The Sun.
London, England, 1825-04-30 00:00:00

MARSH, STRACEY, AND CO.

A. meeting of the creditors of the above firm
was held yesterday in Basingball-street.
Mr. Gottpox said, that the assignees wished to take the
Sensenf the creditors; respecting a- proposal relative to an an;
nuity of 9001. held of Mr. Baxter, on a house in Piccadilly..
Mr. Baxter is eMpoWered, by a deed,' to re-purchase it for
9,0001. by giving six months' notice, or without notice-by pay-
ing a flue of 4501., -He has sold- the house to Mr. Rothchild
for 8,1001., and requests the creditors will dispense with the
fintice and fine, on-payment of the redemption money, and
also with half the annttity since May last, as an understanding
of that kind had existed with the firm previous to the bankruptcy.
- Several Creditors having expressed their reluctance to make
any abatements except in cases of insolvency, a middle course
was then proposed (that of remitting the fine), and. carried
unanimously.
Mr. GORDON said, that March and Son were indebted to the
late firm of Marsh, Stracey, and-Co. in 73,0001.: theassignees
thought it advisable to permit Arthur Marsh to. compound
with Joslitfa 'Sow, a bankrupt, for 5,267 L-due to the firm of
Marsh and Son; es. in the pound would be paid now, and•if
the suit pending in the Court of Chancery, respecting an estate.
of Mr. Row's, in 'Cornwall, should terminate favourably, the.
remaining' 15s. should be paid to -the creditors Of Marsh and
Son.—This was unanimously agreed-to :

MR. STRACF.Y76 FURNITURE.
Mr. B.ott.AND read a letter, signed by eight creditors, re-
questing that the- assignees should consent to restore to Mr.
Stracey-his furniture, valued at 1a841...
Mr. Wt.r.solf . gave his hearty concurrence to the proposal.
He felt much for Mr, Stracey, as .he was the- victim of *un-
bounded confidence: His property.wouldliring to the compo-
sition 25,0001. ; and when it should be:Considered that what
-Was' noW'proposed'would not athount to more than one penny
in: the pound,- he hoped it 'would b 6 cairied 'unanimously.
Mr. HUTCHINS said, it would be opening.the,door to the
other partners to make a similar claim ; and as the creditors
had•alreadyieturned to Mrs.'Striteey. jewels to the amountof
5001., he did not see how a man- of common honesty could.
make the claini.that was now advanced.
Mr. MACKEY said, that the conduct of Mr. Stracey, respect-
ing-IAM Ferguson's affair; in-1816, was highly criminal ; his
Compounding that forgery with Mr. Fauntleroy, when he ought
to have informed his partners, and have him turned out, was
the cause of all the felonies and misfortunes connected with the
firm since-that time ;:ile therefore would oppose tally Vicki.
germ to. Mr. Stracey.
Sir DAVID SCOTT put it to the assignees, if, during the in-
veitigation, they had discovered any thing in the e,onduct of
111r-:-Stracey derogatory to his !honour, morality, or. integrity
Mr.•Bo7..Earrn said, that Mr. stracey's conduct throughout
the entire buiiiiess was honourable did all in his
power to prothote thainterests of the &editors. :With •regard
to Mrs. Ferguson's transaction, it affected his prudence,' but
not.his -morality. The other assignees who even present con.
Curred in this sentiment.
' An 'ittnekidnient‘ to the original proposition was then put;
that the motion for giving to Mr. Stracey his furniture; 'plate,
and linen, appears at present not called for especially after, the
liberality displayed towards him in restoring his -wife's
jewel-
lery. On a show of hands, it was carried by a majority of 3;
there being 20 for returning the furniture, and 23 .against it.
A motion for pertiiitting the assignees to close with Dr.
Piggott; Whd his-Offered 7,4801. tbi Col: Graham's
Julia estate ,in Scotland,- was then agreed to,. and the meeting
separated. .

Chief lustice BEST is suffering to such an ex-1
tent frog? debility in • his legs and feet, that he is 'obliged tp.' be
l:onftescli:kiittie
jach6'dttort.ut:of I,‘lle larriage, "nd to, be
,earried by- two
.... It is expected. that the two.wings of the•Kilifes
oruatl/ueildaitngrjs jantltaiThe(d44tor*inthgekl•Panlalalice°,l4sew)iill 'shortly ' 'f'i
th
-the
dOWIL IVIr. NASH, the Architect, and Mr. Evtgrir,i.,
the ripartinent, &c. - .INotice has been
Were has-Hy:engaged on Manday;and Tuesday last; its stuidYing
Sitting in the above buildings to remove* , from .',qlebme,-, ;PC:rlinieedi:
diately. .
- i AV e Jearn from :all• parts;ttf tile country that the
last seasonable rains have:h'ad•the most favours.
given, to- the inmates re,-
able.effeset :40(1411 the operations'
nve Iti •.l ' 'Liond.on, their -in.-
ge aon i i and abbu i' of agriculture.
O
fluence inS been almestlinStantaneous.

