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London, England, 1825-01-17 00:00:00

LITERARY NOTICE.

MORNINGS at BOW-STREET; a Selection of the most
humourous and entertaining Bow-street Reports, published
in the Morning Herald ; revised, enlarged with Notes, &c.
by.). Wioirr, (Bow-street Reporter to the Morning Herald),
with Twenty-one Illustrations, by Gro. CauTIESIIIII.Ii.
We know few Books better calculated to dis-
pe4 the gloom of a winter's evening, and to pro-
mote the mirth of Christmas, than a collection
of amusing Adventures taken from real life, as
told by the hnmourous pen of the Bow-street
Reporter to the Morning Herald, in a-work en-
-titled " Mornings at Bow-street." The engraved
Illustrations are also excellent, and place the
scenes before us with an individual distinctness,
and comic effect, which seem to be the peculiar
charm of -GEORGE CRUIKSIIANICs pencil. We
certainly do not approve of the conversion of a
Court of -Justice into an arena for the exercise of
Wit and Humour, as it tends to throw a facetious
air over guilt, and to make Offenders consider
themselves as Public Performers, who are rather
to excite mirth than abhorrence, and who, under
this view, might entertain hopes of mitigated
punishment. As the Magistrates, however, do not
Seem disposed to protest against the ludicrous
Reports given in the Daily Papers, we have only
to repeat, that the present publication has made
. a very humorous use of those Reports, and that
they_ are most divertingly illustrated by the
• ingenious and spirited skill of. Mr. GEORGZ
CRUTICSIIANK.

JAMAICA PAPERS.

On the llth of November his Grace the Go

•ernor sent a message to the House, accompanied by a copy
of the Order in Council, fur meliorating the condition of the
slaves- in ,Trinidad, and urging the Assembly to adopt its pro-
His Grace," says the message, " recommends this
subject to the serious attention of the Assembly, *feeling.; as he
-does, the great importance of it, and knowing the serious dis-
appointment which his Majesty's Government will experience,
if, unfortunately for their best interests, as well as for the cause
of humanity, the House should reject the substance of the re-
gulations now proposed to them—regulations which have re-
ceived the unqualified sanction of Parliament, and the general
approbation of the empire." The message having been read,
Mr. Stewart moved that the House should be cleared ; and the
doors remained closed for an hour and a half.

inions.

lii the course of the same sitting, 31r. JAMES rose to
submit to the House " the proiniety of investigating into
the causes which have led to the rebellions and conspi-

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racier which have recently taken place in this island. fie
conceived it the more necessary to do this, when innovations
on our colonial system were constantly urged upon us by the mo-
ther country ; and if it should appear that these discussions led
to the conspiracies, it was imperative on us to make known
to the country the dangerous tendency of thus attempting to
thrust such innovations upon us. He had a double object in
view in his present motion ; the first, as before stated, to in-
quire into the causes which led to the rebellion and conspira-
cies, and the other was the agreeable duty of rewarding such
slaves as may have been serviceable in discovering those con-
nected in them." lie then moved—" That a committee be
appointed to inquire into the rise, progress, and suppression,
of* the late conspiracies and rebellions, and what Negroes have
behaved meritoriously, and may be eserving of reward."—
The motion was agreed to, and the committee appointed. On
the 12th George 'Ebben, Esq., was unanimously appointed
the Colonial Agent. Mr. Rennall, on the 16th, brought in a
bill, rendering Negro evidence or testimony admissible upon
any trial of an indictment " against a white or free person, for
murder, or for felonious homicide, of any negro or other slave ;
or upon any trial of a misdemeanour in mutilating or dismem-
bering any slave, or wantonly or cruelly whipping, maltreat-
ing, beating, bruising, wounding, or imprisoning, or keeping
in confinement without sufficient support, any slave," &c.
TUESDAY, Nov. 23.
Mr. Rusts:wets, after a complimentary speech, proposed a
vei-a of thanks to the island agent, which was agreed, viz.—
" Resolved, news con. —That at this awful crisis of colonial
affeirs, when the interests 6f Jamaica require talent, discretion,
alai unremitting attention and zeal in the conduct of its agent,
this House cannot avoid declaring with satisfaction that these
qualities have been displayed in an eminent degree by George
Hibbert, Esq., the agent for this island. That the thanks of
this House are more particularly merited by Mr. 'Ebben, for
his constitutional maintenance of the right of the Assembly,
and his opposition to suggestions emanating from individuals
who, though affected in interest, are without legislative autho-
rity and responsibility, which suggestions have received official
sanction, and placed the Legislature of this island in a.situation '
of difficulty and embarrassment."
That it be an instruction to the Committee of Correspondence
to transmit a copy of the above to 31 r. Hibbert.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24.
Mr. SPEAKErt—Is it the pleasure of the house that Mr.
Rennall's bill, on negro evidence, be read a second time ?
Ir.
HEATit rose and said, he trusted that it would be re-
jected, for it was of a very dangerous nature, more particularly
so at the present period. lie would not take up the time of die
. house in going into the detail of it, because he was against the
principle, and objected to it in 'tato. The Bill, he would main-
tain, was quite unnecessary, and altogether uncalled for, be-
cause no complaints had been. made, that justice was not ad-
ministered to the slaves agreeably to the many itnactments in
their favour in the consolidated slave law. . .

