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31/05/1819

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Bells Weekly Messenger

Date of Article: 31/05/1819
Printer / Publisher: J. Bell 
Address: At his Printing Office, No 104, Drury Lane
Volume Number:     Issue Number: 1209
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BELL S WEEKLY No. 1209. j^ onUa^ s <& ifitmx> From several external Imitations of this Print, it is become necessary to introduce MESSENGER. MAY 31, 1819. Price S|<£ LONDON MARKETS AND PRICE CURRENT. CORN EXCHANGE, MARK- LANE. MONDAY, MAY 31 .—( Two o'clock. J— There was a small sap- ply of English Wheat this morning, which experienced a brisk sale, at rather higher prices than last Monday.— Rye, Barley, and Beans, a heavy sale, and but little doing in each article.— Boiling and Grey Pease maintained their former prices, being but few at market.— Fine fresh Oats sold at last week's prices ; ihe ordinary, and those out of condition, were cheaper.— The season for sowing Cloverseed is over, and but little doing in Rapeseed and Linseed. FRIDAY, MAY 28.— There were but few arrivals of any sort of Grain this morning.— Fine Wheat sold readily at last Mon- day's prices.— Barley a dull sale, and rather lower.— Boiling Pease maintained their former price; likewise Grey Pease — Rye and Beans experienced very little variation.— The Oat trade was doll, and maybe considered about la. per quarter cheaper.— Rapeseed and Linseed with little variatioa. CURRENT PRICES OF GRAIN FOR THE WEEK, Per Winchester Measure of Eight Bushels. Monday, May 31. s. s.( Friday, May 28. a. s Red Wheat .. 56 a 63; lied Wheat 54 a 60 White ditto as a 70 White ditto 56 > 68 Iiye 34 a 38| llye 31 » 40 Brank. orBuck Wheat 38 a 10! Brank, or Buck Wheat 36 a 40 Barley 25 a 36; Uarlcy 28 * 36 Pale Malt 56 a f> al « Malt 48 a 63 Feed Oats 19 a 25 ; Feed Oat 19 a 25 Brew or Poland ditto 24 a 27; Brew or Poland ditto 21 a 27 New Tick Beans 38 a 44 rick Bean 36 a 44 Old ditto — a — Old ditto — a — s* ew Pigeon tditto 42 a 48 pigeon ditto 42 • 48 Boiling Pease 38 a 46; [ Soiling Pease 36 a 44 6re. y Pease 40 a 41 Grey Pease 40 a 45 lUpeseed per last .£ 44 a £ 44 Rapeseed per last £ 42 a£ 44 FOREIGN. | FOREIGN. ' American — a — American Dautzic 62 a 68 Dantzic jOVSN BELj OIUF. RV fnorjul- BE EL'S WEEKLY MES, SE\( il', K •-. ' k nlso , Hk I. L'A' Edition of the Poets . or ( i\\ K XT BRITAIN. Biab's Edition o" I' > S ii a ki's p < • ^ /, . , . rtV. > and I V^ FFNNYV CURRENT PRICES OF SPIRITS AND WINES, As in the Bonc'ed Warehouses, exclusive of Duty. SPIRITS, p « r gallon. 3 a. Brandy, Cognac - - - 3 10 a , Bordeaux t o a , Cette, uncertain a 0 a , Naples .... 0 0 a , Spanish, ...., 0 0 a Rollands/ Geneva - - " 2 lit a Rum, Jamaica ----- 3 q a , Leward Islands - 2 6 a Malt Spirits, British 15 6 a Irish, . 15 3 a Scotch . 15 3 a the present Distinction, as a Guard against the Substitution of any other Paper. AVERAGE PRICES OF CORN, FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE, By the Quarter of Eight Winchester Bushels, and of Oatmeal per Boll of I40) fc<; Avoirdupois, from tile Returns received in the Week ended May 22. 1818. INLAND COUNTIES. Wheat. Rye. Barley Oats. Beans. Pease. Oatm. , New- Lisbon WINES. - 138 - - 140 - £ £ s. d. Calcavelloa per 140 Gallons 48 a « 5 « Bucellas.. 140 —— 50 a —, 3 3 Saerry.. 130 — 30 a 65 0 0 Mountain 126 25 a 38 0 0 Benecarlo 126 12 a » 0 Bronte.. 112 —— 20 a 3e 3 0 Teneriffe 120 25 a 3K 4 0 Mt. 33tna Direct 110 — 25 a 30 3 0 East India no I... 40 a 45 0 fi Do. Cargo 1- 20 — 17 a 20 0 0 Madeira Direct 110 —_ 50 a 53 0 6 West India 110 55 a 7C 0 0 Cape .. 110 —— 21 a 26 Claret.. 54 1 35 a 65 £. Do. Cargo 54 8 a 15 a 60 Vin de Grate — 54 1 28 a 35 a 48 Marcella 112 25 a 30 Middlesex. Surrey ....'. Hertford Bedford Huntingdon Northampton Rutland Leicester Nottingham Derby Stafford '..... Salop Hereford Worcester Warwick Wilts Berks Oxford Bucks Brecon Montgomery Radnor . .40 a 44 i Chain pa. 6 doz. cases per doz,— a — Duty 011 Wine 7s. 7ri. per Gallon, excepting Madeira and Cape, the former of which is 7s. 8d. the latter 2s. 61d.) CURRENT PRICES OF SUGAR, COFFEE, COCOA, AND GINGER. MARITIMECOUNT1ES Districts. I Essex Ist j Kent t Sussex nJ f Suffolk Cambridge Norfolk Lincoln York 3d 4th * 62 45 Riga and Wismar 45 a 50. Riga and Wismar.... Russia and Vriesland ditto .. 40 a 44 Russia and Yriesland u. ttu.. a Rye 28 a 32' Rve 28 a 32 Barley 25 a 30; Barley ., 21 > 3C Feed Oats 18 a 241 Feed Oats 18 a 21 Blew or Poland ditto 23 a 27 Brew or Poland ditto 23 a 27 Tick Beans 28 a 34.' Tick Bean 28 a 35 Pigeon ditto 3a a 34 Pigeon ditto 30 a 34 Boiling Pease 35 a 40; Boiling P « as « 35 a 38 Grey Pease 34 a 42; Grey Paase 34 a 4i S. inseed 48 a 6a1 Linseed .. per quarter 48 a 6fl AVERAGE PRICE OF CORN, Per Quarter, of ENGLAND aud WALES, s. d. 71 4 s. d. 47 I s. d 43 4 | Oats. I Beans. I Pease. 1 1 s. d. s. d. s. d. J 1 28 5 1 51 11 1 51 10 | 1 Rve. 1 Barley. Oats. Beans. Pease I Oatmeal. s " d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s d. 1 44 10 1 40 6 25 7 49 4 48 8 28 II AVERAGE PRICE OF CORN. Per Quarter, of the TWELVE MARI- TIME DISTRICTS of ENGLAND and WALES, for the week ending ' Mav 22, 1 Wheat, s d. ' 71 4 IMPORTS OF THE LAST WEEK. Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Rye. Beans. Pease. Rapeseed Knglitll ,2575 296 23r" 5 3530 — 139 279 — Irish.... — — — Foreign.. 350 5858 3510 — 1009 70 J. ins. 20 FLOUR E « sex, 2318— Ipswich, 250— Kent, 592— Woodbridge, 580— Yarmouth, 895— Berwick, 105— Dundee, 90.— Total, 4,530 Sacks. * PRICE OF SEEDS, & c. Turnip, White, per bushel 16 a 20 Red and Green 18 a 22 Mustard, Brown 17 a 21 White 14 a 20 Canary per quarter (- 20 a 140 Cinque Foia . . 50 a 58 Rye Grass . . . 18 a 36 Clover, Red, . . . per cwt. 48 » 84 , White . . . 59 a 88 , Foreign, Red .46 a 80 , White . 42 i 85 Trefoil . 30 a 50 Carraway ( new) 56 a 62 Coriander 21 a 23 PRICE OF FLOUR, per Sack of Five Bushels, or 2S01ba. Monday. s. s. I Monday. FmeEnglish Flour 50 a 55 j American Flour 3 Second ditto 45 a 50 | per barrel ot 1| cwt. BREAD, 8$ d. to 10} d. the Quartern Loaf. 8mith field £ >. £ Hay .... 4 0 • 6 5 Clover .. 4 0 a 7 10 Straw.... I ! 6 a 2 18 PRICES OF HAY AND STRAW. St. James's. Whitechapel. £ s. £ t. £ a. £ a. Hay .... 5 0 > 6 12 Hay .... 4 16 a 5 12 Clover ... 7 6 a 7 7. ~ Straw .... 2 8 a 2 17 Clover ... 6 10 a 7 10 Straw 2 10 > 2 16 PRICE OF MEAT AT SMITH FIELD. Exclusive of the Offal, which consists of Head, Entrails, and Hide, and is worth about Id. per lb.— Perstone of 81b. Monday, May 31. Bee! 3 8 a 6 0 Mutton 4 4 a 6 4 Veal 4 fl a 6 4 Pork 4 8 a 6 6 Lamb 6 0 a 7 4 Head of Cattle at Smitkfield. BeasA 1,920 Sheep and Lambs 15,200 Pi; -- 1 Friday, May 28. Beef- 3 8 « 6 0 Mutton 4 4 a 6 6 Veal '..... 4 0 a 6 4 Pork 4 0 a 6 4 Lamb 5 4 a 7 0 SUGAR. s. s. Haw ( Batbad.) 64 s. 78 Do. verv fine SI a 85 Powder Lvs. 92 a 114 Single do. Br. 90 a 93 Molasses 32 a 0 COFFEE. Demer. and Dominica . Fine 112 a! 20 ( per Cwt.) s. Good 100 a 1 ro Ordinary 92 a 9S Jamaica,, Fine 112 a 120 Good 95 a 110 Ordinary ..... 84 a 90 Triage 60 a 75 Mocha 120 a 130 Bourbon .... 100 a 105 St. Domingo - 86 a 9C Java 120 a 132 | CQCOA Trinidad 115 « 120 Caraceas .... 116 a 135 j Grenada ... — a — GINGER. Jamaica, white 120 a 21G 1 , blaok 56 a - 8th Barbadoe8. .. 81 a — ; 5th f Durham ' c Northumberland 6th i Cumberland 1 t Westmorland ... :::::: Flint Denbigh Anglesea ....... Carnarvon Merioneth .... Cardigan Pembroke Carmarthen .. . Glamorgan Gloucester .... Somerset....... Monmouth .... THE AVERAGE PRICE OF BfiOWN OR MUSCOVADO SUGAR, j Computed from the Returns made in the Week ending May 26, 1819, is £ i Is. 103d. per cwt « Exclusive pf the Duties of Customs paid or payable thereon on importation j thereof into Great Britain. PRICE OF COTTON WOOL, perlb.—( Duty paid.) s. d. 8. d. s. d. s. .1- j • I4a I 7 Para - - - - - - 1 2 a 1 Demerara - - - - 14a 1 7 Rio Janeiro - - . 0 0 a 0 0 1 Surinam - - - 1 6 a I 8 Bowed Georgia - 1 1 a 1 31 ! • 1 1 a 1 4 Sea- Island ditto - I 9 a 2 6 . - 1 1 a 1 a New Orleans - - - 1 2 a 1 4 - St. Domingo - • - 1 1 a 1 4 Surat a 1 0 Maranliam - - - - 1 a a 1 6 Bengal .... - 05 a O 8 Bahia. - - - - - 1 5 a 1 6 Bourbon - - - I 8 a • i 6 Peruambucco - • - 1 7 a 1 9 Smyrna - - - - - Oil a 1 2 sG j s < Hi 10th lltti f Devon I Cornwall 1211, f Dorset ... '•""{ Hants.... Vheat. Rye. Barley s. d. s d. s. < 1. 71 3 40 0 3!) 0 70 9 38 0 40 4 66 6 82 0 37 10 67 It — 0 37 2 62 8 — 0 37 8 t: 5 5 — 0 39 10 63 0 — 0 44 fi 72 7 50 0 48 2 72 2 45 4 38 9 77 4 „ 0 43 ( 1 76 6 0 54 4 74 8 56 0 47 » 70 4 51 1. 40 2 74 6 0 16 8 7* 2 8 0 5- 2 2 lill 6 ( 1 34 1 69 2 0 3: 1 e 1,9 2 0 39 0 6b 8 0 44 ft 71 9 ft 47 9, 81 7 — 0 a 75 7 — 0 46 10 Wheat Rye. Barley s. d. s. d. s. d. 65 3 34 0 39 8 t; 9 S — 0 40 8 68 9 — 0 42 0 65 10 — 0 37 3 61 0 — 0 37 111 65 II 35 11 33 0 66 4 49 9 37 9 71 9 54 2 39 2 74 7 — 0 — 0 67 0 39 f. 40 3 78 5 57 6 45 10 83 10 6- 2 ft 6ft 0 71 10 32 0 25 0 71 3 — ft — 0 70 10 — 0 54 2 75 4 — 0 49 7 — II — 11 — 0 80 6 — 0 48 5 NO 3 — ft 53 10 HI 8 — II 50 8 78 0 — ft 45 6 7f 3 — ft 53 2 78 7 — 0 S2 0 69 6 — 0 46 7 69 8 0 39 0 72 9 0 51 2 67 2 o 36 ft 75 2 n 41 0 67 2 ft 37 fi 66 6 — 0 39 2 30 4 I 28 2 29 0 36 4 26 8 26 10 31 0 30 0 30 10 3S 0 36 9 32 5 35 4 3'! 8 33 9 31 0 31 4 27 4 44 9 32 0 s. < 1. 27 6 29 7 32 0 27 6 22 7 26 11 22 0 24 1 27 8 26 ft 29 3 29 0 25 II 24 8 29 10 • 24 5 18 0 27 0 30 6 18 8 16 0 17 11 28 0 32 2 28 10 28 8 — 0 25 8 26 0 28 5 is. d. s. d . s, li. 49 5 40 6 O 44 6 39 0 — 0 50 9 49 P • 9 53 4 58 0 — a 47 0 -- 0 — 0 54 e — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 n 63 0 60 0 37 a 54 6 —. 