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London, England, 1820-01-30

LAW INTELLIGENCE..

COURT OF KlNCi's BENCH, JAN,2S.
MANDRAGO V. WILLER.
This action was trivet at the last sittings at Guildhall,
before the L,xd•Cttief-Ju•:tice, on the loth of Ow pre-
Mot month ; au account of the trial is given at length
:n our paper of the 12th. It was an action brought by
the Spanibh owner of a sLve.ship against a Captain of
the British navy, Mr taking out of the plaintiffs ship
certain slaves, goods, and stores. The I xarned
on the trial, doubted w nether the plaintiff could support
his action in a British Court of Justice, for the amount
of the blares, and the Jury being directed to Mid the
value of the slaves, gave damages for the loss of them, to
the amount of 18,1801 and gave a verdict Mr the plain-
tiff, for 3,0061. including tl►.s auto, subject to thetipt-
Mon of the Coon, whedscr the verdict as to the sum of
18,1801. could ne supported; and now Mr. Jervis too.
vett, that the damages so ,iven should he reduced to the
amount of the value of the slaves, on .the gromul that
this trifle havinA IA en declared to he illegal by the sta-
tutes 47th Geo. session I, cap. Vii, 51st Geo. ill,
cap. 23, and ;Atli Geo. 111, Cali. 36, Ilse plaintiff could
not, ite a Braisti Cour. of Justice, seek a compensation
for the loss (dawn,.
The I.ORD Cutae JUSTIC.: said, that the words of
the act of aim Geo. I l I, c.:'3, were very exiensne : they
declared the dealing its slaves to be unlawful, and con-
trary to the principles ()limner, I anity. and tiound
policy. It occurred to him, at the trial of the C.lllSe,
that it was doubtful whedu r the pl IT could Termer
damages for such a loss in a British Coon ofjusdee, and
be theretore is kited the point to be reserved lot t..e sirCre
solemn d. Cl3lOll of i sell. and cis Mother Judge, ;
on looking two tlie Acts, it DoW apikrdtett u, Inns, that
notwithatainitstg their general language, tile plaintiff
was eutitied .to recover the t aim uf. the slaves. The
London, England, 1820-05-07

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

the cheers amine Hon. Mrinbers.—( No cheers.)—lle
cen-
clnded with moving for the Account of the Hereditary
Revenues, /tr.
Mr. RICARDO seconded the motion.

The CH A NUELLOR of the EXCH EQUER again moved
the previous question. Motion negatived.
Mr. HUMP. moved for Accounts of the Items constituting
Miscellaneous Services, Pensions, &c.— Motion negatived.
Mr. FIUME gave notice, that to-runt-low lie should move
for accounts re.•pectiog the Revenues of Gibraltar.
The Bill declaring the Insolvent Deblois' Act to be in
force was brought in and read a first time—secund time to-
Morrow. . .

Some further Accounts having been ordered, and the re-
maining Orders disposed of, the iiahbe adjourned.

THURSDAY, MAT 4.
Mr. Coke and several other Members took the Oaths of
Allegiance and Supremacy, and their seats.
The SPEAKER said, that a misanderstauding had
arisen amongst the Agents of the House engaged in the
private bossiness. They had imagined that the busisiews
of last ,ession was to be ►e-taken up where it had been
left at the dissolution of the last Parliament ; whereas it
Was only intended that the parties, to save expense, abonld
have the benefit of all the evidence previously received.
The misunderstanding, however, had produced such in-
convenience that fresh time was required for the receiv-
ing of private petitions ; the time was afterwards en-
larged from to-morrow till to-morrow week.
Mr. S. WHITBRP.AI) presented a Petition front the
Waternien of the. Middlesex side of the Thames, com-
plaining of the slate of London Bridge
Sir W. CURTIS denied that the Bridge was in the
dangerous slate which had been represented, and added
that inquiry ought to be instituted.
Mr. Alderman W 001) said that he did not expect any
Thing effectual from the Hun. Baronet, but he thought
sonic of the parties who had presented petitions complain-
ing of the state of London Bridge, ought to move for a
Committee.

The petition was received and ordered to lie ou the

The Drury-lane Theatre Acts Amendment Bill was
brought iu by Mr. Cu!craft, and read a that time.
London, England, 1820-05-07

Bauk Stock
S per Cent. Red. 69
3 per Cent. Curs. 614
3+ per Cent.
4 per Cent. S?
3 per Cent. Nas•y 1051
Long Ann.

if *oche.
()minium 0.
Imp. 3 per Cent.
India Bonds 225. di..
India Stock
Exchequer Bills 4s. dirt.
Cons. for Ac. 69
Lottery Tickets .1:21 18s.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.
London, England, 1820-07-03

L 4117 INTELLIGENCE.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH, FRIDAY, JUNE 30.

CRIIIII. CON.—LORD CLERA%%LY V. BURN.
Titb was an ac'ion brought by Viscount Clerawly, an
Irish nobleman, against 11. J. turn, Esq. a Lieutenant
in the loth Hussars, to recover a compensation in da-
mages for crimikal conversation with Lady Isabella, the
wile of the plaintill. It appeared that the Lads was
thirteen or fourteen years yoongcr than the plaintiff, and
they lived happily to.,;elibr, from their marriage in 1803,
up to 1818, when the defendant was introduced to Lady
Isabella at Amiens, in France, where the plaintiff went
to reside upon a plait of economy. The plaintiff, who
was a Alemiter of Parliament for I)ownpatrick, lelt his
Lady occasionally to attend his Parliamentary duty in
Lne;latid, and has absent six months or 11111 e every
year. In 1816, the visits of the defendant, who resided
at Amiens with his mother and sister, became frequent.
lie came, staid the whole day, anul sometime, roe out
with Lady Isabella. On the remit] of the plaintiff in
May, the defendant ceased his visits, anal Lord Clerahly
and his Lady appeared to live on good terms. In Janu-
ary, 1817, Lord Clerawly went aa,ain to England, to
attend a general election, having previously r• •ed hi,
Lady to Versailles. During his absence on that occasion
the adultery was cot iiiii 'tied. The defendant has seen
in a situation its the garden which left no doubt of the
criminal act. Ile was slam. sects bodittit in bed with the
I-1(1y, who haul unbolted her door to lei hint In. Its 1818,
Lord CU:rawly Adam' at the eieorral edeei ion for I)ossiv
pairick, and did lint return to Fiame ,til the sthotto'r of
that year, when a communication, made r,y a tattititi
servant, I ! we_ reapreting, Low-
haritteS which haul pass, d betwt•eu Lady Isabella and
toe defendant, huhu:tit mot to vottiote tier to Havre de
Grace, where letters fell into his hands %%hid) left no
ri,.obt of the erinunal COMO:Rion of the parties. An
London, England, 1820-07-03

BANKRUPTS.

