The Sun.
London, England, 1842-07-12 00:00:00

CLERKENWELL.

William Clarke, a baker's man, was charged with furious
driving. It appeared that on Saturday night last, the prisoner
being much intoxicated, got into his cart and commenced driv-
ing, the policeman deposed, at the rate of twelve miles an hour.
Passing through ilfidaleton..street, a gentleman in attempting
to cro,s over the street was knocked down by the horse, and
the wheel of the cart passed over his body, from which he re-
ceived st vere injury. He, however, refused to prosecute, but
Dlr. COMBE said lie could not let such violence go un-
punished. He was fined li,, or three weeks' imprisonment.

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Mr. THESIGER said there did not appear' to b e ,iinsing Jec-r..-5.....2.04„
; trial. , .
hut the Special Jury cases, and it was not k 'l",t4 ' tir° WO- );"..7 ,*,:- ~,.}C
them on the first day of the Assizes; indeed, Ili ' 'not be..;"'„1..:?;. , , .±...
lieve any of the parties were ready to proceed to'
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the ClerkffliZ../....,../...) Mr. Justice COLTMAN, having consulted with .
Assize, adjourned the Nisi Prins Court until this lb 611440he_i I .2-' ..°
business not having lasted more than an hour and al 14 ic a cir '',..•
cumstance of very unusual occurrence on the first a Yof an ti AI iik 7
Assize. His Lordship afterwards disposed of several cases or L.A.'
felony ; and this morning he will proceed with the Sirecia.' Aeries.

CONCERT IN AID OF THE in S-
TRESSED MAN UFA CT URERS.. •

On Saturday evening the spirited proprietor of the Adeitsis 1,1
Gallery, gave the use of this institution for the purpose WO
concert in aid of the suffering population in the manufacturiaA
districts. The band which was considerably augmented ona
this occasion was most efficient. Ihe Misses Coveneys,
with Madame Cestini, were the vocal performers. Miss Cove-•
ney and Madame Cestini elicited much applause by their
execution of the duet "As it fell upon a day." Master Sims
mons, a juvenile performer on the violin, met with much ap-
plause, teoin the masterly manner in which he ,execteed some
of the most difficult compositions for that most difficult of all
instruments, the violin. Mr. Julian Adams was also much
applauded in a Tyrolean air of his own composition, as was Mr-
Louis Emanuel, in a divertimento, for the piano torte, corn -
roses( in honour of the birth of the Prince of Wales, and called
the " Royal Fireside." At the conclusion of the entertainment.
Mr. JONES, the proprietor, came forward and said, that
perhaps many of the audience were not aware of the object or
that evenings entertainment. It was not usual to open the
institution on a Saturday evening, and as many present were
probably casual visitors, he wonld explain why it had been
opened on that evening. It was for the purpose of offering a
small assistance to the suffering population in the manufactur-
ing districtso—( Applause. ) l'he institution would be open
for the same object on the three following Saturdays. He held
in his hated a report which he had received from the Committee
formed for the purpose of disbursing a fund placed at their
disposal, for the benefit of the distressed poor. In Paisley
the sum of 6001. per week was distributed. Now
Paisley consisted of a population of 46,416, and of this number
2,586 were out of employ. These men were all able and wil-
ling to work. Before they were allured to receive a single
farthing of the 600/. they were submitted to the labour test.
1 hey were asked if they would work, and if they said they
would, they were placed on the highways, and that was con-
sidered a sufficient test. Of these 2,568 there was no less a
number than 4,319 depending for support, so that 60il. would
go but a very little way towards their relief. The distress wan
not confined to Paisley alone. In Lancashire there was equal
distress, as there were at present '20,000 persons out of employ-
ment, with 40,000 individuals depending on them for support.
Every one ought to strive to ameliorate the suffering and distress
consequent on an extensive population being out of work, He
would read an extract from a letter inserted in the Morning
Chronicle, (hated June 22, and written by Dr. Taylor. Hr
said, "On reaching Colne, I went to the Market-place, and
addressed myself to the most intelligent looking of the many
idle operatives by whom it was crowded. I asked him to guide
me to the streets where the unemployed work-people resided.
that I might see with my own eyes the condition to which they
had been reduced. As I had never been in this part of the
country before, it was impossible for me to select specimens,
and I took care that may guide should not, for, though he led to
the streets, I took the houses at random. In all I visited
eighty-three dwellings selected at hazard—they were desti-
tute of furniture, save old boxes for stables and stools, or veers
large stones for chairs. The beds were composed of straw
and shavings, sometimes without any kind of covering what-
ever. The food was oatmeal and water for breakfast,
flour and water, with a little skim-inilk for dinner, and
meal and water for a third supply, with those who
went through the form of eating three meals asclay. I was
informed that, in fifteen families, their children went with-
out • blue milk,' or milk from which the cream had been taken
on alternate days. I was an eye-witness to children appeasing
the cravings of the stomach by the refuse of decayed vegeta-
bles in the root market. I saw a woman, in the very last stage
of attenuation, suckling an infant which could scarcely draw a
single drop of nutriment from her exhausted breast. I inquired
the child's age? 15 months. Why was it not weaned? An-
other mouth would be added to the number of those for whom
the present supply of oatmeal was insufficient." When they
reflected on these facts, he was sure that there was no individual
that heard him but would feel a desire to alleviate that
suffering and distress as much as they possibly could
(Hear, hear, hear.) With this object, he had opened the
Institution that day, and although the sum collected on
that occasion would be but small, still he trusted that, if they
approved the plan, that they would second his efforts, and make
it known to their individual friends and connections, and, he
hoped, at the end of three weeks to be able to place at. the dis-
posal of the Committee, a sum worthy of their acceptance. Thank-
ing them for their attendance that evening, and hoping to see a
more numerous one next Saturday, he respectfully wished them
arewell.—( Cheers. )