0 — 0 54 8 74 0 31 I" 61 4 — 0 30 10 — 0 65 0 — » 66 1 62 4 — a 65 • 2 — 0 — 0 64 2 58 0 — 55 6 — 0 — 0 52 2 57 6 — • 50 0 50 0 — • 41 8 48 - 8, — e — 0 — 0 37 • — 0 — 0 34 b — 0 — 0 — » , Beans. Pease. Oatm. s. d. s. d. 9. d. 41 3 43 4 — 0 51 0 47 0 — 0 46 6 — 0 — 9 43 2 48 0 — e 44 2 — 0 — « 47 0 — 0 — • 4 « 1 — 0 — 0 54 0 — ft 25 » — 0 — ft 0 — 0 45 10 — a — 0 — 11 — • —. 0 — 0 22 S 36 6 35 0 23 10 — 0 — 0 0 24 I — 0 — — A — 0 — 0 32 1| — 0 — 0 — — p ft 30 4 — 0 — 0 3 « 7 — 0 — ft — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — II — 0 0 — • 56 10 — c — • — 0 — 0 — 0 —• 0 — 0 — 0 — II — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 0 — a 57 1 — 0 — 0 Spanish Sheep, Leonesa 5 ll a 6 3 Segovia 3 9 a 5 0 Soria .. 3 0 a 4 9 Seville 2 3 a 3 9 FOREIGN WODLS, per lb. s. d. s. d. s. d. Saxon Electoral 8 o Do. in Fl& ce 3 6 Bohemia assorted 4 0 Do. in Fleece 2 6 s. d. 9 3 5 0 5 3 3 9 STOCK iu the WAREHOUSES, and DELIVERIES for the LAST WEEK PresentStock. Total delivered. SUGAR— 11,034 hhds. .... ) 826 3,983 tierces .... 886 COFFEE— 7.798 casks 26,218 bags - I; 0,1 9,758 puncheons - - - - 118 hhds. .... RAwTTlDES, fER STONE of 81bs. d. s a. 1075 Best Heifers and Steer* 2 6 a 2 8 Middling 3 0 a 2 4 Ordinary 1 8 a 1 10 English Hoise 0 0 a 0 0 d. s. d. Market Calf, each 9 8 a 0 0 Downs. 5 0.60 Polled 3 0 a 3 6 Lambs 1 6 a 3 8 PRICE OF LEATHER AT LEADENHALL per lb. d. d. Butts 50 to 561bs. each -- 20 a 21 Dressing Hides ----- 16 a I7f Fine Coach Hides - - - - 18 a 19 Crop Hides, 35 to 401b » . for Cutting 17 a 18i Crop Hides, 45 to 501bs. 19 a 21 d. Calf Skins 30 to 40! hs. 21 Ditto 50 to 7 » lbs. 30 Ditto 70 to 801 bi. 28 Tanned Horse Hides 16 Small Seals, ( Greenland)- 21 Large ditto per dozen.... — s a — s COUNTRY MARKETS. The LAST MARKET- DAY PRICES, ( Received by thisMorning'sPost. l Wheat. Rye. Barley. Oats. Beans. Pease. OILS— Fish Oil, 252 Gallons per Tun— Seed diao, 236 Gallons per Tun. £ s. £ s. New Greenl. Whale 33 0 a 0 0 Old ditto a Pate Seal 36 0 a 0 0 Olive. £ Spermaceti 90 0 Linseed 43 0 Pale Rape 45 0 84 0 a 0 0 | Gallipoli..., 90 0 £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 9! 0 igs , Calves Head of Cattle at Smithficld. Beasts 675 Sheep and Lambs 3,470 240 | Pigs 280 290 i Ca> es .120 PRICE OF MEAT AT NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL . MARKETS. ( By tbe CARCASE, perStone of 81bs.) s. d. s. d. I s. d. s. d. Beef 4 4 a 5 4 Veal 4 8 a 6 4 Mutton 4 6 a 5 4 | Pork 5 0 a 6 4 Lamb, 6s. Od. to 7s. Od. COAL EXCHANGE.— Friday, May 28. NEWCASTLE. B'. irdon Main Holywell Pelaw Main - Pontop Windsor's Townly Main Wallsend Bewick's Wallsend Brown's Delivered at 12s. advance from the above prices. 49} Ships at Market— 17| Sold— remain unsold 3M. s. d. s. d. Wallsend Ellison ? 7 9 35 9 Wallsend South Gosforth 37 0 35 6 Wallsend Newmarcli 37 0 34 0 SUNDERLAND. 34 9 Durham Main ... 34 3 38 6 Eden Main - - - 36 3 40 9 Wallsend Nesham 38 9 37 9 Wallsend Stewart 40 0 CURRENT PRICE OF HEMP, per Ton. £. s. £. s. £. s. £. s. Riga, Rhine 48 0 a 0 0 1 Out- shot 39 0 a 0 0 Petersburgb, clean.. 45 0 a 0 0 | Half- clean 38 0 a 0 0 PRICE OF FLAX, per Ton. Riga, PTR 80— Do. PDR £ 78— Petersburg, 12 head, £ 58 CURRENT PRICE OF TAR, per Barrel. Archangel 20s. Od. t Stockholm 21s. Od. No alteration in the price of POTATOES since our last PRICE OF HOPS IN THE BOROUGH, ( PER CWT.) May 29. New Pockets. £ s. £ s. New Bags. £. s. £. Farnham 7 0 all II Kent 6 6 a 8 0 Sussex 5 15 a 7 0 Essex 6 0 a 7 15 Yearlings 5 0 a 6 15 | Kent 5 10 a 7 0 Sussex 1 5 0 a 6 0 Yearlings 4 4 a 6 0 PRICE OF TALLOW IN LONDON.- May28.1819. PRICES OF THE PUBLIC FUNDS. Bank Stock 3 per Cent. Reduced 3 per Cent. Consols 31 per Cent 4 per Cent. Consols 5per Cent. Navy Ann. Bank LongAnnuities Imperial 3 perCt. Ann. Irish 5 per Ceut. .. . India Stock India Bonds South Sea Stock .. . Exchequer Bills 2d. State Lottery Tickets Contois for Account. Tuesilav 212 214 661 5i 66. S 74 83£ 79^ 981 16 17 Wednes. 210 214 6615 66} 73J 4J 79 § 82 99 101 17 !- 16 65 206 . 5 p 10 d Thnrs, I Friday. Saturday 220 219 668 67J 751 4S 831J lOli 205 9 14 d dp 2 dp 2 6 d 6 1 d £ 19 18s £ 19 18s. £ 19 18s. 67 « | 661 iOp 67} j 220 86JJ 674 74 J 83 85 LOOJI 171 5- 16 17 3- 161; 64} .641 | Holiday. -• 208 211 | 12 9 d 9 12 d j a. d. WhitechapelMarket3 81 St. James's Market 3 11 Clare Market. ... 0 7 7i Average 3 10 s. d f Town Tall. pr cwt. 67 0 Russia do. Candle — 0 >- Whiteditto..',., — 0 . Melted Stuff.... — 0 | Rough ditto.... 36 0 s. d. Greaves 24 0 Good Dregs 10 0 Curd Soap 103 0 Mottled 102 0 Yellow ditto.... 96 0 Ash- C74 a 80 j— a — borne 1 per quar. | perditto.' 50 a 84 per ditto. 34 a 42 1 52 a — 1 — a — per ditto. ) perditto. | per ditto. Binning f 9 OalO 0 I— a — ham t per bush. | perditto. 5 9a 7 6 per ditto. 4 0a5 6 | 7 6a9 3 I 7 0a7 . 9 perditto. j perditto. | perditto. Canier- ( 63 a 88 bury t per guar. — a — I 30 a 38 perditto. | pel- ditto. 25 a 35 14- 2 a 52 1 40 a 50 perditto. j per ditto. | perditto. Chester- ( 72 a SO 1 — a — 1 55 a 65 field C per guar. [ per ditto. ) per ditto. 30 a 42 1 56 a — | 80 « — per ditto. 1 per ditto. | per ditto. Col- ( 13 . a 15'. Chester. 1 per load. — a — I 26 a 35 per ditto. | per guar. 24 a 32 ( 40 a 41 1 40 a 44 per ditto. 1 perditto. | per ditto. Darling- ( 18 a 21( 14 6a — 1 9 6.1 — ton t per boll. | per ditto. | per ditto. 7 0a8 6 f 13 n HI— a _ per ditto. | per ditto | per ditto. Derby f perquar.' [ per ditto. - a - per ditto. 27 a — 1 — a — j— a — per ditto. | per ditto. | per di'to. Devizes ( 47 * 68 1 ~ a — Devizes j p(, r quar | per di( t0 34 a 38 perditto. 30 a 37 1 — a — 1 — — per ditto. I per ditto. | per ditto. (- a - [ per ditto. per ditto. 24 a 32 1 — 3 — I — a — per ditto. | per ditto. | per ditto. Grant- ( 60' a 68 ham ( per guar. I — a — I 36 a 42 | perditto. | perditto. 22 a 30 j 60 a — 1 — a — perditto. | perditto. | per ilitt*. Hull J 08 I" a " I24 « 30 { per guar. | per ditto. | per ditto. 20 a 22 1 31 a 44 1 — a ' — per ditto. | per ditto. | per ditto. Hunger- ( 50 a 68 f — a — 125 a 38 ford 1 per guar, j per ditto. | per ditto. ' 24 a 35 146 a 64 1 — a — per ditto. | per ditto. I per ditto. Hunt- ( 54 a 60/— a — 1— « — ingdon ( perquar. | perditto. | perditto. 23 a 30 ( 44 a 50 / — a — perditto. I per ditto, f per ditto. Ipswich { 56 - « • » !- J - I 30 J. 33 e t per guar. J per ditto. | per ditto. 30 a 32 ( 39 a 43 per ditto. 1 per ditto. 44 a 46 per ditto. Leeds J' 24 f f I" a " I3" t-,. 38 t per load. | per guar. | per ditto. 20 a 30 120 a 22 1 — a — perditto. ( per load. | pur ditto. - a - 1 per ditto. | - a - per ditto. 26 a 32 I 45 a 48 per ditto, j per ditto. per ditto. — a — I 6 0a8 0 perditto. | per ditto. 4 0, t5 0 17 ba9 0 1 — a — perditto. | per ditto | per di'tt". ,:„„„!„ ( 60 a 68 1— a —(— a — lancoin j perquar | per dit( o | per ditt0 j 21 a 23'( — a — per ditto, I per ditto. per ditto. Liver- ( 8 3al0 9 1— a — 13 3a4 6 pool lper70lb. j per guar. | per 601b. | 3 0J3 3 j 30 a 48 (— a — per 451b. | perquar. | perquar. lonfh * ">|— • — 14- 2 » 48 1 t perquar. | per ditto. | per ditto. | 18 a. ' 26 1 40 a 45 per ditto. 1 per ditto. per ditto. 44 a' 46 per ditto. Lvnn I62 " gS l~ * — t28 « 32 I ' I per quar. | per d'tto. | per ditto. | 20 a 30 | 42 a 46 per ditto. | per ditto. Maid- ( 60 a 75 f — a — 130 a 43 1 stone I perquar. | per ditto. | perditto. j • 21 a 25 ) 38 a 54 1 44 a 51 perditto. ( per ditto. ) per ditto. ( New- rsd * 70 j bury t per guar, j 42 a 48 ( 32 a 35) perditto. | perditto. j 24 a 30 ( 5C a 52 1 — a — perditto. | pei'ditto. ( per ditto. — a — I 32 a 40 1 per ditto. ( per ditto. I 21 a 38 ( 50 a 63 1 42 a 03 per ditto. ) per ditto. | per ditt*. New- ( 52 « 73 1 39 a 42( 21 a 30 1 ' castle f per quar. [ perditto. | perditto. I 18 a 28( 38 « 40 ( 38 a 40 perditto. | per ditto. | per ditto. TALLOW CHANDLERS' HALL. Price of Candles— Moulds, 13s. 6d. per dozen.— Stores, 12s. Od. per ditto. PRICES OF GOLD AND SILVER. £ s d. I £ 8. d- Portnj> alGold, in Coin, 4 0 6 perql. New Dollars 0 5 3 peroz Foreign Gold, in Bars 0 0 0 I Silverin BarsStand... 0 5 4 NewDoubloons 4 0 6 I New Louis, each 0 0 0 1 P 3 d 2 3d : £ 19 18s £ 19 18s £ 19 18s. 67jii | 67 « i CURRENT PRICE OF TOBACCO, per lb. I VIRGINIA. s. d. 8. d. I Fine Irish Wrapp. 0 8 a 0 0 Fine Blk and Swt Sc. 0 7 a 0 8 I Part ditto . . 0 5i a 0 61 Dry and Ordinary . 0 4J a 0 5| Lux or Stript Leaf . 0 7 a 0 8 Stalks . . . — — a 0 0 Tobacco regularly imported in packages, containing not less than 4591b. net may be entered, landed, and warehoused. Free— When taken out for Home Use or Manufacture, Customs I2d. per lb.— Excise 2s. 2d. per lb MARYLAND. 9. d. 9. d. Yellow 1 5 a 1 6 Fine Colour I 3 a 0 0 Good ditto ] I a 1 li Middling 1 0 a 0 0 Coloury 0 10 a 0 0 Brown Leafy 0 8 a 0 85 Ord. aud Scrubs 0 8 a 0 0 H hi56 a 60( 36 a 37 / 30 a 32 1 28 a 30,50 a 52/ 50 .. 54 norwicn f per qUar | per ,| jlto. | per ditto. | per ditto. I per ditto. | per, ditio. Peterbo- 155 a 60 j — a — I 34 a 40 / — a — I — „ — | — a *— rough t per qnar. I per ditto. | per ditto. I per ditto. I per ilifl. n;-| lirr ditto. ' — 561 Reading { f " 74 ' ~ [ per guar. | pel- ditto. 30 a 39 1 25 a 30 147 per ditto. I per ditto. I per ditto. I per difto. 7- 2 ( — I 36 38 I 28 a 32 i 40 48 I 40 ( 40 " a [ j pr;'; (] 47 Roches- ( 66 . ter tperquar. ( perditto. | per ditto. | per ditto. | pen - iljttttA. [ i pm; ditto. Salis- 144 A 5. bury t per guar. — a — 130 a 35 ( 21 a 30 I — - a —(— i^ — per ditto. I per ditto. | per d^ tto. | per ditto. 1 per ditto. 44~ f34 34 60 a — ( -- a — „ . C60 a 62/— a — 49 launton ^ per q„ ar. ( perditto. | perditto. | per ditto. |> cr ditto, j per ditto. Truro { 28 ?* ~ I ~ 1. — I 13 *...-| 8 <*....-) per I ad | per ditto. 