The Sun.
London, England, 1841-10-09 00:00:00

SEIZURES FOR TITIIES

[We publish the following as a good specimen of
the working of the State Church.]
Mr. Lyon, (No. 407.)
Rent•churge due to the lessee of the Vicar of Cam-
berwell, on the first of July, 1841, according to the
price of corn, 15s. lid.
Mr. C. Jones, lawyer. of Spital-square, accompanied
by Mr. Harrison, broker, of the Old Kent-road, Ois
day distrained upon the premises of persons, who,
either from conscientious scruples, or from the feeling
that the demand was illegal, refused to pay him ; in
some cases he took plate, in my own two hall chairs
were taken for

Tithes lss. lid.
Cost of distress
The value of one chair might have fully satisfied the
demand, had it been other than a religious one.
For the year 1840 the cost of refusing to pay' Was—
Tithe £0 7 5
D►stress
Lawyer's expenses 10 12 0

----XII 4 11

This experience has taught me that the State
Church, backed with the civil power, is strong enough
to ruin any one who may dispute its anti-Christian
demands.

1840 was the first year of this detrand—an appor•
tionment of the tithes having been made by virtue of
the Statute of the 6th and 7th William IV., cap. 71,
by which Act the landowners of Camber well (follow-
ing the example of the landowners of Great Britain, in
their Corn-law) have exempted themselves from the
payment of tithes and imposed it on the occupiers, who
have not any voice in the matter, but who must sub•
mit quietly to the oppression if they wish to avoid ruin.
Last year the Vicar informed his parishioners by
letter, that an apportionment of tithe had been made, and
fearing that the collecting m'ght bring him into unplea-
sant contact with some of them, he had leased, at a
loss, his just demand to Mr. C. J. Jones, a lawyer (who
it must be supposed would hs.v2 no compuncton in
forcing the demand), and hoped it would be paid quietly.
The iniquity of the transaction is more apparent
when, as iii my own case, the new tax is levied on
houses and land which have not paid any tithe for snore
than thirty years.
I am informed by Mr. Jones that the apportionment
is bad, and must be abandoned,—and that a new one
will be made—telling me, at the same: time, that if 1 felt
myself oppressed I must attend at the time of making. I
asked him " that, as I was not a landowner, would I be
listened to ?" he answered "he thought not." I asked
him "if there was any chance of my having returned
what bad been illegally taken from me ?" " Oh, no !
not the slightest."
If the Dissenters object to pay Church-rates, which
are only for keeping the building in repair, and supply
ing the extras, how much more should they refuse the
payment of tithe to the preacher, without whom, the
building, surplices, wine, &c., would not be required ?
It will be perceived by reading the notice of demand,
that the income of the State parson varies with the
price of corn, thus making it his interest to have corn
in this country at its highest possible price.
Corn can only be kept dear by stinting the supply.
The landowners' Corn-law does this, by preventing the
importation of corn, until our own has reached a price
which. enables the owner of land and tithe to wallow in
luxury, but which causes distress and starvation amongst
the working population of the country.
To call the Church of England a Christian Church,
what a monstrous absurdity ! If it followed the pre-
cepts of the Founder of Christianity, should we have
this continual fight for the pounds, shillings, and pence ?
J. A. LYON.
St. Mary-le-Strand House, Old Kent-road,
Camberwell, Oct. 4, 1841.

THE WEAMER.—N 00N, OCTOBER 8.
ROYAL GALLERY OP SCIENCE, ADELAIDE-STREET.
Barometer .... . 29.23 In.

Thermometer... 53 I Highest 59 / Lowest .. 42
Wind S.W.—Freezing Point 32 Deg.

WHEAT FROM SEED 3,500 YEARS OLD.—
At a late meeting of the East Suffolk Agricultural As-
sociation at Sl.xmundham, by far the most inte-
resting object shown was a sample, of wheat grown
from seeds taken fri:,in an Egyptian mummy supposed to
have been incased 3., 500 years ! This was exhibited
by W. Long, Esq., of Hilrts Hall. It was white wheat,
the ears of which vivre cc,. nsiderably larger and broader
than the cars of English s, 'heat' appearing to grow
double upon one stem ; and .the straw was long and
stout. The practice of the anciens'' Egyptians was to en-
close grains of wheat in the mummy cases before de-
posited in their resting places; but tt the wheat should
retain its vital principle through so
_many ages was re-
garded as one of those great wonders ~:u th° econom of
nature which have baffled the skill of mt.
Spa Chronicle. ~n.—,,,ccintington
q.TFORD.--
MANSLAUGHTER. AT WEST R.
Thomas Ward, a farmer's son, at the end 01. vo female
rode down, while in state of intoxication,t
a
Mast weelz.,
on and
servants of that p4ce, named Mary Ann Shre- .e'died
Ann Moss, aged 2s, the latter of whom has sint. A the
from the injuries received. Au inquest was held O' ned
body on Tuesday, and a verdict of manslaughter retur.
, a ial
against the prisoner, who was committed. 141. take 111'
-
at the next NettinghitniAeizes. .

MARKET INTELLIGENCE,

CORN EX-CI.IANG.E.

This week's arrivals of Grain were moderate, and of
Flour good. The Wheat trade remained without altera-
tion, and little done. Barley, Ecans, and Peas as last
reported. Oats rather better than Monday. Fleur as
last stated.

COLONIAL MARKET.
There was little life in the Market, the trade being
cautious in their operations, and holders. firm ; in prices
little variation took place. The imports were fair.
SMITHFIELD MARKET.

The supply of Cattle and Sheep was moderate, with a
dull demand. Of Calves and Pigs we had a fair supply.
The trade not so brisk for middling and ordinary sorts of
Pork ; fine young porkers were much in demand, and sold
well. Cattle, 609 ; Sheep, 4,840 ; Pigs, 310 ; Calves,
241. Beef, 3s. Bd. to 4s. 6d. ; Mutton, 4s. to 4s. 10d. ;
Veal, 4s. Bd. to ss. Bd. ; Pork, 4s. Bd. to ss. 10d.

TEA MARKET.
The market was quiet, and lower rates were accepted ;
Is 100. taken for Company's Congou, cash.
TALLOW MARKET.
There was a good demand, and full rates were paid.
475. 3d. paid for P.Y. Candle.