The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1819-02-19 00:00:00

THE BRITISH PRESS.

LONDON,

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1819.

In tl►r 11louse of Commons, last night, Mr. BEN..
nerr made his promised Motion for a Committee
to inquire into the system pursued in the transpor-
tation of offenders, and the state of the Colony of
New South Wales. Lord CASTLEREAGH, who
had previously `ive►t Notice of a Motion, fur Thurs.

Clay next, on the State of the Notts, troll cl the
previous uuestioii. A very inturesting and unions-
ted debate followed, which coded in a division—
when the origitrid Moroni was lost by a majority 41
113 to 93.

We give a full report of the proceedit,gs of yes.
terday at Covent-garden. Mr. LAMB ha, WI Mr.
!lopHouss. far behind, and his friends anticipate
hiv final succors with confidence.

We have received a series of liainbargh Vipers
of recent dates, but their coutentsare not of any
importance.

We have received Dutch Papers to the 13th
instant. Accounts from the French frontiers
repeat the intelligence, that the King of FRANC E
has placed in active service a very considerable
number of the half-pay Officers who had belonged
to the old army. The expense, however, of the
half-pay list is still a subject of complaint. As a
matter of economy then, as well as of !Joh y, tins
measure of the French Onvernmeof is to be up-
pistoled. We mold wish that it were imitated by
the Ministers of Great Bittern, and thereby save to
the country a very large sum of !Homy. Insides
paying a debt of gratitude to numbers of yuneg
Gentlemen who are panting fur emplryment.
A circumstance has recently occurred at Verviers,
which is the w,•re remarkable, us it nninifeste the
existence of a spirit RlDOlig the workpeople sitmlar
to that which we have lately witnessed among our
own manufacturers. A Frenchman from Sedan
had exhibited and offered for sale ut Verviers, a
newly-insented cloth shearing-machine, lay which
a sisigle workman could direct 80 pair of shears.
The wort:people being apprised of this, were ap-
prehensive of bring thrown out of employment by
the adoption of the machine, and on the 40th of
last mond► they SPAtill bled tumultuously and dr-
stro)ed it. Not satisfied with this success, they
resolved to destroy all the other muchities in the
place ; lint the Mayor of Verviers, foreseeing the
probalnlty of this event, kid written to Liege
for assistalice, and the Kees-d'arnies arrived from
Liege in time to prevent them. Blood was shed
on bath sides ; four men were severely wound-
ed. The proprietor of the new machine had
wit out of the wxy at the first moment, otherwise
be would have been ton► in pieces by the mob.
Trunqu►llity was at length restored, hut the princi-
pal manufacturers, who are proprietors of machines,
thought it necessary to have military guards in their
houses and inanufacturit a for their protection.

We have received New York Papers to the 24th
I .et. A very important resolution has been nifered
by Mi. TniatahE in Congress, calling upon the
Attoiney-fieueral of the United State., in coeijunce
boo t%ith the Attorney fur the district of Pennsylva-
nia, to cause a acire fuebas to be issued—re-
quiting the Directors of the United States' Bank to
spew cause why their Charter should not be declared
forfeited. The resolutinn, however, was negatived,
71 to :,S—tliiit is, the House refused to consider the
resolution at the ',repeat lime; it nevertheless indi-
cates a 11;S:1051l1011 to assvil the bank with a strong
arm, mat may give rise to auiliated debates.
'the eh hate on the conduct of the Seminole war
coutturno il on the 18111 in the [louse of ltepresen.
louvers, and is likely to occupy several (flys. The
appearance of the gallttie,, which were crowded in
excess, evinced the great interest se hie!' it has ex-
cited. On that day the Itrpoit of the Military
Committee was read, concluding with the following
resolution :

" Resolved, That the Rouse of Representatives of the
United States disapproves the proteedinirs in the trial ai.il
execution of Alexander As Without and R. C. Ambrister."

After u gaud dead of discussion, the following
Amendment was pioposril :-
0 Mintleeel—That the Committee on Military Alrairs be
instructed tee prepare and re port a Bill to this Huusc, prohi-
biting, in 'lime of peace, or iu Buie of war with any India*
tribe or tribes only, Iles exitntim' of any replier, taken bL
the army of the United States, without the approbation of
such ex. ennui' by the President.

