The Statesman.
London, England, 1822-09-26 00:00:00

THE DUKE OF DEVONSHI:cE.
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COON, SCIPTIDIRER 20.—During yesterday there was
considerable anxiety evinced by r large po.flion of the
population of this city, foi the arrival of this illoatrions
IVoblernani Who hail left all the attractions of England
to visit this country, in order to continue, upon an ex-
tended scale, those acts of munificence and kindness he
has so liberally afforded to his numerous tenantry. Great
exertions had been made to complete the Poet Collis, so
that his firace may hate passed over It; sad be saved the
trouble of a circuitous route over the North Bridge, hot
it conld not have been timely effected. About fotnt
o'clock, his (Inc.a and suite arrived at the Commercial
Buildings Hotel, and on lraving his carriage, was
cheered by the numerous assemblage collected near it.
About half an hour after his Grace's arrival, a Depu-
tation from the Corporation proceeded to the Hotel, in
order to carry into effect the resolotion of presenting his
Orace • ith the freedom of the eity of Cork; upon the
Deputation being introduced to the Doke, he received
them in the most dignified and courteous manner.
The Recorder then addressed his Orate in an elegant
and appropriate speech, stating, " that the Corporation
of Cork, anxious to enrol his Orace amthipt the freemen
, of this ancient city, had waited upon him to confer that
compliment, to which his °race's Virtues bad so justly
entitled him."

To which the Dnke replied, that " he felt most seu.i.
My the compliment conferred, and' that ha should esti•
mate it highly, and always evince his anxiety for the
welfare of the City of Vork, and the happiness of Ire•
land in g 1."
The Deptitation rem-fitted a considerable time, daring
which, we understood his (}race to have twilight inform-
ation on various subjects connected with the improve-
ments and interests of this City.

VINEIR TO THE HUHN AT THE NAHUOM•IIOI.73Z.
The Corporation, anxious, upon this occasiod to
evince the most generous hospitality, which was se-
conded by every effort on the part of our Chief Magittrate,
considerable preparations had been commenced some
days since for the entertainment to he given so his Grace.
About seven o'clock the Noble Duke reached the Man-
sion-Douse, when he was ushered to the grand drawing-
room, where the Mayor, with dparty formed of several
Noblemen and Gentlemen of this County and City, who
were invited to meet his Grace at dinner, bad assem-
bled ; upon dinner being announced, his Grace, accom-
panied by the Mayor, proceeded to the dining-room,
where a splendid and sumptuous entertainment had been
laid.

On the cloth being removed, the usual toasts having
been given,
The Mayor then rose and proposed the health of
"Our brother Freeman, his Grace the Duke of Devon-
shire, and the Noble House of Cavendish."

Which was received with the most distinguished
marks of respect.
His (;!race addressel the Mayor, and said. that ' e
kit most gratefully and sensibly the honour conferred
upon him by the company at the moment, and also
the compliment be had received from the Corporation
on his arrival. He thanked them moat cordially, assured
them of his anxiety fur the welfare of the City of
Cork, and concluded by drinking the Mayor's health,
and his company.
After some other toasts bad been given, the Duke
conveyed to the ➢layor his willies to pay the tribate
of his respect to the ladies of Cork and its vicinity.
by visidog the Concert ; when the Mayor with a con,-
sliceable part of the company, attended his Greco to
Mr. Asbe's Concert at the Assembly ram!.
We understand that the preparations for the eater-
talnment attracted I ladies to view them in the
course of yesterday, and the result of the everting
proved that neither expense or trouble were spared
in providing a repast worthy of the noble guests, and
the company assembled by the chief Magistra•e open
this interesting occasion. The wince were in &bond-
ante, and of the choicest descriptions—and it may
with justice be said, that no preceding Corporation ep-
tertaioment at the Mansion-house could have afforded
more general satisfaction.

