The Sun.
London, England, 1802-06-09 00:00:00

COLA' MARTi.ii,

HrLD AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF CHELSP A, UPON
L"UTENANT-GENFRAL HARRY INNES, COM-
MANDANT OF HIS MAJESTY'S CHATHAM DIVI-

SION OF MARINES.

PIRST,DAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 5.
I.llElt E were two distinct Charges exhibited. The.
ITst went to accuse the General of False Musters;
_"„e_
jure next was. for discharging Serjeant Wm. Penn,
the Chatham Division of Marines, from His Ma-
i ,stY's Service, without the previous permission of
' Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty ; at
"
whose instance this prosecution was instituted, under
au[influence of what they conceived to be a public
Y----(For a List of the Gentlemen who composed
'eCourt, see our Paper of Saturday last.)
Insupport of the first Charge, the proper Officer
17.410 held the check book, the Adjutant of the Di-
_lskn., and others, were called, who proved that
an error, either wilful or otherwise, appeared upon
toe
face of the muster books, and that thereby
t(,),Ille very small sums of money had been charged
t" the account of the Pablic, which ought not
4° have been so charged. But on the cross-ex-
brnimatinn of these several per Sons, it did not ap-
'thear that the Defendant could derive any advantage
seerefrom, and that the accounts were merely pre-
t rated to him, pro forma, as Commanding Officer,
s° sign them in the common course and hurry of bu-
oless; and that it- was usual and customary for
eel's of his rank and station to depend for the
accuracyci of the musters, wholly upon those indivi_
4113 whose more immediate duty it was to ascer-
-441 that they were correct.
lln support of the second Charge, Serjeant Penn
,
(.-linself was, called, who stated, that he was dis.
1,
arged from the Service, as mentioned in the second
h-qarge. On his cross-examination, he said, it was
Y his own earnest wish he was so discharged,
Navin served the King twenty-four years, wanting
the month ; and that he was desirous of returning
t
Private life, and pursuing the line of business he
14as originally intended for ; and, finally, that he
sfave neither fee or reward, diredlv or indirectly,,
° any person whatsoever, much 'less to General
'LANES, for his discharge.
a The evidence on the part of the Prosecution being
Vnished, the General addressed the Court, request_
Crag time to be prepared with his Defence, adding,
at as he had lived unsullied, so he would die, he
trusted; preserving his Honour without reproach,
lied his innocence manifest to the world.
The Court was here ordered to be cleared, and
'ter some time deliberating) the Defendant was
ordered in, and informed that the Court would hear
isrf in his defence on Tuesday:

