The Statesman.
London, England, 1823-08-29 00:00:00

THE STATESMAN

IRISH TITHE BILL.
(PROM ME DUBLIN EVENING POST OF TUESDAY.)

Mr. Goulburn has addressed a letter to Incumbents and Im-
proprietors, explaining some of the provisions of the new
Tithe Bill—and, it is stated in some of the papers this morning,
that upwards of fifteen hundred applications have been made
to the Castle from Rectors and Landlords, praying far Special
Vestries under the Act. It is added, that one hundred orders
were dispatched to the Churchwardens of several Parishes in
differentsparts of Ireland to call the Vestries together.
We congratulate the country. that the Bill is so speedily to
be put to the test. in the South, where little Tithe can be col.
leeted, if they can carry it into operation, there can be little
doubt of its salutary consequences. Where the Tithe is col-
lected with comparative ease, as in the greater part of Lein-
ster, we rather think, there will be few applications from the
Incumbent. It is a great matter, however, that the principle
of interfering with Church Property. is not only recognised,
but that the Clergy seem anxious to avail themselves of the
Act. If it succeed to the satisfaction of all parties, in twenty
cases this year, we may rest satisfied, that it will advance In
arithmetical progression. For our ova part, however, we
doubt its ultimate and complete success.
Our notion is this. The Special Vestries will be necessa-
rily composed of the upper ranks of the Parishioners. The
great Tithe-payers are the poor. Their 'lithe generally runs
from ten to 20 shillings an acre—the acreable rent 40 years
ago, and not much more than the acreabie value now.—lf,
for instance, an Incumbent derives, on an average of years,
a thousand aeyear annually from a parish in Carlow or Kil-
dare—we know that a moiety at least of that sum is taken
from the poor cottier and con-acre-men, and the remainer
from small farmers and occupiers of tillage lend. The clergy-
man will not consent to receive less than his ini.o.ne; but if
it he levied from the same classes, it is clear that the country
will not benefit by a change in the operation of the system.
We are Ohl, however, that it will be levied on land—in
short, that the Tithe of Agisttnent. which was voted a nui-
sance by the Irish House of Commons in 1735, will be rein-
troduced. If the graziers, and the holders of great domains
and the possessors of grass-land generally, will submit to
this arrangement—very well. It remains to be seen, how-
ever, whether, from the mere love of the Poor or of the
Clergy, they will submit to it. The Act is, in fact, an op-
tima( measure. On either party declining to come to an
agreement, the business is off. But we would ask, is it
likely, just at this time, when every kind of land is on the
decline, and whets rents remain unpaid in three-fourths of
the Kingdom, that the holders of grass lands will subject
themselves to an assessment ? We shall see. However, we
repeat it, we are glad the measure is shout to be tried, and
shall be among the first seriously to rejoice at its succeu.

LYCEUM-ENGLISH OPERA.

The Musical Entertainment of The Highland Reel was
announced for the first time this season, at this house ; the
part of Shelly by Mr. MATIMWS, his first appearance in that
character. About ten minutes after the usual time of com-
mencement, the audience became impatieet, and the manager
was loudly called for. In a short time, Mr. BARTLST ap-
peared, dressed as M`GILPIN, and said, that he had, within
the last five minutes only, learnt that Mr. PEA RMAN bad
met with a serious accident which would prevent his ap•
pearance in the part of Charles, in the farce, and that he
had to request their indulgence towards Mr. BROWN, who
had been sent for and had undertaken to read it. But he
had a second misfortune to announce. for he was sorry to
have to inform them that the entertainment of Too Curious
by half could not possibly be performed on account
of Miss DANCe'S having bcen thrown from a gi'.
Here a laugh was heard from some persons,
who probably thought the accidents were mere ex
cuses, and that it was rather ludicrous to announce two at
once. However, Mr. Bartley very seriously assured them
that it was no laughing matter, that the lady had actually
been thrown from a public carrive, and was ender the
care of a surgeon. Under the circumstances, as the beet
substitute that could be procured, on so ridden an emer-
gency, he begged the acceptance of Is he Jealous, in place
of the second piece. Mr. Bartley's apology was well re.
ceived ; and, after a little more delay, the performances
commenced. _

We cannot conceive what indnceri Mr. Maxim's to
choose the part ofShclty, (for we 'oppose lie had a choice) in
the empty piece of nonsense, the Highland Reel. There
is nothing whatever to admire in any part of it, except •
few Scotch airs, and those not the beat of the kind, whilst
the words are the most wretched stuff that ever was listened
to. "We desire never to sec its face again." To mend the
matter, Mr. BROWN had unfortnnately not learned to read,
and made Charley a complete schoolboy. We should have
thought there might have been, at least, a score of persons
about the Theatre, who could have done it decently ; but
perhaps they would not.
We were well recompensed for the deficiencies of the
Highland Reel, by the next piece, is he Jealous. Miss
KELLT played Harriet with all her usual excellence. Mr.
Wartstor, too, appeared to great advantage as Belmour ;
but we cool l not help paying particular attention to Mrs.
J. WRIPSERT.B Rose, a most delightful sly looking rogue of
i
a waiting woman. Her arch looks were rresistable.