..... .
Mr. II YSLOP was decidedly against the hill : it was of vital
importance to the existence -of the colony. The measure pro-
p,sed was, if carried, making a most awful bound, in the
sent state of the slave population, towards amelioration ; it was.
a step pregnant with the greatest danger. lie hail received in-
structions from his•constitutents to oppose it; but, situated as
were at present, the house should keep itself clear-handed of
tlui enemies we had at home ; at the same time we slmuld en-

ahle our friends .to.show that we had given the measure every
consideration which its importance demanded,, and that it W3l
after very maturedeliberation, and the conviction of the danger-
GUI- tendency of its nature, that it-was rejected. lle, therefore,
was for committing the bill, when a proper stand would be made
against it.
Mr. GRANT. considered the bill of so.. alarming and danger-
ous anature, that he should vote for its immediate rejection.—
He had not received any instructions from Ins constituents; but,
- as he represented persons who had considerable stake in the_
-island, he considered it his duty to.resist the bills and, in doing
. so, he-followed the dictates of his conscience. Another objec-
tion-he had -to the measure w:s —that it would be the first step
to further innovations from our enemies. . . .

Mr. GRIGNON hoped that there was not a Member in that
House, notwithstanding all the threats of our enemies at home,
who would be induced to support measures which, in the most
distant manner, emanated front the mother-country under
existing circumstances. lie was eenain there was not a single
individual present who would not, if left to themselves, ame-
liorate the condition of the slave population, wherever ame-
lioration could be painted out ; but he trusted there wtis
also not one who would not readily bear the burden of all the
• threats denounced against us, than tamely submit to give up
one iota of our rights. If we are to he crushed, our lives and
properties sacrificed, let us not join in it ; for it must be obvious
to all that the measures do not emanate front Ministers, but

from our implacable enemies. The lion. Member then re-
fared to the mild and conciliary measures adopted by his Grace
the Governor last session, by which means the momentous
question of the order in council had been kept back till the pre-
sent moment.
Mr. BuaaE rose and said, that it was not his intention to
enter at length into a discussion of the merits and demerits of
the bill. He was ready to admit, that much might, with great
,plausibility, be said in its favour; and much, he was sure,
might, with great force, be urged against it; but it was not
his intention to treat tt as a question standing by itself, and
which must succeed or fall by its own strength or weakness.—
No ; he should oppose it as connected with that system of
:measures which it was attempted to force upon the colonies, and
which, if not actually intended to effect their ruin, was at least
admirably calculated to produce that end. He should oppose,
it as part of that unjust system which had lately re-
duced the island to the brink of a servile war, which was daily
undermining the value of their properties, and must ultimately
annihilate them, without providing any compensation for the
losses which they must suffer.
Mr. Gnu; Nom and Mr. II Its LOP severally explained.
Mr. BROWN said, that from his long experience of the
Negro character, the bill would be a.dangerous measure ; and
.-he was sure there would be meetings and resolutions in all
quarters of the island against it ; and he trusted that a matter so
alarming would not pass that house.
&division, the bill was ordered to be received that day
tlitee month 34 to 1.

FRENCH PAPERS.

(FrQtn the Etale, dated Saturday.)
CONSTANTINOPLE, DEC. 10.

The -Turkish Government flatters itself that
the installation of M. Minziacky, as Charge
d'Affaires of Russia, will be soon followed by
that of M. de Ribeaupierre, as Ambassador.
The Divan sits in council night and day ; it
seems certain that, "notwithstanding the disasters
of the four preceding campaigns, it persists in
making preparations for a fifth.
It is a subject equally of indignation and of
dis4race to the Christians, that Turkey-, as we
le4rn, is confirmed in the vain hope of reducing
the Greeks by European agents, who abuse the
stupid credulity of the Mussulmans. The defeat
of I hrahim Pacha is confirmed by the Oriental
Spectator, K hich, however, to save his honour,
thinks fit to ascribe his disasters to tempests.

