term of years as the court shall order. Section 3. That if he shall not depart from the United Kingdom within thirty days after sentence of banishment, the King may convey him to such parts, out of the dominions of his Majesty, as his Majesty, by the advice of his Privy Council, may direct. And, Section 4. That, if at large within any part of the United Kingdom, or any other part of his Majesty's dominions, without some lawful cause, after the end of forty days from the time of sentence, and before expiration of the term of banishment, he shall be transported for a term not exceeding fourteen years. Lastly, Section 5 repeals so much of the act 39th George III. cap. 49, as authorizes the Court of Justiciary to extend the bail beyond the sums therein specified, when any person is imprisoned on a charge of sedition. LOSS OF THE COMET STEAM PACKET. 25.-GLASGOW.-It is with feelings of deep regret and sorrow that we have to communicate to our readers the account of an accident of the most melancholy kind. The details are as yet few-the result most fatal. Yesterday morning (Friday) the steam boat Comet, with passengers from Inverness and Fort William, was run down off Kempoch Point, between Gourock and the Clough Light-house, by the steam boat Ayr, outward-bound. In rounding the point the vessels came in contact with such force and violence, that the Comet went down almost instantaneously, when above 70 persons were, in a moment, precipitated into the deep-into eternity! Ten only are saved out of above 80, who were believed to be on board. Amongst those escaped is the master, who was got on shore, but in such an exhausted state, that, at the date of our latest accounts, he was unable to give any account of what had taken place, or of the passengers on board. There is much reason to believe, that the greater number of those who have perished are persons in the superior ranks of life. During the whole of yesterday the anxiety and sensation created in this city by the intelligence was very great. The alarm was greatly heightened by the knowledge of the fact, that another steam boat was to leave the same quarter about the same time, and many individuals remained ignorant in which of the boats the friends whom they expected might have taken their passage. The Ayr, we learn, had a light out upon her bow, but the Comet had none. As the night, however, was clear, it is obvious that a bad look-out had been kept up, and most reprehensible neglect shown on both sides. The Ayr received such a shock, and was so much damaged, that she reached Greenock with much difficulty, in a sinking state. It was blowing fresh, with a heavy sea.. It was also exceedingly cold, and at the moment the accident took place, those on the deck of the Comet were, it is said, engaged in dancing, to which amusement they were probably induced to resort in order to keep themselves warm, there not being sufficient accommodation below for the number of passengers on board. Much valuable property had floated ashore yesterday. Every exertion was making to save and to lodge it in a place of security. Our respected townsman, Mr Andrew Rankine, was particularly active on the occasion; and, at an early hour in the morning, Mr Marshall, sheriff, from Greenock, had reached the spot, to give his advice and assistance on the distressing occasion. Twelve dead bodies had been washed ashore by an early hour yesterday morning; amongst these were two genteelly dressed females, two black servants, and Mrs Wright, the widow of the late Archibald Wright, druggist of this city. In the pockets of the body of a gentleman washed ashore, L.70 was found. Amongst those who perished, and whose names we can state from good authority, is Mr Graham of Corpach; Mr Macallister, W.S. Edinburgh; and Captain Sutherland of the 33d regiment, and his lady, who were only five weeks married. The body of Captain Sutherland and another passenger were found in the yawl this morning. It is supposed she upset after they had got into her. Mrs Sutherland caught hold of Mr Colin Alexander Anderson, from Appin, (the only cabin passenger who is saved,) and for some time clung round him, but in the struggle with the waves she lost her hold and perished. While swimming, much exhausted, and not knowing well in what direction the shore lay, Mr Anderson was seized closely by the engine-man, from whom he found it impossible to disengage himself, and just as they were upon the point of sinking, they fortunately came in contact with the boat's yawi, which they immediately caught hold of, and, in doing so, she fortunately righted, when they both clung to her, and reached the shore in safety, but much exhausted. It is reported, that amongst the sufferers, is the lady of a colonel of the army, with a family of seven children, from Inverness; a Mr Campbell of this city, with a young gentleman, the only son of Mr M'Braine, also of this city. NOVEMBER. 