The National Register.
London, England, 1818-01-25 00:00:00

SWIIEILAN H.

L AUPANNE, JAN. 13.—Tlie Federal Directory has received
an official declaration from the Court of 31adrid, relating to
.the recognition of the Helvetic neutrality.
Ali Osman, a native of Canrlit, an officer of the Guards of
the Prot..* or Egypt, Red who had some time since been an-
nounced in Switzerland, as charged to procure workmen awl
machinery, air iced on the 3d at ileum ; and on the following
day ”b:aisi..l an audience of the Head of the State. He was
attended by 411 jute rpretcr, who had on him a dress as rich as
elegant, other re as accredited to several commercial
-houses of Z11601%1(1 St. Call. A superior agent oT the Paella
of Egypt is now -vs iblisiiing commercial relations with the
Powers of the Nort .tsmael riliraltar appears successively
at Stockholm, ilavrliorgir and Copenhagen. Another agerft,
Aga Osman, is tr.v..lltrig through ltaly. Must:trim Effendi
at tit:neva. Might it not be
has Ur( n for sna,c now residing
r.ry pt the Turk!. will commence their civiliza•
oror .•:1 to them from the same
uro 11. was 11. is 1.1 10. ( and Rome?

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THE 'RATIONAL REGISTEIV

THE INDIAN Tlt lA-SPORT.

The folio:!ing letters from the agent sent to the Feene:.
roast, contain sotei:' interetting pattieutars Eolotive to the
loss of the above unfortu:7o-2 vvi>ol.

(COPY)

noscorr, JAN, 6.

I have now to inform you, that on the 4111 inst. I reached this place,
where the onfi•ennate Indian was lost. along with the Deputy Com-
missariat of that district, also the officer of CuAoms, and an interpre-
ter. Iletbre leaving their house,(about six miles front where the ship's
wreck lies) I had to point out to them the different marks and descrip-
tions to prove to them that my report was correct. arml I am sorry to
say my remarks were too soon verified, and tin the truth of which I
have obtained a certificate, signed by the two gentlemen, also the
Mayor of the parish. and interpreter for me. for the satistiwtion of
whom it may concern. I understand by the Dluty Commis,ariat
that the ship was sold by him by public authority; the gross amount
of sale of all that has been saved amounting to 4.120 limit, but from
which amount is to be deducted the duty and other charges, amount-
ing to I,9Cis 'lyres' leaving the net remains to be 2,157 byres, which is
now in the hands of the Commissianit at Itesvoff. also several let.
ters and papers belonging to the passengers, but no ship's papers,
which must be forwared to Moslaix to the head Commissariat there.
and there to remain until claimed by some authority. d hays
been with the Commissariat here, who toys, although my letter
from you may be very good, yet it will not do in France, and that
a power of attorney is necessary to obtain the returns. tam going
to Morlaix to-morrow, to see ultra satisfaction I can get there. which
will be tbrwarded to you. I have seep several pipers, some of which
are addressed to Captain dead, and wine to other officers. I het e
also seen a shirt saved from the wreck, marked W. Mead. and one
C. J. Whittam. There are no papers belonging to the ship as yet
titund ; the small boat is on shore Kith little damage, in which were
found two living pigs, the only living creatures found. 14.1 bodies
have already been haunt. The bottom of the ship now lays about a
quarter of a mile from the shore ; the tops of her timbers are just to
be seen at low water for a shontime. I am, Sc.
(Signed) JAMES FRASER.

ROSCOFF, JAY. 9.

GMTVEMEN,—Since writing the foregoing, I have bee'n at Min,
lab: and seen the Commissariat there, who says I cannot receive the
proceeds of sale of the wreck of the Indian, without a power of
attorney attested by the Lord Mayor sf London, and also a list of
passergersattested by thesatneauthority; also, if possible, atte,ted by
the French Consul in London ; and as it is needless for me to remain
here for your answer, I think the best method to send the power to
his horse of Messrs. Millary and ('a. Roscott department de Finis-
terre, appointing them as your agents here, from whom I have to
draw cash to defray my expenses here. I will leave this in a few
days, either by way, of Guernsey or Plymouth, as there will be a
-conveyance tin. both places in two or three days, and hope I slain
soon see you-in London tt give you further infomiation. The sale
of the ship and cargo of the Flora I appointed for the lidt inst. as I
hear they have not suecceiaal in getting the ship ott: 1 um, &c.,
J A M FILASE R.

