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London, England, 1818-09-28 00:00:00

ECCLESUSTICAL PROMOTIONS.

SOUTH AMERIdd.

gi 114PIRSESTATION 01/ DON neencisco MIRANDA, •
311•11111 OF THI OITT OW CARACAS, TO THE ROYAL

AISDIVICR Of CARACAS.
(concluded from Friday's 81.. a.)
Si Such, your Highness, is a sketch of the scene
wldeli Venezuela at present exhibits! And passing
mar such events as have arisen out of it, I will cbn-
fine myself to inquire, whether the state of desola-
tion, and general conflict, in which the itihabitants
are placed is or can be conformable in the least to
the benevolent intentions of the Peninsula? /s it her
interest, perchance, to sow between America and the
Mother Country the seeds of an eternal hatted and
Krpetnal misunderstanding ? Oi is it, in the de-
affliction of the natives of the country, of their homes,
fatobits,, and properties? Is it to oblige them, at
least,. to rive bent wider a heavier yoke than that
Alclithey bore in the time of the favourite Godoy?
a 'liar be from me a supposition so degrading and
indecorous to the charatter, Credit, and intentions of
Spain! The National Representation, very far from
applying these Maxims, has manifested its ideas dia-
men ically opposite to evisry thing. that is going on
in' Venezuela. She has invized America with the of-
fer of peace, and Caracas,' after having accepted
and stipulated for it, is treated like a. place taken by
assault in those bArbalout times when the laws of
nations were not respected.' She orders whatever
wrongs have occurred in the dissenting provinces to
be buried in perpetual oblivion, and the Veneznelians
We ill created, arrested, and brought to trial, merely-
for the very same political opinions whithlrave been
admitted as the basis of the new Constitution. She
in shaft takes a decided interest in the reconciliation
of America, calls her, convolces her, incorporates het
in the great mass of the nation, declares her equal in
rights, representation, in every-thing with the Penin-
sula, and makes her the handsome present of consti-
tutional laws, the most wise and liberal ever adopted
by Spain ; and Venezuela is proscribed, in fact, and
Condemned to be degraded from those inestimable
prerogatives ; and so far from enjoying the equality
which is offered to her, it appears to be considered
as a clime against the State to have been born on
this Continent.
" The notorious authenticity of these facts excludes
the necessity of all further proof. It cannot be doubt-
ed for a moment that the capitulation had been pub-
licly and evidently violated; that it ought to have
been religiously observed for the interest of Spain,
for the good of this country, and, in virtue of good
faith, its only guarantee ; that this guarantee, in the
conception and opinion of every' people, in Ile un-
shakea'and uninterrupted practice of all civilized na-
tions, and in the doctrine gendrally received of all
classic writers on public law, as well foreign as na-
tional professors, is and ought to be valid, strong,
and binding ; that the Constitution, which proscribes
all unhealthy and unventilated pri,ons and every kind
of oppression has been infringed in one of its chief
foundations ; that the fate of many 'honourable ci-
tizens, who are at present buried in vaults and dark
dungeons, is by no means secured as it ought to be
is virtue of those irrefragable documents, but, on the
contrary, is exposed to all the disasters which agita-
ted and tumultuous passions diztate; and, lastly, that
the present state of these provinces is the inevitable
consequence of principles both vicious and oppres.
sive. In such critical circumstances I claim the ern-
pire of the law, I invoke the impartial judgment of
the world, and, above all, I respectfully take refuge
under the authority of your Highness, in whose
hands resides, exclusively and constitutionally, the
supreme judicial power in this district, which is the
organ of the laws, and the instrument of their appli-
cation. To your Highness, I repeat, I address my
voice, for the first time, in defence of the inhabitants
of Venezuela, who have given no cause, subsequent
to the capitulation, to be treated like criminals.
" This my own honour, highly implicated with
them in regard to their liberty and safety, in rigo-
rous justice demands ; wise policy teaches it, sound
morality prescribes it, reason dictates it. Otherwise I
should appear the most despicable being in the eyes
of all the world, who, judging impartially of these
matters, would consider me unworthy of all conside-
ration, fur having yielded a tacit deference to the re-
peated infractions which have been committed, and
are committing, not only of the solemn treaty cele-
brated between me and the Commander in Chief of
the Spanish troops, but what is more, of the laws or
decrees of the general Coates of the nation, of the
15th October and 30th November, 1810.
" With this view, therefore, I present myself, in
my own name, and in that of all the inhabitants of
Venezuela, in the way that my oppressed situation
allows me, and in the form most conformable to law;

