The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1819-04-29 00:00:00

Eifs7'L It TERM.

l'esterdAy being the firm day of Enter Term,
the Judges waited on the LORD CDR NCIRLLOR• at
his house in Bedford-square, after which they went
iti procession to Westminster-Hall. The Lugo
CHAIICILLOS did INA accompmy them, on cc-
count of there being no Court prepared for
los Honour the Vica-Coaocut.Loo to tat in.
The room which his Honour tat in last Term be-
lungs to the House of Commons; it w now occu-
pied by a Committee of that flosiourable House.
It is understood, that one of the Commit!, e Rooms
will be ready for his Honour to hold Ins Court in
to-morrow (this day),

OXFORD UNIVERSITY, Aram U.

On Wednesday, the first day of Eider Term,
the following degrees were conferred :

Bachelors L'iril Law—.l Brown, E.g. of ChriAt
Church, Grand Compounder, Edward Henry Dawkins,
Fellow of All Souls College.

Wailers Arls.—Right Hon. the FAH of Clare, of
Christ Church, (;rand Compound... ; Huy. /oho Junes, of
Trinity College, Grand C pounder; Hie. Ha my Bolton
and H -v. William Wrstun Deacon, of Fatter College; the
Hun. treurge Welbore Altar Ellis, of Clarivt flame!' ; He v.
Charles Henry Hutton, Fellow of Magdalen Colluge ; Win
Morgan and Charles Miller, Demys of Msaralmlara College ;
Rev. istancelot 'Faheralar 6.1 Queen's College.
lei a full Convocation, in the aft. rooms of the name day,
the 1t,,. V.'. Wilson, M.A. Fellow of Queen's College, was
arl.nittral Senior Proctor; anal the Her. Wm. Dodson, M.A.
of St. John's Cullere, was admitted Junior Proctor,

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'The Kee. George Puri, r noel Wm .Itekruu, M.A. Chaplains
01 QIIItf Cl/11141.., wile aeloullyd Srusur Pro-M.lllllla ;
and tbe• Rev. John Wahmsir, M A Fellow of Exeter Colicky,
owl the [try. J Itatlthfie, M.A. Vo:e.l'. mcipal of St. Mary
Hall, were aduilihill Junior Pru-Prm tura

Thursday the Itev. R. Parvuus Symuutt, Fellow of ‘Vadliam
('allege, owl the Rill. Wllll4/111 Itucstll, Ft.llllW of Mac.hlen
Ploriorn of tilt lasi >tar, *err ailnsoiltil bachelors
its Di•iiiity.
Yesteril..y the Rev. Richard Jenityns. Follow and Tutor of
Ralliiil College, was etetttd Al4sits of 11, tt Society, vire the
late Right Rev. Hr. Pitisuus, Bi..leip of Hetet buruuelt.
The Rev. Charles Williams, Fellow of N, w Cull cc. has
been chosen Felton of %Viiit.hester Cullege, tu the room of
the Rte. llasid

The Duke of BEDFORNI has removed from his
house in town to band House, keomingtim,
the benefit of the air. Ills Glace hopes to be able
in a lew days to proceed to lirgiilon.
Count PALM ELLA, the l'ottitgurse Ambassador
to London, irarrived in Pal 1%.
On Tuesday rveiiiii4 the Society for Readings
and Music, had their heir. Met nog for the seat,llll,
at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, ut the. Strand,
which was very 1111111Cloilsly attended. Coln-
pail) were riirsidurrif nuili Atisn.r 11% DE'S exteit.
Lein of the celebrated air, " Let the ['tight .S'erti.•
phial." was actiiiiirinird nil the istilisprt by
fuss hither, who also acci.initaineil Cul.i.Tllll
ill his excellent pciforin.nice of " Let tueae tonad
the trumpet." Mr.Ghoittir. WAKE highly delight-
ed the audience in a Jautasiu 00 the violin, and alas,
accompanied Aleis Tu ZS STA El. iii all 11411:111

Mr. 800 stake but debut wt the Cliestrr
Theiore. ohs Mandgiy, lit the character of Packard
the 7 bird.

