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cused, did not extend to India. He next alluded to
the second Mahratta War and here he gave Mr.
Hastings every credit for having put an end to one
of the most dangerous confederacies that had been
formed in that country. The Worthy Gentleman,
after stating that the servi:ts of Warren Hastings
were amply rewarded, by ehe sums paid to him by
theindia Company, concluded by moving the fol-
' lo‘k ing Amendment :

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" That this Court regrets that it cannot agree with the re-
commendation of the Court of Directors, to place the Statue of
the late Hight Hon. Warren Hastings, among those Statesmen
and heroes, whose figures adorn their oort, because they think
it highly impolitic, by so signal a distinction, to hold out, for the
imitation of future Governors, a person, who, according to the
recorded sentiments of the Court of Directors, involved the
Company in unnecessary, bloody, and expensive Wars, and was
guilty of oppression and wrong towards the Natife Princes, so
as to have induced that Court to come to a Resolution on the
Bth May, 1776, and to another on the 22d Oct. 1782, for recall-
ing the said Warren Hastings from the Government of Bengal;
" And that this Court would feel It inconsistent with that re-
spect at all times due from this Court towards the House of Com-
mons to confer an honour, which necessarily implies the most
distinguished merit, and greut and general satisfaction, upon a
public servant, against whom that Honourable House came to
a Itegolution of severe reprobation, advising the Directors to
recal him from India; and whom, at a subsequent period, the
said House did, namely, on the 25th April, 1787, resolve, by
considerable majorities, and after great and solemn debates on
each separate charge, to impeach before the House of Lords for
high crimes and misdemeanours.
" That this Court are, nevertheless, duly sensible of the great
merit which belonged to the said Warren Hastings, for having,
by his skill and address, dissolved the most dangerous confede-
racy among the Powers of India which ever threatened the Bri-
tisk possessions; and, by his activity, vigilance, and firmness,
baffled the designs and operations of our European enemies, and
thereby maintained and preserved the strength and authority of
the East India Company.
" That this Court reflect with satisfaction that they have en-
deavoured to show their sense of these services by having pre-
sented to the said Warren Hastings, at different times, since his
return to this country, upwards of £168,008 sterling, exclusive
of all engagements as to the payment. of interest on any part of
the same."

Mr. HUME seconded the Amendment.
Mr. IMPEY did not, when he entered. the Court,
expect that such a speech as that he had just heard
could have been uttered. Indeed, he thought that
the cautious wording of the Resolution would have
prevented any discussion upon it. Let them look at
the early history of Mr. Hastings—let them recol-
lect, that when he was made Governor-General, he
was represented as the only uncorrupt flesh and blood
in India—(A laugh).—He could venture to assert,
that the greater part, if not all, of what had been
urged against that great man, were calumnies. He
was alone, without family or friends; and yet he
bore the whole attack made upon him by the House
of Commons, relying solely on his integrity and cha-
racter—(Applause).—lt was unfair, now that the
man was no more, to rake up the odious calumnies
that failed to injure hint while living, in order to
cast a stigma on his memory. His friend (Mr. Jack-
son) did not do so willingly, brit he was guided by
these publications which were got up for party pur-
poses, and which teemed with falsehoods. After
some statements in answer to what had been said en
the Rohilla war, he observed, That the Minister who
was said to have written to the Company relative to
their proceedings, in favour of Mr. Hasangs, had,
on another occasion, inscribed the words Ingrata
Adria upon his (Mr. Hastings's) bust. Thus he was
compared to Scipio. But their characters differed.
Scipio tied from the ingratitude of his country, while
Mr. Hastings, by facing the storm, overcame it—
(Applause).—Mr. Irnpey concluded by observing,
that Mr. Hastings's triends would agree with him in
using the quotation of Shakspeare--

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" Take him for all in all.
We shall not look upon his like again."—( Loud applause).

