The Statesman.
London, England, 1821-09-21 00:00:00

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jegit- with Age
watching over tir
was defrauded _
Robert Wilson paid
thing limey; pro.._
ed to; and John Bull treated as an alien fa** conititn-
,ti gaol blessings he was born to enjoy. His Loyalty end
love .of peace, impeached by a gang of despicable in-
quisitors ; his dwelling beset with spies and informers,
and Ms money applied in part, so the payment of hire-
ting scribes, for the sole purpose of abusing and dig-
4racting him.
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This cannot last long, give the ruffians rope enough
and they'll soon make a finish of what they have so
basely and so wantonly began.

MEER'S STATUES.
:
,The. two figures of Raving and Melancholy Madness
sculptured by the celebrated Mr. Cibber, father of Col-
ley Libber, the Poet, in the reign of Kieg Charles IL,
and for which the French King Louis the Twelfth
offered 12,000 louis d'ors, have been removed from New-
man-street. Oxford-street, to the Lunatic Asylum, in •
St. George's-fields. They bad been accustomed, as many
of our readers will remember, to adorn the entrance into
Bethlehem Hospital, Moorfields and though of stone
were called by Pope, when addressing_ his antagst
Colley, " his brazen, brainless brothers." The figure
of Melancholy Madness, besides possessing the merit of
most pathetically expressing the affecting character
of that deplorable species of insanity, is retuarknble for
being the likeness of Uliver Cromwell's porter, who was
confined in that asylum, and from whom Cibber copied the
portrait.
These figures having been injured by long exposure
to the action of the atmosphere, have uudergone a com-
plete repair, by Mr. Bacon, and are now, after an unac-
countable delay, placed in the Great Hall of the New
Bethlehem Hospital. Appropriate adornments, it is
stated, are placed around them. So far they may have
been treated with the respect they deserve; but when to
these ornaments we find it added, that they are enclosed
within screens, which are only to be withdrawn upon
the days set apart for the meeting of the Governors, or
on some particular occasions, we think the gentlemen
who have ordered matters so, are rather more nice than
wise. Valuable as the Elgin marbles arc, they are con-
spicuously exposed to view ; and we cannot conceive
that the figures aborementioned, when placed in a well
warmed Hall, require any more than the Grecian scalp-
' tures in the British Museum, to be enveloped in elegant
curtains, as these figures are said to be, •to
defend them from the weather or from accident.
There appears to be no reason for these figures being
secluded from the public eye, like the wretched objects
they represent; nor any right that we conceive why
they should be considered private property; and if they
be bona fide the property of the Governors of Bethlehem
Hospital, the Funds of that charitable institution, might
one would think, be mach more usefully applied in pro
rooting the caniforts of its animated inmates, than in pro-
' riding elegant curtains for statues of stone.

