The Sun.
London, England, 1829-04-22 00:00:00

CHIEF MAGISTRATE

OF CBE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL,
1801

The trays and soup tureens are exceedingly handsome
pieces of plate. The scroll in the former is so broad as
to have only room in the centre for the arms and inscrip-
tion. The richness of the work is very admirable. The
soup tureens are also most splendid specimens. The tops
of the covers are small melons, resting on their stalk and
foliage, in bright chasing, extremely beautiful. The two
dishes for the top and bottom of the table are exceedingly,
massive, the exterior wrought in fancy pattern, richly re-
lieved. The larger pieces are, we believe, of the weight
of 200 ounces each. The whole will make a display such
as is not often seen on a private table.
This splendid testimonial of the estimation in which
private virtue is held in society, was perfected by its pre-
sentation to the worthy Alderman T. C. Porter, Esq., in
the presence of his assembled family and numerous
relatives, on Thursday last, when Mr. Alderman Wright,
Messrs. the Ex-Bailiffs Bold and Thompson, Mr. George
Brawn, sen., Mr. Richard Radcliffe, Secretary to the
Committee, and Mr. Robert Russell, Treasurer to the Fund,
the gentlemen deputed to carry into effect this inte-
resting ceremony proceeded to Mr. Porter's house, St.
Anne-street, at about one o'clock. Mr. Alderman Wright
(the Chairman of the Committee) addressed his worthy
compeer as follows:
Sir—We, the gentlemen now present, are deputed by
a great body of our fellow-townsmen to present to you
this service of plate, as a mark of their sincere esteem,
and as a memorial of the distinguished manner in which
you filled the office of Chief Magistrate of this ancient
and loyal borough. In performing the duty delegated to
us, permit us (in the name of the whole of the sub-
scribers) to hope it will be received by you with the same
feelings of gratification that we now enjoy in the presen-
tation, and we trust when in af►er times your descendants
shall read the inscription engraved on these pieces it will
excite in their hearts the desire to emulate those virtues
which raised their progenitor to that distinguished station
which he so filled as to call forth this public mark of re-
spect. We have now, Sir, only to express our warmest
wishes that you may long live to enjoy what you have so
deservedly gained—the sincere regard and affection of your
friends and fellow-townsmen.

Mr. Porter, whose feelings were very visibly affected,
returned the following reply :
Gentlemen,—l am quite unable adequately to express
my feelings on receiving from your hands this splendid
memoriatof the kindness and partiality of my fellow-towns-
men. It would, Gentlemen, be uncandid, were I not to
admit that I receive a degree of satisfaction in accepting
this beautiful tribute, which no language of mine can con-
vey ; I must, therefore, hope and trust that a sincere wish
faithfully to discharge the future duties of life may be ac-
cepted by you as the best thanks which my grateful heart
can suggest. _ _

I have only now, Gentlemen, the pleasing office to per-
form of tendering to the Committee, and to the Subscribers
generally, my warmest acknowledgments; and I trust that
when the period shall arrive for my removal hence, that
those to whom these pieces shall descend will prize, appre-
ciate, and value, as it deserves, this too partial testimonial
of your indulgent regard .
After which the deputation were invited to partake of
the refreshments which had been prepared for them and
other visitors; and having enjoyed themselves for a short
time, they took leave, much gratified in having been dele-
gated by the subscribers at large, to the pleasing office of
representing them in the fulfillment of this eminent and
deserved expression of public approbation.
When it is explained that the individual subscription to
this merited testimonial was limited to Two Guineas, no
stronger proof need be adduced to the estimation in which
Mr. Porter is held, than that the list of subscribers con-
sists of all shades in politics in Liverpool, parties being
entirely out of the question ; and on that list are to be
found (as free Burgesses of Liverpool) the names of the
Right Hon. Robert Peel, the Right Hon. William Hus-
kisson, and Lieutenant-General Gascoyne.

Sir GEORGE MURRAY has left town for the
holydap.

Our excellent and gallant fellow-citizen, Cap-
tain ForraELL, is, we are told, to be the first Catholic
freeman under the new Act. He had, we understand, a
pledge to this effect from Alderman KING and Alderman
DARLEY, at the last election contest for Dublin. It is
said that he has taken occasion to remind these gentlemen
of the pledge, and that they have avowed, with the
greatest alacrity, their recollection of it, and their deter-
mination to give it all the effect in their power.—Dublin
Freeman's Journal.

A MARRIAGE JAUNT.—At Tranent Manse,
on the 7th inst., by the Rev. Dr. BEAN RITCHIE, GEORGE
CHISHOLM HAY, EN., to Miss REBECCA PARLANE.
Immediately after the happy couple set off on a marriage
jaunt for Calcutta.--Scotsman.

LORD NORBURY'S LAST.—His Lordship,
on being informed, yesterday, that it was intended by the
Friends of Civil and Religious Liberty to erect a statue in
Dublin to the Duke of WELLINGTON, said, " All fair—the
Duke will get a statue for a statute." —Dublinliforn. Reg.
HUMBOLDT calculates that one acre of ground
planted with the banana is sufficient to support 50 men,
while an acre of wheat, communibus annis, would barely
supply the wants of three.

