The Sun.
London, England, 1824-10-22 00:00:00

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The LORD MAYOR rose, and said he had to call the attention
of the Court to a matter which was of the utmost importance
not only to their constituents, but to all the inhabitants of the
Metropolis. Notwithstanding the inenase'of tile number of
coal meters, which some salesmen had declated would remedy
every evil—notwithstanding the reduction in the duty on coals
to the amount of 3s. 1;11. per chaldron, and all the measures that
had taken place, coals were now higher in price than last year.—
(Cries of Hear, hear !)—At the lust market there were only
two entire cargoes of coals brought into the market. This was
a matter which he wished to propose should be referred to the
Coal and Corn Committee for their consideration. Perhaps the
circumstance of the late winds might in some degree account
for this circumstance; but there could be no doubt that there
were other great general canes in operation. He had received
information that the sale of coals at Sunderland was monopo-
lized • and he believed it was well known that the fitters or in-
termediate purchasers would not ship any coals until their first
vessels returned to take them. . For a long time past Ire had
observed the market returns, and perceived that the supply of
ships was closely apportioned to the demand in the market; so
closely, as to manifest that it could not be the effect of chance
but of concert. In no instance would it be found that more than
ten per cent. of the great quantity brought from all quarters re-
mained unsold on the market-day, and indeed the proportion
was often much less. It might be observed also, that the sup-
plies from the various pits were remarkably uniform and nicely
apportioned. It was a remarkable thing, that whilst almost
every other commodity had fallen in value, the price of coals was
still maintained at an enormous height. An increase of only
10d. per chaldron put no less a sum than 50,000/. per annum
into the pockets of the sellers.—(llcm, hear !)—They might
judge then of the gains which were derived by the extraordinary
rise which had recently taken place, when the price was encreas.
ed from 395. to 48s. per chaldron. The whole of this sum of
9s. per chaldron must by this concert go into the pockets of the
sellers. of • nicely apportioning the
supply ,Withotlie
the
whole Metropolis was kept at all
demand,the
present system
Ones exposed to a scarcity, which might be occasioned by the
slightest accidents, or by contrary winds, which might delay
the vessels for weeks.: But he would ask what they might ex-
pect if they were to have an excessively severe winter? He felt
It his duty to bring this subject immediately before the Court;
and if they felt, as he did, its extreme importance, he hoped
the facts he had mentioned would be taken into consideration
by the Coal and Corn Committee.
Mr. S. Dixox agreed that the subject was one of high im.
portance. Ile expressed his opinion, however, that the corn.
plaint made by the Lord Mayor against the coal dealers of con-
cert in not allowing the supply to exceed the demand, was
applicable to other trades. The dealers in tea, and fish, and
factman many
aer t iel
r wases
as alwaysortof innate managed in t
depravity
i wh:ieci manner;aateti
a anti
dispo-
sition in
to monopolize in every other article of general consump-
tion besides coals. lie was ready to join in any measure which
would prevent a scarcity, but it was a matter of the greatest
ITTt nneydatlcioaltittlratersy-a
eritiletuls,ineaTshuarevesryadtgeto.nt-
don of the possibility of a scarcity i
in such a place as that, had
bdivflitchiailtt)C•topanrtd
iiit:itstoghLtile)
" we cannot lay in our coals too
the tendency to produce one. Families naturally said, when
they read such statements,
soon;" and the consequence was, that a general demand took
place, and the price was in consequence raised. He remem-
bered some years ago, when the Lord Mayor and a Committee
tion,
stated that a scarcity of bread was to he apprehended, that very
statement
had the
That the consideration of
the statement made by the Lord Mayor should, be referred to
the Coal and Corn Committee." They should guard however
against any measures of the unfortunately experimental nature
which-they had before adopted. .With respect to the duty, he
bad predicted that the public would not be benefited by its
reduction, and his prediction had been verified.
Mr. FAYELI in
seconding the motion observed, that coals
was not the only article in which the reduction of the duty had
not been felt by the consumers.
The duty on leather had
been reduced without the prices of shoes being generally
dim ini sh ed.
Mr. H u RCONDE observed, that if the Western coal pits were
encouraged, a large supply might he obtained from them by
inland carriage.