" Resolved, That this House disapproves the seizure of
the poet of St. Marks and Pensacola, and the fortress of
Barranens, contrary to orders suit in violation of the Con-
stitution.
" Resolved, That the Wilt Committee be also instructed
to prepare sod report a Bull prohibition; the march of the
army of the Unit. d Staler, or soy curio' thereof, into may
foreign territory wilhout the previous audios iAition of Con.
gress,except it be in the cast of fresh pursuit of a detested
enemy of the United States, Liking 'doge within such fu-
'gigs territory."

EARL OF I.AutmuriA I.E.—Yesterday the fol-
lowing Bulletin exhibited id Warren's flute!,
Itegent-st,e et, to the numerous inquiries after the
bealdi :-
6. Lord lsevbrrdale iv almost eniivrie recovered from the
attach of iamioq, which lie had yesiviilay, at the 11411ISC of
lauds. 'CM &ILIA seism, to have acl eu from a disordered
state of the stomach moil bowls.
(Signed) " DR. 8A11.1.1F..
" J. WAKDROPE.
" Thursday, Alas o'floth."

The IVllrchioncss of SALISBURY bas issued cards
of imitation for her first fashionable party fur the
season, on Monday next, at her house in Arlington-
street.
The LORD CHANCELLOR will sit at Lincoln's-
Inti in-morrow, fur the first time after Hilary Term.
His 11.nrikliiii will bear motions. it being the first
Honour the Vicx-CisslicEt.i.on will
also an at Lincoln's•lmi to-morrow.
1111111011 r the MASTER of the ROLIA will
hear causes by consent and petitions, at nine
o'cl, el' to-tnorruiv morning, at the Itv!ls Court.

FASHIONABLE MOVEMENTS.

The Marquis of Worcester is reword to moo from al
tour.

rd Berwick and family are arrived at their house In
Grosvenor-viol:ire, for the season.
The Archbishop of York and family arrived yesterday, at
their boost in Grosvenor-square, from Bwhupthorp pa.
lace, Yorkshire.
Lady Warrender left town a few days since for Paris.
ft. Kiiight, Esq. has left town for his seat in Wrirwick.birr.
Lord and Lady Folkstoile and family are expected
rive to-morrow in town for the season, from Reif sr.(
Berks.

'the Hoes. Cul fhielow arrived iii town yesterday.
seat, C11'8140,1. Surrey.
Lord Riley has returned to town from hts seat W.Jto.s,
It, hire.
The Marquis of Ely and family arc expected is laws
a few days, from Tunbridge Willa.
Departures from the Brunswick Muse Hotel, Hanover.
square arquis Wellesley. for Eghain ; !Wigan' and %iv,
chinness of Bole, for St. Jantea'a-plare; C. X. Dicke
for his *eat, Stake, near Chichester; Lord Gray, Hun
Gray, Colonel Johnson, and Sir D. Watiderburn, Mart, far
Paris.

711 E TURN'.

BETTING ,AT TATTERSALL'S YESTERDAY

RIDDLESWORTH.
4 to 1 apt Treasurer 10 to 1 aid Emperor
5; to 1 ago Blue Stockittes 13 to 1 ogst Dudvua
9 lu 1 apt Southodyrr r olt
ST Licra.
112 to 1 apt Mnittratik

7 In 1 ago Laird
V to 1 apt Mundane

Bto 1 art Euphrates I `2t) to 1 apt lire.
15 to 1 apt Pledge

OAKI.
6 to I apt Blue Stoelongs I 7 to 1 apt Barons.
Nu billing on ally u,h. r Race.

LAW M ELLIGENCE.

COURT OF KING'S Wig".
THURSDAY, FFISH,..AItY I.

Siftings qfler Hilary Term, krove Mr. Justice
BAYLEY and Common June:.

♦RRARAM SOLOMON 11 TAYLOR and ?Holm.