THE WEATHER.--It is agreed that this is
the most backward spring ever known within the memory
of man. At first the agricultural correspondents of the
liberal Journals were inclined to believe that the season
merely held back till it should see the Catholic question
satisfactorily settled; but now it is ruled, with some show
of plausibility by the opposite faction, that the sun of Eng-
land, if it has not set for ever, as threatened by Lord
ELDON, at least sits, as his Lordship used to sit in the
Court of Chancery, without doing any business, and scru-
pulously avoiding all summary proceedings. Since the
termination of Protestant ascendancy was determined, in-
deed, the sun has become little better than a moon, and
the heavens have unceasingly wept the calamity. On
Tuesday, too, it sighed a perfect hurricane, on the occa-
sion of the royal assent. A variety of judgments may be
expected, and will be duly prognosticated in Mr. liivrNa's
next sermon. The earthquake in Spain was intended for
this country, but took place where it did in consequence
of some mistake.—Examiner. -

A CURIOUS RECEIPT FOR THE BILE.-
A few days since an elderly gentleman of Bath, suffering
under a severe bilious attack, sent his st rvant for a box of
Anti-bilious Pills, to an apothecary celebrated for preparing
a medicine of that kind. On the servant's retura be swal-
lowed two, as he had ben accustomed to them, without
noticing the directions on the top of the box. Imagine
then his consternation and horror, a few minutes after-
wards, on placing the cover on the box, to see writ-
ten on it, " Anti- catholic Pills." The first idea
that occurred to him was that he was poisoned. Ring-
ing the bell, in a paroxysm of despair, he exclaimed,
" I am poisoned ! I ant poisoned ! send for the villian
of an apothecary !" No lime was lost in procuring his
attendance. The fatal pill-box was shown him, and a
shower of reproaches poured upon him for his perfidy,
&c., when the unfortunate apothecary begged the gentle-
man for heaven's sake to compose himself, as it was a sim-
ple mistake of his that would in no way affect his life or
health. He then stated that a very strenuous advocate for
the Catholic claims was in the shop at the moment of the
servant's arrival for the pills, arguing with him the merits
of the Bill now in progress, and he (the apothecary) having
avowed himself hostile to the mei.sure, and getting warm
in the argument, he must have written Anti-Catholic in-
, stead of Anti-Bilious.

LONDON,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 22, 1829.

The French Journals state that hostilities to
all appearance have already commenced on the
Balkan, and that several columns of Russian
infantry are marching towards Kalafat, to pass
the Danube. Their remaining contents are
without the slightest interest or importance.

Letters have been received, via Mauritius,
from Sydney, New South Wales, of the 27th
of October; the Colony had suffered much from
want of rain. These communications contain a
repetition of the former complaints of the
markets continuing ruinous. The Marquis of
Hastings, Capt. DRAKE, had arrived, after a
fine and quick voyage, on the 12th of October,
from London.

We are glad to perceive that the inhabitants
of Liverpool have presented a public testimonial
of their gratitude co T. C. PORTER, Esq. a
gentleman whose late Mayoralty was eminently
distinguished by good sense and liberality, and
acquired for him the unanimous good opinion of
his fellow townsmen. This is the proudest and
most gratifying mark of respect which a public
man can receive—because it is the most honour-
able which a grateful community can bestow.

The United States Telegraph of the 20th
inst. contains an official copy of the treaty of
Commerce and Peace between the United States
and Brazil, as ratified on the 18th by General
JACKSON. This differs in very few particulars
from our treaty with the Republic of Colombia,
and is, indeed, almost a literal
_copy of that
instrument.

Within thirty-six hours after the news of the
late murders and piracies had reached the De-
partment of State, peremptory orders were sent
for the Natches (S.W.) to sail in twenty-four
hours, with instructions to the Commander of
the squadron to scour the West Indian seas, and
to visit any port which could afford the mur-
derers shelter.

The Frankfort Papers, in an article, dated
" the Frontiers of Servia, April 2," speak of the
extraordinary zeal of the Mussulmans, as re-
gards the approaching campaign. Old and
young, it seems, take up arms indiscriminately ;
and strongly acted on by the Ulemas, " demand
of the authorities to be led in a body against the
enemy." This spirit, strengthened and regulated
by discipline, judgment, and experience, may do
much towards restoring the doubtful fortunes of
Turkey ; but, unassisted by such aids, it will only
serve to hasten on the crisis. All that the
Turks want the Russians possess, viz. discipline,
strict efficient military discipline, without which
the greatest enthusiasm is the mere shallow
vayouring of impotence. The following are
extracts :L.-

FRONTIERS OP SERVIA, APRIL 2.

