The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-05-19 00:00:00

To MERCHANTS, CAPTAINS, FAMILIES. itc.
%TOW on SALE, truly Elegant and Fashionable
1.11 FURNITURE, at the Original Commission Sale
Rooms, No. 33, Oxford-Preet, near Soho-square, at a re-
duction of Forty Pounds in every Hundred (for ready mo-
ney), the best assorted ready manufactured :from (com-
prising every description) of UPHOLSTERY and CABI-
NET GOODS in the World.

DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE.
An unrivalled collection of superb Patterns, in Merino
Damasks, British, Swiss, and French Chintz, for suits of
curtains, or made and fixed after the most modern designs ;
British and French Stripes, In every shadeof colour, used as
outside covers for couches, chairs, ottomans, dec.; elegant
Fringes, Lace,and Bindings to correspond.
Thirty-seven Dozen Rosewood Chairs, with or without
cushions; Nineteen Dozen Impregnated Ditto.
Twenty-six Rosewood Sofas and Couches, carved, inlaid
with Buhl, and plain.
Twenty-two large and small sets of Rosewood Tables,
consisting of Loo, Card, and Occasional, both plain and or-
namental ; the whole of which are highly finished.
Three Dozen Rosewood and Mahogany Cheffoniers and
Cabinets.

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Fifteen Doren Rose. Kingwood. end Mahogany Nests of
Tables, Tea Poys, Octagon Work Tables,. Music Chairs,
Stools, Re.
Several new Designs of Brussels Carpeting, of chaste co-
lours, adapted solely to the drawing-room.
DINING-PARLOUR FURNITURE.

Seventeen Mahogany and Oak Pedestal and Trafalgar
Sideboards, some ofthem richly carved and French polished,
with Sarcophaguses, made of the same material.
Twenty Sets of Spanish Mahogany Dining Tables, on im-
proved principles.
Thirty-eight Pembroke Tables, of different sizes.
Eleven Secretary Bookcases, of superior workmanship.
Thirty-two Dozen Mahogany Chairs, Spanish Frames,
both carved and plain, with scarlet and blue morocco, and
satin hair seats.
Upwards of One Hundred real Turkey Carpets, of various
sizes; some of them remarkably large, and, for particular
reasons, must be disposed of without delay.—Rugs to cor-
respond.
BED AND DRESSING-ROOM FURNITURE.

Three Dozen full-sized four-post Alahogany double screw-
ed Bedsteads,tipsnish Pillars-, Draperies and Curtains of Bri-
tish and French Chintz and Damask, tastefully made up iu the
first style of elegance.
Thirty-four four-post Bedsteads, of smaller sizes ; with
about four Dozen French, Tent, and Field Bedsteads.
A large Assortment of genuine Witney Dankets, of sizes
suitable to the beds ; and Marseilles Quilts, bleached on the
old principle, without the aid of powerful acids.
One Hundred full-sized Feather Beds, made of the best
quality, white Dantzic feathers; and here it is necessary to
remark, that these feathers are dressed in a peculiar way, by
which the offensive or oily smell is completely removed.
Between Two and Three Hundred flair and Wool Mat-
tresses, welted and plain, with Palliasses of the same di-
mensions ; all of which are finished in a very superior way.
Thirty-six Dozen Bed-room Chairs, together with an infi-
nite variety of Wash-hand Stands, Dressing Tables, Box
Dressing Glasses, &e.—To which may be added,
The whole of the Paraphernalia of the Bed and Dressing
Room.
•„• Families are respectfully requested, particularly from
the country, to bring the dimensions of their rooms, both as
it regards tee making of Carpets with precision, as sell as
the cutting-out and finishiug Drawing-room Curtains and
Draperies, Dining Parlours, Beds, &c.
• The Sale commences every day at ten o'clock.
MUNNSi tied Co. Late MILES.

