The Sun.
London, England, 1824-03-09 00:00:00

MERCANTILE SHIPPING.

DEAL, ItlnucH B.—Wind SM.—Arrived and remain in
the Downh the Mars, Bishop, from the Cape of Good Hope;
Richard, Williamson; and Latona, Lorie, from Demerara.—
The Juno, Pritchard, has just cut or parted, and gone for
Ramsgate harbour. _

PORTSMOUTH, MARCH B.—Wind S.S.W.—Arrived the
Earl Morley, Stayers, from the South Seas. We have ex-
perienced a tremendous gale the whole of this morning from
S.W. The Prince of Orange transport drove, with two anchors
a-head, into shool water ; she has.stnce slipt from her anchors
and come into harbour ;—also the Dart, Newham, drove, with
two'anchors, and on the flood tide slipt her cables ; came into
harbour and run foul of a Pilot-boat, and did her considerable
damage. The rest of the outward-bound appear to remain in
safety, but in consequence of the weather our boats have not
been able to have any communication : it is now a little more
moderate.

FA Lar o TH, MARC/I 7.—Wind S. to W. form( r part strong
gales, with dirt; latter moderate and clear.—No arrivals or
sailings.
LIVERPOOL, MARCH 7.—Arrived the Laurel,
froM Pernambuco; Hope, Potter, Jamaica; Rebecca, Sims,
Savannah ; Perfect, Prince, Charlstone; and William, Gard-
ner, Wilmington. _ _ _

GRAVESEND, MARCH B.—The Sector, Hart, from St.
Michaels, is on shore below this place, and is likely to be be-
nighted.—No arrivals or sailings ; blowing a gale from S.W.
A LICANT, JAN. 7.—Two frigates have been seen cruizing
off here. supposed to be Algerines.

The Amanda, Cash, of Philadelphia, has been condemned
at St. Übes as unseaworthy.
The Alert, , from Rochelle to Boston, was driven
on shore near Scituate Light-house, during a gale on the 25th
of January ; crew and cargo saved.

WINDOW TAI.—At a numerous meeting of the
inhabitants of the parish of St. Andrew, Holborn, it was re-
solved to petition Parliament for a repeal of the Window Tax.
DEATH OF THE EARL OF CLARENDON.—On
Sunday morning, at six u'clock, departed this
life, at the Grove, the seat of his Lordship, after
aJong indisposition, THOMAS VILLIERS, Earl of
CLARENDON, Baron HYDE, and a Count of the
Kingdom of Prussia. His Lordship's character
was very amiable, and he was highly and uni- •
versally respected. He completed his 70th year
in December last. His Lordship is succeeded in'
his titles y his brother, JOHN. CHARLES VIL-
LIERS, DOW Earl of CLARENDON.
The remains of the Marquis. Of TITCHFIELD
will be interred in the family vault, in Mary-le-bone Church,
on Saturday next.

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS.

110CSE OF COMMONS.

