The Statesman.
London, England, 1824-02-06 00:00:00

THE STATESMAN

the cause of it. Some attribute it to the decree which
appoints a Priest to be chief of the division of the
property of the Inquisition. It ie expected that this mea-
sure will rally a great many persons to their party.
The volunteers of Agreda have' arrested the famous
robber Leon,who was on the point of going to be married.
By a decree of his Majesty, Don Ignacio d e Erpiala has
been appointed Intendant of the province of Salamanca.

New York Papers to the 13th of January, with files of
others from various parts of the United States, have reach-
ed us this morning, of which the following are extracts :
(FROM TIIE RICHMOND PAPER OP JAN.S.)

From Demerara, we are informed, says the Norfolk
Herald of 2d Jan., by Captain Bell, that the commotion
which had been excited in Demerara, had not been entirely
allayed, but considerably subsided. The Flag denoting
that Martial Law still prevailed, was yet flying when he
sailed, Dee. 5. Smith, the insurgent Missionary, had bean
found guilty, and was under sentence of death,waitingonly
the approval of the King. Six blacks also remained in
gaol, who were likewise under sentence of death.

Drat, February s.—Wind W.S.W.—Arrived and sailed 1.)
the River the Prince Regent, of Stockton. from the Nimbler
raneao ; and the Harmony, Lewis, from ChPrente.--Carve
down from the River end remain, with the ont*ard hound, the
Comely, Gray, for Marseilles ; Pyrenees, ‘Vliit well, for Bar-
badoes ; Province, Glasgow, for Cadiz; cud the Success,
Perry, and II rri et, Briggs, for Liverpool.
PORTSMOUIII, February 4.—Wind S.W.—No arrivals or
seilings.
PLYMOUTH, February 4.—Wind S.W.--No arrivals or'
saltines.
FALMOUTH. February 4.—Wind S.W.—Arrived the Plea-
sant Hull, Duck, from London; Comet, Moore, from Ilavre ;
and George, Davis, from Plymouth for Lisbon.
LIVERPOOL, February 4.—Wind S.W.—Arrived the Hope,
Heron, from Campeachy; Cornwall, Morrison, from Demerara;
Favourite, Tullock. from Nassau; Wm. Byrnes, Cobb, from
New York. sailed lath January; Beaver, —, from Sa ut
Andrew's, New Brunswick; Jane, —, from Newfoundland;
Sisters, -- from Malaga; Margaret, M•Seller, from An•
tigua • Kitty, Young, from Africa.—The Cornwall called off
Herhadoes and brought dispatches for the Government.—The
Sisters, Douthwait, from Demerara for London, was wrecked
on Antigua. part of her cargo saved.— tif!iled the Kingston,
May, for Africa ; Prot. ction, Tyson, for Virginia; and 'F.nu-
linolupp, for Leghorn.

THE KING.
BRIGHTON, THURSDAY, Fen. 5.
The answer to enquiries at the Palace to-day is a pleasing
repetition of that of yesterday:—
" His Majesty continues better."

CLERICAL PREEERSIENTS.—The Deanery of Christ Church,
Oxford, has just been conferred on T)r. Smith, the late Canon
of Christ Church, in that University. The Rev. Stephen Slade
has received the appointment of Dean of Chiches•er, in Sussex;
and we understand that the Dean of Chichester is to be removed'
to Gloucester. The Bishop of Uloacester, probably, therefore
goes to Lichfield. The Dean of Chichester, Dr. Bethel, was
tutor of the Duke of Northumberland.
We rejoice to learn (says the Brighton Gazette), that it is
in contemplation to send out a large Rcclesiastical Establish-
ment to the West Indies, with two Bishops at its head, whose
Sees will be named from ►he Islands of Barhadoes and Jamaica.
The plan, we have reason to believe, will be subtuitted to
Parliament in the course of the ensuing week, and if (of thick
there can be no clonlit) it FIIOUIII meet with the concurrence of
the Legislature, steps will be immediately taken to carry it

into effect.
Sir John Si neon, one of the Masters in the Court of Chan-
eery, died on Wednesday mornirg; this. therefore, has created
a vacancy ; and another vacancy was created by the appoint-
ment of Nit-. Alexander to be Chief Baron.
The Office of Receiver-General in the different Revenue
Departments in I reland is in he dispensed with, and all
remittances made to the Bank of Ireland.

