The Statesman.
London, England, 1818-06-13 00:00:00

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atiejaptilltiV row•-. -ovo,
voted Om simmer? •Sepplies, 'as me are mom
tow;id to trove its Royal declaretions eg this
kl,d; bat 'it is hard to sky what degree of sincerity
goy realty wiggle 10 mirk expressions, considering
tN dimppoiatments that have lately been tett in gar.
toe royal lquartete, the taloa inconeenknees
that these may have occasioned in the domestic car-,
ties of certain (sociable personages. 'The incesive.
eletices Minded to are, It seems, now not likely to
bore st present from the event that has been ap-
preiveridOd ; and the prompt Measures adopted to pre.
move the Royal Prerogative and the Windsor Esta.
blislinieut, it is 'opposed, will obviate all serious con-
sequences whatever, without the aid of Parliameot,
it least* for a time.
The defects in the present system of Bankrupt
taws, and the many injorioes and distressing conse-
quences that arise from them, call strongly for Li.
1011111,e attention and remedy. The interests in.
volved in this subject are of great importance; deeply
affecting, as they do, the whole commercial and
trading parts of the country, together with the cha.
reaor and happiness of numerous individuals. With
this impression on oar minds, we insert this day a
copy-of the Petition of Mr. Jour( Meaux, latcof
Leeds, in the County of York, merchant, who has
twice petitioned the noise against the arbitrary prin.
ciple of investing Commissioners of Bankrupt with
an unlimited discretionary power, and who is now
suffeting a protracted confinement (we believe of
near six years) in the King's Bench Prison, from
this Unjust and absurd part of the
the operation of
law, by which, in consequence of the ex.porte na.
tore of the evidence and proceedings had in the
course of the investiAations, the interests of the poor
and most honest debtors, and their necessary protec-
tion from oppression and injustice,sre almost entirely
put out of sight, whilst those of the coeditors are
protected to the utmost; and one merciless creditor
or assignee may gratify his revenge or cupidity
at -the espence of all the rest, and to the
violition of all the dictates of humanity. This
system of unlimited end discretionary power in
a few individuals, from whose judgment there is no
appeal, and the manner in which confidence and pro.
tectien are vouchsafed to one interest, to the disad-
vantage and dishonour of another, which ought to be
equal in the rye of justice until the test of a fair trial,
certainly bears more resemblance to the Spanish
Inquisition than to an English Court of Law. The
present Petition was presented to the House of Com.
mons on the sth in't. by Mr. BENNETT, and ordered
to be laid on the table and he printed. The dissolu-
tion of Parliament, win presume, has prevented its
being token into. consideration. The prayer of the
Pelitisn is not, we hope, mud ought not to be, wholly
lost. it is to be regretted that more has not been
done this Session in so important and generally in-
teresting a matter.

The Queue rides out daily io her garden, and con-
!ince' to mend.
The marriage of his Royal Highness the Duke of
KENT with the Princess MARIA LOUISA VICTORIA,
of Leittengen, sister of his Royal Highness Prince
LEOPOLD of Size.Coborg, was announced, on Therm-
day night, by his Royal Highness the Duke of SUASEE,
at a public dinner at die Freemasons' Tavern.
A Paris Journalist weeps over a mortal blow given
to French gallantry in the treatment of 1,1/lailemnissilla
B. (Boorgoign, we suppose), a pretty French A .1 ress,
by the Custom house Officers at Calais. Mademoislle
was, it appears, on her return from this country,
loaded with the optima spolia of vanquished British
hearts. But oh ! dire disgrace! the rode Custom-
house Officers seized her treasures. Those smiles
that proved resistless in Paris and London had no
erect upon the men of Calais, wed nOtaalla returned
to the French capital trshe left it. This disaster has
preyed upon her health. She has notified to the
Theatre that she is indisposed, and that her indisposi.
Coo will continue until her " packet" shall have
been restored.
ELECTION News.—The font. Candidates for the
Representation of Wootton Bassett, Col. ELLIsoN,
Mr. Moms:, CA. Water, and Mr. Tsetse., are ro-
wed its ass actives canvass previous to the Election,
which is to take place on Tuesday neat; hot so de-
tided is the manifestation of the general wish in fa-
vour of the old Members, the Volunteer Colonel and
his Nisi Print Colleague have it in agitation to seek
far better fortune in another field, and leave Colonel
Etmeon and Mr. Mestere in undisturbed possession
of tlut infteence they possess in the Boroogh.
The statement that Drory.isne Theatre will close
sifter nes+ Monday, is inaccurate ; the performances
will continue in regular succession after that ',day
until the end of the season. Their Royal Highneases
the Duke and Duchess of CAsseninGE, bare signified
eheit intention of honouring Drury-lane Theatre with

