The Sun.
London, England, 1818-09-07 00:00:00

ARRIVALS.

July 16.—Ship Union, Steuart, sailed 22d May from Lime-
rick, to %Voolscy, Stewart and Co. soap, candles, and
ballast ; passengers, 64 settlers.
—Ship I►e Jersey, Drn•ale, from Alicant, via Gasp, 15
days from latter place, to Messrs. Shepherds ; Wines,
passengers, Mrs. Stewart and daughter.
—Schooner Maria, Bomrel, 13 days from Gasp, to the
Captain, fish and oil; 17 settlers, from the Bark Royal

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Edward.
—lBtb Ship Suffolk, Samuel Hightholm, 18 days from Car-
bonniere, N.F.L. to Caldwell and Davidson, in bal-

last; 9 settlers.
—2oth Brig Aid, Palmer, 17th June, from Barbadoes, to P.
Paterson, in ballast.
—Brig Belvoir Castle, Proudfout, 23 days from Concep-
tion Bay, N.F.L. to NI r. Spies, in ballast.
—2lst Transport ship Alhury, from Kamouraska.
--L—Brig Sarah, J. Corish, 57 days from Liverpool, to the
Captain, in ballast ; .14 settlers.
--L-Bark Royal Edward, Thus. Madelton, sailed 20th May.
from Belfast, to the Captain, ballast and cordage ;

210 settlers.
July '23. Brig Eclipse, Walker, two months from, Lynn, to
Hamilton, Brothers and Co. in ballast; 1 settler.
—24. Symmetry, Sutherland, 48 days from Dentrara, to J.
Jones, Jr.--Kum.
—25. Ship Hero, Fulbister, 7 weeks front London, to I'. Pat-
terson and Co. ballast.
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[The Arrivals front the 271 h to 29th appeared in this Paper
on the 9d instant.]
July 31. Ship Harriet, Garrett, sailed tit June from London,
, to Campbell and Sheppard, in ballast; passenger, Mr.

G. Hamilton.
Aug. I. Brig Speculator, Organ, 9 weeks from. Dublin, to
Mr. Pellard, in ballast ; ISS settlers.
Ann, Atkinson, Bth July from St. John's, N. F. to
the Captain, coals and ballast.
—Brig Bridget, Waker, days' from Plymouth, to Mr.
Lyniburner, ballast; 29 settlers.
—2. Ship Robert, Garnip, 9 weeks tram Belfast, to Caldwell
and Davidson, ballast, 2.9 settlers.
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Schooner -Sarah, J. Tuzo, Bth July from Bermuda, to

Heath and Moir, rum and sugar.
-Brig True Briton, Reid, 3lst May from London, to Mr.
Meiklejohn, general cargo.
-Brig Sir John Cameron, Selby, 46 days from Newry, to
H. and J. Chaffers, ballast; .100 settlers.
-Brig Economy, Owen, 9 weeks from Dublin, to Mr.
Pentland, ballast; 12-2 settlers.
-Ship Friendship, Thompson, 59 days from London, to
Campbell and Sheppard, ballast.
-Brig Henry, Atkinson, 37 days from Rochefort, to Hamil-
ton, Brother, and Co. ballast.
-Ship Lord Wellington, Heard, 39 days from Madeira, to
P. Patterson and Co. wines.
-Ship Agincourt, Matchwin, 53 days from Leith to Irvine,
Macnaught and Co. stones, stoves, and gin, &c. ; 298
settlers.
-Ship Pitt; Hamilton, 61 days from Belfast, to Hancox
and Cringan, ballast ; 211 settlers.
--Bark John, Lothington, sth June from Hull, to Hamil-
. ton, Brother and Co. ballast.
-Brig Henry, Newport, 66 days from Dublin, to order,
• ballast; 137 settlers.
-Brig Nelson, Donahoo, 61 days from Cork, to J. C. Sin-

ton, ballast; 39 settlers.
—Brig Vestal, Bulletiwick, t 3 days from London, to Colt-
man and Hale, ballast.
—Ship Perseverance, Fisher, 47 days from Belfast, to Bogor
son, Hunter and Co. ballast ; 144 settlers.
Total number of Settlers ::rriven this season 6027.
Aug. 3. Brig Martha, J. Blackburn, sailed Vid May from
Liverpool, to Froste and Porter, general cargo; hve
settlers.
—Ship Samuel Whitbread, W. Doyle, 4th June from Liver-
pool, to order, salt.
—6. Fournier's schooner, from Rat Island with part of the

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settlers (ruin Bark Royal Edward.
—7. Dark Royal Edward, trout Itat Island.

