The Sun.
London, England, 1823-07-24 00:00:00

CORONERS INQUESTS.

Last night an Thquest was held in the Steward's
Room, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, before Mr. SHELTON,
Coroner, on the body of Thos. Hall, aged about 30 years. It
appeared that the deceased was a postboy, and on Thursday last
was riding on the roof of one of 111 r. Bayley's Brentford coaches
when .it was entering the gateway of the White Lion Inn,
Water-lane ; the coachman ordered him to stoop his head,
which he attempted to do, but his head struck against the upper
part of the gateway, and be was knocked oil the coach. Ver-
dict—" Accidental Death."—Deodand is. upon the coach.
There was a second Inquest held at the same time and :dace,
before the same Coroner and Jury, upon the body of Mary Ann
Atbury, who was burned in such a dreadful manner that she
died On Tuesday last. Verdict "Accidental Death."
A third Inquest was held at the same place upoa,the body of
Juba Woodman. a child2tfitilinths old, who was taken to the
Hospital, scalded so dreadfully, that he died next day.—Verdict
" Accidental Death."
MrLANCIIOI,Y ACClDENT.—Yesterday morning, at eleven
o'clock, an Inquisition was held before CHARLES JitustETT,
Esq. at the White Lion, Vauxhall Gardens, on the body of
Master Frederick Checceni, aged 18 years, a youth of pro.
miring talent, and one of principal dancers at Vauxhall
Gardens, the Ring's Theatre, &c. who was unfortunately
drowned, as we stated yesterday, while bathing on Monday
evening last opposite Cumberland Gardens. Verdict—"
Ac-
cidental Death by Drowning."
An Lnquisition was taken last night before THOMAS Sum.
T ow, Esq,, Coroner, at the Anchor Tavern, St. Mary-at-Hill,
on the body of Charles! Trendle, aged 24 years. After a few
words from the Coroner the Jury returned a verdict—" Found
drowned."

UNWHOLESOME MEAT
Ses-
sions, an .---At the Maidstone See-
indictment was preferred by the Ma-
gistrates, and true bills returned by the Grand
Jury, against Windsor Epps and William Carter,
butchers, of that town,
for exposing for sale in
the market unwholesome meat. Warrants were
issued for the apprehension of these persons, in
order that they may be bound over hi sureties for
their appearance at the next Sessions, to answer
this indictment. The meat in question mas
seized by order of the Magistrates, and publicly
burnt in
the lligh-street, a few weeks since.—
(Maidstone Journal.)

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11IASONIC NOTICES FOR NEXT WEEK.
ENGLAND. •
ilionday, July 20, Lognos. Nos. 4, AG, 71, 91, 104
305, 321; 407, 458.
COUNTRY. Nos. 227, 246, 320, 360
490, 546, 578, 597, 707
- 29, LoNnox. • • •
COUNTRY. Nos. 68, 130, 640, 668.
Wednesday, - 30, LoNDON. Lodge of Benevolence.
CouxTay. Nos. 112, 549.
- 31, LONDON. Nos. 7, 39, 327.
COUNTRY. Nos. 51, 110, 113, 176.
453, 596, 657, 670.
Aug. 1, LONDON. No. 210.
COUNTRY. Nos. 13, 30, b 5, 58, 470.
538.
-2, LONDON. No. 173.
COUNTRY. • • •

Tuesday,

Thursday,

Friday,

Saturday,

INDIA.
[From the Calcutta Monthly Journal.]

ADDRESS to the most Noble FRANCIS MARQUIS of

HASTINGS, K.G. &c. &c. &c.

As soon as the noise, arising from the spectators getting. up
to stand on the seats, for the purpose of obtaining a better, view,
had ceased, the Provincial Grand Master thus addressed his
Lord Ship, who rose, bowed; and reseated himself.
" Most Worshipful Grand Master, I have the honour to in-
form your Lordship that at a Meeting of the P. Grand Lodge
of Bengal, at which all the Lodges of Free and Acc.epted Ma-
sons working under your Lordship's immediate auspices, were
duly represented ; -It was resolved unanimously, that an Ad-
dress should• be presented to your Lordship, declaratory of the
fraternal affection and regard entertained by the craft for your
Lordship's person and virtues, and their deep feelings of un-
feigned regret on the occasion of your Lordship's approaching
departure for Europe. I have the.honour, my Lord, to bear the
Address so voted, and with your Lordship's permission will
'proceed to read it."—Assent being given, the P. G. Master
then read 'the following
ADDRESS to the Most Noble FRANCIS, Marquess of ILts.r-
mos, K.G.' Sc.c. &c. &c. Acting Grand Master of the most
Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Ma-
sons, in and throughout every part of the East Indies.
" osT NIrOnSIVIPPIit. Gitaxn Main-En—We, the Pro-
vincial Grand Master, and Officers of the Provincial Grand
Lodge of Bengal, and the Masters, Wardens, and Members of
the several Lodges of Free Masons working under! its authority,
most respectfully beg permission, on the eve of your Lordship's
departure for Europe to.offer our united sentiments of regard
and esteem for your Lordship's person and virtues.
As a Masonic Body, placed under the protecting care of your
Lordship. We cannot contemplate the loss of our illustrious
Grand Master, without feelings of the deepest regret; enter-
taining as we Flo the most affectionate regard and devotion to
your Lordship, as one with whom it is our pride to be enrolled ,
in the same fraternal band.

