The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
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cess which shows the estimate of British quicksightedness
amongst the governments of the Continent, and the correct-
ness with which we are judged by them. You have to derive
from this fact the reality of foreign projects against your
commerce and your rights. You may gather, from thl igno-
rance of those here present, regarding facts of such impor-
tance, that these rights have been sacrificed only in conse-
quence of the want of unity of purpose and action in the com-
mercial communities, and the consequent absorption of all
their disposable energies and time in local interests and in
party politics.
Air. Urquhart proceeded to the consideration of another
important subject affecting the commercial interests of these
kingdoms, and that was the subject of loans; and went on to
show that the non-recognition of the loans which were con-
tracted in England with foreign powers, did not increase the
resources of the inhabitants, whilst it was the means of up-
setting constitutional rights, and disturbing mercantile affairs,
and of bringing about a feeling of insecurity, by making
themselves objects_olcupidityia_other_powerful nat4ons. He
then read another extract, showing that in all cases where
stipulations of this nature were not strictly fulfilled, reprisals
ought to be made. He particularized the various loans from
England, amounting in the aggregate (we understood) to
eighty-three millions, nine hundred and fifty thousand pounds
—an amount of floating capital, throughout the world,
which produced a large interest, and had the effect of mak-
ing many suppose that our trade was increasing, and was
one of the causes which led to that spirit of aggression
against the commerce of Great Britain on the part of Rus-
sia, France, and America. To convince the meeting that
they could do without instituting an inquiry into these
subjects, such as he had proposed, he would mention one
or two facts. In Poland we obtained and guaranteed
the rights of unlimited commerce throughout the whole of
that country, as constituted in 1772, giving it a connection
which would have done more to strengthen it, if properly
looked to, than any other; but scarcely was the treaty of
Vienna settled, when an order came out for regulating the
trade of Poland, and this order, like that made at Java, was
acceded to • and to follow up this blow, there came, in 1819,
a second ukase of such a restrictive nature that it rendered
the exportation of cotton goods almost a nullity, yet no re-
sistance was made to it. l'oland fell! Had our commercial
rights with that country been maintained, it would not have
fallen, its material strength would have been greater, and its
ties with England would have given it consistency, unity,
and moderation; and vet when Poland fell the politician
declaimed and the philanthropist mourned; but where was

the mercantile community of Great Britain, the real and
now the only guardian of the rights of mankind by the main-
tenance of their own? From that body one word would
have been decisive. What was the object which led ltu.sia
to turn her attention to the east? It was to counteract the
control which we had over her commerce, and she more cer-
tainly to impair ours. From the moment she had taken a
position which must ultimately lead to a collision with this
country, her grand object was to become independent of this
country, politically and commercially. Conduct like this
would induce neighbouring states to follow her example in
these aggressions upon our commerce, and yet we acted as
if we were quite ignorant of what was going on. Mr. Urqu-
hart then referred to our Indian trade, which he appeared to
consider in no small degree of danger. He read an extract
from Dr. Nebenius to show that influential and powerful
men, and means, had been employed to prepare the public
mind of Europe for the downfall of the British power and
the decay of British trade in India. Within the last two
or three years we had explored the Indus ; we had esta-
blished steam communications for the facility of transmit-
ting goods, and, in fact, tried every means for calling into
operation the commercial energies of central Asia. The
advantages to be derived from such a trade were immense.
There they bad many spices—many dyes—which belonged to
Great Britain alone, and if we should be deprived of them
by our cammunication with India being cut off, it would di-
minish the quantity of our produce, and affect the whole range
of our trade. He need scarcely say more than state that un-
less India was kept in a state of tranquillity our commerce
could not flourish, and a general influence derived from our
power and possessions would become weak and ineffective.
In case of war, England must defend India under all circum-
stances, and which ever way the scale turned, a cessation of
commercial advantages must be the consequence. If such
would be the result—if we were becoming, as it were, daily
more and more dependent on our commerce with India, must
she not be looked upon as one of the props of this great em-
pire, and supported accordingly? Mr. Urquhart then said
he trusted he had said enough to excite attention to the sub-
ject, and shown the necessity for taking such steps for the
observances of treaties, for comrelling respect to our flag,
and for the consequent preservation of our commerce, as
would be irresistible in their influence with the government.
At the conclusion of Mr. Urquhart's address it was pro-
posed by Mr. Doubleday, seconded by Mr: Smith, and car-
ried by acclamation, that the Chamber of Commerce should
invite Mr. Urquhart to a public dinner.

DETERMINED SUICIDE OF AN EX-SECRETARY
OF LORD GEORGE GORDON, AND CURIOUS
DISCLOSURE.