and making the most vigorous remonstrance against
the aforesaid infractions, and protesting in the
strongest terms against all whom it may concern for
all losses, prehdices, damages, and expenses, which
have arisen, or may arise, to each of the prisoners in
particular. and to all in general, I raise my com-
plaints to the august throne of the nation, where, if
it be necessary, I will personally appear to claim re-
dress for the outrages and injuries we have received.
Wheretbre, and in virtue of what I have repre-
sented, your Highness is prayed to order, in the ex-
ercise of your superior powers, that all those who are
still in prison for the above cause, without having
~u,iven rise to it by any act subsequent to the capitu-
lation nude between me and the Commander of the
Spanish forces, be set at liberty, declaring that there
has been no cause for such proceeding, and that in
future they cannot be molested or disturbed in the
enjoyment of those rights whicb the Constitution re-
spectively confers upon them, awl directing that the
result of this remonstrance may be communicated to
sue for my information and other necessary purposes.
And if from the circumstances, in which things may
perhaps be, it should appear indispensiae that we
should give security for our good conduct, I, from
this moment, offer to your Highness, the security you
may require fur myself, as well as for' all those who
cannot themselves find bail.
" In this manner I conceive the law will be com-
plied with, all risk provided against, the evils and in.
urics suffered will be in part repaired, innocence will
be protected, guilt punished, and, above all, your
Highness will give to the people of Venesuel; and
to the whole world, a public testimony of your im-
partiality, and of the character with which you are
invested. (Signed) " FRANCISCO MIRA/IDA.
" Dungeons of Puerto Cattle, Muds s, INS."

OLD BAILEY BESAIONZ.

Saturday, Jane Graham and Elizabeth Alkn were
Wig* for stealing several 11. notes from a Gentle-
span in Fleet-street. Verdict--ABen,Guilty ; Graham,
Not 'Guilty.
J. Porter, aged 17, was convicted of stealing a
pocket handkerchief from the person of J. Mason.
' Aker the Jury had delivered their verdict, one of
the Marshalmen stated that he had a recollection of
the prisoner having been tried at Aylesbury, some
years since, for putting off sham notes ; his compa-
nion was convicted, and suffered the punishment of
the law. The prisoner was at that time travelling
in the character of a Gentleman, and his, companion
appeared as his livery servant.
T. Gardener, aged 21, was indicted for stealing
foam the person of W. E. Gosling, Esq. a pocket-
book, containing a half sovereign, a 11. note, etc.—
The prosecutor stated, that on the 26th of July he
was going along Bear-street, when he felt some per-
son's hand in his pocket, and turning round, saw the
prisoner with his pocket-book in his hand ; he ac-
cused him of it ; when thb prisoner denied it, and
produced another pocket-book, which he said was
that he had in his hand. Mr. Gosling, however, was
positive as to his having seen his own pocket-book in
the prisoner's hand. Verdict—Guilty.
J. Johnson was indicted for stealing at Shad well,
on the 21st of June last, a pair of shoes, a jacket,
and several other articles of apparel, the property of
A. West and Mary Boroughs. Verdict—Guilty.
. Catherine Harris was indicted for stealing from
the person of J. Gordon, a toll collector, on the Ful•
Iham-road, six shillings in silver, and 81d. in copper,
on the night of the 12th of August last.
Puckerage, one of the patrol of Bow-street, stated
that on the morning of the 12th of August be was on
the road near the turnpike-gate, when he saw the psi-
soner and a.man in conversation near the gate. From
some part of their conversation, he suspected they
had no good design, and watched them. The man
went away, and the witness observed her go into the
toll house ; here he overheard her ask the prosecutor,
for some money to get some beer, but the prosecutor
did not answer her. The witness then changed his
position, so that he could see into the toll house ; he
observed her slap the prosecutor on the face, and
heard her again ask for money, to go to the Prince
of Wales public house to get some porter. Still the
prosecutor did not. speak ; and the witness then ob-
served the prisoner put her hand into the prosecutor's
collecting pocket and take something out. He then
went up and took her into custody, and charged her
with robbing the prosecutor, who now,-for the first
time, appeared to wake from' his sleep, and enquired
what's the matter ? The prisoner, when she spoke to
the proseeutor, spoke load trioush for the witness to
hear what she said on the Quts;de of the toll house ;
she had 6s. in silver, alai eightpence halfpenny in
copper in her hand.
Gordon stated that he was 'asleep, and knew no-
thing of what passed ; he had never seen the priso-
ner before ; he could swear to two of the halfpence
found-upon her.
The prisoner, in her defence, said .she had been
drinking with the prosecutor in th 2 early part of the
evening, who gave her halfpence to fetch porter,
amongst which were the two halfpence in question ;
they were Wellington halfpence, and the lundlurd at
the public house would not take them. She told the
prosecutor so, who. said she. might keep them ; she
afterwards went to receive eight shillings, her monthly
allowance front the parish officers, and in her return
she again called at the turnpike house, and was try-
ing to wake the prosecutor, when die patrol came
in and took her into custody. The money found
upon her was part of that given her by the overseer;
the rest she had expended. The prosecutor was much
intoxicated.

