FRANCE. 4th.-Dr. Castaing the physician was executed at Paris for poisoning Ballet. SPAIN. The King has been petitioned by the Bishop of Taragora and his prelates to reestablish the Inquisition. GERMANY. The Dance of Torches.-Berlin, Dec. 3. Of all the entertainments which have taken place in this capital, on the occasion of the marriage of the Prince Royal with the Princess of Bavaria, none appeared so extraordinary to foreigners as the dance of Torches (Fakeltanz.) It was executed after the grand marriage feast, in the following manner:- "The Royal Family, followed by all the personages who had partook of the feast at separate tables, proceeded to the white saloon. The dance was immediately opened by the Privy Councillor, Marshal of the Court, the Baron de Maltzahn, bearing his baton of order. After him followed two and two, according to seniority of rank, the Privy Councillors and the Ministers of state, bearing wax torches. The august bride and bridegroom preceded the above dancers, and walked round the saloon. The Princess Royal stopped before the King, and making him a profound reverence, invited him to dance. After having danced one turn with his Majesty, she danced with all the Princes. The Prince Royal, in like manner, danced with all the Princesses. After the ball, the Royal Family passed into the apartment of Frederick I., where the Grand Mistress, Countess of Norde, distributed the garter of the bride. DENMARK. 4th. Dr. Herbert and thirtyfour physicians deposed to the fact of 274 needles being extracted from the body of a young woman at Copenhagen. GREECE. Extract of a Letter, dated Zante, Oct. 28, 1823.-" It will not be without interest you will learn that Corinth has just delivered itself up by capitulation to the Greeks. The Turks have endeavoured to make themselves masters of the fortress of Missolonghi, that was before so well defended by the Prince Mavrocordato; their attempts will be without avail; 6000 men now occupy this fortress, and if they were reduced to 1500, they could defend it. Colocotroni is to march with a certain number to defend the siege, and the Hydriots have just sailed to repulse the assailants." Lord Byron has paid 100,000 piastres into the Treasury at Hydra, in aid of the Greek cause. WEST INDIES. The diabolical system of Slavery must earlier or later work its own downfall. In the short space of time which the insurrection at Demerara occupied, more iniquitous and cruel acts were committed than it might have. been supposed such space would have allowed; between 3 and 500 Negroes lost their lives. Their false evidence was most treacherously taken under the implied promise of pardon, which, when the poor creatures found was not fulfilled, they afterwards recanted. Mr. Smith the Missionary was arrested, and confined in a most arbitrary and unconstitutional manner Indies. manner-neither his papers, nor chapels throughout the West any friendly communication allowed him-tried by a court martial; and, just as his majesty's order for his liberation arrived, he had died in his prison a martyr to the cause in which he had engaged! From Barbadoes, we have the following: Great and signal triumph over Methodism, and total Destruction of the Chapel ! Bridge-Town, Tuesday, The inhabitants of this island are respectfully informed, that in consequence of the unmerited and unprovoked attacks which have repeatedly been made upon the community by the Methodist Missionaries (otherwise known as agents to the villainous African Society), a party of respectable gentlemen formed the resolution of closing the Methodist concern altogether with this view they commenced labours on Sunday evening, and they have the greatest satisfaction in announcing that by 12 o'clock last night they effected the total destruction of the chapel. To this information they have to add, that the Missionary made his escape yesterday afternoon in a small vessel for St. Vincent; thereby avoiding that expression of the public feeling towards him, personally, which he had so richly deserved. It is hoped that, as this information will be circulated throughout the different islands and colonies, all persons who consider themselves true lovers of religion, will follow the laudable example of the Barbadians, in putting an end to Methodism and Methodist Copy of Sir Henry Warde's proclamation, as it appeared in "The Barbadian" Newspaper of the 22d of October, 1823:Barbadoes, Whereas it has been represented to me that a riotous assembly collected at the Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday night, the 19th, and Monday night, the 20th instant, and proceeded to demolish the building, which they completely destroyed: And whereas if such an outrageous violation of all law and order be suffered to pass unpunished, no man will be safe either in person or property; since when the very ends of civil association are thus defeated-the people, finding the laws