The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1818-03-24 00:00:00

FLANDERS MAIL.

GENOA, FEB. a.:.
The Commander of the squadron of the Uniied
States of America in the Mediterranean, has recluir.
ed the Vey of Algiers to give orders to his cruisers
not to take the liberty in future of visiting
can vessels, under any pretext whatever, bet:ans.,
as the plague prevails in the territory of Algiers, it
is as much to be feared that the contagion might
be spread• by these visits. lie added, that in ca.e
of refusal, he had orders to give chase to the AI.
gerine vessels, and to sink them. If ail the mare.
time Powers would hold the same energetic
gunge, there would not be so much reason to Gar
that these corsairs wonid communicate the plaztie
to us, and their piracies would cease of theinselie-.
AMSTERDAM, mAacit 15.
The event which has happened on board cur

squadron in the Mediterranean has given giouhil
to exaggerated or inaccurate report, iu foreign.
paper,. l'he fact i,, ti►at the Purser of the Wil-
liam I. had formed the nefarious project, in wh,c:►
he. stsc...eeded iu engaging some of the crew. to
mike thetriselves magters of the vesel when it kit
Port Mahon. and to deliver it up to the Algerisivs
in hopes of n great reward.

In the linter part or December, it waa observed.
that something was in agitation. Oil the Ist Ja.
nuary, Admiral Vali Bream haring called togr.
titer the whole crew, and in the energetic and
ple language of a seaman, et:hinted them in ill.
prestave terms to do iii it duty to their lilng acid,
country, the authors of the crime were (town eeied
immediately after, and tried by a
Bakker, the purser, wta condemned to

LONDON.
TUESDAY, MAaC2s, isle.

TI Frankfort Gazette of the 16th March. re-
el ivrd hibt night, contains the following article :
" LOWER ELBE. MARCH 7•

" Among the reports its circulation, but winch
ire in waist nfeontirrostion, is, that Porto Rico will
prbl,;4l,ly he (-riled to a Northern Power fur Esst
Win pits:, imsnis."

We havr received New York Papers to the lst
14-t. 'Floe following are extracts :
risw YORK, FEB. ,20.

A letter from Trinidad, under date of Dec. 29,
"e 4. that information bad been received front
tmoti,, o of the Slowish Patriots having been de-
-1,31,11 4.3. General before Calaboza, in

comecpeoco of whieli the Independent' foreeroeve
concentrating themselves at Angostura.
waseticavow, rms. 11.
A corvette, er sloop Of war, is s 'id to b 1 ordered
to be put in readiness without delay for the rifer
Orootioco, and an agent is said to be about to. pro-
med thither with dispatches from our Govern.
mein. A report of this kind has a thousand tides
hooked to i!, asuoug which 1 give you • few,
not vouching for their tied:racy that Cora'
molore Brion, the chief naval Officer of Veno.
atiela, had, upon the hearing of the capture of
Amelia island bye military force of the Udited
States, seised upon two vessels under the Ame-
rican flag, and held them, end that the vessel
now ordered out is to demand their restoration.
There are Wei various other reports, and the writer
in the Washington Paper amyl There is. you
see, some little con t radiCtion • between these different
reports, but there is also some concurrence. There
appears to be a concurrence thit Commodore Brion
look two ship.. There N sloe a concurrence in the
fact of an United Stites easel goiug out with a spe-
cial egret to Orroonocir."

The &ousels Papers which have arrived at our
Office, contain a letter front Valenciennes, assert-
, lug positively that in May next the Hanoverian.
Delilah, and Sawn contingents of the army •f
occupation will commence their march homewards,
-mid that the EngliaN stud Russian corps will retire
in September. The French Government ore to
H purchase the horses of the latter. The French
H Papers give as daily accounts of the frequent
conferences held by Lord WaLt.twolow with the
several Ministers of the Allied Powers and France,
and it is not improbable that the retreat of the
army of occupation may form the subject of
their discussions. But we do not believe that any
..determination is yet formed respecting it, nor is it
likely that the Doke of WELLINGTON would con-
sent to a division of the Allied forces, while it may
be thought necessary to retaia on the frontiers of
France any appearance of a foreign power. The
' occupying army would indeed occupy a post of
danger, if it ceased for a usawseat to be respectable
in bumbler* and efficiency.