Nine years have elapsed since your Lordship's auspicious ar-
rival to preside over the destinies of this great country—The
general sentiment on the approaching relinquishment of your
high oflice, has already reached your Lordship's ear by the
united voice of its inhabitants, in this, We as individuals, have
most cordially joined—The wisdom of the measures planned
by . your Lordship, and the splendid achievements that were
their consequence, will shed a lustre on the pages of .future
History, and become lessons for the policy of the Statesman,
and the honourable ambition of the soldier. Permit us, Most
Illustrious and Noble Brother, • to dwell'upon the more endear-
ing virtues by which your •residence amongst us has been dis-
tinguished.
It was with no ordinal., feelings of gratitude to our Illus-
trious and Royal Grand Master. for the watchful care evinced.by
him for the Craft in general, that we found your Lordship in-
vested with a superintending power over the Masonic Institu-
tions in the eastern quarter of' the world—the wisdom of this
appointment was exemplified in its immediate effects--Thein-
titmice of your Lordship's great name, exalted rank, high ac-
quirements, extensive benevolence,.and Masonic character, was
seen in the new zeal it infused into the fraternity—the appear-
ance of your Lordship amongst the brethren in India, gave ad-
ditional vigour to the spirit so inspired, and working under the
eye of a Grand Master so distinguished " for every Masonic
honour of the Craft, the increase of its,numbeT, and the exten-
sionvirtue; the ardour of that spirit has continued unabated, to the
of its charities.

As., Masons, contemplating; and: constantly remembering
the remote, antiquity of our origin, and interested in every
thing that promotes the usefulness of our Craft, it is impos-
sible to have beheld the advantages derived to this Feat
City, in the encouragement given • by your Lordship to
Science and the, Arts, •. Without• a grateful admiration of
the enlightened and liberal mind under whose influence
they have been attained. We have witnessed our City
improved and embellished, not to gratify the caprice of
private taste but to promeite ,the general health and con-
venienee-We have seen public edifices arise for the ad-
vantage of commerce, and we have been repeatedly called on
to perform the grateful task of Jaying, with the impressive
Mysteries of our Order, the foundation of Temples, erected to
the pure service of the Ever-living God.- These, my Lord,
will remain monuments of your enlightened taste, and of the
patronage afforded by you to the liberal arts, while on the firm
foundation you have laid for the future security of this vast
Empire, a fair fabric of public prosperity and gratitude shall
arise, sacred to the happiness of millions, and the perpetuation
of your Lordship's fame.
As a Masonic Body we feel ourselves called on by a sense of
duty to offer your Lordship thetestimonyofour grateful homage
for the benefit which we in particular have derived from the
exercise of the high Powers vested in your hands ; in the se-
lection of a Deputy Grand Master from among the most ho.
nourable and respected of our Brethren; in the formati9n of a
Provincial timnd Lodge; and. the. appointment of a zealous,
able, and enlightened Grand Master ; under the influence of
whose character and watchful superintendence incalculable
benefits have aceiued to the fraternity ; in the readiness with
which amidst concerns of the 'greatest public importance, your
•Lordship has uniformly rucived our applications for advice or
instruction, for the condescending urbanity, and endearing
kindness with which this advice and instruction have been at.
forded, and fbr the- example you have given for the exercise of
the first and noblest duties of our Order, Universal Charity and
Benevolence.

It only remains for us now, Most Noble Lord and Illustri-
ous Brother, to perform the sorrowful task of bidding you,
farewell We invoke with fervent hearts the Almighty Archi-
tect of the Universe to bless and preserve you for many years
to come in health, peace, and happiness, unclouded by mis-
fortune, to your Lordship, and those most dear to you ; and
above all, that they may be passed in possession of that inter-
nal gratification which cannot fail to arise from the conscious-
ness of having discharged the duties of you high station, to
the satisfaction of your Sovereign; the admiration of your coun-
try, the honour of your own gtcat name, and the benefit of
wank ind ."