too feeble to afford them protection, must court the favour of the mob, and remain entirely at their mercy; in such a state of things the laws are only a scourge to the weak: and whereas, in a society constituted as this is, the very worst consequences are to be apprehended from such evil example: I do therefore, by and with the advice of his Majesty's Council, hereby offer a reward of one hundred pounds to any person or per- sons who will give such information as will lead to the conviction of any person or persons concerned in the aforesaid riotous proceedings. Given under my hand and seal at Arms at Government House, this 22d day of October, 1823, and in the fourth year of His Majesty's reign. God save the King! By His Excellency's command, Bridge-Town, Thursday, Oct 23. Whereas a proclamation having appeared in The Barbadian newspaper of yesterday, issued by order of his Excellency the Governor, offering a reward of 1007. for the conviction of any person or persons concerned in the said-to-be riotous proceedings of the 19th and 20th inst.; public notice is hereby given to such person or persons who may feel inclined, either from pecuniary temptation or vindictive feeling, that should they attempt to come forward to injure, in any shape, any individual, they shall receive that punishment which their crimes will justly deserve. They are to understand that to impeach is not to convict, and that the reward offered will only be given upon conviction, which cannot be effected whilst the people are firm to themselves. headed it, and belied us, was compelled by a speedy flight to remove himself from the island. With a fixed determination, therefore, to put an end to Methodism in this island, all Methodist preachers are warned not to approach these shores; as, if they do, it will be at their own peril. God save the King, and the people. The state of the case was this:It appears that Mr. Shrewsbury, the methodist preacher, in his correspondence with the Missionary Society, represented Barbadoes as an island of infamous blasphemy, it being no uncommon occurrence to hear children, as soon as they are able to speak, curse their parents; and, generally speaking, they were of most unruly dispositions and inclinations. And as to the adults, it appeared to him as though the sun of religion had never shed its rays on their heads : he made but few exceptions to this sweeping calumny (in favour of persons who permitted him to preach to their negroes). knowledge that Mr. Shrewsbury had made such communications, and which he did not attempt to refute, created a great sensation to his prejudice in the public mind; and many idle persons col The And whereas it may appear to those persons who are unacquainted with the circumstances which occasioned the said proclamation, that the demolition of the chapel was effected by the rabble of this community, in order to create anarchy, riot, and insubordination, to trample upon the laws of the country, and to subvert good order: It is considered an imperative duty to repel the charge, and to state-lected about the Wesleyan chapel, firstly, that the majority of the persons assembled were of the first respectability, and were supported by the concurrence of 9-10ths of the community; secondly, that their motives were patriotic and loyal-namely, to eradicate from this soil the germ of Methodism, which was spreading its baneful influence over a certain class, and which ultimately would have injured both Church and State. With this view the chapel was demolished, and the villainous preacher who evening after evening, breaking the windows, throwing squibs and crackers in at the door, riding to and fro on horseback, and saluting the congregation assembled for devotional purposes with catcalls, whistles, blowing of horns, and every description of offensive noise. Mr. Shrewsbury was undismayed by these proceedings, and continued to assemble his flock. This infuriated the mob to such a degree, that they became ungovernable, and a paper signed Z. Z. was handed about on Saturday, inviting the rabble to meet at the chapel-door at seven o'clock, armed with pick-axes, swords, crows, saws, hatchets, &c.: accordingly, about 1000 headstrong fellows did assemble, and began to demolish the chapel, and by twelve at night had completely annihilated the building, carrying off in their flight all the materials, so that at day-break not a piece of wood was to be found near the spot. Not only in this case, but generally, the utmost contempt has been shewn, and insult offered, to the government of the country. AMERICA. The President's message has been received, and speaks of general prosperity. The American Hermit.-[From the Newhaven Herald, a United States paper.]