Accounts from Sophia speak of the zeal of the Mussul-
men its the general arming of the inhabitants, which calls
to mind the pericds of the greatest fanaticism. Old and
,uno take arms, and the people, excited by the Uletnas,
demand of the authorities to be led in a body against the
enemy. In Sophia itself some disturbances are said to
have taken place, which cost the lives of several Chris-
tians. In Bosnia, where tranquillity was lately restored,
it has been again interrupted in consequence of the bad
example set by the Albanians. The troops have refused
obedience to the Pacha till they should have received the
pay which was owing to them by the late Vizier ; and they
still clamorously demand the payment of these arrears.
The Pacha does his utmost to satisfy them, and to main-
tain Lis authority over the chiefs at Travnik. It is said
that many foreign agents had shown themselves in Servia,
and it is remarkable that the Turks view the proceedings
of the people with composure, though at other times even
without any particular inducement they treat suspected.!
strangers with great severity, and even put them to death.
The critical situation of Servia is probably the cause of
this lenity.

PRANIEFORT, APRIL 10.
We are now in the midst of the fair, which has so far
proved more favourable than was apprehended. Of Eng-

1142 manufaetetas, of which aim the end of last week
large quantities have arrived almost daily, very consi-
derable sales have already been made, especially of those
articles which are in fashion, and among which we must
reckon woollen cloth of British manufacture. The prin-
cipal articles of Saxon and Swiss manufacture have also
met with a good sale, as well as the costly and fashionable
French articles. In wool, leather, and cloth, little has
yet been done, but it is yet too early for these great ar-
ticles—the leathers never commence till the Easter week.

VIENNA, APRIL 10.—Metalliques, 95,2 i ; Bank Shares,
1,113.
EGINA, FEB. 17.

Admiral Heyden has given notice that he will station a
line of observation between Boudroun, Alexandria, and
Candia, to prevent the sending of troops or provisions to
Candia or the Dardanelles from Alexandria. This, in all
probability, has given rise to the reports of a blockade.—
such does not seem to be well founded. ,

Mr. ROWLAND STEPHENSON, as will be
perceived by our columns of to-day, is brought
once again fully before the public. This time,
however, he comes fomard in a new light.
Having before figured as a peculator and plun-
derer to a pretty considerable extent, and having,
in this two-fold capacity, earned the just
indignation of a great class of his Majesty's
subjects, he now presents himself before the
public,—or, we should rather say, is presented
by others—as an object of tenderest commisera-
tion ; his hair, it seems, is turned grey ; " his
spirits arc sunk to the lowest state of despon-
dency;" " he has become, as if by magic, an
aged man ;" in short, " it would move the heart
of his most injured victims to see the change
which a few months have made in his visage
and person." Now we entreat the public not to
suffer their feelings to be unduly led away
by this pathetic statement, but when they feel
inclined to sigh over the fate of this wretched
man, to think of the hundreds and hundreds
of honest inoffensive people whom his supe-
rior and wordly craft has ruined—to think of
the hearts he has broken—of the hopes he has
crushed for ever—of the wide and almost un-
precedented shock he has given to public credit.
We hear nothing of the numerous tradesmen
whom this magnificent peculator has driven into
the Gazette ; they are suffered to linger on un-
pitied and desolate, themselves perhaps without
hope, their families without a meal ; why then
should we be deluged with details—as no doubt
we shall be by every vessel that arrives' from
America—of a man whose sufferings have
been caused by himself alone ; who, blest
with affluence —connection—respectability
moulded these rare advantages to the promotion
of systematic roguery ; whose experience, dor-
mant only when required to benefit society, was
zealous to plunder and disorder it ; and who
finally set out on his career as a swindler, not
when the passion or heedlessness of youth was
strong upon him, but at an age when judgment
was matured, temper subdued, and worldly craft
supreme ? In the name of Justice—of that
awful name which must not descend from her
high elevation to embrace, when she should de-
nounce a criminal—we protest against this maud-
lin sympathy. It is false in taste, bad in prin-
ciple, and dangerous as a precedent.

We offer these observations with no view to
whet public indignation. We are even pro-
foundly affected by the " miserable condition"
of the Ex-member for Leominster; but we can-
not—we must not, sacrifice to this compasssion
the recollection of his flagrant enormities. We
must not forget the criminal in the sufferer, the
hundreds ruined and heart-broken, in the one
who has wrought this mischief, but steeling our
hearts to all but a sense of right, call upon Justice
sternly to do her work.

Another motive that urges us to these remarks,
is that of late years, by some means or other, the
public mind has been perverted and emasculated.
Every scoundrel (provided his villainy was suffi-
ciently grand to catch a nation's eye) has in turn
been the object of compassion. Even THUR..
TELL has had hearts to weep for him—FAUNT..
LEROY has by some been held up as a martyr—
and BURKE, the arch-fiend BURKE himself,
found Papers silly, tasteless, and mischievous
enough to condemn the mob for that awful
moral lesson which their feelings wrung from
them at the scaffold. Against this sickly feeling
we have always protested, and shall always con-
tinue so to do, under the conviction that every
individual—no matter how humble or insignifi-
cant he may be—is -bound to the best of his
abilities, to strengthen not weaken, to improve
not pervert, the public mind.

The Baltimore Paper of the 24th March states
that General JACKSON has been confined to his
room for several days past by indisposition.