The Sun.
London, England, 1823-12-30 00:00:00

[MORNING HERALD.]

The question has frequently been asked of late
years, both by men who have passed their lives
in the seclusion of their closets, and by persons
engaged in the business and bustle of active life,
why has no important change taken place in the
condition of the Jews ? The meaning of course
is, why no Legislative protection and security
has been afforded them, for their condition
has certainly been ameliorated, and their na-
tural rights have become secure, and more re-
spected. But for this protection they are indebted
only to the more humane and tolerant spirit of
the age. An important exception is, no doubt,
to be main of the arrangement entered into with
the Sanhedrim by Buonaparte, when France took
the name of an Empire under his sway, to extend
to the observers of the Mosaic dispensation, civil
and political rights and qualifications. But it was
restricted to France and Italy, and of course left
the Jews in the same condition as before in
Spain, Germany, and the other countries of the
Continent. But the wonder is, not that Govern-
ments have not thought of improving the civil and
political state of the Jews. It is matter of much
more surprise that the Jews themselves have made
no effort—issued no remonstrance—even. pre-
sented no solicitation for relief. Among the many
peculiarities of this singular people, this deserves
to be noticed as one, observable not only at the
present day, but running through their history
for ages. The circumstance has bean suggested
to us, by having looked through some pages
of a book recently published on the Continent,
which sketches their history for several cen-
turies in different countries. They not only
made no effort to vindicate their rights as a
people, but left uu history of their injuries.
The horrible details, not merely of pillage, but
of cruel death, with every accompaniment of
bodily torture and brutal ignominy, which this
book reveals, are such as to make the reader reflect
upon human nature with humiliation and dismay.
It is difficult to decide which is more revoltingly
odious—the cruel, blood-thirsty rapacity of K ins,
or the gratuitous fury and execrable fanaticism of
the multitude—both calling themselves Christian.
But is it a Jew who has written this history in
vindication of his nation ?—No. Is it from re-
cords left by. Jews that he has compiled his nar-

ratives ?--No. This people--scattered over
the earth—which has seen so much and suf-
fered so much, which ought to have been
the vehicle of the knowledge of many ages
and nations, has passed through centuries with-
out, in appearance, having 46 eyes to see or ears
to ear." Was it that they were more ignorant
than their oppressors ? It does not appear
to have been so, for they were superior in all the
arts of industry until the 16th century. Was it
that their spirit was broken down ? Neither does
this appear to have been the fact; for, in spite
of persecution, hatred, and contempt—deliver-
ed over as they were to lire and sword—they
still maintained an existence even in the countries
where they had experienced the fiercest hostilty
and the most savage treatment.—The same prin-
ciple resolves and explains both phenomena. An
unexampled singleness of purpose and pur-
suit—that of creating end amassing wealth
—shut their eyes to their own sufferings, and
extinguished in them the instinct of acquiring
and transmitting knowledge, for the sake of their
own posterity, and of posterity at large. But as
they sought wealth, and wealth onl4A4ite of
suffering, so they attained it; and 4011119 e of
riches enabled them to maintain t tlmselves
against such elements of destruction, as One might
expect, must exterminate them in half a century.

PUBLIC MONUMENT
TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE C. DIBDIN, ESQ

- On Saturday evening the Committee of Ma 4
nagernent for conducting the subscriptions for this
popular Undertaking, resumed .their labours at
the Freemasons"f avern.
rt is scarcely known to the public that some months ago a
meetiatof the admirers of Mr. lithdin's writings and compo.
sitions tookplace at the Freemason's Tavern, to consider of the
propriety of raising a subscription for a public monument to
his memory, when, among other Resolutions, the tbllowing,
which must come home to the feelings of every Englishman,
were unanimously passed; John Young, Esq., being in the
Chair :

