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Winter Assizes.
The Times, 1824-12-16T00:00:00

T'he Winter Gaol Delivery commenced here to-day before the Hor. Mr. Justice IUutROUGII and the Hon. Alr. Baron GARntOwV. Ten different persons were indicted and convicted for various ects of smuggling, or resistance to Excise officers, and were sentenced to vanous terma of imprisonment. One man (Reiningto)wastrans- ported for seven years. William Skininer and GeotAg Collins were indicted under tlhe i7th Geo. Ill., c. 9, for being found, in Lhe niglht of tite 27th of Novemu. ber, in a wood belonging to Earl Thanet, in the paiilt of Ashford, with the intent to kill game. William Woodgate, gamekeeper to Lord Thanet, proved that between eight and nine in the evening of the 27th df November, he was out to look aRter poachers. He' heard the relport of a gun in Po.ter's Corner-wood, belonging to the Earl, and presently he saw two men come out of the wood, one of whom had a gun. Hle at- tempted to seize the armed inan, whio immuediately felled him to the ground with a blow on the head from the but-end of the gun. WVit- ness believed that the prisoners, whon he bad known for three years before, were the mer.; but he coald not swear positively to their identity. Several other witnesses were examined, who proved that they saw the prisoner Skinner and another man near the spot in question, about the titme spoken to by the ganmekeeper. One wvitness was called to prove an alibi for Skinner. Tlhe case want to the Jury, under the learned Judge's direction, and they found both prisoners_.Net Gutlly. WINTER ASSIZES. MIAIDSTONE. Drc. 1
The Hamburgh papers refer...
The Times, 1824-04-19T00:00:00

The Iambitrgh papers refer to the convention between the British Government antl that city, providing that the vessels of each party reciprocally, under the burden of 60 tons, shall be free from the obligation of taking pilots, and from the charge of pilotage in the harbours of the othier. It appears that Russia andl Prussia are keeping an eye on each other's armies. NTeitber is to make a discovery in mi- litary science, or improvement in manceuvring, or in any other branch of the art of destruction, that must not be forthwith communicated to its ally. To this end a " mi- litary resident" from Rtussia is to be posted at Berlin, and a Prussian at St. Petersburgh. Under how many fine words are your great ones in the habit of muffling up the reproachful namle and dirty profession of a spy!
News in Brief
The Times, 1824-05-17T00:00:00

The works at Eaton-house, the seat of Earl Grosvenor, are now isearly completed. The north wing is entirely finished and occupied, and the workmen are putting the stained glass into the windows of the south wing, and finishing the gilding of the roof. One room in this wing. nearly 140 feet in length, is tobe the library; a number of fine paintings, by the old masters, will, we understand, ornarnent this noble apartmnent.-CJester Chronicle. At the sessions for Flintshire, MIr. Trigg, a man of gentle manly appearance, was indicted for deserting his wife and family, and leaving them chargeable to ihe parish of flawarden. It appeared that Mr. Trigg, who was a person of good education and a surgeon, banS formed an adulterous connexion with a publican's wife in the neighbourhood, with whom he eloped, leaving his own wife, an in- teresting woman, and four young children, wi,hout means for her support. The precarious assistance of friends was soon expended, and she was necessitated to ask relief of the parish, who in conse- quence took the present measures. The prisoner made a sorry de- fence, and was found g,ilty. The Chairman sentenced hirm to six months' imprisonmenr, and to be kept to hard labour. On judg- ment being pronounced, the prisoner fainted.-Countru ptaper. SErtlous AccrDENT.-On 'lbhursday last a 'bricklayer's labourer, *ho was at work on the premises of a Mr. 'radsworth, cieesemo newrk Staverton..row, Newington, in ascending a ladder withsom woringmaterials, unfortunately missed lila foot-hold, and was precipitated with great violence into the street, whereby his neckwas islocated, and other parts of his body severely bruised. Asurgeon was instntly sent for, who deemed it expedient to re- move him immediately to St. Thomas's Hospital, where he now re- m ains ign amost precarirous state. It is, howrever, fortunate that he hanofmltorodeor
We publish extracts from ...
The Times, 1824-07-21T00:00:00

We publish extracts from a very interesting let-ter of Colonel ST AN I 0oP , on the state and prospects of Greece. rhe account appears to us to be an able and an honest one. \Ve must addl, that it presents, oii the whole, an encou- raging picture of the Greek confederacy. Personal (issen- sions may, indeed, exist; but the contrariety of feeling by no means extends to the substance of the cause-viz., the grand question of resistance or submission to the Turks.
A discussion took place y...
The Times, 1824-07-24T00:00:00

