The Sun.
London, England, 1841-08-26 00:00:00

NEW COURT.

George Lilly Johnson was indicted for stealing sixty-two
pound of lead, the property of Sir Matthew Wyat.
Mr. Phillips appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Clarkson
defended the prisoner.
William Ellis said he was clerk of the works in the employ-
ment of Sir Matthew Wyat, the eminent sculptor. On the 17th
of July last, went into a yard attached to some new buildings
which Sir Matthew was erecting near Hyde Park, when he
saw the prisonrr in the workshop, and suspecting his honesty
from previous circumstances, he caused him to be searched,
wnen a kind of girt was found strapped round his
loins, surported by straps over the shoulder. ; to the
girt were ingeniously attached nails, so as to support a great
weight between it and the person, and by this means the rri-
soner had contrived to secrete the property named in the indict-
menLi Sir Matthew Wyat employed four plumbers, to tine of
whom, named Jackson, the prisoner was al•prenticed.
Mr. CL RICSON, for the defence, called
_ _

Jeorge Jackson, who stated that he was a plumber, residing
in Queen-street, Edgware-road, and on the day when the pri-
soner was first charged with the robbery he was standing out-
side the workshop, which was scarcely snore than 10 feet square,
and in his opinion no person could have taken the property in
the manner in which it was stated to have been done.

The prisoner was found Guilty and sentenced to be im-
prisoned for one.year, and kept to hard labour.
George Brown was indicted for stealing fifteen sovereigns
from the person of Thomas Hunt.
The prosecutor deposed that he was a cotton spinner belong-
ing to Manchester. On the 3d inst. he was walking through
Flea-street, when he met the prisoner, with whom he entered
into conversation, and went into a public-house in Chancery-
lane. The prisoner said he came from Warrington, and
was about taking a shop in London. In about half an hour
after they entered the house a third party came in, and as if
accidentally, spilt some ale, for which he appeared to pay,
but the prisoner refused to allow him to do so, and showed
him some money to prove that they were quite independent,
and u-ged him (the prosecutor) to do the same. The man who
came in pulled out some money from his pocket and said he
would pay for all the ale they could drink. Soon after he began
to talk of the liability of strangers to be taken in by the London
sharpers, and desired him to be sure that his money was safe,
as they did not wish him to loose anything in their company.
The prisoner then said, here is some paper, roll up what-
ever money you may have about you. Witness did so, and
the prisoner pretended to put it into his (prosecutor's) fob for
safety, They then walked out, and prosecutor was sent to get
some cigars, and on his return found the other two gone, and
instead of fifteen soveregns, which he rolled up, he found six
halfpence.
111 r. BALLA NTINE, for the defence, cross-examined the wit-
ness at great length, but nothing was elicited to shake the prin-
cipal facts of the case.
The RECOILDER said, for the security of the less crafty and
guilty portion of the community, it was necessary that the pri-
soner should be removed to a place where his ingenuity would
have less scope than in London. He should, therefore, sentence
him to be transported for ten years.

COURT CIRCULAR.
WINDSOR, WEDNESDAY.—The unpropitious state of the
leav-
weather this morning prevented any of the Royal
anal y .
Prince
ing the Castle ; but in the afternoon her Majesty Slo es.
Albert walked tor some time on the Terrace antl in the p
The Princess Royal was also taken out for an wring.
an 3 Viscount Mel-
par
The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland
bourne arrived on a visit to her Majesty.
joinin the
The Hight Hon. Sir William Fremantle and Lieutena
Banal
t-
Colonel Bouver.e will have the honour of g
dinner circle at the Castle this evening..

oso
Viscount Melbourne left town yestenl::
Commission afternoonmmisin on
fo a
r visittile
to her Majesty at Windsor Castle.
Dr. Phillitnore, a.. 4 Chairman of f t
Examination into the Non-Parechiat Registers, presented the
Report of the Board, at an interview e with the Marquis of Nor-
manby yesterday, at the Home-office.
;
The Hon. Sir Henry Dymoice, whose name stands first on
thelistisftheofnehs noblewilyere and ancientatedßaronets am
, is the seventeenth re-
presentativeily, who has filled
the high hereditary office of Champion of the English Crown.
Champion at the coronation of hie Majesty
Sir Henry discharged in person, with distinguished approba-
tion) the duties of
King George the Fourth, and would then, according to former
like his ancestors, the hot:our of 11 e
knightly state dignity not been stared
Bath,usage hhaadvteh
aret caeii:i:ir,ht
to fall into abeyr.nce.
Lord Hastings, Sir J. Osborn, and Mr. N. Wigney, had
interviews with the Marquis of Normanby yesterda), at the
Home-office.
Despatches from the Governor of the Bahamas were re-
cei ied yesterday at the Colonial-office,

EVENING SUN

FRAN CE.

