The Statesman.
London, England, 1819-08-18 00:00:00

THE STATES MAN'.

swore, which they think might •!lend a reformed
House of Commons. They are weakly prejudiced
against the recovery of right by the People, bec•ose
they fear it might involve an instability of individeal
pa ion. Overlooking or disregarding the pro-
tases and irresistible force of right, some are hostile
se it, end others hesitate to become its advocates, be-
, cause they are apprehensive that a !loose of Com-
mons truly popular, that should breathe a spirit of
general equity, might occasios some change in this
respect. But no measure relating to private pro-
perty, that should emanate from a !loose of Com-
mons procerly coostiteted, could fail of beiog bene-
ficial in a national point of view. Private property
within moderate afileence would be rendered, by •
really popular (louse of Commons, doubly and trebly
sec ere; and sock measures only as tended to redacts
the present hideous extremes of unbounded afiluonce,
and perfect, utter destitution. be the objects of their
most mature deliberation. No violence to Withheld
possession need be apprehended for • moment. To
dissipate, however, this weakness and these ground.
less fears is estremely desirable to the advance-
ment of the close of Reform, as it will have
the effect to Inoue, a vast accession to the nem.
bets of its active friends.--The greet and good
CUM at general industry and of • more gene-
ral and equitable diffesion of the means of sob'
sia.ence, if left in the bands of the industrious and
mechanical portion of the commenity,will probably,
ere long, embrace the majority of the male popela.
lion of the country--bat If to this should be added a
majority of the trading and commercial classes, its
preponderance against any opposing power would be
decided and immediate. The scale of popular right
would then strike the ground, with a force that
would go near to throw its enemies in the opposite
one not only off their legs, bat oat of the pale of that
society which they had so •based, end to the well.
being and happiness of which they had an long end so
obstinately proved themselves the irreconcilable and
incurable foes.—l em, Sir,

The following is the Courier's account of an net.
rage committed by a potty of Reformists at drill, In
the neighbourhood of Nottingham :—" The CitCOM•
stance of parties going out to drill, having been much
talked about here, two persons, vit. Joui SHAW.
taus, of Blossom•street, Salford, and JADICS Mon.
wair, of Withy Grove, Manchester, set out this
morning abort one o'clock, for the porpose of suer.
tamping this fact. On their way towards MiddWoo,
these two persons passed several squads who were in
regular marching order, and they heard a great many
Mere parties calling to each other, and from the
answers being more diatant. Peery lime they were re.
peered, sop inse the fields flit some event contained
different patiie.. The place appointed for a general
muster was Whitemosa, betniat Middleton and
Oldham. MOO MIU kit iT and SitAIVCROiI arrived
at this place, there were at least fire hundred
men at drill ; the greater part were drilled in a
body ; there were also detached squads of fifteen
or twenty each. It was now half-past three o'clock,
A. M. and nearly ilay.light ; SiIAWCRIISII and Mutt-
RAY were within 59 %it'd' of the main body ; a boy
of the mime of H 1101 LO, who had been sent by SHAM.
CROSI and MURRAY to hear what was passing, came
hack to thorn. and said, • the persons at drill say,
here is Gingerbread Jack coming (meaning Mut.
RAT), (I—.lB him, • ell pay him, if he come, here.'
SIIAWCROII then wished to go away, seeing the eyes
of the persona at drill fitted epos, them—the crowd,
on seeing them both go away. said, D—n 'ens at
'ern,' and some of them came after them, and said,
*come bark, come bat k.' Being still pursued, blun-
tit and aWCIWif led towards a lane, where
they were overtaken, and asked what tli.y were do.
log there.—MURRAT said it was curiosity brought
them there.—Near one hundred persons then attack.
ed Sivas Y sod SHAWCROSI with sticki, stones, and
their feet. Some one knocked Su twcaoss ioto the
ditch by a blow on the bead, and they called oat,
kill him—murder him' While its the ditch, one of
them kicked SuAwcaoss, who for some time remained
senseless; when he recovered, he found them still
beating him, and on his calling • murder,' they said,
6 him, finish him.'—After a few more blows,
he was left apparently dead, bat he was enabled to
get over • hedge, and with some dillicelty crawled to
Middleton, and has been since got to Nianchever.—
Doctor Mute, who has essminird him, is of opinion
that a deep cut on SllA.coost's lip has been done by
a sharp instrument. The back and loins of Suits.
CROSI have been beaten to a jelly ; and he is now
twinned to his bed, and likely to remelt) there some
time. Musa*T was more abused, if possible, than
SIIANCROSS, and bas been brought home in a chaise,
sod i. now confined to his bed. ilia thighs and legs
have been dreadfully beaten by bludgeon,. The de.
positions of halloo( them base been taken by the Ma.
gistrates."
iNnicrmENTR AGAINST MUOR CASTWRJGIIT,
LIJAIONDA, MADDOLICI, LEWIS, AND WOOLED.