-10. Brig Mary, Maddock, 24 days from Amboy, in the
United States _ofAmerica, to Mr. Fayle, ballast.

INDIANS.
Extract of a Letter to NINIAN EDWARDS, Governor of Illi-
nois, [Territory and Su oerintendant of Indian Affairs,
dated] Prairie du Chien, Feb. 19,1818. Published in The
Enzigrgnt and General Idverliser.
4‘ St. Louis, Missouri Territory, 29 May, 1818.
" DEAR SlR,—Although I have not as yet had
any information of your having received my last,
I resume my pen to address you on a subject which
has given me much concern.
" You have I presume heard of Lord Selkirk's
having passed through the tract of Indian country
within the limits of my superintendance without.
authority from an authorized agent of the United
States, in consequence of which I caused him to
he repo-rted to the Commanding Officer at Belle
Fontaine.

" On his arrival here, knowing that be must
have had much in his power, I was induced to put
to hint many questions, all of which he answered
without hesitation, but, 1 am fearful, without
confining himself strictly to truth. He told me
that he had not counselled with an Indian or In-
dians within our territory. lam informed by hotly
whites and reds that he did, that he had invited
the different bands with whom he met to with-
draw from the Americans, desert their native
country, the sod that covers the bones of their
fathers, and reside in his own, where they can
listen- to the words of the British Dickson, who
is at this time residing near the bead waters of the
St. Peter's.

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" What do you suppose, Sir, has been the re-
sult of the passage through my agency of this
British Nobleman ) Two entire bands, and part
of'a third, all Scioux, have deserted us and joined
Dickson, who has distributed to them large quan-
tities of Indian presents, together with flags,
medals, &c. Knowing this, what must have been
my feelings on hearing that his Lordship had met
with a favourable reception at St. Louis ? The
newspapers announcing his arrival and genteel
Scottish appearance,' all tend to discompose me,
believing, as I do, that he is plotting with his
friend Dickson our destruction, sharpening the
savage scalping knife, and colonizing a tract of
country so remote as that of Red River, for the
purpose, no doubt, of monopolizing the fur and
peltry trade of this river, the Missouri, and their
waters—a trade of the first importance to our
Western States and Territories.

" A Courier who arrived a few (lays since con-
firms the belief that Dickson is endeavouring to
undo what I have done, make sleep that hill over
which I have to climb, secure to the British Go-
vernment the affections of the Scioux, and sub-
ject :he North-West Company to his Lordship's
terms.

" 1 have since I last wrote you held two Coun-
cils with the Scioux of the plains, and took occa-
sion to explain to them the object of our.,benevo-
lent Government in establishing a United States
Factory at this place. They appeared to be satis-
fied that it was intended solely for the good of the
led skins.

Dickson, as I have before observed, is si-
tuated near the head of the St. Peter's, to which
place he transports his goods from Selkirk's Red
River Establishment in carts made for the pur-
pose. The trip is performed in five days, some-
times less. lie is directed to build a fort on the
highest la'nd between Lac du Travers and Red
River, which he supposes will be the established
line between the two countries. This fort will
be defended by twenty men, with 'two small
pieces of artillery.
" The military force of this place is too small
to keep Dickson and his Emissaries in check. I
think a force should be posted here sufficiently
strong to enable the Commandant to send a detach-
ment, with a suitable officer at its head, to scour
the heads of this river and of the St. Peter's, and
awe the establishment of Lord Selkirk into a proper
respect for our laws. •
'• I trust I have brought about a reconciliation
between the Foxes and Scioux of the plains.—
Several claimants to Carver's grant near the Falls
of St. Anthony are now here, solicitous to have
an interview with the Scionx on the subject of
their claim. lam of ppiaiou, Sir, that Debuke's
mines and Carver's 'claims will never be surren-
dered so long as a Fox or a Scioux is able to string
a bow ; and should it be the case that those
claimants are unsuccessful, Prairie du Citien will
have seen its best days. The means by.which the
Indians live must soon be exhausted ; they must
.'ten resort to other means than the chase, or
follow the game of which this country is now
barren. The tur and peltry trade is of course de-
creasing. Very respectfully, &c.
(Signed) " BEN.). OTALLAN, U.S. Agent."

