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LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1829.

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PARLIAMENT.
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AN ARGUMENT for more of the DIVI-
SION of LABOUR in CIVIL LIFE in this
COUNTRY. Part I. In which Parliament, and the
Distracting Number of its Cares, are treated of.
By WILLIAM WICKENS.
_ _ _ _ . _ _

" The subject of our Legislation is, we are glad to see,
here taken up as it ought to be."----Leading Article of the
Morning Chronicle.
" The author of this publication has brought forward a
variety of topics in a high degree deserving of attention.
Leading Article of the Times. _ _

" Mr. Wickens in this able work has made out a case
vainst our law-makers, which, if they can read without
blushing, they may, perhaps, have the countenance to
deny also, _ _ _

Every Member of Parliament ought to have the boek in
his possession, in the hope that it may ultimately produce
some effect upon his conduct."—Leading Article of the
British Traveller.

See albo the Leading Articles of the Globe, June IS
and 26.

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GERMAN PAPERS.

lIAmEm, JULY 3.—The Batavia Journals, from the
sth to the 21st of February, do not contain any reports
respecting the war with the Javanese insurgents ; but pri-
vate' accounts from Djncjocarta, of the Ist of February,
contain the following important intelligence :—After the
fortunate capture of the notorious Kiai Modjo, with his
sons, brothers, and a number of priests, the Commis-
sioner-General thought of making use of this person, who
Possesses so much influence, for the commencement of
negociations, in order to bring about a peace, which is so
much desired. After mature deliberation and many con-
ferendes, between Kiai Modjo and one of the most confi-
dential officers, it was resolved that the first, as the spi-
ritual adviser of Diepo Negoro, should write him a letter,
to the effect that the Government of the Netherlands was
very far from desiring to oppress the Mahometan faith,
but rather disposed to protect it; that the war in its de-
fence was an unlaWful contest ; and that the Kiai Modjo
as a faithful counsellor, expected him to make peace.—'
Two confidential priests, accompanied by Capt. Roeps, were
sent with the letter. Ali Bassa, commander of the
insurgents, assured them in his master's name, that the
latter sincerely wished for peace, and desired to speak to
Colonel Nahuys, Commissioner of the Netherlands, at
Djoejocarta, for that purpose. The Colonel upon this
went to the advanced posts on the Progn, intending to
prtlceed to the enemy, he advanced without any distrust,
as be had alWayti treated the natives well. Some circum-
stances, however, exciting his suspicion, he resolved to re-
main on the east of the Progo, and wrote to Ali Bassa that
he wished to see him on that side of the river, and de•.
sired him to state how many attendants he would bring
with him, that he might not bring a greater number.
The enemy then threw off the mask, deferring under
idle pretexts the interview with the Colonel, and unjustly
arresting Captain Roeps, threatening to cut off his head,
because our troops had committed some hostilities, which
werehowever necessary, because the enemy with armed bands
from all quarters passed through our lines, and molested
and plundered the faithful islanders. A stratagem which
was justified by this treacherous conduct saved Capt. Roeps
from a cruel death, without affecting our military operations.
Col. Nahuys wrote to Ali Blssa that he would come to his
camp the next day, if he, considering the respect due to a
Commissioner, would send two principal Chiefs to meet
him, with a written promise not to detain him above
twelve hours. Ali Bassa was ready to agree to this, but
Diepo Negoro would not let the Captain go, so that the two
Chiefs came alone to our outposts, when they were imme-
diately arrested, and told by the Colonel that he was going
to their camp, but that they were hostages, and he should
leave orders to have them put to death and quartered if he
should be detained longer than twelve hours. In consequence
of this threat one of the Deputies confessed that it was the
intention of Ali Bassa to arrest the Colonel, in order to
compel the Government to agree to the exorbitant de-
mands of the insurgents. One of the Deputies was re-
quired to write a letter, saying that the Colonel would im-
mediately come for him, in consequence of which that
brave officer was sent back the next day. Thus ended
this unpleasant affair. It must be observed that such per-
fidy is not natural to the Javanese, and is probably a con-
sequence of the distressed situation in which the insur-
gents now are.