T. %Valli, Carisbrook, Isle of Wight, fdlmonger. Solicitors,
Alessrs. Sewell and Hearn, Newport.
M. Posvans, Cheltenham, victualler. Sol. Mr. Meredith,
Limolt.'s Inn.

T. Bagrudi, Birmingham, tnymaker. Sops. Blessra. Egerton,
Norton. and Chaplin. Gray's Inn Square.
C. Dunkin, Shad Thames. llorsleydoan, lighterman. Bola.
Messrs. Sudlow and Co.. Monument Yard.
J. Martin. Lircr•wol, merchant. Solt. Messrs. Adlington and
Gregory, Bedford Row.
B. and G. Crashaw, Birstal, York, carpet manufacturer.
Mr. Evans, liatron Garden.

W. Mee, Market. I arborough , Leicestershire, spirit merchant.
Sol. Mr. Symonds, Barnanl's Inn.
W. Wright. Bellbroughton, Worcestershire, merest. Sols.
Messrs. Constable and Kirk, Symond's Inn.
T. Carr, Charley, Lancashire, ironmonger; Sol. Mr. Rother-
ham!, Throgrnorton Street.
T. Peake, Hose Hill, Shropshire, miller. Sols. Messrs. Baxter
and Banker. Gray's Inn Place.
DIVIDENDS.

July It, C. R. IT. Bayley, isaowfield, Wilts. dealer—l. G.
ardisty and J. Cowing, Bedford Court, Covent Garden, woollen
drapers-22, J. H. Brown and H. M. New, l'oultry, stationers
—lt, F. Deakin and .1. Oughton, Deritinl, Warwickshire. wire
drawers-11, J. Young, Carlisle, :pith merchant—IS, T. Baker,
Rochester, draper—IS, J. Barclay, Old Broad Street, merchant-
-22, H. White, Warminster, Wilts, linen draper-22, J. WYntt,
Hinckley, Leicestershire, baker-17, E. H. Wilson and J.
‘2estmortand, Liverpool, spirit merchants-29, W. Allan,
Throgmorron Street, insurance broker-22, W. Taylor, Durham
Street, Strand, tavern keeper-22, E. S. G. Munkhouse and A.
M. Gorman, London, merchants—n, J. and W. L. Bryan,
Grocer's Hall Court, printers-21, G. Waddington, Blackburn,
Lancashire, factor—ls, J. E. Yates, Shoreditch, pewterer.
CE RT 1 FICA T b:S to be granted July le.
J. Spencer. \lakeney, Derby .hire, nail manufacturer—T. and
J. Danvers, Cooper's Row, Tower Hill, merchants—R. Coney,
strand. plumber—E. Dixon, Lamb's Conduit Street, haber-
dasher—R. Outlet, Horsforth, Yorkshire, drysalter—J. Jones,
Liverpool, merchant—W. Fear, Bath, cabinet maker—J. New-
ington. Tunbridge, Kent, farmer—T. Fisher, Liverpool, master
mariner.
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215

tonivit marturs.
CORY EXCHANGE, WEDNF:iIDAY, JUNE ot.
We liad a good If upply of Wheat at inarlon this morning,
consisting chiefly of what remained over front Monday's market,
the demand for which was very trifling, and only the linest sam-
ples obtained Alonday's prices. The trade in Harley was very
dull, and very little business doing, although offered at lower
prices than on Monday. The supply of Oats was large, but
only
.the finest samples could inert with a safe; the infelior
desenptions were from Is. to •zii. per qr. lower, and dull in sale at
that rnluction.—ln Heani, Peas. ace. there is no alteration.

ly
COHN EXCH E ANG, FRIDAY, JUSC 30.
We had a ga.sd sup
Wlitait at Marktt this
conaisting chiefly of what reniaimd over front Monday's and
Wednesday's Markets; and although we have had no fresh
arrivals this week, yet there EMUS very little inclthation in the
crinsuiricrs to purchase, and only the finest samples could meet
Monday's prices. Barley was dull in sale, bur not cheaper.
Oats continue plentiful, but very few sales were effected at Mon-
day's prices; tile inferior descriptions, although otterel on lower
terms, were nearly unsaleable. In Beans, Peas, Ste. there is nu
alteration.

('.KCIIANGI.. MONDAY, JULY .3
We had but a moderate simply of fine Wheat at market this
morning. having had but few flesh arrivals from Essex, Keat.
and Suffolk, since Lst Monday. There scented very little
inclination on the part of the consumers to purchase to a large:
extent; notwith.itunding which the finest samples fully sup-
ported last week's prices, and but few offers were made for the
inferior descriptions. The trade iu Barley was dull, but the
prices of last week were supported. We had a pretty good sup-
ply °Wats, the finest samples of which maintained last Monday's
prices, but the interior descriptions were from la to Ys. per qr.
lower.—ln Deans, Peas, /tr.. there is no alteration.

.1:3 OF IiRAIN FOIL 1'111:: W LEK,
4ter Nleasure of Eight Bti,licio
1110311UA Y. WZDNEID. I FILIDAV•
S. S. S. a.
51 a '76 I 54 a 70 j 51 a 70
65 a 80 , tij a bll 6.1 a 80
36 a 411 36 a 42 36 a 43
34 n 40
31 a 37
66 a '1
22 a 21 •
20 a "i 7
33 a 42
44 a 40
43 a 45
4; a 51
43 a 47
41t. a 46.

34 a 401
SI a 118
66 a 72
24 n '24 •
26 a 2?
38 a 4V,
44 a 46
43 it 43
45 a :)2
-13 a 47
421. a 461.

