The Sun.
London, England, 1832-11-26 00:00:00

HAMBURG PAPERS.

ST. PETERSBURGH, Nov. 7.—Mr. Thomas Gislearne
has been admitted as English Consul at St. Petersburgh.
BERLIN, Nov. 16.—(From a Letter in the Hamburg
Correspondent of Nov. 20.)—" The assembling of our
troops, consisting of about seventeen battalions, sixteen
squadrons, and the requisite artillery, will not, it is now
said, be of any importance, unless the French, after taking
the citadel of Antwerp, should not immediately quit Bel-
gium, or should enter the Dutch territory. But then other
measures would be necessary, besides the assembling of
about 24,000 men, who, in this case, must be considered
as merely a neuclis. As a proof how little our Government
thinks that war will break out, it is to be observed, that not
even the Bth corps, which is properly that of the Rhine.
is called together, and that the Landwehr remains at home,
The French are as little prepared for war as we are. Their
army of the North, as we positively know here, is not
45,000 strong, and,therefore, hardly more numerous than
the troops in the three disturbed western provinces. This
number may be sufficient to take the citadel of Antwerp,
and, together with the Belgians, to check the Dutch army,
but could not do more, especially if it must furnish garri
sons for the numerous frontier fortresses. How long the
veteran Chasse will be able to hold our, in case of a serious
attack, is a frequent subject of discussion here. In general,
war is not expected, because, if there were a real wish for
it, the means—namely, money—are not easy to be found.
Even the rapid fall of the Funds does not alter this opinion,
because it is known that the Government, fearing a sudden
fall, has purchased to a great extent, which is considered
as a favourable symptom. However, every preparation is
making, to be ready at a moment's notice if needful, and
the Landwehr is at least organized. There is great activity
in the War Department, which is equalled only by that of
the Foreign Department.
" Great exertions are making to complete the line of
t. legraphs to the Rhine, and it is thought it will be com-
pleted as far as Magdeburg this month. In some provinces,
the desire of war with France is very great—for instance, in
Pomerania—where the French are still considered as the
hereditary enemies of the Empire. However, the pro-
bability of war is in reality more remote than in many
preceding periods. The movement of troops in Poland
hive led to all kinds of reports in the newspapers, but
such movements are now nothing extraordinary. Should
war take place, it is said to be resolved that Prussia
should bring its whole force into the field, and only the
first corps remain on this side of the Elbe to occupy Posen.
" The Court is very much affected by the news of the
capture of the Duchess of Berry, which was received by
the Minister for Foreign Affairs the day before yesterday,
M. Von Nagler having sent an express. To-day his Ma-

jesty closes the 35th year of his reign."
COPENHAGEN, Nov. I7.—We have just lost two
eminent men. The celebrated philologist, R. C. Rask,
died on the 14th, at the age of 45 ; and on the 15th,
Dr. C. F. V. Schmidt Phiseldeck, equally celebrated for
his political writings. He was carried off by apoplexy, in
the 63d year of his age.
EXCHANGES ON LONDON.
HAMBURG, Nor. 20.-13 1114 ; two months, 13 Pi.
ST. PE CERSBURGII, Nov. 7.—Three months, 10 7.16.
BREMEN, Nov. la—Two months, 613 614.
—Hamburg Papers, Nov. 20.

LORD MAYOR'S COURT, Nov. 24.

iiirvnis v. NEWTON.

A gentleman of the name of Newton was, at his own
request, brought into Court from Whitecross-street prison
in order to state his case to the Recorder, the circum-
stances of which are rather curious. The defendant was
formerly a dentist, and married a lady with a considerable
fortune, which was settled on herself, in the name of her
brother, as trustee. Some time after the marriage, and
the birth of several children, Newton proposed going to
America with his family, and it was intimated that it

