The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-12-19 00:00:00

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We ono:erstand, that two vessels are fitting out ttt
)11roolwich, by orders of Government, which, it is in-
:;teeded, shall shortly sail for the Gulf of Persia, oa a
Garvey.

The passports made out for France in **present
. year do not amount to one-half of tHose greeted last
year. The fear that the Spanish fever might cross
. ' the Pyrennees has prevented the usual now of valeta-
}' I Aurigae from visiting the South of France,
• - The following Report upon the Northumberland
, :Bank was published in the afternoon of Saturday last,
1 .1101 Newcastle :
g... " The Committee invited by Sir Francis Blake, Dart.
1 "Reeds and Co., to receive a Report of their Affairs, pre-
-mired for their Inspection by Messrs. Was. Lorene and
, . Joseph Lamb, are of opinion, according to the niosute
,k.iatatessent suhusitte4 to them, that the wisp* are pow
gr. lessed of ample preipitty to satisfy all demands upon
Ahem"
S• • is consequence of opposition among the coach pro-
prietors of Exeter, the fares from hence to Exeter
and London, have been this week reduced to a few
il hhillings ; but to-morrow the Safety coach leaves
tiifftakley's Hotel, at seven o'clock in the morning, at
any or no fare, just as the passengers choose !—Break-
Tast will be provided at Weakley's in the morning ;
Inach at Boss's, Seven Stars, Tautest!, in the fine-
r
meem;annoddinnape
dinner sad wine at Congdon's Hotel, Em
ote', on the arrival of the catch—without any charge I
...(pirulh p
1 • . In complance with this notice, Mr. Congdon,. we
I
understand, provided a very handsome dinner, over
t
f which was exhibited a placard to the following effect:
—"J. C. et ill feel obliged by the parties partaking of
this.—N. B. All free—shall he glad to tee our friends
again to-morrow." This is doing the business gen-
teelly ; we admire their generosity, and recommend
other proprietors to follow the example ; they will
then, in these times, have no occasion to travel with
(Ivy coaches—(Alfred.)
Coen-Excitaxec, Dm 19.—There has been more
detnand for old Wheat thin we have had for some time
past, and more sales were made this morning; but
the inferior descriptions and new Wheats continue as
dull as possible, and to effect sales to clear the vessels,
very low prices were submitted to.—Prime Barley sold
treety, but not at any improvement in prices. The
stained and ordinary qualities at from 16s. to 18s. per
quarter.—ln Beans, Peas and Oats, there is no alter-
ation from Monday's quotation.
Thurs)ay night, the stores of Messrs. Pilswortb,
t near Mullingar, with a considerable quantity of goods.
t were burned tb the ground. It is feared the fire was
• occasioned by incendiaries.
t On Sunday se'nnight, about ten o'clock at night, a
fire broke out at the serge-manufactory of Messrs.
Fiwortity, at Westford, near Wellington. So quick
was the progress of the flames, that in less than an
hour the whole of the premises were burnt to the
grouse], and, from the suddenness with which the fire
broke out, not a single article of any kind could be
preserved. At nine o'clock in the evening, one of Mr.
Uworthy's sons walked round the manufactory, and
' then found all safe. The premises, we regret to state,
were not insured for a fourth of their value.
Yesterday morning at day-break, a servant in King-
ston, having occasion to go out of doors for a minute,
was much startled at her returr by observing a pair of
legs below her bed. As the family, consisting en-
tirely of females, were sleeping, she with considerable
presence of mind paid no attention to the circumstance,
but calmly went out again and locked the outer door.
She immediately gave the alarm to the neighbourhood,
when a messenger was dispatched for police officers,
who on arriving soon dragged the culprit from his
biding-place. He was found to be an old offender, just
discharged from Bridewell.—(Ginsgow Courier.)
ROBBERY EXTRAOSDINART.--JOllO Fish, a cow-
keeper, residing in Thornton-place, Quebec-street,
New-road, applied a few days ago at the Police Office,
Hatton-garden, for a search warrant, under the follow-
ing circumstances. He stated that he bad been robbed
of 601. in bank-notes, which were deposited in a salt
cell's- in the cupboard, together with forty shillings in
silver, hut that the latter was left, and he suspected
they must have been taken by some lodgers. The war-
rant was granted and two officers dispatched to put it
in execution, but previous to making the search, they
went to see where the money and notes were deposited,
when it struck them that it was strange the money
should be left, aqd after tearing down some of the
wainscot, and stripping up some of the' floor, at the
extreme end of the room, in a moose's nest, they found
one 104 note much eaten, and the rest reduced to
fragments to line the nest, so that nehlter name, date,
or number could be traced.

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DISTURBED DISTRICTS IN IRRL4ND.