Mr. Guar iT stated that the resell' Relllllll ass broutht
to recover a compensaitou, in damages. for au assault:lA
false imprisoameot. The Defendant, Taylor, was the pi--
piator uf, or marker at, a billiarttdable, in the neiglihou .
hood of Covent-garter--and Thomas was a constable 11
the month of December last, Mr. Solomon, and a (view ,
went to the billiard-roums, where Taylor attended ;
after playing some time, went away, bat ilia not deposit 'lir
usual sum for the use of the table. On (lir 23d of De-
cember, Mr. Solomon and lira friend were together in a
polder-house, when Taylor came tu, and accuse I th in •.f
defrauding him. He took them to the wvtrb•house,
Thomas, also acted as constable, received the rime, and
they were confined all u ght. At half-past eleven, die fol-
low iiig morning, they were taken to How street, but Trylur
slid not appear. Harmer waited for some time, Mr.Sulortion
became impatireit, and asked how Inner he was to Ire detain-
ed there? Thome; answered, " Until Mr. Taylor "
The Plaintiff them appealed to the Magistrate, who ordered
the case to be heard immediately, and discharged the com-
plaint as groundless. As they were r.diring slum the ()flier
they met Taylor near Drury lane, ■nd he was asked whethe.
he was going to Raw-street ? lie said, "No ! there ass
time enough," and he went away.
These facts were proved by two *Harmer, who, nn !Mir
truss-exlinination, stated, that, if the Plaintiff amt his
friend, when in the walch•huuse, would have g.,v.n th.or
names and places of residence, they would nut have burn de-
tniered, Taylor Raying, that if they did so, be woutsl proreca
in !umber !Once.
Mr. Nwr.Ast was about to address the Coins fur the De.
ft odant., when
Mr. Jnetice RAYLIN intimated, that in this rate there
intivt be a verdict fur the Plaintiff The rhatecol api.e:ueii,
arose out of a transaction at a gamtng.hoose, 41141 Cl-111-1
net
be sustained. Perhaps it wont(' be better it Me, Deft °dams
submitted to a verdict.
The Dafenslants aconiesesi 'iii the sugge•i ion, and a verdict
ass returnee for the ['ldiot iff, damages 404.

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS, CLEKKENWELL,

TUUILSDAY, FEBRUARY I.

The Court was occupied the whole or the din in
itetirilig parish appeals, relative to patty rti, tt i.o
tutereq except to the p artti• concerned.

OLD BAILkY, ..F.BItUARY

SP ECI I. COMMISSION.

Soon after the sitting of the Court this roomier, it,.
Shelton, the Chi k of the Ai raigus, rend a ►pecial Gmm.-
pion, authorising the trial of various pro sun. chin erd mid"-
the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, with basin: ienioved,
fur the purpose of being sold, a number of persons fools the
island of Mane ' t.
Mr. Raison G 1141104 addressed the Grand Jury.
The Grand Jury then withdrew, and shoot three hours
afterwards returned with a bill uul found against Jaton
Aristide %macron; and true hils against Phillimie C41,4‘,
alias Phillibert, Amand Clarensac, and Joseph Mille Titt
grow.
The first-mentioned Prisoner was ordered to be discharg-
ed, and the three latter were placed at the liar hey
severally pleaded Not Guitly—and on hieing aski
they would have a Jury composed of half Eugh.h,ura
and half foreigner., selected a Jury composed of all
Englishmen. Their trial was then appointed to iskr place
at ten o'clock on Saturday morning. The Priameis wcrt
sent bark to Newgate to await their trial.
William Breams, Robert WIMP, JOllll Close,
Marini Shevii, and Hannah and Sarah Powell, were severally
convicted of serious capital OffCliffi.

. _
MOSES THOMAS. at Philutlttplus. has receivrd
and put to pre-t. Lady MORGAN'S new novel of
klorence Macurihy.—(ilew York Paper.)

BIRTH.
On the 18th instant, at his house in Ocat
place, the Lady of Nlajur By, Royal ,1 •
daughter.
MARRIAGE.
At Eilinburzh, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. Iroch.nl
Shannon, William, second son of the Hun. Matthew tsnri.e
elle, to Isabel Barclay, second daughter 01 the late Jona
Christie, Es' of Dottie, Fifesbire.

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PRICE OF STOCKS YESTERDAY.
3 per Ct. Red.... 77} 1 Imp. 3 per Crest... 751
3 per Ct. C0n5...7611 1 India Stork-449k
3} per Cent. a 6 India 80nd5...63 5J p'•
4 per Cents...... 9511 I Ex. 131111, 42... 18 9 los
5 per Ct. N. An. 106ia I Ditto, C0r0..... J do.
13seek. 1.. Ann.... SiO
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