The National Register.
London, England, 1821-08-05 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER

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o'clock, Messrs. Brougham, Ds;nman, Wilde, and
Williams, with Dr. Lushington, arrived, and re-
mained in a room ready to be called on if required.
Among the distinguished persons who called on
Friday at Brandcuburgh House were the Lord
Mayor, Sir Francis Burdett, Lord Archibald Ha-
milton, the Hun. Mr. and the Misses Dashwood,
Mr. Sheriff Waithman, &c. The utmost anxiety
pervades every countenance in the neighbourhood of
llammersmith.

There is no improvement in her Maje,ty's symptoms :since
the morning.—(Signed as before.)
" Brantlenburgh House, Aug. 3,1/121,
11, I'. M.

The Qmeen was aware of her danger on Friday
afternoon, but on this as on every other trying oc-
casion she behaved nobly.- With the utmost patience
she submitted to every proposed means of relief, at
the same time calmly and firmly saying that she be-
lieved it was useless. She observed, and spoke in
her usual firm manner, that she must have haul a
strong constitution to have gone safily through so
many fatigues and anxieties; but she apprehended
this would be the last trial. Her calmness and
fortitude made a deep impression on all who were
in attendance. When Dr. Holland endeavoured to
express a hope: " No, my dear Sir," her Majesty
exclaimed, " I fear your kind hopes will be disap-
pointed."
Lord Sidmouth, we understand, has left town for
Portsmouth; but official notice of the Queen's ill-
ness and danger has been sent to the I lome-office,
and was officially acknowledged: but, with the spi-
rit that has marked the conduct of her Majesty's
enemies front the beginning, no cdficial M ESSAOE was
sent to inquire after her Majesty's health!
Alderman Wood has been unremitting in his at-
tention. He remained up nearly the whole of
Thursday and Friday nights, and when he retired
far a short time to rest, he did not undress. It is
scarcely necessary to add, that the whole of her Ma-
jesty's household are deeply afflicted at the situation
of their royal mistress.
The following bulletins and reports were issued
during yesterday :

Iler Majesty has passed an indifferent night, but has had
some tranquil sleep this morning. Her gencial symptoms re-
main nearly the same as yesterday.
(Signed as before.)
" Brandenburgh House, Aug. *,
1521, ¶ o'clock, A. IC"
" Her Majesty has been in a tranquil sleep ever since the
bulletin of nine o'clock was issued.
" Brandenburgh Home, Aug. 4,
1821, 12 o'clock."
BRANDLIMUItOII HOUSE. Two o'clock:

Her Majesty has slept nearly all the morning.,
since the bulletin was issued at nice o'clock. She
took a little gruel, which remained upon her sto-
mach. Her Majesty is apparently free from pain.
She took gruel also about half past one o'clock, and
was again inclined to sleep. The persons about her
Majesty think her better, and free from inflamma-
tory symptoms. The Physicians, however, have not
made any report since nine o'clock.

BRANDENBURIM iiol'BE, Quarter before Five.

The Queen is in nearly the same state as when
the last account was sent off. Iler Majesty enjoys
a tranquil sleep with little intermission: her pulse
is good, and she is certainly rather better than other.
wise.

New York Papers to the 11th of July have just
arrived. They bring important intelligence, if it
be true—no other than the capture of Lima, by the
army of San Martin.—The following arc extracts:

" LATEST FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
.• CAPTURE Or LIMA.—The most important intelligence is
the reported capture (on the authority of the Orinoco Courier,
of the 'gist of April). off Lima, by General San Martin, after
a signal victory. obtained at Uri, over the Spanish army. cunt •
manded by the Vice-king, in which the latter lost. 1.4*10 hilted.
and t,ttyo prisoners; among whom was a General of Division,
sums,' ed to be O'Reilly.
" Just as our Paper was prepared for Press, we received a file
of the Cirrartms Courdsrl, to the 9th of. Tune inclusive. Caracas
has again fallen into the hands of the Royalists, under the
commundof General Morales."