New potatoes, of a tolerable size, sold yesterday,
in Coveitt.garden market, at one slollitsg the putt
Au iroproventeut to the naval cartuoche-box was
last tverk submitted by Capt. lisustous, K. N., 10
the Atimiralty, *lulls the Board has been pleased
to adopt.

. -
'rite Paris Papers contain an recount of a curious
trial before the Aimee Court of Vannes, its which
two individual* were accused of conspii tug to over-
throw the eatablished Goverisment of Fiance, and
of carrying un tiny compiracy with the conitivance
of the English Contentment! Aoo h r part of the
charge against them wa-, that dr.) ta.tl wade ill U-
-1.1141110114 to is fWeigsa l'uocr. which ware Imo
ac-
cepted, A private Correvposalent st)s, Ilse •• Ptlf.•
ties were found guilty oat the *retool mid tined in-
dictments." but afterwards acquitted upon as legal
paint Lushly,

DINNER OF TU(
MI DICAL OI'FICi!RS OF THE NAVY.

‘'retertlity evening the seruitti Anniversary Wu-
Per of the Ale(hest (Meets of Ins Majesty's Navy.
to celr brow tlw eoshlishiPeot of the Suppleineotal
Food for the benefit of the Widows and Orphans
illereioied Members of the Crirp.., took plore ut
the Piaui I,..:difree•isotstir, Covent-g,irtleis ; .11011,11
%V.um% CRONES. Eq. M.P. ill the Chair, sop.
ported by Sir (itMtn Maur, Bart. Physician to
his l(oysl Highness the Prince Regent soul to the
Fleet. awl a number of other thatingtait.bell
iltrit-
cal (:ettilettiett ruuurt t, d with the public deport•
assents of the naval Orrvier.

At six o'clock the company 'at down to an de-
gotta dinto-r. As soon a., the cloth was removed,
Nutt Nobly Pontine was sting with title effect.
'File usual healths of the Royta Family rest •
Ilse'. drunk f the Chair, with tho-e limes three.
the CII.a,aMAa addressed the Meeting to a very
el. 11.1elli IMO ttttt r, on the great valise of the Insti-
tut iiiii the estabh•liinetit of which they hall this
day wet tot. iiiii inemorate ; he enforced the strong
claims it hail upon their support, sod in a strain of
IoILTIi animation, congratulated the c pany on the
asseintstage which they this day wititersed. Ile oh-
se, veal that this Society Mod the peculiar merit of
1tt,.1% the first to has Alejerty's art Vice to Set the
esausple of an active benevolence of this kind.
They had also die unable chatitahle feeling of
shelving that the Members of their Body foie al-
luded in part to the unmarried flolerillseis) had set
line example of contributing, w the nsost &sin.
!crested manlier, their seal to the Institution, by
their extrusive subscriptions. The [Lott. and Leario-
ed Chairman particularly alluded to the circum-
prance, that out of 1,400 Medical Officers in the
Navy, 1,400 were subscribers to this admirable
Institution, to the success of which lie called upon
the Meeting to wish prosperity. Tole Chaii man an-
vonsiced that the subscriptions fur the present
Aleetttig exceeded by 3001. the amount collected at
the last.—(dippluare.l
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the health of
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir R. Willi:luta sod the corps
of the Royal Marbles. The Chairman pronounced
an eloquent panegyric upon the merits of Sir
Roaseit Walloons, whom lie described as an officer
that ..ought, like others its his branch of the public
scene.', to undertake a duty where it was not
otPred, and to perform himself at the head of his
corps with all the enthusiastic fervour which be-
hnoged to the navy, and the high discipline that
was the concomitant of military ent...rprise.—(Great
applause./
RoNERR ‘VILLIAMS returned thanks, and
expressed the gratification he felt at the compli-
ment which hail been paid him.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the healths of the
Treasurer awl Comptroller of the Nary, which
set. . drunk with great applause.
Mr. SMITH returned thanks.

