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STATE OF TRADE.

MIRAMICHL

Ice !trendy in!^rteil an address presented by the ptin-
merchants M rilira.micbt.to Captain Litchfield, of his
g's;eaty's ship Orestes, in testimony of the important hene-
tv:ltoeted by that officer to the suffering inhabitants of
e e•ver foc a easure in doing justice the
that port.
....Atorame
giving insertion to a further address to Captain
Litchfield, presented
.bythe members composing the Com-
mittee( his Nlajesty a Council it Halifax, on his return to
that port, rum whence he had been despatched under the
oder, 0j Rear-A,lmiral Lake, to the assistance of the up.
fertunate sufferers of Miramichi.
we copy the following from tho hat Halifax papers :
To RESIT LITCHFIELD, CAFTAN OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP
ORESTES.

Ilitlifas,?;ov. 24. 11;25.

Sit.—The 'Members of the Committee of his Council
vti of the Committee of the town of Ilalifax, appointed for the re-
h;t:ng the ettficrvt, tirc in
s' Itliramichimost s, avail themsackno elves
wle of your
return from tsar cess their incere dg-
ments and gra,e'til throX. for the active and zealous exertions with
which tnu harc..l this lar.lentable occasion promoted %because of
benemierce and c'!tr.ty.
attention to t
We have witotsxl tour nromot he allor distress.,
your personal aoi ntiefir cithle hdinuirs, and your instant and ju.
tficious mcaguro, i•, •••:. '.c .Lip smiler your command for the
noites and asaUlance a the unhappy

humane service of c.f.v.ylng
suferen under their pres.ii,g calamity.
We have admired the jotieTnert which could so ably wend the
warm impulses of a generous and noble heart ; and we see in you
well exemplified the eminent qualities which forest the high and dies
tie wished character of the British sailor.
Though Isbouri.ig yourself under severe sicknesa, you were Mill
seen actively engsgeil in alleviating the sufferings of others ; and
In those whose misery you were happily instrumental in !dice.
jag, the voice 0: grat:tutle has arisen, anal long before your return
their admiration a:.,1 praise of your rne:itorious services had reach-
ed us.
Peenlv vensiblii ~1 the zeal and valuelde services which we have
ere ived from rio, we consider it a duty thus publicly for ourselves,
&IA for all on whose behalf we act, to p.sy sonic povuon of the debt

of gratrui.e whit we owe.
But attile we are conscious that our expressions cannot ade-
Tritely speak our feelings, we know the delicacy duo to a generous
mod. and aboain from stronger language, lest our anxiety to be-
stow commendation should thereby ofllmd.
Permit us. then. Sir, to conclude our address with the fervent
prayer. that the Almighty liming, in whose service your deeds of
chanty hare been pertormcd, may reward your future life with his
ei:oirest i;leaings, and among smell eta you will most value give
you frequent opportunity of exercising the benevolence of your dis-
position an the catve et suffering humanity.
signed by the Council and the Committee for the
relief of the Sufferers.

Ilia Majesty's Ship Orestes. Halifax Harbour,
Nov. 24, 1825.
Gentlemen.—l have had the honour of receiving your address,
conveying your thanks for the services which I have been enabled
to render to the distresAed inhabitants of M:rantichl.
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It is truly gratifying to me that, in the performance of my duty
I have been s' successful as to give satisfaciion, and although my
r.tmiation of the settler which I have done Is infinitely below
what you are pleased to affix to it, yet I feel sensibly the value of
nIT good opinion, and beg to return my grateful thanks for your
►i id communiration.
I sincerely hope that you. Gentlemen, and the humane inhabit.
ants of Halifax, may he preserved from calamity, and that you
ir.ay rest in the full enjoyinevt tit rv.ny blessing and comfort which
your pran fit and disinterested conduct on the late occasion DO fully
merits. I have tLe honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
HENRY LITCHFIELD, Commander of bis
3lojesty's Ship Orestes.

