The Sun.
London, England, 1828-07-15 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

GUILDHALL.—A Mate or GENIUS.-Among the
prisoners brought before the Sitting Alderman yesterday
was one Mr. W. Davison—a short young man, with a long
cowslip-coloured visage, and dressed in a suit of sadly
superannuated black, who was charged by the Chief Porter
and the Warder of the Temple with infesting the same, for
the purpose of pestering the professional gentlemen resident
therein with certain documents, denominated begging-
letters. The Chief Porter and the Warder had repeatedly
warned him not to do so, and in order to give weight to
their warning, they had on one occasion thrust him forth
from the Temple vi et aniiis ; but still be persisted in witt-
ing again, lying in wait for, and insinuating his begging-
letters into the bands of the Benchers and Barristers as
they ascended or descended the stairs of their respective
chambers, insomuch that they laid a formal complaint
thereof before the Treasurer, and the Treasurer gave or-
ders that the very next time he did su be should be taken
into custody and carried before a Magistrate. On Saturs
day afternoon last they found bins on a flight of stairs in the
Middle Temple, with a bundle of beeging-letters in his
hand ; and upon their proceeding to take him into custody,
he threatened that he would kill the first man who should
presume to lay bands on him. They did lay hands on him,
however, and no such awful result followed ; but he no
'sootier found himself in custody than he tore up all the
letters which he had with him except one only which they
secured, and now produced in proof of the premises.
The letter was addressed to "Mr. C. Jones, Esq., Middle
Temple," sad ran thus
IS with the utmost importance and deep regret
I now take the liberty of writing to you these few lines
merely I add to explain to you at once with the real na-
ture of my distress of which I have no doubt will baffle
all description that ever manifested itself in writing. In
describing to you the narrative of my agonizing misfortunes
you will find them to be Mr. Jones as follows. It grieves
me very much to state to you as a gentleman distinguished
for your amazing talents that I have been for this last eight
days totally destitute of obtaining the common necessaries
of life owing as may be said for want of employment. I
am by profession when in' occupation a clerk and I there,-
fore under the circumstances have taken the liberty of
laying my case before you wishing to inform you what
will not a man do when driven by necessity or com-
pelled by hunger ! No one can imagine what I have gone
thro' I doubt bat myself. So for instance Innger and
moreover leading a most miserable life occasionally at times
of starvation. Now can anything be more shocking or
more worse. In a word it would be almost I fear impos-
sible for any rational man for to describe poverty in its pro-
per channel without his first opening at once the picture
scence wretchedness of man's forlorn misery and calamity.
Without his so doing poverty I say cannot be properly de-
.scribed. I don't wonder there heirs.- so many suicides
daily committed by men of calamity when starvation and
impoverishment is making vast strides through all parts of
the United States of America England Ireland Wales
and Scotland. Notwithstanding I don't wonder there
being so many robberies carried on at all hours of the day
when people are famishing for want of nurture food rai-
ment and clothing. Of all the evils now existing in
the world poverty absolutely beats them all in short po-
verty to a man of genius and talent brings him to a state
bordering on to hiat of madness) misery ruin despair and
finally in the end I add death. I cannot:exactly make it
convenient to describe poverty to you now mere accurately
than I have, as I have a great deal of anxiety bordering on
my mind so much Sir that lam almost harrassed to
death. Therefore I hope you will excuse my being quite
destitute at this present moment of having in any
possession a single halfpenny. I have to inform you Mr.
Jones that I am a young man, well versed in all the clas-
sical pursuits of ancient and modern literature. It
is not my wish for to anyways praise myself, but I
have to make known to you that I have written different
articles of all kinds for all the literary periodicals,
but being now quite destitute of a friend, I am now by
them utterly banished and forsaken. By enumerating
them over to you Sir perhaps they will be most accept-
able. If so there proceeds the following—The " New
Mdnthly Magazine," the " Literary Magnet," the " Lite-
rary Chronicle," the " Athenaeum," the " Olio," the
" Portfolio," the " Mirror," the " Spirit and Manners of
the Age," &c. &c. Having given you merely the names
of those literary periodicals which I have occasionally at
times written for I shall now digress from the subject by
turning your serious attention to the latter part of my ill-
fated dejected state of forlorn poverty caused I might safely
sty owing to my not having any kind efemplyoutent what-
ever to do.—The fact is this, Mr. Jones, I have no claim
on you whatever, but knowing you to be a gentleman of
great literary repute I trust to your goodness. In a word,
having given you a correct statement of facts, Mr. Jones,
I wish to make you understand that I am at this particular
moment quite destitute and without a friend—alas thro'
poverty.—l am Sir your most humble and obedt. Seret.
W. DAVISON.