would be convenient if the property in the English funds
were invested in the American funds, to which proposi-
tion the brother assented, and the stock was accordingly
sold out, and be crossed the Atlantic with his wife and
family. Not many years back Mr. Newton returned alone
to England, bringing with him considerable property,
and made a dashing appearance, keeping a close carriage,
and dressing in the first style of f±shion. During the ill-
ness of the late King, George IV., the defendant was
continually at Windsor, endeavouring, with much im-
portunity, to gain an interview with his Majesty, for
the purpose of promoting the King's restoration
not only to health but to youth, the secret of effect-
ing which he believed himself to possess. He also
was anxious to renovate the Duke of Wellington
in the same m:,nner. At last he became so trouble-
some in his attempts to grind old age into youth, that
Taunton, the Bow-street officer, was called on to remove
him. About this period his brother-in-law, who had in-
advertently allowed the money to be removed from his
control, heard that a remittance, amounting to 6001., had
arrived from America on the defendant's account, and was
in the hands of a mercantile house in the city. He there-
fore immediately attached it, by process out of the Lord
Mayor's Court. In order to obtain this money, the de-
fendant rendered, in dissolution of the attachment, to
Whitecross-street prison, where he has remained for
nearly two years. He has considered himself as the
victim of a foul conspiracy, in which he believed Mr.
Barrett, the Governor, was implicated, whom he charged
with sending into the prison Americans to annoy him.
That gentleman, however, most sincerely commiserated
the destitute condition to which he was reduced, and used
every exertion to promote his enlargement, having made
repeated applications to the Aldermen and Sheriffs o❑ his
behalf, and ultimately represented his case to the Recorder,
the Judge of the Mayor's Court, who very humanely held
a Court merely fur the purpose of hearing the unfortunate
man's application for a discharge from prison.
The defendant, on being asked by his Lordship what he
had to urge in favour of his application to be released
from prison, proceeded, at great length, to condemn the
law of the Mayor's Court and the conduct of the ministers
of that Court. On being requested by the Recorder to
speak to the point, and not to abuse individuals, he ac-
cu•ed his Lordship of gross partiality and a reluctance to
attend to the merits of the case.

The attorney for the plaintiff said that an injunction
had been issued from the Court of Chancery, and the de-
fendant was necessarily responsible, the attachment having
been rendered not available.
The defend tnt assured the Recorder that God would
one day revenge the total disregard of justice which dis-
tinguished the Mayor's Court.
The RECORDER could not interfere, under the circum-
stances of the case, to procure the liberation of the
defendant. The defendant then returned to prison.

UNIVERSITY ELECTION.—A requisition,
signed by fifty resident members of the Senate, was
yesterday morning forwarded to HENRY PERCY GORDON,
Esq., of St. Peter's College, calling upon that gentleman
to become a canditate for the representation of the Uni-
versity in the ensuing Parliament. Mr, GORDON is a
distinguished member of the Universty, having obtained
the high honour of Senior Wrangler in the year 1827.
We believe that he is prepared to support those principles
which may render the institutions of the country most effec-
tually beneficial to society, and thus place them on their
firmest basis.--Huntingdon Independent.
To ASPIRANTS FOR HISTRONIC FAME IN
NEW SOUTH WALES.—A merchant of high respectability
at Sydney having, during the reign of General DARLING as
Governor, erected a theatre, capable of containing 300/ ,
intended to open it for the public amusement. Oastacles
were, however, thrown in the way; and the enterprising
adventurer was compelled to close it until General BURKE
came into office, who immediately allowed the theatre to
be opened for the performance of the regular Drama.
The manager had, single-handed, given an " At Home,"
which produced him 2001. ; and, as his own personal
efforts had been attended with such success, he was anxious
to extend his means of attraction, and to represent the
regular Drama in as perfect a state as European persons
could do so, possessing the following singular qualifications,
which have been described by the manager in glowing
terms, and which he is desirous should be known, for the
purpose of being fairly appreciated; they wil!, however,
appear a little extraordinary to the acute ear and refined
taste of a European critic :—" No doubt (he says) there
are in London many good players out of employ ; though
he would not recommend them to emigrate to Sydney,
unless both male and female were of some trade—such as
carpenters, joiners, hoot-makers, tailors, painters (house-
painters of course), cat vers, dress-makers, mantua•makers,
florists, &c. &c., though the dresses of the females would
not so much signify—but married women would do better
than single ! To a man like YATES, he could afford to
give a share of the house ! They had plenty of low [query,
convicts ?] col edians, but a good singer or two, two good
walking gentlemen—T. P. COOKE and COBHAM; eight
good musicians, with plenty of strings to their bows, and
a deep tragic actress, would do well there ; but the worthy
manager would ❑ot hold out positive employment on their
arrival ! —the distance being only sixteen thousand miles! !
--but a preference would he given to any ene coming out,
provided he or she was fully qualified to fill the vacancy!
Thirty tawdry dresses complete ; books of ' Tekeli,'
' Valentine and Orson,' The Freebooter,' The Con-
script,' The Blind Boy,' The Blind Beggar,' would be
acceptable—and a Rope Dancer would be made much of:
he would not be thought lightly of !"