Extract of a letter from Havannah, dated January 1,
1.316:—" Since our communication of August 1, the
c domerce of this place has been gradually declining into
the moat torpid state, inasmuch, that such stagnant months!.
is those which have now elapsed have not before been
witnessed since the opening of the port to foreign corn-
coerce. The uncertainty of political events, the capture ,
lately of the important fortress of St. Jean d'Ulloa, which
c .mtuands Vera Cruz, the now total suspension of exports
to the Spanish Main, and lastly the misfortunes which
have acted the commercial world abroad, have together
thrown a gloom over the mercantile body, and the conti- ,
dance has been greatly restored by the recent arrival of a
large body of troops, and several ships of war from Spain,
,et it must be some time before affairs resume their usual
current. We have the pleasure of adding, that the ton-
miltc duty so unjustly charged upon vessels arriving
lu distress, will very shortly be reduced to aftrifie, and this
measure will be followed by a modification of the tonnage
duty generally."
The great and important project of a Grand Ship Canal
from the metropolis to Portsmouth, we understand, will
rime before Parliament this Session. Mr. Cundy's re-
port of this undertaking contains enlarged plans of the
c ninny through which the canal is to pass, as well as a
section of the canal, for its whole length. It appears that
the proposed line is in the following dirtctiont—From the
Thames near Rotheihithe, to the foot of Brixton-hill,
Gannet's Farm, Epsom Common, Leatherhead-bridge
(whete it will pass over the Mole River), Dorking-bridge,
Ockley Church, Roman Turnpike-gate, near Slinford ;
Billinghune, Pulborough-bridge, Arundel-bridge Ford, to
the Salterns at Coppers?, West itchener, through an angle
of Thorney Island, the centre of Hayling Island, across
Langston Harbour, and through Pbrista Island, from
Milton to Southsea Common Beach, between Southsea
Castle and the Land Marks, where an opening will be made
into the Harbour Channel. The distance measured is ex-
actly 75 miles, thirty-seven of which are on the tide level.
The summit level will extend 20 miles, from Epsom Com-
mon to Altlfoltlen-britlge. To attain this rise, four locks
arc necessary, viz. at Brixton, at Cheem River, at Ruxky
River, and Fpsom Common-gate. The locks at this ex-,
tr end will be at Aldfolden-bridge, at Billingliurst, at
Nortlinrod-bridge, and at Pulborough. The canal is
propose 1 to hold 20 feet depth of water, lobe 100 feet wide
at ty.e bottom, and 150 feet wide at the top. Very few
houses, r homesteads, or enclosures will be disturbed. The
expLwe, Mr. Cundy says, cannot exceed three millions
and a half of money ; the annual revenue he estimates at
five hundred thousand pounds. Large ships will be
transported by, means of attain, in twelve hours from
SiritLea•l to the Thames, and lighter vessels in half that
time. The deepest cutting will be at Dorking, where the
land will rise 150 feet above the canal. Here immense
beds of iron, building, and lime-stone, are expected to be
found; and an opinion is entertained that Holmwood-

,
cmnumn will produce a strong seam of coal. It is a part
of the project to close up the mouths of Chichester and
Ltng!ton harbours, by which means they will be.con.

vertud into immense.basins, with from 4l to $ fathoms
water, the entrance to which will be through the canal.
captain Robert King, of the navy, Mr. F. Giles, Mr. J.
4:aniLaer, Mr. J. Wright, and Mr. George Morris, sur-
veyor;, have also given their opinion as to the practica-
bility of the undertaking. The projector estimates that
10,000 veshels will use the canal annually, the expense to
the owners of which will be Ss. toil. per ton. The re-
mainder of :the revenue will arise from newly-created
trade, and localities. The expenses for conduct and repairs
will not exited 40,0001. a year...—Hanopslsire Telegraph.
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ELLCTIONPLICINO PItACAS.--A truly disgraceful scene
took place at Retford, on Thursday, and of all places the
church and church-yard were the principal ones where
tumult and disorder prevailed; a contest took place between
two parties for the possession of the bells ; the church was
attacked by means of ladders, and carried by assault, the
belfry door broken open, and those who were ringing forced
out. The Vicar interfered, and a most atrocious riot, in
defiance of the civil power, closed a scene never surpassed
within the precincts of a place of religious worship. Sir
11. Derides and Mr. Wrightson were afterwards
when leaving the town, with stones and bricks, and the
carriage windows entirely broken—in short, the magisterial
authority is so entirely overpowered by the populace, that
we understand the bailiffs intend applying to the Secretary
of State fee protection and assistance.—Lords 31ercery.
The Gazette de Florence of the 31st January announces,
that the family of Xlavrocordato, which had been detained
at Constantinople, have escaped, sail arrived at Napoli di
Rumania. It also states that Nlavroconlato has married

the (laughter of the President Conduriotti. The dissen-
sions that the agents of Austria and the Iloly Alliance
Lave enikavourid to create among the Civil and 31ilitary
Chiefs is daily wearing away; and the Turks of the violent
party will perceive that they .have failed in all their Je-
suitical ananceurres against the Christians, who will be
free.