Mr. Alderman C. S 31x TH said, the supply was greater during
the present than any former year, and contended, as we un-
derstood him, that there was no necessity for the present
motion. ,

The LORD MAYtatt said, it was to be admitted that there
were 300 ships more in the present than during the last year,
but it was to be accounted for from the increased number of
gas-works, if not front the incrusing population. llut within
the last two months there were 400 less vessels than during the
corresponding term last year.
Mr. DixoN, with respect to encouraging the Western Col.
leries observed, that this could not be-done without enhancing
the price in tlid.t direction, and that the coals takes from the
pits there were of too light a quality.
After some further observations, the motion was carried.
TITHES.

AIL CARTER presented a petition from the inhabitants of St.
Botolph, Alilgate, praying for aid against the exorbitant de-
mands set up by their lay improprirttor of 2s. 9d. in the pound
on the rack rent for tithes. . Air. Carter stated that the lay im-
proprietor, from his unjustifiable demands, obtained from tour
to hve thousand pounds, and the officiating Minister was tiot-
withstanding most inadequately provided for. The inhabitants
were, however, desirous of avoiding litigation, and of nicking a
fair and reasonable settlement. But die lay impropriator had
manifested no disposition to enter into any accommodation. Ile
had filed bills in Chancery against some of the inhabitants, a:id
threatened proceedings against others. They had subscribed
for their mutual defence, but still they felt themselves inade-
quate in point of pecuniary means to cope with such an adver-
sary ; and they prayed the Court, as the question was one of
the most extensive and important nature, and as part of the
estates in that parish belonged to the Corporation, and their
value would be materially affected should the detnand suc-
ceed, that they might receive from the Court similar aid to
that given to the parishes which were similarly oppressed.
Air. STANDRING, one of the petitioners, addressed the
Court at great length, and praised its general spirit in assisting
the oppressed. This parish had peculiar claims, for it was
motion,
of such
grievously burthened, its inhabitants were many of them of the
, and said
labouring class, and the poors' rates were exceedingly heavy.
Upon a rental 37,0001. they had to pay poore rates and other
charges to the amount of 29,0904
' r. CARTER moved that the petition should be referred to
theee
ae
thatnt iwnaitstetege dutyAlr. olflAthveECLoLurstetcooanidleiln
intolerable abuses, and to make common cause with the
parishioners. They. were bound to do this from interest as
well as from principle.
;Mr. Dr xox expressed his belief (as veenriderstood him) r that
the grant of 2s. tki. in the pound was madelothe Clergy for the
purposesof their repairing the Church, and maintaining the
poor, as well as for the purpose of supporting themselves. He
would vote for the proposed aid being given, not because the
petitioners were tenants of the Corporation, for that was a iner-
'eenary motive, but because they had been proceeded against
oppressively.
AIL Svc stated, that there was every ground for hope
that an application to Parliament would be eucceasful, and it
was extremely desirable that the whole of the parishes should
jail). The hector. of St. Andrew's, Holborn, had been offered
one shilling in thapound, which he refused; • The consequence
was, that the Bill was passed giving him no more than one
shilling in the pound, including the Easter Offerings, which
were not included In the first offer; and the question as to that
parish was now pet at rest for ever.
,lUr, Js MIS said, that when a Dill was applisil fur in behalf

