The Statesman.
London, England, 1814-12-20 00:00:00

THE STATESMAN.

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ing Ms family, and retaining' a fair interest on his
capital employed • and as to lowering rents, be was
perfectly satisfied that full one-half• of the arable
acres in England could not be cultivated q no rent
were paid, and the present prices of corn continued ;
they must, in saeh case, be abandoned, and left to
produce the weeds only that are natural to these.—,
During a two months tour lately in France, he (Sir
John Sebright) had been surprised to see the good-
nese of their land, and the wonderful facilities that
the farmer. there possess, for raising large quantities
of corn, owing to the abolition of tithes, the low price
of labour, &c. And unless a -lax is laid on the im-
portation of French and other foreign cora, the great
body of English farmers must. suffer, considera-
bly My greater degree, than the few persons, compara-
tively, who live by making lace, gloves, &c. possi-
bly could do, by freely admitting those manu-
factured goods from France, &c. without duty.
Mr. Astley's health was then drank, and the utmost
conviviality prevailed during the remainder of the
evening. •

BOMBAY SIVBSIONS; Jinx L.

RILLTMO 121 A. DUEL.

Capt. Archibald Campbell, Lie ut. E. Robinson,
and Ensign E. Marriott, all of the 7 Ith Regiment,
were arraigned for the murder of Lieut. Edmund
Russell, of the same corps, who was shot through
the head in a duel by Capt. Campbell. Lieut. Ro-
binson was second to the Prisoner ; and Ensign
Marriott to the deceased. T:.e cause of the misun-
derstanding which led to this meeting, was stated to
be as follows :—On the morning of the 11th of
June, the prisoner Campbell was Garrison Captain
at Fort St. George, and it was his duty to receive
the guard reports from the Officers, among whom
was the deceased, who was on guard at the Bazar
Gate. He waited at the Apollo Gate half an hour
after receiving the other reports, for the arrival of
that of Lieutenant Russell ; not receiving it,
he dispatched the others to the Town Major's
Office, noticing, at the same time, that one was
omitted. He afterwards called *at Lieut. Russell's
quarters, who received the visit civilly, and after
some conversation they parted amicably. On the
treeing of the same day, he met Lieut. Russell by
accident, at Lieut. Robinson's quarters. The con-
versation commenced by his enquiring of Lieut. Rus-
sell if he had yet heard any thing respecting his re-
port, upon which the other in an abrupt and disre-
spectful manner said, " It would be very odd if I
should, I sent the report time enough. I suppose
you was out of the way, and the drummer who
took it, could not find you." The Prisoner re-
plied, 6' he was not out of the way; but he was
not to stay there half an hoar to wait for the re.
port." Lieut. Russell said, "in noticing the omis-
sion, Sir, you have done your worst. I defy you."
The Prisoner said, " you speak to me with great
violence and disrespect." Lieut. Russell replied,
he did not, several times; and upon the asser-
tion being repeated, he replied, " I think, Sir,
you speak so to me." The Prisoner appealed to
those in the room, upon which Lieut. Russell said,
" what business have you to come here and tell me yid"
have reported me ?" This scene was terminated byj
Lieut. Robinson asking Lieut. Russell what business
he had to make his quarters the theatre of his attack
upon his superior Officer. The other then went
away. Of the four officers (Cochrane, Robinson,
Marriott, and Laurie), who were present, the first
two thought an apology was due to the Prisoner,
from Lieutenant Russell, while the remaining two
were of opinion, that nothing had passed re-
quiring it. Major, Cheyne, upon hearing the re-
presentation of all parties, thought some conces-
sion requisite • and Colonel Bleed, the Command.,
ing Officer, advised the Lieutenant to make it.—'
He at first refused, bat it was afterwards arranged
by Major Cheyne, that mutual apologies, in the fol.'
lowing form, should be exchanged :—Captain
Campbell—" Mr. Russell, it was not my intention
to irritate or offend you when I addressed you
the other evening in Lieutenant Robinson's quer-
ters."—Lientenant Russell—" It was not my inten-
tion, to treat you with disrespect, or to ()fiend you
on that occasion, and if I did so, I am sorry for it."
After having agreed to this apology, [sent. Russell
changed' his mind, and wrote to Major Cheyne,
that as he had constantly denied say intention of
treating Capt. Campbell .with insult or disrespect,
he could not, admit that he did; but he would say,
"I am sorry he should think I did instead of
"6 I am sorry if I did so." Capt. Campbell said,
the difference between words expressive of regret at
a man's own conduct, and words merely importing
borrow for another man's conception of that con-
duct, was so glaring, that be could not accept the
tendered alteration. The meeting was fixed for the
morning of the 16th of Jane, previously to which,
the Lieutenant said to Adjutant Bangs, " I shall
not die happy till I have driven a ballet through
my opponent's body." On the first fire he was
shot throngh the head, the ball passing through his
brains. He died in a few minutes. Capt. Campbell
was slightly wounded.
There befog no evidence against Lieut. Robin-
son and Ensign Marriott, they were both ac-
quitted.
The Jury then returned a verdict of Manslaughter
against Captain Campbell, 'whom they recommended
to the mercy of the Court. The Judge Maid him
one rupee, and he was discharged.

