Star.
London, England, 1824-04-23 00:00:00

BEER TRADE.

The Bill for the regulation of the Beer Trade, alter-
ing publicans' licenses, &c. as amended by the Commit-
tee, has just been printed by order of the House of
Commons; and from the following descriptions of some
of the clauses, it will appear that some most important
alterations in such trade are contemplated -7- altera-
tions that must considerably affect existing property,
and that must do a good deal towards effecting what is
termed an " opening" of the beer trade. We purposely
omit noticing those clauses which regard alterations of
the duties, as they were detailed in the Parliamentary
Report, but the following are in a great degree new :
The subsequent clauses state what shall be beer : the
contents of a barrel of beer to be 36 gallons, and duty
to be charged accordingly, without any allowance.
Brewers may retail beer from the premises where it is
brewed, and any persons may sell beer brewed by any
other brewer in casks of five gallons content, and two
dozen quart bottles, to be consumed elsewhere, on
taking out an Excise license for that purpose.
But such licenses not to authorise the selling of beer
to be drank on the premises.
Penalty on retailing beer without license, or without
renewing the same 1.
Licensed brewers who have retailed beer from their
breweries, discharged from penalties.
Retail brewers not to retail beer, except between the
hours of four in the morning and ten in the evening, or
dining Divine Service on Sundays.
Brewers may mix beer brewed under this Act, and
charged with different rates of duty ; but not to mix with
such beer any liquor uncharged with duty under this Act.
Sellers of beer at a price not exceeding 2d. per quart,
and in any quantity not exceeding one gallon at a time,
to make entry of all places,.under the penalty of 501.
Repeal of22 and 23 C. C. 5,5. la, which prohibited
the loan of brewing utensils.
Penalty on persons obstructing officers. The clause
enacting, that if any person shall assault, resist, oppo.e,
molest, obstruct, or hinder any officer a: officers of Ex-
cise in the due execution of his powers or authorities
relating to any duty of excise on beer, &c. every person
so offending shall for every such offence forfeit and lose
the sum of 2001.
The Act to take effect from the 10th October next.

Captain FILMODE is arrived in town from Sierra
Leone. This Officer, it will be remembered, in consequence of the
death of Sir ROBERT MENDS, became senior in command on the
African station ; and, during that period, Mr. BELZONI arrived at
Cape Coast Castle, from Teneriffe, after his unsuccessful attempt
to cross the desert by way of Fez and 'rafefet. To this distinguished
Officer's kindness, Mr. blzczoin considered himself as highly in-
debted, in his hazardous expedition to Timbuctoo. by permitting a
native of Houssa, who was then serving on board Captain Frotona's
ship, to receive bis discharge, on condition of his accompanying the
intrepid traveller.
Monday the Mayor of Bristol gave a grand dinner
at the Mansion-house, to Baron GIFFORD' the Barristers, Nobility,
and Gentry of that neighbourhood ; of whom upwards of a
hundred sat down to a very sumptuous entertainment ; and on
Tuesday the Sheriffs of Bristol gave a splendid dinner at the Mer-
chants Hall to upwards of one hundred and fifty Gentlemen,
among whom were his Lordship and all the distinguished charac-
ters at present in that city and neighbourhood.
'Walton Fair commenced on Wednesday, and the fine-
ness of the weather attracted a greater shew, of every description
of cattle, than has been known for many years. There was a good
display of excellent horses, but few of them found purchasers,
owing to the very high prices demanded for them. The pleasure
fair could boast of a numerous attendance of fashion and beauty.
Wednesday evening, as Mr. LIELLICAR, solicitor,
Bristol, was riding a spirited horse on Durdliant Downs, near that
city, the animal threw him for the second time that day, and the
unfortunate Gentlen'an havlrg pitched upon his head, a concussion
of the brain was produced : he was taken up senseless, and con-
veyed home, where be lingered in the same state till yesterday
morning, when he died.
The next Number of the New Monthly Magazine
will contain, we understand, anw.ng many other original Papers,
Observations by Captain John Dunda, Cochrane, on the advantages-
of attempting the North East Passage round the American Conti-
nent; al.°, ideas suggested by the present ineffectual mode about
to be adopt:d by the Land Expeditions for tracing the American
Polar Coa:t, With a Plan for :non: successfully ascertaining the
Noitberii &mid:irks of

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lIGUV•STREET-THI3 DAV.

astststi Ifoinear.—Two young men, named William Yitbs and
Ilenry }one were put t., the bar, charged with a most (lasing rch
bet-y at the house of Mr. Christian, of the Strand, at half past eleven
o'clock Ohl forencon.—They are both notoriously had character.,
and well known ro the police.—lt appeared that the prisoners hid
been Ito king about the spot for several days, and had drawn the
attention of rever.tl of the neighbours on them.
At the hour above stated, they were seen to go to the window,
cot ore of the squares of glass, and draw out a quantity of silk. N.
fortrniion was instantly given to Nr. Christian, and the prisonets
were pursued. In the cource of the Chace one of them chopped the
pro7erty. They were immediately given into custody and broug.ct
to this Office, where the case being clearly proved again.t them her
several most respectable witnesses, they were fully committed. •
On searching them, a knife curiously constructed, and a piece pi"
wire, used for the purpose of withdrawing property, were f0u0,..
concealed in their clothes. On being removed from the bar, tiles,
appeared to treat the charge with the utmost indifference, and
winked to a person in the office, who made a hasty retreat.