1 p<' r ditto. | per ditto, per ditto. | per ' ii1 to. Cpping- CIS4 a fx> (— a — 138 a — 125 a 26( 51 a — j— a — ham I per guar. | per ditto. | per ditto. | per ditto. | per ditto. I per ditto. 150 a 58 j — a — I per ditto. | per ditto. Ux. 15 . a 20 . | - a - 32 a 48 29 bridge rier load. | perquar. per ditto per field { 66 a 7- 2 1— a — 130 a 38 120 a 26 140 a 48 140 a 44 I per quar. [ per guar. | per ditto. | per 10st. | per guar | per ditto. War- ( 54 a 70 (— a — 130 a 38 128 a - 36 I 48 a 64 1— a — minster. I per quar- | per ditto 1 per ditto I per ditto. 1 per ditto 1 per ditto. Yar- C56 a 66 1— a — j~ 28 a 34 128 a 34 j — a' — I 42 a 48 mouth J per bush. | per ditto. | per ditto. | per ditto. | per ditto. | per ditto.' JUSTE 28. BELL'S WEEKLY MESSENGER. 205 POLITICS OF EUROPE. Written exclueively for BelCt Weekly Hettinger. No. 843. CONCLUSION OF THE BANK QUESTION, AND RE- ESTABUSHMENT OF THE ANTIENT MONEY SYS- TEM OF THE KINGDOM. In the latter part of the head which we have taken for the superscription of these observations, we have not, as we think, given a more pompous designation to the event of the debate upon the Bank question, than the conclusion Justly merits; for we take two points to be certain;— in the first place, that the very introduction of paper money is en- tirely of modern origin; and secondly, that the monetary^ system of this country has always been that of a fixed metal-. lie standard,— or in other words, the pound sterling in gold ot silver. Sir James Stuart, following some of the French economists, was the first writer who endeavoured to ex- plain aud establish an abstract theory of representative va- lue, or in other words, a notion of an abstract and ideal pound; according to which, the pound was an abstract unit, like a foot or a yard, and was employed only as a re- lative measure without any reference to its absolute signi- fication or extent. But when this theory came to be exa- mined with reference to the practice of life, and examin- ed moreover by one of the most acute of our reasoners ( Mr. Locke), this eminent man found it necessary to abandon it as leading only to confused and indistinct perceptions; and however true it may be, as a mere abstraction of the under- standing, he found that the adoption would only lead into mischief and embarrassment. Mr. Locke, therefore, deli- berately rejected this abstract theory, and re- established the principle upon which all Europe has since proceeded, that the only safe and certain measure was a fixed' metallic standard of the precious metals, and, in England, the pound sterling as represented by the gold bullion established to be equivalent to it, weight in coin for weight in bullion. This, therefore, is the ancient standard of the country, and the re- establishment of this principle is therein the re- establishment of the monetary system of the kingdom— For the sake of explaining, as briefly and as simply as we can, the principles upon which this question has been final- ly settled, we shall now condense our observations into those heads, which, in their fuller developement. compre- hend both the system and the principles upon which it rests. Our limits will admit no more; and we have no doubt that our intelligent readers will understand u. s perhaps bet- ter than we may sometimes understand ourselves. It is a great facility towards such an understanding to have the whole case within the compass of the eye, as it were, in one prospect. 1. The ounce of gold consists of so many grains of a cer- tain fineness,— say, for the sake of simplicity, one hundred. Now say that the iniut laws of the country coin this ounce into four pieces, and call one of these pieces a pound. Such pound will then contain twenty- five grains Now this is the me- tallic pound or standard, where the coin is nothing but the mere fabric of the bullion, and any given piece of coin is only taken and regarded according to its number of grains of bullion and its proportion to tiie ounce ; that is to say, if the coin be a guinea instead of a pound or sovereign, such guinea contains one- twentieth more than such pound, and such pound still continues represented by twenty parts out of twenty- oae of such guinea. Be the coin, therefore, what it may, the pound sterling has always the same substantial re- presentative, either in the whole, or in equivalent parts of such coin. 2. The main and fundamental good of a metallic standard is, that an ounce of gold is almost in all ages, and in all coun- tries, of the same value; aud, therefore, is so far an invaria- ble standard. And if we apply this principle to banks and their paper- money, it developes itself into this form, namely, — that the equal difficulty of procuring the precious metals al all times, or, in other words, IKe* uecpssity of having assets of the same real value, in order to purchase any given quan- tity of the precious metals, necessarily confines the paper operations of a bank within the real Value of their assets, where It becomes necessary to piirchase the precious metals in order to pay their paper. That under this principle, therefore, a metallic standard, or, in other words, cash- pay- ments, are a necessary and natural restriction upon banks and their paper issues, and will always restrain them within due bounds; whilst, on the contrary, the absence of such a standard, or what is the same thing, the perpetual currency of paper not exchangeable into cash, necessarily leaves a bank without any other coutroul than the merely general prudence of not depreciating their paper by its excess. S. The evil consequences of this excess, aud, of course, an exemplification of the mischief of the absence of the natural controul upon paper- issues in a metallic currency, have been recently seen in two periods. In 1815, the Bank- issues, and what followed them, the issues of country notes, gave a vigour to commercial speculation ; the consequence was, an immense exportation, importation, aud accumulation of pro- perty ; and all these being beyond the necessity and demand, they were followed by a fall of prices, a most extensive stop- page of country banks, and a forced revulsion of our trade and manufactures in proportion to the former forced advance The second period of the same distress, and from the same effects, was in 1817, when the Bank of England had gradual- ly poured about six millions into its mercantile discounts for the metropolis; and when the country bankers, always fol- lowing its example, had augmented in an equal proportion their issues in their respective counties. The consequence was, such an excess of trade ( from an excess of the means) that cotton at Liverpool fell 40 per cent from excess of the stock on hand. Mr. Peel's speech is here so much in point, that we shall quote from this part of it:—" Mr. Gladstone, a merchant at Liverpool, has given in evidence," says Mr. Peel, " that in 1818 there were goods in Liverpool to the value of three millions above what were deposited there the preceding year. All this over trading, arising from over issues of paper- money, led to the most incalculable mischief. The • nequal and fluctuating demand for labour deranged all the relations of humble life. At one period wages were too high,— at another too low. It is impossible," continued Mr. Peel, " to listen to the descriptions given by the mem- bers of Carlisle and Coventry, of the condition of their la- bouring poor, and not to suspect that whatever might ap- pear to be the Custom- house returns, there was some un- soundness in the present system." 4. Another evil of the paper system is, that it is, in every sense of the word, an accommodation system,— an enlarge- ment of the means of the lender and discounter, by the re- moval of the natural controul of having to find metallic money for his loans, and therein a conversion of both lender and borrower into speculators,— the lender, or discounter, enlarging his speculations under the double consideration of a larger profit, and that his paper serves instead of cash— whilst the borrower, finding an increase of means, endea- vours to force his trade to the same extent. The ultimate result is, an accumulation, and a consequent ruinous depre- ciation of stock,— the difficulty of the trader, and the sud- den withdrawing by the banks of their former discounts.— Hence a revulsion leading to extensive misery. 5. The only security against these effects of over- issues, is a return to the natural controul of cash- payments, and therein renderiHg it a more important aud immediate con- sideration of bankers, how their discounts and loans may ultimately fall upon themselves,— that they lend money, and not paper, and that any excess of issues will necessarily return for instant realization in the precious metals. 6. The only arguments against this return appear to be the repayment of ten millions, by Government, to the Bank ; an alleged rise in the price of gold; and the actual Mint establishment. 7. The first objection is a question of prudence in tlie choice of difficulties or evils. It is certainly difficult, in the present state of the country, to repay ten millions ; but would riot the continuance of paper- issues be a still greater public mischief? Is not the existing power of the Bank of England, and their recent tone to ministers, a greater evil? And may not these ten millions be repaid by instalment? 8. There seems no foundation whatever for the alleged rise of gold, as compared with real value. It is risen indeed in paper money, because such paper money is certainly de preciated in that proportion ( a small proportion). But gold is, to all reasonable appearances, of not more value now than a century ago. It is produced from the same labour,— at the same distance, and in the same small proportions. 