We said, in our Paper of Saturday, that the
Bdl introdoced by Mr. STOSOES BOURNE into the
House of C mos. for regulating the Poor Laws,
required much revision, and at the some time
suggested. on two points, what to our minds
should seem improvements: we allude to the
clauses respecting the appointment of aasiotsait
overseers in parishes, and the power of parishes to
let lands at an improved rent., The former psi.
vision, we feel confident, will not attain. the ob-
ject proposed—and the latter must, of necessity,
originate a long coarse of abuse and vexation. It
has been 'nice objected to us, by correspondents,
that in our suggestions we had evinced no mercy
towards the clergy, in placing upon thrii shoul-
ders the grievous load of dispensing the public
charity, and that the labours of the clergy are
already sufficiesitly entenive to engage their ut-
' moat industry. We certainly should be unwilling
to place upon the labouring port of our clergy a
burden disproportioned to their strength, or even
inconsistent with the fair enjoyment of rational 're-
laxation ; but in pointisig them out as the legiti-
mate agents of public charity, we were influenced

not only by the view of what is passing in the
greater !art of Scotland, but by the reflection for-
merly noticed of the absolute necessity of having
pinions engaged in that momentous concern, who.
to personal respectability, would oink a sound dio.
creflon. and a zeal for charity, and who, from bring
deeply impressed with the importance of the duty,
would not betray their trust, in a desire to avoid or
dnniuisls its necessary labours. Such qualities are
not easy to be met with in any class of met, bet
certainly the clergy of the church of England ere
more likely than any other to present them iu a
form adapted for practical utility. We will, how..
ever, admit, that many of the advantages which we
propose to ourselves from ►he immediate agency of
the clergy, such as the excitement of an honest
pride, and the prevention of importunity. might be
obtained, if this Act required every applicant for
public relief to appear pe►sonally before the select
vestry. NVitli re►pect to the power of parishes to
let lands, we think it unuecessary to add a word to
our former observations.

We approve ahoget her of the p►ovision for rating
in certain awes the Owner/ iiistead of the occupiers
of houses. It is enacted—

"That where iu say parish the yearly amount of the
rents of rill the booms, sportsman*, sad dwellings &emits
phial 'weed threutoarth ports of the whole arterial real, or
value of the whole property assessable in such parish to the
Peers Hates, it shall be lawful for the inhallitauts of such
parish, in vestry susembled, to resolve and direct that the
owners of any houses; apartments, or dwellings, which
shall respectively be let to the °eremites thereof at soy rent
not exceeding twenty pawls by the year, shall be amassed to
the rate% for the relief of the poor,"

The only objection that could be made to this
chime in anticipated iu the Bill, which says. "
itt
many instances (particularly in large and populous
tools) it path been funnel that the persons letting
such houses do actually charge cud receive much
higher rents for the:amine, upon the ground and ex-
pectation that the otrupiers thereof cannot be
effectually as►essed to she Poor's Rates ;"—en the,
iu fact, the owners Of the houses put into their

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pockets the moiler which of right belongs to the
parish. The. law thecefore will make no alteration
iu the relate of the houses! or apartments, and will
only divert a fair proportioo of it from the owners
to the ponr.
With regard to chargeable pone, born in SPA'
land, Ireland, the Isles of Xl.m, Guernsey, *and Jer-
sey, the existing laws contain no provision for their
removal, until .the commission of an act of vas
grancy; nor can. they be removed without having
been first publicly whipped, or imprisoned is the
: House of Correction. Thr proposed Hill corrects
this gross absurdity in the leers, and dispenses with
this cruel and barbaroos preliminary of crime and,
punishment, or rather of ponishinent without crime,
and enables a Justice of the Peace, after inquiry
Into certain facts, to cause the removal of such
paupers to their respective homes. Being on this
subject, we think it right to notice (in the hope of
hosing it corrected) she witty freqeent 'hose of the
provision for granting a reward (we helieve of ten
shillings each) for the apprehension of solvents. It.
has appeared in evidence before the Police Com-
mittee, that by Collusion between vagrant* and pc-
lice officers, this reward is not unfrequently paid,
for the arrest of the same individual, several times,
and that; the object of the Act is not obtained in
having the vagrant- transmitted to his own parish.
It world be desirable either that this reward should
be abolished, or that some very severe penalty
should be attached to the connuissiou of the offence.
1 we have mentioned.