Tht prosecutor was here calla up again, and de-
nied being intoxicated. The patrol said the prosecu-
tor did not appear to po, but he had a great deal
of trouble to wake him. _ _

The prisoner called as a witness in her behalf ano-
ther turnpike-man, who lives opposite the gate ; who
stated, that as he was standing at his own doer
observed several persons pass the gate post just be-
fore twelve, without paying., lie went into the toll-
house, where he saw the prosecutor asleep, and tried
to rouse him, but could not. lie felt the prosecu-
tor's apron to see if he had any money ; he had only
a few halfpence : but in the table drawer there was
.ss. in copper, which he took away with him, fearful
some person might enter the toll house 'and take it.
Witness did not believe it possible the prosecutor
could have taken 65. in silver between that time and
one o'clock. The prosecutor was very much intoxi-
cated in the early part of the evening.
The patrol stated, that, he had enquired of the
overseer, and found it was true that the prisoner had
received Bs. of him in the eve::ivg.—The Jury, with-
out hesitaticin, found the prisoner—Not Guilty.
J. Boot was found Guilty of stealing a jacket,
value 10s. the property of J. Martin.
The following thirty-five prisoners have bcot ca-
pitally convicted during the present Sessions, conse-
, qnently they await judgment of deat'a, which will be
passed on them at the termination of the Sessions,
which is_ likely to take place on Wednesday next :

James Higgins. William Mitchell, D. Regan, Edward
cher, IL Mears, R. F. Thompson, J. Sampson, J. Noakes, J.
Webb, William Saunders, John Driscol, William Weller, George
Cashman, J. Hood, T. W. Smith, William Burns, Sarah Ward,
Jeremiah Bryant, James William White, Elizabeth Jor.cs, Sarah
Butcher, William Graces, George Gracy, John Jones, R. Ben..
net, James Lawrence, John Burgess, Margaret Reading, Sarah
Gould, Rebecca Saunders, Richard Hartop, Eliza Brooks, J. T.
L. B. Williams, Hugh Lynch, and Edward Jackson.

Saturday J. Egan and May Hartnell were fully
committed to Newgate for trial, on three distinct
charges of uttering Forged Bank VEngland Notes.
The Grand Jury, at the late Clerkenwell Sessions,
found a true bill of indictment against Lieutenant
Nightingale, for the misdemeanour and assault', in
'committing the outrage on Mr. DENNISON'S family
and friends, by throwing a stone through f window
of Mr. D:s house.

Tuesday, at the General Session of the Peace,
holden in and for the Town and Port of Dover, Sa-
muel Mendliane, of Camberwell, merchant, was in-
dicted for having assaulted one of the Collectorg
appointed by the Margate Pier and-Harbour Com-
pany, when in the execution of his office and was
found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine Of £2O.

Rev. Roberts, Fellow of Eton Coßege, has been elected
Vice-Provost of that Sodety.
Rev. Mr. Bethel' has been elected a Fellow of Eton Cotiege.
RIM J. B. Sumner, to the Living of Mapkdurham.
Rev. George Ole% A.M, has been licensed to the perpetual
curacy of Whom, Cheshire, on the recommendation of the Rev.
John Torre. A.M. and upon the nomination of Sir John Fleming
Leicester, Bart.
Sunday eennight the Archbishop of Canterbury held an ordi-
nation at the Cathedral, when the following gentlemen were ad-
miued into Holy Orders

Daniel Heneage Finch Hatton,—A.B. Christ's Coll. Cambridge.
Gerrard Thomas Asdreares, A.B. Trinity College, ditto.

Henry Kelso°, A.B. SidneyTisse— ex College, Cambridge.
Henri 'talker. A.E. Exeter College, Oxford.
Medherst A.B. Corpus Christi College Oxford.

Looserlot Bean. A B. Queen's College, Oxford.
Felix Laurent, A.R. St. Alban Hall, Oxford.
Thomas Richard Brown, A.B. William John Moore, A.R.
and John Simpson Myers, A.B. St. John's College, Cambridge.
Wednesday, the Rev. Andrew Stark was ordained to the•pas-
toral charge of the Associate Congregation in South Shields.
The Rev. William Robertion, formerly Minister of Laggan,
was admitted Minister of Kinloss, in the Presbytery of Forma,
on the 10th inst.

PZMBROLE. SFPT. 25—A temporary Chapel is now
erecting in the Dock-yard (until a permanent one can
be built), which will be completed in about five weeks,
fully adequate to contain, without pressure, 300 per-
sons; and it is rumoured that the Rev. Mr. HAWKBR,
from Plymouth, will be appointed as Chaplain ; if
report speaks correct of the Reverend Gentleman's
good qualities, he will be a valuable acquisition to
his hearers. The fields in this part bear such a pro-
mising appearance for grass, in consequence of the
'rains lately experienced, that it no doubt will occa-
sion a material alteration in the price of lean cattle,
and the article of butter, which has been sold lately
at the enormous price of 1 s. 7d. per lb. a circumstance
but rarely to be met with in South Wales.