9. The Mint regulations only affect our silver: as respects gold, they give grain for grain. It appears by experience that gold is not affected by our silver coinage. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS. Monday, May 24. CHIMNEY SWEEPERS. Lord AUCKLAND moved the third reading of the Chimney Sweepers' Regulation bill. Tbe bill was opposed by the Lord Chancellor and the Earl of Lauderdale, and supported by Lord King and the Marquis of Lansdowne; Lord Auckland shortly replied, aTnd the House divided— Contents, 12— Non- contents, 32.— Majority 20 against the third reading.— Bill lost.— Adjourned. Tuesday, May 25. BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF ROMAN CATHOLICS. Earl GREY presented a bill for repealing the declarations re quired to be taken under ihe 25th and 30ih of Charles II against transnbstaniiation and the invocation of saints.— The bill was read a first lime, and on his lordship's motion, ordered to be read a second time on Friday se'nnight. In answer to a question from ihe Earl of LAUDERDALE, Lord MELVILLE intimated that another grant of the same kind, like thai of last year, would be shortly proposed, for a sum ef money to be applied towards the building of churches in Scotland. LEGAL TENDER, & C. The Earl of LAUDERDALE was desirous that at an early day after the recess, their lordiships shuuld have the opinion of the Judges on the law relative to trie coin of the realm consider- ed as a legal tender and measure of value. The questions he wished to submit were— first, Whether, after the passing of the act of 1774, the silver coinage of this country, subject to a de- preciation of 20 per cent, was a legal tender by tale? Secondly, Whether, under the act of tbe 36th of the King, chapter 68, the silver or the gold coin is the legal measure of value in this Coun- try? It . was necessary that these great questions should be finally set at rest, and the public mind relieved from all uncer- tainty on a subject of so mnch interest to the country. He con- cluded by moving, that tne Judges be ordered to attend on Wed- nesday, the 9th of June, and that the Lords be summoned for that day.— Ordered.— Adjenrned. Wednesday, May 26. ORDINATION OF CLERGYMEN IN THE COLONIES. Earl BATHURST presente. d a bill for amending the law re- specting the ordination of spiritual persons for the core of souls in the colonies. The object of ihe bill was to vest the power of ordination for the care of souls in the colonies in the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of York, and the Bishop of London, and any other Bishop whom they might appoint for that purpose, and to enact ( in order to ensure the going1 oat to the colonies of the persons ordained), th8t before any person* were so ordained they should produce a paper shewing that they were called to the care of souls is the colonies, aad that they should not be eligible to any ecclesiastical preferment in England or Ireland, without the consent of the Bishop of the diocese in which such preferment should be situated, the con- sent of the Archbishops, and a certificate of good conduct front the Governor or Lieutenant- Governor of the colony where such person had done duty, or from Ihe Secretary of Stale for the Colonial Department.— The bill was read a first time, and order- ed to be printed.— Adjourned. No pnblic business of interest ia the Honse on Thursday.— Adjourned for the holidays to Monday se'nnight. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Monday, May 24. The SPEAKER read a letter from Marquis Camden, in answer to the Speaker's letter of the 22d inst. which had communicated to the Noble Marquis the sense of the House on his relinquish- ment of the surplus profits of his Tellership. The letter ex- pressed ihe Marquip's acknowledgments for the honour the House had conferred on him. MANUFACTURING DISTRESS. Mr. CURW'EN wished to call the particular attention of the House to a petition from 1400 weavers of Carlisle, who stated, that by labour of 17 hoars a day, they could not earn more than from 5s. to 7s. a week. They prayed, if they could not obtain bread, that means would be afforded to transport ihem to Canada, or some other of his Majesty's Colonies.— The petition was brought up, read, laid on the table, and ordered lo be printed. PETITION OF THE LONDON MERCHANTS. Sir R. PEEL presented the petition ef certain bankers and merchants of the city of Loudon, against the proponed plan of the parliamentary committees for the resumption of eash- pay- ments. The hon. baronet expressed his entire concnrrence with the sentiments of the petition, and his regret, that none of the individuals by whom it had been signed, had been examined be- fore the committee.— The petition was ordered to lie on the table, and to be printed. BANK REPORT. Mr. PEEL moved'the order of the day for a committee of the whole House, to consider the report of the committee appointed to inquire into the state of the Bank of England, with reference to the expediency of resuming cash- payments. Mr PEEL then rose, pur.- uant to nctice, to submit certain re- solutions, founded open the report of the committee. He began by disclaiming all parly feelings, asunworihy of his situation a « chairman of a comtniitee, who, he was bound to eay, had dis- missed all such in their labuur aud consultations, directing throughout their whole labour and attention to the good of the public. Tne committee had not perhaps agreed in all matter of detail, but in the general result he believed they were uuani. mous. With respect to the motion now before the Honse, the question was, whether it was desirable t » return lo a metallic standard of \ a! ue? He was decidedly of opinion it was desirable lo do so. He would ask, was it possible for the country to go on as it had done for the last 22 years? Had not every writer on the subject recommended a metallic standard? Every v, it. ness examined before the committee, with the excepiion of one, agreed in thai opinion; and that one said, retain indeed the' pound ; but he conld not tell what lhat pound was, only that it was a denomination which had existed in this country for 808 years, and was known to every gentleman in England. With re- spocl to himself ( Mr. P ) he was of opinion, that not the guinea or the sovereign, but a piece of gold bullion, with a stamp on it, denoting that it was of a certain weight and value, was the true standard; and every Jew in this or any foreign country could detect the fallacy of any other doctrine. The right hqn. gentle- man then adverted to the amount of bank- paper issued on go- vernment securities. The amount in ) 8i8 was 20,000,000*. the whole issue being 25,000,000/. Now, this 20,000,000/ was issued on the security of taxes to be raised on Exchequer bille, & c. Could il then be said that these issues were made f<> r the ac- commodation of the commercial world. He was aware that a return to cash- payments must be attended wilh some restrictions on commerce; but it was necessary lhat commerce should ac- commodate itself to the necessities of the case. It had been said, that the committee would have done sufficient if they had de- clared it necessary to resume cash payments without doing any thing else; but would the public have believed that the com- mittee making such declaration, and doing nothing else, were in earnest, after the House had five times already declared that necessi: y to exist without being acted upon? He did not mean to disguise any thing which had taken place. It was true that the discussion in another place had been productive of extra- ordinary sensations out of doors, but these sensations only rendered it the more necessary lhat this House should declare an opinion to prove that the intention of returning to cash- pay- ments was serious. It had also been said that the committee might have adopted the course of restraining the issue of notes by the Bank, and contented themselves witn so doinj- ; but he thought that could not be done, as theamount of circulating me- dium necessary would always depend on circumstances, The other remaining plan was that which the committee had adopted, by which Ihe actual resumption of cash- payments was postponed for near four years, accompanied, however, by such provisions as proved that cash- payments were then to be resumed. The demand on the Bank for gold would only arise out of a desire lo obtain gold for exportation, or as a maticr of curiosity. Now, it had been supposed by some, that the commiltee recom- mended an immediate re payment of 10,000,000/. by government tw the Bank, and lhat this would have the effect of narrowing suddenly ihe circulating medium. The committeerecommended no such thing; ihey only recommended a gradual re- payment. He did not consider that the re- payment of 10,000,000/. was necessary, but that the Bank themselves said, ihe want cf it prevented Iheir resuming cash- payments. He thought, how- ever, a much less sum would do. He must confess ii was his desire, as well as the desire of the committee, that the nature of the connection between the Bar. k and government should be altered, and that the duties ef the Bank should be confined to what they originally were. The Bank, perhaps, thought dif- ferently, as appesred by Iheir declaraiion laid before the Honse, in which they talked of their duty to take care of the public at large. He respected the Bank: their motives might be correct; but he subtnitied they were mistaken. The Bank, howevfer, were not lo blame; Parliament were. It was the duly of Parlia- ment, and not of the Bank, to take care of the public. It had been said, that paying the public debi to the Bank would cause a contraction of their is> ueB. Why should it do so? If the government paid 500,000/. why should not the Bank purchase with that sum bullion, and keep up their issues ? Indeed, he was not prepared to say they might not increase their issues, and yet comply with ihe spirit and object of the resolutions. If the objection was good now, it would always continue an objec- tion. Then I here was an objection ta the payment in bars of MAY 3T. HELL'S WEEKLY MESSENGER. 