The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-08-01 00:00:00

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INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT.

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Yesterday, the followiog were discharged
Thos. Wm. Baker, Joseph Ridley, Jaunts Chipman,
neorge Priestly,Charles Campbell, James Tune, Edward
Dobson, Samuel Newell, Elisabeth George, Henry
Larantore Boor, Wm. Chitty.
Judgments.—Stephen Gooding, for fraudulently con-
tracting a debt under the 18th sec. of this Act.

THIS DAY.
IN to WM. NARICIII .04 INSOLVINT.
The ios,,lvent was norm appeared on the Cause paper,
oppo ;ed ; but Mr. Williams, an ironmonger, one of the
Insolvent's creditors, stated to the Court that he bail en-
tered his opposition, and obtained an office copy of the
schedule of the Insolvent.

The opposition book was produced, but Mr. Williams's
name was not mentioned in it.

Mr Williams deposed that he told the clerk at the office
of his intention to oppose the insolvent. It turned out
that persons procuring office copies, enter their names in
another book, which he thought was all that was regale.
ed. He had also written to Mr. Ashton, the Insolvent's
attorney, of his intention to oppose.
Mr. HEATH contended, that the entry in another book,
would not entitle the opposing party to be let in.
Upon reference to the printed notices served on cre-
ditors, it is stated, that any creditor intending to oppose
must enter his name in a book, kept fur that purpose.
Mr. HEATH again argued that the words" in a book
kept for that purpose,' preluded the applicant from pro-
ceeding. If be were admitted, it wonld break into the
excellent regulations laid down by the Court,
The hardship was.very great in the Insolvent as be
was taken unawares, and was unprovided with proper
means of defence. It was also singular that Mr. Wil-
liams appeated on a subpoena emanating from the In-
solvent,

The Court overruled the ohjeetion raised by the Learn-
ed Counsel, and in order that the Insolvent might not be
taken by surprise, ordered the hearing W stand over un-
til to-morrow.

Joseph Ambler whose care was heard on the 231 Jnne,
came up this day for judgment. It appeared that he hail
been collecting clerk to a Mr. Edmonds, his opposing
creditor, and was receiein; a very liberal salary for his
services, notwithstanding which, he had received various
sums of money to a very considerable aliment, and ap-
propriated them to his own use; for this, Mr. Edmonds
arrested him rather than subject him to a criminal pro.
attention.

The Learned Chief Commissioner observed that punish.
ment always was sore to follow crime; the Insolvent had
no possible excuse for the offence he had committed ;
It's situation was respectable, and his prospects bloom-
ing; but one was lost, the other blasted, and he was
brought into this Court to &Dauer for his conduct. The
judgment of the Court, therefore, was that he ►e con-
fined within the walls of the prison 12 mouths.

IRELAND.

ORANGE LODGES-NEW FORM OF ADMISSION.

(PROM TUB DUBLIN MORNING POST.)
As we are In the secret of every thing connected with
Orangeism, we give the following circular, issued upon
the passing of the late Bill. We think we may promise
our readers the " new form," when it shall appear.
" Dublin, J uly 1823.
" Sig AND BROTH2R—The Bill for the prevention of
unlawful oaths in Ireland, having now passed into a law,
you are requested to make known the mote to the Lodges
an your district or vicinity, in order to prevent any of
them from inadvertently suljecting themselves to its oper-
ation and penalties.
" It is now illegal to administer an oath to any person
becoming a member of a Lodge, or to exact or permit any
declaration or test tantamount thereto. _ _

