QSl'- - lXi| T( T weSt of england Journal Printed and published by the PROPrIETOr, H. CuLLUM, at the ALFRED and GENERAL PRINTING- OFFICE, GOLDSMITHS'-. STREET, EXETER. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1821.] salus populi General Agents in LONDON, Messrs. NEWTON and Co. 5, WARWICK- SQUARE, NEWGATE- STREET, and Mrs. WHITES. 33, FLEET- STREET. suprema lex. [ VOL. VII.— No. 333.— PriCe Id. 03- This Paper is not only extensively circulated in DEVON, CORNWALL, DORSET, SOMERSET, and the other WESTERN COUNTIES, but there is scarcely a District in the United Kingdom of ENGLAND, IRELAND. SCOTLAND, m nd WALES, which it does not vi BROWN'S Coach and Harness Manufactory, BEDFORD CIRCUS. ( Carriages for J£ alr. AVERY GOOD SECOND- HAND CHARIOT, late the property of a Lady, deceased, painted dark green, extra cotton liniug, plated mouldings, with trunks, imperials, and every travelling requisite. Also, a suPeRior TRAVELLING COACH, with extras, corresponding MM. above. Both Carriages are London- built, with Colling s's Patent Also, PLAteD HARNESS for a pair of horses. Tbc above Articles may be seen at Mr. BROWN's Coach and Harness Manufactory, Bedford Circus, where every information may be obtained; or of Mr. POWNING, Auctioneer, South- street. Exeter, October 3, 1821. the British Laws and Constitution. ANEW Edition has just appeared of GIFFORD's ABRIDGEMENT of BLACKSTONE's COMMEN- TARIES for Schools, and Students at tbe University; to which is now added, original Views of the Constitutions of Alliens, Sparta, and Rome, price 15s. bound. Primed for Sir Richard Phillips and Co. London: and Sold by R Cullum, Exeter, and all other Bookseller*. NEW BOOKS. The following interesting and important Works have recently BeEn published : NIGHTINGALE'S Account of all REL'GJONS and RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES, with 100 engrav- ing*, price lfls. Od. or on royal paper 15=. 2. PRIOR's Account oTall the VOYAGES ROUND THE WORLD, 100 engraving*, pried 10s. 8d. or 15s. 3. GALTs HISTORICAL PICTURES, or ANECDOTES drawn from English, Scottish, and Irish History, 2 vols. 14s. half- bound. 4. GOLDSMITH'S BIOGRAPHICAL CLASS- BOOK ; or 500 Lives of eminent person*, with 159 portrait*, price 7s. 5. THE CHRONOLOGY of the last FIFTY YEARS, frovi 1770 to 1520 inclusive, price 15s. boards. Printed for 5" 1 Richard Phillips and Co. London ; and to b had of all Booksellers. EXeTer 16th October, 1821. AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS, At the Devon & Exeter Subscription Rooms, WILL OPEN THIS DAY, TUESDAY, and continue ever)' • subsequent Day, from Ten in the Morning until Five in tbe Evening.— Admission if. The encouragement recently evinced by ihe County of Devon and City of Exeter, for promoting. Literature, Science, and Objects of general Utility, has naturally tended to awaken farther exertions to diffuse a taste for the polite Arts, at a 4is. tnnee from tbe Capital. Many Noblemen and Genilemen hnve already assisted this undprtkkiitc hir. the loan al Bicxurmt, iinvo approved the Plan, nnd hhve condescendingly offered tbeir patronugoand support. Should tbe undertaking be honored also widi the Public favor, this Exhibition is intended to be Annual. The present arrange- mcDts Lave been made in baste and under accidental disad- vantage*, yet it is hoped will be found adequate to convince the publio that, when tbe scheme bas been matured, anoiher year mill furnish Specimens- in the Arts uPke honorable to tba libe- rality of the individuals contributing, and to the county at large. R. TAYLOR AND SON, Upholsterers and Cabinet- Makers, KESPECTFULLY inform tbeir Friends, that the PARTNERSHIP existing between tbenl is this day DISSOLVED, by mutual ' consent, and that life Business will be carried on by R. T. Jon. in ell its branches, ns tuunl. R. TAYLOR takes this opportunity of returning bis most grateful thanks to bis numerous Friends, wbo have faroured him with their most liberul support in tbe above Btisiness for upwards of fifty years, and solicits a continuance of tbe same ( or bis Soil. Those who have any demand on the firm, ore requested to send their accounts, that tbey may be paid; and they will be obliged to those friends wbo are indebted to them for an early discharge of the same. R. TAYLOR, JUN. MOST rcspectfully returns his Thanks for the favors received in conjunction- with his Father, begs to solicit a continuance of the same> in the CABINET, UPHOL- SXERY, UNDERTAKER, and AUCTIONEER BUSINESS. Tbose Friends who may be pleused to honor him with their Commands, muy rely on being well served with goods of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms. Tbeir present extensive Stock of well- manufaclurcd Goods, and of the best quality, ere selling on such terras os are well worth the attention of genilemen It bout to furnish. A Stock of upwards of Eigbt Thousand F « ct of dry well- ssasoned MAHOGANY, in Board or Plank, of superior quality, will be sold on very low terms, at their WOOD YARD, No. 16, St. Sidw « ll' « , and at tbe Corner of Castle- street. Dated Exeter, 29th September, 1821. distressed Widows and Orphans AT a MEETING fi tbe principal INHABITANTS of the town and neighbourhood of BIDEFORD, con- vened to take into consideration tbe mo< t eligible plan for contributing to the RELIEF of the SUFFERERS at CLO- VeLLeY and other places io Bideford BAY, by the sudden and tremendous Gale of Wind in the Evening of THURSdAY last; JAMES SMITH LEY, ESQ., MAYOR, IN THE CHAIR : By the Report produced at this Meeting it appears that Thirty- One Fishermen and Pilots have unfortunately lost their lives, and that Nineteen Widotrs and Sixty- One helpless Children are left destitute and wholly nnable to support them- selvas, in consequence of the above calamity. It also appears that tbe loss sustained in Boats and Fishing- Nets amounts to Twelve Hundred Pounds, or thereabout, so far as the same can be ascertained, nearly the whole of which loss has been incurred by persons wholly incapable of repairing such loss without the charitable contributions of a generous public. Upon tbe motion of Sir James Hamlyn Williams, Bart., seconded by Lewis William Buck. Esq., IT WAS RESOLVKD, that a PUBLIC and GENERAL SUB- SCRIPTION be immediately commenced, to relieve the distress of tbe unfortunate Widows and Orphans, and K> restore, as far as may be, the loss which has brenststained; the application to be under the direction and luperiotendance of a Commute* this day nominated, any seven of whom to be sufficient to form a quo- ram, and from time to time to direct the distribution of the fund snbscribrd. RESOLVED, that Subscriptions be received at the several Banks at Bideford, Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, and Great Tar- rington ; also, at the several Banks in Exeter; at the Naval Bank, Plymouth; Miner's Bank, Truro; at Miles, Har- ford, and Co., and" Rieletts and Co., Bristol; at Gibbins and Co., Swansea ; at Lloyd's Coffee- Hiuse, London; also, at Messrs. Esdaile and Co., and Messrs. Jones, Lloyd, and Co., Bankers, in Loudon. JAMES S. LEY, Chairman. The Chairman having quitted the Chair, RESOLVED, that the Thanks of tbe Meeting be given to tbe This Day is published, price 6s. extra boards, RELIGIOSA PHILOSOPHIA; or, a NEW THEORY OP THE EARTH, in unison with the Mosaic Account of Creation ; with an Appendix, on tbe Plurality of Inhabited Worlds. Dedicated to SiR HUMPHREY DAVY, Bart. President of the Royal Society, dec. dec. By W. WELCH,, of Stonehouse, Devon. " The rising world of wnters dark and deep, " Won from the void. and formless infinite." Plymouth- Dock: Printed and Sold by W. Byers, Fore- street: sold also by Messrs. G. and W. B. Whittaker, London; Cullum, Trewman, Hedgeland, Dyer, " and Besley, Exeter; and all re- spectable Booksellers. W. FRANKLIN, LION AND GOAT, Lower Grosvenor- Slreel, London, IMPRESSED with gratitude to his numerous friends, forth © distinguished support be has hitherto received, returns his best thanks for the same ; and trusts, by keeping an excel- lent assortment of FOREIGN WINES and SPIRITS, BOTTLED ALE, STOUT, PORTER, CIDER, Ac. < fcc. ho shall experience a continuation of the same. Country Orders executed at the shortest Notice. STAR AND GARTER. ( DEVONSHIRE- HOUSE.) Poland- Street, Oxford- Street, London. G. LANGMAN RETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to his numerous Friends, for tbe liberul patronage be continues to experience; and trusts, by an indefatigable attention to tbe accommodation of those wbo may honor him with their com- pany, he shall merit a continuation of tbo same. K3- Genuine Wines and Spirits, Wholesale and Retail. tit Hodge's fine Cordial Gin and Compounds. *.* WHITEHEAD'S BEBR. VALIANT SOLDIER INN, EXETER. JOHN HARRISON, LATE OF TOPSHAM, RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends, Commercial Gentlemen, and the Public generally, that he bas TAKEN and ENTERED ON the above OLD- ESTABLISHED and WELL- AccrsTOMED INN, which he has fitted up . in the most com- fortable manner foj their reception, with the best of Beds, a choice Stock of genuine Wines and Spirits, a good Larder, and even' other requisite. J. H. hopes, by paying. every attention, to those who may honour biin with their Support, to expari « nco that imtronojc which it will be his invcvJ& lb . { 5jy! to white hart SOUTH- STREET, EXETER. J. LAKE RETURNS thanks to the Commercial Gentlemen - and bis Friends generally, for the liberal support he has hitherto experienced; and respectfully informs them, he has MADE A GREAT ADDITION TO THE ABOVE INN, and that the best Accommodation yill% be found as to Beds, Bed- rooms, and Sitting- rooms. A choice LARDER; genuine WINES and SPIRITS; a large Stock of good old home- brewed BEER, from Malt of his own manufacture. ,* The Stables have recently undergone a thoraughrrpair, and are both warm and commodious. fc' 3.2 ROYAL DEVONSHIRE COACH- OFFICE, bristol inn, exeter. THE Public are most respectfully informed, that, for their better Accommodation, the ROYAL DEVON FREEMASON COACH, Through TIVErTOn, WELLINGTON, TAUNTON, BRIDQE- WATeR, and CROSS, leaves EXETER at Four o'Clock every Evening instead of Ficc, and arrives in BRISTOL the following Morning at Six o'clock ; when Passengers will have the advun- tageausopportunity of immediately proceeding to Oxford, Chel- tenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Leicester, Birminghnm, Man- chester, Liverpool, and all Parts on those Lines of Road; an opportunity whioh they will not have by any otber Coach from the West of England; AT VERY REDUCED FARES. 33* Coaches to all Partsvf England, from the above Office. CONGDON's HOTEL, CATHEDRAL- YARD, EXETER. Superior and Expeditious Travelling. THE Public are respectfully informed, that a NEW and ELEGANT POST COACH, called THE TrAVELLER, Starts from tbo above Hotel every Evening, at a Quarter before Five o'Clock, through Cullompton. Wellington, Taunton, Bridgewater, and Cross, and. arrives at tbe PLCME or FEAtHERS, WINE- STrEET, BRISTOL, at Six o'Clock io tbe Morning; leaves Bristol at s Quarter before Eight, and pro- ce » d » ithrough Cambridge, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tevtet- bury. and Worcester, tad arrive* at the ALBION HOTEL, BIRMINGHAM, at Seven o'Clcck in the Evening; from whence itprocee.' s to Manchester and Liverpool. S. B- The Puhlic will please to observe, that they can now book themselves direct. any of tbe above towns; and tfcq Proprietors pledge, the mseUes that ibis Coach shall be conducted equal, if not superior, to any Coach oo the above roads, and will not at any time charge more than a remunerating fare. Performed by WEBB and Co. A COACH for BARNSTAPLE direct, through Crediton and Southampton. Exeter, OH. I, 1821. WINTER ASSEMBLIES, Hotel, Cathedral Yard. J. CONGDON BEGS leave most respectfully to acquaint the Nobi- lity and Gentry, that tbe WINTER ASSEMBLIES will commence at the HOTEL ASSEMBLY ROOM, AS I'SUAL, in the course of this month, particulars of which will be gjven in a future Advertisement. Hotel, Exeter, Oct. 1, 1821. west of england eye infirmary AT the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the GOVERNORS of tbe WEST of ENGLAND EYE INFIRMARY, EXETER, held at the INFIRMARY, October 61b, 1821, S. F. MILFORD, Esq. Vice- President, IN THE CHAin : — Tbe Officers appointed for the ensuing year were iter. CAnOn HEBERDEN, President. S. F. MILFORD, Esq. Vice- President. R. RUSSELL, Esq. Treasurer. The following Report was received from Mr. BARNES, Surgeon to theCbarily : — Thirteenth Annual Medical Report, Octobers, 1821. Patients admitted this year 308 Remaining at tbe last Annual Meeting .... 01! Total under cure during the last year 404 Of these huvc been discharged 388 Cured 345 Having received benefit 31 Not relieved 12 76 Patients remain under the care of the Charily. In the number cured are included 15 Patients blind from cataract, one an infant; and 2 Patients blind from closo pupil. Total number of Patients admitted since the > opening of the infirmary, August, 1808 £ 6 68 Totnl number discharged, cured 4960 Including 700 Fatients cured of blindness from oaluracti; amongst whom were 44 blind from birth or infancy, ami 24 cored of blindness, or much benefitted, by an operation for artificial pupil. Benefactions, Legacies, and Annual Subscriptions, are re- ceived by R. RUSSELL, Esq. the Treasurer; at the INFIR MARY ; the BANKS in this city; and by Mess. TREWMANS. Annual Subscriptions became due at Michaelmas last. CAUTION. WHEREAS ELIZABETH, the Wife of AM- BROSE SHERE of Collumpton, Devon, did on tbe 29th day of August lhst, ( being Ihe twentieth time !) ELOPE from her said husband, without any other pro\ ocntion than tbaiof ber own proauring, and that she thought her said husband was too old to deserve that name, ( being 78); and she being lost to duly and virtue, as also insensible to shame and brutality, ber adviser hath occasioned her disgrace and ruin. This is to Caution all persons not to trust her on my account, ns such debt or debts will not be paid by me; nnd as tbejuid Elizabeth that she is about 54 years of age, short in stature, thin in face, flattish nose, wntry eyes, bad teeth, squinis a little, and cannot read or sew without spectacles : she continued about Collumpton until tbo I4tb September, and then left the town. Witness my hand— AMBROSE SHERE. Dated Collumpton, 9th Octobcr, 1821. CARAVAN WAREHOUSES, Swan, Doctors' Commons, LOnDOn; Seven Dials yard. westgate- street, BAtH; Narrow Wine- street, BrIStOL ; Mermaid- yard, EXETER. tHE Public are respectfully informed, that a new and unequalled mode of Conveyance is established, for every description of GOODS in Trade and Merchandize, by means of DAILY CARAVANS To and from London, Bath, Bristol, Trowbridge, Bradford, Road, Beckington, Froine, Shepton- Mallet, Wells, Glastonbury, Bridgewater, Taunton, Wellington, Tiverton, nnd Exeter, IN FORTY HOURS! In point of Expedition, it Is little inferior to the fastest Coaches; whilst in Price it does not much exceed that of the slowest Waggon conveyance. From the construction of the Vehicle, and mode of travelling, it is more secure from loss or damage, either by injury from wet, breakage, theft, or so forth, than any conveyance adopted ou the above roads. These Caravans are intended for the general accommodation of every person in trade, or otherwise, who may occasionally send and receive Goods to and from the above, intermediate, and adjacent places. 03- Small Parcels, taken to nnd from London, at \ s. 4d. each; and Goods insured at a small premium. Performed by Thos. and Geo. Dallimore. DEVONSHIRE. Capital MANOR, or reputed Manor, with an excellent Mansion House, Gardens, Plantations, numerous Offices and Out- Buildings, sundry Farms and Tene- ments, and upwards of Six Hundred Acres of remark- ably rich Meadow, Pasture, Arable, and Wood Land, Hop Grounds, and Orcharding, tying exceedingly compact; WHICH WILL BE Peremptorily sold at auction, By Messrs. BROOKS and Co. AT the AUCTION MART, opposite the Bank of England, in Bartholomew- lane, LONDON, on WeDNESDAy, tbe 31 st of October, 1821, at twelve o'clock, in one Lot, ( unless j acceptable offer be made in the mean timo by Private . Contract,) THE MANOR, OR REPUTED MANOR, OF LARKBEAR, Otherwise LEVEROCKBEAR, With it* ANNUAL CHIEF RENTS, ROYALTIES, and IMMUNITIES; comprehending one mile and a half ou the, High Western Road, within two miles of the market town of! Ottery St. Mary, sit from Honiton, ten from Exeter, twelve from Tiverton, nine from Cullompton, eight from Sidmouth, i nnd eleven from Budleigb ; commanding very extensive and J varied picturesque views over o fine luxuriant country. Tbe MANSION- HOUSE is an excellent brick- built edifice,} white fronted, containing an entrance hall, 17 feet by 16; drawing, dining, and breakfast- rooms, of good proportions; principal and servants' bed- rooms; double staircases, servants' hall, kitchens, attached offices. and capitalcellaring ; uspacious | court- yard, with double coach- house, stall- stabling for nine ' horses; farm- yard, with numerous buildings, cider- bouses, and barley- mill; a beautiful lawn ; two walled fruit gardens; kitchen garden ; orchards; fishpond; plantations; and FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY- THREE ACRES of remarkably rich LAND, capable of great improvement, being of a fiue marly soil, where bops can be grown oftbe best quality, without much manure ; and good lime is to be bad at various kilns, at a convenient distance. Immediate possession may bs bad of the Estate, which may be viewed by tickets; and particulars, with pinm annexed, may be bad of Messrs. BROOKS nnd Co. Auctioneers and Surveyors, 28, Old Bond- street, London. Particulars and plans may be bad on ibe Premises; also, at the New London . Inn, Exeter ; Public Room*, Teignmough ; London inn, Sidmouth; Fair Mile 1m, Ottery St. Mary; Dolphin aui Golden Lion, Honiion; Half Moon and White Hart, Cullompton; Angel, Tiverton; Globe and King's Arms, Plymouth ; George, Axminster, Angel, Chard ; Swun lnn, Wells; Bush, Bristol ; York House and White Lion, Bath; Anieloue, Salisbury Fleece, Cheltenham; Castle, Marlborough; Bear, Reading ; Angel, Hungerford ; Cross Keys, Newbury; Fleece, Maidenhead ; Castle Inn, Wind- sor; Red Lion, Hounslow ; Pigeons, Brentford; Hatchetts Hotel, Piccadilly ; and at the Auction mart, Loudon. Timber, Deals, and Lath- Wood. just landed, and for sale, AT the TIMBER- YARD of Mr. T. W. HORRELL, on the SHILHAY, Exeter; also, near the BOWLING GREEN, at Topsham, an ASSORTED CARGO ol fresh and weil- squured AMERICAN PINE TIMBER, DEALS, and HEMLOCK PINE LATH WOOD, on the lowest Terms. N. B. A fresli supply of Iidtulon- manurncturcd ROMAS DEMENT, at reduccd Prices— the quality warranted. 