Star.
London, England, 1809-12-08 00:00:00

YARMOUTH, DECEMBER 7.

This morning returned from a cruize the CHANTI-
CLEER and CENSOR gun-brigs, and remain with the
ships as per yesterday, except the HAVOC gun-brig,
which is sailed on a cruize to the Northward.—Sent
in by the ALERT the Johan Elenora, JAN ARENDS
master, with sundries ; and the Dreebe Liebe, JAN
JAN Acts master, taken at sea by the boats of the
DlLlGENcesluop of war ; being near the shore, the
crew made their escape : she is from Jutland, bound
to Norway, with tar, deals and coals.—Wind N.W.
and squally.

CORN MARKET, R it•LA NE.--The Market to-day has
middling supply of Wheat; second and inferior qualities are again
heavy in sale, scarcely at last prices; some fine Dantaick about
115 s. per quarter—Rye rather lower—Barley in demand, and full
4s dear—Malt and White Peas likewise—scarce any Grey Peas—
Old Beans of the two kinds rather higher—New Ticks, 40s. to
445. per quarter—there are tolerable supplies of Oats, which ar-
ticle it clines lower, large arrivals being expected--Flour remains
at last prices.
OLNEY/AL CURRENCY .43 pmpien s
Wheat, 788.925. 104 s. Beans, (old) 625. 68s.
Fine ditto, 108 s. Ills, Tick ditto, (old) 525. 571.
Rye, 50s. 545. Oats, 256. 303. 345.
Barley, 501.565. od, Poland ditto, 365. 393.041.
Malt, 78s. 86.. Potatoe ditto, 415.01.0 d.
White Peas (Boilers) 761.865, 'tape Seed, 461. 521.
Grey ditto, 565. 68s.
Fine flour, Ws. 955. Sccorols 85s. 903,

Ar.

COIEN4:C.4ADEN TBa rasa.

The scenic exhibitions of last night were The mod-
pies and Don Juan. During the two first acts, Mrs.
DICKONS, Mr. IticLEDow, and Mr. BELLAMY, were
greatly applauded in their respective characters.—
Towards the end of the 2d act, however, the pulse of
opposition began to beat high ; but on ie entranceof
the half-price forces, it became quite feverish, and at
length raged with the utmost violence. The house,
however, was by no "leant crowded at any time of
the night. There was room in the pit, for instance,
to form a ring, into the middle of which bundled two
or three men, with white night-caps, and quietly sat
down there. The 0. P.'s were delighted with this pro-
ceeding, and gave three cheers for 44 the white night.
caps," the wearers of which apparently enjoyed the
honours bestowed with as much satisfaction as Ro-
,
man victors under a triumphal arch.
The 0. P. ball then commenced on the seats.—
' Vesrats or DESMAYES might have gained some
I information in nouvelle steps. The attitudes of the
0. P. performers were distinguished by agility,
and the Corp de Ballet of the Opera never gained
more applause from the Nobility, than the Pirate: did
from the 0. P.'s in the galleries. Sham-fights were
exhibited in the usual style, and several real fights
laid the combatants prostrate. A person in the first
tier of boxes on the King's side, was taken out of the
Theatre by the officers, and carried to Bow-street.
Some placards were displayed during the evening;
among the most prominent was—
" The Foreman of Clifford's /um Stephen Pitt, and may he
ever be a favourite with the Pitches r
One of the placards was handed into one of the
lower boxes, where, after being exhibited for a minute
or two, it was torn ; the person who tore it drew
upon himself of course the indignation of the pit, and
loud cries of eg turn him out" were vociferated, but
we believe the contest was confined to words. One
of the banners had on it, a gibbet with a figure pen-
dant, and another bore a cancatuit representation of
the private boxes.
It is useless to enter into much detail : the whole
stage-performance, from the time of half-price, was
entirely drowned by the vociferations of the 0. P's.
The ears of the audience were occasionally lacerated
by the horrid clangor of a broken-winded French-
horn, which, in addition to the numerous vocal per-
formers, formed a discord that might vie with the
clatter of the Tower of Babel. A watchman's rattle
' had been before sprung.
There was a greater number than usual of persons
in the private boxes, the majority of whom were well
dressed females, regardless of the odium which the
0. P's wished to attach to their situation.

When the performances were closed, it was curious
to see with what promptitude the pit obeyed the di-
rections of a sort of toast-master, who dictated to them
the following assortment of groans and cheers ;

Three cheers for 0. P.
Three groans for N. P.
Three cheers for Clifford.
Three groans for the Private Boxes.
Three cheers for Serjeant Best.
Three groans for &Mile.
Three cheers for a British Jury, and
Three groans for Brandon.

The house was cleared soon after ten o'clock ; after
which some of the audience again paraded the streets.
A hand-bill at the doors of the Theatre offered
twenty guineas for the discovery of those persons who
threw peas on the stage the night before ; and, con-
sequently, nothing was thrown on the stage last night.

