The Sun. — London, England, 1823-08-15 00:00:00

milation were really intended, whether the pure despotism of the arbitrary monarchies, or the French Charter and the English Constitution were to be taken as the model to which all the govern ments were to conform !—The important change which has just taken place in Prussia, however, seems at once to prove the reality of the design, and that the general innovations which now appear to have been seriously intended, are to_be in con. formity with the actual condition of the civilized world, and with the demands indicated by the spirit of the times ! It is difficult not to believe that this new policy, on the part of the Conti nental Cabinets, is attributable to the influence of England ! The discussions at Verona and at Paris—the policy pursued by this country dur ing the war, so far as it has yet proceeded — and even the events of the war itself, it is rea sonable to conclude, have formed so many salu tary lessons, from which the Statesmen of the Continent have derived useful instruction, and an accession of liberal and enlightened views. Never was any thing more unfortunate or ill timed than the two famous bugbears transmitted lately by one of our Cotemporaries to the Stock Ex change. At the very moment when the French were advancing from Madrid to Seville, under the confi dence, as has since appeared, that, by the secret defection of I3ALLASTEROS, they had no effectual resistance to apprehend in Andalusia, it was confidently announced that France had re solved on withdrawing her army to the Ebro ! This is alone a sufficient proof of the utter groundlessnesss of the first alarm.—And as for the second,—viz. that Russian influence was counteracting the pacific dispositions of the Duke d'Arraoci.EmE, and that Russian duplicity and ambition were not only employed in the endeavour to restore unlimited despotism in Spain, but were preparing the elements of a general con vulsion in Europe, by the pertinacity with which a great Northern Power was labouring to give uni versal supremacy to the supposed arbitrary princi ples of the liol,y.zilliance,—the act which has just proceeded from the Cabinet of Prussia, one of the 'Members of that Alliance, presents a commentary upon the text of oar contemporary which the most superficial cannot fail to comprehend ! 0, well-informed Journalist! Profound Diplomatist! Truly admirable Politician ! Our Readers are aware that we have, from time to time, during the last four mouths, given positive assurances that there was not the slightest ground to apprehend a \tar of ambition or of ag grandizement on the part of Russia, at least dur ing the life of his present Imperial NIAJEsTY.— We gave those assurances on an authority which was entirely satisfactory to ourselves, and of which, indeed, it was impossible for one moment to feel either distrust or doubt. We now repeat the same assurances ; and, declare in the most po sitive manner, that nothing has occurred, up to the present hour, to shake the reliance which is placed upon the pacific views and moderate coun cils of the Russian Cabinet. We have lit our preceding columns inserted the important document from Buenos Ayres, to which we adverted yesterday, as also some other articles of Foreign Intelligence.—The subjoined extract is from the Courier Francais : (Front the Courier Francois.) Pants, Auo. 12.—1 n spite of valour, crowned by success, our army sees Catalonia, Galicia, and Andalusia, still in arms ! The principal fortresses of Spain yet keep up the colours of the Cortes, and the Constitution born anti resuscited at Cadiz still sees around it numbers of defenders. ' • In this state of things there is nothing astonishing in tin ar rangement, being for the interest of both nations. Undoubtedly, before the war began, Spain was imperiously required to change her fundamental l aws; h er p r id e WAS wounded—she might think her glory and her honour both interested, in deciding for war, when she had no other choice but between war and base submission. It is only necessary to have one spark of national sentiment, and of love for one's country, to justify the deter mination of the Cortes. But, at present, the position of things is very different; we do not see menaces and fear opposed to each other—an army which commands and an army which lays down its arms; we see two people on the same field of battle, and both honoured by success, but both yet fearing re verses; it is no longer a forced agreement between a powerful anti a pusillanimous nation; it is a voluntary treaty between two enemies seeking