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

CIRCULAR.

To the Parisi Officers of

Sias,—ln order to contribute as much as lies in your
power to efforts now making to obtain some Relief for the
distressed Hop Planters, particularly with ref rence to the
Hop Duty of 1822, you will be so obliging as to obtain
the most arcurate answers to the subjoined Questions, and
to return this parer, so filled up, to E. J. Cutteis, Esq. M.P.
on or before the IS:hof January, 182-1...
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No. I.—Are your Parish Rites for this yesr. yin., from
Easter 1623, to Easter, 1824, likely to be equal in amount
to those of the average of the last three years?—State the
probable difference, if any.
2.—Have you as many hands out of regular work. this
year as during the last two or three years?
3.—What number of Tons of Hops were grown this
year (1823) in your Parish ? What number were grown
last year, 1822 ?
4.—Should the Hop Duty of 1822 be reqoired to he
paid next April, do you believe that the collection of it
generally in your Parish, could be obtained without the
compulsory means of distress warrants, and if this be so,
what expectation of being able to collect the regular Paro-
chial Rates for the support of the Poor during the remain-
der of that year ?
s.—What effect would the payment of the Duty of 1822
have upon the means of employing the labourers, upon the
payment of Rates, Tithes, common Tradesmen's Bills, ind
the Assessed Taxes ?—(Sussex Adeerass")

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT.

Thomas Walter came to be heard on his petition to be
discharged, and was opposed by Mr. Heath. at the instance
of Mary Walter, his wife, on the ground that be had not
courocined with the terms of a certain decree issued by the
Ecclesiastical Court for the payment of a certain sum at
specific periods by way of alimony. The Learned
Lounsel observed that be should not pursue his instruc-
tions further than to pray that the insolvent's case might
be referred to Mr. Dance, the professional assignee of the
Court for investigation.
Mr. PoLLocx, for the insolvent, wished to know by
what law a wife had power to imprison her husband for a
debt.

Mr. MATH explained that his client was not the person
at whose Milt the insolvent was detained.
Mr. Powww—Be it so : yet if any doubt exist, she
might have beta a detainiag as well as as opposing
creditor.
_ _

Mr. MSATH 'obtained to the Court that if a decree bad
haled In favour of a wife, abs was entitled by law to sue
for her alimony, end the party liable to pay having given
police 0f application to the Court, she had a right to come
pee taisloit and recognise her claim, and this site might do
either by her proctor or her neat Mend. • .
Tht. Plikrtlallinaloil Ow ibis insolvent. b$ . Omitted

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CERTIFICITES, F[l3. 21.

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J. Harris, Addle hill, livery stable keeper.—J. Chambers,
Gracechurch street. tobacconist.—N Goldstein, High street,
Shallwell, wholesale 'slopseller.—J. Hibbert, Hyiord's court,
Crutchedfriam wine merchant.—J. Hooper, Mitre court, Fleet
street, stationer.—G. Laing, Dunster court, Mincing lane,
merchant.—R.Dickenson, Ilexham, Northumberland, stationer.
—J. Claney, York, tailor.—T. H. Payne. Fenchurch build-
ings, Fenclnarch street, merchant.—H. Horn, Cherrygarden
street, Rotherbithe, merchant.—Win. Trusinve, Dunchurch,
Warwickshire, farmer. —U. Darby, Olive hill, Shropshire,
Grace,Fenchurcn street, hat manufacturer.—U. P.
Bird, Bristol, grocer.—J. Appieyard, Catherine street, Strand,
bookselier.—J. Elle. Lower Thames street, wine merchant.—
L. Joyeis,Keffbrd. Somersetshire, innholder.
London, England, 1824-02-02

COURT OF KING'S BENCH.-SATURDAY.

11' GREGOR V. THWAITES.
Mr. RICHARDS moved for a rule to show cause
why the verdict in this case for the plaintiff,
with one shilling damages, should not be set
aside, on the ground of a variation between the counts in
the declaration, and that which was alledged to be the
libel as published in the Morning Herald. (The libel
alluded to, was the report of a case as it occurred
at the Mansion [louse in that paper, and which contain•
ed a complaint of alledged impositions on emigrants from this
I country toPoyais.Tbe persons complaining were returned
grants, who loudly complained of having been imposed on
by the representation of the Cazique of Poyais, Sir Gregor
M'Oregor, and his agents. The Court granted the rule.

USURY.-•-,ASSIGNEES OP GOLDING V. LAING.
Mr. SCARLIITT moved for a rule for a DM trial in this
cause, which was an action for the recovery of penalties of
triple the amount of the money lent, on the ground of its
baying been lent at an usurious rate of interest. The ac-
tion was on the 9th of Queen Anne, and the application for
a new trial was on the ground that the money lent, which
was in three bills of exchange, did not amount to 34101.,
as laid in the different counts of the declaration.—The
Court granted the rule.

INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT.--SaroaDAY.
Joshua Vernon Cooper was opposed by We:heath on
behalf of Samuel Sewel. It appeared by the evidence,
that the insolvent, who was a working jeweller, had been
discharged under the Act in the month of March last, and
in two months after, took a house at Walthamstow, frem
the opposing creditor. and agreed to purchase the furniture
for fifty-four pounds, which he was to ply in cash. Mr.
Sewel, finding it impossible to get the money, arrested
the insolvent in the month of August, to which he gave
bail, and after having rendered in the month of November,
he sold the furniture, and spent the money in his support
and law 'limners.
The Coact decided that the insolvent's 'present insol-
vency was not the result of unavoidable misfortune, and
that be was not therefore entitled to be discharged be-
fore the expiration of five years from the date of his first
discharge.
James Caber was opposed byy. Mr. Look, for Mr. Henry ,
Platte, an agorae), of the Insole/at Court.
The insolvent stated, that be went to prima io May
last, and soon after retained Mr, Plaits as his attorney;
et which time he told him that be was to receive a pension
the next uman. when be would pay his (Mr. Platte') bill
of costs. He settled with hit creditors in JIM., and west
out of prima, was arrested again and seat to prisms in
October last. Mr. Platte' bill being still napaid.—Tbe
Idobi foe which be was arrested in October was due to a
mien named liarriaose, wisoae same he did not pat In
his egliedule be filed in May last, because the meaty was
lent ia a friendly way. Barriugten now arrested him in
a friendly manner.
Mr. Cooke sibmitted
ea the Good that it Wag a
matter of great importan to the Solicitors of the Gear,
London, England, 1824-02-05