(PROSI TUE CORK SOCTLIIRS REPORTER
Early yesterday morning his Grace left Cork for the
purpose of visiting his estates in the western part of this
county. He was met oo the way by large parties of
gentry and yeomanry; of the surrounding country, who
accompanied him to Bandon. When he reached Brinoy.
the horses were taken from his carriage by the populace,
who had assembled at this point in vast numbers, and
he was drawn into the town. On his arrival his Green
was waited on by the EArl of Bandon, and by all the
neighbouring Gentry; after which he passed the day in
viewing the rapid improvements which have taken place
in that nourishing and important town, under his pa-
tronage, and appeared greatly gratified with the general
indication of prosperity which it exhibits. In the
course of the day he was waited on by a deputation (46;
the inhabitants of the town. and another from tie Pr 9.
testant Dissenters, by whom he was preseoted with Jo-
proprigte add .At an early hoar in the eveatag
the Loan was brilliantly illuminated, and the ble.it was
passed by the inhabitants in all those demoostratiozs of
respect and attachment which such an occasion de-
manded. This day his Grace returned to town, and im-
mediately left again for Rostellan, the seat of the Mar-
triess of Thomond.

BOXII/111.—Nash. the Kingston Baker of note in the
prize ring, and the Bamford Balor. who funs it tie
Suffolk Champion at Chelmsford Races, are matched to
tight fur 40 s igns aside, on the Sib of October.
within 15 miles of London.

Randal has commenced training for his match with
Martin, on the 31 of December. He has tix.d upon his
old spot to t r , the Hampstead hills, being so much
devoted to keep St Hiles's in view, that he can't train
far from it.

Spring has left his Louse, the Weymouth Army, in
Weymouth-street, to train for his battle with Neste on
the 26th December. Their opponents are taking care
of themselves to come iang-wp to the screech.
SWIMPSTAIMS itUMNINO MATCII.—A singelar match
was rue on Tuesday, over a mile circle en -Epping Fo-
rest, for 75 sovereigns, a sweepstakes of 25 each, be-
tween three young gentlemen, Messrs. Hall, Foster, and
4bee. The match was, to run one hour; and Hall
was backed at even to win. The race was run as fol-
lows:

m. s: m. s. m. *.
Foster—first mile 6 40 .. Hall— 8 26 .. 81ms-5 27
Ditto second.. 660 .. ... 689 .. ......0 84
Ditto third.... 8 9
Ditto fourth... 6 8
Ditto tn..... 810
Ditto sixth.... 619
Ditto seventh.. 618
Ditto eighth... 616.. .. ... 893 .. 7 4
Ditto 510th.... 630

83 6 68 18 87 31
Mr. Shee resigned after completing the Moth ',el.,
and at this time the race became a very interesti,
between the other two, Foster being about lice
ahead of his adversary, and it was out of his pois
got up with him. Foster won the r.ice easy at .
160 yards.

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OLD BAILEY •—WEDNESDAT.
Ric!mpg rot, the unhappy man who lately made
an attempt on hie life in Newgate, appeared on the
tst for trial. On being called on to plead, It was
.fated, that although in a state of conealeicence, he
Was not sufficiently recovered to appear in Court.
James Rawson, who pleaded Nut Guilty to a charge
r•f wesling 13ibs. of sugar. the property of John
ft-whack sod *theta, sedated the Court to be al.
lowed to retract his pleased plead Guilty.
Mr. ANDREWS, for the prosecution, stated that he
understorad frfessra. Recheck and Co. had no desire
to push the mat er to extremity, In consequence of
the prisoner having kern in their employ 13 years.
and daring that time was considered ■n honest and
coofi lential person. He had a wife and six children,
and although tl ey lied been robbed at various times
to a consk,ersble amount, they were induced to believe
suet the offence with which the prisoner was charged,
was his first offence. After a few observations from
the Common Serjeant, who lamented that the prison,'
should have robbed such kind masters, after maintain-
ing an hosed character for the period of 13 years,
saa sentenced to six months hard labour in the
?forme of Correction.

Smith was found Guilty, and sentenced to
he transported for life, fur picking the pocket of John
Rippington, of a sovereign and some silver.
John Strange and Thos. Hart,* were indicted for
stealing from t►e person of William Robinson a gold
watch. chain and seal•, at the coroer of Caatle•street,
v,naburpequare. on the evening of the 7th August
last.

A wild man bad seen the two prisoners in com-
pany wi:b some others; they looked at Rubinson as
he passed along ; Strange got before him ; the word
•' twig" web given, and one of them attempted to
strike Robinson on the neck, upon which witness
drew lis staff and knocked that one down. Strange
'snatched the chain and seals ; Strange was taken into
custody immediately, and Harris in about half an
hour !Per. The officer produced the chain and seals,
which were identified by Robinson, and returned to
him ; they were thrown away by Strange when he
was taken. He admitted the fact, and tried to excul-
pate Harris.
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Vettlict—Ouilty. Setitettee••-Transportation for life.

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