The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-01-10 00:00:00

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bit London,
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• • HO USELESS POOR.

A•oonsiderable increase took place in the number of
:seorlicantsou Saturday, and -on Sunday night those
• 'poste of the London Workhouse which have been
pheed snider the contrent of the Committee were
...• crowded with inmates, most of them appearing in the
•••most abject distress, and all grateful for the assistance
iffssili by the Charity. Asa mutante examination is
• 'takes. sad a record kept of the circumstances of every
individual admitted, it was found that rainy were ma-
lting, or rather what are technically called iongshore
vain, including those usually employed upon the river,
'but whose employment is of a very precarious nature.
In commquence of this, and with a view to diminish
• the pressure in Bishopsgate-street, the Committee de-
termined on opening an asylum near the usual haunts
• of this description of poor ; and we are happy to say,
—that by permission of Mr. Inglis,. Chairman of the
-London Dock Company, a spacious warehouse in Wap-
ping-street, opposite the Dundee Arms, has been lent
for this purpose. A Sub-Committee, consisting of
• Mr. Campbell, Mr. Bodkin, Mr. Geld, and Mr. Aston,
tesordingly met on the premises, on Sunday morning,
where they were joined by Mr. Biggs, surveyor to the
Company, who kindly gave his professional advice
-and assistance ; and by great exertion on the part of
the Committee, some of whom are engaged in this work

day and night, the alterations and fitting-up were
esitspleted, and the necessary stores having• been fur-
lOW through the activity of Mr. Hick, Mr. Morris,
a others, the building was opened last night, under
the same regulations as those observed at the London

Workhouse.-
From the locality of this building on the bank of
the river, in a populous neighbourhood, and immedi-
ately contiguous to the Docks, It is peculiarly adapted
to the purpose for which it has been engaged, and
will, no doubt, be highly serviceable.
A third Asylum at the west-end of the town is
spoken of, and it has been suggested that some of the
buildings, which are now empty, and about to he
pulled down for the new street, might, for a temporary'
measure like the present, be made available.
The Committee are now so completely aoluit, that
they can in a for hours bring into use any pre-
mises of sufficient size ; and we cennot think they will '
be long without an offe► of accommodation in the
neighbourhood we have alluded tn.
Three are considered to be sufficient for all who are
likely to apply ; and although the weather is at pre-
sent favourable, the Committee will complete their
plan of preparation.. It must be a pleasing reflection
to every person who has contributed to, or assisted to
promote this charity, that there need he no longer a
single individual in this great metropolis unsheltered,
unhoneed, nr unfed, during the tours when the dark-
ness of night aggravates the sufferings of those
wretched beings whom misfortune has cast in want
and misery upon our public streets.
A Meeting or the General Committee took place'
yesterday, for the purpose of considering the propriety
of plating the sum of 5001. at the disposal of the Sub-
Committee, who last winter applied 1,0001. of the
general fund in the relief of the destitute at their own
homes. The attendance was numerous, and the chair
having been takes by Sir Job■ Lubbock ; Mr. Dorn-
ford rose and observed, that as what had beta done
last year in this branch of relief would be the best
pledge for the future, he was desirous that the Report
of the Destitute Committee, made at the conclusion
of their labour*, should be read, which was accord-
ingly done by the Secretary.
Mr. Doatszoau then moved that the snot of
5001. be granted to the Committee fur the same pur-
poses.
The motion was supported lry Mr. Brock, Mr.
Freud, and Mr. Freese ; and opposed by Mr. Camp-
bell, Mr. Ooldsmid, Mr. With!, Mr. Pownall and
other Members.
Mr. Oot.nsutn, in an animated speech, called upon
t' :e Committee to confine their attention to the ori-
ginal object of the subscription ; to show what their
cbject was, he observed, it was only necessary to read
to the Committee the Resolutions entered into at Mr.
Hick's warehouses, when the first public meeting uas
Feld upon this subject. which Resolutions were the
productions of their Houorary Secretary, whose cor-
rectness upon all occasions they were well aware of.
Mr. Ooldsttild then read them, and argued forcibly
against the present grant, as a departure from their
true spirit and intention, although be was prepared
fully to admit, that the money voted to the Destitute
Committee last year. had been expended in the most
cautious and judicious manner.
Mr. kites was fur voting a smaller sum than that
proposed, but a general feeling adverse to the prin-
ciple appeared to pervade the Meeting.
Mr. BODKIN. the Secretary, said that, with every

