The Sun.
London, England, 1802-03-26 00:00:00

DEAL, MARCH Z.

SAILED the Autumn Sloop of War •for TOrbay;
and Aurora, GiLNtoRE, for the East Indies

PARIS, MARCH 22.

They write from 'Veit"; that the KING of PRUS.
StA has invited the ARCHDUKE CIiARLES to assist
at his next reviews in Silesia.

The PRINCE.Of ORANGE assisted at the Sitting
of the National Institute, of the z zth inst. A
Memoir was 'read on the strudure -of the Primary
Mountains, and a portion of the Pyrenees, ; also a
Memoir, not less innportant, on the Theory of the
Moon, and a description of some new experiments
made by CouLoNts, to proVe that all bodies are
attraded by the loadstone. Oilier interesting Me-
moirs were read at this Sitting, and at that of the
170. In.the latter GERAR b, Engineer of Bridges
and Roads, continued the reading of a very instruc-
tive Dissertation on the Pyramids of Ghizee and
Saccara. The Chief of Brigade read a Memoir on
the follies of conical wheels, as adapted to many
commercial carriages in England, and announced a
Work on carriages of every description.
They write from Milan, that it is certain the
Republic of Genoa wili be united to the Italian
Republic.
VIENNA, MARCH 6.—We learn that the ARCH-
DUKE JOHN will make a second journey in the
spring, to the frontiers of the Austrian territory in
Italy, and that lie will inspect at the same time
those places which are capable of being fortified.
It is' added that he will also examine the state of
the different avenues to the Tyrol.
FROTKPORT, MARCH 12.—• A Paper has been
circulated in Germany, written by the, Bishop of
CONSTANCE, the Baron DE DALnEY, who is also
Coadjutor of Mayenee. This learned Prelate thus
expresses himself with respeCt to BONAPARTE.
" This extraordinary man, whose merit is greater in the
Cabinet than in the Field, who renders possible what ap-
pears impossible—who on the ruins and horrors of Anarchy,
has reiestablished order in,. I{rance—tvl;o has given Peace to
his Yellow.cit4ens. This eXtraordinary man is gifted with a
mind so great as to raise hire above the class of BenefaCtorS
of particular Nations, and to exalt him to the rank of a
BenefaCtor to Mankind, extending over all the empire of
law, of repose, of peace, and of union."

In a Periodical Work published at Gottingen in
1769, it is stated, that the malady now known by
the name of the 'Vaccine Pox, was
,known to the
Antients, and that it is mentioned in TrruS
Livius as a contagious malady, with which the
persons charged with the care of beasts were often
attacked. The Author of this Work makes a
curious remark, that he had been informed that
persons who had been attacked by this malady had
been in consequence rendered unsusceptihie of any
attack of the small pox. This article appeared in
1769, and is a proot that Germany is entitled to
the honour of having discovered the Vaccine.
Rome, FEB. a 7--It can scarcely be perceived
here that the Carnival has commenced. The Prelate
CAVALCH NI, who is charged-with the department
of the Police, has published an Order lorohibiting, in
the most rigorous manner, the use of masks, and all
disguises with beards, paint, veils, &c. and all sup-
pers known by the name of Pic-Nics.

Yesterday twenty-five guineas were giver at
Lloyd's, to return a hundred if the Definitive Treaty
arrives tin or before Wednesday next.
In March 7800, the ship Elkriarge Planter, Capt.
MOORE (sule owner), sailed from Portsmouth to
Gibraltar, with a cargo of coals from Newcastle,
which produced nine' thousand dollars ; with that sum
it was his intention to sail to Oran, on the Coast of
Barbary, to purchase corn, but was prevented by
his English Crew being impressed, which• obliged
him to substitute a Crew composed of Greeks, Scla.
vonians, and Portuguese, who on the• first night
of leaving Gibraltar, entered the cabin while the
Captain was asleep, and murdered him ; after which
they threw him overboard, and then murdered his
son, only eight years old. They then took posses-
sion of the specie, scuttled the ship, and escaped in
a boat to Almeira, in Spain, where they divided
the plunder and dispersed. For a length of time it
was unknown what became of Capt. MooRE, or
the ship, until Providence brought to justice one of
the criminals at Malaga, who having been con-
demned to suffer death, made the above confession,
which was transmitted by Mr. COME OR ni to Mr.
COLLIER in London.
The unfortunate father left behind him a wife
with four daughters and two sons, without any
means .of support. The Gentlemen of Lloyd's Cof-
fee-house, who may be said to be the Father of
every Seaman's Orphan, have opened a subscription
at Lloyd's for the relief of this family.
A dreadful accident happened yesterday morning
in Fleet-street a Gentleman riding on a spirited
horse up the street, the animal started, and the
Gentleman attempting to stop his career, the girths
of the saddle broke, and he was unfortunately thrown
off. In falling he pitched upon his head, anti a
broad-wheeled waggon passing at the time, the
wheels went over both his legs. The unhappy suf-
ferer was carried toa neighbouring Surgeon's house,
where amputation was perfbimed, but without suc-
cess ; he died soon after.

