Star.
London, England, 1823-02-22 00:00:00

PRICES OF STOCKS AT ONE O'CLOCK.

Bank Stock 236-3 per Cent. Reduced 7178 ga
3 per Cent. Consols 7414 73% % %
3V2 pet Cts. 56543-4 per Cts. Old 9814 93 93A
4 per Cents. New 93% 93 933/4
Bank Long Annuities 19% 1h 3/4
India Stock 2.36%—lndia Bonds 325. 295. pr.',
Old Annuities 741/8-New ditto 733/s•
Exchequer Bills of LIMO, 15s. 13s. 103.-pr.
Consols for Acct. 7tiAs 733/

The proceedings in 'the House of Commons last
night will be read with great interest. The principal
subject of discussion was the Ways and Means; but
the motion of Sir JOHN OsBoRN for a wooly of
seamen, though of a secondary nature, is of consi-
derable importance. For increasing the number of
seamen from 21,000 to 25,000, Sir JoliN OSBORN
assigned, as the only motive, the disturbed state of
South America, the West Indies, and the Mediter-
ranean. Not a word was said about the probability
of war in Europe! On the contrary, to some ob-
servations of Mr. 'hot/CHASE, Mr. CANNING replied,
" that the state of Europe was one upon which it was
utterly impossible for any man to make np his mind
upon the instant.—That it is the wish and want of
this country, as well as of Europe, to preserve the
peace of the world, and no effort shall, be left tin-
tried, none unexhausted, to promote that end !" No
doubt Sir. CANNING and the Government are quite
sincere in this wish; and, ruinous and un-English as
the policy of our late Foreign Minister was, we can-
not believe, with the flourishing state of our resources,
as last night presented to the House, that the EtourinoN
who ones his Throne ro us and who would be cast
out to-morrow if our country sere but to enctiorage
his disaffected subjects, will dare openly to oppose
the wishes of our Cabinet, supported as they are by a
strong sentiment of justice and the approbation of
enlightened people throughout Europe.
The statements of the CHANCELLOR .of the•EXCHE-
, QUER were heard with great attention and applause.
Most of the Opposition Members, who spoke were as
warm in their approbation, as if they already shared
with the CHANCaLLoa a seat on the Treasury benches.
Lord Mumma stated " that the country had a new
Government—new in A its feelings and all its views
on great public questions." Certainly we never be-
fore heard of a CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER con-
demning all mystification and advocating brevity and
clearness in financial statements ; and carrying his I
opinions into execution. He stated the
Revenue of 1822 - - - - Z*54,414,650
Expenditure of ditto . - 49,449,150

Surplus of Revecue - - £ 4,F,45,520
lie estimated that, continuing the present l'axes. the
Revenue of 1825 would be - - - X 57,096,255
Expenditure

Surplus - - - X 7;224,255
Five millions of this surplus are to be appropitated
to the Sinking Fund, and two millions less Taxes a: e
to be levied. It is the CHANCELLORS intention to
abolish altogether the Taxes on Male Servants occa-
sionally employed in husbandry and trade—on occa-
sional Gardeners—on the inferior classes cfTaxedCarts
'—on Ponies under 13 hands high—and im Horses
employed by small Farmers, who are also engaged
in trade. The whole sum of all the Taxes to be thus
abolished will amount to 1.17,100..,
The CHANCELLOR further proposes to reduce the
taxes on the following articles 50 per cent. and he
estimates the amount of the reduction at

Male Servants - - - - £159,500
Clerk!, Shopmen,TraveUers, Eze. - 98,950
Four-wheeled Carriages - - 145,000
Two-wheeled Carriage. - - 98,000
The inferior clkss of Taxed Carts - 17,650
Horses for Riding _ . - - - 324,000
.... .

