The Sun.
London, England, 1851-09-23 00:00:00

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.

Some of the Roman Catholic organs seem very
anxious to justify the fears expressed formerly by a
minority of Protestants, but now becoming very pre-
valent—that Roman atholies never sincerely advo-
cated Religious Liberty—that it meant with them
liberty to act as their Church told them to do, and
the power to punish all who differed from them—that
Popery is essentially and unalterably intolerant.
In France the Univers regrets that Luther was not
burnt, and justifies the burning of John Huss and
Jerome of Prague. The rancorous malignity of
the ex-Quaker Lucas, in the Tablet, is notorious, and
other Romanist organs, heretofore more moderate, are
throwing off the mask. The Rambler, the recognised
organ of the Roman Catholics in this country, in the
last number assails Protestantism, and the great prin-
ciple on which it is founded—the right of privatejudg-
ment, as follows :—" Believe us not, Protestants of
England and Ireland, for an instant, when you see us
pouring forth our liberalisms. When you hear a Catho-
lic orator at some public assemblage declaring solemnly
that this is the most humiliating day in his life,
when he is called upon to defend once more the glo-
rious principle of religious freedom'—(especially if he
says anything about the Emancipation Act and the
toleration' it conceded to Catholics)—be not too
simple in your credulity. These are brave words,
but they mean nothing ; no, nothing more than
the promises of a Parliamentary candidate to his
constituents on the hustings. He is not talk-
ing Catholicism, but nonsense and Protestantism;
and he will no more act on these notions in
different circumstances, than you now act on
them yourselves in your treatment of him. You
ask, if he were laid in the land, and you were in a
minority, if not in numbers yet in power, what would
he do to you ? That, we say, would entirely depend
upon circumstances. If it would benefit the cause of
Catholicism, he would tolerate you : if expedient, he
would imprison you, banish you, fine you ; possibly '
he might even hang you. But be assured of one
thing : he would never tolerate you for the sake
of the ' glorious principles of civil and religious
liberty.' . . . Why are we so anxious to make
the Church wear the garb of the world ? Why do
we stoop, and bow, and cringe before that enemy
whom we are sent to conquer and annihilate ? Why
are we ashamed of the deeds of our more consistent
forefathers, who did only what they were bound to do
by the first principle of Catholicism ? . . • •
Shall I foster that damnable doctine, that Socinianism,
and Calvinism, and Anglicanism, and Judaism, are
not every one of them mortal sins, like murder and
adultery ? Shall I lend my countenance to this
unhappy persuasion of my brother, that he is not
flying in the face of Almighty God every day
that he remains a Protestant ? Shall I hold out
hops to him that I will not meddle with his creed if
he will not meddle with mine ? Shall I lead him to

think that religion is a matter for private opinion, and
tempt him to forget that he has no more right to his
religious views than he has to my purse, or my house,
or my life- blood ? No! Catholicism is the most in-
tolerant of creeds. It is intolerance itself, for it is

truth itself. We might as rationally maintain that
a sane man has a right to believe that two and two do
not make four, as this theory of religious liberty. Its
impiety is only equalled by its ab,,urdity." If this
really be Catholicism, it is quite time that all Protes-
tants should be on their guard ' • and if it be not, the
Roman Catholics of England, should at once, and in
the most emphatic manner, disavow such fiendish
malignity.

SEIZURE of TWO ILLICIT DISTILLERIES.
From information that had been received, Messrs.
Elroy and Cartwright, detective officers of Inland
Revenue, and Mr. George, an officer of Customs,
proceeded to the house of Mrs. White, Brougham-
place, Orleans-road, Twickenham. Upon entering
the place they immediately perceived a strong smell
of spirits, which appeared to proceed from a cup-
board, which Mrs. White refused to unlock. It was
eventually forced open by Mr. Cartwright, and seve-
ral gallons of illicit spirits, 48 per cent. over proof,
were found therein. They then made a further
search, and in an outhouse found a large copper still
fully charged, but deficient the worm, with a quan-
tity of yeast, wash, and other utensils. The worm
was afterwards found in a sack, concealed under the
bed. An ingenious contrivance had been resorted to
for getting rid of the spent water, by passing it
amongst the pig-wash, so as to destroy the smell
arising therefrom. Mrs. White was taken before Mr.
Donnethorne, a magistrate of Twickenham, who fined
her 301. On Saturday, Mr. Bridges, an officer, pro-
ceeded to a shop, professing to be ono for shaving and
hair-cutting, in Sumner's-place, Commercial-road,
Camberwell, and having gained an entrance to the
house by stratagem (the display of a barber's pole
and other things being merely used as a blind) he dis-
covered in a back kitchen a distillery completely fittcd
up, but the still was not charged. It appeared to
have been recently worked off. A woman, who opened
the door to him, during the time that he was search-
ing the house contrived to make her escape at the
hack. Both the above seizures were conveyed to the
Inland Revenue warehouse in Broad-street.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, Sept. 22.
(Before Mr. Commissioner GOULBURN.)
There was only one case in the list for a choice of
assignees.