reconciliation, and who, made to esteem each other, consent each to sacrifice something to the necessity of peace and the interests of humanity. The vagueness and incoherence of the reports in circulation do not per.a!t us to hazard any conjecture on the nature of the conditions of the pacification ; but it is certain that an arrange ment, which now might he honourable to Spain, since she has drawn the sword, could only have been opprobrious to her be fore she had begun the combat; and it, in the end, an arrange ment makes some alteration in the fundamental law, it will be the consequence of a conciliation, and not the accomplishment of an order. The Spaniards have never pretended that their Constitution was perfect, and the Cortes of 1812 had too much good sense to believe that it was in their power to make an immutable law ; and they had inserted in the Act itself the conditions of a revision. We will not examine if it would not have been prudent to have waited for the period fixed for this revision; we shall only remark, that if the question relates - only to time, it probably approaches its solution. If, however, the news given by the Memorial Borrielais should be confirm ed, it may be feared that an intervention, so proud and dis dainful on the art of England,' will spoil all; but it seems doubtful if the Journal of the Gironde is well informed, and that it should be chosen among so many oracles of the Ministry to reveal such a mystery. We should not be surprised, how ever, to see the partisans of war give some credit to the news of the l'itemorial. An arrangement, of whatever nature, would be to consecrate anew the , Constitutional regime, and would, in consequence, be equivalent to adefeat for them ; for it is much less over Spain than over the Constitutional regime that they desire to triumph. CITY, One o'Clock.—An Express has just ar rived from Paris, bringing the French routes at 93f. 30c. Spanish Bonds had got up ill the above Capital to 4% and left ofrat 414. Scrip at Paris, 3 to 31 prem. The above Ilse is attributed to the rumours of a negociation carrying on in Paris. — In consequence of the rise of French Stock, our market has also risen, more particularly in Spanish Bonds, which are now at 35. 110 M OUR CORRESPONDE NT AT STOCKHOLM, No Minister could have met with more marked attention from the KING here than Sir Bcss.tm BLOOMFIELD, who attends him constantly in his rides and excursions, and is particularly noticed also by Prince OSCAR, who has him also at his right hand when reviewing the troops, &c. Sir BEN.. JAMIN does . honour to his situation, is most highly respected, nay caressed, by the English, and truly hospitable and generous to all who have the pleasure of being made known to him. On oc casion of the marriage of OSCAR to the daughter of BEAUHARNOIS, when the Cathedral was so su perbly fitted up, the Minister had a most elegant seat appropriated for him, and when he was to present his credentials to the King, his Majesty sent one of the most splendid state carriages, with six white horses, to conduct him to Court. It is universally known here that, in particular, a very distinguished attention is paid to this Minister of Great Britain. The town is rather thin after the great rejoic. ings on account of the marriage. Hardly a corner was to he got to reside in during the event, which precluded very many from coming to the Capital, and several of the English. The wife of OSCAR is fair, with beautiful eye brows, and she is little in stature. Her apart ments in the palace are elegantly fitted up, and particularly with dark green silk ? and adorned with ornaments of French manufacture. She and Oscatt ride out daily, and bow to the popu-' lace. The Swedes seem quite in raptures " with our Princess," as they call her. BERNADOTTE is under no apprehensions of any Power shaking his sovereignty. He is most firm on the Swedish throne—nay, idolized ; and it is only justice to say, that he governs with, lenity and moderation. The Queen is here, though but little known or seen. The On Dils have it that the nobility do not pay too much attention to her on the score of birth. The King and family have gone to Rosenberg, about 12 miles distant, a beautiful palace, the favourite residence of the last King. There have been a few travellers from Britain. HENNIKER atld RAE WILSON, travellers 10 JUR salem lately, are perambulating the country, probably picking up something further for the press. Some occasionally take this on their way from Russia, but how few are these to those who scour the French and Italian States. Lady