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THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

grmitildes* and imaginary, although I have been lately
told from the pulpit, by au old Divine, that the refor-
mers and their demagogue have nothing to lose, and
that their sole object was to produce anarchy and con-
fusion in the state, and an equal partition of property
Pray have Sir Francis Burden, Mr. Ilubhouse, and Sir
Charles Wolseley, nothing to lose?
Lord Treasurer Burleigh, knowing the revenue of
England to be so immense, says, "England can never
be ruined but by the corruption of her Parliament."
I will now conclude with the exclamation of Horace—
" Quid [eget sine minibus ranee profeiuni :" and perhaps
another such sentiment of this author will apply to the
present degenerated age—". Elsa paleraftsin pejor aria litlit,
atos negalorts niox daluros progeniena viliosorena"—"' the
age of our fathers, which was worse than that of our
ancestors, produced us, who are shortly to raise a pro-
geny even more vicious than ourselves." Some have
gone so far as to say, " Clare flame villa *sores aunt.'—
" What were once vices are now the common planners
of the age i'• but certainly of all corruption the con
Tinton of the great is the worst—" Carresjetio optimi pea-
sinus." It is a maxim► evtr held by the wise in all ages,
" that when the morals of a prince are corrupt, the
nobles and plebeians generally follow the Sallie fatal
priticipfes; and thus the nation gradually sinks into
effeminacy and consequent decay."
1 have quoted this sentiment merely to shew the con-
tagion of vice and the dangerous consequence of evil
example: and, in toy humble opinion, if a public cha-
racter of rank and fortune falls and indulges himself in
vice and folly, such a person sins doubly ; for as I have
just intimated, vulgar minds are greatly influenced by
the example of their ►uperiors in rank. Much in vain
is the gospel preached from pulpits to the poor, if met)
of literature and elevated situations in life treat all its
precepts with insignificance and contempt.
I have further to remark, corruption engenders wa►,
and war misery and poverty ; but I ant here happy to
remark, that throughout the war, and in all battles
and contests in winch the English antis have been fairly
engaged, both by sea and land, that they have shone
copspicoottsly and gloriously: in fact, the valour, cou-
ra,e, and physical strength of the English troops have
not been excelled. It might therefore be truly said,
England has an ived at the summit of military renown,
as the page of history. will record.
I believe our national debt now exceeds eight hun-
dred millions of pounds, which of course most be the
cause of a heavy taxation for many years to come.
Mr. Hume says, that" Either the nation must de-
stroy public credit, or public credit will destroy the
nation.' However true this assertion might prove by
any possibility, it roust be admitted that it behoves every
patriot to promote public credit.
It may not perhaps be here impertinent to remark
Baron !Montesquieu s observation on the character of the
English nation: he says we are incapable of bearing the
delays, the details, and the coolness of negotiations :
" In these they are more unlikely to succeed than any
other nation; tience they are apt to lose by treaties what
they obtain by their arms." Li concluding th.ssubjeci,
I am sorry to have occasion to remark, that although
England is rich in soil, and productive of the necessaries
of life; at: althottgh the late harvest has been abundant,
yet provisions are now dearer in this county, than per-
haps any other in Europe. It is therefore an indisputable
fact, that the ways of man have perverted the ways of
Providence !

* The dissipation in the metropolis amongst titled °vo-
lcano ceitainly cusifiamed me in this opinion.

CO.‘STITU i lON SOUCH AMERICA.

