The Sun.
London, England, 1835-04-28 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1835.

ably vindicated the conduct of the Opposition from the
imputation of factious motives. On the great question of
Corporation Reform, we are happy to find the measure
intended to be introduced by the Government is to be
founded on the 101. qualification.

The Members of the New Government who have,
by accepting office, vacated their seats, are everywhere
received with open arms by their constituents. Colonel
LEITH HAY, we are glad to perceive by the subjoined
extract from the Aberdeen Herald of Saturday, is not
only sure of his election, but will be returned without
having the trouble of going down to Scotland for that
purpose, and probably, also, without putting him to
any expense. This is as it should be ; first, because
this is the second election within a few months, to the
trouble and cost of which Conservative tactics have put

the Gallant Colonel ; and, next, because he is well
known to be one of the most zealous and attentive

Representatives which Scotland sends to Parliament.
We are glad that Colonel LEITH HAY has been re-
appointed Clerk of the Ordnance, in which office his
military experience, and his active habits of business,
had already rendered his services extremely valuable
under the former MELBOURNE Administration :
" Colonel Leith Hay's election may be considered as cer-
tain. In Elgin one hundred and thirty-three voters, in the
course of twenty-four hours, pledged themselves to support
him, and in the other Burghs, with the exception of Cullen
perhaps, he will meet with an equal or greater degree of suc-
cess. It was rumoured that Mr. Brodie intended to become a
candidate again, and hand-bills to that effect, but without any
signature, were circulated in Elgin. We perceive, however,
from a paragraph in the Elgin Courant, that Mr. Brodie, if
ever he had any serious views of coming forward, has given
them up. We .trust the electors will not forget the example
which was furnished lately by the Perthshire and Aberdeen
constituencies. Colonel Leith Hay's election should cost him
no expense as well as no unnecessary trouble."

We 'alluded a few days ago to a handbill which had
been most industriously circulated by the Conserva-
tives of the West Riding of Yorkshire, for the purpose
of injuring Lord MORPETH in the opinion of the
electors. We have since received from various parts
of the ikingdom copies of other handbills and placards,
which are zealously distributed and posted up for
electioneering purposes, and in the vain hope of creat-
ing that re-action of which the Conservatives have so
long boasted, by endeavouring to work upon the pre-
judices, and to alarm the religious feelings of the weak-
minded and ignorant. Among these compositions are
o handbills, printed at Kettering, in Northampton-
shire, which for insidious falsehood and unprincipled
assertion exceed any thing we ever saw or heard
of. In one of them it is attempted to be s'.lown that

e Catholic Members could not vote for Lord JOHN

RUSSELL'S Resolution respecting the Irish Church,
without violating the oath which they take upon being
admitted into Parliament ; and in the other, the author
labours to prove that that Resolution is contrary to
Divine command, and will encourage idolatry and su-

perstition.
The Resolution recently agreed to by Parliament,
was so apply any surplus which might befound to exist
in the revenues of the Irish Church, after amplil pro-
viding.for the spiritual wants of the members of the
Established Church, and not till then, to the educa-
tion of all classes and sects of the Irish community.

How, then, can it be said that such a measure " will
disturb and weaken the Protestant religion ?" No ;
on the contrary, it will mitigate the animosity which
now too frequently exists between Protestants and Ca-
tholics ; it will, by enlightening the latter, tend to
render them good subjects, peaceable neighbours, and
valuable members of society, and so far from weaken-
ing the Protestant religion, it will give it greater
claims to the respect and affection of the people, by
removing the unseemly spectacle of pastors without
flocks, but exacting wool; and of bishops almost without
dioceses, but receiving large incomes. It is in vain
for the Conservatives and the Clergy to expect that the
outcry they are raising about the " Church in dan-
ger," will ever gain them credit for a sincere solici-
tude as to the real interests of piety and religion.
They would do much better, at least, to imitate the
sincerity of the Brahmins of India, alluded to by Mr.
VILLIERS, at the dinner recently given to him and his
Colleague, by the Electors of Wolverhampton. Thcse
Eastern Clergy received their tithes in rice, and when
they heard that the Missionaries were coming over to
preach Christianity, they convoked a general meeting,
and said,—We must not suffer these men to come
among us, or they will certainly upset our rice-pots.
Now, it is for the safety of their rice-pots, and not for
that of religion, that the great majority of the English
and Irish Clergy are so much alarmed ; and this is
so well known, that to attempt to conceal it is only
adding hypocrisy to interested motives.
The assertion, that the effect of Lord JOHN Rus-
SELL'S Resolution will be to encourage idolatry and
superstition, can only impose upon the most unin-
formed of the community. These same men say that
Popery is the daughter of ignorance. Educate the
Irish people, then, we say, that they may perceive the
errors of their ways. But if to educate the poor Irish
is to encourage and disseminate Popery, so is, upon
the same principle, to relieve them by poor laws, by
hospitals, dispensaries, or any other mode of assistance.
You do not make Catholics—you find them so---and
the only real question is, whether, because they are
Catholics, they are to be denied the benefits of educa-
tion, and other national advantages, which are free
and open to other sects ? If so, what becomes of the
boasted tolerance of the Protestant religion ?