The remarks we have thought it our duty to
'Make on this Bill, will, we think, warrant us in
saying, dirt the measure is by no means so sans-
factory N we had anticipated, from the combined
wisdom of the Poor Laws Committer, acting'
upon the masa of evidence which bad been pro-
duced before them. The provisions of the Bill
appear to us either insufficient or injurious in such
important points, as almost to neutralist the good
effects of those which are lets objectionlible. We
have not reviewed every clause in the Bill, but we
by no means astient to all those we have omitted.
Some of theta are of a very doobiful character ;
such, fur instance, as the ciao.* enabling perishes
to anticipate their revels's', by loans and by the
sale of annuities. Such a policy we tbiak very
questionable; lout it is possible that the good sense
of parishes might prevent it from beim; attended
with ill consequences. Our observations on the
.entire Bill have been dictated by a genie of the
great importance of the matter, and in the sincerest
respect for the Honourable Member wimp his in-
troduced the Bill ; but nothing can tend; nom et:.
&moony to correct the move of tho flotilla-than
a free discussion, which-Aide we are *Woos to
promote.

Sendey the Lo so Co ANCse,Lott heti art sotdieuee
of the Pat Ner REGENT. et ..,va..-itott•lfouse.

The French Antbsesador, the Russian hmir.‘e.
sedre. rad the Hanevernio &bonnet, waited upon
the Panict !lament yestetdoy at Carlton Irlowit.
Letter front Madrid rurntion, that no, progress
had been node is the new Finance Scheme. which
has nearly • driven its promoters to despair. The
survey that has beers had on tl.e gassier' *hips ar-
rived at Cadiz; speaks very aufavenrahly of their
situation. It is maw reported that one Russian
MOO of war cud r frigate are to
.go to Peru. with
three heavy transports and e,OOO moo, and that the
mime number of troops is to be sent to hjesieu.
One hundred and twain), Speoilmist including right
officer*, were shot bT the independents) so a retai'.
lion for Slimes death.

In the Return lately made trrthe House of Com.
mons of Books demanded by tile UtiiVetsity of
Cambridge, it is curious to see what frivolous
books they require ; the fullowiug are selected as a,
specimen. via.—
“ A Cheek au Pawisbeakeirsn—u Coles Pawageakesise
Ready Reckower"—m Coatis' ;" • Pena secoodedirieriw•-
•' Cambridge Reading mode Esey"—* Cobiest Waft leaver
of kis Coartrysaea"--14 Republican.," No. mirky gw
Madre., •frota the History of Fragleatr—" Treitioe
Greyboamde%.-" The Spilistees 'carnal," 3 vole.--,* Rome-
keeper's ACC•11111 Book"—." The Eitperioated
" Vast Ilhering of lEiread"—" The Workisouse%--" Tensor's
Real Japan Blaekiagr" a labeb—u The Preparative Writhe,
Book," Sic.
We understand that the 'Venetian Slanuscripts,
lately, at an iminenseainount, purchased by the Cu-
rators of the Bodleian Library, are safely landed at
Portsmouth, rind will shortly arrive at the Olive of
their destitiatiou.