tlreir presence on Wednesday next.
We understand that a very severe contest is likely
to take place at Colchester. The Candidates are
Mr. WILDMAN, their late Representative; Pares
WRIGHT, or Hatfield Priory ; and DANIEL WIIiTTLE
/lAirfalr, Eq. of London. Our Correspondent in.
forms es, that the latter Gentlemen, from the great
struggles he has heretofore .made, as well as from
his known attachment to the cause of Constitotional
:Freedom, and the local interests of the Borough, is
likely to be the successful Candidate. The Election
is fixed for Tuesday nest.
Mr. STUART WORTLEY has signified his intention
of standing for Yorkshire.
• The rotten Boroughs are full of joy. We sopporn.
they hegira to feel the influence of the two millions
sterling, which the Courier tells us a General Elec.
Sion is &lollys sure to put into circulation.
There it a report that Sir Joan LZACII hal sold
whole property In Seaford to Gatosos WATSON
TATLOP., Esq. who, of courses is to be Caudidate for
'that iredepeedent Borough

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ZIP WWI SW* aar a. *or •••• 0w.... as alav
Stn,--it kn.* you will be lieppy to hear a the ,
result of la nemetosts Meetiig of the Independent
Frueraeo of Dover, who Met last evehing in
.the Com-
'mon-Hall, and where it was unaolloosaly agreed to
return Jolts Mien FEcrott, Esq. a Member for
this place free of any espence whatever. This will
be a great blow to corruption, where two Ministerial
Candidates were walking over the coarse quietly,
and who considered us to be as easy a prey as the
lamb is to the wolf. I trust this will be a stimoles
to othet.places to follow our example, and will show
the nations of Europe that there' is still some of the
noble blood of our ancestors flowing at our hearts.

Dever, Juse 10, 1818.
CITY ADDicx,sESS.

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Yesterday, about two o'clock, the Loyd Mayor,
in the useal state, accompanied by Aldermen Sir W.
Curtis, Sir Wm. l)omville, Mr. Ald-rman lurch, the
Recorder, Sir.F. Deranges and Sir George Aldersos,
Sheriffs, the Chamberlain, Town Clerk, City Officers,
and about 40 Members of the Court of Commeo
Council, with their attendants. set off from Guildhall
to present the Address to his Royal Highness the
Prince Regent, and the Compliments of Congratula-
tion to the Duke and Duchess of Omni idge, on their
recent marriage. On their arrival at Carltoo.house.
they were introduced tn. the Prince Regent, seated
on the Throne, when the Address was read by the
Recorder.
They were alt very graciously received, and his
Roykl Highness was pleased to return the following
most gracious Answer:—
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I thank you for this dutiful and affectionate Address.
" It gratifies me highly to receive this proof of your partici
patina iu the joy whien is felt by pis self a:4l every Menther of
my Famil7, on the occasion of the marriage of my Weibel.. the
Duke of Cambridge, .st ith a Princesss ut the illustrious Hou-e
of Hesse.
" I have the most, confident reliance no your firm attachment
to his Majesty'. Crown and thivernment I and I bit:merely re-
joice in every circumstance which calla forth the eapressiun of
your loyal sentiments."
Tne Lord Mayor, Allermen, and Members of the
Court then proceeded to Cambritlgo.liouse, and be-
ing introduced to the Duke and Duchess of Cam.
bridge, presented their Compliments of Coi.gra.
tulation.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge re-
turned the following Answer :
.4 This Address of Congrattilat!on on my marriaze from the
Corporation of the City of London, as being a mark of their
loyalty and attachment to the tioti.e of Bruns% iek, canon, but
allord me she sincerest pkasitte and satisfaction, ~nd I return
you my best th uksfor it ; but is I. peculiarly gratifying to use.
ft proceeding from a body of Cie tlemen v ith most ut amino I
have et a farmer period, while in command of the !Aquino Dis•
trio. been in habit- of much perwmai Intcrirourse. and tor shoe
1 snail ever ntertain the greatest esteem and regard." •
Her Royal Ilighnesv the Duchess o{ Cambridge fe•
turned the following answer:—
•'I thank you very much for this Address of Congtatalatina
on my inarriaAe with the Duke of Cambridge. and far the good
wishes you hive been ple:tsed to ex;fremi t•. ow on this neenbion.
•6 Taught from earliest life In •el a high ',aloe nn the ties of
birth which connect me with this country. I know how to ap-
preciate this testimony of regard front the City of Loudon."
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on receiving
the Addresses presented to them, were accompanied
W. the Landers's of Ileae-Cassel. Iler Royal
Highniis the Duchess read her Answer very distinct-
ly in the English lasigoaga.