Tosses, very respectfully,
AN UNREPRESENTED CITIZEN.

Agri 17.

Letters were received in town yesteatay from the
Cy, of Good Hope. Their Most date is the 171 h
May last, they contsin accounts of ao incorsion of
tba Cares upon Graham's Town, which ended,
however, io their enrol e..te diceomfieore, and the
loss of many killed and wounded. The following
aro 'Mulcts :

" CAPE TOWN, MAT s.—The C,affres hare broken I
riot, end a very serinos war is carried on at present
on the borders. ft is said that the Savages are to the
oration' of topoo, and a detachment of 6000 attack- ,
ed Graham's Tower on Srlortlay week, shoot twelve
' o'clock in the day, bet were repolsed, and 150 left
dead on the field. They carried off 300 wounded.—
' Orders have been keeled is every district of the colony,
for the yooog Boors to enrol themselves to oppose
`the enemy. The settlers aro in a sad stele, as the
Cadres have stolen c.li their cattle. The war is said
I to have been oressioned by the condoct of Lieetenant
—..., who had the command in one of the districts.

" M %I 10.—The 13th regiment, commanded by
Colonel Waursntote, bate come up with the mails;
body of the CAP,. weer Graham's Town, and bate
defeated them with great loss.—Since then they hate
withdrawn from the !latish territory. The 54th
regiment strived at this place a few days ego
from England, and have since been marched off for the
frontiers. A large member of infantry hate been
mounted on horseback to enable them to mummer*
effectually the savages. They a►e all in 'salient
spirits. It is reported that .or present Governor is
going home, and that another has been appointed."

The Persian Ambassador entertained a select party
at dinner yesterday, at his house is Charles•stret,'
Berkeley square.
The i.gislature of New illainsphire, passed a Law
at the last Session providing that hereafter every per-
son shall be eamptest from tuition for the support
of the Gospel, who lodges wills the Town Clerk •
Icertificate that he differs in religious persoasion from
the Minister for whose support he is lased. The
law, however, is not intesded to affect contracts al-
ready 'Meting betweeo Ministers and their people.

[TROY Tlll BINNINGIIAII AMU,

" The rumour of last Saturday is confirmed.
silly authorities have preferred and obtained b:Ils of
indictment against the individuals above eased.
" Immediately on the intelligence arriving in
town, Major CARTWRIGHT and Mr. WOOLIIR set
Out fur Warwirk, in meet their accoaers upon their
awn ground, and put is bail to the charges pre-
ferred against them. Major CARTWRIGHT arrived
at Leamington, on Monday, and Mr. Wooten at
Worsen Is, on the Wednesday morning. Clia Thurs.
illy, when Mr. Psaeson, sa Solicitor for thlt par•
tier, who were provided with sufficient bail, waited
upon the agent for the prosocution, Mr. Severna,
he was informed that the Prosecutors could sot tell
the amount of the bail that would be required, until
he received orders from London, as the cause bad
been removed by certiorari into the King's Bench.
These orders from London were not expected until
Thursday morning ; and when they arrived, the bail
demanded was flied at 5001. each for the principals,
and two sureties each in the sum of 4501. 'fhe
names of the proposed bail were iestaotly given to
Mr. Smetana, who replied that he should take the
bail offered for Major Cawrwiricite, viz. Mr. CAN.
NINO, of Foitcote, and Mr. Wass., of Ulscote.—•
Mr. Srueatelt said he did not know any of the par.
lies proposed for the other Gentlemen. and therefore
should require forty-tied hours notice, before be
accepted the security."
Eldred of a letter doted Panama, May 14
'6 The present state of affairs cuts up all our com-
merce with the South. The cruisers under the flags
of Chili and henna Apes are so numerous, that we
have not one point to trade with. Callao has been
blockaded since the 13th of March. The port of
Paita (which lies between Panama and Geyaquil) is
also their's; and last night we I d. by an extra-
ordinary courier, the captors of fear veartia at
anchor in the Realijo. It is also firmly believed.
that the ship Carmen, from San Bias, with upwards
of one million of dollar', has been taken. All this
for an bil
morlilllellockadt.
imo;ycelbseadatwteritelediootioiptighte weikness of oar naval

