The Statesman.
London, England, 1809-12-20 00:00:00

To the SDITOR of THE STATESMAN.

SIR—In consequence of a hand-bill circulated
by a Mr. 7egg, in %Welt he assumes a degree of
Importance t. whir's he has nut a shadow of lire.
tence..-I think it proper, in order to prevent the
Public being imposed upon by Mr. Tegg's lammed
importance, to state, that Mr. Tegg, although
appointed a Member of the Committee, never
once attended any Meeting of that Committee.—
Mr. Tegg never made his appearance until the day
of the dinner at the Crown and Anchor—% here,
on the Committee retiring, he made himself ex-
tremely officious, to the no small surprise of the
other Gentlemen, osauy of whom had never before
seen him.
In an interview which I subsequently had with
Air. Knishle, the fawning sycophancy of this,
Mr. Tcgg's conduct, presently convinced me of
the part that he was really performing, under the
assumed caaractcr of one of the friuuds, and
supporters of the Public ; and so completely dis-
gusted was I with his conduct, that I resolved to
hold no further intercourse with Mr. liemble in
the presence of Mr. 'regg—this resolution I
have kept, notwithstanding a subsequent solicita.
Lion for another interview. I have no hesitation
in stating my firm conviction, that the part which
Mr. Tegg has performed, and is now performing,
it that of a tool to Mr. LONG atAN) the brother.
in.law of Mr. HARRIS.

make this avowal of my opinion, without he..
citation or reserve, on which tile Public will
doubtless exercise tlivir own juigmeut. In the in..
torwiew between Mr. Keniblc, Mr. Tcgg, and
myself, Mr. Tcgg basted not a little of his 'mix-
ers, and of the wonders he could effeot un tho
mind of the Public. I certainly informed Mr.
'nogg, in the presence of Mr. Kemblt, that nr.
Tcgg was, on this point, :morning every thing ;
for, said I, Mr. Tegg, 64 you most know
" that you can answer for nothing." The ußici-
otts meddling of Mr. Tegg cannot ba misuoder.
stood.

The interview with Mr. limbic was specifiralle
on the subject of Mr. Brandon's discharge ; but
before we left the room, Mr. limbic incidentally
mentioned, that it was now their intention to lay
open the Private Bolus in the front of the house,
which I understood to mean all in front of the
orchestra ; and had I not so understood it, shou'.l
not lure hesitated to give my opinion to Mr. liens-
ble, of the probable consequences of an attempt on
the part of the Proprietors to evade the fulfilment
•f the treaty entered into by him with the Public,
at the Crowu and Anchor Tavern.
JANIL3 POWELL-
S, Grove-place, Camden Tnwa.

Monday the Duke of SUSSEX and Sir J. nAvitits
arrived at Wind•or on a visit to their AI AJ LSTI Es.
Yesterday morning his M A SoPY, Princesses
Avoosv t and SOPH lA, accompanied by Lady
CR A NIA:Ty Generalv Sei:Ncta, lurz and
Dkuune, Colonels TAyLuit and Drsat►ow, took
their usual rides in Windsor Great Park, and re-
turned at half peat 12 to the Palace.
Extract of a letter from Calls, November 29.
The general opinion as to the result of the
battle of Ocana is, that is was nearly equally de-
strictly, on both sides. Tho number reported to
hats been killed between them is 16,000 men.
" The Spaenish infantry behaved like heroes,
but, unfortunately, their cavalry being but raw
and badly mounted, instead of rendering that as.
sistance which was greatly needed, failed. The
coasequence was, that the rest otthe forces were
intimidated, and a general dispersion was occa-
sioned. Had it not been for this miscondact of
the horse, there would not bee(' remained a single
Frenchman alive, victory having already beets
shoaled by the Spanish infantry.
6"fhe bad behaviour of the cavalry will, of
course, lead to an inquiry, and those found guilty
of cowardice or treachery (the latter is the most
probable) will be shot. The infantry have ral-
lied again, and according to the *drifts from Ls
Carolina, are collected in that neighbourhood to
the minder of 40,000 men.
" The new government is extremely active.—
, The Ecclesiastical President (the Bishop in Parti,
bus of Landicea), appears to be a man exactly fit
to govern them during the present state of affairs."

A letter from a Gentleman at Malta, to hie
frieud in Glasgow, dated the 62(til of October,
says, " Wu have all been taken a-back by the
death of Sir ALTA. BALL. He died on the 20th
instant, ages/ 5 years. lie was rather devoted to
tho Maltese interest, but he was certainly in the
right. IVe, British, arc too apt to despise fo.
reigners; he funuil it necessary to protect Am as
he did. They, however, are an ungrateful set of
iv retches ; their bigotry would not permit ibat
their bells shortlil be rung at his funeral; even his
leniency se.med to snake them disrespect hire. We
buried him yesterday ; he was laid in a tort dupe
to that in which Sir R %Len ABEkCIONIIIR lies.
'flee man of war and r 'yellers (two dominating
forts) fired minute guns, and 11 pieces of artil-
lery fired three rounds over his grave. We are ail
in mourning fur a month, and ail public aIIIUSe.
melds are suspended fur eight days after the funs.
ell. lie was most exemplary in virtue, honour,
hinithrty, and friendship, and dies/ embalmed Us our
tears, and warted to Heaven in our sighs."
To-morrow being St. Tholias'4 Day, the Lord
Mayor and Aldermen will hold Wardmotcs at
their respective Wards, for the choice of Continuo
Councilmen, and other Officers, fur the year en-
suing.-111 several Wards there will be great op.
position for Common Councilmen.
About two o'clock, on Monday morning, the
oftraordinary phenomenon of a Lunar Rainbow
was visible fur many minute,---The how was of
a chalky colour and very perfect, though less in
dimensious Clan the Solar Bow. It described a
complete semi-circle in Iko souilt-eist side of she
horizon, from which a storm of mingled rain and
hail drove with much fury.
A few evenings since, a servant maid in a fa-
mily at Grocer's Hall, In the Poultry, removing a
put from the tire, her clot: es caught fire, her
tnistrels came to her assistance and rolled he. to
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