BLOOMFIELD is not with Sir BENJAMIN but it is said she is to be here in spring►. There is one trait of Sir LI. that should be noticed. There is no pomp or hauteur about him ; but he is open to all persons at a moment who come to him, particularly on business. Ile is en early riser in the morning ► and dose at his official duties. There was a review two days of the troops, in presence of the Prince, when the Minister and his Aid-de•Camp attended him for several hours, and dressed in the British Artillery uniform. OSCAR, it is said, puts in his pockets 40,000, portion by young BEAWIARNOTS. A private Letter from Perpignan, dated the 4th of this month, contains the following intelligence :—" On the 28th of July some gun-hosts left Barcelona, and attacked our misers. On the 30th the garrison made a sortie, and at tacked before day-break General Curial's division. The tiring lasted a long time. The nth light infantry had some men killed and wounded. Every body says that the Constitutionalists made a vigorous attack, and sustained it better than they did in general at the commencement of the war. We have no news from the Marshal later than the 29th ; his quarters were then at Sirent. We do not know if he has passed the Col de Santa Christiana, and followed Milans towards Mont Blanc. Accord ing to the latest news from Barcelona, corn has fallen in price; the wheat of Odessa sells only for 11 francs the quarters, or 29 francs the hectolitre. A great number of Sardinian vessels have entered the port, bringing a considerable quantity of grain. Some vessels have arrived even from Trieste." We have seen a.letter from a passenger by the Royal George steam vessel, who left Lisbon on the 21st ultimo, and Vigo on the 3d instant, from which we have learnt, that on the eve of his de parture from Lisbon, a great number of persons were arrested in the night, particularly in the Bairro of St. Paulo. Mr. TAVDN Ell, one of the Bank Directors, was also arrested on account, as it was said, of his not agreeing to an order sent by the present Minister of Finance to the Direc tion of the Bank. The Committee appointed to make the new constitution, has, it is said, de dared itself insufficient for that purpose, and the individuals composing it were desired to give, se parately, their opinion on this important subject. It was supposed that this measure was taken with a view to gain time. The regiments forming the garrison of Lisbon, part of which had she w n them selves enemies to the ancient rulers,were daily fight ing against each other, and military discipline no longer existed. On thel Bth,the Colonel of thel2th cavalry reprimanded the soldiers for disobedience, and was told by them not to say any thing more, or they would cry out," Down with the Despots, and long live the Constitution," and tilt the na tion would join them. A great many Portuguese Officers of the Constitutional Party were already at Vigo, waiting for the time when their services would be wanted in their own country.; others were at Corunna, Cadiz, and Gibraltar. Colonel Pestrelo, a meritorious Portuguese Officer, was appointed at Vigo, by the Spanish Governor, Commander of the Fort of Bayoua.—(Tirnes.) Yesterday Prince POLIONAC, the French Am. , b assa d or , transacted business at the r oreign office. Prince LEOPOLD came to town yesterday from Claremont. Yesterday the Duke of SA XE.WEIMAR arrived in Town from Bushey Park. .. " te ri i.`, l .. , , . . 01 4 M: (.-, 4 ,' 7 , ...... ,' - ' 3 ' . g , • ; , . . -1 - • ' ' .!--', -- '',7 • . , .... - p -.‘.... e 6-7: 11 :‘ °i1:: . ‘,.... > V) e.Y4 , , -- 1 AL. ,,,, z- v iCt (i.b '`‘X ,-- A ti FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS. The Earl of Falmooth and the lion. Mr. Boscawen, from Norwich ; the Hon. Henry Fox, from Paris ; Sir Charles Sut ton, Bart. from Switzerland ; the Dowager Countess of Ross. lyn, in Lower Brook -street, from Blackheath ; Colonel Berke• ley and Major Moore, from Ireland. DEmitTußEB.