• WATMORD. Dec. 15.—With infinite pain we Ind
that the *faithful discharge of duty compels us to
mention the posting of inflammatory Notice! is se•
ceral parts of the. County Waterford. We cue assure
the public, that in this County, in this City, and in
the Coesty Kilkenny, the Magistrates exercise the
most exemplary watchfulness. Yesterday, as a mea-
sure of superintendence : and at the invitation of the
Right Worshipful William Murphy, Esq. Mayor of
Waterford, a Meeting of neighbouring Magistrates
took place in the Town liall. They entered into the
following Resolutions :
Resolved—That it appears to us, that immediate pre-
cautions ought to 'be taken to prevent this City, and its
vicinity, from being aNeeted by the disturbances which
at! resent prevail in some of the neighbouring Counties.
Resolved—That the publicans ef this city and neigh-
bourhood, be directed to shut their houses at the hour
of eight o'clock in the afternoon, and not to open them
till six in the morning.
Resolved—That we are determined to cause to be ar-
vested, and brought before us, all susicious strangers,
to be dealt with as the law dirertg . <Waterford Mirror.)

under the cireumstances of the present case they had
given as much proof as the nature of the case would
admit of..
' The Learned Judge agreed with defendants' Counsel
land lefethe within to the Jury, adding, that if they
believed that the notes were in the possession of the
defendants at the time of stoppage of the Bank, they
ought to find for the defendants.

The Jury retired, and after ten minutes' delibera-
tion, returned t verdict for the defendants, with six
pence costs.

MAJOR ANDRE.

(The following anecdote being communicated to ns by
a respectable correspondent as original and althentic,
we have no hesitation in giving it insertion, though we
entertain not the opinion of the narrator relative to
the Cause in which the unfortunate Andre sacrificed
his life.)
It is not, perhaps, generally known, that two peach
trees were planted over the grave of the unfortunate
Major Andre, shortly after his interment. In the year
1816,Mr.
uro
Johro. nu
nFra wellscr, a gentleman well {mown in the
Botanical
pursuing his researches in North
America, and atcidentally put up at the house of a Mr.
,swith, at Tap The following narrative, as related
itry himself, may not prove uninteresting :—" Having
travelled," sajil he, "a great many miles through a
rough and uncultivated country, completely drenched in
rain, and inyArts soaked by the stagnant water in the
..
clitelies I he wade through, I reached, late at night,
the residence of a Mr. Smith, at Tappan. Being ex-
cessively fatigued„l requested that I might be accom-
modated with a bett as early as possible, as also a glass
of spirits and water, which was essentially necessary to
avert the effecti of a cold I had too much reason to
fear bad already taken hold of me. With the assistance
of my kind host, and after a considerable deal of pain, I
succeeded in getting quit of my wet boots ; but the
stockings had adhered so closely, that the blisters on my
fait burst, and the skin followed every attempt to
get rid of them. Having bathed my feet in warm
water, and partaken of the homely cheer the house
afforded, sleep, which bad been a long time a stranger
to me, now sat heavy on my eyelids. I wished to re-
tire, and ascended the stairs with much difficulty,
when I was ushered into a room about fa-dye fret
square, in one liner of which was a bed which I
viewed.with rap res es promising to afford me that
repose which I au much needed. IV bile I it as un-
dressing, mine boat entered into a brief conversation
on various 'subjects connected with the local pecn•
liarities of the place, and informed me that the remains
of the unfortunate Andre were deposited a short dis-
tance from the house, and, added he, this room in
which you are to sleep to-night, is the same that sae
occupied by that brave and noble-minded man, the night
preceding his execution. With a mixture of surprise
and horror I surveyed the apartment, beheld every ob-
ject with the greatest veneration, and could scarcely
divest myself of the belief that the spirit of the unfor-
tunate Andre was still pacing the room. Sleep, which
was before so very ntptessive, now forso tk toe. The
pain I suffered in usycjegs and feet was quite forgotten,
and nothing bgt peer Andre occupied my thoughts. I
laid myself dote, t passed the night without once
closing my eysi. t arising in the morning at the
'Gni oftlitailitaV th elfin. to call met 1 beard big
footsteps as he ascended the stairs ; a chill of horror
ran through me ; the blood froze in my veins ; and I
exclaimed involuntarily, Oh I Heavens, what 'mist
have been the feelings 44 poor Audit', on hearing the
footsteps of those approach who were to lead hint to
an ignominioas death ? The tears flowed from my
eyes. Smith knocked at the door, but receiving no
answer, rushed into the apartment, and inquired if I
was alive. Finding me unable to get up, he sent a
bason of bread and milk, of which I took but a very,
small portion. Fatigue, want of repose, and anxiety
of mind, had nearly proved fatal to me. I was seized
with a violent fever, which continued upon me several
days, and confined me to toy room. When in a state of
convalescence, and as soon as it was considered pru-
dent for me to walk out, I visited the grave, and per-
ceived that two peach trees were planted over his re-
mains. Evincing a great desire to possess one of them,
with much entreaty, and by the help of the last dollar
I possessed, I was fortunate enough to obtain the ob•
ject of my wishes, which I shortly after packed up,
and sent to England. It is now in full vigour, in my
own nursery, the admiration of the frequenters of
Ramsgate, and an object of great veneration to all who
value the memory of a man who fell a sacrifice to his
seal for his country's service."