Bow-vretzre—Last night, John Ray, one of the Police OS-
cers, brought in custody a person from Covent-Garden, whom
Mr. Brandon had given into his charge.
The prisoner, who appeared to have been paying homage to
Bacchus, said his name was George M'Caul ; that he was a mer-
chant, and resided at No. 3, Wetherall-place, Hampstead.
Mr. Brandon deposed, that, a short interval before the conclu-
sion of the opera, he perceived the defendant in the second tier
of bores, encouraging the persons in the pit to riot, by waving his
hat, which drew their whole attention ; be went to the box door,
and watched him • at the commencement of the entertainment of
Don Juan the defendant joined the persons in the pit, who were
making ai•iot, by singing and dancing 0. P.
lames Osborne, and another person, confirmed the evidence
of the last witness, and further stated, that, on a placard being
hoisted, which related to the private boxes, he said, that shews
the sense of the public, he huxxid, and asked a gentleman in the
box, why he did not join in the general noise? who answered,
that they were infamous and scandalous productions; that no
person, who had a regard for decency, would support, or encou-
rage them. The Defendant then commenced hissing, after
which he sang 0. P. and stamped his feet most violently on the
seats, which encouraged those in the pit to riot.
In defence, he made a long speech, first denying the charge,
and afterwards confessed every part of it, except that of standing
on the seat, which he said he did but twice, and that was to hand
two ladies out of the box. He said, he deprecated the private
boxes, but had no objection to the prices, as he thought every per-
son ought to have the highest price for his abilities. He con-
cluded by assuring the Magistrates, that he would resent his
being taken into custody by a prosecution.
Charles Quawell, of Radcliff, in Lancashire, stated,. that he
came into the Theatre with the Defendant at half-price, andonly
beard him sing out 0. P. and hiss; he did not stand on the seats,
or dance; he afterwards acknowledged he might have done
both, without his seeing him, as his, the witness's, eye was
not on him the whole of the time.

He was ordered to find bail, which he complied with, aai was
discharged.

CLIFFORD v. BRANDOIL—The following is a correct
account of what passed between Sir JAMES MA NSFIELD,
the Counsel, and the Jurymen, after the conclusion of
the Trial. The Jury having retired,
Sir Jams MaNspiELD—Brother Best, some parts of
your speech to the Jury strike me to be liable to a
false construction. I wish to have it understood by
persons, a great number of whom mean well, but are
extremely deluded, that they cannot go on as they
have done, without subjecting themselves to very se.
vere punishment.
Mr. Serjeant BEST—My Lord, what I have said
has been misunderstood. I began by saying, that the
conduct of the Managers, which the Counsel have
not thought proper to meet fairly, was no justification
for riot ; I wish, for the sake of the Public, the Ma-
nagers had met it to-day.
The Jury returned, and gave a verdict for the
Plaintiff—Damages ses; which was received by the
populace with bursts of applause.
Mr. Serjeant LENS.--My Lord, as the event has
happened, I trust your Lordship will enquire the pre-
cise ground upon which that verdict is found.
Sir JAMES MANSFIELD—(To the Jury.)—Gentle-
men, you have found a verdict for the plaintiff—l
wish to know upon what ground you find it—was it
upon the ground that Mr. Clifford was not encou-
raging this riot, or upon the ground that he was ar-
rested when it was too late ?

FOREMAN OF THE JURY.—The only thing I could
collect unanimously from the Jury was, that we

should find a verdict for the plaintiff, upon
that he was not legally apprehended ; wit
the other question, we all agree.
Sir JAMES MANSFIELD.—Upon the sec();
FOREMAN or THE JURY.—Yes, upon
ground.
Sir JANES MANSFIELD—That leaves the
I wish to be explained, equivocal.
Mr. Serjeant LENS. ill your I.ordsl
goodness to inform us what the Jury say,
not hear a word ?
Sir JAMES MANSFIELD.—The Foreman
tells me, that he could not collect dis!
what ground it was they agreed there
verdict for the plaintiff—Damages
tremely sorry that the Jury did not agi;
distinct ground, being apprehensive ni
shocking delusion which has gone fort)
prodigious number of people tins co,
still subsist, that is to say, that the mill
serves no better name, may take justice is
hands, and may, by violence and out!
their own humour to the ruin of any pro)
impossible to foresee what will be the
of such a spirit as this encouraged am()!
ple ; it leads to the subversion of our pre!
ment, and it leads, probably, to the w
that a nation can endure.
One of the Jury.—My Lord, we fount.
upon a particular ground, namely, because
him illegally apprehended.
Sir JAMES MA,NSFIELD,—That is eqt
might be illegally apprehended, because
innocent man, or he might be appreheni
it was after the matter was over, and
over for apprehending him.
FOREMAN OF THE JURY.—'hat was ou
the time was past.
ONE OF TIE Jwey.-.-We thought it
that he should be arrested on accouet of
matter as having 0. P. in his hat,
Mr. Serjeant LaNs.—My Lord, it is extremi
portant we should know what the•Juty -
not been able to hear a word.
Sir Smote MANsraltioppyThey state nothinl
decisive f some are of opinion the arrest -
because it was too late; others, that Ism
his hat, it was nothing more than a harsh
arrest him for that—there is no decisive -