Lower Duties onwliorses, Mules, &c. - 74500
The Window Tax is also to be reduced 50 per cent.
and the tax on all ground-floor windows to be wholly
abolished. The total reduction of taxation from these,
several items will amount to k:2,262,000.
The Assessed 'faxes in Ireland the CHANCELLOR
proposes entirely to repeal. And it must give every
body great satisfaction to learn that he also means'
hereafter to bring forward some modification in the
Distillery Laws of that country. It must, however,
be observed that it is owing to the increasing pro-
ductiveness of the several Taxes which are to be re-
tained that the others can be abolished or reduced.
The expenditure of Government for 1823 being esti-
mated higher by 1302,370 than that for 182 Z.

French Papers of Thursday arrived this morning.
The following are extracts :
The departure of the Duke of -Angouleme will
take place sooner than was at first expected. .
Vice-Admiral Hamlin has set sail from Brest.
French Funds, 791.'30c. •

BAYONNE, FEBRUARY us. . •
We learn, this moment, by an Officer of the Cavilry
of Bessieres' army, who left Aranjuez, ten leagues
from Madrid, and arrived here on the 13th, at night,
with the important information, that after Bestieres
had defeated, in three engagements, the Constitu.

G... -‘, '''l --- - - - ...... - ag. I ,lgcn,
whenbit -NIAJZOTY V/341 pleased to order that William ...Vitra, tional Army sane from Aladrid against him, Inc had at
int a amuckss crime (whfise ease was kft unreportcd at the last length formed his)unction with the troops of Ulman
(•,(0,,,i). ihnuid be executed on Ableday; and Mark Herd, and the Cure Menne,. His united forces are 1.5,000
wawa, iraus,Jesulinnea, 2.4o,,,,,iiii;kr,jain Harru, And Jain men, and their head-quarters, are at present at Aran-'
H „,,, woveflacon:ly. • _
i jues. We have this information as positive.

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tORD PORTS3I4I.I77rs-c.-IsE.
EXAMINATION raider the micors comlusswit,, •
ELEVENI DA Fairmy, IrttslUAttr4l. _
• (Continued from the STAR Of yesterday). •
The following is the Leiter Written' by Lord Fa: tenotfth,
which we rnentiuned yesterday:
" House of Lords Aug. 20,1820. '
"My dearest Love—l received your kineletter yesterday on
my return home frotv the Howe, and I was truly happy to find
in the letter which it contains that your beclth is much better
than it was when you wrote to me last, which gave me vet y great
uneasiness when I heard from you on Saturday last; and there
is a motion'to by made in the I lousy cf an adjournment to he
proposed by the Lords, for what length of time I am not able to
acquaint you at present, in order I.:ive time for the Counsel of
the Queen to make their defence. We have just had a division
on the amendment of some parckulat circuinstauces that have
come before us this morniug ; of Con:vais 106 ; Neot-Catterit:l2l ;
and we shall all truly feel ourselves vety happy to lunr or see
you at Fairlawn Grove, whenever you feel disposed to come to'
us, but don't run any tisk of having any relapse of your com-
plaint, and I should for my own part be truly happy to 4te you
on my return from this House, be it when you may be able to
encounter your Tourney, and do pray cover yourself up well
when you come its yotir open carriage and don't expose yourself
as you have tlone-pray give my love to your sister Laura,
and tell her that I have had so many avocation- in the House
of Lords that has.prevuited nee front answering her later.

" am my
" cicare.st Love your
" affectionate love

° PORTSM OU TH."