A lIINT ON TILE EMPLOiMENT OP THE Pona.—A
short time since, the parish of Mayfield, Sussex, had
upwards of 130 unemployed persons applying to the
overseers for work; upon which the overseers made
application to the trustees of a tnrnpike road leading
through the parish. for the lowering of s steep hill on
the road, which the trustees agreed to, upon the con-
dition that they should pay one-half of the labour, and
the parish the other. By this means the por fellows
are now employed ; and the pnblic will derive great
benefit by the levelling of the hill in question. Many
dangerous hills on turnpike roads might be lowered,
and valleys raised, by similar means.
UNFORTUNATE thla LARGE NOSES—The Stafford-
shire Advertiser of last week very gravely gives the
follo..ving notice :—ln the night of Thursday last, a
man of the name of John Williamson, a journeyman
tailor, who had worked upwards of three months for
Mr. Vernon, of Newcastle, decamped from his lodg-
ings, at W. Hollins's, clock-maker, of that place, and
robbed the bowie of various articles of wearing ap-
parel.—He said he was a native of Chester,—is re-
markable for a large nose.—We wish this notice of
the circumstance may lead to a detection of the of-
I fender.
On Saturday last, Thomas Robins, Esq. while sport.
ing in the neighbourhood of Tavistock, having shot
i at a rabbit, which he wounded, two of his spaniels
were so eager in pursuit of the animal, that the rabbit
and both dogs, in skirting an old tin shaft, fell in, a
depth of 14 fathoms (t 54 feet.) A miner was imme-
diately procured, who ventured down the shaft by a
rope, and, strange to relate, found one of the dogs at
the bottom not in the least injured ; the other dog was
wising, and is supposed to have escaped in an atilt
leading from the mine. The rabbit was dead.—(Sher-
borne Mercury.)