A paragraph having appeared in several of the Papers,
under the head of " Havre," purporting to be a letter from
that place, and stating that a Culotiel O'Cal'agban, first
aidede-Carnp to General Mina, was there, and chartering a
vessel, whicli was to proceed with the General to America,
we are desired to say that the whole is a wanton and ridi-
culous fabrication. We are further authorized to add, that
General Mina does not even know, by name, the individual
who has thus obtruded himself on the public notice.—
(Morning Chronicle.)
On Thursday last (29th ult.) at the animal dialler of
the Society for the benefit of the Sons of the Clergy, Lord
Measlownank, in proposing from the chair the health of
the King, at the same time communicated to the Society,
that he had received authority from Mr. Secretary Peel,
to declare his Majesty's royal intsgition to give 1001. in aid
of the fends of that most excellent institution.—(Edin-
burgh paper)
A circumstance occurred lately in Paris which merits
notice, inasmuch as it shows the anxiety of at least one
branch of the French Royal Family to preserve something
like respect for this country. The Heelless de Berri gave
a soiree, which was concluded by a dramatic piece called
" Les Anglaise' pour sire," which is a sharp satire upon
the customs and manners of the English. When the King
heard of this circumstance, he sent for the Duchess tie
Berri, and insisted upon her malting an apology to Sir
Charles Stewart, for the insult which she hail put upon
the English character. The Duchess unionstrated, but
was obliged to yield, and the apology was niade accord-
ingly. Sir Charles, on receiving it, said her Royal
Highness was unnecessarily concerned on this subject,
fur that neither personally nor as the Representative of a
great nation, slid such trifles ever dwell in his mind.
A story is current that a forgery of a power of attorney
to sell stuck to the amount of twenty-six thousand pounds,
has been committed at the Bank, but it is untrue. The
mistake arose from the circumstance of a stockholder hav-
ing granted two powers of attorney to sell stock for dif-
ferent amounts to two different individuals, one of which
was at first suspend to lie a forgery, but on inquiry
proved to be peat.. tly regular.—(Moraieg Paper.)
It is a curious fact, that in consequence of orders re-
ceived from Madrid, the officer in Estretnadura entrusted
with the organisation of the new army, in a placard which
he posted up on the walls in Badsjoz, stated, that as his
Majesty could no langer trust to Ilse existing army, he was
induced to invite his faithful subjects to enlist in the new
corps about to be formed. As soon as the con'ents of
these placards were known to the French Commander, he
ordered one of his Officers to pull them all down.
Letters from Estreinadnra mention that there is a Guerilla
party of 100 men in the Province, which lately entered
Zafra, a rich town of about 1,000 inhabitants, where they
levied a contribution, and remained for several days. The
Commander's name is Coello, formerly a superior Officer
of Cuirassiers. In the neighbourhood of Badsjoz there is
also another Guerilla party of tao men, costirnavd d by
Seller, a well known personage. The French have been
unable to pursue these parties in consequence of the want
of cavalry, as they have only with them in Bad sjoz the
35th regiment and a company of cavalry. In several parts
of Spain there are also other Guerilla parties moving shout,
which bid defiance to all authority emanating from the
King. All of them are well mounted, and their paitisans
increase. •

The Right Honourable the Lady Mayoress gave, last
night, a Dail and Supper at the 'Mansion House, to a party
of two hundred ladies and gentlemen. The supper was
served up in the first style of elezance,and the company did
not separate till an early hour this morning.
The Court of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
gave, yesterday, an elegant dinner to upwards of fifty per-
sons of distinction, amongst whom were Aldermen Wood,
and Thompson, Joseph ittler, M. P., &c. &c. The first
course consisted of soup and fish only, but the fish was of
every description in season. The greatest conviviality
prevailed among the party on the occasion, nor dig they
seperate till near twelve at night.
rile ARMV.—It is said, that Lieut.-General Sir G. Drum-
mond, G.C.B. will succeed to the Colonelcy of the 71st, vice
General F. Dundas, deceased.
It isstated that Lieut,General Sir If. F. Campbell, H.C.B.
and G.C.ll.will obtain the Colonelcy of RSth regt. of Foot, vice
Lieut.-General Sir G. Drummond, who Is to be appointed Co-
lonel athe 71st.
The detachments belonging to the 30th, 41st, and 46th regt.
of Infantry, which marched from Portsmouth on the 30th ult.,
will arrive at Chatham this day, preparatory to their embarks
lion fur India.
The detachments belonging to the 54th and 80th regts. of
Foot, which marched on the 29th ult. from the Isle of Wight,
will arrive ■t Chatham this day, preparatory to their em-
barking on board the William Farlie Inclanian, for Madras.
The 10th llussars expect to move in a few days from Dub-
lin, to cantonments in Connaught—head quarters Ballinrobe.
They will he replaced by the 4th Dragoon Guards, at present
quartered in Gort, Galway, rte.

