The Statesman.
London, England, 1824-02-03 00:00:00

TETE STATESMAN

and has rec,•i‘ed the deliberate consideration of the President
of the United States.

Tne sentiments with which he has witnessed the struggles of
your countrymen for their national emancipation and indepen-
dence, had been made manifest to the world in a public Message
to the Congress of the United States. They are cordially felt
by the People of this Union ; who, sympathising with the cause
of freedom and Independence, wherever its standard is ►►nfe►rl-
ed, behold, with peculiar interest, the display of Grecian ener-
gy in defence of Grecian liberties, and the association of her
heroic exertions, at the present time, with the proudest glories
of former ages, in the land of Epaminondas and of Philo•
premen.

But, while cheering with their hest wishes the cstive of the
Greeks, the United States are forbidden, by the duties of their
situation, from taking part in the war, to which their relation is
that of neutrality.—At peace themselves with all the world,
their established policy, and the obligations of the laws of
nations, preclude them from becoming voluntary auxiliaries to
a cause which would involve them in war.

If in the progress of events the Greeks should he enabled to
establish and organize themselves as en independent nation,
the United States will be amoqg the first to welcome them, in
that capacity, into the general family; to establish diplomatic
and clennercial relations with them, suited to the mutual in-
terest,' of the two countries, an.l to recognize, with special
:•atisfartion, their constituted state in the:character of a sister
Itepublic.—l have the honour to be, with distinguished consi-
deration, sir, your very humble and obedient servant,
Ardreas Luriottis, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS-
Envoy of the Provisional Government of
the Greeks, London.

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TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3, Is2l.

STocn EXCHANGE, 12 o'cLoca.—Consols opened this
morning at 90/ ; but afterwards lowered to 901 3 for mo-
ney. and arc now DO/ 1, with little doirg, as all parties
are anxiously waiting for the King's Speech.
We do not hear of any express having arrived from
Paris, and indeed uone is expected, to-day, unless some
political event had occurred in the above capital.
FOREIGN FeNDS.—Spanish Bonds opened at 243 , with
little doing—Mexican Bonds opened at 4/ —Colombian
651—New Austrian, 51—Chili, 19—Russian, 891 to 1—
New Russian, 89 —Old, 91/—French Scrip, S—Mexican
Loan, I—Poyais,

In former and better times, when the now of Com-
mons were more closely connected with their Constituents,
and had more of the feeling common to the people than at
present, it was a wholesome rule to make a list of griev-
ances, on the first assembling of Parliament, take the pre-
cedence of all other public affairs. Sotnathing of the kind
it: kept up still, to preserve the semblance of so salutary
a custom. The Royal Speech of to-day, may be considered as
the credit side of the national account as given by govern-
ment,but before we break out into exulting tones of triumph,
or indulge in extravagant conrratulation,an what is called
our growing proverity, a little refection must convince
every thinking man, that much remains to be dune, and
a good deal to he tradurre, before we can have any just
cause for excessive boasting. We shall touch only at
present on one point, which demands immediate attention,
and as that is a law disgraceful to the Statute Rook, it
cannot be too soon undone; we mean the recent Vagrant
Att. We do not believe, that in any other nation,
such a Law as tl.is eau be found. It gives to watchmen
—a class of men proverbially poor, nofeeling,..and mer-
cenary,ss. for the conviction of every man or woman found
guilty, of what these moral guardians of the night, may
ch.lose to c.. 11 an indecent exposure of their persons. The
Magistrate is inlested with the power of convicting the
accused upon the single evidence of the interested watch-
man; and as soon as the 3lagistrate has convicted the per-
son, he is from that moment, however innocent of the im-
puted offence, or however respectable, indelibly stained
with the character of Hogue and Vagabond, and sent to
the Tread Mill.

An instance,which we last week stated in our Police report
of Union Hall, though creditable to the Magistrate, will
show to what limits such a power placed in the hands of
watchmen may be pushed, and the danger to wltic 13,13 ritish
subjects are now exposed by a law, which it is hoped, even
the Holy Allia►►ce would blush to sanction. Let any man
who has read the case refer►ed to, say whether the law, un-
der which the watchman exercised histpower, is fit for the
meridian of England, or for a Saturnalia of 1 talian slaves ?
It ►till, if not renewed, die a natural death on the f►rst of
next September; and if all sense of justice, all regard for
national character, is not wholly extinct in this country,
no man will be found to attempt its revival.