After the failure of this plan, Diepo Negoro showed
himself disposed to answer Kiai llodjo's letter, but the
Colonel having signified to Ali Ilassa, that on account of
the breaking of the armistice, and the unjust detention of
Captain Roeps, he was ordered not to negociate with the
rebels, and that therefore the deputies of the priest might
be sent back, the latter came to the camp the next day,
and charged with a letter from the chief of the insurgents
to Kiai Modjo, proceeded to Batavia with Captain Roeps.

BATTLE OF NAVARIN.

CHARGE AGAINST CAPTAIN DICKENSON, C.B.

Our recollections of the battle of Navarin are
likely to be revived, by such means as are least ac-
ceptable to us, namely, by an inquiry, at this distant
period, into the conduct of Captain Dickenson, C. 8.,
on whom, it will be remembered, devolved the com-
mand of the Genoa, 74, upon Captain Bathurst's
receiving a mortal wound. We are aware that
Captain Dickenson was included in the public
thanks to the fleet—that the Order of a Companion
of the Bath was bestowed on him—that he received
honorary distinctions from the Emperor of Russia
and the King of France, with permission to wear
them ; and that no question was at that time raised
touching the behaviour of the Genoa. Upon Cap-
tain Dickenson's return in the Wasp- sloop of war
to the Mediterranean, after having brought to Eng-,
land the Genoa, Sir Edward Codrington sent him
a second Russian Order, that of t. %Vladimir, and
which, en his return to England, he asked permission
of the Admiralty to wear; to obtain the approval
of which a certificate was required from Sir Edward.
This the Admiral has declined, alleging, as a reason
for it, that he was not satisfied with the conduct of
Captain Dickenson. The :Admiralty, on this inti-
mation, instructed Sir Edward to shape his accusa-
don against Captain Dickenson, and called upon the
latter Officer to prepare for a defence of himself in
a Court Martial, for which he is here waiting, and.
for which an order is now in the hands of the Com-
mander in Chief, Admiral the Honourable Sir
Robert Stopford, who is to preside at it. We are
not well versed in naval law, but we were under
the impression that the period elapsed since the
transaction for which this officer is to be arraigned
would exceed the limits within which, by the arti•
des of war, any complaints would be cognizable,
and we now hear that Sir Edward Codrington re-
fuses to prosecute. Though the charges do not
implicate Captain Dickenson's personal courage,
and refer only, as we learn, to the loss of mizenmast
for want of proper care—to the time the Genoa
was preparing for sea after the action—to an irregu-
larity in reporting Captain Bathurst dead, when
mortally wounded only—and to not having, in the
Admiral's estimation, hove sufficiently upon the
spring on the Genoa's cable during the action; yet
we lament that the proceeding which has been taken
should have wounded the feelings of an officer
whose gallantry on that occasion no one can call in
question.

MURDER AT WOOLVERCOTT:

(From the Oxford Herald.)