The Sessious for the county of Middlesex will,
commence at the Sessiono.house, Crerkenwett..
green, on Monday next, when the trials or traverse
era awl others out on bail, on matters of assault.
nuisance, and misdetnitauour, will be proceeded on.
On Thursday next the Prisoners who stand com-
mitted on charges of felony, will be removed from
the several gaols in the city of Loudon and county
of Middlesex. to Nerrgote,. preparotory to their
taking their trials at the miaow Beeriness at Justice
Hall, in the Old Bailey. which will commence oil
Wednesday the lit of April.
We are concerned to state, that within the last
.two months nearly twenty counting-houses. or ware-
houses, of different manufacturers, in the potteries,
have been broken veto and property conveyed
away. or attempted is be broken into. We have
beard of those of Mears. CHILD and CLITE, Mr.
MIER, Mr. lIIIIINDLET, iltell4lll. DAIIHNPOWY. Mr.
ROGERS, Mr. llti.t.coit. Mr. A. SILVIA/ON. Mr.
K. STLYEASOPI, Misers. 111.61111 and Co. Messrs.
Ihnowmr, Messrs. Hicas awl Alston, Meier,. J.
lteDuw Ay and Co. Mr..thnTow, Mr. JOHNSON,
&c. The china werelisme of Messrs. RIDGWAY. at
Cahlaii.plaCe, was entered in the night of Saturday
last, and a rpoinitity of valuable china convened
away ; souse pait ae lowa wits or * peruke' petters),
which clicumbiasice as hope will be a merino of
leading to a discovery of the Wendt '

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Cormair. amusiog comedy of John Buil,
iW inhith refrivetl sentiment and strong coolie liu-
litodr are In peppily blended. was lint Might per-
fertlled; 111 r. JOUNITONE, being perfectly tree-
ravedi franc his recent indisposition. appeared in
his fatioarise character of I)ennis- lirtelgradderY•
We have rarely seen him to greater advseitagC.
arch itirt Welke* humour—his good:asatureil
viseraL‘ankfthetisuSical twang of his rich brogue—
Coaililite is feirtaing the mostwgreesble- picture of
the heibil*. Irish landlord. Mr. DowTou's Job
Tharnivitry is au admirable piece or acting. The
Char /relit* of the father, and the independent
!spirit of the ; man, which scorns to Compremeire
the Crittletet or • beloved child, for money, were
ditiUtlistadakest. motorail ly. Al r. Pow ELL'S Pe/C+
etrogrible perlortaasco,iind Mr. S.
Nsrr-
Lsrstippii the part of Shortfall, with efitivi-
&tette'. eintrie• elPct: Lady carotin, Braymoce
was suitititild by Mn. ORGER with much vivacity.
has not feeling mind tenderness sufficient
fOr the character of Alarm—which is mildness itself.
,
M ZSPAKICS, as .6 the beautiful creature that
hoops the /tad Court' 16044 the harsh temper—the
nieiiartfelleress—atott`thetiecitaional servility of the
Chaeheter. with strung comic .fietteiour.
Tio ptiOsainane 0f.06, or Three:"lngered Jack,
followed. The, action is well nrnsirged—but the
sesta"; ininewit of being IVest Indian, is &dentist
Whirllr Enptlisli. rlirreVnlered Jock was mire.
seated. Ify .Ms..T. I'. Comm very cleverly. Nina
Sl4olPolli's performance of !fora excited much
hairiest.

The new' chandelier provided for this theatre by
Mr. COLLIN'S', of the Strand, was lighted on this
occasion. It is R truly splendid article. and answers
perfectly the inostottignisiti wishes of those by whom'
it was projected. The festoons, tassels, and other
glass ornaments, :are tasteful and superb--and nth-
nite elegance is displayed in the fabrication of
the beaowwork. The pipes by which the gas
is conveyed are covered with ghos beautifully
wrogirlsto lien .spiral shape, which lueol a rich and
striking effect. The appearance of the house is
very much improved by the introduction of the
chandelier. • It formerly had rather a dark and
heavy appearance, partieviarly about the upper
booto—but.thellood of light which the chandelier
slordwovor-im, gives it • lively anti brilliant aspect,
Wear* Ivolwr to observe that the saloon has been
rtostlireil to irs pristine state. " gorgoits, and
andelninaras dire," which so long dish.,
gure4 brew been remand.