One of the Philadelphia papers contains a debate in the
Pennsylvania Legislature, on a Resolution for the appoint-
ment of a Committee, to consider and report on the expe•
diency of laying a tax on Bachelors, above the age of 2.1
years. This measure appears to have been introduced by
a General Ogle. It seems to have been this Stateman's
opinion, that Bachelors should pay taxes, as a sort of pe-
nalty for a neglect of their duty by living single.
A few days ago, a lady of rank and fashion, from Brigli-
ton, took a carriage airing over our Downs as far as
Mount Harry, and in her occasional alightings, to get a
more perfect view of the surrounding scenery. her laity.
ship lost from her wrist, a valuable gold chain bracelet,
ornamented with small diamonds, and did not miss it until
she bad returned to Brighton, when it was too late to
seek it on that evening ; but one of her ladyships'
domestics, who bad accompanied the carriage, and knew
the course it had taken. being on the ground early the
next morning, be had the good luck to find the bracelet.
lying uninjured, on the spot whereon it bad been dropped;
otherwise we should have advertised it, with a very hand-
some reward for its recovery.—(Sussex.'dvertiser.)

SECOND EDITION.

lIIS MAJESTY'S SPEECH TO BOTH HOUSES OF

PARLIAMENT.

This day Parliament was opened by Commission, his Ma•
jest y's health not permit' ing him to do it in persan.
At about half past two o'clock the Royal Commisioners,
Lords LivrapooT., Et.nols, BATIIURItT, &c. took their seats in
their robes, according to the customary practice.

A Message was then sent to the Ilouse of Commons, to re•
quire the attendance of that house below the Bar, to hear his
MA4rsTV'S Speech rend. In a few minutes, the SPEAKER.
POlnwert by a considerable body of Members, presented him•
self at the Bar.

The Lon u ANDFLI.OR then read his his Majesty's Speech,
which was as follows

" Mr LORDS AND OVNTLEMP.N,-..We are commanded by his
Mejesty to express to you Ilk Majesty's deep regret, that, in
con.equence of indiposition, he is prevented from meeting
you in PArlininent ion the present occasion.
" it would hove been a peculiar satisfaction to his Majesty,
to he enabled in person, to congratulate you on the prosperous
con:lition of the country.

"'Trade and Commerce are extending themselves both
at home and abroad.

" An increasing activity pervades ainost every branch
of mannfectnres.

" The growth of tlte Revenue is such as net only to
sustain public credit, and to prove the unimpaired produc-
tiveness of our resources, bat (what is yet more gratifying
to his Majesty's feelings) to evince a diffusion of comfort
among, the great hotly of the people.
" Agriculture is increasing from the depression under
which it laboured, and by the steady operation of natural
causes, is gradually re-assuming the station to which its
importance entitles it, among the great interests of the na-
tion.

" At no former periol has there prevailed throughout
all classes of the community- in this Island, a more
cheerful spirit of order, or a more just sense of the
advantages which, under the blessing of Providence, they
enjoy.
" In Ireland. whicl► has for some time past been the
subject of his Majesty's particular solicitude, there are
many indications of amendment, and his Majesty relies
upon your continced endeavours to secure the welfare and
happiness of that part of the United Kingdom.
" His Majesty has commanded us further to inform you,
that he has every reason to believe, that the progress of
our internal prosperity and improvement will tilt be dis-
turbed by any interruption of tranquillity abroad.
" His MAJESTY continues to receive from the Powers
his Allies, and generally from all Princes and States, as
surancrs of their earnest desire to maintain and cultivate
the relations of friendship with his NIAJESTY, and nothing
is omitted on his Majesty's part, as well to preserve general
peace, as to remove any causes of disagreement, and to
draw closer the bonds of amity between other Nations
and Great Britain,

The Negociations which have been so long carried on
through his Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople for the
arrangement of differences between Russia and the Otto-
man Porte are, as Lis Majesty flatters himself, drawing near
to a ftvonrable termination.
" A Convention has been ccmcluded between his
Majesty and the Emperor of Austria, far the settlement
of the pecuniary claims of the country, upon the Court
of Vienna.

" liis Majesty has directed that a Copy of this Conven-
tion shall be laid before yo 1, and lie relic• on your as-
sistance for the execution of some of its provisions.

