The National Register.
London, England, 1822-06-03 00:00:00

use to petition—while the public possess, as they
do, much less power over their Representatives
than they ought to have, they still have the power
of bearding them—of shaming them by facing them
boldly and saying, " on such a question you voted
in violation of your word, you: honour, and our
interests," and to the most impudent vagabond
among them the knowledge of this certainty is
appalling —Mr Wodehouse will not forget Mr.
Palmer's observations to him at the late Norfolk
County meeting!

STOCK EXCHANGE, SATURCIAT.--The market
looks rather heavy this morning, owing to the dif-
ferent opinions in regard to the affairs of Turkey ;
by many it is imagined the new Russian Loan will
furnish the means to Alexander to commence hosti-
lities. By letters received this morning from Mar-
seilles, they have accounts there from Smyrna to the
29th April, statir.g that all was quiet, and that the
Captain Paella remained before Scio with the fleet.
—Consols left off at 791 Money, and 80A for the
Account.

(TORFICN MARKETS.)

A great demand still prevails for the new Chilian
funds, and a great deal of business has been done in
the above Stock this morning. The new Russian
Loan appears heavy, and very little has been done.
Mr. Rothschild has given notice this morning, that
he will advance money to the holders of his Certifi-
cates on the new Prussian Stock at 5 per cent. Re-
port says, that a large amount of the above stock has
been purchased at Paris, and that a quantity of it is
also going to Holland. This may account for Attu
little of it coming into the market.

A mail from Constantinople has arrived, with
letters from that city to the 26th of April. They
describe a proceeding, as regards the internal go-
vernment of the northern Turkish provinces, of a
very curious nature, and important also, from its
probable tendency to assist in reconciling the differ-
ences with Russia. It is well known that one of
the difficulties in the way of adjustment has been,
supposing the Turkish troops to be withdrawn from
Walachia aid Moldavia, to whom the future go-
vernment of those provinces should be confided.—
Turkey, in the existing state of public feeling
towards the unfortunate Greeks, objected to the
re-appointment of the Hospodars; and Russia, in
reference to the letter or the spirit of all the recent
treaties, could not listen to any proposition for be-
stowing that trust on Turkish Governors. Whe-
ther prompted or not by either of the principles in
the discussions now carrying on, is not known; but
it appears by the present letters, that the chief in-
habitants of Jassy and Bucharest had formed them-
selves into a deputation to Constantinople, and have
presented a memorial to the Turkish Government,
soliciting, as the most eligible mode of alleviating
the horrors of the state of anarchy into which they
had fallen, the appointment of a provisional admi-
nistration, consisting of natives of %Vadat:ilia and
Moldavia, from which Turks and Greeks were
equally to be excluded, and to whom the Govern-
ment should be specially confided until the final
arrangement of the difhrenccs with Russia. 'The
Divan, it is added, has listened favourably to this
representation. Eighteen persons are nominated to
conduct the affairs of the provinces above-named ;
and as a security for their good conduct, eight per.
sons of equal rank, and forming part of the depu-
tation to Constantinople, are to be retained as hos-
tages. In consequence of this arrangement, the
Porte had issued orders for the evacuatim: of Wal-
lachia and Moldavia by their troops; and this order
it is said, was already in part fulfilled. Little
doubt. was entertained by the merchants at Constan-
tinople, that the new measures of the Turkish Go-
vernment would lead to peace.
A 'RICAN COLOST.—Extract of a letter from Cape
Town, dated Feb. 7, 1822:—" 1 am sorry to say
we continue to receive very distressing accounts
respecting the emigrants, many of whom are abso-
lutely starving, on account of their crops having
twice failed, and the Government rations has. been
reduced. The committee for their relief at Cape
Town have already distributed 10,000 rix dollars,
and the balance now in hands is only 1,600 rix dol-
lars. If any of our friends feel inclined to help
their poor fellow-countrymen, donations will be
thankfully received, and, I think I may add, will be
well applied through the means of the committee."
At Swindon market, on Monday last, a respecta-
ble farmer actually sold a sack of wheat to a grocer
for a pound of tea, value 7s. After the bargain
had teen agreed on, the dealer, conceiving he had
itse wort of it, wanted to run ; but the farmer in-
stated uu the tea, and the tea he had.