THE EAr RES.

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Dru,:y-Lane..

THE Wiiger's Tale was revived at Druryj'Ane
Theatre last night. with great magnificence of
Scenery. The habits of the charaaeis are superb,
and the whole'airangement of the Piece is highly
creditable to the taste and liberality of the iVla-
nagers.
The part of Leontel was iupportei#l.With so -Much
ability by KEMB LE, .that it will niost probably
rank with his very best performances. His jea-
InuSy of Pdlixenes, And inSignatibn towards Her-
mime, were animated exhibitions of paSsion ; and
his contrition and grief ivhen assured of her inno-
cence; and persuaded .of her death; afforded scope
for contrast of eXptession, of which he availed him-
self With masterly skill..
. The same praise is due to Mrs. St onoNs in Her-
aiione; according to the ektent of the part, which
hoWever; tides not admit. of ah equal variety of
expression. She %Vai uncommonly striking in the
trial Scene; and peculiarly interesting; where, after
a dignified solemnity of attitude, as a supposed
statue, she discover's herself to her .repentant and
enantoured husband. .

The character of Perdita was performed by. Miss
Hi cit ESi a young Lady who last night; for the very
first time, trod upon theatrical boards. She is an
elegant and beautiful girl,. and seems to be ,very
young. As the scene was so new to her; it was
not to be expeded, that at early period of life
she would exhibit much theatrical skill. -It is
enough to say, that her performance indicatedfeel--
ing, and that she delivered the text, though faintly,
yet in Stich a manner as to skew that she fully under-
stood . , .

KEMELi, in point of person and talents,
was .a very suitable representative of Fionizei, and
BANNISTER, jun. did not want humour in Autolt-
cus. Sum rendered .the Chq.vm.very conspicuous
in the comic part of this play. Mrs. PowELL's
returnAo the stage, after her recent illness, pro-
cured her a
~flattering notice on her entrance. She
perforthed Pq4/;lla with a strong expression of ge-
neroas zeal.for the honour of her slandered mistress.
We must again notice, the, very splendid man-
ner in which this fine Drama is brought forward.
It is, however, with all its beauties, much too
long in the representation ; for, though it has been
judiciously curtailed by KEMBI.E, the performances
altogether occupied at least four hours. The House
was crowded in all parts.

Cavern-Carden.

BY command of THEIR MAJESTIES, the Play
of The Birth Day, and the Entertainment of Pe-
r;iise, were represented last night at this Theatre.
THEIR MAirsti Es were accompanied by only
four of the PRINCESSES. The Theatre was very
numerotisly attended, and the Audience were ardent
in their testimories of loyalty.

The Play was admirably performed. thrOtlghout,
and 11/ItniDEN, FAWCETT, and Miss MURRAY par,:
ticulariy distinguished themsehres. God save this
KiNg, and Ride Bri!annitz were given, and warm-
ly applauded. •

,URREY ASSIZES.

KINGSTON, MARCH 25%
THE KING 'v BAR,

Trim trial excited a great deal of attentitin, both
From the Prisoner's respectable situation in life and
affluent fortune, and from the circumstance of Mr.
ERSKINE having been brought down specially to
defend him.

The indiament. was for feloniously stealing a
considerable quantity of sugar, which had been
consigned to Messrs. Mote*ood and Co. Messrs.
Slider and Co. and other Merchants.

Mr. GARROW, in stating the case for the Prose-
cution, observed, that it was a case that called for
the utmost attention, from its great im*ortance to
the commercial interests of the City of London : the
Prisoner was a man in affluent circumstances, and
aaing proprietor of Simmons's Wharf (which is a
very considerable wharf opposite the 'Cos t om-house);
that the ship Neptune, from New_York to Lon-
don, having been stranded early in 1801, at the
entrance of the River, forty tons of Havannah
sugars, being part of its cargo, and consigned
to the different Merchants before mentioned, were
,ent to the Prisoner's wharf ; that it became a
necessary part of the Prisoner's duty to re-pack
those sugars (as some of it had been injured by the
salt water, and must be separated from what was
not injured) ; that yo far from 'fairly separating the
damaged from the sound sugar, several puncheons
were made up of the very best of the sugar, and set
apart under the name of sweepings, scrapings, and
sludge, as perquisites for the Prisoner's Clerks and
Servants. That a sum of 92.1.:c0u1d be proved to
have been paid .for this sugar, by those to whops the
Prisoneris Clerks had sold it, but that the whole
loss on the. 'weight of the sugar was to the value of
several hundred pounds : that there had been a
shameful plunder of this sugar committed at the Pri-
soner's Wharf, was beyond ail question. Perry, the
Prisoner's foreman, had been tried for the felony,
found guilty, and transported. The only question
now was, Whether the Prisoner himself was not
participating, aiding, and abetting ?—lf the Jury
conceived he was, whatever evidence might be
given of his good charaCter in general, -could not
weigh against proof; and the Jury were not to sup-
pose that, when a man of his affluent circumstances
was charrd with stealing sugar, it was to rest
merely on his stealing with his own hands. If his
servants had stole by his direaion he was liable.
John Grey, a partner in the house of Hopkin,
and Grey, Ship-brokers, proved that the Neptune,
from .hew_ York to London, was stranded that
the cargo Had been consigned to Nlorewood and Co.
Slider and Co. and some other merchants : that the
sugars which finmed part of the cargo had been sent
to Simmons's Wharf, of which the Prisoner was a
joint Proprietor.
William Sharplow, a land-waiter at the Custom-
house, had weighed 360 chests of sugar at their
arrival at the wharf, which weighed 866 cwt. Ion).
When he weighed them after they had been re.

