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 the case An account was handed in by Mr. Butler (as a set off) for 14 days board for Mr. Harris's family after the arrival of the vessel in the Roadstead; Mr. Harris did not deny his family remaining on board but it was offered by Captain Rolls as an act of kindness.

The Commissioner remarked, it could not be admitted unless with Mr. Harris's concurrence; it was therefore withdrawn.

A Stranger who had taken the seat usually occupied by the Agents of the Court; deriving his inspiration from the beat of legal knowledge, beg ed to be permitted to acquaint the Court with the fact, that he knew maritime law, and the Captain was not answerable for perishable articles. And if you refer to Lord Ellenborough, you will find me correct. The Commissioner-who willi exemplary patience listened to these remarks, replied, " The deeper your research sir, the more you will be enlightened. I am always willing to take a hint, but altogether differ with you as to Lord ¿¡ellenborough opinion A little learning is a dangerous thing, 1 fancy I have had as much practice and know as much on these points as you do, (the Stranger bowed profoundly) but I should hesita'e to lay down an opinion so boldly as you have done." Stranger : The maritime law sir!-its the maritime law 1 am experienced in - you'll find it in Starkie. Commissioner : That law I should conceive is not different to the law of England Ï-You allude I presume to the Admiralty Court-there is no distinction in the law. But what Starkie?-Stranger The Lawyer-Commissioner: Starkie on Jibei? -Stranger :J Yes,! ve read that!-Commissioner : Perhaps you think libel and liability synonymous. The Stranger made no reply, but sat down evidently embarrassed and minus his legal knowledge. The Commissioner kindly relieved him by presuming he alluded to Starkie on evidence; being engaged reading his notes, it gave time for the Stranger's rallying to the charge. Stranger : Youi decision is quite enough here?! Commissioner (mildly)-Unless in certain cases, when there is the power of appeal; which induces me to attach more importance to cases than generally enters into the m ¡nds of bv-standers As you are conversant with legal authorities if you will refer to Steels ship masters assistant upon the point you argue, you will find yourself undeceived. (The patient forbearance of the Commissioner of this Court we have frequently witnessed with surprise, and admiration, but never more strongly exemplified than in this case; the courtesy to a stranger, was happily blended with a wholesome check upon his presumption, which cannot be too highly commended,) Judgment deferred until to-morrow. Saturday morning.-Judgment for Plaintiff to the amount of £20. y SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE Arrived the 23rd March, the Frances Charlotte, Captain Smith, from Hobart Town, left on the 22nd February,-Passengers Mr. Downing, and Mr. Gregson. k IMPORTS PER ' FRANCES CHARLO J TE' from Hobart Town. 6 Puncheons Rum,-40 casks salt Meat,-12 casks Oatmeal,- I case Slops,-50 tons Flour, 20 Hams,-1 bale Bacon,-2 tons Sugar,-2 cases Mustard,-29 head Cattle,-200 Sheep,-10 tons Hay,-12cwt. Bran and Pollard. THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL We regret the hasty departure of the Frances Charlotte from Hobart Town, (without a Mail,) more particularly as we are deprived of the satisfaction of laying before our readers the most recent intelligence, which through the punctuality and kindness of our eastern co-temporaries we have hitherto accomplished. A general opinion prevails, and we think with some degree of plausibility, that a vessel had either sailed, or was upon the point of sailing for this port, when the Charlotte left; this however is a trading mystery, the solution of which, now the suspicion exists, would prove beneficial rather than injurious. We have been too frequently exposed to these manouvers to be perfectly ignorant of the practice; and when we hear that a complete file of Hobart Town papers is on board, which we are kindly promised neot week, we must allow we are compelled to have a leaning towards the prevailing opinion. It is reported that Major Nairn had gone into the interior, for the purpose of purchasing stock for the supply ofour market. We are now better prepared to receive this desirable import, we are glad therefore to find that the attention of our importers is again directed to this channel. Mr. Downing has obligingly favoured us with the Times of the 22nd. ofOctober 1832, which gives us intelligence from England a month later than our last arrivals per Cygnet: we have gleaned the following Holland and Belgium. Kiiiíí William of the Netherlands had demanded the interference of his allies to bringback his rebellious Belgic subjects to their allegiance; and that appeal, instead of being agreed to, was answered by an offer ofmediation to seperate countries which could no longer be united. The French Government declared that it would consider the first loreign regiment which might enter Belgium for the restoration of the Nassau family, or the resubjugation of tiie Belgic provinces, as part ofa force destined for the invasion of France, and"would immediately think itself justified in passing the frontier to repel the approaching invader. The Duke ofWellington, and the representatives of the great