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P UUILIS.V
IRTWEIN SAMPSON (DUNOIMMITSD Tlll IMININGNAN
YOUTH) AND •ISHOT, WHO RSCRNTLY DUEATED
OLIVER, FOR 501. MUDS, AT MOCILLT HURST.
—mow—
Tbe =midair being extremely fine yesterday, a strong
muster of the fancy assembled on the shove spot ; and
when the office was given to cross the water. thepressure
of the crowd was so great, and the lads so eater to get.
upon the Hurst, that some of the boats were neatly up-
set, so many persons rushed into them. in spite of the
entreaties of the watermen. Several of the kids got a
decking; but it did not cool their ardour, and the ring
was obtained in spite of wind or weather. 'floe Bir-
mingham Youth was the favourite.6 and 7 to 4, an idea
being entertained that his good fighting would tiring
I him through the piece; more especially as a report had
gone forth that Abbot had trained under the auspices of
.11/r. bushington. At a quarter past one Abbot appeared
on the ground, with a blue bird's-eye about his squeeze,
and threw his hat in the ring; and his countenance in •
dicated the most perfect confidence; he was attended by
Spring anti Shelton. The Birmingham Youth. followed
by Randall and Tom Jones, also shied his castor with a
confident air, with Randall's colours, green, round his
neck.
Round 1. On stripping the appesranre of Abbot al-
together reminded the snectators of Tom Cribb in his
early fighting days; and it was ecii!ent a little panieh-
went would tof reduce Lis n a hood. The Youth
was in excellent condition ; indeed he asserted that he
was never so well in his life before. On placing them-
selves in attitudes smne little pause occurred ; but they
both rushed into a close, and from the eagerness dis-
played to mill each other, no mischief took place, anti
they were both down.
2. Abbot heist up his arms high in order to protect
his nob from the handywork of his oppponent; and
this manoeuvre hail the desired effect, Rs the Birmingham
Youth did not show off in his anal style. This round
was similar to the first. nothing material: hat Sampson
went down from a slight hit. A dicey from the cosier-
mongers, and " Bo along, Bill."
3. Sampson on the look•out to plant some nobbers, but
the firm guard of Abbot um not to be broken ; the hit-
ter put in a left-handed bit on the throat of Sampson
that sent him staggering ; he however returned to the
charge, when a long pause ensued : Abbot rushed and
administered some pepper ; Sampson exchanged a hit
or two, but went down ; and Abbot also fell fro% a slip.
The odds had now changed, and 7 to 4 on Abbot.
4. This was a short round: after a struggle at the
ropes, Abbot got his man down, and in falling his knees
came heavily on the Youth's body. The Westminster
boys again Merging, offering 2 to I.
5. Abbot commenced fighting, and planted elm or
two heavy hits ; the Birmingham showed fight, but he
went down from a blow IA the middle of Ms head. Loud
shouting; and in the extacy of the moment the cabbage
plant heroes offered sto I, chaffing, it was as right as
the tiny,' and the Birmingham ware must soon be dis-
posed of.
6. Abbot went to work without delay, and the result
was, that Sampson received a hit on his face, and he
dropped down on his knees. " It's all up, he's going;"
and 2 to 1 current betting.
7 to 20. To detail these rounds would be uninterest-
ing to the amateur; it is true that the Birmingham cons-
silenced several rounds well, and bad the best of them ;
bet Abbot always finished them decidedly in his favour.
21 to 311. In the 27th round It was so much in favour of
Abbot, that a distinguished sporting than from New-
market offered a guinea to a bottle of beer, and no taker
appeared.
31 to 38. Sampson did all that he could to reduce the
strength of Isis opponent, but in vain ; he now and
then put in a good nobler, but in general he `napped
two for it in return.
39. Sampson made a desperate effort, and hit Abbot
down.—(Thunders of applause.)
40 to 43, and last.—ln all of these rounds Sampson
was severely punished, and thrtast.blow of his bead
finished him. He was insensible to the call of time.
The battle lasted 47 minutes.
ORIERVATIONI.—If Abbott is only a half-bred one,
as he is termed, vet it will take nothing else but a very
good man and alseavy hitter to best bins. In no singe
round ball Sampson the best of it, although he exerted
himself to the utmost to obtain the smiles of victory.
It is rather singular to state, that except with Dolly
Smith, the Birmingham Youth has lost every battle,
while, on the contrary, conquest has crowned the effarts
of Abbot in every combat. The latter possesses a tole-
rable knowledge of the science, and left the ring with
only a mark under his left eye. The Birmingham was
severely punished.
The above battle had not been over a minute, when
nearly the whole of the Fancy were beat to a stand-
still ; except a few who endeavonred to bolt, but who fie-
verthelels could not get away from the effects of the
" pitiless, pelting storm." A few Summer eabtairts
were hoisted as temporary screens: but it was only like
laughing at the matter; and the gusts of Old Aortas
were so violent as to dispossess their proprietors of this
momentary relief. Hundreds were seen scampering to
get under the waggons to avoid the hail-stones, and
flooring each other only to obtain half an inch of *ll4 •
ter; lots looked like drowning rats, their clothes stick •
,' in to their bodies, as if they had been pasted on, while
a few of the Corinthians in post chaises, were laughing
at the ludicrous scene, and blessing their happier stars,
at the comfort and advantages derived from the posses-
sion of the blunt. But at length the Fancy rallied,
showed game, and Brown and Lenney were called upon
to fight for the stakes of 251. aside. " Never mind,"
said an old cove smiling, " it is nothing when you are
used to it—you cannot be worse if you were dipped into
the Thames, and we have one advantage left, if this
should prove a long fight, as the wind is high, we shall
get dry before we leave the Hurst, without quarrelling
to get at the fire-side in Hampton." The amateurs now,
stood like bricks and mortar, to witness a long fight be-
tween Leriney rod Brown, with alternate rounds in each
other's favour, and which, after all their patience, ended
in a wrangle, from a foul blow, and the battle was decided
for Lenney. Both of these little ones were severely pu-
nished.
Kendrick and Acton were milling nearly in the dart-,
when our informant left the.ground.
The Gas-light Man was oo the ground, as cheerful as
ever.

PEDESTRIANISM.--A journeyman miller, for the
trifling sum of 50s. was matched to walk two miles in
20 minutes, which be performed with ease in 19 mi• •
notes, near the Four Ashes public-house, on the %Vol-
verhampton.road, on Monday last. The same man has
been known to walk a mile in nine minutes; and we
hear he is now matched for a considerable sum to run
one mile, over the same grountl,"liome day during the
Christmas holidays, against a noted Pedestrian in
that neighbourhood, and that on this race much money
is depending. It is said the miller cau run his wile in
less than four minutes.—(Sto(Jordeltire Adecsiiacr.)
Monday evening the house of Mr. Travers, Easton-
place, Euston-square. was broken into, and the but-
ler's pantry robbed of about 4001. worth of plate. with
which the robbers got clear off. They left behind them
a chive], crow-bar, phosphorous box, and a short ran P.
stick about ten inches lung, with a pound of le
serted in the upper end.

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