LIVERPOOL COMM ERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

LIVEIPOOL, SATURDAY, FM 11.

The demand for 111. P. Sugar this week has been very limited,
and only about 400 hhds. gold at a reduction in price of 6d. a h.
per cwt. In East India nothing done, nor in foreign. About 120
puncheons hlolasses (Demerara) at 235. Some few sales of Coffee
have been made to the grocers at former prices. In Cocoa, flinger,
or I'imento, no sales. In Rum the sales are trifling, but prices are
steady. In Ashes the sales are, 115 barrels Canada Pot at 275. a
275. 6d.; 200 Pearls at 275. 3d. • 275. 90. ; and at auction on
Thursday 222 Canada Pot, partially damaged, at 225. 04. a 245. 3d.
and 32 harsh Pearls at 255. 3d. In Dyewood only 20 tons solid
Nlearuguawood sold, of fair quality, at 211. In Quercitron Bark,
10 Idols Philadelphia at 14s. and 10 hbds. New York at I Is. arc
the only sales. In Rice 40 tierces New Carolina sold by auction at
21s. 9d. and 40 bags East India at 2in. in bond. 225 quarters Flax
Seed have been sold at 375. 6d. a 30%. In Sumach 30 bags Sicily
at Les. 1100 bags Saltpetre at 255. a 255. od. CO ions pickd Mo-
res Valonia (imported from Leghorn), at 13/. per tun. No sales
In Hides of any consequence.
In Cotton the demand has been limited, although early in the
week there was every appearance of an improvement on last week's
prices, but the failures in Manchester, &e. caused the damp, and
prices have declined id. a 3d. The sales have consisted of 3390
bales Bowed. at Cid. a Bd. ; 230 Sea Islands at Is. 6d. a 2s. 6d.;
50 stained at 411. a Ild. ; 940 Alabama and Mobile at 6d. a Bd.
401) New Orleans at nd. a 10d. ; 700 hlaranhams at flid. a 10d.;
160 Bahia at 944. a 10.1. I 130 Carthagena at 60. a 74.; 130 Egyp.
tian at tld. a 94.; 130 Surat at 54d. a 611.; 170 Bengal at 6d.;
--making a total of about 7,460 bales.

IMPORTED INTO LIVRIPOOL FROM Tilt 4TII TO 11}rn

THRRI'IRY INCLUSIVE.

Sugar, B. P. - 1,465 hhdit
Ditto . . 31 tilt
Ditto - - 4 belt
Coree - . 116 casks
Ditto . 180 bags
Ditto . - 22 brit
Pimento . 196 bags
Mohasco - 691 puns
Rum . 72 puns
Ditto 96 lihda
Ashes - - 86 bit
rustic 80 tons
Isogwood . - 36 ditto
Nicaraguawood 93 ditto
Mahogany . 8? logs
Brimstone - . 170 tons
Tobacco - 139 hhds
Rice . - 233 oaks
Madder . bales

Flax sled - 131 tierces
Tallow 17 etude*
Sumach - 1251; bags
H Mee, dry 2,71k1 co. &cm
salted 8,01/4 do.
. lis bls home
26 bales
. 202 casks
S 4 pipes

Ilorsehai► -
Olite Oil -
Wine -

COTTON:
West lndta. 110 bales
Egyptian -
American . 3 790
Brazil - • 1,070
Ireland, ac. 70
Europe • 697

8,146

NAVAL INTFLLIGENCE.