34 a 4t)
31 a 37
Eli a 72
S•L a 24
V 6 a 27
38 a 42
41 a 46
43 a 43
a 50
43 a .17
421. a 4W.

a
0:S a 7fi
d a GO

fi3 a 76
4S a GU

a
63 a 7
4S a do

44 a 56
33 a 34
31 a 37
2l a 26
26 a 29
32 a 31
33 a 36
40 a 44
39 a 43
45 a 51;

44 a 50
33 a 3'i
34 a 37
2. a 26
20 a '29
32 a 31
33 a .16
40 a 41
39 a 13
43 a 56

44 a 56
33 a. ;itl
34 a 37
21 a :i
26 a :At
32 a 34
33 a 36
40 a 41
:49 a 43
45 a 55
London, England, 1820-10-30

THE KING V. JANE CAIILILE.

:rids defendant nay titan ehartted with having sold anti
uttered certain ..,.tlit!tnis and blab) eintattb
Gurney condoett..:l Cie pros.cution. One of the
'aiheis was cooLtitted in N. 9, of the Republican, and
'lll winch ilie I it debit:l4m ;tad just, been round guilty.
Tate otiter Itha I was emit ained in a bOO% culful Alenunra
of 'Donnas Paine, by Siterwita. in whieli there were
soma' eXtrJeli made from the kg of Reason, for the
purpose elucidating' the rtdat,tutts opiniuna taf the
Liter;

The pa d:cation was proved Ly F. Klycr, an agent of
the Societe fur the Suppression of Vice.
Mr. Hal, in de fence of the defendant, admit the
li-
b.•lfous nature of the writ ks in question, but saizi that
they were first pub:isheci by Mr. Carlisle, helOre his im-
prison:tient, without teen been prosecuted or notice,'
rifler that event lie defendant carelni!y twiny
'Unit Iron her situp ilia she thuo.tlit would be offensive
with the imrotio,t of supporting I.er Ilunily by the track:
as a regular bookseller. Tne two loshlicaiiinis
non she hail sold tinder the that they were
sive, front their not baring tr:en noticed. lie thoity.ist it
accessary to 111k/till ides Jury that the deit.ndiakt W 29
a firm believer in ttie Clinsiilll Ile then
itiereil into an aide ..td a Tionat.ntati%e. Itpetell uC lopore
111211 lrit/ hours in tirdith, in whirl) lie eiiiinniced that
Christianity was lint to Le served tw proseeutiohs 01' this
stature. lie cited the opinions of Tillotson, Laroluvr,
Lowth, and others, to prove that attacks on the Christian
ltdigion, like those conirdaiiies: of, were rather listisficial

um•* •

to it than otherwise. He called upon the Jury to follow
the example of forbearance set them by the founder of
their rcligiou, and to let the oi•thions advanced sink
tinder the weight of their own infamy, aml not faintish
propagators of them with weapons, or exalt them its
mart% rs by consigning them to raingeons.
At the conclusion of Mr. Hill's address there was
some applause given to the Court, but which was itnme.
d iately repressed.
The Jury. after a short consultation; found the &fen.
dant guilty.
London, England, 1820-10-30

konDon c4iarlier6

CORN EXCHANGE. AIONDAY, OcT. SO.
We had but a small supply of line Wheat at market this morn-
ing, the demand for whica was pretty brisk, but the samples
were very inferior in quality; Is. to es. per quarter more could
be obtained for good sainules. Tho supply of Barley was short,
but the demand being brisk, the fine samples obtained is. per qr.
higher than this day week. The supply of Oats was large, and
last week's prices were fully supported. In l'eas, Beans,
there is no alteration.

:Li OF Glt
ltcr 51rabute
1 mosulY.
B. S.
•8 a 61
42 a it
I 31 14 38

,IN FOIL TI
f Eight liuhh
W13.1N Est).
S. I.
55 a r 1
42 a 72
31 a 36

FRIDAY.
S. I.
55 a 64
42 a 79
34 4 38
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THE NATIONAL REGSTER

and would they have ventured to give her Majesty the
names of Dumont, Sacchi, Majocci, and Cochi ?
Never, and therefore, they could never bring a charge of
high treasoo, or even all 1111peathIllelli. Tile Bill of
Pains and Penalties, by an tx-posijorto law, created a
new clime, for even adulicry was, by the law of the
Lind, only a civil injury, and lint a crime. It was paid by
Ministers that the State c.died for the pioceeil lig, but
toe Stato cnr owed front the people, and oid the people
call fur it ?—(Loud cues of No l)—What was the con-
sequence of it?—The morals of tile country were inju-ed
by toe introdumion of lite to illenee to a citFa of persons
lio ought clever to have heard of tt. After some
further observations, whim' we regret our limit, W1:I not
allow us to particularise, Mr. Richter concluded by
moving the blut I.l...miltitton, and afterwards read an
Adel,ess 10 her Nlajesty, which was received with Lsa.
Minons approbation.
Thank, were then voted to the Chairman for his
exec llout conduct; actl after he had returned his
acknowledgments the Mertio: a. I jou rued.

%%e are authurisel to state that her Majesty has
fixed Monday next at two o'clock to receive the
above Address.
London, England, 1820-10-30

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

COURT 01' InING'S Ili:NCII.
MONDAY. OCT
TUE LNG V. DAVISON.

The defendant I%as charged with having sold and
uttered two blasphemous and profane libels, with the
intent of brioging the Chtiatian Relig:on into ridicule
and cantentpt.
The prnsecution was commenced by the Solicitor for
the Suppression of Vice. The defendant was a book-
seller in Duke-street, Smithfield. The libels complain-
ed of were contained in a work sold by the defendant,
called " The 'tepi)head," the 9th number of the Ist
coln•ne, and in a work, published by the defendant,
called " Tne Deists' Magazine."
The publication of the libel was proved by Thomas
F...yley, who was in the employ of the Society for tile
Suppression of Vice, add was sent to buy the works iu
(location at the shop of the defentlat.t.
daciidatit said, that being unable to employ a
Solicitor or Counsel in his deience, he hoped the Jury
would show him every indulgence which his situation
could permit. The defendant contended, that he had a
right to write, print, and publish, whatever he thouOt
proper in delenceof hie own lehition. He charged the
piosecotors with being actuated with tl.e same feelings
in prosecuting him, as those who, in the days of Henry
and Mary, filled the dungeons and lighted up the fires
of Smithfield on account of difference of religious opi-
nion.