packed, there was a deficiency of near eight tons.
On his cross-examination he said, the sugir
certainly much damaged by the salt water, and there
must have been a considerable waste.

George Morewood and Mr. Slider proved the
consignment or the sugar to them.
Peter Egan was employed on the Prisoner's wharf,
in putting this sugar into puncheons, both for - the
Merchants, who were the proprietors of it, and io.r
the Clerks, %rho claimed some as perquisites. Those
puncheons which were made up for the Merchants,
were placed in a warehouse under the King's Lock ;
those that were made up for the Clerks in a warehottic
opposite. Perry, the foremLn, superintended th,:
transadion : the best of the sugar was always take,i,
for the puncheons made up for the Clerks ; and some-
times when a chest ran uncommonly good, they
would take the whole chest. Titus witness said,
that the Prisoner has looked into the warehouse
where the sugar for the Clerks,stond, an .', ;1.,s met a
cask going away from his premises for their account,
without observation. • . .

William . Geahan helped to lead the said pun.
cheons, and gave a similar account of it, with what.
the last Witncss had given.
Joseph Hat, Clerk to the Prisoner, stated, that he,
was engaged the last year for sol—and perquisi,te.;
that he saw the Prisoner frequently in the yar4,.
while the sugars were emptying from ; the chests;
that once the Prisoner bid him take care that the
coopers did not.cheat him ;" that the coopers, 1.1.44
men aboiit the place, had colleacda quantity of
. gar, under the name of scrapings ; that Prisoner
was told by Perry his foreman, of five casks of this:
sugar having been sold for 50).,; that two puncheon 4:.
more were sold after that acme ; that his perpir
rites on this ocr.asion were 151.
Cross.examilled.—Confessed that he had been four
years with the Prisoner before, and that his perqui.
sites from scrapings of sugar did not amount in that
time to more than 31. 15-s.
Thomas :.•.curr stated, that on being offered
for his Share, he told the Prisoner that he had bcen
of some money by Hat, and asked him, was he
justifiable in taking it the Prisoner bid him take-
it. It appeared, however, that Scurr, having men-
tioned the circumstance to two respclable Mex.
chants' in London, they called, on the Prisoner re.
speding it, and he told one of them, that if he
:had the least idea that the amount was any, thin
near so considerable, he never should have consented;
to it.

The Prisoner being then called upon, fnr his de-
fence, produced a paper, which his. counsel was
permitted .to read. It stated that some waste in
the article 'of sugars 'landed, especially under such
circumstances, was unavoidable ; but if the waste
at all exceeded what was usually allowed for waste,
the Wharfinger was responsible. The custom of
giving the sweepings and scrapings of sugar as a
perquisite to the Clerks, was by no MCZIPS peculiar to
his wharf. After the experience he now had, he
regretted it, as an inducement to plunder. The per-
quisites his man had had, were trifling till this
transalion ; but there was not the slightest shadow
o. evidence of his being interested in the plunder that
was committed by his Clerks, of whom he before
entertained a good opinion. So far from being in.
retested in the plunder, he, as Wharfinger, was re.
:sponsible for the loss, and hdd also a valuable interest
in the charaner of his wharf. Another circumstance
must strongly skew his innocence : within a
month or two he discharged from his employment •
all those Clerks and. Servants who were now the
witnesses against him, and in whose power he must
have conceived himself, if guilty ; but his situation
in life, and he trusted his chara ter, would be found
above the suspicion of associating without motive
with common plunderers and thieves.
In support of his charader, a number of the most
respeEtable witnesses appeared, some who bad known
him from his infancy, others who had large merean_
tile dealings with him : they all agreed in declaring
him a most honourable man, periealy correet in all
his dealings, and of the highest reputation : as some
more witnesses
.were going to be produced to that
eft-ea, the Jury declared they were perfeetly satis-
fied, and acgu;tted the Prisoner.