The Sun.
London, England, 1819-10-20 00:00:00

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HORKIBLR CRViLTY•—Three desperate looking
fellows, calling themselves Neland, Wigglemore,
and Harmer, were brought in by the horse-pa-
trole, from the neighbourhood of flornsey,
charged with stealing pigeons from the dove-
cote of Mr. Alexander Forsyth, at Muswell-hill.
The patrolestated, that for the last six weeks there
has scarcely been a night in which some depreda-
tion has not been committed in that neighbour-
hood, either among the pigs, the poultry, the
sheep, or the pigeons. Several sheep, they said,
had been found in the fields, front which a single
leg or shoulder bad been cut, or rather torn
away, whilst the pour animal was alive !
The prisoners denied all paTticipation in these hor-
rible cruelties, and said Chet they were going to
‘Vittehmore-hill, to " see for a job," whe❑ they
were taken by the patrole. Mr. Forsyth's pigeons,
however, having been found npon them, they were
fully committed. One of the officers pi oduced a
large clasp knife, with the handle Rod bkde co-
veted with blood, and this knife, ht . said, he
found in the pocket of the prisoner Nelainl.

Spirited Assertion of National Honour.—Extract
of a Letter from Rio de Janeiro, dated 2d July :
" It has long► been the custom here, whenever
any of the Royal Family are met, either in or out
of the tows't►, for every person to bend the knee to
them whilst passing ; and should a gentleman be
on horseback, he most get off, or in a gig, &e. he
must get out, and down on his knee. About a
week since, as Commodore Bowles, of his Majes-
ty's ship Creole, who certainly is no trifling cha-
racter, was going to St. Christophe, a village
where the ILoyal Family have a palace, in cons-
, pally tvith either Air. Chamberlaio's (the Consul-
General) son or nephew, they met the Queen
conning to town, and being rather in a hurry did
not alight, but passed on, and immediately they
were attacked by the Dragoon Guards, pulled off
their horses, and very ill treated. Our Commo-
dore immediately returned, and made a formal
communication, through the proper channel, to
the Royal ear, to this effect—' That unless an in-
at ant submission WNS made by the two officers
commanding the guard, and such punishment in-
flicted on them as tire British flag and country
required, he should remain) on board his ship %vitt.)
his officers; that he should not pay any attentions j
or respect to the Portuguese flag ; arid that he
should sail in a few days for the river Plata, but
would leave an officer with his orders to the above
effect ; and on Iris arrival there, dispatch the first
ship to England with the account of his treat-
ment,' Ihis bad the desired effect ; the two offi-
cers were inumediately taken into custody and sent
to gaol, where they remained till yesterday, when
under a woad they were fatten to tine Creole's
quarter-deck, with the English flag flying over
their heads, where the Commodore, Consul-Ge-
neral, and several Englishmen, bad come on the
occasion', and before all the officers and crew (the
officers in full uniform) they begged pardon in
the most submissive manner for their conduct,
and implored the Commodore's intercession for
their forgiveness. They were again taken to pri-
son, but f believe they are to be liberated this
day, at the request of the Commodore. You can
have no idea of the sentiments of the English in
this affair ; all warmly praise Commodore Bowles
for him determined conduct►"—(Plymouth Paper.)

RENIIIEWSIIIRE COUNTY MEETING.

[From The Glasgow Courier.]

A numerous and respectable Meeting► of the
Gentlemen of the County of Renfrew was held
on Friday, in the County-hall, Paisley ; Colonel
Mtnts, Vice-Lieutenant of the County, in the
Chair.
A letter from the Lord Lieutenant of the Coun-
ty was read. His Lordship requested the Meet-
ing to postpone the consideration of the Yeo-
manry Cavalry question► till his arrival, which he
hoped would be in about a fortnight.
Mr. MAXWELL, M. P., said, that a number of
gentleman had met with him last Friday, to con•
sider what would be best to propose at the Meet-
ing, and they were of opinion that it would be
highly proper to finish the Ardrossan Canal. It
would employ the idle manufacturers for some
years, and would give them dexterity in labourers'
work, and make them less dependent on the
weaving. They were also of opinion, that it
would be eligible to deepen and contract the
Clyde, and to cultivate certain waste lands. It
was hoped few would obstruct a plan at this
time which combined utility with charity; and in
requesting the Government to do something for
the distressed operatives, it was necessary to point
out some work at which they might be usefully
employed. Some gentlemen were of opinion it
would be a good plan to give up cultivation by
horses, and cultivate entirely by the hands. The
soil would in this way be much better turned up,
and produce more abundant crops. He was sorry
to say, that there was a great deal of distress in
the country; but the gentlemen, he hoped, would
continue to do every thing in their power to al-
leviate it. In adverting to the political state of
the country, lie said it was needless to dispute
whether this Administration or that Administra-
tion is the best, for the Laws and Constitution of
the kingdom ought to be maintained by every
one. The civil authorities in Paisley had lately
been insulted, some property had been destroyed,
and rhere could be no doubt hut there was a class
of people who wished to acquire property even at
the expellee df the lives of their fellow-citizens.

