vileges was against the claimant, and consequently the marriage in 1785 has not been proved to the satisfaction of their lordships. The evidence which has been given discloses facts of the most singular and extraordinary nature: it is very voluminous; the minutes contain nine hundred folio pages. Lady Berkeley is the daughter of Mrs Glossop, of Osburnby, Lincolnshire, (formerly Mary Cole.) The old lady has always lived in obscurity herself, but her three daughters have risen to a remarkable elevation in society. One is the present Countess of Berkeley; another married a gentleman, who, dying, left her possessed of 70001. a-year, and she is now the wife of a nephew of the late Sir F. Baring; and the third is married to a general in the army, at present in an important command in America.

This morning, about nine o'clock, a dreadful fire broke out at the warehouse of Mr Davies, oilman, in Burystreet, St Mary Axe. No water could be got till near eleven: it spread on both sides of the way into Bury-court, and to the end of Jeffery-square. It burnt with great fury, and had consumed ten houses at twelve o'clock. All the engines at last got a plentiful supply of water, which was fortunately the means of its being prevented from spreading further. The Jews' Synagogue was on fire at twelve o'clock. All the street is inhabited by Jews. 22d.-ADMIRALTY COURT, DocTORS' COMMONS. THE SHIP FOX The judgment of the court in this important case was delivered yesterday morning; it had been delayed in consequence of an expected official communication of the revocation of the Berlin and Milan Decrees, upon which the British Orders in Council were founded, as it was under those orders that the ship in question was captured.

The Fox sailed from Boston, in the United States, on a voyage to Cher

burg; in the prosecution of which, she was captured, on the 15th November last, by the Amethyst frigate, under the command of Sir Michael Şeymour. A claim was given by the owners as neutral subjects, and on the 30th of May last, the case came on for hearing.

It was contended, on behalf of the captors, that as the vessel was bound for a port in France, she was violating the British Orders in Council of the 26th of April, 1809, and under those orders was clearly liable to condemna.

tion.

This was opposed by the claimants' counsel upon two grounds: first, that the Orders in Council had ceased to exist, because the French decrees, upon which they were grounded, had been revoked; and next, that if even those decrees could be considered as still in existence, the circumstances of equity which distinguished this case, would justify the court in relieving the claimants from the penalty imposed by the Orders in Council.

Judgment being moved for yesterday, Sir W. Scott observed, he could not, in justice to the captors, further postpone the final judgment of the

court.

were,

There was no evidence of revocation produced beyond that of the declaration made to America, of the grounds upon which France would consent to such an event, which that England should relinquish the rights her maritime superiority gave her, or that America should make herself respected. The general policy of England made it evident that she would never consent to a proposition depriving her of rights sanctioned by the acquiescence and general usage of Europe; and the other proposal was nothing less than requiring America to join France in a hostile confederacy against this country, which, from her conduct, was also evident had not taken place. The Orders in Council must,

therefore, be considered as still existing; and the additional evidence promised not having been furnished, seemed still farther to support that conclu sion. The learned judge, therefore, could not but consider it his duty to condemn the vessel, leaving it to an ap peal to decide upon the matter of fact, should the additional evidence expect ed still be furnished.

The sentence of condemnation was accordingly pronounced in this case, and likewise in several others, similarly circumstanced, and founded upon the same principle.

25th.- CARLTON-HOUSE.- -Yesterday the visitors to Carlton-house, admitted by tickets given by persons of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent's household, were supposed to have been between twenty and thirty thousand, all of them highly respectable. Some ladies fainted. At the entrance, several ladies lost their scarfs and mantles; cloaks, tippets, and other garments were torn off; some lost their shoes, and a variety of other ornaments were torn off and trod upon.

About twelve o'clock, the crowd was so extremely great round the gates where the company were admitted, and so much confusion was occasioned by carriages drawing up to the gates with company, that it was feared some accident would happen ; and Colonel Bloomfield, with the greatest attention to humanity and regularity of exhibit ing the Prince Regent's mansion, sent orders for a party of the life guards to attend in Pall Mall, to regulate the carriages they attended in a short time after, and the access to the gates was much improved. About the same time, Pall-Mall was so extremely thronged with people, that those retiring from Carlton-house by the entrance for chairs on levee days found it impossible to get out; the door was in consequence shut, and the company

were let out by the entrance to Carl ton-house from the park.

From the immense concourse who attended, it was found necessary to alter the mode of admission, by admitting a few hundreds at the gates, and then closing them, and they remained in the court-yard till they could be admitted into the house, the doors being occasionally shut, similar to the regulations adopted at the gates. This caused a great pressure on the steps against the entrance, which occasioned some ladies, elegantly dressed, to suffer great inconvenience. Lord Yarmouth very gallantly stood forward to their relief, and lifted them in at the windows of the great hall.

