The Statesman.
London, England, 1810-06-22 00:00:00

TUE STATESMAN.

The display of beautiful females in every quar.
ter was such as could not have been equalled in
any city in the world.
In every convenient situation waggons, carts,
and chairs, were filled with well dressed females.
In many places scaffoldings were erected.
The sides of all the streets were also nearly
lined with teams and carts, which were filled with
men, women, and children. The North and West
side of Tower-hili were immensely crowded by
people of every description. Tho ramparts of
the Tower were filled . by soldiers, chiefly in their
slop dress, and without arms. They were fre.
quently cheered by the people on Tower.hill.
When Lord AlozaA appeared on his way to the
Tower, he was received with acclamations. His
Lordship remained a short time in the Tower, and
when he came out, he communicated to some of
the principal persons concerned in conducting the
procession, that Sir F. BURDETT had crossed the
river, and proceeded to Wimbledon. This com-
munication was immediately announced, but there
was a general indisposition to believe it.

After a long and anxious suspence, a soldier in
the Tower called several times through a speaking
trumpet—" He is gone by water." A little af.
tcrwards one of the constables, with much diffi-
culty, assured the people that Sir FRANCIS Bua-
DETT had gone by water. A t half past four o'clock
three placards were suspended over the gates of
the Tower, with the following inscription :

" Sir FRANCIS nu aoarr left the Tower by water at
half past three o'clock."

The appearanco of this notice soon spread the
utmost.consternatiou among the whole people as-
sembled.

Mr. Sheriff Wool), and Mr. Sheriff ATKINS, a
last came to the Tower gate. They then entered
the Tower, where they remained about a quarter
of an hour, when they returned and informed
Major CARTWRIGHT, and other Gentlemen, who
were appointed to conduct the procession, that
Sir Fearless Boanver had actually left the
Tower in a boat, accompanied by two gentlemen.
After a short consultation, the Committee at last
determined to conduct the procession'to Sir FRA N.
cis BURDETT'S house in Piccadilly, but it was at
least twenty minutes before they could communi.
cate their intention to the whole of those who formed
it. Major CARTWRIGHT/and other Gentlemen, at
last led the van, and proceeded through St. John's.
street to the Mineries. They were followed by
several Gentlemen on, horseback, four a.breast,
and a budy of the Electors of Westminster on
foot, six a-breast, as well as a number of car.
riagcs. In the procession we observed Col.
,WARDLE, COI. BOSVILLE, Mr. WAITHKA2I,-Mr.
Quirt, Mr. FAVELL, Mr. MILLER, and several
other Members of the Court of Common Council,
as well as Liverymen. Mr. COWLAM, the linen.
draper, rode a beautiful cream.colot. d Arabian,
richly decorated, inscribed with the .ames of the
Members of Parliament who spelt,: against
commitment of Sir F. BURDETT, as ,yell as of Sc.
•reral Aldermen and Members of the Court of
Common Council, who had lately distinguished
themselves by their speeches against the claim of
the House of Commons to commit Sir FRANCIS
BURDETT.
We understand that Sir FRANCIS BURDETT had,
previously to the arrangements made fur the pro.
cession, signified his unwillingness to accede to.
that measure, and that thc immense crowd which
collected on Tower-hill in the early part of the
day having rendered it scarce practicable to fol.
low with regularity the plan of the procession
which had been adopted, he resolved to withdraw
privately from the Tower.
Sir FRANCIS BURDETT was enabled to leave the
Tower within a few minutes after the prorogation
took place.—This was accomplished in conse.
quence of a previous arrangement, by which a
sort of telegraphic communication was established
'between the Parliament Mouse and the Tower.
A Messenger stood at the bar of the House of
Lords during the whole ceremony of the Com.
mission. The moment the last words by which
the prorogation' was declared, wero pronounced
by the LORD CHANCELLOR, the Messenger ran
with all speed to Westm(ns.ter.bridge, where a
signal was made by a flag, which was repeated at
another station to the Tower, and thus a notice of
the termination of the Session of Parliament was
conveyed sufficient to authorise the immediate li.
beration of the Honourable Baronet.
Sir FRANCIS entered a boat from the Tower
Stairs, whence we understand he proceeded to
Putney Bridge, where his own carriage was wait.
ing fur him, which took him to his house at Wim.
blcdon. We also understand that Lord MoIRA
sent a letter to Lady BURDETT at Piccadilly, in.
forming her that Sir FRANCIS BURDETT had gone
to Wimbledon, and that he wished her to follow
him there as soon as possible, which she accord.
ingly
Mr. JOHN GALE JONES was liberated from
New gate about four o'clock, when he took a
hackney.coach, and
_proceeded to join the pro-
cession at Tower.hilr; as soon as he was disco.
vered, his name was chalked upon the panels.