The Loan MAYOR has appointed a Common
to be held on Thursday next, agreeably ;.
tion, "to consider the lato disgraceful and
Expeditions, by which the blood and treasure
country have been so shamefully sacrificed,
adopt such measures as they may think :
His MAlrtrit has appointed the SRERWrs
Upon him on Monday next, at Windsor
Royal Pleasure respecting the time when
the Address and Petition of the Corpora
A Requisition, to re-consider the last
has, we understand, been set on foot by
Aram—the Loan MAToR has, in conseql
pointed a Common Council for Wednesdir
Dusts.—On the 18th of October, in
of a quarrel on board the American frii
duel was fought at Norfolk, Virginia,
Ray and Mr. VORHES, of that ship. They fired
eight paces distance. Mr. V. fell by the first
and instantly expired.
A duel took place on Wednesday last, in a
adjoining Wormwood Scrubbs, between a vol,
officer and an inhabitant of Iver, in consequence of
Ode-a-tile discovery betwixt the Captain and his
sary's wife, at Liphook, Hants, a few days
After firing a round, an aceommodation was of
but refused by the Captain, and the parties fired ti
more, when Mr. H. received a ball through his'
but he is likely to do well,

A Letter from tbe Society of Merchants of .
fonndland, to his Excellency the Governor, oo
leaving the Government :
44 St. John's, Newfoundland, October 19, list,.
" SlR—The Society of erchants have direoted me tr
known to your Excellency the very grateful sense
of the facilities afforded them, upon all occasions, in
tion of this very important briock of Commerce during
of your Excellency's Government of this Island.
" The polite and ready attention, Sir, which you
riably shewn to the representations they have conceived it
their duty sometimes to make, has forcibly impressed them
sentiments of veneration and esteem for your person and
racter • and they cannot but feel real concern that the
should arrived, when the continuance of an authority
has been exercised with% moderation, with dignity, and with
religious regard to the veneral interests, will in the
course of the Governme.nt cease. Nevertheless, they
cherish a hope, that the essential services rendered thf
fisheries, by your Excellency, may induce your retarn to
Government.
" Could their approbat ion Sir, reflect any _
a character, not less distinguished for private worth than
lit virtue., your Excellenoy has a just claim to that
Too proud to profess sentiments which they do not .
just, they trust, to uknoi 'ledge merit where it does not
it is a duty which they owe to their public situation, to
without disguise their sesutiments on this occasion.
" Your Excellency sell I go from the Government of
foehdland accompanied by the regret and esteem of all b
and whatever, in these at tomentous times, may be your .
destination, whether employed in the public service of
country, or seeking repose in the bosom of retirement,
sincerely wish you every happiness.
" I intreat your Excellency to believe, that I feel
sure i q.having been chasten as the moodier* of this commt.
and with assurances of the most profound respect and esteem,
beg leave to subscribe myself, Sir, your Excellency's mr
dient and humble Servant,
" J. MA.C3RA lax, President of the Society
" His Excellency Joktn Holloway, Esq. Governor
and Commander-En•Chief, ace. Ecc.&c."

His Excellency the Governor% Answer, to a .
from the Society. of Merchants of Newfoundlar4
" Fort Townshtnd, Bt. John's, October 22, iso9.
" Sse—l am hotpured with your I,..etter of the 21st inst.
behalf of the Socieo of Merchants of St. John's; the
it contains, (comipg from so respectable a Body, and so
presets,e of their rsipprobation of my conduct) ',Till ever
the most pleasing reflection.
" In the disci; age of my duty I can with great truth a)
held no other (*km in view than that of the general
the Fishery, art the instruction of my Royal Masters.
to assure the Bocietv, that the several papers committed
care, shall be faithfully laid before his Majesty's Ministers,
my earnest recommendation for their serious consideration.
" It is meth to be lamented that the Chief Justice and
chants do nest act together with more cordiality. I trust,
ever, that the public business will not be neglected, or ti
rity or rerpect to the Court, so highly necessary to be in.
in the Government of this Island, beta any way lesstned.
" With ewery sincere wish for the prosperity of Ors
the weifinte ,of the Society of Merchants, and the
large, I lyn, you to believe me, Sir,
" YGIU faithful and obedient humble Servant,
(Signed) " ;OEN HOLLOWAS•
" JateettMaebraire, Esq. President of the Society
of Merchants at St. John's."

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