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A company of French comedians are performing
at Bath.
A week ago, two men of the names of Coanors
and Hanrahan were brought lotto the town of Clos-
moll, in the county of Tipperary, and lodged in the
Bridewell, by the Donohill peasantry, taken in the
act of robbing one l)urreen's house, at Donoltill.
They had robbed three different houses the same
sight. Connors acknowledges to base been one of
the party that attacked Prendergast's hewn : it was
he who played the fiats upon that occasion. Pres-
, dergast's fowling-piece cut short, end the flute, were
'Sound upon him when taken. He acknowledged to
have been one of the party that attacked Mr. Powell's
house/ near Castle Connell. Hs has turned King's
evidence, and given information against four brothers
of the name of Sweny, from Thomeatown—they wire,
token and brought to Cork.

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SBVERE WEATHER.

At-Brighton it has blown a storm from the South-
weet for some days.. Shipping on the coast has sus-
tained considerable damage. Of a number of vessels
that attempted to run from the Downs into Rams-
gate, five got on
_shore, seam of them much da- ,
maged. Several other vessels pet into Margate with
loss of anchors and cables.
A very strong gale of wind from the West and
-South-west has prevailed at Portsmouth nearly the
whole of last week, in consequence of which some
lives have been lost, and much anxiety occasioned.--
The gale attained its utmost fury on Wednesday :
during the greater part of that day it was impracti-
cable to proceed to Spithead, from the port, for even
the launch of the Prince, with upwards of 50 sea-
men in it, in making the attempt, was forced on
Southsea beach, and in landing, the officers and men
were completely drenched, as well'as placed in con-
siderable danger. In the evening, about seven
o'clock, signals of distress were fired at Spithead
which created much alarm amongst the people on
shore. It proved to be the Olympia cutter, which
haring drifted her anchors, got ashore on the
Spit. Iler signals of distress were most promptly an-
swered by all the shipping at Spithead, who hoist-
ed their lights, and about fifteen boats put off from
different ships to go to her assistance, in doing which,
we are sorry to say, a boat belonging to the Conflict,
containing a Lieutenant gad seven men, upset by
,tiontieg •w the Olympia's cable, and two seamen
were unfortunately drowned; the others were saved
wit* great difficulty. On shore, the heavy winds
have also occasioned much damage. The limbs of
large trees have been carried away, and, in many in-,
stances, whole trees blown down. Near King's-
Terrace, a solid brick-wall wu blown down on
Wednesday night, and during the top of the tide the
platform every day of the week has been rendeled
impassable, by the sea beating over in such large
quantities, and with great force. The storm coati.'
sued on Saturday night, but Spithead being a good
anchorage, no danger was apprehended.
From Plymouth, we hear, in accounts dated on
Friday and Saturday, that for the last two days and,
nights tie wind blew a hurricane from the West end
South-west, which caused much confusion amongst
the shipping, as they laboured very much at their an.
chars, and fears were entertained that many wrecks
Iwould take place.
At Falmouth the storm raged with great violence.

