were—Mrs. Goulden, Misses Melville and Noel, and Master Broadhurst, who were much and deserv edly applauded. The inimitable performances of lllackmore on the slack-rope,- which ,we .often have had occasion to men-. Lion before, need hardly be noticed here. The fireworks were of the most splendid description. In the second part the words " IV. crowned July 19, 182 4 2," were received with great applause. The assemblage of spectators, which was numerous and fashionable, would have been more so had it tint been for the unfavourable appearance of the weather in the early part of the day. Towards the close of the night, however, the pro menades were much crowded, and there could not have been less than between 4,000 and 5,000 persons present. The per formances closed with " God save the King." Tut LATE PIILTENtTHOTET..—Tbe long range of rooms in the rear are all levelled with the earth ; the interior of the front is also gone. It is not the intention of the present Noble' proprietor to erect a very large mansion. The banqueting room is to he the principal apartment, with drawing rooms above. As to the ground in the rear, that is to be converted into a grass plat, enclosed by high walls ; in fact, like the one at tached to the Marquis of Stafibrirs reside.nce in Cleveland-row. Tito Marquis of Hertford gave, we hear, 14,0001. for the premises. Mannuozs ix Moir LIFE.—We are informed that to morrow morning Viscount Fitzwilliam, of Ireland, will lead to the Hymeneal altar the Dowager Lady Ponsonby. mother of the Countess Grey. His Lordship has attained his seventy fifth year, the Lady her seventieth. The ceremony, it is added, will be performed at the Castle in Ireland.—lt is reported that Lord Sidmouth will shortly lead to the hymeneal altar the Hon. Mrs. Townahend, daughter of Lord Stowell. SIR ABRAHAM BRADLEY KING, BART.-011 Friday last a dinner was given to this loyal and spirited Gentleman, at the Piazza Coffee=house, by some Members of the Leicestershire PITT CLUB, to mark the high opinion which they en tertain of the steadiness of his principles, and of his warm attachment to the Constitution in Church and State, but more particularly to shew how much they admired his honourable and manly conduct during the period of his recent examination before the House of Commons. As Sir ABRAHAM KING may fairly be considered as A CHAMPION in THE PROTESTANT CAUSE, the Members of the Leicestershire PITT CLUB have done honour to themselves as well as to him on this occasion. We earnestly hope th:►t the PITT CLUBS in general will manifest equal zeal in re sisting the efforts of those who would hazard the existence of the British Constitution hi Church and State, by endeavouring to effect what is ab surdly styled CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION. WINDSOR, JULY W.—Yesterday the Duchess of GLOUCESTER, accompanied by Lady MARY TAYLOR and Lady ISABELLA THYNNE, took an airing in her coach and four from l3agshot Park, and paid a morning visit to the Hon. Mrs. EGER.. - TON, at her house on Castle Hill, where the Royal Visitor partook of some, refreshment, and afterwards returned to Bagshot to dinner.—This morning the Rev. Mr. SUMNCR, as Chaplain to his MAJESTY, performed Divine Service at the Chapel Royal at Cumberland Lodge. A little before three o'clock in the afternoon, his MA• JESTY arrived at the Castle in his coach and four. The KING staid some time inspecting the apart ments, and afterwards returned to the Lodge to dinner. This day being the Anniversary of the Coro nation of his MAJESTY, the Royal standard was hoisted on the Castle, and a flag on Nelson's Mo• nument, and at one o'clock salutes were fired from the Castle, Leith Fort, and shipping in the Roads. The day was also observed as a holiday at the 13anks and Public Offices. — (Edinburgh Courant, July 1 9.) DUBLIN, JULY 19.—This day being the Anni versary of the Coronation of his most Gracious MAJESTY, it was observed iAtn this n city with every d em onstration of respect. a early hour the day was ushered in with the ringing of the bells of Werburgh's Church, and at about one o'clock a division of the artillery fired several rounds in the Phoenix Park. PO'ET it Y. SONNET TO HOPE. Enrapturing Power all hail! to thee I boW— . 0 weave thy golden chain around my neck And I will follow thee—for thou dost deck Thy every look with witchingness—thy brow; For aye beams heavenly radiance—yea, thou Dost shed thy faery influence o'er the wreck Of fallen Passions, arid illum'st the speck Of horrid darkness—born of guilt or woe! HOPE thou art beautiful! and beautiful As thou, is site thy pointing finger shows And bids me worship-0 thy Power doth lull With brightest dreams my spirit—and repose Shines through the clouds of darkness ! O how full, Thrice hallowed one, the joys—which he who knows thee knows. C. T. SIR HENRY RAEBURN. EDINBURGH', JULY 19.