The Colonial steam-vessel African, Lieutenant Austen, grit!
sail on Tuesday, for Sierra Leone.
The Juliana, Lieutenat Innis, R.N. for Madras and Bengal,
will sail :o-morrow, with 20 passengers.
Capt. James Stirling (a) has commissioned the Success (new) 28,
at Plymouth. Lieut. Preston, Lieut. J. R. Canute, Mr. T. Wood.
ham, Purser, Dr. Clowns, and Mr. Wilson, Muter, are appointed
to her.
Captain Fits. Clarence is appointed to the Ariadne, 28, at this
poi t.
The officers and crew of his Majesty's ship Bittern have pre-
sented their late Commander, lieutenant Michael Dwyer, with a
rh•ste silver Va.e, as a tribute of respect for him, during the period
he had commanded.— [laity:hire Telegraph.
SHIPPIAV INI'ELLit;ENCE.

It is a subject of great satisfaction to find, notwithstand-
ing the unexampled difficulties with which ht.!!• and com-
merce are oppressed, that we have had very few failures in 1
the West Riding of Yorkshire. In Leeds we have not had
a bankruptcy of any consequence for the last three months,
and the very few stoppages which have taken place are
rather applications for time than absolute failures. Brad-
ford and Halifax have, with the exception of Wentworth
and Co.'s Bank, escaped equally well. At Wakefield, the
principal seat of that great but unfortunate banking esta-
blishment, we have only heard of one single failure of any
consequence; and at Ituddersfield, where two banks have
failed, no house of any great consequence, with the excep-
tion of Messrs. Dixon and Co., has become bankrupt. This
cheering retrospect is attributable to two causes; one, no
doubt, to the indulgent consideration of tradesmen towards
each other; but the other and the principal cause is the
character of the present embarrassment, which is rather
that of suspended credit than of actual insolvency.—Leeds
Mercury.
We publishes! a paragraph under this bead in our last,
which, we are inclined to believe, was justified by the state
in which things were at the time when it was written, al-
though we certainly have met with persons who are of opi-
nion that the tenor of our remarks was too sanguine. Be
this as as it may, there is unfortunately no question that
affairs are now looking much more unfavourable than they
did at that time. The failures that have taken place since
in Manchester and the neighbourhood, or in more distant
places, by which Manchester people will suffer, have been
numerous and heavy ; some of them wholly unexpected;
and two or three calculated to excite much sympathy. And
though in several, perhaps in all, of the most heavy stop-
pages, there is little or no apprehension of ultimate loss,
the inconvenience arising from the temporary locking-up of
capital mast be very severe.
Cotton goods, we understand, have this week been sold
lower than ever ; and the advance in the raw material, no-
ticed in our last, has been entirely lost. The number of
hands out of work is rapidly increasing; and but that the
winter is well nigh over, our apprehensions as to their state
of suffering would be even much greater than they now
are.—Manchester Guardian.
. Messrs. Rawson and Co. of Halifax, in consequence,
we presume, of the measures announced by Ministers,
have determined on immediately withdrawing all their
small notes from circulation, and supplying their place with
gold and silver. In the meantime, the accommodation to
their customers will of necessity be somewhat narrowed,
and a little inconvenience perhaps result to the inhabitants
generally.
It is with great concern wehave to announce that the bank
of Messrs. Dilworth, Arthington and Burkett, of this town,
owing to the lamented pressure of the dints, was yesterday
under the necessity of suspending payment to its creditors.
The distress which this measure has caused is great; but
we have not yet heard any statement of the debts and cre-
dits of this hitherto most respectable house, which has bsen
the only bank in this town, since the failure of that of Messrs.
'f. Worawick and Co. in 1822.—( Lancaster Gazette of
Saturday.)

CHOICE OF ASSIGNEES
UNDER MESSRS. WENTWORT AND CO.'S BANE-

RUPTCY.