7.—WHITEHAVEN.-A boat arrived here yesterday evening, about eight o'clock, express from Douglas, which place she left that morning, with letters on board, addressed to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which were immediately delivered at the post-office, and were forwarded to London by express. We have made inquiry of the boat's crew respecting the nature of the disturbance in the island, and have obtained the following particulars:-For some time part of the agricultural population, in different parts of the island, have manifested a decided aversion to comply with all legal customs, which, in any degree, affected their own interest. The present disturbance originated, we understand, in consequence of some individuals, who had resisted the potatoe tithe-gatherers of the Lord Bishop of that diocese, having been committed to Castle Rushen, On Wednesday, nearly the whole population of the parishes of Kirkchrist, Rushen, Kirkarbury, and Kirkpatrick, amounting to near one thousand men, having armed themselves with scythes and other similar dangerous implements, proceeded in a body to Castle Rushen, where their refractory companions were confined, whom they immediately liberated, the garrison not daring to interfere, in consequence of their great disparity in point of numerical strength, and the dangerous and - formidable manner in which their opponents were armed. After this point had been gained without resistance, they set fire to several corn stacks belonging to the bishop, which contained the whole of the tithe-grain collected in the above parishes. The next scene of destruction was at Kirkmalew, where the residence of Mr John Collister, late coroner, (an office somewhat similar to that of our constable,) was entirely demolished. Finally, they proceeded to the brewery of Mr Edward Gawne, at Port St Mary, where the owner, for the preservation of his property, was obliged to comply with their demand, and supply the rabble with ale as long as they thought fit to drink. Property, to a great extent, has been entirely destroyed, and several persons have been seriously injured. A man, named Lammy, clerk to Mr M'Crone, the bishop's proctor, had one of his ears cut off with a scythe! His lordship, the bishop, deeming it prudent for his own safety, has left his palace in Kirkmichael, and is at present in Douglas. The disturbance, it seems, was chiefly confined to the parishes we have mentioned. 13.-PARIS.-Yesterday an attempt was made to assassinate Émanuel De Las Cases, son of Count Las Cases, as he was returning from his father's plantation to Paris, about eight o'clock in the evening. When about twenty paces from the house, he was attacked by an individual, who stabbed him with a dagger in the left side. His card-case, filled with visiting tickets, fortunately averted the blow, which, however, inflicted a slight wound that bled profusely. He seized the assassin by the collar, and knocked him down, when another villain struck him a deeper wound on the left thigh, and then escaped, while M. Las Cases cried in vain for assistance. The latter proceeded towards his father's residence, but fell on the way from loss of blood. The servants found him a few paces from the door, and carried him in. Neither of the wounds, however, is dangerous. M. Las Cases says, that one of the men spoke French imperfectly. A patrol extraordinary was immediately ordered to the house, and though diligent search has been made by the national guard, the as sassins are not yet detected. 15.- EDINBURGH.-A meeting took place on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, in the Council Chamber, of the General Committee named by the citizens of Edinburgh to manage the subscriptions in aid of the sufferers at the great fires in last November. A great deal of interesting discussion took place; and it was gratifying, in no small degree, to observe, from the luminous reports submitted, that, after all due care and compassion had been evinced for the sufferers and their families, a considerable balance, arising out of the great liberality of the public, remained at the disposal of the subscribers. This was alluded to by the Lord Provost, from the chair, as a proud instance of good feeling on the part of our country. men; and, on his Lordship's motion, a committee was named to consider and to report on the most desirable mode of appropriating the balance. According to the report of the committee, there were destroyed, in the High Street, four lands of six stories; in the Parliament Square, four lands, from seven to eleven stories: in the Old Assembly Close, four lands of six or seven stories; in Con's Close, two wooden lands; and six small tenements in Borthwick's Close. The property destroyed "has been estimated at L.200,000 and upwards." Ten individuals were either killed on the spot by the falling of the ruins, or died in consequence of the bruises they received. Many others were seriously injured; and the number of families rendered houseless by these disasters was between four and five hundred. The following is the abstract of the treasurer's account. 