A discussion took place yesterday at the India House o-a the subject already so ofteii before the public-viz., the conduct bf the Bengal Government towards the late editors of a Calcutta newspaper, during the short presidency of Air. AiAmm. The form in which the question caine on was that of a motion for the papers published by the Govern- ment of India relative to the press. This wvas met by Mr. RANDLE J5wcasoN, who moved as an amendment, that the Court should adopt the resolution of the Directors, approv-. ing all that ivIr. ADAM had done in the case of the Calcutta Journal, and (leclaring their intention to give that gentle- man cvery support in their power. This amendment of Mr. JACKSON'S was carried by a show of hands. Few persons, we suppose, had ever doubted that an act of' high prerogative, under any circumstances, exhibited by a Governor-General of India, or a stretch of that preroga- tive, howvever light, or an abuse of it, however to the tastes, and habits, and principles of Englishmen revolting, would meet with less antipathy from those by whom the author of such an act had been delegatod than from the coun- try at large. The Court of 'Directors, oni a question be- tween their own officer on one side, anid free opinion on the other, -must be morally incapable of an impartial judgmeent. They are identified with their servant: every powver iwhich rears its head or voice, excerpt at the bidding of the GOVER K- N4O0-G ENERAL himself subject to the con`trol of the India House at homne, is of course regarded as the common ene- miy of principaa and agent; and any annoyance or loss in- flicted upon it is a public service, entitling him wlho ren- ders it te the encouragement of his masters. WTe are sen- sibly grieved to find that on this occasion the press has been the victim of despotic power. lVhat sort of control the press or people of England can exercise over the arbitrary proceedings of an Asiatic authority, is pretty well seen by yesterday's decision in Leadenhall-street, although the efficacy of such a superintendence has been stoutly contended for by Sir CHARLES FoRBas (himself 'what is called a liberal Indian) and others. 'I'he Oriental press must henceforth, it is manifest, be a dead letter. The Gazette of the lecal Government is to be the text-book whence all useful knowledge in politics and history, all improvements of intellect and feeling, are to be drawn by men of every caste and colour throughout the immense peninsula of Indlia. The monopoly of tea is to be extended to thought: the machine is to be screwed closer every day, to repair the effeets of daily friction between the'doers aol thesufferersofthis unnatural dominion. That pure deRpotism which forms the- very principle of the Asiatic empire is to be plealed against its adulteration by one drop of freedtomn: thus begin, makes stlong ' i Bad ibelyb ilL."
Drury-Lane Theatre.
The Times, 1824-10-25T00:00:00

.T e o Conamncdat thiis house on Saturday evening with th pr fiRgaro. Accuistomed as the public hav, be' owt ness the bizeliet vocal talent of the day cDmbined in flhjperform.. aince of this. cherf d'iruvre, they will never be contEnted with the mnere mnediocrity by which it was all but disgraced an tbig occasion. Alit% Graddon. a, young lady from the Dublin th eatrntde her first appearance as ihe arch and~ lively Sscrennah. If eaabklon bas ne.. cessary requisite for the attainment of higb scueni heoaura this lady cannoz be accutsed of a deficiency itn that qualfieation: but her own prudence, or that of her friende, miKht hazve pointed out to her the propriety of not starting forward, wivt ver moderate powez,_ In a path which had been so often, an so lutely trodden by te fine3t nius,niellowedand refinedbyexperience.Te%areofM. tGmadoFn is petite: he.r features are intelligent, if niot banoslome. The quality of her voice is good, but fhs compass is no0t c21culated for a large theatre. 11 er shake (and she seems fend of thkat. ornaznenit) is feeble and undecidedi. She so attenuates her cadence, that, beyond the, first row of the pit, or the first or isecoani box from the stage, they are scarely audible. Her style of singing is correct, b,ut she never displays any of that feeling, which, whether it be of a comic or of a serious cast, it is the province of genius alone to display Aan actress, Mliss Graddon has no pretensions whatsoever. She apars to be wholly untutored in the scenlic art. She was gaff., -onna, re-. served, and actlonless, in a% part that ought to be all.p2fks and ainimation. Her reception was, favourable; and, tanks to, her friends and the kindness of the galleries, ahe was'encored ion severalJ of hier songs. Thie Coutiress was played by bliss Povey, who has neither elegance of appearance, nior musical knowledge, sufficient for the proper representation of the character. Cheu&iza, the amorous page, was persozasted by Aliss Cubitt. She has coDnfi... deuce enough for the part but, beyornd that, we arm at a. loss to dis.. cover her qualifications for attempting it. The gay, the galant Clou,r Alrnaviva was consigned to Air. Penley. It was a piteoeuc sight. W~hy did not Elliston rescue the opema from utter contempt., by takinlg the character hirasell? Mfr. flarlev uadertoolt the part of the h umocrous Fj~a,'u. It was, as his performoances always are., l3Ight anid agreeable. tt was not, however, thie Figar-o of the authtor. There are some scenes in which the cunning valet ought not towL. On the broad grin, and Harley canant, by any chance, banish it frora hlis countenance, After the epera, a dEivertiasement was peri'orme&l by the infant pupils of Monsieur Hullia. It wasra pemcbt-nctf for children. The house, at hzalf-price, was full. ZnEURVLAYB 2V HATPRe.
Drury-Lane Theatre.
The Times, 1824-11-16T00:00:00