Mr. Mamma was quite " at home," in d Day at an
hen, which we think very judiciously curtailed, and had
the most ample tributes paid to his talents.

PRINCE HOHENLOHE'S LAST aIIRACLE.
[PROM TUG DU B LIN JOURNAL.]
To remove the veil which covers Mrs. Stuart's ease, it is
only necessary to refer to Dr. Cheyne—he is an eminent physi•
clan, and too shrewd to be deceived by artful contrivances ; a
letter was addressed to him, requesting his opinion on two
points, namely, whether there was any thing miraculous in the
change which took place in Mrs. Stuart's health, and whether
it could be explained on natural principles 1 It was certainly
taking much liberty with Dr. Cheyne's claracter to put such
questions to him, because none could suppose that he would
ascribe the partial recovery of this lady's health to a mira-
culous cause, and such is the imperfection of medical science,
that he might not be able to account for the change on na-
tural principles; but, it seems he felt no difficulty in answer-
ing the queries, and the following is the reply to the letter
which war addressed to him, and it must satisfy any man but a
superstitious bigot that the pretended miracle is a shameful de-
ception

"DANn.Angoct.22,lEl3..

" DUCAR St Ft—l felt it necessary to see Doctor Millsand Mr.
Meenamera before I could answer your letter of the 20th.—
Considering that the friends of Mrs. Stuart, of itanelagh Con-
vent. might not think it expedient to publish our certificates
relative to the state of her health, we resolved not to give as
opinion on the subject, and nut in any way to commit ourselves
individually.
" These certificates having been pub!ished, I have, in conse-
quence of your letter, walled upon Doctor Mills and Mr.
Macnamare, and as they leave me to the exercise of my own
discretion, I can have no hesitation in answering your ques-
tions. To the first I reply, that there was not, in my opinion,
any thingmiraculons in the change which took place in Mrs.
Stuart's health; to the second, that her case can, to my entire
satisfaction, be accounted for u•I natural principle•.
I am, dear Sir. yours, "J. L'IIEYNE.
"Rev. Robert llsly. 6:c."

TRIAL BY JURY AT HAMILTON.

/WORE WALTER WEIR, ESQ. ARERIFF-SUBSTITUTE OP LA.

‘RKSIIIItE.
Dugald Mac C dlum, Writer in liamil!on, Procurator-
Fiseal of the Mi.hile Wod of Lanarkshire. aviiist
Isabel Rankine, Wife of William Russell, Weaver in

Airdrie."
This is the first aeti in of a criminal nature which has
been tried by Jury in Hamilton fur the last sixty years.
The indictment charged the panel with having, on the night
of Tuesday, the 2.5 th of March last, in the town of Airdrie,
assaulted and thrown down Margaret 13rodie. wife of Ro-
bert Jack, weaver, there, upon her back, in consequence of
which she was bruised and injured, and fur some time, con-
lined to her bed.
'f he prosecutor adduced a number of witnesses to prove
the charge, and, among others, the woman injured, and
her daughter. The evidence was most contlictinke, so much
80 that nut one witness corroborated another. l'he Jury
retired, at about 12 o'clock, P. M. and, after deliberating fur
a short time, returned a verdict of Not Proven.
Notwithstanding of this verdict, the panel intimated her
intention to carry the point of relevancy before the Supreme
Court, in order, if the objections are there sustained, that
she may have a claim to her expenses.
The Court House, owing, it is believed, to the novelty of
the case, in this quarter, was much crowded.

The recently passed Act of Parliament for the better re
gelation of corn returns, compels every dealer in grain
not only to render to the proper officer a-correct statemen t
of each quantity purchased by him, but also to deliver a
previous declaration that he will make such returns,—in
failure whereof the magistrates of the district or borough,
upon Information laid, may millet the offender in any sum
not less than 21. nor more than 101. That this is the law
many of our neighbours now know, to their cost.—Slonday
last was a fine harvest day, and it was thought—by whom
cannot with accuracy be set down—that about twenty of
the farmers and millers who frequent Stamford market
would be more pleasantly and profitably employed in our
town-hall than in their corn fields; ant that they would be
empowered to give greater wages to their reapers and la
bourers if a few pounds were abstracted from their pockets
in the shape of fines and fees. Accordingly, therefore, about
the number before stated were summoned to appear at the
town-hall, to answer to the charge of having neglected to
comply with the latter provision of the Art. In vain did
they plead that they had regularly and properly male their
returns ; in vain did"shey complain that the officer, before
laying the information, had not given them notice of their
legal obligation; in vain did they urge that their offence!
was one of omission, not of commission : the stern path
of duty' must he followed, 'ignorance of the law is no ex•
case,' and therefore they were all convicted and ordered to
down with the dust, videlicet, each 2/. tine to the King, and
31. 17s. 6J. costs to the corporation's' man et law.'—(Stans.
lord Ave...)
The folloieinesingular advertisement is extracted from
the Lancaster Fret Press: A few copies of a Bridle for
the Deviles," being an evan►telical curb to muzzle those
who baring been bitten by the 01,1 Serpent, groan under
the infernal quinsey, by a lover of whole bones, has been
heft at this *dice for :de, price 6i cents.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
BETTING AT T.XTTERSALL'3—AuGust 23.
DONCASTER ST. LEGER STAKES.

