The Sun.
London, England, 1827-07-18 00:00:00

Extracts %%ill be found in another column,

The Gazette of last night announced that the
Marquis of LANSDOWN had been sworn in as
one of his MAJESTY'S Principal Secretaries of
State ; and we find that the Noble Marquis en-
tered on the duties of the Home-office yesterday.
The Gazette also announced that the Earl of
CARLISLE had taken the oaths as Keeper of the
Privy Seal ; that the KING had directed letters
patent to be passed for the New Treasury Board,
which includes the Right Honourable MAURICE
FITZGERALD : and that his MAJESTY had also
appointed the Right Honourable W. STURGES
BOURNE to be Warden of the New Forest,
vacant by the decease of the Duke of YORK.
Mr. STURGES BOURNE is likewise to be First
Commissioner. of Woods and Forests, an ap-
pointment which the classical taste and official
habits of time Right Honourable Gentleman,
pre-eminently qualify him to fill with advantage
to the country. His appointment also as
Warden of the New Forest, will be no less
useful to the country than it is honourable
to himself. The immense tract of land com-
prised within the boundaries of the New
Forest, produces sonic of the finest timber' grown
in-England, and the attention of the Govennnent
has of late years been specially directed to render
this district as advantageous as possible to national
purposes. Many thousand acres have been re-
cently planted ; and the plantations are to be ex-
tended in each succeeding year. The residence
tNhEesienimtuhpeorNtaremlvobj'oercestst,
of Mr. STURGES
gßivod
tuoß
will enable him to
"and to the general interests of the Crown in this
fine possession, his personal superintendence and
influence, and thus the office of Warden will be
restored to its original utility, instead of being
simply an honour, and a source of personal grati-
fication to the holder.

While speaking of Mr. STURGES BOURNE)
it may not be amiss to allude to the insinua-
tions which some of those Journals, who are
opposed to h is MAJESTY'S Government, have
thought fit to throw out as to the purity of this
Right Hon. Gentleman's motives in accepting
for a short period the Seals of the Home Office.
These calumniators have insinuated that his object
was to entitle himself to one of the pensions of
3,0001. which his MAJESTY has the power to
grant to persons who have filled the highest offices
of the State ; and they have even gone so far as
to state that he had actually obtained
this pension. The malignity of this asser-
tion is shewn -by As absolute falsehood : and
had these writers taken the trouble to refer to
the Act which gives the Crown, in compensa-
tion for the loss of various offices abolished, the
power to confer a limited number of pensions in
reward for public services, they would have seen
that two years service at least as Secretary of State,
First Lord of the Treasury, &c., is requisite to
qualify a person for receiving one of those pensions.
Truth, however, forms no part of the object of

such writers, and therefore they do not trouble
themselves to enquire whether their assertions
have facts for‘ their foundation, or can he sup-
ported by possibilities. It is hardly necessary to
add, that Mr. STURGIS BOURNE has filled
various distinguished offices in the State, as
Secretary of the Treasury, Commissioner of the
Board of Controul, Lord of the Treasury, &c.,
and has never received any pension. No man
is better qualified to fill the offices to which he
is now appointed, and we have no •doubt that
various important improvements in the Depart-
ment over which he is to preside will shortly tes-
tify the correctness of our assertion.

We received last night New York Papers of
the 16th June inclusive, being only one day'glater
date than the last. They are exceedingly barrel:
of intelligence,, but we have given in another
colurpn a few extracts, relating principally to the
affairs of the New States. The popularity of
General JACKSON is said to increase daily, and
little doubt is entertained of his being the new
President.