On Nlonday an inquest-was held at the Radcliffe
Infirmary, before Mr. CECIL, Coroner, on view of
the body of John Barrett, a youth of abont 16
years of age. Many witnesses were examined, and
the case occupied upwards of twelve hours. The
unanimous verdict of the jury was " Wilful Murder"
against Thomas Beesley, William Newman, and
Thomas Medden. The particulars of this murder
are as follows :—ln the afternoon of Friday se'nnight
Thomas Beesley, William Newman, Thomas Med-
den, Thomas Cooper, and another man at present
unknown, were seen by William Robinson and Wil-
liam Eeley, jun. of Woolvercott, near this city, in
the act of chasing and pelting ducks, which were
feeding on Port Meadow, and which belonged to
poor persons of the above-mentioned village. They
also saw Beesley take up a duck and put it into his
pocket. This behaviour of the five men induced
Robinson and Eeley to point out to them the im-
propriety of their conduct. The five men imme-
diately attacked Robinson and Eeley, repeatedly
struck and kicked them, and at length drove them
into the village. The five men then went to a
public•ltouse in Lower Woolvercott, where they
remained some time. Thence they proceeded to
Ball's public-house in Upper Woolvercott. In the
mean time Robinson and y oung Eeley went to the
house of Mr. Williams, a farmer of Woolvercott,
informed him of the ill usage they had experienced,
and intimated their suspicions that the men would
return to the meadow and kill more of the ducks
and geese. Mr. Williams, who, on all occasions
of this nature, exerts himself to protect
the property of the cottagers, immediately
expressed his determination to prevent further de-
predations, or, should they be repeated, endeavour
to take the men into custody. For this purpose he
went towards Port Meadow on horseback, with three
of his men, viz. Eeley, sen., Gilkes, and Lines,
accompanied by Robinson and Eeley, jun. When
they were within a furlong of Ball's public-house,
they saw Beesley, Netvman, Madden, and Cooper
come out of it, and go to the bridge over the canal,
where they stood still. When they saw Mr.
Williams and the five men coming towards them,
Beesley, Newman, and Medden, left the bridge, and
advanced to meet them, and attacked Mr. Williams's
three men, and Robinson and Eeley, jun., in the
most furious manlier. A severe contest took place,
in the course of which Robinson succeeded in
getting one of the attacking party on the
ground, and was endeavouring to secure him,
when Beesley snatched a bludgeon from a boy, who
was on the spot, and struck Robinson a violent blow
on the back part of the head with it. Robinson
immediately fell senseless to the ground, and was
carried away in that state. At this time Mr.
Williams was close to the combatants, imploring
them to desist from their violence. Several other
persons from Woolvercoot were now drawn to the
spot, and amongst them was the deceased, John
Barrett, who was standing looking at the fray, his
back turned towards Beesley, who was several yards
from him. Mr. Williams saw Beesley suddenly rush
towards the boy and strike him a furious blow on
the head with a bludgeon, which felled him to the
ground, where he lay, motionless and senseless, until
he was carried to his home. He and Robinson
were the same evening conveyed to the Radcliffe
Infirmary. Barrett never once spoke after he re-
ceived the blow, and died at one o'clock on Sunday
morning. Robinson is in a state of convalescence,
It appears that Cooper remained on the bridge, and
was not at all engaged in the last fatal fray. The
fifth man was not seen after the attack on the ducks.
Beesley, Newman, Medden, and Cooper, were at
length apprehended, and give❑ into the custody of
the Woolvercott constable. In Conveying then to
the county gaol Beesley and Newman contrived to
escape. Medden was on Saturday committed for
the assault and riot, and Cooper was bailed. After
the verdict of " Wilful murder" against Beesley,
Newman, and Medden, the Coroner lodged a de-
tainer against Medden ; and a reward of 50/, has
been offered for the apprehension of the othe4. two.
When our Paper went to press no tidings of
Beesley and Newman had been. received, Since
writing the above we have learned that Beesley and
Newman would have been taken at Kennington, had
not a man of the name of Tubb rowed them over
the Isis in a punt. We hope this fellow will be
punished for his conduct, as the two constable told
him they were in pursuit of the men.

A Divine, tso,us to change his cure, men-
tioned ;,be circumstance from the pulpit. At the conch',
sion of the service an old negro addressed him, and, after
lamenting his intended removal, asked him the occasion of
it. The Parson replied " that he had a Divine call."
The negro, snspeeting there was some more substantial
reason for the change than the one assigned, inquired, aid
learned that the priest gave up a li% ing- of 2001. a year for
one double that sum ; on which he exclaimed, "
Massa ! if God had called you till he was blind £ro►u
4001. to 2001. you no go, 111455 a."