n,-13 EFUGE for the DESTITUTE.—The SEVENTEENTH
ANNIVERSARY DINNER of this Institution will he
held at the City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street. on
Tim RSDAY the 26th day of Feb. 1824.
his Royal Highness the Duke of YORK, President, in the
Chair. STEWARDS.
Rt. lion. Earl of Tankerville John Masterman, Esq.
The lion. Mr. Justice Best Robert Ililligan, Esq.
Sh 0. Robinson, Bart. M.P. _Francis Paynter, Esq.
Oro. IL Dawson, Esq. M.P. Thomas Plumer. Esq.
Robert Ilichens, Esq. George Oliver, Esq.
Thomas Kingsbury, lisq. Thomas Towle, Esq.
fieorp Long, 'Esq. ' Benjamin Woolner.
Dinner on Table at Six o'clock precisely.

Tickets, 20s. each, may he had of the Treasurer, Stewards,
Committee, Secretary, and Collec'or ; of the Superintendents
i i II echoes Bead and Buxton ; and at the Bar of the Ta-
wrn.

ROBERT CROSBY, Secretary.
London, England, 1824-02-05

ROCHE AND OTHERS.

This great testatnentary cause, involving property to a
vast amount both in England and in China, was partially
opened to—lay. The reading of the evidence alone will
occupy the Court a day or two. From the facts stated by
Dr. Pitillimore, it appeared th it the deceased Thomas
Charles Patten, Esq. resided at Canton in China, holding
a high situation in the East 1 ndia Company's service ; he
left England for Canton in the year 1805. w•th a pro-
perty of about 10,0001. leaving behind him a wife and
daughter. He resided at Canton till the year ISIS, having
amassed a property of 160,0001. and then died, leaving a will,
by which he bequeathed his immense wealth to his relatives,
friends, and faithful servants. To his father he left 20,0001.,
to his wife 30.0001., to his daughter 30,0001., and to other re-
latives and friends, some 10.0001.. some 6001., and others
lesser sums, with remainder to his residuary legatees. This
will bore the date of Oct. 20, 1816, the latter end of which
year he died at Canton. The will was signed by the deceased
but not attested. and the following persons were appointed
executors. Sir Theophilus Metcalf, H. M. hliddleton, Esq.,
Geo. Templar, Esq., Sir William Frazer, Bart., and Charles
Maniac, Esq. The will was proved in Canton, before Mr.
Elphinstone, (who then held a high judicial situation), on the
12th of July, 1816. by Sir Wm. Frazer and Charles Maniac,
Esq., the executors residing on the spot, after which it was
Inclosed in an envelope and transmitted to England to Messrs.
Middleton and Templar, the English executors, who took it to
Mrs. Patten, the widow of the deceased, and in her presence
broke the seals and took it out of the cover and read it to her
and her daughter, and the former (at that limo) expressed her-
self perfectly satisfied with the liberal bequests of the de-
ceased. She acted upon the will for above three years, and
brought a bill into the Coin t of Chancer, or te urose of
facilitating the iutentions of the deceasedy,f exprhesspedp in Ids
will.
Dr. SHADY opened the case on the part of Mr. Wakelaid
and Mrs. Patten. He insisted that the will prapounded was
not the genuine will of the deceased; it was lette a will bad
been executed by the• deceased, and he should prove by affida-
vits the contents of that will; but the genuine will had been
abstracted from the envelope, and the spurious one propounded
sub4;tuted in ha place:
Sir JOIN Mono. said, that, es the case was one of exceed:
London, England, 1824-02-05

PORTUGAL AND THE BRAZILS.

The twoifollowing letters, it is said, were written by
the King of Portugal immediately after the destruction
of the Constitutional Association, and returned to him
unopened, the Brazilian Uovernmeot not allowing thew to
be landed :
LITTER WRITTEN WITH HIS OWN HAND NT THE KING TO
uts SON, HIS ROTA*. HIGHNESS THE ;mince DON rEDII,O
HS •LCANTERA.
" My Son—lt is time to put an end to the fatal dis-
sensions which have disunited the two kingdoms of Portu-
gal and Brasil, which have done considerable injury to
their inhabitants, and so deeply afflicted my heart.
The great events which have recently occurred here, by
restoring to me the Crown, surrounded by the same splen-
dour it formerly bad, have afforded me the happy oppor-
tunity of inviting your with open arms, and of being ready
to receive in my bosom the filial ornaments with which I
am convinced you are animated.
" I have already sent orders for the immediate onspensien
of hostilities in bad ; 1 have removed all tLe olkstucics

Thick the Congress had opposed to the reciprocal en
aitinications between the two kingdoms ; I retain the ex.
elusive privileges in favour of the trade of Brazil, and r.,
alteration exists on my part which can produce the sm,tllest
change in the forint r relations of the Portuguese of Kett
hemispheres. I Om-4AT hope that you will, on your p
art
contribute to their e trly restestaitlislintent on Itelsalf of thr,e
good people, over whom you are one tl ty to reign, to u•ho,,t
we are s., touch intleh!cd, and whose prosperity ought to he
the object of our n ishrs and of our cares, and even of Our
sacrifices.

" 1 trust that yen grill correspond, with pleasure anal
frankness, to these urP seGtiowerits,.l,l4l that yon will coin.
ply in every thing that may be beneficial to the two
Joins, and conformable to the dignity dour persons, of our
house and family, and with the true interests of all
Portuguese.

" God bless you.in order thnt you may continue to merit the
blessing which with pleasure I now bestow on sou. as m father
who dearly loves you. (Signed) " TILE KI\G.
" Palace of Hemposta, July 23, 1523."
LETTER OP TIIE KING TO HER HIGHNESS TILE PRINCE:s
ROYAL.