26th.-CARLTON-HOUSE.-Yesterday being the last day the public were permitted to view the interior of Carl. ton-house, the crowd, from an early hour in the morning, was immense; and as the day advanced, the scene excited additional interest. Every precaution had been adopted to facilitate the entrance of the visitors. The horse guards paraded in front of the house, and were stationed at both ends of Pall-Mall, and the various streets leading from it. The press to gain admittance was so great, that early in the day several females fainted away; many lost their shoes, and endeavoured to extricate themselves from the crowd, but this was quite impossible. The gates were only opened at certain intervals; and when this was the case, the torrent was so rapid, that many people were taken off their feet, some with their backs towards the entrance, screaming to get out. The scene at last began to wear a still more serious aspect; when it was deemed expedient that some measure should be resorted to, to prevent farther mischief. Lord Yarmouth and the Duke of Glocester appeared, and announced to the public, that the gates would not be again open,

ed; and that for the sake of prevent ing the loss of any lives, they had to express the strongest wish that the persons assembled would cease from endeavouring to gain admittance. This, however, had not the desired effect; as many, who probably were ignorant of what had happened, remained in the anxious hope of being admitted at last. The greatest pressure to obtain admittance took place about half-past two o'clock. About one, the crowd in the inside of Carlton-house had accumulated so much, that it was found necessary to shut the gates. The line of carriages now extended the whole length of Pall-Mall, up to the very top of St James's-street, and as there had been a complete stoppage for above half an hour, hundreds of ladies left their carriages, and hastened on foot towards Carlton-house. At this time you might see ladies and gentlemen coming out of the crowd covered with perspiration, and unable any longer to bear the pressure. Those who thus made their retreat in time will have to congratulate themselves on their superior prudence. Hitherto all was comparatively well, and the scene rather afforded amusement than excited alarm. But the case was most materially altered when the gate of entrance was next opened. It became exactly like some of those rushes at our theatre, which have sometimes produced such melancholy consequences. Those behind irresistibly pushed on those before, and of the number of delicate and helpless females who were present, some were thrown down, and, shocking to relate, literally trod upon by those behind, without the possibility of being extricated. When at last the crowd got inside Carlton-house gates, four females were found in a lifeless state, lying on their backs on the ground, with their clothes almost completely torn off. One young lady, elegantly attired, or rather who had been so,

presented a shocking spectacle; she had been trodden on until her face was quite black from strangulation, and every part of her body bruised to such a degree, as to leave little hopes of her recovery: surgical assistance was immediately had, but her life was not expected to be saved. An elderly lady had her leg broken, and was carried away in a chair; and two others were also seriously hurt, but, on being bled, were restored to animation. One of them was able to walk home, the other was led by two men.

The situation of almost all the ladies who were involved in this terrible rush was truly deplorable: very few of them could leave Carlton-house until furnished with a fresh supply of clothes; they were to be seen all round the gardens, most of them without shoes or gowns ; and many almost completely undress ed, and their hair hanging about their shoulders. The crowd outside at one time literally carried away the horse guards for several paces, when the animals became restive to an alarming degree, rearing on their hind legs, and beating down all within their reach with their fore legs; several women were trodden under foot, and received considerable injury; and five or six men were so overcome that they fainted, and were carried off.

It is certainly a circumstance extremely to be regretted, that what was so generously intended for the gratification of the public, should have unexpectedly terminated in this most disagreeable manner, though it does not appear that any blame can attach any where.

Carlton-house will not be again open for visitors. An order to this effect was posted on the walls, by command of the Prince Regent, yesterday evening. 29th.-CAMBRIDGE-INSTALLATION OF THE DUKE OF GLOCESTER. -This day the ceremonial took place in the Senate-house. The hour of ele

ven o'clock was appointed for opening the doors to admit company. So early as nine o'clock the town was crowded with elegantly dressed and beautiful women, hastening to the Senate-house. The crowd was so great, that the seats in a few minutes were completely filled. At twelve o'clock, the procession left Trinity College, and arrived at the Senate-house. His highness was met on the steps by the vice-chancellor. In the confusion occasioned by the rushing in of the company, considerable alarm was created; the heat became excessive, and it was suggested that the best way to remedy the inconvenience would be to break the windows: the hint was no sooner given than it was put in practice. The under-graduates, with much alacrity, went to it, and the windows of the Senate were literally broken to pieces. When the procession entered the Senate-house, the band of music struck up an overture; and as soon as that was concluded, the audience testified their respect for his highness by a sentiment of applause, which lasted several minutes.

