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the profits go, with the tax, into the national cof-
fers, than that individuals should thus be able to
do what the Parliament cannot do—levy a tax
upon the community, but contrary both to reason
and justice. While such things as these can be
done, to talk of combinations is a farce ; to pu-
nish workmen for endeavouring to get the most
they can for their labour, is ridiculous ; while
those who hold exclusive possession of this ne-
cessary of life, form one perpetual combination,
dealing out their laws and ordinances, their
prices, their exactions, and their mixture, without
controul, and without, on the part of the Public,
any remedy or means of escape. The thing is,
on this occasion, so barefaced, that our only hope
is, that it may in the end defeat itself ; and as
there are two parties who may, by competition,
effect it, we hope the public will be rescued
from this thraldom by the ale brewers seeing
their own interest so far us not to follow the
example which has been set them.

most important of all subjects, the Corn Laws. In
the mean time, we freely confess that in our opi-
nion to touch either is to tamper with the springs
of our national prosperity. They must have shut
their eyes to the lessons of political history, who
have not learned that the real causes of a nation's
decline may be often traced to the measures in-
tended most for her benefit, and that this again
proceeds from a fact to which Political Econo-
mists do not sufficiently advert, that when the
relative situation of a country is changed, the
same causes do not always produce the same
effects.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

APPREHENSION OF STANLEY DE COURCEY
IRELAND.
M.ARYLEBONE-OFFICE.—The most intense interest was
Yesterday excited at this Office, in consequence of the appre-
hension of Stanley de Corsrcey Ireland, who stands charged
with being concerned in various extensive acts of swindling,
in connection with an individual styling himself the " Ho-
nourable Frederick Ponsonby," after obtaining possession of
a splendid mansion in Gloucester-place, through the recom-
mendation of Richard Martin, Esq., the Member of Parlia-
ment for Galway.
Stowel, the officer, has been particularly on the alert, and
the result of his inquiries was the discovery of Ireland's
abode, which he ascertained to be in an obscure court in the
Borough, where he has been living in a sad contrast from the
splendid manner in which things were carried on at 91, Glou-
cester-place, under the name of Jones. Stowel took him by
surprise after a short preparatory conversation, and brought
him in a coach to this office.
The circumstance soon gained wind, and was circulated
pretty generally at the West-end of the town, especially among
the most respectable tradesmen who flocked in great numbers
to the office. Stowel, having secured the prisoner, proceeded
to the King's Bench prison, where he received information
that the woman who acted as housekeeper was, and he took
her also into custody, and brought her to the office, where she
and her master were locked up until the arrival of Mr. RAW-
LINSON, the Magistrate, whose indefatigable exertions in this
case deserve the highest eulogy.
Mr. RAIVLINSON, Mr. GRIFFITHS, Lord MousrTrortn,l
Sir P. Latin tE, and other Gentlemen were on the Bench.
The usual business being gone through, the prisoner Ire-
land, and Eliza Gravett, the housekeeper, were conducted into
the Court and placed at the bar, when every eye was directed
towards hint with the most anxious curiosity, while he seemed
low spirited, but firm. He was attired in black, is of a gentle-
manly appearance, possesses a superior address, and appears to
be about 30 years of age. The housekeeper is a homely look.
ing personage about 40, and is of decent appearance.
Stowel, the officer, being sworn, stated, that in consequence
of having received information that the prisoner Ireland was
lodging in the neighbourhood of the Borough, he proceeded
thither yesterday morning, about eight o'clock, and, iis a small
Court in William-street, Suffolk-street, where he was informed
the prisoner lived, lie made inquiry whether a Mr. Jones '
lodged there ; he ascertained that such a gentleman resided in
the court, and the house was pointed out to him. He knocked
at the door, which, on being opened, he asked the individual
whether Mr. Jones lodged there. He was answered in the af-
firmative, and the prisoner Ireland, who was brushing his boots
in the yard, was pointed out as Mr. Jones. Witness proceeded
towards him, and said, " How do you do, Mr. Jones ? good
morning ;" he replied " Very well," on which witness asked
" where is your friend, Mr. Ponsonby ?" The prisoner hesi-
tated. Witness then said, " I believe your name is Ireland,
and not Jones." The prisoner said his name was not Ireland.
Witness knew to the contrary, and informed him that he had a
warrant, charging him with various acts of fraud, and it was
his duty to take him into custody, which he accordingly did.
Witness went up stairs to search his bed room, but he found
nothing of any consequence. He ultimately confessed that his
name was Ireland. On searching his pockets he found several
papers, a card case, with one of the Hon. Mr. Frederick Pon-
sonby's cards.
Mr. Goulding, the solicitor for the prosecution, asked Stcrivel
whether it was before or after he was searched that he denied his
name was Ireland ?
Stowel said it was before he was searched. Ile found a letter
from an attorney in Ireland, a letter directed to Colonel Martin,
and others, together with the deed of agreement signed by Mr.