" My dearest Daughter,--1 have received several of your
letters, which I highly prized, as they assured me yon were
well, and that you were happily delivered of a daughter,
have not answered them, because circumstances have not al•
lowed me; and now that it is in my power, Ido not lose
the opportunity of testifying to you my esteem and my regret
at our separation. The bearer of this letter is the Count de
Rio Major. I suffer a good deal in my legs; the rest of the
Royal Family are well. I hope this will find you and your
family in good health, and accept the best wishes of an @free•
tionate father. (Signed) "THE KIN Li.
" Palace of Bemposta, July 23, 1523."
London, England, 1824-02-05

BOROUGH OF IPSWICIL

Yesterday evening the anniversary festival of tie electors
of Ipswich, resident in London, in the independent i!,-
terest, took place at the Paul's Brad, Cateaton .Street,
Haldimand, M.P. fur the Borough, in the chair, support,•4l
by several eminent persons, and a very numerous body of
freemen. Suspended over the chair was a large banner,
upon which was inscribed " The Laudon
On the cloth being removed, and the usual loyal toasts
drank, Mr. CRAWLEY pfopo,Wil the health of the worthy
Chairman, which %%as received with enthusiasm.
Mr. liat.rnmaND returned thanks in X apCre% of considerable
I length, in which he expressed his gratification in again
meeting so many of his constituents, and being received
with such flattering testimonials of their approbation. The
hon. member proceeded to take a review of the politics of Eu-
rope ; and in so doing, expressed his conviction, from the ex-
perience he had had on the continent during a recent tour, that
the infamous and despotic intentions of the Holy Alliance would
be frustrated. That liberty which was so happily possessed by
the people of this country, was cherished by numbers on the
continent, who, unfortunately, were not blessed with the free
constitution ofEngland.This exemple however,from his own per-
sonal knowledge,was not lost Upon them:for he hard heard,both
inFranceandBwitzerland,sentiments similar to those of the gen-
tlemen he had the honour of addessing. He was sorry that
the Administration of this country bad, by weak measures
prevented Britain from thwarting, at the onset, the late un-
justifiable proceedings against the liberties of states, adopt-
ed by the un-Holf Alliance. it was only-by returning
'men of independent principles to Parliament, that this
country might be again able to resume its commanding
power. He hoPid, therefore, that the electors of Ipswich
would be united in case of any attack by their enemies. He
(Hr. Haldiumnd) would not desert them to the last shilling
of his means: if be bad at any time voted againit their in-
' terests or wishes, he wished to• be informed. He should
still pursue the same course as hithertn, and in conclusion,
entreating his brother freemen to he watchful, and thanking
them Meth& kindness, would drink their healtbs.
Mr. MANNING sal 'erred other gentlemen addressed the
company, who, enlivened by severe' excellent songs, did
not break till a late boar,
London, England, 1824-02-05

Da. GRAHAM ON EPILEPSY.
Lately Published, price Is. 01.1.

riIIE RESULTS of Experience in the Successful
Treatment of EPII.I.:PSY ; pointing out a safe re-
medy that has been effectually employed in above b 0 cases.

By T. J. GRAIIANL. M.D.
Member of the Royal Collects of Surgeons, in London.
Sold by Callon and Wilson, Princes Street ; James Smith,
163, Strand. London, and all other booksellers.

AGNIFICENT MASQUERADE, A EGYLL-
Rooms. MONDAY, Feb. IG. IS2l.—The Public pre respectfully In-
formed, that a AIASQUEItADE on an unusual splendid scale, will lake
place at the ARGYLI,ROOMS, on MONDAY, POLK 1624.—P0r portico.
hr. of Doses, Chat Relent, Ike.. apply to the Committee. at Mr. CIIA ILL ES
WWl:lir, Opera Colonnade, Haymarket, who will supply the Wine on the
above occasion.
London, England, 1824-02-05

FRAZIER AND 114311'SON V. 111:11Z3.

This was an action railing upon the Jury to assess
datuagrs upon a writ of Enquiry.
Mr. Wit.Ls opened the case to the Jury by stating it
was one of a rather novel nature: Ole Plaintiffs had a
lease of a house, No. 3, New Bond Street. and in lsl7,
being desirous of letting it, were applied. to by theflefend-
ant, who agreed to accept the houtie, and take the fix-
tares at a valuation. A proper person was caller!, who
valued the fixtures at 50. P.. at which rate the defendant
agreed to take them; he had occupied the houoe ever
since, and now came forward to tell the Jury that he
was not a Compatible judge of fixtures, and his father had
said the valuation was too high,
A witness was here called, who stated that he had c Ted
upon the defendant for the amount; he admitted it to h.t
a just debt, but that his father said the valuation was too
high.
Mr. Thomas Winter stated, he was an optician, and lived
in the house; the fixtures, according to the Inventory peo-
(laced, were left in the house, and taken at a valuation
of :AIL Us. _

Atter the valuation a looking. gla,s was remored,value
The SHERIFF said, it was now tor the defendant to prove
their real valise, the admission he considered was in-
sufficient.

The Defend Int had no witnesses, and the Jury assessed
the damages at 12s. deducting for the g 'ASV.

LONDON ADJOURNEDSESSIONS.—Tfits DA Y

This morning the London Adjourned Sessions was held
at Guildhall,before the Aldermen ley, Sett°lvy, Atkins,
Lucas, and the Sheriffs.
A curious, and perhaps, unprecedented circumstance, oc-
curred at these Sessions ; neither the Recorder (who was
absent from illness) nor the Common Sergeant, nor any
other law officer attended. It was, therefore, thought that a
further adjournment would have taken place. At len4lll
a Jury was sworn in,and Mr. Alderman Ainsley proceeded
to try several prisoners, fur petty assaults, most of whom
were-acquitted.
London, England, 1824-02-05

AFFLICTING EVENT.