03- Empty Casks taken book, at their full value. ( One concern.) North street, 6th Oct. 1821. BRUSH TRADE. to be disposed of, AWHOLESALE and RETAIL BRUSH CON- CERN. The SHOP in front, with the WORKSHOPS behind, may be taken, and entered on immediately. One half of the amount of Stock msy, on security, remain In the builds Of the taker. Apply, if by letter, post- paid, to the Printer of this Paper. Dated Exeter, Oct. 8, 1821. , One of the most delightful Situations in the West cf England. to be sold in fee, or let for a term, ^ Fit for the immediate Reception Of a genteel Family, BUCKERIDGE- HOUSE, NEARLY half a mile- from Teignmouth, vritb the coach- house, stables, nnd convenient offices, orchard, nnd garden, ( botb well stocked) and field adjoining; the whole containing about five acres. For particulars apply ( if by letter, post- paid) to Mr. W. R. JORDAN, Solicitor, Teignmouth. Capital Investment of Money in Freehold Properly. To be sold by tender, Or bv PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL THAT SUBSTANTIAL AND EXTENSIVE Freehold House and Premises, MOST eligibly situated three doors. above the Guildhall, in the High- street of tbe City of Exeter, in the occupation of Mr. Santuel Porter, Upholsterer and Cabinet- maker, who holds ihe same on an unexpired tense of 20' years, from Christmas next, at a clear yearly rent of £ 100, free ffom every expence or deduction whatsoever. For particulars and a view of the Premises, apply to Mr. Wm. DAMERELL, Ironmonger, opposite the Cloth Hall, in the said city ; or of Mr. Wm. DRAKE, of Crediton, either Of whom will likewise receive tenders for tbe same. All letters must be post- paid. *,* I. AND TAX REDEEMED. N. B. There are £ 600 mortgaged on tbe Premises, which, if agreeable to the Purchaser, may remain on the same. Exeter, Sept. 17, 1821. A ROMANTIC VILLA to be sold in fee, by auction, AT the YORK HOTEL, Sidmouth, on MONDAY, the 5th of November next, ( unless previously disposed of by Private Contract) delightfully situated on the banks of the Sid, which runs through the lawn^ at a pleasant distance from the sea. The Villa is replete « ilh every thing convenient for a large size genteel family, with a few acras of land immedi- ately contiguous to the House. Any Gentleman desirous of becoming an inhabitant of this very fashionable and rapidly- increasing watering- place^ may not again bcur so good nn opportunity of purchasing a residence in which he will find every convenience for bis establishment. The Proprietor having occupied it for some time, the uppendages are very superior. An excellent Stable, double Coach- house, Cel- lars, < fcc. < tc. Also, a very good FARM, of 60 Acres and upwards, at a mile- nnd- iinlf from the House, in a romantic vale. And a very good FARM, of about 70 A, cres, near Honiton. Particulars and Cards for viewing may be obtained of Mr. BARRETT, Merchant, Sidmouth, who has alsp the power of treating by Private Contract. All tetters must be post- paid. Sidmouth, September 10,1821. DEVON. to be sold, The very desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE of PERRIDGE, In the parish of Kenn, and tbe COPYHOLD ESTATE of DARNIFORD, ADJOINING the former, in the parish af Dunsford, delightfully situate on the Moretonhampstead road; distant from Exeter 4 miles, from Topsham 7, and Dawlisb 12; com- prising an elegant and substantial Mansion, judiciously placed in a commanding situation, erected within the last 8 years, and finished in tbe best possible manner; consisting, on the ground floor, of a lofty dining- room, 22 by 17 ; drawing- room, 27 by 18, opening by folding door » to an elegant library; a gentle- man's room, and water- closet, with five excellent bed- chambers, and dressing- rooms; capital domestic offices; farm- house, from which there is a communication by a covered passage to the mansion- house; nnd yard, with a coach- house, stables, barns, and all convenient buildings necessary to the management of a farm; shrubberies, pleasure grounds, a productive garden, enclosed by a high wall, and stocked with choice fruit trees, in full bearing; a lodge of entrance, nnd about 210 acres of arable, pasture, wood, and meadow land. Tbe Estates are in a fine sporting country, and there are several packs of hounds in tbe neighbourhood. For SALE whereof, an AUCTION will bo bold, ot tho HALf MOON Inn, in Exeter, on FRIDAy, the 19th day of October inst. at four o'clock in tbe afternoon. To view the property, apply at PERRIDGE- HOUSE; and forother particulars, to Mr. HUSSEY, Auctioneer, Alphington ; or to Mr. TURNER, Solicitor, Cathedral- Yard, Exeter. Dated October 3. 1821. EXMINSTER,— DEVON, ABOUT FOUR MILES FROM EXETER. Very rich Freehold Land for Sale. to be sold in fee, FREE of Land- Tax, the under- mentioned LANDS ond PREMISES, in the following Lots, namely:— Lot 1 .— A MARSH, containing about 0 acres. Lot 2. - LUCCOMBE's MEADOW and COPPICE, about 4 acres. Lot 3.- Two CLOSES of ARABLE LAND, containing toge- ther about 15 acres. The above Premises are Parcels of Middle Towsinglon. Lot 4.- - Two CLOSES of ARABLE LAND, containing toge- ther about 11 acres and a quarter, Parcels of Marsa- rpw. Lot 5.- Three CLOSES ot ARABLE LAND, containing to- gether about 16 acres, Parcels on Mflnklands. Lot 6— Two MARSHES, called NEWLANDS, containing together about 13 acres. Lot 7.- An ORCHARD, called BOWDENS, containiog about 1 acre and a half. Tbe above Premises are situate in tbe parish of Exminster, about 4 miles only, from tbe city of Exeter, and consist* of ex- tremely rich and fertile land, are very d<- sirable, and possession may be had on pay ment of iho purchase money. For which purpose, an Auction will be held ai the PLymOuTH inn, Saint Thomas the Apostle, Exeter, o: i Wed on- day the 31s:. of October instant, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, unless previ- ously disposed of by private contract, of wbicb due notice will be given. For viewing tha Premises, aggly to Mr. Matthias Chown, Exminster ; and further information mny. bo had of Mr. GEARE, Attorney, Enter. All Letters to be post paid. Dated October 5, 1341. HOLCOMBE COTTAGE. to be let for a term, THAT inost healthy, desirable, and much- im- proved RESIDENCE, replete with every convenience, pleasantly situated midway, und about a mile and half from each of those delightful watering places, Dawlish and Teign- mouth i w extensive garden, stocked with choice fruit trees from which is a view of the sea, and distant from the beach five minutes walk only, oomm latter place; two ncres of prime Orchard ntijnmU^. excellent four- stalled Stable, Coach- house, « fec. The House coasisls of two parlours in front, with bow windows; a ball ; kitchen, fitted up with a patent Coleridge, and dresser nnd shnlves, on the ground floor; four best bed- rooms, with largo dote Is, on the second floor; and four gool attics ; wash- house, coal house, boot- bouse, < fee. il- c. The Promises tiro now occupied, and may be viewed between tbe hours of ten and twelve o'clock In the morning; and posses- sion hnd on Ihe 24th of November next. For Particulars, apply to Mr. JAS. BENNETT, Auctioneer, Fore- street, Exeter; if by letter, post- paid. Sidmoutb, Sept. 10, 1821. WHITESTONE, - DEVON. About Two Miles from Exeter. A very desirable Freehold Eslale. Co be ^ olti in . fee, TOGETHER on IN LOTS, All that very desirable ESTATE, called HECKWORTHY; CONSISTING of a farm- house, with convenient out- buildings, and about 60 acres, more or less, of very good orobard, arable, meadow, anil pasture land, late in possession of Sir. William Holman, deoeused ; situate about two miles only from the city of Exeter; nnd possession may be had on payment of the purohase- money. To meet the wishes of a purchaser, TWO FIELDS, oalled NADDER CLEEVES, about 0 acres, parcels of the above Premises, would be SOLD sepnrately. For whichipurpose an AUCTION will be held at the HALX MOON INS, Exeter, on THURSDAY, the 1st of November next, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, unless previously dispos » d of by Private Contract, of which notice will be given. For vitwing the Premises, apply at the Dwelling- hotno of the said late mr. Holman, at Whitestone; and funher informa- tion may le bad of Mr. GEARE, Attorney, Exeter. C?* All letters to bo post- paid. Dated September 20, 1821. Desirable MANOR and LANDS, IN THE NORTH OF DEVON. Co be THE FEE- SIMPLE nnd INHERITANCE of and in, Lot 1. The MANOR or RePuted MANOR of WEST PLAISTOW, In the parish of Sherwill, In the said county, with the rights, privileges, and appurtenances thereunto belonging; together With the following LANDS and PREMISES, parcel of the said Manor, viz.: — The BARTON and FARM of WEST PLAISTOW, with LOWER WEST PLAISTOW, PLAISTOW DOWNS, and HALSWELL; comprising nn excellent farm- h0u. se, with every ' convenience, n small cottage, and acres, 2 roods, and 27 poles, of excellent arable, meadow, orchard, pasture, and wootl land, now in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Nott, whose term therein will expire ut Ladv- dav, 1824.- Also, WEST PLAIS- TOW MILL TENEMENT; comprising an excellent and well- accustomed water grist mill, with a never- failing stream of water; n dwelling- house, mill- house, small cottage, conveniont out- buildings, und 10 acres, 3 roods, 27 poles, of good land.— Also, the REVERSION in FEE of a MESSUAGE or TENE- MENT and PREMISES, called PLAISTOW NORTH DOWN TENEMENT; consisting of a farm- house, and 61 acres, 2 roods, und 14 poles, of good land, expectant on the deaths of 3 lives, aged respectively, 48, 54, and 57,- or thereabout, under the con- vcntlonary rent of 10s. and 20s. for a heriot, on tlie dentil of each life.- Also, the REVERSION in FEE of PLAISTOW MEA- DOW and GAMMON'S MEAD; containing I) acres, 2 roods, and 17 poles, of very rich meadow lnnd, expectant on the death of one life, aged about 80, under the conventionary reut of 5s. nnd 10s. for n Iieriot. The Manor of West Plaistow is distant about 7 miles from that, much- frequented and fashionable watering place llfracorabe, 3 from Barnstaple, and 11 from Bideford, all excellent market and sea port towns— abounds with game— is m a fine sporting country, and richly wooded; and the North Devon stag hounds are limited, and several otber packs kept in the neighbourhood. This property offers nn excellent opportunity for th » investment of capital, or to uny gentleman derlrous of building a mansion, ( as there Is most excellent stone thereon); or to a sportsman would prove a great acquisition. Lot 2 The FEE- SIMPLE and INHERITANCE of and in all that TENEMENT, called KINGDON, in the possession of Mr. Wm. Alford, whose term therein Will expire at Lady- day, 1826, situate in the parish of Alverdlicott, In the said county ; comprising 20 acres, more or less, of excellent arable, meadow, and pasture land, with a summer- house and large linhay thereon, distant about 2 miles from Bideford and 7 from Barnstaple. The summer- house commands a view of Bideford bay opeuing into the Bristol channel, and tho town of Bideford, with an extensive and beautiful land prospect; and the premises are admirably calculated for the erection of a cottage residence, which might bo raised at a very moderate expeuce, there being stones sufficient ior tbe purpose thereon. Lot 3. The REVERSION in FEE of and In ali those Fovn FIELDS, or CLOSES of LAND, commonly called ANNERY LANDS; situate In the parish of Monkley, in tho said county, and distent from the town of Bideford aforesaid about 4 miles; consisting of 52 acres, more or less, of very excellent arable, meadow, and pasture land, with a good barn thereon; now in the occupation of Wm. Tardrew, Esq. expectant on the deaths of 2 lives, aged respectively 48 and 25, or thereabout, under tho conventiouary rent of £ 1 and £ 1 for a heriot on the death of each life. Lot 4. The REVERSION in FEE of and in all that MES- SUAGE or TENEMENT, called NEITHER, OTHERWISE LOWER WARCOMBE; situate in the parish of Ilfracombe, in the said county ; consist- ing of a dwelling- house, and about 9 acres, more or less, of good arable and pasture land, now In the occupation of 5Ir. W Han- cock, expectant on the death of a person aged about 74, under tljfrconventionary rent of 7s. and £ 2 for a heriot. Lot 5. The REVERSION in FEE of a COTTAGE and GARDEN, situate In the town of Ilfracombe, nearly oppcnito Sutton's Hotel, now in tbe occupation of Elizabeth Dalling, expectant on the death of a person aged about 85, underthc am- ventionary rent of 3s. 4d. Tbe timber and plants on the different lot* ore to be taken by tbe purchasers at a fair valuation. For SALE of the foregoing Property, PUBLIC AUCTIONS will be held on the days, and at the places hereinafter mentioned, viz.:— For the Lands in Sherwill, at the GOLDen LIOn INN, in Barnstaple aforesaid, on THURSDAY, tbe 8th day of November uext, by five o'clock in the afternoon. For the Lair Is in Alver- discott and Monkley, at the NEW INN, In Bideford aforesaid, on mondAy tbe 5th day of November next, by four o'clock In the afternoon; an3 for the Property in Ilfracombe, at the BrITANnIA InN, In that town, on WEDNESDAY, the 7lb day of November next, by four o'clock in the afternoon. Tbe several lots may be viewed by leave of the respective tenants; and any further particulars obtained at the office Messrs. HATHERLY, Solicitors, in Bideford. All letters to be post paid. Dated tOQl September, 1821. THE ALFRED- WEST OF ENGLAND JOURNAL— GENERAL ADVERTISER. foreigni Intelligener. LEIPSIC, Sept. 24.— The arrival of Several Sove- reigns in ( Ills town lias bccn tlic subject of general con- versation since yesterday; and it is said that preparations are making for ( heir reception-. Independent'.)' of the King of Saxony, ( lie Kings of england, Prussia, & c. arc mentioned. LIEGE, Oct. 3.— The King of England passed through our town yesterday, at two o'clock. His Majesty ordered his'carriage lo slop whilst he received ( he congratulations of ( he authorities.- During this in- terval the garrison band played " God save the King." His Majesty immediately afterwards continued his route for Aix- la- Cbapelle, where he arrived the same evening. DRESDEN, Sept. 25.— A deputation, consisting of 24 members, waited ou the King to inform his Majesly of ( he installation of ( he Cortes. The King deciared his intention of opening the Session in person on the 2Sth, at 11 o'clock in the morning. VIENNA, Sept. 26. - The report of a visit from his Britannic Majesty is. received, and the middle of No- vember is the period fixed for his arrival, Great prepa- rations are making for ( he reception of his Majesty. FRANKFORT, Oct. 1.— Our Michaelmas fair is over: at its commencement great expectations were entertained, but they have not been realized. The English manufacturer w- o e* Derienc< yl- auQlbe- r depre- ciation. cotton goods particularly ; It was to no pucp « — - the dealers nfr'erfd them for sale at a low price; the otrry cailcocs of French, Swiss, or Saxon manufacture. ' ROME, Sept. 22.— His Holiness- issued, on the 13th instanf. a Bull against thesect of the Carbonari, as being an associalion whose object is the subversion of ( he ' Catholic religion, of Christian morals, and of all sacred and legitimate authority. IIis Holiness interdicts any persons, under pain of excommunication, from becoming a member of that accursed society, affording any of them an asyluinvPr countenancing ( liem in any way whatever. london, Set. Letters from Perpignan, received on Thursday night, contain most distressing accounts of the ravage's of the yellow fever. In six days 267 deaths occurred at Bar- celona and Barcelonetta; and 642 new cases were then reported. The inhabitants of the latter place, in n fit of desperation, combined about three weeks ago and forced ( he military post, and thus introduced the fever into Barcelona. A similar attempt was made on the 26th ult. but the militia, alive to the fatal consequences, repulsed the assailants, when five vere killed ana eight wounded. The malignant character ef this dreadful scourge, baffies all the efforts of art, and lias extended its infec- tion to Tortosa, where the deaths have been very nume- rous, and also ( o other places in Spain. We trust the quarantine laws in this country will be strictly enforced on ( his occasion. There is no doubt lhat several English ships have received the infection on board: a small merchantman, the Eclipse, lately from Malaga to Mabon, was ordered to perform qua- rantine. All the crew, except one man and a boy, aied of the contagion. In the books at Lloyd's another case appeared of the approach of the danger to our own . shores. The Harriet has arrived at Milford from Ma- laga. bound to Liverpool, with fruit. A few days after leaving Malaga, the mate and one man died of a fever. At Milford, we understand, there is a quarantine sta- tion ; we have not yet learnt, but we hope the Harriet has been ordered thither. We understand that the Privy Council met on Wed- nesday, when the consideration of the quarantine laws, and the best melhod of giving them an effective opera- sion, came under the deliberations of the Council. At this particular crisis, Government is imperiously called upon to adopt a rigorous and unexceptionable policy, although private interests may he sacrificed, on an oc- fntWu nationally important. A correspondent Las pointed out the following anec- dote, as tending to show tb § degree in which just and liberal feeling has declined within three hundred years in Great Britain:— " When King William was pressed by his Ministers to discharge Sir George Rooke, on account of his continued opposition to their measures both in and out of Parlia- ment, he asked if they had any thing to object against him as an Admiral, in which case he assured them a Court of Inquiry should be instituted ; but being dumb on that head, he told them he would never discharge a brave and meritorious officer on account of his opinions on politics; at the same time declaring that the duties of a citizen and a member of Parliament were essen- tially different from that of an Admiral, and ought to be executed according to every man's conscience, without the imputation of being disaffected." Produce of the Revenue of Great Britain in the Quar- ters ending the 10th October in the following years, viz. Taxes belonging lo the 1819. 1820. * 132J. Consolidated Fund £ 9,332,287 £ 10,938,169 £ 11,339,007 Temporary Excise .. 588.276 586,264 1,139,377 Annual Tuxes 1,534,233 1,675.532 1,562,409 £ 11,454,796 £ 13,109,965 £ 14,040,703 October Quarter, 1820 13,199,965 Improvement n$ compared with the October . Quarter 1820 £ 840,823 October Quarter. 1821 £ 14,040,792 October Quarter, 1819 11,454,796 Improvement as compared with the October — Quarter, 1819. before the additional Duties of Three Millions were in full collcction ... £ 2,585,997 CHARGE. Total Income of Consolidated Fund in the Quarter ended" 10th October, 1M0 £ 11,128,389 Charge . 9,823,091 Excess of Income.. Total Income of Consolidated Fund in Quarter ended 10th October, 1821 Charge estimated at £ 1,305,298 £ 11,050,123 10,000,000 Excess of Income £ 1,650,125 The improvement in the Quarter just ended, as com pared with ( he Quarter in 1820, is above 840,0001. This improvement is— in the Customs, above 150.0001. in ( he Stamps, about 50.0001. but the greatest is iu the Excise, which may be « < « « *! ot from ^ lo . The Irish . Excise Revenue is, also, said ( o have been par( icularly productive in the last Quarter ; but, we be- lieve. it is not included in theaccouirtvnowclosed. The dividends on the B. ink Stock will bs paid this day; and on the oilier Slock, on Friday to the Bankers, and on Saturday to the Public. Madame Catalani.— This most interesting and won- derful singer has been using the Cheltenham waters for the last fortnight, during which time she has given a Concert to one of the most crowded audiences ever wit- nessed at that place. The tickets were ten shillings each ; yet such was Madame CalalanL's attraction, ( hat hundreds of ladies and gentlemen were obliged to return home ungratified. Ilcr next visit will be to Bath, to attend the Grand Festival for ( he 22d instant, and following days, being positively the last time of her ever singing in that city. Sir C. W. Bampfylde, and oilier distinguished amateur performers, have offered their eminent services iu the orchestra ou the occasion. Incled/ m.