The Sun.
London, England, 1822-02-25 00:00:00

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and the following are the contents of a private
Letter, dated

CORK, FEB. 21.
"INSURRECTION ACT.—A most respectable Meeting of
Magistrates of the County of Cork. (the Marquis of Thomond,
Governor of the County, in the Chair), to the number of 150
and upwards, was this day held at the King's Old Castle, to
consider of proclaiming the whole of the County of Cork, which
was, una voce, agreed to.
" At first it was suggested not to include one or two Baronies
hitherto peaceable, but the Earl of Bantry stated that his Barony
had all the appearance of peace twenty-four hours before the
attack was made on his neighbour's habitations, and after
some other remarks from his Lordship, it was agreed to pro-
claim the whole County.
" It has been observed, from the evidence given on the trials,
that most unexampled forbearance and patience must have been
exhibited by the military before they were induced to fire on the
insurgents, on their different assemblies, and the manner in
which several of them nave their testimony satisfied every one
that they were good men as well as steady soldiers.
" It is probable that the Cork City Magistrates will apply to
have those parts of their Liberties which adjoin the County. of
Cork put under the Insurrection Act.
" It is inconceivable what a number of families of the County
have come into the City to re.sile for the present.
" There is but one case for trial in the City of Cork, at the
Special Commission—Roger Heffernan for selling gun-powder
to the Insurgents.
" Four of the men who attacked Lord Bantry have been
tried : two found guilty, and two acquitted for want of identity."

Our Extracts, in a preceding column, from
French, Spanish, Dutch, and Brussels Papers,
Which have arrived since our last, will be found
to contain some interesting intelligence, more
especially regarding the affairs of Spain and
Greece.

tFrorn fne Board of the New England Coffee-house, Feb. 25.]
The following American Papers arrived this
morning : -New York, to the 27th January ;
Boston, to the 23d January ; Philadelphia, 24th
J?nu.ary ; Baltimore, 21st January ; Virginia,
tOth January ; Montreal and Quebec, 20th Ja-
nuary; St. John's and New Brunswick, 2d Ja-
nuary. They contain the claims under the Spa-
nish treaty. The National Intelligencer contains
aa account of a battle between the Cherokees
and °sages Indians, in which the former were
victorious, and took some hundreds prisoners.
prom Montreal it is said, that the Legislature
of Upper Canada had solicited from his MA-
J ESTY an union of the two provinces. t hey also
contain an official account from Vera Cruz, of
the evacuation of that place. Accounts from
Pernambuco state that all the European troops
have sailed from thence to Lisbon.

The long and meritorious life of this gentle.

Man terminated yesterday morning, at his house
in Stratton Street. The princely fortune and
high connexions which he acquired are proofs of
what diligence, prudence, and integrity can ac-
complish, under the protection of our free and
glorious Constitution. It was evident that, as the
wealth of Mr. COUTTS increased, it gave a stronger
impulse to his liberality. It was impossible for
genius and distress to apply for his protection
and fail of success. His kindness was particu-
larly exerted on several occasions in favour of
the late _A :mm Mummy, who was more dis-
tinguished by learning and talents than by
prudence, and who testified his gratitude by
• dedicating to him his Life of GARRICK. The
writer of this article was present upon one of
these occasions, when Mr. MuttPHY entered the
room with a heart overburthened with feel-
ing and tears in his eyes, relating the following
anecdote :----" I have just left Mr. COUTTS, to
Whom I have often been indebted for liberal
kindness.—A temporary embarrassment induced
me to request the loan of 3004, and to offer my
library to him, either as a return, or a security
for re-payment. His answer was, 4 My dear
MURPHY, I have more books at present than I
Mall ever read, and while yours are in your hands
they may be rendered useful to the public and
honourable to yourself.'—He then gave me
a draft for the sum I had required, and
Would not take any acknowledgment." Consi-
dering the improvidence of genius, and the mi-
-s.'eries of life, this is, no doubt, one, among innu-
merable instances of the benevolent disposition
of Mr. COUTTS. His table was marked by a
-, munificent hospitality suitable to his wealth, but
not by any ostentatious prodigality. The highest
characters in the country were ready to accept
sits in,vitations, and his mercantile consequence
'as known and respected all over the civilized
World. By his first wife he had four daughters, all
.of..whom were allied to noble and distinguished
connections. To the assiduous attention of his
second, he is doubtless indebted for the pro-
longation of his life to the advanced age which
he attained, and which extended to a period
When nature sunk exhausted to repose. His long
"xPerience, literary and political connections,
and observation of mankind, qualified him to be
ail agreeable and instructive companion, and his
Conduct and its consequences were the best illus-
tration of the weight and importance of his coun-
sels. As a proof of his sense of the value of
friendship, he had a collection of Portraits of
those with whom lie had been chiefly intimate,
and they were selected for personal worth rather
than for elevation of rank. His manners were simple,
courteous., and attentive ; and though he has left
no male offspring, the name of COUTTS will never.
oe forgotten, while probity, prudence, and be-
nevolence, are held in due estimation.
The following account appears in the Morning
aPers, and, coming from the family, must be sup-
Posed to be most acceptable to their feelings :
" Yesterday the 24th inst., died at his home in Stratton-
%trest, THOMAS COUTTS, Esq. Mr. Coutts had attained the
`l`Livariced age of 87. llis life was one of great and useful exer..
'cm. lie possessed a singularly clear judgment, with a warm
'"ld affectionate heart. Pew men ever enjoyed in the degree
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Mr. Carats did the confidence and esteem of his friends,
obtained, unaided by rank or political power so much consi-
"eration and influence in society. The large fortune which he
;4,e„quire4 was a consequ, and not the object of his active
"re, which at every peri enceod was devoted to the aid and advance-
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of those he loved. He died surrounded with friends, in
presence of Mrs. Coutts and his daughters, the Countess of
1:)1111ford, and Lady Burdett, with their families, and Lord
udley Stuart the son of his second daughter. the Marchioness
Bute, who now in Italy on account of her health."

MESSRS. LESLIES' 8.1N1K.-We rejoice to say
that the Bank of Messrs. LESLIES transacted bu-
siness to-day.—(Cork Advertiser. Feb. 9,1.)
Saturday afternoon a meeting of the Board of
Trade was held.
Saturday at one o'clock the Marquis of Los-
ONDERRY met several of the Cabinet Ministers
at the Foreign Office, who continued in delibera-
tion for some time.