• ••• O:34.LALO.FOiNT, APRIL 29- • ' , •
Slaps at Market. Ships sold Price.
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3 Sunderland - - 2 -39 s 6d to Od

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,i bank Of a pit at IViacllek
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fery:, fi Siidden gust of wind
.1 ,blur-.son-te..qlust Into bis egi,',lithich Jai began 1,1•; :riib, At%
I v!alkhlg along; When cdown the
Otl'Aeltity evening,,
lig ielli the shaft, a depth of 751
1 -1141ird1;-atIdIWaSinSt;MAI I killed ; •L-( fruit e-harizglott Chiontels:

CORN LAWS.

Sir JOHN SINCLAIR to the PROPRIETORS at:dIFAR-

11IERS of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND.

. .
There can be no doubt that it will be seriously
attempted, in the course of this Session of Parliament, to in-
troduce alterations into our pretent system of Corn I..aws,
highly unfavourable to the agricultural interests. The greatest
exertions have been made, by speculator* in, foreign, grain, to
proctire.pentions to Parliament, calling for such alterations ;
and nothing is wanting to justify their expectation,' of nieces,
in their plans, but apathy on the , part of- these who are to be
sufferers by their adoption. I trust, however, that in this re-
.
spisct they, will be disappointed, for we have so recently
experienced the miseries resulting from a state of depres-
sion, that none can fail to be roused at, the dismal proteppet of
their recurrence. Act then with energy; and lest.the mea-
sures in, contemplation should receive the sanction of the Com-
mons, send:petitiens.to both. Houses. Be ;assured that Meade-
ty of your. property, and the future welfare not only of, our-
selves and your families, but of your country, are-at stake. •If
an enemy had landed upon your coast, you would have readily
assembled to have driven him, out ;,.-and willyou.. hesitate ROW
to meet, to repel the. attacks of more' dangerotiallxisii:whki,
under the pretence of " freedom of. tracle;"iviih-td:qpirive
you of that protection, to which,. as the fixed and-01135anen;
supporti of the state, you are so justly entitled ?- Permit me to
ask, what are the certain consequences that would result.ti,bm
their anticipated success ?. In order that a few speCulatOrs, in
foreign grain may arise to affluence, shall your labours and lu-
dustry go unrewarded, and the nation at Irage htcotrie'depend-
ent on their-exertions for providing it with food,' instead 41t re-
lying on those of " seven hundred thousand fialwrs,',' on
whom that care now devolves ? As an old end deterthined ,inp-
pOrter of-your- cauie I earnestly entreat you not to be indiffe-
rent and supine at this alarming crisis; and trotting that,- by
united exertions, we may still escape the danger rhich now
threatens us, I
.ever am, your faithful friend and .serrant
JOHN' srsciiiirt.
133, George-street, Edinburgh, April 9.3, 1824.
beg.to subjoin some extracts front defence of the
landed and farming interests; in which I- irre-entletiiiinred tk•
point out, not only the ruinous effects which would testilt fiora
the proposed alterations in Our present 'sYsteititif-Totn Lat s,
but also the important changes to which it would the
frame ofOur government. • -
EXCERPTS FROM " THE DEFENCE OF TIM LANDCIU

AND FARMING INTEREST'S."
Protecting averages indispensable for the itafety of the
British Farmer.
_ _

The only rule by which agriculture can be adequately protect-
ed is this :—" That 'foreign grain shall not, at ally pme, or
" under any circumstances,- be adinitted for sale itrany part of
"his -Majesty's European dominions, under the price which
" the Legislature shall deem to be a reasonable standard
"of remuneration to the British farmer." Without such
protection, no country, burdened with a load of taxes, can stand
a competition with poor nations, neatly untaxed, who live
scantily on homely fare, whose rents are paid in produce.
and whose cattle or horses, employed in labour cost 'but
a trifle, and are cheaply Maintained. - The plan of ex-
clusion, therefore, until symptoms 'of scarcity appear, is es-
sential ; and no encouragement ought 'to be given to the
culture of foreign countries with British capital; unleis frog!!
necessity. Objections have been made to the average System.
which are entirely-founded on defects in the law, and which can
easily be remedied. No corn return ought to be admissible
unless of :real_sales betweeh the growers of corn and 'their ac-
credited agents on the one part, and licensed dealers on the
other; -All-false returns ought to he severelyptinished, and
the privilege of sending returns ought to be =restricted to the
twelve greatest markets in the United-Kingdom. Under these
regulations, the fluctuations so Much complained of would be
effectually prevented.
On the datiger of trusting the subsistence of a populous coun-
try tg,speculations of a few dealers in torn, whether fo-
reign or domestic.
The subsistence of the people of Great Britain and Ireland
atpreetintidepends upon a numerous body of not less than seven
hundred thousand.farmers *, dispersed 'over the whole country,
who have no means of combination, and who must bring the
produce of their industry to market, to pay their rents 'and
taxes. If the importation of foreign grain is encouraged, the
people'at large mast depend on a tew great capitalists at home
and their agents abroad, who may combine together, and de-
mand any price for it they chuse. Under the agricultural s7s-
tern the grain is secured at home, and is always forthcoming
when wanted. Under the commercial system, the
kept abroad, brought over and doled out' in moderate guano
ties, so as merely to feed the market, and not lower the ptice.--
In such- circumstances, the gamblingin • grain, Which must bf
had at any price, .however enormous, would become frightfau,
beyond description ; and the community at large must entire]'
depend' for their. &
sustenance on the speculations of a few int
rested dealers. grain may be

