The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-12-21 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE BRITISH PRESS.

St n.—.l paragraph havirg appeirrd in the Itirminehant Calfik
(of which I am Ediii r) on the Ith instant. reflecting on the credit
and responsibility of Mr. Manilet, of nieces street, London,
jlwellcr, I beg, through, the medium of your paper, to state that.
sitter the pubcation of that paragraph. I have ascertained that
tliiwe did not exist the slightest ground whatever for the report, and
that I had been most grossly imposed upon, I therefore take the
earliest opportuni v of expressing my unfeigned regret that my
paper should have hero made Ills vehicle for circulating so gross
and unfounded a calumny ; and I also embrace the same opportu-
nity of offering my acknowledgments to Mr. Hamlet for having
accepted, as an atonement, this pablic statement of the fact.
sir. tar. dm
J. KNOTT, Jan.

THE tit PRESS.

77lii RECORDER'S REPORT.

The Recorder of London made his report yesterday to
the King in Council of the prisoners under sentence of
death in the gaol of Newgate, all of whom were convicted
at the last October Old Bailey Sessions ; namely :
William Henry Austin, aged .35, of secreting and stealing a
letter, which came into his prwaession as a letter sorter at the General
Post Office: Richard William Jasper, 25. of forging a bill of
exchange ; Joseph Hooper, 24 ; Herne Newton, 37 ; Joseph
Impey, 16; Robert Newton, 40: George Lewis. 17; William
Hill, 37; and William !Anders, 81. of ea ling in a dwelling-
house to the value of 40s. and upwards. John Edmunds. 24. and
James Adams. 36, of horsesteallng ; George DAis, 14; Mary
Moore, 16; and Ann Wade, 15. of hnusebrecking.
Ills Majesty was graciouly pleased to respite, during
his Royal pleasure, all the above-named convicts, except-
ing John Edmunds, William Henry Austin, and Richard
William Jasper. who were ordered for execution on 'foes-
day next the 27th inst.

PROVINCIAL BANKS.
VARSIOUTH BANKS.

YARMOUTH, DEC. IV.
Notwithstanding the dreadful panic which has taken
place in most parts of the country, I ant happy to state
that here there is nothing hut confidence. A meeting of
the inhabitants was held to-day, at which resolutions
were passed expressive of entire confidence in the Yarmouth
banks. Among the Resolutions was one to the effect, that
during the present distress Yarmouth notes should be
taken as much as possible in preference to gold or Bank of
England notes, Is hick may be recinired in other parts of the
country, where there is less vol.dence in the local banks.
The resolutions have been signed by nearly all the inha-
bitants.

Previous to this meeting the bank of Gurneys, Turner
and Brightwen had taken the precaution to receive from
London 600,0001. in the following sums: 400,0001. on
Tuesday, 100,000/. on Friday, and 100,0001. subsequently.
There has not, however, been the slighter run upon either
Mitt hank or that of Sir E. K. Lacon, Bart. and Co. This
circumstance, and the Resolutions entered into by the in-
habitants, will probably induce the bankers to send back
this sum for re-investment.
BRIGLITON BANKS.

BIIIaIITON, DEC. 19.
The hustle and confusion which this town presents at
present is not to be described, owing to the stoppage of
two banks, which has taken place this morning—the
Brjghton and Sussex banks, Messrs. Lashmar and
Mugeritlge; the country bank, Mews. Gregory, Tamplin,
and Creasy. The run on the other three banks is very
great, as might be expected ; and as such a circumstance
must have been anticipated, it is understood that they are
prepared for the event. Messrs. Mitchell and Mills not
having so many small notes in circulation as some of the
other banks, the run upon them has been comparatively
trifling, end after two hours entirely subsided. It is re-
ported that on Saturday night some hundreds of tradesmen
and labourers were discharged from the buildings carrying
on here, which adds to the general feeling excited
.by the
above event.

