Star.
London, England, 1831-05-12 00:00:00

SPAIN.

(Extract of a letter dated Madrid, April 28.)
" The wife of General Rotas, an officer in the Spanish service, and
who has a command in the south, was arrested A few days ago, on sus-
picion of being engaged in correoponelenee with the Constitutionalists.
This has caused much sensation, and has increased the uneasiness which
is universally felt in Madrid, from the dread which almost everybody
entertains of being the next object of the suspicions of the government,
or of the informations of their spies
The military commission, though organized, have not yet entered
upon their duties. This I attribute to the efficacy and despatch which
the Sala de Aleades demonstrated in disposing of the two individuals,'
of whose execution I have informed you in my previous communication.
One of the cases was so truly infamous, that one of the Judges pro-
tested against the sentence, declaring that lie had been accustomed for
80 years to judge according to the laws, and that he would not now
become the tool of a party, by condemning to death a person whose only
offer.ce was merely uttering, when in a state of inebriety, a few ob.
noxious expressions. This upright man was dismissed from his
rim, and the object of his protest was hanged. There is great reason
to believe that a change has taken place in the internal politics of the
King's Government, induced by the late abortive attempt at the Isla
and at Cadiz, and the discoveries that have been made of the conspiracy
plotting in Madrid, and other parts of Spain. To understand this, it
it necessary to bear in mind that the Ministry have, fur a considerable
time past, been endeavouring to steer a medium and independent
course, between the apostolical and liberal factions. In other words,
they have been struggling to obtain the King's absolution], even upon
the neck of the church and its adherents on one side, and to crush
every vestige of free spirit, and to smmuu every spark of liberal feel-
ing, on the other. This plan they were able to pursue for a time, by
nourishing a mutual dread and an increasing hatred between the par.
ties, and by assuming, at the same time, with the aid of France, a
strong intervening position, from which the) managed to keep either in
awe by bolding at their will the other in check. The French Revo-
lution, however, was a death-blow to this system. It paralyzed the
Ministry, encouraged the liberals, and exasperated the apostolical&
The British Government have expostulated with the Spanish Ministry,
respecting the bad faith with which they have hitherto acted, by the
non-performance of the treaties existing between the two Govern-
ments, relatin
to the slave-trade. The British Government have pro-
posed to be latter,that they shall pass a law, condemning as pirates
all vessels captured in the pursuance of that traffic. The Spanish have
returned no answer as yet, further than that the subject is adder consi-
deration."