The vice-chancellor (Doctor Douglas) then addressed the assembly in a speech which was delivered in a tone which was inaudible in most parts of the Senate-house.-In enumerating the many services his highness had rendered his country, he could, were it proper, expatiate with pleasure on the wellknown alacrity with which he had obeyed the call of his country in the hour of danger; and on his readiness to render still greater services to the state during his travels. The doctor then panegyrized his highness's exertions in the cause of humanity, by taking a decided part against the slave-trade; and expressed his gratitude for the distinguished favours which this university had received from the royal family, particularly in protecting its laws and constitution. From thence he noticed the many distinguished characters who

were educated there, and concluded by stating his confident hope, that his highness would protect the rights of the university over which he had been chosen to preside.

The senior proctor. administered the usual oath of office, and then his highness was installed, taking his seat in the chair of state. When this ceremony was gone through, the loudest bursts of applause succeeded, which did not subside for some minutes.The public orator then delivered a Latin oration in praise of his highness.

After which, the duke addressed the Senate :-His highness expressed the satisfaction which he felt for the honour just done him, in placing him at the head of an university always distinguished for its attachment to, and support of, the civil and religious rights of the state.

His heartfelt acknow

ledgments were due for so singular a mark of their respect and esteem for his person. He had ever entertained the utmost veneration and respect for that august body, and should consider that day the proudest in his life, in which he had been so flatteringly called to the chair. He could not in adequate terms express his thanks for this mark of their confidence. The honour so handsomely bestowed was become more valuable, because he was the first of the family who had received an education in that university, which had uniformly supported those principles which first seated the house of Brunswick upon the throne of Great Britain. He could most correctly assure them, that in selecting him they would find that he was alive to their interests, and would ever watch over and protect them.

During the delivery of the speech, it was frequently interrupted by the loudest plaudits. An ode, written by Mr Smythe, was then performed; and the procession returned to Trinity College, accompanied by an immense con

course of people. His highness was dressed in a black silk robe, richly embroidered with gold. On his head he wore a black velvet cap with a long gold tassel. A very sumptuous dinner was afterwards given to his highness at Trinity College. In the evening there was a concert at the Senate-house. His highness was present, and seemed highly gratified. After the concert, the visitors were treated with an exhibition of fire-works, in the walks of Trinity; and a cold collation was afterwards given by his highness to nearly 3000 visitors, among whom were, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Earl of Hardwicke, Lord Erskine, the Bishop of Bath and Wells, General Gascoigne, Sir Sidney Smith, Sir Vicary Gibbs, Lord Palmerstone, &c. &c.

The following is the sentence of the Court-Martial in the case of Lieutenant-Colonel Johnson.

"Horse Guards, June 29, 1811. COURT MARTIAL. "The court having duly and maturely weighed and considered the whole of the evidence adduced on the prosecution, as well as what has been offered in defence, are of opinion, that Lieutenant-Colonel Johnson is guilty of the act of mutiny, as described in the charge, and do therefore sentence him to be cashiered.

"Iam to acquaint you, that, under all the circumstances of this case, his royal highness was pleased, in the name and on the behalf of his Majesty, to acquiesce in the sentence of the court. "Iamfurthercommanded to acquaint you, that in passing a sentence so inadequate to the enormity of the crime of which the prisoner has been found guilty, the court have apparently been actuated by a consideration for the circumstances of impropriety and oppression, which, by the evidence on the face of the proceedings, has so strong. ly marked the conduct of Governor Bligh in the administration of the high

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office with which he was intrusted by his Majesty. But although the Prince Regent admits the principle under which the court have allowed this consideration to act in mitigation of the punishment which the crime of mutiny would otherwise have suggested, yet no circumstances whatever can be received by his royal highness in full extenuation of an assumption of power so subversive of every principle of good order and discipline, as that under which Lieutenant-Colonel Johnson has been convicted.

"You will acquaint me with the day upon which the sentence is made known to the prisoner, Lieut.-Col. Johnson, as from that day he will cease to receive pay in his Majesty's service. (Signed)

"FREDERICK, Commander-in-Chief. "Adjutant-General of the Forces."

AGRICULTURAL REPORT.--The grass is generally down in the vicinity of London, and the hay harvest proceeding in all the forward parts of the country. country. Although a considerable and profitable bulk, the meadow hay does not quite equal the general expectation as to quantity; but pasture lands, and the artificial grasses, were scarcely ever more remarkable for weight of swathe. The grass is also very forward on all mowed and cleared grounds.

Wheats are now in high bloom, and although the late cold and changeable weather and high winds have, in some degree, affected their colour, no damage is yet apprehended, and, in ten days or a fortnight more, the blooming will generally be over in the southern counties. In some of the cold and wet lands, wheat looks rather sickly, and recovery will depend entirely on the state of the weather during the next two or three weeks. They talk of too great a bulk of straw upon inferior lands, for the crop to be very

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