The following is a letter from Porto Cabello:—" I !Ave to
acquaint you that General Morales entered Caraccas on the •oth
instant, after a smart action with the enemy, in which they lost
in killed and wounded, .300 men. After taking palmation of the
capital, he marched down to l.a Guyra, in order not to allow
the enemy time to escape by sea. They only amounted to about
Goo men, belonging to Bermudez's division, who, on perceiving
our approach, 'ionic good their retreat. The hiet accounts date,
that General Morales artived at Valencia trout Ca:welts, on the

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3(1 of June, accompanied by the regiment of Burgos and ti e
cavalry with which he entered Carsecas-"
Extract of a letter front Carrico:l, June 14.—" The day etre
I wrote to you, we received accounts of the recapture of
first
Guyra by the Royalists, but they must yield it back on the first
appearance of a competent force, as all the batteries and works
of defenee have been destroyed. All the accounts from Columb a
arc not favourable Ito the Patriots, who are likely to fight tic
great battle with a superior force, and with every prospect of
success. Bolivar united with Paez, is 9,000 shores. near Va-
lencia; the Royalists are not near so many. The old Spaniard's
are every day Hying from the Main : they consider their cause
hopeless. Six vessels have, within these few days, sailed to rcl
this place, to bring off Royalists and their property front 1 a
Gums"
" NEW YORK. JULY 6.—The Anniversary of American
Independence was celebrated in this city on the 4th instant, with
unusual splendour. The appearance: of the uniform cosi s.
amounting to about 2000, including cavalry, was truly brilliant.
The weather was unusally cool and pleasant.
SAVANNAH, JUNE 21.—The transport ship Meteor, havir g
on board the United States troops, left St. Mary's for St. Augurs
tine, on Saturday last, under convoy otthe United States schooner.
Tartar. The Governor of' St. Augustine has received orders to
deliver the province to the American troops, whom it is supposed
will take possession on Monday next.
PHIr.AUELPH lA. JUNE 30—We have seen letters from An-
gostura, dated .May 20; the writer has just visited the head
platters of the patriot Gen. Paez, whom he represents as a most
popular man and a gallant soldier ; he states that Paez is about
to send two of his children to the United States, to be educated ;
and that it is supposed the Royalists will determine to deliver tip
the province of Venezuela to the Patriots by capitulation; that
Gen. La Torro has not an army sufficiently strung to resist Boli-
var, who has now in the field near 13,000 men, well armed and
disciplined.
[From the Phikulelpltia Daily Advertiser of July 6.1
CUILACOA, JUNE 9.—The arrivals during the week from
Puerto Cabello bring accounts from thence to the Gth inst, It
appears that Gen. Morales arrived at Valencia, from Canteens.
oar the evening of Sunday last, accompanied by the regiment of
Burgos and the cavalry, with which lie entered Caraccas. The
Columbian force, had advanced as far as San Carlos, where it is •
stated, Bolivar and Pace had formed a conjunction. No general
engagement had taken place up to the date of the last advice.;
but the Spaniards were concentrating all their forces; and the
letter adds, that " an action was momentarily expected to take
place, which probably would decide the fate of the province."
The second battalion of Valency, under Pereira, was left in
Caraccas to protect the capital. I Aye' is stated to have continued
the pursuit ,of Berinudee division, but no account hail bet it
reversed of his having been successful in arresting his Hight.
Most (tithe emigrants who lately fled front Caraccas and La
Guyra, and took refuge in l'uerto Cabello, arc stated to have
returned to their homes.
Extract of a letter dated Havanna'''. 19th June :—Vie learn
front Vera Cruz that the Patriots are near that town, and have
cut titian comutunicatian with Mexico. It was reported th-tt
the inhabitants of Vera Cruz would rise in titvour of rite Pau iats

The Dublin Evening Post of the 31st ultimo is
before us, and contains most gratifying proofs of the
desirable effect likely to be produced by the King's
visit to Ireland. Meetings are being held in all
parts to arrange fir the reception of his 11142 sty ;
this is a matter of course, butt the source of our
pleasure is the very apparent wish shown by Pro.
testants and Catholics to oblivionize their too long
remembered antirabies. Conciliation seems deter-
mined upon, and we religiously hope that no intc-
lerunt Bigot may be allowed to mar so beneficent a
resolve.—A Privy Council was held on the 31st oh.
to which the fidlowing letter was communicated by
the Lord Lieutenant:—

" Stephen's Green, 30th July. th2l.
"MV LORD,..-.T am commanded by the King to apprise your
Excellency, that it is his Majetsy's intention to rendezvous in
Holyhead harbour, and there to remain until your Exc, ili my
shall be enabled to acquaint his Majesty, that the Authori,ies of
Dublin are ready to r.,ceive him.
" His Majesty has been graciously pleased to adopt this ar-
rangement, with a view to relieve his faithful Fish subjects from
the suspense and uncertainty of time which unavoidably 'attend
sea voyage.
" With great respect I have the honour to be, my Lord, your
Excellency's obedient humble servant,

" B. BI.OOMrIELD,

" His Execlleney the Lord Lieutenant."
It was immediately ordered tint this proof of b;;
Majesty's consideration of his Irish subjects should
be published in every possible manner.