—At a general Meet ing of the ROYAL INSTITUTION for the Encourage ment of the Fine Arts in Scotland, held on Thursday, July 10, 1823, the LORD PROVOST in the Chair, the following Resolutions were un animously adopted :- 1. That the Meeting has, with the most profound regret, re ceived the communication of the death of Sir 11. Raeburn, R.A. and his Majesty's Painter for Scotland—an• event to be deplored, not more on account of the private virtues of that great artist, than of the pre-eminence to which he had arrived in that branch of the profession to which he devoted his rare and distinguished talents, and which has mainly contributed to the reputation of the art in this quarter of the Empire. 2. That this Meeting is fully sensible that it was a tribute Most justly due to the memory of this eminent person, that the Members of this Royal Institution should have requested per, mission of his family, to have publicly attended in a body I his remains to the grave ; and that it is, therefore, with deep regret, that this Meeting has been obliged to yield to the conviction, that circumstances connected with the period of the year, and the imlispensible engagements of the persons of whom this Institution is chiefly composed (which render it impossible for them to be assembled on the day which is understood to be appointed for the funeral), must pre vent their having the melancholy gratification of afford ing that testimony of their respect for his virtues as an individual—of their admiration of his talent as a painter, —and of their absolute persuasion that the progress of the Art itself must be most materially retarded in this country by his sudden and premature death. 3. That the above resolutions be communicated to H. Rae burn, Esq. anti be made public in such manner as the Direc tors of this Institution may appoint. FRAS. CAMERON, Ass. Sec. Edinburgh, July 1823.• GARRICK AND •HIS GEMS AT HAMPTON. The remaining most prized and authentic relics of GAR ni c 11, and his beloved SHAYSPEARE, were sold by auction yesterday, by direction of the Court of Chancery, at Garrick 's Villa at Hampton. The sale will continue this day and to-morrow, but there were only three rare and curious articles in the Catalogue, and they were sold the first day, viz. : A vase and pedestal of .the most excellent workmanship, formed of the mulberry tree planted by Shakespeare, curious ly mounted and ornamented with silver gilt, and a finely polished black marble base and steps, the pedestal contain. in g a medallion of Shakespeare on one side, and on the other the following inscription :—" Sacred to the Memory of William Shakapeare, the applause, delight, the wonder of the British Stage, born 1564, died 1616 ;" supported on a carved and partly gilt bracket, with a glass cover. This Vase was placed in the chamber in which Garrick slept ; it sold for 221. Ils. 6d. A singularly curious elbow Chair, enriched with the emblems of Tragedy and Comedy, admirably carved from a design by Hogarth, with a medallion of Shakspeare on the back, carved from a portion of the celebrated mulberry-tree by Hogarth himself, sold for 152/. ss. This chair was always placed by the side of the statue of Shakspea6 by lioubilliac, in the Temple dedicated to the Bard. A Noble Marquis is said to be the purchaser. We re g ret the -Trustees of the British Museum, to whom Garrick bequeathed the famous monument, were not the purchasers. A medallion Portrait of Shaltspeare, carved on a piece of the Stratford mulberry-tree, and originally worn by Garrick at the Jubilee, sold for 13/. • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. BETTING-ROOM, Jr, LY 2 .—STATE OF TILE ODDS, ST. LEGER. 14 to 1 agat Claude Lorraine 33 to 1 agat Barefoot 49 to 1 agat Oaseoigne's f. 59 to 1 apt Proctily. DONCASTER 4 to I agst Tinker 9 to 2 agst Sherwood 7 to 1 agst Tancred 9 to 1 agst Misa Fanny 33 to 1 agst Abron 9 to 1 agst Reformer 15 to 1 agst Corinna 15 to 1 agst Pantina ny. 17 to 1 agst Cressida 19 to 1 agst Agnes 25 to 1 agst Redieule. MANSFIELD RACES.—JuLy 18.—(Ftstar DAY.) A valuable Silver Tankard, free for all horses, &c. that never won the value of £5O. Heats. Mr. Bowman's b. in. Maid of the AIM, 6 yrs, 9st. 21b. 1 1 Mr. Cooper's b. in. Amiable, aged, Ost. 21b. - - 2 dis Mr. Lamley's b. h. Caleb Quotem, aged, 9st. 21 b. 3 2 Mr. Wilkinson's b. h. Stormer, t yrs old - - 4 3 Mr. Wilmot's Honest John .. . - - dis Mr. Simpson's Sovereign . „ . . dis Mr. Willitunson's Sweet Jemmy . - - dis Two good heats and won cleverly. A valuable Silver Cup, all ages.