PANORAMA OF THE BRITISH
EMPIRE.
BRIGHTON HERALD

At the moment we write this, all the elections in Sussex have been
inished.—Messrs. Wane and North were returned for Hastings, (not
far Rye), both having pledged themselves in favour of Reform. M
Arundel, Sir R. Hunter suddenly withdrew his pretensions; and after
a vain attempt at opposition, by proposing Sir G. Webster, was made
as the part of the Reformers, the old members, Lord D. C. Stuart and
Alderman Atkins. the first being jot and the latter against " the Bill,
were relec.ed." At Rye, after much rioting, a compromise was ef-
fected between Dr. Lamb and the townspeople, by which each returned
a member,—Mr. Pemberton, (an anti-Reformist) by the Doctor;
and Colonel Evans, a Reformer, by the inhabitants.—At Midhurat,
two Reformers have been returned : at Winchelsea, ditto: at Stey.
sing, ditto: at Lewes, ditto: at Chichester, ditto: at New Shore-
ham, ditto : at Horsham, ditto : at East Grinstead, two Anti-Re-
formers : at Seaford, ditto : at Bramber, ditto : making a total, in-
clusive of the two County Member., of TWZNTY in favour of the Re-
form Bill, and of only siohl against it.
There have this week been numerous arrivals at the Albion hotel,
comprising, among others. Lord Monson, Sir R. and Lady Kennedy,
the Hon. Mr. Ashley, Mr. Dugdale, M.P. Capt. Pitillimore„ Mr. Ir-
ving, 31. P. Mr. Cutlet, Mr. Melville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, Mr. Hol-
beach, Mr. and Mrs. Slack, Mr. M'Garroll, Mr. Prime, Capt. Locke,
Mr. T. Jones, Sec. &c.
The latest fashionable arrivals at tie Norfolk Hotel, include Sir
George Sitwell, Mr. and Mrs. Craven, Mr. and Mrs. Callender, and
Mrs. Evans and family. Colonel and Lady H. Ford are daily ex-
pected.
Capt. and Mrs. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Ashton, Dr. Scott, Mr. Mors
kan, Cam and Mrs. Conch:, aid Mr. Carvalho are included in the
latest an ivals at the Royal Hotel.
ARRIVALS AT THE ROYAL SEA Hones HOTEL—Mr. L.unbert,
Mr. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Curtis, Mr.
Clark, Mr. Bates, Mr. Parkinson. Mr. H. Cand, Mr. Nichols, Mr.
Bacon, Mr. and Mrs. Price, Mr. Martin, Mr. Smith, Mr. Harris, &c.
It was with a mixed feeling of surprise and pleasure that we read the
return of Lord W. Lennox for King's Lynn, Norfolk. Ili. Loniship,
it appears, who had gone down on speculation, won all hearts by a
brilliant speech rum the hustings in favour of the ill engrossing sub-
ject, and thus carried the bot °ugh by a sort of oral eunp.de-nrain.
A subscription has just been opened a. Messrs. Wigncy's bank, in
this town, in aid of the funds rasing by the dissenters, fur promoting
the election of Lord John Russell for Devonshire. The object of his
Lordship's dissenting friends is to effect his return to parliament with.
owl a farthing's expcncc.
On Saturday las. some youthfu' partisans of the »form bill, living at
Lewes, prepared a coffin purporting to contain the remains of the be-
soughtnongering interest, which they can it d through the streets with
bat* and discordant music, intending ultimately to throw it into the
Oast. The peace of the town being disturbed. the chief Officers, after
a slight squabble, obtained possession of the coffin and destroyed it.
LESES CORN MARLETlL—Saturday, April 30, 1831—Wheat,
white) 31 181 ; Oats, 118 s per quarter. Tuesday, May a—Wheat,
white) 31 14s ; ditto, (red) 31 12s ; Batley, 11 12s to '.9 2s; Oats, 11
s to 11 lOs ; Oil Cake, 121 per thousand.
CHICHESTER CORN MARKET.—lnspector's return:—Wheat,
64s 70 • ' Barley, 41e 9ld ; Oats, 26s ind ; Beans, 410 3d per quarter.
MARRIED.—At Brighton, Christopher Topham, jut). Esq. of
sliddleham, Yorkshire, to Anne, only dati2,liter of John Dixon, Esq.
Brikhton.
DIED.—In Middle-street, Mr. Richard Humber.
COLCHESTER GAZETTE, MAY 7.
The contest having closed in a manner agreeably to the wishes, not
only of a large majority of the inhabitants of this respectable borough,
but of every man whose hopes are awakened to the momentous question
of Reform, it becomes our duty to offer a few remarks, on the important
effects which prospectively will ensue, not only to the nation generally,
but to the burgesses of this borough individually. Now the battle is
won, it would be ungenerous to exult over a fallen enemy, we
therefore part from them with this admonitory remark—that the events
which have occurred within these few months last past must have taught
certain individuals a lesson, which they will do wisely not to forget.
And now to recur to the effects which are to ensue from Iti•forui—
the first and most ituportaat of which to the burgesses, will be the
revolution worked in corporate influence, which, all must feel,
has especially on political OCC.ISIIO'III nut been exercised with the
most even handed jt.stice. The Corporation will henceforward, ad•
mitting the bill passes, which all will concet'e is now reduced to a mon.]
certainty, have power only as indiv.dale invested with a Vote, to sway
or to influence locum electors. At all events, the power which their
official capacity confers upon thou, can never be exercised in that
concentrated form, which has hi.lier: o borne them out in their im-
pudent vaunt of being '-all-powLrfol."
The candidates, Messrs. Harvey and Mayhew, met by appointment,
at Leiden, in order to receive the last mark of respect generally paid on
such occasions. At Leaden we found assembled not a very numerous
body, but by the time the arrangements for setting the cavalcade in
motion the numbers hail materially increased. Mr. Harvey and Mr.
Mayhew in an open carriage and four, with postillions in tasteful
jackets of orange, bordered with light blue, and the horses and harness
decorated with bloc and orange ribbons, formed the meat conspicuous
part of the procession. A number of burgesses preceded on horseback,
and on foul, and with band playing, colours flying, and devices dis-
played. the cavalcade made its entry into Colchester. After proceeding
down the Hythe, and making the circuit of the town, the candidates
addressed the meeting from the balcony of Mr. Firmin, High-street,
after which the immense mass of individuals quietly dispersed.
From what fell 11.0111 Mr. Harvey during toe progress of the election
it was the general impression that an illumination would be the best
mode of conveying the satisfaction of the burgesses, at the result of the
contest. Oti Thursday evening, upon Mr. Harvey's entry into Colches-
ter, a paper, signed by a nurnbe, of most respectable housekeepers, both
of the blue and orange party pointed out the mobabilfy of mischief
ensuing (Toni the proposed illumination. Mr. Harvey accordingly de.
ferred to the whales of the requisitionists, and wrote a letter to the
Mayor, promising to interfere and procure the postponement of the in-
tended illumination until the bill has passed through the two houses,
and received the sanction of the King. It is needless to observe that
this determination excited, among a number of person, both stir.
prise and dissatisfaction. A meeting was hold in the Moot Hall. at
which the two members were present. The subject was then fully
discussed, Mr. Harvey and Mr. Mayhew, at length conceding to
the point, but Mr. Clay insisted that the majority of the burgesses
would sustain a great disappointment—many, in fact, having made
preparations. Mr. Harvey moved a resolution, to the effect if the
bill passed, that the mayor and corporation officers should sanction,
and give orders for a general illumination. Mr. Alderman Clay
moved an amendment, that tLe illumination take place that evening.
The amendment was put, and lost, and the original motion of Mr.
Harvey carried by a large majority. Thanks were voted to the
members and the mayor, and the hall adjourned.
Messrs. Morrison and Wuon, the aneceaeful Candidates for the
borough of Ipswich, were drawn into Colchester on Thursday by the
burgesses. This tally handsome compliment enhanced by the manner
in which it was conferred, must be doubly gratifying to the two
gentlemen, from the public approval of that line of popular politics of
which they professed themselves the advocates. The crowd which
followed these gentlemen, stopped before the King's Arms, on the
Leaden Road, where Mr. Morrison addressed them, expressing his
gratification at learning that the cause had triumphed at Colchester.
lie had brought up a number of burgesses resident in Ipswich, but
he rejoiced to find that their services were not required. After stating
his retolution to support reform, the people gave three cheers, and the
Members for Ipswich resumed thir route.
Presentation of Plate.—Four covered dishes, value £lOO. bearing
the following Inscription, were presented lan week to the Rev. James
Ford, late Curate of St. Lawrence, Ipswich.—" These four covered
dishes were presented to the Rev. James Ford, B.D. Fellow of Tri-
nity College, Oxford, and Perpetual Curate of Si. Lawn nee, Ips-
wich, by his parishioners and others, attendant on his Ministry, as
a Farewell Token of their affection, gratitude, and esteem, for the
faithful discharge of his sacred duties, during a period of twenty-ooe
years. 1831."