P.S. Whatever defects there maybe Sir in this letter
of mine, I hope you will overlook it as it was written in
very great haste and unpunetuated.

The Magistrate (Mr. Alderman Cnownzu) having read
the letter, the following colloquy ensued between him and
the Genius :

111AGISTRATE—What ate you ?—Genius (with a smile
and a bow)—l am a law-writer by profession when in
occupation.
111AorsraATE—A law-writer !—there is tautology
enough certainly, but it is not in the style of law-writing.
—Genius—That is because it is on a subject of quite a dif-
ferent nature from the law.

MAGISTRATE-But if you are a law-writer, I can
hardly think this letter was written by you; for, putting
the style out of the question, it is not in the hand of a law-
writer.—Genius—Oh yes it is, your Worship ;
besides you
will please to recollect that this is the long vacation, and.
that consequently I am rather out of practice lately.
MAGISTRATE-Yes; and I think if you were to pass
the long vacation in Bridewell, it would be better for all
parties.—Let him be remanded until to• morrow, and Mr.
Jones have notice to attend. —He was remanded accordingly.

BOW-STREET.—Yesterday the celebrated little pu-
gilist Harry Jones, who has been so often engaged in
prize fights, and in general come off victorious, was
brought before Sir R. BIRNIE, on an assault warrant,
charging him with an assault very derogatory to the honour
of such a scientific man, in knocking down, viz. striking
both frequently and violently, one Joseph Syam, without
assigning any cause for so doing.
The prosecutor (who, although dressed in the first style
of fashion, and styling himself a " gentleman," was only
some cheesemonger's or other tradesman's shopman) stated
to Sir Tircnaltn, that he was on Saturday treating himself
to a glass of something to warm his inside, " the night
being rather coldish," at the bar of the York Arms, when
the defendant entered the house, accompanied by a female,
and called for a pint of beer. The woman rather approach-
ed him, when he addressed to her sonic slight remark
upon the weather or something.
" Oh, oh !" exclaimed the Magistrate, " I begin now to
smell a rat ; but, I beg your pardon, I am interrupting
you. Proceed."
" Well, as I was saying, your Worship, I said something
to this female, when the prisoner, without rhyme or
reason,' as the saying is, very unceremoniously stepped up
to me and knocked me down. The woman not content
with seeing me thus ill-treated, approached me likewise as
I was rising, and dug her nails in my face." (The witness
then holding up his head, pointed to a small scratch over
thee\ mo
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ex-
tremely impatient to interrupt, " Now, Sir, I will tell you
the whole truth, although lam not sworn. This man, to
be short with the matter, whilst I and my wife were par-
taking of a pint of porter, addressed something extremely
impertinent to my better half,' in return for which -I
knocked him down, and so I would serve out any man who
did the same thing. The complainant also reproaches me
with having crossed several battles, which your Worship,
you :must confess, is an indignity not to be borne by a man
of my profession."
Harry then called forward his wife, who fully corrobo-
rated his testimony.
The Magistrate, under these circumstances, dismissed
the complaint, with an adinonition both to the complainant
and defendant.

MARLBOROUGH STREET. Yesterday Joseph
Millett, David Price, and Thomas Whittle, three boys,
the eldest not above 12 years of age, were brought up for
re-examination, charged with stetting a onuftbox from the
Right Hon. Earl Ferrers.
On his Lordship's arrival Mr. ROE proceeded to take
the case in the private parlour.
Earl Ferrers, on being sworn, stated, that upon last
Thursday afternoon, between four and five o'clock, be was
walking through Berkeley-square, towards his residence in
Harley-street, when a woman came up and asked him if he
had had his pocket picked. He put his hand into his pocket,
and, feeling his handkerchief, he replied he had lost no-
thing. A few minutes after Vorley came up, and asked
him if he had aot lost his snuff-box, when he replied in
the affirmative. Vorley then showed him a snuff-box,
which be said was his. He then went to the watch house,
and saw the three prisoners, and entered the charge. The
auuff-box is worth about one shilling, and he had teen it