When people were in distress, they were easily
in hated and led astray; but the best way to pre-
vent this was to en:leavour, as far as possible, to
pr►►vide them with work, in order that they might
have food.
The Clerk then read a memorial, which stated,
that there was too much reason to fear the dis-
tress was not of a temporary nature ; that the
people had borne their privations with exemplary
patience; that the Memorialists had done every
thing in their power to alleviate the distress; that
800 weavers had lately given in a petition to the
Sheriff Court, in which they claimed relief as a
legal tight ; but it was not certain bow far the
Court could properly decide upon the subject ; if
the decision was given in favour of the complain-
ants, the case would be carried to the Supreme
Court ; that when the people were in distress,
their minds were more ready to receive that poli-
tical poison which was so profusely administered;
that all the weavers who had been employed by
the county were always quiet and peaceable ; and
that it would be expedient to endeavour to with-
draw the people from commerce, and turn them
to cultivation.

The Memorialists pray Government to grant
them a loan, free of interest, of such magnitude
as will enable them to expend 20,0001. annually,
for 4 years, to complete the Ardrossan-canal, the
whole to be paid back in 8 years, and the proprie-
' tors to grant security upon their stock and profits;
or it this should not meet the approbation of his
Majesty's Government, the Memorialists request
tt donation of 30,0001. to employ the over-
grown :population in cultivating waste lands,
or in deepening and 'improving the navigation
of the Clyde ; and they request a donation for
the improvement of new roads and railways, and
none to be employed upon it but the distressed ope-
ratives. They also pray that a Bill may be brought
into Parliament, to regulate the time of appren-
ticeships to the weaving ; and they think that 5
years' apprenticeships will ensure the operatives
greater benefits from their skill and labour. They
also wish to be informed what assistance Govern-
ment will give to such people as may be disposed
to emigrate to the Cape of Good Hope, or Cana-
da ; but, so far as their knowledge extends, they
see no disposition in the people to emigrate to
either place.
Mr. CARLILE was very glad to see so much
unanimity among the Gentlemen, and he thought
that it would be very proper that one or two
Gentlemen who were personally known to the
Government should present the memorial. A
number of qnestions would doubtless be asked,
and some verbal discussion would take place ; and
if two intelligent Gentlemen were present, it would
have a good tft'ect.

Provost JANtiEsoN approved of the motion, and
said he did not know two Gentlemen better (plan.
fled for the important business than Mr. Maxwell
and Mr. Campbell, the two Represeotatives.
Mr. CANIPM3LL said, it was Out of his power to
go to London just now ; but he promised to use
his best exertions when he did go.
Mr. MAxwatA. said, be would sacrifice every
object upon a business of so much importance;
and, it the Meeting thought proper, he would go
immediately to London.

Mr. STEWART NICOLSON proposed that the
Memorial be signed and sent off immediately,
and he trusted they would have an answer back
before the Meeting of Parliament.
The Meeting agreed that the Vice-Lientenaßt
should sign the Memorial, and transmit it to the
Government.

Mr. MAXWELL said, he had been talking with
a friend upon spade cultivation, and he learned
that it produced at least one-third more than cul-
tivation by,the plough. The horses consumed the
very food which human beings are so much in
want of; and if Gentlemen would put away their
horses, and allow their land to be cultivated by
the hand, it would show the people what exertions
they were making for their relief, and it would
certainly be attended with most beneficial effects
at the present time.
Mr. HOUSTON said, he knew from experience
that spade cultivation produced two bolls an acre
more than the plough. He was pursuing that
plan, and paying-21-th a fall to the weavers, At

that rate some of them could scarcely earn 7(1..
day, while Irishmen had offered to do it for 2d•
The Meeting agreed to recommend spade col'
tivation to their farmers. They then adjourned.

