The Statesman.
London, England, 1819-03-12 00:00:00

THE S 11A ESMAiv:

Ti rat EDITOR or ras STATESMAN.

Ilta,—Men has one important questioe arises
oat of the success which the Llevaa•ilneeetsys
have obtained in the Chamber of Peers, relative to the
Lea of Elections. Ma character of the proceeding
is, at present, pretty elver ; bet what shape it may
hereafter assets., or what may be the final result, is
a question of on little difficulty. For my part, I
sow well to the Geese of Freedom from this novel
cosiest. The present contention with the Govern.
meet is sot for the purpose of narrowing the power
of the Crown, bet to Weed it lobo all the evils of
the ancient despotism. The Ultra-Royalists wish to
see the old times Morn, with all their Nodal bran.
sty. and the entire eat ism ion of the little liberty which
France has gained by her breve bet unfortunate
atm& for the establishment of just an I equal laws.
The policy which has been adopted by Government
to coenteract the wicked designs of these men. is not
of a assure to be rencrionvil by any Friend of Free-
dom. It was fighting for the Charter, with weapons
forbidden by the spirit of that Constitution itself. -
I +sold net algae, that evil may be don., in any
test. in order that geed stay ensue. Bet lam com-
pelled to look at the thing as it is ; end I am per-
suaded, that she degree of liberty which does esist
under the Charter will be not only prestreed by the
additinn which has been recently made to the
Chamber of Peers, bet enlarged and rendered mine
were. It may be safely presented, that all (be per-
sons now ad d to the Peerage are friends to a
Condit Wiens! Gorernment, and enemies so the pre-
tensions of the ancient despotism ; sod we all know,
that some of them are men who greatly Need for the
independence of the nation, and for the Ittany of
the Floret. New barriers, to protect the liberties
which still remain in France, will be erected by these
men. The Ultra-Royalists may, and it is probable
will, rai.e the standard of rebellion spinet their
King, under the presence of saving hies from him-
self and from his enemies. Bat if so, they will be
annihilated by tbe hands that a ill 00000 end the Char.
ter. The whole nation will be against them ; and,
la such a struggle, the Peens cannot fait to gain
SWIM slrengsb to the Calla uldch it peculiarly (heir
men. I must say, Sir, that. altheegh I cannot look
at ibis position of alfain in Franco without emotion,
I in *stint from it very happy resells for the Caen
of Freedom.

A FRIEND TO THAT CAUSE.

March IC, 1319.

DARING OUTRAGE.—Last Right, about wren
o'clock, a gang of reffiens, armed with bludgeons,
pot the inh,hotansa of Cow-lane, West Smithfield, in-
to the greatest possible gleam and terror, by assa•lt•
ing the passeners in a most ferocious meaner. Seem,
persons were 'toothed down, and beaten with the
greatest brutality. One poor OWNS* sustained consi-
derable injery from repeated blows; anal a respectable
wen, of the name of Scioto'', a resident in flioekftiere
Road, in atienspring to b4PClera ono of the seetilents,
had his sell fractured, and bled poofesoly. Dr.
Fayermati, of Alderrgate.street, passing by at the
moment, coodscled the span an the Nearest druggist's
shop (or assistance, after which he was taken how,
and now lies in • dangeroas stile. No person dared
to were this rulfisnr, and they consequently escaped.

. .
TUL TIMILISTOI4 CAOIII.—I.LUTD V.
Toll.—TAill very Onportent case, which bad for 14
days occopied an largo a share of IP4III argument and
investigation, in lbe Coin of Common Pleas, wee
decided at eleven o'clock lest night, by the Jary,
which bad boon engaged in the deliberation on it front
Salimlay evening, giving in their ',relict in favour of
Lord Ttiaslesion. The terms in which the Jary dr.
livered in their verdict were—" That the Paper.
bearing date the Bth of December, 1814, Is not the
last will and testament of the late Lord Title.
Litrrom."—Jedge Moons, by consent of both par.
ties, took tbe decision of the Jery •n Senility (last
WOO, in order to prevent the necessity if their far.
tber confinueent.—( Dahlia Journal, March a.)