THE NAIxONAL REGISTER

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THE UNITAKAN FIND.
The Anni y of the Uniarian You was celebrated on
Wednesday lest In the month; a seems, was preached at ,
the Chapel in Parliament court, sal in the evening a numerous
and highly respectable companyoonsisting of nearly 300 gen-
tlemen, dined together at the Gordon Tweets. The dinner was
passable—the wine, as usual on each occasimis, was execrably
bad—a policy we can by no means enter iato—in the present
instance the ticket included but aoint of wine—very few gen-
tlemen had more, and many did nit even drink their allowance,
AO that besides injuring the creditor the house iw Mitre, an
absence of profit was sustained. A Mr. HAMMOND, of St. Ives,
Huntingdonshire, took the chair, aid after Now Nubia Dolmas'
he gave " The King," after whim lie introduced at extreme
length the usual toast of " Civil sal religious liberty all over
the world." This was followed sy " The Unitarian Fund ;"
after which Mr. Christie, the Treitairer, rend a statement of the
accounts, and a long list of donatiine (the latter of which du-
ties he had to perform several timus during the evening), and
the finances appeared to give greateleaeure to those most com-
petent to rum a correct judgment it them.
Mr. FRE ND, in the course of an interesting speech, alluded
to a Latin Epistle, lately received iy the Society from a mem-
ber of the Unitarian Church of Transylvania, which is nu-
merous and prosperous.
The Chairman then gave, " Dr. Worell, and thanks to him
for his excellent sermon." This toast was, we thought, rather
inappropriately introduced, by the Chairman's preaching fur
nearly twenty minutes on the doctrine of atonement, from
which we were inclined to infer that the Doctor owed an atone-
ment to the congregation of the morning, for having wasted
their time—this Isirereuet was bow., er, we aie eimi;saust, in-
correct, for
Dr. Moett.t. rose, and in a fluent and most pleasantly deli-
vered speech, made his acknowledgment to the company. Ile
was grateful, he said, for the manlier in which his health hail
been drank—lie valued t highly the approbation of the
Unitarian assembly lie had the honour to address—he did not
mean to detain them by a long speech, but there were some
points to which he wished to advert. It had been said that the
Unitarians denied the divinity of the Christian religion, and
in this charge the bigot and unbeliever were united. When an
Atheist was prosecuted, it was natural that he should endeavour
to attach himself to some body of people, but why the Church-
man, protected by the butwarka of the law, should join no false,
so uneandid a cry, he could not suppose in no bode of people
was found a more studious attention to the duties of' religion—
in none a more anxious care of the educaion of their children;
the fact, and the great crime was, that the Unitarians refused
to acknowledge as the head of their Church whoever should
succeed to the Crown, however had lie might he—he alluded,
he said, perhaps to Henry the Eighth—perhaps to the Hero of
the 20th of May. In answer to the charge of their disbelief in
Christ, lie need only refer to the present meeting—could it be
supposed that so large a body of so respectable men would
meet there to profess Cid iaDAffity, if they did not feel it? They
had been spoken of as Sectarians—if Sectarianism meant an
open avowal of their views, a manly absence of concealment of
their wishes, then, like the primitive Christians,they might glory
in being called Sectarians—the Unitarian Fund promised to
enable them to aid the weak, and sustain the drooping.—lle
begged to apologize for baring so long occupied their attention,
and concluded by again thankinethem for the compliment raid
to him.

.......
The Chairman then proposed " Mr. Wright, and our other
Missionaries ;" but not proGtting by what appeared to us a most
uncourteous attempt on the part of the company, prior to the
preceding toast, to curtail him of what be seemed to consider
as his fair right, by continued applause while he was speaking,
so that scarcely a word was heard—the worthy Chainna•
again essayed a sermon, in which, at the commeneetnent, he
stated, that he became an Unitarian SO years ago, and appeared
to go into a history of all he bad read, or felt, or experienced,
during that time. The "ignorant impatience" (as Lord Lon-
donderry would call it) of the company, however, rendered him
totally inaudible, and we thought the Chairman received this
proof of their want of taste rather in dudgeon.
Mr. WRIGHT returned thanks, and stated the increasing
success which he had met with during a recent journey on his
Missionary duty.
" Mr. Christie, the T rrrrrr er," who returned thanks, and
announced fresh subscriptions.
" Mr. William Smith, and the New Marriage Art."
Mr. FRENH rose, and said, that it was wally a disgrace to
the Established Church to have their form profaned by those
who dissented from it, as it was irksome to those who were
forced to submit to it. . .