18 to 1 agst Tinker-9 to 1 agst Rosanne colt-10 to 1 art
Sherwood-10 to 1 agst Claude Lorraine-1i to 1 agst Tan-
cred.

BRIDG MATER RAC ES.-Tu ESDAT.

Sweepstakes of Sgs each, with 23us added from the fund; two
miles. (10 Subs.)
Mr. Fellowes's b m Escape. 5 yrs old, Sat 71b
Mr. C. nte's br gby Colossus, 3 yrs old, 7st ....
Mr. West's br f by Pioneer, 3 yrs old, ist
The County Members' Plate of 501. for all ages.—Heats, thricn
round.

Mr. West's br fby Pioneer, 3 yrs old, 7st 1 1
Mr. Shard's b f 3 yrs old, Ist Sib (bolted) dis
Mr. C. I. K. Tynte's eh c 3 yrs old, 7st. (bolted) dis
On Wednesday the 20th, the Borough Members' Plate of SOI.—
• Heats, thrice round.

Mr. Fellowes's b m Escape, 3 yrs old, Sst 9th..... . I I
Mr. C. I. K. Tynte's ck c. S yrs old, 7st

Town Plate of 301. (handicap.)
Col. Tynte's gr g Grimace, 6 yrs old. get I I
Mr. Fellowes's br c by Colossus, S yrs old,/st 41b 3
Mr. Melon's ch h Cottager. 0 yrs oil, Ost o 3
Mr. West's br f by Pioneer. 3 yrs old, Ost. (bolted) dis

KENDAL RACES, WEDNESDAY.

The Gold Cup, value 100 gs. by ten subscribers of 10gs eac! ;
three miles.

Mr. Ferguson's b c Wanton. 4 yrs old, Bst 1
Mr. Wardrop'B ca m Eliza Leeds, 8 yrs old, Sot Olb ....2

The Town Plate of 701. for all ages ; two-mile heats.
Mr. Hudson's bg. Sir Henry, 4 yrs Sst
Mr. Jnques's hr h Speculation, aged,Bst 1210 4 2
Mr. T. Huichinqon's eh c Landlord, 3 yrs. Est 10lb 2 dr
Mr. Wardrop's ch m Eliza Leeds, 6 yrs, Bst 9.b.. 3 dr

To the amateurs of singlestick the match at Hungerford, of
the ISth inst. afforded a singular treat. The crrepan) was very
numerous, and amongst them appeared Sir F. Burdett, appa-
rently in excellent health and spirits, Captain Craven, Mr.
Pearse, and many other gentlemen. The players consisted of
seven men from Somersetshire, and seventeen from Wilts,
"leas, &c.
Somerset. THE SINGLE TIERS WERE. Wilts.
Evans, whose bead was broken by Pearse.
James, - Heft.
R. Stone, who broke the head of Morris Pope.
Wall, T. Blackford.
Stone. Baker.

Radstock, whose heart was broken by Savage.
WILTS ONLY.
Preston who broke the head of Hanbury.
Knapp p!ayed Potter, till he gave is and three bouts with Tutt.
■nd a head given him.
DOUBLE TIERS. Wilts.
who broke the head of Pearce.
Hatt.
Savage.•

Somerset.
H. Stone,
Wall,
Stone,

R. Stone,
WI",

TREBLE TIERS.
whose head was broken by Preston.
broke the heed of Knapp.

Stone then broke the head of Preston and won the match.
which was for 20 sovereigns; having his own and Wall's head
unbroken.

A IlenoN SHOT.—A heron was shot by Mr. B. on Batorlav
last, on his farm, near Halesworth, Suffolk, which Is about 12
miles from Southwold, and ten from the sea coast. The rains
and storms had disturbed the waters, and this heron was on the
banks of a pond diving for the fish which had been agitated by
the weather. From wing to wing it measured two yards; from
the end of its beak to the point of its tail about a yard and a
hal„ though the body was only the size of a common fowl, such
was the length of its neck. Its bill was about seven inches
long ; the c dour of the bird's feathers was that of the ordinary
pigeon. It was nailed against the barn doors as a trophy, and
as a warning. To kill this bird, would, in former times, have
been a great offence ; it is still a violation of the statute law of
the kingdom. By James I. c. 27., every person who shall
shoot at, kill, or destroy any heron, with gun or bow, shall, on
conviction before two Justices, by confession, or oath of two
witnesses, be committed to gaol fur three months, unless on
conviction he pays to the Churchwardens, for the use of the
poor. twenty shillings for each heron ; or become bound not to
offend in like manner again. By 19 Henry VII. c. 2. no per-
son, without his own grounds, shall flea, take, or cause to be
taken, by means of craft or engine, any herons. unless it be
with hawking, or with long bows, OR pain of 63.8 d. Ike.