The Statesman.
London, England, 1810-05-15 00:00:00

' S4MUEL-WHITBREAD, ESQ. M. P.

La liberte a produit resets des tribute mils !Wet de en
tributs excessifiest de produire a km tour la servitude ; et
Meet de la servitude, de produire la diminution des,
tributs.—MorrstoptEn.
Sza,—l presume my signature will bring to
your recollection a former letter which I had the
honoue of addressing to you some months tgo,
through the mediae) ore weekly publication. The
sentiments therein expressed have not been abated
by yonr subsequent public conduct, which has
sppcared to me dictated by the must patriotic audl
disinterested motives.
If you have occasionally differed from that illus-
trious Patriot, Sir Faaecis Beiteerr, it has,
seemingly, been more a question of prudence,
than any real difference between you, of
.political•
principle. The Worthy Barueet, unalterably.
attached to the true principles of the Constitutiouc.
and_" armed so strong in honesty," as to disdain':
any eumoromise with its enemies, on ell occasions
exhibits the same manly, consistent, and dignifledl
deportment. Whether, indeed, there may be a
suitable degree of caution in his proceedings, must
be left to decide by those who have better heads,
but less susceptible hearts, than myself ; for I
confess, that if I bad any caution to offer him, but
which, happily, he stands in no need of, it would
be that of never deviating from the independent,
resolute, and virtuous conduct, which has so far
distinguished his career ; and which will, in spite
of the puny efforts of his, and the nation's em-
etics, transmit his fame to the admiration of sue.'
ceeding ages!:
In you, Sir, I recognize all the generous intlig.
nation at oppression—all the inviolable attachment
to the liberties of your country—all the ardent
zeal to chuck that corruptionl-which no longer itt
the metaphorical, but in the literal sense of the
• words, is preying upon our vitals : I say, Sir, le
you I recognise, with unfeigned pleasure, all :the
genuine patriotism of Sir Faaects Beauerrd
adorned like his, with the most splendid talent;
for it capnot be questioned that you are two of fhb
greatest ornaments of England. The sh4de of dif.
ference that I perceive between you i., that Sir
FRANCIS appears to be boldly -pinking on to Re-
form, while you are reflecting, to use a trite ex-1,
pression, that " the more haste, the worse speed."
But, Sir, after this feeble tribute of respect
that I most willingly pay to virtue and talents,
I am olilige.d to confess that I fear they will be
totally unavailing. Our case is -too far gone. It
seems that we are about to have assemblies in Ifyde '
Park,• Blackheath, and Hampstead, who will, on
any particular occasion, be ready .to offer such
convincing eloquence, such striking oratory, al
will at once oclipte all the reasoning of such mos
as yourself and Sir FitaNcee
perfectly concur in the opinion of the respect.l
able Pitor of this paper, that the whole atten.
Lion of the people is at present absorbed in the
consideration of their buithens, Which press too
heevy, to divide with a reflection on any other
object. Our money is u rung from us beyond
the means we possess, and consequently the mid.
die order is in 'an alarming and rapid degree sink.
ing into the ranks of poverty. Another (fatal
consequence is, that the minds and energies (f our
countrymen are broken down and subdues" by
the vexatious, hat:Using, and galling tyranny, by
which the fruits of our labour are torn front our
families. '• "
I think, Sir, thave collected from your public
declarations, that you do not suppose that the
utmost retrencliminit that could be effected in si.
necure places and pensions, wield 'produce any
Immediate very sensible diminution of the pres.
surer ok. the ,public ; and, in that opinion, how-
ever essential Reform may in other respects be, I
entirely concur. Rest assured, Sir, that adequate
relief can never come till the nation acknowledge
its insolvency, which unquestionably exists, and
`treat with its Creditors accordingly. This
may, and will be deemed bold amid misty-
ported assertion ; but having examined and stu.
died the Finances of the Country, and takeu, at
the fullest possible extent, -the Operation of the
i sinking fund, I insist upon the fact, that every
year, upon the present system, will plunge us
deeper and deeper. Ido not, however, feel an
expectation that the infatuation will cease, w
convulsion, either from within or without,
en end to it. It would, to be sure, be in'
desirable, that placemen, pensioners, by
all, stockholders, should take warnin
and volunteer the-surrender of a Tarr
save the remainder ; but I warrant
would prefer the taxes being cur
support, at the point of the br
surrender. Let them, bowel
it is historically confirmed, •
ception, that freedom aldose
a largo permanent revenue ;.
taxes ever were, or ever will
military despotism, which
hastening'to, and I know one
actually arrived at !!! •
If there were any thing
pet Kase of self-preserve'

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11011 will cease, until and had nearly been stink. A lady of the name
n or without, puts of Stebbs, the wife of an artist in Argyleatrect,
w sure, be infinitely.
was forced
diately siink. verb
Her brotheoard by
r, thwhoe showas ck, and immc• , ,
le warningin the boat.
!shiners, but, above •
jumped after his sister, but she never raw. Tha.
in time, body has not been fuuud. The deceased has litt
1' a large portion to three young children.
Jrant you, that they Yesterday afternoon at Charing-Mons
ord E.e:
collected, fur their chariot was passing along at a quick rate, in .
to extricate it from a train of brewers's drayss
bayonet, -to any such ,
one of the hinder wheels caught one of the 11"11:
ter, remember, that
lithout vine single ex. derable violence. It cuutained a lady and three
is the folindation of per., and the chariot was overturned with coo-
children ; one of the latter, about four years el;
..i, was so hurt that she died soon afterwards.
and that"-very few
, UNION-HALL.—George stud Charlotte Bate-
[ be coOected under man, tke,persons in custody on suspicion of .die
many drink we arc murder of 'Lieutenant JOIV4BOIf, underirent a".
; who thidks we have other examination, together with. William Clog..
den, who was apprehended on suspicion of heti
an accomplice. After a loneciantination, all Or
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nin thclmoney.lOSing who were absent are' summoned to attend. ... ,
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and
Pri). them wore remanded till. some material witocons

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