• (Signed by)
J. I'. LAnKIN's, P. G. M.
Mr. C. BLAQUIERE, D. P. G. M.
C. It. LINDSAY, P. 0. M.
J. B. Birch, P. G. S. W. Sam. Hampton, P. G. J. W.
.1. Vaughan, P. G.' S. D. William Anley, P. G. J. P.
Wm. M. Farrell, P.O. R. William: elville, P. 0. P.
C. Pawn, P. G. M. C. H. B. Handerson, P. 0. S. B.
Alsop, P. G. S.
And by a great number of the Brethren.
Having finished, the I'. 0. Master walked up to his Lord-
shi and placed the Address in his hands, and addressin& him
as his Most Noble and Illustrious Brother, expre.sed the pride,
and gratification he felt in placing in his ordship's hands the
document he then had the honour to deliver. Ills Lordship in
reply to this feeling Address spoke to the following effect :
" The gratification I feel on receiving a document so highly
to he valued, is enhanced by its being conveyed to me through
your hands." . •
_ _

His Lordship then rose with that dignity foi which he has
been so long conspicuous, and made the following
REPLY.

"BRETHREN,

" The compliment which you have offered to me is pecu-
liarly affecting, and grateful to my feelings. It ought to be so.
As you have yourselves observed, each of you has already af-
fixed his name to the General Address with which I was ho-
noured some days ago. There is of course a motive for your
wishing to come forward again, and as I cannot but understand,
it, the quality of that motive is most flattering to me; you
have desired to bear a more precise and emphatic testimony of
niy. conduct. That observation which Masons reciprocally ex-
ercise over each other, not as a privilege but as a duty, binds
the Craft to be strict in a public profession of opinion ; so that,
Where it can commend, the commendation stands vouched by
the known caution. Your approbation of me may be mistaken,
may be undeservedly partial, may be exaggerated in:phrase;
it must be sincere, and as such I take it to ray Heart.—
(Applause.)
You have thanked me for the Encouragement I have given
here to Masonry, and for the 'Vigilance' I have exerted for its
persevering an accurate course. The fostering care was incum-
,

bent on me horn the Superintendence which I have held. hitt
I have not considered the fUlfilment of such an obligation as a
dry duty. I have felt a lively interest in the promotion of wllat
I believe to be highly beneficial to Society. The Veil thrown
over Masonry renders its operation silent and unobserved ; yet
the influence of a body spread through all Classes of Society,
pervading every circle, and difilising (tho' by its separate
Members) opinions digested and matured from remote periods
in the Brotherhood, niust be powerful in it's effect. I think
thd traces of it's useful sway are discoverable if we cast our eyes
on older times. Reflect upon that semi-barbarism which was the
condition of alt. the states of Europe in ages not long past.
What apparent cause was there for a sudden and rapidly pro-
gressive mitigation of the rude oppressions which characterized
the day ? If none such cag be confidently pointed out, is it
not reasonable to recur to an agency Which while it is unob-
trusive,. must in it's very nature be active. The secrecy ob-
served in Masonic proceedings and the rigid scrutiny exer.
cised into the private character,of candidates for admission,
excited the curiosity of the higher ranks, and at the same time
removed every feat of their discrediting themselves by becoming
Members of the fraternity. Once initial:ell, they received les-
sons which never could have reached them in
.any other situa-
tion. They were taught that throughout the necessary. grada-
tions in a community, and amid the unavoidable distinctions
arising from talents orproperty, man., was still the brother of
man. This primary position once adopted, all caroilaries from
it were readily embraced. The doctrine imbibed in the Lodge
became the rale of action for the man of might in hi; public
sphere, and his example disseminated the principles of. hu-
, manity and justice to the utmost extent of the circle. Surely this
is not a visionary supposition. Observe the difference character
between the nations of Europe where Masonry has flourished,
and those in which it haS been proscribed ; and let the contrast,
so favourable for the former, support my hypothensis. The
priest' will be still stronger if you advent° the despotism, the
ferocity, the degradation of manhood in the Asiatic regions
where no casual ray of masonry has ever pierced the gloom.--
In Europe, what were once masonic principles alone, are so
generally prevalent that it would now be difficult to make it
believed that they were once acknowledged only in a confined
society : yet it is well that the sanctuary for them should still
exist. Our forms are' only constant inculcations to us of the
nioral rules which ought to be observedin all times, cases and
situations. ' If. I may have been fortunate enough to have re-
coll6cted them'in the exercise of authority, as you would kindly
persuade use, I am most happy.
Now, in the truest
.spirit of fraternal affection, I bid you
farewell, with this parting injunction;
,continue to fear God,
to honour the King, and to keep pure the Craft."