continental powers, saw this danger, and prepared to settle the question without affording a pretext for a revolutionary contest. At that time the Belgians were the victorious party and from the disorganization of the Dutch anny, they were much more likely to reach Amsterdam than the Dutch to retake Brus sels. An armistice, which was recommended or imposed by the Conference with the view ofifeoting a peacable separation, prevented tlie anticipated conquest on either side, and saved disasters to both. Had the Belgians and Dutch been in the situation of the Swedes and Norwegians,-removed out of the high road of Europe- had the principles and privileges for which they respectively contended, affected none but themselves,-had even the French and the Belgic revolutions not been considered as standing in the near relationship to each other of parent and child, we should have said that neither England nor any of the other Powers had a paramount interest or right to interfere. The parties might have been left to settle their own quarrel in their own way, and the King of Holland to lose his Dutch crown, or to recover the whole of his former dominions, according to the superiority of his revolted subjects, or of his military force. But the case is altered when the situation of the belligerents is considered. That man must be either wilfully blind or disgracefully inattentive to passing events, who does not see and acknowledge that a war between the Dutch ¡and the Belgians-begun at the end of 1830, and continued during the year 1831 must inevitably have led to a contest between Prussia and France, or rather to an European war ofopinion. The Germanic Confederation must have supported his Dutch Majesty's claim to the grand duchy of Luxemburg,-the Prussian provinces on the Rhein would have felt the shock of a rebellion encouraged by a powerful neigh bour,-the principles of a popular revolution must have been universally supported by French political missionaries and French troops in opposition to the creed of the holy Alliance,-and those partial insurrections which broke out in the kingdom of Saxony, Hesse Cassel, in Hanover in Brunswick, and other parts of Germany, v in Switzerland, and m northern Italy- ^ assisted and fermented as they must have been by French intrigues and French arms must infallibly have involved all Europe in a grand revolutionary struggle. We have repeatedly shown, that if tl e Kin<r of Holland refuses to accede to reasonable ter» s of adjustment with Belgium nd endeavours to maintain his hostile position in the citadel of Antwerp, which belongs to the new Belgic kingdom he must be compelled to yield. This alternative has been avoided as long as possible. It cannot be further defered, and the responsibility must light on the head of the prince who has provoked the attack by his stubborn and fatal obstinacy The Times. The squadion under Sir Pultney Malcolm, destined for the Scheldt, is ordered to assemble at Spit head with as little delay as is practicable; it will consist of the Donegal, Spartiate, Revenge, Talavera and Malabar of the line; Vernon Southampton, Stag Castor, Conway, and Volage, frigates; Nimrod, Childers, Rover, Scout, Satellite, Larne, and Snake v Sloops; and the Radamanthus and Dec Steam fri gates. The Revenge and Talavera are hourly expected from Lisbon.-Hamqshire Telegraph. The armament against the Dutch remains much in the same state as last week; a sloop of war from the Irish station joined it to day, two others with two steam frigates, are expected to-morrow, and the Donegal will be at Spithead about Friday next. The Talavera and Revenge, from Lisbon, may be herein the same period, an weil as four or five other vessels from Ireland and coast of Portugal, but the Spartitate, Malabar, and Stag, cannot be expected for a month or six weeks. After all, what use is the preparation of a squadron at this period of the year? not a ship dare go into the North Sea with a view of cruizing off the coast of Holland have not force sufficient, even with the unnatural combination of the Cherbourg fleet, to do so. Hampshire Telegraph. Vice-Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm, K. C. B. returned to this port from a visit to town, on Tuesday,- and rehoiited his flag on board the Donegal, which ship was got out of the dock on Wednesday.- Hampshire Telegraph. Large bodies of volunteers for the service of Don Pedro have quitted, and others are on the point of embarking from these shores, at this moment upwards of 2,000 men being on their way to his assistance. The Lord Wellington transport sailed from this port yesterday morning, with upwards of 90 horses on board, for Oporto; this vessel carries out also the officers and recruits who had previously endeavoured to effect a passage in two small cutter», Colonel Bacon, Captain Bromley and Glasscock, with some surgeons, are gone in her; these gentlemen are all most respectably connected, and have generally fitted themselves out at their own co8t. Sir John Doyle sailed also from Falmouth, for Oporto, on Sunday, with volunteers, in the Confiance steamer.-Hampshire Telegraph. BRÜSSELS OCTOBER l8. The day before yesterday the French intendants, whose arrival at Brussels we have announced, made arrangements at the War-Office for supplies to be furnished within 5 or 6 days to the IVench
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