On Friday the adjourned meeting under the commission of bank-
rupt issued against Messrs. Wentworth and Co., was held at the
Court-house at Wakefield, for the purpose of appointing assignees.
A little before twelve o'clock the Commissioners came into Court.
and immediately proceeded to the Counsels' room, where they sat
upwards of three hours, to receive proofs of debts. During this In.
terval a private meeting of the principal creditors was held in an
adjoining apartment, into which, however, no reporter was per-
mitted to enter, as it was thought their presence would restrain
those confidential communications which it might be expedient to
make.
At half.past three o'clock Mr. MAUDE, one of the Commis-
sioners, came into Court, and stated to the general bay of credl.
tors there assembled the result of the deliberations of this cabinet
meeting in nearly the following terms :
Gentlemen—The object of the present meeting is to choose assig-
nees under the commission of bankrupt, hut previous to this it will
be necessary to appoint a banker or bankers to receive the monies
which may be paid in, as the law does not permit assignees to
retain in their hands more than a entail and specified sum.
During the time that the Commissioners have been occupied in re.
ceiving the proofs of debt, a meeting of those creditors who have
large demands upon the estates of the bankrupts has been held in
another apartment, where a proposition has been agreed to which I
will read to you, observing, that the ultimate decision must be
made, not by the number of votes, but by the amount of debts,
and I think that the meeting to which I refer embraces so large an
amount as would greatly influence, nay absolutely decide, the
question, if it became necessary .o vote upon it—a necessity however
which I do not anticipate, as I expect that it will meet with a cor-
dial and unanimous approval. The proposition Is to the follow.
ing effect:—That the Assignees shall deposit the monies to be
raised by them in the following banks:—Messrs. Swann and Co.,
York; -Messrs. Leathern and Co., Wakefield; Messrs. Harris and
Co., Bradford ; or Muer*. Lloyd and Co., London ; at their discre-
tion, with this proviso—that as often as the sum of 3001. should
accumulate, the Assignees should direct it to he invested in Exche-
quer Bills.
Mr. Maude here paused, and the cheering of the meeting an-
nounced their acquiescence in the proposal.
Mr. MAUDE proceeded—As the Meeting approves of this propo-
sition. I will now go on to state that the same body of creditors,
after full discussion and mature deliberation, agreed to recommend
that two Assignees should be chosen to represent each bank,
though they would be also Trustees for the general body of
Creditors.
For the Wakefield Bank—Mr. Richard Kennett Dawson, Frick.
ley Hall, near Doncaster; Mr. Richard Woollen, Brierley Manor.
For the York Bank—Mr. Alderman Hotham ; Mr. Seawin,
druggist.
For the Bradford Bank—Mr. Matthew Thompson, and Mr.
Henry Leah.
Mr. MAunE further stated, that to prevent unnecessary attend-
ance on the following day, the examination of the bankrupts would
be adjourned until the Ifolt of March, as it was thought desirable
to afford ample dale to the assignees fully to investigate their
affairs. He added that the Commissioners would attend to receive
proof of debts. .Ir. Maude here inquired if any creditor wished
to put in nomination any other person. No reply being made to
this inquiry. Mr. Maude said he took it for granted that the meet-
ing approved of the gentlemen that had been named. This appeal
was answered by cheers of approval.
Mr. MAUDE then stated that the usual meeting of creditors
would shortly be held, and of which due notice would be given.
when it would be proposed to give the assignees power to hire and
to employ an able accountant, no way connected with any of the
banks, to investigate the whole of the affairs of the bankrupts;
other powers also he observed would be wanted greater than those
generally granted, powers which would be absolutely necessary for
the skilful and advantageous winding up of so large a concern ;
lie suggested that it would be unnecessary for small creditors to
give themselves the trouble of attending on this occasion. In con-
clusion, Mr. Maude expressed his conviction that the gentlemen
now appointed would do every thing in their power to secure the in-
terests of the creditors, and exert themselves to make a good and
speedy dividend.—(Cheers)
The necessary formal deeds having been signed by a sufficient
number of the creditors, the meeting was dissolved.—Leeds fifer.
envy.
The Society of Writers tolhe Signet havo purchased, for
the sum of 1'2,0001., the splendid library room of the Fa-
culty of Advocates, tope united to their own.—Caledonian
Mercury.
A TIIIEF Caucirr tx A RAT TRAP.—A few days
ago, a pawnbroker residing in Ratcliffe Highway hit upon the fol.
lowing ingenious contrivance to catch a thief, who was in the act of
taking a valuable gold watch out of the shop-window :—The pawn.
broker observed three suspicious looking-fellows hovering about his
premises in the dusk of the evening, whom he watched for a con-
siderable time, and at length observed one of them approach the
window, and apply a small knife to the lower part of one of' the
panes of glass, which he cracked with the greatest possible dexterity
and without occasioning the least noise. Having completed this
necessary preliminary, technicalfy termed " burring the glaze," the
fellows perceiving that they were likely to be discovered before they
could effect their purpose, retired. The pawnbroker, convinced
that they would return again and make a second attempt, placed a
gold watch as a lure, precisely opposite the cracked pane of glass,
and alma a huge rat trap, through which the hand that was introduced
into the window had to pass before it reached the golden prize. The
pawnbroker,' conjectures were right on the subject ; the thieves re-
turned in a short timeafterwarde, and thole within leavings clear coast,
one of them applied a glazier's diamond to the glass that was al-
ready started, and in less than a second he made a hole sufficient
to thrust in his arm, which he did as expeditiously as possible, but
had reason to repent of his temerity, for the instant he had touched
the rat-trap the taws of it closed with great force upon his wrist.
The cove wretch roared aloud with the pan, and endeavoured to
withdraw his hand, but could not, for the pawnbroker took the pre-
caution of making fast the rat-trap to the end of the counter. The
captured thief finding there was no chance of escape. and deserted
by his accomplices, called to the bystanders wh were attracted to
the spot by his cries, to assist in releasing him. His entreaties
however were treated with derision by those who had perceived the
cause, and the pawnbroker, not over-anxious to curtail the period of
his sufferings, allowed bins to stand the gaze of the spectators.
When hie hand was released from the trap, a quantity of cobblers'
wax was found on the ends of his thumb, fore acid middle fingers,
fur the purpose of preventing the broken glass from falling within,
by Making it adhere to his fingers.