On Tnesday evening, as - Anderson, Esq., late of
the Civil Service at Madras' teas returning home, together
with his lady, in a light tilhurv, come person within Om
hedge at the road-side, not far from Saffron Walden, dis-
charged a gun, the report of which startled the horse an
mneh, that it ran eff at full speed : having started nptinat
the hill which is here formed, the driver entertained some
hope tiro by the lime it haft attained the elevation the
ardour of the animal wenhi he SO far abated as to give hill'
some car trot over it ; but in this opinion be was unfortu-
nately deceived, the spirited beat never relaxing its pare
in the slightest degree, and to the descent, which was in
many plates abrupt and irregular, Mr. Andersen looked
forward with the most painful anxiety, as the velocity of
their career must be greatly increased ; after running
for nearly 3ao yards without interruption, the horse
diverged from the centre of the road, and the near
, wheel comma in contact with a mound of Perth, ti e chtis s
was thrown over agai: at the hedge, a-,1 Mr. Anders, u,
who was in the act of leaping oat, had fIl ,n on the hors
an I escaped with very trifling injury. His lady, h w-
ryer, was Lot so fortumce ; when the vehicle was tur e t
over she was bruise.' beneath it, and a part of the prim i-
pal sluing, which was cracked by the concussion, w. a
literally forced through her habit, st.!ys, and under gar-
meets, and made a deep incision betwixt Vie fourth and
fifth ribs on the right side ; her face too was sadly bruistd,
and she was extricated from her melancholy sitaation to all
appearance lifeless. By the help of some m n from a
neighbouring cottage, the lady was removed on a litter to
the house of Mr. liascoyne, where every effort that butna-
,nity or politeness could effect was readily undertaken for
the benefit of the one, and the consolation of the other.
After a partial dressing, and the copious aid of restorative
medicines." which Mrs. G. generally keeps in the house to
provide for such an emergency, the unfortunate lady began
to revive, but rt the same time betrayed symptoms which.
prognosticated indisposition of anoth,,r character. An
express was sent off to a Stirgeon who resides only a few
miles from Mr. tiascoyne's, and th it gentleman baying re-
turned with the messenger, pet fected the drissinesof tho
wonnds, and assisted t ,e sufferer through a premature and
I dangerous aceunclicntene; it is linnet!, ssal y to add, that
Pie infant was still-born ; and contrary to all expectation..
the hapless pareut stirs i ie.' the critical period. At an early
hour yestrrtinS• morning, the aid of two eminent Paysirians
I was pro tared wont 1. imiumbut toe exsawited condition of the
patient, ant the rvre-te irritation of the wouwi is the side.
..eve seareeiy a sheer) w of hope as to her recovery. Mr.
Andel so.l, we Ise trif,,r.ned, has ant long returned from his
appointment in hulls, and has beta ouly seven or eight months
married.
London, England, 1824-02-16

FROM SATURDAY NIGHT'S GAZETTE.

WHITEHALL, Feu. 11.

The King has been plesard to gent to the Rev. C. 11. Han
Doctor in Divinity, the Deanery of the Cathedral Church o
Durham, void by the death of Js. Berl Cornwallis, Bishop o
Lichfield and Coventry. late Dean thereof.
The King has been pleased to grant to the Rev. S. Smith,
Doctdr in Diviuity, the plate and dignity of Dean of the Ca-
thedral Church of Cloi4t, io the University of Oxford, told
by the resignation of Doctor C. FL Ball, late Dean thereof.
London, England, 1824-02-16

WHITEHALL, FEB. 12.

The King has been pleased to present the Rev. H. Wood-
cock, Doctor in Divinity, to the place and dignity of a Canon
of the Cathedral Church of Chtiat, in the University of Oz-
ford, void by the promotion of the Rev. Doctor S. Smith to the
Deanery of the said Cathedral Church.
The King has been pleased to appoint W. Brodie. Rsg. of
Brodie, to be Lieutenant and Sheriff Principal of the shire of
Nairn.
London, England, 1824-02-16

CROWN .OFFICE. Fee. 11.

MEMOIR,' RETURNED TO SMITE IN THIS PRINT
City of Orford.—C. Wetherell, Esq.
Town and Port of Sandwieh.—H. Bonham, Esq. in the room
of J. Marryatt, Esq. deceased.
Borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis.—The Right
Hon. T. Wallace.
Borough of Eye.—Sir E. Rerrison, Bart. in theroogt of Sir
R. Gifford, Kat. (now Baron Giffore.)
London, England, 1824-02-16

DIVIDENDS.

March 8. W. and G. Cock, Canterbury. witty merchants—
March IS. T. Guy, Liverpool, grocer—March2, T. Barker and
F. Hodson, Stratford. brewers—March 6, R. Waters, Union
court. Bros i street, merchant—March 6, W. Thon3a4, Blewett's
buildings. Fetter lane, workbox manufacturer—March 6. J.
Wright. Fen.. Hart street, Bloomsbury, upholsterer—March
J. Tnurtell, Bradwell, Bcffolk, merchant.

CERTIFICATES to he granted. unless cause be shown to the

contrary on or before March O.
W. Jones, Dog row, Mile end, wheelwright—W. L. Thorn's,
Brighton, and Horsham, Sussex, grocer—J. and W. Barlow,
Sheffield, manufacturers of razors—R. Hamilton, Stoke upon
Trent, manufacturer of earthenware—l. Wardle, Nottingham,
lace manofacturer—W. Morgan, Bristol, xictualler--11. Bury,
Auatinfriars, merchant.
London, England, 1824-02-16

FOREIGN OFFICE. Ficw: 8, 1824.

The King has been pleased to nomirotte 'and appoint 1).
M. Hamilton, Esq. to be his Majesty*Commiesioner of Arbi-
tration, In the room of E. Fits Gerald. Reg. deceased. to the
several Mixed Commissions established at Sierra Leone, forth•
prevention of illegal traffic in slaves.
The Xing has also been pleased to nominate and appoint J.
Wood.. Esq. in the room of D. M. Heiniftost. Esq. to be Re-
gistrar to the Commissions aforesaid. under the Treaties
and Conventions, and pursuant to the Acts of Parliament
above referred to.

