The National Register.
London, England, 1821-06-25 00:00:00

TRIUMPH OF SOUTHWARK.

On Friday a large party ot the independent electors of
Southwark, and other friends of Parliamentary rennin,
dined together at the Horns Tavern, Kennington, to
celehrate the thud anniversary of their triumph, in re-
turning the representatives of their ctimee. Sir Rouen
NVilson in the Chair. Sir Francis Burden, Mr. Hob-
house, Mr. Hutchinson, and other Members of Parlia-
ment wry. present. The following toasts were ;oven :
" The King, and his own derlurntion, 'lint the crown is
held in trot for the benefit of the people.''' 66 The
queen" enthusiastically received.) The people,
the t. ))))) ce ot ull legitimate pUmm CI." " The Liberty ut the
Prew." " Tne Constitution of 16;s8." •• A full and free
representation of the People iu toe COIUIOOII6. I lULISC of
Parliament." .

Mr. 11J11 then rose to propuse the health of the
Chairman.

Sir B. Wilson, in returning thanks, ovule an attempt
to excuse his tote for the grain to the I)uke of Clarence,
lii which', however, he W4S not successful. The worthy
Chairman then gave the health of Sir F. Burdett, which
was received in the warmest manner, most of the com-
pany standing up and waving their handkerchiefs.
Sir F. Burden, after having made some very line effu-
sions upon the subject of liberty, and ex p ressitig his readi-
ness to the in defence of it, ad seri ed to the conduct of the
worthy Chairman throughout his whole career.
He particularly dwelt upon the etlorts of Mc galfmt
Citnetal in favour of the oppt eased perS,lll for whom he
had rum the hazard of his life. Sir Francis said the tote
of the Chairman Might hate ben alt error, but how
could itie puhlw expect to he tined If utty txpecied
cry man to be tree from error—trout that frailly which
was the unfortunate lot of huutanny. lie (Bunten)
would he willing to make great sacrifices to the wishes
of the Royal Family, provided the ditties to the public
were all performed. He concluded midst a loud
applause.
(he healths of Mr. Holthotise au'l Mr. Hutchinson
were then drank, and thanks were returned by those
gentletwa.

PIRACIV—The Clutterbury Gazette states, that on
the 16th inst. a French tishing-boat was cruelly
rubbed of 100 pieces of mackerel net, 14 miles to the
eastward of the Galloper Light, at which time she
was principally surrounded by Yarmouth and
Lowestoft' boats, also on the mackerel season. The
rope had been cut, and several of the buoys destroyed,
fragments uf them having been picked up.

PRICE OA
Bank Stork 229
3 per Cent. Red. 76
3 per Cent. Comets
3i per Cent. S'i
4 per Cent. 91i
5 per Cent. Na.y
Long Ann. !Si

STOCKS.
0 O.
Imp. 3 per Cent.
India Bonds 45
Isidia Stick
Exchequer Bills Is. prem.
Coos. for At. 771
Lottery Tickets £24 I9s.

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MONDAY. JUNE 25.
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Contrary to our expectations, and to their own de-
clarations, Ministers have given up the Agricultural
Horse Tax—they have, however, persisted in the
infamous grant of 18,0001. to the Duke of Clarence
fin what he terms arrears of an allowance which he
impudently refused at the time; and we regret to
say, that the names of Mr. Tierney, Sir It. NVilson,
and several others, who usually vote in an honest
minority, are included in the majority for the grant
in question.

In the House of Lords, the Earl of Darnley has
brought forward his motion respecting the patentee
for the supply of stationery for Ireland. We re-
cently gave the report of a Committee of Inquiry
upon this subject, by which it appeared that frauds
to an immense extent had been committed upon the
public in this department, and it may be recollected
that the principal asserted that his warehouseman
(Fox) had been solely to blame. If Fox .had
pockeui; the twofits of the villany, we might have
belict L :his; our while he gained not a farthing by
the fogiier", we do not believe that anything short
of a positive order film his employer would have in-
duced him to have been an instrument towards so
gross a cheat. Lord Sidmouth contended, that as
the loyal Lord Mayor (the delinquent in question)
had refunded the dishonest part of his receipts, no
injury to the public had been done—this is precisely
on the principle of compounding felony, and cer-
tainly his Lordship is the last man who should abet
such a proceeding.