LlscoLNsittat.—Sunday slinnight, the sect called
Ranters, opened their new Chapel at Bingham. At
ten o'clock the Rev. Loma° Dow, from America,
Preached to a very large congregation, so numerous
indeed, that the Chapel, which is pretty capacious,
was not sufficient to hold half the people assembled;
to remedy this, at two o'clock the same Gentleman
and a Quakertas addressed the multitude in the mar-
ket-place, and again in the Chapel at six o'clock,
when a great many were still disappointed of hear-
ing, from want of room within the building. A
very liberal collection was made on the occasion, to-
wards defraying the expenses of the erection, &c. of
this rfew place of worship.

Bow,Cituacm, Citaaestnr..—The greater part of
the beautiful steeple of this Church is immediately
Ito be pulled down. At the time of the building of
the tower and spire, by Sir CHRISTOPHER WREN, in
the year 1671, and for many years afterwards, it was
held in so high estimation, and its fame spread so far
abroad, that many foreigners came over to see it. It
has been very justly deemed the masterpiece of Sir
C. WREN ; he has ant equalled it in any of his de-
signs, public or private, nor indeed Las aay other
I architect. The height of the steeple is 225 feet, and
it is built on an old Roman causeway, discovered by
C. WREN', at the time of rebuilding the present
Church. The Dragon, which has served the pur-
pose of a weathercock for the last 14.5 years, will be
lowered, preparatory to taking down the stone-work.
It is constructed of thick copper, gilt, and of exceed-
ingly curious workmanship ; it measures seven feet
six inches in length.

Saturday morning, a than in the employ of Mr.
Rowe, a newsman, fell down near Christ Church,
Blackfi jars-road, and instantly expired. He had lately
come into the possession of considerable property.
Saturday a son of Mr. Edwards, of Kennington-
Cross, Was knocked down by one of the horses in a
post-chaise, when the wheels went over his head, and
crushed it so that he died before surgical assistance
could be procured.
Saturday the daughter of J. KING, who resides at.l
a public-house in Golden-lane, four years of age, was
burnt to d...ith in consequence of her clothes taking
fire in the temporary absence of her mother.
Saturday night, while a party of journeymen
bakers were drinking at the Job's Castle public-house
in White Lion-street, Spitalfields. a dispute arose be-
tween two of them, and they stood up ttrfigitt, when
one of them struck the other (J. 'Wheatly) in the sto-
mach, who fell, and instantly expired.
Ohi the 21st of September, lames Wall was con-
victed before JAMEY Poore, Esq. a Magistrate of
Maidstone, in the penalty of £lO, under the Hawkers
and Pedlars Act, for trading without a license, and
in default of payment he was committed.
Letters from Monteux (Vaucluse), state, that a per-
son named Chaillard, who was condemned for con-
tumacy, had been for a long time the terror of that
neighbourhood, and several fruitless attempts had
been made to arrest him. His habitation, from which
he had contrived a great number of outlets, resem-
bled a fort, from which he braved all pursuit. He
rarely went out, and was always armed when he did.
The inhabitants durst not follow him, as they were
almost certain of assassination W they did. He threat-
ened the Authorities with vengeance, and gave out,
that they should soon see him at the head of 1.1 men
as determined as himself. On the llth inst. at ten
o'clock at night, a considerable fence marched to the
resort of the robber. It was composed of a &tacit-
ment from the Legion of Vaucluse, consisting of five
mounted Chasseurs, and a brigade of gen d'armerie.
The house of Chaillard was surrounded ; they placed
sentinels at all the outlets, and on the roofs of the
adjoining houses ; at dawn the Commandant of the
detachment penetrated into the apartment of the
wretch, and summoned him to surrender. Instead
of which, he instantly disappeared, and a moment
after he was perceived entrenched in a turret, situat-
ed at the top of a small square tower, pierced with
loop-boles on each of its sides. Thence he fired upon
the troops, and his first victim was a fusileer, station-
ed on the top of a house ; another soldier fell soon
after, grievously wounded. Chaillard kept up a fire
io well directed, that it was impossible to approach
the house, without exposing the troops to his shots.
At last, after a fire of four or five hours duration,
he was wounded by a ball in the arm, and a few
moments after fell dead, from the shot of a carbine
fired by a gen d'arme. They found in his turret three
fusils, three pair of pistols, six cartouche-boxes, two
bags of balls, a small bag of flints, about 401 b. of
bread, and a large pitcher full of water.