The Statesman.
London, England, 1820-08-11 00:00:00

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TO TILE PROPRIE'TORS OF EAST INDIA STOCK.
LAOIS. AND GANTLININ,
WINDING on my return to town this morning that
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Rut Indio' Direction, by the Resignation of Sir David
Sena, Bert., I beg leave respectfully to announce to yea
*at it is not my intentioa to proceed to the ballot upon the
present occasion.
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of eentidenes to the attainment of the object ofAmbition.
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INSURRECTION IN SICILY.
(IRON TEE GIORNALE CONSTITCSIONALL DLL REGEO MILLI

DUI LiCiLtt.)
NAPLII, JULY 20.—0 n the 16th a tumult took place
in the city of Palermo; the troops hastened to re-esta-
blish orders- hat unfortunately the blood of those who
ought to hied each other as children of the saute family
was shed. Atoidat this melancholy tragedy, the Nea-
politan cilium were religiously respected, and the
offeoiers did not trample under foot the sacred laws of
hospitality. Even those who had plundered houses
restored the articles when informed that they belonged
to oar eitisens. The Sicilians who live at Naples, in-
dignant at the disturbers of the public peace, who dis-
honour the name of Sicilians, have, with unanimous
consent, this miming taken the oath to the Constitution,
in the nee of the hereditary Prince.—Neapolitans,
let us deplore the errors of our misguided brethren, and
lead them back to the paths of honour and moderation.
JOLT 21.-0 o the 14th instant the vessel sent by the
Hereditary Prince Vicar-General, to announce the happy
news of his Majesty's having sworn to the constitution,
arrived at Palermo. Joy spread throughout the city.
The tricoloured cockade, the signal of the reform in our
,alyttilemenerewt, was in a 'sapient universally display.
ed. - I. the ereniag a yellow cockade was united to the
tricoloured one. Opinions were now expressed in favour.
of the constitution, and a desire was manifested to have
a different national parliament for Sicily. Some persons
wore on their breast the yellow riband, with the figure
of the Sicilian eagle.
On the morning of the 15th every one was required to
wear the nationalcockade ; in the evening, however, the
yellow riband was added to it; even the Neapolitans
were compelled to wear the yellow.
Oa the 15th a religious festival was celehrateel. His
Excellency the Lieutenant-General proceeded to the
Cathedral, where grand mass was performed: he was
received by cries of " le Casella:low:1 Viva
ladepeattenza !" These cries accompanied the Lieute-
nant on his return from the Cathedral, lied also when
he proceeded to the Government House to assist in the
duties of the evening.
The religious ceremony }wing ended, his Excellency
proceeded to the Senate-house, where lie had left Genera"!
Church,, Brigadier Coglitore, and sotoe other persons.
These two Generals went out together to walk. General
Church, who is foreign to us both by birth and senti-
ments, in a lit of passion, which, to say the least of it,
was folly, tore the 'yellow riband from the breast of a
peaceable citizen. This was the signal for a general
disturbaace. General Coglitore advised Isis indiscreet
companion in arms to 6y; lint the un(ortuuete man him-
self received two blows intended for General Church,
who then Lied. It is not known what has heroine of
him. The populace, irritated by the insult which had
peen offered to a citizen, repaired to the hotel where
Church lodged. The guard, which was composed of
troops of the foreign regiment, repulsed the people by'
firing on them; several persons were wounded.
Pastore arrived in the midst of the conflict, and put an
end to it by withdrawing the guard.
A short time after, the residence of Chard' was plun-
deceit and every thing found in it was burntin the
Piazza della Marina. Indignation 'alone, and not the
love of plunder, compelled the people to this excess.
(In receiving information of this, the Lieutenant-
General recommended to the good citizens the care of
calming the turbulent spirits of the people and of restor-
ing tranquillity. A civic guard was appointed ;it was
determined that two cluadrons of the second cavalry
regiment of the guard should parade the principal
streets, and 'that the other two squadrohs should be
posted along the Piano della Marina : it was ordered
that the regiment should retire as soon as tranipiillity
should he restored. The safe custody of the convicts
was also provided for.
These measures, howerer, did nut produce the desired
good effect. The forts of Sanita and Castellamare were
assailed, aced being suddenly attacked, and defended
only by new Sicilian conscripts, were taken; the arms
anti ammunition were carried off. The Governor Rota,
and the Captain of Artillery Anfossi, made a courageous
resistance, to prevent the convicts from escaping. The
fort of the Palau. Neale experienced the same fate as
the other two.
Those who deplored the infatuation of the authors of
these disorders demanded a Provincial Junta, for the
purpose of tranquillising the turbulent spirits. The
Prince of Villafranee the Marshal de Ruggiero Sedum,
Prince I). Gaetano itionanni, the Provost P. Palermo,
the Marquis Reddest", Colette! D. Bilumanele
sense, and U ilineeppe Tortorka, were appointed In
this plaque. Several wise resolutions woes adopted,
and in their ematudos some Akers of superior eintrege.
and cuastememis devotion to the constitution and the
welfare et the cowry, distingsidied themselves. but
without bolsi abk to triamph ever all the opposing
evil.

Pima Srazig

On the night of the 16th Gep. O'Farria, Oen. Pastore,
and the Commandant of the Province, presented them-
selves before the assembled Junta, and proposed, that
the wholeof the forces should be posted in the Piariss
of the Royal Palace, and Santa Teresa, to art in r„...
a need. in combination with the part of the pimple
who were animated with a true love of their count', ,
and a desire fur the re-establishment of order and tran-
quillity,
The proposition was adopted, and the Generals re-
ceived instructions to carry at into execution. At day-
break the troops assembled at the appointed place ;
but, too weak to oppose a vigorous resistance to the
factious, they served only by their presence to increase
the irritation.
We wish we could draw the veil over the reinainder
of that unhappy day. Seven hundred prisoners were
released from the prisons at ten o'clock io the morning ;
then the villains began their work. The troops were
attacked, and many brave fellows, worthy of a better
fate, fell victilits to an unjust fury, directed against
them iu revenge for the insult received from • rash
foreigner.
la the nodal of this Isaiah, a detachment of tbe're-
&sem Regina, sad some cavalry posted atThe arsenal,
displayed the most *obi, firmness, and didlnot permit
any of the prisoners to escape. Twe Lancers, posted
by General Staite opposite the arsenal, to-operated with
great activity in preventing their escape.
About half past four on the same day the populace
surrounded and attacked the house of the Lieutenant.
who thought it prud;nt to confide the governmeat vi
the capital to a Junta. hoping to be thereby enabled the
more easily to restore tranquillity. General Naisei,ii
states that the troops gave roof of their love and bee-
lity to the country and the King, and of their courage
sad humanity—virtees which add lustre to military
valour, and which will cause us eternally .to deplure
the loss of so many brave men, who fell victims to a
frenzy which broke out on that very day when the peo-
ple of Sicily celebrated the recovery of their liberty.
We should have been brppy to have published the
names of the officers who distinguished themselves :1
this unhappy affair. Those Neapolitans who b.id
not the honour to serve in the army. and who did
not join in the conflict, were permitted to remain
aeqtral.
The disturbance in Palermo would not have been at-
tended by such fatal consequences, had sot a parricidal
band liberated the convicts. This would not bare hap-
pened but for the imprudence of General Chnrch, who
presumed to insult a peaceable titian. This oniony-
oate affair will certainly prove a lessen to those restles
men who, disregarding the interests of the common
country, were the first to circulate among the people
those reports which led to the desire of having a nen
tional parliament distinct (tom that of Naples. his to
he lamented that the madness of a few should have

proved the sad cause of the ruin.of many.
His Royal Highoess has taken prudent issasurel for
terminating these evils. This morning a ship of the
line, a frigate, and two other small vessels, commanded
by Captain Raman, sailed for Palermo. The squadron
has orders to receive on board those Neapolitans who
are desironoof Yolanda( to their eostMrv, end thaw
eilians who wish to mule in Naples. His Royal High-
ness has appointed Uent. General Ruggiero Satin°,
Secretary of State and Minister of Marine, to whom he
has given suitable instruction•, and the requisite autho-
rity fur the government of the island. The Lieutenant-
Oeneral is particularly charged to post in evert• com-
mune a national guard, composed of men really in•
terested in the maintenance of internal security and pub-
lic order. The Junta already established in Paleruiu

has been provisionally conintied with the approbation
of the Lieutenant-tieneral. His Royal Highness bas :s-
-oled a general pardon for the late disorders, in Order
that those who have been misled may return to the.?
allegiance.
At the 11JUISO time several couriers were dispatched. liy
the way of Calabria, to the Intendant of Sicily, and the .
11eneral rominamling the 7th military ilivision in Mes-
sina, to open a direct correspondence with them, and to
inapire them more ardently with the desire of coope-
rating with the respectable part of the citizens in the •
preservation of good order, and in directing public
opinion towards the constitutional government, so sin-
eerely invoked by the people of Sicily, who are worthy
of abetter fate, since they have been at all times earl,
and passionate lovers of liberty. Sneceseful must be
the resnit of arrangements which second the wishes of
a nation ever anxious for peace, and particularly of a
peace, which restores their rights—sanctions the social
co:npart—and thus fulfils all their hopes. •
To this may be added the further assurance given by
the noble enthusiasm with which the good people of
Measina welcomed the news of his Majesty's having
sworn to the Constitution, the jog/ with which they eon
itratilleteil the Neapolitans residing at Messina, and ey-
pressed their happiness at being united by the closest
ties of relationship and affection with those brave citi-
sons who first addressed the throne in the magnaninmeas
wish for liberty; and, finally, the sorrow and indigna-
tion with which the brave Mestinians beard tbet report
of the lamentable transactions at Palermo,
Ferdinand I. by the (pace of lied and the Coontiortio*
of the Monarchy, King of the Kingdom of tie Two
Sicilia, King of Jerusalem, Infante of Spain, fire. ike.
Francisco. I)nke of Calabria, Hereditary Prince and
Viear-Gerieral.
Peaerations !—Yon whoa Leall say ebildres, Too are
the first to plunge into sedition and disorder against tke
noble principles which have always distinguished your
nation. Yon have in a moment forgotten the ditties of
men and citizens. You have acted in opposition to roue
own interests anti the public cause. The most paCnfnl
reflection to toe is, that the moment I had separated
from year, and before the effect of my measures for the
iiimitintion of your burdens and the amelioration of
pier condition could be nperieneed, you forgot my cue-
stant affection and the sacrifices which I hope wide for
von. Rather than believe myself deceivotrlip the marks
:if love and fidelity which yon have :dwelt pistons bit,.
I wish to consider your errors as tie wnWefei instiga-
tors. But the nil is not one whieb easoolitisWomadis.t.
Return to order, to respect for be lasso otaaf oberikweo .
to the King. The profound grief wbkh AMMO
nay heart is somewhat alleviated by offerhtgyein
Beware of persisting in the horrors of a etiolation; •
considerwouldnot
tthwaiii to go.
tsthosehorrers may lead yes where you
If yen drink that any thing is
wentingto yottr happioe" pliedthat confidence Ine •
which I have never ceased to deserve:. Imitate times-
hswecan teetell
vyooru.
ample of your brethren of iiapia~
whether tiewkKhin
rtheiri•liwteslishirues. lintiamasiTbsso4elat anzions
cannot direct my attention to your interests, oaks. pia .
aainederttilio tabowb'asenat rillitsyyandbe miusrielfarslibabe otkdre Illerasation.eea
cast from yourselves the disgraceful forms of ',cation

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iamass__.. . L.46y down your arms, and
J Lave recourse to cuessure, which
•UP nay (Min**. Submit to the laws
• .gistrates. Convince me that you are i•s-
ir of completely effacing your crime. 1 solemnly
promise you that I shall poirdon all, and shall make uo
inquiries either into the cause of the revolt, or its insti-
gators, if you now listen to my voice, and feel remorse
for laving made 5o bads return to any affection.
N apks, J uiy FRANCISCO, Vicar-General.

FITR 4t"lr OP • BITTEN, DATED NAPLES, JILT 21.
In the afternoon of the 19th arrived here from Pa-1
lento" the Viceroy of Sidly, Don Diego Nisei'', in
company of the King's Lieutenant (Tenente del Re),
Colonel Tattfana, some other public functionaries
and a few of the guards, all of whom lied a very
narrow escape from the general massacre that was
Kaiag on there of the Neapolitans, functionaries,
vr not, on the lath and 17th inst., two days after the
constitittiou had been published at Palermo. Lieut.-
tieneral Richard Church, (a lietitetiant-colotiel on the
. half-pay of the late Week light infantry,) who bad ar-
rived only a few days before from Naples to assume
the tailitury command, is stated ;.. having given rise
to the di-turbance by tearing in the public street a
yellow ri band from off the breast of an individual oho
wore it Beat the national colours, red, blue, and black;
after which violent act, he had just tune to betake
himself lo his heels, mid get out of the reach of the
infuriated populace, who went to his quarters in search
of him, and, not finding him there, demolished the
bona carried his uniform on a pole through the streets,
and burnt it, together with himself, in etfigv. Naselli
will be tried immediately by a court-martial. Medicia,
Minister of 'Finance, Tosumasi, Minister of Justice,
with the Dukes of Stages; and of Ascoli, have been
arrested early this morning, on suspicion of planning
a touster-revolution.
'The Neapolitan squadron, consisting of the Capri,
74, the Siren, frigate, and two sloops, is just going
oat of the bay, bound to Palermo. They have got the
P.ince of Cassaro, Lord High Steward, and, in 1799
1990, Viceroy of Naples, a Palermian nobleman,
on beard, to try to conciliate matters with his country-
men. who, it would seem, do not like the idea of re-
c.' Ling laws from the Neapolitans. The English re-
a dents at Palermo. I am happy to say, have been re-
spected, and only those travellers who lodged in the
hotel where fleneral Church lived have been plundered,
I.;i their persons have not been touched.
We are au:Musty looking out for the first arrivals
from Patera o : en the 17th, not a I fit for sea
remained in the port of Palermo. At Messina the Con-
stitution had been published, and every thing was
quiet there on the 15th inst.
The Spy, British sloop of war, arrived in this bay
two or three days ago front Malta. Her officers went
in a body this morning on board :he Capri, line of
battle-ship, to congratulate the Neapolitan officers on
the happy change in their Hovernment.
Extract of a letter, dated Helios, July 29 :—The re-
ports of disturbances at Palermo, and in Sicily gene-
rally, have been to-day fully confirmed. Palermo is
nearly destroyed by cannon and fire—the slaves and
prisoners let loose front prison, and committing every
excess and havoc : this, we fear, will hurt the cause of

• true constitutional freedom which had begun to mani-
fe•st itself in these quarters, and will afford a pretext for
the Austrian Army marching into Naples and other
countries, and which, it is said, is already on the route,
00.0041 strong.
Other letters state, that the fortresses were taken
airl re-taken, and finally remained in the possession of
the Sicilians. In the contest %WM men are said to
have bees killed, sad 3,000 wounded.

A MILITARY CHAPLAIN PLACED UNDER
ARREST FOR PRAYING FOR THE
QUEEN!!!

We hear from °allows, that the Rey. William Gilles-
pi -, sulaister ef Kills, is about to publish a discourse,
•. der sirciunstanees that spar be well deemed extra-
ordinary. This reverend gentleman has fur some years
acted as chaplain to the stewartry yeomanry, and on
Surd.sy week he preached before the corp', which was
then assembled at Kirkcudbright, one of the most loyal
set p itriotic discourses ever delivered from a pulpit.
In Lis prayer, however, after many petitions In behalf
of his Majesty, he added the words .4 Bless aloe the
Spleen ;" and for this hih crime and misdemeanour he
aas the same (treeing placed ander twitiferia:rrest by
li.s roustamatling officer ! This proceeding cyclist'
a strong feeling of surprise—perhaps of indignation,
articularly among the members of the presbytery of
Kirkcudbright, who are as strangers to the soundness
of Mr. Gillespie's political principles, and who are
then selves I. the general practice of preying for bar
fe! , jesity. How the matter will end we know not; but
she oh why suppose the clergy of this country will be
apt to view the arrest of Mr. Gillespie as an insult of
to the whole oyster, especially after the lodges-
d nce of the Kirk of Scotiand,--a thing imised that
x •rtr could he doubted,--was so distinctly recognised
in the last 0 I Assembly. The chaplain of a
geoinient Is no doubt bound to ectoderm himself to the
w.shes of his Colonel, to as far as regards time and
piece, bet farther than this no officer has any right
to interfere ; and it would certainly be very strange if
the wise beads and bold hearts who, in imitation of
John Knox, have. 00111 W ceased to ..... t the indepen-
dence fifths Presbyterian fens of worship, would con-
trite, to a military officer, a power which cannot be
rVinsed eves by the King upon the throne. We also
oVerstand that a yeomanry corps are only under mar-
ties law when milled into
_al service, and that con-
sequently no chaplain Ili-111M to be arrested whets the
carps le which be happens to officiate is merely assent-
bk4 for the. purpose of training. If this view of the
snbjeet be correct, it follows that Mr. Gillespie was il-
legally arrested, and that consequently he has good
%rounds for an action of damages, provided he were
inetinedM carry his resionmeet so far. Besides it is quite
elseleeistlmthe seal el this esslonel alluded to must in the
end defeat its 00111 pol9lllos. A reverend gentleman
in thiaisbourbooC•oled for his talents and loyalty,
when seal iltas be prayed for the Queen, replied,
"Ao; bat I obalbeeetMaly de 110 the moment I MI inter-
dicted;' and Mead ether elergyinen, we understand,
who bad pratiously abstained from praying for her
Majesty, manneami the ea on Snatray last, with
She express view of what they conceive to be a
rimicesi
Freaked eserosebasesst ea liberty of the Chunk.—
(Dregtio °gorier.)
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C.Oss Yard la to balettillad as all Mss, larlag dal
&Wells a the fart irreitaserms again.* dre Orem
and fear pkwas et t kid miaow have. we andea
wand. boa wined frau Woolsrieh.—(Marwiat
Poe.)