As Canada is at all times an interesting, and is
daily becoming a promising Colony, it is with
much satisfac►ion we are enabled to state, upon
good authority, some regulations and observa-
tions relative to land voted to settlers in Canada,
in July, 1818 :

OBSERVATIONS ON LANDS, AND TENURES OF
HOLDING LANDS, GRANTED BY GOVERNMENT

TO SETTLICHS IN CANADA.
Proportion it-ranted to Half-pay Officers—Lieutenant-
Colonel, 1,200 acres, Major WOO, Captain 800, Snbalt ern 500,
Serjeant 200, Corporal 150, Private 100; and is entitled to
purchase as much more as he can manage.
Choice of Lands, or Situation—Depends on circumstances;
if you petition for a particular spot,ungranted, it is gl_•nerally
obtained.
Holding—ln tipper Canada, generally freehold ;in Lower
Canada, subject to a small fine, or quit-rent ; what is grant-
ed is always freehold.
By whom granted—By the Governor and Council, on a
mandamus from the. Secretary of State for the Colonial De-
partment, for which application must be made at his office in
London, stating qualifications, &c.
Claims In which a person becomes entitled—Servitude in
the Army or Navy, with a promise to clear and improve a
certain portion in a given time, or forfeit (viz. seven acres
in five years.)—Civilians, Certificate of means and capa-
city to improve, &c. and taking the Oath of Allegiance to
his Britannic Majesty.
Tithe's—None payable for lands granted.
Local advantages of Ranh—A Proprietor to a very small
extent is qualified to vote for a Representative in the House
of Assembly, or to become a Representative there.
Expences on taking possession, 4.c.—About 31. for every
200 acres, for making out the patent, &c.
dB/owe:nee fi,r Roads—Five acres additional on every 100
are allowed for, roads.
Church !,ands.—Certain portions of land are allotted for
the use of the Clergy, and are called Clergy Reserves :—these
are allowed by Government, but not out of grants to indivi-
duals.
Assistance by Government to Settlers.—None at present,
except to disbanded soldiers, who receive twelve months ra-
tions, and implements of husbandry. .
Prices of Prorisions,--Neat , bread, and vegetables, rather

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cheaper than the arera;e of England. Wines, spirits,.'gio
sugars, and other articles, subject to Cn“ows and E%cis
England, are much cheaper in Canada.
ciothi,,g,,--Very expensive, especially woollens, shoes, and
Soil—ln Upper Canada, rich soil, producing whcatoll
other grains, and most fruits common in Europe. In atio
parts of Lower Canada soil is also excellent, but the tn ball
Canadians are generally idle and bail farmers, "0.014
ploughing or weeding their land, and neglecting, t°.e
most incredible degree, the use of manure ; where piorvais
tention has been paid to the land, the. cultivator has a, it
succeeded and been well repaid; but iu this part the.
much poor land.
Climate—ln Upper Canada, air salubrious, Winters 01,°
(about four months). Jo Lower Canada, the winters, ho
longer (about seven months), but not so very.severe 09;00
at times being represented, the inhabitants being very ri of
restrained from visiting one another—this being the seasuo_ir
the year mostly chosen for visiting and excursions to a c P
derable distance.
Land can be cleared at about 21. per acre.