PRICE OF STOCKS.—Jusn

Offered. Asked,
United States s.4ixea, 1814

Atto-, ditto, Four t.._ —,,
Ditto, ditto, Threes . 83 St,
Ditto, ditto, Canal Sixes, 1837
Ditto, ditto, Corporation Sixes loof 101
United States Bank 124 122 t

Ditto, ditto, Fires .... 1821
DI"" ditto, Four and a Half, 1833 4
zl,l

We received this morning the Allgenteine
Zeitung of the 11th inst. It appears that the
Diet of the Swiss Cantons opened their Session on
the 2d, with much solemnity, at Zurich, and
were addressed in an appropriate and very liberal
speech by the PRESIDENT :

SWITZERLAND, JULY 3.

The Diet of the Confederation opened its Session on the
2d with much solemnity, at Zurich. The whole of the
Diplomatic Body came from Berne for the occasion, and
the Ambassadors, Ministers, and Charge d'Affaires of Great
Britain, Russia, Austria, Prussia, Sicily, Sardinia, the Ne-
therlands, Bavaria, and Baden, were present when the De-
puties from the 22 Cantons, took the oath in the Cathedral.
The short and appropriate speech of M. David V. Wyss,
President of the Diet, Burgomaster of Zurich, was dis-
tinguished by frankness and republican spirit. He thanked
Divine Providence, which had replaced and preserved the
Confederation in a happy situation, which allowed it, in the
possession of neutrality, and modest prosperity, to express by
humane sentiments its interest in the fate of the Greek na-

tion, which continues to be threatened with destruction in its
struggle with the barbarians, and equally charitable ►wishes
for the success of the new institutions of which the Pyre-
nean Peninsula stands in need, and for the prosperity of
the new free. States in another quarter of the globe. He
rejoiced at the estimation in which Switzerland was held by
the European powers, as a testimony of which their worthy re-
presentatives were present at this solemnity. With respect to
the confederation itself, for the purpose of swearing towhich the
Deputies of all the Cantons were now assembled, what might
be wanting in internal connection and energy was supplied
by the public spirit of the nation, which continued to ma-
nifest itself in the most pleasing manner. Where the re-
sources of a limited public revenue are not sufficient, the
private property of the citizens comes to the aid of these in-
stitutions, which public opinion considers as necessary ; and
the various and rapid improvements in the Arts and
Sciences are turned to the advantage of the county}, by
many voluntary associations, and the bonds of friendship
between all the members of the Confederation are strength-
ened ; a new generation lives more in the future than in
the past ; but the history of the country has charms
enough to set before them the examples of their fathers,
and, if they are wise, they will not be lost upon them.
VIENNA, Jut, 6.--Metalliquea, 90. 13-16. ; Bank
IShares, 1,013.'

Dutch Papers of the 17th inst. have been re-
ceived this morning, from which the following
are extracts. The papers contain no news from
Greece:—

SHE HAGUE, JULY 16.

We hear that the camp which is to be formed on the Ist
September on the heath of Ravels, near Turnhout, will con-
sist of 12 battalions of infantry, 8 squadrons of cavalry, a
brigade of field artillery, and a brigade of horse artillery ;
amounting, in all, to 12,000 men.
The invitation to the learned men of the kingdom' to
send plans for the composition of a general history of the
Netherlands has not proved fruitless. It is affirmed that
40 memoirs have been sent in, but the writers do not all
aspire to the office of Historiographer of the kingdom.
The memoirs have been distributed among the members of
the Committee, who have already had some meetings, at
which his Excellency, M. Van Maanen, Minister of Justice,
presided. M. Raepsaet, we hear, has requested permission
to resign his place, as member of this Committee. The
Committee is to meet again in
,October, when it will come
to a decision, and make its report.
_ . _ _

The facsimile of the union of Brussels, which his Ma-
jesty ordered to be lithographed,- is now ready for publica-
tion. This important document, by which all the districts
of the Netherlands bound themselves to defend their free-
dom against the Spanish tyranny, has 250 signatures at-
tached to it. It is printed in four large Sheets, and is ad-
mirably executed.
The Dutch Papers, up to the 17th of July, have no news
from Greece. .