Ills Lordship having finished, the applause was general, and
continued ; the band struck up, " God save the King," and
the procession returned in reversed order, each Brother passing
to the right of the chair of state on which his .I.sordship had
been seated, who, with his accustomed urbanity and kindness,
hatfdescoded returning the respectful and fraternal greetit?gs
of his Brethren as they passed, with affectionate condescension
and regard.

The whole filed off in perfect regularity and order, making
their compliments to the Grand Master as they passed him
nor was this the least imposing part of the ceremony; it *as
indeed a sight tending more to unite in one brotherly bond of
affection and interest, the rich and the poor, than all that
royalty and rank could bestow : his Lordship's condescension
and kindness was most marked and pointed to his Brother
Soldiers ; not one of whom we will venture to say was there,
who will not through life remember with . pride the share he
took on this occasion ; for our own' parts, we confess that we
have very seldom in our lives witnessed a scene so truly
gratifying throUghout ; but the particular circumstance to which
we allude, was so striking, and so grateful to every noble
and manly feeling, that we imagine it will leave an impression
on the minds of those who witnessed it not easily effaced.—
The Procession returned to' the '!'own
own Hall in reversed order,
when the P.G. Master took leave of the Brethren, after ex-
horting them to bear in their recollection the parting injunction
of the Grand Master ; and cordially returning his grateful
thanks for the support they hid afforded him, in the execution
of a grateful, but painful duty; and for the order and regu-
larity, they had all so adniitably and strictly observed on the
occasion.
MASONIC ANTHEM,
Sung at St. John's Cathedral, Calcutta, on the Morning of
St. John's Day, 27th December, 1822.

Let there be lightth' Almighty spoke,
Refulgent streams from chaos broke,
To illume the 04i* earth ;
Well pleas'd the great Jehovah stood,
The power supreme pronounc'd it good,
• And gave the planets birth.
• SOLO.
Parent of light, accept our praise,
Who Shedd st on us thy brightest rays,
The light that fills the mind ;
By choice selected, lo we stand,
friendship join'd, a social band,
That love—that aid mankind.

CIIOIIITS.
In choral numbers masons join,
To bless and praise thy name divine.

VERSE.
The widow's tear—the orphan's cry,
All wants—our ready. hands supply,
As far as power is giv'n ;
The naked clothe—the prisoner free,
These are thy works, sweet charity,
Reveard to us font Heaven.

In choral numbers-masons join,
To bless and praise thy name

BUONAPARTE'S 800 Ks, &c.--Yesterday the
Library of BUONAPARTE was sold by Mr. SOTHEBY, in
Wellington-street. A considerable number of bidders assembled,
and Mr. SOTHEBY commented on the curiosity which natu-
rally attended the property which had belonged to so distilly
guished a character. The books had the additional recom-
mendation of brief marginal notes in the hand-writing of
BUONAPARTE himself. They did not however rise to
such high prices as might be expected, notwithstanding
these notes and the pertinent remarks of the auctioneer. Buf-.
fun's Works, with 2,500 plates, in 127 volumes, sold for
24/. 13s. 6. Correspondence between BUONAPAUTE- and Fo-
reign Courts,
&c., 7 volumes, for 9/. La Croix's Course of
Mathematics, 9 volumes, for 51. 10s. ; at the end of the volume
which contains the Algebra, there are 3 pages Calculations
by Koor.zos. The French Theatre, 60 yds, for Oh 10s. 6d.
Servan's Ilistorrof the Wars of the Gauls and Iltach, 7 vols.
for 10/. 10s. Volney!tt Voyage in Syria and Egypt, 2 vols. 53/11s.
Bruce's Voyages, in five volumes, with an Atlas. The tracings
nd notes on the map are by NAPOLEON. Strabon's Geo-
graphy, translated from the Greek, 3 vols. royal quarto, 61.
10s. Denon's Voyage in Egypt, 2 vols. Some of tire plates
are torn out, and it contains corrections by NApoxxox, and tie
plan of the battle' of Aboukir traced by him. Anothtr col. y,
171. Description of Egypt, published by order of N.AI.:II.roN,
341. 13s. Saveral Letters, signed by BtroxAPAturn, for various.,
sums none exceeding 11. IGs. His walking stick, formed of

tortoise-shell of an extraordinary length, and a musical head,
for MI. 17s. As two hundred pounds were once offered for this
stick, it was probably bought in. If all these articles had been
offered for sale at a former period, they would probably have.
reafhcd to much higher prices ; and therefore it may be infer;
red, that his reputation, and the curiosity attached to it, are
much on the decline.