—The Viscountess Ashbrook, for the Earl of Harcourt's, St. Leonard's, Windsor ; Lord Dormer, for his seat, Grove Park, Warwickshire; the Earl and Countess of Harcourt, for their seat in Berks ; Earl of Rocksavage, on a tour; the Marquis of Northampton, for the Continent; Lord St. Helens, for the Earl of Essex's seat, Cashiobury Park, Herts ; 31r. and Mrs. M. Raikes t from Orafton-street, Berke ley-square, for Hampton. • FASHIONABLEg IN TOWN. His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, Duke and Duchess of Somerset, Earl of Shaftesbury, Lord Ashley and the Ladies Ashley Cowper, Lady d'Ameland and Madame d'Este, Lord and Lady Foley, Countess of Harrington, Marchioness of Exeter, Earl of Orford, and the Ladies Walpole: Countess of Oxford and the Ladies Harley, Marchioness of Westmeath , Colonel and Mr. Howard , Mr. and Misses Kni g ht, Mrs. and Misses Mitchell, Earl of Powis, Countess Dowager of Poulett, Lord Granville, Lord Petre, Earl of Glengall, Colonel Stoner, Countess of Warwick, Mrs. Earle, Mr. and Mrs. Gower, Sir Charles Ogle, Bart. Miss North, General Bailey, Countess Lieven, Duke and Duchess of Hamilton, Colonel Meyrick, Major and Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. and Miss de Grey, Colonel Robarts, Lady O'Brien, lion. Mrs. Green, Mr. Sterling,'Lady Sheffield, Lady Johnstone, Sir Thomas and Lady St e p ne y , Mr. and Mrs. Wilbraham, Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, Lady and Miss Campbell, Lady M. Sheppard, Mr. Scott, Dowager Lady Abdy, Countess of Guildford, Mrs. Broadhead, Mrs. Walker, Ladies Fitzpatrick, Mts. Gosling, Mr. and Mrs. Ball Hughes, Mrs. NirtV, Viscount and Viscountess Dungannon, Colonel and Mrs. Wareham, Marchioness Dowager of llertford, Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan, Hon. Captain Poulett, Admiral Sir E. Codring ton, Marchioness Dowager of Beth, Mr. Gaicoigne, Lady Milman, Colonel %Whatley, Marchioness Dowager of Salisbury, Colonel Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford, Sir Frederick Baker, Earl and Countess of Breadalbane, Mrs. Thos. Chap lain, Sir NVilliam Call, Viscountess Dudley and Ward, Gen. Stephens, General Smith, Mrs. Tyntc, Duke of St. Albans and the Ladies Beauclerk, General Bligh, Lady Harriet Drum mond, -Mrs. Weddell, Mr. Gordon, Lady Parker, Mrs. and Miss Nesbitt, Mrs. and Miss Thompson. FASHIONABLE PARTIES. Lord Dudley and Ward entertained Viscount and Visconn. tens Granville and a distinguished party to dinner yesterday at his house in Park-lane. Lord Holland had a dinner party yesterday at Holland • House. A. Stanhope, Esq. entertained a select party of friends to dinner yesterday at his house in Tilney-street. Monday last being the birth-day of Lord Hill, the same was observed in tins town by the ringing of the bells at the different churchei. In the evening a party of friends, attended by a band of music and a party of rin"ers with the hand-bells, ascended the column , where his Lordship's health was drank with three times three. The evening's amusements consisted of rural sports, such as bag-ractng, donkey-racing, dimbiny, a pole for a new hat, &c. It being the Abbey Fore *ate R ake, a large concourse of people assem bled to enjoy the amusements. Mrs. Davies, keeper of the lodge, entertained the band with a quantity of her excellent cottage cakes, and a large bowl of punch to drink his Lord. ship's health.—( Salopion Journal.) EARL of BRAIWORD'S Bow-MEETING.-.-On Friday last, was given at Nesscliff, one of the most splendid fetes which we have ever had to record as having taken place in this country. The Earl of Bradford is, we understand, an Ho. norary Member of the Society of Royal British Bowmen, and volunteered to' give an extra meeting, to take place on his beautiful demesne at Nesscliff; of which the romantic woodland scenery,Rand the bold and extensive views com manded from It, are well-known to most of our readers. — The preparatory arrangements for the approach to the archery ground, as well as the accommodations of every description for the shooters and the numerous guests, were admirably execut. cl ed. About eleven o'clock the company began to a.ssemble, and commenced ; the ladies at 2 butts scooonntesattrarwthai for an the anee u ga l n iot)tie i lace and bracelets, the gift of the t n Noble host. At dime o'clock 'the 'company.," consisting of about 250, retired to one larger and two *Mailer tentivin a sequestered part of the gmunds where the cold regulation dinne r, with the addition of venison so every shape, and a profusion of the finest fruit was prepared ; atter which several tpr print° songs were sung, and t h e arc h ers then resumedt bows and continued shooting till seven o'clock, when the prize was presented by th e Noble Earl to Miss Car oline Fletcher, who, after a se vere contest , was , declared the successful candidate. The c o mpany t h en drank tea in the great tent, and shortly after retired to their respective homes, highly delighted with the day's amutement. Among the com pany present we noticed, beside the Earl of Bradford, Lord Newp?rt, and the lion. Captain and Mrs. Bridgman, the following distinguished personages :—The Earl of Killmorey , and three Ladies