Mr. JACKSON and Mr. Iswzr mutually explained.
Mr. Hoax strenuously supported the Amendment.
Mr. ROBINSON (the Deputy Chairman) said there
was not much difficulty in answering the arguments
of the mover of the Amendment, as they lay in two
words. He proposed the Amendment, first, because
Mr. Hastings had been engaged in three acts in
which the House of Commons could find no crimi-
nality; and, secondly, because he had been im-
peached on twenty acts, of all of which he was ac-
quitted. Now hi begged to enter his protest at once
against being bound by any decision of any former
Court or set of Directors. He was responsible for
his own acts only. In looking to the character of
Mr. Hastings, they were not to take him upon any
one act of his, but upon his whole administration.
It was said, that it was sufficient for the argu-
ment on the other side, that the House of Commons
thought Mr. Hastings ought to be impeached.--
Now it was sufficient for his argument, that though
he was impeached, the House of Lords had acquitted
him, But it was urged, that the adoption of this
motion would be an affront to the House of Com-
mons. Did not the Court know, that the highest
authority in the country had, not long before Mr.
Hastings's death, conferred upou him the- highest ho-
nour which could be conferred upon a commoner?
Did the Prince Re;ent then mean to affront the
House of Commons ? And yet the Court, in passing
this :notion, was only following the example of the
Prince Regent. The cruelties committed in the Ro-
hilla country, however to be regretted, could not be
ascribed to Mr. Hastings, he was at a distance, and
could not have prevented them. The Hon. Director
concluded, by supporting the original Motion.
Mr. GRANT regretted that the motion had been
brought before the Court.
Mr. GAITM.iAN supported the original motion.
The Motion and Amendment having been read,
The CHAIRMAN then moved, that the original
word stand part of the Bill:—Carried.
The origin,al Motion was then put and carried.—.
There were only five hands opposed to it.
The CHAIRMAN then stated to the Court, that in
the present state of the country, it was under the
consideration of the Court of Directors to raise a
Corps of Volunteers, to be placed at the disposal of
Government.

• Mr. Dlx•N suggested the propriety of postponing
a question of such importance, and upon which there
was likely to be such a difference of opinion, to
another day.

The CHAIRMAN acquiesced in this observation.
On the motion of Mr.DIXON the Court adjourned.

Yesterday a Court of Directors was held at the
East India House, when Captain Thomas SANDERS
was sworn into the command of the ship Orwell,
consigned to China direct.

THE EVENING STAR.

LONDON.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, ISSO.
THE FUNDS.
PRICE OF STOCKS THIS DAY A r ON& O'CLOCK I •
flank Stock 2201
3 per Cent. Reduced 68i
3 per Cent. Consols 67i ex. div.
3i per Cent. 77
4 1-,er Cent. 661
5 per Cent. Navy 1021 1 ex. div.
India Stock 205-1 ex. div.
India Bonds Ss. 9s. pr.
South-Sea Stock 744 ex. div.'
Exchequer Bills (21) Is. 2s. dis.
India for Acct. 2111
Consols for Acct. 69/i.

The distresses of the Poor are highly aggravated,
at the present moment, by the dreadful severity of
the weather, which exposes the homeless,—yes, the
homeless ! for, unhappily, we have but too many of
this description, to miseries not to be conceived by
those who have not paid practical attention to the
subject. There are, however, some such characters
..we hope many ; and, we cannot doubt, a much
greater number, who are always willing to lend
their aid, for the relief of the destitute and afflicted,
could they find proper conduits for their liberality.
The latter have now an opportunity to exercise their
benevolence, without the danger of having it mis-
conducted ; and, we are convinced, will hasten to
lend their support to the object to which we wish to
call their attention—in aid of the efforts of a most
respectable Journal, which has strongly advocated
the measure.

A few days ago, The Times made a powerful ap-
peal to the Public, in favour of the wretched indi-
•iduals, who, having no home, are absolutely obli-
ged to sleep in the streets in this inclement weather:
suggesting that houses should be opened, to yield
them, at least shelter through the night. In con-
sequence of this appeal, the following Letter was
addressed—
" TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIME&

" Sta—A, a beginning must be made where any good Is in-
tended, and feeling the full force of your observations this day,
relative to the poor out-casts, who have not a place of shelter at
so inclement a season, and many cases of extreme misery and
distress having come under my observation, I am induced, as I
once did before, to offer the use of a large unoccupied warehouse
in London-wall, for the purpose to which you allude; and I
think, if you were to recommend a Public Meeting on the occa-
sion, it would be well attended; and that there would be found
many, who, having more time on their hands, would devote
part of it to the relief of these poor sufferers, and in the way pro-
posed ; at which Meeting I will attend, and you have my autho-
rity to say, that the house is ready. The warehouse is 150 feet
long, 50 wide, and there are four floors ; so that, with the aid of

clean straw, numbers might be accommodated; and the Soup So-
ciety might be made useful in distributing that article each night.
" I do not want my name put in the Papers, should you think
it right to proceed in this praise-worthy object.