DEATH OF THE REV. W3l. WARD, OF SERA3IPOITE.—
The note from Dr. Carey, announcing the death of the Rev.
Wm. Ward, which appeared in TUE SUN yesterday, Was ad-
dressed to the Rev. William Yates, of Calcutta, 'and sent by
hien to this country, in a letter to the Rev. J. oby, of Lon-
don, from which the thllowing particulars relative to that
afflictive event are extracted:—" Mr. Ward was In Calcutta
at the monthly Missionary Meeting on Monday evening,
March 3: he was then in perfect health. Dr. Carey was m
Calcutta, as usual, on the Friday following, and informed
the Baptist Missionaries there, thai when he left home Mr.
Ward was very ill of 'the cholera marbles. On the same even-
ing, after his return, he wrote the note, stating that Mr. Ward
breathed his last about five o'clock. lie was ill about one day,
and the. progress of the disease was so rapid and violent, as to
incapacitate him from conversation. The literary labours of
Mr. Ward—his efforts for upwards of 20 years In printing the
'Sacred Scriptures in the languages of the East, andhis inde-
fatigable ardour, in evangelizing the natives of nindostary
endeared him to thousands ; and-his death will be deplored 43
a serious loss to the Christian world." •

Thelollowing important intelligence was re-

coifed this morning at LLOYD'S :-
44 PLYMOUTH; JULY 22.—Arrived the Augusta

'IIIA!,(SCRITA, from Corunna in five days; on the

15th and 16th inst. the French forces, about

8000, entered, when a desperate action was
(ought, and great slaughter ensued on both, sides.
Sir ROBERT WILSON and Colonel LIGHT were

both wounded, the latter badly : report says the
French had the worst of it.—The Augusta is in

ballast, with several passengers destined for

14ondon, and who arc tenacious of giving intelli-

Bence."

The preceding statement is by no means re-
markable for clearness,--perhaps in consequence
of the unaccountable indisposition of the passen-
gars by the Augusta to give intelligence.—lt
would seem, however, that the French had ac-
tually entered Corunna, but Whether Ver a des-
perate action, or whether the action was fought
in the streets of the city,—whether the French
• remained in possession of the place in conse-
quence of a victory, or were driven out of it aftei
suffering a defeat, is not apparent.—lf they en.
tered Corunna after the battle, then that part of
the account is ridiculous which states that "report
says the French had the worst of it."—We
fear that the simple fact of, their entrftpce
into Corunna would be a sufficient proof of dis,-
(aster to the Constitutionalists; and that the prin-
cipal ground of hope consists in the probability
dna the panic-struck passengers have no better
authorit7 than report for that very important part
,of their statement. It is not said that any of the
passengers are Constitutional Authorities ; and
yet, if Corunna had actually, been taken, it is na-
tural to conclude that some of the Spanish autho-
rities would have seized the opportunity of escape
presented by the sailing of the Augusta. An article
in the Quotidienne, dated Madrid, July 16, (see
our Foreign Intelligence), says that QUIROGA
had been defeated by Bouncx,c, and that
the latter was within a short distance of Co-
runa, which was ready to open its gates to
him. The action with QUIROGA, however,
'was, of course, Previous to that spoken of by
the passengers by the Augusta. Does it afford
as solution of the difficulties presented by their
accounts, to suppose that Corunna was given up
by treachery,--but that QUIROGA, either with
an unbroken force, notwithstanding his alleged
defeat, or with such troops' as he could
rally after his discomfiture, immediately at-
tacked the French in Corunna, and fought
a severe battle with them,— the result of
which was of doubtful advantage to either party ?
We throw out this, however, merely as a con-
jecture. In any view of the subject, iris gratify-
ing to find; that so soon after the defection of
MORILLO, QUIROGA, or Sir ROBERT WILSON,
er both' of these leaders, were in a condition
to
give battle to the whole of the French force
111 Gallicia) consisting of eight thousand men.

81-1 N OFFICE, HALF-PAST TWELVE O'CLOCK.
We
have just received the subjoined farther
ate°4llt, also transmitted to LLOYD'S from Ply-
'''"th• It strengthens the grounds of hope, that
the issue of the battle or battles has been fa-
vourai
--).e to the Constitutionalists ; but still
leaves the airair involved in considerable doubt.
ccPLYMOUTH, JULY 22._ The brig Augusta,
of
aod from Corunna) arrived he this evening

An Express from Paris has brought a private
letter, which merely states that the French have
entered Corunna with 8,000 men.