Ponrsstovrit, SEPT. 19—Our Regatta, consisting
of two days ainuseineuts, concluded yesterday at sun-
set. Though the breeze its fresh, and the water was
covered with boats, no aceident took place to throw a
damp on the sports. An annual gala of this descrip-
tion must prove highly beneficial to the inhabitants,
while it must Jhave a direct tendency to preserve that
maritime spirit in a profound peace, which is of such
essential advantage to us at a period of war. Hence
it reflect* no less credit on its patrons than on its pro-
jectors. in a tuitional sense.
Yesterday the Andromache was paid off la thaAisr-
boor, and is to be immediately re-commissioned for
foreign service. Captain Shirreff, on taking leave of
his gallant crew, exhorted them not to dissipate their
bard-earned wages. Sailors are said to make their
money like horses, and to spend it like asses. But
the old adage does not seem to have been verifie4in
this case, for never were less symptoms of irregularity
it night, which perhaps is to be ascribed to the kind
advice the men had received in the morning, and
which they acknowledged with 3 hearty and grateful
cheers.
Ti.e Salisbury was to have been paid off all stand-
ing, this morning ; but the accounts not being fully
made up, her discharge is postponed till next Monday,
when the brave fellows who belong to her will take
an example of prudence, it is to be hoped, from the
orderly crew of the Andromache. The Salisbury, it
is now stated, will be re-commissioned, and go forth-
with to a new station.
Doves, SEPT. 19.—1 n consequence of the wind blow-
ing directly into the harbour of the opposite shores, at-
tended with a great swell, there have been no arrivals,
not even the steam vessels, which was to tail against
wind and tide) from France fbr the last tWo (lays ; but
persons who came from Calais on Monday state, that
directions have been given to the Authorities of that
town, and along the whole route from thence to Brus-
sels, to make the most active preparations for the recep-
tion of our most gracious Monarch.
In the course of last night the Royal George and the
Royal Sovereign yachts arrived in the Roads from
Portsmouth, and took on board pilots for the River; but
we have since learnt that they were 'topped in the
Dewqs by signal, and an to iron& there. It is con,
fidently stated that his Majesty will reach here on Same
day evening, and embark the following day for Calais
and that the yachts bate been countermanded to receive
him.. Orders have been issued to have Post Office
packets in readiness to receive the King, in the event of
the-raeht: not being able to get to Dover.
The Mary yacht, Lord Deerhurst, arrived here last
evening, from Cowes, Isle of Wight, and sailed again
this morning for Calais.
A French messenger arrived here late in the day, and
immediately embarked on board the Georgians passage
vessel, for Calais.
Passed by, the Mindarin of Baitimorei to the Downs.
d' button, Sarr. M.-a-Manly, of the Detain establish-
meat, arrived at the Head Office its this city, on Suer:
day evening, about six o'clock, with his prisoner, whose
Dame is Murray (not Armstrong, as erroneously, stated
in the London reports), who was apprehended on his
owe. coafession, for a murder perttaied in this county
some yesis ago. The wretched man Ii of an uncommon
vise ; he is six feet high, very broad shoulder% strong,
and wbll built, is countettaoco has a decided saint of fe-
rocious desperation, rather softened at present, bit his
look must be horribly terrific when tossed *it pia"
anger or resentaleuti• Hs was dressed hi a milieu old
jacket. sod tremorst be is loOkroed, bat is every,
*that tespezthp.is trotted with the greatest Madams.
His eeral maim) will lake place this Jsy, bottom the
Mitgld%tei if Aldo. aim bow whom he will be
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(.00/oglitk. • ts. " •
of win.* Atittmu .
forest boughs 'with tray,
gushing winds of evening
Sweep its acid leaves away ;
'Si et a few months hence, End Spring
Will adorn its boughs with green,
And the little birds will sing
Underneath its leafy screen.
But, when man once sees his Autumn,
Let it boast of leaves or fruit,
Death, of life the dreary winter,
Strips the boughs and kills the toot;
lie may stop to seep. gloom,
That o'ercloud life's wint'ry heaven ;
But, to bnd again and bloom, -
Can to him be never given.

HAY3IARKET THEATRE.

A new comedy entitled Match Breaking ; or, the
Prince's Present, was brought out at this theatre, and
obtained, from a very full house, unanimous applapse.
The outline of the story is this :—A Captain in the
Kings Huard, named Edgar, having been betrothed to
Emma, a niece to the Baron cfneStromberg, asks permis-
sloe of the Prince, in all the glowing language of a pas-
sionate lover. The curiosity of the Prince Is excited,
and on Edgar 'hewing him a miniature of his Emma,
the Prince repests it in a manner that amounts to a de-
mand. Edgar is consepently forced to subniit.and re-
turns to the Castle of the Baron, when he receives a
letter front thVidoice, Informing him that he himself
(ledges to- be present at the signing of the contract
under the disguise of his relation thd);oan, a Professor
of Philosophy, but forbids his making it known. On their
proceeding to sign the contract, Proftssot Ilwrman asks
if Edgar had obtained the consent of the Prince and be-
ing answered in the negative, urges the necessity of so
doing. This is resisted by the wholeof the family with
the highest indignation. But a present arriving at this
moment front the Prince, the state of affairs are entirely
changed, and on mature deliberation. it is thought advise-
able to defer the contract, in'hopes ofmarrying Roanacto
the Prince himself. This hope entirely changes their
opinions, and trout being the most avowed enemies to
the government they conclude that they must submit to
receive situations in its administration. In the mean-
while every persuasion is used by Professor 114;nan,
in order to obtain from Emma an expression of willing.
ness to forsake Edgar, provided an overture should be
made by the Prince, but all in vain : nothing can change
her resolution. Edgar breaks in upon them, and be-
ing seized with jealousy vows never to leave her; but
being warned by the Prince that is time for him to
be on guard, he instantly departs in an agony of dis-
pair. A letter arrives to tell the Baron of the approach
of the Prince bimself—he trembles at P rofexsor
man being found in the house, on the arrival of the Prince,
as it is supposed he had written an invective against
his Highness, but lie will not depart in spite of all
entreaties. The Prince is announced. Hoffman throws
of his Professor's dress and discovers himself. He again
tries the constancy of Emma by offering to marry her
to a Colonel. lint she still declares that she will marry
none hut her Edgar; whereupon the Prince calls him,'
gives him a Colonel's commission and joins their hands.
The parts were all admirably sustained; the Prince
by Mr. TERRY ; Baron Solomon, by Mr. JONICS__,* Emma,
by Mrs. CHATTERLRY; and Edgar, by Mr. DIE CAMP.
Mr. TIMMY, under all the embarrassing circumstances
that his disguise placed him in, maintained the utmost
dignity throughout, and Mrs. CHATTERLEY, in one or
two scenes, being urged to forsake the object of her
affectinn for the stiendour of a Court, showed a depth
of fee which,' did- 'Mk %Tali - think 'she wan pow,
sessed o(. Mrs. BAKER,. as page to the Prince, and
'Miss CORM, as attendant on Emma, song several
songs, which were much applauded. On the whole
the piece is deserving, and will no doubt obtain consi-
derable success; though we cannot approve of the ten-
dency which it might be likely to bare on the public
feeling. it will be repeated this evening.