— Charles Incledon has now finally retired from the stage- He is living at Brighton, in comfort and respectability, upon the fruits of what he has realised, and his wife's income. The former is not a great deal, for Incledon was always open- handed and liberal; and, besides, with a degree of generosity which we think unique, he always gave up all he pos< cssed to the children of the late mairiage whenever he contracted a new one. He lias been married three times. By his retirement is extinguished what we boldly term the finest male voice that the history of music has upon record. Exceeding, in many degrees, all others in power, splendour, and extent, it was at the same time eruuisitely sweet, and possessed, a peculiarity of ( one which distinguished it from all otliers, and can never be forgotten by those who> - as wc did, heard it in its glory. — York Herald. • First General Meeting of the Cheshire Whig Club. . Tuesday Inst, being the day appointed for the first General Meeting of the Cheshire Whig Club, the public attention was considerably excited, and in the course of the day a number of the members from variouspaitsof the county arrived at Chester, in their several carriages, their equipages and liveries making a handsome appearance. About four o'clock they assembled at the Royal Hotel, where the dinner was in preparation, and proceeded'to transact the business of the society, of which it is unnecessary to give many particulars. It was. however, agreed, ( lint as ( be club Wis tow decidedly established, and more than 130 persons enrolled, the period had arrived when the limits prescribed to the committee for the admission of new members might, with propriety, be enlarged; nml as several gentlemen of the neighbouring counties had fell a delicacy in applying for admission, in consequence of the title of the society appearing to apply only to one county, it was resolved, that in future the Club should be denominnted " The Whig Club of Cheshire and the adjacent counties." It was nlsoagreed that Earl Grosvenor should be requested to preside at the next anniversary; a request to which his Lordship, who was present, very kindly acceded. Mr. Swanwick acted as secretary. .- At half- past five o'clock dinner'wns announced; and the gentlemen, about 100 in number, were ushered into the elegant Assembly room of the Hotel, where a sumptuous entertainment was provided by Mr. Willoughby, consisting of substantial and luxurious dishes, served op in the finest style, and succeeded by an abundance of game, venison, A- e. which gave the highest satisfaction. About forty waiters, chiefly the liveried servants of the individualsnresent, contributed to the fgcilitiraof the festive i. lord Crewe presided, supported by Lord Grosvenor and Lord Anson; near whom we . perceived Sir John Stanley, Sir Henry Bunbury, the Honourable R. Grosvenor, and other distinguished individuals. Mr'. Wilbraham, of Delamere, offi- ciated as vice- president, assisted by Mr. Davenport, of Culveley. The room, which was very spacious and neatly decorated, together with the brilliant chandeliirs, well furnished tables, the ball- rooms sofas, Ac. presented aa unusully handsome " tout ensemble." After ( he cloth was drawn " Non nobis. Domine" was sung by professional glee singers from Liverpool, who, during the evening, gave a variety of glees and songs : several other gentlemen also contributed to the vocal harmony of the party.— The tables having been covered with a vast profusion of fruits and wines, the following toasts were given : — The King. The Royal Family, and the principles which seated their ancestors upon the throne of these realms. Civil and Religious Liberty all over the world. The Whigs of the Empire. Trial by Jury. The Freedom of the Press ( very great applause). The Immortal Memory of Charles James Fox. Lord Grosvenor, and thanks to him for accepting the apjJbint- ment as Chairmnn of the next Anniversary. His Lordship, nfter returning thanks, commented on the necessity which existed for the formation o( the Whig Club, not for locul party purposes, but for the cherishing of those consti- tutional principles which were rendered conspicuous at the re- volution of 1688; principles - which- he- hoped would ere long apima[ e every British heart. He should be sorry to see any ad- ministration formed in this country upon any other principles, and he thonght, from the manner in which the preceding toasts had been received, that the meeting participated in his senti- ment. For bis own part, although he bad made some efforts for the abolition of useless places and pensions, he had been un- successful, but he hoped a day would come when the gTeat ob- ject of public economy would be successfully appreciated. It was peculiarly requisite at the present moment; and, although ministers seemed at lost rather anxious to adopt it, they began at the wrong end, by reducing smnll salaries instead of large sinecures. But there was another most important subject which demanded attention. It was reform; without which he felt assured the country would never experience that prosperity which he hoped yet to witness. He was glad that one step to- wards it, so far as to recognise an important principle, had been taken in the case of Grampound ; but something further was re- quisite ( although he would not now be minute as lo the proper extent of reform) and it was much to be wished that measures bad been adopted in all similar cases in favour of the enfran- chisement of such places as Leeds, Birmingham, and other towns. Parliament should undoubtedly be shortened by the re- peal of the Septennial Bill. They were told that the Whigs originated that bill; but they did so as a temporary measure in support of the Brunswicks and the new order of things, against the machination*, not religious merely, but civil, of the tyrannical Siuarls. But the Torjes availed themselves of xbat temporary act for the perpetuation of their system of misrule, still designating it a Whig measure, notwithstanding the fact that every Whig in the country wns favourable to its repeal. Had the principles of WhiggiSm been acted upon since their successful developement in 1688, we should not have witnessed ( he lamentable inroads which have been made upon the liberties of the people, the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, the Six Bills so restrictive of our rights and especially of the freedom of the Press, the persecution of an unfortunate and lamented Queen, or other recent and dangerous occurrences. But he j hoped those principles would yet be resorted to. The present as- . sociation might greatly contribute to that end ; and before he 1 concluded he would b? g leave to address a few words of advice 1 to the younger pari of the gentlemen around biro. He trusted | they would adopt the principles of liberty from conviction, and never change thein but frorti conviction. If they ever abandoned them from views of interest, or from subserviency to the in- fluence of power, however they might hope to disguise ( heir motives, the world would perceive the truth ; and he thought the loss of character, as to political integrity, a loss sufficiently great to warrant his putting his younger henrers on their guard. [ His Lordship sat down amidst great applause.] Lord Crewe, our worthy President. This icast was proposed by Mr. Wilbraham, who eloquently- eulogised the venerable nobleman as an honest man and an ac- complished gentleman, whose patriotism had ever been con- spicuous whether in strenuously opposing ( he unnatural war with America, or the oppressive taxation that followed that event. He had been the personal and political friend of Mr. Fox, and was firmly attached lo the liberties of the people. Lord Crewe returned thanks, and said he certululy had op- posed the American war ; he considered that war as the source of almost all the evils which the country had since experienced; and he bad the satisfaction to say, ibai however the people were oppressed by the public burdens, he could lay his head on bis pillow with the consciousness that he had never contributed in any degree to the weight of ihose burdens. Admiral Tollemache. Mr. Hume. In proposing this toast, the noble Chairman expressed a wish thnt the freeholders of the country would send such men as Mr. Hume to Parliament, instead of tllose whose subserviency to the will of the ministry Was so disgracefully conspicuous, par- ticularly on the occasion of the Malt Tax question being dis- cussed, when, ufter u majority had voted for its repeal, the ministers who told the majority not to hollo before they were out of ( be wood, brought up their forces the next dny and re- scinded that vole. They, however, conceded the repeal oflbe Agricultural Horse Tax ; a mere humbug not amounting to one per cent, of our burdens. If they wished to relieve agriculture let them give up the Salt Tax, which compelled a farmer keep- ing forty cows to pay 20s. per week instead of abou tfld. Sir Henry Bunbury, and the Whigs of Suffolk. Sir Henry returned thanks. He was but a stranger amongst them, but he always looked with interest to the proceedings of the county in which bisoncestors had resided during six or s. ven centuries, and he had great pleasure in witnessing so respecta- ble u meeting as the present, for the support of those principles, which it should ever be bis price to profess and maintain. The Cheshire Whig Club, and success to it. In introducing this toast the Vice Chairman dilated upon the views of the club, in constitutionally opposing the arbitrary con- duct of Ministers, who had plunged ihe country into distress, and in cherishing the purest principles of our ancestors who bad declared that Parliament should be frequent and Eleotions free, without which, no system could be established capnole of com- manding Ihe respect and obedience of the people. The con- stitution which the Wbigs advocated, und which they sought to restore to its purity by Parliamentary Reform, was as different from the constitution which the Tories lauded, when it suited their purpose, as - ros the Ailsome adulation of which they had recently heard so much, from that genuine loyalty which ani- mated the Whigs and the people in general. They respected the prerogatives of the Crown and the privileges of the Peers, because they hjid been established for the good of tiio people ; but they would strenuously advocate the rights of the people, whose freedom and prosperity was the object of all good go- vernments. Mr. G. Phillips, M. P. returned thanks. The establishment of sitLb a rallying point as the Whig Club was highly praise- worthy, especially in a neighborhood were many timid persens had associated the ideas of liberty with those of alarm. It was certainly possible that large bodies of men might seek redress for their grievances by means which would rather increase than diminish those grievances; but the good sense of ihe people would prevent any long career of error, and it was his lirm opinion, thai nil the fears and terrors which had been purposely excited, were utterly groundless. Recent proceedings in Par- liament demanded the liveliest attention of the people, and he more and more raw the necessity of Lord John Russell's advice, thafuien in power should avoid tyrannical measures, and the people practise moderatiop. Lord Anson, and the Whigs of Staffordshire. Lord Anson returned tlinnks. Ttie present important meeting 1 rendered this a glorious day for the county or Chester, and ift the example now set were followed throughout the kingdom, Ministers must soon seo that the principles of 1688 were not extinct in British bosoms. Those principles, if the Whigs and the people united, would check the measures of ministers, and cfTect the most salutary changes. If the Whigs took their proper stand, the people would naturally look up to them, and not to any turbulent and fadtious pnrtifeS, and would becomo irresistible. Colonel Hughes, Mr. Madox, Mr. Williams, and all our In- dependent Brethren in Wales. Lieut. Col. Hughes returned thanks ( in tho udavoidable ab- sence of Col. H-.) Tho Noble Lords and Gentlemen " who pre- ceded him, had left him no occasion to give reasons for his presence there, further thnn to say lie considered the principles of Whiggism to be those sound English principles, which were diametrically opposed to the Toryism of divine right and passive obedience. He had been asked why he, as a soldier, took any luterest in politics ; just as if, being a soldier, the Habeas Corpus Act, the trial by Jury, and other safeguards of our liberties were of no importance to him : but he would say that, in pro- portion as it was his duty to submit, in a military capacity, to the doctrines of passive obedience and non- resistance, he fell himself bound, as a citizen, to promote the rights and. liberties df his fellow subjects. May the Commons' House of Parliament be the REAL repre- sentative of the people of England. The Memory of Lords Somers and Delaware, who- supported the Revolution of 1688. Sir John Thomas Stanley, and the Independence of the County. Sir J. T. Stabley returned thanks. He had lately kept aloof front politics, t> n! frora hi. 7o., tb upwards l,„ lind always nd- been in- sulted and despised— it bad been united with every thing licen- tious and vile— by demagogues and designing knaves. He toped that an example was this day set which would confound their adversaries, and shew them ( hat ihe Whigs were not inferior to any in point of loyalty, property, birth, and respecta- bility. He was yesterday coming to this dinner, when he was met by a Tory, who said, " I know where you are going to- you aie going to fan the dying embers of Whiggism." Yes he was come to fan the sparks of Whiggism, which he hoped would again bluze out as they did in the days of Anno and the two first Georges. - Applause-" I thank you, gentlemen, this is the blaze 1 wished to shine forth." This was the spirit that would serve as a rallying point. They would now walk the streets uninsulted and uninterrupted. Who had dared to chal- lenge the Whigs as dissaffected ? The Whigs disaffected ! To whom? Their disaffection was to the Stuarts and their prin- ciples, nnd it wns they lhat, in defiance of the Tory facticn ( for faction be would call theln) had dared to advance the liberties of England, and to piece them on a sure Tooting, by calling tho present Royal Family to the throne. Some of that familv were perhaps ungrateful to the Whigs, but the day was coming when tbe Whigs would be proved to he the best advisers of tho King nnd tbe best friends of tbe people. The Committee ol the Club. Mr. E. Davenport thanked ihe company oa behalf of tbe Committee, and detailed their motives uDd operations. He trusted that the Noble Lords who bail this dny honoured them with their company, and who bad last year fought their battles and encountered, in theircause, tbe insolence of their opponents,' were by this time convinced that, what he would venture to call their martyrdom, had been attended with at least some beneficial consequences. But they should give the thanks where tbey were most due; it was to the Tories that they were in- debted for the pleasure, and ( he county for the honour of this dny. He invited them, therefore, lo let any feelings of indig. nation excited by the outrages of the famous Norwich meeting subside in the pleasing nnd grateful recollection of this one solitary service, this insulated b° nefit, which they, iu their pre- destination to blunder, had involuntarily conferred upon their country. There had hitherto been much prejudice arainst be- longing to u party, as ir parly was something criminal, or as if men who associated disinterestedly, as they did, for the good of the country, wero less respectable than those who, for the lasi fifty years, had united for the purpose of dividing nmong them- selves the honours, profits, nnd patronage of the stnte. Such nonsense ns this prejudice against party reminded bim of the saying of " a great man now no more," who flourished upon tbe public purse; he meant Jonathan Wild, who, when he was going to be banged, declared, with all tbe dignity of conscious innocence, that be bad fallen a victim 10 a party of twelve men, whose verdict hud doomed him 10 destruction ! Objections to Parliamentary Reform had been started on the gronnd that tbe Hdrvcnic* of tar measure were no) agreed upon a jolnn. When ever Ministers were threatened with the dreaded subject of Ite- form, they brought forward their heavy artillery in the shape of the Right Hon. Member for Liverpool, who, in reply to all tbe unanswerable arguments in its favour was certain to dis- charge this his usual subterfuge, " Gentlemen, as you are not agreed among yourselves upon the precise quantity of the ar- ticle you ask for, not nn ounce shall you have from our shop he wns like a man asked for charity, who should put his hand in his pocket, pretending tolisten to snme asking for more, others for less, and then suddenly tnrning round and saying, I will not give you a furihing becaustfypu have neglected to come to a previous egreement upon the precise minimum of quantity necessary lo save you from starvation. Tbe Cheshire Whig Club were ready to receive whatever was conceded in remedying tbe evils of which they complained, yet if the remedy granted proved insufficient for the complaint, they asserted their right to refer lo history and first principles; and to examine the original contract which connected them with the reigning family. ( Here Mr. D. commented on the mischiefs arising from placemen voting in Parliament, enrrying measures favourable to Iheir own interested views, which, but for them, would be frequently negatived.) Short Parliaments were recognised " by our best statutes, and it was well known ( hat the honesty of Parliament bore an inverse rutio with its duration ; for, in fact any incret sed infusion of conscience into the votes of our re- presentatives might be regarded, like the singing of swans, as a token of speedy dissolmion. The Cheshire. Whig Club had " resolved to foster aud maintain" principles which, it tbey meant any thing, were a virtual recogaition of a safe and con- stitutional Reform. And what did that term signify but mend- ing what was amissT— Why then then should we be ashamed of Ihe term, when the idea and the synonime were universally admitted T Let them not imitate those political drones who were always complaining but never acting; whose constant reply,' whenever they were invited to desist in denouncing in- justice, or any other grievance, wn^ always—" I cannot go at length." What would be thought of'n man who on seeing bis friend up to the neck in a ditch, wus to begin a compassionate sermon upon his cuse ; and on being invited to substitute a little more substantial aid, were to say " I am truly sorry, it was not I who sent you there ; you buve my heartfelt conimiseru tion, but as to helping you out— why— I cannot go that length, and for this reason, ( Jiat on tbe other side the road there is another ditch, which may be as deep us the one yoii have fathomed, and into which you might possibly fall." Absurd as such logic might appear, it was precisely analogous to thnt used by Ihe non- reforming Whigs. He was not for killing these drones ( as the bees did) but rather tbun increase the Club's numbers at tbe expense of its efficiency, by such recruits, be would willingly give them crowns for convoy to stny uway. With respect to Annual Parliaments nnd Universal Suffrage, ho might conlfilen^ y assert thai noi one man ill the room fnvoured those doctrines, which it would be consequently super- fluous to discuss or disclaim. As to ( he object of those who bad brought them together this dny, he conld solemnly declare, dm which of himself he knew, Hnd of others he bel evod, tb* t tbey had been actuated by no one sordid, selfish, or even aggres- sive motive. Their principal object was to breathe tbe uir of local independence; and