The Constitutional Act of the United Provinces on
the Plate, which was completed mid published at the
beg' • gof May in America, has reached this country,
aid been published here in a translation. As it is pos-
sible that it may be destined to form the basis of a lasting
political system, it may not be uninteresting to give a
brief account of its contents. Like the French char-
ter (and very unlike the constitution formed by the Spa-
nish Cortes,) this document is short and precise. It
consists of 1.38 articles, which describe and limit the,
legislative, the executive, and judicial powers. The
Roman Catholic religion is declared the religion of the
slate. legislative power is to be exercised, as in the
North American States, by a uational congress compo-
sed of two houses, that of Representatives and that of
Senators. Tile former is composed of delegates elected
in the proportion of one for every district containing
25,000 inhabitants :. (the population of the United Pro-
vinces is about 1,300,00 u.) The deputy must he Up-
wards of '46 years or age, must have been 7 years a cou.
Zen previous to his nomination, and must possess 4,000
dollars of properly, or some equivalent which is nut
well defined in the article. The represenuatives sit lot
4 years, but a half 01 the chamber is renewed every
years. 'l'he House of Deputies, like the British House
of Commons, originates all money tolls, dila • av he
special right of impeaching Ministers and use high
errs of state. The Senate is to C01151b1(11111e v 41111: . I
her of prosiucial senat rs as there are provmees ; of
three itailhary setiattirs, our bishop, and three rckst-
aatics
; of a represkittativ2 ut each universt.y, mid rit
dlrek•tur
whoa
perltid 01 glnfer:inlelil I
Sevilis miller iirfallev Mega. Wily Dale Mill-
lary :co:horst. lore apVOl 11111 l till of the beiratots Is sor
mitt Vile) Ille.vt al theft atioll Wire a'•
iaimd the ait,e o 30, having beet, 9 ears a Ca: .Zeit.
.I.llls al f.lllAelliclii struts Well caieldared to give Ntaiiiilij
to !he ss stein, JUil Ultras imen.iell to su IA) III.: W.lll
of an heredeary motto.. 'for mode to ei cwig toe
vielialivS is 100 ethliiiliCalell to .11111.11 Oi 0. 4411,10.. 11.
1015 S.lllll. t•kele,l. Lati4lslaUll•C is i 0 su 1..1 ti
1111 l tlik: year : tney nave It.. ~0111 .1:.
rile 11/11e1 preu.Aes ~1. ,46 11 ,o,e. <.i
iii. power ..• cl. u. .t .1 •
Ant it ... A .
it IKlilate 1,11001 sc I WI. /J. In .. las% .•• S.
agreed to by bola tie.: ate to be ttat•suitit‘u tk.

NOV. 1.

fire linecttoi fin his sanction, who must return thein
its
15 days, either with his approbation or objections. If
he approvesolie bill becomes a lair; if he states objec-
tions, these objections are CollSitiCted ; but if two-thirds
of the members of both nooses support the origival
project, their votes constitute a final sanction without a
second application to the Director. The siipretue Di.
rector is elected by the two Houses assembled. lie is
to be supreme chief of all the land and sea forces. Ile is
to open the sittings of the Legislature; he appoints all
the officers of the ptiblie forces, envoys, consuls, and
others; lie chooses and dismisses his Ministers, who are
responsible for their conduct while employed under
him; all objects of finance, police, public, national,
and scientific establishments, as well as all those formed
and supported by the funds Eddie State, are confined tir
his supreme charge and inspection. e has the power
of pardon, except in cases of State conviction. 'I he sc_
prelim judicial power of the State is to reside in a su-
preme court, consisting of seven Judges and two Recur.
ders, nominated by the Director ; every one of whom
must have been a regular barrister eight years, and have
attained the Mrtieth year of his age. This Court shall,
exclusively, take cognizance of all causes relating to
envoys and consuls from foreign nations, all causes in
which a province may he a party,.all those concerning
public functiottaries, all those relating to c r s corn.
omitted against the law of nations, &c. The members
exercise their functions during good behaviour. The
Supreme Court,.as well as the other tribunals, is open,
to the public. 'rise corporations and inagistratis inves-
ted with the legislative, executive, or judicial power,
are the anomie' of the nation, and responsible to it in.
manlier the constitution prescribes. rile constitution
is ordered to be sworn to in the whole territory of the
State, and no functionary shall continue in (Ace without
taking the oaths to observe and sustain it. The names
of the Deputies who passed this charter are appended to
it. It is preceded in the present publication by a main.
festo, " addressed by the United Pius inces of South
America, to all nations, respecting the treatment which
they experienced from the Spaniards, and which gave
rise to the declaration of their independence' iu J 917.