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Soon after this the horses were taken from the
!carriage, and he was drawn in triumph by the
populace. He was received all along the line
of march with loud and 'ahnost uninterrupted
cheers, the Ladies waving their handkerdilefs, and
the Gentlemen their hats. lie one or twice ad.
dressed those around the carriage, but we did not
distinctly gather what he said. He looked pale,
but his countenance was cheerful, as well it might,
for the people shewed that they triumphed in his
liberation. Mr. JONES'S Lady and some friends
were in the carriage with him.

Mr. CUWLAM on his white horse, which was
richly caparisoned, and led by two assistants, at.
tracted universal notice. He bore in his hand a
large blue standard, with the motto in gold Ittters,
" Hold to the Laws."

The Baronet's house was the rendezvous of many
persons as early as nine in the morning. The
crowd increased every hour, and by five in the
afternoon, the way was closely blockaded. ♦Wed
the news reached Piccadilly, that Sir FRANCIS had
Jeft the Tower by water,, and that he had pro.
ceeded to Wimbledon, a general disbelief of the
information prevailed. The doubts ou the sub.
ject were soon removed, and though many of his
friends were offended at the disappointment, a
large majority approved of the Baronet's conduct.
The procession reached Piccadilly about eight
o'clock. The banners which came in succession,
were " Independence and Virtue." 66 The Con-
stitution." 46 Trial by Jury." " Magna
Charts." " Burdett and Freedom." 44 Hold
to the Laws." The horsemen and footmen in the
procession were at least 4000, and the carriages
formed a close blockade. A carriage filled with
Ladies in purple, attracted much notice. Carts,
hackney.coaches, and other vehicles, were ranged
on each side of Piccadilly. These were thronged
with spectatori. The wall.of Devonshire.house,
and other buildings, appeared covered with people;
and over Sir F. Burdett'► door, we noticed Several
chimue) -sweepers, with large bunches of blue rib.
bons.

The statue of King CHARLES, at Charing.crou,
was also decorated in a very extraordinary man.
ncr. A eliimney.sweeper sat on each shoulder of
that Monarch's effigy, and the horse was a sup.
port for eight or tens in draperies of every hue.
The pressure of the crowd became great about

the cud of Clarges-street, and the blockade occa-
sioned some delay in the progress of the mails,
which went up Arlington.street.—The horses were
led, and with great difficulty a passage was made,
through which they at last proceeded without ac-
cident. Abont nine o'clock a hackney coach ar.
rived at Sir F. BURDETT'S house, which brought
some of his property (rem the Tower. The po-
pulace entertained an idea that Sir FRANCIS Burt.
narr had arrived in this coach, and they conse-
quently crowded round the door, but were soon
after dispersed by the Sheriffs, and convinced that
the object of their enquiry was not in town.
Piccadilly was almost cleared by the efforts of the
Constable and Sheriffs by ten o'clock, but the
parties, which went off in various directions, ex-
claimed, " Light up,: Light up !" The summons
was soon obeyedi and the town in a short dine
displayed a general illuMination.
The Strand was the acooe of tome noise and
disturbauce. A large body of d►►stmen paraded
with bells. The butchers also joined in the rude
harmony with marrowbones and cleated, and the
noise at one time exceeded all description. A-
mong the illumi►►atio►►s there were some devices,
and the Words " Hold to the Laws," appeared to
be a favourite inscription, which was brilliantly
displayed. There was a very striking likeness of
Sir FRANCIS BURDETT, in a transparency, at a
window of the Review Office, nearly oppo..
site the Crown and Anchor Tavern. We
are sorry to State that the harmony of the
night waa disturikra by game btaettguards,, who at-
tacked the Office of The Morning Post, and broke
some of the windoWs. The two Sheriffs, however,
hastened to the spot, and soon dispersed the
crowd. Mr. Sheriff WOOD addressed them : he
told them, that if they,were the friends of Sir Fa rv.
cis BURDETT, as they pretended, they would
quietly disperse. They could do nothing more in-
jurious to his cause than create a tumult ; but if
they were a hired mob, their conduct was consist.
ent enough. He said, he was anxious to preserve
the peace by the civil power only, but if they did
nut abstain from riot, a military force would be
called in to support the authority of the Magis.
trates. A shout of applause followed. The She-
riffs rode on—the cry became general of honsc!
home ! home! and the crowd dispersed 'instanta-
neously.

We understand that the bye-law entitled to by
Mr. PRENDtRGAST, in the House of Commons,
on Wednesday, is one whereby the College of
PhySicians refuse to examine any gentleman as to
his competency to practice physic unless he has
studied Medicine at some University for three years.
This is of a piece with some other bye-laws which
we have lately had occasion to notice ; and the
public may depend we shall spare no pains to
hold up to reprobeusino conduct in our estimation
so illiberal.