A Committee wee appointed in the %estate. to re.
port a vote of thanks of General JACR‘ON for the
speedy manner in which he brought the Seminole war
to a close. Resolutions approving his conduct its
general were reported, and were ender debate itt the
Senate, when message was received from the Gower-
nor adjourning the two Houses.
Patrtca Lanrot.o —Friday mousing this City was
honoured with the arrival of his Keyst Highness
Prince Ltopor.n, of Ssse•Coborg, and his suite,
Baron HART/LUBBOCK, Sir K. GARDINin, Dr.
STOCKS/AI, &C. on their tour to the North. They
arrived at the Black Swan, about ten o'clock, in two
carriages; and the Prince was soon waited upon by
Earl Fitzwiim tas, the Archbishop of this province,
end several other Gentlemen, with whom his Royal
Highness proceeded to view the Catbedrol.
About three o'clock, the Right lionoorable the LOUD
MAYOR and Aldermen formally waited upon the
Prince, at the Inn, to congratulate his Royal High.
aces on his arrival, and to pay him every mark of
respect. The military band from our barracks were
placed in front of the hotel, surrounded by an im-
mense concourse, and performed I favourite
pieces of martial music. The Prince soon afterwards
occompanied Earl ..FITZWILLIAM, in his Lordship's
carriage, to she race-course, dined with the Arch.
bishop at his Palace, at Bishopsthorpe, and this morn-
ing left our city, tied proceeded no hit lour to Scot-
land, where his Royal Highness will visit the Mar-
quis and Marchioness of SvArroao, the Duke of
Mostaoss, the Earl of LAIIDENDAI.N. and sever..l
, ethers of the Notrilky.—( York Paper.)

THE DUGIIESS OF irsivrs DIRTII•DAY. KENNINGTON MEETING. •
-.11111.. -.or •
Yesterday heine the Dathess of Kent's leirth•rley, The Magistracy of Surrey are rep toll as he'ng
the Dek• and Duchess had a dinner party in trimmer en 'healer!, to interfere withthe Meeting a nonotirotl
of the day. t,v take place on Monday nett, at Kennington Coto-
Anions the Company was the Doke or Soswx The i, fir
The `)utter Yeelheneb (no, are getting reedy
Prince's Angola and the Duchess of Gioucesrer came ' '^r *Le 111"" l'Ori"'". It" 6" ^l. sheet "" fil'." twit
from Windsnr, atteisir•il by General T„lor arid Nli„ ; from eight' tit the eetitteer*ell'fnittl' tel 9rBinE Sinsir
Deobrow. Th. DiChtf, of lock cane Cram Olt- I 'um' ""I":".fivrt their horses, and therneelves
lands, and the Princess ti Thiel Matilda from Black- 1 fitigued and covered with dose- Thee'. esercisee, sea
presume, are preperatory to their taking the fi-id ee
heath, attended by Mice Dow„ thou. were 4110 present
'Won Jest, theSaann Minute'; General Waaherall, I Aint'd.P
Comptrolleir of the linosehold ; General Miami ;
Captain Conroy, Dr. Wilson, dm
The company sat darn to dinner at a platter be-
' fore lire o'clock. Theban() of she First Regiment of
Life Goads, in their state garottes, were motioned
on the lawn in Kensington-warns, adjoining the
!relate, near Me windows of foe d• • 4. runm. "'heir
performance attracted a 'mamma assemblage of gen-
teel company, who promenaded the gar lens.
After dinner the company 'llya:melt to the apart-
ments of the Doke of !losses, is the l'alace, where
his Royal Highness entertained them with tea, coffee,
&c. His Royal Highness also gratified them with a
select concert, under the direction of Sir G. Smart,
who presided at the grand piano-forte.

51101145. FINAL fiXAMINATION,

half
Cot LIMA t.t..—Mr.Stent war brought in:nr.wri at Ann,
punt swerve this day. Ile was handsomely dretard, nod ap-
pearel VP, centraeJ. All she ohm-Pelt were in attenrtartrts:
The dergitinas of the wallets and porter acre read riser to
then., and thiy were booed over to appear.
Mr. Bravoed, a student at Rath .1 ttnew'o, was in attend-
ance so hey Mr.. Steal was brought into the Hospital. ant Co-
paged in the lI.IIIIfP of the wounds t one ass the neck had pierced
the whad pipe; another qn the vitt, had reached the right lobe or
the loop The wooads were at tir.t dangerous. bat these -Na
MI d sager DO*, though they were Wit yet elated. The other
particulars are .verteuly known. Scene . e”.l *ere „ord.{
on beating the tecapiiiihillna of thn.e ports slur evideree eon-
'aiming las wife's ocknoviledgerat of her own grf:t, and hie
bower lligharso.
Mrs. Strut was thee tailed in I she is a very short wntersa.
was dressed Ils • dark gown spotted *tie, a black lk
bncnet, and a Wei silk shawl. She regernsbered Sir. 81.-ut a
but was too nr•ch confived In reenlk. I the eiworr.a.
nig ar any thing else that passed until she laded herself blue
in Or Huepit..l waiandid.
Mr. Preacher. her father war called, and the M .pier tie is-
ftriwed hire gat it rat the duty of tar nearest relative to pro.,
he &clamed &lag booed. how.ver
The eitsdeide being el...ed. the Mantititatr said to.
5i.,,. thus it was n painful duty 1.. tirninti b os, hut
while he asked Ma far bit defence, be wished Ida to under-
stead that it was de advice at his attorney. Mr. Harmer. that
he should ant snake any at that tone t wilts Ibis be rotaplieds.
And the Magistrate conceded to him his tripes% that he on,ht
be barrio:Ned In the Cooper instead of Nesagate.