• SECtiNti 23At-TiIESEIAY, JUNE 8.
- At eleven o'clock this day the Court • assembled,
lnd the General, from a written paper, read his
Refence ; the purport whereof was, that he had served
• Majesty, as a faithful Officer, 47 years ; that if
wring that long period he had atchieved nothing of
hiagnitude, ot ofsplendour, yet he had executed every
trasti and performed every duty committed to him,
fall tespeds as betatte a British Officer. He la.
1. Ptntedi after such a service, that at his time of life,
ahottld be brought to a Court Martial,and that too
:Pon the accusation of so infamous and noted a cha.
4f) ti as the person who lodged the information
gainsi hint (he alluded to George jewson), a man
/4'ho eloped from the Service with Sool. of the
ney of the Chatham Division of Marines in pos-
4sion; with an intent of going to America with it,
ten he Was prevented by being apprehended at
rerpool
,jUit at the moment he was about to ern.
tatici tried for the offence, and sentenced to receive
,00 lashes and be drummed out of the Service. He
jtceived
Sso lashes of his punishmenti and the Lords
derlie Admiralty having interposed as to the remain.
he, the General, expressed a consent that the
eFieicept the ignominious part, might be dispensed
elvkithi and he was accordingly drumnied out of
at•
h4m, and the, three towns, with a halter
• hiS neck. " this was the man," said the
lienet44," who suggested the information against
And aS to the first part of the Charge,
denied all intention of wronging the Public;
I,ricicitelated, as was stated by one of the w.:•rtnesses,
:4.'4t he could not derive the smallest advantage by
den condua; He further observed, in his defence
i`e' the second Charge, that Serjeant Wm.: Penn was
r ter nears,
deserving Officer, had served nearly twenty.
.._?ears, was eminently serviceable in quelling
Matiny in the year 1797, and upon that occa.
,nr! received a reward of 631, from the Gentlemen
talpyd's; and the approbation of the Admiralty.
t.ie concluded an animated appeal to the Court with
?,heir that hiS Honour; dealer than his lite; lay in
hands, and lie felt Confident in their justice and
• g ent. He called Earl Sr. ViNCE.N
statea
1.1g,` nversatiOn that happened at the Admiralty in
I—`4oher last, between the General and him, re.
ZeOing tile discharge of William. Penni part of
hick his Lordship only could remember; but he
b'',„Z)lienecl that he approved of every thing done in
of any person who had taken an active part
i~c9, "ell mutiny, arid so far generally he might have
without being able to say he remembered
"enlmc of Penn being particularly mentioned.
/NEPEAN was interrogated chiefly by the
iwturt) and more especially by General CASCOYNE,
iqit leading questions),
,as to the prosecution
when he stated, that information being sent
rewtlle Admiralty of False Musters, signed by George
s()r), they were referred to the then Attorney
elicitor General, and to the Counsel for
tila_ Admiralty- who gave it as their opinion,
;:lproseentifin should be instituted against Colonel
the L and that the present trial proceeded from
•dr minutes taken on Colonel Berkeley's 'trial:—
to 1 EnN stared other matter; which went fully
esta"ush ,• ,
tar. the General's good conduct and cliatac.:
ti
u;r1,(1. the high opinion the Admiralty entertain.
'tom.",frn- But that the prosecution was instituted
r,._;, paranaount claim of public utility, and an
he ri 4. eon se ientio its discharge of that duty which
bhc had called upon them to perform, and
soira
co,.tsrrsespek.c.r. to the himself.
tvz
ld
the
°'eutin- tsexxt a sirnilzr testimony ; ►
r•Vide!‘CC ibr the a:fente, a& well )ts for the
.a.tri the
being • clostki, the Court was cleared,
Members might determine on their Verdid.
•*klcl 4tatcrzik: Ca,tltPpt be as yet known.

JUNE so

A•r the audience which took place yesterday,
S. E. GH.►LIB EFFENDI, EnvoY Extraordinary
from the Sublime Porte, delivered his Letters of
Credence, as did Baron NORMANN, Minister Ple_
nipotentiary of his Most Serene Highness the Duke
of WIRTEMBERG.
The Marquis of Luottitstm, the Prussian Mi-
nister, preSented Count de BLIYmEiritAL, Baron
ARNSTEDT, CoUnt de GR/tI3 EN, Baron D'EcHAR.-
STEIN, Baron de CEIAMBRiER, and Captain de
BREAN.

Mr. ME R RY, Minister Plenipotentiary of His
BRITANNIC MAJESTY, presented the Earl of
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, Mr. CLAVER NG, Colonel
MATH EW, son of Lord LANDAFF, Captain WAR-
REN, of the Navy, and Captain GEE, of the Army.
M. de SOUZA, the Portuguese Minister, presented
four persons; M. de CErro, the Bavarian Minister,
presented Count RUMFORD and two others, and the
Helvetic Minister one.

M. de GRONNING, Deputy from Bremen, and
M. de. NORMANN, Deputy from Hamburgh, took
leave of the Chief Consul.

Yesterday at the grand Parade, the First Consul
restored to the first Regiment of Foot Artillery
their Colours, which, after the Insurredion of
Turin, had been taken from them, to be covered
with blaCk crape, and suspended in the Temple of
Ma rs.