—Heats. 31r. Stirrup's b. h. Jack Spigot - - - 1 1 Mr. Eton's gr. m. 31arie . . . - . - 2 2 31r. Ashton 's b. m. Fanny . - - - 3 3 Mr. 3loreton's br. m. Lady Milton - • - 4 4 Two better heats have not been witnessed since the making of the New Course, than between the two first horses, each heat being won barely by a length. • SATITIMAY (LAST DAY'. A valuable Silver Tankard, for all ages. , Mr. Stirrup's Jack spigot . - .. .. Mr. 'Williamson's Sweet .Tessey . - - Mr. Latuley's Caleb Quotei W n - - on easy. . A valuable Silver Cup, for all ages. Mr. Eaton's gr. tn. Marie - - . Mr. Cooper's b. in. Amiable - - - . Two well-contested beats, and cleverly won. 2 2 3 3 1 1 2 2 Mn. ABERNETHY'S FAUX itr.—This Pedestrian, from Scotland, after having done some lengths in time never before tried at, has at length found out what, the powers °finer), com bining strength, agility, and perseverance, at 25 years of age, c a n accomplish. His object has been that alon e , having backed himself to perform his tasks f or a nominal sum, an d this time he overratedhimself. For 201 . as it has b e e n already stated, he started on Thursday morning from Pimlico, after the clock had struck twelve, to go on foot 142 miles in forty-eight apparel,progress andthe rains m a de of his travels, hours, to the 76 mile-stone , between Ottorborne and South ampton. He had done h alf the distance at ten o ' clo ck on Thursday night, and retuned a few miles b ac k to rest , i t i o e le w ra a b s l y o fte fr the roads unusually hea v y . On the other side A lt on he became somewhat feverish , n esi o L blig O e n d to Fr c it h ia a y ng i e nthe having then to do 47 miles in 11 hours. He travelled the next nine miles in two hours, and when within a mile of Friinley. Hants, 30 miles from home, he resigned, and got into a postchitise, and was conveyed to Read ing, having performed 122 miles in 41 hours. Th e failure, it is the general opinion, was occasioned by the weather. .--.....-- — ..... d bo by d a number of their b arge Yesterday morning the NVorshi p ful Co mpany a ti f iei r r is l h a t , n l i o e t s ig , e r e s m , baacrckoeur :l ar i t e with a full band of music* &c. from their H u ll, near the Old Swan St airs, to take an a quat i c ex cursion up the river, to Twickenham, &c. w h ere they partook of a sumptuous cold collation, and returned in the evening. A number of pleasure boats accompanied the barge. In passing slung the river, they were saltited by several pieces of ordnance. .. THE ARMY. • THE GUAltD3.—The 3d BattaliOn of the Grenadier Gnaitts has received orders 'to march from the King's Mews Barracks to the Tower of LOndon, on the 25th instant, for .the purpose of relieving the Ist Battalion of the Coldstream Guards, which is ordered to proceed .from that station, on Friday next, to Paddington, and to 'embark on board canal boats for Li verpool. The Ist Battaliqn of the Coldstream, on its arrival at Liver pool, is to be conveyed thence to Dublin, to relieve the Ist Bat. talion of the Grenadier Guards, which is ordered to England. The 2d Battalion of the Grenadier Guards is ordered to march, on the 25th instant, from Buckingham House, Ken sington, and thell,lagazine Barracks, to the King's Mews. The half-yearly change of quarters of the whole of the Guards will take place on the 25th of August. The route of the ht (Royal) Regiment of Dragoons has been changed. It was directed at first to proceed to Man chester, but it has been subsequently ordered to march to York. The Regiment will arrive at Doncaster, on its route to York, on the 26th instant. • The depot of the 34th Regiment of Foot arrived at Woolwich on Saturday last. The 14th (or Duchess of York's Own) Regiment of Light Dragoons, will arrive at Radipole on the 24th ►nst. The 15th (or the King's) Regiment of Light Dragoons (Hussars), which marched from Hounslow on the 16th Inst., will arrive at Canterbury this day. The 7th (or the Queen's Own) Regiment of Light Dragoons (Hussars), has arrived at Brighton, and has detached to Chi chester and Hastings. 'Flue 2d (or Royal North Britain) Regiment of Dragoons will arrive at Newcastle from Piershill to-morrow. _ Yesterday the Royal Mid Lothian oavalry, under the com mand of Lieutenant-Colonel Sir - John Hope, flan., were re viewed on Portobello Sands by • his Excellency Sir Thomas Bradtbrd, the Commander of the Farces, accompanied by his suite. The regiment mustered about 300 strong, and went through a variety of manteuvres and evolutions, which were executed with a precision and celerity that would have done credit to a veteran corps. The advances in squadrons and in line, and the retreat, covered by a party of carbineers, were ex tremely well executed. The day was fine, and a great number of people were on the ground.