His Majesty's ship Primroso ,was at anchor
in the quarantine ground when the Pacific,
Captain CROCKER, sailed front► New York, on
the 16th ult., waiting the return of Mr. WARD
from Washington.
On the 14th ult. arrived at New York from
Liverpool, in the packet-ship Birnzingham,
Captain COBB, the Hon. Colonel JOHN RAM-
SEY, with despatches from the British Govern-
ment tbr his Excellency the Earl DALHOUSIE,
with which he immediately proceeded to join
his Lordship's head-quarters at Quebec.

Notice has been given by the General Post
Office, that in future the Mexican packet will
proceed to Tampico. After touching at Vera
Cruz, it will remain there two days, and return to
Vera Cruz for the mail, Sze. for England. Another
improvement, which is not however taken notice
of, would be to give orders for the packet no
longer to csll at Bermuda, which occasions
delay, and is considered by the merchants a great
grievance.

Among the passengers arrived per the Hudson,
Capt. CHAMPLIN, at New York, we observe
Mr. HERMAN HENDRICKS o(the number. This
gentleman rendered himself well known on the
Royal Exchange for his connection with the
insurances effected. on dollars expected for the
payment of the Colombian dividends, and was
alsO a projector of the Haytian and other Mining
speculations. Some unpleasant circumstances
have, it seems, occurred, and which is likely to
deprive the vicinity of London of his talents and
ability for the future, to the great regret of very
respectable mercantile characters.
Vera Cruz Papers to the 13th May have been
received at New Orleans, by which it appears
that the Mexican State of Durango remains in
a disturbed gate. It is probable, says the Na-
tional Gazette, that this intelligence refers to a
date antecedent to the period when the insurrec-
tion was regarded as terminated, by the return
of the troops to their duty and the full re-esta-
blishment of the regular power. We had posi-
tive and authentic information of that event,
dated the 20th April. In Guatemala, too, order
was nearly restored•--American Paper.

THE MINDS-(THIS DAY).

CITY, TWELFE o' CLOCK.

This morning there hae ben some trifling increase cf
business in tLe British Funds, and one or two bargaim, of
rather an extensive amount have been done, although the
fluctuations have been quite unimportant. Consols opened
at Sla for account, and 6iji 6 for money, they became
buyers at 87-4- fix• the former, but have gone back to their
first price, and are now 87i and for next time, 671;

India Bonds are 87 9, and Exchequer Bills, 36 7 put.
The Foreign Funds have nut been attended by any anima-
tion ; Mexican Bonds have worn rather a heavy appear=
anee, being 68a ; Colombian are 321 3 ; the other
South American and Continental Securities do not appear
to have varied in price since ycsterday. The -Share
Market remains as dull as ever, aud the quotations of prices
are given the same as for the last few days.
Three per Cent. Consols, 85i 6 ; Ditto for Account,
872- ; India Bonds, 87 9 pm.; Exchequer Bills, 56 7 pm.
FortElGN.—Brazilian, 59/ GO ; Buenos Ayres, 581 91
ex. div. ; Chilian, 281 91; Colombian, 1824, 32i 3 ;
Danish, 62i 3; Greek, 161 i; Mexican 5 per Cent.,
551 G ; Ditto 6 per Cent., 68i 4 ; Peruvian, 26 8 ; Portu-
guese, 76 1; Russian, 94 I ; Spanish, Nil 11.
MartEs.—Anglo Mexican, 4.7121 dis. ; Brazilian, par, 1
pm. ; Colombian, 10 12 per Share; Real del Monte,
SO 60 dis. ; United Mexican, 191 18 dis.

Two o' CLOCK.
Consols have taken a decided turn, having gone up t'►
for account, the market is strong.
Exchequer Bills have touched 58, and India Bonds,
90 pm.
A report has been in circuiThon that his Majesty's ship
Primrose from Vera Cruz, awl last from New York with
specie had arrived, upon particular enquiry, both at Lloyds
and the post-office, at a late hour, we are unable to confirm
the fact. This report had -its origin, we believe, at the
Stock Exchange, and caused Mexican Bonds to go up to
69, buyers..