We have received the whole of the Paris Papers of
Sunday. The first reading of the American Indem-
nity Bill, in the Chamber of Peers, was fixed for yes-
terday ; when it was expected that an interesting de-
bate would take place on the state of the existing re-
lations between the Governments of France and the
United States. Great apprehensions are entertained
by the KING, M. THIERS, and M. GulzoT, in con-
sequence of the threatened departure of the American
Legation, should the Bill be passed with the amend-
ment proposed and carried on the motion of General
VELAZE. Unless the Chamber of Peers reject this
amendment, which is very improbable, there is every
reason to apprehend that the breach between the two
Governments will be so widened, that. it will require
rivers of blood to close it. Mr. LIVINGSTON makes
no secret of his impressions on this question. He de-
clares that 'President JACKSON will never stoop to
apologize for performing his duty to the people of
America, and that even were he inclined so to do,
Congress would never submit to such an indignity for
the recovery of a paltry debt. Had France performed
her engagement to the United States, according to the
stipulations entered into between the two Governments,
it would not have been the duty of the PRESIDENT to
have called her honour in question ; but having forfeited
her solemn pledge, guaranteeing to the United States the
payment of a just debt at a certain time, it is adding
insult to injury to demand reparation for giving a
Constitutional publicity to her conduct. These are the
sentiments of Mr. LIVINGSTON, and LOUIS PHI-
LIPPE begins to be apprehensive that they are the
sentiments of President JACKSON. It is well known
that it is a maxim with the Government of the United
States, that her ambassadors at foreign Courts are
commanded to conduct no negotiation in the spirit of
diplomatic intrigue—that no petticoat influence is to
be made use of—that no mysterious airs are to
be assumed—and that, on all proper and necessary
occasions, the Representatives of the PRESIDENT
are to give utterance to his sentiments, and explain

fully the real views of the Government of the Federal
States. They are reminded that the PRESIDENT
wears a sword too keen for diplomatic cunning ; and
that resolved not to profit by the weakness of others,
the States are equally prepared not to submit to any
wrong arising out of any imposition which may be
practised upon the agents of the Republic.
With a perfect knowledge of these facts, it is not
surprizing that the language recently made use of by
Mr. LIVINGSTON has given great uneasiness to the
French Cabinet. The situation of the KING, at the
present moment, is far from enviable. Threatened on
the one side with an insurrection, if he proceed to
extremities with the_ prisoners of April, and hemmed
in on the other by the menaces of a powerful nation,
strong in the righteousness of her cause, the CITIZEN
KING knows not whither to turn for advice—where to
look for security. The departure of Mr. LIVING-
STON on the Ist of May—the Birth-day of the
SOVEREIGN—is further regarded as an evil omen.
Mr. LIVINGSTON will embark on board the Consti-
tution frigate at Havre, and after touching at England
and Holland, sail direct to the United States. Mr.
BARTON is, however, to remain as Charge d'Affaires
at the Court of France until the Indemnity Bill has
passed the Court of Peers, when, if the article requir-
ing an apology from the PRESIDENT be still retained,
he is to quit Paris forthwith, and, accompanied by the
entire Legation, return immediately to Washington.
The Courrier Frdncais states, that the Spanish Go-
vernment have applied to the Government of France
for aid to put down the rebellion in the Provinces, ac-
cording to the articles of the quadruple treaty. The
same Journal adds, that the rise in Spanish Stock was
entirely owing to the knowledge of the Stockjobbers,
that such a demand would be made, and as a matter of
right complied with. As the Duke of WELLINGTON
is no longer at the head of Foreign Affairs in this
country, we presume the treaty referred to, will no
longer be permitted to remain a dead letter.
The Journal du Commerce says that Marshal
MAISON has accepted the War Department. This
statement requires confirmation.
The extraordinary mission of Prince LUBECKI,
Envoy from the Russian Court to the French Govern-
ment, on the subject of claims made by the EMPEROR,
in virtue of his Sovereignty of Poland, has terminated
for the present. The entire correspondence on both
sides is to be referred to the.respective Governments of
Russia and France.