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YgOnfor the. Dusk,. of Yolk add Comdex-
-114,1 P-.• whited the Panted RtliEllt at Carlton
tiessiii •

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Opinion" the Diske of Km arrived•
al p pekoe from abroad. His Rove,'
klassisninsiadios' with • his Royal Brother the Duke
of Spastics, at his apartnients in Kensington Palace,
nird spetittll* tiering with the Duke and Duchess
of GlOPCiittitt, Yinikedny morning hi. Royal
rt,Nibllfllai.poide.lois respects twice to the PRlttfit
11211114, et Carlton House, and twice to the' Duke
emit DwelleSrof elfltireftLAND, &c.
04-s44ah, and. yesterday being Easter Mon.
dry,. *i &tine of Hem* Hosgiotintr, attended'
by Bono OPNAOpI4III,, attlttl*cf divine• service at
thir:Csermin• Luthentor Chhpel in Ntirtin'oblaue,
eitt"..*4l6'. PI Prince kilikkilAZT•
ord":";rstrf.ap.Ooputa select patty, diiwd with to
gist at leis residence in St. James's
Poised. Yestevskty his Serene liiglitieto rode out
on horsebackl attended by U..rou O'N SG Pratt.
ifqtrSetohettliness received valuta from Ltibluip
0
of o'6o, rootiassaioLive,
Mrs Ravel- Sbahriess the Dochers of CUM SEllt-
tAirDisidpitiselifed Mrs. Captain ,loN SS, the Lwly
of the' Doir:o Aide-de-Cupp, with a valuable
and erekapat grit, upon keriontriege.
1.41T411 Or fit* LAW:—A KWI being tried fur
stmlistita•pagrof black bilk stockings, but it bring
peasedspOn 'sidearm *at they were two eaW saes,
she was itcristigod,
At Meng she lassoiriWils at Beth are.—
Tar Deters* of Lege the Earl of Harrowhy, Lady
Ilotaiiter, Lady twiawi, Cady &Jamey, Lailks M. and C.
Itydr, Lady Vaisglimi, Sir Rollart Crawford, Sir W. Cams,
If. kiimiral Sir J. Coffin, Admiral Stn.
said Kim Yalfaway, Adiwitial Spry, Admiral Weary, Vire-
&wear Merrick, Major Crabby, Major
Qom
Stanicrev.—A countrymen giving evidence in
Court„ was nbked by the Counsel if he. was born
in scallook, "Din Sts," answered the man, 4* I
was born in. Detigssahire."

Yesterday the Gaelic Church in Cross-street.
Hattou-Maiden.wes.opesed kr theater worship to the
iiiglshead• inhabitant& of the. Metrepalis; when a
stressowerespreavlsed by the Rev. Mr. BOTD, who
hes •Iseen ordained for the purpose by the Presby-
tery of Stlinburgh.
'Marsala List. mune. **the election of a Surgeon
to the New Finsbury end Central Dispens .ry,
when Mr. CfrARLMI ALMS, of Nelsois-square. was
unanimously' chosen to till that office. Viteaili by
the death of Mr. PLATT.
Malik* the-delights of Greenwich-flill, nor the
spurts of Epping Forest. seemed to have had any
effect yeallerday is. reducing die number or customers at
Blues Lottery Otliers, whiebtrere Crowded with adventurers
all day, some eager to climb, by his means, the ascot& of
Forture suet others femiug they might he thrown out,
unless they steered a cisme for tie Royal game, which will
hoot reverie Thsinshot nest.

A respeetable young woman, about 10 years of
age, has been missing from her I at IVest-
hroutsvich. near Bitniingliam, since Nlooday, the
2d instant. From whoa hat transpired, it appears
that oboist cute o'clock on the above evening, she
left the house (as was supposed from her siot taking
her bonnet), fur the purpow of neeompailying a
young. mini, a resisleiot at Tilden). who had for twist
time paid her attention, to the gate, only a few
yards from the door. The young man *totes, that
he left her et the gate, and went home. Every
si stela unit inquiry has been made, but hitherto
rtli et.

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