about two minutes bcfin.e. He had heard that the mothers
of the boys were very hard working women.
Mr. Fitzpatrick having taken his Lordship's evidence,
his Lordship inquired what the Magistrate intended to do.
Earl Fern rs—l will not prosecute ; it was never my
intention of doing so.
Mr. ROE—My Lord, I must then commit you to the
Tower.—Earl Ferrers : You cannot commit me.
Mr. BoE—I can, my Lord, and will.—Earl Ferrero:
If you do, I will this day move the House upon the subject,
so you may do it.
Mr. Boa—You will have your expenees paid, my Lord.
Earl Ferrers : Pooh, pooh ! I don't care for the expellees.
Mr. ROE—You have been often enough here, my Lord,
to know that it must be done.—Earl Ferrers : But you
have no business to ask me to be bound over to prosecute.
—I have seen you commit persons for three months fiw
similar offences, and why not do it fur me?
Mi. RoE—I cannot, my Lord, after they have com-
mitted a felony.—Earl Ferrers : You can do it if you like.
Mr. ROE—I wish I could do it; it would be a great
saving of time to many persons who have only their time to
depend upon ; hut you had better enter into your recog-
nizances, and tiirfeit the 401.—Earl Ferrers : No, I will
not forfeit 5/. ; besides no person ought to be called on to
prosecute under a sum of 20/. You have no power to
bind me over, nor to commit me. . _ .

Mr. ROE-4 will instance a case. About two years
ago, Dawkins, one of the constables of this office, was killed
at Lord George Cavendish's, and it was necessary to have
Lord Westmorland's evidence. His Lordship would not
attend, and summoned him. He then applied to Mr.
Secretary Peel, to know whether he could not be let off;
I also went to Mr. Peel, and stated it could not be done,
and the result was, lie attended here and gave evidence. I
then told his Lordship, as he was going out of town. that
1 would write to him informing him when the trial would
come on, which I did. His Lordship attended, and he
only lost two days. Lord Westmorland was in office then,
and his time was as valuable as yours.
Earl Ferrers—He should have moved the House as I
intend to do.

After souls further discussion, his Lordship gave his
honour that he would attend at the office on Thursday
next, with Lord Tenterden's opinion on the subject.

In consequence of this determination, the prisoners were
remanded.

Earl Ferrers then went into the public office, and re-
newed his determination to Sir G. Farrant, that whatever
might be the consequences, he would not prosecute.

THE RUSSIAN ARMY.

FROM THE CAMP, KARASSOU, JUNE 24.--The
Imperial camp was removed this morning, with the
Corps d'Armee of General Roudzewitch, to Karas-
sou, where the Emperor will remain till those move-
ments of concentration are completed which were
announced in our last bulletin.

We have just taken possession of the fortifications
of Brailow. In conformity with the terms of the
capitulation of that fortress, the troops to whom its
defence was confided have abandoned all the artil-
lery which they possessed, as well as all the stores
which belonged to the Turkish Government, and are
themselves to be sent back towards Silistria.—
Already 1,200 men are on their march towards that
city, escorted by the regiment de Penne. We do
not exactly know the number of guns and standards,
nor the quantity of provisions of all sorts, which
have fallen into our hands, through the conquest of
Brailow, the courier who brings those details not
having as yet arrived at the head-quarters of the
Emperor.
At Matschin, 87 pieces of cannon, which defended
the ramparts, a considerable quantity of powder,
bullets, and arms, large magazines of wheat and bar-
ley, and four standards, as well as all the ships of the
Turkish flotilla which had escaped from the battle of
the 28th, are in our power. We have learned on
this occasion, that Achmed Bey, who commanded
the flotilla, has been killed in the same battle, while
attempting to reach Brailow in a small boat.
This morning Lieutenant-General Ruddiger sent
to the Emperor the keys of Kustendgi, which he
had vigorously cannonaded on the 20th. It, was the
regiment of Marshal the Duke of Wellington which
was the first to enter the fortress, at two o'clock in
the afternoon. The garrison surrendered on condi-
tion of being sent to- Pzavudi. We have found at
Kustendgi 36 pieces of cannon ; and a convoy of 36
sail of merchantmen have just entered, which came
from Odessa, laden with provisions. The possession
Of this fortress is of great importance to the future pro-
visioning of the army. The Seraskier, Husseim Pacha,
who was at &mnia, at the head, as they say, of
an army of 30,000 men, had sent to the troops which
formed the garrison of Kustenoigi, and of which one
detachment had been put to flight at the passage of
the Danube, an order to defend the place to the last
extremity. Thanks to the vigilance of our parties
of Cossacks, the courier by whim this order was
sent fell into our hands.