" In a few days the Grand Lodge will forward to the
different counties, a new form for the admission of Mem-
bers, framed in strict compliance with the law of the
land, which every Member of the Orange As-ociation is
bound to support, and yield obedience to.
" I am, Sir and Brother, your obedient Servant."
William H. W. Newenham, Esq. High Sheriff of this
County, has received a respite, to stay the execution of
Dennis Sheehan, Jeremiah Flynn, and T. Leahy, three
of the persons who bad been found guilty of attacking,
and setting fire to the house of Mr. Hennessy, near Cas.
tletowsroche. but were recommended by the Jury to the
mercy of the Court, on consideration that they had been
forced to assist in the at•ack. The six unfortunate per-
eons who were sentenced to death at the same time, and
for the same offence, will be executed on the 9th of Au-
gust next.—(Cork Paper.)
MATH or ANOTHIIII PHYSICIAN By PSYER.—We feel
great regret in announcing the death of Dr. Drew, at
the premature age of 21 years. The early indications
he had given of professional skill, joined to his studious
habits, bade fair to render him a valuable acquisition to
his profession, and an honour to his native city—whilst
his amiability of manners, and purity of heart, endeared
him to his afflicted relatives and friends. Dr. Drew's
death was occasioned by a.. violent fever, which he had
taken in the first visit he had made in his capacity of
Phys.c:an to the Dispensary, to which we noticed his ap-
pointment a fortnight since; his death, therefore, Las
left a vacancy in the medical department of that valuable
I nstiLtion.—(Cork Advertiser.)
The Commissioners of Inqdiry are now sitting upon
the further reductions and regulations of the Customs of
Ireland, which, it is expected, will occupy them a fort-
night longer; after which they will immediately proceed
Ito Investigate the Excise Department. It is expected
the Post office will be the next public department they
will inquire into. We understand that 14 out Ports are
immediately to be reduced, and consolidated with others.
—(Deblia Evening Post.)

GREENOCK, Jinx 25.—0 n Wednesday a Treasury
Warrant was received at our Custom House, declaring
the Bonding Warehouses and Vaults here to be places
of " *pedal security" under the New Warehousing Bill,
with the same privileges as the port of London.
We are happy to hear that good hopes are entertained
of the herring fishing this season. An immense number
of boats are embarked in this trade at the different sta-
tions in the Moray Fritb.
Extract of a letter front Xerezdele Frontesa, 4th July,
1b23, to a gentleman in Leith
We were afraid of being annoyed here (aa happened
at Cordova, Seville, and other towns), by the defenders
of the Faith, and the mob of the town, previous to the
entry of the French troops; but by proper precautions
on the part of the Magistrates, and the numerous patroles
of the principal inhabitants, tranquillity ass preserved,
as well as pillage prevented; and although the main part
of the French troops hare gone on towards PortSt.Mary's,
and other parts of the coast, we have always a small co-
lumn here, who keep the people in awe. Ben. Laitriston
M i
(son of the
,Marshal) s for the present billeted hi re."
Friday, the Speedwell steam park-t, while on her way
from Newcastle to Shields, struck oat rn anchor, near
Wallsend. and was nearly upset. The vessel suffered
considerable damage, and the stater gaining fast upon
her, the passengers about 40 in number, became seriously
alarmed. Boats having been procured without delay,
they were soon relieved from their perilous situation, and
in about ten inieutes the packet sunk. She was extri-
cated, however, the fallowing title.
His Majesty's brig Investigator, is at present in Kirk-
catty Bay, taking Poundings and,, making & survey of
t a part of the Fritts of Forth.

. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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BE'rTINO-Roolf. JULY 31.
. No material alteratied in the latter state of the Odds on
the Doncaster St Leger since Monday lash
BRIGHTON RACES:WED/SUDS; JOLT 30.
The Sussex Plate of 80 soy ; belts, two 011101; Wit" sad
geldings allowed sib ; three-yr olds 7st ; fbor, *Sat 41b;
five, Sit 12Ib : six and aged, get 31b, The wiener to be
sold for 200 sow if demanded, udder the usual co:Milieus.
Mr (Mew's Bacchanal, 5 yrs old . 4 • • I 0 1
Mr T. Jones's Legs! Tender, b yrs . 6 9 I 2
Mr T. Coleman's Vsoloo, 6 yrs .. .. 0 3 3
Mr Brown's g f Gift, 6 yrs .. . • U 2 dr
The Judge placed but four.
3to I apt Bacchanal-0 to 1 apt I,gal Tender-2i=
apt Vanloo—and 4to I agst Gift. The two first
capital, thd latter easy.
MATCH.—Mr Braithwaite's sister toftwatty agst Mr Mel.
lish's Mum, Bst Sib each, the last three quarters of a mile for
60 soy. Woo by Mum.-2 to 1 agst toe winner.
THE NAISE RACES.—TUZSDAT, /WOMB AND LAST
DAY.
The Hadfield Stake of 3 sows each for beaten horses. Two
mile heats, with 20 added. Handicap.
Mr Honeywood's b m Fret .. .. .. 1 1
Mr Msjendie'a Pericle .. • • .. 4 9
Capt. Swain's Brush • • 2 3
Mr Howard's Julia .. .. .. 3 4
Mr Bellamy's Chance .. .. 6dr
Ittr W. B. Forth's Music . • . • 8 dr
Four others started. A good race, and SI to I on Fret,
after winning the heat.
The ligs Sweepstakes did nlt fill.
A Sportieg Pony Race finished the sport, which was won
by Mr Rogers 's Maud:lake—beat four others.
Mr Hazard's Grinder beat Sir Goddard's Prodigal, ft
miles for big.
WINCHESTER R tCEit, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30.
The St. Leger's Stakes of 26gs each. 15gs forfeit, for 3yr
old colts, Sat 716; fillies and geldings, Sat 410; the last
mile and a half.
Mr Riggs's be c Bertram ..
Mr Racasbottom's b e Cephslus ..
Won very easy.
The Hampshire Stakes of 26gs each, h ft, and only Sgs if
declared on or nature the 14th of June; two miles.
MrJ. Walker's Langtonian, 0 yrs, 8:t Slb .. I
Mr H. Percy's Sir Haldibrand, 5 yrs, Sst 71b .. 2
Mr health's Netherfield, 4 yrs, Sit Mb .. .. 3
Mr Dundas's Chef d'CEuvre. aged, Bst 91b .. 4
Mr Fleming's Nightshade, 6 yrs, Sit 71b .. pd
Mr Farquharson's Surprise, 5 yrs, fist Mb .. pd
Won eleverly.—Four subscribers who did not name.
THIRD RACE, RUN OUT.—The City.bdenabers' Plate of 601.
for any horse, mare, or gelding, that did not win the
King's Plate this year. Four-yr olds, let 91h ; five, fist
41b; six, Sst 12th; and aged, 9st. Two-mile heats.
Mares and geldings allowed 31b. Winners once in the
present year to curry Sib ; twice, 51b. extra. Entrance
2gs, or doable at the post ; to go to the owner of the
second horse.
Mr Farquharson's b h Surprise, 6 yrs
Mr. Dilly's b c Netherfield, 4 yrs
Mr Friend's eh f Delusion, 4 yrs
Won cleverly.
LAST Rzez.—The Lsdies' Plate of UM. for maiden horses ;
two-mile heats ; three-yr olds. 7st • four, Sst Mb ; five,
pet; six, 9st Olb ; sod aged, get 911:. Mares and geldings
allowed 11110. Entrance 2gs, or double at the post ; to go
to the owner of the second horse.
Mr Friend's bg by Wanderer, 3 yrs ..
Mr Jones's br f by Waterloo, 3 yrs ..
Mr Hallett's b f Mu Plate-on, 4 yrs
Woo easy.
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KNUTSFORD RACES, TUESDAY, JULY 29.
A Produce Stakes of 50gs each, h ft. Two miles.
Ld Grosvenor's f Alarm, by 'thunderbolt .. I
Mr al ytton's b Ostrich .. • • .. 2
Sir T. Stanley's br f The Maid of Milan U
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Mr Clifton's eh c by Cemus .. 0
Seven paid.-0 to 4on the field-9 te I apt The Maid of
Milan-5 to 9 apt Ostrich-3 to 1 agat Comes colt—and 4
to I apt Alarm.
The Gold Cup, valid: 100 gs, by subscription of lOgs each.—
Three =Hes.
Sir T. Mostyn's b m Princess Royal .. .. I
Ld Stamford's b Is Peter Lely • . .. 9
S rT. Stanley's b is Tarragon .. S
Mr Brooke's gr e blr Edward. • • .. 4
Lel Gray's be Adventurer .. • • 6
Six pald-6 to 4on Princess Royal-2 to I apt Peter
Lely-4 to I opt Tarragon-8 to I apt Adventurer—and
15 to 1 apt Sir Edward. A very good race.
A Maiden Plate of MU. for any horse. mare, or gelding, that
never won M. (matches and sweepstakes ex.epted). The
best of three two-mile heats.
Sir G. Piggott's b f Active . •
IA Geosvenor's hr g Broxten ..
Sir T. Stanley's b I Fanella, by Milo
Mr Steel's b f by Mil J