At eleven in the forenoon, sixty mounted Can-
rioneers of the Guard went to the Temple, received
the Colours from General BERRUYER, and came and
placed themselves in the Court of the Thuilleries,
where the Troops were drawn up opposite the First
Regiment of Artillery on foot.
Before passing along the front of the Line, the

First Consul went to the centre of the Regiment,
where were the Chief InspeCtor General, with
several General Officers of Artillery, the Officers
and Subalterns of the Regiment. The Colours
were preknted to him, he tore off the black
crape, and the Minister of War placed the new
decorations. The First Consul delivered them

to the Chief Inspeaor, and the Chief of Bri-
gade of the Regiment, saying, " The Streamers
which I attach to these Colours, have effaced, even

to oblivion, the funeral crape which has covered
them for the last eight months."—".Cannoneers of
the First Regiment, behold your Colours ; they
will always serve you as a rallying point—they
will be every where, where the French People and
its Government shall have an Enemy to combat.—
You swear to defend them, even to death—You
swear, that they shall never fall into the hands of
the Enemies of the Republic."
At these words the Officers, Subalterns and Sol-
diers cried out, " We swear."—The music of the
Regiment then executed some martial airs.
The First Consul then said, " Offices and Sub-
alterns of the first Regiment, it was in your ranks
that I received my first lessons in the art military.
I have ever seen your Regiment singularly alive to
the sentiment of honour ; be worthy to be the first
of the first Corps of the Army. Let your Soldiers
know, that I see them here with the most lively
satisfaCtion."

The First Consul then continued the inspeEtion
of the Troops. Arrived in front of the 9th Demi-
brigade of Light Infantry, he called the Officers and
Subalterns to him ; three Colours were brought by
a Detachment of Veterans. The First Consul gave
these colours to the Chief of Brigade, and of the
Battalions of that Demi-brigade, and said, " Sol-
diers of the 9rh Light Infantry, behold your Co-
lours. They will always serve you for a rallying
point. Be worthy of the Inscription which I have
put upon them. Never, no never, shall the Co-
lours of the 9111 Light Infantry fall into the hands
of the Enemies of the State.—You swear to sacri-
fice your lives in their defence."--:The Officers and

Subalterns answered, e‘ We swear it."
The First Consul then delivered to siit Soldiers
of the first Regiment the marks of honour which

had been decrtTed to them for brilliant actions.

The Troops then filed oft, the music of the
Guard playing a march composed tiy PAESIELLO,
'in whicii the touches of that celebrated Composer
were conspicuous: It produced a grand effed.
The Soldiers of the first Regiment, on whom the
brevets of honour had been conferred, dined with
the Chief Consul.

, .
PR ESBOURC, MAY 20.—1 t may be not unin-
teresting, on the openirg of the Session of the
States at this place, to give a few particulars re-
sp,!Cting the proceedings and rights of these States.
It is the King of HUNGARY, who his the exclusive
right to convoke a Diet; he presides there, if pre-
sent ; he propOses the points of deliberation; and
numbers the votes ; he refuses or confirms the ar-
ticles proposed. by the Statei and it is by his
sanction that they pass into laws:‘ He is. obliged
to consult the biet on every thing ,relative to the
legislative power ; the laWs of the realmbind
him; and must be religiously observed. It is the
Diet which gives the right of naturalization; which
confers different public dignities; which confers on
t6wris a pike in the national Representation', which
regulates imposts; religious affairs; and the aliena-
tions of provinces and doinains: The States are
composed of Prelates; Barons; the chief Noblesse,
and the free Cities ;' every City represents a 4 Noble ;
the Barons are those who bear, the principal digni-
ties of the State ; the Archbishop of GaAri is chief
of the Prelates; Primate Of Hungary; and officially
Pope's Legate: . .
The Prelates., Barons; and chief Nobleiii; assist
in person at the States ; the ordinary Noblesse and
the Cities have common Representatives: The De-
puties; and in general all who form a part of the
States; enjoy the: greateit privileges during the
Session ,• no one can attach them for debts; or dis-
possess' them of their goods ; their expetces are
paid from the public funds; to which they are ex-
empted fro4n contributing: The Sessions begin
with an office in honour of the Holy Ghost; in the
Church of St. Martin,. and the Sittings are held in
a hotise appropriated to them., called Domui Reg.