The CHAIRMAN said, that 31r. Dash, of the
Comptroller's (Abet., would rather do his duty,
whenever he was called us to do it, than be
obliged to express the gratitude he fur the
compliment they had paid linn. Ile would rather,
as he said, lee known by devils than words.--
(Applause.)

The health* of the different I.eisior Officers of
the Nlerileal DeiiiArtnients were given in succession—
arid Dr. Currie, Sir Gilbert ISLine, rind Mr. Mae-
I rughlin, severally returned thank•, the latter its
one of the per.russ chiefly interested in the formation
of this Institution.

After the memory of late Lord Melville was
drunk ill sit appropriate manner, and after the re-
glair list of toasts were given from the Chair, and
received with the applause which the warm and in-
defatigable friends of this Institution merited,
The CHAIRMAN proposed, in the most couspli-
mentary terms, the health of Mr. Finlisison, the
Secretary of this Society ; he described the worthy
Secretary as not only devoting himself most sue.
eessbilly to the pro ))))) tiuu of the great and laudable
roils Or the Society, but as calculating arithuieti-
rally upon that great increase of support which it
had this day received.
Mr. FINLAttON'S health was drunk with great
applause.
Mr. FINLAIION, in returning thanks for the
humour which was dime him, expressed thr preu•
liar compliment lie felt at receiving such a tribute
finin the Hon. and Learned Chairman—from a
mw who hail so largely contributed, as well as
the distinguished department of the service to which
lie belooged, to promote every thilig which was
e Ismer to the politic service under their con-
trol, and particularly to this great and benevolent
project.
The CHAIRMAN shortly after withdrew with his
immediate friends, hut the greater part of the
company cootinued to sit till a late hour in the
enjoyment of the utmost conviviality.
It was most gratifying to observe the great pro.
greys of this Socsety, the number of gentlemen,
the grouter part of them of high professional dis-
tinction, who attended this day. amounting to nearly
900, and the accommodation was so well arranged
by the Stewards, that every individual present
;lowly partook of the full festivities of this truly
benevolent Anniversary.

Yesterday evening the Anniversary Grand Festi-
val of the United Society of Free and Accepted
Alamos took place at their Mil in Great Queen-
stitei. Liticolies-Inn-fields, and a more numerous
or respectable meeting we hare wot witnessed for
►owe time. At about six o'clock Ms Royal High-
netts the Duke of SUSSILI arrived at the taccris,
%shire he was met by the Stewards, who were deco-
rated with rashes and other decorations of their
order. They conducted his Royal flightless to the
couitnittee-roont, sod from throce to the &Mug-
ilium, where he took the chair, dressed in the style
of Grand Alaster of the Lodge. He was supported
by ,shout 4W) persons of the highest respectability.

Norwich market watt well attended on Saturday.
and there war • good an pply of aitusplea of both
Wheat and Barley ; wires much as last *seek
Their. wan the usual exhibition of trio !tint..
l()%ip, rad Houtebreda on the Hill, which the fair
proapet3 for plenty of feed resident high 111 price.
'Die pros were tolerably wt 11 idled with Sheep,
which foil) 'typo t their price.

LAW INT!, i LIGENCE.

COUR/ OF CHANCIOtY, WiarragilleTate
WrtitOinAv, MOIL U.

