through the window again attentively, she perceived the old housekeeper apparently lifeless and much bruised. An alarm was immediately given, and the house entered by a ladder, when it appeared that the house was robbed, and the two hapless women inbumanly murdered. The instruments of destruction which it is supposed were used were a cleaver and a poker. The housekeeper, it is supposed, offered no resistance, and was dispatched whilst asleep in the chair; but the younger woman is conceived to have courageously resisted, as several of the blows inflicted were sufficient to have occasioned death. Six men have been already apprehended, four of whom there is strong reason for surmising will ultimately prove the perpetrators of the diabolical deeds of horror. Manchester Mercury.

29. The grand jury of London returned true bills for high treason against Arthur Thistlewood, gent.; James Watson the elder, surgeon; James Watson the younger, surgeon; Thomas Preston, cordwainer; and James Hooper, labourer. The bill against John Keenes, tailor, was thrown out.

MAY.

8. Ghent. There are now in circulation manuscript copies of a memorial presented to his Majesty by the Bishops of Ghent, Namur, Tournay, and the Vicargeneral of Liege and of Malines. This memorial relates to the mode of instruction prescribed for the Universities by the regulations of the 25th of last November.

The bishops state first, that be

ing bound by their duty to watch over the great interests of religion, they are obliged to prevent the introduction of a system of education, which might corrupt youth and violate the dogmas and the discipline of the Catholic Church. It is with this view that they remark several points of the regula tions which have appeared to them susceptible of producing this result. It is laid down as a principle, that it is to the Catholic Church that the world is indebted for the establishment of universities, which have succeeded to the episcopal schools. The principal object of this institution was to propagate all the branches of human knowledge, and principally religion. Abbé Fleury says, that it was "to preserve the holy doctrine" that universities founded. It is to preserve youth from the contagion of philosophical errors that religion has presided over all studies, under the intervention of the bishops, who alone have received the power of teaching, or causing others to teach, ecclesiastical science.

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The Catholic Sovereigns, who were themselves interested in the maintenance of religion, themselves invoked the authority of the sovereign Pontiffs, to direct the high schools by wise regulations. Thus was erected "the celebrated University of Louvain, which has been to Belgium a nursery of men whose names will be ever illustrious." Pope Martin V. in his bull erecting it, speaks of the duty which is imposed on it, of encouraging, as much as possible, sciences of every kind, by the means of which the science which has for its object the maintenance

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worship being held in the Long Room, on Tuesday the 1st of April.

The informer on this charge was Reece Davies, of the Liverpool Courier Office; who, being sworn, gave evidence of the statement in the information.

The second information was then read, which made a similar charge for Sunday the 6th of April.

The informer on this charge also was Recce Davies; who, being again sworn, gave evidence of the statement in that information.

The third information was then read, which made a similar charge for Tuesday the 8th of April

The informer on this charge also was Reece Davies; who, being again sworn, gave evidence of the statement in that info mation.

In answer to some questions from the bench, and Mr. Statham, town clerk, as to the nature of the prayers, &c. Reece Davies stated, that they were similar to those usually made in other chapels.

Mr. Wright then being called upon for his defence, stated, that in a life of more than fifty years, he had never knowingtly violated any of the laws of his country. He had reason to believe that the room in which his meetings were held was duly registered, as it had been used for worship about twenty years; and indeed, he conceived, that if the place were not registered, yet, as he had always been informed that it was, he could not be supposed to have offended against the statute, as its penalties

were directed against those who knowingly hold meetings for wor ship in places not registered. He then produced some written evidence from a most respectable quarter, stating at what time, and by whom, and for whom, the place had been certified to the Bishop's Registrar at Chester. There had not been sufficient time allowed to procure a certificate from Chester, but he doubted not he could do so in a few days. The bench then agreed to adjourn the business to that day week, when the official evidence was to be produced.

The penalty incurred in this case would be, not exceeding 201. on each information, nor less than 20s.-one half to the informer.

During the above examination, Mr. Wright, alluding to some disorderly conduct in the Long Room during worship on Tuesday the 8th, stated, that the individual whom he meant to charge with that disorder had refused at the time to give his address. He had since learnt, however, that his name was Scott, and he would now ask Reece Davies whether he knew that person. Being answered in the affirmative, he farther demanded his full name and address: when Scott himself being in the court, was required to give it-which was, James Scott, of Liverpool, merchant, No. 11. Clayton-square. Mr. Wright then declared his intention immediately to prosecute him, under the 12th clause of an Act 52 Geo. III, for disorderly conduct during worship on the above evening

The business on which Mr. Wright was summoned being now

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dence, stated, that it was near Anne's Church. The Mayor and Mr. Statham instantly asked was it not Saint Anne's Church? Mr. F. B. Wright said he had spoken of it in the usual way, and had casually omitted the word Saint. He di i not know of such a Saint in Scripture, nor did he believe such an emission was criminal. Mr. Statham said, "Sir, I suspect you purposely omitted the word." Mr. F. B. Wright here claimed the protection of the Court.