-Died, on the East Rock, in this town,- Turner, usually called "The Hermit." This singular being had for a number of years lived in seclusion on the top of this rock, the ascent to which is both difficult and tedious. His residence was a cabin, built of earth and stone, with an aperture which served both as an entrance and a chimney. At the extremity of this cabin was his bed, composed of husks and boughs, where, on Sunday, the 2nd instant, he was found dead. An inquest was held on his body, whose verdict was-"That he died by the visitation of God." His person was covered with rags, and in that part of them which served as his trowsers there was found, strongly sewed in triple folds, upwards of forty dollars in silver, which seems to show, that though he had renounced the world, the love of gain was still inherent. The only companions of his retirement were two or three sheep, which he fed with care, and they enjoyed all his tenderness. He was extremely taciturn in his manner, communicated little to inquirers, and was both ignorant and repulsive. In winter he appeared frequently at the doors of the citizens, with a basket; asked for nothing, spoke little; but whatever was given him he took away quietly. The only food found in his tenement, was two or three birds, picked for cooking, and a few potatoes. We believe he was a native of some of the neighbouring towns, but of his early life, or the motives which led him to seek such an uncomfortable asylum from the vanities of life, we have no knowledge. Baltimore, Oct. 15.-Caraccas papers, received at the office of the Gazette, state, that the Congress of Colombia has granted to Juan Bernardo Elbers, the exclusive privilege of navigating the river Magdalena with steam boats for twenty-one years. It seems to have been admitted on all hands that this desirable and important object could in no other way be at present obtained, and Mr. Elbers was the successful candidate over many, in consequence of his binding himself not only to establish steam-boats, but to open roads and canals, which will render the passage from Carthagena and Santa Martha into the interior provinces and to the capital, Bogota, open, safe, and expeditious. The undertaking to commence in one year from the passing of the law, which grants various facilities for carrying on the different works connected with it, and exclusive advantages to the men who may labour in their accomplishment. January. At St. George's, Hanover-square, the Hon. Majorgeneral Fermor, only brother of the Earl of Pomfret, to Miss Borough, eldest daughter of Sir Richard Borough, Bart. of Portland-place, and niece to Lord Viscount Lake. February. At Naples, at the palace of the English Ambassador, George W. Aubrey, Esq. only son of Major George Aubrey, of Brecon, Brecknockshire, Wales, to Elizabeth Anne, eldest daughter of the Hon. George Henry Monk, and niece and adopted daughter of the Hon. James Monk, Chief Justice of Montreal, Lower Canada. At the chapel of the British Ambassador at Paris, Robert Woodhouse, Esq., President of Caius College, and Plumian Professor of Astronomy in the University of Cambridge, to Harriet, daughter of the late William Wilkins, Esq. At St. George's, Hanoversquare, Chas. Arthur Gore Esq., of the 1st Regiment of Life Guards, to Catherine Frances, youngest daughter of the late Chas. Moody, Esq. At Castle-hill, the seat of Earl Fortescue, Major Hamlyn Williams, of the 7th Hussars, son of Sir J. H. Williams, Bart. of Edwinsford, Carmarthenshire, to Lady Mary Fortescue. At St. Pancras church, by the Rev. Dr. Moore, the Rev. Harry West, rector of Berwick, and vicar of Laughton, in the county of Sussex, to Louisa, daughter of the late Sir Robert Barker, Bart. 1823. At Mrs. Walker's, Georgestreet, Edinburgh, by the Rev. Sir Henry Moncrieff Wellwood, Bart., John Hall, Esq. eldest son of Sir James Hall of Dunglass, Bart., to Miss Juliana Walker, youngest daughter of the late James Walker, Esq., of Dabry, Principal Clerk of Session. On the 12th inst., at Bow Church, Middlesex, by the Rev. Dr. Macleod, rector of St. Ann's Westminster, and afterwards at Grove-hall, in the presence of his Excellency the Swedish Ambassador, by the Rev. J. P: Wahlin, chaplain to the Swedish Embassy, Captain C.R. Nordenskjold, eldest son of Baron Nordenskjold, of Fareby, in Sweden, and Masby, in Finland, to Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Lindsey, of Grove-hall. At Edinburgh, the Right Hon. Lord Dunsany to the Hon. Miss Kinnaird. March. At Marylebone church, by the Rev. John Mitford, of Benhall, Suffolk, Henry Revell Reynolds, jun., Esq. son of Henry Revell Reynolds, Esq. Chief Commissioner of the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, to Mary Anne, fourth daughter of the late Sir Edward Knatchbull, Bart., of Mersham-hatch, in the county of Kent, and eldest daughter of the Dowager Lady Knatchbull, of Wimpole-street. April. In Lower Brook-street, by his Grace the Archbishop of York, Emma Agnes, the second daughter of Henry Howard, of Corby-castle, in the county of Cumberland, to the Right Hon. William Lord Petre. (E) Captain |