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EDINBURGH RACES.

Oa Monday, the Edinburgh Races, over the Meese!burgh
Course, commenced tanning. The weather being, upon
the whole, tolerably fine, a gay end numerous company as-
sembled to witness the sport. The first trial was for
A Produce Sweepstakes of bOgs each, h f, for three-yr old
colts, Sat Illb ; fillies, Sit. One mile.
Ld Queensherry's b e Prosody, by Prima Minister
14 Kelburne's br c The Pirate, by Comes
Sir A. Ramsay 's b c Panniture, by Cation . • . • tit
Sir D. hlonerieffe's b e Stratherne, by Whisker . • 3
Sir A. Don's b c Zerbloo, by XY Z • • 4
Sir W. Maxwell's eh f by Comas.
M r Bogue's ch f Fenelle, by Comas.
Mr Rutherford's cac by Stamford.
A good race.
The Gold Cap of 100 gs, being a subscription of logs each,
p. p. The overpius, if any, to be paid to the winner in
specie. Three-yr olds, 64 B.b ; four, Bst ; five, Bst Slb ;
six, and aged, Sst 12lb. Three miles; mares and geldings
allowed 31b.
Sir D. Moncrieffe's Negotiator, 4 yrs .. ..
Mr 0. F. Clirnegie's br f by Stamford, 3 yrs.
Sir R. K. Dick's b f Salvador., 3 yrs.
Sir John Hope names Mr Brogue's Fenella, by Comas,
3 yrs .. 2
Mr Baird's gr c Langton, by Viscount, S yrs
Slr W. Maxwell's ch h Monreith, 8 yrs .. g
Sir J. H. Maxwell's gr m Fair Helen, 8 yrs .. 4
Hon. J. Leslie Cumlng's b m Ilatabletoula, 6 yrs.
Won ins canter.

Rozina.—The battle between Johnson, the black, and
Smith, a nailor from Staffordshire, took place yesterday in
Honeyman's Meadows, near Elsetree, Herts, for twenty
sovereigns aside. The seconds were R. Ford for Johnson,
and Fewtrel for the nailor.
• On shaking hands offensive Sperations commenced, and
the black was grassed by a right-handed facer, which let the
claret loose from the smeller.
2. A manly foetid in favour of the black• who out-scieneed
his adversary, and broke his nose in a rally, which lasted A
minutes. Both went down in a close.
3. The nailor bred profusely, but he fought very game and
placed some telling blows. Each fought tot stand still, end
Johnson was thrown.
4. Both went weak to the scratch, piping and heaving et
the pompey. After a parley to get wind, the nailor ran in
upon his adversary and cross-butiocked
ft. A long and manly round, with heavy hitting; but the
seperior method of Johnson give him many advantages.
Both were twice hit to a stand stbl, and their heads were
yroggified, as if Seeger's daffy bad been operating. The
pailur woe thrown a heavy fail.
6. This round was a finisher. Both went ding dong to
work, and in a rally the black drop, ed his adversary. by a hit
under the left lug, which won the cause by a nousnit. The
nailur fell as if shot, end was deaf to time. Johnson won,
but with severe punishment.
4 second battle was fought for a parse of Al. between
White and Paget, regular country goads. Their blows
were upon the mowing system, and at limes told. Paget btu
a knadcof throwing out his left hand tolerably straight at the
head, but he tarred it in the fourth round on the receipt oil
a mere tap on the eye. Hq retreated, and asked hie second
if he thought he should hue a black eye. He was nit again
in the same p ace in thee* yosnd, and be eiciainsed, ••• I'll
tight imago , sure my eya is Mack tow." Much mem-
meat was excited by the combat.

