The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-09-26 00:00:00

RIGHTS OF SEPULTURE.

sitritac'e Or A LITTER PROM THE VERT W. DR...SLAKE,
ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDEACON OP DUBLIN.
" Whoever is acquainted with our Irish customs must
have noticed, that it is not usual for the Catholic clergy of
this country to appear at public places of interment In any
official costume, or to read there the service which is pre-
scribed in their ritual for such occasions. When invited
Ito a funeral by the friends of the deceased, they attend
I like their other fellow-citisens; they are seen amongst the
crowd; they are not distinguished by any mark indicative
of the Catholic Priesthood, and, if requested to offer a•
prayer for the departed soul, they pronounce, from memo-
ry, that which is in • general use amongst the Laity, and
which every Layman may, with propriety, offer on simi-
lar occasions. Such is, and has been, the practice of
Catholic Clergymen in Ireland since the enactment
of the Penal Code. I now appeal to all those, of
every Religion, who were present in Kevin's church-
yard when the interdict from his Grace the Protestant
Archbishop of Dublin was communicated to me, and
I defy any one of them to assert that I departed, oe
that occasion, from the cautious and unobtrusive practice
of my Reverend Brethren. I did nothing which any
layman might not lawfully do—nothing which bas not
been done by Catholic Clergymen, and Catholic Laymen,
under the administration of the most bigotted Prelates,
and during the most persecuting periods of former times.
Yielding to the particular request of a very near and vene-
rable relative of the deceased, l took off my hat to assuage,,
by a short condoling prayer, the sorrows of the livia
to -4alPlar.e poviteanal rest and pence for the departed
and, at this moment, and without any other provocation.
the °eds. of Dover Magee was rung in my ear, that insisel,
not offer any Prayer over that (:rave'.Gracious /Immo!'
Is there a country in the universe so degraded as
Ireland ? I cannot. pour forth a prayer over the grave
of a brother, because Doctor Mager, the Protestant Arch-
bishop of Dahlia, will not allow it ! Is this Christianity ?
Is this the law of the lam(? Are the Catholi. a of Ireland
obliged to submit to such debasing, such demoralizing fa-
naticism ? Ido not. believe it ; nor would l believe it, al-
though Dr. Magee were quoted, a thousand times, as au-
thority. However, there are moments when both feeling
and conviction most remain inoperative. I did not consider
myself bound by Dr. Magee's interdict ' • but I owed it to
the memory of an excellent Christian andinvaluable citizen,
not to suffer his grave to be made the arena for anti-reli-
gious disputation ; 1 owed it to the respectable family of
the deceased not to increase the bitter afiliCtion which, at
that moment, lay so heavy upon their hearts ; I owed it to
the multitude which then tilled the Church-yard, and the
avenues leading to it, not to excite a flame amongst them,
which, in its proCess, might involve the Sextoo,tbe Church,
and the Country, us ruin ; I owed it, finally, to the charity I
should feel or the Archbeshop himself, not to notice the out-.
rage of which I had reason to complain. For, if disastrous
consequences had ensued from his inhibition, could he ever
enjoy one moment of peace ? I. therefore, bowed for the
instant to his authority; l extinguished under my feet the
destructive torch which he had the cruelty or monstrous
indiscretion to fling amongst us. I endeavoured to compose
the feelings of those who were near me, by keeping them
engaged in silent prayer. 1 prevented the distant crowd from
noticing the unbecoming interruption, by managing the
appearances about the grave, as if every thing went on in
the usual manner. In doing so, 1 may, perhaps, have
given occasion to a sentiment of triumph within the breast of
the Archbishop ; but, if he has not rather shed tears for
having issued his mischievous mandate, I pity him from
my heart. Such zeal is not according to knowledge.
"• MICHAEL BLARE.
" Chapel House, Exchange-street, Sept. IS, 1823."

%Viennese, Sem Tureday bis Majesty with lie
usual attendants took an airing in hislittle phaeton from the
Cottage to the Castle, where his Majesty stall some time
and viewed the apartments, and afterwards returned to the
Lodge to dinner. This morning bis Majesty talk an airing
also in his phaeton down the Long Walk. and went to the
Castle with his usual attendants, where the King remained
some time, and then returned to the .Lodge to dinner.
His Majesty appears in excellent health. The Duke of Saxe
%Veiniar arrived at the Castle Inn this morning from
Bushey Park. His Serene Highness inspected the Castle,
and then viewed Eton College and different other places,
and afterwards returned to Bushey Park. This afternoon
being very fine the bawls of the Royal Horse Hoards and
the Royal Fusileers played on the hill to the left of the
Royal Standards; the walks were thronged by all the
neighbouring Nobility to hear them. The bands finished
with " God save the hiag."—(Cuart Newsman )