Needham ; the Hon. Mr. and La d y A nna Maria Lust; Lady Forester, three lion. Misse s, H on. George, and Honourable Cecil Forester ; Lord and Lady Luc y Clive; Hon. Mr. and Lady Harriet Clive Watkin, Lady Harriet, Right Hon. Charles Williams Wynn (President), Mrs. and two Misses Williams Wynn ; Hon. and Rev. G. Neville (Vice-President) and Lady Charlotte Nagle ; Hon. Charles Trevor; lion. Lady and Sir Stephen Wynne; Hon. Thomas and Mrs. Kenyon ; Sir Foster, Lady, and the Misses Cunliffe, and Mr. and the Hen. Mrs. Cunliffe; Mrs. Williams, Ciwersyllt (Lady Paramonntl Miss Crewe (Lady Patronness) ; and all the principal families of the neighbour hood, in addition to the Members of the Society, and numer ous guests from the adjoining counties.—(Salopian Journal.) HAYM A RKET THEATItE.—The Comedy of The Young Quaker, the whimsical offspring of 'O'KEEFE, and one of the natural productions of the summer season of this Theatre, at a former period, was ' revived last night. The characters were in general well assigned..74Elml - , wh o i s excellent in old men, was correct and humorous in Chronicle.; LISTON'S Clod was highly divert ing ; VINING' bustled through Young S a db o y with spirit ; and the same may be said of Jolts- SON in Captain Ambush. HARLEY, in Spatter. dash, fully completed the author's intention, and was particularly entertaining in the drunken scene. Miss LOPE, who is now a , g ood actress as well as a !good singer, was sufficiently a n i ma t e d i n iirtuninta. She introduced a new song, which she sung with spirit. Mrs. JONES, one of the new importations of the present season, g iv e s more of the appearance and manners of elderly ladies than we have been accustomed to see on the London boards. Her Lady Rounceval fully Her dress justified this opinion. Miss ClucsTEn was pecu liarly really interesting simplex iex i u ni D u ninjilsiiiiiirsii.g)ristinthitysevas looked eld. pleasant as Comedy, she beauti fully, and performed the part with truth and feel a numer C ou e s m sheig. is l il t , i t s h e e vi g d a e y n e t r that, i:u.s of elegant and re spectableis equally capable of interesting the feelings in those of a pathetic kind. The Comedy altogether was ver y ye l l‘ au(li received ence: virp,by A law has recent l y b een L eg islature of Connectic ut , w hi c h posted, sh a ll b e fined lit l t it n it cl Ls t . l — lat all who sell s pi r i ts to and if so ld b y a AMERICAN passed by the provides that idle and drunken person s s h a ll b e be any y ei person publicly edros ol l in ) a o r s ws t e h : , 1 00 1r has eachb eoeffnesnoc e ; toThe trial may be had before any Justice a the Peace and there is no app eal from his decis ion. ) licensed victualler his license void. P 0 El' It Y. STANZAS. I knew not that the world contained A form so lovely as thine own ;. Nor deemed that where such beauty reign'd Humility would fix her throne. For I had mark'd, where eyes were bright,. Too well their owners knew their pow'r, And arm'd them with that dazzling light The sun emits at noontide's houi: Too proud to veil a single ray, Or one effulgent glance surrender, And glittering with the blaze of day, And scorning twilight's softer splendour: I knew not, where the form display'd Such symmetry and grace as thine, That intellect would lend its aid, • And sentiment there raise her shrine. For I had mark'd where form and face Mad beauty's varied charms combin'd„ There oft was wanting feeling's trace— , The beam of soul—the ray of mind. And vain has been each studied art, And futile ev'ry cold endeavour— The light that comes not from the heart A moment shines—then fades for ever. But I, at last, have turn'd from those Whom once I knew, to gaze on thee,—. On thee, whose cheek's divined glows Reveal the bosom's purity. The summer-sky is calm—serene The summer.ocean mildly fair, As if some bright —some heavenly scene In beauty *ere reflected there And thus, when on thy brow Igaze, And view the lights around it gleaming, They seem to be the living rays From heart, and soul, and spirit beaming. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. Aral. 14 DONCASTF.It 11 to 4 not Tinher 13 to :1 agst Tancred 15 to 11 agst Sherwood 17 to 3 apt elsode Lorraine Offer to back the field ngst throe. —STATE OP THE ODDS, St. LEG ER. 13 to I agst Palais Royale 14 to 1 agst Gascoigne's f. ! 