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London, England, 1822-10-30 00:00:00

THE AKINY.

The 57th (or West Middlesex) regimeot of foot, Genteel
Sir Hugh Dalrymple, Bart. Colonel, having us its colours
sod appolaimeote the following honorary distiesetiotsa, is
oommemoretion of its +murices : " Album," " Vittoria,"
" Pyreutes," " Nivelk," Nive," " Peninsula," arrived se
Bottorant on the 15th instaat, from Peresoy.
Two companies of the 58th (or Rotlandshire) regiment of
foot, General the Earl of Cavan, K.C. Colonel, having es
its coition and appointments the undermeatiosted boaurary
distioctioos, in euvansemormion of its "Gibral-
tar," " Egypt," " Maida," Sulamanes," * Vittoria,"
" Presley'," " " " Peuinsula," have
rayed seders to march from Chatham on the Slat instoui, as
follows, via. owe company to Harwich Barracks, and our '
eompauy to Leogosird Fort, at which destinations they will
arrive or the eth of November.
The Bebe transport, of 357 twos, is slimily expected to
rowed from the Thames to Cowes, in the Isle of Wink.,
to receive oo hoard about 13 Officers sod 1115 toes, belong-
lag to the following regiments, viz.—the 33d (or pat York
West Riding) regiment of foot., Lieni..Geseral Sir J. C. Mier
!medic, G.C.8., Colonel, Memo' on its colossi, and appoint-
ments the voider-motioned bouoraey distioctiorm, is comae-
moral lee clue service.-0 Stringspetam," sod " Wsterluo."
The 50th (or West Kent) iegiaseut of foot' Geo. Sir J. Doff,
Kaight,Coloare, bearing oil its colours and appointment* the
followiogiorerary distinctions—" Ecipl,"" Vimirra," • Co.
rooms," 'a
Aimee's," " Vittoria." " Pyresees," " Nive,*
6, Dribs'," " Peniumila:"—The 91st (or Argylehire) regi-
ment of fool, General D. Campbell, Colonel, bowie( on its
colours and appnioinients, the mrder.meotioaed honorary
dittinetions—" Pyrenees," " N " Nitro," " Grilses,
" Toulouse," " Proinsula;"—and the 92d (Hi/bleed) regi-
ment of fool, Lieol:Geocial Sir Jobe Hope, Calomel, bear-
ing on its colours and appointments, the (Weenie' Hoestrary
Distinctions, in commemoration of Its service•—.* Egmont-
op-let'," " Illandote;' " Egypt," Peniusiala;" "Waterloo."
The shove detachmeme are riabsegoeusly to be yea
to Jamaica, for the purpuse of juioing their respective corps
which are stationed to 111111 island.

Demehaseets of the 3d light dragoon,' marched oa Monday
fruits Cliebester barrack., fur the perpute of resuming she
mallows which they occupied WI the moist of Sustex, fur She
suppression of smuggling, nuieriur to the half yearly lava.
♦ten of their corps us Salardey last.

IRELAND.

iciLlswirr, °maim 26.
'An bcchunt was brought to this city yesterday of
the Murder, near burrow, of one of the special
police, under the command of Major Wilcox. The
unfortudate nun had been on furlough, and wit* on
his way to'htlid-quArters to rejoin his party, when,
having stnpped to tile some refreshment, we
onderstand he was set upon by some people, and
cruelly untamed. 'We hive not yet been able to
obtain further particulairs:-..(l.eiiact 4ofitaLl

kNNIS.'OCTODBe 2lb

A toll cause was tried-on Thursday last, before
E. W. Scott, Es.. Assistant Barrister for this
county, a cause of local interest certainly, and of
general importance, irthe question had not been
set at rest in many eases before. The claim was
one of " toll rkeronth," made by the Vice-Provost
and Lessee of Lord Egremont, who has a patent
for ilia tolls and cestoms of the fairs and markets
of Eanis. They detained two firkins of butter to
satisfy their Asia's, upon some loads is transits;
front %Culaistylisos to Limerick. It was decided
that the claim was illegal. Sizperce costs.-.-Agents,
Rich. Scott said B, Davores. &qrs.