of the parish of St. Andrew, it. might have been made to include
all the other oppressed parishes. •
Mr. HuncosigE said, he was sure that all the other parishes
would gladly unite in obtaining a general measure of relief.
The Lot:4) MAYOR said, that from, the- cases which had
come before him in his Magisterial capacity he. had felt it his
duty to pay particular attention to the subject. /le was con-
vinced that individuals were unable to contest this right, and
that those who maintained it were stronger even than the pa-
rishes. He was of opinion that the Corporation should there-
fore lend their aid to the sufferers. They had met at his sug-
gestion, and he was glad they had made the presentapplieation.
He had been accused of having been the instigator of the pro-
ceedings in St. Andrew's, Holborn. He wished he could claim
that merit. He had no doubt that the inhabitants would hive
been very willing to have joined in a general bill had it been
proposed to them.
It was then agreed to, that the petition should be referred to
the Tithe Committee for them to act upon as they should be
advised ; and it was ordered that they should from time to tune
report to the Court their proceedings.
ST. PETER'S, CORNHILL.
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The Loan Maxon announced to the Court, that, in cone.
quence of the death of Dr. Itoberts, the living of St. Peter's,
Cornhill, was vacant; and if it would suit the convenience of
the Members, the election would take place on the next Court
day.
Mr. Di xoN begged to ask of the Town Clerk when and how
it was that living came into the gift of the City-?
Mr. Deputy Ron TII spoke to order, and declared, that such
a question ought not to be put, and certainly should not be
publicly answered.
Mr. Ducox persisted; when
The LORD M AYOIt declared the Worthy Member to be out
of order, there being no motion then before the Court.

DEPUTY BAILIFF, SOUTHWARK.
Mr. Deputy ROUTH then rose upon a question of privilege.
It would be in the recollection of the Court, that when Mr.
Lindsey, the . Deputy Bailiff for the Borough of Southwark,
complained of having been improperly ejected from his office by
the High Bailiff, Mr. Prinsep, they came to a Resolution, that,
pending the inquiry which they caused to be instituted, they
could not recognize any other person than Mr. Arthur Lindsey
as the Deputy Bailiff: Mr. Lindsey had in consequence con.
tinned to act in the situation to which he was appointed, and
all went on as before until Saturday, the 16th instant, when the
Committee appointed to examine into the charges preferred by
the High Bailiff against his Deputy unanimously declare them
to.be frivolous and vexatious. No sooner did the High Bailiff
learn the decision of the Committee than he gave Mr. Lindsey
a formal revocation of his appointment, and immediately ap-
pointed Mr: Philip Jackson as Deputy Bailiff. The Worthy
Member argued at some length upon these facts, and concluded
by moving a Resolution to the effect, that in the opinion of the
Court the High bad been guilty of a breach of their
privileges. •
Mr. Lindsey then appeared at the bar, and was'examined as
to the truth of the facts contained in the above statement. He
produced the copy of the revocation of the appointment served
upon him, and related various official acts subsequently,per-
formed by Mr. Jackson as Deputy Bailiff.
Mr. Jamus expressed himself dissatisfied with the evidence
given on this subject; but said that the High Bailiff was in
Court just before the present motion-was made; and had left
in the understanding that the presentment of the report of the
Committee and all other proceedings were to stand over until
the next Court-day. It was but fair to give him an opportunity
of answering the charge.
Mr. PAVEL.I. said, although he had been an early friend of
the High Bailiff, he felt himself compelled to second the Re-
solution.

Mr. JAMES warmly opposed the resolution, and moved as an I
amendment—That the consideration of it should be postponed
until the next Court day. He contended that no breach of
pri-
vilege had been committed, inasmuch as the High Bailiff, al-
though he could not appoint a Deputy without the sanction of
the Court, might refuse to admit any Deputy of the court's ap-
pointment. He was responsible for the acts of his agent; and
the Court had no right to make,. him responsible for . the acts of
an agent of whom he did not approve. Ile might, if he thought
proper, execute the office entirely without a Deputy. The re.
solution of the Court said they would not recognise any one. but
Mr. Lindsey as Deputy Bailiff. The High Bailiff had not
asked them to recognise any Other person When he did, and
appointed a person whom the Court refused to recognise, then
would be the time to complain of breach of privilege.
Mr. I-Junco:tint appealed to the common sense of the
Court, whether, upon the Learned Member's admission of the
ineligibility of any person to serve the office without their
sanction, the High Bailiff' had not been guilty of a breach of
privilege ?
The Resolution was carried.
Some routine business was dispatched, when the Court was
adjourned.