Patton btscieunt.—Those salsodispete the bens.
fit of n Free Press, and its admirable entity in advan-
cing the amelioration of society, cannot do better than
peons spots the fact, that at this moment. many of the
Judges, la their addresses to tire Grand Juries, sup'.
tints on the necessity of that attention to the diatribe.
lion and classification of offenders, which hes so fro.
qoently been styled spurious/it:m(l,oly. Jedge Bass
has very honourably distinguished himself by the
point and cogency of hi, observations on this subject,
in his recent charge to the Grand Jury of Hants.—
It is to be presented, that se shall no longer hear the
emoting fecerire about people worsting Turkey carpets
for prisons, and much more of the tame kind ; a re.
•ark, by-the.bye, which was made by a worthy me-
tropolitan Aldermen, at the very moment that in one of
the prisons under the controul of the Court of which
he himself was a Member, homers beings of oil ages
and sea,' were huddled together, some in 'rums
disease, and others in almost entire nakedness, in one
close aod filthy receptacle of the most disgusting de-
scriptive. There is a supineness in human natives
which is too @pito regard all osi.ting evils as anavoid.
able and necessary. It would be easy to show, that
the Pres., is the great ally of the active spirit of hums-
nit.e, which Is most opposed to this plethoric and
well-fed indifferent,; and for teeny reasons the ob.
I lion cannot probably be better made at a fitter
time this the present.
An elopement took place last week from the vide
pity of Croydon ; a Lady, 28 years of age, and who
is mother of sic children, absented herself from her
home with a Gentleman of fortune in Burks. The
gallant was the intimate friend of the hashlnd, and
formerly a brother Officer in the same regiment.
FATAL FIiTECTS or COACII RACIXO.--.-Thlfil ere
two Malls go from the Post-office to /1 .Iyhead, one
through Cheshire, the other through Birmingham; OA
Wednesday evening they started together, when they
arrived at Highgate, they began to race, this con.
tinted beta short lime, and they took different roads,
on arriving within a quarter of a mile of the toll bar
at St. Albers's, they were again together, and the
Birmingham attempted to puss the Chester, this the
latter prevented, sod the road being narrow, the
leaders of the Birmingham ran op the bank, the coach
was instantly overturned, the conseqoance wandered.
fol ; of three outside passengers, one was killed on
she spot, another Mod his arm and leg broken, and
was conveyed to the Woolpack, at Et. Albin's,
where he now lies very ill, the third was dreadfully
1r oiled ; two of the inside passengers were also much
belayed, and tel about their head., and it was sup.
posed fractures had taken place, bat they are likely
to recover.
CURIOUS ADTRATURE TIIS GRANO STAND At
Yon•.—A Oltenia' ac..ne is:cored in the Stand on
Friday lost: just as Lord FITZWILLIA3I had horn.
dared Prince L•oroto to the stand in which were
the Archbishop of You, his 111111ghtiftg, and many
of the surrounding Nobility sod (:entry, an attack
was made on Mr. U--, a Gentleman of fortune
(who occasionally sport, money on racing), by an
elegant and well-dressed female, in terms not so ter.
asinine as might have been espected from her appear.
once. She was accompanied by another young Lady
of prepeasessieg appearance, and whose apparent
grief excited much sympathy. Every eye was ova
the females, and the Gentleman contrived to get
from the stand, followed by the Ladies, to both
of whom, it iterated oat, he had lately been mar-
ried. The hosbted transient incog. that night at
York, and* lift by the !Lightner at night: In
the oven time the following statement of the affair
became public: —The Gentleman married his first
wife between two and three years since ; she had one
child, and was far advanced in pregnancy with the
other, when a familierity took place Worrell the
husband and the child's maid, who became pregnant
also ;on a discovery being made the Lady retired to
Oar friends in the West Of Eraglend, and oil attempts
on the olds of her family, and ;hit of Mc. U—•-• rt,
to reconcile her, proved freilles.. Ile retired into
I Norfolk, and after a WINO of time be woorrlert
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