" Anxiously as his Majesty deprecated the com-
mencement /of the war in Spain, he is every day more
satisfied that in the strict neutrality which be
determined to observe in that contest (and which you
so cordially approved), he best consulted the true interests
of his people.
" NVith respect to the provinces of America which have de-
clared their separation from Spain, his Majesty's conduct has
been open and consistent. and his opinions have been at all
times frankly avowed to Spain and to other Powers.
" His Majesty has appointed Consuls to reside ut the prin-
cipal ports and places of those provinces, for the protection of
the trade of his subjects.
" Asto any further measures his Majesty has reserved to
himself. an unfettered discretion to he exercised as the circum-
stances of those countries, and the interests of his own people
amity appear to his Majesty to require.
" OF TILE Slot SE OF COMMONS.—IIIs Majesty
Las directed us to inform you that the Estimates for the year
are prepared, and shall be forthwith laid before you.
" The numerous points at which, under present circum•
stances, his Majesty's naval force is necessarily distributed,
and the occasion which has arisen for strengthening his
Garri►on in the West Indies, have rendered unavoidable
some augmentation of his Establishments, by sea and
land. _

" His Majesty has, however, the gratification of believing
that, notwitlistandiag the increase of expence incident to
terse augmentations, it ►rill still he in your power, after
providing for the services of the year, to 'ldic arrange-
ments in snnie parts of our system of Location which may
afford reli. f ,to certain important branches of the national
industry.
" Mir LORDS AND GENT:AMEN,

" His Majesty has commanded us to acquaint yon, that
he has not been in:it:entire to the desire expressed by the
House of Commons in the last Session of Parliament, that
means should be devised for ameliorating the condition of
the Negro Shres in the West Ir.dies.
" His Majesty has directed the necessary information re-
lating to this subject to be laid before you.
" His Majesty is confident that you will afford your best
attention and assistance to any proposition which may be
submitted to you, for promoting the moral improvement of
the negroes, by an extended plan of religious instruction,
and by such other measures as may gradually conduce to
the saute end.

" But I►is Majesty earnestly recommends to you to treat
the whole subject with the calmness and discretion whicl►
it demands.

To excite exaggerated expectations in those who are
the objects of your benevolence, would be as fatal to their
welfare as to that of their employers.
" And his Majesty assures himself yon will bear in
mind that where the correction of a long standing and
complicated system, and the safety of large closes of his
Majesty's subjects are involved, that course of proceeding
is alone likely to attain practical good, and to avoid
aggravation of evil in which regard shall be paid to
considerations of:justice,and in which caution shall ttuiper
zeal."

The Speaker then retired from the bar, and the House
immediately a.sjourned during pleasure.

THE BODY OF MR. PIERCE, OFBRIS
DISCOVERED.

We are authorized and requested by Messrs. ClArb
Riehar.ls and Aledcalf, of Chancery ltno, to st,,ee
tli
they have this morning received letters from their rorre,
PPindMt. Palmer, of Bristol (the late pirtner 3ir
n
Pierce) announcing
that the water in the Bristol Harbor
was yesterday again drawu otr, and that at one 0.0
Me body of ifr. Pierce was found in the float, At the ti
the mail quitted Bristol last evening, a Coroner's lcqu,
was left sitting on the body, and to-morrow we rnaT ex
pect to receive the result of such Inquest.

From another quarter we have been informed, Vitt
Pierce's snatch was found in his packet, and that
brooch which lie usually wore was attached to the
bow
of his shirt. Whether any money was found on his p•I
son, or what '!i?earances there were on the body, our
formant lard a it heard.
We quoted yesterday a statement that had I/
peered in the Hampshire Telegrapk and other
papers, representing that Mr. Pierce hail sai:,
from Cowes, in the Isle of Wight, on hoard the ship th
son, for America. This report, we find, had it. origin
the circumstance of a person somewhat resembling 31,
Pierce in personal appearance having sailed last week„
board that ship. It is ascertained, however, that the
victual who was thus taken for Mr. Pierre, isalia red t,
a Mr. -, who embarked at Cowes under the assail',
name of Richardson.

THE KING.
......ram..—

BRIGHTON, MONDAY, FEB. 2.—The short hot satire.
tort' answer to the many inquiries at 'the Prlace, to-I.ly
ha. been--

" His Majesty's health continues to improve."