The Recorder of London, when employed in pass-
ing sentence on Tuesday, contrived to introduce a
very niod-opropos eulogium on the Mock Constitu •
tional Association —" It originated," he said, " in
the most sound and constitutional principles, and
was founded upon just and legal grounds, and he
sincerely wished it had been established long before.
He hoped, however, it would be able to prevent the
Ibul contagion from spreading further by the vi-
gorous measures which they would adopt." This is
his opinion—it is opposed by those of Mr. Brougham,
Mr. Searlett, and every other law authority whose
opinion is worth a pinch of snuff. Our readers will
judge, therefore, of how much value is this learned
and unbiassed Recorder's dictum, he being himself a
subscriber to the Association.

The Greeks have sustained an attack of the
Turks in the city and environs of Galatz; it took
place on the 13th. The inhabitants of Galatz
hastily fortified themselves at the approach of the
enemy ; but, after an hour's battle, they were
driven by superior forces from their positions. The
Turks entered the city, and massacred the inhabi-
ants, without distinction of age or sex ; they after-
wards set fire to a part of the city. The number of
victims are, perhaps without some exaggeration,
stated at 5000. Some vessels were found in the
port, but few persons were able to embark in them.
On the 14th, the Turkish commander detatched a

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part of bis forces on Romani and Jassay. There is
yet no account of his having entered these cities.
NAPLES, JUNE I.—A accrec of the King, of the
30th of last month, grants a full and entire am-
nesty to those who, from the Bth of July. 18.20, to
the 24th of last March, were inscribed as members
of secret or prohibited societies, with the exception,
however, of individuals comprised in the number
of the conspirators. This act of grace is to have no ,
relation with what has been determined respecting
the continuation of employment and pensions, which
will depend on the result of scrutinies, according
to the instructions given by his Majesty to different
Juntas. In the order of the day of the 30th of
May, to the Austrian troops, in the Neapolitan
territory, his Majesty expresses his satsfaction at
their discipline, zeal, and services.

AUGSBURG, JUNE 14.—According to letters front
Constantinople, dated May 18, all the Christ;an
Ministers have retired to Buydikdcre, where the
greater number lodge in country houses. The
Russian Ambassador has frequent conti;renees with
the Reis Effendi.
Several bands of Janissaries go into the country.
We fear, that as usual, their departure is the fore-
runner of great disorderi.
A body of 7 or 800 Greeks flying from Jassav,
wished to take refuge at Skoleni, in the Russian
territory, but their entrance there was rigorously
interdicted These untiztunate people ptucecded
towards Pruth.