Two hours after the news had been received of
the fall of Kustendgi, the Emperor received that of
the taking of Birsova. That fortress surrendered to
Lieut.-General Prince Madate. It contained 1,200
regular troops, but the inhabitants who ought to have
supported them, had no wish to defend themselves,
and they have even declared, in capitulating, that
they would not enter Silistria, whither they were to
be transported with the rest of the garrison, because
they considered it useless to fight.
At Hirsova we captured• 14 standards, 6 mortars,
50,000 bullets, 3,500 pounds of powder, and a con-
siderable supply of barley and corn.

THE DUKE OF BRUNSWICK.

(From the Allgemeine Zeitung of July 7.)

HANOVER, JUNE 28.—Every body here is at a loss
to account for the patience of our government in the
affair of the Duke of Brunswick. It is said that this
is chiefly to be ascribed to Prussia, which was always
jealous of the reputation of treating polities on the prin-
ciples of strict justice. However this may be, it is cer-
tain that there is power enough on our side to obtain
satisfaction by our ow❑ efforts, and that one of the most
powerful monarchs of Europe will hardly submit what
be considers to be right to the decision of the German
Diet. It is also said that our Government will be authorised
by that of England as a European power to take the ne-
cessary military steps against his Serene Highness the Duke
of Brunswick, in ease that Prince should persist beyond a
certain time in refusing to acknowledge the prolongation of
the minority as legal, to recognise M. Von Schmidt (who
left the service of Brunswick by the express orders of Count
Munster) as Minister of Justice in . Hanover, and to give
him an honourable discharge as a faithful servant of the
House of Brunswick.

BERLIN, JuNe 24.—Our ambassador at Vienna and
Prince Metternich have lately had frequent conferences rela-
tive to the dispute between Hanover and Brunswick. As far
as we can learn, the Hanoverian' Cabinet at London positively
insists on the withdrawal of the complaint lately presented on
the part of Brunswick to the Diet of Frankfort, respecting
M. Von Schmidt, and farther requires that the two first
powers of Germany shall present to his Highness the Duke
of Brunswick a peremptory ultimatum. It can hardly be
doubted that both will be done, when we consider the
great influence of the English Cabinet till over the conti-
nent, and at the same time reflect that Hanover has gone
too far in this unfortunate business, ever to recede. It has
already come to such a height that the greatest European
powers have interfered in it. On the other hand his Serene
• Highness the Duke of Brunswick, supported by a certain
Cahiect, is said to be but little disposed to give way. So
much is certain, that some of our most considerable states-
men have expressed themselves with mach disapprobation
of the manner in which M. Von Schmidt has been
received into the Hanoverian service. This circum-
stance, and the prolongation of the minority, are
in truth too sore places on the side of Hanover, and it
might not be so easy to refute what is said respecting
them in the clever, but bitter and vengeance breathing
pamphlet published at Strasburgh. It is said that the
sudden death of the. Grand Dule of Weimar, has made a
most painful impression. on the mind of our excellent
King.

There has been a brisk demand for pig iron
during the last three months, and stocks have not been so
low in Scotland for two years. The price of No. 1, is
from 5/. I Os. to 6/. a ton. The hot weather is unfavour-
able for making the finest qualities.—Scotsman.

LElTH.—Captain THOMPSON, of the Ist bat.
talion of the Hoyt' Artillery corps, at present stationed in
Leith Fort, died there a few days ago, He was interred
with military honours on Wednesday. This is the first
officer's funeral which has taken place here for more than
20 yeara,...Scotsman.