On Toesday last : very numerees and highly re.
sprctable Meeting of the inhabitants of Swansea and
its vicinity was held at the Guildhall. to take into
consideration t►e injeriess elects which will en.
doebtedly resell from the proposed eqoalization of
t►e Coal Duly, if adopted by the Legislature. The
object of t►e Meeting leaving been stated by Wit.t.tsse
Gams, Esq. the Chairman, Sir Jun• MORNIS. Raft.
entered into a review of Ike destructive conseqeences
of
the meese►e. in which he was ably supported he the
Rau. F. Guiles', Hanna' Socatrr, Esq. and Dv. J.
C. Cesium. A series or Resolution', eaprecsire of
IM esanimeee opinion of the Meeting, prepared by
the Rev. Mr. Goyim, were then mad, and adopted
after mite revision: and it was also resolved In poi.
time Parliament immediately. praying that so °h-
ussiesu en impost might not be permitted to pass.
It is a lamentable fact, that. within the space of t►e
het 40 days, from 10 to 14 persons have lost their
lives in the river Wye ; several of theta in an ester.
esdinery way, where i.e danger eoeld be apprehend.
ed. A party. which had assembled on some occasion.
greet to take refreshment on board a barge, moored
on the lido of the river; while they were Ikea en.
gaged, another barge was proceeding up the river,
drawn by horses. Throsgb great miscondset, of ON.
skilfulness of the crew, the tossing lie* was suffered
to mem* in contact with the head of the mast of the
moored barge, and she was thereby immediately
smut. At the instant of her sinking a few or the
men jomped into the passing Marge, and were saved;
t►e others were all precipitated into the river and
dreamed.

DerraucTirt Fras.—lt isteal years since Edin.
burgh has been visited with a tire se alarming or es-
tends' as that which bfeke oat early this wonting in
the row of shops no the North-blidge, octopi's! by
Mr. Gillespie, &mist, Mr. Huebert.. perfumer,
Mr. Callan, tobacconist, cad others. At three o'clock
ilia alarm was given; is en hour the engines belong-
ing to the San, Friendly, and Celedosionollices wet.
on the spot, bet in spite of every ezertion the WW-
I lags were levelled with the ground by five o'clock.—
The Are still continued bursting forth from the shops
end cellars below, bat, by the 'unions of one of the
enginot, which was curried into the narrow close
hebiod, it was completely mastered between sin and
scseo.—(Calccknien Mercury )

CRIMES AU PUNISIIIERNIN ix FRANCE.

The Corzette tie Prfflnce lives the fellisming state-
ment .1 prraens tried. enessirepd, &c. in Franco der.
ing the yests 1813, 1814, 1815, 1816, and 1817:

Tried
Acquitted

Cetevictrd ..

Se-srvNerg.

Demi, (it how mitoy
of Mime Were e rioted
Comp*loiry laboor for life
novena, snot .......
Compslorry 'abort for • limited

Serie
Cnrnp•l•nry labour sad hreedieg
i awri.ewiarst
Soleinry i Mamma and breed-

lag .
PHI..r,

linniAsent

• 4 .ktnoisien•

limyri.tmaieut awl Ilse

Thome—ring o► Cams,.
gaifro the Public
Aguomi
Against properly

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7o ras RDIIVIt ~r THE STATESMAN.

St you will h• an kind es to notice Metal-
inning facts in yore Sr.4l-El.cr of to.morrow, it I
will mark oblige a number of uafo►tamale debtors int
White Cross.strett, and other prisons, via. King's
Beech, Fleet, Stc. whose families are redegod In the
utmost distress from the procrastination which has
tak►n place in petting the Sittings off. The Act of
Parliament goes to say, skit the liittiog• shell It. held
one. a week ;Wafter twine appointing by the lode of!
the Insolvent Omit for Feb. 23, 44,25, and 26,they
were pat off until the ad of March awl three follow-
ing days, afterwards to the 9th and three fellosing
days, and now pet off to the 16th, when they may be
pot off aßuiu. I assert. you, Sir, that a greet nett[.
tier of the poor men's familierr,ohich are large, are In
a state of starvation, and that rerg great dissatisfics
lion prevails in the prison amongst the Prisoners from
the above cause. It is reported that the Judge is ill
sorely, Sir, if that be the rase, ha may continue ill
for months, •std is the law to he suspended week
after week. and month after month, offer lke enter-
tenete debtors hive complied with the law to the
very letter of it? Why not (as is the case with the
CNAIICELLOR. who is ill and appoints soother to act
for him) appoint some one to set for him? It is creel
in the esteem', to observe daily the grief and misery
depicted in the fetes of the wives and children of the
disappointed debtors who were ordered op the dif.
ferent days. I frost sod implore. Sir, you sill notice
this in any manner yoo may please: from your Le-
nefollener and impartiality en all occasions. I hope
this appeol will nal be made in vain. The Prisoners
feel iactined to petition the !loose of Commons, bow
far thee would be right and consistent, perhaps you
would base the goodness to say.
I am, Sir,
Your obligor! °Wiest Solvent,
i White Crow-street, P r. 1•11. 111 orcb 9. D. T.