Vas Lttl,-CreToitt• 23.
Pursoint to the Requisition addressed to the
High Sheriff, • Meeting was held in the Court
House yesterday, to express the grateful thanks of
'the county for the-liberal and generous relief afford-
ed to our poor countrymen by the English nation,
during the late calamitous season, and also to
address his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant on the
non-execution of the public works projected iu this
county.
Our enlightened countryman, Judge Day, pro-
posed two Resolutions—one conveying the grateful
feeling of the couoty to their kind and benevolent
friends and fellow-subjects in England; and the
other a special vote of thanks to John Smith, Et.q.
M.P. for Nottingham.
A Committee was then appointed, on the motion
of John O'C.unel, of Grens, Esq. to ilniw up an
Address to the Lord Lieutenant, on the utility of
prosecuting the public works in the county, which;
having been accordingly prepared, was submitted
to the Meeting, and adopted.

BOWL, OCTOISER 19.
On the night or the 10th instant, about 400 per.
sons assembled on the hinds of Clotigher, within
about one mile of Carrick-on-Shannon, and after
tying the keeper, and making use of threatening ex-
pressions, for the purpose of intimidating such per-
sons as they conceived might be inclined to oppose
them, immediately proceeded to carry off in tri-
umph some oats and potatoes which had been under
seizure for linear of rent.

KULLINGAR, OCTOSIR 24.
On Tuesday night last, the 22d instant, two
large farm houses, the property of John Tiede'',
Esq. on the lauds of Rednoonetown, in this county,
were feloniously set on fire about two o'clock ; and,
from the high wind. were entirely consumed. The
inmates, consisting of three families, providentially
observed the rapid progress of the devouring ele.
went in time to escape with their lives, and also
to save the meter part pf their furniture. A third
house, the residence of Nicholas Dalton (Mr. Tie-
dell's steward) was likewise set ou 6re, and partly
consumed. Tile only assignable cause for this atro-
cious attack on the lives and property of so many
fellow creatures is, that the former tenants on the
lands on which these honk-, are built were ejected
from possession about twelve months ago, fur non-
payment of rent and a icing wear. Similar acts of
diabolical inischief. joined with levelling houses,
have fur some time past been frequently perpe-
trated in that quarter. The secret. aid iii many
instances the avowed object of these nocturnal
legislator*, seems to be non-payment of any rent
whatever.

TAGIISION, OCTOBER 21.

One of our principal fairs was held this day in
Taghtuon. There were a greet number of people
assembled, but not much business done. Fat pigs
sold at about 255. per cat. Good horses were in
demand at advanced prices. A fat sheep that
would bring 45.. 6d. four years ago, could he
bought for 15s. ; the best i r the fair not exceeding
ios. Store pip were in good demand, at rather
advanced prices. The people are looking sop to
higher prices for fat pigs. and many of thew de-
chard parting with them.—(Worerford Mirror.)

NATAL INTELLIGENCE.

. roorrisoura, evrosea TS.