INTENDED ASSOCIATION IN THE CITY OF (Mts.
130%Y, FOR Tut.: PROMOTION Or REFORII IV
PARLIAMENT, AND THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF
LIBERAL 3IEAbURES.

(PROM TUE GLASGOW FREE PRESs.)

A very important proceeding is now in progress in
Glasgow, is the formation of a society, on a large seo,
for the greater advancement of liberal principles, in th,
city, and for the more efficient support of all political
measures which require the aid of the public voice.

Already a committee,of about twenty gentlenten,his heft%
appointed to inquire into the best means of seouring these
objects, and that co:nmittee, we understand, will be called
upon, this week, to make their report.
After the report is made, and the laws agree! to,
General Meeting will he called of the numerous pets ,r,
known to be favourable to liberal principles, a fortniz4t,
or a month after the report shall be put into their han.k.
It is intended that each member shill be called opo,!ti
sultscribe.atinually,or contribute at entrance,to form a hod,
to be appropriated to the advancement of the great ea. 14.„ f
' Reform—to defend the Liberal Press, when arbi.r,Ov
prosecuted—or to be employed in any other way that the
members may deem conducive to the cause.

:inch are the leading outlines, as fir as we have heard,
of this intended Whig, or Reform Club of Glasgow.

CUPAR Axous.—The Cupar Angus second Fox Clih melon
Monday, for the purpose of celeornting the anniverslry ..t
Mr. Fox's birth day. About 59 gentlemen sat down to oin-
ner, in the Ohl Masons' llall —Mr. John Matthew, chaimai ;
Mr. W. Nlonerieff, croupier.
On Monday, in Rutherglen Town Hall. the friends of citil
and religious liberty, economy and ref4rm, met to celebrate
the anniversary of Mr. Fox's birth. Provost Leitch in he
chair. Alihmher of appropriate toasts were given, and speeches
delivered, and several songs sung by professional gentlemen,
Tue whole was conducted harmoniously end convivial!).

INDEPENDENCE OF THE COUNTV OP ILINCDLV.-A meeting rf
gentlemen desirous to promote the election of represeataiives
In Parliament for this Cannty, free of expense, was hell at the
Nee's Head Inn, Slenford, on Thursday the 29th ult. when the
following resolutions were adopted—
That Cie gentlemen present do form a central committee
for that purpose, with power to add to their numbers.
' That Col, Johnson be chairman of this committee.
' That persons friendly to the cause be invited to form lozal
committees in different parts of the county.
That such committees he requested to correspond with tl:e
central committee, by their respective chairmen, and promote
local subscriptions in their several neighbourhoods.
' And further, that a general subscription he entered into,
and all persons intending to subscribe thereto are so:icited
to transmit their intention to the chairman of the ceutral
committee.'

SIR FREDERICK FLOOD, BART.

(PROM[ TOE DUBLIN EVENING POST.)

We lament to state that this distinguished charader is
no more. At six o'clock on Sunday evening, the first in-
stant, terminated the long and useful life of this wort! y
Baronet, not more known than lamented. Sir Fred.rilk
Flood was Custoe Rotaloran of the County of Wexford,
which County he represented in the Imperial Parka.
men', as long as he found it convenient, at his advan-
ced period of life, to engage in the arduous duties of
a Statesman. He also sat in the Irish House of Com-
mons during three successive Parliaments. In each house
lie maintained that dignity and independence of cha-
racter, which he was so remarkable for in every station of
life. As a grand Juror of the Counties of Wezfor I and
Kilkenny, he evinced that integrity, honor, and lioneity
which so much belong to that important office. In att'fiis
intercourse with the wxrld, which was indeed extensive,
his great ambition was to benefit mankind. Wine
sound Lawyer, and of strongly gifted understanding his
advice was courted by all who had the pl.asure of
acquaintance, and teed), given, which will cause his d.si
to be severely felt, even by those who were not connec ed
by the ties of consanguinity. In all the relati.ns of
private life he was exemplary in fultiling the sever,)
that devolved upon him. As a landlord, lie was kind and
indulgent ;as a friend, warm and zealously attached. In
6 ne, he was charitable and benevolent to all, and will ht
regretted by all.
SirFr.dericit Flood was the descendant of John Flood. F.: q.
of Flood Hall, County of Kilkenny. He married, first, Lady
Juliana Annesley, sister of 'he late Earl of Mountnorris, who
died without issue; he afterwards married Frances, daughter
of the Right Hon. Sir Henry Cavendish, Bart., of Doteridge
HMI, Derbyshire, by whom he has left one child, (Frances,
wife of John Herward -lesson, Esq. of Doory Hall, County
of Longford, and York Place, Portman Square, London), to
whom he has bequeathed the whole of his real and pascals!
property.