AVINIAGE OF Coax.—Colchemer, April 30.—Wheat, 734 3d;
Balky, 44s 3d ; Oats 28s 8d ; Beans, 39s 2d ; Pees, 395.
Chelmsford, April 29.—Wheat, 73s 2d; Barley, 43a 5d ; Oats,
29s 8d ; Beans, 37. 10d; Peas, 37. 2d.
Rocolord, Apiil 27—Wheat. 75s ; Batley, 451 4d; Oats, 2110 ld;
Beans, 38s ; Peas, ; Rye, 37s 441.
TIPPERARY FREE PRESS.

On Sunday, Mr. Henry Wheeler. of Krßeera, County Limerick.
was shot dead on his way across the mountains from his own house to
Nenagh, where he was proceeding to attend a fair on the next day.
This murder was perpetruted in the open day, and the only Cause as-
signed is that Mr. %% heeler had taken two farm% lately tot his sons.
On Saturday night, a man of the name of Hastings, a steward of
Mr. Vandeleuett, of Helaine, in the county Clare, was fired at whilst
in the Bet of preparing fur bed, two balls took Effect in the head, and
the unforturtate man instantly expired in presence of his family.
The system of turning up land in the county Clare continues, and isfast spreading into the county Limerick. On Friday about 3,000 men
assembled at Pallaxgrene, and turned up the ground belonging to a
tenant of Lloyd Apjohn's, Esq. who was bound by his lease not to break
up the ground. They then proceeded to Mr. Ives's property (adjoining
the globe house of Pallartgrene), which they also broke up. They were
then admonished by the Rev. Mr. Costello, a Roman Catholic clergy-
man, but without effect. Mat' hew Hussey Burgh, Esq. who is a good
landlord, then came up, requested them to desist, sod promised to me-
morial the Lord Lieutenant in their behalf. This caused them to se-
parate, without doing further mischief.
One of those crazy old coaches by which his Majesty's Mails are
conveyed from Dublin to Cork, at the rate of five miles an hour, or
thereabouts, 'broke down yesterday morning in the Irishtown t for-
tunately the passengers received no injury and were able to resume their
painful journey after a delay of fifty-five minutes only.