the magnitude nnd respectability of the present meeting was a pretty safe guarantee against future molestation. The general utility of such meetings he considered us twofold:- 1st, ns they acted directly as a check to bad government; und, secondly, ns they ssrved to direct populur opiniou: for it was reasonable to suppose that when men saw tbeir natural guardians occupying the post assigned them, an 1 asserting their rights, they would show confidence, nnd leave all initiative measure* to them. But in order to inspire confi- dence in others tbey must be consistent wiih themselves, net up to their professions, ond not refuse the inductions drawn from their fundamental resolutions, which inductions be asserted lo be the wish for a safe, efficient, and constitutional Reform. Mr. Coke, of Norfolk. Mr. Counsellor Williams. Mr. Williams returned thanks. He considered thn present as an auspicious dny, not only for the conuly, but for tne kiuudom at large. He wus not aware upon what ground be had been honoured by being noticed, except it was supposed thut he did his duly in a profession, which though honourable in itself, was nut oversteoked withthkcoinnioJiiywiUeiiudependence. There were, however, occasionally, characters who preserved its re- putation, nnd seemed to lift up Ih? profession after them, as if it were a burthen upon their shoulders. There had been Ash- burtons, Camdens, nnd Romillies; nnd there were, now living, men who showed that the piofe^ sion was not naturally senile ; bul some influence was ni work lo render it as much so as possible. It was indeed snid, ihat lawyers should huvc no politics; as if they weretoslnnd with tiieir hand.; extended and i petuoted. Even as it was, such were the encroachments made upon the constitution, ihnt our ancestors, if they could rise from the dead, would shudder at finding that 180 individuals re turned 350 members to the House of Commons; being, in fact, a majority of the whole House. He wished our illustrious peerage ever to preserve their privileges; but be would main- tain that ihe people, the majesty of tHe; p* ople, should not be neglected. The right of representation should be fully re- cognised as the basis or crtir Governirthit. The County of Chester bad in old times felt the evil of being taxed without represented, and by a powerful petition obtained its rights.. It was the case also with Wales; for when that province became united under the legislature of England, representation was given not to Snowdon, to Cader Idris, or to the goats upon those mountains, but to menj taxed men. Durham also was admitted to representation upon tie same grounds; and that county now elected one whom he wns proud ; o call his Hon. Friend ( Mr. Lumbton) whose efforts for Reform he should he proud to seco: id, if he bad a seat in the Honourable House. That House ought to be the real and not the virtual representa- tion of the people. Reformers were charged with innovation ; but be denied the charge— the theory of tbe constitution denied it; for it recognised the representation of the people, and it was proved by the fact that decay, and decay alone, had caused the present disproportion in the elective franchise. This be would maintain in defiance of tho hypocritical sophistry and contra- band commentaries of interested men; his own disinterestedness he need not profe. ss, for those who had known tbe map of Eng- land for the last thirty years must be convinced that popular principles, or popular prepossessions, were not the roads to pro- fitable honours. Sir Thomas Mostyn, and may he, assist John Bull out of the ditch described by Mr. Davenport. Lord Belgrave. . Mr. Swanwick and the Independent men of Chester, who protested by petition against he suspension of tbe Habeas Corpus' Act. Lord Dreby. The Duke of Norfolk. Mr. Wilbraham and Mr. Davenport. Mr. Tollett and Mr. Sudworth, and success to tbe Plough and the Pail. Mr. Tollett returned thanks, and commented ably on the vital imporlance of agriculture, which, in ibis country, should be coupled with independence. Bui he could not avoid saying, that the apntby of tbe country gentlemen hnd been the cause of all our political mischiefs; the people naturally looked to them, and tbey should defend the rights of the people. Instead of this, they left every thing, good or bad, to those in power, relying implicitly on the wisdom of their forefathers, and on heaven- born ministers. They were very fond indeed of heaven- lorn ministers, every thing was right which they did; whether in fighting ngoinst liberty on the other side of the Atlantic, or in- stituting expensive wars against France; nay, if more recently they had waged war about a few cat- skins in tbe wild regions of North America, they would have thought it right still. He hoped, however, they were awakening to a senseoftheir duties ; and he would exhort them, where they bad the power, lo return honest men to Parliament. If only fifty- two men had been sent from the fifty- two counties, determined advocates of liberty and economy, they might, by honorable perseverance, have saved the country from its present lomentnble- stnteof distress. Mr. Sudworth also briefly returned thanks. May the County of Chester be as rich in honest principle as in valuable- produce. May tbe example of ( he Cheshire Whig Club be followed' throughout the Empire. Lord Erskine. Hon. H. G. Bennet. May the Bill of Rights and the Act of Settlement be tbe stan- dard of our principles, until something better be poiRted out to us. Mr. Counsellor Cottingham. Mr. C. returned thanks, assuring the company that he vene- rated tbe principles which he had heard avowed in the present meeting, and should continue to cherish them to the latest period of his existence. Tbe perfect union of the People with the Whig Aristocracy of the country. The Rev. Mr. Lyons, in proposing this toast, said he did so as an ardent friend of freedom. The Whigs must perceive thai without the people's support they could accomplish no good, either in or out of Parliament; ond he thought tbe experience of the last few years must convince the people, ihat ihey could not effect their restoration to. liberty and prosperity without the co- operation of the talents, the wealth, and influence of the Wbigs. By union, and union alone, could they obtain a redress of their grleroucea. Mr. Lambton, and success to his motion for Reform. Mr. Roscoe. Abont ten o'clock Lord Grosve- nor and several friends retired from the room. At eleven Lord Crewe took bis leave of the company, declaring tbat he had spent with them one of tbe hap- piest evenings of bis life. He retired amidst reiterated applanfe. Mr. Davenport wns thea called to the Chair, and about midnight tbe company separated, fraught with elevated feelings, sober mirth, and puiriolio sentiment; all delighted with " the feast of reason and the flow of soul." Devon und Exeter Subscription Rooms. exhibition of paintings. THE FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION of PAINTINGS, by ancient and modern Masters, WILL OPEN at Ten in the Forenoon of THIS DAY, ( Tuesday) aud continue to be opened, from that hour until dusk, on succeeding days, Sundays excepted. By Older, COLE and Co. 270, High- street, Exeter, Oct. 16, 1821. Subscription Tickets, £ 1. 1j.— Admission. Is. MUSIC. THE Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, are respect- fully infonned that Mr. LEO, from the Opera House, London, TEACHES the PIANO- FORTE nnd VIOLIN, at his Lodgings, M. THIODON'S Theatre of Arts, in this city. 03* Terms known on application. Exeter, October 15, 1821. to be sold, A VERy ELEGANT FINE TONED BARREL ORGAN, SUFFICIENTLY loud for a Chapel or Drawing- room, in complete order, with DRUM and TRIANGLE. Plays Forty of the most admired Tunes. Apply at the GENERAL Printing OfficE— if by letter, to be post- paid. ... WANTED to BORROW, ( he above Sum, upon ample LEASEHOLD SECURITY oear Exeter, at Five per Cent. Apply ut the Offices of Mr. WILLIAM CHAPMAN, Solicitor, 52, bt. Aubyn- street, Plymouth- Dock, and 128, Fore- street- iilll, Exeter. , . _ N nOTICE is hereby given, that the PARTNERSHIP _ S recently subsisting between us, the undersigned MARY ELLA BLACKWELL und ELIZABETH WELCH, of Bridge- street, Exeter, Devon, Milliners, Dress and Straw Hat Sinkers, is this day DISSOLVED, by mutual consent. Dated this 12th day of September, 1821. MARY ELLA BlACKWELL. ELIZABETH WELCH. Signed in the presence of Wm. WELCH und J. L. SYMES. To the People of the West of England.. ON SATURDAY, October 20, 1821, will be pub- lished in Exeter, a NEWSPAPER, entitled BESLEY's EXETER NEWS, AND Devon County Chronicle, Containing 24 columns of closely printed letter- press, In 8 pages. Price SEVEN PENCE. The principles which this paper will fearlessly and faithfully advocate, will be those established la England by Magna Charta and the Bill of Rights, unshackled ond uncontrouled by any party whatever. Edited, printed, and published by T. BESLEY, 223, High- street, Exeter— IO whom order* for advertisements nnd commu- nications ( post- paid) ore requested to be addressed. WANTS A SITUATION, aS FARM BAILIFF, a middle- aged MARRIED MAN, without incumbrance, of good connexions, and who Ims held very resppctable situations in the above line, both in Scotland nnd England, with general satisfaction to bis em- ployers, and can give security if required. He perfectly un- derstands tlio no-' improved system of Forming, in iu various branches; is a competent judge of Stock, and can be well reommended by the gentleman for whom he at present ma- nages, and other Genttemen of repectabillty. Letters, post- paid, addre. red to A. B. at the Printer's, will be duly attended to. WILL SHORTLY CLOSE. By Permission of the Right Worshipful the Mayor. M. THIODON'S origfnal fHcriwrn'ral anfi | 3frtnr « qur THEATRE of ARTS. 1%/ T THIODON most respectfully announces to tbe XT^ . Nobility, Gentry, and Public in treneral, of EXETEH and Vicinity, he CONTINUES HIS PERFORMANCE EVERY EVENING, ( Saturday pxeepted). in the spacious BOILDINQ, adjoining the NEW SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS, which has been elegantly fitted up for the purpose. This Theatre is composed ol beautiful REPRESENTATIONS of celebrated CITIES, SHIPPING, < l- c. The Exhibition, with- out the aid of any Optical illusion, presents to the mind of tho spectator the extraordinary effects resulting from Mechanism, and affords an animated display of Picturesque Scenery'. The Pro- prietor flatters himself that he has been enabled to pouftray, in all their native beauty, several of the most interesting and mag- nificent scenes In Europe, so as to give a faithful transcript of the works of nature. M. T begs to inform the Public, thnt it is not Transparency, or a flat Picture, but a real IMITATION of NATURE.— Each Piece is animated by a variety of JFffluvcg, Carriages, parses, 9nfmaTs. And the various movements, executed by the power of Mechanism, are so natural as to strike the spectator with astonishment. Tbe labour which M. T. has bestowed upon them, nnd the great difficulties he has had to contend with, In bringing them to their present state of- perfection, he hopes will be fully appreciated by those ' connoisseurs who may honor him with theirpresence. This PRESENT EVENING, ( Tuesday), Oct. 16, and THREE SUCCESSIVE EVENINGS, the following Pieces will bte EXHIBITED. FIRST PIECE. THE CITY OF GENOA. In this View will be seen a Number of VESSELS UNDER SAIL; some will even appear in the Horizon. On the Sea- Shore a great number of FIGURES, on Foot, on Horseback, and in Carriages, Will animate the Picture ; and the Scene of a SPORTSMAN WITH HIS DOGS; ( M. T. begs the particular attention of his audience, that they may see it is the Piece itself of the Sportsman which is fired off, with an explosion ns loud as a pistol) The Death of a HARE; and a beautiful STAG, with the nearest possible imitation of Nature in all its movements. 8KCOXD PIECE. In which will be seen a CARAVAN on its MARCH; a Tri- umphal Procession of the GRAND MOGUL, and an ELEPHANT with all its movements. THIHD PIECE. THE CITY OF ROME Taken from the sSle of the Bridge aud Castle of St. Angefcr, executed after the. drawing from nature, by the celebrated PIRAKKSI, in whlfch win be noticed the handsomest buildings in that city. In this Scene will be a beautiful Representation of an Aquatic Exhibition on the River. A Mast or Pole is seen surmounted with several trophies of victory, the ascent of which is difl5cult, by being made slippery; but after numerous efforts a person is seen to gain the top, and bear away the prize.. FOURTH PIECE. Chinese artificial fire works, Representing the following ancient Mythological Temple t) C. l( C..— 1- The Temple of Silenus, the Foster- Father of Bacchus.— 2. The Temple of Cupid.— 3. The Bower in the Garden of Circe.— 4. The Temple of Venus.— 5. The Triumphal Arch of Trajan. - 6. The Baths of Venus. - 7. Tribute of Respect to Great Britain. TO CONCLUDE WITH A STORM AT SEA, Accompanied with its usual characteristic phenomena,— Agitation of the waves- clouds, which by degrees obscure the sky- light- ning, thunder, & c.— vessels beating against the tempest, struck by a thunderbolt, and engtilphed in the deep finally- seamen endeavouring . Jo save themselves from Uir. .. RTGBUOUITUP , UDKS ; altogether a laithful representation of nature, in one of her most tremendous aspects. Admission- Front Seats, 2s — Second Seats, 1j. The doors to be ooened at half- past six o'clock, and the curtain to rise at half- poit seven. Tickets to be had at the General Printing- Office, and at the Theatre. To be had of R. CULLUM, EXETER. TOWERS'S TONIC PIllS For Disorders of the Stomach and Boxcels. IN cases of Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Sickness, Pains in the Stomach and Bowels, and other symptoms resulting from a weakened state of the digestive organs, these Pills are proved to be one of tbe safest and most efficacious remedies ever presented to public notice. Mild, but effectual in tbeir operation, they cleanse, and yet strengthen ihe stomach, restore the appetite, promote digestion, nud keep the bowels in a regular and comfortable state; free from costiveness, but by no means loo relnsed. Sold ai 2s. 0d., 4s. « d., lis., and 2is. per box, at the Office of lliis Paper ; by Druggists und Booksellers in most Towns, and by all Wholesale Medicine Venders in London. Also, the STOMACHIC ESSENCE, justly esteemed the most certain remedy for spasmodic affections, difficulty of breathing, nervous palpitations, tumors, « fce. Price 4s. 6d. and 10s. Od. Prepared only by JOHN TOWERS, Fairfield Cottage, St. Peter's, Thanet ( late of London.) Observe his signature on the label, and name round the seal. PHANTASMAGORIA; Or, The Changeling. Sure Patrick O'Connor in taste wns not lacking, His boots when he polish'd with WARREN'S Jet Blacking It was not a play fait, nor yet oratorio, That Pat went to see ;—' twas the Phantasmagoria,— Though simple the means, its effect is surprising; Each luminous form, like a speclre seems rising, And gliding towards you from chaotic shade, While silence and uwe ihe spectators pervade. Not so with O'Connor, by hocky, defiance He threw in the teeth of this spectre alliance. Next morning in bed, nnd his BOOTS standing by, His shade in the fine jetty glow meets bis eye;— Determin'dly valiant, all dread slill he smothers, " ls't you, your own self now, or one of vow brother* t " Bad luck to the manners ( said Pal) that you luke to, " You nod, us the man in the play says, then spake too." Same night's exhibition Pat took his old station And made ibis unique, unexpected oration :— •• Mister Faint- ass Jlagorey, you conjuring tief Turn him out.' turn him out !—" ' tis O'Connor's belief, A child when I wns, and ihe pride of my mother, You chang'd me," hear, hear him, " you lief, foronother, " Arrah ! look at my BOOTS now, some scheme to obtain, " These devils he sent, sure to change me again." ' Loud laughter went round,— but the Boors glossy hue Admired attention from ev'ry one drew. Each doubt done away with, no friendship is lacking, ' Twixt PATRICK O'CONNOR and Faint- ass Magorey ; And Mirth still confesses, when telling her story, A fnithful auxiliary in WARREN'S Jet Blacking. This Easy Shilling and Brilliant BLACKING, prepared ly 30, STRAND, LONDON AN n SOLO AT Ashburton, by Back and Wootton— Axminster, Anning and Gill and Sun— BarnstapIe, Syle— Bideford, Staveley— brix- ham, Richards— Collumpton, Fowler— Dawlish, Craib and Warren— Dartmouth, Sulter— Exeter, R, Cullum, Warren. Gollop, Molland, Sharland, Welsford, Mortimer, Damerel and Pitt, Mack, R. Phillips, aud Hutchings, St. Thomas - Exmouth, Sellers, Southwood, Cameron— Honiton, Brook— Holsworthy, Thame— Ilminster, Eames— IIfracombe, Scholey— Launceton, Dingle— Lyme. Swann— Lympston, Titcher— Modbury, Rendle — Newton, Mayne— Ottery, R. Baker- Okehampton, Lacey Plymouth. Cookworthy — Sidmouth, Prout, Gove— Starcross, Sanders— Sherborne, Meech—- Southmolton, Pearce— Torquay. Woodford, H. Troake— Teingmouth, Taylor, jun. and March — Totnes, Daw—- Taunton, Poole— Tiverton, Pratt and Pugsley — Kingsbridge, Nicholson. And every Town in the Kingdom. LIQUID, in boitles, at LOd. 1* 1. and 10d, Also PASTE BLACKING,- in Pots, 0d. 12d. and lid. I THE ALFRED— WEST OF ENGLAND JOURNAL— GENERAL ADVERTISER. W. P. HEWSON, GUN- MAKER. HAVING REMOVED from Southernhay, to No. SI, North- street, Exeter, begs to ioLrit tbe attention of his Friends aod tbe PaWic. to bis Sew and Extensive STOCK of j ARTICIES io it* above L15E, on eq- iiiabh'Terms. Percoa- i • ion Work of every description ; Flint Guns altered to Percu*- [ » ion, on any principle ; Shooting Tackle in great variety. TeIGNMOuTh,— DEVON. To be sold at auction* By Order of the Assignees of Mr. Wm. Rolfe a Bankrupt, ON TUESDAY. October 23. and following Day, on the Premise*, his late Dwelling- House, situate ln BRIMLEy VALE, Teignmouth, all his neAT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, & c. & c. - f Comprising post and tent bedstead*, with cotton and other fur- niture; best goose- feather beds; mattresses, blankets, qallts, and counterpanes; floor, bed- round, and stair cupetlng; hearth nigs and painted floor cloths; several sets of mahogany drawers ; pier, chimney, and dressing glasses; fenders and fire sets; two sets of mahogany dining tables; card and Pembroke ditto; secre- tary and book awe, Grecian couch and chain; with all sorts of useful kitchen furniture; some fine colored drawings, by Westall, in handsome gilt frames; a blue nnd white dinner set; with • evernl articles in the garden, comprising three melon frames, of one, two, and three lights; several flower stauds; hand glass, pans, plant*, < tc. Also, two valuable maoiws, of large size, and most splendid plumage, one blue and the other aearlet; the latter possesses extraordinary docility, and faculty of speaking, and was brought from abroad by the late Lord Nelson, and presented by him to the late Mr. Goldsmid, at the sale of whose effects it was purchased. Onthe SECos- D DAT will be SOLD, in the Markbt- PLACE, n quantity of JOINERS' WORK, PREPARED, OLD BUILD- ING MATERIALS, drc.; comprising sashes and frames; doors and mouldings; jamb linings; mahogany writing desk; counter; marble chimney piece; seven fights of staire; sundry benches and tools; pit saw ! quantity of mill lead ; windlass and bucket; with various other articles. The Auction to begin, each Day, precisely at Twelve o'Clock. N. B. May be viewed tbe Monday preceding the Sale, from Ten to Four. Teignmouth, October 15, 1821. Very desirable FREEHOLD TAn- YARD and LANDS, at ALCOmBE vcithin the Borough of, and distant about one mile from, tie