Quebec papers to the 20th of June have been
received. They are filled with accounts of a tre-
mendous storm from the N. N. W. which burst nu
the 12th of that month over a great part of' Canada.
The hail, the lightning, and the thinakr were ter.
rible, considerable damage was occasioned. At
PAssumption several barns were blown down, and
trees turn lip by the roots. At Long Point several
barns experienced a similar prostration; a hatteau
was removed a considerable distance, and a came
totally d:sappeared. several other tlirms suffered
in damage to their crops. After the storm, it was
remarked (about eleven o'clock at night), that the
reflection of the moon produced a double line of
luminous spots, distinctly delineating, a cross.
Tut Potsievss AuGusi A.—On Satunlar RIOT*.
ing, at half-past eight o'clork, the Print es Augusta
left Buckingham-house, to proet..ed to Germany 0:4
a visit to the Princess of Hesse Homlsturg aml t 1 L.
Queen of Wurtembcrg, &e. Her Royal Highnoss
was accompanied by Lady Mary Taylor, Miss-Wyn-
yard, and other attendants, in three coaches and
four. They were to proceed to Ramsgate, to sail
from thence to Cuxhaven, Ste.

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L.lll REPORT.

COURT OF KING'S F.F.NCII,
MONDAY, JULY :JD.
EXTENSIVE FORGERY.--BIRCII V. CREWE.

This action was brought by Messrs. Birch and Co.
bankers, of Stafford, against the Rev. Mr. 011ey Crewe,
Rector of Muxton,near Stafford. The action was brought
against the reverend defendant as the indorser of 19
bills of exchange, drawn by a person named William
Ilerkes, am l made payable to his order. The nineteen
hills appeared to have been all signed at one time. They
amounted to 80001. There were six other bills of ex-
change, purporting to lie indorsed by the deleudant, and
outstanding bills in the hands of Messrs. Sparrow and
Bankers, the whole amounting to 40,0001.
It appeared that Berks, who was a maltster at Stafford,
had been in the habit of supplying the defendant with
malt, for which be was occasionally paid in bills, pay-
able at Messrs. Drummond's, where the defendant kept
cash. !Jerks occasionally got his bills discounted by the
plaintiff, and the bills in question were also discounted.
The plaintiffs seeing the indorsement of the deli:infant,
did not liesitne iu advance the cash. When they were
dishonoured, notice was sent to the dektulant of their
intention to proceed against him as the indorser. The
defendant on the l6th of May, Ins,, wrote in answer,
" I have received proof of your proceeding against me.—
J hauk God I never indorwil a bill in my life, unless the
bill Was accepted by myself. It does not become a man
Hi co 11111 l on honesty to make till losses by the innocent.—
Am I to stiffer because yOll were avaricious, and gave
the vile Ws ks discount ? Why did yon not refer to me
when you saw so many hills presented ! 1 would hate
told you enough to satisfy you or any honest man 1
have had no dealings with that Min since June
After the hills were dishonoured Berks went to France,
and filially to America.
It became:l question whether the indorsements were
a foreery.
Several witnesses for the plaintiff declared the indorse-
ments to be the loamd writing of the defendant:.
Mr. Scarlet: defended Mr. Oflcy Crewe, tisscribing
him to he a gentleman of great property in the county
of Cheshire, respected by all the county, and one inca-
pable of the dishonour imputed to hint. If Mr. Crewe
had put his name to a bill he never would have denied
the act.

11. I)avison, Esq. the Rev. M. Cockburn, Sir John
Cheheynd, and Mr. Crewe, jun. all declared the in-
dorsement was not the defendant's writing.
Alter an able charge from the Chief Justice, who left
the Jury to decide upon the question, whether the in-
dorsements were not the defendant's hand writing, the
Jury found, without hesitation, a verdict for the de-
fendant. This important cause occupied near seven
hours.

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