MADRID, JAN. 3.

The King, firmly resolved not to puffer in his
dominions the circulation of the pernicious books
which were introduced into them during the re-
volutionary anarchy ; and, at the same time not
desiring to cause too great losses to those of his
subjects w he have received 'consignments of these
prohibited books, has issued a decree, permitting
them to re-export them without delay.
Some Grandees of Spain, who during the revo-
lution did not seem sufficiently sensible of what
they owed to their unfortunate ;Monarch, and to
the rank which they themselves held in the State,
hav• kept at a distance from Court since the
King's deliverance. His Majesty has just given
permission to the Duke de Frias to resume the
.insignia of which he had deprived him.
The Government has received news from Lima
direct,_of the 16th of September. Perfect tran-
quillity -prevailed at that time, and provisions
were abundant. - A barrel of flour cost only 11

piastres.
Bolivar is at a very great distance from Lima,
and in a situation where he can inspire no uneasi-
ness.'

PARIS, JAN. 14.

The President of the Council has this day car-
ried to the Chamber of Peers the Project of Law
on the Civil List, adopted b the Chamber of
INT:Aka.
A letter from Naples, of die 4th of January,
informs us that the King expired in the morning,
between six and eight o'clock of a sudden attack
of apoplexy. The Nuncio, the Ambassador of
Spain, the Austrian Minister, and the French
Charge d'A traires, were introduced, with the s hole
Council, into the King's apartment. His :Ma-
jesty was lying on his back, with his ruouth open,
but his features were not at all changed ; only
on his left hand, which was uncovered, there
appeared some spots of extravasated blood.
All the posts, as well as the guard of the Pa-
lace, were doubled, as a measure of prudence.
No apprehension was for a moment entertained
of the tranquillity of the capital.
The accounts from St. Petersburgh are to the
/sth December.

The Emperor of Russia, deeply affected by
the late events, which have signalized in so
melancholy a manner the conclusion of this year,
and not being yet quite easy respecting. the
health of the Empress, has not permitted the
anniversary of his birth-day to be solemnised in
the usual manner. In general there is a grand
drawing-room, and in the evening a brilliant
ball, (At the 2-Ith. This year there was abso-1
lately nothing.
The -Diplomatic Body have not been arltnitted
to pay their respects to Ws Majesty since The Ist
January, 18'M Since that time the Emperor
has been either ill cr Happily the
health of the Empress Elizabeth daily improves.'
The fever has left her ; the cough has much
abated, and there.lS every reason to expect the
speedy recovery of this august Princess, whose
illness tills with alarm all her subjects, whose
-respect for her eminent virtues is boundless. Not-
withstanding the ice on the Neva, the waters rose
again on the evening of the 25th, to the height
5+ feet above their usual level. This pheno-
menon was the more alarming, as on that day
there was no wind, and no cause can be assigned
for the extraordinary rise. _
_ _

It is affirmed that 100 Members of the Chant-
her of Peers, and 100 of that of the Deputies,
!0 he selected by lot, will accomp:iny the King
to hiA Coronation at Rheims, there bein,g no means
of accommodating the whole of the two Chambers
at that august ceremony.
The vessel expected with ammunition and part
()fib. loan, has arrived at Ns poli. de Romania
it has on► hoard 40 young men-of the first families
of England.
(From 11w Courier Francais of Friday.)
MADRID, JAN. 3.

It is remarked within these few days that pro-
secutions have become less active and arrests less
numerous. Military commissions proceed with
more lenity and sloe ness in their judgments. It
is, however, the opinion of many persons that
Government has merely suspended its usual pro.
ceedings with the hope of encouraging those who
may he dispoAed to make proposals for advancing
it a loan. These proposals it expects with great
impatience, and in all probability it will have to
expect them for a long time. _ _

The Minister of the Netherlands has made
some ckims upon this kingdom respecting the old
Sp►nish debt, but they have small chance of suc-
cess, especially as our country objects that there
has been a violation of the treaties between the
two kingdoms respecting Algiers.
We hate heard of the arrest of M. Ouvrard, at
the suit of his creditor, M. Seguin. This has pro-
duced a lively sensation amongst the inhabitants
of this capital, who retain impressions respecting
the ex-commissary by no means favourable.-
Froin the Jaurrud des Debuts. )
PARIS, JAN. 14.
Of all the threatening probabilities of the pre-
sent day we Jhall mention only o►w, namely., the
.probability of a sudden division between Eng-
land and the Holy Alliance. If it were in our
power to remain neutral, can it be supposed that
the English who now crowd to Paris would re-
main in France ? And does the Finance Minis-
ter know how much they pay to the taxes? The
expenditure is so great as to have been already the
subject of proposed .fiscal regulations .in England.