From the Madras Courier of the 12th of August -:
`• By Calcutta news of the 24th ult. we learn, that the
Most Noble the Governor General reached Aloorsheda-
bad on the 17th tilt The fleet had met with no acci-
dent except the sinking of one or two of the baggage-
Issas, We regret to state that very unpleasant ac-
counts have been received from the homeward-bound
ship Benson,,Capt. Betham. The Captain was obliged
to put into Port Louis, for two very substantial rea-
sons—mutiny, and a disabled ship. From what we
can learn, passengers may esteem themselves most
fortunate in having reached port in safety.; we have
seen letters stating that the Benson was in a most crazy
condition, and so completely shattered, that it was not
expected she could be repaired so as to render her sea-
worthy. After leaving this port the pumps were kept
continually going till the ship reached Port Louis. To
add to these misfortunes, ,a most serious mutiny broke
out amongst her crew on the 28diof June. One of the
men, it seems, struck the Captain during some -alter-
cation, upon which he was ordered to be- put in irons ;
this was positively negatived by the crew, who imtne-
diately struck, threw the irons overboard, went below,
and refused to do any more duty during the voyage.—
The passengers were consequently compelled to assist
in performing the duties of the ship, and to keep regu-
lar watch till they providentially reached port. Capt.
Betham is prosecuting the mutineers; the Grand Jury
had found .true bills against five of them, and their
.trials had just commenced when our accounts close."
OTAIIEITC.—Letters have been received by the Lon-
don Missionary Society, stating that idolatry is com-
pletely abolished in Otaheite and Eimeo, and in a con-
siderable degree in other islands adjacent. The king,
Pomare, has sent all his fatally idols to the missionaries
desiring them either to destroy them or send them to
Europe, that the people of England may see what
." foolish gods" they formery worshipped.

The model of the celebrated monument erected at
Moscow by the Emperor of Russia, composed of the
cannon left by Buonaparte on his flight from Russia,
(consisting of 160 pieces), has been presented to the.
'Commander in Chief. Ilis Royal Highness has placed
this unique and beautiful object in the vestibule of
his .chateau at Oatlands. It is the production of an
Italian artist, and the material is the finest alabaster.
The Dutch mail states, that Count Goltx, late Com-
missary-General of the War department, is to be in-
demnified fir the loss of of his office by an embassy to
some •German Court. The work of M. &heifer, for
which that gentleman is now under prosecution at
l'aris, being calculated to excite strong feelings of un-
easiness at the continued presence of the Army of Oc-
cupation in France, is rigorously searched for in the
northern departments, andevery copy sent oil' to Paris.
The Duke of Wellington's recent arrival in England,
is attributed in these papers to causes of the utmost
moment.

A courier, lately despateltea by 'the 'British resident
at•Bagdad to C'oustantinople, his been wurdered near
kdosarj.suld his despatches seized.

JAN. 25.

SUSPENSION of the S'CORPUS

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TATEME.NT OF THE INTERVIEW EZT.WEEN SUL Itte CONAN?
RND -MESSRR. r. VANSER. AT WIII;ToIALL, QN Tux
OCCASION OF TULIO yawl i:m.w.c! h; As E.

On Thursday, the Ist inst. the above mentioned persons,
without any previous notice. were taken to Sir Nathaniel
Conant's Office, Whi•chall, in custody of Mr. Walter, the
gaoler, and a turnkey. After waiting& short time, Sir Na.
thank; mitt red, and stepping towards Mr. Evans, ern. ad-
dressed him in a low tone Mr. Evans, 1 ant happy to sea
you; I have got an order for your discharge, on entering Late
recognizauces in the sum of MI. to appear in the Court of
King's Bench on the first day of next term, and 'from day to
day, to answer such matte's and charges as may then and
there be preferred against you."
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Jr. E. sen.—For what ido not know whet I may have to
answer for in future : I wish to be informed whether any mat-
ter or charges elm be exhibited against me now ? If there be
not, I shall walk home.

Sir N.—l cannot bay any thing to that; I have nothing to
do with that.

Mr. E. Did you wit commit me to prison on suspicion
of high treason, on the alleged oath of some person? Now,
if you will inform me who that person was that so made oath,
amt what the• art of treason was that he swore to, that I may
bring him to Justice. I will give you ample security directly.
Sir N.—l cannot answer iuterisigatories. I shall be respona
Bible for that ; but I havc nothing to tlu with that now.
Mr. E. liCll.—Sir, you committesl ine to prison: surely yon
Can say who this person was.
Sir N.--1 cannot be interrupted. I can't tell you any thing
about it; indeed, I will not.

Mr. E.—Then I will give you no hail.
Sir N. (turning front the father) asked, where is young Mr.
Evans and stalking towards I . —.- is willing to enter:
into these realignizanees?