IMPORTANT TO WITNESSES IN BANKRUPTCY.
EX PARTE

An applicatio❑ was made in a case in which a party
had been summoned from Bristol to be examined at a
private meeting touching the affairs of a bankrupt.
The witness demurred to attend unless first paid his
costs, which were refused by the solicitor to the as-
signee in the present stage of the proceedings.
His HoNomi asked whether the party was merely
called as a witness, or whether to undergo examina-
tion as to whether be was possessed of property be-
longing to the bankrupt's estate.
The Solicitor to the assignees said the witness had
been summoned generally to give evidence.
His HONOUR said, that on the question being raised
before de Lord Chancellor, his Lordship said that
where any doubt existed as to the position which
the witness might stand in, the witness ought not to
be paid his expenses before he had given his evidence.
His Honour said that the decision was founded on the
proposition that the party summoned might be proved
to have concealed or improperly held in his possession
property belonging to the estate, in which case it
would be against every principle to allow him his ex-
penses. The witness must be sworn, and if than
had been no impropriety on his part, the expenses
would be allowed, and the party bringing him before
the Court must guarantee the payment.
The parties then retired.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, Sept, 22.
(Before the CHIEF COMMISSIONER.)
THE GREAT EXHIBITION.—IN THE MATTER 01' JAMES
ELLIS.
This insolvent, who had formerly been lessee of
Cremorne Gardens, applied to be discharged.
Mr. Cooke supported.
It appeared that the insolvent had been a bankrupt,
and had obtained his certificate. He was now in pri-
son on a bill of exchange, arising out of his bank-
ruptcy. He had latterly kept a refreshment-room at
the Chinese Collection, Hyde-park•corner.
Mr. COOKE said the insolvent had a speculation
connected with the Great Exhibition, which was a
complete failure. The insolvent had taken a refresh-
ment-room near II)de-park, by which he lost, or
rather his creditors, a good deal of money.
The insolvent stated that he took 1 Is. 6d., and had
to pay 121. 10s. a week for the refreshment-room.
Mr. COOKE referred to the schedule, in which some
debts appeared on account of the speculation. The
insolvent had lost a good deal of money by the Cre-
morne Gardens, and he also had the Flora Gardens.
In a subsequent part of the day an application was
made for an adjournment, to describe the insolvent as
of a casino, and to re-advertise.
The case was adjourned to the 12th of November,
and the discharge on bail enlarged.
IN RE THE REV. JOHN GRAHAM PACKER.
This insolvent, the incumbent of Peter's Church,
Hackney, was opposed in person by a creditor named
Bird.

Mr. Cooke supported.
The insolvent stated that his income was 2901. a
year. From the church he had 2001. a year by en-
dowment, and about 40/. from fees. He was chaplain
at Warburton Lunatic Asylum, which brought him
501. a year. He had a family of eight children, and
was a widower.
Mr. COOKE informed the court that some years ago
the insolvent was connected with some persons in
raising money, which had involved him, and he had
paid large sums for interest.
The opposing creditor complained that he had lent
6101., and was now a creditor for a large amount.
He denied that he had received large interest.
It appeared that the insolvent had paid 1001. a year
for four years for his creditors, and being sued he had
petitioned the Court.
The Ciusr COMMISSIONER thought that something
should be done for the creditors. There might be a
sequestration issued.
Mr. CooKE said that there could be no sequestra-
tion, as it was not in the nature of a benefice.
The insolvent was discharged forthwith.
IN I MULES FLEAY.
This insolvent, an estate agent, was opposed by Mr.
Cooke for Sir John Hare. Mr. Nichols supported.
An application was made for possession of some pre-
mises, of which Sir John Hare was the landlord, but
now in the possession of a third party.
The Chief COMMISSIONER declined to order pos-
session.
The insolvent was discharged.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
MANSION-HOUSE.