A number of pesiengers have landed here from the ('ape
of Geed Hope: they came home la the ship Juba Palmer,
Preariek, master, from the Cape, hound to Amsterdam.
The Jobs Palmer left the• Cape on the 22.1 of Asgust,
touched at St. Helena, which she left on the Ist of Septcm-
Bee. The &roma had sailed from the Cape; the John
Barry, homeward bound, was to sad to a day or two. The
eteash.r. at the Cape was very flee whets the John Palmer
mile& sad so more accidents bad occurred. We are awry to
lista Iliiistar conatrymeti, la their different localities, were
• safe sorrel,- ma titer were anticipating a Iretonn of
the,billiglatiiicirery Mad .epperieseed for tie preceding two
Bbe Beth AMI,SSIIi meat eats were is Cape Town on the
6th, and the Tdype corps Were on the frotitiers. His Ma-
. jealy's ships Andromache, Severn, Heron, sod Barramuta,
were in Spume's Bay.
OA the 20th September, is let. 12.29. spoke the Regalia,
from London for New Holleaff. On the 27th, off St. Jago,
bearded the American brig Decatur, from the Isle of May to
New York.' On Me '6th October, its lat. 29. N. spoke the
Antiricau ship Cecilia, from Havre to New Orleans.
•ea the Bth, in latitude 47. N. spoke the George Ceasing,
fromeid Calabar (Africa) to Liverpool. On the 18th, *puke
tbe brig Matilda, a the Western Isles, from Newftrwuritand
Salvador, with bah.
TIM sldp Royal George. from New Holland, which was
driven on shore by the •whence of the late gales at he Cape,
was got off previously to the Juho Palmer &Wing. Her bot-
tom does not appear to have suffered at all.

rLviernrrn, ()vivant V.

Arrived the Diligent, Howard, from London for Teseriffe,
,not five we-ko, .(h o of rudder head; and Norfolk, Pea-
tat, front Zloty.

FALMOUTH, OCTOBER 17.
Arrived *he John, Downing, film Faro, in 13 days, with
low of jib, %MI sailed fur London.

DRAG OCTOBVIR 98.

Arrived sad remain fur order. the Ma►garei, Allen. from
Balsam. Arrived and veiled for Ike River the Ba►clay,
SPKey, from Quebiee; Sir George Prevost, Morrison, frown
deem; Rocbesier, Spillers, from .due.
Caste down frogs the River the Matilda, White, fur New
Oilcans; Louisa, Mbar, fur St. Miettarrs; 7husar, Bell,
for St. Pimento, pod ailed with tie reiraulder of ilae oist-
*mud Wiwi.

Ng, SOUTH WALES.

'RETaACT TIMM Tag REPORT or tilt "COIIIITE.
SIONLR OF INQUIRY INTO THII STATE OF THE
COLONY OF NNW SOUTH WALIS.

(runlet Ned fro* ix former Paper.)