Last night Mr. Aracready niade his first appearance this seasn in the character of Macbeth. The public are perfectly acquainted with his mode of performing this part, which we cannot rank amongst his happiest eftbrts. It is, in general, a performance which may be f'airly described as " coldly correct." There arc, how.' ever, two seenes, in wihieh r.. Alacreadr abandons the frigid preci- sioni wlhich extends over almost every 6ther part,of his performance, aud cnters with great spirit into the feelings of MIacbeti. We speak of the seenewith Ladyfacbet/h, inimediatelyafter the assassination of Duncan, mid the banquetsceene, more especially the latter part of it. In these senes Mr. A racready was very succesaful. }-e por- Irayed the remoise, fiur, and terror, of the ambitious Thane most naturally. His receptionI was flattering; but he received a far greater portion of applausc in the passages of the tragedy to which we have just alluded, than in any other. hirs. Bunn's Ladci Afac- beth ii formal and studied: her mind calnnot grasp this stupendous eharacter. But wbere is the woman who couMl give its an adequate idea of this beld, bad woman, since Mrs. Siddons seceded froin the stage? il!r. NVallack plays acduff witl, i energy. It is one of bis best parts. I'lTe chorusses, thoughi the whole vocal strength of the house is devoted to their execution, are not efiective. Afore than one of tthose who took psart in them iequire additional drilling. The house was well attended. DR URY-LANEQ TBA TRE.
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The Times, 1824-07-01T00:00:00

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To The Editor Of The Time...
The Times, 1824-08-02T00:00:00

Sir,.-Your correspondet who compiains of the Clergymmin of Camnberwell for not paying the evening lecturer, it altogether wrong. The regular service ot the church of }ngland is a sermon in the morntie, w,tth prayers; and prayers in the afteroon. He is not obliged to give a sermon, I believe, in the afternoon. The evening ;envice is a novelty; and the Clergyman may refuse his pulpit, if be cleases: at any rare, he should not par for it. 'ours. &,c. A LAYMAN. July 0I. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ThIES.
Discovery Ships.
The Times, 1824-08-07T00:00:00

"iis Majesty's Ship tecla. Davis's Strait; lat .9. 'N. lorpsg 54. %'., June 25. ic waS exceedingly fizvourable, 'Our passage across tbe Atlentic va xednlfvual being only a r'ortnight from the Orknys tO Cape Farewell; and we bave been enveloped in fog ever since, which has prevented our getting into the Whnale-fish Islands, whither Captain Parry proporcs to unload the transpOrt; and this evening the weather hatr become iore clear, and we see tbe islandts about 0 miles to windvard of us, sn thwat we may hope to be there to-mo.-row mom;ing. *'Whale-fish lands, June 29. " WVe arrived here, as I had anticipated, 03 Saturday morning, and hIave been since busily engaged in removing oar atores freun the transport, which wiU in adl probability leave us on Thursday morn- ing, and, as 1 atni going on an excursion to Disco, about 20 miles from this, I must fllibi nly letLers tO night. There is resident on this island a Danisti Governor, or merchant, and about 80 or .0 Et-.quimaux, or rather a mixed race of Danes and Esquimaux they are mostly Christiatis, and it was quite delsglltful to find the Holy Scriptures ationg thetn, and to tsee almost every one of these poor creatures enabled to read the blessed word in their own languag,e Thle hiuts of these people are, comparatively, clean and comuforLable: they possess a great nnany of the European corn. forts of life; and among the things that excited our astonishment was, their hanitg, in almost every Ant, a musical instrument, called * a usandolin very nmuch like aguitar, on which asl the Erquimaux women play v;-ry tolerably. The livernor's wife is from Copen- hgen, andi, ldjging by her pp,earance, the cli ate agree. vell Aith her, for her fiLt ruddy cheeks bespteak heialth. aty other nian for a hlusband, slre would seern a moesuvouns Inarge wan- ,but as the Goveirnor hap, pcs tube six feet four,and stout in propornon. he are tolerably well paired. 'We are to lhave the Goveinor and li.s wife, and a iittle girl, not their daugh er, but a child thev adopted and brought fronm Denmtark, about 1 I years of age. to dinc witn us to.day; tr.e latter is, I thik, the most interesting personage on the islands, being avery pretty lit1le girl, of' good tnanners, and able to play very sweetly on *he mandolin, and accompany it with a soft and pleasing voicc; she wzill be much deligihted to-day, as we shall have an abuntlant supply of beads, &c. to give her." DISCO VARY SHIPS.
News in Brief
The Times, 1824-09-30T00:00:00