(The Address.)
" London August 29th law

" Countess of Portsmouth
" 3 Crescent
" Portsmouth." • " Bognor.
After the cross-examination of Mr. Justice Bututouon, with
which our-account yesterday concluded,
The Rev. Mr. Wright wa:, examined by, Mr. F. WILLIAM‘.—Is
Rector el Itehin Abbas, in Hampshire; has been the Vis.ting
Magistrate of the Lunatic Asylums of that county fur upwards
of twelve years; has known Lord Portsmouth since 179.:: tie
was Lord Lymington at the time ;' has met hint at lord Dor-
chester's twice, and three. or four times at Mr. Terry's; this
was in the year 1798 ; his Lordship always took part in the con-
versations ; he had a very singular smarm:ice, but his manners
and conduct were gentlemanly, and his answers pertinent. Wit-
ness was once in company with his Lordship for about two hours f
no other person was present; his conversation was rational;
would have witnessed the execution of his Lordship's will as
.that of any other person.
Rev. Mr. Wake examined.--Is Rector of Wallop ; is con-
necrod by marriage with the Portsmouth family; hi, wife was
the daughter of the late Earl's brother; has known his Lordship
from 1813, frequently visited at liurtsbourne; has sometimes
remained there for a week or a fortnight at a time ; once Lord
Portsmouth (in the year .1814) stayed at the house of witness for
two days ; never considered his Lord.bip as a literary man, but
always as of sound mind ; has seen hint frequently alone, and in
society; has corresponded with his Lordship several times; re-
ceived a letter of condolence on the loss on. his wife ; it was writ-
ten in a very feeling and affectionate manner; has left it nt
home, will write for it this niiht ; met his Lordship at Andover
h► July last ; did not observe any difference in his Lordship at
that time.

By Lord Fitzroy.—Did consider his Lordship of sound mind
in 1815. Thought his marriage with the present Countess of
rather too early celebration, when considered in relation to the
death of his former Lady; but did not think that circumstance a
proof of the unsoundness of his mind.
By Mr. Bruce—Has seen Lord Portsmouth at Church; he
conducted himself seriously; never heard him sing in company;
his demeanour and conduct was always that of a Gentleman;
during the whole of his intercourse with Lord Portsmouth never
thought him of unsound mind ; did not consider his Lordship of
an uncommonly sound mind ; Lord Portsmouth never appeared
to witness to be under any cuntroul; he drank wine and enjoyed
himself in society like other men.
By Mr. Tulke—Should think it unlikely his Lordship could
easily be imposed upon; he is, on many subjects, very shrewd;
he was a good judge of a horse; thinks, however,,he should have
some assistance in the management of his affairs. .
By Mr. Farquhar—When resident at Lord Portsmouth's, his
Lordship read the morning and evening prayers with solemnity
and propriety, so much so as not to call for any observation
front witness. . .
By Lord Fitzioy—He did not observe that his Lordship joined
in the singing of psalms.
Mr. Giles King Lyfoid, Surgeon, at Winchester; examined.
—Was at school with Lord Portsmouth, at Odiham. Lord
Portsmouth left school when about fourteen or fifteen years old.
Twitity years afterwards saw Lord Pi rtsmoutb, when he was
niarried to Lord Grantley's sister ; met him at,Winchester, at
the house of Dr. Littlehsle
.when he had the honour of renew-
ing his acquaintance with isord Portsmouth; spoke to his Lord-
ship about their former acquaintance. " GOD bless my soul, is
it. Lyrurd?" said he, " I am glad to see you; are you married?"'
ILs Lordship expressed great pleasure at seeing hint. Saw his
Lordship at several private balls; never had reason to believe
that he conducted himself differently from other men.
Cross-examined by Mr. llzounsiam.---At school his Lordship
Old not appear to be clever. Lord Portsmouth appeared to be
at all times in the same state of mind. He never spoke to hint
about Alder.

Did he ask you, knowing your profession, whether you knew
anything of black jobs ?—Never.
By the Jury.—Never heard any particular remark made upon
him as a scholar at school; heard hint accounted as clever at
arithmetic.