--(Edinburgh Courtin!, July jil.) MERCANTILE SLIPPING. DEAL, JULY 21.--Wind S.W.--Came down from the River last night the Isabella, Wallis, for Cork and New South Wales; Saracen, Dunn, for the South Seas ; John DouFgan, Leggett, for Malta ; Arenout, Eldridge, for Havannah ; Segar, Hoar, for Berbice; and Mars, Evans. Liverpool, and remain, except the Saracen. Arrived and sailed for the River the General Hewitt, Barrow, from Bengal; Woodbur*e, Fore man, from Caps Coast Castle • Albion, Allen, from Miramichi ; and Aurora, Young, frondibraltar. POHTSMOUTII, JULY 21.—Wind S.W.—Sailed the Rat. cliff, Hathaway, for the South Seas; Sliakespear, Kill, and Bridges, Newton, for ditto. FALMOUTH, JULY 20.—Wind S.W.—Sailed the Stanmer packet for Lisbon. The Flaxley, Langstone, from Shields to Plymouth, struck on the Kentish Knock on Sunday morning and afterwards sunk; crew saved, and arrived at Itamsgate. Yesterday the dispatches for China, by the ship Bucking- hamshire, were closed at the East India House and delivered to the Purser of that ship. The Company's ship General Hewett arrived off the Wight yesterday ; she sailed from Bengal the 10th March, arrived at the Cape on the sth May; left the Cape the Bth May for St. Helena, where sha arrived the 20th May, and sailed from St. Helena for England the 29th May. INDIA. ACCOUNT OF THE REVENUES AND CRARGES OF INDIA, FROM 181'2.13, TO 1821-2 4 2. The total of the revenues of Bengal, Fort St. George, and Bombay, with Bencoolen and Prince of Wales's Island, in 1812-13,, amounted to 16,488,9341., and in 1821-22 to 22 195,008/. T he total charges in India, interest on deht, expence of St. Helena, and political charges paid in India, were in 1812.13, 16,935,4701., and in the year 1821.22, 22,195,0081. In the for mer year there was an excess of expenditure above revenue of 440,481 W.; in the latter there is a surplus of revenue above the expenditure of 602,1281. The only years out of the ten compromised in this account, in which there appears a surplus of revenue, are 1012-13, and the two last years ; in the seven others there have been defi ciencies, more or ess considerable ; so that the debt in India grew from about 30 millions (in 1813), to about 40i millions In 1821. The last account for 4122 reduces it to 37,1117,868/., of which 8,4811,4991. is debt not bearing interest. The amount of the interest is 1,9/10,417/. INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT. Yesterday Sarah Aspinall, au Interesting young woman, was opposed by dlr. Thomas Riley . , for a debt of 83!. The complainant resides at No. 118, Oxford-street, and is a linen-draper, , and the defendant a dancer at the Opera Ilouse, and a teacher of music. Mr. Riley objected to the insolvent's discharge, on the ground of undue preference and fraudulent contract. Mr. Riley stated at considerable length the origin of his ac quaintance with the insolvent. It appeared from his statement that in the year 1818 the insolvent came to his shop, and re presented that she was an opera dancer, at a salary of 1601. be aides 'other perquisites, beyond which she derived a considerable income liy tuition, and had 70!. a-year coming in froin pro petty at Liverpool. In consequence of these statements, and being introduced by a person he knew, he gave her credit for silks, dresses, &c. to the amount of 831., on - her bill at 40 days, portble at Liverpool. The sales were inade between the 13th and 20th June, and the bill was dated on the 29th of the same month. Witness went on to state that the insolvent came to him several days before the bill became due, and stated that she had done wrong in giving the bill, and offered to give a warrant of atwrney, which instrument she executed the same day ; notwithstanding which, however, he kept the original bill, and had it duly presented when due, but it was dishonoured. lie proceeded to examine the Insolvent. She observed, that the principal articles were given to her by Mr. Riley. The statement she made about her income was correct, except that part of it which related to Liverpool property. She observed, that although she derived a considerable emolument at the time she bought the goods, yet Mr. Geary, the ballet-master, re ceived half her salary for lessons she was receiving from him. She deposed that M. Riley had received money 'from her at various times, and the bill was only given at his own request to assist hint in his trade, he promising to provide for It when due. Mr. Riley became her intimate friend; indeed there-had sub sisted an intimacy betiveen them too delicate to be mentioned lin that Court.