_ . .
" I am, Sir, your's, dice.
" Cheapside, Jan. 11.

" C. W. IL"

This has been followed by the most active exer-
tions in a quarter calculated to give it efficacy. The
LORD MAven, highly to his credit, and with a
promptitude suited to the urgency of the case, pre-
sides at a Meeting this day, in the Warehouses so ge-
nerously offered by C. W. IL—and the Society for the
Suppression of Mendicity has undertaken to lend its
aid in this work of humanity. The nature of this So-
ciety, and its labours, deserve the attention of the
Public. Already the Metropolis is greatly indebted
to them, and nothing but funds is wanted to extend
the benefits which result from their labours. Every
object that goes voluntarily, or is carried to the So-
ci?ty, is first fed with a wholesome meal ; and then
proper inquiries are made into their circumstances, and
employment provided, if possible, or the means of
returning them to their Parish. This Society has un-
dertaken to take charge, every morning, of the house-
less lodgers that may be admitted into the above
premises duting the night.—Let Rot the means be
withheld from the Society that are required for the
furtherance of their useful labours. We are sure
they will not.

The Paris Papers of Sunday and Monday arrived
this forenoon, but furnish so news of importance.—
Som.?, who has been included among those recently
recalled from exile, was, on Sunday, introduced, by
the Minister of War, to the KING, when his Majesty
was graciously pleased to present him with the baton
of Marshal of France, and the General took the oaths
in that capacity. The health of M. DE CAZY is con-
siderably amended ; but to the list of distinguished
invalids, the Journals now add Prince TALLEICHAND,
and the Ex-Director, BARRAI, who is said to be on
the point of death.
Five per Cuts.—Saturday, 72 francs, 30 cents.

We extract the following Decree of the Republic
of Venezuela, confiscating the hides of all black cat-
tle for the use of the &ate, from the Correo de Ori-
noco (Angostura) of the 2d October. If cattle in
South America were slaughtered, as with us, more
for the sake of the flesh than the hides, the tax here
imposed might be productive enough, but when the
ease is so notoriously the reverse, it is an ignorant
conceit to trust to such an expedient for replenishing

the exhausted coffers of the Republic, Peor4e
not be expected to hunt and slay cattle merely that
the Government may have the produce:-

, DECREE—REPUBLIC OF rtyEztintA.
" John Baptist Arismendi, rice-President of the fuse.,
charged with the government during the absence of the rre-
sident, Captain-Oeneral of the Armies, Ste. cousi4erirs She
exhausted state of the '.rational Treasury, the increased and
necessary expenses of the war, sustained by Venezuela. for do
establishment of her Independence, and the immense pay mop
she has to ntake, not only te meet her principal debts., bnt alss►
to satisfy those arising from the different contraan entered into
.with foreigners, for the religious fulnlment whereof the honour
aid glory of the Republic are pledged. In virtue of the ex-
traordinary powers conferred ou me b:• :be sovereign Congress,
I have Decreed, and do Decree as fo!:uwet •

" A RTICLIC 1. Immediately after the Frormagiaiect of this Lle
eree, all Hides of Black ('attic, whoever insy be their owners"
are declared to belong to the State, without reserve or -estop
tiou, and it alone shall have the power id disposing thereof.
" 2. This Impost shall exist as long as the urgent necessities
of the State may require it, and shall cease as soon as thePublin
Treasury shall be relieved from its present engagements, and
shall have made some collections.

" 3. The Officers of the principal OMees of this City ars
charged with the Collection and Storage of the Older, naming,
for this purpose, such Agents as they may think proper, and shall
furnish the Minister */ War with a monthly account of such am
may be in their possession.
" 4. In the towns and cities, except Solcdad and Barrancas,
and in those divisions of the army acting in the exterior, the re—
spective Authorities, Commanders, or Chiefs, will take upon
themselves the execution of this Decree, also naming, for that
purpose, Agents, who shall collect the Hides, and place them
immediately at the dispo ition of the Government, with an ac-
count thereof.