171 gold. Why, did persons b « lieve that previous to the restriction on cash- payments a man oould go the Bank and demand 200 guineas for his 200 guineas in notes? No snch thing; all he enold do was to demand a bar of gold of th » t value at the Mint price— the indentures at the Mint saying, a ponnd of gold slienld be coined into 44J guineas. He won! d, therefore, receive his bar of gold of 60 ounces, more or less. In 1792, tlie late Lord Liverpool calculated there were 32 millions of gold in circula- tion. He would take it at five millions less; there were also eleven millions of Bank notes at that time in circulation, making a total of 39 millions. In 1809 there had been 31 millions of Bank- notes; and at the same time the exports of the country had been more by one- half. A document of much importance had been alluded to in another place. That document showed that the same amount of circulating medium would at onetime do three times as much commercial business as at another. In 1792, the commercial transactions of the country had been equal to 74 millions, and the number of notes had been 819,000/. In 1803, the number nf Bank- notes had been 22 millions, while the business done had been 232,432,000/. In 1792, the number of 1, GOO/. notes in circulation had been 400, while in 1818, that number amounted to 112,049. It had been admitted, that a variable standard was productive of much inconvenience; but at the same time it was asserted, that a return to a metallic standard would be atteaded with much difficulty, and on that account that gold should bo put on a par with paper, or, in other words, that the circulating medium should be changed. But such a measure would be neither more nor less than a fraud on the public creditor, and could have no effect in raising the cur- rency in the eyes of foreign nations; wha would never be induced to give 21i. for a guinea that was only worth 19a.— The only result would be, that of paying our debts with less than had been promised. Should such a plau be adopted, upon the first emergency cash- payments would be again suspended, and the price of gold would inevitably rise. In the history of the country, there had been three periods at which the coin had been reformed, and in none of them had fhe old standard been altered. The first of these had been In the reign of Edward I. who amidst his wars bath with France and Scotland, had found leisure for the reformation of coin. The second era had been in tho reign ef Elisabeth, which held out an example for the present day. In the times of Henry VIII. and of Edward VI. the cein had been debased to the extent of 400 per cent. In the second year of her reign, Queen Elisabeth, by the advice of her minister, Burleigh, in a season of much public danger, restored the coin ef the realm to the old standard. The circumstance of her having restored the coin had been mentioned in the inscrip- tion on her monument, among the other memorable events of her reign— Moneta in j upturn valorem reducta. The last of those periods had been in the reigu of William III. in the year 1695, at a time when that Monarch had been engaged in a bloody and protracted war for the liberties of Europe. At that lime the silve* currency had been depreciated 30 per Cent. The subject of the Mint regulations had been alluded to in another place, as affecting the quantity of the circulating medium ; but he saw nothing solid in that observation, which had not presented itself to Bny member of the committee. From 1774 to 1707 the eilver had been in a very depreciated state, and then it had been a legal tender to the amount of 251., whereas, at present it could only be legally tetedered to the amount of 40s. The disappear auce of the gold could uot be ascribed to the Mint regulations It had been propesed that the Bank should pay in gold at the market price, but such a plan would destroy the standard, and substitute the discretion of the Bjnk for Ihe prerogative of the crown.— The resolutions were then put, and the three first car- ried unanimously.—( For the resolutions ses the Messenger of the 23d inst )— On tae 4th being read, respecting ihe Bank in 1820 paying 60 ounces of gold bullion, at the rale of 41. Is. per cz for a proportional quantity of their notes, there was a shot t pause, when, Mr. ELLICE rose to propose an amendment. In all the prin- ciples that bad been laid down he entirely concurred; but he differed as to the application of those principles to the state of the country. The three first resolutions met his views; but he differed from the recommendation of the fourth. The hon. member concluded by moving a set of counter resolutions, de- claring, in substance, that the ten millions of Bank advances should be repaid by instalments of 500,000/. per month, to com- mence on the Ist of June next; that the Bank should make no farther advances to government on Exchequer Bills, beyond thesumpaid to them, without the authority of Parliament; lhat specie payments should commence at the Mint price of 31. 17s. 10| d. on ihe lst of May, 1821; that the Bank should pay in the legal coin of Ihe realm, on and after the lst of May, 1822 ; and that the penal laws against melting and exporting gold should be repealed. Mr. J. P. GRANT concurred in the general view that had been taken by Mr. Peel. On the subject of the mint regulations be agreed with many able men, that they had mainly contributed to Ihe disappearance of the gold coin. He was of opinion that the Baak could uot resume cash payments till the Mint regula- tions on the subject of the price of silver should be altered. Mr. W. POLE agreed to the whole of the report, as proceed- ing fairly from the evidence before the committee ; in which there had been a total absence of all party feeling among the members He might have been disposed to have acceded to some of the amendments suggest d by an hon. member ( Mr. Ellice), but for a paper that had been laid before the committee. In the lime of William, silver had been a legal tender to any amount, while at the same time, by a tacit agreement, gold was taken in all payments; and when the price varied, the one drove the other out of the market. In 1774, the gold coin was reform- ed, and silver was made a legal tender only to the amount of 2bl. Tbe exchange then turned in our favour, aud the Mint price of gold had not varied from 1774 lo 1783. It had never j been asserted that the Mint regulations would make the price of bullion permanent, but only ibat they would prevent the one metal from driving the other out of the market.— It had been said that this was quite a new system ; but he could only state that it was strongly recommended by the late Lord Liverpool; and it was also the opinion of Adam Smith, and all other politi- cal economists, lhat we should have but one legal standard of value. Mr. T1ERNEY thought it would be safer to adopt Ihe resolu- tions moved by way of amendment. He agreed lhat there was no security fur the empire— that no man's property could be valued— no man's property was safe— until we returned to a wholesome stale of metallic currency. The CHANCELLOR of ihe EXCHEQUER considered the plan proposed by- ihe chairman of the committee, as the best I method of returning to cash payments. Tke public oaght to. be t warned, that at a given time cash payments would be resumed; j and it was • n ibat account he wished to support tbe motion of his right hon friend. It had been said thai public opinion was against the plan ; it was true that popular clamour was widely spread against it; but that would cease the moment it became generally known. He looked upon this, pjan as invoicing the principle, that for every internal legal purpose Ihe Bauk note was equivalent to cash. Fourteen gentlemen had been examin- ed on ihi » plan, out nf- whom ten were in favour of it. He eonld not, therefore, but hepe, that as the plan began to be bet- ter known, it would be approved of by tbe country, v Mr. MANNING considered this subject as one of the first magnitude, especially when the alarm already excited was con- sidered. That alarm was principally founded on an apprehen- sion that the Bank was about to contract its issues. He could assnre the House and the country, that there were no grounds for the alarm. The Bank, notwithstanding what had be,- n said, were ready, and even anxious to return to cash- payments, as had been proved in 1817, when they issued 6,000,000/. in gold. The Bank, he was persuaded, if it retained tbe confidence of the public, could resume its cash- payments; but the resolutions now proposed, in bis opinion, went to fetter the Bank, and de- prive it of that confidence; and the conseqnence of snch a proceeding might, ia his opinion, prove ruinous to the country. He was willing to concur in some part of the right hon. gentle- man's motion, namely, in that resolut'on which pledged the Bank to pay in cash or bullion on the 1st of May, 1821 ; but be could not agree to any compulsatory measure at any earlier pe- riod, and he should certainly vote against the fourth and fifth resolutions. Mr. RICARDO said, that he was one of those who conceived the resolutions calculated to effect their object. The proposed mode of resuming payments appeared to him the easiest that could be imagined. The Bank would- be placed under no re- straint at first, nor any tudden necessity of reducing its issues. An opportunity would be aff. irded of effecting the object ill the most gradual manner; and even when bullion payments should be made at the Mint price, the inconvenience would . be but in considerable. If the Dink managed discreetly, tbey might open in 1820 with a very small issue of gold : all ibey had to do was to diminish their paper regularly. What indeed he wss afraid of was, that they would reduce it too rapidly.