Tsie defendant was proceediog much in the same
strain, but in a tone scarcely audible, when
Judge Best rose, and with some warmth, declared
that he could not sit there and suffer that scandalous
course of defence. lie should be sorry that any thing
• which the defendant ha,' said, should mike him ester-
ci,e that authority wish which he was vested, but he
thought it necessary to inform him, that he had not
only the Lower of punishing hint by removal front the
Court, by committal, hut fining him as often as he went
beyond the bounds of &vestry.
The defendant omie same observation in reply, which
we did not fully collect, but we understood him to say,
that ne must proceed in his own line of defence.
Judge For that contempt. I time you tml."
Tile defendant then proceeded so read the whole of
the libel, and to lie contended that he km
as much right to .sblisn a Deistical Magazine as others
had to publish Methodist, Unitarian, or Church Ma-
gazines.
The defendant continued to read the publication •,
a-d concluded Isis defence by ass :weal to the liberality
of Ilse Jury.
l'ise Learned Judge summed up at considerable length,
amid COMIlle mud with considerable warmed upon the
publications iu question, which he gave it as his
sciennutss opinion, were most scandalous and scurrilous

Tile Jttry found the defendant—Clitilty,
Alf. Glinitey nutted that lie• should lie coiiiMitle(l.

. ... .
• Dura::g ha, c',e fru N. the clefelid.int was hard by the incli,te
the sec era. rum: of -101 eat h making cc 'lilt tint G, t title Ili
OA. nnarhor.uy ef, o hit h we tio.u:n lite legality
of, 1411161, it it exi,:a, the d is self evident.
London, England, 1820-10-30

SEDITIOUS PLACARDS.

Mr. Pearson, acconipanc.et by Vickery, returned late
on Smithey night from France, aliti a succeisless pursuit
of Fletcher. Alonday Mr. Pearsall was informed by
Mr. Hattie at the office, that a teller had been received
limn tor beehive, ridiculing all atiempts to apincliCild
Mr. Peation immediately went to t..e I lOIUC
Oilier, an I rucieLaded Sir Robe's Baker to skew hint the
letter, that lig ani4let be enabled u% ascertain whether it
Was in the lianel-%eritio4 of the accen-cd. S;r Robert
said, that it '. as in the pos.csoon of Mi. ilobitotise, die
Under Secretary 01 State, istio wa4 one witli it to Limit
Siditioulli, to the House of Pcers, and that the letter in
intuition contained on the part of the accused. a full
i(;,:i.vbsinn of liming indilisieed the pfacarili, and entered
%cry fully 11110 his motives and reasons for their 'eolic:a-
hem. Sir Robert Bake.r admitted that the reasons ad-
duced were very r;tliculotes, and further observed, that
the letter was written anel sent by Fletcher %chit a view
:0 publication. Mr. Pearson, then waited upon Mr.
I lobliousc, and was tftelltql with a view of the astpc scrip.
lion and sinnlurr of the letter, wlCcli liilcel tines: stiles
of a sheet of paper closilv written, and was elated ttic
Intls instant, and bole the I net walk of Diliskisli.—
Ftiere was produced for tut- first I Mee, a accord i,rlrr
front Mr. Flctenur to Sir !When Biker, Lii! M111:11Cc it
had been sent. or what were its emit:tits:, Mr. Pearson
could not learn. As Inovever, Sir Robert kindly in-
formeel that gentleman that the letter was %vritteii by
JI r. Flcte!ter, and sent wills a view to Ir.
Fletcher's wish will, of course be gratified ; and the
public may lie furnistied with some explanation of 11. c
" inothes and reasons" of \I r. Fietcher, not only lit
publishing the placards, but also in Mos confidentially
correspetiming wide. S:r Rolase Baker. It that worthy
Mmi,itate should be hereafter called before a Committee
of tae House, it would be a little citramitinary if this
letter sauidel contain nit entire exculp„timi of the \h-
oist( rs froat any guilty participation in the ;
and oleic ca:tecially so, if it should turn out tint
it. ter itself was of home manufacture.
lu one uCti:e ulli‘it Mr. l'earvln
London, England, 1820-10-01

711 E KI NG.

COWES, SCIT. B.—His Majesty having signified
his:intention of landing this morning, the best pre-
parations the time would admit were made to give
proper effect to the scene. AII o'clock were seen
in the harbour and roadstead the Royal squadron
and the different vessels of the yacht' club, inter-
mixed with about 30 row boats, with their respective
flags on their prows, the whole forming two parallel
lines from the Royal George to the shore. The
houses and gardens, together with the parade, were
crowded to Gwen.

At twelve o'clock a signal-gun from one of the
accompanyin., frigates announced his Majesty's
having quitted the ship for the royal barge, and
immediately a salute of 21 guns was given from each
of the frigates, and from the mac, and many of
the smaller vessels. As the barge proceeded towards
the shore, the boats followed in•the train.

His Majesty, between Sir Charles and Sir E.
Paget, tbllowed by a numerous suite, after landing,
walked slowly to the beautiful marine villa, of
which he has recently become the purchaser.
His Majesty, af►er remaining about 20 minutes,
then walked back again the same way to the barge,
and the like ceremony as before was observed in
reconducting him to the yacht. The ships manned
their yards, and the royal salute was repeated.

FAMILY OF THE LATE Mn. RAE.—Applieation
having been made to Mrs. Siddons, fur her profes-
sional aid at the benefit for the widow and family of
the late lamented Mr. Rae, she has returned the
following answer, which is as creditable to her
regard ler the profession, as it does honour to the
feelings of the heart :
star—t should with the greatest pleasure embrace those
means which you propose, to pay my tribute of respect to
the memory of poor Mr. Rae, Roil to evince my sympathy
for the unhappy family who have suffered so great and irre-
parable a Ins► j but, upwards or sixty years old, it is not t
he supposed that I can be exempted from the natural intir•
tunicsattendant on such an advanced age, and be assured.
Sir, that it is my iin.hrlity, and not my inclination, which
le:ids 111 C to decline what it would give me the greatest
pleasure to accede to. With the sincerest wishes for the
success of your benevolent efforts on this melancholy event—
" 1 have me honour to be, Sir,
" Your most obedient servant,
" Sandbeck Park, Sept. 2S. " S. till/DONS.