SIR ROBERT PEEL AND THE
AN TI-CO RN-LAW DELEGATES.
TO THE EDITOR OF 7'HE SUN.
was present at the audience which Sir
Robert Peel granted the Delegates of the Anti-Corn-
law League on Saturday last, and L Wish it were in
my power to convey to your readers my impression
of what occurred. The bearing of Sir Robert Peel
was constrained and mournful, courteous, but not
open (shall I say sinister ?), as of a man
admitting the greatness of the evil and deploring it,
but refusing, at least not consenting, to apply the
remedy, and therefore conscious of underlying a two-
fold censure. On the other hand, the bearing of the
gentlemen who addressed him was open, earnest
and sincere, respectful to the Minister, but resolute
to discharge their duty to the millions in behalf
of whom they spoke—and they spoke boldly,
as men so commissioned ought to speak.
Their arguments were plain and striking,
arid urged with all the power of deep and
settled conviction. 'When one of the Delegates stated
that if markets were not. opened to the starving ope-
rative and half-ruined manufacturer, British skill and
capital would emigrate to the countries of our com-
mercial rivals; .and after attempting to describe the
ruin which has already occurred to master • manufac-
turers, and the wretchedness into which the starving
operative is sinking deeper and deeper, this strong
minded man burst into tears, and was unable to pro-
ceed, it appeared that plain truth could not -have
been urged with stronger sense and deeper feeling ;
and when two ministers of religion spoke to Sir
Robert Peel in the forcible language of their Master,
and with an affectionate earnestness which -well
became their office, it was not difficult to understand
the constrained and mournful manner, and the few
hurried words, with which the Tory Minister, after
admitting the greatness of the evil, avoided all promise
of the only remedy which can be effectual ; and when
for a moment the Premier, with looks and manner
how different. from those of Sir Robert Peel in happier
days, stood fronting the Chairman of the Delegates,
in whose kind and manly countenance disappointment
and indignation were contending with respect. and de-
corum, there was a sinister and ominous pause of a
moment, before Sir Robert hurried out of the room.
It was not so that the British merchant and the Prime
Minister of England should look upon each other.
lleretotbre the merchant has been the firmest support
of the Minister in peace and war, and domestic
broil, and there is something ominous of great evil,
when sinister looks take the place of hearty respect
on the one side, and frank confidence on the other.
11-hat were the arguments which the Delegates of the
Corn-law League urged on the consideration of the
Premier of this great mercantile country, and what
the Premier's reply, I leave it to others to state.
The bearing of the parties, such as I have
described it, will not soon be forgotten by either. i t
would he doing injustice to Sir Robert Peel to be-
lieve that he was not deeply impressed by both the
matter and the manner of what he heard respecting
the present state of the trade and labour of all the
great mercantile districts of this country. Uod grant
that he may yet be wise in time—wise before it is too
late.