In compliment to the wish of some. strangeis at
P4ris, a grand Pate is soon to be givetT in the
Gititiwas of Midi.

IX.: EL:

The following is handed about as the cause of the
*zinc! between Sir RICHARD MUSGRAV E. Bart. and
WILLIAM TODD JONES, Esq. It was con-
tained in Sir Ricit.Akn's answei to Bishop CAui.,-
FIELD.

IYTr. WILLIAM TODD JONES is very-much in-
' ceased with me for having quoted part of a letter
written by him in the year 1792, to that illustrious
body the United Irishmen, (ot which, it is said, he
was a member), in favour of the Roman Catholics..
From some part of Wales, _where he resides, he
published a furious tirade of abuse against me, which
has beep circulated with malignant sedulity by his
good friends, the United Irishmen. In framing it
he seems to have e*traCted from the Billingsgate
vocabulary a number of opprobrious epithets and
appellations, which, those who know Me, must be
convinced, are no more attached to my charaCter,
than the scurrilous railings of a drunken fisherwoman
to an unknown passenger. I will not degrade myself
by attempting to answer so contemptible a pro..
duClion. I shall only observe, that any thing com-
ing from the pen of Mr. JONES, can no more wound
my feelings, than it can injure my charaCter ; and
though I am not an adept at scolding, I dread his
pen as little as I do his sword."

In consequence of this passage, on Sunday, May 23,
Counsellors O'BRIEN and O'Dwv E a waited upon
Sir RICHARD MUSGRAVE, and delivered to him the
following "written Message :
" Sir RICHARD, Mr. TODD !ONES considers your men-
tion of his sword in your late publication, joined to your
other expressions, as a dire el call upon him, and he desires
you will please to appoint time and place for a meeting."

Sir RICHARD MUSGRAVE then almost immedi-
ately signed the following pak=, as previously
drawn up :

" I am sorry for having imputed any unworthy motives to
WILLIAM TODD JoNy.s Esq. and I retrac7 every expression
tending to wound his feelings._

RICHARD MUSGRAVE."
Signed in presence of us, May 23, 1802.
MORGAN (WIN O'DWYER.
DENNIS O'BRI EN, jun.

"The above transadion is to be published by Sir Ricn A R n
Mus oft AvE's consent, in the British and Irish Newspapers,
and in the Moniteur of Paris and a Copy of Sir RicliA RD'S
retraetion is to be printed 6y iiimsdj, in nine cloys from the
date hereof, in the new edition of his work now going to press.
" Premised in the presence of us,
" NIORGAN J. O'DWYER.
" DENNIS O'BRIEN."

This Paper was privately handed about in Dublin
upon which Sir RICHARD was advised to send a
message to Mr. Jo N Es, demanding the Paper to be
cancelled. This Mr. TODD JONES refused, and
the consequence was the Duel which we stated in
yesterday's. Paper.

The County of York, it is said, is to be con-
tested as well as the City. Mr. WILB ERFORC E,
we should however supoose, is secure, it the most
assiduous and conscientious discharge of Lis duty in
Parliament can form any recommendation.

The Marquis of BLANDFoRD has been drawn by
the populace into the town of irools,cc., for which
it is said he will be returned, against the wishes of
a Noble Personage in the neighbourhood.