Yesterday the Earl of Liverpool gave a grand dress p,,
liamentary dinner, at Whitehall, to a number of N01161,n.
Among them were the Mover and Seconder of the 114,i
to the King, upon the delivery of hi. Majesty's Spre:ii -
the opening of the Session to Pirliamenr.

Mr. Secretary Canning also gave a grand dregs in.: to
the. Alembers of the House of Covntnonp, consisting ot Art
thirty live, including the Speaker, and the Mover and
cornier of the Address.

Yesterday the Lords of the Council assemble, ht
Council (Mice, %V hitehall, to bear and determine Plutrati,
Appeals. The Lords present were—the Lord Prelideni
the Judge of arches Court, the Lord Chief Huron, the
Master of the Rolls, the Judge of the High Court at .1.1.
miraltt•,

Their Lordships also assembled last Friday at the
place on similar appeals. The same Lords were present.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

DEAL, FEB. 2.—Came dnwn from the River and remain,
the Alfred, Laughton, for Van Dieman's Land; and C 14.,
son, Fullerton, fur Jamaica. A ship is brought up off the
North Foreland, supposed to be the Henry, Davison,
Jamaica.—Wind S.W.

Polrrsmnum, Fan. 2.—Sailed H.M.S. Menia, for Hal:.
fix ; Juno, Tait, for Bermuda; and Tamers, Leader, for
Cape Coast Castle. A few of the outward bound got under
weigh this morning, with the wind at East, but it spa
backed to the S.W.—Wind East.

FALNIOUTII, FEB. I.—Arrived the Betsey, Miller, from
Aux Cayes—sailed 14th December; and Duke of Marl-
borough Packet, from Lisbon, in six days.—Wind S.
to S.W.

LIVERPOOL, FEB. I.—Arrived the Exchange, Porter,l
from Virginia; Juno, Mortimer, from Savannah; Presidf n.,
Watson and Carnellus, Prouze. from Oporto; and Tolson
Simpson, from Pernambuco. Sailed the Christopher, Dille,
and Golden Fleece,English,for Bahia; Buenos Ayres Packet,
Guthrie, for Valpariso ; Agnes, Farrel, for Jamaica ; Laura,
Lilhnrn, for liarhadoes; Richard, lianney ; & Dee,Jouie.an,
for Demerara; Triton, Sharp, for Sierra Leone; Nor
York, Maxwell, for New York • Lancashire Witch, Nral,
for Lisbon ; and Margaret, Williamson, far l hartnte.
COtVES, FEB. 2 —Ualtn.---None of the outward twan.l
vessels that weighed to-lay, have been atria to get out of
the Needles.

A piece of a vessel's stern was picked up near the Goo::
win Sands yesterday, with '• Voland" painted on it.