THE FUNNY CLUB WAUELL

_ . .
• Yesterday afternoon the admirers of aquatic spOrts --"
were highly gratified in witnessing a rowing match tot
a prize what IT. ;riven by the gentlemen composing " The
nosy Club." They bad chosen fourteen of the best
watermen on the river to contend for the prize, which
was rowed for by seven pair of oars, each boat bring •
distiogeishird by different colours, viz.—Searlet, Purple,
Orange, Light Blue, Green, Pink, and Yellow,
Long before the appointed time the river ab lye West-
minster presented an immense cluster of boars in wing in
a'l directions, anxiously looking forward for the candi-
dates. This being considered one of the finest matches
contended for during the season, and the hilarity of the
scene being heightened by the fineness of the weather.
About four o'clock the competitors having prvlred
for starting, they soon after proceeded, by iignal, fro
Westminster-bridge, to row round a boat moored off the
second windmill beyond Vauxhall, return down the Sur.
rey shore, round the beacon on the same shore, below
Westminster, and then ihreugh the centre arch of West-
minster bridge; the three first boats to be entitle I to
contend for the grand prize, which was, after a spirited
contest, declared in favour of Purple, Orange, and
Green ; the fourth boat, Pink, came in at the stern of
the victors, and great praise the populace gave them for
contending the beat so manfully. Pink was second ol
going up, but was fouled in going round the boat off the
second windmill, and it came in as before described,
leaving the other competitors a considerable distance he.
bind. This heat was considered among the amateurs a
scientific ore.

At haltpast six o'clock the successful esndidates itt
the former hear, viz.—Purple, Orange, and Green, pre-
pared to contest the grand prize, and again start-41 f: :a
Westminster Bridge, round a boat moored a latie Ibtlow
Battersea-bridge, from thence down the Surrey ...lore to
the prize wherry, stationed opposite Cumberlan I Gar-
dens, which was won, after a masterly contest of ski'l
and exertion, by Knowlton and Chandler (Green), amid
loud applause.

TRIAL AND EXECUTION, AT Bettwoot, OP OR ACE
GRIFFIN, POR Tile MURDER OF HER HUSBAND. —O3 Wed-
nesday se'nnight,Grare Griffin was tried for the wilful and
felonious murder of John Griffin, her late husband, on me
27th April lest, by throwing him to the ground, and t'len
heating, kicking, and trampling upon him wiM hotii 11'r
hait.'s end her feet. The Coroner's inquisition was in svh•
stance the soma; but charged the murder to bare been com-
mitted "traitorously." After evidence had been heir
and the Recorder summed up, the Jury retired at 211
minutes before twelve o'clock, and returned iuto Court et
half-past one, on Thursday morning, with a verdict ot—
Guilty of Murder, but they acquitted the prisoner of vie
petit-treason, with which she was charged by the Coronet's
Inquest. The Recorder then, in an impressive manner,
sentenced the prisoner to be hanged on Saturday.—On
Saturday, July 26, the sentence of the law was carrie t
into execution. The unhappy woman was brought fro is
the Jail about 3 o'clock, in a cart, seated on a chair co-
vered with black cloth, preceded by a number of consta-
bles, and followed by the Magistrates and two clergymen
io carriages. She was decently dressed in black, :IA
seemed much composed, and even prepared to meet her
awful fate. On arriving at the place of execntion, she
ascended the scaffold (which was erected a little way uit
of Berwick, where the roads Pewee) with a firm st-p,,
when one of the clergymen offered up a most soled' s
and impressive prayer in her behalf.—After which she
stood for a few minutes in an attitude of supplication,
and then dropt her glove as a signal, when the exevii-
tioner, who had arrived from Edinburgh on the pre. ed-
ing evening, instantly launched her into eternity. Edit-
ing the whole of this mebncholy scene the bells tolled.