FROM TUESDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE.

CROWN oFytc!.. OCT. t 6,

MEMDER returned to serve in thisvpresentFAßLlANlENT.
County of Longford.—Sir Geo. Ralph Fetherston, of Ardagh.
in the county of Longford. Butt. in the wont of Sir Thomas
Fetherston, Ban. deceased.

BANKRUPTS.
M. and S.V. Thomas, Surrey Street, Blaeldriars Road, linen
drapers. Solicitors, Messrs. Richardson and Miller, N,w Inn.
E. Savage, Upper North Place, Gray's Inn Lane, grocer. Sul.
Mr. Nl•Dulf. Castle Street, Holborn.

J. Potter, From Selwooil, Somerset, clothier. Sols. Mesas,
Nethersole and Barron, Easex Street, Stunt'.

11. White. Warminster, Wilts. linen draper. Sole. Messrs.
Courtecn and Robinson. Walbrook.

T. Woodhouse, Nottingham, lace manufacturer. SOIL Messrs.
Chippendall and Son, Great Queen Street.
W. Taylor, Little George Street, Bermondsey New Rosa,
bricklayer. Sols. Messrs. Harvey and Wilson, Lincoln's lcn
Fields.

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C. Chown. Manchester, hosier. Sole. Messrs. Hurd and
Johnson. Temple.
J. Bidder, Newman Street, Oxford Street, dealer in .taint.:
glass. Sole. Messrs. Fisher and Sudlow, l'havies Inn.
1). Pullen, Spread Eagle Court. Finch Lane, bill broker.
Sol. Mr. Spencer, Belvidere Place, Borough Road.
W. Thurnell, Gouldstone Square. Whitechapal, upholsterer.
Solt. Messrs. Allitton and undleby, Freeman's Court. Cornbill.
E. Jackson. Uley. Gloucestershire, clothier. Sub.
Bourdillon and Hewitt, Bread Street. Cheapsitle.
DIVIDENDS.

Oct. 30, W. G. Hall. Gutter Lane, silk manufacturer-30, T.
Lloyd and J. Winter, Blue Bull Yard, St. James's Street, sine
merchants—Nov. 10, H. Webber, Bristol, merchant-17, J.
Grant. Sculcoauts,York, beast jobber-18, T. Robotham, Derby,
grocer-20, H. Daniell. Warren Street, Fitzroy Square, conch
maker-16, G. Sizer, Holborn Hill, mercer-10, J. Appleton.
Armley, York, nonehant-16, H. and W. Cutbush, Maidstone,
carpenters —I6, 'l'. Cubby, Lower York Street, Rothethithe,
timber merchant-16, S. Waltlegrave,Sewardstone, Essex, coach
and post master-16, H. H. Payne. Stroud, brewer--R5, J. Ad-
cock. St. Mary Axe, druggist-16, R. Moye, Sloane Street,
Chelsea, carpenter—Nov. 16, T. Willata, Great Queen Street,
Lincoln's Inn Fickle, ironmonger-2, G. Pearson, Alacclestield,
and W. Sykes, Milk Street, silk manufacturers-6, T. Jenkins,
Judd Street, Brunswick Square, master mariner-19, W. Lose,
Royton. Lancashire, machine maker-16. R. Outridge, Newport,
Isle of Wight, iron founder—Dec. 7, G. M. Thurkle, New Street
Square, wine merchant.
CERTIFICATES to be granted Nov. 16.
W. Reid, sm. Rosamond Street, Clerkensrell." watchmaker—
W. J. W. Lindsey, Bath, silk mtrcer—L. Sims, Dunhill How,
Moorfields. stationer—lt. Lodge. Blackburn, Lancashire, butcher
—H. Rush. Wick and Allison, Gloucestershire. dealer—J. Birch,
junior, Manchester, cotton spinner—E. Ki•{g;, Livetpool, master
mariner.