" That It is the opinion of this Meeting, that the extinordi,
nary talents and perseverance of the late Charles Dibdin con
duced greatly to benefit, as well us amuse and instruct, society
in general ; but that tile tendency of his wrightings and compo-
sitions,. towards promoting that brave and daring spirit which
characterises.thc liritish navy, entitled his name and memory
to the highest respect and veneration of all classes. . . •
That it is with feelings of deep regret that this Meeting
• I • i contemplates the apparent indifference hitherto manifested, n.
the neglect of, some public acknowledment of his -exalted ta-
lents ; - but that itis the unanimous :Tinion Of the gontlemen.
present, that the . subject only:needs.to be brought before the:
public to insure'a general and liberal support.
" That this meeting, under a confident impression that they
are consulting. the best feelings of the nohlity, gentry, and the
public, and more particularly of the musical and dramatic.pro-
fessions, by. affording an opportunity of commemorating his
life and writings, pledge. themselves to promote-a general sub-
scription,-for the .purpose of raising a monument to his
memory. 7.
These resolutions, with the appointment of a Committee and
the immediate subscription of -a considerable sum comprised
the business of the Meeting..
. The lamented death of Mr.. John Kemble, and the subse.
quent public testimony.of regard which Was manifested by the
Illeeting, and subscriptions for a monument to his memory, in-
duced the Committee to postpone the arrangements for the
furtherance of their object until Saturday evening last, when
Dr. Kitchener took the chair. The feelings-which had dictat-
ed the suspension Of all . proceedings for months, were alike
honourable to the Committee' and due to the high character
of the. late Mr. Kemble ; and we are happy to find that the
cause had benefited by the postponement. The chief business
.tranaaguaii, was ..the Taming, ota.rcsolution .for holding a pliblte
dinner, in February ileXt, at.whieh nearly the, wit*. of the prom
fessional talent in town will attend, for the purpOiie of giving
many of Dibdin's most favourite sonp, fill 4 on that occasion the
model of the monument is tribe exhibited. _

. .
Among the subscriptions already announced, there were se-
veral that spoke .volumes--" All 01(1...Admiral, 101. Ws."
"One who acknowled.'es the service which Dibdin rendered to
the British Navy, 10 " A Jack Tar, all his' Rhino, but me
et an end," IL Is. besides, others equally pertinent.
Dr. KITCiIEXi n announced, that as. he possessed the very
singular piano-fbrte on which Mr. Dibdin• used to perform in
the year 1788, when whole .audiences were gratified by his ex-
elusive talent, and time construction of which was highly cu.
rioui, he could not put, it to a better use than in rendexing it
subservient to the object which the Meeting had in view. Ile
therefore begged to present it to the Committee, as a subscrip-
tion, leaving it them to dispose of the '‘est advantage.
• It was eventually decided, that the hiStrument kbould be used
at the public dinner, previous to the sale taking place. •
The names of the Stewards already appointed were then an-
nounced, and comprised several of the Nobility, end most of
the leading characters in the Musical-and dramatic professions,
which, we presume, will be officially announced.
The Comniitte having resigned the arrangements for the pub-
licilinner into the hands of the stewards, adjourned... •

,
We are happy to find' that justice, however tardy it may be,
is at length likely to be done to the memory of one wilt., we
have no hesitation in saying, rendered the most extensi", and
almost incalculable, services to the British empire. IVO one
can hear his songs without acknowledging their superiority;
and we doubt whether every ship's company, and every con.
vivial meeting, will not feel it imperative to promote a collec-
tion of mites towards'an object so creditable to each indiVidual
who may subscribe.

D EATII nv EXC ESN! VE Duulluria.-7-Yesterday
an Imptisition was taken, at the Westminster Infirmary,
Poland-street, Oxford-street, on the. -body of Bartholomew
Murphy.----John Robinson, of 22, St. Martin's-lane, deposed,
that on Friday afternoon, about half-vast four o'clock, he was
drinking with some frends in the tap-room of the Princess
Charlotte public-house, Swallow-court, Oxford-street, when the
deceased came in ; he appeared to be a bricklayer; he was
much intoxicated; he sat down on one of the benches, and
leaned back agaitist the wall; he appeared incapable of
speaking, from his extreme drunkenness. The deceased did
tun call for any beer or liquor to drink. Witness did not,•
take any further notice of him till a light was brought into the
tap-room when he observed, that he was lying Hi length on
the bench, with his face downwards. Witness-lifted .him up;
his hands were very cold, and he appeared. dead, Other per-
sons present being of the same opinion, surgical assistance, was
instantly sent for in the intermediate time vinegar and other
restoratives were applied to the nostrils and temples of the de-
ceased, but without reatoring any animation.—By a Juror. How
long had the deceased been in the pal-aura you describe previous
to your lifting him up ?--It must have been above 20 Minutes.—
Mr: John Baylis, landlordofthe Princess Charlotte public-house,
on being sworn, stated, that he had known the deccuaed for
seven or eight months ; dpring which time he had frequented
his house. He was a bricklayer by trade, and in easy circum-
stances. The deceased drank his glass freely, but was by no
means an habitual drunkard: On the day in question witness
was called from the bar by the last Witness, who said that he
feared the deceased was dead. Witness, on going into the tap-
room, and looking at the deceased, was of the same opinion ;
and Mr. Maudsley, the surgeon, was sent for. Mr. J. Matta's-
ley, of Prinees-street, Hanover-square, stated, that on Friday
last, about 5 O'clock, he was sent for by the lait witness to attend
the deceased. Witness immediately went. The deceased was
sitting in an armchair in the tap-room ; he was quite dead,
but warm. Witness had no hope, but to give satisfaction he
opened a vein .in both arms, but only a few drops of blood.
issued. The.jugniar vein WaXalso opened, and violent Medi-
cines were poured down his throat, but he could not swallow.
All attempts to restore life were ineffectual. Witnesa is of opi-
nion that the deceased died from the rupture of a bloo&Vessel
on the brain, caused by -his head being lower than the rest of
his body while lying on the bench.—Verdict, "that the deceased
died from the rupture of a blood-vessel on etl2 brain, caused by
excessive intoxication." He was forty years of age.