—(. fifetxr.)— If he were lo give them advice, be should counsel them not to buy any bullion at present, bst rather to sell it, and wait with pa- tience, till its pried should fall, as it then soon would, to the Mint price of 31. 17*. lojd. per ounce. He lamented the lo » s of lhat part of the origioal plan which would compel the Bank to purchase gold as well as to pay it on demand. He thought it might serve to operate as a check against what might hereafter happen, that was against their starving the circulation. He con- fessed himself to be utterly astonished at the alarm which had gone forth, because a reduction which was to raise the value of the paper to a par with gold, ( the difference being now only 3 percent, and the amount of the reduction, therefore, not ne- cessarily exceeding 1,500,000/), was to be brought about in the course of 4 years. He could only attribute it to the indiscreet cviiduct of the Bank directors, and to the remonstrance which they had addressed to government, and in which they actually sounded the alarm. He would venture to slate, that in a very few weeks all alarm would be forgotten, and at the end of the year we should all be surprised to reflect that any alarm had ever prevailed at a prospect of a variation of 3 per cent, in the value of the circulating medium. His own general opinion was, that an unfavourable slate of exchange must always proceed from a redundant currency. He entirely approved of making gold the standard, and of keeping silver as a token currency It appeared to him to be a solid improvement in the sy^ ern of our coinage. Nothing could be clearer than that government had the power, by limiting the quantity, to regulate the value of the si- Iver. Alderman HEYGATE rose to deliver his sentiments, but the evident impatience of the Hapse prevented his beiug heard ; and, on the motion of Lord CASTLEREAGH, the House ad- journed the debate till the following day.— Adjourned at balf- past two. Tuesday, May 25. BANK REPORT.— Adjourned Debate. On the motion of Lord CASTLEREAGH, the House resolved itself into a committee on the Bank Report, in order to resume the adjourned debate. Mr. Alderman HEYGATE presented himself to the House.— NB man ( he said) more deeply regretted the state of the country than himself. But tbe suspension of cash- payments had been caused by the war; and but fur that suspension, the war could not have been carried on. It was a general opinion that paper had depreciated ; but for his own part, he was convinced that no depreciation had either then, or at any time, taken place. The whole policy of the measure in contemplation depended on the question of depreciation. The state of the country was dif- ferent at present from what it had been at tbe meeting of Par- liament, and that difference was to be ascribed to the appoint ment of the secret committee. Should the measures proposed by the committee be carried into effect, the distress of the agri- cultural and manufacturing interest would be greatly increased, and no landlord would be able to collect his rents. What would be the value of property after next February, when there would be nothing but a paper currency in the country, end some bars of geld in the coffers of the Batik. There was this difference in the state of the country at present and in 1797, that then the larger part of the circulating medium had been gold, whereas now it was paper, and any sudden alarm might render the Bank incapable to pay in bars of gold. Should the Bank take the ad vice of ihe member for Portarlingion ( Mr. Ricardo), and sell their gold, they would be unable to pay in specie in the course of a week A real sinking fund ought to have been established before the Bank had been called upon to pay in cash, and at a time when a loan was about to be contracted for. He concluded by remarking, that he should feel most happy if the calamities which he apprehended from the adoption of this measure should not occur; and he hoped tbe House would believe that he was sincere in hie opinion. Sir H. PARNELL thought the question of the depreciation of paper had been already decided in the opinion of the public. Unless the House should state its opinion, the question would be left at the discretion of the Bank, and he should therefore support the original resolution. Lord FOLKESTONE observed, that the circumstances at- tending former coinages in this country bad not been accurately staled ; and it had been observed by tbe late Lord Liverpool, lhat Queen Elizabeth had only finished in an inferior manner what had been commenced by her brother Elward th » Vlth, The noble lord observed, his objection to tbe plan new pro- posed was not to the principle of it, but to the mode of carry- ing it into effect. He considered the return to the eid standard as objectionable, and as one which would prove not only incon- venient, but unjust to the public, The noble lord concluded by declaring his opinion that cash- payments, when resumed, should not be on the old standard, but in a currency adapted to our pre- sent depreciated currency. Mr. CRIPPS entered into a defence of the Bank, and contend- ed that there was nothing to fear from a. restricted issue. He objected to the amended resolutions ot the honourable member for Coventry ( Mr. Ellice), and as a further amendment to these, he would simply move that the 4th and 5th of these resolutions should be erased. ' • Mr. J. SMITH took a different view of this subject from that stated by the committee. He was for giving all confidence to the Bank directors, who in bis opinion had done much by their conduct to save the country. To the resolutions proposed by the right honourable chairman of the committee, he had no ob- jection. Mr. PEIRSE, a Bank director, defended the conduct of the Rank. A panic had arisen in the public mind which he and his brother directors regretted fo witness, aud had done every thing in their power ts prevent. With respect to the resolu- tion, he did not object to the final. period appointed for the re- sumption of cash- payments ; but he did object to all the inter, mediate regulations, which conld only serve to place the Bank at the mercy of jobbers in bullion, and in the exchanges, and would prevent their having fair play in their endeavours to co- operate with the Honse in obtaining the object in view ; for be flatly denied the assertion, that the Bank were not, and never- had been, anxious to resume cash- payments. He denied that tbe Bank had ever made an over- issue of paper, nr that they were able to do so; for if the Bank were to endeavour ts issue only one million more than the public had occasion for, not all the power of the Bank could keep such notes in circulation a wees. Mr. WILMOT was decidedly in favour of the original resw- Intions. Mr. MARRY AT saw no reason for withdrawing confidence from the Bank, and therefore he should oppose the resolutions, because they went to feiter the Bark in its preparations to re- sume cash- payments. Mr. F. LEWIS could not consent to continue a power to the Bank which had been denied to our sovereigns, namely, tbe power of depreciating at pleasure the currency of the country. Mr. P. MOORE supported the motion amidst loud criea of " Question." Mr. J ABERCROMBE conceived that the recommendation of the committee would produce a permanent good to the pub- lic. In the first instance it would, DO DOTTBT) produce consider- able inconvenien ce ; but if it produced much more than eveo he anticipated, it was their duty to encounter it, la order to se: up a solid system of benefit to all classes. This he considered the most rational plan for returning to Ihe regular and proper standard of value in the country. He, therefore, hoped the ori- ginal resolutions would be carried by a large majority. Lord CASTEEREAGH said, he had been anxious to reserve himself till late in the debate, in order to have tbe advantage of the opinions of others. The subject was, indeed, a most im- portant one ; but he was sorry- to find that a peculiar agitatiea had arisen in the public mind, which he was sure ought not to have been excited by this measure. He was sure, however, it would soon cease, and return to a calm and deliberate feeling on the subject. It would be their duly to lay before the House, with as little delay as possible, the whole state of our financial situation really and truly, as well as the situation of tbe cur- rency, and then they would see the capital and industry of the country take a new spring, though now suspended and checked. Let not, then, any one think- that our prosperity or wealth. were in any degree compromised by this measure. He had never ar- gued the propriety of suspending cash- payments except on a principle of necessity. But there was no fair ground for sayinjf that the paper currency had been depreciated; and therefore, though he was anxious lo get back as rapidly as be could to the legitimate currency of