SARVICIf OF PLATE TO MR. HUSIUSSON.

From the Li”etpool Cornrow,:lid Clernoftle.l
We are indebted to the pultteness of John Bolton, Esq., for be.
big enabled to lay before our readers the following correspondence
on the occasion of the presentation of a service of plate to Mr. Hos.
kiloton, from a numerous body of the flercharta, Freemen, and
other inhabitants of Liverpool.' The letter of 31r. I i uskihson will
be read with feelliigs of peculiar interest in the existing circumstance
of the country.

(corr.)
Liverpool, lcb. 1, 1826.
Mr DEAR Stn—As Chairman of the Committee, I have now the
honour to request your receptatice of the Service of Plate presented
to you by this great commercial town. 'file motives which led to
this proof of public feeling are set forth in the following inecrir
tion, and are also engraved on the centre ornament of the serviesi
via.:—
The service of plate of which this rimilelahrum is a pelt sstai
presented to the Hight Iloti. William liuskisnon, by a numerous
body of the merchants, freemen, and inhabitants of Liverpool, as
a testimony of their sense of the benefits derived to the nation at
large, from the enlightened system of commercial policy brought
forward by him, as President of the Bowel of Trade, and of their
gratitude for the zeal and ability with which, as Member for Liver.
pool, he has watched over the interests of his constituents. 1825."
Notwithstanding the embsrrassment and distress which generally
prevail In trade and manufactures, I am desired by the Commit-
tee to assure you that their conviction of the wisdom of the mea-
sures introduced by you, for the removal of commercial restrictions.
remains undiminished, and that they confidently anticipate, from
their matured operation, the most beneficial effects to the country
at large.
It Is very gratifying to me to have been selected by my liberal
fellow-townsmen, as their organ on this occasion ; and 1 have only
to add, that I have the honour to be. my dear Sir,

Very faithfully joura,
JOHN BOLTON.

(Signed)
To the Right lion. Wm. Iluskieson,

&c. &c. Bc.

(copy.)
Somerset-place, Feb. 0, 1826.
MY DEAR :411,--1 have this day had the honour to receive
from a Deputation of the Committee of the Merchants and In.
habitants of Liverpool, the letter with which you. as their Chair-
man, have been desired to accompany the presentation to me of the
service of plate, prepared under the direction of that Committee,
In compliance with the resolutions of the subscribers.
1 receive wish just pride, and rtzknowledge with the most Hedy
gratitude, this mark of their approbation.
However splendid this munificent testimony of their sentiments,
the record of those sentiments, in the inscription upon the plate,
will ever be considered by me as constituting its highest value.
In this free country, it is the hest recompence of the services of
any man, filling a high and responsible situation (be his station in
lute otherwise what it may), to find himself supported by the cordial
concurrence of those who, by their intelligence, as well as by the
habits of their lives, are most competent to form a correct judg-
ment, and whose welfare is most immediately concerned in tht re-
sult of any important measures, which it may be hie duty to bring
forward in Parliament. _ .