Sea- pnrt Tourn of Minehead; and FREEHOLD MARSH and other. LAXD, and HOUSES and LANDS, held for Lives, at DuNSTEr. Somerset, € a tjcprrcmptorilD ^ oliJ at auction, Bv JOHN POWELL, AT the LuTTRELL ArMS Inn, in DunSTER, on TUOAT, th « 30ib day of October instunt, at three o'clock io the afterocon precisely, in the following Lou :— Lot 1. A capital TAN- YARD, io tbe village of Aleombe, of a moderate size, well supplied with water ; with a BARK- MILL and a LINHAY, STABLE, GARDEN, and CLOSE of POSTSCRIPT. BY EXPRESS. LONDON, SUNDAY EVENING, OAT. 14, 1821. The Brussels papers revive the report of nn intended Congress of Sovereigns nt Leipsic, at wbicb tbe Kings of England and Saxony are added to ( be Monurcbs who composed tbe Convention at Troppuu. Leiiers Lave been received from St. Petersburgh, dated the 18th till. which slate that the Exchange had advanced consider- ably: it was at 9- 3- 10. THE KING. Monday dispatches were received at Carlton Palace, dated from Dusseldorff, where his Majesty arrived on Thursday, the 4th Inst., in perfect health. His Majesty was to set off on Friday for Hanover. Every where his reception has been en- thusiastic. Extract of a letter from Hanover, dated September 25 :— " The Castle of Herrenhauson, situated near ourctty, has been ojmngvd In a Myu Siting to r>' Delve our Sorwilgn, and the load lending to it has been furnished with lamps. " It is affirmed, that our States will be convoked immedi- ately after the arrival of the King, and that bis Majesty will make n proposition, tCDding to relieve the country from the burthen of maintaining an armed force » dlsproportloned to its resources. To attain this end, there is n rumour of employing 15,000 Hanoverians to form the garrisons of Malta, Corfu, and the Ionian Islands; they will be paid by Great Britain. It was by a similar measure that in the war of America the Ha noverinns fought under the English floj." The following account of the " hair breadth" escapes of his Majesty on his late aquatic excursions, first appeared In a paper called '* The John Bull." We copy It, divesting it of the fulsome parenthetical rematks of the writer, and leave our readers to judge of tbe veracity ol that statement, which concludes by de- claring a French fishing boat, ( having the King on board) Striking " three times on the bar" and a " heavy sea" rolling furiously, and yet, landing its pnssenger* safely !! " When the yacht was endeavouring to double the Land's End ( on the return from Ireland) the weather was terrific; It blew a hurricane, and seemed setting in. Sir Chas. Paget told the King that he would not be answerable for the consequences of persevering. His Majesty said, " Paget, do nothing but what is right; net as you would do if I were not here." In altering the course to run for Millonl, a thick fog c. ime on, ond it was impossible to see a ship's length ; the gale increased, nnd Sir Charles, naturally anxious In having such ii djafge ns the King, agailn felt it his duty to state tbe danger in which be thought the vessel. His Majesty received tho communication with tho greatest coolness, and again desired him not to think about him. Still the wheather grew worse, and while the yacht was under bare poles, or nearly so, n set struck her wheel, nnd unshipped her tiller ropes; to any person acquainted with nautical matters this occurrencc, in a storm, needs no remark; and Sir Charles felt it his duty ( notable himself to quit the deck) to dispatch an Officer to report the accident lo the King. - " Tell Paget." said the Monarch, " that I am quite satisfied in having ns gallant and skilful Officers, and as active a crew e. s Europe can produce— for the rest we must rely upon Providence." Similar fortitude and presence of mind marked his Mntesty's conduct in his short excursion to Calais: when the yacht arrived off that port, it was blowing hard, with a heavy sea running, the waves rolling in struck her on the weather side, and dashed furiously over her quarter- deck. It was reported that as his Ma- jesty's barge was not arrived, and no means of ensuring a safe lan- ding were at hand, they must stand out to sea for the night. The King asked if there was no French boot; a French fishing- boat was dancing before the vacht at that moment; the people offered their services. Sir E. Nagle and Sir C. Paget ( both ex- perienced Nairn I Officer-) wished to deter his Majesty from going, but he cailcd to the Frenchmen in their own language, nnd asked them ifthey could carry hiin safe ashore; they affirmed that they could; upon which his Majesty, turned with n smile to hi; nau- tical attendants, said. " Come- I am quite sure you don't wind a ducking ;" acd instantly went down the side - the)- of course followed. " Tbe boot having got entangled in some ropes which were adrift, a sen completely washed Ihe whole crew.— Sir C. Paget, alarmed for the King, was about to seize the helm, when the King, touching his arm, sold—' Be quiet, my good friend, leave the Frenchmen to manage their own boat in their own way, and I'll be bound for them, they shall land us safe.'" They however struck three times on the bar, and were very nearly swamped. Friday dispatches were received announcing the arrival of hi* Majesty, in high health and spirits, at Hanover. He entered tbe citv al nine o'clock at nirfit, on Monday last. The town was oil life and splendour;" the streets were Illuminated, the mllitarv drawn out on duty, the guns fired, the liells nmg, and the population flocking from all sides toward* the barrier through which bis Majesty entered - nil appeared animated with the most loyal and affectionate enthusiasm. The Quakers.— The late Edinburgh Review, in tbe con- clusion of its article on the subject of " Capital Punishments," in speaking of tbe exertion of the Society of Friends observes - " The Quakers have taken a considerable interest in this ques- tion ; nnd to them we also, in a great measure, owe the abolition of the Slave Trade. They have been ridiculed, as a body, for cot lending themselves to this pomps and vanities of the world; but they devote themselves to prying inio and alleviating its evils. If v. u see one of item come into a Bookseller's shop, it is not to inquire for Campbell's Pleasures of Hope, or for Rogers's Pleasures of Memory ; but for Buxton on Prison Discipline, or or the last account of the State of the Gaol at Leicester. Ti es? are their delights their luxuries, and their refinements. They do not, indeed, add new grace to tbe Connthian capital of polished society; but they dig down into its dungeon- glooms and n0B° me « ' Do good bv stealth, and blush to find its lame." They bear the vote of tbe wretched, and lighten the burthen o • humanity - and they have, and will have, their reward." MEADOW LAND adjoining, by estimation three acres and half, occupied by Messrs. Baker, for a term that will expire nt Lady- day, 1831. 2. A Close of excellent Meadow Land, called WILKINS's MEADOW, at Alcombe, by estimation seven acres, lately occu- pied by Mr. Hugh Escott. 3. Another Close of excellent Meadow Land, called LONG MEADOW, at Alcombe, by estimation six acres and half, also lately occupied by Mr. Hugh Escott. 4. Another Close of excellent Meadow Land, called BARD's MEADOW, at Alcombe, by estimation one acre and a quarter. - 5. A Close of Arable Lond, called LANE CLOSE, near Al- combe, bv estimation two acres and bnlf. 6. A Close of Arable Land, called TOAD PARK, near Al- combe, by estimation two acres. The three Inst Lots are occupied by Mr. Clement Poole. 7. A DWELLING- HOUSE and ORCHARD, by estimation one acre and three quarters, in which there is a good Lime Rock, at Alcombe. 8. A Close of Arable Land, called WALL CLOSE, near AI- combc, bv estimation two acres. 0. A Close of Arable Land; colled BENCH, near Alcombe, by estimation five acres. 10. A Close of Arable Lnnd, called STICKLECROFT, other- wise LANGLAND, near Alcombe, by estimation four acres and half. 11. A Close of Arable Land, called THE THREE YARD, near Alcombe, by estimation three quarter* of an acre. 12. A Right in tl. e Marsh called NEW MARSH, near Alcombe, by estimation one acre. 13 A BARN, at Alcombe. Tbe last seven Lots are occupied by Mr. William Staddon. 14. A GARDEN, near Alcombe Cross, by estimation a quurter of an acre, lately occupied by James Gay. Tbern is a right of Common on Alcombe Hill, in respect ofllie foregoing Lands. 15. Two Parcels of WOOD, in Penney HT11 Wood, near Alcombe. 16. Four and half BURGAGE RIGHTS in Hie Salt Marsb, so long as the Marsb remains unincloied. 17. A Right in NEW MARSH, being one of those Rights which are estimated to be equal to an acre of the whole Marsh. 18. A Close of very excellent MARSH LAND, in the parish of Dunster, by estimation eighteen acres, lately occupied by Mr. Hugh Escott. 10. A DWELLING- HOUSE and the Garden belonging thereto, at Dutisier. occupied by William Vicary, 20. A DWELLING- HOUSE andr' the Garden belonging thereto, at Dunster, occupied by George Falvey. 21. A very couvenient DWELLING- HOUSE, Offices, nnd Garden, at Dunster, part now occupied by Mrs. Pincombe, the remainder lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Wescombe, with an excellent Garden belonging thereto, occupied by Willinm Geen. 22. A MALTHOUSE, at dunster, lately occupied by James Prideaux. 23. A MALTHOUSE, at Dunster, lately oocupied by Mr. Robert Harvey. 24. A MALTHOUSE, at Dunster, called the NUNNERY, occupied by Mr. Robert Harvey. 25. A COURTLAGE, at Dunster, occupied by Mr. Gale. 26. An ORCHARD, nt Dunster, by estimation one acre and bnlf, with a Burn nnd Linhny thereon, occupied by Mr. Abra- ham, held for the remainder of a term of 99 years, determinable with a life aged 55. 27. An ORCHARD aud BARN, at Marsh, near Dunster, by estimation three quarters of un aore, occupied by William Geen, held for a like term, determinable with lie life of William Strong, of Dunster. Possession of all, except of tho first, twenty- fourth, twenty- fifth, and twenty- sixth lots, may be had at Lady- dag next, if desired. Lots 1,24, 25, nnd 20, are held from year to year. 03- To view the respective Lots, apply to the respective Tenants ; and for further particulars, either personally, or by poit- poid letters, to Mr. LEIGH, Attorney- at- Law, Bardon, near Dunster, Somerset. Dated 0th October, 1821 sloth, and meanness. of men not free, he may be ini- ! l » elled to raise the latter from the kennel into which German notions and German oppression have plunged ( hem, an J place them In ( heir rank in the scale of nature. Every human being, who is not free, ought to be des- pised . is inferior to the Ounan Outang of the forest— as more degraded in his nature, and therefore beneath the uncivilized brute. Should his . Majesty discover tbe foiling of haired with which tlie political principles of his Ministers are erery where greeted, except by the minions of power, it may teach irira that the applause of the renal few is of much less importance than the esteem of nations. In his travels his Majesty may learn the folly, as well as the wickedness, of ( hose who, unfortu- nately for mankind, have poverned the affairs of Europe for the last thirty years: he may read a lesson which may incline hitn to disregard the false notions and hideous principles of Tories and Ultra- Royalists, who have sacrificed the wealth and the happiness of empires, covered their fields with human blood, desolated their cities, and employed myriads of mortals in the pleasing occupation of destructiou, to revive and give vigour to unjust pretensions, at war with justice and the welfare of society. If his Majesty return thus instructed, and his actions run in unison with his opinions, he will not be rewarded by the love and esteem of the passing day alone, hut posterity will embalm his memory as a bene- factor of the h'imau race. Such considerations may reconcile the most scrupulous to ( he advantage of such royal excursions; hut if our King should draw his conclusions from the notions of the base nnd slavish inmates of foreign courts, his travels will he in effect disastrous, nod his labour spent in vaiu. ' TO CORrESPONdENTS AND OUR READERS.] In order to give an early insertion to the important Meeting of the Cheshire Whig Club, which reached us at a very late hour, ire have omitted our usual information under the head of mULTuM IN PARVO," and several other Articles, which otherwise would have appeared. THe ALFreD ' It is my duty to leave the People free as the thoughts of Man.' . EXETER, TUESDAY, Oct. 16, 1821. A delignlful account is given of the King's progress through the dominions of the Prussinn monarch, through roads almost impassable, in a condition so deplorable as to exercise his Majesty's patience at every step. This, among an hundred other things, will convince hiin of the folly, as well as wickedness, of despotism. If the personage who governs the Prussians by ( lie sword and the bayonet, and speuds their treasures in maintaining one hundred and fiftv thousand idle soldiers, of no use to the Slate, yet draining it of its wealth and wasting it in the wantonness of idleness, were lo form just notions of the advantage of good government, and the mischief of bad, he might be tempted to mend his ways, morally, politically, and physically. The Prussians themselves deserve no compassion if ( hey were obliged to travel from town to town through a slough, worse than the Slough of Despond ; if they were compelled to live in huts, worse than the wigwams of savages; if they were plundered, to the utmost extent, of Ihe fnrts of their labours, to enrich the worthless wretches who support the despotism that devours their vitals, they nchly deserve ibeir fate. To yieltl obedience to caprice, ( o lie governed by the will of one man, is sb degrading to human nature, that those who submit to sufcb misrule ought » o be considered as beyond Ihe hounds of pity, and lost ( o the feelings of man. Our King seeins ( o have been received with apparent zeal, on his journey, by the assembled crowds; but this, perhaps, may be justly attributed to his politeness and their civility, rather than to any regard of the continental people towards a Sove- reign, whom they consider as leagued with their monsters to destroy the just rights and liberties of man- kind. The poverty which his Majesty will perceive in his Hanoverian dominions may teach him ( he necessity of giving freedom to their inhabitants: he will see ( here ( hat man, the automaton of power, is a despicable being in comparison with the freeman, who despises power when unjust, and opposes tyranny that freezes humanitv. His Majesty'* visit to Ireland'may prove beneficia'l, because he is convinced that the Irish are loval, even to the heart's core; and, if he conclude that the rebellious insurrections and riols were the effects of the villainy of the petty tyrants who. in the name of the Constitution, have plundered the People, and under the mask of loyalty, have turned the arms of the Sovereign against his subjects, his travels will be productive of much good. Should his Majesty reason on the subject, it may induce him to crush the serpen( s which have poisoned the hap- piness of a nation committed to his care : it may teach him to doubt the loyalty of the courtier, and the zeal of the bigot; and, if this suspicion be eenerated, ( he journey has effected more towards the union of Kin- r and People, than all the corporation of Dublin, and ils ramifications, have done for a century to prevent this consummation so devoutly to b « Wished. This sojourn- ing with his German subjects may produce a similar effect, if his Majesty compare Britons wifh Hano- verUas: tf be set the wealth, industry, independence, and dignity of freemen, in opposite eo tHe poverty, The astonishing success that has attended M. Thio- don's beautiful exhibit ion is ( he most convincing proof of its real merit. In all who have had an opportunity of witnessing it tlie most enthusiastic admiration has been excited; and ( hose who may be so unfortunate as ( o let it pass unseen, will have ample cause for regret. The connoisseur in painting, the lover of nature in its most lively character, and the curious in mechanical ingenuity, cannot but feel highly gratified while viewing the pleasing scene. On Friday evening nex(, ( he per- formances will he by desire, and under Ihe patronage, of ( he Right Worshipful ( he Mayor of ( his city. We are sorry to observe that one improvement cannot be made in this city without the sacrifice of another. The common sewer lately made is assuredly most cs- senlial lo ( he comfort of ( he inhabitants; but, if we are to be deprived of water by the means of it, we may con- sider the advantage scarcely worth receiving. It appears that, in forming the sewer, considerable damage has been done to the water pipes, for which the Commis- sioners refuse the proprietor ( Mr. Golsworthy) the required remuneration. He has, therefore, sent nofice ( o many individuals, ( hat, after a certain day ho shall discontinue to supply them with water. Our opiuion is, that whatever, injury might be effected, should certainly be made good by" the parties concerned; otherwise we may go on improving ( as they call it) to the Day of Judgment— while mending one hole they make two. It is saitl, however, by some, that the Commissioners have offered a proper recompense ; but, as it embraced a condition with which Mr. G. would not comply— that of furnishing a written statement of the damage ( he wafer pipes have receired— we are to lose, between the both parties, the benefit of having in our houses an article so requisite for the preservation of health, and what is of general domestic utility. We hope those gentlemen will see the necessity of settling the diffe- rence that exists— it will be as creditable to them as bereficial to the inhabitants. We have much pleasure in announcing, that a nume- rous and very respectable Meeting was held on Wednes- day , ( be lOlli instant, at the Fortescue Arms, Barnsta- ple, for the purpose of promoting the interest of the Bible Society iu that town and neighbourhood. Lord Viscouut Ebrington, on being called . to Ihe chair, ex- pressed his decided conviction of the usefulness of ( he ! Bible Society, and ( he warm satisfaction with which he regarded its growing prosperity. The Rev. Dr. Stein- kopff, Foreign Secretary to tlie Parent Institution in Loudon, explained its object and constitution, and gave a sketch of the stupendous operations, . which, with its assistance, or under the influence of its example, arc carrying forward to promote the universal dissemination of ( lie Holy Scriptures. Earl Fortescue then rose and declared that, although he had at one period doubted the propriety of supporting the Institution, his doubts had long since been entirely removed. Ilis Lordship expressed his persuasion tliat no Society, formed on a less simple and comprehensive basis, could possibly ac- complish the great work of offering the Volume of Divi ne. Revelation ( othc people of every nation in their own language-, and that, while the Institulion was con- ducted wilh the fidelity which had hitherto marked ifs proceedings, no danger could possibly arise to ( lie Esta- blished Church, tu which he was conscientiously and warmly attached, from a Society whose only object was the circulation of ( he Bible. A resolution was unani- mously passed for establishing a Brunch Society for Barnstaple and its neighbourhood, in conuexion with tbe County Society and Exeter; and ( he regulations usual for such Institutionswcr£ adopted'* - Bourchior Palk Wrey, Esq. ( he Rev. Prebendary Thomas, Rev. B. Marshall, F. Gribble, C. Gribble , and I. Marshall, Esqrs. and several other genllemen took part in the proceedings; in the course of which the meeting was likewise addressed by the Rev. R. C. Dillon and the Rcv. l. W. Middlelon, who attended with Dr. Steinkopff, as a deputation from the British and Foreign Bible Society. These gentle- men Coin Bated, in a very able and satisfactory manner, the arguments by which the Society has been assailed. The limited space we can afford prevents us from giving even an outline of the Speeches which wcra delivered ; but we are happy to state, they made a very strong im- pression on the meeting, which was evinced by a liberal subscription at the close. Among the contributors to the new Society we notice, in addition ( o Ihe respected names already mentioned, those of Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, and Sir Arthur Chichester, Barts. On Monday last the annual meeting of the Tavistock Auxiliary Bible Society was held in the Guildhall of that town, C. Greaves. Esq. in the Chair. The report, pre- sented by Mr. J. Rundle, one of the secretaries, stated that the number of bibles and testaments, issued since • ( he last report was 3S5, and since lhe forma( ion of the society, nine years ago, 2155, aud the total amount re- J reived £ 903. The Meeting was addressed by the Rev. ' Dr. Steinkopff, and Messrs. Middleton and Dillon, the' deputation from the Parent Society, in speeches of j marked and varied excellence; able and impressive ad- j dresses were also delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Hooker : aud Whillans, Mr. Nicholls, of Beeralston, Messrs. W. Rundle, J. Rundle, and Flamank. The chairman , conducted the proceedings of the evening in a warm j and able manner; and the meeting, which will long be ! remembered iu Tavistock, for the pleasure which it gave lo those assembled, and ( he hopes of future benefit to the great cause ol" bible distribution which it excited, , closed by several additional subscriptions, aud a collec- tion superior to those on former occasions. The melancholy catastrophe, which we briefly noticed I last week, respecting tbe loss of the Clovelly boats, em- ! ployed in the herring fishery, proves to be of the most | appal line description. It " appears that those boats, , about sixty in number, were compelled, by the sndden j springing up of the dreadful gale of wind allndcd to. to relinquish their nels, in the hope of gaining the shore in ! safety; but unfortunately more than forty were driven | among ( lie rocks. The crie « of the drowning, thirty- five in number. moU of whom have left large families 1 produced au effect too heart- rending to bo adequately | expressed. Tbe distress occasioned to the families of tbe unhappy sufferers, who looked forward to ( he fishery j for their entire support, but who are now bereft of the meaus of subsistence, is most afflicting.