THE QUEEN.—On Wednesday her Majesty,
pursuant to an intimation given during the week,
honoured Astley's amphitheatre nith a visit, at-
tended by Lord and Lady Hood and Alderman
Wood. The state box, on the right-hand side of
the stage, was prepared for her Majesty, who ar-
rived immediately before the commencement of the
performance in her state carriage, and on her
entrance into the theatre the audience rose and
greeted her with an unanimous burst of applause.—
" God save the Queen !" was the cry from all
quarters of the house. The corps dramalips
promptly attended to the call, and the anthem was
sung with great effect, the audience joining in chorus.
The performance was the melo-dnune of Gil Bias de
Sanlillivie. In the course of the piece several ap-
propriate sentiments .were eagerly caught by the
audience, by whom much strong feeling of sympathy
was manifested on more than one occasion during
the evening.—" Rule Britannia" was sung. at th 4
end of the performance. Her Majesty, after her
departure, received increased testimonies of loyalty
and attachment. The house was crowded to an ex-
cess by a respectable audience, whose respectful Inas
nifestations of sympathy her Majesty received in the
most gracious manner.
The final hearing of the important proceedings
against Mr. Murray, the solicitor, and Mr. J. B.
Sharpe, the honorary secretary of the society, call-
ing itself the " Constitutional Association," having
been fixed for Saturday, the moment the Mansion-
house was opened for public business, the Jostice
Room was filled to suffocation, by persons who felt
an interest in the proceedings. A little after 12
o'clock, Mr. Alderman Wood took his seat on the
Bench, and commenced the ordidary business of the
day, whilst the Lord Mayor was robing himself.
Soon after, Mr. Harmer, attended by Mr. Thacke-
ray, the barrister, and a friend, entered (the
office, and were sinutly joined by Mr. Parkins,
by whose exertions ;dune the business was first
hrought Ihrward ; they were accommodated with
seats near Mr. Alderman Wood. Mr. Charles
Murray, and the other defendant were present, and
had prepared themselves with Counsel ; but the final
hearing was postponed till Wednesday next, owing
to the sudden indisposition of the Lord Mayor.
The trials of Mr, Thelwall and the other persons
prosecuted by the Mock Constitutional Association,
will stand over till October, in consequence of the
suspension of business On account of tie coronation.

The fidlowing intelligence has been received in
the city :—" Um! Cochrane having detained seve-
ral vessels of the United States, mulcr die plea of
their having Spanish property on board, the Ameri-
can Government, we understand, has determined to
increase its naval force in the Pacific, and Commo-
dore Stewart has been appointed to the command of
the Franklyn, 74 gun ship, so that besides the British
ships of war in those seas, Lord Cut'hrane will have
several French, Spanish, and United States frigates
and vessels of the line watching his movements.—
The arrival of the French ships of war on the
western coast has excited a good deal of surprise,
especially among those who arc more immediately
connected with South America; and it is supposed
that their cruising in that direction is more for the
purpose oc &Lowery than any other."

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MOCK CONSTITUTIONAL ASSOCIATION.

In consequence of some remarks, founded in
falsehood, which have been made by the editor
of " The Mock Times" in defence or justifica-
tion of " The Mock Constitutional Association,"
and which reflected upon Mr. William Tooke, tli..n
whom a more respectable or honourable man we
believe does not exist, that gentleman loss Adresse,'
the following letter—
TO TIIE EDITOR.
Sta.—On my return to town this day, I have seen with regret
that toy name has been made the b abject of observation. with •
reference to the soi-disunt constitutional a•-sociation; but I shou:d
not on that account alone have ventured Ito obtrude myself' co
public notice. had I not been charged in this day's New Times
with inconsistency, in having publicly avowed an unfavouritble
opinion of the motives and conduct of that association, being at
the same time solicitor to some proszcuting societies.
Thcliict is, I nct as honorary sol•citor to the society for the
suppression ol men4licity, whose labours and services ate too vit II
known and appreciated by the public to repine any vindication
front Inc. further than to state that the wretched objects whom we
feel it our islac•ional. but always reluctant duty to visit with the
terrors or the law, aftiod tut materials whatever for the indul.
hence of every patty passion, or for the extortion of penalties c r
Costs.

Being treasurer of the society for the relief of infant climbing
boys, I have likewise acted us its honorary solicitor, but on no
ocaision have I ever proceeded farther than a mere summary
information before a magistrate, and only once required payment
of a small penalty, which did not cover the expense actually
ineurrerl; in all other cases, conviction was waived on Ln
expression of contrition by the muster, or un his releasing his
apprentice.
To those who know me, it would be needless to add, that I -
never benefited directly or indirectly, to the amount of one shilling
for the few. e.•rvices which it has been my equal pride and •
pleasure to render to these and senile other valuable societies and
institutions.