A PREACHER.—On Sunday morning last, aboa
seven o'clock, while the Rev. Mr. Smith, of Pen'
zance, was preaching to a congregation of "c
less than from four to five thousand persons (wb°
all paid the utmost attention, and observed due de'
corum) in the Broadway, St. Giles's, some coo;
stables violently seized the reins of his horse, arl:
dragged both horse and chaise wherein he stn""'
to the Green-yard, next Sr. Giles-church, refusa
ing at the same time to state by what authoa
rity they did so; on one of the beadles avowing
his intention to take Mr. Smith to the watch"
house, there was a tumultuous uproar among the
people, and many seemed inclined to inflict
summary punishment on the aggressors, until Mr:
Manning and Mr. Finegan, two respectable 80
active inhabitants, who are well known in O.
district, interfered, and by their seasonable
and well-directed council, prevented much °lig'
chief ; the cry of " Sermon, Sermon" not'
withstanding became general, and the above'
named Gentlemen having satisfied the Beadle.,
conducted Mr. Smith to the verge of the parish,
at the end of Oxford-street. He there finished
his discourse, without further interruption; many
hundreds of the poor people pressed round his
chaise when he was done, desirous to shake hands,
and many returned to their homes weeping, from'
the effects of the discourse.—(Morning Herald)
FATAL ACCIDENT.—An Inquest was held yet'
terday before T. H. Gem., Esq. Coroner, at tb°
Upholders' Arms, Poland-street, St. James's, 04
the body of Mr. John Davidge, of 25, Poland'
street, tailor and draper, a very old and respect'
able inhabitant of the parish, who was unfortu'
nately killed on Sunday morning last,as he was go'
ing to the parish church. A number of witneistl
were examined ; the following evidence comprise‘
the main facts of the melancholy accident :--0!
Goring, of Villiers-court, Bond-street, stated Clot
he knew the deceased well, being formerly in bi°
employ. On Sunday morning last, about half•
past ten o'clock, he saw a horse and chaise going
along Piccadilly at a reguiar pace; a Gentictuvi
Hod a young female were in the chaise. Tile

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horse stumbled, and in recovering its feet, tbc
shafts of the chaise were broken and sePs'
rated from the axletree. The chaise turned over
backwards, the persons were thrown upon tb4
ground and seriously injured. The horse rat'
along Piccadilly with the shafts and harness trail"
iug along the ground. The deceased was crop"
jog the road to St. James's Church, and persons
called to him to avoid the horse ; but, in copse'
quence of his looking in a contrary direction, lig
did not see his danger. The horse ran again't
him, and the splintered car struck him on 110
right temple, and laid him prostrate. The boric
being entangled in the harness also fell upon the,
deceased, and fractured his skull. The decease'
was taken home insensible,where lie soon after es'
pired. The horse belonged to Mr. Wm. Stevens,
of Piccadilly, and was injured so badly that he is
completely ruined. Verdict—" Accidental Death.
Deodand, one shilling.

LUSLTS NATUR.E.—A production of a molt
curious kind in nature has occurred in Blandford.
A few days since, a sow belonging to Mr.Spoonere
of the Crown Inn, had a litter of twelve little
pigs of the usual shape, and one which very milelt
resembles an elephant, particularly in the heat'
(having a complete proboscis, or trunk), ea"'
and feet. It has no eyes in the usual part of 06
head, but there is something like an eye
diately under the proboscis, where the tuoutw
should be, and the end of the proboscis resemble;
the mouth of a pig. This extraordinary
was born dead, but it is preserved, and may b°
seen at Messrs. Dansey and Baskett's shop, in the
Market-place, Blandford. The twelve little P'
are all living.

During the serial flight made by Messrs. L"
VINGSTON and SADLER, from Liverpool, such vrt4
the fright experienced by the game on the moors)
near Over Damen, over which the balloon paly
ed, that great numbers (supposed to be from ow
to IOU) flocked down into the valley, some elle
tering the houses, and others alighting on tb°
roofs, screaming i❑ a loud and terrified manner._

COURSE OF EXCHANGE, TugsnAr, Ocr. 19-
Amstettlarn
Ditto, at Sight ll 17
Rotterdam l2 1
Antwerp l2 3
lizimburgh 3366
14 3 (Y6svo
Altona
Paris, 3 Day's sight 25 3o 0 o.'
Ditto
floiirdeatix, ditto
Frankfort on the Main
Madrid
Cadiz
Rilboa - - ElfectiC

.. 3S/
Seville
Gibraltar
Wireeiona
Imgnorn
Genoa.. 431-Venice, Ital. Liv 27 30
Malta .66 -Naples BBl
Palermo
Lisbo❑
Oporto
Rio Janeiro

..... Cork-- 114 per Ceut.
BULLION.

Portugal Gold, in Coin 1.0 0 40 rtso a
Foreign Geld, iu Bats 3 17 10i
New Dollars 0 5 0
Silver 'in Bars, Standard . 0 5 2 1

BIRTH.
Oa the t Gth instant, at Runcorn, the Lady of Captain
Bradshaw, IL N., of a son.

MARRIED. JO5;
On the 19th instant, at Sr. George's, Hanover-square'
Marryst, jun., F,sq., of Wimbledon, to Mary, daug""
James Lindsay, Esq., Queen-street, May-fair.

WO
On Thursday last, at her El
house in Sloane-streets '
Susan St
na eward, aged 63. Wel
On the 22d of August last, at Jamaica, Lieutenant-C°tot.
E. P. Sparrow, in the 35th year of his age, Deputy Adiu
General at t hat station. ,t.
Yesterday, Mr. Mark Marley, linen•eiraper, Oxfurd-itre

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