Emancipations and tickets of leave have been
likewise given to couvicis for vertices rendered by
them in exploring the country. 00 the t2ih
December, 1818. Governor Macquarie gave shoo.
late pardons to live men who lard accompanied Mr.
Oxley in two expeditions, and to two men who had
accompanied him in the last ; and he also gave
conditional pardons to five others who had accom-
panied Mr. Oxley iu his lust expedition. These
pardons were bestowed in consequence of the favour-
able report that Mr. Oxley had made to the Go-
vernor of their services, and of the hardships that
they had enclosed. 1 was informed by him that
they had conducted themselves well in the colony
since they hail received their remissions of sentence;
and all of those who had received their free pardons
have remained in it. But, so a proof of the diffi-
culty of obtaining concurrent iestrmony respecting
the chat-seer of convicts, it is only vecessaryto refer
to the observations inside by Mr. Cox respecting
the character of Patrick Borne and James Blake,
two of the men who ref-rived absolute pardons in
1818, and whom, on reference to their former con-
duct. he describes “as persons scarcely to be equal-
led, even in the wretched society of the convicts of
New South Wales." It must he observed, that
Mr. Cox had sent these men to be tried before a
criminal court on a charge of poisoning the horses
that were prepared fur Mr. Oxley's expedition, a
charge of which they were acquitted, but of which
Mr. Cox still thinks that they were guilty ; and
that they had afterwards related to Mr. Oxley. on
his arrival at Bathurst, as well as to other persons,
the nature of Mr. Cox's proceedings there.
I foetid that Patrick Borne was acting as su-
perintendent stock-keeper of several large herds of
cattle in and mar Sidinuuth Plains, and he ac-
companied me in my expedition from Bathurst to
the lakes; and James Blake was acting as super.
intendent and overseer on the form of Mr. Assistant
Commissary-General Cadence, end both of these
men were much trusted sod commended by their
employers.
In consequence of the suspensions in the annual
distribution of pardons and remissions of sentence,
some inconvenience lies arisen in their having been
withheld from those to whom pronsists had been
made by Governor Maquarrie and Mr. Cox, for
services performed tither at Bathurst, or its those
that he subsequently superintended upon the Rich-
mond and western roads. To rramedy this incon-
venience, Mr. Cux and the Magistrates of Windsor
have thought themselves justified in giviog passes
to these men to work, as it is termed, •• upon their
own hands," and free frosts molestation, till they
simuld obtain their promised emancipation*.
The attention of the other magistrates and of the
chief constables, had been drawn to this circum-
stance by the frequent appearance of the mess
before them with a passe, which, having been given
more frequently by Mr. Cox than by any other
person. was vulgarly termed " Capt. Cux's liberty."
rod at last it was brought to she notice of Governor
Maquarrie, sit the muster of the int.abitants that
took place in 1819. A curculur letter was soon
afterwards addressed by his secretary io the magis-
trates, requesting that sit convicts with these posers
might he called in, and that none should in future
be given or admitted. except those of the principal
superintendent at Sydney, which were given to
convicts assigned in remuneration of overseer*,
clerks, and superintendents.
The system of granting tickets of leave to con.
vices on their arrival, who are able to support them-
selves by their labour. or by the means that they
hove brought with them, operates tt% an encourage-
ment to isidostr ; but at the same time, it too
quickly and too abruptly elevates them Isom a coos-
dation of punishment toss condition of comparative
enjoyment; there are many instances at Sydney
of the successful exertion of these people as retail
trailers bit their industry feeds their vanity as
well as their vices. and they speedily lose
that sense of humility mid contrition which is men-
nal to a state of punishment and reform.
Aiwilier evil arising from it is, the state of ap-
parrot equality in which it places them with that
part of the population that came free to the colony ;
and with those who, having been sent as convicts at
a period when similar isidnlgeuces were not so
freely gr.nitil, feel surprise and same degree of
mortification, when they see them bestowed upon
perrosis who, la their ()whim), have doue nothing to
deserve then..

It must be acknowledged that there is a great
ddfieulty in disposing of 'hose convicts who have
been in the higher sit uationsof life, died to whose
attainments tome iespect is naturally paid even to a
slate of p Morin. It was a sense of this difficulty,
together with the reeommendaiiim that Mr..l.
Cinnithell. the Goverill/I'S Itterrtury, had gives, of
Lawrence Halloran, aril • want of kuowledge of
bus character snot ',mimes conduct, that induced
aivertior Macquarrie to bestow upon I a ticket
of leave immediately it, his artieal in sloe cnlos.y.
Mr. Campbell had known Halloran at thorape
of Good Hope previous to his milieu:a:loos with the
Earl of Calector), and his rueful'', in defame the
character of General Gin-, and believed, as many
other persons did, in the rectitude of his ptinciples,
and the general propriety of his conduct. Mr.
Campbell was not aware of the cireninotstices that
have some transpired, and that liner ec much affected
both; and he considered that the talents taus **** etl
by Halloran might be its usefully employed at Syd-
uey as they formerly had been at Cape Town, iii
the education of youth. H•lloraii accordingly re-
ceived a ticket of leave. He was no sooner in on.-
session of this indulgence, than he suede a trio\ t tie
the Governor of the conduct of Capt. Lambe, of the
ship Baring, and preferred several diaries upshot
hum, which were referred to the investigation of she
magisiraies. Halloran, dating this peuiusl, had
bten observed is be much m the enufideoce
of Mr. S. Lord, of Sydney, and resided at his
house ; and Capt. Lambe being appreheustive that
his case might remise some prejudice front that ,Clf
camsisoce, requested Mr. Justice Field to attend
the &orb. Mr. Judge Advocate Vi'ylde, Mr.
•Weidviorth,:ao Mr. Brookes attended also. Four
of these magistrates concurred in reporting to Go-
vernor Mactitierrre their opinion, that the char sof

