The Sun.
London, England, 1823-02-22 00:00:00

M ERCA NTIII,O, Sili t'i I NG.

DEAL., FEB. 21.—Wind S.W.--Arrived and :remain the
Windsor Castle, Lee, Madras, and Wellington, ilane,South
Seas.;' Rambler,. Lawson, Havanitah. Came down from the
River the Oscar., Pope, Bombay. Put back the Borossa,
Blare, Cape of Good Hope ; Ann, Goodwin, Jamaica ; Pyra-
mus, Brotlu, India; Alhina, Shadforth, Demerara ; NVest
Indian, Cook, Antigua; Aurora, Jackson, Alexandria ; Nile,
Baker, St., Domingo; Rambler, Powell, South Seas; Britan-
nia, Lebson, Coarente ; Th;:is, ditto ; and remain with such
of the outward-bound as have not sailed.
PLysrouTit, FEI4. 20.—Wind S.W.—Arrived the Three
Friends, Head, from Londonj out 9 days, and sailed again.
FL U AMOTH. I'm :20.—Wind W.—Arrived the Emula-
tion, Stanworth, iron: Newfoundland, out 28 days • also the
Pilot, Gardner, from London to Calcutta, leaky, havingl ex-
perienced very heavy weather to Westward.

EAST INDIA SHIPPING.
The Windsor Castle, Captain S. Lee,-from India, is arrived
oil Portsmouth, sailed from Madras the Bth October, Cape of
Good Hope 12th of December, and'St. Helena the 28th of De-
ceinher.—PasSengers : Major and 11Irs: Seale, Captains Jones,
Logan, and Sibbald, Lieutenants Logan, Camel Butterworth,
Stewart, Andrews, Warren, and Acebb, It. N. Mistresses
Wray, Smelt, Keating, llilthorpe, Tennant, Masters George
Wray, Charles Keating, and Henry Hillthorpe, Aliases E.
Keating and E. Grant 'Tennant ; nine servants, 24 men inva-
lids, two women, and six children, •

Arrivals at Bengal. —The Prince Regent, Innes ; the Thalia,
Haig ; the George the Foorth, Clarke ; and the Clyde, Driver;
from Mailras and London.

Arrivals at the Cape.—The Lonach, Hackman; the Thetis,
Williams; the Success, .Shand ; the Lively, Riehie, from
London. Ills Majesty's ships Espeigle iunir Delight, from
Portsmouth; and the .Melanth, Gardiner, from the South Seas.
Arrivals at Madras.—Tlie Aldhant ; and the Lady
Raffles, Coxwell, from London.
Letters have been received from Bengal, dated the 21st of
September, brought by the Isabella, Wallis, and forwarded
to 13rigland, from St. Helena. The Windsor Castle has also
brought:letters from Ceylon, datett&pt. 9.
Arrivals at St. Helena.—The•Margaret, Simpson ; Amity,
late Baker; and Nereid, Hall ;- from the South Sens.
Otyrwann-not; NU Majesty's ship, Jupiter,
&I guns, went into Plymouth Sound on the 19th inst. waiting
for the arrival of the Right lion. Lord Amherst, •am London,
the new Goveruor.General of Bengal. The Company's ships
Waterloo and Alsager; fbr Bombay and China ; Kellie Castle,
Adams ; and the Atlas, Mayne ; for Madras and China—are
expected rto be dispatched on Monday the 24th ins. The
Scaleby Castle, NeWall, fur Bombay and China, will sail early
in March.

ARUNDEL ELECTION.—It seems that NI l'. PAR.
KIWI, the Ex Sheriff of Londan, was invited to
offer himself as a Candidate for this Borough ; he
immediately left town for that purpose, arrived
at the critical moment and accepted the invita-
tion. Mr. Krme, however, was elected, but
Mr. PARKINS has objected to his election,
and a protest against it .has also been signed
by many of the voters. Mr. PAltams therefore,
it is understood, means to Petition Parliament
on the subject.
OrtATortro.—Datinv-LANE.—A very nume-
rous audience attended last night. The selection
was partly from the Oratorio of Redemplion,and
partly, from La Donna del Logo, the words
chiefly derived from WALTER ScoTT's Poem of
The Lacty of Me Lake. • The celebrated