. _
Within the lust fortnight the reservoir, near
Kendal, has been completely Jet off; to repair 5011 W
breakage that took place a few months ago; and
the extraordinary quantity of upwards of four hun.
dred weight of trout was taken, with as many eels,
and the most part of them sold in the market there,
;tune of the trout weighing three pounds and a half.'
London, England, 1820-10-01

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and recommended by the first Physicians. Its properties arc
truly wonderful; it immediately relieves the most violent
100T1I-ACHE, cleanses and beautifies the Teeth and GLUM,
and preserves them funn decay; prevents Decayed Teeth giving
pate, removes the Tartar from the Teeth, fastens thaw that are
loose, and makes the Teeth beautifully whits: and uniform ;
cleanses the Scurvy Isom the Gunts, renders them firm and
healthy, refreshes the mouth during Disease after Medicine, and
imparts a swectinws to the breath. It is perfectly innocent, so
that a child May take it, yet contains those inestimable proper-
ties, that if constantly mad will render the Teeth and Gums
sound, beautiful, and free front pain, to the latest peatal of lite.
It is an excellent stomachic. Price its. 9sh, 4i. fitl., and His. fill.
per bottle.
Sold, wholesale, retail, and for exportation, by the sole Pro-
prietors, A. ROWLAND and SON, Corner of Kirby Street,
Hatton Garden, London; and mo a Perfumers and Medicine
Venders.---None are genuine without the signature
"A. ROWLAND and SON."
London, England, 1820-10-01

ILonDon sl)arkets

CORN EXCHANGE, Mown*lr. SEPT. ?S.
We had a large supply of Wheat at market this morning,
both of old and new, the demand for which was not very brisk.
consequently the finest samples submitted t. a reduction of ts,
per quarter. The supply of Barley was huge, but there were
only few buyers at market, and sales went off heavily at Is. per
qr. lower than this day week. We had a very large supply of
Oats, chiefly foreign, rot which there was a brisk sale, but no
alteration in price. Beans were dull in sale, and a trifle lower.
Grey Peas were from 3s. to as. -)er qr. lower. In other descrip..
ions of ijain there is no alteration.

CORN EXCHANGE, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27.
We had a good supply of Wheat at market this morning, but
ele demand for new Wheat war very dull; old Wheat with
difficulty supported Monday's prices. The trade in Barley wait
rather more brisk, but not higher in price. We had a very large
supply of Oats, which article was is. per quarter cheaper. Beans
support Monday's prices. Yeas seem still to be on the decline,
and dull in bale. In other articles there is no alteration.
London, England, 1820-09-24

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FROM LAST NIGHT'S GAZETTR.
BANKRUPTS.
J. D. Bidmead. Alinchinhanopton. Gloucestershire, broad cloth
manufacturer. Solicitors, Meters. Blake and Son. Cook's Court,
Carey Street.
W. Cope. Breawood, Staffindthire, crate maker. Sole. Maus.
Stocker and Cu, New Boswell Court.
J. Nation, Gosport, Southampton, victualler. Sol. Mr. Min-
cain, Vert,lam Buildings,,Gray's Inn.
W. Parkes. Birmingham, lime and coal dealer. Sole.
Turner and Holmes. Bloomsbury Square.
1. I.eeeh and J. Hinehcliffe, Cuestas Street, wholesale hosiers.
Sol. Mr. Harrison. Duaklemburl•
J. Lee. Iloulydown Lane, Southwark. lighterman. Sole.
Mesas. Knight and Freeman.Basinghall Street.
G. Miller. Wading Street, eamet rind linen agent. Sol. Mr.
Tucker, Bartlett s Buildings, Holborn.
T. Koster, Liverpool. merchant. Solt. Messrs. Lowe and
Bower, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane.
R. Portlock. Andover, Hams, Coach maker. Sol. Mr. Robins.
Lincoln's Inn ,
J. G Fiegthen, junt, Wood Street, ChelPlade. glass and
earthenware dealer. Sol. Mr. Sutlidb. E*l Street, Bbsckfrian.
C. Jeremy. Acre Lane. Clapham, linen draper, Sole. Messrs.
Pickering and Smith, Staple Inn.
DIVIDENDS.
Oct. le. W. Gallant. Leadenhall Market, fishmongert 4, W.
Hawke, Lamerten. Devon, merchant-14, J. Lee, King Street.
Chemmide, warebougman—T. Richmond, Bell Yard, Carey
Street, plumber-14, R. Gash, Bridge Road, Lambeth, coach
maker-16. T. Bolton. Worcester, vintner-16, T. Abbott,
Knareslorougb, York, innkeeper-17, G. Sharland. South Mot.
ton, Devon, money senvenes-19, W. Fawcett, Liverpool. mer-
chant-14, R. Blyth, Dyers' Buildings..Holborn. dealer—l 3.
W. Richards, Pe:trance. Cornwall. merchant tailor-.-14, J.
Gomm Dockland- Common, near %/wallower. Bucks, timber
mercha:nt..-17, C, Law. Maxim, victheuler.
• CERTIFICATES to be granted Oct. 14.
M. Fisher. Tinton, Monmouth. shopkeeper—R. Cos, Bristol.
carrentaa—R. Itedanarley D'Abitott, Worcestershire,
dealer in elan iddi►dol—R. B. bluebell. Binningham,meichant
—W. Merearether, Aberfield, perks, timber merchant—T. Cid..
bins, Westbury upon Severn, Glocestenshire, master mariner—
T. Cressy. Chelmsford, Rams, haberdasher.

PRICE OF srocks.
Rink Steck shut ()widow 3f.
3 per Cent. Red. shut imp. S per Cent.
3 per Cent. Consols 611 i Nitta Routh O.
Si per Cad. shut India Stuck .
4 per Cash AM Exchequer Rills 4s. Ws.
3 per COO, DieXy 101 i .; Cods. fire Ac. 6411
Uwe Awn. out • Luny", Tickets £2l Ilts.