On the Political Changes which the proposed alterations on.Or-
Corn Laws have.a tendency to
,bring about. . •
The constitution of this country is in principle Monarchical'
and its privileges are given to those Who possess landed pr.o.-
perty. The King is considered to be the original proprietor 0",
all the lands in the. kingdom. 'The Peers are supposed to be
those possessed of the greatest estates in it; and no man canrepresent even a -city or borough withontproperty' in the soil'
It has also been a principle that British- subjects shall live 03
the. produce of British industry ; and foreigb articles of fO9d,
unless of times of scarcity, are excluded' frorti-British markets-
The object of the advocates of•the new system is,' to overturn
these' principles; by the adoption of which the country ha* s,i°
eminently prospered. We are *told, that we aught to dePenul
not.uPon the produce of our:own, but of foreign toils ; that
ought not only to leave a vast extent of country in a state of
perpetual barrenness, but to &jive ninth' land, improved St ".
great expence, out of cultivation ; and that the landed interest',
ought to be impoverished'; for the sake of encouraging' ebrilthe,T-
cial speculation. With their wealth, the power of the'prOrei
tors' Oland must- necessarily vanish, and new "ctinstitutiootiti
principles, adverse to the landed and' monarchical sisteib;- •
be introduced. It :wail formerly-the maxim, "'Noturnut
Anglia mutari ;" but it has now been changed to 4''volumfj
and it is impossible to foresee Wharmayhe the result " of such
a torrent of innotration." • " el,
To . conclude=The proprietors and occupiers of the bin I
ought to be considered the true baiis of internal political
strength. They are permanent residents,
_and in a- manner
fixtures on,thesail; whereas the commercial and manufactnr
ing classes are, in a great degree, citizens of the world f• an A
in. consequence of their • connexion with foreign countries, f,ey;
necessary less, anxious ahout the prosperity of their own, .10"
Whim' or interest often induces them abandon. -To sacrifice'
therefore, the interest of die fixed, -to that of the transitory
classes (which must be the Objeer of fh,irie'who are deternOn'i
if possible,, to Ryprturn the - laws , for protetAng thelritlastrY °
thi fernier), would be the height of politlealinfatuatieri.-
N.B.—lt ought likewiseto, be considered that foreign corny
in its conveyance, .is
,eaposed .to st,variety:of incidents.
liable; to be heated in warm weather, 'and during•the *Owl
seasons of the year to be, delayed, by adverse winds, for, weeks'
and even fOr months, or take ;wreckedaffil'totally destroye'
What a stater of_ hazard for .a•-.grsat. .and..populous country, o
depend on such contingencies for its food !. •
! •In Great Britain there are abo,ut4oo,ooo farmers, And 111
Ireland there must be,ab0t4.100,90 nisqt.e.

• ; • BIRTHS.- --
On the 27th inst., at Swalntim; in -the county of Norfolk'
the lady of John ‘Vindus, Esg„ of Thorritiboti, Essex, of *.
son'and heir;
On . the 27th, at Ladbroke,_ Lady 'Charlotte Palmer, 0.1 -
daughter.
Yesterday, the 29th inst., in Torrifigton-square, Mrs.
cier, of a daughter. • • . •

MARRIED. e•
On Tuesday last, at tfie,Rarisli c ur b of Weston, near ICet,
don, Northamptonshire Lieufeil -Volonel Henry
tr.iesioTri, ;1101
c*rpqn, second son of the IlOn: ' ficiiifeffilatcrrkt.
~,,,• to
ifekov• of the Earl 9f. Doifoilkinri ittltr4fo-iir.frcritp.m. t
Vie ffoti:' Mrs; lereden'e-litotkirtioilrmr.' •"- c'
______.--
it.

" DrE Is.
itTs-
At Brixton, Surrey, on:Thiliy the 28th inst., tTifar ,01-
thaniel Phillips, of the above' place, and -also'of t
street, aged 71.
On Wednesday Cy:ening, the 27thilnit Mr. Rieliarti Steierj6r'
laii-b-OOkseller, of .1110-11TyA41i, in"--e6116-inn dOth leg
of his age. • •
Very sudZienfiAin' the 08th Inst. at his house, in
cbArpluard, William Rusitial, Esq..,zuerchant. Treat, of
At'Htimpstead; Ivetitimfity Mr. Thomas
Ludgate-street,
• Of
Qn, thp 29th ?inst.,' in Finsbury:aquare, Elizabeth,
his
On tile I Ith inst., at Madrid, Peter Carey Tupper, -Esq''
Britannic Majesty;aC!l/2iTs:l for yargcpzia„
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OFFICE, NO:112; Strand;