BANKRUPTS.
T. Taots.iht. Brirsinv. Gloucestershire, inealialn. to surrender Feb. 27,
28. and March W. at the Ram Inn, Gloucester. Attornies. Mr. Lindsay.
Wintertintham. Tewkesbury: and ?Ir. Ramsdell. Chatiam-place, Chatham.
W. ROWIIR. Winoington, Salop, shopkeeper, Feb. 21. 26, and March 27,
at the Roral Oak Inn, Pool. Attioldes, Aillington, Gregor!. and Faulk-
' nee. Bedford-row: and Mr. Allen, Welsh.pool, Montaomeryshlre.
W. SNICADR, Whitehurch. Salop, tlmbertnerehant, Feb. W. 28. and March
W. at the Red Linn Inn. Wilitchureli. Attornies, Blacksteek and Ounce,
a Temple: and Watson and Harper. White'iurell.
A. SaALLRy, Pontefract, Yorkshire. inereer, Feb. 25, 26. and Marsh 27.
0 at the White Linn Inn. Pontefract. Attornies, Mr. Blakelock, Sergeants'
lan: and Mr. Horner, Pontefract.
lo w

• Donn. Liverpool, paper-hangine mannfartorer, Feb. 21, 2t, and March
V. at Basiegliall-street. Attorneys, Mr. Leather, Liverpool; and Mr.
lAA, Charlotte-row, Mansion-House
I. 81101" PC WPM, WIT, Plinslrle Hamlet, Derbyshire, cotton co►d manufacturer.
Feb V, 23, and Merril V. at the White Lion Inn, Stockport. Attornies,
Mr. Wood, Hullork Smithy: and Millie and Parry. Temple.
I.SHAW.Waketleld,land.aurv►vor,Marrh2.3,V. at the Sessions 'tense,
Wakedeld. Attorneys, Mr. ilattye, Chancery-lane; and Messrs. Lamb
and Son. Wakefield.
1. W. Nevrnorsa, Little Brook street, Hasover.sqnare, tailor, Feb. 21.2 i,
March V. at Buingball-street. Attorney, Mr. Tanner, Fore-street, Crip-
plegate.
r, and at Leeds, merchants. Feb. V. ti. March V. at the
Court Iloilo., Leeds. Attorneys. Messrs. Slade and Jones, John-street,
fledfad.row aml Mr. John Stables, liorsforth. near Leeds.
P. PO&DT. Mark lane, broker. Feb M. 23, March r, at llaslughall-street.
Attorney,lMr. G. Robinson, Mark-lane.
London, England, 1824-02-16

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" TO Tile MUAMMAR, DRPUTY CHAIRMAN, AND DIRICTURK OF
?MR LAST INDIA COMPANY." .
• " London, Jen. 16. 1824.
" Orartawex—We, the undersigned Proprietors of East
" India Stock, request y•u wi.l summon a Court of Proprietors
" for the purpose of submitting to them the following Resole-
" Lion, namely.
" That, application be made to Parliament in the ensuing
" Session, for the repeal of the 4tith clause of the Act of the b 3
" of Geo. 111, cap. 155, by which the Court of Directors is
" prohibited from sending to India in the ()opacity of a writer,
" any Person who shall not have resided during four terms at
" the Haileybury College, and for introducing into the said
" Act a clause, appointing a public examination at such times,
" and under such regulations as the Court of Directors with
"the approbation of the Board of Control may direct, to which
" examination all Persons shall submit their acquirements. and
" qualifications for approval, previous to their being permitted
" to proceed in the capacity of Writers to either of the Presi•
" denies of Fort William, Fort St. George. or Bombay.
Douglas Kinnaird, " Joseph Hume,
" Rt. F. Beauchamp, " Jno. Morgan,
" Wm. Morgan, " Rich. Williams,
Chas. Wright, " John Addinell.
" RandleJackstin, " Sault. Dixon."
JOSEPH DART, Secretary.
London, England, 1824-02-11

THEATRICALS.

COYENT.GARDEN.—Last night so Opera, in three ante,
was protineed at this theatre, nmier the title of Native
Lartd,or the fielars from Slavery. Its scene is laid is
Oeoos, where Aurelio di Montalto, a noble sAlier of the
state: has just arrived, after long captivity at Tunis, la-.
bowing under the miseries of intercepted letters and of
hopeless love, and disguised with the complexion anti cos-
tume of Othello. Clymaste, his mistress, meanwhile, has
hardly preserved her constancy ;
beset with lovers, andembarrassed by a clause in a will compelling Ler to
' m trey on a certain day, if her lover does not arrive. To
avert the evils of real matriamoy, she sends for her f on, e
coosin of Corsica, to pl.y the suitor it mule attire. .s
about to marrp this girl, by way of pro tel•tioi,, when :Id-
cello arrives. The rest may be easily ialagiaell—a L teat
deal of despair on the part of the exile, a little stage tridtery
by the lady, some pretty Gol.rits from the fair masquera-
der, a great many songs and duets, a marriage. and a
grandfinak v i
i The "mo
e" s announced to be by Mr.
Bishop ; " the selections" from itossibi ; but to say tbe
truth, we 1P.1:,.ve most of the pieces, by whatever noire
called; may be traced to the works of that composer. Mr.
Sinclair, the Aurelio of the night, relic d more than u: oat
on his falsetto. Miss Paton was the heta:ae, certaicly
will add to her repntation by the very hrilliant execution
of her hravurae. Another, eltaractrr, which rept red a good
deal of archness and vivacity was jirdicictisly appropriated
to Miss 'raze, who represented a handsome dasi.irg young
wooer, to the great amusement of the audin•ce, until she
finally assumed her feminine graces. The latter sung se-
veral songs, and took part in several duels, and was excel-
lent In a'l; but perhaps in none did her refined taste and
gennineTeeling appear to more advantace then in the last
simple air, which we believe to be an Irish one. Fawcett
and Miss Love. supplied the hroad hirer or the piece with
eonsiderable eicrvt, tiiongh it pseit-b, eqft'essed that soii e
of the dialog tie between them is very lova,: mode. d. Cooper
olaeed " a t:aval commander," with j sts prescriptive to the
:
part, but r4ther savouring of IVapping than Italy ; and
Farm was an old rogue, the !wipe-goat of the author. Ott
the whole, the, opera is well and expensively got un,
, and has pretty, if not very original music It was given
1 out for repeitiioo amidst great apptause,and hl:kely to have
a run.
London, England, 1824-02-11

GAII LIGHT.