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.
London, England, 1820-09-24

T. 0111)01t,
SUNDAY, SETTS MBES 24.


. The Paris Papers of Tuesday last state, that on I
• the 10th inst. two couriers of the Queen of England
landed et Calais, M. M. Golden and Forti Carla,
charged to bring Bergami to England. A private
letter from France mentions, that the Countess of
Oldi and the sister of Mademoiselle Dumont, are
also coming to this country to give evidence in
favour of her Majesty. There is no further intel-
ligence in these papers respecting Lisbon; but the
accounts from Madrid state, that the popular tumult
excited by the dismissal of Gen. Regio had subsided.'
The enemies of the new constitutioir availing them-
selves of the disturbance endeavoured to add to the
clamour, and even were more vociferous than the
friends of the banished General. In an official
order issued by the Minister of War upon the occa-
sion, there is an assurance of the King's attachment
to the constitution, and a menace that his Majesty
will punish every attempt that may be made against.
it. Naples enjoys profound tranquillity. Iffie
elections in the provinces have terminated; and in.
general the best informed men, and particularly
those of the literary class, have been returned
The troops of the line amount to 60;000, which
with the provincial militia will furnish an army of
not less than .100,000 men. The accounts from
Palermo, in these papers, are only to the 28th ult.
The Junta had caused an account of the battle of
Mount Babaurra, and the taking of Caltanisetta, to
be published. Mount• Babaurra commands that
town, and it was this post, first taken by the Pa-
lermitans, which was afterwards retaken by the
inhabitants of Cultimisetta, who made use of
surprise during a negotiation, and whilst conditions
of capitulation were under consideration, proposed
by the Dominican Father Anzalone, who had been
sent from the town in quality of their spokesman.
The conditions were-4st. The surrender at discre-
tion of the Intendant Gallego, of the President
Tomminelli, and of Lieut.-Colonel Chitardi, who
were considered as tie instigators of the revolt.-
2dly. The payment of 20,000 in 224 hours,
but which sum was finally reduced to 16,000 ozs.
The Journal de Paris says, that a plot has been
discovered at Messina, which, if it had succeeded,
would have had a m'jst ruinous result tier that city.
The Pakrmitans, by means of confederates which
they bad in the place, were, it is said, to be intro-
duced by the conspirators at a fixed hour, to put all
to fire and sword. It is added, that the most con-
siderable families in Messina are implicated, and that
Princes, Barons, and Chevaliers, have been arrested
and condemned to the citadel, to be instantly tried.

Extract of a letter received on Satur? ty from
Bombay, May 18 :—" We are sorry to state, that
the cholera znorbus hus made its appearance in this
Island, and was carrying from 6to 7(:0 rer clk,y ;
London, England, 1820-09-24

IE

T

'IONA!. REGISTER

MEHRA... ROA Ms:), NEAR !SLACK MARS' ROAD,
SIR FRANCIS DANIEL, M.D. Treasurer.

Messrs. CoovEn, MUNROE, and Co., Physicians
and Surgeons, of nearly tarty years experience,
Members of the Royal Colleges of London, Edin-
burgh, and Dublin, whose success in practice is
unparalleled in the annals of Medicine, for, singular
as it may appear, during the lust seven years, up-
wards of 30,000 Patidats have been cured of pre-
vailing diseases, many of the cases, after respectable
Surgeons, and even Hospitals have failed.* -
Messrs. COOPER and Co. claim the attention of
those who have been injured and deceived by the
specious promises of illiterate pretenders.—\l ark the
consequences of the ignorant practitioner—Eruptions
ou the head, face, and body, ulcerated throat, swell-
ings in the neck, strictures, fistulas, nodes on the
shin bones, swelled uncles, noise in the ears, dimness
of sight, pains in the head and limbs, frequently
mistaken, and often fatally treated, as Rheumatism,
owing to the improper use of mercury.
Messrs.CoovEn and Co. are consulted atCharlotte
House, Charlotte Street, opposite the Rev. Rowland
Hill's chapel, and Woodstock House, near Bond
Street, daily, from eight in the morning till nine
at night.
Advice gratis to the Labouring Class every even=
ing from six to nine, and on Sunday mornings until
twelve o'clock.
N.B. Ruptures of 24 inches in circumference, of
30 years' standing, are returned and cured without
confinement. Trusses are made under their own in-
spection, on a much-improved principle, differing
from all others now in existence.

e} Letters, stating particulars, containing a fee,
answered by return of post, when medicines and the
best advice Will be sent to all parts of the kingdom.
London, England, 1820-09-24

OV)arniti.
At St. George's, Middlesex, Joseph, youngest sou of the Rev. Semi
Wash, rector of Great few mud Enotone,Oxtordshire, to Jane Amelia
daughter of it. Stevens, esq. of Edasooton.
Mr. 0. Pearce, of Peckham rye, to Elisabeth, third daughter o'4l.
Pellelt. esq. of the Terrace, Camberwell.
At Deptford, J. Oswald, esq. to Martha, eldest daughter of Joeeph
Carttar, esq. both of the above place.
W. Batty, esq. of itrompton, to Agnes, only daughter of the late T.
Staunton, esq. paymoter general to the forces in Oade, ander Ibis
Excellency the late Lord Lake.
At Chlgwell, Es %, Mr. C. J. tioreonsbe, of St. Paul's Chnrehlard,
to Elisabeth, 'outages; daughter of It. Carter, esq. of Chigwell.
London, England, 1820-03-12

SUNDAY, MARCH lit, 1820

behind the golden chair, which is at the extreme
east end of the Tower of London, and near the
iron gateway, which has been, as' we betbre men-
tioned, closed for the present. On Monday this
man, although every attention had been paid to his
comtbrt, became so violent in his conduct, that the
two warders, who were in tho room with him, were
obliged to call in the assistance of the sentinel.
Davidson then assailed the two warders and the
sentinel with► the most outrageous language, calling
on them to butcher him at once, and with the most
horrible oaths told them to take his lift•. He con.
tinned his outrageous conduct for some time, but
became more calm when informed that such conduct
wouli end in the warders applying to have him put
in closer confinement. Ile then became more re-
flecting, and before night he fell into the deepest
state of despondency, and has remained quiet and
apparently deject ,-d ever since.
The wives of Thistlewood and lugs ••e received
permission to visit their husbands. Mrs. Ings has
travelled from Portsmouth with un infant child to
see Ings, who had deserted her and a young family,
residing ut I'ortsea, where he was a butcher, about
four months ago.—This is Radicalism I
London, England, 1820-03-12

1(0 TIII: Ent•ron.