45 to 1 agst Comte d'Artoic OXFORD RACES, I.VZDNESDAY, Atro. 13. Nothing could be worse than the race of this day. The City Members Plate of 501 b. was won in two heats by Mr. D. Faulkner's Unfortunate, beating Mr. IVeller's Waverley, Mr. 13eechey's Man Friday, and Mr. Sheard's Emily. The Sweep. stakes and 40/. added, were not run for, in consequence of lack of horses, so that the whole amusement of the day was two easy heats. ROYAL YACHT CLUB. The Nina/Ink; is a List of the Royal Yacht Club, by whose means naval science is gradually improving; a taste for the sea and its attractions is widely spreading ; and numerous seamen, whose services to the country would.otherwise be lost, are kept in constant employ. So unrivalled are some of the yachts on the list, in celerity of sailing and beauty of construction, that they have received considerable attention from Government, who have lately caused to be built, on the yacht model, two fine cutters, now employed as channel cruisers on the Ports mouth station, viz. the Arrow, 150 tons, Lieutenant Powney, Commander; and the Basilisk, 100 tons, commanded by Lieut. Dixon, R.N. TiiE Kiwo Duke of Clarence Duke of Gloucester Marquis of Anglesey Viscount Aahhrook C. Aylmer, Esq. Earl of Behnore Captain F. Berkeley Rev. G. Capper S. Challen, Esq. Earl of Craven ISir W. Curtis, Bart. W. Curtis, Esq. Viscount Illeerhurat J. H. Durand, Esq. Rd. Foster, Esq. J. Gordon, Esq. Lord Grantham Jos. Gulston ' Esq. T. llallifax,Esq. Capt. G. E. Hammond, MN Hon. W. Hare T. Harman, Esq. Sir J. C. Hippisley, Bart. T. Lewin, Esq. J. Lindegreen, Esq. Lord Viscount Melville R. W. Newman, Esq. Rev. C. A. North Right Hon. Sir A. Paget Admiral Hon. Sir C. Paget S. P. Peach, Esq. . Hon. C. A. Pelham 'Sir It. Puleston, Batt. J. Shakespear, Esq. Colonel Shedden T. A. Smith, jun., Esq. James Smith, Esq. Capt. J. C. Symonds, R.N. Sir G. Thomas, Bart. Marquis of Thomond Hon. O. Vernon Jos. Weld, Esq. James Weld, Esq. Colonel Whatley 0. Williams, Esq. J. Fleming, Esq. H. Perkins, Esq. Earl of Harborough Hon. Captain P. B. Pellew Arch. Swinton, Esq. J. Connor, Esq. T. P. Williams, Esq. Sir R. J. A. Kemeys Rev. Geo. Sloper James Maxse, Esq. • J. P. Powell, Esq. Lord W. tie Broko IL' Fawkes, Esq. Don. Wm, IVitito W. H. Saunders Esq. • J. S. F enleaxe,.i'sq. Lieut...(len. K. Mackenzie Sir G. Leeds. Ran. A. Damn, Esq. John VaKsall, Esq. Duke of Norfolk M. Talbot, Esq. F. Pare, Esq. • John Roche, Esq. Lieutenant-Colonel nerds Captain G. Wyndham, R.N. Captain Herringham, R.N. • I% Allen, Esq. GREAT PIGEON MATCH. The fields at Chalk Farm was numerously attended yodel day by real and Cockney sportsmen. The attraction was the long pending nmtch between Messrs. llagleish and Beaumont against Messrs. Arrowstnith and Gill, at 21 birds each. The match was for 20 sovereigns a-side, but the bats pending wete heavy. The following was the order of shooting Dagleish. Beaumont. Arrowsmah. killed. • missed. killed. • k. in. • k. • - k. k. - m. - k. k. k. . • k. • in. . k. k. k. m. . in. k. m. m. k. • k. • k. , • k. - m. k. • in. • k. k. . in. ▪ m. ni. k. k. • k. k. k.. k. k. • k. k. k. • k. k. h. - in. m. 1.. • k. • k. • it. k. k. - k. • k. k. • In. k. - in. Gill. killed Ist bird 2d 3tl 4th' nth 6th oth isth 10th 11th 12th 13th ' . 14th • 15th • 16th • 17th • Ifith 19th • 20th - 21st - in. 16 14 13 . 12 The match was won by four birds, and we have partico larized each of the shout, as much money was depending on it The losers were the favourites at 6to 4. The birds witicl escaped from the trap afrorded much amusement to the out scuts, who played a feu de joie at them to little purpose. Loan PonTssiouvt.--In the Court of Chan cery, this day, Mr. SIIADWELL stated, that the matter of Lord Portsmouth's lunacy had been mentioned to his Lordship ; he had a word or two to observe on the part of Mr. Newton Fel 'owes, W - ho had been reported the contingent next of kin, as well as a trustee., There was a considerable sum of money in Court, and Mr. Newton Feliowes was anxious that it should not be disposed of without his having an opportu. nity of addressing his Lordship. The LORI) CHANCELLOR desired it might be mentioned `again to-morrow. An ancient instrument of punishment, which was formerly used for the correction of scolding women, is in the possession of the Corporation of Newcastle. It is called the Franks; and when in use, was found to be of great service in quelling that unruly member, the tongue. it may properly be termed an iron mask, having a spike so contrived as to enter the mouth, and hold down the noisy organ. if the offender attempts to speak when undergoing this punishment, sharp hint is given of the necessity of preserving silence. COLONIAL INTELLIGENCE. TOBAGO. HOUSE Or ASSEMBLY, MAY 14, 1823. Mr. GLANVILLE submitted to the House the 'ollowing Protestation, which was