SPORTING INTELLIGILNCE.

TATTERSALL'S, JULY 14.

A considerable number of Turf's-men, mustered to-day,
but the betting was far from being brisk. It will be seen
that Bessy has risen half a point since Thursday, and
bids fair to stand a good favourite, although it is thought
that the Colonel will be first at starting; the betting be-
tween them is now 11 to 10 on the mare. The following
is the closing list:—
•

DONCASTER Sr. LEGER.

4 to 1 agst Colonel King's Bessy Bedlasrt
41 to 1 agst Mr. Metre's The Colonel

5 to 1 agst Mr. Armitage's Velocipede
22 to I agst Sir T. Mostyn's Ultimatum
30 to 1 agst Mr. liouldsworth's Terror
30 to 1 agst Mr. Gascoigne's Louisa colt

SPARRING AT THE ROYAL TENNIS COURT,
WINDMILL-STREET, JULY 14.

Alic Reid took a sweetener to-day, in preparation for
his twisting of to-morrow with Bishop Sharp. Ile looked
in pretty fair condition, and first-rate confidence. The
Bishop. we hear, is "as well as can bo expected," and
his friends are backing him at a shade above sto 4. The
attendance was but thin to-day, and consequently the
takings but limited. Jew Latham and Sam Foote opened
the pleadings, and were followed by Sheen and Smith.
The latter received two such ticklers, that being a tailor
he could not come again, but was carried off nearly sense-
less by Jem Burn. Ned Stockman and the Woolwich
Baker shook hands, and made play ; the Baker was pretty
nearly overdone although underdone in a trial for the
throw ; Ned challenged him 501. to 401. ; Doughey
wanted to fight for a purse to-morrow. Ned then chal-
lenged any man of 9ill stone. Bitten and Harry Lancas-
ter then mounted for a scene, and produced lots of laughter
and grimace. Bitton is still dropsical, though so fre-
quently tapped. Clements and Young Ward (no relation
to Jens), then took possession of the mufflers. This bout
produced more laughter than can be easily conceived.
Beth were novices and moved like the beam of a steam-
engine. . Clements was a giant, and was evidently a good.
mower. He will never shine or strike as a pugilist, and
had better rest contented with the coppers which he
bagged. Scroggins and Hagerty—A rattling bout, and
both best alternately. Scroggin sdrew plenty of applause,
but looked in vain for the coppers, which showered but
slowly, till Jack became an orator and left with half a hat
full. Harry Jones challenged Tom Reidie for 251.,
_having
forfeited 101. to him a short time since from illness.
Reidie accepted the challenge, and will stake on Thursday,
at the Queen's Head, Lincoln's Inn-fields.
Tom Spring then took up the argument with Jens Burn.
They made a tine display, and had considerable difficulty
to make a hit, and tapping ensued for some minutes. Jem
however began to hustle, and Spring caught him a queer
one on the proboscis, which drew the liquor of life in
abundance. Tom Spring certainly deserves support at the
Castle as he never refuses it to his brothers at the Court.
Charley Jones and Mahoney then furnished a little amuse-
ment, and were loudly applauded, as they both sparred and
stopped well. Alic Reid returned thanks and complained
that they (the other party) had not informed him where
the fight was to take place ; the place, however, was well
known to his friends. The fancy departed pretty well
pleased with the sports.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

LIVERPOOL.

SUNDAY, JuLY 13.—High water 1 loin. past twelve.
Wind N.W. blowing hard.—Arrived the Arab, Smart,
from "Valparaiso; Jane, Watson, from Alaranham; Gram-
pion, Knight, from Miramichi.—One ship and two brigs
off, at seven o'clock.
The James Lawton, Dawson, from Liverpool, at Bar-
badoes.

The Venus, Harwood, from Teigurnouth, nt Milford,
leaky.
- - -

The Cossack, Rich, fur Liverpool, put back to Virginia,
10th of June dim:lasted.

Telegraph Office, July 13.
Wind at Holyhead E. light breeze.—Passed yesterday, at
8 30 p. nt. No. 369, the Jane, from Maranham, inward
bound.

At 3 p.m. two ships, one brio, .fr Holyhead, inward
bound.