His Honour tl.a VICR-CIS6NCRI.I.OII. scrofulous
oied by site NIASTRIt of the koLis mod A1,11..r
(7outurrNAy. (*Mlle into Court stifle O'Clu. Ili IS
being the iirst day of Baster Terms
OPERA-110UPIE.
WATERS V. SAYLOR.
Mr. HART aimed, that lie had to Move, on the
behalf of the Pt.* -tr, that so much of his fine
tiour's order of the 22 I of August last 41.4611141 10.9
discharged, that directed the Plaintiff to lodge the
pr.licies of insurance for the Operashuisse in the
hand. (sr Mr. (:onst. The other part of ilw order
directed Mr. Waters to insure at Opera-house for
24,000/. This he had done. and lodged Ihe policies
with M . Birch and Charnfr.rs, brokers; this
he was compelled to do, as they hail assisted hint to
the affairs of the Opera houses He could not toe
what oilect.cm the Defendant', Mr. Ts)lsis,,,,io.l
have to this arrangement, as the security of the
banker. must be considered ample.
The I'icL.Cll*wcet.LOß—" The orris was made
in the view of securing to Mr. Toyinr his ((,sere.(
in time Opeminiuse, End it was directed that the
policies should be lodged in the hoods of %Ir. Con.,,
as he is the surviving trustee of she 011..ta-boost.
The Court cannot theref..re discharge 'h..: part of
the order without Mr. Waters gives Mr. TiolsOf 4
counter amid lie ss nut bouinl to accept it
without he pleases."
Mr. ROUPEI.S.. Counsel for Mr. Taltir,
this was the first tithe that his Aleut had heard that
Mr. Waters had Vittell with the popsies mow.
mice. It was not necessary for lain to say Joy 1114,re.
as 1115110110111' hail refused the motion, but lie trust-
ed he would dismiss it with costs.
The Vice-CuasiceLt.oit—'• I do dismiss it with
costs; perhaps Mr. Taylor out of COW, lll4l' tk
satisfied to accept the sectiritv of .4lesars. Bitch and
Chatuberi, but I cannot make soy order an them,
as they are hot parties to the suit."
NII. HArrr Prihaps your Honour will give
Mr. Waters a fortnight to lodge the policies with
Mr. Cuts'."
The Vicc-Cu .NcEl.l.2oll—" I cannot interfere
on the present s 00000 woe"
Motion dismissed with costs.

COURT OF KING'S 13P.KCH, WpsTmtNsTra,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL '2ll.

Easter Term commenced this day. The .Imill. a
came down to Westnnooter 11411, in the 111.11n1
and took their V.A.., soots after our o'clock.

Tke lospector-Georral of Convicts laid 10-1 ,re.
the Court the customary 'mini of 'l.e state t,t tot
convicts on board the hulks at Woolwich, Chotha.i.,
and Portsmouth, and of those coofined to the
petal Penitentiary at Nlllbank.

LIBEL
THE KING V. RII.HARD CAN! lI.E.

Mr. LITTLEDALE moved. ttiit Kiciiird Catlie
be brought into Court for the 4,1
to several indictments that had been comic, agin,st
him for libel.

Mr. Carlile immediately mode his Mli!)esniiir.,
and was informed by Mr. 1).-altry, that Ow
Jury had found two true bill. agnin.t. !MI: fur vu
lishing on the Ylst of 13ecember owl the Igo'
January but, two scandalous, blispliemoirs, snit
malicious libels, of and concerning our holy reli-
gion, and tending to bring the .orne into root-tow,
which libels were contained iu a work culled
" Paine's Age of Beason."
Mr. DEA LTRY next informed the D. fend:nit, that
the Grand Jwry had found two other true bills
against him, for publishing, in the months of Fe-
bruary arid March last, two ma:winos, *cavil •lous,
and seditious libels, of and conerriiing our Susie
reign Lord the King, tending to bring his M.jemtr
and his Government into contempt, unil to stir up
and excite him Miljes•ty's subjects to acts of violeuro
and insubordination, which libels were contained its
a certain hook or pamphlet, the first words of
which were "Killing no Murder."
Mr. Carlile having beers callril no to Wend
these four new indictments, imported until meat
Term.