disposition in favour of the Committee, whose exer-
tions last year he warmly eulogised, he could not
brine himself to vote for the grant now proposed.
He did not oppose it, however, upon the principle so
sti!y urged by Mr. Gokistnid, because he thought that
:f the relief of the poor at their own houses were not
an original, it was, after what had taken place last
year, as adopted object of the subscription, but he
could not help feeling that the nature of the associ-
ation had become very materially changed, inasmuch
as it was at first intended fora temporary purpose,
hest new a strong and general feeling existed in fa-
.veur of its becoming permanently useful ; and if this
feeling were acted upon (which he looped would be
the case) the undivided energies of the Committee
would be requisite, whilst the whole of the present
sol.tcription would fall short of the sum which a per-
manent establishment would require.
• After considerable discussion the motion was put
ant negatived by a great majority, and a special
meeting will be held on Friday, next, to *decide .upon
ai•apptal to the public for additional donations, with
t•ietivbs obtain a fend, the interest of. which, rom-
ariell.with annual dubirriptions, shall be sufficient to
'diirs'y tfie etpencei of houses for nightly shelter,
either daring the whole of the year, orit such parte
efitios maybe thought peoper.•
-That sapiens at Wmtping was opened on Monday,
adifittrards of' 8.• pi. room admitted. The London
Wlirkliohse 'wfs quite Atil, Ned several eases of interest
refine' before sparticulutiv Met of a*
young wuwas who liirtien ?adored' ito, fish her
plate in the country, by her mother, who bruilaut her

dotted
is the twit
bitterly, and
for the Hamlets, wlisia •a received, .
tbrottgir the kindness of is now under the
care of ;100:rgovisional Pratoetion Society.

. iiiDDLESEX SESSIONS,
TIM LINO V. ORO. DMZ..

This was an indictment against the defendant,
late one of the soldiers of the Third Foot Guards,
for a riot before The Cottrier office, on the night of
the 11th of November, and breaking the windows
thz•reof.
The prosecution wag conducted by Mr. ADOL-
Pnt•s and Mr. IhwLlNo, and the defence by Mr.
ALLEY.
A soldier of the First Foot Guards positively
swore to the fact of the prisoner being concerned
is the riot, and breaking The Currier office windows.
The defendant set up an alibi, which was proved by
four witnesses.

The Jury, under the Learned Chairman's directions,
found the defendant Not Guilty.

TIII KING r. SAM:FL NRIVIIVII.

This was an indictment against the defendant for a
riot of the like nature, on the 10th of Norember,
and assaulting Ueorge Spurrett, the porter of The
Courier ofc•e.

Mr. Anot.rnus and Mr. DOWLING conducted the
prosecntifln.
Mr. bltxsut•t.t., the Magistrate, anti several other
witnesses, prnved.the facts of the case against the de-
fendant, and the Jury immediately found hint Guilty.
Ile was Petitenced to two months imprisonment in the
House of Correction.

LONDO.V SESSIONS.

The following is an abstract of the Calendar of the
present Seal' s :
London. Middlesex.
lions/breaking - - - 0 1

Burglary - - - • 1 3
Returning from transportation 1 U
Uttering forged notes - - 1 4
Hig li way rohhery - • 1 6
Sheep-stealing - - It 1
Stealinr in a dwelling-house U 2
Possession of forged notes 0 3
-
Larcenies - - - - 1I 60
Stealing from the person . U 4
Embezzlement - 0 2
.
Uttering counterfeit money - 1 0

19 Si
State of his Maje,t', gaol of \ ewgate up to the
4th of January, 1321 :
Males. Females.
Convicts under sentence of death Is 3
upon whom the judgment of
the Court has been respited - 7 0
under sentence of transpor-
tation for life - - - - 32 19
for II years - - 12 29
for 7 years - - - 113 31
Prisoners under sentence of imprian-
went for felony and misdemeanours 21 13
Committed by Commissioners of Bank-
rupts - - - - - 3 0
For trial at the present sessions - SS 17
Aural rally sessions - - - 3 0
For the assizes - - - - 1 0