MecereLLEs performed a Concerto on the Piano-
forte at the cud of the first act, wonderful in ex-
ecution, but it is to be regretted that the great
instrumental musters, on most of their instruments,
are more solicitous to surprise by dexterity than
to impress by expression. After Miss STEPBI3N9
had been encored in a favourite Irish melody,
towards the conclusion of the second act, she
was suddenly taken'ill, and was carried from the
Orchestra. CAMPORESE, Mrs. SALMON, and in-
deed the whole vocal Most, acquitted themselves
ably, and received due applause.
13ox Fvett.--This complaint has long been a
technical disorder among the chiefs of the then-
triad Community, both male and female, when
they apprehend that the audience is likely to be
so scanty as to indicate 4 want of public atten-
tion to their tnlentss, and consequently of such a
portion of praise as their own self-admiration
may require. Hut sometimes the same complaint
may arise from spleen, caprice and envy.---It is
justly remarked how soon the patients recover,
being almost at the point of death one night, and
in vigorous health the night after. Deduction qj
salary has sometimes been found by the Manage.
rust Doctors to be an effectual remedy, but a
milder mode of treatment has often been found to
effect a sudden cure, viz. by placing a promising
rival into the respective characters !! !

ANECDOM—GARKICK and QutN agreed; to
take a ride to GreenN*4.ll, in order to enjoy a
banquet of fish. It happened unluckily that no
Rood fish could be had on that day. Qom grum
bled much at the disappointment, but GAnnich,
declared he was so animated by the ride and fresh
air that he " Could inhigue with a Mermaid."
" Do b 0 DAVY," said Quits, " and get us some
fish!"

A recent Berlin Paper states, that the Prus-
sian Army at present is constituted as follows ---

There are 80,000 'lnfantry, 97,700 Cavalry,
14,000 of the Corps of Artillery, and 2,300
Sappers and Miners, itt all 194,800 men.
BOXING.—A desperate battle was fought yes..
terday tnorning, at half-past six,' near the,
Paddington Canal, City-road, between a navi-
gator and a bargeman, when, after a con-
tlict ,of twenty minutes, victory was declared
in favour of the navigator, breaking two of his
adversary's ribs, and dislocating his right jai.-*.
It was for W. a side. It originated from a guar.
rot the preceding evening.

LORD PORTSMOUTH'S CASE.