As an execution bad not taken place in 8-rwick for •
very long period, an immense concourse of people were
attracted from all quarters of its vicinity to witness the
present one, but the greatest order was preserved through-
out the day by the excellent arrangements that had pre-
viously been made.

MONTHLY AGRICULTURAL RIIP IRT.—SifICO the 2.1
of the month, the wind has been in general Westetiv,
with almost daily showers, and with few exceptions a
mild temperature; in conseqisence, all the crops have
in various degrees, been benefittuit. From the drought
and cold of last month the grass was exceedingly back-
ward in growth, and the scythe was withheld, perhaps
generally, in the hope of rain and increase of Wk. The
rain has fallen propitiously, but with the drawback of
unfavourable steadier for haymaking. The quantity,
however, if not great, will, in the ultimata, be inavls
greater then was expected last month. Take the cowl-
try generally. and the crop both of wheat, spring corn,
and pulse, will be considerable. Much smutted wheat is
expected, the n-ture of both the spring and smuttier
seasons. The warm rains have promoted the g •th of
straw in the crop. The potatoe-plants were, checked,
and indeed injured, by the cold winds, but have reco-
vered, and are in a very flourishing state, where kept
clean and aerated, by the hoe. 1 t may prove an also l-
ent crop, and reduce the price of et h at. Harvest will be
three weeks later than last year. News from the hop
districts more favourable since the rains.—(Middlesex,
July 21).
' At the Fair which yesterday was held at Ashhonrn',
in the county of Meath, 000 horses, and a vast number
of Black Cattle, were exhibited for sale, some of which
came from Newcastle, twenty one miles beyond Lime-
rick. The prices were generally encouraging to Stock
Holders, three year old store liettera being in demand at
eight guineas per head, which is an increase of at biiast
10s. on the prices of the preceding Fairs. Ashbource
being only ten miles from Dublin, on the great road to
Drogheda and Slane ; the Fair, and a Horse Race, toge-
ther with various other sports, attracted ate imoirti-e
number of persons, who passed the day in perfect goal
honour, and separated without the smallest accident.
We are gratified in being able to state, on the authori-
ty of a Gentleman. who this morning returned to
atter an extensive tour of observation through Leinster
and Monster, that, notwithstanding the perhaps unex-
ampled wetness of the season, lie did not see or learn de tt
any kind of corn was lodged. All the crops, thong ti
backward, looked healthy. The potatoes and wheat were
thin, the oats very gi.0.1, and tar barley, of which there
is less sown than Itir several years, was excellent.—(l),th-
lia Everting Puri, July 29.)
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The sale of cattle at the several fairs in the north last
week has beeo very considerable, and on the whole brew
equal to the expectation the farmers could reasonably en-
tertain. On Tuesday, at hepple Tryst, there was a consi-
derable demand ; and next day, at the great market of
Aikey Fair, although the show of cattle was nut equal to
what has been generally found there for sonic years,
sucleas were in good condition met with ready purrita-
sers,at very fair prices—while the next day, at luverary,
'to which, in addition to some thousand head driven
from, Aikey Fair, a considerably supply of fed cattle
was brought forward—thee sale was brisk, while the for-
mer advanced prices were sully nraihtained.—(Edin-
tfr owl* Star.)
• SMITHFIELD MARKET.—The number of Oxen at the
market this morning was more than usual on Fridays,
but the pricees of all descriptions of cattle remain usu.:..
the same as led market-day.
CORN EXCHANGZ, August I.—The arrivals of 7,100
qrs. of W heat, and 9,200 sacks of Flour, this week, have
occasioned very dull trade for Wheat., and Mouday's
prices aro supportsid only far the primest samples. Bar-
ley is unwshilling per quarter dearer. Beans are scarce,
and rather higher. There are a large quantity of Oats in this
week, but tuts article has no alteratiuo from Monday.