253 112

The County Court of Middlesex is removed from
Fulwood's Rents to King'sgate-street, Holborn.
s proposal has been made to tiovernment to eon-
stroct the roofings now generally erected over ships,
when building, &c. with iron.
i►llNEn*Lase.—f-e are happy to inform our readers
that the several attempts made in search of coal in this
county, are not likely to prove altogether fruitless.—
The cistern which bar been sunk on the laud of Hal-
lynoek, is now one hundred feet deep, and is doubt
remains on the ntirols of experienced colliers that coal
is at hand. The affinity of coal is, indeed. strongly
exemplified from the circumstance that horse-nails
have been made with the stuff raised latterly. We are
sorry to say that the exertions of the lessee are para-
lysed by family difficulties. Subscriptions, however,
are soliciting by the Rev. Mr. Murphy, whose only
motive is to give employment to the labouring class iu
that neighbourhood. Even should disappointment he
the result of their labours, the motive, it must be con-
fessed, is a laudable one ; but from what we have al-
ready stated there is little room to doubt that complete
success will follow. The advantages which must ensue
thereon to the country in general, but to this county
in particular, are strikingly obvious. Speaking of
the object in stew, as if wittily attained, the im-
provement of our bar and harbour will be one of the
important benefits which will result from It. The
Quay Corporation have been fur some time eviea r-
ing to procure Parlian.entary assistant* nable
them to remove an impediment at the entrance of the
harbour, which would make this port a safe and con-
venient anchorage fur vessels of almost any burthen.
The consummation of the one would instantly be fol-
lowed by that of the other. It is well known that no
branch of the manufactures, and consequently of the
commerce of the sister country is in so flourishing a
condition as the one in question. As many causes, un-
necessary here to explain, operate to the disadvan-
tage of this part of the Empire, the mere promise fa
so desirable an event as the finding of coal, cannot
but awaken sensations of the most agreeable nature in
every Irish breast.
Though various species of coal are to be found in
profusion in many parts of our island, the internal
sittiation of the pits will utterly pr them from
being productive to the nation, as lo gas they's"; be
obtained with so much greater 'facility from the oppo-
site shore. With every local advantage, we age*
earnestly entreat the public to contribute their mite
towards perfecting the undertaking. For se doing
they have the powerful excitements in their favour of
humanity and interest—hutnauity, as it will afford
eniployment to a number of our indostrious but su-
perabundant population ; and loterest. as it will he
the !teens (we team speak with cerutisty)i of: returning
to them with a hundred told inctsam.--(frs4/141
IPrald.)

the

"Wage% _
tom, but also to the numerous audience assembled
there. and the only cause resigned was a refusal is
submit to certain regulations which bad been adopted
and acted upon for the government of the theatre.
since Mr. Elliston has had the management of it.
.The audience were kept waiting between the play and
the entertainment above double the usual tittle pn
Saturday night, owing to the whole of the band, ex-
cept Mr: Smart the leader‘ having refused to go into
the orchestia to perform to the pantonsime, because
four of them had been fined for non-performance of
their duties. The audience becoming extremely cla-
marous, and even rio:ous for the rommencemeot of the
perforsuanca, Mr. Dunn, the treasurer, found himself
obliged to comply with the demands of the refractory
part of the band.
On these circumstances being communicated to
Mr. Elliston, he perfectly approved of the conduct of
Mr. Dunn, and they on Monday, accompanied by Mr.
Russell and Mr. Winston, repaired to the Office, and
consulted with Mr. Birnie, the Sitting Magistrate,
upon the subject. Mr. Elliston stating, that the audi-
ence were kept above half an hour waiting for the
commencement of the pantomime, and contending,
that the performers were his yearly servants, although
he psid them weekly, as their engagement was at any
rate fur the season, and he could not discharge them
in the middle of the season, or at any particular part
of it, as long as they performed their dnty; but on
their :fusel to perform their duty agreeably to the
regulations established of the Theatre, he submitted,
that the refractory members of the Land hail combined
together for illegal purposes. and their conduct might
coiling-er the two hundred thousand pounds worth of
property with which he was entrsasted. He wished to
adopt the most lenient course against them, by issning
summonses instead of warrants, to apprehend them on
a criminal charge.
The defendants now entered the Office, accompa-
nied by Nit.. Harmer, as their Suliritor. It appeared,
from the general statement of Mr. Elliston, Mr. Russell,
Mr. Dunn, and Mr. Carr, that at the constuenceusent
of the present season, Mr. Elliston had stated to Mr.
Smart, the leader of the band, that in consequence of
of the disorganization of the hand last season, he
should he under the necessity of preventing any depu-
ties bring allowed. Mr. Smart, in reply, pointed out
certain emirs where he thought such a restriction
should be relaxed, viz. on the nights when musical
pieces or operas we re not performed, when many of
the gentlemen belonging to the band could get a gui-
nea or two guineas a night by perforwiug at Con-
certs, end who possessed great talents, should be al-
lowed to be absent on their providing a proper substi-
tnte, which Mr. Elliston very readily agreed to, pro-
fessing Isis readiness in assisting any gentleman in
getting an extra guinea, its preference to preventing
him, provided he wade an application in writing,
which was readily agreed to.
Mr. Ellistowstated, that for the non-compliance with
this regulation and others, for wblehliims had lieesi
inflicted, nine times out of ten, they had been rem
milted, upon an explanation being given, or a proper
apology wade. otts New Year's Day evening, William i
Daley and John Smalley, two of the defondants, were
absent from their places in the Orchestra the whole of
the evening, for which they were fined the week's sa-
lary.—On Skturday, Henry Barker and John Bullock
were fined two shillings and sixpence, fur being too
late for a piece, and which was dedurted from the
week's salary, on Saturday. The fines were enforced
under the articles of agreement and table of rules and
regulations. The particular regulation under which
the tines were imposed. and upon which the main ques-
tion hinged, was No. 8, and is as follows:—Any one
absent front the Theatre at night, when expected by
the manager to perfons, shall forfeit one week's salary,
or be liable to the forfeiture of the engagement, at the
option of the manager, unless in the case of illness, con-
firmed by a medical certificate.
Mr. Crate being called upon to prove the case against
the defendants, it turned out that he could not prove
it individnally.
Mr. HAMM, for the defendants contended that
the charge against them did nut come within the mean-
ing of the Combination Act.
Mr. Btasrte, the Magistrate, proceeded under the
Act of Pediment, and contended that no offence had
been committed under it.