Ills MAJESTY'S SLOOP SAPPIIO.—The apprehension
which was entertained for the safety of his Maksty's
sloop Sappho, has, we are much gratified in 'dating, been
set at rest by a letter from the Captain (Jones) of sa recnt
a date as the 2,lth intant, from Ardbear harbour, in the
county of Galway, addressed to Admiral Cold Colvin.,
room:inning on this station. This intelligence wilt
prove highly gratifying to the friends of the individu.di
on hoard, particnlarly in Scotland, where she was lot&
given up as lost, in consequence of a sloop of war which
hail been in coinpany with her a short time before, Lein,:
obliged to bear off for Greenock, to repair some injury she
bad sustained in the late gales.—(Dabfia Evening Pest
of Saturday.)
It is reported that onr naval officers generally have re-
ceived orders to repair to their respective qoarters.
Letters of the 17th ult. from Cadiz, mention that the
Asia man of war, and brig Achilles, bail sailed with sealed
orders ; but the extra quantity of provisions put on board
of these vessels induced every one to conclude that they
were bound on a long voyage, in all probability round
Cape Horn.
Letters were received yesterday from Bahia, dated the 2d.
of December. They announce the arrival at that place of
the Vigilante and Pombinha, Portuguese vessels; the fer-
nier a prize to the Netherhoy, Brazilian frigate, and the
latter taken at Maranham, by
the squadron under the
COMma,ml of Lord Cochrane.
The Society for komotlng Christian hate
ren.oved Sir Rose Price, irorig
the Presidency of
District Association in Cornwall, in canseqoence ci 113
avowal of Unitarian doctrines, and his intention of dive.
miniting them by all the means in his power. Sir Rose
Price has asserted, that with respect to the Trinity, he
knows the King Is of the same seLtlments with hinvelf.
(Balk Paper.)
On Monday was married, Mr. flopkin to Miss Smith,
both belonging. to a band of gypsies who bare for some
time fixed their tents on the side of Charnwood Finest.
about two miles and a half from Loughborough. This
wedding excited an extraordinarydegreeof interest; about
ten o'clock, the streets and market-place of Loughhoroitgh
were thronged to excess; at half-past ten, the bride and
bridegroom, attended by their two frientis, marched doors
from the encampment, with their fiddles in front, and were
escorted to the church by about a thousand of the gull
populace. On their way to and return from the altar,both
the bride and bridegroom drank plentifully of the decoc-
tion of Sir John. They returned to their teat between
three and four o'clock, accompanied by many hundreds of
spectator., whose curiosity led them so far from hour, in
expectation of seeing a sumptuous gypsies' set nut. Of
which high expectations were raised, from the reports of
the provisions made. But the cunning (might be de!ecel-
ants of Ishmael), took care to canceal their stores till the
evening shades made it necessary for their more domesti-
cated visitors to retire to their respective homes, aithoat
.toy thing to feast their appetite or their eye', except seeing
the intosticdt,d bride roll herself down among the straw by
the side of Ler tent.—(Nottingham Review.)

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AFFAIRS.

(FROM THE DUHLEY E'ININO POST

There are certain on dila in the columns of our contem-
poraries, to which we shall shortly allude.
It is said, that an amendment will be moved to the
address, on the ground of inquiring into the state of the
Catholics. We need hardly express our doubts on this
subject.
It is ttaid, that Lord *Lansdowne will move for a Coin-
/nines on the State of Ireland. We have some reason to
'believe, that the Noble Lord will take an early opportunity
of delivering his tentim•nts on Irish Alrtirs. Whether be
will move fur a Committee is another question.
There is no doubt, whatever the indisposition may he
in certain quarters, that the alrdrs of I reland will be brought
before the Legislature frequently during the approaching
Session. _ _ _

Several petitions are in progress against the Tithe Corn-
-mutation Act. There will Nlco be one from the Catholics
of Ireland on the same subject. A petition likewise, for a
law to regulate the levying of Tithe in kind.
A Petition from the same body on the state of the
Country.
A Petition relative to the administration of the law in
the Inferior Jurisdictions.

A Petition on behalf of the Catholics, against the oaths
which they are now obliged to take, and praying for their
repeal. They are expected to be heard, as a matter of
right, at the bar of the House of Commons, by their
counsel. Mr. O'Connell and Mr. Shiel, we believe, will be
appointed to this honorable offiee.
The General Petition of the Catholics of Ireland
will be entrusted to the Earl of Donoughinore and Mr.
Plunkett.
It is said, that Mr. Lamhton will have a motion on early
this Session, on the appointment of Mr. tioold to the
Seri eantey.
'the Duke of 'York takes the Chair on Patrick's Day
at the London Tavern. It is said, that his Kny.il High
ness's sentiments have undergone some modification. We
hope so.
Sir Francis Burdett. it is reported, will revive the ques-
tion touching the Sheriffs of Dublin.
Tlie Committee of the Local Taxation of the City of
Dublin will he revived, and we have reason to know,
under very favourable auspices. It is by no means cer-
tain that the corporation will be supported by the Home
Secretary.
The Committee on the state of the Poor will also be re-
vived.

The Union Duties will again come under the considera-
tion of the Legislature; and it is more than probable that
they will be entirely done away with.
The Commissioners of Inquiry will make another Re-
port on the subject of the Custom House, likewise on the
Post 011 ice and Stamp Office. These Reports will be at
once interesting and important. It is supposed that they
till recommend still greater changes than have already
occurred.

The question of the Distilleries will be again introduced.—
As the Act now stands, the monopoly, though opened in Law,
Is almost exclusively secured to the great Houses, the small
capitalists having no power whatever to enter into competition
with them.