It will have been observed that Sir William Curtis,
and some of the friends who accompanied him in his
loyal trip to Dublin, arrived in safety oft" the Isle of
Wight on Friday last. The worthy Baronet's yacht
was the only part of the Royal squadron which could
pass the Land's End in the late heavy gales. By this
exploit he is said to have obtained gre.►t eau/ in the
service, and to have excited the jealousy of the com-
mander of the Royal George, who, although strongly
urged by his Majesty, could not reinitiate successfully
the mortis)! Baronet. From this circumstance, no
doubt, has arisen the report that the worthy Alderman
was to be called from turtle and city politics to high
naval promotion.
The room in Brecon Priory, the seat of the Mar-
quess Camden, in which the King slept on Thursday
night, on his way from Milford to London, is called
King Charles's room, and which was occupied by that
Monarch, on his visit to Wales, nearly two centuries

ago.
SEDITION !!!—Vesterday a miserable looking fellow,
named Ralph Crampton, was charged at Marlborough-
street office, berme Mr. Conant, by Pepper, the constable
of St. James's, with using seditious language towards
the King and the Constituted Authorities of the realm.
It appeared that on the preceding evening (Wednesday),
the prisoner collected a crowd of persons together in
tJermyiDostrees, and with a lend and sonorous voice was
venal% from a paper the last sorrowful lamentations of
four persons who are ordered for execution on Tuesday
next. Now and then he entertained the crowd with a
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speech extempore, and continued this conduct for some
time. Qn Pepper, the officer; coming up, be found the
oratorelevated above the heads of the spectators,
dressing them with much violence of gestnre and ac
Lion, arraigning the conduct of his Majesty for order-
ing the persons for execution, also levying foul abuse
upon the newly. created Lords Justices for governing
the country during the King's. absence, and bestowing
nitmelnes epithets on the Recorder of London ; he con-
cluded his harangue by an appeal to the people present
as to the propriety of his delivering his sentiments thus
puhlicl .Not.having any. opponent, he again com-
menced a long oration, consisting of the foulest calam-
Dies against 'loyalty, when Pepper interposed his au-
thority, and conducted the thtelamator to the office.
The Orator, on being Called upon for his defence by
Mr; Conant, described himself as a very poor man, en-
deaVoiming to earn a penny, and was ready to beg any
pardon proposed to him if he had- acted wrong, main-
taining only one (Inanimation, namely, his right to make
a speech when and where be pleased, 06 the subject
isost suitable to himself.
Mr. C66ANT expressed him-self In terms of strong in-
tligsatioa at the language used by the prisoner, sad ia-
iinmod bias that be rendered himself liable to s very
wets penalty -by his saiscooduet. 'Fhe worthy M
tratelaid, astir as his authority would go,. the pehlie
eismiltuot b.e alloyed by demagogue, et the &scrip-
&Math, polesuest he" therefero• oedema his to Sod
'la wawa the chair at Op Sciriasik. .

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