EXAMNATION under the KING:B CONIMISSIO*

FREEMASONits HALL, FRIDAY, FEB. 21—ELEvEztIn DAT.,
The investigation was resumed at Fretna *sons'
Ilan, at ten o'clock this morning. •
Cross-examination of Mr. Palmer, by Mr. DltOtraliars (in
continuation.)-ellas received instructions from Lord Ports.
mouth for the purpose of preparing a will; has them about
him ; can produce them, if the Court thinks proper to call for
them.
Received verbal instructions for a codicil, giving 500 f. to
Charles Hanson, and some 'other bequests; never heant Lord
Portsmouth name Alder; the instructions were not written by
his Lordship in preeence of witness. Mr. Palmer underwent a
long cross-examination.
The evidence of Mr. Justice Burrough was also 'very strong.
Tie stated that he was born within ,eight miles of Lord Ports.
mouth's family seat, in Hampshire ; that he .had known him
foe many years before his first marriage, and continued ac.
quainted with him up to 1814, or 1816, andduring that period
he had no reason whatever to believe Lord P. bad an unsoud
mind. He bad never seen the least symptom of lunacy, but
believed Lord Portsmouth not to have a very strong under-
standing. lie had transacted business with him at Asaires and
at Quarter Sessions, though he could not recollect that ever
Lord P. had taken his seat as a Magistrate.-ellad seen nothing
up to the latest period of his acquaintance with Lord P. to in-
duce him to alter his opinion. Remembered him particularly
well, on several occasions, doing all the duties id' an hospitable
landlord with great propriety and paying much attention to
his guests. This was in 1814 or 1815, in the month of Septem.
bee. Had seldom been alone with Lord Portsmouth, generally
in society. Never saw Lord Portsmouth follow a dung-cart,
ill-treat his servants, or ill-treated by them , on the contrary,
they always shewed hint great respect. Never heard Lord
Portsmouth speak of funerals ae black jobs, or express delight
in ringing bells. Knew Lord Portsineuth had a medical
attendant, but never thought him necessary on use-vont of his
Lordship's state of mind. Knew of the deed of trust ex-
' cuted in 1799, but knew no good reason fur executing it. Bad
been Counsel for Lord Portsmouth at a trial at which Lord
Portniouth was prosecutor, and subjected to a cross-exa-
mination; thought his answers quite proper; did not see
Lord Portsmouth get up in Court and applaud the verdict ;
he had frequently talked to Lord Patsmouth on matters of
business, and Lord Portsmouth always talked rationally.
Mr. Justive'fiurrough underwent a cross-examination from
some of the Jerry:nen, but nothing was elicited from him to
contradict the general tenor of' his evidence as to Lord Ports.
mouth's perfect sanity.
Wright, examined by M C. F
Rector of' Ittitio Abbae, in Hampshire; has. been the Visiting
Magistrate of the Lunatic Asylums of that county fur upwards
of P. years ; has known Lord P. since 1795; has met him at
Lord Dorchester's twice, and three or four times at Mr.
Terry's ; this was in the year 1798 ; his Lordship always took
part In the conversations; he had a very singular appearance,
but his manners and conduct were gentlemanly, and Ins answers
pertinent.
Rev. Mr. Wake examined.—Ts Rector of Wallop; is con-
nected by marriage with the Purtsmouth family ; his wife was
the daughter of the late Earl's brother; has known his Lordship
from 1813, frequently visited at Hurstbourne; has sometimes
remained there ter a week or a fortnight at a time; once Lord.
Portsmouth (in the year 1814) stayed's,: the house of witness
for two day's; never considered his Lordship as a literary man,
but always its of sound mind ; has seen him frequently alone,
and in society.
By Lord k z 110 t!.--Did consider his Lordship of sound
mind in 1015. Thought his marriage with the present Coon-
tees of rather too early celebration, but did nut think that cir-
cumstance a proof of the unsoundness of the mind.
By Mr. Bum'. E.—llas seen Lord P. at church ; he con-
ducted himself seriously; his demeanor anti contitict was al.
ways that of a Cleptleutati. Lord P. never appeared to witness
to be under any controul.
By Mr. TULKE.—Should think it unlikely his Lordship
could easily be Unposed upon; he is on many subjects, very;
shrewd ; thinks, however, he should have MAO assistance in
the management of his aftitirs.
r. Giles King Lyferd, Surgeon, at Winchester, examined.:...
Was at school with Lord Portsmouth at Wiliam Lord Ports-
mouth left school when about 14 or 15 years old. Twenty
years afterwerds saw Lord Portsmouth, when he was married to
Lord Grantley'e sister ; met him at Winchester, at the house of
Dr. Littletiale,when he had the Honour of renewing his acquaint..
ance wish Lord P.: spoke to his Lordship about their former
acquainaoce.—Never hail reason to believe that he conducted
himself differently from other men.
Cross-examined by Mr. Brougham.—At school his Lordship
did not appear to hb clever.
13y the J tinir.—Never heard any particular remark made
upon him as a scholar at school. Heard him accounted clever
at arithmetic.
Mr. Wingharii, a surgeon of Winchester, examined.—. Was
acquainted with Lord P. ; has had ocentsional practice on dis..
eases of the mind. In 1005 dined with Lord P. Never saw
any thing that would lead him to think his Lordship had a dis-
eased him.
Doctor Hurd, of 31oricton, examinest—Kitowe Lord P. His
general demeanour was very proper And very polite.
By the JURV.—Heard of Mr. N. Pellowe's Petition in
1814. After hearing ot' that Petition would have administered
the sacrament ; from his iutercourse with Lord Portsmouth.
its far as witness was able to indite, his Lordship would with
the assistance of good advisers, be able to manage his own
offish&
Mr. George Twining examined—Knew Lord P. 'from 1811
to 1018 ; bad frequent opportunities of seeing him the gene-
ral conduct of Lord I'. was at table extremely proper ; knew of,
no single instance of deviation on the part of his Lordship; hid
not seen hurl P. since 1019.
Cross-examineth—Ditt not cnnsider hint sensible man ;•
did not consider him so weak a man us riot to be able to
manage his own affairs.
By the .11.) AV.—Never observed any disrespect towarde hint
by his servants. Was applied to in 1814 to make an affidavit
against the petitiont and made it.
Mr. John Twining examined—Was almost the nearest
neighbour of Lord Portsmouth, under whoM he rented land,
and his Lordship rented some under him ; often dealt with
Lord P. himself personally up to the year 1817 ; be always,
chose a good article ; he could tilatingnish between articles ; he
knew good oats and bay ; often dined with Lord P. ;• saw laird
P. at the Courts of Dean and Chapter.
Cross-examined.--Way familiar with Lord P. upwards of
20 years; recollected having a bond of Lord P.'. two or three
years ago, witnessed by one of the Hanaon's sons.—(Adjourned
to this day.)