Lunte, 80 die Martii, l 824..
RoAns—Stokenchurch, Glossop, Whitchurch, Rugeley and
Alrewas, and flaw Bridge—Bills read a second time, and
committed. Lisburn, and Thirsk and farm—Bills report-
ed, to be ingrossed. Span .Smithy, Stafford and Sandon,
Stone and S afford, Sandon and Bullock Smithy,. and Bir-
stall and Holme Lane End—Bills read a first time. Chel-
tenham—Report
.on Petition for Bill read ; leave granted to
give Notices, to deposit Plan, and to give Notice thereon f ;
and Bill ordered to he brought in. North Roads—Petitio.
for leave to present a Petition for a Bill referred to a Com-
mittee.
INur.osunEs—Chindlev (Derby)—Bill read a third time, and
passed. Abbotside (Vork)— Order of leave for Bill read and
discharged ; Petition referred to a Committee. Wenden Lofts
(Essex)--Bill read a second time, and committed.
COMPANlES—Hibernian Mining, No. 1, and
Phmnix Gas Licht
Bills read a
BnisTor. Tovver°D-u,.4 •
first time.
LANCASTER *JUDGES Lopormos
POOR—South Lynn—Bill ordered to be brought in. Tunstead
and Happieg—Bill reported, to be in"-rossetl.
SUSPENSION BRIDGE—St. Katherine's—Bill ordered to be
brought in.
GetAPxL—Worthing_petition of William .Davison, Clerk,
Chaplain of the Chapel of Ease in Worthing, against, refer-
red • to the Committee on the Bill.
WATERWORKS.—BoIton—BiII ordered to be brought in.
Cheltenham—Bill read a first time.
IMPROVEMENTS'II,Ihne-41111.read a first time. Plymouth
Bill read a second time, and co-omitted ; Petition of Owners
and Occupiers of Houses and Gardens, against, referred to
the Committee °tube
GAs LlGHTS—flereford=Bill read ti second time, and com-
mitted. Leeds—Order:for Bill discharged, and another Bill
ordered to. brought in.
COAL TRADE—Sunderland:—Petition of Mayor, &c. of New
Rowney, in favour, to lie on the table.
Pun Lrciers—Petitions of Licensed Innkeepers and Victuallers
of Tamworth, Leicester, Wigan, and Aldgate Ward, for
the repeal of the • increased Duties on Licences ; to lie on
the table.
SlLK—Petitions of Silk Manufacturers, &c. of Derby, Sand-
bach, Middleveich, Macclesfield, Congleton, Manchester,
Spitalfields, West of England, Sudbury, Taunton, Devizes,
Stamford, London, Middlesex;, Westminster, and Liberty
of the Tower, against the importation 'of manufactured Silk;
to lie on the table. •
CHARITIES— Tenth Report of -Commissioners presented ; to
lie on the table, and to be printed.
COAL DuTiEs—Petitions against. the Duties on Coals, from
New Romney, High Furness, Cartmel, &c..—to lie on the
table. •
WINDOW TAT—Petition of Inhabitants of St. Stephen's,
Bristol, for the repeal thereof; to lie on the table.
ASSESSED TAxies—Petition of Lord Mayor, &c. of, London,
for the repeal thereof ; to _lie on the table.
LINEN—Petition of Linen Merchants, &c. of Forfar, for con-
tinuing the BountieSon* the exportation of. Linen Cloth, to
lie on the table.
IVoclia—Petitions: of Merchants, &c. of Waktifield, against
alteration of the Laws which prevent the exportation of Bri-
tish Wool ; to lie on the table.
TAT FISHERIES—Petition. of the Provost, &c. of Dundee,
against, referred to the Committee on the Bill. - -
COMBINATION OF WORKMEN LAevs—Petition of Journey-
taco Hatters, of London and Southwark, against, to he on
the table.
Pon T, or LONDON—Accounts ordered,
1, Is that have entered the
P:t(ilitt:r,s:tr.olit;leroort atll,lelirive,oprtesTL7,tl7, and all Exports from, the
"Of the nun;ber of Ships and e.ss .
during the years 1793; 1804, 11?11, 1/114,
- ht. 11 kind. of Goods, Wares, end Merchandize, allowed
" a • .
to be warehoused without payment of Duty on the first entry
Portl,, tild,ointtu;
thereof, under the 4th Cleo. 4, c. 24, which .were not permitted
to be warehoused previous to the passing of that e ct :
" Of the number of feet of frontage of the legal Quays
situated between the Tower and London Bridge (exclusive of
the frontage of the new Custom Ilouse Quay), ,of the Suffer-
ance Wharfs on the North side, and on the South side of the
River Tharnes between Limehouee and London Bridge (not
including Docks, Canals, ; distinguishing each, and num-
ber of feet to each : • •
c: Of the total number of Veieels-- mooned yearly in the .Port
of London between Limehouse and London Bridge (exclusive
1311, 1814; HU, 1822, and 1323-:
of Ships or Vessels which have entered Docks end Canals),
during the
he scary
nu ibleB,oo4f,
departures of Steam Vessels
in the Port of London, between the London Dock Buoy and
year e
d Bridge, during. the l
Lon -,,
Water oil St.
alytBtils and
" Of the depth ofCatherine's, and the like off
thgradual soundings at equal
off those pl,tites respectively : greatest depth in the River
these::cnicoffen:d forno
froepth m
If;olrs,,vll,:eotw:ii,,anaigui,ostnltgtiei e
siiie of the legal Quays and
Sufferance Wharf:, on the North
between Llinehouse and London',3 ridae • and a like Account of
the Sufferance N,' tuts on. the s • -
side of the River Thames,
eive of Dicks and Canals).:
.•••
"Of the r umber of VeaSe' (Path side of • the River (exclu.
' • seof 180 tons anti upwards, which
can with safety discharge, borne
legal Quays between the To and London Bridge (exclusive
of the new Custom House Oita dat the Sufferance Wharfs
anti the same time, at the
on the North side and on the South side of the River Thames,
Quay and Wharfe and number of
between Lintehouse and London }`rage ;
Ships at each :
" Of the extreme Tonnage et .Ships or Vessels laden with
distinguishing each
of the legal Quays or Sufferance Wharfs fronting the River
Thames, between Limehouse nee
heavy cargoes, which could with safety discharge alongside any
- London Bridge."