The condition of the Irish Brewers will he taken into con-
sideration, and it is reasonably supposed that a part of the
Malt Duty will be repealed.
Sir Henry Parnell will move for the revival of the Com-
mittee to consider the expediency of assimilating the English
and Irish Currencies.
A motion will be made on the Orangemen of Ireland, in order
to obtain specific information of their numbers, their arms,
their organization, and their present constitution.
On the whole, though there w1:1 be several great questions
before Parliament in the ensuing Session, the affairs of Ire-
land will occupy a very prominent portion of the attention of
the Legislature.

It is believed that none but Natives of England will. in
future, be employed in the Administration of the Revenue In
Ireland.

A Gentleman, high in the Excise Department in Dublin. is
now under trial, on charges preferred by one lately dismissed
frum a subordinate situation.
RECENT Du rt.—TheComosissioners of Excise have directed
an inquiry into the circumstances which gave rise to a recent
duel, between the head of one of the departments in this City
and a subordinate otlicer.—(Cork• paper.)
The four new Regiments to be raised after the meeting of
Parliament are to be commanded by Major Generals Donkin,
Beckwith, Lyon, and Conran.

.
Gerdy:rev or Tux MAlLS.—We'are informed
that the Postmasters-General have lately issued orders
11.„t so porin as the Mail arrives ear+ thy from England,
notice shall be sent to each general letter receiving office
throughout the city, and that public notice of the exact
hour of arrival .shall he conspicuously exhibited in the
minilow of each of them. TLe object of this arrange-
uu
t, first, that the public shall be relieved from the
inconvenience they are at present subject to, from heing
obliged to send to the General l'imt-office, in order to
Luow whether a mail has actually arrived or not ; and in
the next place, that they may lie better able to judge
whether the letter carriers have exercised proper diligeace
on their respective walks.—(flublin Morning Post.)

Rnnday being the birth day of the Scottish Bird,
Items, the Fifth Anniversary, since the institution, was
hcld on Monday, at the Shakespeare Tavern, North Shields,
by the members of the North and South Shields Mans's
t Int. The chair was taken at three o'clock, and after the
rPrupany had partaken of an etcellent dinner, the usual
toastc of the " King," th • "Duke of Tork," and the other
branches of the Royal family, were given. " 60d save the
bine," was sung by the whole assemblage after the first
twast. After the second, " Rule Britannia," with accom-
paniments. Previous to announcing the toast a,f the day,
"The memory of the Immortal Robert Burns," the el:ele-
m.'''. Mr. Richardson, rose and gave a just eulogy to the
genies, the virtues, the warm hearted philanthropy, and
p thimic worth of the deceased, in which be introduced
tome anecdotes of character of the port, not generally
l'.,t'ewe- All nations, he observed, have had their Bards ;
Scotland Lad been peculiarly blessed, by one who not
i m
only. sane in sweetest numbers, but from the aptitude of
e language in which be wrote, bid a fair chance of carry-
In[
.his native dialect down to the latest posterity. Ages
140 roll away before another such natural and self-taught
Itsius visitet: the earth. Many songs from the works of
the Poet, and from others, sere sung; and a new one,
mroposed fur the occasion, drew forth much applause.
Several letters from Edinburgh, Sunderland, and other
places, were read • and one gentleman from Dumfries
t ribluced some dried grass, cut from Burn's grave in Aug.
last
The day was alsocommemorated by a dinner in this town.
—(Xereastle Chronicle.)
On Monday last, the friends and admirers of Robert
Barns celebrated his anniversary, according to annual cos-
tom, at Mr. Twendle's, the Scotch Arms Inn, Ricker-gate.
"ple company was numerous and the entertainment excel-
t,ret, and the evening was spent with that conviviality and
harmony which the occasion inspired, and which have al-
lisp distinguished he meetings held in cotnmenioration of
the immortal Poet.— t
(Carlisle Journal )
, On Saturday last, the body of the Rev. Thomas Tod-
hunter of Knaresdale, was found inanimate. We are in-
formed that on the occasion of the celebration of 2 marriage
i: his neighbourhood, he had been invited to partake of the
'lstily and good cheer usual on such occasions among
loantry people,- and bad partaken very freely of the " soul
zP, iring bowl" by an early hour in the afternoon, when
.., left the merry party. and at fOur o'clock he vi as discover-
;il corpse near to his own residence, Mr. T. bad reached
CI" Year.—(l6jd.)
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