At Shrewsbury fair, last week, there was not a
large supply of cattle, and the buyers being numerous,
occasioned a brisk sale at an advance on late prices.
Fat cattle averaged 81d. per lb.; of fat sheep there
was a tolerable supply at 9d. ; store pigs were lower,
and there were many In the fair, and fat ones fetched
from Gd. to 7d. per lb. Owing to the late scarcity
of grass, the quantity of butter for sale was compara-
tively small ; prime tubs from 15s. to 15s. GJ. per
gqatt of 121 b. Prime cheese from 681. to 765. per
cwt. (1201 b.), inferior 50 to 60s. Bacon rather
lower, averaged 10d. per lb.—Some butter remained
unsold till Tiesday, Whin it went off 14s. 6d. per
gaup.
M4DOUCIALLe—Thb gallant Offi.
car, who died at his house, Gtorrenor-place, Bath,
ow the gist ult. was in the 86th year of his age, and
had been distinguished from the earliest period of his
professional career by talent, enterprise, and valour.
Re was a pupil and favourite of the celebrated
M‘Bainz, and accompanied that Commander when
he carried the Queen Caroline Matilda (youngest
sister of our King) to the Court of Denmark. I)u-
-ring the voyage, the address and conduct of the
young midshipman interested her Majesty in his
behalf; and at her recommendation (to her Royal
Brother) bliDotrastr. obtained his Lieutenancy.—
Appointed to the command of the Flying Fish, and
to watch the movements of the Dutch squadron
under Admiral ZOUTNIAN, then ready for sea .in
the Tomei, he misted, with all the indignation
of insulted loyalty, repeated and magnificent
lures to induce him to relax in his vigilance
The Dutch sailed, and the Flying Fish, banging
ou their track, and ascertaining their designs,
gnve timely intimation to the British (under Admiral
throe Peseta) to come up, and the sanguinary
battle of the Dogger Bank was the result. The en-
tire conduct of Lieutenant M‘Douost.r. on the occa-
sion merited, and received the thanks of his Admiral,
and he was raised to the rank of Commander. Hav-
ing been %elected to attend on the Royal Family at
Weymouth (subsequent to this event), it was the
good fortune of Captain bll'Douoar.t., on that sta-
tion, to meet and engage a French ship of war, fitted
out for the express purpose of capturing him ; and
of nearly doable his force. After a very brilliant
action the French ship *track her colours, and was
towed into Weymouth. For this gallant exploit,
almost in view of the Royal Family, be was instant-
ly posted, ins offered, In the most gracious manner,
the order of knigthood ; which, with the liveliest
gratitude,• however,. to the best of Kings, he thooght
proper to decline. In command of the Vestal fri-
gate, daring the earlier period of the late war,. Cap-
lain bliDotast.r. was at all timer chosen for the
conveyance of the various branches of our Royal
Family to and from the Continent; as well as tbose
of the Bourbon family now on the throne of France,
and the satisfaction afforded to these illustrious per-
sonages was evinced by the moat generous offers of
their interest and assistance. Captain 11'1)one-sr-J.
continued in command of the Edgar, 74,, Instil
severe illness, induced by the discherfa a his side-
otos duties, during the very Wag period of 94 years,
obliged him to retire from a air sic. be loved, mad of
which he wee an wainscot.. •
CANIS. FZIOCITY.—As .a cart and horse were
. passing along Forth-street, Newcastle, on Tuesday
morning last, a hull-dog seized the horse by the
nose, The driver, who was seated in the cart, being
more alarmed than the suffering aoknalvistwled or-
" murder" most &Wily. Stones, stick', and.
ous other weapoas, were made use of toootopo the
dog to quit his hold ; all of which were, lIETTer;
unavailing, till death opened kis sever! jaws. Jill/
worthy of remark, that the Whole of the actors jd
this tragedy, men, horse, sod deg belonged to the
, .677
same gentleman.—(Durhsess gruel" .114iergter,
Mr. Kxwux.u, it is said? has, mead
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meat at Covent garden for *
are to CommenCe