—(A laugh.)—This assertion was called forth by Mr. Riley demanding an explanation. She further went on to state, that he had been in the habit of giving her airings in his gig, and accompanying her to balls, routs, &c. &e. Notwithstanding the warrant was given in 1818, Mr. Riley did not enter up his judgment till last April, when the insol vent pleaded her minority, and the Court of Common Pleas granted a rule to set aside the instrument, and the goods seized were all returned in consequence. Mr. Riley underwent a rigid cross-examination by Mr. lIE AT 11, and, there being much contradiction in his testimony, the witness was several times severely reprimanded by the Court. Mr. Riley called several witnesses to substantiate his cause, but unfortunately for him they contradicted his . principal state ments. He then prayed judgment against the insolvent.under the 17th and 18th sections of the Act. Mr. MATH, for the insolvent, commented on the evidence, and observed that none but such a man as the opposing creditor would have had the hardihood to come there with such a case. lie concluded by submitting that the Court would discharge the insolvent ; for it would be a shame to imprison a cat on such evidence.--(Loud laughter.) The CounT, after animadverting upon the conduct of the opposing creditor, ordered the insolvent's discharge. DItOWNING.—We have to record 'the loss of two other lives on Sunday, in the Thames, occasioned bybosts being indiscreetly let to boys not capable of managing them. In the first instance, a boat was upset near Vauxhall-bridge, having a sail. There were four more children in the boat, one of whom was drowned, the others were saved, anti the eldest was taken into Cumberland-gardens, half alive, where be was put to bed—We have not heard the name of the boy drowned. Another boat, with six persons in it, was run down within sight of Battersea-bridge, anti Sawyer, a youth of respectable parent 4 in Silver-street, St. James's, was drowned: The others were picked up: or swam on shoret SPITALFIELDS , WEAVERS. . - Yesterday being th e third .and last day of the public rejoicings of the joernepttOe Weavers, most of the streets in the extetelive districts of 'Spitalfields, Bethnal-green, 111ile.;end and Shoreditch, were ornamented by' the Olhibition of the preductioes of our native artists there were .but few factories which 14:ere''ncit 'dii tinguished by silk flags of the most" ingenious' description. At twelvo o'clock - the' bells of the several churches commenced ritigine; their merry peals, and two deputations' orthe Ge f neral Trade' Committee 'proCeede . d froM the house 'of Mr. White, in Have-street, Bethnal." green, with two elegant new flags; 'to the two trade houses, viz. the knave of Clubs, in Club row, and the Flower Pot, Brick4aue. 'The flags are each nine by seven feel, formed of 'a beautiful mazarine blue silk. The 'dOvices,"the Weavers' Arms attd - the union of hands—the in scription," The Journeymen Weavers Glorious July 18, 18'23." The flag-staff was 'tastefully anithated with rosettes, blue, white,' and green (the latter in compliment to Mr. 13rutton, the Solicitor against the proposed Bill,. that having been his electioneering colour in the far-famed contest for the Vestry'Clerk of St. Matthews). The staffs have also painted on then theWeavers' Arms and motto, Each of the Secretaries in the 'procession carried the Old Spitalfields Acts, embodied and appropriately bound, and ornamented with rosettes. The processions were accompanied by numerous bodies of their fello.w tradesmen, and on the exhibition of each flag at the windows of the trade-houses the assembled throng gave three times three hearty and astound ing cheers. These flags will be exhibited on each succeeding " glorious" anniversary. —The following bill has been very generally pla carded : " BROTIIER, TnikutsatEkt.