— The Rev. Mr. Putt and Rev. Mr. Luxmore, tbea staying at C'ovelly. were particularly instrumental in saving the lives of many who, but for their humane exertions, must have inevitably perished ; and at their departure generously left £ 5, to be distributed amoDg those families who are now become utterly destitute. We are happy to observe : hat a subscription has been opened at Bideford for ( he relief of those who unfortunately suffer by this dreadful calamity. A meeting was held at the Guildhall, in Barnstaple, oa Friday last, for tue- purpose of raising a subscription for the relief of tbe unfortunate sufferersat Clovelly and the neighbourhood. It was most respectably attended by the inhabitants of the town and its vicinity, and a liberal subscription entered into. B: ft » re the close of ! the day nearly £ 200 was subscribed. We understand that tlrc Magistrates ( the Members of | the Association for the Protection of Game) who lately ! convicted Hugh Sloley, nt Barnstaple, in the penalty of ( £ 10 and costs, for having in his house two young hares, ! which were accidentally killed by his mower, have j thought it proper to re- hear his case, and reverse the i conviction: which, in all probability, the Conrt of l King's Bench would otherwise have done, j Sir John Kennaway's regiment of East Devon legion I[ Yeomanry Cavalry assembled al Honiton on Wednes- |! day, for eight days training. I last week, the servants of Mr. John Coles, of Lythe- | court Farm, about ( « o miles from Tiverton, discovered I a fine male infant, apparently about a week old, which had been deposited in a three- wheel put, standing in a lane leading to the house. The child was delivered to the parish officers, and in the course of the day baptized I by the name cf George Lythcourt. I At Torrington fair, on Wednesday last, there was a I, large shew of cittle, which met with a dull sale at || reduced prices. I! Last week, at Northtawton Michaelmas fair, Mr. Thomas Hooper, of Bow, purchased three milch cows, aud forty sheep, for eighteen pounds, sixteen shillings, and sixpence! ! Tavistock fair on Wednesday last was very full of cattle, and a great deal of business was done. The sel- lers complained that the prices offered "- ere low, but on a comparison with the prices given at other fairs of late, the buyers thought they were rather on the advance. Cows and calves sold well, and on the whole a great quantity of cattle were disposed of. At the said fair a young woman, named Monroe, one of those ladies not much celebrated for virtue, pickcd the pockets of a countryman of £ 63, and is brought here for trial at the present Sessions. 1,655 10 214,063 16 To the EDITOR of the alfred. Sir,— On my first visit to Exeter, my notice was attracted by tho singular appearance of the vanes fixed upon the steeples of seve- ral of its churches : one of the two points seemed like tbe letter C, for wbicb I could not possibly account; but, on inquiry, found thnt the north part of the Heavens was pointed out by ihe sun, iiiid the south by the moon: here again my Perplexity increased, for although the moon it frequently seen in the south, yet the sun bus ncrer yet been visible in the north ! Would it not, Sir, be more consonant with reason, and tbe usual practice in other parts of the kingdom, to assign the dominion of tbe uir to Boreas nnd Lis companions, and ienve the sun nnd tbe raoori to their respec- ivo situations in the Heavens, since singularity can only be de- fended when it possesses some peculiar advantages, or is war- ranted bya neurer approximation to truth t Yours, ( fee. E. W. N. S. birth. At Tobies, on Sunday se'nnight, the lady of the Rev. Thomas Cleave, of a daughter. Friday, ut Heavitree, Mrs. Luke, the wife of Mr. G. S. Luke, of a son. Married. On Saturday se'nnight, at St. George's, Hanover- square, London, by the Rev. Charles Herbert Martin, Henry Sloane, Esq. of Rockbeare- Court, Devon, to Sarah, eldest daughter of the lats Thomas Porter, Esq. of Rockbeare- House, In the same Tuesday morning at St. Mary Major's church, by tbe Rev. J. D. Coleridge, Mr. Edward Eills, master of the Golden ' Lion public- house, Silver- street, to Sarah, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm. Down, of this city, plumber. On Saturday lost, at Northtawton', Mr. James Trix, of Barn- staple, druggist, to Miss Mary Sweet Dingle, of the same place. Died. On Monday se'nnight after a lingering illness, aged 50, the ( he Rev. George Moore, Curate of the. perpetual Cure of Honiton's Clist, Rector of Sowton and Peter Tavey, in Devon, and only son of the late Rev. Archdeacon Moore, whose virtues and good qualities he fully inherited. On Friday se'nnight, after n long illness, at the advanced age of 80, Mr. S. Soper, of Bedford- place, in this city, cabinet- maker. On Monday se'nnight, after a lingering Illness, aged 84, Mr. W. Last, master of the King's Head public- house, St. Sidwells. At Cullompton, on the 27th ult. Mrs. Hannah Palmer, widow of the late Mr. John Palmer, of Raddon Court, Thorverton, aged ninety- two; leaning, eight children, 47 grand- children, 45 grent- grand- children, in all 100; one of the latter is married.— She was a kind mid affectionate parent, whose memory will long be cherished by all who know her. Committed to High Gaol.— By G. Woolcombe, Esq. Jonas Bulley, for stealing a lead pump, value sixteen shillings.— By R. B. Remmett, &; q. M. D. William Cooke, for obtaining tbe sum of six pounds six shillings,. under false pretences. ship intelligence. EXMOUTH, Oct. 14.] Arrived the . Neptune Nicholson, from Memel; Mars Bourne, from Riga; New Ann, Perriam, from Newport; Three Sisters, William, and Barnevelt. Metcalf, from Sunderland ; Exeter Packet, Webber, Albion, Palmer, Dispatch, Barrett, Union, Hore, and Hope, Salisbury, from London; Friends. Setton, from Newport. Sailed the Resolution, Burleston, Hybernia, Redman, and Venus, lee, tor sunderland; Active, Rich, for Bristol; Lavinia, Popham, for Neath; Flora, Parker, for Lisbon; Friendship, Weeks, for Seville; Flower, Treat, for London ; Isabella, Barrett, for Falmouth. exeter markets. Oot. 12.— Wheat, 6s. 6J. to 9 « . Od.;— Barley, 3 « . to 5s. 0.1.; - Oats, 2s. Od. to 3s. 0.1. per bushel;— Geese, 3s. 0s. to 5s. Od. each;— Fowls, per couple, 2s. 0d. to 3*. 0d.;— Ducks, 3s. Od. to 4s. 6d. ditto;— Roasting Pigs, 4s. Od. to 5s. Od.; — Beef, 61d; Veal, fid.; Mutton, 5Jd.; L* mb, 7d ; Pork, fld. per lb.— B'utter, lOd. lb.;- Eggs 16 for Is.;— Potatoes, 8d. peck. MONDAY, OCT. 15, 1821. A grand ball and supper were given by Colonel and i Mrs. A. Morshead, at Widey- House, on Thursday , evening, to all the families of distinction in the neigh- I bourhood. The house and conservatory were brilliantly | illuminated by variegated lamps, enLwined yvyth lanrel j and other evergreen*; and ovtr the hall door shone i Welcome," in transparent letters. Among the com- I pnny were Earl and Countess Morley, Right Hon. R. P. Carew and family, Sir A. and Lady Cochrane, Sir A. and Lady Molesworth, Sir M. and Lady Lopes, Sir T. and Lady Lavie, Sir C. and Miss Holloway, Sir W. and Lady Call, Lady E. Forbes, Hon. Capt. Pellew, M. P. Capt Skene, R. N. Capt. and the Hon. Mrs. Dashwood, Capt. anil Mrs. Parker, P. Treeby. Esq. nnd family, Colonel Harris and family, Major and Mrs. Goodby. Dr. and Mrs. Woolcombe, R. Franco, Esq. R. Pering, Esq. the Officers of the 3d Guards, 10th and 84th regiments, & c. & c. The viands and wines were of the first de- scription, and ( lie company separated at an early hour in tbe morning, highly gratified with the entertainment, and the extremely kind attention of their host and hostess. On Monday an inquest was held in Dock, on the body of John Williams, a seaman belonging to his Majesty's ship Tartar, who was drowned under the following cir- cumstances:— The deceased had applied to the com- manding officer fo obtain leave for himself and others to go on snore, which being refused, be communicated to his comrades his intention of swimming to the beach, and procuring a boat ( o lake them out of ( he ship; he accordingly leaped overboard, and had only proceeded a little way. when he sunk to rise no more.— Verdict, accidentally drowned. Three companies of the 81th regiment arrived here on Wednesday evening, in the Crown aud Caroline trans- ports: and Friday aflcrnoon a detachment of ( be 3d Guards embarked in the same vessels, an- 1 sailed for Portsmouth- On the return of the transports with the other companies of ( he Slth, the remainder of the Guards will be embarked. Married. On Thursday, at Stoke church, Mr. Edward Williams, car- penter, R. N. to Miss Mary Foster, eldest daughter of Mr. Charles Foster, of Stoke. died. On Thursday. Mister Thomas Hollingworth, second son of T. Hollingworth, Storekeeper of his Majesty's Dock- yard, at this place. Friday, at his mother- s house in Stonehouse, after a lingering illness, Mr. T. S. Bayley, ship- chandler, of this town. In Barrack- street, aged 37, Mr. Philip Rodd. In Prospect row, Mrs. Elizabeth Avery, aged 79. . PLYMOUTH, Pent. M. l Monday— Sailed thd French vesseI Union, Melcherts, for Bourdeaux Tuesday— Arrived the Olive Branch, Dotward, from Jersey: and In- York; Nautilus. Walton, for the Cape of Good Hope; Fame. Armstrong, and Nelson, Barney, for the South Seas; Jane- Sandcombe for MALTA ; Charles Forbes, Choak. for New Brunswick: Friends. Hunt. for Gib- raltar; Ranger, Wood, for Bridgwater; and Hambletonian. Gilbertson, for Africa. Wednesday— Arrived the Liberty, Periam. from Exeter Duke of Bronte, Richardson, from Newcmtle; and Apollo, Taylor, from San- Thursday Arrived the Mecter, Banks, And William, Finey. from Newhaven; Edward, Davis, from Portsmouth ; Betsey. William, and Dart. Cowling. from Newcastle; Rosina. Hall, from Blyth Nook : Robert and Mary. Gray, from Riga ; Anotolia, Pyle, from Memel; and Mary, Shaddon, from Bilboa. Friday— Arrived the Dido, Nixon, from Sunderland; James and Ann, Full from Dartmouth; and John and Jane, Perriam, from Exeter. MONDAY, OCT. 15. 1821. The Lord Bishop of Exeter has commenced his dis- tribution of church preferment in this county, in a manner which does equal honor to his head nnd heart. By the death of ( he rev. h. Pooley, the living of Newlyn, the first wc believe in this part of his dioceso that has fallen into the hands of tuc Bishop, became vacant, wbicb he has presented to the Rev. 11. Pol- whelc. To the attainments of this gentleman as a scholar, to his merits as au author and zealous defender of our excellent Church Establishment, the Bishop of Exeter could have been no stranger^ and of his charac- ter and ability as a clergyman, he could easily obtain the most accurate and satisfactory information. To his Lordship, who but lately expressed his determination to promote the interests of religion, by giving every encouragement iu his power to men of piety aud ability, these were strong points of recommendation ; and when to these considerations was added the care of a family of fourteen children, which wa believe the Rev. Gentleman has to maintain, the good Bishop not only gratified his feelings as a man, but evinced his judgment as a discriminating Prelate, by confeiring the favor upon ( his worthy clergyman in the most handsome and obliging way. On Tuesday last, according to annual custom, a court was held at the Town- Hall, Truro, at which the Mayor presided. It was ulso the usual lime for electing and swearing into oflicc the Mayor for the ensuing year ; but as a majority of the Corporate body did not attend, no election took plnce, and J. F. Bennallack, Esq. holds over tbe office of Mayor the third year.— Alter the public business was concluded, most of tho members of the Corporation who were present, ourgallant townsman, Sir llussey Vivian, M. P. & c. dined with the Mayor.— In consequence of the uou atlendance of tho Noble Re- corder or his Deputy, the Grand Jury could not be sworn. Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.— The nnnual meeting of the East Cornwall District Com- mittee, of lhis most respectable Society, took place nt the Guildhall, Bodmin, on Tuesday last, when the Rev. N. Kendall took the chair; the Annual Report was read, and the usual business of the day transacted. Thursday, the annual meeting of the West Cornwall District Committee of the Society was held at the Com- mittee- room of the Central School, at Truro : the chair was taken by the Right Hon. Lord De Dunstauvilln— when the Annual Report was read, with a statement of the subscriptions received, & c » PENZANCE, Oct. 11.— On Thursday- last it blew hard from the S. S S W,— but about fOUr o'clock in the afternoon the wind suddenly shifted, and blew a gale, or rather a hurricane, veering from the N N W. lo N. nnd N N E. The shipping were enabled to ride it out with- out much damage; but ( lie fishing boats suffered much. Three foundered in Gwaves- lake, and two were driven 6n shore. Happily no lives were lost. Several of ( he boats were in such peril that their crews were com- pelled to remain the whole night bailing and pumping, to prevent them from sinking.— At Treriflf, near ( his place, several large trees were blown down, and tho orchards and gardens in the neighbourhood suffered severely from the tempest. Several farmers and their wives, who had attended our market, werfe unable ( o sit their horses in exposed situations, and were com- pelled to remain for the night. The Elizabelh, Furse, master, suffered so severely at sea, during the gale oa ( he 4th inst. that she was forced to put in here to have her sails, & c. repaired. A large piece of American timber was lately picked up oft' Ihe Lizard, by the Hope, Kaller, master. " It has been towed into this place, and from its appearance, being covered with barnicles, it is supposed that it had been" in the water a long time. At Penryn, on Sunday se'nnight, the lady of Capt. P. Roberts, R. N. of a son and heir. At Truro, on the same day, Mrs. James John, of the Exeter Inn, of a son. At St. Austle, Mrs. R. Geach, of n son. died. At Camborne, on Thursday, the 4th inst. deeply and deservedly lamented by her own family nn. l n large circlc of frieudi, nnd also by the poor of the neighbourhood, who had long been the object of her extensive nnd unostentatious charity, aged 72, Esthor, the wife of Mr. Peter Budge, of that place. FALMOUTH, Oct. U. l Saturday— Arrived the Lady of the Lake, Colebrook, from Fowey ; Mary, Bird, from Cork. Sailed the Enter- prize. Hoaking, for London ;' Elizabeth, Bennett, and Speculation, Nicholls, for Penzance ; Liberty, Blanchard, for Cork; Factor, Morgan, for Belfast. . . „ , „ Monday— Sailed tbe Sydney Packet, Emmett, for the South SEAS; Pyrenees, Clark, for Jamaica; Royal Charlotte,' Ford, for Halifax; Vertumnus, Kirkaldy, for Liverpool. . „ . . Tuesday— Arrived the Henry, Quick, from London; Lyme Packet, Clark, from Cork; Flaxley, Prynn, from London. Wednesday— Arrived the Sophia, Cooper, from Hull. Sailed the Henry, Quick, for Alicant. Thursday— Arrived, the Trafalgar, Waller. from London ; Industry. Adams, and Ebenezer, CIymo, from Plymouth; John and william^ Hanson, from Newhaven; Jane, Smark, from St. Petersburgh. sailed the Lyme Packet, Clark, for PlyMouth. ^ v - C Copper Ores sold at Redruth on Thursday. Mines. Tons. Purchasers Prices. Wheal Abraham -. 108 Vivian and Soijfe £ 1 * 0 Ditto 103 Ditto * 10 8 Ditto 74 Ditto 6 18 0 Ditto 71 Williams, Grenfells, < fc Co. < fe Crown Co 3 15 0 Ditto CI Ditto S 18 A Oatficld 09 Vivian nod Son 5 '• 1 0 Crenver 45 Mines Royal Co. 5 12 Q Wheal Sitrah 40 Daniell and Co 3 3 It Wheal Clownnce.. 08 English nnd Freeman Cos.. 7 „ O Ditto OtJ Mines Royal Co 7 V 0 Ditto 05 Birmingham Co 6 H 6 Ditto 04 Mines Royal Co 0 13 6 Ditto Williams, Grenfells, and Co. and Crown Co 3 4 0 PenberlbyCrofu.. 71 English ond Freeman CM.. 7 0 0 DiUo 60 Williams, Grenfells, & Co. and Crown Co 4 4 0 Ditto 50 Ditto 4 5 0 DJTO! 41 Daniell » D4 CO FL 10 0 Wbenl Speedwell.. 75 Vtrinn and Sons. 0 4 0 Ditto. . 0 « Ditto and Mines Royal 0 10 0 Binner Downs .... 52 Mines Royal Co fl 9 0 Diiio 48 Vivian and Sons 4 4 0 Wheal Beaucbamp.. 94 Ditto 8 10 0 Eottallnck 70 Daniell and Co S I 0 Ditto 5 D'ito £ " ® Levant » ? ® Park- en- Bo « en .. 30 D. tto & I 0 Wheal Spearn .. • • » « Ditto 9 7 ® Wneal Edward .. 10 Ditto 11 15 0 Wnenl Castle .... 8 Vivian and Sou 4 10 O Wheal Cock 5 Danieiland Co 5 1 • 0 To til 1097 Tooa.