the country, he could not consent to have that system run down, which, in his conscience, he believed not only saved this country, but Europe - also. This measure would not come ints operation till Ihe 1st of February next, and then Parliament would be sitting to affard instant relief, if any part of this system were found to be wrong. It was no small proof of the excellence of this measure, that it had the concurrence of the committees of both Houses cf Parliament, with the exception of two dissentient opinions in the Commons' committee, and one in that of the Lords' committee. He con- cluded by supporting the resolutions Mr. ELLICE, amid loud cries of " Question," rose to. ex- plain. He shewed that he had not changed his opinion, a « < i - that * he sentiments which he had expressed, when he waited on the First Lerd of the Treasury, were the same as these which he now advocated. He said, that being unwillinglo disturb the unanimity which seemed to prevail upon this subject, he should not press the amendment, and he hoped, should the measure he carried, it would be perpetuated, and that the momentous ques- tion to which it referred should not be agitated from time to time, but should be irrevocably fixed. Lord CASTLEREAGH explaiued, after which Mr. Ellice, with the leave of the House, withdrewhis resolutions. Lord MILTON attempted to address the House, butthe con- fusion was so great, and the calls of " Question" so loud and reiterated, that in a few moments he eat down. Mr. MARRYAT, and several other members, offered them- selves to the committee; butthe clamour was so great, that it was impossible to hear wbat was said. In the midst of this COB- .- fusion, Mr. W. S- tlTH moved the adjournment of the House.,-. Mr. CANNING then presented himself. He did aotrise'- to obtrude on the committee his sentiments on this subject, as they were alrer. dy known; but he rose to conjure the committee, if they valued the effect which their decision on tbirsnbject would have on the country, to give a patient hearing to every gentle- man who wished to slate his opinions on the olau proposed, more especially to those who dissented from « be' resolutions. One effect of their unanimity that night world. bfelost, if any grounds were given for suppusing thai it had been obtained either by members suppressing their own opinions, or, what was worse, by clamouring down tbe opinionated others —( Loud cheers.) Mr. IRVING expressed his opposition to the 4th aud 5th reso, Intions. Mr. T. WILSON wished so indefinite period to be allowed to the directors of the Batik bethought they had not hitherto had a fair trial, on account uf the foreign loans, and the non- fulfil- ment of the engagements on the part of government. Mr. PEEL then briefly replied, and said he bad only to add a proposition calculated to render the seventh resolution cor- respondent wilh the fourth. The amendment was merely verbal, but it was necessary, because it would appear from the present wording- of the seventh resolution, that it was left to the discre- tion of the Bank to pay in gold at mere than 31. 19s. fid. provided it did not exceed 4/ la. within the interval between the lst of October 1820 end the 1st of May 1821. To obviate this error, therefore, he proposed, that the Bank should be called apon to pay in that inierval at the rate of 31 19s, 6d. or at some sunn between that and 3/ 17s 10| d. When Mr. PEEL sat down, and the CHAIRMAN rose to put the question, there was a loud cry of" withdraw," accompanied with some exclamations of " no, no," which eontinuod for a minute or two; in the midst of the confusion Mr. CANNING rose and said, he had then hoped that the decision would bo unanimous, as had been the case in the other Honse.- The right hou gentleman was proceeding, when several members called! out " agreed, agreed;" and a member intimated tu him that Mr Cripps withdrew his amendment. The right hon. gentleman then sat down, and Mr. Cripps withdrew his amendment. Mr. MANNING also concurred in this proceeding; reserving to himself, however, the right of stating bis objections to the proposed measures on a future occasion. Mr. CANNING said, that undoubtedly the acquiescence TO this occasion of his honourable friend who spokeJast, would « « £ preclude him from expressing his dissent from any of the de- tails of the bill which would be brooght forward, foundednpoc. the resolutions of the committee. But be would take the assent •-,. of bis honourable friend and others in this instance, as nothing less than an acquiescence in the unanimous determination t*. Parliament that the country should, return to th « sntisat otfen far d t< value ia the esiobiishmen' of a metallic ewreoey.— { LMud and universal cries of hear, itar. v The repolutionti were laeo » 6r* « d 10 wliboot » iiesentiect cite.— Adjourned. Wednesday, May PC. Tiie Wn( Middlesex waterworks bill wes read t third time, and paeoed. Sir J . NEWPORT brought in a bill, which wed read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time on Thursday, for the more effectual prevention of contagious diseases in Ireland. The Marquis Camden's tellership of the Exchequer bill was read a third time, and passed. COMMITTEE OF WATS AKD HEARS. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved a resoiu- firvn for applying : 200,0001. of unclaimed dividends at the Bank of England, and the produce of the temporary excise duties, to itie service of the present year. The latter had been granted for the period nf six yearB, and the amount of them last year was 3,000,0001.— Resolution agreed to. REPORT OF THE BANK COMMITTEE. Mr. BROGDEN brought up the report of the committee of the whole House, upon the resolutions respecting the renewal of cash- payments. The resolutions being agreed to, it was ordered that a bill or bills should be brought in pursuant thereto. Mr. CHICHESTER obtained leave to briug iu a bill to pro- vide for a more equal assessment of monies levied by present- ments in the several counties of Ireland. CES3TOS OF PARGATO JJTT TURKS. Sir C. MONCK rose to call the attention of the House, pur- suant to his notice, to the situation of the people of Parga-, who, like u » , he said, were at present in the possession of thetr liberties, bat not, like ur, in the enjoyment of them; and whs, owiug to the neglect of the noble lord,, were in danger not ooiy of losing those liberties, bHt of being driven from their houses, from their native lands, from their ehurches, and fro- n their religion. Tiie motion which he should have to make would be for papers, which he considered would shew under what impression it was that the people of Par » a, in 1814, sur- rendered themselves to the projection of this country, and under what orders from home our commander in chief extended that protection to them. He had no hesitation in saying, his ob- ject was to prevent the cession of the town, which appeared to be contemplated ; and to enable the noble loud opposite to pre- vent that circumstance taking place." The hon. member then pro- ceeded to enter into a review of the history of Parga; of the in- vasion of Greece bj the Saracens; of the formation ol the Venetian Republic; and from thence down to the establishment of Ihe Io » :- Hn Republic by the treaty. of Campo Formio ; and of ihe incidents of tiie war, the neguciations between the French and Turks in 1807, durinp which even the French refused to give up the people cf Parpa to the Turks. He trusted we should not be less regard- ful of the sacred rights of liberly thao Ihe French had been. In 1810, Lord Collinpwood and Sir J. Stuart united their forces to espel Ihe French from Parga-, and in the proclamation issued at lhat time, the troops were told that it was not ta the conquest of Parga they were going, but todrive outthe French, and to restore to liberty a free people; and, that after having accomplished that object, the troops of the Republic woald be equal to their own defence. After this object had been obtained, Lord Col- lingwood wrote home, and stated his success, and that the •> f ihe Si-. ptinsular Republic was flying in conjunction with the British flag; and further, that Mr. Forest?, the British resident, had resumed the exercise of his functions. The people of Parga havins; thus submitted themselves to the British protection, things remained in this state for two years, at the expiration of whioh time the Turks began to contemplate tbe seizure of Parga, . and the Pacha advanced with a force of 20,000 men to attack the place. The Parguinotes applied to the British commander for aid, to repel or resist the Turks; but were told by him that the British troops, ur. less attacked, could not act against the Turks, as we were at peace with the Porte. Upon this the people of Parga determined to defend themselves, and did so with such effect lhat they repelled the enemy. And was this the people whom we were now about to cede to the dominions of the Turks ? By a change of circumstances, the Turkish Pacha got possession of Parga. A deputation of the Parguinotes was sent to General Campbell, at Corfn ; and Capt. Hoste passing lhat way, though un another service, they applied to him for aid. Capt. Hoete said he could not interfere, unless they would hoist a British flag on their walU; if they would do that he would, whatever might be the consequence, range himself uuder that colour. The Parguinotes immediately determined lo seek tbe protec- tion of the English. A British colour was smuggled in by an old woman, the Parganian people attacked and overpowered toe guard, the colour was hoisted, Captain Hoste fulfilled his promise, and the people of Parga were again restored to