HALF-PAST TWO.
Consols for Account, S 7-4.
FOUR o'CLOCK—CLOSING PRICES.
Consols 86i 1 1 Danish Bonds
Do. for Ac. 8711 Greek Do. 1825, 16
Brazilian Bonds 60 Mexican Do. 1825 68i
Buenos Ayres Do. 59 Peruvian Do.
Chilian Do. 28? Russian Do. 941
Columbian, 1824, 3211,- Spanish Do. 10i-

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY.)

FROM LLOYD'S.

DEAL, JULY 17.-Wind variable.—Arrived the Anteug,
Pearson, from Antigua..
GanvisseNo, JULY 16 and 17.—Arrived the Eliza,
Fuaie, from Alexandria.—Sailed the Pm, Smith, for
Oporto ; and Skylark, Davies, for Smyrna.

The Teviotdale, Sims, from Quebec; arrived at Bristol.

LivEaroor., Ju 16.—Arrived the Pacific, Crocker,'
from New York ; and the Promise, Shear es, from Quebec.
RetrAsr, JULY 15.—Arrived the Sir Watkin,—,
from Quebec. _

Coax, JULY 15.—Arrived the Governor, Douglas,
:oni 11iramichi._ _

PORT-AU-PRINCE, MAY 21.—Arrived the Josephine,
cow Bordeaux.—MAY 25. Arrived the Alexander, Pace,

:oni London.

Nnw YORK, MAv 6.—Arrived the Munro, Wallace,
from Liverpool.

SURREY SESSIONS.-(THIS DAY.)

I

William Paris., aged 25, was tried for stealing a
mahogany arm chair, value forty-five shillings, the
property of Levi Oughton.
The prosecutor stated that he keeps a furniture
warehouse in Bridge-road, Lambeth, and that on
Friday last an arm chair, which was exposed for sale
outside his door was taken away at two o'clock in
the afternoon, and in a few minutes after was found
in the prisoner's possession, about twenty ,yards
from the prosecutor's house.
A person who saw the prisoner take the chair and
put it on his head was about to be examined, but
the prisoner, who presented a deplorable picture of
squallid wretchedness, said there was ne occasion
for examining any more witnesses. The chair was
standing outside the door when he took it, but that
he was driven to this act by distress.
The CHAIRMAN said the prisoner must -have
known that there were means by which his distress I
might have been, relieved, without resorting to a
barefaced robbery. The sentence of the Court,
therefore was, that the prisoner should be confined
and kept to hard labour in the House of Correction,
at Brixton, for three months.
Charles Roberts was indicted for feloniously ob-
taining the sum of ten shillings,_ on false pretences,
from Grace, the wife of Samuel Singer.
Mrs. Singer deposed that she resided with her
husband, No. 10, Wellington-terrace, Waterloo-road.
The prisoner was employed to clean shoo
and knives in the house. On Monday, the
25th of June, the prisoner called at the house, and
asked to see witness. Upon going down stairs the
prisoner told witness, that he had a very serious
charge to communicate to her respecting her hue-
band's conduct, and that if she did not give hini
money, he would spread a report in the neighbotir-
hood against her husband for indecent behaviour.--
Witness inquired what the prisoner meant, and he
replied that her husband had exposed his person to
prisoner, and asked witness to give him five shil-
lings. Witness was extremely alarmed at the ides
of her husband's- character being injured, and gave
the prisoner ss. He put the money in his pocket
and then demanded is. more, saying that was not
enough. Witness said she would givehim no more, upon
which the prisoner observed that he would come
again the next night, and expected another five
shillings; and he then went away, witness having
told him that she would acquaint her husband. The
prisoner came next night, as he had threatened.
Witness told him she acquainted her husband with
the charge, and that he was shocked, and determined
to have the prisoner taken up. The. prisoner then .
became very abusive, and threatened again to raise
the neighbourhood, and witness became frightened,
and gave him five shillings. Prisoner then said,
" Give me two shillings more, and I'll never eforne
near the place again." Witness gave the two
shillings, and subsequently sixpence, which the pri-
soner took,and then went away,having sworn that he,
would never trouble the witness again. On the fol-
lowing Sunday, however, the prisoner came again. •
Witness had some friends to tea with her, and the
servant came up and told her that the prisoner wag
at the back gate. Witness said she would not see
him ; but the !arisoner swore he would not leave the
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went away, having solemnly promised that lie would
never come to the house again. On the following
Tuesday, however, the prisoner came again, and_
raised his demand to 51. Witness's husband was
passing the •evening with Mr. Jones, of Starn-
' ford-street, and witness went to him and stated
that the prisoner had come again, and Mr,
Jones then went for a constable, with whom he
returned to witness's house ; but, before their
arrival the prisoner had gone away. On the nest
night, however, he carne again, and was taken into
custody. Witness acquainted her husband with the
prisoner's visits.
Mr. Singer was put in the witness's box, but the
Chairman said he could prove nothing, but that be
was absent, when he ought to have been at home-
He would have evinced a greater respect for his cha-
racter, had lie met the prisoner on the first visit and
taken him into custody.
Mr. Singer said, that the second time the prisoner
came to his house, he was out in company with cur
stables, in search of the prisoner.
The servant was about to be examined in corro-
boration of Mrs. Singer's testimony,
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the, Jury to acquit the prisoner, upon the ground
that the Act of Parliament under which he was in-'.
dieted, only referred to cases in which persons were
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LAW INTELLIGENCE.—(THIS DAY)
COURT OF CHANCERY.
IN THE MATTER OF HINDS, A LUNATIC.
Mr. PEPYS applied for leave to have 1,3001. taken
cut of the funds which belonged to the lunatic, to
pay the probate duty.
Mr. SUGDEN, for en interested party, opposed
the application, until after a motion he had to make
respecting the lunatic's property had been made.
Mr. PEPY3 silk:, that until the probate duty was
paid there could be no personal representative, and
that whoever might be entitled to the funds here-
after, they never could have them until administra-
tion was taken out, and Major Hiude, the petitioner,
was the party entitled to represent his deceased
bother. There was a considerable sum in the funds,
2,500/. in the hands of the Receiver, and cash in the
hands of the Accountant-General—the accumulation
)f the interest of the stock.
His LORDSHIP directed the probate duty to be
out of the cash in the hands of the Accountant-
:4eneral, without prejudice to the fund out.of which
it should ultimately be paid.
IN THE MATTER OF EDWARIO DAMCIER, A LUNATIC.
Mr. ROUPEL stated, that this petition was pre-
ented under the Act of Parliament, -which audio-
'zed this Court to appoint a person to make trans-
-1-s, execute deeds, &c., in the room of a trustee
who had become a lunatic, and incapable of doing so.
In the present case, Mr. D. was a trustee, and had
unfortunately become a lunatic. The petition prayed
therefore the Court would direct the Accountant-
General to join with Mr. D.'s co-trustee, in making
a transfer of funds, and another person to .execute
with the co-trustee a deed of conveyance of certain
lands, of which Mr. D. was one of the trustees.
His LORDSHIP understood it was always usual in
such a case, first to refer the matter to the Master,
to enquire whether the person really was a lunatic
within the meaning of the Act, and incapable of
doing the necessary acts.
Mr.-ROUPEL believed the practice to b. unsettled.•
In a case that was before the Master of the Rolls, a
few weeks ago, his Honour made an order that the
Solicitor of the Duke of Cumberland, who was a co-
t rustee,should join in a transfer on behalf of the Duke,
upo❑ an affidavit stating the absence of his Royal
Highness from this country.
His LORDSHIP preferred the inquiry before the
Master, and therefore directed the reference.