It is reported that his Majesty will take up his residence
at Windsor Castle in the course of a week. The domes-
tics, however, will have three days' notice in order to make
the preparations requisite for the reception of his Ma-
jesty.
The Duke of York viewed the improvements of Covent
Barden Theatre last night, which will this evening be
witnessed by several persons invited for that purpose.
The Duke of Sussex left Kensington Palace on Wed-
nesilay, on a visit to John Dent, Esq., M. P. at his seat,
Barton Cottage, near Lymington, Hants.
We are happy to stste, from •nquestiosable authority,
that the Lord Chancellor is at this time enjoying perfec-
health, and that he often amuses himself with the spurts
the field.—(Morning Post.)
DesceNT OP Ma. tirtansat's Bata.ontv.—The Balloon
descended about five miles from Oxford. Mr. Graham
returned to Cheltenham yesterday morning, about 7
o'clock.

•
MARRIAGE IN Moll LIEL-00 Wednesday, the 17th
inst. at Shugborough, the seat of Lord Vi-count Anson, the
Rev. Charles Okeover, of Okeover, in the county of Stet
'
fordshire to Mary Anne, eldest daughter of lien. the Hon.
Sir Geo. Anson, M. P.
We are sorry to announce the decease of Lord Yarbo-
rough. His Lordship is succeeded in his title by his eldest
son, Chas. Anderson.
The learned and Rev. P. Elmslie, the Editor of some
Plays of Euripides, is appointed President of Alban Col-
lege, and Professor of Ancient History, in the room of the
late Ur. Winstanley. The former is in the gift of the Chan-
cellor of Oxford, Lord Grenville, the latter in that of the
University.
Dnet..—On Wednesday night information was received
by the Police, that Captain S—h and T. B. U—n, Esq.
were to fight a duel next morning; consequently a party
of officers at an early hour repaired to Chalk Parisi, the
place supposed to be appointed; bat they were foiled—the
gentlemen whim they were in quest of went to Hyde Park.
The Captain was attended by a young Nobleman. a near
relation, and a surgeon. Mr. U—n was seconded by a
Captain of Hussars. They met at an early hour on the
eastern title of the Magazine, near Kensingion Gardens.
The usual preliminaries baring been Bono through thy
fired together. Both shots took effect; the Captain
received his antagonist's ball in the pistol arm, and Mr.
D. was wounded in the right side. Both wonnds are se-
vere, but not dangerous. Their surgeons having bound
up the wounds, the seconds interfered, and the parties left
the ground upon friendly terms. It is said the difference
at first originateriat a eattibliosr-house in St. James's. •
The Ten Thousand Pound Prize fixed for the ire. drawn
yesterday, and which had created so great en interest, was
' sold by J :and J. SIVEWRIGHT, at their Fortunate °Sees. 37,-
Cor MIDI. 11, Holborn, and 38, Haymarket. The number,
8428, was shared in one Eighth, and fourteen Sixteenths. Tne
fortunate holders may receive the value of 'their respective
• shores on demand. The Wheel slit contains 3 Prizes of
20.000 i., lof 10,000/., and various otherCepltals. The lid day
lot Drawing, next Thursday.

SHIPPING INTELIAOKNCE.
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DaAL, Seer. 23.—Wind W.S.W. Arrived and sailed for Vie
river the Pacific of South Shields, Taylor, from St.
N.B. sailed 29d Aug. left the puke of York, Taylor, loading:
remain the outward Uound as before.
POIIIIMOUTII. Sem 23.—Wied W.S.W: Arrived the Aran.
Moller. from Wyberg, Zephyr, transport, from the Downg ;
William and Henry, Patrick, from Ditto, Or • Jamaica ; his
Majesty's ship Jasper. from Cronstadt ; and Henry and Isa-
bella, Bayles, from Trieste.
RLymousii, Serr.24.—Wind W.N.W. Arrived the Royal
George, Buckle, from the Indian Seas, last from the Sandwich
Islands; Ann, Fleming, and New London, from Prince Ed-
ward's Island; put beck the Bengal Merchant, Brown, for
Bengal ; the Maria, Croom, fr6m Gibraltar, is liberated from
quarantne.
FALMOUTH, SEPT. 114.—Wind W.N.W. Arrived the Lord
Hobart Packet, from the Leeward Islands ; sailed from St.
Thomas's, 14th August. bailed his Majesty's ship Partridge
for Milford. A large
has just carried away her foremast
and main topmast, off the Gull Rock ; name unknown.