Petitions were presented by Mr. J. GRATTAIN,IIr Am-
ceounv, and Mr. BM. for leave to bring in 13111 s to
Light the Cities of Dublin and Edinburgh, and Bromptox-
square, Crompton, with Gas.— Granted.
• • BANK POST BILLS.
OE the ttatiebve of Mr. GRENFELL, an meanie was
ordottediefillia Aues.6l4 Siblik Poet Bins in
eirCulation Week for the last twefre months.
Accounti werealso ordered of all the Copper imported
into, and exported from Great Britain, during the !lit
twelve months, stating the countries and the ports where
such Importations and Exportations were made, and dis-
tinguishing each sort of Copper.
COLONIAL GRAIN.
On the motion of Mr. CURTEIS, a return was ordered
to he made of all the Colonial Corn, Grain, Flour, and
Meal, warehoused in Great Britain for the last year.
DUTY ON WOOL.

Lord LOWTHER presented aprtiti;n from certain Pro-
prietors of sheep farina in the county of Westmoreland,
complaining of the low price of native Wool, and praying
for an increase of Duty on foreign' imported Wool.—Laid
on the table.
- SHEPHERDS' DOGS.
_ _

The Noble Lord presented another petition from the
same class of personr, praying for the Repeal of the Duty
on Shepherds' Dogs.
Mr. CCRWEN supported this petition, which vas thee
read and kid on the table.
IMPORTED RAGS.
Lord LOWTHER presented another petition from the
Growers of Wool in the neighbourhood of Kendal, spinet
the Importation of Woollen Rags, or the placing of a duty
on them.

After a few words from Mr. CURTI'S, Mr. CURWIN and
the CRANCILIAR of the EXCRIEQUIR, who said that the
exemption of duty in respect to these rags, was a temptation
to import them, to avoid the duty on Wool, into which
they were afterwards broken up and called resurrection
wool.—(A laugh.)--The petition was ordered to be
printed.
DUTY ON WILLS. &c.

Mr. HUMS postponed to a future day his motion for
the number of unsettled Accounts of Wills and Adminis-
tration, and sums due thereon.

POOR RATES.

Mr. STUROES BOURNE moved for Accounts of the
Expenses of maintaining the Poor in the several counties
of England and Wales for the last year.—Ordered.
SUPPLY.

Mr, BROODEN brongirttipilt; Report of the resolution
of &apply to his Majsty, which was read a first and se-
seed Ouse.--
The_4.I4ANCALLOR of the EXCHEQUER_gave no.
ties that Ne would to-morrow (this day) more fur a
Committee of the whole House, to consider of the said
Supply.
The Right Hon. Gentleman then moved the usual Ad-
dresses to his Majesty, that his Majesty might be gracious-
ly pleased to order the estimates of the present year to be
laid before the house.—Agreed to.
London, England, 1824-02-11

VAGRANT ACT.

Mr. HUME said be bold in his Laud a petition of a man
of the name of William Notchpole. Although the peti-
tioner was a poor u.an, yet his petition was one which
be (Mr. Hume) considered well deserved the attention of
the house, because the grievance of which it complained
was ao infringement of the liberty of the subject. The
story told by this individual was, that ou a Sunday even-
ing in September last, he was going home to his own
house, and coming down Brick Lane, near Whitechapel,
be was accosted by a woman. who asked him the way to
some street, to which she said she was going. While he
was replying to her question, a watchman stepped up.
and took them both to the atch-house, charging theta
with a breach of the peace. The object of the watchman
was. no doubt, to entitle himself to the 59. which the Act
allowed for every person apprehended. This was an im-
perfection in the Act itself, as the reward it held forth had
the effect of tempting the watchmen to make unfounded
charges. But what be considered most improper, was Vie
conduct of the Magistrate. Sir Daniel Williams was t' e
person named in the petition, as the Magistrate before
whom this petitioner was brought on the morning of
Monday the Bth September. On the single unsupported
oath of the watchman, the petitioner and the woman were
sentenced by that Magistrate to one maths confine-
ment to bard labour at the tread-mill. He submitted
whether there was any circumstance in this man's conduct
to warrant this Magistrate in passing so severe a sentence
—even if the man had been found in indecent posture,
which was positively denied, this punishment was too
much. He was anxious to know whether those police
Magistrates were entitled to exercise their power ins that
manner. From the conduct of those Magistrate., at it
was made to appear by some cases furnished by the daly
mss, he was satisfied that there was not one Hon. Mem-
ber in that house who could go along with these Justices
in the discretion which they exercised in their offices.
Blest discretion ought to be exercised by Magistrates in
the taking of bait for prieonere, and yet it would seem as
if that wee of no importance with some of them. In one
of these offices, s prelate, charged with the mostheinous
crime, was admitted to bail in a very moderate sum,
whereas another persor, a few days, since was refused
bail, though charged only with having received some st -
leis plants. The Right Hon. Secretary for the Home a -
partment had the power of appointing those Police Magis-
trates, and of course. of calii them to account, when
they abused that discretion *Lch was necessarily vested
in them by virtue of their offite. it was of the grerest
importance to the public to 'know when they were-to be
refused or admitted to ball—it was a matter of difficelty,
66 was well aware, to lay down rules by *bleb to act an
all cases. In three, or four, or five cases, Whitfi wet* re-
ported to the Secretary of State, be did his duty by geSit-
big relief to the parties applying. In the care of the ple-
aset petitiooir,however, there eras no nlief, bet ibis
*t for a esoisils to '"
London, England, 1824-02-11

'RICE 7d.

t
bad seconded the Address on a former ingot. true r 4
that the fullest information would be afforde4 on a ;rub-
ject so important ; and with this view he should'aow 'novo
;;;%; 11 Message be sent to the other house, requesting a
copy of the Report of the Committee appoioted for the
purpose of considering the best mode of giving employ-
meat to the poor in Ireland.
The motion was agreed to, and their Lordships' were
ordered to be summoned for Tuesday, the 2d March.
Adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—.TUBSDAY.
THE ADDRESS.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER brought up
the Report of his Alajasty'a gracious Answer to the Ark
dress voted by the Huuse.—Laid on the table.
London, England, 1824-02-11

STATE OF IRELAND.