t!,rr TED FRI EN I).i Like the liberty (being one of thy
eons:a:it readers t to correct an error ' hicla appoAred in toy
paper lately. itlative to the hoe .g's visit to Worce.
rim, in which it is states' that •• an at, cl:lpt 11';1s made to mote
t te spirit of the Qoakets to addros his Nlaiesty, but these
people kept to their old dull track of life, ftc.',” nearly the whole
f the paragraph is a falsity, and inclines much to tile illiberal
tovidious east. It is true that some of our society were intros
ducedroan the palace•yaid to sec the Royal Fantlly have, but
they Mere such as knew a propriety of behaviour beta than
what is reputes( td' theft The Wilt:), of this idle tale can
Latter be demonst.-attxl by referring to the following facts >-/—l'ite
staple trade of Worcoter being the glove manutactimy, and a
great pmpovii in Of the minimal manufacturers being at that
time of the of Fuerds, a conference as,. held on the
propriety of the King anti Queen a present of sie parts
4,c wee.% eaeh. awl I ws; requested to prepare them ; they were
sent to the Bishop's palace about one hour before the royal
I :shoes LA, ineltesed in this short address:—•s May it please the •
K;o4 and (Iteet; to iteept a small present et glmei, being a
•peciiiteti ot tae staple hetr.titactuse th. city of tit. (inv.: cr."—
:some short time atter. a cler;yman of (thaseester with whom I
Wet intimately actiasinteil. being at this time un a visit at ('lisp •
tenloott. seat use U. iamittitin to spend u tew days with him a.
lutlgings. I took my w.f./ gad two 01 toy ohildrrn wits me;
the twxt morning ' was on the walk leatlaig to the Spa, and
i!toto;,lt at a considerable ;list/mice on the oppoaite side to time
gg.g. I ca..ight his eye. when, inquiring ot a pet st.ti near him
woo I was. he obtainea toy n..111C and The King cattle
i immediately actoss the wa 1,. up to me, and accosted site th.e,—
.• Mr. Burlituriam. i %a., going to send a leit,r to you by the
Bishop Mi. morning. containing toy thanks tor the gimes you
ow! an or 'er t;,r 1:1,,11C MGM" A co:to:lend/1e converst-
tit4. ensued, be the Kill.: 'Aisle me a number of questions ; and
jissa .4 h: aims ...l0 obe sa,t where arc you:" I
London, England, 1820-05-28

LAW REPORT.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH.
SATURDAY, MAT O.
BRIGHT F. THE EARL OF BELFAST.
The plaintiff, a livery stable keeper, at Brentford,
brought Isis action to recover the balance of un account he
had opened with the Noble Defendant, fur the keep of
horses. It ass stated, that after repeated application. for
payment of his demand, die plaintiff detained the Earl's
horses, but soon alter allowed them to be taken from his
stables, on a promise being made to pay the bill. Some
payments were then made, leaving a balance of 7bl. which
the plaintiff sought to recover.
The Jury found a verdict for the plaintiff for
Costa 40s.
London, England, 1820-05-28

CHILD Bed Linen, Millinery, and Droses, on
very Reasonable Terms. Mrs. INGRAM respectfully informs
her Friends and the Public general, that she has laid in a well
selected and large assortment of Child d Linen, which she is
enabled to sell at very low prices. and Millinery of every descrip-
tion. particularly a choice collection of Caps ot the most fashion-
ali!e and neatest patterns, in great varieties. Dresses made to
orkr with the greatest taste and dispatch. No. 30,
City Road.
near Finsbury Sqesre.
An Apprentice wanted. a Premium required.—Country Milliners
and Shopkreprs supplied.
Observe, it is neat door to the Rustic House. very cheat)
Garden and Rustic Seat. Flower Stand, Mahogany. Windsor.
and Dyed Chairs. Couch and Sofa Manufactory.
London, England, 1820-05-28

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

ortunate ;tate of t:iergs. In proposing a limited inquiry Into
subjec., he did not n,ean to interfere with the great remedial
measure, namely. economical retrenchment in the public expen-
diture. His obi:set in prow—wit:g a lio,tc4l imiuiry was not to
advance the interests of any body of men.:rut the general welfare.
There was one lesson t,, he reaped from this consideration.
naitle;y, ti;e necessity of biking to tl.e whole, and contemplatim
rue getieral benefit of the whole community. It had been
that it would be advantageous for this country to rest on agri-
cultural resources. It wonid occur to the House on that subjects
that they had no choice. Corr.inerce and manufactures had made
the country what it is, and nu man could look to the extinction
of commerce and manufactures without contemplating the de-
struction of a large portion of the community. The Noble
Marquis then entered into the existing distress among the
unemployed population. occasioned by wTr, and the employment
of capital for the last twenty years. The nations whi It had
expeashil their capital had increased taxes and accumulated
debt, which was the cause of so much misery., The House had
to consider a remedy, and the freedom of :race ought to be the
first object for consideration. They ought to allow others to do
what they do. The privilege under which the trade to the East
Indies was carried on was confined to a specific class of vessels.
There were whole nations, consisting of a population of seventy
millions of persons, with whom commerce could only be carried
on under the restrictions lie had mentioned. The Noble Mar-
quis cited a publication, giving a description of the inhabitants
of the Indian Archipelago. The account from Sir S. Eagles, in
his statement of an expedition to the interior of Sumatra, ably
described the almost boundless resources of commerce to be found
in that part of the East. The Noble Marquis reviewed all the
numerous topics connected with trade in a most enlightened
manner, and concluded by moving for a Cemmittee to inquire
into the subject.
After woic further debate the motion was agreed to, and the
House adjourned.
London, England, 1820-05-21

;THE QUEEN.

