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Primmer, he was peassailSed h teltehis trial for stealing it,
or And pod security for his appearance.
Elt/FFERS. I Devonshire lose/tong the foremost to oppose the recovery,
rds•Ofd J•wee, who appears in different dresses GP the by the Catholic Preis, of their noble—mhos of which
peeper of cheating and defrauding persons, was charged they *evadeprived thrnsigh the mrichination• of a conspiracy,
with elwating nod defrantling Willis n Perkins.. Erni. of as belie and disgraceful as ever existed. Mostsof those who
Torlstnek.pleee, who staled that os the 22,1 of March last, f.el alarm at the proy ern of time measure proposed by Mr.
as he was passing tbsough the Strand, be wen acensted by Canning, Owner themarlves woke the pee/race, that the
the Primaner, asking him if he wanted any handkerchiefs, to Katelslished Churrli would be endangered by the admission
wltiett he replied in the negative, but on account of the Ins- of half u dozen Peers onto the House of 1.0405. One might
portuoities of the Prisoner, stating himself in be the mate conclude, from their terrors, that this introdaction
as ship. ender rapt. Stokes, and had the privilege of bring- world reeved the Upper Hope into a conclave of Card'.
lag •6 ar bandkerebielk nn shore for rate, he was iudweed to sob, and that, a. a coosequenee, the Common, would be-
g" with him to a psbiic.houae, where he purchased of him come a society of Jesuits. To suppose the Church to he is
what be called French cambric, India muslin, rod a shawl, danger from such a caoste, is an *dominion that it is in •
foe which he paid 41 2s. 6d. ;he had piece ascertained that crazy state; in such • condi t i ttt 1, that if it had been so re-
the goods stele neither French nor Indian, but Scottish preaeuied by a Hismater, its friernis would have railed the
martufietury, and not worth more then 30s ; he had since lowertion a libel, sad denounced the writer as its foe. To
made every exertion, as well as employed others. to apprehewd presume that six or scums Catholic Lord' as blow up the
the Prisoner. Os the Monday following he met him, and loud Church, fruuded on a nick, is just as •based as to assert
him of his cheating him, when the Primmer offered to I that the Ares of Mount Elea may be put out with as et.
return the money if be brought the goods, but while he was tintuisher, or the sea rosy be,dipped d, y with a cockle-shell.
guns for the goods the Prisoner =mite etir. Yesterday, while All freemen nutht to enjoy the privileges of the free; a
is the custody of two covetable's, they were aurrosinded by a difference la puha. of &dries ought not to be a barrier
gang of him companies*, who endeavoured to rescue him. I against their •itatniug place or power. Necessity alone
The Prisoner was ordered N And boil or he committed. I eau justify exclussoii ; and' those who ground their ar-
dohs Arthur woo fully committed foe trial for breaking gement& oar wecusity„ are booed to show, that society
ropen arid rubbing the college of Jobs Whittaker, near Ash. requires the oppression of individuals fur as advantage
tett, is Surrey. If this question were new; if the Catholic Peers had
newer been deprived of their privileges and their rights ;
it 'Nag laftateitted Chorchinao had now, for the Ant
time, sonsided hia locals, and alarmed the world with the
oellg try of Ike Church lie in damper, it is with,* the
Woods of probability that, on such an account, fur meek
peedeect, a Bill could slow be word to rub the Catho.
tics of their rights, to deprive them of their privileges, sod
degoade them as hum. u ? If stark • Bill won's!, in this
day, meet with its proper (tie, what justice is there in eon-
liaising the deprivation, when the cause which gave exist.
twee mu the measure lies ceased to exist 1 Christianity is at
war with this religious intolerance; and it suffers more
froM the mad conflict of its disciples with one another,
about worldly power and worldly wealth, than from all its
enemiel, opened or disguised! Endeavour to conceal this
quration wider a mass of verbiage, anti spread over it the
cobwebs of sophistry, still it will be nothing more nor less
than a queation, whether the unbitten sod cupidity of the
members of the Established Church shall be aourished by
intolei once, exclusion, pains. and pertaltieslis The immedi-
ate disiiples of our &wittier were principally humble Asher.
men and illitrrate mechanics; stud Christianity flourished
in higher per/wine, under their auspices, this since their
Successors abandoned their humility, and purchased domi-
nion and riches at expense of the nobler vistas.. Those
who make the sacred function a ladder of power—who ne-
glect spiritual fur temporal affairs—who display Ch • • a
charity under the garb of persecution, and sacrifice bro-
therly love to worldly .184 ton—whose seal ipotesi warm when
tithes are the object, mod their fanaticism most outrageous
when earthly rewards are the temptation, may rant about
the Church is in danger before make sea, without pro-
dueing conviction, and before good men, without sails-
fling them that it is not a mere cry of the craft. The
plot which caused the exclusion of Catholic Peers was
formed by a knot of tweets, and accredited by • host of zea-
lous Pi °temente, who permitted their fears to conquer their
reason, slid their interest to sisi thsir impartiality. The