Mr. Row ao TAYLOR, of Norwich, said, that having been
Sheriff at the time be bud the honour of returning Mr. Smith at
the last election, and he begged to return thank, for him. The
constant attachment he load shewn to liberty, and hie unwearied
exertions for the abolition of the Slave Trade, demanded the
thanks of every liberal man, Mr. Smith had generally, if not
always, fulfilled the expectations of bis constituents—he wan
sometimes wavering in his conduct, hut Mr. Taylor believed,
nevertheless, a tru. friend to liberty, and therefore lie should
still have Mr. Taylor's support.
The Chairman then gave, " J. T. ROI, Esq." and " Mr.
Hornhy, the Deputy Tr, asurer," who each returned thaolts.—
He afterwards anniouneed,
" The Secretary, the Rev. W. J. Pox."
The moment this toast was ammenceol, the room ruing with
applause* loud and long continued, and wh ch clearly bespoke
the anxious interest the company fat fur the recovery of their
valued Pastor. .

Mr. HUTT retnrned thanks for his esteemed and absent
friend, lila in the course of his speech he animailt tried with
great severity on the cendnct of the Common Sergeant on the
late trial of " The Man Unknown."
In proposing the health of " Mr. William Frend," (who re-
turned thauka,) the Chairman said, lie had conic up to town on
purpose to preside there that day, and that prohaldy it was the
last time lie should have that honour—au anticipation the com-
pany appeased most sincerely te reciprocate.
The Chairman then gave,
•' Mr. Richard Taylor and the Committee,"
Upon whi-li Mr. Richard Taylor rose to return thank:, in
doing which he most Oily defended the Common Sergeant from
the censure east upon him by Mr. Rutt, on the ground that a
Judge in bound to act according to the et.i.ting law, however
objectionable ; and that he had given the prisoner a fair trial,
particularly by not allowing his defence to be interrupted, &IA
more lenient sentence than others who were suffering on the
same account. lie regretted that some worthy men were not
for admitting such en extensit e liberty of discussion as he con-
tended for, but their honesty was not on that account to be
questioned ; and lie thought that those shristians who disap-
proved of defending chri, tinnily by persecution had been guilty
of a cowardly neglect of duty in not smiling forward in a body
to protest nu, vinq it ; especially as at the present crisis of the
world, wilco education acd inquiry hare takes so wide a tans

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both in Ibis country and abroad, and amongst all classes o
men, whatever presented christianity as an engine of oppres-
sion, persecution; or tyranny, or as a subject that could oot
bear full investigation, would be likely to prejudice mankind
against it, and detach them from it. We regret that the ap-
proach of darkness prevented our taking metes of Mr. Taylor's
speech, which we consider as decidedly the best that was de-
delivered during the evening.
When we left the room nearly half the company were re-
mainin4, but there was daring the afternoon a degree of dull-
ness which night did not appear to decrease.
We heartily rejoice in the apparent determination to support
the annual meeting of the Unitarians—we do not belong is
their church—we differ from them on many essential points,
but we are convinced that any thing that creates additional
activity in ■ny one class o.• the subject of religion, does ser-
vice to the cause of the religious community at large—and wa
1 wish that every denomination would institute sunivereary
meetings, because by those nit tits we are sure many, who
have hitherto never thought upon the subject, would be in-
duced to make that most important of all inquiries, " What
must I do to be saved."

LONDON FASHIONS FOR JUNE.

Coral DRESS.—The gown is composed of a new and very
transparent white material . it is worn over a white satin slip,
and is finished at the bottom of the skirt by a trimming which
may be styled a net-work of puffs ; they are composed of tulle,
crossed with pink gimp, and divided by moss rose-buds. The
trimming consists of three rows : the effect is very striking.
The corsage is cut low ; if is rounded at the bust, which is
heated by a blond tucker : the lower part of the bust is orna-
mented with pink satin cheuinryseh, edged with blond. Short
full sleeve, decorated with blond and rose-buds to correspond.
The train is composed of pink watered Intestring, trimmed
round with a buuiUouar of tulle, which is divided into small
compartments by moss rose-buds. The front hair is arranged
in light loose curls at each side, so as to leave the forehead a
good deal exposed. (lead-dress, diamonds, and a profw.ion of
white uncurled ostrich feathers. Necklace and ear-rings, die-
' moods. White kid gloves, and white satin shoes.
EVENING DitlISS.—A round gown, composed of buf crêpe
lirse : the skirt is ornamented with a trimming of the same via.
intermixed with leaves formed of blue satin and Bros de
Naples, disposed in two rows of stars, irregolsrly placed. Be-
neath this trimming is another, composed of bands of the sense
material, with satin crerea let in. The corsage is tight to the
shape ; the waist is rather more than the usual length, and the
bust is cut low : it is rounded in front, and ornamented at top
with a wreath embroidered with blue silk. Short sleeve,
formed in the Spanish style, with full puffs and spaces between,
embroidered in blue to correspond with the corsage. The hind
hair is brought rather high, and arranged in full bows. The
front heir is a good deal divided, and dressed low at the sides.
Bead-dress, a bouquet of wild flowers. Necklace and ear-
rings, pearl. Blue kid shoes, and white kid gloves.