If any analogy can be established between the proceedings I •
have descrilml and the vindictive prosecutions of the constitutional
association, or if I can be lohown dt b: the Mauro/ y secretary and
the /mitt solicitor of any society, I must submit to the alleged
charge of inconsistency ; but until it eon be so established, I
repel it with the same disgust and indignation I tel fur the para-
sitical itmociation and its mercenary abettors.
I am, Sir, yout's very truly,
Redford Row, 20th June, 18V1. WM. TOOX E.

Bow STREET.—Mr. Eiliston, the lessee of Drury
Lane Theatre, attendad on Monday last, at this
office, to proceed with a charge he had made on.
Saturday evening against Mr. Rodwell, the pro.
prictor of the 4delphi Theutre.—To place our
readers in possession of the facts that led to the as-
sault complained of, it may be necessary to state,
that Mr. Elliston contemplating a merry-andrew
kind of exhibition, consisting of music, and dancing,
and masquerad .1, and bunonery of all sorts, as ap-
propriate to the anniversary of the battle of Waterloo,
had advertised, that among other things, M. Chalons•
(who was regularly attached to Mr. Rodwelt's
Theatre) would exhibit his feats of strength, and he •
(Weroords attempted a secret negociaiion with M.
Chalons, to prevent his being charged with deceiving
the public. -This being made known to Mr. Rod-
; well, he wrote a letter of remonstrance to the Great
Man, in answer to which Mr. ElliSton assumed
tone ofcontempt which ill became him, anti sent to
Mr. Rodwell the fidlowing very elegant epistle—
" Itudwell,—l have heard of a puddle in a storm,
and a puppy in a passion, and I laugh at one, and.
despise the other,—R, W. Ettis-roNt." In conse-
quence of this letter Mr. Bpdwell proceeded to
Drury Lane Theatre, accompanied by a friend,
ts here having finind Mr. Elliston, and receiving an
agirmative answ.r to the enquiry, whether or not
the letter in question was written by Mr. Elliston,
Mr. Ilodwell 4iylied to the shoulders of Mr. E. a
horsewhip which he held in his hand. Mr. El:iston
immediately pulled out a murderous instrument with
which he had previously armed hintsde, and struck
Mr. Lt dwell on the forehead, by which that gen-
tleman was stunned ; how ha came by a second blow,
of which the mark plainly appears, remains to ho
rs-
plaiaed.—'fhe instrument with which Mr Ellistml
was armed was a piece a whateisme about 15 inches
long, to each end of which a leaden ball is attached
•by eat-gut closely woven. For the assault Mr.
ltodwell was charged before the Bow-street magis-
trate, who ordered him to find bail, himself in 1001.
and two sureties in 501. each. Au attempt was
then made to hold Mr. Ito.we!l to bail ter having
threatened the junior Elliston, hut yomag Dagger-
wood having refused to swear that he considered
his life in danger, the busiuess was very property
dismissed.

Admiral Sir B. ilallowell is appointed Com-
mander in Chief at Chadian], in the rooin of
Admiral Sir John Clore, whose period of service is
expired.
a fellow was seen making off
wiiii two SlitaVvls Irma Inc work. 111 iv (tool oI E airs-
square, Cuelsea. ely of .• stop 1111 re. w. 1%
nosed, 111 WhICII our Co'lntl ; but unfortu-
nately tot hum, lk•itig 111 foremost of a 11,),II of Immo• r,„
his contliwt excited Inn sitvicion of J KrutlruLUl. who
artz,ll nun to- it and held Min he
party came op, reaairtilris of his. CX.:I uuauun. u 1 duq't
slop nee, these he goes. poses tls. Jeltoso, Sc. lie %v.'s al-
lei wards securely lodged in tile wateii.iiause.
The second regiment of Bucks yeomanry have
received orders to march on the 1.6411 ofJoly to
attead the coronation. Their otl'ors of service were
mad.; on the recommendativa of the Marquis of
Buckingham.