The Earl of Sornwicur is stated in a Paper of yes.
terday to have died at Homo, whither his Lordship
had gone for the benefit of his health. He is suc.
ceeded by his son Lord lliNcuxesettoen.
MATnews, when he ceases to be theistically At
Borne in London, is to make a roving campaign
through the country ; and if his tierces' in other
places should correspond with that in town, the po.
puler Mail Coach which he now drives may suou be
changed for his own carriage.
The Governor of the Island of St. Lucie bay Weed
a Proclamation, by which the ports of that island
are kept open to neutral vessels at amity with Great
Britain, importing provisions, with the exception of
salt.boef, pork, butler, and salt-fish, until the 214 t
day of nest October. The cause of this measure was
the dearth produced by the hurricane.
The late dissolutiuir reminds us very much of
Aon nos's, The King of Lilly; Britain's add fess :-
66 My lords and Gentlemen—get out !"
The interment of Mr. Cosa took place in the burial
ground at Old Windsor, on Monday last, with every
mask of love and respect so justly due to the mortal
remains of a man who, while its life, was beloved
most by those who knew him hest. His afflicted
widow returned on the following day to her trervie in
Russell-up:ere, which may be truly called at this
moment the House of Mourning.
The intended new opeteing from Piccadilly, on the
west side of Burlington:house iuto Burlington.
gardens, opposite Cork-street, will be covered with
an owning, similar to that of the Albany ; hut, in.
stead of chambers, handsome shops are to be fitted
up on each side, for the display of articles of taste
and fancy.
Porta RATES.—The Gentlemen of the long robe,
it appears, will find employment in a cause between
Mr. Serjeaut Runnington and the farmers and collec-
tors of the Poor Rates, at Brighton. The former, it
seems, had signed a book, as • Magistrate of that
Division, for the collection of a certain rate; but,
on finding that the monies collected and collecting
were not to be appropriated to the relief of the poor,
but for the payment of a. piece of ground pur-
chased to erect a new Workhouse on, he resisted the
demand of the Overseers upon himself, deeming
their process altogether illegal, and contrary to the
local Act of Parliament. Upon the misapplication
specified, the case was heard by the Bench of Magi.
states at the Town Hall, consisting of R. Hurst,
Hopkins, and M. C. Cripps, Esqrs. on Mon.
.tiey. The Serjeaut attended, and laid down the law
in the most clear and comprehensive manner. It was
decided, however, with the Serjeatit's consent, that a
distress should be issued against him, as the first step
towards bringing the whole of tire subject matter into
the Court of King's
Twelve hundred persons have emigrated, Ws sea.
son, from Guernsey for America, mostly to the
United States, of these 1000 are natives of Guern.
sey ; a great camber, when it is considered-that the
wholeof the population of that Whind is not reckcned
higher than 191000.

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