Halloran against Captain Lambe, were both 4;.,
and melicioes and they- ordered that his ticket of
leave should be taken sway, and that lie should be
sent to Government labour. This order ass not
carried into immediate effect, and Mr. J. Fold
having met Halloran in the streets of Sydney on
the following day, and feeling both surpnse and in-
dignation et such a sudden and apparent reversal of
the determination of the preceding day, hr real.
ambled the magistrates, and after iuqu►ring of the
■uperintendent of convicts whether au order had
been given by him for placing Halloran in the con-
vict barrack, they were informed that oath an order
had been given, but that on proceeding to apprise
Halloran of it, the superintendent saw M. Cami.
bell, who said that he would be respoi•ilde .to
his appearance whenever he was niter!
Magistrates feeling that this act of M. J. T.
Campbell was an interference with their au:liori.i
as well u a reflection upon its exercise, rain -d
a summons for his immediete appearance before
them ; with which he refined to comply, on acrount
of the unseasonable hour in which it reached linu.
The magistrates forthwith made a represents.
Lion to Governor Mwerrie of Mr. Campbell's
disobedience, which fiuced from the Governor a
strung and just reproof. On the following day
Halloran was again ordered and declared to be a
convict in the service of the Crown ; but to prevent
the consequences of his being compelled to labour.
and to live in the convict barrack, lie was permitttd
to be assigned as servant to Mr. Simon Lord, sod
afterwards received his ticket of leave. He then
established a school, which is much encouraged.
and is well attended by the sons of free persons, as
well as of those who have been convicts; and Mr.
Jadge•Advocate Wylde sod Mr. J. T. Campbell
have attended at a public examination of his scholar•,
and testified their approbation of their PrOgrtS. 81111
attainments. I was solicited also by Halloran to at-
tend upon one of these occasions, but having had
some previous knowledge of his conduct sod
character in England, and bearing in mind the ad-
monitions that were transmitted by your Lordship
to Governor Mscgaar►ie upon that subject, I de-
clined Halloran's invitation ; but visited his school
on the same day in which I visited the other
schools at Sydney. I found that the school was
well conducted, and the progress that had lanai
made by the ►cholars, in a short period alter its
establishment, added one more to the many prools
that have been exhibited, of Halloran's skill
in the art of instructiou. It was, however, justly
remarked by the Reverend Mr. Cowper, who se-
compenied me in my visit, that neither the " Bildt"
nor suy book of religious instruction, was used or
taught its Hellman's school. It hosing been
suggested to him that some representatious flirt I
had made to Governor Macqusrrie, operated nuts-
vourably to his hopes of obtaining a conditional
pardon, he applied to me, and earnestly eon-emelt
my interference in his favour, urging the hardship
of hie situation, and the cooperative insignificance
of the crime for which he was suffering. He re-
pressed his fixed determination of never retaining
to England, and of continuing to reside in New
South Wales for the remainder of ht. life. I ob-
served, in reply, that I had the best grounds for
believing that a very just opinion had been formed
of his real character and condect by his Msjesec's
Government, and that I did not consider ii io be
either couisient with► that opinion, or with the view
that I had myself taken of his situation, past or
present, to relax in the slightest degree the control
over his conduct, tl►at was afforded by the terms of
his ticket of leave; and acting upon the tense prin.
ciple, I strongly and repeatedly urged Governor
Macquarrie to decline any spphcviion• font Iloilo.
run for further indulgence, rod the Governor pro-
m►sed that my suggestion sh.•nld be observed, aid
that his ticket of have should he again vrithdravit,
iii case of any offensive or improper conduct.