18.-A public dinner was given to Joseph Hume, Esq. M.P., in the Waterloo Hotel, which was attended by above four hundred and thirty gentlemen. The great room, which was completely filled by five o'clock, was not capable of containing, during dinner, the whole company. From sixty to eighty gentlemen, therefore, were obliged to dine in another room. When Leonard Horner, Esq., the chairman,and Mr Hume, entered the great room, they were received with cheers, which continued for several minutes. On the right side of the Chairman, were the Marquis de Bossy, the Chevalier del Pozzo, the celebrated jurisconsult, Mr Horner, senior, C. S. Monteith, Esq., of Closeburn, John McFarlane, Esq., advocate, and Sir A. M. Gibson, Bart., of Cliftonhall; and upon the left were Sir James Naesmith, Bart., of New Posso, Professor Leslie, Mr Maberly, jun., son of the member of Parliament, William Murray, Esq., of Henderland, John A. Murray, Esq., advocate, James Gibson-Craig, Esq., of Riccarton, and John Macfie, Esq., merchant, Leith. The Croupier's chair was occupied by Robert Fergusson, Esq., of Raith, who was supported on his right by James Stuart, Esq., younger of Dunearn, and Thomas Allan, Esq., banker; and on his left by George Russel, Esq., W. S., and John Cuning. hame, Esq., advocate. After the usual loyal and constitutional toasts were given, the Chairman, in a long and eloquent speech, addressed to the company, extolled the many great services rendered by Mr Hume to the public, particularly in promoting economy in the expenditure of the public money; and concluded by proposing Mr Hume's health, which was drank with enthu siasm. Mr Hume returned thanks in a speech of considerable length. Many other toasts were given, and speeches delivered; and the company retired at a late hour, highly gratified. DREADFUL SHIPWRECK.-TWENTYTWO PERSONS DROWNED.-During the dreadful gale on Thursday, the 10th instant, Le Curieux, Captain Videll, was entirely lost, off Renne. ville, and every soul perished. She had about 22 persons on board, 15 of whom were passengers; and amongst these was an English family of the name of Pousset, residents of Jersey, who had been a few months in France. The family consisted of Mr Pousset, his wife, three daughters, and a female servant. The wife of Mr Auley, one of the Jurats of Jersey, was also on board. Le Curieux, in company with several other vessels, was proceeding from Granville to Jersey, and was the only one which attempted to proceed while the hurricane was raging. The others put back, and reached Granville in safety. They made on the following day for Jersey, where they arrived on Sunday, and communicated the above dreadful intelligence. Captain Bazin, to whom we are indebted for the particulars, informs us that the Ariadne arrived at Jersey at four o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday, and just escaped the destructive gale which soon after followed. DECEMBER. 5. A most barbarous murder has been committed in the town of Hillsborough. On Monday night last, Mrs Stott, a most respectable Quaker lady, and her servant, were murdered by some persons unknown. The neighbours knew nothing of the horrible transaction until Wednesday, when, it is said, the plaintive lowings of a cow attracted the attention of some people, who got into the house, and there found Mrs Stott lying dead at the parlour door, mangled in a most merciless manner, and the ser vant maid lying dead in the kitchen, with all the marks of the most barbarous treatment. It would seem as if the poor maid had made a great struggle with the murderer. Her hair was torn and strewed over the kitchen. The dwelling-house was considerably in the rear of the shop, which ac counts for the silence with which the horrid enormity was perpetrated. We understand there are three persons apprehended on suspicion. A coroner's inquest was held on the bodies, and a verdict returned of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown. 8.-GLASGOW.-Barbarous MURDER.On Monday night, a young woman, Sally M Vicar, who lived about Barrowfield Road, was stabbed in the neck in a public company, and expired in about half an hour afterwards. There was a raffle and a dance in a public house in her neighbourhood, and she was induced to join the company. On coming into the room, she was recognized by Charles Campbell, a cotton-spinner, to whom she was married, but seldom lived with him. They both joined in a dance. Campbell patted her on the cheek in a familiar manner, and without any appearance of |