Marsh, for the house, No. 91, Gloucester-place, and also two
duplicates, one for some knives and forks, pledged in the name
of Mrs. Brooks, and the other for some muslin, which was
pledged for nine shillings in the name of Cockrel. Having
heard that the female prisoner was acting as servant to Mrs.
Saunders, in the King's Bench Prison, he proceeded thither,
and told her he had a warrant against her for fraud, and lie was
to take her into custody. She replied that she was happy it
had come to this issue, as the matter would be investigated.
She had ever since walked in great fear.
Mr. ItawListsoss asked the prisoner whether lie wished to
put any questions to the officer ; he replied that he did not.
Mr. Joseph Daniels, silversmith and cutler, of No. 214, Ox-
[BßlTisti PRESS.] ford-street, stated that he knew the prisoner Ireland, by sight
only' He did not order any of the goods from witness. In
There is perhaps no science that has of late
last, a gentleman came to his shop and requested to
made greater advances, or that has been pursued see some table and desert knives, which were produced to him,
with a more disinterested wish to promote they and he gave an order for three dozen of the former, and two
dozen of the latter. He afterwards called and gave another
permanent interests of the country, than the order for two dozen snuffer plates, and three dozen more of
science of political economy. It is an unans wee- dessert knives and forks. He gave witness his name Ponsonby,
able proof of the enlightened disposition of those and left a card of Mr. Ireland's address, " Mr. Stanley lie
Alinisters who take a lead in all which relates to
,‘C,oasurtcoybelr carried to.
the great concerns of commerce, that they seem Mr. itasvmsssoN—When did you first see Ireland ?
tateld'itnsetsos—leWhen.tl tookb home the property. 1 at first hesi-
tated anxiously inclined to give effect to those
about the neigh-
principles which the most approved writers on soVengsploise uwtellnadaotigegrsinicliluoirfytl house, and I
bourhood,
this important science have recently introduced, at length left it, and I could not afterwards get my money,
la- alt.4lmlammyvvpeastt
ioenneeshwoasmtairbedtbolulrcaulleiz for it.
We are very far from undervaluing the
brok r o
bouts of the Political Economists ; the faults 244, High Holborn, statedP that on the 12th of last, he
many received in pledge three dozen dessert knives and forks; a man
afterwards( rdon;''
and absurdities of the old system were,
remreecatnit!eizwunedobthtebmem;.he Fraiviee
femalehis name of them, great and manifest, and immense advan-
tages have been gained to truth and reason by ‘ prisoner John
briloiurg.ht a dozen more, and another pound was advanced. Wit-
exploding co
ould not recollect what passed on the occasion. The man
exploding them. The names of Ricardo, Mill,
ritstAmien,b,sroout v7bleatttewraaslotiiitge
sssu'ibtlsitatlniecetlling;
Tooke, Malthus, and others engaged in the, saint, .
of thats' letter ;
laudable line of research, have opened a new IVitness—lt was a recommendatory letter, which stated that
mine the writer, knowing them to take in such pledges, had advised
of information on this subject, by which our
Statesmen
the prisoner's master to pledge there. He (witness) was by
may profit to the end of time. But when the female prisoner came to the shop, but lie did not hear
with all our respect—and it is most sincere—for what she said. Witness produced the knives and forks.
these distinguished writers, and estimating--as
Mr. Daniels said lie had no hesitation in swearing that they
were his property, and the same that he delivered at the house
we do most highly--the sound mind and solid in Gloucester-place on the 11 th October.
information which they display, we cannot help Mr. Itawrassoss (to Weston)—Was the letter destroyed?
thinking that Great Britain is not exacts i y n a s eaNrlc' isnt Weston
IcloVu el
d Ot not findgenerally pin
itl)iliedin to
not know iproperty,owirs bet o n
lost.
condition to profit by their labours. The Mr. RAwr.ricsosr ordered that Mr. Bentham should attend
principles which they lay down may be true himself, and, if possible, produce that letter. It was very
str3inrg.eirilct.rayid,otfh that hadite
,neontt_bseetrenekt epatnsa .
beyond all refutation ; but they may, never. safe.
3, Saville-row,
theless, not be applicable to the commerce stated, that a Gentleman, givingt his name Ponsonby, called
awtithni!ssshopndrquested to be shown some patent glass, which
of Great Britain, relatively to that of her
producedcon-
. t()bteosehnint it,beannd htedoardye;:berd
aapypallottletoseitiorf
Ire-
factures tinental neighbours, and burdened as her mane- canters,'
factures are with duties growing out of an im- land, 91, Gloucester-place. He accordingly sent them, and
mense national debt, sad subjected to revenue
the-witness went to the house to ascertain whether they were
approved of, when lie was infbnned they were not. lie saw
regulations in every part of their progress. No- the Hon. Mr. Ponsonby, who chose a set for 20 guineas, but
thing, for example, can be more true -in theory witness said he expected ready money. He was ordered to
than that a people ought not to be obliged to
call upon Mr. Ireland the next day with the property. He did
so, and saw the prisoner (Ireland), who told the witness that
eat, drink, or wear any article produced at Mn. Ireland had gone out of town, and lie might leave the' pro-
home, provided such article can be obtained Petty. The patent glass now produced was that which he left
cheaper from abroad ; but if our statesmen were at the house.