'lie site of'1 ilct. lirs t Icri cetd ill Maryland by the Co0o0i11ts brought out by Lord Baltimore. in 1,632, htat long, been worn away. and covered by the uates. Futr of the cannon. how. ever, that were n,ountcd .uvn i!t have been fnusd berneath the waters, cmbetidel jl n* end zd taken tip. Two of the37 appear to lhda'c betcl Pariallv I ast. probabky in relf.defencen against the In diins. Froua cne a b;Ll was extractcd weighing eight pounids; another was loaded with dhain bht,t. The three largest wvere ten feet long, and the iaulth s:x. On ttic one which was lcest surrounded wirI mud, a by -tander countel 602 onsiters.-..Amrrical; pnper. DREAl,ru-L AhcItEtN1.-Yesterday between 1 land onte o tlt'ck, a poor man wrho sv;ceps tbe crossin)g opposite the pumop inl Cornhilll whilst endeavourinig to get out of the .vay of one of the Hackney stages, w as struck dowvn and preccipitated unde- the whesi of'a waggon,wv.jch vwas passing 3it he t itge, and kilcd OD the apot. Tebe*asconveyred to Bs ti3olomrew' s hospital tonwattalt e resuIE of t le cdo:ere' s inqttest,
Agriculture.
The Times, 1824-11-23T00:00:00

A very important volume, executed under the auspicesof the Duke of Bedford, has just been published by Mr. Ridg- way of Ficradilly. The genteral object of the publication is so completely'described in *he title page, that by mcrely copy- inig it, our readers will obtain a correct idea of the nature of this useful agricultural work. It is entitled-" Hortus Graminice.s Woburnensis; or, an account of the results of experiments on the produce and nutritive qualities of dif- ferent grasses and other plants, used as the food of the more valuable dornestic animals; instituted by the Duke of j Bedford: illustrated with numerous figures of the plants and seeds upon which these experiments have been made, and practical observationis on their natural habits, aucd the soils best adapted to their growth; pointing out the kindls most prsfitable for ptermanent pasture, irrigated meadowvs, dry or upland pasture, and the alternate hus- bandry; accompXnaniedl- wvith the discriminating charac- tere of' the species and varieties." The experiments on wvhich this work is founded have been carried oni for a series of years at WVoburn Abbey, at the expanse of the Duke of Bedforl, vfho intriisted the care of pub- lishing the results to his gardener, Mr. George Sin- clair, Fellow of the Linnean and Horticultural Societies, &c., and by whom the experiments had been chiefly made. The tility of a work which has for its object to improve and increase the foodl of the animtals most usefal to inan, by accurately distin-guishing the (lifferent species of plants promiscuouslv blended in English pastures, ascertaining their respecti've ualities, and determining the soils on whichl they may be most advantageously cu'ltivatedl, must be oblvious'. Few will refuse to acknowvledge that this is a branch of knowledlge, which, as thc author observes (in his dedication to Mr. Coke, of Norfolk) " is to the inhabit- ants, not of Britain only, but of all the countries within the temperate zones, one of the most important that has ever engagea their attention." But the difficulty of the task which Mr. Sinclair undertook, and has perseveringly and very successfully proseculted, cannot be so obvious: the botanist, who knowvs the great variety of pasturage plants can alone have a right notion of the labour such a work as the present must have acqutired. Martyn, in his Let- ters on the EcmeWn.s of Botany, obser-ves that " Grass vul- garly forms one idea; and a liusbandrman,wvhen he is looking over his enelosure,sloes notlream thatthereareupwardsof300 species of grass, of which 30 or 40 may be at present under his eye." I n fact, nO less that 1,500 species and varieties of grass are described in the present work; 2I5 distinct species are capable of being cultivated in our climate, and 133 are natives of Great Britain. Each of these species diffe'rs iln a greater or less dlegree from the rest- Some grasscs are of little or n1o value to the farmer ; while others, by their nutritive qualities, are to him the sources of pros- perity andl wealth. There are altogether ao plates of grasses andl seeds. * AGRICULTURE.