- CO NCIINTRIC MEETING.
♦NNVAL DINNER OF TURTRIENDS OF CIVIL
AND RELIGIOUS FREII.O9III. AT LIVERPOOL

When the ieivith ''ois: iii.otott was given, that
Gentleman begged leave to correct an error, into
which some persons seemed to have fallen who'spoke
of the Block Faced Lancashire Spies; ns .being em.
played by Government. lie, for his part, had uo
suspicion of this kind; but, on the contrary, was
satisfied that Goverment had been imposed on, and
had little or no kuowledge of these Spies, or their ma-
chinations, except What was derived from the great
demands of money necessary to their support. He
did sincerely believe, notwithetending bis dislike of
their foreign and financial poliol, that many of his
Majesty's present Ministers wet, decidedly hostile
to any such system of internel fyienny and oppres.
sion. Ile well remembered theatisat change which
took place in the country, on Lord Sidmouth's trat
accession to office, which seemed to be the signal for
ithe revival of a degree of good neighbourhood, geed
mite, and even of good manners, to which the inhale
bitants of Bolton and Manchester had long bawls
strangers ;—end he felt confident, that such men as'
the Lancashire Spy-mongers, would meet with but
little countenance from Government, after their vin'
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lent and fraudulent practices bad been once expeaset
and understood. He was well aware of the great
numbers employed by this mongrel, half civil, half
military, establishment, and of their very extensive
field of Wipe ; but still he was of opinion that the
head-qoarters of the corps were not in London, but
in Lancashire. This net: species of police qificers,sie
they were termed, iteet;.el not fear a comparison ei-
ther a ith Bow-street, or with the far-famed Police
of Paris ; and it had been boasted by some of the
1 admirers of the Lancashire system, that had its an-
' thor been In France, he would, by its means, have
prevented the French Revolution. Dr. Taylor then
proceeded to make some remarks on what has been
called the PEELlNGsystemin Ireland, and what might
as aptly be termed the GOREnto system in Canada ;
and expressed a suspicion, that these were only ra.
eeifit.sations or effects of the Lancashire system.—
lie pointed out as a circumstance, if not very jet.
portant, at least a little remarkable, that the prime
' movers of these systems, namely, Mr. Peele. tied
General Gore, had both of them resided, and coo-
sequently had opportunities of studying this new
species of tactics in the neighbourhood of Holten,
which, though in some respects, an obscure pore
seemed to be in regard to the Spy system $
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metropolis.—He bad good reason to belleete,•
I over, that neither of these Gentlemen would count":
Inance such abominations as were practised in Len.
cashire.—He expressed his fears, that the prevalence
of this system had already been productive of meth
mischief in Canada—and that the violent party spirit
already thus engendered was probably, in some dee
gree, the cause of the late military disasters in that
I part of the world. He called to the recollection of
' the meeting a Petition to the House of Comatose,
from Wm. Firth, Esq. Barrister, of Norwich, who
had, to his immortal honour, resigned his situaties
as Attorney-General in Canada, because he did net
chase teeniest. in his official capatiy in the prose-
cation of that infamous system of Espionage. Ha
I was happy to say, that in Lancashire little was now
heard of the Spies, except what occasionally trans.
,' piled respecting the lucubration& of a certain illegal
I meeting, calling itself the Orange Institution; foe
notwithstanding the strong condemnation of Perna..
1 ment, and the reprobation of Ministers, it was a fact
1 , that one of these Associations still continued by its
meetings to insult the Government and to excite the
I ridicule of the public.
llt was, indeed, a motley assemblage of Ea-Jaco-
bites and Ex..facobinr; of old friends of King
Charles, and new friends of King William ;—of
!
1 preachers of the Gospel and professed unbelievers—
• of melt of bigoted principles, and men of no princi-
pies at all—who have been described as having no
attachments but the attachment to strong drink.
' and no prejudices but the prejudice against labour:
1 —of such men it has been well said, that they thrive
fa a storm, and starve in a calm;—and accordingly
from their meetings, we still occasionally bear deep
' sighs of regret, that the golden age of the Spy-sys-
ism is at an end. How cheerfully, it was. 'aid, did
1 these Orange Spies come forward daring the late
disturbances, to defeat the hearts of disaffection,
and to co-operate with the civil and military (Whorl-,
'ties :—but how laughable is it to hear this from the
"lips of those, in whose hands alone, during those
halcyon days, almost the whole of both the civil end
I 'military authorities of their neighbourhood was con.
Centred ; and whose loyalty and love of pesos, may
beestimated, from their coming forward to joie this
:iniserable remnant of an Orange Lodge, sehsegeently
to its condemnation by Parliament, and as if in direct
contempt of the mild and persuasive request of Ml.
"'sisters, that these illegal and mischief-making prac-
tices might be discontinued. .
Of sea " Pretenders to loyalty," It was lately
said by a Learned Judge, that 14 it was not their in-
terest that their country should be peaceful—their
loyalty was a sea of troubled waters."
I The accession of re few contumacious and over.
active Maglatrates„ had not, however; sufficed meek
to retard the de tinges of this anomsjous body of
men, wbo„ however tnconsistent with themselves, or
with each other, in some respectiewere in one or two
poiatelperfectiragreed, namely, in their hatred of
public liberty, and of their taking public money.—
it was well, therefore, for the public, that diet stn.
potent association, was dwindling fast into insigne&
nahee. Tt Was Midget ineltied an act of charity to
tosenvo fond of tibtraiinelliernselves on public view,
to spotice them at aticeplet might tend, in some de-
gree, to revive their oof escaping that oblivion,
Ito which they were apparently doomed, and which
!'how their noise and their convulsive efforts they
:1111e-Hulede I.l:emiduenhott°,.dhorelawever. , 'quit the subject of this
'Orange Lodge, without mattering a prediction, thee
'at their next meeting, their Dramatis Personae would
be stilt mote emigre thin at their lot, and that the
brilliancy of their list of toasts would be somewhat
dimmed by the loss of a name, on which they mewed
much to pride themselves, naively, that of the Itigtt
Hon. R.obeft Peek ;—for he bad lately pereetied to
that Right Hon. Gentleman'sreatarks,reepeeti!ti the
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