Valuable as the expression of such concurrence and support must
be at any time, it is doubly grateful to me under the present cir-
cumstances ; and I hope I may be allowed to add. (without risk-
ing the imputation of vanity,) that the renewed declaration, by the
merchants and inhabitants ot Liverpool, of their matured and con-
firmed opinion. is not, under these circumstances, altogether use.
less to the public interest. Partial as their kindness to myself
might render that opinion in easier times, it will hardly be Ima-
gined that in times of difficulty, like the protein, they wptild
allow a disposition to employ the language of compliment to over-
bear their sound and sincere conviction.
To such vicissitudes as those which have recently occurred, the
commeree of this country has been at all times liable. They are,
perhaps, the inevitable result of activity and enterprise, stimulated
by unbounded credit ; and by those perpetually-increasing powers
of machinery, which ingenuity has created in aid of the natural in-
dustry of our population.
But, by whatever causes the present stagnation may have been
occasioned, and however deeply I lament its pressure (more espe-
cially that portion of it which falls upon my constituents,) I am
fully convinced that it has in no degree been produced or aggravated
by the relaxing of any of those restrictions which Parliament
deemed it no longer expedient to retain.
In this conviction I ant supported, not exclusively by those who
generally approve the measures of the administration, but by others
of the greatest talents and authority, who look to those measures
with a less friendly eye. By this coincidence of opinion, our pre-
sent commercial system is (fortunately, as I conceive,) withdrawn
from the range of those questions which divide the two great poll-
' tical parties of the state, upon other points of general policy , and
I cannot but hope, that when confidence shall be again restored (as
I trust it soon will be) in pecuniary transactions, die like general
sense will prevail, among persons practically engaged in commerce,
of the increased facilities and encouragement which the late
changes are calculateil to afford to the manufacturing industry and
wholesome trade of the country.
' I cannot conclude withost offering to you, my dear Sir, my
warmest thanks, not only for the flattering terms in which you have
expressed yourself personally towards ate on this occasion, but for
the unwearied kindness, and active assistance, which I have ex-
perienced from you during the whole souse of my connexion with
Liverpool.
I have the honour to be. my dear Sir,
Veil faithfully yours.
(Signed) W. lIUSKISSOX.
To John Bolton, Esq. &c.

MR. O'CONNELL AND THE DUBLIN PRESS

At a Meeting of the Reporters and other Gentlemen
connected with the Dublin Press, held at the Dublin
Coffee-house, on Wednesday, the sth Feh. 1526, the fol- ,
lowing Resolutions were unanimously agreed to :-
Ist.—Resolved, That we feel it due to our characters to declare,
that the charge brought against us by Daniel O'Connell, Esq. of
having grossly misrepresented hint, is wholly unfounded ; anti al.
though the same gentleman has before made similar accusations
against individuals of our profession, he has never succeeded
establishing them.
2d.—ltesolved, That it appears to us that the object of Mr.
O'Connell, in thus impeaching our accuracy and capacity, was to
throw a doubt on the reports of the vacillating and conflicting e'en.
timents which we have so frequently known him to utter. On the
present occasion we have good reason to presume that this attack of
O'Connell, on the Press, was intended to answer ulterior pur.

poses.
W.—Resolved, That no person whose vitiated and interested
feelings did not supersede his respect for that which has been so often
and so truly termed " The Bulwark of Liberty"—The Press—
would have declared that those filling one of its most essential de.
partments were " a class of persons, whom neither God nor Na-
ture ever intended to elevate to any consequence."
4th.—Resolved, That the expression quoted in the foregoing
Resolution entitles the person who could make use of it, not only
to our contempt, but to that of every man who knows how false
and unfounded the assertion contained in the expression is; some
of the most distinguished, enlightened, and patriotic individuals of
the community, having acted as reporters to the public press.
sth.--Resolved, That he who has sheltered himself from giving
gentlemanly satisfaction should cautiously avoid giving personal
offence.