principal performer in this iniquitous tragedy was the in-
comparable Titus Oates, who bad appeared as a hem of the
vestment of Aaron iu the Eatablialied Church, afterwards
became Societe*, then Catholic, sod a brother in the Society
of the Jesuits, and et last officiated as plut-maker.general to
the fouls and rogues of the mimes. This man, according to
big owe assertions, was a net loyal man; loyally, in all
ages, mallet the must of the unasket. "Nial to CHUM?,
and the Trutt," said he, "1 shall, with the utmost truth
and power, according to my oath and duty, in what place
sod station I am, esdesvour to be found ever loyal sad
ace...„; --e. to an ..4 honours- as
all pod CimisMano ospild." Thais said Masten Tiles Oates.
From his own "true narrative" we shall delineative,* what
meaner amen was loyal Master Tinos! In item the second
be admits that he received ten pounds to carry certain &ea-
eonnb/e lettirs against the and his kingdom to a certain
Father in Spain. In item the 91h, he admits Wet he knew of
a plot for poisoning the King—a Sae proof ofloyalty indeed
lit item the 28111 Ire avers, that he was present al a plot is
which it was resolved to KILL Ttilt Kinra—anntbee proof
of his loyalty. to article the 30th. he admits that as un-
dertook to poison, or AtiaNitslNSTr, the author of the
"Jesuits Murals," forflfty ;meads! In item the 47th, he
admits that Basil Langworthy offered hint ten pounds to kill
ore William Beefy I la item the 71st, be admits, that he
was engaged with theta to set Westminster slid WlT-
ping on Are, fur which he was to have one thousand pownds,
besides eighty ponds for his former &trek& And, is
mazy Memorises, he aisles that be was privy to schemes
forward to accomplish the death of the King I—fine proofs
these of his loyalty, his integrity, sad his bouour ! Yet, on
the testimony of this •baudoned sad profligate wretch, an
mckparlodged traitor, a hired murderer soil self-eonvicted
incendiary, coupled with the evidence of other scoundrels,
among whom ranked conspictionste Mr. John Smith, Were
al the /tomato catholic Peers excluded from their seals in
Parliament ! Mr. Smith began his narrative with affirming,
.hat that as he owed allegiance, he had dedicated his life to
suf-
North it.. King, and talks loudly of loyal souls! He relater,
end dead long after the dnys in which the supposed facts occurred, his
water was knowledge of a horrid plot against the Ling; and gives is.
formation against the brother of his patron of intimate con.
at the nexion with the conspirators, in their conspiracies, which the
raid loyal Mr. John Smith concealed, and revealed, long after
-1""n, the oceurresen to which he adverts had takes place! Such
‘• were the worthies, on whose testimony the exclusion Bill was
founded : and such was the duplicity of the Kier, such the
d fanaticism of the Lords and Commons, that
Charles declared in his Proclamation, t bat though the impious
and malicious cuaspirscieu of the Popish party (himself in
heart • Papist), a plot was formed for the deli egoism of his
royal person, and the total subversion of the Government
psi established religion. The Lord Chancellor re-echoed si-
milar sentiments, and described the piers Kist as the de-
fender of the faith But the Commons and Lomb., more
blind with teat and indignation, furiously resolved that lbwo
was a claimable and hellish plot contrived and ranted us by
Popish recusants Ur murdering the King, subverting the
Government, and raiding out the Protestant Relitiun
When Legislators are half mad from seal, and their blood
Out wi;h sager and revenge, it would be folly to expect their
measures to be founded on justice, or framed is wisdom.
When the Parliament of Elizabeth declared every subject
of England taking absolution from Rome, or owning ilia
Pope's supremacy, or paying fealty In that See, as guilty
of high treason, it is in the Act declared, that se the
Queen was sufficiently assured of the faith and loyalty of
the Temporal lords, the said Act should not extend to
compel any temporal pereonof or chore the degree of
Baron, to take the said oath, our to incur any penalty for
not taking, or refusing the same. Fur our ancestors, if they
exceeded the bounds of justice, and oppressed their fellow.
asbjerts, some excuse may be offered. On the 'lncome sal an
avowed Protestant, but a covert Papist. The Protestant
ascendancy was 'omit, and surrounded by religious strifes
sod party animosities, fears for its existence universally
prevailed. Now, no hardened vlllians fabricate pretended
plots to agitate the nation with unjust alarms—the ground-
less errerness of rosirotion has d—the throne is esta-
blished on Protestantism—the great bulk of the people owe
its inflame?, and submit to its guidauces--within the walls
of the Peotesint Church so disguised Papists officiate—
the Pope has lost his power. lotolerant bigotry alone could
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There is an abundant supply in Sl►go. sold
on reasonable terms ; but the great evil exists,
namely, want of employment for the poor, who cam
not purchase provisioos. even if to be had at one-
half of the present prices.
A few benevolent ladies have offered to super-
intend the spinning of flax by the female poor iii the
town of Sligo. if intrusted by the Committee of
Distress' with fonds for this salutary mea►ure. We
have no doubt but that this humane and judicious
proposal wilt he th.... 1.1.11,
come,.