Colonel HALL, and Mr. FORDYCE, of Aron,
have made themselves pretty secure at Berwick ;
but Sir joirig CALLANDER, one of the present
sitting Members, will stand a contest. Lord TYR-
CONNELL, we believe, declines standing.
Two Candidates for Stamford were yesierday to
entertain the Electors with a Bull-baiting. Will
not this come within the Treating. llct ?
We would advise Mr. WitlonAm to try the same
means with his Constituents that the two new Can_
didates for Stamford have resorted to, and treat
them with his favourite amusement ofßull-baithig.
In the admirable disposition of General WIND_
HAM'S little army, which appeared hi this Paper
previoui to a late memorable attack, we were sur-
priZed to find Doctor LAWRENCE appointed to the
command of the Lambe, Troop, when from his pro-
found knowledge of the Canon laws, he shOtild
have been employed; e.rchisive/J, in the ordnance
departnient. To this oversight, probably, the
General is indebted for the failure of hiS enterprize,
and the total discomfiture of his little phalanx.
Holland is likely. to obtain some alleviation of its
revolutionary evils, since it will at least soon
again be visited by HOPE.

The Dutch Herring Ships tor the Distrid Enk-
littiten are to sail on Monday; June 4.; previous to
which; the blessing of God is to be implored in the
Churth for the increase and mulliilication of herrings;
One of the ineonveniencies attending the late
CtIMBEktANIS Ft*e, was the insolence of the foot-
men who waited at the outward doors; who very
liberally passel their comments on all the visitors as
they departed; and, in many instances, committed
personal rudeness on their dress.

The Dilettanti Theatre closes or) the i Bth inst.
Drury Lane and Cevent Garden keep open some
days longer;

Mrs. Mit INoTON is engaged at the Opera next
season for two thousand five hundred guineas; and
not for any larger sum; as has been stated by other
liapers:
htcLEtiori, before he ptoceeds upOn his musical
travels in this Country, is engaged to perform in
Ireland,' where his talents are in high request; His
excellent friend Sit tEi.o has provided hire ‘Vith
many original Airs, composed entirely to 'serve
hint on his intended excursions,' and admirably
suited to display the extent of his powers;

Among the nunierods legacies`left by the late
Lord LoNsOXLE; is a be4dest of one hundred pounds.
(for a rino to Mr; PE trr,: with bonds dut ey that
Gentleman to be cancelled a thodsand pounds to'
Sir MlctiXii. tE FtEtiftri", IVlember for the
.Codriti of WistMoteland', With bonds of a similar
nature, but to a larger amount; Which are also to
be cancelled.-;--Lord lc being left Regid6ary,
Legatee; has, in one instance, 'obtained (as in' all
probability will be the' case with many othets which
may be supposed will fall in like manner)- the sum' of
seven thousand ',Minds, which had been Ilequeathed
by his Lord'ship to his sister, the late Countess of
DARiANCTON, who ditd between the period of
making aril executing the Wflie

PCY.I L AC.I DEl,ll'.

• . s.„ ~ ,
As the Exhibition is drawing very near tOwart',
its close; we deem it proper that we should ai
length put a period to our strictures on its beatities;
and defeas. It has been uniformly our aim to pay
due respeft to established merit., and to an the.
flame of rising genius; .The important concerns Of
the State have prevented-our noticinz; so regtilarlr
as we intended, the annual display of British ta-
lenti; to give sufficient attention to many Artists.
of acknowledged worth, and to bring into view
many Works of considerable merit. As far, how_
.ever, as we have been able to extend our remarks;
we doubt not that our Readers will admit that we
have praised with zeal; and censured with canciour:;
We now take our leave of the subject; and it is
with relgtance that we find ourselves obliged to
relinquish the subje& without having an oppor,
tunity of animadverting more particularly on tl:e
produetions.of THE PRRSIbENT, LOUTh ERI3yURG,;
01'1E, NORTHCOTE, BEECHEY,SA:sZDBY,CLEVELY,
OWEN, CLARKE, THCMSON, WESTALL, &C. Scce
among which there are certainly many Work 4
well entitled to the notice of CritiCiSni; and the
approbation of the Public: