The Sun.
London, England, 1829-03-18 00:00:00

FRAUDS IN THE WINE. TRADE.

Among the merchants in London connected with
the wine-trade as importers, a great desire exists to
put a stop, if it be possible, to certain practices now
notoriously carried on at the docks, in altering and
adulterating the various qualities of the wines depo-
sited there, so as to impose on the public, in fact, a
very different description from that actually im-
ported. By such practices, of course, both the
credit of the importing merchant, and of the country
*producing the wines, materially suffer. According
to the mode at present in use of conducting business
at the docks, the owner of any wines placed there
is at liberty to mix them in whatever manner, and
proportions he pleases, provided they come under
one denomination as to colour, and pay the same rate
of duty. Hence we are informed there hare been
well-authenticated cases, in which inferior wines of
different kinds have been mixed together, and made
to pass for the hest and most genuine quality. Other
impositions, said to be practised, are of a still more
flagrant nature. These consist in transferring into
pipes recently emptied, and originally filled with
wine of the best vintage and flavour, those of
a most inferior sort, and as the outside of the
cask bears the marks of houses of character
from whose vintages such wines are furnished, the
buyer, on the strength of that name, often purchases
the most detestable trash ever vended under the
name of wine. We understand that some mer-
chants of high character are employed in devising
means, if it be possible, to put an end to such in-
jurious and disgraceful practices, and that they have
solicited the interference of the public. on the subject.
What they chiefly aim at is, to prevent the mixing
of any wanes not strictly of the same description,
such as port with port, or sherry With sherry, for it
is allowed that there are certain mixtures by which
the quality may be improved; and also to establish
some regulations by which all the marks on wine
shall be obliterated as soon as the pipe is emptied.
But this, it is obvious, does not go far enough. INo
mixing should be permitted, except in the private
cellars of the merchant who sells them to the public,
where in fact it cannot be prevented. Hitherto
purchasers have been accustomed to consider all
wines placed in the docks as having undergone no
alteration since it left the place of its growth, and
if adulteration is once introduced there, they have,
in fact, no place where they can expect with any
certainty to purchase wine in a genuine state.—
Times.

MR. O'CONNELL.

(PROSE A CORRESPONDENT OP THE TIMES.)

Yesterday about two o'clock, as Mr. O'Connell,
and four or five friends, were on their return through
St. Giles's, from the Roman Catholic chapel, Sut-
ton-street, they were met at the corner of Comp-
ton-street by nearly 500 Irishmen, each with a huge
shamrock in his hat, in honour of the day. No
sooner were " the Counsellor" and friends recog-
nized, than three cheers were given for "mild Ire-
land," and as many more for " the Mimber for
Clare," who endeavoured to acknowledge the ho-
nour by shaking hands with as many of his coun-
trymen as came within his reach. " God bless you,
Counsellor," and " Arndt, Misther O'Connell,
jewel, is it yourself that's in it ?" were 'amongst
the greetings with which Mr. O'Connell was wel-
comed as he endeavoured to bustle through the
dense mass who pressed around him. " Huzza for
the Juke of Willington and Misther Peel" cried a
good-humoured looking broad-shouldered fellow,
throwing his hat into the air and catching it, as it
fell, upon the end of a stick with which he was
provided in case of accidents. " Success to the
riot," exclaimed another : and " Long life and many
happy returns of the day to yourself, Counsellor,"
cried a third, " for sure it was you and Misther
Sheil, and the rest of. you, God bless you, that's to
get us all mancipated." "By my soul we are all
terrible dry with shouting, any how," exclaimed a
bricklayer's labourer, covered with lime and brick-
dust ; " I wish the Counsellor would open his heart
and give us our Patrick's pot."
Mr. O'Connell and his friends endeavoured in
vain to find an opening in the crowd by which to
effect their escape. The former, in endeavouring to
slip away unperceived, was good humouredly seized
by three or four stout fellows, and in an instant his
portly figure was reared upon their shoulders, to the
manifest delight of the multitude, who shouted,
" O'Connell for ever !" as loud as they could bawl.
At this moment a hackney-coach was perceived at
a short distance. To place the Counsellor within it,
unyoke the horses, and wheel him in triumph
around the national district of St. Giles's, was the
thought of a moment. The Counsellor was accord-
ingly borne towards the coach, which happened to
be empty. The horses were unyoked in a twink-
ling, and the work of unroofing the vehicle had pro-
ceeded tolerably far, when it was discovered that the
Counsellor having been forced through one door of
the coach had bolted out at the other, and thus
eluded the honour which was intended for him.
Some of the patrol from Bow-street came up ut
this juncture, and proceeded to disperse the crowd,
none of whom, however, evinced the slightest dis-
position to riot or disorder, although it was suffi-
ciently evident that the favourite beverage of their
patron Saint had made tolerable progress amongst
them. The poach, which is numbered 168, was
brought to Bow-street, and the driver declared his
intention to summon Mr. O'Connell for the damage
done to the vehicle by the friends and admirers of
the " Member for cittre"
I I

Vast preparations are making at Maresfield
Park for the grand entertainments which will take place
there on Wednesday next, to celebrate the birth-day of Sir
John Shelley's eldest Bon, who will then have attained the
21st year of his age, and who holds the rank of Lieutenant
and Adjutant in that crack regiment the 13lues. His Grace
the Duke of Wellington is expected to honour the enter-
tainment by his presence, and most of the Nobility and
Gentry for many miles round the neighbourhood have, we
understand, received invitations.—Sussex Advertiser.

Seven wild swaps weie shot on the 18th of
February, out of a flock of seyenteen, in the river Till, at
Ewart, in Northumberland, by Mr. St. Paul. They were
all killed atomic stalk with a double-barreled gun ; four were
shot dead and three winged;, he got very near them by
stalking with his pony.—Newcastle Ch

Two steamers are expected to ply on the
f,rAver Shannon 014 suiiner. The speculation ill every
point of view is inost desirai4e, and uuder due arrange-
ment proinises very Considerable profits.— TipperaryPree
Press.

On Appledram farm, Sussex, in the occupa-
tion of Mr. Dewey, ten cows are kept; six of which
calved within the last week, three of them producing twins,
The whole nine calves are strong and healthy, and have
been visited. by many, who deem it a most temarkahle
oc-
esrr^nce.--Essex Herald.
A woman, of the name of Isabel Smith, died
at Peterhead, list week, at the very advanced 'age of 105

years. She was twice married. Till the latit summer
she was able to walk about, and almost to the day of her
death retained possession of her mental faculties. She
:72:719 to have belonged to a long-lived family. A sister
of her'S died about yFare ago, „aved about 100.
She was a native of' the'parish 'of •12ruden ; bur for' up-
wards of sixty years had her residence in Peterhead.._
Aberdeen Chronicle.

Calcutta Papers of the 19th October contain
an of4ciat netif.eation of the death of the Right Rev. the
• • •
Lord' litslani) of CahaAta on the 221 august, on his pas_
sage to Penang. L.oreship vas ia the 44th yeZr
hi ago.

There are scarcely any civil cases for trial at
the ensuing Assivs of Limerick.—Tipperary Free Press.

Died on Sunday morning, suddenly, at his
7i:-'2lieo, much lamented by a numerous circle of
f~ feuds,il;'.'Shaw, one 04: 1,;:e 7;inz's• Messengers at-
tached to the Foreign 01nce. Mr.ShawSniteretl so se-
verely front intense cal 011 his journey to ViAna du'ribg
the sittings of the Congress in that city, that he, 14t the
use 0i: his legs, which he never recovered. Previously to
this dreadful accident, he was peculiarly distinguished for
his great aisiduity ottd 4.)espaeh.

HUNTING INTELLIGENCE.

APPOINTMENTS FOR THE PRESENT WEEK.

His Majesty's Stag-hounds, on Monday, at Salthill ; and
Friday, at Wexham Heath—at half-past ten.
Mr. O'Kelly's Buck Hounds, on Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, and Saturday, at Chetter Wood.
The Brighton Harriers, on Monday, at Patcham ; Wed-
nesday, near the Race Course; and Friday, at the Dyke
at half-past ten.
The Brookside Harriers will continue to meet every
Monday, at Newmarket; Wednesday, at the Lewes Race
Course ; and Friday, at Tellescombe 'rye—at half-past ten.
The Cheshire Hounds, on Monday, at Barr-bridge ;
Wednesday, at Shavington ; Thursday, at Chohnondeley ;
and Saturday, at Wrenbury Village--at half-past ten.
The Gransden Hounds, on Monday, at Coome Grove;
and Friday, atßorley and Baleham—at ten.

The Puckeridge Hounds, on Monday, at Albury Hand.
post; 'Wednesday, at Blakes Ware; and Saturday, al
Wadesmill—at half-past ten.

The Badswottla Fox-hounds, en Tuesday, at Went-
bridge ; Thursday, at Stair Foot; and Saturday, at Fry-
ston—at half-past ten.

Earl Fitzwilliam's Hounda, on Monday, at Perrey;
and Thursday, at Stanwiek Pasture—at ten.
Lord Yarborough's Hounds, on Monday, at Aylesby;
on Wednesday, at Immingham ; Friday, at Swinhope-
house; and Saturday, at Riby Bratlands—at eleven.
Lord Harewood's Fox-hounds, on Monday, at Birkby
Hill; Wednesday, at Stutton ; and Friday, at Hook Moor
—at ten.

Mr. H. M. Chadwick's Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at
Watford Gap ; and Friday, at Water Orton-bridge--at
half-past ten.
Mr. Wickstead's Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at Crewe;
and Friday, at Woore—at half-past ten.
The Worcestershire Fox-hounds, on Monday, at Croome
Perry Wood ; Thursday, at Grafton-mill; and Satuiday,
at Crow's Nest—at half-past ten.
The Duke of Rutlind's Hounds, on Monday, at Dod-
dington Village; Wednesday, at the Three Queens; Fri-
day, at Leasingham ; and Saturday, at Eastwell—at half-
past ten.

The Cottesmore Hounds, on Monday, at Wing ; and
Tuesday, at GI imstliorpe Castle—at eleven.
Sir Richard Sutton's Hounds, on Monday, at Plranston
Wood ; Tuesday, at Wellingore; Thursday, at Sthpleford
Moor ; and Saturday, at Wrftgby Town End—at eleven.
General Wm. Fitzroy's hounds, on Monday, at Mr.
Abbott's, Wicken, Castleacre ; Wednesday, at Palgrave ;
and Friday, at Mr. Hudson's, Castleacre—at eleven.

Sir Jacob Astley's Hounds, oa Monday and Friday, at
the Kennel, Burgh-hall—at half•past ten.
Mr. H. Villebois's Harriers, on Tuesday, at Stokefield ;
Thursday, at Mr. \\rm. Farrer's, Soham ; and Saturday,
at Swaffham Splashes—at eleven.

Sir John Cope's Hounds, on Tuesday, at the New Inn,
Heekfield ; Friday, at Mr. Baker's, Oakley ; and Satur-
day, at Elvetham Mounts—at half-past ten.
The Craven Hounds, on Monday, at Ashridge ; Tues-
day, at Denford ; and Friday, at Puthall-gate—at half-
past ten.

The Illacktnoor Vale Hounds, OR Tuesday, at Redlynch-
gate; and Saturday, at Pohatingdone-ridge—at half-past
ten.

The Cadbury Harriers, on Monday, at the Kennell ;
Wednesday, at Cueklington ; and Saturday, at Milborne
East-hill.

The Derbyshire Deer Hounds, on Monday, at Hognaston
Whin ; and Friday, at Shirlaud—at half-past eleven.
The Quorn Hounds, on Monday, at Coates' Turnpike ;
Tuesday, at Widtnerpool Inn ; Thursday, at Staunton
Harold; and Friday, at Woodhouse Eaves—at halfpast ten.
Lord Anson's Hounds, on Monday, at Dnnehurch ;
Tuesday, at Birbury ; Thursday, at Weverley Wood; and
Saturday, at Dunehuteh—at half-past ten.
The Shropshire Hounds, on Monday, at Hodnot ; Wed-
nesday, at Hawkestone Inn ; and Friday, at Twetnlows—
at half-past ten.

Mr. balsey's Hounds, on Tuesday, at Herrington ; and
Ftiday, at Wormelow Turnp—at ten.
The H. H. on Monday, at South Warnborough ; Tues-
day, at Beaworth ; Thursday, at the Chequers, Hopley
and Saturday, at Cross-lanes, Holybourne—at ten.

Mr. Nicoll's Hounds, on Monday, at Bioomley-lodge ;
Wednesday, at Hunter's Inn ; and Friday, at Calve' ley.
The Hattibledon Fox-hounds, on Monday, at Rowland's
Castle ; Wednesday, at Nelson's Monument, Portsdown-
hill ; and Friday, at Tisted-gate--at half-past ten.
The Cumberland Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at Lockerby-
house ; Thursday, at Kickwood ; and Saturday, at Blaze-
hill—at ten.

Sir R. Puleston's Hounds, on Wednesday, at Sam-
bridge; and Friday, at Llai Pinfold—at eleven.
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The Warwickshire Fox-hounds, on Tuesday, at Braila ;
Thursday, at Compton Verney ; and Saturday, at Upton-
house—at half-past ten.
he Linlithgow and Stirlingshire Fox-hounds, on Mori;
day, at Preston; on Wednesday, at Fogo Muir; and
day, at Elmford—at ten.
The Vine Hounds, on Monday, at Clerken Green-gate ;
Thursday, at Ewhurst; and Saturday, at Wherwell Wcod
—at ten.

Sir T. Stanley's Hounds, on Tuesday, at Gayton-naill;
and Saturday, at Badger's Rake-gate—at ten.
The York and Ainsty Fox-hounds, on Thursday, at
Wheldrale ; and Saturday, at Greeuhammertou—at half-
past ten.

Sir T. Sykes's Fox-Lounds, on Friday, at Knapton
Plantation—at ten.

The Holderness Fox-hounds, on Thursday, at Fro-
dingham-bridge ; and Saturday, at Neswick—at eleven.
The Lambton Fox-hounds, on Thursday, at Brandon ;
and Saturday, at Seallain—at ten.

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The Cleveland Fox-hounds, on Thursday, at Court-
green—at nine.

Lord Scarborough's Fox-hounds, on Wednesday, at
Aston; and Friday, at Clumber-house—at half-past ten.
The Northumberland Vox-hounds, on Friday, at Blagdon
North Lodge—at ten.

The Sicniugton Fox-hounds, on Friday, at Wrelten—
at nine.

The Brunswick petitions lying for signatures
in Canterbury have not been so successful as the concoc-
tors had hoped. They are signed by many county gen-
tlemen, landholders, &c. We also perceived the names
of several boys, who, from their age, cannot be supposed
to know the distinction between Popery and a mile-post.
Kent and Essex: Mercury.

The Sacred College, or the College of Cardi-
nals who elect tho Pope, is composed, when full, of 70
members. At present there are only 58. They are all
Italiai but twelve, five of whom are French, three Spanish,
three Austrian, aad one Portuguese. Only 40 have as
yet entered the Conclave, which has jug; commenced ita
operations.

By the letters from Amsterdam of the 13th
inst. the premium on gold is 131 to 14 per cent. which,
at the English Mint price of 31. I'7s, 104-d. per ounce for
standard gold, gives an exchange of 12f. Ic. to 12f. 4c. ;
and the exchange at Anisterthun ou London, at short,
being 12f. it follows that gold is 1.12 th to • lkith per
cent, higher at Amsterdam than in London.

Py the letters from ljamhurgh of the 10th
ipst..the price of g 014,. is .0.2t1a0 ducat, which, at, the
English Mint price of 31. 17s. 1O d, per ounce for stand-
ard gold, gives an exchange of 13 111. ; and the'exclange
at Hamburgh on London, at 440, being 13. 9k., it
follows that gold is 15-22 per cent. higher at HambUrglt
than in Lou*.

The talented author of ‘4 High-ways and By-
ways," it appeals, is about to come before the public wilh
a new Series of Tales. We know not through what lands
or into what society the author is now preparing to lead
us ; but be it where it may, we are sure that in his com-
pany we shall never lack profit or amusement.
CANIIIRIPqE,—N.tract of a letter :—" The
eltras lie;e are furious against Tindal ; but I do not think
they can get a candidate who has the slightest chance of
success. Bankes they have resolved not to support.
Where will they find a man fit for their purpose who
possess:zs any brains ? I suspect a man who is distinguished
only by hie bigotry will never again ha elected. I voted
for Tindal, notwithstanding he was an enemy to conces-
i,:ioo, oa account of his talents r,nd mNuirernent.c,; be was
entinently 'distinguished here as n sclioiar; 'and list been
through life a moderate and consistent Tory. He was
not brought forward as the champion of Protestantism and
i ntolerance, that character being represented by Bankes,
whom he beat by upwards of a hundred (101) exactly.
Nor did he vote in favour of concession till atter a. remark-
ahle clunige had taken place in the sentiments of his con.
4ituent4. When the last petition against the Catholics was
'brought forward (Feb,' II; 1829.), the number's were, in
the Non-Regent I-louse, where all the heads who were in
favour of the petition voted—Plaeet 43 ; Non-placet, 52 ;
majority 9. In the other House (the. Regent House)
there would have been a majority of three to one (see The
Sun, Feb. 12). At the voting on the saute question the
time bek,re. (1§27), the numbers were,--Non-Itegent
House—Placer, 47; Non-placet, 23 ; majority 24 for
the petition again:it. the Catholics. Regesit I louse—Piacet,
23 ; Non.plaeet, 15 ; 'majority S for the petition against
the Catholics. So that you observe a wonderful alteration
had taken place in the interval..