The new fever hospital hay, we are glad to hear,
been occupied, and contains at present no less than
thirty-eight patients—more, in fact, tha • the beds
Ad bedding can properly accommodate; and from
the distress of the poor, the fever cases are daily
increasing. We regret to learn that the house has
trot yet been famished, and that ao funds are in
heath for this mor necessary purpose.

" I Lord Lieetessol of Northumberland"—three times
three. " The Members for the County"—" The Members
fur the Town
Mr, WILLIAM LORAINE beireed leave to propose the
health of a Right Honourable Member of the Club, Lord
Stewart, and took the opportunity of drliveting a
Iron his Lordship. expensing his regret at his idebla
.►.... e. Carol the moths( that day. He was desired ►y Lis
Lordship lii apologia' for tut having bees able to give as
earlier answer to their lovitatios, which was caused by the
uncertainty whether he should sot ►ave to attead his Ma-
jesty to Viruses; and also to inform the Club, that 1.19 Lord-
ship was highly sensible of the honour of being a Member;
sad to express his readiness to sailer take she duties of t►e Pre-
sidentship iftbeClsb should harmer him by requiring h.s sec•
vices on any future occasion, when his public ditties alight nut
pens, his He bad nut bent able to accept their invitations
this year, as he had received bis Majesty'sroassmands to preside
on the 29th lastest at a dinner gives to Ike officers of the
10th bursars, and to present to then, in his Majesty's same, a
venire of plate of the value of 6,0001. His Lordship's
►ealth was drank with three limes three, aid great applause.
• The Mayor sod Corporatism. of Newcastle"—threa times
t►ree.

Mr. Alderman FORSTER returned !banks.—Tune," M►.
Mayor."
t` Prosperity to Ireland, and may the cloud that at present
overhangs her be speedily diavlled."—" St. Patrick'. Doj."
Sone, by as Amateur Mem& r.

The Lord Lientemust of Ireland, sad may his efforts
for She reliant' that country he speedy and efficacione4—
" Paddy Cony"
" The Prerogative of the Crown, and the Rights of the
People—may we ever maintain the one. and Inert the usher."'
Mr. J. L. LORAINE proposed " Lord Lovaiae and the
Nort►umherland Illslitaa"—three times three—" Northam.
brained Monk."

Colonel COULSON returned thanks, and took the oppor.
teuity of paying a tribute to the worth of his Lordship, sad
a warm complies'ss to the exemplary costive' of the regi-
mens, during his (iberpeakees) long eoanezina with it.
Mr. W. CLARKE proposed the health of Sir Charles Lo.
raise, which was drink with shreetimes three.
The Hon. Baronet, in returning thanks, stated, that he
had the pride of saying, that he had attended every mamieer.
wary of the Climb, aid trusted he should eontieue to do so ;
sod he could nut rsfrain from expressing his wish, that
every member would eve his alerts to support aid increase
the spirit end respectsbility of their neettings.
Glee, " Lifer a Biensper."
Mr. J.G. CLARKE proposed no mbsest aseteleter, " Mat.
thew Bell, Eaq. of Wo,lsington," so which he begged leave
to adds sentiment formerly given by Mr. 8., "The PU-.es
ofNurthumberland." three times three.

. _
" The Duke of Mettlesome sod his brave army, and may
their happisess is peace be equal to their removes is war,"
three tines three.—" Se/ fie Conqueriv Hers more."
Mr. W. LORAINE next proposrd " Pilot Mat wee.
thered the storm." and took uccasio• to pasegyrise the cha
reefer of Mr. Pitt, es resew two points, which he believed
had rot been limited is shot rooms before. The lest was,
the lirmuess and serenity of stied •Ith he met sod
resisted the daggers of that crilical period, whoa revels.
lionary Femme was spreading terror soil desolation over the
world. Then Mr. Pitt stood Brno, sod am armed pupils.
lion fleeted Bulb at his call. Those who could not bear
arms were ready wish their parses; and time sailed by his
eatery, Britannia was esabled, like as eagle perched cis
her chef, to look down secure um the hostile 'Flay of Es.
rope. Auutber point was, the disinteiestedness of Mr. Pitt
to say that be neither pocketed the pablic mosey, nor ie.
wished it aeon his relatives, wee soyieg little, or retiree
would be an relish but be eMr. L.) maistained, Hint for
the long period is which Mr. Pitt was the Prime Minister
of this great country, he had sot lakes what stay be called
the fair advantages of his post (as wotzempled Matinee or
moderation)—ae it was well igloos, abet She Cinque Ports
had twee forced upon him by his lase Majesty, as • reward
for his matchless talents awl services. Mr. 1.. cuscluded
' who
hie part
' bears."