NOTICES OF MOTIoNs FOR THIS DAY.
1. Mast S . Go
esulburn—Bill to amend Tithe Composition Act of
lsion.
2. Mr.
tMaberly—Motion on the Laws relating to Beer and
Mal.
3. Sir Henry Parnell—Bill to enable Roman Catholics to pur-
chase and hold.lands for charitable and pious purposes.
ORDERS OF THE DA V FOR THIS DAY.
I. Pecovery of Penalties Bill—
Committee.
'. Cattle 111-treatment Bill—Committee.
3. Ways and Means—Report.
4. Goods and Wares (Customs) Acts—Report thereupon.
5. Qualification of Jurors Bill—SeeOnd Reading.
6. Gaol Act Amendment Bill—Further consideration of Re-
port.
7. Weights and Measures Bill—Report.
8. Supply—Report.
9. Ways and Means—Third Resolution, 16th February, (Fo-
reign Spirits and Sweets)--Further consideration of Ire-
port.
10. Ways and Means—Secon'd Resolution, Feb. 16, (Tax on
Pensions, &e.)—Further Consideration of Report.
11. Shrine Mutiny Bill—Report. •
12. Insolvent I;ebtors Bill—Second Reading.

..NOTIOES GIVEN YESTERDAY.
Thursda, March
1. Lord Viscount Althorpe—CorreSpontlence Letween Richard
Newton Bennet, Esq. and Mr. Gregory, in the year 1823,
respecting the suppression of anArnnes:y to the Ribbon
Lodges in Ireland; also, a 3lemorial from 3lessrs. Leslie
and Gore to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, on the case of
Thomas Hughes; .also any Correspondence between the
Irish Government and the Magistrates of the Counties of
Mayaandfialway, respeCting an Amnesty to the Ribbon-
men in 1820. (Deferred from March 9.)
2. 31r. Goalburnßill to amend the 3d Geo. 4, c. 103 (Irish
Constable Act).
3. Mr. Goulburn—Bill to provide for the application of the

monies vested in Irish. Government Seciiiities under MI
Geo. 3, c. 122.

Tuesday, March 16.

1. Mr. Secretary Canning—Papers and Statement relating to
the West Indies. (Deferred from March 12.)
2. Mr. Plunkett—Bill respecting Burials in Ireland. (De-
ferred from March 16.)
Thursday, March 13.
1. Sir James ith.ckintosh—Diplomatic relations between this
Country and South America.
2. Lord John Russell—Motion on Papers containing assur-
ances of the evacuation of Spain by the French Troops.
(Deferred from March 11.)
Tuesday, March 23.
Mr. Secretary Peel—Bill to continue the Alien Act.
_ - - Thursday, ..1pr;11.
Mr. Curwen—Copy of Memorial concerning the absence of
the Attorney-General from the Isle of Mann ; also, Copy
of Patent of his appointment. (Deferred from March 8.)
PRIVATE BILLS—SECOND READINGS for THIS DAY.
I
1. Tarrant Hinton Inclosure 4. Walsall Improvement
2. Dunchurch Road . 5. Newton Poor Rates.
3. Kensington Roads

SOUTIIAMPTO CHAMBEVILA YNE, Esq.
M.P. for this town, with his characteristic liberality, has con-
tributed 1501. towards the proposed new Church ; and JOHN
FLEMING, Esq. M.P. for the county, has also contributed
one hundrAl pounds,

We have received the remainder of the Paris
Papers of Saturday; and the Eta; le, dated Sun-
day, from which the following are the only pas-
s:4;cl( worth extracting:—
" MADRID, 14:111. ;M.—Several Members of the Council of
Castile have been allowed to retire. The King has nominated
in their room Messrs. Liorent Garrido, Camara, Cuno,
Galinsega, Almazan, Luis de Leon, Sharez-Valdes, Jil, Perez,
Sicana, and &der.

" Messrs. Argumosa and Castiels, the two first officers in the
department of the Minister of State, have also been allowed
to retire."

