The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-12-20 00:00:00

PEDESTRIANISM.
This morning, Mr. J. r. trathey, a Oentlensao of
fortune, residing at the West end of the town, started
for a water of nne hundred sovereigns, to perform five
miles within half an hoar. The engagement was en-
tered into a few day, since, at a celebrated sporting-
house in St. James's-street, and the nnfavourablo
state of the weather being considered, time was lacked
at odds, of 6 and 7to 4. The spot chosen was ems
toile on the Edgeware-road. Mr. Duthey constommoi
the performance at precisely nine o'clock, dispoiditg
of the distance in the following order:— •
Miles. Minytee. Seam* ‘i,..
2
•4.••••••,..1.••••• 6 • I
.6
--5 Mlles. —2B Min. LIG Sea
Winning by one minute and • fifteen seebidi.
.pedestrian stopped once to take tefresbnient,lod aid
not appear much fatigued. The weather brio; by' no
'means favourable, it is considered an mitraotilalley
feat, and considerable sums of 'money liartrellialOd
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owners on the occasion.

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Kendrick and Acton fought' a manly add,* n.
rounds. They turned to at their works weal up went
other's beads, and never left until both felt tiros nt&
Kendrick WWI backed at 6 to 4 in the first three rosads,
but in the fourth he was floored by a doubler-op in.*.
body, which sent the wind out of him. Acton led for a
time, but the Black got round, and finished the battle
by giving his adversary a heavy fall.
'Bloch crossing and jostling took place on the load
home, in the absence of Sir Oliver to shew a light open
the subject.
AN EATRAOADINART LEAP —On Wednesday kit,
a horse belonging to Mr. Maws, of Louthbotough.•
took a hedge sus feet high. which la lengtk sloes&
any leap recorded for many years, being in hark
from hind feet to hind feet. 11 yard. and 24 incises,
carrying a youth sst. 121 b.

Merl-lien or Pant,teonno..--ka the King will cpen
the Parliament in person, the most extensive arrange-
ments are making by the Lord Great Chamberlain,
Lord Gwyder, for the Royal reception, on his Metesty's
first appearance before the Parliament after the Coo-
nation : and contrary to what has taken place for IMMO'
years past, they will be under his Lordship's sole ND-
troul. The Lord Great Chamberlain by virtue of hie
office, has the government of the whole Palace of West-
minster, the Gentlemen Usher of The Black Rod, the
Yeoman Usher, the Door Keepers, being under his
Lordship's command. From this control not binder
been heretofore strictly enforced, considerable essfiltion
has, at times, arises in the admission of 'leiters to the
old House of Lords, the Painted Chamber, and other
places through which his Majesty has to passe. Verities
individuals had issued tickets, or had been instrumental
in procuring the admission of spectators; but at the ap-
proaching opening of Parliament, none but the Lord
Great Chamberlain's tickets will be suffered to gain an
entrance for visitors. A ticket and seal are preparing
for the express purpose; and the issue of tickets will be
on the most liberal scale, as far as the same shall bo
consistent with the dignity and comfort of the proceed,
Ings on that day.
This Spanish ship of war the Asks with 3,000.000
of dollars on board, arrived at Havannah from Vert
Cruz on the 11th ultimo, and would shortly primed
on her voyage to Cadiz.
A plan of insurrection by the negroes had been die-
covered at Havannah, who had formed the design of
murdering all the white population. In one respect Rio
consequences'of the discovery were remarkable. A party
appears to have existed in Havannah, Which aimed at
rendering Cuba independent of Spain ; but she ann.
mon danger caused by a conspiracy of the negroes hat
united Spaniards of every class for self-preservation,
and made them forget, for a time at least, their poli-
tical differences.
Yesterday a Court of Directors was beld at the East
India House, when the following Captains wets sworn
into the command of their respective ships,
Captain F. Adams, of the Buckinghamshire, for Born-
bay And China; and R. Clifford, of tbe Lady Melville.
for China direct.—The following commaedet's took
leave of the Court, previous to departing for their re-
spective destinations, viz.:—Captain If. Hemlltoo, of
the Denira ; A. H. Campbell, of the Duke of York ; and
J. Shepherd, of the Berwickshire, for Bombay and
China.
The Presbytery of Aberdeen, at their meeting last
week, appointed Wednesday, the 26th log., to be ob-
served is all the Parish Churches within their bounds
as a day of public thanksgiving to Almighty God for
the favourable harvest. From some parts of Ireland.
on the other band, we regret to learn that is the me- ,
may of the oldest inhabitants there never was a sea-
son of such continued rain. The potatoe crops, oa
which the people chiefly depend for their subeisteace,
are in a most deplorable state ; a good quantlaring,
and those which have been pitted, in great tiger of
rotting.
I \ FORMATION Miaiirrr PARINZIORIIR'S...4I,II infor-
mation for penalty against a respectable Pswabreker.
came on to be heard at Worship-street, on T.asOy,
wherein Henry William Marshall, describing himself
of " No. 37. Wilderness-row. Salisbury-ay. ,re, Fleet-
street, working goldsmith," was the 'Praiser. He
produced as witnesses two young women, Frances
Malpass, who stated she lived at " N 0.13, York-greet,
Church-street, 516:2editeb, single woman." After
much hesitation she was "no business" V. The
other said her name was Hannah Marshall. she lived
at " Na. 15, Crowe-street. Horton-square, single
woman, and dress-maker." The witness Malpwassweve
she pledged her gown for 35. 6d. and paid 94. ispwa
months interest. Sbe swore she paid 14i:wines of
the information, and applied to Mr. Gll4O, tfls 11.ttor-
aey to lay the information. She did Oot expect any
benefit in the event of a conviction, not even the aline,
she paid for the informatioi. Hainah Marshall said
she was a relatise to the informer; she west with Mat-
pass to take a walk, and happened to be present whoa
the. gown was redeemed. She admitted else agenda
before at this office on an informative against another.
Pawnbroker. and she was present at the Mossiest-hose*
with Mr. Gildes a short tiuse back, when an informs-'
lion by the same informer again* soother Pawaire.
her for penalty was to have bees laid before the dgeni t
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Mayor.
ANOTHRR £30,009 mid is dearer by ifieeittr
The Ticket No; 1t,900, draws, Tam M•eallandt;
Prise of £39,0041. WWI sold in Shares by Claw&
t;ls. ; who also 0.14 in Shares, N 0.14,40, a Me
`l,OOO, drown the third day. •