Two o'Croce.—Since writing the above, the belittle')
has gone round proclaiming that papers for the signature
of those who will take the notes of Mitchell and Mills,
Old Bank ; Hale, West, and Borrer, Union Bank; and
Messrs. IVi,gney and Co. lie at Loders's Library, and at
the printing-office, Brighton-place, which has been signed
by most of the respectable inhabitants of Brighton. Pla-
cards to that effect, with the names, hare been printed and
circulated, which has had the effect of restoring confidence
to a great extent. Such is the interest excited on this im-
portant occasion, that many of the respectable and wealthy
inhabitants have called at the three banks mentioned, offs r-
ing pecuniary assistance to a considerable amount, but
which has been rejected by the firms, with suitable ne-
knowledgtnents. Messrs. Laslimar and Co. hare issued
printed hand-bills, stating that they will pay their notes in
a very short time.
COLCHESTER RANKS.
COLCHESTER, DEC. 19.
The partial run upon our banks has continued this day;
but we are happy to state that the confidence of the public,
as to the stability of both establishments, is fully restored.
The duors of both were set open at an early hour in the
morning, and so continued till a late hour in the evening.
CHELMSFORD BANKS.
Cnrcmsronn, Dec. 20.
A docket was yesterday struck against Crickitt, Russell,
and Co. bankers, at Chelmsford and Malden, and a com-
mission of bankrupt, it is expected, will be issued forth-
with.—Esser Herald.
CHELTENHAM BANK.
[From the C'ltellenham Journal.)
CHELTENHAM, Drc. 19.
With feelirgs of pain, far beyond our porker of expres-
sion, we announce the stoppage of the very respectable
firm of Messrs. Turner and Morris, the old bank of this
town, which took place on Saturday. We are informed
that Mr. Morris went a few days since to London, taking
with him valid securities to the amount of 75,000/. with
the hope of being able to raise upon them a sufficient sup-
ply to avert this calamity, and that he returned on Saturday
morning in the same situation as when he started, having
been unable, owing to the lamentable state of the money
market, to procure even as many pence. It is said, how-
ever, that Messrs. Turner and Morris arc possessed of am-
ple property, though not immediately available, and that
in the course of a week they will be enabled to recommence
their payments.
(From the Gloucester Journal of Monday.]
It is with feelings of the deepest concern we have to an-
nounce to the public, that, under the present unexampled
pressure of financial distress, Messrs. Turner, Turner, and
Nlorris, bankers, of this city and Cheltenham, found them-
selves compelled, on Saturday last, to suspend their pay-
' ments. The high and long established respectability of
this Sem, and the undoubted credit of the other bankers of
this city, had called from the principal inhabitants and
tradesmen, on the day preceding, a unanimous declaration
of confluence in their responsibility, and a, determination to
take their notes; the consternation therefore, which pre-
vailed here, when the suspension of Messrs. Turner and
Co. was announced, may be more readily conceived than
described. The temporary difficulties and distress amongst
the middling anti lower classes, inevitably attendant upon
this unfortunate occurrence, arc alarmingly oppressive,
owing to the great extent of their circulation; but it is
sa-
tisfactory to know that an investigation of their affairs has
already been commenced ; the result of which, as far as it
can at present be anticipated, leaves not the slightest doubt
of there being ample assets to liquidate all the claims which
can be made upon them, with a considerable surplus.
We are likewise assured that no time will be lost in laying
a full statement of their affairs before their creditors.

The sudden suspension of the bank here, so soon after
the resolution of the public to affbrd them every support,
arose, we understand, from their London correspondents
basing refused payment of their bills, though securities
to a very large amount were offered to be deposited with
them.

As might be supposed, the stoppage of Messrs. Turner
and Co. caused an immediate run upon the bank of Messrs.
Russell and Skey, in this city, but we have the highest
gratification in stating that they continued open to a very
late hour, and most ptomptly paid every demand which was
made upon them.
The failure of Sir Peter Pole and Co. the London Cor-
respondents of Messrs. Martin and Co. of the Stroudwatcr
hank, in this county, occasioned a very heavy run upon
the latter for two or three days at the beginning of last
week, hut all demands being most promptly and honour-
ably satisfied, the public confidence in their responsibility
was completely re-established. We tind-rstand they bare
removed their London account to Messrs. Jones, Lloyd,
and Co.

The failure of the bank of Sir Peter Pole and Co. also
caused a severe run upon the hank of Messrs. Jones and
Co. at Nfonmouth, during the past w:ek, b'tt we are happy
to fay that this unfounded alarm has subsided. confidence
is again restored, and their notes are circulating as usual.
Their notes will in future be made payable at the bank
of Sir James Esdaile and Co. Lombard-street, London.

Despatehes wererereired yesterday, at the Colonial
Office, from Lieutenant-General Sir G. L. Cole, G.C.B. at
the Mauritius.

Mr. John Moore, the father of Thomas Moore, Esq. the
poet, died in Dublin, at his house in Urea? Britain-street,
on Saturday morning.