' On Saturday last, John Power, for the shooting at George Bradshaw,
gap wee executed In front of our county gaol ; he acknowledged his
being of the party that attacked Mr. Bradshaw, but that he was not the
person who fired the shots. This unfortunate man was reprieved to the
9th instant, and, through the humane interference of Mr. B. a further
reprieve was granted by the Lord Lieutenant to the day of his exe.
craw. Power was attended by the Reverend Mr. A ' ddwin and
he appeared perfectly contrite, and resigned to his most awful fate •
he was about 23 years of age, of the middle size, stoat and active; and
to the moment he was Amu. to be launthed into eternity, maintained
the utmost lirnincu. After having been suspended the usual time. his
body was, taken down and conveyed away by his friends. It is but jus.
.
me to say that we have beard that Mr. Bradshaw was ',unceasing in
his exertions to have Power's sentence commuted to transportation. The
must disgusting levity was displayed by some officers near the scaffold.
Wednesday morning a meeting took place between two youthful
aspirants for glory. The youngest not more than sixteen years of age,
the other about eighteen. Having been placed upon the ground, they
fired two rounds. In the first round the ball of the latter passed through
the side of the cap of the former. The seconds then interfered ; but
the challenger insisted on receiving an apology, which the other re-
fused. They then fired the second round, when the latter had his arm
broken. The above affair took place in the Kimmage Fields, near
Harold's Cross, about half-past six o'clock.
An order is issued by Sir Thomas Arbuthnot to all the Officers in
command of detachments in Clare to place videttes on every hill with
glasses, to conatn-nd a view of the surrounding country, and report im-
mediately to the next magistrate any appearance of men in groups
likely to disturb the peace. The videttes are to remain on constant
tnoieh from sunrise to sun-set.

Judging from the mutt of the preparations in progress, the emi-
grant:. from 1r land thir year will exceed fifty thousand I
WaTcuronn Mattxt;TO, April W.—Wheat. 2(h to 32s per barrel ;
Barley, Ils to 16.; Oats, 14s to 15s; Oaatteal.; las to 16s per cwt;
Second Flour, 38s to 4.0 s per bas ; Thirds, 23s to 36s ; Fourths, 10,
in 24s • Duca.. 98e to 99s her cis; ; Bacon Pigs 33s to 33s per cwt;
Pigs licaels 21. to 22:4 per cwt; Offal 18s to 19s per cwt.
MA OR lED 6.•tintlers, Esq. third son of the late Colonel
Anderson &tinders, to Sarah Jaw, only .Imghuo of the late S. Hodder,
Esq. of Ititnithella. cattily Cork—ln Athlone, Thomas Welch, Esq.
Captain in the 5.11 regin.cnt, to Anne, eldest thatg:t Ler of Witt. Spi rad,
Esq—Edmoall Mtirnity, Esq. eldest ton of Al.l..nnan Morony, of
Lim.-tielt, to Geraldine. only daughter of Andrew
ut En.ii--Mr. R. Dartnell, to Baena Monsell, daughter of
the la `e T. °waiter, of Mallow. Esq-111 Annagh, John Harvey,
f Aloha Hall, County Donegal,: to Emily, daughter of the Nev.
Dr. 5141, r.

DIED.—The Rev. Mt. Ilewetson, C.C. of Donentoggin, County
Waierfortl.— At Harbourstown, County Meath. Harriet. third daughter
of R. O'F. rr,ll, Eq. and the Hon. Mrs. Caddell.—ln Hales-btrect,
S..nut..l At:anis, E•q.—At Peices-wcll, near Gort, the Her.
3lithael Glccson, P.P. of Kihttonner, County Galway.

LAW REPOUTS.
COURT OF KING'S BENCH, WEDNESDAY, Mar H.
Lord '1 ENTEADEN held his first sitting alter Tcnn in London,
at Cluildhsll.

IEYNILL V. SMITH.

This was an action to recover 51. 6s. Bd. for business done by the
Plaintiff, an Attorney in the Lord Mayor's Court.
The Defendant, who is also a Solicitor, was employed to conduct a
suit, and not being a practitioner in the Lord Mayor's Court, the busi-
ness was done fur him by the Plaintiff.
John Woodman, Clerk to the Plaintiff; proved the delivery of Mr.
Reynell's account to the tit kntlant, and admitted, upon cross-examina-
tion, that it was not signed by the plaintiff.
An objection was then mode to the right of the plaintiff to recover in
the action, on die ground that he had not sent in his bill signed, accord-
ing to the act of Parliament.
Mr. Couyx, on the part of the plaintiff, contended that a signed bill
was slot required. It was nut a bill of costs us between attorney and
clitni, but u hill of fees between one attorney and another, which
fint.ti on excepiion under the 2d of George 11.
Tiro Learned Counts.' fur the defendant cited the 3d of James Ist,
hiet requires a signed bill from one attorney acting as agent fur
allot her. _ . _

....
Lord TENTERDEN thought that this was not a cue within the
Act, and consequently that the plaintiff must have a verdict.
Tit: Jury found for the plaintiff.
&rend undefended caubes were tried, and the Court adjourned to
Saturday. His Lor.ishin will sit at Westnunster to-morrow (this day.)
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, MAY 11.
(Sittings at Guildhall, before Sir N. TYNDAL awl Common Juries.)