Though these proposals have been frequently re-1
jected in peace, they will he as properly adopted
in war. It is, however, from the constantly in-
creabinic produce of the taxes on consumption,
that M. de Villele calculates to take up the pa-
per with which he offers to indemnify the lit/mi-
grants. Our military expedition to Spain dinmi-
n►ished the produce of our indirect taxes by
Twelve Millions. What, then, would be the
consequence of a rupture between England and
the Holy Alliance, supposing we remain neuter ?
And where will the diminution stop, if we take
nu active part ?
[From Coustalutionnel.]
PARIS, JAX. 14.

The complication of the indemnity to the emi-
grants, of the reduction of the interest of the debt,
and the recognition by England of the Repub-
lics of South America cause a lively agitation in
the minds of the people. The dawn of happiness
which gleamed on France with the new reign is
beginning to darken, and there is only one senti-
ment throughout the country, reproaching the
Ministers with having destroyed, by their system,
the first symptoms of that calmness and union,
which were so full of consolation and proud
hopes. Even the Emigrants are not content-
ed. " WThy," say they, " are not our
renter, our personal property, paid ? hy
estimate by the prices of 1790, our pro-
perties, which are now worth three times
as much.? . We receive no other answer than
the political success of M. de Villele. Our
indemnity is spread over five years, and who will
guarantee to us five years peace, and that the pub-
lic treasury will not he obliged to take the
.sums
appropriated to us ? We have a right to a territo-
rial indemnity." We are told, indeed, as if we were
the most stupid wretches •in the world, that all
the advantages which England enjoys from her
extended commerce, and by our vicious political
proceedings, are nothing ; that the recognition of
South America is a trillu, and that we may still
reach our right hand to St. Petersburgh and give
the left to London. But how can we, being for
the Holy Alliance and Russia in Spain, be in
Paris for England and for her interests?
Pax's, JAN. 11.—Five per Cents. opened at 102 f. 75c.;
closed at 102 f. 75c. ; Bank Stock, 1980 f. ; Neapolitan Fire per
Cents: Falconet's Certificates, 88i ; Rente d'Espagne, 171 ;
Royal Spanish Loan, 1823, 55i.
liicitANGE oN LoNooN.—One Month, 25f.; Three
Months, 2-If. BZic.—( Cour: Anthentique, Jan. 14.)

Bit UiS ELS l'A PERS.

[Received last Night.]
BKVSSELS, JAN. 14.

The First Chamber of the States General met yesterday to
discuss the project of law relative to the cessation of the legal
currency of the French money in the southern provinces of the
kingdom. The result of die debate was, that 13 Members
voted for adoption of the project and 13 against it. This is the
first instance of such a division in the First Chamber ; it is
also apparent that the project of law will be considered as
rejected.
M. Vanderfosse, Governor of the Province of Hainault, who
was intrusted by his Majesty with a mission to Paris relative to
our commercial relations with France, arrived in this City on
the 12th. _ _

NURF.MBERG, JAN. F.
A letter written from Pera by a person of some distinction
contains the fiillowing passage :—" It is observed that since the
departure of Lord Strangford from Constantinople, the influ-
ence of England over the minds of the Ministers of the Porte
visibly declines, while that of Count Guilleminot, the French
Ambassador, has considerably augmented. We are ignorant
whether his Excellency has taken any steps to induce the Divan
to adopt a more conciliatory system towards the Greeks, though
the Sultan has forinerly declared that he was resolved to try the
chance of another campaign against the Greeks, depending on
the aid.of the Paella Viceroy of Egypt."
IIEuLtN, JAN. 5.

It is affirmed, that Prince William, his Majesty's second
son, is going to nary the eldest of die Princesses of 6axe-
Weimar' the grand-daughter of the reigning Grand Duke and
of the 'limpress-Dowager of Russia, and niece to the Emperor
Alexander.
An extraordinary courier, dispatched from the Office of Fo-
reign Affairs at Vienna. brought within these few days dis-
patches of the highest importance to our Cabinet, supposed to
be relative to recent communications from the British Ministry.