SUICIDE IN-NEWGATE.
t. its
An Inquisition was taken on Saturday nigh is
the prison of Newgate, before THOMAS SHEI.TONt
Esq. Coroner, on view of the body of WOO!
Day,, alias Oliver, who put an end to his eft
isteuce on Saturday morning, bycutting his tht°
with a razor.
William Harvey said, he was a prisoner CO
fined in Newgate for trial. Ott Friday
W. Day, alias Oliver, the deceased, seeraed ye(11,
low in spirits, and some of the prisoners proceec e
ed to talk to hint. He had been committed O.
trial upon a charge of forgery on Tuesday sic
noon. They each tried to raise his spirits, hta.•
complained of his Solicitor not attending hint s•
he ought. Witness succeeded in raising his spin
a little, by telling him he was in a similar sitaBr;
lion, and with him " to hope." He saw uto were
of him until nearly nine o'clock, when they 4
locked up together. It was proposed' to
him, as from expressions dropped, such as to
will not be long in this world," they feared .0
meant something not right. Those who were
j 1•
,the ward were to watch in parties all night. l'lol,
ness went to bed at half-past ten, and agaia gel
up at two to relieve the others. A person-o°o
ofternoaa
Manning then lay down, but the manner ot,o
deceased induced him to stay awake. Aue
half-past three in the morning -witness heal(l
noise, as if the deceased was struggling in his b•Cet,
but upon going up and feeling, all appeared 411a0
iff a tew minutes after the noise was repeat'ilo,
though it proceeded from the throat. Witner.
finding the noise increase, took his candle la a,
amine, and perceived the blood upon the i 41,0
He roused his companion Manning,- and oft
turning the body round they discovered that ills
throat was cut• He was not quite cold, hat, os
became soon after completely extinct. An °ie.
was immediately given, and persons havi"
to
rived, a razor was picked up in the bed &scot
the body. From the time of his comtnitaleept
the deceased had been much tlepressEds he Wes
Witaoo4
continually, and seldom ate or drank.
wrote a letter to Mr. Brown, the keepers c dell
municating the apprehension that the der
meditated violence to himself. mite°
William Robert Brown is keeper of the r" 110
of Newgate. The deceased was committed 11704,
care on Tuesday last ; he appeared respe4tl
bud muck dejected. He begged to says on/clad:
in private, and asked the witness to give salueeot
vice upon his case. He said his case wasnot
forgery, as the bill be had drawn was up©H
self, that is, drawn by Day, of London, O 1
ver, of Gosport, for 641. 12s. Sd. Witness "04
be could not give. an opinion, but thongbtr
case was a forgery ; he assured him, howoeblni.
wools' have a humane trial, and every this •
would be done for him that could be done:loes.
did not satisfy him, and he requested the
to interfere with his prosecutor, Mr. Duticl3l7,Jef
Halfmoon-street, Bishopsgate-street, and le,;,01
him 2001. as a compromise for the forger oiled
recognizance. Witness declined, butt Pro sits
to speak to Mr. Duncan on the subject.,'froas
consequence of the communication receiee"i
the ward, of the state of mind in whil
cioett
deceased was, he ordered candles to be isulto sits
to the wardman and others, who proposed
up and watch him. In the morning, abou"rial/
o'clock, the private bell of the witness was the,
and upon coming down stairs he learned tbil,crill
deceased bad cut his throat. From the 0101, itto
which his nerves seemed affected, it stole
witness that be was quite wild awr frantic. be
Mr. Harmer, the solicitor, said he sat*tce
va
ceased first at Hatton-garden Police ,
I all.
Monday, anti again on Tuesday at Gloit b
tttc
was quite wild and incoherent, talked
those around him in Court, admitted that, Ter,
drawn the bill, but denied that it was a To tiot
On Friday evening he again visited hint it'll:, as.
and he appeared more composed than 40
been, and witness was to have seen lihn th°
morning to make arrangements for, his trittid
Joseph Surveyor, assistant to Mr. Bn'oo4
was called in to examine the body of thenc..t.ooa
he found him quite dead, with his throat
the bed in which he lay deluged with hhwi`o; Oak
wound was such, that it was impossible
100,
to survive five minutes. the le tad'
W. Davis deposed to the finding of bert
and to what occurred in the morning
body was fOund in the state described• Nei"
Mr. Marsh, another prisoner coonffilgtryipl:
gate, confirmed the statement mos.
and described the deceased to be in a fee)/
pressed state of mind, and was
%'cl.Y alb"(
ing about his wife and children. _ an_ a.'
tion was taken to keep from him kniveis,
pionslo•
instruments ; but it ,appears be tow" jr.
access to a private box belonging 1°.,,
sting, from whence he stoic his razors used tat`
of the evening of Friday : the der eil
foal,
quite wildly and incoherently. letters otae:
Bishop, the turnkey, produced tw°hull
the sister of the deceased, souse moneY, pro':
papers. Coroner ti'ere'd
constantlYirec,,,
This being all the evidence, the oght odi
ceeded to comment upon it, and I;ie decetittlet
could be no manner of doubt that I, 0,01 al
had laid violent hands on himself, an" .o,stats ,
time he committed the act ht= was 41
, mental derangement vs, le
The Jury, after a. short deliberation,
a verdict of " Insanity." 6'ee.
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