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EXECUTION.
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This morning, "leo.liott, a man df colour, (a Cassia)
who was last Sessions convicted of,a highway robbery,
nnderwent the awful sentence of the law in front of the
Debtor sdoor at Newt( it,.
A case of a more atrocious nature than th 4t for which
Elliott forfeited his life,, it bee eel loin Ikea our painful
duty to lay before our readers. The victim ef•his attack,'
was an aged labouring gardener residing at Hammit'i
smith, to whom some gentleman in London aßorred
small pension, which was paid. him monthly. The poor
old man had walked up to town for the purpose of re-
ceiving it. On his return towards home in the evening,
finding himself much fatigued, he stopped at a publia-
house in Kensington to indulge himself with half a
pint of porter, and took his teat at a table adjOining to
the one at which Elliott and his' companions were re-
galing themselves. They entered leo conversation with
Itint, observing that they supposed be had beep to Che-
m& to receive his pension, and enquired nhat regiment
be bad served in. The old man replied that be had ne-
ver been in the army, but had certainly been to receive a
small pension, which the kindness of an individual allowed
him. They then invited him to drink, which he at first
declined todo,. but after some little time was prevailed
on to join them. After partaking of two or three pots of
porter, the old man mentioned the name .of an old me-
qoaintance, whom he said he had not seen for a consider-
able time, and who, he had been informed, hr.d some
where in that neighbourhood, and enquired whether they
knew such a person. Elliott professed to know him very
well, and said be would strew him where he lived, when
they had finished their herr. About nine o'clock they
kft the public-house fur that purpose. ' After proceeding
some distance on the Hammersmith Road, and just as
they reached the end of the dead wall, in front of Hol
laud House, two of the patty stepped behind, atuthrenght
the old man to the ground by a tremendous blow on the
bead. They then kicked him in the face and body in tbe
most cruel manner, and broke three of his ribs. In this
situation Elliott placed his knee on the old man's sto-
mach, and with his left hand pressed his face to the earth
to avoid being seen, while with his right band he rifled
the pockets of all the money they contained. They then
left him, and escaped np a lane. The poor old tr.ao lay
for some time unable to move, till his groans brought
some passengers to the spot, who assisted him home.—
From the description given of his person to an active of-
ficer of Kensington, Elliott was shortly afterwards
apprehended at a public house in that neighbourhood.—
h rom the time of his conviction,he had entertained hot little
hope that mercy would be extended to him on earth, and
we are glad to learn that lie employed tl.e short interval
allotted to him, in preparing himself for eternity.
He arose this morning at three o'clock, and joined
very fervently in prayer, with the Rev. Dr. Cotton and
Mr. Baker ; but strongly protested, that he was not the
person who committed the violence on his prosecutor.—
He also mentioned the name of one of his companions on
that occasion, wlio,he said, was as innocent as himself in
regard to the injury the prosecutorhad sustained,and hoped
in case of his apprehension, that his dying declaration
would save hint from an ignominious death. When
brought into the Press Room, and after having been re-
lieved of his irons, he replied to a question put to him by
Mr. Sheriff Lucas, " that he felt himself perfectly com-
fortable, & was confident that be had obtained the forgive-
ness of Bon, and should shortly be in Heaven." He then
seized the band of 31r. Baker, and, with tears in his eyes,
said—" Alt! Sir, I cannot sufficiently thank you for
your kindness. I was unworthy of it. 'Hoe bless you !"
His arms were then pinioned, and the monrnful pro-
cession proceeded towards the Scaffold. He walked
with a steady step till he reached the platform, when
his tirmuess, for a moment, seemed to fail him. He was
assisted up the steps by the of in attendance, and,
after a short time spent in prayer, the signal was Riven,
the drop fell, and the unfortunate man was launched
into eternity.

Ffax.—This morpiug. about nine o'clock, a fire broke out
in a small manufactory at the back of the Cooourg Theatre.
which at first excited considerable apprehension for the f,te
of the adjacent buildings but fortunately the premi :es.
were detached, and the early arrival of the engines prevent-
ed any exteosion of the conflagration beyond the place in
which it or►ginated.

CAUTION TO Maursvgas.—Mr. G.- Copis, of Se'sea,
a respectable yeoman is Selsea Bland, who makes his
own malt, was fined in the sum of 13/. through the inad-
♦ertence of his servant taking a watering pot into the
malt-house. The tine for such an art, (not helot at-
tended with mitigating circuinstances)is 200/.!—(Brigh-
ton Herald)
Thomas Hodson and Robert Stripe, against whom a
true bill, for a nuis.tnee (bull ['siting at &cleat* ill) was
found by the Grand Jury at the last f otter Sessions for
the County of Stafford, were committed to the common
jail on IVednesday week, fur want of sureties to appear
at the ntxt Sessions.

There was some thunder 'nil liehtning on Thurs4ay
week in the cistern part of Ayrshire. One child was
killed at Newmilns, and number much hurt.
On the mast-head of a small sloop at the Broomielaw
lately arrived from Sligo, there is a sparrox's nest with,
five eggs.
The fruit treeshare been partiilly itt.inred by the late
high winds, and sort of blight which aecompanie,l them;
and particularly the cherry trees.—(Suedes Adeertiirr.)

