The Statesman.
London, England, 1822-10-25 00:00:00

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TITHES.
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(IRON THE Lowe* EXPRESS )
We are extremely glad to find that on. of the subjects
(tithes) which we named io our last two numbers, ell-.
grosses much of the attention of the County of Sussex
and that at vestry meetings, held in the lest week, in
three parishes, resolutions were entered into to petition,
Parliament, immediately on its assembling, foraosmelu.
titan'. We are sure the subject demands the mod se-
, rions consideration of all parties, but especially the
landholder ; and if every nun who occupies half an
acre of land (for if it is only a quarter of that quantity
be is liable to be annoyed by a demand of tubes in
kind) does not, at this time, join in petitioning for au
abolition of the custom of taking them in kind, he will,
if a flock-master, d to lose his best tenth lamb ;
or if the more hatable farmer, his best tenth pig, as long
as he lives. We lay an emphasis on this time. because
as Ireland will certainly silly and must obtain a cosi-
mutation, the same act of justice cannot, if it be applied
for, be denied to England. And if it is not applied fur
on the part of the English landholder, the same ergo-
meet, frequently used by the late Lord Londonderry and
his friends, will he repeated when this subject is brought
before Parliament,—namely, l'he people are not dis-
satisfied with the existing state of things, or they would
complain by petition." We therefore hope, as we are
satisfied that there is not an agriculturist in England
who does approve of paying the clergy by tithe in kind
that no tiairwill be lost in preparing petitions ; and as
the season of the year is approaching when the attend-
ing public meetings may be inconvenient to many, a
better mode c aaaaa be adopted than that which has been
had recourse to in the parishes to which we allude. Pe-
titions from each parish might be got op without trouble
or incouvenlence. A commutation of tithes would be
by so means a suMeient relief to the landholder, but it
would be some advantage to him; and at this time, any
thing which would lighten the burden is worth ob-
taining.
AGRICULTURAL WAGE?.
UNTON-BALL.—Testerday, soon after the Magistrate,
L. B. At.t.ex, Esq. had taken his seat on the beach, five
men, dressed in smock frockr, who appeared tab/ fatigued
by a long journey cm foot, presented themselves, and
very respectfully retuned the Magistrate would be
pleased to hear their complaint.
Mr. Aia,me said certainly, and desired them to pro-
ceed.-
On• of the men then stated, that Wend his comrades
bad just travelled up from Woorlcburch, near Tenter-
den, in Kent, where they all lived, and had families.—
They were reduced to the greatest distress in conse-
neuee of an arrangementthat bad been entered into by
Me Overseen end dee Farmers; the former of whom.
when applied to few relief, instead of wiring money,
gave the person making the application a doket„ direct-
ed to cease farmer, desiring him to employ the bearer for
a number of days, monstioned it the ticket, at a rate of
wages also mentioned.-the amount of which would be
deducted from the fanners' poor rate. The rate of wages
so fixed by the Overseers never exceeded one shilling
and eighteeopence pee day for men with the largest fa-
milies; and one shillieg mid fonrpence was the g I
rate br married men, whose families were not considered
lergtrity the Overseer. The Wiest of this arraagmesat
was, that an laboaring may is inedelmren mold •
a day's employing* without one oFtletwe tickets, sad the
labourers in nenseal were, reduced * the vestal dis-
tress. The eimitialaamto stated. that they had applied
t. Mr. Forbes. a Magistrate la the saigbbettehenC nano
*said they were very hardly dealt with,
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iiitillfeititestitio the bleiViitrates"- at Unites Mali for_
whisk purpose they set off on Tuesda y
Eve pence
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ottlke
pence assenget thin all, and mere obligati+
their way to London.
Mr. ALLAN paid the idisit ififidon for to r
men's statement, and expedited Me twit at v.
log come such a distance, When it ins not lo hie' el
to render them any assistance, but said their p""=
peered to be one of very great hardship. He
them to return to their families and work as heretoforg..
and strongly recommended to them to make an appal
to the Bench of Magistrates at the next Sessions, who
would probably,grant redress.
The poor men were most grateful for the kindness
shown to them, and said they should strictly follow the
advice.
The Magistrate then directed Mr. Staples, the el.tit.
to supply the men with money to hear their. expedite
home, which was instantly done, and the poor f-ilorni
left the office with the strongest expressions of gratifies/et
for the kindness of the advice and sashimi they ink
received. 1
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FUNERAL OP THE RATE Me..
OARRlCK.—Thefillif.
of the late Mrs Carrick, took place this forenottakdidnt
haltpsst II o'clock. Her grave was by the side offirli
of her late husband David Garrick, Esq., ii Westrailtster
Abbey. The procession from her late residetce kith*
Atlelphi, consisted of two mutes, a plume of feathers, a
hearse and six, and four mourning coaches, and foqr.—
In the mourning, coaches were Mr. Carr, and eight other
gentlemen. The procession was closed by the carriage
of the deceased, and those of Lady Amherst, Mr. Carr,
and Mr. Turk.
Extract of a letter from an individual, residing in the
neighbourhood of S iin the borders of Norfolk):—
•• Every thing is du
ilte.
as—l might say at once, ap-
paling and ruinous.• meta are all going to min—
or rather their ruin ning manifest to all around.
There are many fir , all the things iu which
have been, or are abooMbe, sold ; and there ore the
farms and farm hotises kith no one to take thero. ...$5.
eept the landlortteltlf 'arowntlehis netglibourliood,
which only is within my intuisdipi ohigillin,pretatro
one general scene of driltelp, las myilifirlings would
not permit me to attemps‘4l eto you. O.il thine
F in. ,
of farms and farm lonises o out occupants. ' Well
have become empty by the previous tenants b
pellet! to t• sell off' the farming stock, the g
the very beds! When are these things to end? •
the winter to be gone through, especially after ill
displayed by the agricultural labourers at Di
Ipswich, St.c.? Such is the dreadful state of thil
us, that no trades in our neighbourhood are hi
cept those of bailiff anti auctioneer. We hoped
may soon see better days • bat we are at a loss ti
hew they are to be hvouglit about. Of one t. __
feel 'nand, that the lauillords mast soon pereWe (be
full extent of our misery end di•tresses, iftliej have not
already *painfully accurate notion of such in dire, poi
that they are compelled to farm their owe lamb aid
possesioln, or to let them lie waste. Some Woad&
arrangements to farm on their own account, rather t el
let the property run to ruin; bat all of them deists with
great reluctance, as yon may easily imagine. Myt sea*
are they to do ? They can neither get tenants .twar pie
chasers. The greatest redactions in the ternicitame•en
have DO effect, so great is the panic even wherilkwfand•
ere have some means left."
LEIPRIC, OCT. 11.—The fair does not turn out so well
as was expected. Even silk goods do not meet with egret
demand ; nor is the business done in leathers and wool-
lens satisfactory. Articles of luxury have had pretty
good sale. Cottons ere in general asap, aid the Eng-
lish are said to throw them away as usual.—(Nurcitrerg
Covrespdadart, Oct. 16.)