Mr. Wingham, a surgeon, of Winchester, examined.—Was
acquainted with Lord Portsmouth ; has had occasional practice '
on diseases of the mind. In 1805 dined with Lord Portsmouth. .
He seemed cheerful, and talked with every one at table. Saw
him at different places—at balls and public meetings. Had not
seen him these eight or ten years. Never saw anything that
would lead him to think his Lordship had a diseased mind.
Rev. Dr. Hurd, of Moncton, examined.—Knows Lord Ports-
mouth. His Lordship attended five or six times at public din.
ners. His general demeanour was very proper, and very polite.
had seen Lord Portsmouth at church, where he appeared very
attentive, as far as his (witness's) attention could he directed to
bins. Would not hesitate to administer the Sacrament to him,
if requested.
Ily the Jury.—lfeard of Mr. Newton Fellowes'e Petitioo in
1814. After hearing of that Petition would have adudnisttred
the Sacrament; from his intercourse with Lord Portsmouth, be
conceived himself, from ocular and oral demonstration, coimpe-
teat to 'form an opinion as to his Lordship's sanity or iesatuty ;
as far as witness was able to judge, his Lordship would, with the
assistance of good advisers, be able to manage his own affeirs.
Mr. George Twining examined.—Knew Lord Portsinorth
from 1811 to 1818 ; had frequent opportunities of seeing him ;
the general conduct of Lord Portsmouth was at table eltreniely.
proper; knew of no single instance cf deviation on the part of his
Lordship ; had not seen Lord Portsmouth since I Gle ; had no I
, opportunities of conversing with Lord Portsmouth en the sub- i
ject of lands; played at cards with Lorgl Portsmouth at several ;
routs, he played at whist ; did not play, 8. good game ; but he
knew what he lost, and received what he .wcit. • .
• Cross-exantincd.— Never saw Loud•Portsniovrh drive—did
not think be ever saw' Lord Portsmouth with a steock frock—
never heard him talk of funerals, or ringing of belle Did not
consider hini a sensible man. -Did not consider him so weal: a
matt as hot to be able to manage his own 4axe. . -1
Dy the Jury.—Lord Portsmouth and his first Lady appeared
to be out good terms. There appeared to he ititliffertece in his
conduct towards his second wile.' Never observed any disrespect
towards bins by his servants. yas applied to in Idle to make
'an alilavit against the petition, and made it. . • . .
fir. John Twining examined.—Was almost dot merest neigh+
boor of Lord Portsmouth, untie' wliden he .seistod Jakilajeed his
Lordahip rented some mulct him; often dealt with Lind forts.
mouth himself perintially op to year 181? t. lue alerati.chnie
a good article; he could distinguien betwoto *tides; kekttew
good oats and hay ; ()Ace dined with Lord •Poetatuouth; sew
Lord Portsmouth it the Courts of Dean 14adecliapter; Lord
Portscinieth and witness had a -dispute about water • it . was
brought SO issue, and witnesssucceeded and took the water ;
Lord Portsmouth ntadeerffurts to turn the water into his uses
lands, and the matter was of great cone.equeaca to both ; long con::
Versajoia tntik place duds% the contest, in weaigg; Lord Paten
mouth joined. Witness had !menet', and after his recovery met
Lad Portsmouth, who expressed pleasure at his recovery ; re-
collected then a number of people waited upon hiss) to wish him
joy uptil the occasion of his return to the couetry ; his Lordshi2
i tire not say much, but v. hat h: 544'4 was much to the pupate.
i cr:)l,3_,exitodeed.-..Was faint iai with hutil Ptirtasnoutis up-
.. .

wards of twenty yep-s: was ore cr nearest
knew Mr. Hanson and his sons vtnet them twb or tftrti ti,rea
NK Lotd Portsmouth's house; retollected baying a bond of Ter,'
POrtsmouth's two or three years age, witnewil by over cf
itansons• sons.