Last week, an Irishman, in New-street, Cal-
ton, who had lately taken polseSsion of a garret there, wished
to raise the hearth-stone a little higher; 'but while in the act of
lifthig it, to his astonishment •ha found below it-the Complete
Skeleton of a child. A short time ago, while chiaririg out a
dunghill in the same street, the decayed body of a child was
found at the bottom of it. There was light hair on the scAp,
and it had 'thee appearance of that of a elniti two, or three years
old'..(elzugoal Chronicle,)

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.
HORSE3IONGER-LANE, DECEMBER, 29.
The novelty of holding an Assize so near the
Metropolis as Iforsemonger-lane, attracted a great number of
idlers to the Surrey side of the water yesterday morning, to see.
the ceremony of the Sheriff* meeting the Judges, which forms
so important an event in every country Assize town. The
Judge, Mr. .Justice Faux, left his house this morning to open.
the Surrey Winter Assize, and was met in the Waterloo-road
by TURNER, Esq., the High Sheriff; who received him
with a flourish of trumpets. The Judge having quitted his
own carriage for that of the High Sheriff; the procession was
formed to conduct his Lordship to the Court. A number of
peace-officers led the way, and were followed by twelve javelin-
men, dressed in the livery of the High Sheriff. The empty
carriages of the Judges l'Anic and HOLROYD, and fifteen
Gentlemen's carriages, came next, and the whole proceeded
to Horsemonger-lane Sessions-House, where the Commission
for holding the Assize was opened. The Judge, the Sheriff;
and other officers, then. proceeded in the same state to hear
Divine Service.atS‘ Mary's Church, Newington, where a ser-
mon was preached by the Rev. Dr. ONSLOW, the Rector.
Mr, Justice. PARR returned from church to the Court at half-
past one, and took his seat on the Bench.
The list of names of the County Magistrates was then called
over, conmencing with that of his Royal Highness the Duke
of YORK. Those gentlemen who answered to their names
were invited, as usual, by the Judge, to dine with him this
evening at six o'clock. The roll of the Grand Jury was then
called over,. and the first twenty-three who appeared were
sworn. Sir Tit es. Sr nuTT °sr,. k'oreman.
Mr. Kw A Pr. next proceeded to read the proclamation against
vice,' profaneness, and immorality.
The following is an abstract of the calendar :-1 child mur-
der, 3 maliciously stabbing, 1 manslaughter, 1 arson, 5 bur-
glary,- 2 house-breaking, 7 highway robberyB horse stealing,
1 sheep stealing, 46 larceny, 12 poaching, 11 assaults and other
misdemeanours. Total, 98.
Mr. Justice llor.noyn not being perfectly recovered, from
his late indisposition,did not attend this day, but his Lordship
is expected to assist in trying prisoners to-morrow. For the
convenience of the Learned Judge a temporary Court has been
fitted up in the room usually appropriated for the deliberations
of the Grand Jury. Though small; the apartment is sufficiently
adapted for the purpose intended. About two o'clock the
Grand Jury began to bring in bills. The only case of interest
tried to-day was the following