RAWLINSON—Have you any tioubt that the prisoner is
to make laws upon this principle, they would be the person who said that Mr. Ireland was out of town ?
found utterly at war with every rule of sound Answer—He was positive that he was the same person.
liotsre.,RAWLlNSON—Wlien did you leave the property at the
policy, and with every principle of substantial
justice. It will riot do to legislate from Mr. Vickery—On the 11th October.
books. Systems which sound well upon paper Mr. Bentham's young man said he received them in pledge
on the 12th October.
may make sad havoc if acted upon without Mr. BAwr.xxsoN asked Ireland whether he wished to ask
, reference to the actual state of things which__ Mr. Vickery any questions?
and to which alone—they apply. It is osi-
whlriellatlited—D'liiot
wino
say, Mr. Vickery, bring them home
p'iilo ordered them returns to town, and
tively dangerous for a philosopher to inter- lie will pay GentlemanvOn for there.
Mr. Vickery—You You said that Mr. Ireland was out of town.
meddle with the Wealth of Nations. It grows
I clortedirhda; e used
.
out of causes so complex—it is so interwoven
with the interests of the revenue—of the agri- Mr. William Saxbv, china merchant of Albemarle-street,
culturist—of the manufacturer—of the merchant statedOPiicctai(llille iy2,i
that he did not know either of the prisoners.
--of the artisan—of the stockholder—it is so derick Pontsonolify°ecta°lll)eel aatpl?ifssosnho shop,
styling
edlilioentl(fl t luire
1H
valuable
..
bound up with national and individual industry— tea service and dessert service, and after a short time he said
that a legislator, even the wisest—is in the con- he
in9l,
eoks going to walk down St. James's-street, and he would
again. He looked in again,. anti ordered them to be
dition of a Blind man, and feels that to be safe he sent toGloucester-place, for the inspection of a lady. He
must try every step of his way. We shall illus. gave no card.
trate our opinions on this subject more fully when 1 George Hill. porter to the last witness, stated that he took
the property home the next day. When Ponsonby had left,
we come to discuss the silk question, and that
lady 'Vice Peel called in arid wished to have the tea services

[NEW TIMES.]
The panic which has prevailed in the Money
Market for some days past did not by any means
suffer diminution yesterday ; the anxiety and
bustle were beyond description, and appeared
the more forcible after the calm and easy manner
in which the transactions have been carred on for
some time previous to the commencement of this
decline. The amount of the different Securities
which have been sold is surpris►ng. Notwith-
standing this the Funds continue falling. Con-
sols for the Account opened yesterday about
858. In the course of the morning they reached
86, and by many it was thought they would in
some degree recover themselves ; but after one
o'clock they gradually declined until they left
off at 851 sellers, both for Money and the Ac.
count, 24th November. Exchequer Bills of
1,0001. and 5001. were done from par to 2s. pm. ;
small Bills 2s. to 4s. pm. Money appears very
scarce in the City, and the difficulty of getting
any Bills discounted (but those of the very first
class) is considerable.—ln the Foreign Market,
the settling of Tuesday has not been attended
with any further declarations than what we no-
ticed yesterday. Some one or two were ar-
ranged privately. The differences during the last
Account were heavy, but the consequences were
in a great measure guarded against. The decline
in the South American Securities exceeds that of
Tuesday, or indeed any during this fall ; Co-
lombian Bonds, which opened yesterday at 664.1,
left off at 624, making a decline of 4 per cent.,
and for the Account 44 per cent. as they opened
at 674, and closed at 63. Mexican Bonds 6 per
cent., 711 to 694 ; ditto Scrip, 14-1 to 16 dis.;
Brazil Scrip, 12 to 134 dis.; Greek. Bonds, 22 ;
Spanish Bonds, 154 to a ; French Rentes, 98f.
25c. to 97f. 50c. In the Share Market, although
several prices were quoted, yet the quantity of
business transacted was not in proportion to what
was done in the Consol and Foreign Market.--
The whole of the Shares were heavy in the ex-
treme, and the difficulty in procuring purchasers
great ; in fact, the prices of many of them were
nominal. Anglo Mexican Mining Shares were
reported 25 to 271 pm. ; Brazilian, 14 premium ;
Bolivar, 12.1 pm. ; Castellos, -1 pm. ; Potosi, 14
dis.; Royal Stannary, 4s dis.; United Mexican,
9 prn. ; New ditto, 91 pm. ; Alliance Marine,
4 pm.; British Iron, 74 dis. ; British Rock Salt,
3 pm. ; British and Irish Silk, j dis. ; General
Steam Navigation, dis. ; Mexican Gto 5 dis.