It was said of a York County Meeting held in
the time of Sir George Savile, that there were in
one room persons who enjoyed an aggregate income
from landed property of 81)0,0001: a year ; and it
might be asserted with equal truth, that the inconie
of the nobility and gentry on the hustings at the
late County Meeting, exceeded one million ster.
ling; and yet this, say the Ministerial Papers, was
a Radical Reform Meeting ! the persons constituting
which, of course, according to the Loyal Declaration,
wish for a division of property, eon " hold out the
property of others us their inevitable prey." %That
absurdities these people involve themselves in!
. -DIN LlVltall, ()CT 25.—A terrible accident hap-
petted in the taii,libourhood of Cutinobies un Friday
we. k. A genth...ian on his return from shooting,
having a hailed gun in his hand, stet to toe road a
young oinan of hts acquanitiriee, whom he a!-
te.inpteii to kiss. A kind u. idripAr.e ensued,
in
whir,. seine putt o; tut un:orta,ist, apparel
Came in contact a it.. t li,vr he gnu weat.off,
ind its contentsludgmg in her breast, she expired
on the spot!

NOV. I.

RADICAL REPORMEAS.

The character of HENRY HUNT, Esquire, begins
to develope itself, and we have no doubt but that
the opinions we have always held and expressed of
this honest, active, upright, gentlemanly advocate of
Annual l'arliaments and universal Suffrage, will
ultanately prove critically correct ; even the Bodi-
ed: themselves begin to know him ! Whenever
a man soars above the level for which he is
calculated, it is the duty of those who have
the power to bring him back to his proper elevation,
and under this feeling we have great pleasure from
inserting the following Letter, because it will, we
believe, be instrumental towards consigning to the
oblivion of contempt a man who never would have
risen from it but for the outrageously, illegal, and
rash conduct of the Manchester Magistrates :