John Lennard, a well-dressed man, who said he
was graduate of a Scotch university, was brought
before Alderman Moon upon several charges.
The prisoner walked into the Queen's Head Ta-
vern, in Darkhouse-lane, between one and and two
o'clock on Friday, and dined, and stayed in the house
till a quarter to five. He then coolly told the land-
lord that he could not pay, as he had lost his purse ;
said that he lived at No. 6, Myddleton-square ; re-
quested the loan of 4d. to pay his omnibus fare, and
declared that he would call next day and settle the
account, amounting to 2s. Sid. On Saturday he
appeared again in the neighbourhood, and was taken
into custody for similar misbehaviour at other houses.
The keeper of an alehouse on Fish-street-hill said
that on reaching home on Saturday he saw the
prisoner in front of the bar indulging himself with a
cigar, a saveloy, and a glass of ale. Upon being
asked for payment the gentleman said he could not
discharge his bill, as he had left his purse at home. i
The landlord told him that the shopkeepers in the
City did not relish that way of settling accounts, and
followedat which he had called
on Tuesday
three cigars, and began
him to
night,a cigarasked
to smoke one of them, and then said he had no money
about him, and that his word must answer in payment
of the claim. He had subsequently called and asked
the owner of the cigar shop whether she was a mar-
ried woman, and upon receiving an answer which
was not agreeable to hun, used language for which
he deserved to be kicked out of her premises.
The policeman, who took the prisoner into custody
found in his pocket 93. 21d.
The ALDERMAN—What account can you give of
this business? The prisoner—l am a highly respect-
able person in my habits and associations. lam a
teacher of languages, and have been educated in a
Scotch university, and assure you that I have no no-
tion of defrauding those persons.
The ALDERMAN—How did it happen that you
walked into their houses, ordered whatever you
wished for, and walked away without paying any-
thing? Prisoner—Well, the fact is I was in liquor
on Saturday and on Thursday, and I could not
exactly tell what I did ; but I am positive the first
complainant exaggerated the demand. I was just
his house when the officer, to my
custody at his threshold.
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The ALDERMAN—You have committed several
offences.
Prisoner—l am going to a situation on Thursday,
and I am willing to settle with these people if you
will allow me.
The ALDERMAN—You must pay these com-
plainants, and as you are a respectable man you can
find no difficulty in procuring two sureties in 201. for
your good behaviour for six months.
Prisoner—l shall get two merchants of the city
of London to bail me.
The ALDERMAN—But as you falsely stated that
you lived at No. 6, Myddleton-square, you must give
24 hours' notice of bail, lest they should prove to be
like yourself.—(A. laugh.)
11/PlCay, Norton, Mackey, and Jones were brought
up for final examination, upon the charge of having
robbed a lady as she was going on board a steamer.
Mrs. Taylor, of North-street, Herne Bay, said—
On Saturday week, as I was hurrying on board the
Herne steamer, I felt a pressure from the crowd.
Soon after I got on board, and when we were on our
way, I missed my purse, in which were a sovereign,
two half-sovereigns, andi some silver.
Scott, of the detective City police, who apprehended
the prisoners all together in a public-house, in Botolph-
lane, immediately after the robbery, having observed
them trying the pockets of several on the wharf, pro-
duced a purse which he had taken from one of them.
The lady at once identified the purse, which was
found to contain the exact money she had described.
The prisoners were committed for trial, and in-
formed that the City Solicitor should receive instruc-
tions to prosecute them.
Robert Spencer was placed at the bar, before Al-
derman Moon, charged with defrauding several coun-
try females of trifling sums of money, under pretence
of showing them the way to the Westminster steam-
boats.
From the statement of the several parties it ap-
peared that yesterday morning they were desirous of
proceeding from London-bridge to Westminster-
bridge, and not knowing the
way they asked the pri-
soner, who was standing in Thames-street, which
was the way to the boat, when the prisoner said he
would take them to the proper boat to take them to
Westminster-bridge, the fare for which would be 2d.
each, one penny of which they would pay to him, and
the other penny when they got on board. The parties
believing his statement paid him the penny each.
The police-constable who took the prisoner into
custody said the prisoner was constantly loitering
about London-bridge, and accosting country people.
Alderman MOON said he would discharge the pri-
soner, as it appeared the parties consented to give the
money, but if ho was brought there again he should
commit him for 14 days.
G U ILD H LL.