Madrid Papers to the 18th inst. have been received,
filled with accounts of the religious ceremonies per-
for:ll2 by the Clergy in the different Churches during
Holy and Passion week.
The QUEEN is desirous of putting an end to the
war, by having recourse to Foreign aid ; but MARTI*
NEZ DE LA ROSA is as much opposed to such a re-
medy now as he was at, the breaking out of the
rebellion.

The intelligence from the North is of a much older
date in these Journals than any we find in the French
Papers. It appears, however, that the Carlists are
gaining ground apace. Bergoza has not been captured
by the Carlists, as reported in the French Papers re-
ceived yesterday. It was gallantly defended by the
garrison, and though attacked by ZUMALACARREGUI
in person, at the head of a large body of troops, held
out till the arrival of the QUEEN'S forces, when 'the
Insurgents were driven from before it.

German Papers, bringing letters from the Swiss
Cantons, and advices from Constantinople, have been
received. In all we have not a line of intelligence
worth communicating, or rather which has not been
communicated several times before. All Europe is
aware of the death of the Emperor FRANCIS of Aus-
tria, and a still larger portion of the world is acquainted
with the fact that jealousies exist occasionally among
the Swiss Cantons. The following extract from a
letter from a German residing at Sourabaya, in the
island of Java, is worthy of insertion
" In Batavia luxury has arrived to such a pitch, that the
large cities of Germany are not to be compared to it ; but
vice.also far exceeds all European nations, so that it would be
very unfortunate if the Javanese were to follow the example
which is set them by the Christians. Some years ago the
Dutch Government in India caused 600 Chinese to be brought
from China for the purpose of cultivating tea. The plantation
was very successful, but the planters did not find their account
in it, affirmed that the contract made with them had not been
kept, and in one night burnt the whole plantation and the
neighbouring houses. Dutch troops were immediately sent to
the place, and the greater part of the Chinese were killed.
The Slave Trade, which was abolished by the Treaty of Peace
in 1815, is still carried on, and we daily read in the Journals
advertisements of slaves to be sold."

THE STOPPAGE OF THE SUPPLIES

BY A TORY EX-PLACEMAN.

F_arewell, the new carriage I ordered,
But a week or two previous to Lent ;
Farewell, my new villa that bordered
The sweetest of streamlets in Kent;
Farewell the rich citizen's daughter,
Whom I thought I had hooked as my prize;
She's off, with the jewels I bought her—
For Russell has stopped my Supplies.
No more shall I jauntily dash on
Down Pall-Mall, or show off at my Club;
The butterfly lately of fashion,
I revert once again to the grub ;
My friends are grown shy and suspicious,
My Sophy heaves ominous sighs,
And even my valet looks vicious—
For Russell has stopped my Supplies.
I must give up my stud at Newmarket,
On Melton for aye turn my back, •
And all thro' the autumn months lark it,
Like a cit, at Hyde Park, on a hack ;
Tho' heretofore bluff as a sailor,
I must now, when I catch the rogue's eyes,
Make a very low bow to my tailor—
For Russell has stopped my supplies.
Oh, my thoughts like a humming-top spin,
When I think of the change brought about,
By that sweet monosyllable—ln,
And that sour monosyllable—Out;
Last month I was lightsome as air,
And merry as midsummer flies,
But now I'm a prey to despair—
For Russell has stopped my Supplies.

Farewell, Oh, farewell to my glories—.
My bets and my steeple-chase rigs,
I but rose in the East with the Tories,
To set in the West with the Whigs ;
I'm the cruellest treated of martyrs,
Not a sun-beam is left in my skies,
So I'll swing from the bed in my garters—.
For Russell has stopped my Supplies.

COUNTY OF INVERNESS.-+—Mr. Charles Grant will
undoubtedly be raised to the Peerage, but whether under the
title of Lord Grant, Lord Arnisdale, or Glenelg, we cannot
yet say. It will, however, be under one of these titles. His
dignified manners and private virtues well fit him for the Peer-
age, and his talents and eloquence will throw a lustre on the
order of British nobility. It will be. observed that Mr. Grant
of Glenmoriston is invited by several of the influential proprie-
tors to stand for this county. His friends are zealous and en-
thusiastic. A better representative could not be obtained for
Inverness-shire than Glenmoriston. I-Ic is a large proprietor,
of liberal principles, and active, well-informed mind. Glen-
moriston is daily expected in Inverness .—lnverness Courier.
The undersigned electors of the county of Inver•
ness, understanding that the Right Hon ourable Charles Grant
is about to be raised to the Peerage, have resolved to invite
James Murray Grant, Esq., of Glenmoriston and Moy, to offer
himself as a candidate for the representation of this county,
and to give him their cordial support, vts a gentleman peculi-
arly qualified to represent the interests of the county in Par-
liament; under which belief they came stly recommend him to
the support of the electors generally. Signed by T. A. Fraser
of Lovat, and many other electors.—.lnverness Courier.
ELGIN, APRIL 22.—The electors are at present
signing their names to return Colonel Leith Hay in his ab-
sence-121 signatures are appended ; 12 :pledged, but not yet
subscribed ; 17 pledged not to vote. As the constituency of
Elgin is only 277, Colonel Leith Hay will have a large majo-
rity. It is not thought there will be any opposition, and the
Colonel will be returned without a canvass ; a proceeding
highly honourable to the electors. The 14teness of the hour
prevents our giving particulars.