LAW lATIMLIGENCR.

flown- ttE t 031 MON ME %!I.
BOOTH AND INCILIDOO tL•tl'.

We are desired In correct the statement regarding
this trial which took place on Saturday last, mod ap-
peared In nor Paper ashes Stb inst.
'rho Defendant In this (mow is the lessor of the pre-
mise@ whereon the woggen and horses were dist ruined,
to tenants who had failed in business, and co bbb b lueil
In make a profit by anderletting the ...me, although
the lessor could not got his tent. Not being a resi-
dent in London, bo gave a general wrier to a broker
to distrain for rent doe, and left London ; nor was he
in town for more then a week before or after the
broker distrained, het left it entirely to him—neither
' did be in the least interfere during the carrying on of
the action—nor know, until he 91IW it in the NO.S.
papers, that the trial had taken place: and how he
could he mooed of kipriapping horses and curie or
weltering, net hsaing occupied any premises in Low-
dons these sit years put, is matter of great servile.

Oa Saturday last arrived at Milford, the Mary
and Elise, Duncan, Matter, from Opn►to for Liver-
pool, with goods on board which rendered her liable
to quarantine; bat two ship-wets and a master
shipwright, with their beats' crews, in the whole 6f.
teen persons, went on board before they wereswsre
of the circumstance. and were of coarse, prevented
from returning onshore; hat the Master wishing to
proceed on his voyage, t►ey were permitted to re-
, move into one of lb. !unfelt/I, where they remain,
waiting es Order of Council for their roles...

A rashinnablo tradesman, from London, set op a
dashing shop in the country for the sale of men's
boots and shoes ready made; and either to show his
learning or pestle the public, he bed a few words of
Loin, from a woll.knewn classic, on his sign.board—
" Mess Connie 'Cecil, 4c."—Whether it was owing
to his learning or his superior craft, we know not;
hot his opposite neighbou►, w►e was altos cordwain.
er, (newt many of his mothproofs "`o o'er to the
enemy," and attrihutiag the circumstance to the mys.
teams, words " armada redi," which he imagined to
be some new dandy tome for shove, he bit upon the
ingenious espedisot of basing painted in double cupi.'
hilt. over his own shop door, 66 New and iVoinetes
conscio Recsi sold here."
Cone Excs•oon, Matt■ 11.—AltItoosb the trootily of
English *heat at Market ibis moriiirig uas rely small, yet
what appeared WI henry isle at 5.4 Mooday'r prices, sod
only that of the SOWN violets could ►e disposed d.—Fine Bar-
ley 1,. d , but there ens no demo./ for soy other deseno-
Slam—Oats Is. lower than so alreday.—la oilier entries No
hitendiast.

!WITIIIIIELD Si aunt. Iti•acn 111.—The price 44 Mob
ww. de...et lino ISO kl....dny. Halt IN. prime beets et Market
No, rentetablest their prree.—Tbe allow rf Aro" wa• horse. nod
pries ki4ber. bet biles were sat b. i.k el ear eteateri.m.—Bert
sod Pork

The husisseot tw shot Hoy Ablate' me I vele MO mortteog. No 4
pricey onosiool.—Clovre ow( seedy wilt bet of • etooitlefable
redorlioo.—frato am per Um.
The Willlelted w a correct statement' of the members sod Pico
at iiaeket