Mr. Wright.-I have now, Mr. Mayor, ofered my bail, and of course claim my liberation.

Mr. Statham.-You must give twenty-four hours notice of your bail, and inquiries must be made into its suficiency. Bail is not a matter of course. You may be kept in custody a week, Sir, for aught you know.

Mr. Wright. I am certain, Sir, that if a short time were allowed, so that this business could be mnade known out of doors. I should have bail offered which the Mayor must know would be sufficient.

Here another friend of Mr. Wright stepped forward and said, Mr. Mayor, if only a few minutes be allowed before you leave the hall I am sure I can produce for Mr. Wright the most respectable bail to any amount.

Time was allowed. Mr. Wright was removed in custody to the Jury Room, having objected to be sent down amongst persons charged with crime; and, in about 1 feen minutes, Mr. Wright's friend returned with two gentlemen, whose surety was not a motuent objected to. Mr. Statham asked them if they were acquainted

with the nature of the charges against Mr. Wright. He then read the information. One of the gentlemen remarked, that with Mr. Wright's religious creed he was not acquainted, but on his integrity he would venture his property. The other observed, that he agreed in the sentiments imputed to Mr. Wright, with the exception of the last, which he did not believe Mr. Wright ever espoused.

Mr. Wright was then liberated, and his departure from the Hall was only impeded by a number of other friends, eagerly pressing in to offer themselves his bail.

18. Came on at Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, the election of one of the sixteen peers, in the room of the Earl of Rothes, deceased. The Candidates were the Marquisses of Tweeddale and Lothian. Present-Marquis of Tweeddale, Marquis of Lothian, Earl of Moray, Earl of Home, Earl of Haddington, Earl of Weys and March, Earl of Findlater, Earl of Leven, Earl of Marchmont, Lord Gray, Lord Torphichen, Lord Elibank, Lord Rollo. Total 13. Proxy-Lord Belhaven to the Earl of Wemyss and March.

There were also 37 signed lists from peers.

After the votes were called, the Marquis of Lothian was declared duly elected; there being for the

Marquis of Lothian. 33
Marquis of Tweeddale 18
Majority.. 15.

The following noblemen voted for the Marquis of Lothian :—

Duke of Buccleuch, Duke of Athoil, Duke of Montrose, Duke

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of Roxburghe, Marquis of Queensberry, Marquis of Tweeddale, Earl of Morton, Earl of Caithness, Earl of Moray, Earl of Home, Earl of Strathmore, Earl of Kellie, Earl of Haddington, Earl of Dumes and Bute, Earl of Elgin, Lari of Findlater, Earl of Leven, Earl of Balcarras, Earl of Aboyne, Larl of Dunmore, Earl of Marcht. Earl of Glasgow, Earl of Kortmore, Earl of Hopetoun, Vant Arbuthnot, Viscount Dunblane, Lord Forbes, Lord Gray, Lord Sinclair, Lord Somer

Lord Napier, Lord Forrester. Lord Elibank. Total 33. For the Marquis of Tweeddale: -Duke of Gordon, Duke of Ar3. Marquis of Lothian, Earl of Errol, Earl of Eglington, Earl of Cass., Earl of Lauderdale, Earl ✅ Kinnoul, Earl of Wemyss and March, Earl of Kintore, Earl of Verdeen, Earl of Stair, Earl of Beberry, Lord Torphichen, Lord Blantyre, Lord Reay, Lord be raven, Lord Rollo. Total 18. 1. On Friday two gentlemen apeared, by appointment, before the magistrates of London, in general quarter sessions, at the semsans hall, in the Old Bailey, as ebers and officers of the Acatema al Society held in Chancery

, and produced the books of regations, list of members, &c. together with a petition for a li

The magistrates present were the Lord Mayor, with Aldertam Sr. John Perring, Sir WilDemide, and Joshua Jonah. Their petition, which la presented and read, prayense, "for the investian; discussion of philosoA, Hierary, historical, and poLIX.

litical subjects, as heretofore," at the rooms of the society.

Some question arising upon the word political, the following discussion took place :--

Lord Mayor. What class of political questions forms the subject of your debates?

Petitioners.-Politics generally, my lord, under the restrictions specified in the books in your lordship's hands, and subject to the approval or rejection of a council. We are ready to produce our books, and give any information that may be required.

Alderman Smith.-This is too general; it would admit unlimited discussion, and open a door to debates of the most improper tendency.

Petitioners.-Reference to our list of members, and printed rules, will remove all fear of abuse. This society has existed above nineteen years, with unimpeached character; and was licensed by the magistrates of Hatton-garden, under the former act, with no hesitation, and with the single doubt whether it came within the provisions of the statute. No persons are eligible but members of universities or inns of court, and many of its members have been, and are, members likewise of the house of commons.

Lord Mayor.-In short, it is a school of oratory?

Petitioners.-Yes, my lord, private application was made to the law officers of the crown for exemption, but we were referred to the sessions, as a matter of course. Your worships will observe, that a license will not protect us from the consequences of its abuse.