Mr. F.. jun.--7 Sit Nathaniel, I have been committed b, war-
rants undi-r your kaml for high treason. It is stated in my
commitments, that 1 have been No charged byline you on oath;
now, presionsli to my entering into any engagements, I am
determined to know from you, who the person was that has
thus falsely accused me% You are—

Sir N.—(inteirnpling) I have nothing to do With that at
present; yon are not in confinement now under any confine-
ment of mine.

Mr. E. jusi.—Noi was originally committed by you,
and if it had not—
Sir N.—l cannot—
Mr. E..insi.—Perniit me to proceed—
Sir N.— No ; I will not permit you to—
Mr. E. jun.—Sir, I insist upon—
Sir N.—lt has nothing to do with my present commission.
Mr. K. jutu.—lt has every thing to do with mypresentsitua-
tion. lam now said to be committed on oath.
Sir N. (I can't bear you.) If you are willing to enter into
these recogniziniees,(turniug.tovvards both the Messrs. Evan.-
ses) I ant prep.&red to give you your liberty.
Mr. E. seii.—l shall give no bocurity when I am charged
with no oft nee.

Sir N.—Then you must be sent batik to prison.
Mr. E. sen.-1 do hot Cale where you send me.
During the conversati nn with Mr. Evans, join. a man em-
ployed in the patrol, named Day, entered the office through
the same door as Sir N. Conant. Mr. E. jun. was going to
add some further remarks on the extreme oppression he had
•endured, when Sir Nathaniel again said, that he would hear
nothing which had not. immediate relation to the recog.
uizinieesi

Mr. E. then replied.—l have been forcibly dragged from
my peacible home without being even accused of any ci ime
there is no living being ran charge me with any breach of the
law, or with immoral conduct of any description; yet I bate
been sentenced to almost a year's imprisonment, and it was
you forged the commitment to send me to gaol.
Sir N.—l can't bear all this—(sitting down to his desk in
apparent agitation, mud writing something.) He then beck-
oned that Mr. Evans, jun. should be taken out of the office;
and read what he had written aloud ;—You say 11 forged a
commitment to send you to gaol ?
Mr. E. sen.—(With strong indignation.) Yes; you did; for
you knew the esai ll ill ation on oath was false !
Sir N.—Take him away.

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Mr. Evans, sen.-then left the office; but before he could
join his sun in the hall, Day, the police.otficer,eaine out to
the foot of the staircase, calling, " Young Mr. lhans it
wanted." •

Mr. E. ; who wants young Mr. Evans?
Day.—Sir Nathaniel wants to speak with you.
jam. having returned into the office, Sir N. asked
whether lie was willing to comply with the terms of his
pa catered release?
Mr. E. have been since the 9111 of February last
most unjustly imprisoned, on a pretended suspicion of high
' treason ; you yourself committed me, first to Tothill-fields
Bridewell, and next to -Cold-bstli-fields, and on both your
commitments you positively averred that I was charged an
oath. Ido not accuse you of writing an untruth, km:se, as
yet I cannot ascertain that some perjurer may not lease dune
as you have asserted.
Sir Nathaniel here rose from his seat at the desk, and
walked towards the fire place.
Mr. E. join. continued.—by the warrants of Lord Sidni-inth
and yourself I was seized, and have—
Sir N. you are quite mistaken. I issued no a arrant fro
your arrest.
Mr. E. jun.—Let me proceed. I believe you are not implica-
ted in my arrest. Lord Stapleton enjoys the nudist& d glory
of that exploit; but after we were arrested, at was by
means of your commitments that any father and myseif we re
helduntel the passing of the suspension bill. Lord Sidmouth
was then enabled to take advantage of your services. Ima
entitled to trace all nay sufferings to you. Dad you nut
agreed to countenance his lordship's proceedings, by aver-
iug in your commitments that I was charged on oath, 1 should
have enjoyed my liberty, at least till the legislature had anni-
hilated the personal safety of the whole people. Nay, lam
of opinion a e could not, with any decorum, have been seized
at all, had it not been through the paitry contrivance of ar-
resting us with the leaders of the :Lougee! Spatields plot. A*
it is, we have been oppressed by u flagitious conspiracy
without precedent. I demand that you Mecum MC Who ap-
peared before you and charged me un oath with high treason.
It I have not that iuforniatton, 1 a ill never compromise any
innocence by entering into any acknowledgments which can
be constructed. in any manner to any dilation:Jur.

Sir Nathaniel here imimated that he was.revonsibie fur
uhatever he might have done.
Mr. E, jun. ressitued.--i am !..et young ; Loa have reaolnd
never to wear the badsewl igoommy. I bare becuuadtly a