Extract of a letter from the Agent to Lloyd's, at Sheerness,
dated 25th lost.:—" Sailed his Majesty's ship Genoa, Capt.
Sir Thomas Lhingstone, for Madeira, the object of her cruise
is said to be to make a trial of the new Invented- masts made
from several pieces of timber hooped together with iron hoops."
CAPTAIN SABINE'S EXPEDITION.—A letter from an officer on
board Of his Majesty's gun brig the Griper, on her voyage to
the North Pole, dated Harninerfest Bay, Norwegian Lapland,
Jane, 1823, says—" We arrival here safe on the 21 instant.—
On the 24th May we passed the arctic circle, and experienced
some difficulty in (lading Haasmerfast bay, as the whole land is
oee worttleaedetwelmof islands along the coast, and but imper-
feetAy laid Own 4a,the ;amts. We enjoy excellent hearth, and
are extremely isoastortable. The weather is now getting bet-
ter, as summit is rapidly advancing, and we have a contiusa-
tion-of day tight all the twenty four hours, the sun never sitting
' below the horizon. The island is about 24 mites in circumfe•
ranee, aid five or six In breadth, and gives name to a small
towaof about 30 or 40 wooden houses, containing about 2iXt
' inhabitants. Captain Sabine has all his instruments on mho
to commence his operations. We expect to remain here 12 or
It days, when we proceed to Spitsbergen. Should we return
this whiter, the Captain proposes calling at Drontheirn, cie ea.
pital of Norway."—(leverness Journal.)

SPORTINO INTELLIUENCE.
EGII AM RACES, '1%113115MT, SEPT. 25.
Maps Charts Stokes of 10 sots each, 25 added from the
Racing Fund. Oue mile heat.
Mr. Hyde's Ida Augustine 1 1
Mr. Whiteside's hr to Antonio.
Mr. Farrell's br c Chatham 3 2
dr
Mr. Farquharson's Surprise • .
Bto4 on br to Antonio, rode by Dockeray in true jockeyshlp.
Beth heats finely contested.
EgLam Stakes of 5 sots each, with 25 sous added. Bests,
one mile.
Mr. Ramsbottom's Cephslus • 1 1
Mr. Jones's Sprite
Mr. Farquharson's Sarpriss
Mr. Percy's Sir Huldibrand 7 3dr
Mr. Hyde's Augustine 2 4dr
Mr. Piene's Liberty 5 dr
Major Wilson's JumperB dr
6to 4 agst Sprite. After the heat, Bto4 on Cephalus.—Tloo
races °phis day warrant abuedant sport.
The Duke of Clarence and a distinguished family, in two
royal carriages, were present.
GLAMORGANSHIRE..•-.WEDNICSDAY• SEPT. 17.
A Sweepstakes of bgs each, with 23gs added, for any bone.
&e. bred to Monmouthshire or the Principality ; the winner
to be sold for 151) gs, if demanded, &c. Two mile heats. 6
Subs. •
Mr. Davies's b It Valentine, b yn old. 9st
Mr. Hill's br (Jesse, 3 yrs old, Oat 111 b •
..9 dr
A Plate of 60 sovs given by the Stewards, for any horse, &e. ;
the wiener ta.bosold for WA gs. if demanded, &c. Two
mile heats.
Mr. Davies's b h Valentine, 5 yrs old, Sat 101 b 2 1 1
Mr. Robinson's b g 4las, S yrs old, ttst 3 2 dr
Mr. Hill's br f Jesse, 3 yrs old, Sit, beat Mr. Jones's br f
Caroline, 3 yrs old, Bst 71h. one mile, 100 gs.
THURSDAY.
A Sweepstakes of logs each, fcr any horse, &e. Two mile
heats. 6 Subs.
Mr. C. Day's b m Victories, aged. 9it 41b. I 1
Mr. Farquharson's b c Champion, 4 yrs old, 9st6lb 9 2
A Plate of Fifty Sovereigns, for any horse, &c. Two mile
heat:.
Mr. Day's ch e Melempus. 3 yrs old, 74 1
Mr. Moloey's b m Loss, 6 yrs old, 9st bib
FRIDAY.
A Sweepstakes of 5 gs each, with 25gs added, for any horse,.
&c. Two mile heats.
Mr. Davies's b h Valentine, 5 yrs old, 94 3 1 1
Mr. C. Day's b m Victorine, aged, 9st 4lb •.. ...1 9 3
Mr. Molony's bas Lass, 6 yrs old, Sit Ilb 9 3 dr
A Handicap Sweepstaks of 3gs each, with 301. added by the
Inhabitants of Cardiff,.for any horse, &c. Two mile heats.
8 Subs.
Mr. Molony's bin Lass, 6 yrs old, Ast 1 1
Mr. Day's b f Plover, 3 yrs old, 7st 61b g 2
Mr. Farquharson's b c Champion, 4 yrs old, Set 61b 6 3
Mr. Hill's br f Jesse, 3 yrs old, Est 111 b 3 4,
Mr. Taylor's ch t Little John, aged, tot 4 3
A Sweepstakes of 5 gs each, for any horse, &c. having bunted,
&c. Two miles.
Mr. Morgan's ch h Broomstick, 5 yrs old, 12st 1 1
Mr. Hazard's b g Hope, 6 yrs old, 12st 9
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