Dam/ Sta.—With the greatest reluctance I have to commu-
nicate a circumstance which I would most willingly attribute to
fargetfulness, and consign it altogether to oblivion ; but there
arc other circumstances attached to it whip h entirely set aside
such a conclusion. I confess Ido not like its complexion, which
has for some days occasiuned some unpleasant reflections ; I any
this in contidme.e; sal would not on any account that it should
go forth to the mild, being of that nature which would give our
enemies full scope to descent very unfavourobly upon the conduct
of our champion.
To state it faidv. and submit the whole to your candid and im-
partial appreciation. I must ruler to some circumatances anterior
so that wherein I allude to.
You doutittees remember, that prior to the Smithfield meeting,
Cie comn:ittec for the penny subscription was summoned to attend
on special business; that e ley voted the sum of 41. I4s. ed. then
remaining in die hands of tile treasurer (Mr. I hint) should ha
applied to, the ..c:raying of the expences of that wetting in Smith-
eww) anti itistructal their secretary. Dr. Watson, to make out
an order to draw the same. which lie did. and gave it to me as
&meter) to the Committee of Teo Iluirited fur that purpose,
which Order I presented to Mr. Hunt: he looked at it, and said,
he had et, di tel he had sent a check niche Bank ; this was on
elooday mucang, the 19th ult. In the afternoon I called :even,
And mgt.'. our seam of money for the present use; lie requested
nic to coil it due evening. 11, in your presence bo.ro wed aIL
noteof Al r. Baidric. and iu tae escuing robed again upon Mr.
Hunt. who, Mita sonic hesitauou, said he could not pay the said
suns liiiinota die sanction of the ;anew. which must be obtained
at the ;alba,: a retaq;; cos. I Ow tied. ,voul.l place u, in a very
awkward ate that it he perhsted 1 now be necessiated
to borri,t/ o.A:rt• or the buEnes, must standstill. and the
object of the me. 'me ve,aket.tri. it tot defeated ; feat I left him,
and Dr. Watsn i a...mced 11 in fart!ierar.ce of what we were in
pursuit of. t f.: meeting post ; the following morning the
obtain up; bud tor :llr. lharison occupied our attention tut some
time; alto which I again urged the payment of the peony sub-
scriptioa money. amid wa. by no means phased with his seeming
reluctance to comely. lle asked m: if there were any deficiency?
1 repl.cu, Sir, I be;ieve tt e.e will be a deficit of teimiel sof six
youn.'," lie " What, after the et 145. 6.1. ie paid."
" 1 a, Sir, almouelt the expenditure is nearly 71. wider our cal-
cwoeue." He requested me to call again in two or three hours.
awl tic sold have change fora check. I taller) at the time. and
he thee asked me if l would take a check to the bank of Messrs.
Will:Anis and Co. Birenin Lane, to be cashed : I agreed. The
cheek I found was drawn by Charles Pearson. Esq. for live
pound,. I presented it. and had the amount in five one-pound
Late:: these I gave to Mr. hunt, and he requested Mr. Giles,
who was in the room, to oblige him with silver tor onset* teens.
Mr. Weil did so, and Mr. limit gave me tour of the notes, and
ler. and fed. in silver, time amount of the penny subscription,
winch (though he, as I thought, seemed reluctantly to part with)
said he was glad to get rid ot.
Now, Sir. we come to the ito:nt which baffles my conjectures.
and which I most unwillingly touch upon. You had itifornied
ru: that Mr. Pearson had promised, t tat after the meeting. should
t'tere be a tilde he wouli make it up to Cie anioutt of 51. r.
/lung had left town, and at your insligatiota I waited upon
Mr. Pearson relative to the above, accompanied by Hr. Watson;
but Mr. Pearson had not returned from Birmingham; was
expected at four o'clock p. nt. On the Milos ing day I bad an
interview, and producing three bills due for printing. petting, &e.
the placard offering the reward of ten guineas, ace. Mr. Pearson
observed, " What have Ito do with them do they expect more
money from me? :1 have given M. towards the expences of the
meeting, and do the Committee expect more of me:' " Sir," 1
reldied. " I have called in consequence of your having assured
'Mr. Thistlewood, that if there acre any defitat after the unerring,
would cover it to the amount of el." Mr. Pearson answered,
" I did not wait till after the meeting; I gave it; I gave a
check for 5/. to Mr. Hum for that purpose, and surely they do
Lot want more of me." Guess my astouishment ! Out of that
check I lied received the penny subecription. and not the amount
of it, AS intendol by Mr. I'earson. I could orly reply that I
e as quite in the dark, further then I had explained, fearing to .ay
more lest the exposure should subject Mr. Hunt to public censure,
and sink him into nothing. Think of this and be silent, for a
breath would destroy hies ; therefore be dumb fur his odic, for
ours, and for the cause. .

Yours sincerely.
(Sii,med) EDWARD JUS. BLANDFORD.
London, Aug. •. 1810.
P. h. (►o not thole this to any one except the Doctor.
To Mr. A Thistkwoctl.

On Monday night, at the different meetings of
the Union Societies of Radical Reformers, in-Lon-
don and Westminster, the bust of Mr. Bunt was
publicly broken to pieces, and he was pronounced
unworthy of their future confidence. A gentleman
from the country, it is reported, is invited by the
Committee of Management to carry the intended
meeting of the Radicals at Finsbury-market, on
Nletiday next, to take the chair upon the occasion."
Mr Thistlewood has written anothe. letter. It
is to Lord &idmouth, requiring compensation to the
amount of 1801. and compound interest, the alleged
value of property belonging to that Gentleman,
which he asserts was illegally detained on board the
Alien brig. Mr. Waddington was the bearer of this
1:t ter. to Lord Sid in ou th.

The English Reformers at their last general
.meeting directed their chairman to enclose their ap-
peal in a circular letter to all persons in I t eland who
were supposed to posress influence with their Catho-
lic countrymen. The following answer was written
by Lord Cloncurry :
Str,_ln reply In the Milne. and Resnlncon* of 80,000
retrun-, %lick )ou have forwanled In me, I amore:, two,
as an individual, I fully agree in the opinion, " That the
leople are eillitkd to and!, fait, and adequate reproeuus-