( From the Etoile, dated Sunday, Mai-T.7,7.)
" PArtls, MAncit 6.—The squadron of his Majesty the King
of the Netherlands, which was in the ports of the Balearic
Islands, under the command of Admiral. Ituysch, has sailed to
make war on the Algerincs, in conformity with the treaty of
Alcala, because that Regency has sent ships of war, and a great
number of eon:nits, to the coasts of Spain, for the purpose of
capturing all Spanish vessels that they may meet with. - It is
known that before the 12th of last month, four Spanish vessels
had been carried into the port of Algiers."

Last night, in the House of Commons, Mr.
HusmssoN, in the absence of the CnAxel:Limn
of the ExenEonEn, pressed the House to the
adoption of his Right Hon. Colleague's proposi-
tions affecting the silk, Woollen, and Linen Ma-
nufactures, and the Coal Trade. Mr. Huss: Is-
soN, however, made this very important moditi-
, cation of the original project as respects the Silk
Trade, viz. that the duties on the importation of
the raw material cease from the 25th of the
present month, whereas the prohibition against
the importation of foreign manufactured silks is to
continue in force nearly two years ;Ind a half
longer, viz. until the sth of July, 1826.--
We respeczfully suggested to Ministers, in a
recent paper, to defer the execution of their
plans for at least another Session ; and now we
would fain hope, that the much longer delay
which they have granted, is really a convenient
side-wind mode of getting rid of the project alto.
gether. The Silk Trade, however, must not relax
their exertions or vigilance, during the respite
which has been afforded them. They should resort
to every possible means, during the interval, of not
only impressing both Houses of Parliament with
the • true merits of their particular case, but of
combating, in every shape, before the Legislature
and the country, that fallacious general principle,
to the pernicious fondness for which they have
been so nearly sacrificed. We told them (luring the
last session. w hen they were so foolishly demand-
ing the abolition of the laws for protecting the
wages of the Spitaltields Weavers (instead of
petitioning for the extension of the same wise
and salutary laws over the whole kingdom), that
the arguments
which they then used would be

CITY, Metre o'Clock. —Consols opened this
morning at 94 to 94k for the Account, and 9334
for Money, at which► price rhey rernajn steady
with some business doing. Ido not hear of any
Express from Paris this morning.—The unfa-
vourable news received yesterday from South
America, made at first a great impression on
the South American Securities. Some further
accounts, however, entirety .differ from those re-
ceived yesterday, and are to the following effect,
via North America:—

Advices from Lima to the 16th Oct. have been
received. The Convention made with Spain at
Buenos Ayres had not been ratified. BOLIVAR.
arrived at Lima on the Ist Oct. An Expedition
of 2900 men sailed from Chili on the 4th to
assist Peru. General SANTA CRUZ had obtained
a considerable victory over VALDEZ, and was at
Arequipa with a force of 9030 men. LA SEIZN.I
had evacuated Cusco, in order to form a junc-
tion with C4NTERAc. in short, the affairs of
the Patriots have taken a very favourable turn,
and there appeared little doubt hut they would
soon get rid of the Old Spaniards.
ii-sottEloN MARKLT.---There is not couch doing
this morning in' the above 'Market, and all
Foreign Securities appear heavy.

The KING'S Levee to-morrow is expected to
be very numerously attended. ft will take place
at one o'clock.

MRS. SIDDONS.—,We are sure that the public
will learn with pleasure that this Lady, who has
so often afforded them refined enjoyment, has
not been in so alarming a state of health. as
,bas
been represented by private reports and in the
public Journals.
.\\Te have the satisfaction to
add, with-certainty, that she is now in so favoura-
ble a state as to promise a speedy restoration to
those who admire her talents, and to whom she is
endeared by every amiable quality in private life.
Music.—Mr. LloTHsctitt.n gave a delightful
musical treat yesterday to a party cf his fiiends at Stamford
Hill. It was preceded by a sumptuous dinner, at which the
company consisted of forty five visitors. Signor Rossiwr,
Signor CoLnumr,- and Signor BOLA, were present. A beau.
tiful Concert took place in the evening. A trio was sung
admirably by those performers in the heat style. signor ilos-
mix sung Ombra adorata charmingly. Ile and SoLA then
gave a duet Br op with most diverting bunion?, and were
encored. SoLa gave a flute concerto with great taste and skill.
in which he introduced The blue bells tf Seotland. Several
Foreign Ambassadors were present, and the whole Lamed a
rich harmonic banquet.
BARNSTAPLE ELECTION.—The election fee ene
Member to serve in Parliament commenced on Saturday, 6th
inst. The following was the state of the poll at four o'clock on
that. day:—Mr. Not,a)r,. 107—Alderman ATKIN s, 0.17-Mr.
HODOsoN, 39. The election was to close yesterday evening.