—The justice and humanity displayed hi the Legislature towards us on the ea:ions eighteenth., deserves our warmest acknowledgments, and in the illtthinatton of this evening, your Committee respectfully and earnestly recommend you to behave with that good order ona decorum that has gained you tbe continuance of the 4cts grants( to you by the wise Legislators of your country. (Signed by the Trade Committee.) God. Save the ling. ". SUICIDE OF MR. WILLIAMS THE COMEDIAN:* On Thursday last a strong sensation was pro duced in this place by the report that this ill fated gentleman had Cut his throat ; and, on in. quiry, it was found that the wound had been inflicted with such desperate resolution that it had instantly terminated his life. In the even. ing an inquest was held on the body, when the jury, without hesitation, returned a verdict of lunacy. The deceased was, it appears, very well connected, and has a brother a Lieutenant- Colonel in the army. Of late his habits had been very irregular, and Mr. Mansell 11411 discharged him from the theatre about a fortnight ago. Want of an engagement bad reduced him to pc. nury, and his distress and irregularity acting upon an infirm mind awl a disturbed conscience, had driven him to desperation. Mr. Williams was not a first rate actor, but he was respectable in his line, and his person was tall, well formed, and majestic. His age must be about fifty, and he had spent the greater part of .a lung theatrical life in the York company. - - - ( Leeds, ,fully 19). TI ! E DUKE Or DEVONSHIRE.—HiA Grace, it is said, will leave England when the marriage between his niece, Lord Morpeth's daughter, and the Hon. 'Mr. bnscelles. sun of the Earl of Hotel... Doti, shall have been celebrated in York- Shire, at which Ceremony . his Grace intends to .be pre,. sent. The Noble Dyke intends afterwards to visit Paris and Italy. The Duchess of Devonshire resumed her ex cavations in the neighbourhood of Rome during the Winter: with increased success. The valuable antiquities which were found are destined to decorate Chatsworth, Devon shire Ilonae, and the Palladian Villa at Chiswick, where the Noble Duke's admirable taste is already . tIP; conspicuoint in the arrangement of the guest collection, of, n Greek and Roman busts and statues, both ancient and modern', now known, many of which were collected by his Grace himself. His Grace entertains some thought of visiting Pamtum and after wards the Greek Islands. The Noble Duke's friend, Captain Clifford, and his accomplished Lady are now in Italy, or visit ing the most favoured islands in the Mediterranean. 111.i.caEADy has been playing some of his principal characters at Birmingham, and, with that success which must ever attend his distill.. guished talent. • Madame CATALANI, the admirers. of wonder , ful musical talent will be glad to hear,:arrived at BuuNETT'S llotel yesterday from the Continent. We understand that an application is• to be made to the Town Council, to institute. a Pro, h!ssorship of Conveyancing in the University of Edinburgh. Considering the imporcance . ,of the subject to the multitudes of persons connected with the practical department of the law of Scotland, who either reside in Edinburgh, who resort to it from all quarters of the country for instruction, It seems wonderful that such a Pro fessorship should not have been long ago insti tuted. The Professor of Scots Law is friendly to the proposal, and we hope soon to find the fume and utility of our University enlarged by the. adoption of this measnre,—(Edinburgh Ob server.. Blots took place in St..Gilesr's and on Saffron. hill, on Sunday night among the Irish inhabitaut‘i of these places, but no serious injury was sus tained by any of the combatants. LAMENTABLE A CClDENT:—.Y esterday morning' a Mrs. Brydges, of Great St. Andrew -street, Seven Dials, hav ing occasion to leave home for a short period, left her child, about six months old, in the care of a girl in the house, who, during the mother's absence, laid the infant on the bed and covered it over with the clothes, while she went up stairs to do some work. In her absence a female who was in the habit of cleaning Mrs. Itrydges's room, entered it, and ,torned up the bed, unconscious of the child being on the bed, and it was not until the return of the unfortunate mother that the accident was discovered when the child was found quite dead. lately ik w t e o e l ok a d had d o nl a r s o e t: e N r V e o c r a k u s i ,za b r u A t 1 l n o tt a t: host;---it was a' in his head, for his nose was sair stappit ; he was sair but had nae sickness, and it was concluded that the thief was in the bane, .from the absence of any outward appear ance in the flesh. Accordingly, after " simples," and administering some of them to bring out the extraordinary mystery, to I one morning in wee Davie's nose shot forth a beau tiful germ from a garden pea, in the process of vegetation l I It is said that 4 4 to, know th e di, ease is half of. the cure ;" so here it proved true in this growing -distemper, and, Davie was soon freed of his nosegey.—We have the fact' from undoubted uuthority.---( Stirling' aper.)