Late on Tuesday evening last, an inquest was held before
Mr. Payne, at the Blue Anchor, St. Mary-at-Hill, London,
on the body of Robert Watson, aged 88, who put a period to

his existence in the following novel and deter Mined inanner :
Ebenezer Brown, jun., son of the landlord of the above
house, deposed that he had known deceased for about eight
months, a portion of which time he had lodged in his father's
house. In March last deceased left his lodgings, for the pur-
pose, as he said, of visiting a relation at Bath. Nothing
more was heard of deceased until about six weeks ago, when
witness's father received a note from deceased, dated Guy's
Hospital, in which he was confined in consequence of having
been found in a fit in King William-street, City. On de-
ceased's recovery he again came to lodge at the Blue Anchor,
and up to the time of the fatal occurrence he appeared to
enjoy good health. At times, however, deceased seemed
very absent in his manner. Ou Sunday evening last de-
ceased retired to his bed-room at about half-past eleven
o'clock, and told witness to call him by ten next morning, as
he wanted to go early into Portiand-street to receive some
money. At the hour appointed witness went up to the de-
ceased's bed-room, and on approaching the bed he found de-
ceased in it, having his night-cap drawn down over his face
and neck, and fastened round the latter by a silk handker-
chief. Through a loop knot in the handkerchief deceased
had inserted the poker, which he had twisted tightly round,
and which he still held firmly clenched in both hands. He
had made use of the poker as a smith does the handle of a
vice. Witness called his father, who instantly came and un-
fastened the handkerchief; but deceased appeared dead, and
was very Ward: in. ti.--A4 A sure•eon was sent for, typo en-
aeavoured to restore annliho.k..., ciLct.
Evan Brown, the landlord of the house, corroborates
son's evidence, and, in addition, made the following ~tatem-
ent. He said he did tat, know who deceased was Nntil
Sunday evening last, when the latter related to him the prin-
cipal particulars of his life. Deceased said that he had been
deeply implicated in the riots of 1780, and that at that period
he was private secretary to Lord George Gordon. He after-
wards became president for a time of the London Corres-
ponding Society. Having resigned the situation he suffered
various vicissitudes of foreign service, arid being at Rome in
the year 1812, he became acquainted with a party who had
in his possession several important documents relative to the
Stuart family, and to the secret history of the papal govern-
ment, particularly in reference to its connexions with the
exiled royal family. Deceased said that having made this
discovery, he communicated it to Lord Castlereagh, then chief
secretary to the foreign department, who authorised him (de-
ceased) to produce the documents in question at any price.
Deceased, af:er much difficulty, succeeded in obtaining them,
and a frigate was sent out by the English government to
bring deceased with the documents to this country. In the
meantime the papal government being apprised of the exist-
ence of the documents, seized; and set its seal upon them.
After much negotiation, the papal government consented to
give up those portions of the documents that related to the
Stuart family, and this country, on condition that it should
be allowed to retain those papers which referred to its own
acts in behalf of the Stuarts. Lord Brougham (then Mr.
Henry Brougham) was the chief negotiator in the transac-
tion between the English and Papal governments, and from
hint deceased had received several sums of money, though
not all that had been originally promised to him. Witness,
in conclusion, said that at the latter part of the recital de-
ceased appeared very much excited, and in that state retired
to his bed-room. Deceased owed witness between £3O and
£4O, and was to pay him a portion of it the day he was found
dead.
The jury consulted a considerable time, and returned the
following verdict :—"'That the deceased destoyed himself
while in a state of temporary mental derangement."

SPORTING IN7'ELLIGE.NCE.

MANCHESTER, FRIDAY EVENING.
COURSING.

THE SOUTH LANCASHIRE CLUB.—The members of this
club met on Thursday morning at Haddon, near Bakewell.
The weather was most unfavourable, a heavy mist and still
heavier rain continued throughout the sport, and a worse
coursing day was seldom witnessed. The hares, owing to
the fail of rain and winds, were not disposed to "lie out;"
consequently, notwithstanding the previous night's care, very
few were to be met with in the pastures, although the demesne
is remarked for an abundance of them. To-day, the weather
was more favourable, though cold and dark, and every pros-
pect of snow. When the last accounts left, the following
courses had been decided :

THE RUTLAND CUP.—For all aged dogs.
Mr. Slater's Sultan beat Mr. Alleu's Dart.
Mr. King's Venus , Mr. Rowley's Emperor.
Mr. Parkinson's L'Hirondelle „ Mr. Chew's Spring.
Mr. Deakin's Spring „ Mr. Edwards's Milo.
Mr. Mayall's Nelson ~ Mr. Lucas's Hardwick.
Mr. Hunt's Pluto „ Mr. Gale's Priam.
Mr. Fowler's Sultan ~ Mr. Robinson's Empress
Mr. Bake's Major „ Mr. Ogden's Elton.

beat Nelson,
Sultan.

FIRST TIES.
Venus beat Sultan Pluto
L' Hirondelle „ Deakin's Major
Spring►.
The remaining ties had not been run off when the Derby
mail came by.

TILE HADDON PUPPY CUP.
Mr. Whitehead's Tomboy beat Mr. Edwards's Maiden Queen
Mr. Deakin's Fly „ Mr. Chew's Dun John.
Mr. Lucas's Lapwing „ Mr. King's Hector.
Mr. Bake's Belvidera „ Mr. Parkinson's Silk.
Mr. Lucas's Lightning „ Mr. Hunt's Sylvian.
Mr. Slater's Smart „ Mr. King's Clasher.
Mr. Chew's Carpenter „ Mr. Gale's Cap.
Mr. Moss's Wedge „ Mr. Fowler's Chasse.