SPEECH I,e' el. e;urzoT. FRENCH eIINIST-' . '--'i
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AT LISIEUX.
A grand droner was given on Monday last, by the con-
stituents of M. Guizot, at Liseux, in the department of the
Calvados, of which place he is the representative in the
Chamber of Deputies. It was attended by all the principal
inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood; and passed off
with the utmost harmony and good feeling. The Mayor of
Liseux presided, and, in answer to the toast of M. Guizot's
health, given by that functionary, accompanied by a handsome
eulogium on his public and private character, his Excellency
M. Guizot made the follow:ng speech :
In truth, gentlemen, 1 cannot reply to the honourable and
flattering expressions which you have just heard—expressions
the value of which are increased in my eyes by the Wes
merits of him who pronounced them. Allow me ,to see
therein the frank expression of that sympathy which has sub-
sisted between us during the last twelve years, and
that has remained unchanged through all the varying
circumstances which have 'naturally owe.' ed to divide men's
minds before and after a great revolution. Gentlemen, far
from estranging us from each other, it has united us 'even
more closely. Many of you may still recollect that ten 'years
lack in this same place I addressed you, and stated my
political views. Such a meeting as then' took place, such a
public discussion all these forms of flee government
were at that time a novelty and cause of astonishment.
Yet already how natural' do they seem? What a proof
exists iu thia of the progress of our institutions. I congratu-
late you and myself, gentlemen, upon the result. I consider it
as a great honour to have from the first accepted and wel-
comed openly and completely these powerful institutions.
I have confidence in them and faith in them. I respect
and love them. The events which have passed before; our
eyes, and which do not permit us to doubt of their worth,
have twice saved the country. Previous to 1830, these in-
stitutions sufficed for the defence of our liberties. Since 1830
they_ have effectually preserved us from anarchy. We' may
boldly say that our •constitutional monarchy has gone trium-
phantly through the trial. It has the right to govern us; for
in a few years it has met and satisfied the most diverse, the
most contrary wants and necessities of society. A year ag°
France was very anxious and very excited. Great nli"
trust and great irritation on both sides. A revolution was
. almost in prospect, and let no legitimate motive for
such a war ;no great national interest to ors or
counsel it. We had a foreign policy more less .able.
omoreothi
no::
fromless
which
fortunate,
,N.ar boluongdhetrstohheraev,e
resulted.
.therevF;r*iainbbeer:
was war the wish nor the interest of the country.
imminent, so difficult was it to render appieent
did not desire it, nor did Europe. And yet worst.eme
the-genuine wishes and interests of the country,- and to raise it
above the superficial passions and prejudices which agitated usl
How have we been extricated from so critical a situation ?
The King, waking a firm use of his prerogative, changed his
Cabinet ; and at the same time, acting up to the spirit of the
charter, he carried before the Chambers that great question of
peace ant war which, for his own part, he had already re-
solved in his mind, and within the limits of his power. The
were
new Cabinet appealed in the Chambers to the fullest discussion
and publicity, a publicity which appeared excessive to many
sensible minds, and contrary to good Government habits.
From . all this, gentlemen, has there resulted one of
those sudden and violent re-actions which carry 'from.
one extreme to another the policy and conduct of
Governments and countries? Has any great interest
of the country been sacrificed to a lesser one?_, In reject-.
ing war at all price have we flung ourselves into the system 01
peace at all price, as the antagonists of the Cabinet, have so_
often tried to prove ? Not in the least. All the interests o.!
the country have been amply provided for ;,its dignity as, weR
as its prosperity—its force as well as its repose; and there-
suit has been that policy of armed
peace and ten porat `lsola-
a
tion which has prevailed in the Government asn•thesdelibe•
rations of the Chambers. This is the true policy of the;}ss,te
milieu, of which at length the wisdom as ieknowledgl
but of which it has been predicted that it couldeu
neither endure nor succeed. But it has both .lasted
and succeeded. Peace has been maintained without Any sacri-
fice of dignity. The isolation of France exists no' more, but
not without having lasted long enough for all the purposes de-
sired, awl upon conditions perfectly compatible with the bbnour
oc the country. Here you will, I trust, approve my- reserve.