Somewhat more light was thrown on the state
of the question with Spain and the Holy Alliance,
on the subject of Spanish America, in the House
of.Lortls last night. In answer to one of the
Marquis of Lansdovvn's questions, Lord Liver-
pool stated, that " the Memorandum .of the con-
versation'between Mr. Secretary Canning and the
Prince de Polignac, as well as the last dispatch
of Mr. Secretary Canning, had been communi-
cated to the Allied Powers, but these communi-
cations neither asked nor required an answer. He
could, however, inform the Noble Marquis that
Nka answer whatever had. been received from any
of the Allied Powers, in consequence of the com-
munication either of the conversation or the me-
morandum." Lord Holland having afterwards'
asked if he was to understand that we had made
a communication to the other Powers as to the
course of policy pursued by this country, but
those Powers had not in return made any corre-
sp,anding communication to us respecting the line
of policy they had either pursued, or intended to
pnrsue ? Lord Liverpool answered, " he was trot
in possession of any official communication what-
ever of the nature alluded to. He did not deny,
however, that the Ministers had had some
conversation on the subject." To the • ob-
servation of Lord Holland, that the " in-
ference from it was quite clear," no rejoinder was
Made. kdiscussion took place in the House of
Conrimons, on an amendment, moved by Mr.
Hume, to Mr. Huskisson's motion, proposing in
a Committee of Supply the continuance of the
duty of 275. the cwt. on sugar. Mr. Hume pro-
posed the reduction of the duty from 271. to
the cwt., and judging from the decreased con-
sumption of wine, tobacco, &c., in consequence
of an increase in the duty, he inferred that a
diminution of duty in the case of sugar would
lead to an increased consumption. Mr. Hus-
kisson again contended, that as the consumption
of sugar had gone on increasing, notwithstanding
the duty, it was to be inferred that the duty had
not affected the consumption, and he contended
that a reduction of duty would injure the re-
venue to the extent of 150,0001. for every shilling
Without taking any more sugar out of the
mprket. We confess we have some doubts as
to the soundness of Mr. Huskisson's reasoning
in this case. Though sugar be a necessary of
life in this country, and though the consumption
of it naturally increases with an increasing popu-
lation, it does not folloW that the lOwer ortTers
can obtain in all cases as much of this necessary
as they could wish to have. We believe, on the
contrary, that the consumption is susceptible of
very considerable increase. " The decrease of
td per lb. (said Mr. Baring) would not increase
the consumption." With all deference 'to so
high an authority, we should suppose t a
pound a very material consideration with a poor
man, scarcely able when bread is dear (as it now
is) to-obtain that article, which is still more ne-
cessary than sugar, in sufficiency for the wants of
his family.

[BRITISH PR Ess.]
The proposed alterations in the duties on silk
underwent a long and very interesting discussion
in the House of Commons yesterday. _Mr. Hus-
kisson, in the absence of the Chancellor of the
Exchequer (who, we regret, was prevented by
indisposition from attending in his place), after
pointing out the advantages that would result
from the general adoption of a liberal commercial
pcilicy, went into a detailed explanation of the
motives that induced-Government to propose an
alteration in the silk duties. A reduction on the
raw material, and a diminution of the counter-
vailing prohibitory duties on foreign manufactured
silk, formed the subject matter of the resolutions
proposed by the Right Icon. Gentleman. He pro-
posed that the reduction on the raw material
should take place from the 25th of this month,
and that' the other part of the plan, for the
admission of foreign silk into the British market
on• the payment of a small duty, should not
come into operation till the sth of July, 1826. i
—This delay with regard to the. countervailing
duties, Mr.Huskisson observed, was a concession to
those who were engaged in the silk trade, many
of whose. petitions had been presented to the
House. Ile considered that in two years the
British manufacturer would be enabled so to
regulate his trade, as not to suffer from the re-
duction of the prohibitory duties. Mr. Baring,
on the other hand, apprehended that the dread
of foreign competition would be so great, as to
throw a damp upon the silk trade of the country,
and deter the manufacturer from pursuing it
with enterprise and spirit. lie thought the only
effect of the delay would be, to give those who
bad embarked their capital in this branch of ma-
nufacture an opportunity of withdrawing them-
selves from it. After several other Members
had spoken on the question, the resolutions of
Mr. iluskisson were carried without .a division.