A Gentleman arrived on Wednesday with letters
from the Queen, who left her Majesty on the lath
at Geneva. He returned on Thursday evening,
and is expected to reach Geneva on titiday on
Tuesday next The accounts in the Paris papers
of the Queen having arrived at Macon on the sth,
must of course be untimnded. Her Majesty was
confined five days with violent rheumatism, and was
also detained, alter passing Mount Cenis, with a
violent cold and spasms, and two days repairing her
carriage. This will account fur the delay. She
declares herself must anxious to reach Englund. and
complains of great tinigue in travelling by land.—
In th. discussion of u case.on Thursday morning in
the Court of Chancery, in which the Queen Is a
party, her Attorney General, Mr. Brougham. de-
clared that her Majesty will immediately return to
England. This assurance, coming from so authen-
tic a source, puts an end to 11 speculation upon the
subject. Her Maj. sty's Birth-day was on Wednes-
day observed at the iilfeteut Pilone Offices, and
other places under the immediate controul of the
Executive, in a manner due to Tier Majesty's exalted
station. The morning was ushered in with the
ringing of the hells at St. Margaret's Church,
Westminster, and the Union Flaz was displayed
from the steeple of St. Bride's Church. Fleet-street.
A Royal -alote of guns was fired from the Surrey
side ut the River near ‘Vestininster bridge, and
several vessels hoisted their colours. Jr. th.a even-
ing the bells of 7.t. Bride's rang a merq peal, and
several of the Queen's trader-people dined together.
he J Lages in the different Courts appeared in their
Scarlet Robes, and many testimonials of respect
were paid to her Majesty's Birth- lay by persons in
Office.

If the Champion of England is to make his ap-
pearance at the ensuing Coronation, as on former
occasion:., be •:ill rid into Westminster flull, in
ancient coAnute, on a grand charger, and throw
(IOW!) his glove as a thalletq;e. lie successor of
Mr. Dymoke, the hereditary Champion of England,
who lateiy died, is a Clergyman.
The (Srifish Museum—lt appears irons a Par-
liatnentry Return, that the number of persons who
'c:rued this national Repository of Literature and
Science, front the 16:h of Mara, 1819, to the 25th
of March, 1820, WP3 53,614.. In the year pre-
ceding, 1818.--they anuntated to 03,253.
London, England, 1820-05-21

COVENT GARDEN THEATRE.

-41110-
A new historical Tragedy, entitled Virginias, or the
Liberution (1• home, was presented at tins Theatre, on
Wednesday ii;ght. The ailltivet has been dramatized
before, but toot snitidiCintlily as 111 the present instance.
The author has developed the plot with 0;111, and many
of the incidents are admirably well conceived for stare
effect. The language is in general eloquent and gloss.
log, and StO3lClllll,l vigorous. The author seems tit
have exerted himself in drawing the character of Pir-
/giants, and in return received the prayerful aid of Mr.
.Slacreadv, who performed with great spirit and
Mr. C. Kemble, in hilius, was excellent; and
Miis Foote imparted much interest to Virg-fruit. The
Managers hate been liberal m preparing the play fur
representation, both in dresses and decorations, and it
was throughout well acted and well received.
It is front the pen of Mr. Knowles. Those scenes
where Virginia is dragged before Apples, the Tyrant,
;Almon) where the lover and father appear in her
nehalf ; and where, by a bold but successful departure
front history, the Cather stranales Apples, the author
managed so as to produce the most powerful dramatic
effect. Independent of the redillgt4 that are :tratbed by
ills calamities of the father and ilamthter, the interest
excited by the destruction of Appius is ably excited.—
Tile pruning knite has curtailed freely since the first
performance, and its present form is, %se think, highly
worthy of the public approbation.
London, England, 1820-05-21

let:

• ►inperial. iJailtaMent.
•
nous)... OF LORDS.
MONIJAY, MAY IS.
T',e Earl of Albemarle, the Earl of Hopetoun, and the Earl
nP Gc.,:lant took the oaths.
*l*Je Earl of ALBEMARLE present:xl a Petition from the
Ow:Ars and Occupiers of Land in the Parish of P.tinhall. in the
CotimY of Northlk, praying relief under Agricultural Distresses.
The Noble l.arl also presented a Petition from the Owners
and Oe:apiers of Land at ‘Vehley, in the County of Hereford,
praying relief in agtietditiral distresses. The petition complained
of Cie sale of foreign elm, and stated that they expected relief in
the way it has been extonded to the manufacturing interest. The
Noble mid wormy Earl intimated that he te.ls not present :it the
meeting ; he had, however, to state, the Petition was most
resotetablysigned.
The above Petitions were read, and ordered to lie on the table.
The English insolvent Debtors' Amendment Bill was read a
axond
l'he Marquis of C 1401,NIOND ELM' laid on the table certain
returns relating to the expences and allowances made to Foreign
Ministers, made by Order of his Majesty, and in consequence of
the Address of the House, voted on Friday.
Adjourned.
London, England, 1820-03-13

THE NATIONAL REGISTER.

gambling transactions to a great extent have been
the cause of the temporary distress of the party accused.
A tremendous fire broke out OH timid:ly night, a.
Luton Lees farm. near Nettlebed, which destro)ed the
house, a barn, and four ricks in less than two hours,
togs ilier with three valuable bosses. The Lam was
occupied by Mr. Tidinarsh, whew son and three other
youths set fire to the thatch of a wheat-rick close to the
house, in catching sparrows with a clap-net, in ',sing
which a candle is held up line the birds to Hv into the net
A strong martin fly wind drove the Haines threet!y upon
the house, which was in our blaze before any watt r
could he got, as it was built chiefly of wood. Thc
premises were lightly insured. A boy seat severely
burial in escaping from the attic, and his lite is des-
paired of.

An unrortnuate accident happened to John Matn-
waring, L-q. of Blyth, on Wednesday week, while
hunting with Lord SCLIf 6011/1i4i1.9 hounds. The fox
hating crossed the River near Binary, 111 r. NI. got off to
lead his ware user a bllla II wooden britly.e, when she
was frightened at the noise, sprang forward against hint,
broke the railing at the side, and both were precipitated
into the water. It was with the greatest difficnlty Mr.
M. was extricated from his perilous situation, and we are
sorry to say his le,/ was fractured in two places

CAuTiori —One day last week a fellow went to
the house of a respectable Licensed Victualler, in the
neighbourhood of Cheapside, and told him that Mr
—, who frequented his house, sent him with a mes-
sage to say, that be had a trunk coining from the
country, with some valuables, and requested him to
take it in, and pay whatever was charged by the
person who delivered it, on receiving a proper re-
ceipt. The trunk soon after arrived, and a receipt
for seven pounds was produced, which was paid by
the victualler. It, however, turned out that the
gentleman knew nothing whatever of the trunk,
on opening of which it was found to contain nothing
but bricks.