— Standard £ 101 10*. J J. Belcl. nr, Enfirld. Midillt*,• lonecniuuti— J. Tra^ ia, OlJham, Lancaa- ter, prooer— T. Green, Alfreton, Derhv, Grorei— J. Barton, Blarktwrn, Lancaster, uphotuferi- R— J. Sprsr, Sheffield. Ynik, merchant— R. T. Gil- bert, Slockbi id » e. Hnnt-, rnal- merebant— J. Cluyton, Bury, Lancaster, undertaker—\ Y. M. Hne, Kingrcarawell, Devon, tanner— P- Hamelln, Belmoni- place, Vauxball, plalaterer— J. DII Brtji and E. Du Bol » , CopthaII- coorr, London, meichaotaand inwrance brokerr— R. X. Roar, Holborn, London, brok- dealer— J. Llewelyn and N' Belchier, Old Jewry, London, « Wp anil in » nran>- e broker*— R. Tale, Market-* V eigbton, York, abop- kaeper— N. Dnnderdale, Holbeck. L « ed>, clothier— P. Thomion and C. A, Thorn » - n, Tnm' « Coflee- bou- e. Cornhill, London, wine merchant*— W. Jackson, Lulled Farm, Cudham. Kent, farmer. THE ALFKeD- WI'iST OF ENGLAND JOURNAL GENERAl ADVERTISEr. comparison of Worldly Glory with a Waterfall, A Translation from Russian Poetry. Oli, glory! glory! mighty one on earth! How justly imaged in this waterfall; So wikl'nnd'furious in thy s|> arkling birth, Dashing thy torrents down, and dnw. ltng all, While hurrying thus sublimely from thy height, Majcslic, thundering, beautiful, and bright. How many a wondering eye is turned to thee Inndmlration lost! - Short- sighted men! Thy furious wave gives no fertility; Tby waters, rolling fiercely through tbe plain, Bring nought but devastation and distress, Ai d leave the flowery vale a wilderness. O fairer, lovelier is the modest rill, Watering with steps serene the field— the grove; Its gentle voice as sweet, as soft, and still As shepherd's pipe, or song of youthful love. It has no thundering torrent, but it flows Unwearied, scattering bl& sings fts It gfies. from Tuesday's London Gazettc. ' BANKRUPTS. Peter Hamelin, Belmont- Plaee, Surrey. plasterer— John Bursey. jun. Goodge- street, Tottenham- Court- Road, Middlesex, bookseller—' William Lound, Sloane- street, Chelsea linen- draper. London, See. The Emperor Alexander, it is asserted in letters from Vienna, has proposed to submit the dispute with the Porte, more especially as it relates to the future condi- t'on of the Greeks, to the decision of a Congress of " the Allied Powers. A general opinion prevailed in Spain of Riego's inno- cence, and addresses to the King, hi his favour, were daily presented from all parts of the country. That from Valladolid requests his Majesty to be King him- self, and foreign constitutionally. " If," say the ad- dre- sers," General Riego be guilty, which they strongly doubt, let him be proceeded against by law ; if lie be innocent, he ought to be restored It his command." The Editor of The Regulator, a Madrid paper, having alluded to a report of his Britannic Majesty being about to be married, in terms decided by the British Minister to be libellous, a prosecution was commenced - against the Editor, but the Jury of Accusation unanimously dismissed the charge. The Morning Chronicle says— Sir Robert Wilson's case is not the only one of a similar nature, and in some measure arising from a similar cause, which has re- j cerrtly fallen under our notice. We have now before lis an authenticated statement, with tfie official documents, of Serjeant Cummins, who, after 16 years' servicfe in the army, t. vo of Which he served as corporal, and nine as serjeant and colour sereant in the Royal Marine Ar- tillevy, was some time ago dismissed without a court- martial or any inquiry at which he was present, merely for proposing in a company the Queen's health, after that of the King bad been drank. For this heinous Offence this meritorious soldier, whose conduct, although a subaltern, has gained him an order from the Emperor Alexander, has been dismissed after 16 years' service, without pension or any remuneration whoever !"' An ancestor ol Richard Cumberland, of the same name, who was consecrated Bishop: of Peterborough, in 1661, was of so humane and gclieroufc a disposition that no church revenue could ever enrich him. At the end of every year he distributed to the poor whatever surplus he found upon a mihule inspection of his accounts, re- serving only one small deposit of ttventy- five pounds, which was found. ot his death in his bureau, with direc- tions to employ if for the discharge of hrs funeral ex- peuces : a sum, in his modest calculation, fully sufficient to commit bis body to the earth. New Method of teaching Music.— A Highland piper having a scholar to teach, disdained to crack his brains with the names of semibreves, minims, crotchets, and quavers. Here, Donald, said lie, take your pipes, lad, and gi'us up a blast. So ! veh' Well blown indeed. blow for ever without making a tune of it, if I don't tell yon how the queer things on the paper must help you. You see that big fellow with a round open face ( point- ing to a semibreve between the two lines of a bar) he moves slowly from that line to this, while you beat one with your foot and gi'a long blast— if how you pitt a leg to him, you make two of him, and he would move twice as fast; if you blacken his face, he will run four times faster than the fellow with the white face ; but if, after blackening Ills face, you bend his knee, or tie his legs, he will hop eight times faster than the white faced fellow I showed yon first. Now, whene'er you blow your pipe?, Donald, remember this— the tighter those fellows legs are tied, the faster they will run and the quicker they are sure to dance.— Falkner's Journal. SIR ROBERT WILSON. 18, Regent- street, Pall- mall, Oct. 9, 1821. GENTLEMEN',— I feel it lo be my duty to lay before you the copy of a letter which I addressed to bis Royal Highness the Duke of York, immediately on my arrival in England, with a Copy of his Royal Highness's answer. I am, gentlemen, your very obliged servant, To the Electors of Southwark. R. WILSON. , Regent- street, Oct. 8,1821. SIB,— I have had thehonorof receiving your Royal Highness's answer to my letter an the 20th ult. in which, after complaining. that I had been removed from the army without a hearing, and without even the statement of any Charge against me, I respect- i fully demanded an investigation of my conduct, cither by | a court of inquiry or court martial. His Majesty's Ministers have , advised their Sovereign to refuse this request; and I thus find myself, after so many years of senrice, subjected to the severest punishment which can be inflicted on a British Officer, without' being'told of what I am accused. To defend myself against charges which, if tbey exist at all in o tangible shape, are studiously concealed from me, is evidently impossible. 1 can neither conjfefiture'tbeir motive, nor by whom tbey are preferred, nor on whose statements, misrepresentations, Oj— ifilneiiuL, IhAjr' tjury ' nrt— n- bHol thin « jncraiment gives h to e very latitude of surmise in wh'ch mnllce or folly may Indulge. It is true I have seen in the papers, and heard by rumours in society, a variety of things imputed to me, and suggested as the grounds of my ( lisfriEssaT; blrf I'declare," upon my honour, that every one of lliest; oJlegAflohs is " utterly false, and. that in every iristdflce Vliere the mention of names lins enabled me to trace those? sto'tfem'eliK to their supposed sources, their falsehood has either bo en ; il once exposed ni: d acknowledged, or they have been illsa\' 6to etl by the p'aiiie* said to have nJude tbem. Tho « e Who liltve' pCOceedcd to pnnlsh rtie wHhont either trial or h^ flrilig; or fkloiteltion, render it Impossible to give a more pietist1 contradiction,' until they shall be pleased to inform me wQtaf I Have dtine,' or what has beert whispered against me. But I onc6 hi6fe eflfneMlV beseech your Royal Highness to In- stitute, 111 WHaWer wuy slinll be deemed'the most searching, a rigordus Investigation of every part ofrfiy conduct. Your Royal Highness Is* well awflre, that before my dismissal L Was," beyolid all doubt, sulijrtct tomurtial'law; and if it be now sdid I aril no longer In this predicament, I desire to wove all ob- jections to tbCjtirlfihclloii of n military tribunal, in onler that no obstacle may lie Interposed to the inquiry' which I court. It is * 1tli\ infeigned reluctance that I ugoin presume to remhid your Royul HighnessOf tliOse services which you were formerly pleased t< J acknowledge';, but the strange situation in which I um now umccbutitaBlyplaeed, compels mo to itfer- your Royal High- nfewlo your letter of the 24 th January, 1815, and the documents tO wbich It relftWt; in further support of my claims to justice on tie jlrtsent o'chSToii. I httye the honour- to be, YourRoyal Hlghneis'smort obedient servant, R. WILSON. HOUSE GUARDS, Oct. 9, 1821. Sir,— I " have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday, urging agaln an Investigation into- your conduct; to which I can only reply, that having- Iaid your former application before his Majesty, and communicated to you his Majesty's sen timents upon it, I " do nor consider myself warranted in taking any further step. " I am Sir, yours, FREDERICK'; Commander in- Chief. Sr Robert Wilson. J'opulaticn.— The population of Great Britain, nt the census in 1811, was ll, fi( J0,000, exclusive of the nrmv and navy, then about 500,000. From the returns, so far as " published, under toe present census, It appears the increase Is about 15 per cent. This will make the population of Great Britain at present to be 14,000,000 or souls. Ireland contains aboiK 6,500,000 people, making the population of the British dominions in Europe 20,500,000. The population of our North American possessions cannot be less- tbnn 1,500,000; the population of the West Indian colonies,' 900,000; Africa, about 130,000; in the Medi- terranean, 150,000; . colonies and dependencies in Asia> 2,040,000; and in oui1 extensive territories in the East Indies, perhaps 70,000,000 of sQuls. The whole population of tllf British Empire will, at that Tate, contain 05,220,000 of souls. The Russlnn, the next highest in tbe'scale of civilized nations, contains 50,000,000; Frtince, 30,000: 000; and Austria, an equal- number. The Roman Empire, in all its glory, contained 120,000,000, one half of whom were slaves. When we compare its situation w ith that of tho British Empire, in power, wealth, resources and industry; the arts, sciences, commerce, and agricul- ture, the preponderance of the latter in the scale of nations and ofempiresis great and most remarkable. The tonnage em- ployed in the merchant service is about 2,640,000 tons for Great Britain; tho exports 51,000,000, ( including 11,000,000 foreign aiid colonial); and imports, 36,000,000. The navy, during the last war, consisted rff 1000 ships of war; tho seamen at present in the merchant service are about 174,000: the net revenue of the state, £ 57,000,000 sterling. The capital of the Empire contains 1,200,000 persons, the" same number which Rome contained in the days of her greatest strength. The value of fixed or landed property in Great Britain, as calculated by Mr. Pitt, in 1787, was A'l, 600,000,000, and it may now be fairly takeu at £ 2,000,000,000. The cotton manufactures of the country are immense, and reach, in the exports, to £ 20,000,000, or one half of the whole. In short, taking eveiy thing Into con- sideration, the British Empire, in power and strength, may be stated as ihe greatest that ever existed on earth. On her domi- nions tho sun never sets; before his evening rays leave Quebec, ! his morning " beams have slione three hours on Port Jackson ; and while sinking frt> m the waters of Lake Superior, his eye opens upon the mouth of the Ganges.— Literary Chronicle. Anecdote.— An Englishman, who, attracted by the amenity of the climute, wished to fix his residence in Naples, desiied his banker to look out for a villa for him, which was done, and the gentleman regularly in- stalled iu his purchase; tbe next day, however, became in much hurry and alarm to his banker, to say he was determined to be off, for a fellow had assailed him with a claim for 12,000 crowns, which he swore had been lent half a dozen years ago, though the poor Englishman was scarcely a month old in Italy. How many witnesses has he got to prove it ? said the banker. No less than tfcn. What is to be done? Acknowledge the debt. Acknowledge the debt ? Certainly, and we will get 20 witnesses to swear that they saw you repay it. This was decisive, for the lawsnit was settled by a simple rejoinder and meetiug the cheat upon his own terms. Episcopal. Benevolence.— Richard de Berry, Bishop of Durham iu the reign of Edward the Third, had every week eight quarter* of wheat made info bread for the poor, besides nb alms dishes, fragments of his house, and large sums of money wbich lie bestowed on his journies. West, Bishop of Ely, in 1562, fed 200 poor people daily at his gates; and the Lord Cromwell usually the same number. Robert, Bishop of Winchelsea, gave every Friday and Saturday, a loaf of bread of a farthing price, to every beggar that came to bis door. Slowe says, the loaf was sufficient for the day. In time of dearth there were usually five thousand applicauts; and in n plentiful time, not less than four thousand loaves were distributed on a day. One of Bishop Burnet's parishioners, who was in ex- ecution for a debt, applied to him for assistance. The Bishop requested to know what would serve him, and re- instate him in his trade? Tbe man named the sum. Burnet instantly called hrs servant to give it him.— •' Sir," sard he, " it is all we have in the bouse."— t: " Well, give it thispoor man, you do not know the plea- sure there is in making a man glad." The late Queen - Soon after the death of her late Majesty, the Rev. Mr. Emmott, of Yarm. a dissenting minister, belonging to the Stockton circuit of the Wes- leyan Methodist connexion, being appointed to preach at'Stockton, refused to do so, because the pulpit of the chapel was not hung with any emblem of mourning befitting so solemn an event as the death of the late Queen, observing, that the abeuce of such customary indications of honour on the demise of any branch of the Royal Family, was a tacit acknowledgment that her Majesty was guilty of the accusation of her enemies. Hut, in consequence of many and repeated solicitations, he at last wuved his objection, and consented to preach; and be preached accordingly from the following passage: —" Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked; between him thnt serveth God and him that serveth him not."— Malachi cb. iii. v. 18. The reverend gentleman from these words delivered a most excellent discourse, whicb was so pa- thetic in some parts, as to draw tears and sobs from the congregation, concluding it with the Queen's own em- phatic observation, u They have destroyed me ;" after which, he proposed the following beautiful and appro- priate hymn :— " Tho morning flowers display their sweets, And gay their silken leaves unfold, As careless of the noon- tide heats, As fearless of the evening cold, " Nipped by the wind's untimely blast. Parched by the sun's directed my, The momentary glories waste, The short lived beauties die awuy. " So blooms the human face divine, When youth its pride of beauty shows, Fairer than spring tbe colours shine, And sweeter than the virgin rose. " Or worn hy slowly rolling years, Or broke by sickness in a day, Tho fading glory disappears, Tli# short- lived beauties die away. " Yet there, new rising from the tomb. With lustre brighterfar shall slriqe, Revive with ever- during bloom, Safe from diseases and decline. " Let sickness blast, let death devour, If Heaven must recompense our pains, Perish the grass, and lad* the. flower, If firm the word of God remains." The whole of the service excited so much approbation, that an Address, expressive Of the opinion o fthe Con- gregation, was prepared, and signed by a large majority of the members present, which was afterwards pre- sented to the Rev. Gentleman, notwithstanding we be- lieve, an attempt to suppress it.— Durham Chronicle. Letter- Writing.— A mistake, fatal to good eating and drinking in good companyi if not. to expected prefer- ment, if we may believe a London paper, occurred a short time ago. A celebrated Clerical character, well known in the literary World, who has long been in habits of intimacy with Mr. and Lady Elizabeth Whit- bread, and wlio- was also often seated at the lower end of the table of Lady Augusta Murray, better known to many as Duchess of Sussex, was the blunderer. The Rev. gentleman was under an engagement to dine with the former on a day when lie received a sudden invita- tion to make up a dinner party with the latter. He made his election directly. He sat down to write bis acceptance of the honour done him ; and to make nil apology to tile lady he had determined to disappoint; but unfortunately hq sent them most crossly ; for by mistake he addressed that intended for the Duchess, to the other party ; and Lady Elizabeth, on opening ( lie note addressed to herself in Dover- street, rcaif the following— Dear Duchess,— A thousand thanks for your most delightful invitation. 1 must, 1 will accept it; though to do so I am compelled to put off" the Brewer and his Wife." Lady Augusta Murray was little less' surprised, when she read in the note addressed to herself— lt The Rev. H— present's his respectful compliments to Elizabeth Whitbread, and regrets that the in- disposition of an Aunt, from whom ho has. great expec- tation, will prevent him from indulging himself iu tbe honour of, waiting upon the family this evening, i| DOrset- street." This mistake which he had fallen into, he discovered immediately on going to the table he had preferred ; and he took prompt measures to deprecate the wrath be felt conscious that he deserved. He wrote to Lady Elizar beth in terms of contrition, and amongst other things he said " that his soul would be in purgatory, while for this one error be felt that he merited banishments from the Paradise or her Patronage."