read : PROTtSTAT/ON. The House of General Assembly, convened in conformity, with his Excellency's prorogation to this day, taking into con, sideration the circumstances of the Colony, and unwilling to retard the public proceedings, do resolve to proceed to business, any thing en their resolution of the 22d of April last to the contrary notwithstanding ; but contemplating with the most anxious concern, and with the deepest regret, the dangerous and unprecedented infringement which their ancient, known, and indisputable privileges have recently sustained, do there fore, for a guide to, and a record for, all future times, at this present period think proper ,and expedient most Solemnly to protest, pronounce, and declare, that this island, settled ori ginally by a brave and enterprising race of British subjects, encouraged to emigrate on the faith of his Majesty's Royal Proclamation, in which it was expressly held out to them, that they should here enioy a . Constitution as nearly re sembling that of the Mother Country as it was, perhaps, pos sible to render it; ought to, and at this moment does of right, hold, enjoy, and possess,originally and inconsideration of, and in return for its constancy, fidelity, and allegiance, never doubted,. and amidst all its difhculties and vicissitudes uniformly mani fested, all the protections, privileges, rights, and immunities, of British subjects : that neither they, nor their forefathers, by settling in this British colony have forfeited, nor could forfeit, that which they were entitled to as their birth-right t that when a House of General Assembly was established in this island, it was and is now so constituted, that it should and does represent the whole people of the colony : that such House of Assembly ever bath, as representing the people, given and granted, solely and exclusively of any other branch 'of the Legislature, all such aids and supplier to his Majesty from time to time, as have been necessary and requisite for the support of the public honour, security, and welfare: that they hold the same situ. talon in the colonial constitution as the Commons House of Par liament does in that of the mother country : that they therefore are entitled to, and of riitht ought to, and do possess all the rights, privileges, and immunities possessed by that branch of the Le gislature, which are applicable to, and compatible with, the circumstances and condition of the colony : that the House of Commons is and ought to be their grand model and prototype, from which they will and ought to, anti ate required by the Constitution to take example; that from henceforth they will strenuously resist all such extraordinary, unprecedented, and unparliamentary attempts as, have lately been made, and for the future will not allow any of their customs, practices, rights,. privileges, and immunities to be invaded without instantly' taking masures for their assertion and vindication. And the House do order and direct this Protestation to be entered on their Journals, and published in the Gazette of this Island, that due notice and cognizance be taken thereof by all persons whomsoever. TOBAGO.—PItOMA3IATION. Whereas circumstances require that dm provisions of an Act entitled, " An Act to revive an Act entitled an Act to re gulate the conduct of persons resorting to this Island, and to authorize the magistrates to examine persons suspected to have resorted to this Island for Improper pttrposes, and to oblige all masters and commanders of vessels conveying; passengers to this Island to report them at the proper office," should be strictly attended to and rigidly enforced : I do hereby in virtue of the authority in me vested, and by and with the advice of his Majesty's Privy Council of this Island, issue thi* my Pro.. calling upon all Magistrates and persons of every description in this island, to be aiding and assisting in the due enforcement of the said Act, and to give the see essary infot motion to the persona in authority, of all strangers coming to this island, or of any suspicious boat or vessel hoVering off the coast, so that the same may be reported to me forthwith. By command of his Excellency the Governor, June 25, 1823. T. B. MANNING, Dep. Col. Sec. GOVERNMENT-lIOLTSE. TOBitoo June 7,1023. lifiz•Vrt.EitlN—l feel very sincerely gratified by the honour of meeting you this day, and I will avail myself of the oppor. unity to explain away any doubt that may have arisen through `he active dissemination of those who do not enjoy your ideas in this very important Ocdagon. By a strange succession of unpleasant