SOCIETY FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ARTS,
MANUFACTURES, AND COMMERCE.

Wednesday last having been appointed for the presentation
of the rewards adjudged by this society, a numerous compsny
attended at Drury lane Theatre, to witness the ceremony.-
-The pit, hoses, and middle gallery were crowded with mem-
bers and visiters. A band was placed in the tipper gallery ;
and the stage was reserved principally for the Chairman, the
candidates, stewards, &c. Sour after 12 o'clock, hie Royal
Highness the Duke of SIMON entered the boas's, and took the
timer amidst loud cheering, the band playing the Royal anthem.
—The Secretary then read an address descriptive of the object
and progress of the institution; after whkb each of the candi-
dates were introduced in succession to the Royal Chairman,
who presented to them their repective prig •s with the most
courteous affability of manner, accompanying the gifts with ap-
propriate observations, congratulating them upon their past
successes, and exhorting them to. fresh exertions. Amongst
the rewards which seemed most to engage the attention of the
ladies was, " the large silver medal, and
.20 guinea", tb Mrs.
11 ells, Connecticut, United States, for a new material for firm
plat, in imitation of Leghorn:" and " the gold Vulcan medal,
and 50 guineas, to Mr. J. Thompson, jun.; Coventry, for an im-
provement in the silk rihand loom." When an the prises•
were distributed the Rojo' Chairman shortly' addressed
the visite; s, thanking them for their pretence on this occasion ;
hoping the proceeding had met their approbation, and that they
would be thereby induced to become members of an institution
whirls was calculated to effect such important benefits is
and for the success• of which he, for one, should always feel
most solicitous. His Royal Highness then retired amidst a re-
petitinn of the cordial cheers which had greeted his entrance,
and had followed the various observations which his Royal
Highness addressed to the candidates:

COUNTY Coons.—The Sheriff of Lancashire
having determined to bold his Court by adjournment at Man-
chester for the Hundred of Salford, in addition to holding it at
Preston, it opened for the first time on Thursday last. Mr.
Ashworth, tliz Banister, of Oldham inquest notoriety, who,
with two other barristers had entered the Court after the first
trial was over, rose and addressed the Court, and om the part
of the bar, clai.ned the exclusive right to conduct the cases
to the exclusion of the attorneys, This claim was resisted by
the attorneys, one of whom, Mr. Buck, " thought it would
he quite as decent, under the circumstances, if the learned
Counsel had declined attending until their services had here
requested. The Preston Chron'isk observes on this Not e
understand the case,' in the County Court hare from time im-
memorial been conducted by the Sttorneyo. without claim of
precedence ever having been set up by the bar : and it would
he a mutter of deep regret to as if the claim now brought for-
ward should succeed. The expences of law proceedings are
heavy enough, without being encumbered with additional fees
to counsel. This is, however, like many of the cases that daily
occur in life. When a public benefit is intended, some petty
interest is set up to prevent it, sod the general good is sacri-
ficed to individual profit. The County Court was adjourned to
Manchester purposely to spare expeoces to the putiiic, and if
any thing should occur to depriv a the suitors of the benefit in-
tended, we shall certainly regret it much.
DEATH Or THE COUNTESS DOWAGER GREY
On Sunday died at her residence in Hertford-strect,
11layfilir, the Dowager Countess Grey. tier lady-
ship was only daughter of G. Grey, of Southwick,
in the county of Durham, Esq. and widow of Gen.
the Right Hon. Charles, first Earl Gn•v, K. B
Few persons, at the advanced age of 79, have WI
the world SO deeply rcgretted.

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