— This letter did hiip no more service thau the former, for the lady is said to have replied in the following terms:—" Lady Elizabeth . Whitbread presents her compliments to ( he Rev. H—, and doubts not but that, when fatigued with, the society of Dukes And Duchesses, he would kindly condescend to put up with the humble fare of a Brewer and his Wife. At the same time, the Reverend applicant for pardon must clearly understand, that Lady Elizabeth Whitbread can never admit blasphemous language as an apology for ungentlemanly conduct," TO THE KING'S REGAL SUBSTITUTES. MY LORDS,— At a moment when the country is wrapped in a deceitful and dangerous calm— ut a juncture marked by silent, but universal apprehension— at a period when the deeply- invaded Constitution, shaken to its very bnsis, threatens chnnges thai them every thinking mind; at such a season, that the whol* executive government of this mighty empire should be entrusted to the guidence of men, who, in tbeir ministerial capa- city, have heaped so many calamities on the country, can be viewed only us an augmentation of our mislortunes. Were » yen ihe pillnrs of the imperial edifice erect and unimpaired, eiiher by ihe slow, bnt inevitable ravages of time, or tbe more insidious undermining of ministerial craft, such virtue talents as yours would be far from sufficing for its preservation ; nay, the very tendency of their exercise would be, to give ob- liquity to its rectitude, and dissolution to its soundness. With tbe qualifications, mental und moral, of the whole score of his majesty's Regal Substitutes, i am tolerably well ac- quainted : and of the pretension of u certain portion of the Sacred Junta, the new Holy Alliance, the public are by no means ignorant. Too convinced, indeed, too fatally convinced, have ihe people long been, of their devotion to place, and aversion to public liberty, not to expect from their newly authorised administration, still furiher insults and injuries. To find in the list of any royal stud, ihe names of their old oppressors, were iufBciently afflicting; but ( o see them in a catalogue of cop- missioned Lords Justices- set of men invested yvith a species of regal authority— a circle of imperial umpires nnd magis- terial dictators— is painful 10 British pride, nlnrming to British reason, and repultlve of every hope. With all my respect for the royally of whloh this Irtiperium is the representative, ( and who more reverences hi| King than does the loyal Algernon?) I find it impossible to suppress my astonishment, that his Ma- jesty should include, in n body of temporary rulers, persons whose publio characters and official conduct are to generally obnoxious. That minutf- rial venality and corruption have, like a fetid torrenl, infected qnd svept away almost every thing that is sacred, every thing that is truly valuable to Englishmen; and thnt hit . servants ar'^ ( be consequent objects of almost uni- versal detestation, the Sovereign could not possibly require to he informed, because he could pot possibly be the most igno man in the kingdom. If, then, my Lordr, I cannot applaud the royal policy that has blended with the better portion of your viceroysbipF, with whom I should have thought you would by no means have been proud 10 associate officially, how far must I be from discovering either sage calculation, or manly spirit, in your acceptance of such companions! I knciw that in the political world ( wbich will constantly have its eyes upon your conduci) there are many who nffirm, thpt you nre very well matched; at leasl, that no one of your commissioned body is so eminently good, ns to form a foil to bis brethren. How far they may be right in ( hat point, 1 will not pretend to determine; but cer- tainly, soma uniong you are so eminently bad, that the blackest complexioned ofannncieni nnd very renowned synod, would appear fair by tbeir side. Bu( though, my Lords, 1 use the liberty of censuring some of you, for compromisingyour cha- racters, by suffering yourselve- s to be mixed with such col- leagues ns we find among ypu, still, ns a body, you cannot be offended ; since those of you who need be nsbpmed ofthe rest bear a very dimmuiive proportion to tl\ e whole. Were it happily otherwise; were the greater the better portion, the force of its light might illumine even ibe darkness of corrupt and san- guinnry ministers, hud Ibe revival of miracles be acknowledged. The idea ii pleusing. L « us indutgb tlie speculation, and ima- gine the consequences. Tbe characters nnd sentiments of the present ministers reversed, what would they produce? So meiamorpbosud, how would they act? First, such n change would present us with men conspicuously honest in their prin- ciples: men distinguished by their love of the constitution in its primeval purity; men as respectable for their virtue and humanity, as by the elevation of their office ; men who, seeking their master's glory by tke securily of publio freedom and happiness, wduld be regarded by tbe people as ( heir tutelary guardian?, nnd honoured by their applause and pariinlity. Secondly, these men would act ( he parts of Patriots nnd Chris- tians. Did sorte miteonceived measure on the part of Pnrliu- tor themselves create n feeling of discontent, instead of viewing it with unconcerned coolBess, or unmanfully shrinking fr'oin the charge, and then meeting the provoked popnlace with the butchery of muskets and sabres, they would com » freely and frankly forth, correct the public judgment, sootlw tbe rising passions, Hnd dread to spill the blood of their fellow- subjeots. Really thinking tbe People in error - thai their fears were groundless, nnd tbeir complaints frivolous, tbey would be soli- citous to tranquillise their apprehensions, and silence their murmurs, by the most gentle and reasonable means ; nud value their places only as they afforded tbem the opportunity of con- vincing the country, tint nothing is so dear to the Sovereign's heart and their own pbilnnthropio bosoms, as its freedom, prosperity, and hnppines?. Standing, as did tbe Chief Priests of old, in the gap between the ICfng and the Nation, they would fearlessly, because patriotically, raise aloft the scales of justice, and scorn, were bis conduct irregular and reprehensible, to be panders to his vices, public or private, or to feed his follies, at the expence of tbeir own sobf- r and discreet characters. Did tbeir own voices lack the power to restruin his wanton will, either in respect of Ihe community, or of nny member of his royal house, they woutil will upon the Bishops - ibe servants of the living God would bo implored " To cry aloud, and spare not— to reprove even Kings for bis sake ;" and to pray for tbe salvation of tbe Crown and tbe People. Had he an unfortu- nate predilection for stuntling armies in limes of peace, tbey woidd incessantly remind him of their incompatibility with tbe geniys of a free nation; ihnt millinry habiis, at ihe best, but rpore especially if deteriorated by a barrack system, soon ren ders them fitter guardlaps for a despol, ihan defenders of their fellow citizens. Tbe npblo truth uttered by iEschines, would be frequently dropt in his ear—" Know, Oh, Athenians ! thnt a free people preserve their liberty and live ijy reason and ibe laws; tyrants and oligarchies, by blood and standing armies;" nor would tbey suffer him to iorget, that neither Israelites nor Atheniun « ,. Corinthians nor Achaeians, Lacedaemonians nor Thebons, Samuites nor Romans, while tboy preserved their liberties, maintained any soldiers in constaht pay within their cities, or suffered any of ( heir subjects to make war their pro- fession; well knowing that the sword and absolute rule always march hand in hand. . But this is a golden dream, and ill, indeed, does it ncoord witH tliis our iron age; an age that, feeling all the evils of mis- government,^ ees myriads of ihreatening bayouets, and is bushed. To say, my Lords, that Europe is not ruled by the sword, were to contradict evidence that has long convinced tbe dullest; nnd to say thai, regarded in the aggregate, you uro not a body tolerably well qualified to wie'lf the tWenty- heuded sceptre left in your hands, would be to court contradiction. The reasons why delegated sovereignly is ineligible in principle and injurious inpruolice, are numerous; and you could not so promptly ac- cept your shores in tho officiul unomaly, without incurring as many exposures of your bad judgment, or something worse than thep^ lio doubt of yo. ur virtue. But tbe fact is ( and you will not be hardy eaougb to dw it), that, when you accepted your, present appointments, you knew you w; erppngaging to act pans that it neither bneame you Xo undertake, nor tbe people to view with satisfaction. You knew that, nt tbe best, a transferred regality is a monster in politics; nnd tbnt upon tbn principles on which such mun as you would be expected to modulate yonr measures, every vestige of tbo country's remnlniug freedom would be endangered. You knew that Hunover had always been a dead weight upon England ; that as encouraging a personul intimacy between our own Monurchs and the Conti- nental De.- pols, it exposes British Kings to ibe influence of arbitrary examples. YQU know too by what House our liberties have always bt- en grudged as. You know, that the visits of soma of our Into Kings to Qe^ many, was almost uni- formly productivp of lesser or greater evil. You know that ihe repeal of that clause in the Act of Settlement, which Restrained the Sovereigns of Euglaud from quitting the empire without the ttonsent of Parliament, was directly at vurianoe wjtb the spirit of the British Constitution; you also know, tbat according to the principles of that Connittoion, no subject, or body ofsubjeots, could exercise tbe monurchinl authority ; and tbat nothing short of dire « nd inevitable necessity, could snucrion so high a irust. You knew, that, in cases of capital delinquency, it would bu youi; Motion to, dccide upon Urn, life orid^ ath of yourfellow^ subjects; and, jpi, you did tot shrink from thaawfully respon- sible task ! You knew the poor criqjjnn^ wouy no lopger have the benoflt of those feelings of clemency nnd pity, whjcji cop I ulone inhabit tbe bosom of the common father of his people all these things you knew; and yet, instead of representing their importance to his Majesty, and strenuously advising him to forego his unpnrental resolution, to tear himself from the embraces Of bis subjecls, you promptly, and with alacrity, ac- cepted your new dignities, aad found ample compensation for tbe public misfortune, in the temporary aggrandizement to which yourselves are exalted! x Upon what principle tbe first parliament of the First George deemed itself justified in, subjecting the country to these and a thousand other efils, nt tlie'caprice of a loco- motive King, who wonld rutber be any where than at home, I can no more con- ceive, than how you, my Lords Justices, can reconcile it to your professed love of the people, for whose good you are now affecting to act, not to have sincerely and earnestly remonstrated with his Majesty, against a measure that virtually amonnts to his temporury abdication of the Crown; and for a while, nt least, throws the fute of his subjects upon the arbitrary whim/, conceits, and passions, of a club of raw nnd inexperienced Vice Roy>. Surely, my Ixirds, a proper representation of the inevi- table inconveniences of his Majesty's tbus withdrawing himself from England, could not have failed of its due effect! An ex- postulation to so gracious a Monarch, from n body of snch pure nnri amiable characters, must have touched and melted bis paternal heart. Between bosoms so congenial ns his and your own, in all the tender relations of life, a sympathy would have been awakened, soothing to yourselves and beneficial to tbe people. Reminding him of ibe cruel nakedness of a free land, without eiiher an acting King, or u convoked Parliament, you would buve moved his inmost soul; uiid apprizing him of the possibility of the sacrifice of lives, which, were he present, his benign consideration might spare, you hud checked his step, and changed his resolve. But Heaven ordained it otherwise, and piety commands onr content. Though you, my Lords Justices, are not too good to be bis Majestj's representatives, perhaps he is too good for bis people to be entitled to his con- stant presence; and since even the merits of a wife did not ensure tbe honour of his unremitted favour, it were indeed un- reasonablu in his people to expect indulgences of which the Queen Consort was deemed unworthy. Since, then, the die is cast— since at tho royal fiat ihe British Constitution is melted down to an oligarchy, and for n term, we are doomed to be governed by a nest of commissioned rulers, ( insects, more re- nowned for tbeir stings than tbeir bonev) it only remains for us to be patient and submissive under their supreme domination. But then, where is the bnppy provision of a third estate to him, und balance the scales of the Constitution? By tbisunjusrifiable stnte of the executive portion of our government, are not the three branches reduced toone? v Nay, 10 worse than one? the Sovereign, at bis pleasure, can delegate his regal functions to men who tire both Ministers and Members of Parliament, where is the security for those rights nnd liberties, the preserva- tion of which constiiui » d the motive of our wise nnd provident ancestors, in the tripartite form they gave to the Constitution, nod the limitation they assigned to the power of the Crown 1 And did this limitation include the transfer of royal authority to whomsoever, or to any number of persons whatever, it may please tho head of ibe state to place in the seat of snp. remacy 1 Certainly not; though nscertainlyi tbis has been dorfe; and we nre expected to - hail, und to obey, as our royal and rightful masters, a body of men who, strictly spenking, ate oi mneh entitled ( o command and rule us, n « the membersofHhe Turkish Divan. You, my Lords, nccording to the principle on wBftJh you have Wen placed over the English people, they are your obligated und bounden subjects. wheil ibe royal Shepherd resigned his crook, be transferred the sheep and tbe pasture; and now, we can live but by your bounty. No King, po Peers, no Commons, to controul ambitions frincy, yoar despotic ldeils mny roam at large ; and, while abrOad, yoar mastef is visiiing the first schools In the universe for tyranny, you, at home," may be hubiiunting his subjects to its endurance. Oct. S, 1S81. ALGERNON. Miserable State of a Swiss Colony.— Thursday a Meeting, both numerous and respectable, consisting principally of Swiss Gentleman reading in London, took place ut t^ ie City of Lon- don Tavern, to iflSe into consideraiioiji the vnrious documents ' ught to this country by P. Schmidtmeyer, Esq. describing dreadful situuiiod of a Swiss seulement in the district of Canto Gollo, Rio Janeiro. Most of the- Swiss Gentlemen and Merchants of London were present, the Chair was taken by Mr. Doxat, and several most excellent speeches were made, de- scribing, In forcible nnd affecting terms, the present melancholy condition ofthe unfortunate settlers. Tho report stated ihe ex- patriation on this occansion amounted to nearly 2,000 men, wo- men and children, from the canton of Friburg andoiber parts of Switzerland, it arose from a very considerable reduction whicb took place in ihe manufactures of that country, and from other circumstances, which bereft a great number of people of iheir usual occupations nnd resources. The colony was formed un- der tbe an « plces of the Portuguese Government. They pro- ceeded by the way of France and Holland to ( heir new desti nation, where they arrived by several ships, at the end of 1810 and the beginning of 1820. On tbeir arrival nt the'district " des- tined to them many unforeseen difficulties intervened. Owing to the thick woods, the very unlevel face of the oountry, and olhar difficulties, but few of tbe subdivisions of tbe lands which are to constitute tbe several lots destined to the respective families of settlers nppear yet to have been mado; and, owing to ( his and other circumstances, a large portion of those settlers were still, nt tbe date of tbe las: accounts, deprived of the possibi- lity of commencing ibgsejirduoiis occupations which were to procure them means of subsistence; and notwithstanding tbe steps taken by tb » Portuguese Government towards this opera- tion of subdividing ibe land; no inconsiderable numbpr or families remained, still ignorant of the spots on which they were to pluce themselves. Cases had occurred in wbich the settlers who had commenced clearing the ground, and brought it in a state of much forwardness, were deprived of tbe fruits of their exertions, on its being discovered that they had been at work on a plot which had originally fallen by lot to another family, 10 which they were consequently obliged to cede it, and com- mence again their laborious tasks. In such a state of things a large proportion of the colonists have been deprived of every means of obtaining yet a subsistence from tbeir individual ex- ertions, at the same time that all their little supplies of raiment, ( fee. have been gradually exhausted: and their situation would buve become irretrievably disastrous, but for Ihe subsidies of the Portuguese Government, which, however generously- afforded, could not meet every exigency incident to such lamentable cir- cumstances. The Meeting warmly eulogised Mr. Schmidt. meyer, for the philanthropic views which had led him 10 visit ihese unfortunate people ; and it WaS ultimately agreed open a public subscription, and to solicit tbe donations of every friend of humanity to ulleviate their sufferings. The meeting then broke up. CONSOLATION OF RELIGION. If we were without hope, we should be of all men the most miserable. And what is it that smooths tho rugged paths of life— softens the, asperities of wayward misfortune— alleviates tlje forlorn condition of the poor and miserable, but the consolations of Religion? It is that which reduces worldly vanity to sqbgr reflection - pride to humility— and inspires the awakened proffl- gato with a sense of riiontl duty and religious rectitude. When the soul is weighed down with accumulated wretchedness and misery, what bat the revealed will of the Father of all can cheer or emit a ray of enlivening reflection o'er the gloomy waste of affliction and deppqir ? Religion may be snid to be tho sheet- anchor, of a l.'| iristian'sliope. When the storms of unrelenting advet> ity display their rude and unfeeling character— when the earthly prospect is clonjcd with bodings of misery nnd woe, what hut true religion can impart consolation to tbo hearl- brokcn feel- iiigs of the child of misfortune and wretcheduess? The value of this greatest of all human blessings must be more fully appreciated by the poor and needy, than by tho rich and affluent. A due sense of tho all- wise dispensations of Providence, grounded in a humble nnd devout feeling of faith and hope, is calculated to impress upon the mind or the meek and lowly, the most comfortable and consoling assurances in tbo possession of a religions expectation of heavenly happiness. Poverty may denu- diite the believer In Christianity, it may expose him to the bitter sarcasms ofthe hypocrite on the one hand, nnd the proud on the other; It may rob him of the couniepance of the wealthy and the support of tbe vain; it may subject him to the taunts of ridicule and the ' effi^ ls of wanton misrepresentation— but it affords a noble recompense for these varied ills; it teaches the mind the philosophy of earthly expectations, and reduces it to a calm, sober reliance on the resources irt religion. The general benefits which flow from the consolations of religion ore inesti- mable in their character and invaluable in their operation. The principles upon whldi true religion Is founded always present a point to which the mind may gravitate amidst the most seductive, the most jncpnllnpnt wanderings of the passions and feelings. In the progress of Ufe, every species of uncertainty is liable to em- barrass the most confident expectations, or the most stvpgitine The brilliant picture of hope, the glowipg feeiipg ,; knd the lull sense of fruition, whether it applies to time, things, or sense, are orten frustrated by the unforeseen, result1 of circumstances, and by the unstable condition of all earthly speculations. When timse discouraging events occur, they teach the salutary lesson of the unsubstantial pleasures of this life, and evince the frail and transitory nature of sensual and worldly enjoyments. than in the zenith of prosperity and the pursuit of unabated en- joyment But tlie consolations of Religion upon a Death Bed, are to a Christian the most Important of all blessings. Here he, with an eye of faith, and with a full assnrnnoe of God's pro- mises, receiyej that inward satisfaction which no other subject can adminis^ r to him. With a holy and humble confidence in ths promises of the Gospel, be consoles himself for all the troubles, the mlseriesj and anguish he hus endured in his worldly pilgrimage ; and, with a firm belief in the hope of Salvation, fully enjoys ( he consolations of Religion in his last moments. The right use of this Heavenly gift is of the greatest moment to our peaAe of mind through life, our assurance on tho bed of J ath, and our eternal happiness in the World to Come! Let us then, with gratitude and bumble adoration, thank the God of all mercies, for vouchsafing to us the great, the glorious consolations of Religion. CAPTAINS. Bull Colesworth Porteous .. Lawrence . Sutton .... Schuyler .. Elphinston . Proctor. .. Graham .. White James .... Gibbon ... Bullocke. Hannah .. Hartney... Morphew, Watkins .. Price Furse Pipon Cuningham Kirkness .. Scott Baldock .. Tilly Cary Barron.... Tilly Caddy .... Sleeman . « ? rfter: Printed and published, by R. 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