SOUTH D

,ECTION

The Westminster Committee, for aiding the re-election of
Lord John Russell, triumphantly and without expense, for
South Devon, continue to receive hourly, we might almost say
momentarily, fresh proofs of the extreme interest which the
people take in his success. Already upwards of 2,0001. has
been received by them from various quarters, and this large
sum it must be remembered, is wholly independent of the col-
lections making in all the provincial towns in Devonshire, and
also of those making in Manchester, Birmingham, and nu-
merous other places ; so that there can be no doubt the aggre-
gated units, tens, and hundreds of pounds, poured freely out
by the people in the cause of liberty, will utterly shame the
boasted Tory thousands. There was a very full attendance
of the Committee this morning ; and numerous letters received
from different influential gentlemen in Devonshire were
produced. The most sanguine hopes are entertained that
Lord John Russell must be again returned ; but still, the
plans of the Tories are so well laid—their exertions so
unremitting, and their influence so strong, amounting in
numerous instances to almost coercive power over many elec-
tors, and which power, in accordance with their creed, they
do not scruple to avow their intention of using, that it becomes
absolutely necessary that every Reform voter should bestir
himself, and determine to add his name to the poll on behalf of
Lord John Russell ; for even should it turn out that the vote
was unnecessary to secure the return of the Noble Lord, still
he will have the proud satisfaction of knowing that he has ren-
dered the humiliation of the Tories more complete. The
whole spite and implacable hatred of the Tories are now con-
centrated against Lord John Russell ; and every voter from the
extremes of the kingdom ought to glory in the opportunity
now afforded him of showing the utter impotency of a selfish
faction when arrayed against a great and united people.

KING'S BENCH-(THIS DAY).

PIIILPOTS V. KELLY.

This was an action of trover brought to recover a pipe of
wine, the property of the plaintiff, who had lodged it, in the
year 1825, in the cellars of a Mr. Crosdale. Crosdale, not
having room for it, gave it in charge to the defendant, his
mother-in-law, and when he subsequently became a bankrupt,
the assignees of Crosdale applied to the defendant to have it
delivered to them. Application was also made on behalf of
the plaintiff, who undertook to guarantee the defendant from
any other claims. The wine was not delivered up, and the
defendant had subsequently bottled it, and converted it to her
own use. The case was heard before Mr. Justice Coleridge,
and a verdict had passed for the plaintiff, with leave to enter a
non-suit if it should appear that the conversion had taken place
six years before the time of bringing the action.
Mr. Sergeant SPANKIE was now heard against the rule;
and Mr. THESSIGER and Mr. PLATT, at considerable length, in
support of it.
The COURT was of opinion that the defendant had totally
failed to establish proof of the conversion having taken place
before the period mentioned, and it was therefore of opinion
that the Jury had come to a right decision.—Rule discharged.

COMMON PLEAS.-(THIS DAY.)

DAVIS V. LOWNDES.

The argumeats in this case were resumed this morning.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL proceeded with his reply, at-
tempting to disprove the genuineness of the will produced. It
was no difficult matter to fabricate a document of this do-
scription, and this had frequently been done, as the Court and
the Bar were well informed. Indeed their Lordships would
recollect that in the time of Buonaparte there was an office in
which the hand-writing and signatures of the parties could
be so well imitated as to deceive even the parties themselves,
and render them unable to tell whether there was any forgery
or not, and in that office the seals and styles of form of all the
foreign consuls could be correctly represented. Now there
was no great ingenuity required to fabricate such a document
as this will, in town, but in the present instance it appeared to
have been done by some country apprentice, who though
signing names, and writing some particular words,
he mihded his p's and q's very well, but here and there
betrayed hinis,,lf by forgetting that he was writing in
the style of 1600; and so 11,, wrote many words in the style of
the present century. This wo,11(1 he apparent on examination
of the document. But the wax, would be perceived,
had the appearance of modern manufacture. The seals
upon old deeds were made of wax more resembling rosin :Lan
any thing else, and not of that bright clear character as that
affixed to this paper. The Learned Gentleman then proceeded
to point out some verbal inconsistencies and improbabilities in
reference to the disposal of the testator's property, and was
addressing the Court when our reporter left. The case is not
expected to close to-night.