The Earl of DARNLEY said he wished to take the
present opportunity of calling their Lordships' ettention
to a pledge which he had given last Session of bringing
forward a -motion on the State of Ireland, on the earliest
possible occasion after the assemblage of Parliament this
He hoped. however, that be should be anticipated
by some Noble Itiord, who was more competent to the
task than himself; but should that not be the case, he
would certainly tndertaice it. lie admitted that the state
of Ireland was now more under the immediate consideration
of Government than at any former period. and the situation
I of that country was partially relieved, but then the whole
system ought to be examined, and existing grievances
removed. so far as it was practicable. As the expeiience
of ages bad proved that the policy which had so long
been panned towards Ireland was bad in all its principles.
It was now worth their Lordships' while to Consider whe-
ther another and*.a better course should '
not be adopted.
No time was more proper for taking the subject into doe
consideration than the and -
firellogs of party potion
onswon. It was iris intention
summoned for the sy of
forward the question; however,
any other day that • oturbt
was anxious to bickthe
who went more expo/4speed
Wand; dtfd particuhicly of the

present. and be trusted that no tun to matt sod the woman were soot for a slob to the
would be admitted into the dii- tread will, on the oath of this walehmen, Who was stri-
ation to toot* that the Voile be thinly. al the petitioner stated, inittepred by thi
of Marc,i -when he stadia. Wilk which thealletithld oil to him. The 'Sao beidett&peitt„
however; be should trot object to bed no Oleturkof isaittetaist- definite, mit OWoo
beittdged mote, etaveiNAL Um iteairt of bis'aftitithsti to f
Resists!** '4 these. Noble Lett Wictb e hail the Tburilli4Nuffir: ' f
need than himself ht the again four k Wit eueotititWil od • it
rOf the Noble Lord (tattoo) whit iiiip or guevwdbier how AIM • • -ThOt then
London, England, 1824-02-18

PARIS PAPERS.
(From the Illoniteur of Sunday, Feb. 15.—Official Part.)
'• PARIS, FRB. 14.
A telegraphic despatch from Madrid, addressed by
the Ambassador of France to the Minister for Foreign Af-
fairs, dated the 10th of this month, announces that the
King of Spain has just signed a decree, which grants the
liberty of direct trade of the Spanish colonies with all na-
tions, on the footing of an equality of duties."
(From the Etoile, dated Monday.)
Prams, FEL 15.
6, A treaty has been made with Spain for the free com-
merce of all nations with the colonies. (See the tele-
graphic despatch.) The 34 millions due by Spain to
France are recognised, and the treaty for the occupation
signed. It is said that the Marquis de Talarn will have
the Blue Riband.
"The arrival of the Marquis de Matadorida, at Paris,
is announced, who is going to Turin, as Minister for the
King of Spain.
"• The lit Regiment of Infantry, which is in garrison
it Mont Louis, has received orders to enter Spain: it is
going to the Sea d'Urgel : and the battalion of the 40th
of the Line, which is in the latter place, goes to reinforce
tie garrison of Figtieiraa.

MADRID,

" We are assured that the decree of amnesty will be
publisbe I, and it is necessary that there msy be a fixed
law of Government, but with the modification which the
restoration requires. The men who were faithful till the
forced oath of his Majesty, and afterwards behaved in a
prudent manner, will obtain his Majesty's clemency, and
be restored to favour.
The convocation of the ancient Cortes is spoken of.
This national representation is not to the taste of our
Liberals. Its sole right is to grant or to limit the
subsidies which the King asks: in other respects the
King is legislator. The Cortes have only the faculty of
requesting him to issue such or such a law, to make such
or such a necessary reform, &c. The oath of the Grand
Justiciary of Arragon, and so many other things which the
democrats have vociferated to give strength to their
popular sovereignty, were only vain forms. The Cortes
made laws, and even regulations, bat according to the
will of the Sovereign.
" To prove that there was nothing popular in the Cortes
the most ancient of which we have any knowledge were
composed only of the chief nobility and superior clergy ;
they made the civil and ecclesiastical laws. Such were the
Cortes under the Gothic Kings. The introduction of the
representatives of cities is of more modern date ; and this
right of representation was possessed by some cities only,
to which the kings had granted this favour with a view to
counterbalance the power of the other two branches, which
went too far, and wanted to eclipse the Sovereign."
London, England, 1824-02-18

ISLE OF &MN.
Mr. CURWEN postponed his motion relative to the
alterations made by the Duke of Athol in the Criminal
Laws of the Isle of Man till to-morrow (this day.)

MATT PROMOTIONS.

Mr. HUME said he was about to move for certain Returns
of the Navy, which were continuations of those which bad
been laid before the boas. last year. He moved for them
without notice, because having spoken to the thillant Ad-
miral opposite (Sir G. Cockburn), it was stated that there
would be no objection to their production. He then moved
" for Returns of the Number of Midshipmen who had
been made Lieutenants • Lieutenants who bad been made
Commanders ,• Commanders who had been made Post-Cap-
tains • Post-Captains who had been made Vice-Admirals ;
Vice-Admirals who had been made Admirals, distinguish-
ing' the dates of their Commissions, periods of service, &c.
Also Returns of a similar nature for the Marines, and for
Warrant Officers made Midshipmen, &c., stating also
rose who had been dismissed by Court Martial—Ordered
London, England, 1824-02-18

PRICE OF STOCKS.

Bank Stock
238 9 I New 4 per Cent. ... • IoBjll
11 3 per Cent. Reduced .92{ * Long Annuities .... 221 7-18
3 per Cent. Consols.. 91i 1 I India Bonds
Si per Cent. .. .... 100* 1 Exch.Bills 2d. 10001. 32 37pm.
4 per Cent.. .... ..10206 I Consols for Account 91111
London, England, 1824-02-18

. .
COURT OF KING'S BENCH.—Fm..I7.
Middlesex Sittings after Hilary Term, before the Chief
Justice and Common Juries.