events, the colony, is thrown into an almost defenceless state : the Executive cannot for the . present receive any assistance from the Legislative authorities, and consequently extraordinary measures must be resorted to for the preservation of public peace anal good order. That the sanction of the Governor is sufficient authority for embodying and arming such men as may feel their duty to their country superior to every other consideration in this life. none but a wilful sceptic will attempt to deny t the proof of Which lies in thls small compass—Can any number of men en:. body and arm themselves without the sanction of the Governor ? And is not he the person to whom the whole community look for protection, by the best meant in his power, In the moment of danger ? Should circumstances require the Interference of military as-.. sistance at this moment, whore am Ito look for it but In the voluntary services of firm; gallant, real patriots, who, actuated by the highest sense of duty and honour, do not hesitate to offer themselves as guardians of the public, against those hot , rocs which supineness might not only encourage, but also Om" beyond relief? 1 therefore, considering myself dilly and fully unthorised to confirm the intention of this meeting, do now sanction and confirm your laudable undertaking : 1 approve of the 'officers who have been nominated, and shall ever consider the troop as a chosen band, who have rallied round me in a time of extreme and unexpected difficulty. I consider you, not only entitled to my Warmest thanks, whichl now beg of you to accept, but to a faithful report to his Majesty's Ministers from me, of your patriotic zeal and manly conduct, when such assistance was so eminently required. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, your faithful servant, F. P. ROBINSON, Governor. To the Tobago Volunteer Troop. M ERCA NT ILE SHIPPING. DEAL, Auct. 14.—Wind IV.—Came down from the River and remain, the Castle Forbes, Ord, for Van Dieman's Laud; Ocean, Cram, for Quebec ; and AVilding, Boyle, for Halifax. FALMOUTH, Acct. W.—Arrived the Prince Regent packet from Brazil : bailed from Rio the 23d of May, Bahia the 20th of June, and Pernambuco the 29th of June ; Marshal Blucher, Davis, from Plymouth, for Malaga. Sailed his Majesty% packet Frolic, for Anierica; and his Majesty's brig Parthian to the Eastward. PORTSMOUTH, AUG. 14...—Wind S.W.—Arrived l'i•orn.tbo Downs the Ann and Elizabeth, for the South Seas; Rose, far Malaa Esther, for Demerara; Ltuly . Combermere. fLr Trinidad; Axis, for New South Wales; Proberty, for~lal:+g. James Sibbald, for Bombay. Also arrived the Ann and Alaria, from Antwerp, for St. Übes. The Cyrut, 'Welborn, apd Neptune,' Munro, both of Hull, are lost at Greenland. THE MARKETS, CORN EXCHANGE, An' n. lb. , The Continuance of tine weather, and the little disposition that the consumers feel to augment their stock, has placed our market in a complete stagnation, so much so, that not a tingle sale has been made of any kind of Grain except Oats, which article supports 31onday's quotation, as it is now fully known that the ports will not open, and the opinion of the Law Officers being in favour of the Boston's return. All other Grain must be quoted the same as last Monday. SMITHFIELD MARKET, AUOVST 15. The stlpply at Market this morning' was fully sufficient for the trade, and the prices of all descriptions of Cattle remain much the same as on last market-day. To sink the Offal, per stone of alb. Beef ... as Oil to 4s 2U Veal Mutton as 2d to 41 2:1 Pork is 10,1 to 40 Oil Lamb 4a Ot to Ss Oct. RAY AND STRAur, rEtt. LOAD. flay .E4 Ins to 1:3 O Clover ba to If; ro Straw £2 24 to .1":1 AWFUL VISITATtON.—*-00. • Sunday fie l lthight, 148 the bells were tolling the numerous inhattitnnts of SOtitilarnp.. ton to their several churches and chapels, lVilliam Bolt, James Dunkin, George Wi ns tanly, provided themselves with liquor, pipes, and to b acc o, took a small boat and sailed from the uay, intendini to spend a jovial day with some companions on board a veSite in the river; but before they reached their destination, owing to their, inebriety and careless management sail, they that,rifirodretlnn pinngeti into the d ee p, mid we are uY assiltituco could reach them, Bolt sunk to rise no inure. Dunkin was pulled up With a boat-hook insensible; and Winstanly only saved luntself by superior swimming. Bolt wits a native of Poole, and had been in this town but three months. An inquest was held upon the hotly by Illr. Corte on Monday. Verdict-4 , Accidental Death 4",... (Southampton Paper.)