ANECDOTE OF TUE KING 01: FRANCE.—TWO
or three years since as the King, then only Monsieur, was
walking in the environs of Saint Cloud, accompanied by the
Duke de Guiche, he met in a lane, near the manufactory of
Sevre, a woman with a child in her arms weeping bitterly.
" What is the matter, my good woman ?" asked the Prince.
—" Alas, Sir, this little girl was to be baptized to-day ; I have
promised the mother to be godmother, and a neighbour was
to be godfather; but he has just broken his word, and
I am in great distress."—" Is that all ?" said the Prince in an
affiible manner, " your grief is easily relieved ; if you will per-
mit me I will be the godfather."—" Oh, Sir, you are joking."
—" Not at all I assure you."_" Will you really be so
good ? how delighted I am." The woman, who did not
know the Prince, and took him to be merely some gen-
tleman of the City, with warm and repeated expressions
of her satisfaction conducted him to the Church,
where the "faMily of the child were already assembled. She
there presented the new godfither. The 3linister took up
the ,pen—" What is your name ?"—" Monsieur.—" Mon-
sieur what r'--" Only Monsieur."—" What do you
mean by only Monsieur ?"—" Write then, if you please.
--:Monsieur, the King's brother." The pleasure and
astonishment of the little party may be imagined; the
Prince had great difficulty in restraining their transports
of gratitude and repressing their shouts of rive Monsieur
which would have betrayed his incognito. li if, Royal
Highness presented 25 Louis to the godmother, and as the
mother of the child was poor, he has since allowed her
pension, which will hereafter descend to the daughter, and form
her marriage portion.—( Paris Paper.)

Lu NA It It AINDOW.—A remarkably 6ne speci-
men of this rare phenomenon was witnessed at Middleton, 12
miles west of Edinburgh, on Friday the Ist instant, about
ten o'clock in the evening. The day and the hour determine
of course the position of the moon, as well as that of the rain.
bow. This beautiful meteor, when first observed, was fully
formed, and the segment of the circle which it described on a
rather thick cloudy sky, every where distinctly and even strong.
ly marked. It began to fade in a minute or two after being first
seen, ar.d had totally vanished In about the space of three
minutes. The writer has not witnessed any solar rainbow the
formation of which was so uniform and regular. But it had
not the noble expansion of arch which distinguishes that me-,
teor ; and being of a dull sort of white, displayed nowhere its
variety and brilliancy of colours. It may be observed, how-
ever, that owing to the surrounding darkness, the lunar rainbow,
though by no means so striking an object as that, produced by
the sun is a far more singular and much more imposing spec-
tinaclplere.
syonh.e ralrtitydesocfrvtlesie stitgottlitcne,o
tdhosutbtalicielipisnrcreognusiednecyraloilty.
thisthe
meteoric phenomenon has attracted the notice of philosophers.
Some observation* on the subject, however, have been handed
down. Aristotle is said to have seen two lunar rainbows in
his time. Several other authors, such as (lemma,
tienuert, Snelling, and Dr. Plot, are said to have witnessed the
same phenomenon. It is suspected, indeed, that some of these
writers have been mistaken, and have handed down to us, in
place of lunar rainbows, halos merely, or crowns round the
moon, spectacles by no means rare. But since the beginning of
the last century, observations much more certain have been
made, which prove that the moon sometimes enjoys the privi-
leges of the sun. According to the Phil. Trans. No. 331, there
was seen in 1711 a lunarrainbow, well coloured arid well defined,
in the county of Derby. M. Vireidler saw one in 1719, weak
indeed; anti in which the colours could hardly be discerned.—
M. Muschenbrook saw one also in 1729, but no other colour
except white was discernable. A yellow- lunar rainbow was
seen at Isselstein in 1736. It is mentioned, in tine, in the Jour-
nal of Trevoux, of the month of August 1738, that one had
recently been seen at Dijon very well coloured, only not pos-
sessed of the same vivacity of tint as those formed by the sun,—
Win/wilt Courant, Oct, 184