There are controversies which ought not to be provoked, facst.
which ought not to -be discussed, save by the Chl mber;
constitutionally charged with debating them.
shall
also be wanting to my duty in this respect, and au.
wound
also abstain from every expression likely to
the susceptibilities of any foreign Government or niticf:
I should not forgive myself, were Ito let drop one world
nwdh.
st
might foment or keep up between France and
between France and Europe, worn-out prejudißce7oar.
d of
feelings. To every sensible man, to every sincere filen
vons
European peace, such language must appear a S"4e_tic_
wrong. Situated as I am, it would be to sin against Jul v.
bitter
prudence, and tact. I will not incur the reproach. will
limit myself to resuming the simple result of the policy
has prevailed, and the lesson which it teaches us. France pss
been enlightened and tranquillized. She comprehends that
neither' her honour or interest required more than precau-
tionary tionary armaments and a temporary isolation. Europe h
,a.
been warned' and reassured—reassured by the :vi t
dence of our pacific intentions, and the loyalty i tri,
which our acts have accorded with our intentions; warnea.
"which.
that France will never allow herself to be towed along by a
policy not her own, but will separate herself decidedly from
what she dces not approve, without, nevertheless, rushing to
the extremity of war. Aware of the ineonveniencies resulting;
to all the world from the isolation of France from the policy of
Europe, it must be admitted that a general good understand-.
ing is for the interests of all. It is thus that a very critical and
a very serious situation, as far as our foreign affairs are con-
cerned, V has been put an end to. And this result has bee¢
attained by a sc. upulous respect for our institutions, and by
their regular development. At home, and as far as domes-
tic policy is concerned, the merit of these institutions hal
been rendered more manifest and conclusive. Whatis awa'
passing before our eyes shows this fully. The events of last
year, gentlemen, have imposed heavy burdens upon us, some
temporary and likely to cease with the situation which caused
them ; others more permanent, for they proceed from the ne-
cessity of restoring our military establishments, too long neglect- i
ed, upon a good footing. OLliged to provide for these charges,
Government feels, at the same time, the necessity of bringing
back the Budget within normal conditions—in other words, to
restore the balance between the revenue and the expenditure.
Credit is a powerful means, but at the same time one that is
delicate, and requires cautious management. A Loan ought
not to be had recourse to except in extraordinary and pressing ,
circumstances. The permanent receipts of taxes ought to meet or-
dinary expenses. At the present time there are elementary max-
ims which must guide every wise Government. In this situation
what has the Finance Minister done? He has advatteed measuree
already announced and sanctioned by the law, and which have for
their only aim, first, to ensure the equal repartition amongst the
tax-payers of existing interests; secondly, to enable the Chamber
to legislate with a full knowlege of facts in all that relates 0'
the voting of these taxes. Can aught be snore legitimates
Gentlemen, er more consonant with justice, and the necessi-
ties of a good financial administration? And yet loud cla-
mours have been raised, net amongst you, Gentlemer—not
amongst those who take truth as the basis of their judgments—
but amongst a population less enlightened and less informed
with regard to public affairs and the condition of a Govern-
ment. Errors, absurd and strange, founded on popular pre-..
judice, have been circulated ; and at the same time the factions
have endeavoured to make the most of these, and turn them to
their own advantage. They have endeavoured, out of thew
prejudices, to give rise to resistance ; and, out of resistance.
insurrection. The third error of the people, and the hypo-
critical efforts of factions, are the true causes of the late
disorders. How has the Government opposed these disor-
ders? By two means only:: the simple execution of dm '
laws, firm and temperate, mild even in the form—powerful
but patient in demonstraeion ; the other means have been
full discussion and explanation of the aim of these mea-
sures, in order to dispel popular errors respecting them.
Look at what is this moment passing. The Municipal
Councils have assembled throughout France ; the Depart-
mental Councils are about to assemble. Fran
in
•
at this moment full of elective bodies, debating, approv''
ing, or condemning these very measures. And is the midst.
of this universal examination, Government is engaged in res_-
pressing disorder, in appealing to public opinion and to legal