I have stated merely what I heard and saw, at
the conference between the Delegates and Sir Robert
Peel. So sad were the details of suffering, so fear-
ful the anticipations of evil, that it was impossible
not to apply to those who spoke, and to him who
heard, words of a still hopeful augury
I have strange power of speech,
The moment that his face I see ;
I know the man that must hear me ;
To him my tale I teach.

To whom, if not to Sir Robert Peel, niny the com-
merce of England look, not for pity, but effectual
aid ? 14 the commerce of England to be sacrificed
to aristreratic selfishness, when Sir Robert Peel is at
the. helm ?—I am, Sir, your obedient servant.
A DELEGATE OF THE ANTI:CORN.

LAW LEAGUE.

Lord Sichnouth having resigned the High Steivard-
ship of Westminster, the Dean and Chapter have appointed
the Duke of Buccletteh as his Lordship's successor, and his
Grace has signified his acceptance of the office.

The General. Steam Navigation Company'a fa-
vourite steam-ship, Rainbow, Captain J. Fife, arrived at slack-
wall yesterday morning, at sia,making the passage frost
Antwerp in her usual time of sixteen hours and a half. The
same Company's ateener, Wilberforce, left the Brunswick-
wharf, yesterday, at, two o'clock, for Antwerp, having on board
the Earl of Arundel and the Hon. H. Upton.

II o
YAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The meeting of
the Royal Agricultural Society at Bristol, which commences
this morning, will, it is expected, be much larger than any
hitherto held by the Society. The number of certificates
taken out for exhibiting stock is larger than on any former oc-
casion. The proprietors have granted the use of the Victoria-
rooms, one of the most splendid buildings in the kingdom, for
the purposes of the Society. It is slat expected that Prince
Albert, who had originally been expected, will attend ; but his
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge will be preseut. A:
(as
many as the
hose who will
meeting of the Town Council is announced for to- morrow tii.
vote an address of congratulation to his Royal Highness, who:
will on Tuesday dine at a magnificent banquet to be given
by the Right Worshipful the Mayor, Mr. George W.
Franklin, at the Merchants' Hall. His Worship has sent it,..adeicstoingmuodte)
distinguished individuals
Amongndividuals
hvaitlait,i,oinlls tceonnyeeanrilyenltry
accommodate).
honour his Worship with their company, ih addition to his
Royal Highness, aro the Dukes of Richmond, Beaufort, But-
deuch. Buckingham, and Rutland ; the l'ilarquisses of Down.'
,
shire and Worcester ; the Earls of EtFCX, Ile ester,
nu, b e 'e, Pitzbardinoe, Devon, Longford, and Hardwi
Portman, Stavordale, Radnor, Sandon, Wersiby I,e ; Lords
Spencer,
; Lord Min
Somerset, Lord Charles Beauclerk ;
the Right 6
er
lii.hop of Gloucet,ter and Bristol ;. the k V. the Lord
y Rev, the Dew;
1
the Rey. Lord William Somerset ; his Excellency Baron
Bunsen, the Prussian Ambassador • s'
sir Charles Morgan, Bart. ; Sir F. Burdett,
Bet'
M.P.,
and
ir B . Hall, Barr., 111, P.
a number of Members of Parliament.
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The Italian opera as first. e.stabliAild in 41114
country in 1700, though believed to have been introduced so;
early as 1688 by a company of singers and players from Venice.
the site of the present H Its representation was erected near
on the 9th of April,
i7o;ymarket Theatre, in 1704. It opened
Thirty subscribers at first, at 1001.
each, begzu its building,' '
who, nearly all Whigs, had the inscrip-
tion " Little Whii ~
it ick written on the first stone of it. In 1720
as threatened .'
..,....,.._,_„: ~ with extinction, but 50,000/, spliscritted Viy,
the *S7‘,"RiV•II 511.1411nid it