DEFAMATION.
211YRNS vers.. PA MUM

After the Jury was sworn in this case,
Mr. C. PHILLIPS, the plaintiffs Counsel, said he had a
proposition to make, winch would probably be acceptable
to the other tide; his client was not actuated by any re-
♦engeful or vindictive feeling against Mr. Parkins, but
was merely desirous of proving to him that he must not
take the liberties with the plaintiff's character in which he
was in the habit of indulging. His client had already ob-
tained a verdict for damages against the defendant, sod
with that he was satisfied, and was now willing, if Mr.
Parkins would confess that he was satisfied, and was now
willing, if Mr. Parkins would confess that he was mistaken
in what he had said injurious to the plaintiff's character, to
take a verdict for the smallest amoant of damages that would
carry costs.
The Loan CHIEF JUSTICIS addressed Mr. Parkins, who
was in Court —Well, Mr. Parkins, what do you mean
to do ?
Mr. Parkins.—Why, my Lord, under all the circumstances
of the case, in the situation I now find myself, I think I
bad better agree to the plaintiffs proposal.
CHIEF JUSTICE.—That will certainly be your wisest
course.
Mr. Parkins.`—But, my Lord, I shall certainly take the
earliest opportunity of moving for a new trial in the cause
tried yesterday.
Quer Jusxicx.—On that, Mr. Parkins,you will exercise
your own discretion.
A verdict was then taken for the plaintiff—Damages,
405.; costs dOs.
London, England, 1824-02-18

DR. BOERUAAVE'S RED PILL,
(No. 2.)
AMILT) and S APE ANTI-VENEREAL and PURIFIER
of the BLOOD, Is now considered a specific cure for every
stage and symptom OrVit243ltlAL COMPL/INTS, as it eradicates
them without confinement or inconvenience. and is found
equally safe, speedy, and effectual. The many thousands who
have been enabled by it to cure th,emselves with secrecy and
despatch, and its increasing sale, boar testimony to its great
elfieacy.
4++ With eack box (price 4s. 6d.) is given a copious bill of
d rretions, supplying all necessary information for the advan-
tageous use of the Red Pill.
Raid by Mr. Johnston. 68, Cornhill ; Mr. Sanger, 156. Ox.
ford Street. London; Mrs. Bowen, Norwich; and all medi-
cine venders.
London, England, 1824-02-18

COURSE OF EXCHANGE.—Tussear.

- -
Amsterdam c. f.. 12 9 Gibraltar 30 04
Ditto* Sight. ll 19 Leghorn 43 01
Rottertp 19 3 Genoa 43 Ot
Antwerpt. .... l9 4 Venice Italian Liv 27 0
Hamburg it. ............37 6 Malta.... 45 0
Altona
Paris, 3 days' 5ight.....26 60 Palermo. evoz.lls et
Ditto 25 841 Lisbon . 61 et
Bordeaux., 25 80 Oporto 61 04
Frankfort on the Main ..1654 Rio Janeiro 49 0
Petersburg Ses p rble.. 9 Bahia
Berlin ....Caremtis 7d lOgr. Dublin 9Ol
Vienna, Ef.o In 90 10 10 Cork
Trieste ditto lO 10 ituwor.t. per ox,
Madrid 36s 0 Portugal gold in c0in.01.04.0d
Cadiz .854 0 Foreign gold in bara31.17441
Bilboa .364 0 New D0ub100n5....3 14 0
Barcelona
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TIE PUBLIC are warned.against numerous Imitations of
DOCTOR SOLONOVS CORDIAL BALM OF GILEAD,
put forth by several/unprincipled Individuals to ensnare aid
deceive. The great reputption so long,enjoyed by that excel-
lent medicine for the cure of Indigestion, Nervous Complaints.
Decline', and Diseases induced by Excessive lodulgencies, and
prithe great demand for it have tem the worthless and un-
principled to this nefarious practicepted , by which many invali.ls
have been irreparably injured. These imitations extend
not only to the Name of this Medicine, but to the, Advertite
meats, Wrappers on tha.bottles,,and every distinguishing mirk
sum THAT WRIER WOULD INVOLVI TILE.,LIFS, OF THE DE-
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imitate which is felony, and punishable se such- Tit this dis-
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without which no " CORDIAL Baum " whatever has any claim
to the merits of Dr. Solomon's invention.
$4.1. The genuine medicine is prepared at Gilead Rouse.
near Liverpool, and sold by Mr. Johnston, 6St Coral!! i Mr.
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Loudon :
OtPrinted so
" STATIO:As," s Poblisitod by I ROWLdAND,
• at the heo of Tug No. 997, Stran.
London, England, 1824-02-10

TUE EAST INDI

sco. ..
" Loudon, Jan. 10, 1044.

:OM PANT."

" Ottert.emze—We, the undersigned Proprietors of East
" India Stock, request re will summon a Court of Preptietors
" for the purpose of submitting to them the following Resole-
" don, namely,
" That, application be made to Parliament in the ensultigl
" Session, for the repeal of the 40th clause of the Act of the 53
" of Oeo. HI, cep. 153, by which the Court of Directors is
" prohibited fromleeding to India in the capacity of Writer,
" any Person who shall not have resided during four terms at
0, the Haiteybury College, and for introducing into the said
" Act a clause. appointing a public examination at such times'
Va
" and under such regale us u the Court of Directors's/Rh
o,!_tbe approhltkiteino ofpentrol may.isasha "MA,
"IMMtnatlissi QV-Persons sht ialfidttheir aixiuTraraCals.und
"qualifications for approval, previous to their being permitted
" to proceed in the capacity of Writers to either of the Presi•
"denies of Fort William, Fort St. George. or Bombay.
" Douglas Kinnaird, •' Joseph Hume,
" Wm. Morgan, " Jno. Morgan.
"Chu. Wright, " Rich. Williams,
" RandleJackson, "John Addinell,
" Rt. F. Beauchamp, " Situ'. Dixon."
JOSEPH DART, Secretary.