Mr. DEA LTRT then stated, that the Defetiihmt
hail barn indicted, and true bills found against
hien, in the last Term, for two twutudir po ill ca.
ilOtta, of a scandalous, blasphemou4, and uutlivs.tui
libel, of and concerning our holy rrli un, coll'amed
in a book called " Paine's Age of leeasna." % lieu
brought up to plead, he had isupniied until tills
Term; and he was now called on to say whether he
was guilty or nut guilty.
Mr. Carlile pleaded " Not Guilty."

Mr. DEALTRY intimated to him that he would
be tried at the London Sittings, after the pirorlit
Term.
Mr. Curiae then withdrew.

[lt is not likely that the trials will come on at
the Sittings after the present Trrin. 1 hey Ittl u,ir
but a very few days, and it 1148 not been
during their continuance to take special

I.EWIC C. CISSIFNT.

This cltuv came on for argument, on Monday, at
Serjeants'-lim, before the Judges of the Court of
King's Betich. The Plimatitlas an A storne.y, the [Jr.
fondant Editor of The Obvtrer newspaper. Asa as -
count was published in that Pallet' some time sr. of
proceedings in the Insolvent Debtors' Court. whirls
war headed, " Infnntous conduct of on Attorney ;"
sad in consequence of that publication, him. Lewis
brought au action against Mr. Clement, for a 'awl.
The Defendant piratic(' weveral matters to juslifica-
; hut the Jury gave a special swifter 6.r rhea Plop,
on three count., having found for she Defradtiot
on the remainder. A rule was afterwards oh.
tinned for entering the verdict, and to-day his.
ADOLPHLIS and Mn. I
21.Jorr 'hewed fratibe against sa.
arid Mr. MARIMATT and Mr. CJIITTY it) support of
it. The whole question is—and n is one of the most
important queidiono ever brought before .1 Court of
judicature—whether the Editor of a New/vigor is
pod able iu publiet.ing on recount Att proceedings
in is Court of law, where the publication of this.e
pfurrribags tipsy br iisitermais to the diameter .4
privilegevioieo o
variety
of cares
pultrillo t;411173.11
siruu bulb sides, as to
such account.. The pond mooted was, whether ta.e
pelletal brutfit which the public may be sipp.usid

lo derive {tom tl.em. iv.. Flit in ntllnoitlon 1.1
the p.ovor ni,f, h *p.a.% nn” rn.tinn ?
(..ntrt I 1%9%; brim' o•••snonvi.ls nn cad'
*kir, eh (rued 1 s j•itl,onent lilt ti rill um tl.i).

COURT OF t(flt MON MIKAN, IVESTININSTLR,
%%toxins'," ApaiL 211.

This 'wing Ilse first 414, of Term• the row
ludrrs of this Court. Sir Robest I) Mos, the Chief
.I.istice, Mr. Justice Burroughs, Mr. Justice Ireik,
snd 1111 r. Justice Richardson. entered the Gioia
alonit one o'clock, and took their seats Ull Ile
I,roch shout • quarter of so hour after.
The Proelantatims loving been tend by Mr.
Hewlett, the Secoodary, three Gentlemen took ihr
sonial oaths, and were admitted Attolorys of the

Tlbe taint was then engaged ►ome lime in re.
rennin; justifications of bail, and afterr►arda beard
suotmus fur rules sari.

BRACIIIIIIDGS V. JOUIION.

In this Ease I 1 writ of the Court had been issued
to the Chamberlain of Chester, commanding hint
Vo h&c the body of the Drfendant, &c. A rule
was stow moved kw to Owl" cause why the welt
should not be quashed, with all silb.equent proceed-
NO had thereon, end the I'laintitt condemned of,
jay the coats of the•epplication, on the ground dint
it wan nut the daty of the Chamberlain to snake the
opprelwomion, but of the Sheriff—and that the writ
Avoid have commended the lam to i.swe
his precept to the Sherifto tette the body, tke.
The Court granted die conditional rule.

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