iorce, in order to make the law respected, taking care at the
same time to enlighten men's convictions. Is not such a spec•
taele a striking homage to our institutions ? Does it noeprove
that Government places its lull reliance, and seeks its support
in the'complete and energetic action of these institutions. phis
action alone is salutary and efficacious. In order that our
institutions should attain their aim, all the powers com-
posing them should act, together, each in its pant and within
its limits. Every weakness, each act of hesitation of ;one of
these great parts of the state, must disarrange the whole polio
tical machine. It cannot be denied, that at the present time
a tendency to weaken one of the great powers of The state,
viz., the monarchic principle, by sapping its two foundations--
iroyalty and administration. When I say royalty, I mean the
nstitution and the royal person, the Crown and the-King. la
s a fundamental maxim of law that the King can do no svrong•
The King is inviolable, ministers are responsible ; every fault of
government is imputable to the councillors of the Crown, not to the
Crown. Such is the adniirable principle which guarantees
order and liberty. But to the maxim of the King doing 400
wrong, it is sought to substitute that of the King doing
nothing-j-an idea as false in right as in fact, and ener-
vating royalty under pretence of covering it. Fortunate
it has been for our country; that Royalty has not been al-
lowed thu ; • to become enervated, and that it has per-
formed in our affairs the part which belongs to it. Te:,
persevering influence we ewe a great .portion of our 9" e
The
I have already
wisdom of the King and the wisdom of the
the definitive
came united; and - this union, which is t
expressed my opinions on this pouinnttry
be.
e shalt only oeJ wee
be grateful to the Kit.g; in doing sa.,chsv
serves and hontsers
Gratitude is a duty for nations,
view of the charter, has been the safety of Pr.ance:
,Let us.
f the de ' t' '
has need o so ton of the'
and pledge his country, and the country
citizens. The second 1 e e-.
Prince as much as of that of all its
is always
them ; for it encourages devotion both of the Prance towel-de
present and ac-
ment of monarchies has that which
the
~,,,.,..._I mean, the administration
tive throughout the
is one of which the countryt
our history, or ass
country-1
' has a
instrumental;' 7l or at kait
continual need. Throughout
.es, watching fifty years, administration of he I
throughout its last
principle
country has been
theand civilized progress,
unity, public order,,c....
Schools have .rar.ce has become
compactemder itt ti
e e soW-ns embellished, and sl)-":fig
gentlemen,
entiemen ,
,ift sthe salutary
ttbii
ci nifli.bueeertni:ne up, roads have
hi nationalt
been
everywhere,oPe-e ti.rough its instrum 'prosperity scattered
isltt.hheasd,nuteyed.ain
otfl Y}:i
ngLtehte
sues
anno,ti
watched
aetack.
he:a, i
Let us maintain its rights
blenitnegr
surrounded
.ofa:l s eannd blotsupmp
oernte
at o.
tnbbnyy:prttelehihte:sraesainiteenti:ve. Governmentp i ; ds'ae.ncicies
defend them against nosti I
the inertness of good citizens. For no' Government caanten
no
tt
I not 'to have been formed
for the repose of
I%jini'ters ; neither should it be for
p; it is a career opened before us, where-
blessings are inseper bin
isoreewteeimfoorstslaelei
vindicated our rights,a
progress and act. You all wish for order in
France and to the world to your families, order •
regular
ue
lra. r :rind
oyuorurrigtohwtansi.nhßineginede,mwbeerp,
rtohmatisetdhets:
tforoforaunedacah _
ment, and at the same • time a free one. Let us keep ails pro-
mise, and let us take without hesitation all the pains that its
a!_ceannplishment requ:res. Success cannot fail us if we do so;
1830,ata v‘G.hoein.er":
W shall surmount the obstaclesthat still • A 'le
impede us, as ere
here
surmounted during the last eleven
years all those which%
so often menaced us with shipwreck. ,

At Marlborough-street Police-office, this daYf
an elderly grave-looking person, named Theophilus Waters' s
Roman Catholic priest, was remanded on a charge of having
attempted to obtain from 111 r. Fitzgerald, of High-street.
Bloomsbury, surgeon, a charitable contribution, by falsely
representing that he was appointed by the Roman Ca-.
tholic Bishop of London, the Right Reverend Dr. Griffith
of No. 5, Golden-square, to go on a mission to China. Mr,
Fitzgerald having received information that a person answer-
ing the prisoners description had, for the last six months, Vol
levying contributions on the charitable feelings of the n'Aine-
rous tradesmen at the West-end, gave him in charge, to the
police.
Adv ices from Ancona, sth inst., mrAtion that
a British ship had come in from the Levant with, as it
;say
supposed, the plague on board, five pass'Avers having die
during the voyage. The vessel had be:.ll pus in strict qua-
rantine.