Mr. Carr, the prompter, was then called to prove
the charge of c..nspiracy; but he confessed- that he
could not name any members of the band who refused
to attend his ringing of the bell; all he could say
was, none of the band attended at the appointed time.

Mr. II lit)itit objected to the proceedings, as not
cognizable under the Combination Laws as to mecha-,
ales. Lc., but,
The. !harts N.Ava.contended, that the eontinct of
the defendants war implied under the.. ,dafse4tion
" other persons?'
The case proceeded. and Mr. Carr, the pro r.„
was effeirto prove the case, but failed as to the idt
tiff• of the defendants, as none of the band appeared in
the orchestra.

Mr. Eliiston produced the rules and articles of
agreement, to prove that the defendants had broken
the laws they bad agreed to abide by when they enter-
ed and engaged to perform in the Theatre.
Mr. HAUMEIR objected to that being received in
evidence, except their approval and signing could be
proved, neither of which could be proved; but Mr.
ElHilton contended that the articles being acquiesced
in :ad submitted to by all persons who engaged in
the Theatre was sufficient. •
Mr. HAKUSS said, that although be did not allow
that his clients' roulluitt had come within the meanieg
of the Ait.of Parlianseakas a cembinatiea, yet it world
palled Sheri to an laieinsent for a conspirac►, and
hoped that after whet bad passed', they would return
to their +ay at the Theatre.
Zflistoti said, (hat was all be wanted; he only
wi)hed to (cacti►. his rights, and bow to euferce them.
Tbe.defeniantsi were then discharged.
dlisamponnnisjvlf•riesae.—On Irodirsdny last littlest
*sips. fellow of: the asap at Jaks•liornell,4llo has
infested the west cad of the toni‘r i considerable

DI El).
On Saturday. the &h Inst., at ber boos, on the Friars.
Exeter. Rebecca, the widow of John Sheldon, Mg., Pro-
fesitor of Anifbitt In the Ro)al Academy of Arta. and
V.lll.Siamantshinglster of the Ites. Was. Delmer, formerly
rector *of Caihrawleigli. Devon.
Qs Use Ist., heft.. at !Ludo ell, Charles Cornelius Dv-
Pm' q. & the lYlb ) ear orbit, age, eldest son of 111:;`-
TlChOyinsl4, foevesteriv of Sannethorpe-hall, In Lin-
eo Ire, tad ti late floe. Lewis Dysart',
Chassiplon of Ragland.

LOPU 401:41PrInt pd. mad Pabllalied at time Wear 0,
It x" " Tr. Commit'. NON" Moods,
WI I IX, 102_ Stra_nd. opposite St.Ckaafaat'aCentresi.
1111111ADINA4 Jae.. 14.8.: t. ~go ail Cam-
asealasdiaa, Orders. &a. are requesaect M beialikesaa‘.

•
TILE SIATESIAAIS.
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oDdou, and, pftir.eodeatAg4in*. ,yain to induce 1:0LICE.
eto receive the wages , cruelly ahaw- —..sw--
A her. this critical sit she was found Pl:nLic Orvicu, BC/W.I4RK T.---Saturday Mght, the
he neighbturhood of Leadenhall-street weeping refusal of the band of Drury-lane Theatre to perform
fly, and was immediately directed to the Refuge bad wearly been attemied with very serious con-
the Houselews, where shi •iwas received, and, sewsses, lot only to the Managers and•••,• A
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