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Serjeant l'cr.x of jected to the rransinationas to the hem!.
Mr. Deroirarr said, they were entitled to erarnine en th,x ,
question, at the Mind would be kifected by the result /of sire
Coe/mission. . .
Witness. proceeded.—Lent Lord Portsmouth £1500; lii
f.ordship askcd hint for 41040; old Mr. Ilsoson was•wili
Lord Portsmouth at the time; Lord l'ortsmouth ail err Ir 71
a note. Went to Lord Palms/sloth •at :Huts*trukhE; nrlct,
i agreed to lend the money ; said Lt had not more than tWellivs.
died pounds, taut he would procuto,tho rest. , it Isas.rsyszplity
some of Lord Portsmouth's creditors who were in. tite,,k/soies
Finding that .£lOOO w mid not answer, witne::s otivlreed.itiall
More at the request of Lord Portsmouth; ddrt,Histaton was pni-
sent. The money-was given in Andover notos;. ailiisallitiolft
saute dr.y. Lard Portsmouth offered his bond as aecorttlyiksy-
able the diy the money was lent. The bum& wal,pye„p4reti by•
Mr. Hanson; young Hanson was also 10 illi•roell wheal the
bond was executed. Understood that the nintroy-Wesspttid-ro i'le
tradesmen. The remaining Xsoo was sentoby•wtoress ait, r-
wards, and he received the bond. 'Witness's soli told hini tit .': •
he had given the £3OO to Mr. 11. lia.r..ion. Whtut the instru.-
ment was prepared, Lord l'orr-,:iinutit was, he believed, hit*
room. had not been raid :h..• /21500.—Adj-urned.
. -TIIIS DAY. • • • .:
The ex lmication of 'witnesses in tavour of-Lord.PortsrtrOMlN
sanity was this day continued. The Ite/krend -Dr. end Are & •
deacon liisl.p had s‘t hi the same pew with Lord Portionoatic
and he always paid doe attention to devotion. [lad visited at
his house ill the life tithe of the late Lady .Poritmouth, and
had aeon nothing whatever in i,,,rd L'ottstnouth's cursduit
cot/wary to his posses.i:ig a aoaild mind. Lady Portsmuotb did
I not ..ccompatty Lord l'ultsinotith to church: hegenerAllyeante
1 there alone. s

Mr. J. Nevin. a Iklugitrate tw. Hampshire for'inctro than 74
years, Irsd k. own Lord l'ortsclonth..beeween IS and'Sj yeirs.
Had seen him at parties; been in company, with him for sever..l
hours at a time ; had c:n.versed with !int otheornmoo-placetsTior ;
I had seen hint at the Assize and Ser.loos, though not acting as:
:Magistrate; had setn hint at the Jugdes' and Sheriff% table, and
at a ; and on all these occasions Lord Porto:butt had
conducted himself exactly like airy other gentkinans
The Rev. Dr. Geddard.rxaminetl.-11ad seen Lord. Ports-
mouth at church. He had frequently come to Andover Cliurc*.t.
of which Dr. Goddard is Rector. Never saw him beh
properly, or heard that he dol. Should not have thought himeelf
warranted in refusing to administer the Sacrament to Lord Cons-
mouth. Since his marriage with tn. present Lady Ponsinouth,Dt
G. had seen him at church, and he condocted himself properly.
Ile had once asked witness the character of a servant; who re-
plied, he was a gaud man if kept from the strung beer, whets
Lord Portsmouth said, if lie comes to me he will hat:: no op-
portunity of getting at that.
Another Clergyman, whose name we could not hear, had met
Lord P. at dinner parties: had seen hint play wiaist; I.:)rd P.
followed suit, but was a very bad player ; the 'winless, ho*Over,
had played with as had players. About ten or twelve vearf.an
had been in the same pew with Lord Portsmouth, at 'trot's
Chrarch, tor three or four hrmrs, when Lord Portononerk
behaved with the greatest propriety, and Nid the greatest
attention to the solenutities and Ina:ice's '.l the
Some of the Royal Dukes were in the sante pow, and they-Slid
conversed with Lord Porstnrouth. Had seen Lord Por.tZ.
mouth drive a. phaeton, with spirited horses; and Ladies, whir
were not of his own family, accompanied his Lordship.—
This was about 10 or 14 years ato. He had not seen L'or'd
Portunooth above once nr twice since 1214. Had never seem
him do an extravagant act, but he was an extraorednary look-
iog man, cod the witness thought him rather weak, arid a .r
object of compassisin.—(Our Paper war put to press as the er-a-
mination of this witness was concluded).