" 5. In the ports of Barransas and Soledad the respective
administrators of the National Customs will be charged with
the collection, storage, and remittance of the hides to Govern-
ment, with a corresponding account, without forgetting to re-
soire a note of such as were collected previous to the publication
of this Decree, which they shall transmit to the Was-Office so
speedily as possible.
" 6. The actual holders of hides in this city shall pass to the
War-Office, within two days. a correct account of such as they
have received up to the date of the Decree.
" 7. The same shall be done by the holders in other parte et
the Provinces, delivering the LULL account to the competent am.
thority, for its prompt remittance to Government
" a. It shall be the duty of every owner of hides to delivee
them to the State, as soot' as they shall be well dried.
" 9.. Any violation of this Decree shall be punished by the es.
action of double the value of what may be concealed.
" 10. The Minister of the Interior and of War. pre tempo%
is charged with the execution of this Decree, which shalt rse
printed, published, and circulated.
" Done in the Palace of the Government, In the capital of
Gaayane, on the 31st September, 1919.
"JOHN BAPTIST AIIiShiRNDI.
" Minister of the Interior and cf War, pro tempos."

We inserted, on Tuesday, Cardinal FONTA RA'S Let-
ter, recommending that the Roman Catholic Clergy
of Ireland should obstruct the circulation of the
Scriptures, as translated for Protestant Churcheh,
On a subject of this nature, it might be expected that
the Catholic Prelacy and Priesthood would entertain
a difference of opinion, and although the Roman
Catholic Archbishop of TUAI4 has followed up,tire
recommendatory letter from the Prefect of the3Pro-
paganda, by a rescript to the Clergy of his Mica,.
in accordance with the sentiments of FownertA, yet
we are happy to learn that this document is more
than counterbalanced by a Pastoral Letter film Dr.
WALSH, the Bishop of WATER/ MD, enjoining the
perusal of the Scriptures, and observing, that the
Douay and Protestant translations contain no sulk.
stantial difference in matters of fact.

The enlightened views of Dr. Wst.srs correspond
with the spirit of the age ; and the diffusion of the.
Scriptures, through any of the acknowledged ver-
sions, must tend to the improvement and happiness
of men. The great point is to instruct the People
of Ireland, first in the art of reading, and then to .
place good books in their hands. Their natural sa-
gacity will induce them to reflect, to digest what
they have read ; and the result must be a just con-
clusion in regard to Religion and Morals. All that
Society requires, for its perfect organization, may be
learned from the Hely Scriptures, and this vast,
fountain of light and salvation ought to be rendered
Accessible to every man,

Much has been done to' spread the Scriptures
among Heathen Nations, while, at the same time, they
have been widely diffused at home. But it is said that
the Catholics of Ireland have not been fully supplied
with the Sacred Rook, in their accredited translation.
To obviate difficulties in this respect, a Society of
Gentlemen in Dublin, consisting of both Protestants
and Catholics, have opened a Subscription to defray
the expense of printing 20,000 copies of the Davy
Testament, to be sold at a cheap rate to the poet of
the Roman Catholic persuasion, in Ireland. •

Yesterday, at three o'clock, the Putwcz RgninT
held a Court at Carlton-house, which was ittended by
The First Lord of the Treasury, the Secretary of &ass Ihr
Foreign Affairs, the Chancellor of the Excheque: the klastes-
General of the Ordnance, the President of the eciard of Can
troul, the Earl of Mulgrave, the Lord Chamberlain, the Mawr
of the Horse, itcl_ _ _ _

His ROYAL Hionnass also held a Privy Council,
which broke up about sii o'clock.
The Duke and Duchess of KENT have new fre-
quently small select evening' parties at their resiatice
of Woolbrook Cottage, at Sidmouth, at which music
forms the principal amusement.
The Earl of LAUDERDALE has left town on a visit
to the Duke and Duchess of YORK, at Oatlands.

The Hon. Mr. VERNON, who was accidentally'
• wounded in the knee, when out in a shooting party
round Lord DAitm.Ey's seat, at Cobham Hall, with
Prince LEORDLD, the Duke of WELIANGTON, and
other distinguished characters, a .few days sines, is
now in a fair way of doing well.