A short tinie since, as Mr. J Relph, of Cockermouth,
was walking near the Park, he heard a screeching cry
at a distance, and on repairing to the place. he discover-
ed a hedge-ling in the act of killing a hare. Mr. R.
rescued puss from the jaws of its enemy, and carried it
home ; but it did not long survive.
ELEGANt GLASSES, FcRNI rcae. &c.—The Nahilitv and
Gentry are Invited to inspect the Ware-rooms of Cooper an
Son, 93, Bi shopsgate-st.-Wi thi n. where it exhibited an assort
went of new and se-•nd-hand Plate Glasses, admirably suit-
ed to every description of Drawing or Dining-rooms. Tne
prices are just reduced 44) per cent. on Plates measuring
100 inches by 71. and upwards ; and on those of smaller di
mensions the alteration will he found equally iroportan..—
The extensive preference given to this Establishment is
thankfully acknowledzed by the Proprietors:• who, in their
endeavours to evince their gratitude, by inatinfacturing nrti-
cies in a superior ma: ner, at prices suitab eto tie
hope to merit a continuance of public support. In the fur-
niture department, is comprised every new and ele rant re-
ticle of Upholstery. Cabinet, and Chair Work, regulate,: up-
on such n scale of economy. as to demand and ensure the pa -
tronage of rank and 1116114)1..
CORN EXCHANGE, MONDAY, MAY l9.—The:e was
large supply of Flour and Oats, last week ; but of grain
in general, the quantities were only moderate. 'lbis
morning there are tolerab:c good arrivals of most de-
scriptions of Corn. Wheat has obtained 44. per quarter
more than Monday se'nnight, but the trade I.as received
a check, and duliies4 now prevail:.—Barley is Is. per
higher.—Beans are advanced 24. per qr.—Very feu• Peas
are at market, and they all sell 'freely at hiriter qnota-
tions. The deinantWor Oats continues considerable. an 1
sales of this article are made at 2.. per qr.,a Ivance of the
prices of last Monday, but this trade is u..4t so brisk as on
Friday.
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SMITH/11 P MARECT, MAY 19.—Though the supply
at Market this morning was but moderate, Oa trade tlid to,
seem brisk, and the prices rather were lower then last Niar -
ket day, owing to the demand of tha batc:iers not being so
great as on former Marterdays. • . .

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IttiYAL ,lANY. • • . •
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Penternf , SA TIIRDAY. 114 T 17. w. Colataldret
sl,4apt. Ron. Charles Abbot, at Pirflar. std t4"
Wasp, 20, Captain Frederick Niatrvatt, at Ports-no
flitinit foe the East India sta.iott. The Janie:' 16, Capt.
Atbdthnnt, is intended for Channel service., The Red-
wing, 18 lion. Captain Treads, an& Parthian,
Captain. Berrinyton, went oat of harbour on Tuesda ;
the former afterwards sailed for Jersey, to protect tie
fisheries, the latter will proceed to Plymouth, when the
wind is fair. . •
The Hind attired at Smyrna on the 2d rf April; 'the
Martin left it for Malta on the 27th of April. The
Espeiglt sailed from the Cape on the 19th of v'e.bruary.
---,The Aurora arrived at 'Valparaiso. on the 29th of
Pitivember.
On Tuesday, the Royalist buig, of ten guns, was
launched at this Dock-yard.
The Egeria, 2ti, Captain S. Roberts, .C. 8., and the
Pandora 16, Captain William Gordon, smiled for Net-
foundland.
Captain James Nash is appointed to the (been Char-
love (the Flo-ship of our Constnandee-in-Cnief) vacant
by the death of Capt. Hay.
PROMOTIONS IN Tea Nasr.--(PadiaMeniary Returnl
—Officers promo•ed between the Ist of Jan. 1322, an
the Ist of Jan. 1923
illidshipro•n to be Lieutenant, 95; Lientenaws to hp
Commanders, 49; Commanders to be Vapt.ins, 34.,;
Captains to be Rear-Admirals, none ; Rear to he Vice-
Admirals, none; Vice to be Admirals. none.

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A Return of the number of Officers in tb
eNary, as Asti
Bth of Jan. 1823 :.
Noon on the List. Employed .Goat. Hell-pay.
Admires of the Fleet 2
Admirals
Vice-Admirals M. S .-s SO
Rear•Admirolls..... 79.......: a d . ij
Captains llOO '.....,,.. 6
Commanders ......._BOlB '.••,..... Oft
Lieutenants VS .., . ... • 404 3804 I
RartRING Osticeas.—Bast-Asbairals. 29; Captain, IT;
Commanders, 100.