The Peru, Ilona Campeachy, and the Pandora, from
Barbadees, are off.
The Ceres, for New York, off.
At 8 30 the Herald, for Baltimore, outward bound, off.
_Wind N. W. fresh breeze.

PARLIA MENTARY PROCEEDINGS.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS FOR. THIS DAY.

1. Mr. Fowell Buxton—Motion relative to the state of the
Hottentots.
2. Mr. O'Neill—That the grievances and distresses of the
proprietors of Kelp in the United Kingdom require
the immediate consideration of his Majesty's Govern-
ment, with a view to afford them due protection
from Foreign Alkalis.
3. Mr. Hume—Petition, complaining of the Proceeding;
in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, and of the
conduct of Sir John Nichol! :—Also, to move for
Returns respecting the fees and proceedings of that
Court.
M. Sir James Mackintosh—Petition from certain Merchants
of London, aggrieved to the amount of 3,000,0001.
by breach of a Convention on the part of Spain, and
Address thereupon.
5. Mr. Otway Cave—To move that the Mayor, Treasurer,
and Town Clerk, of the Boraugh of Leicester, be or-
dered to attend at the Bar to explain their accounts.
ORDERS OF THE DAY FOR THIS DAY.

1. Slaves Removal Bill—Further consideration of Report.
0. General Turnpike Bill—Third reading.
3. Lunatics Estates Bill—Report.
d. Customs Bill (Clause A.)—Report thereupon,
5. Customs Bill—Further consideration of Report.
6. Customs Acts (Duties on Sugar) Postponed Resolu-
tion—Report thereupon.
7. Butter Trade (Ireland) Bill—Further consideration
of Report.
8. Benefices Resignation Bill—Report.
9. Small Debts Bill—Committee.
10. Military and Naval Pensions Bill—Third reading.
11. Deserted Children (Ireland) Bill—Report.
12. Welland Canal Bill—Second reading.
13. Consolidated Fund Bill--Second reading.
17. Exchequer Bills (16,016,800/. Bill—Second reading.
15. National Debt Bill—Second reading.

NOTICES GIVEN YESTERDAY.
Thursday, July 17.
1. Mr. Robert Grant—Petition from Robert Cowrie, on
behalf of certain Merchants of London, Claimants
against the French Government in respect of property
confiscated in 1793 :—Similar Petitions from Mrs.
Samuels, widow, and from mrtain, inhabitants of the

Colony of St. Martin's.
2. Mr. Grattan—Copy of Order or Directions given to
the Police to attend aeAthold, in the County of Wick-
low, at the funeral of Edward Styles on the 13th
June last, and the names of the officers and privates :
Also, Copies of Summonses, Informations, and War-
rants, to arrest John Styles and others.
3. Mr. Huskisson—Address for Copy of the American
Tariff of 1824, and of the present year, with any
communications from his Majesty's Ministers in the
United States upon the subject.
Next. Session.
Mr. Robinson—Select Committee, to inquire into the
state of Newfoundland and Labrador, with a view
to amend the Laws relating to those Settlements.

The sum now subscribed towards the New
College, in donations and in shares, amounts to about
60,000/. _ _

About a fortnight since, the operation for the
stone was performed by Mr. HonsoN, of this town, on a
man from Fide, of the name of Tompsett, when a stone
which weighed four ounces was extracted. The poor man,
however, we hear, is doing remarkably well.—Sussex Ad-
vertiser.

RAILWAY COACH.--The first Railway coach
constructing in Scotland for the conveyance 'of passengers,
made a trial journey in the neighbourhood of Airdrie on
Tuesday. It is dragged by one horse, and is to ply on the
Kirkintilloch Railway, in carrying passengers
to boats on
the canal. It is meant to carry 24 passengers, but started
in high style with no less than forty, within and without.
—Scotsman.

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LORD LIEU.
,
TENBALNTA.—CKHiIstoECxKceneRiacOyAD.--TIIE L
sailor, of a dreadful dust on ‘tvhaesrospea
ad,
~ Please your Honour, it was well known therewthaes
only
on this road the day after the flood." It has been recoil,.
mended by his Excellency to have the road scraped after
watering. This is the practice near London, and
effectual means of removing the material that rises with the
wind,,Dublin Freeman's Journal.