liberty and to the free exercise of their religion. The only place ia which In ancient Greece the Cross was not trampled on and surmounted BY the crescent, was free under onr protection; and by our extending that protection to them, this brave and generous people would be bound to us for ever. Yet the noble lord, upon, as he conceived, a false interpretation of the treaty of 1815, was about to give up this people,— the last spark of CHRISTIANITY in that part of the globe,— to the power of their in- veterate and deadly enemy, the Turks. The hon. member thea proceeded to comment on the trealy of Paris of 1815, and contended, that by that treaty, we were not bound to recognize the treaty of 1860 between Russia and Turkey, under which the Turks now claimed Parga. The reference to the treaty of 1BOO in that of 1815, was cnly a reference of description, and the most we could have a right lo do was to give them back their fortresses, and lo allow them to struggle against the Turks for their religion, liberty, aud lives, BB they had done on former occasions. The hon. member concluded by moving for the several documents to which he had previously alluded. Mr MAXWELL seconded tbe motion. He considered, that what we owed to the character of our country, and to oar own honour, would be given ap, if we gave up this unfortunate peo- ple to the Turks, iheir deadliest foe. Lord CASTLEREAGH said, that as he agreed to the motion, He should say but a few words at present; reserving himself for a fuller discussion when the document moved for sboald be laid before Ihe House. He had never understood that the Bri- tish government had been pledged exclusively to maintala Purga end the ether places iu a state of independence on the Porte He believed tbe question to ba Open to all the allied FoWere, as to tlia temporary possession of the places in question by any single power. A claim certainly existed on the part of those people to the good offices of this eotmtry ; but to bothing more. H would indeed be absurd to demand that this coun- try ihould maintain the independence of territories so remote. No treaty had taken place as lo the right of possession, which had been settled by the treaty of Iftlfc, at Pads. It h* d been claimed on the part of the British government, lhat evert seetirtty should he given to the inhabitants, eftcept that of pc4- session, against the Porte. No doubt could e* l » t, that tin treat/ • f I8w0, betwixi Kussia and the Porte, watt in full operation.— The dlseuesioti an ihe part of the British government had been with thq Poi- te, » ud not with Ali Pacha. By the treaty of 1SOO, ia th* 8 ti ttiiale, tt h » 4 bat « stijusinod, iMkt F* rgft ftai the f tree adjacent town* should belong te th « Porte, and the loiiati Islands were he'd by Great Britain on the same terms thai tbey had been held by Russia, ia vtrloe of the treaty of 1800. As Hotela had never claimed Parga and the neighbouring towns under that treaty, so neither « ouId Great Britaio. The object of the British government had been to afford every facility of removal to the Ionian Islands to such of the inhabitants of Parga as chose to remove, and an indemnity was stipulated for the pro. perty that mi? ht necessarily be left behind. Such of the inha- bitants as had remained at Parga were entitled tj claim Ihe good offices of the British government; which had, however, uo more rigbt to Parga theu to any other pari of the Turkish dominions. Mr. SCARLETT thought the surrender of Parga a most im- politic act of cruelty. Sir J. MACKINTOSH said, lhat the conduct e. f the British government to Parga had been one of the moil atrocious acts of perfidy recorded in civili& ed annals. There was nothing in the Treaties referred to that obliged this country lo coosnmmale an act of such complete treachery.— The motioB was carried. On the moiioo of Mr. LONG, leave was given lo bring in a bill for the belter regulation of the distribution of nary prise laoncy. FRAME- WSNK- XNITTERS' BILI,. On the motion that this hill be read a second time, it was argued by Mr. Mansfield, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. T. Wilson, Mr. R:- cardo, and Mr. P. Moore, that great frauds were committed upon the honest tradesman, by the substitution of a spurious article of hosiery for one of good manufacture; and it threw 3 or 4,000 men out of employment, and produced the greatest distress- in the trade ; they therefore supported the bill, as going to prevent so great an evil. It was argued on the other side by Mr. Hume, that the manufacturer of the species of hosiers', which this bill went to prohibit, gave employment ro 3,000 persons, who wsuld, if deprived of it, be left without the means of subsistance. He had no objection to its being distinguished from the other by some particular and obvious mark, but he deprecated the total abolition of the trade.—' I'he bill was then read a second time, and was ordered to be committed Cor Thursday week. EANKUUPTCT REGULATION BILL. This bill went through a committee; and after a conversation between Mr. Courtenay, SirJ. Newport, Mr. J. Smith, Mr, Wil- liams, Mr. Pauleit, and Mr. G. Lamb, a division took place on a clause relative lo the controul of the messengers by liie commis- sioners.— As forty members were not present, a a adjournment took place. Thursday, May 27. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER brought in the j bill, founded upon the resolutions of the committee, for regu [ dating the mode and lime of resuming caah- payments by the | B* nk. It was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time on Wednesday, the 21 of June. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER also brought in a bill, to extend Ifee power granted to the commissioners appoint ed lo inquire into public charities for the education of the poor. Mr. D. GILBERT moved au address to the Prince Regent, which was agreed to, praying, " That his Majesty's Ministers at ihe court of Paris, may be directed to take such steps as may be most expedient for procuring the very valuable and import- ant logarithmic tables, contained in the large manuscript of logarithmic numbers, and measurement of parts of the circle, calculated in France and now extant in that country. Tiie ma uuscript to be printed at the joint expence of the two nations." — Adjourned to Wednesday next. THE BANK. PARLIAMENTARY PAPER. An account of all distributions made by the Bank of England amoagst the proprietors of Bank Stock, whether by money pay- ments, transfer of 5/. per cent, annuities, or otherwise, under tho head? of Bonus, Increase of Dividend, and Increase of Ca- pital, betwixt the 25th of Feb. 1797, and 1st of May, 1819, in additiuu to the ordinary annual dividend of 11. per cent, on the capital etcck of that corporation existing in 1797, including therein the whole dividend paid since June, 1816, on their in- creased capital; statingtbe period when such distributions were made, and the aggregate amount of the whole:— iu June, 1799,10 per cent. Bonns in 5per cents. 1797, an 11,642,400/. is £ 1,164,240 la May, 1801,5 per cent. B- JDUS in Navy 5 per cects. oa 11,642,400/. is 582,120 la Nov. 1802,25 per cent. Bonus in Navy 5 per cents. on 11,642,400/. is 291,060 Iu Oct. 1804,5 per cent. Bonus in cash on 11,642,400/. ia 582,120 In Oct. 1805, 5 per cent Bonus in cash on 11,642 490/. is 582,120 Iu Oct. 1806, 5 percent. Bonus in cash on 11,642,400/. ia 582,120 From April, 1807, to Apr. l, 1819, both inclusive: Increase ot' dividend at the rate of 3 per cent, per anu. ou 11,642,400/. is I2 § years, or 37/. 10a. per cent. 4,365,900 In June, 1816: Increase of capital, at 25/. per cent, is 2,910,600 From Oct. 1616, to April, 1819, both inclusive -. Dividend at the rate of 10/. per cent, per annum, on 2,910.600/. increased capital, is three years' divi- dends, or 301. per cent, on 2,916,600/. is 873,180 Aggregate amount of the whole... .£ 11,933,460 Annual Dividend payable on Bank Stock, in 1797, on a capital of 11,642,400/. at the rate of 7/. per cent. per actum .. 814,058 Annual Dividend payable since June 1816, and at present, on a capital of 14,553,000/. at the rate of 101. per cent, per anoum . 1,455,300 An account of the price of Bank Stock, on the Ist of March, 1st of June, 1st cf September, and 1st of November, in each year, from 1807 to 1B19, or on the subsequent days ou which there was a price, 1807 1808 1809 1810 1811 181 2d March, 225j, 2d June, 232 list 233| l„ » 9.11 1 1.1 OttKItl. f « . IQ1 Ut let • 2d 1st J2 J 18! 3 1st 1814 1815 1816 1817 181831 tSl* 2< l 1st Ist lat Ist 33141st 2451! ist 274|| lst 543} 6th 23')^ Ist 2< 9| 1st 261 2d 256j lot 25115th 240| 2d 387 tat 238gTst 250 ' 262i 2404 2S3j 215 fc48 237 J 523i 2561 27S » i 1st 3d 5th 1st Ist lat Ist 3i Ist l » t Sept. 333| 3d Nov. 224J .. 23 » | 2d .. 236 .. 267 J Ist 286 .. 356 3d 352J .. 238| 6th .. 2321 .. 225i 3d .. 214i .. 3t7i id .. 219| .. 253i .. 2554 247 t « t .. 241 •• 216£ • 3d .. 2l6i .. 279i 31 .. 2834 .. mi id .. 27ii BANKRUPTS. F } Chutcb- slm.', 8ohe, jeweller, to juirsodrr S, '$, « nil j| » iy 6, u twelve, St GuSWfciil. Atloroej, Mr. Hutchiotom Crewu- toai;, Thmdsecdle- ttrMt. R. SIMPSON, Crown rtnrt, TtiTMdoeedl « -! itre « t, merchant, Jane s, > 2, 3t twelve, « mt July c, al ten, OujWhall. Attoroies, Messrs. Oakley aod BifSfej1 Martin'a- koe, CHonoa- street. - S, JOHNSON, Skinuer street, Finsbury- market, cabinet* ate ker, Joee 1, 8, aud July ( i, at eleven, at Guildhail. Attorney, Mr. tS- iiJibraod. Austin- ft iars. B. ORD, Deptford, butcher, May 29, J^ se 8, and July 6, at tec, at Guiicha, l, London. AttWBie9, Me$ sx » . hri^ e and Co. Deptfoid. W. MARSHALL, South street, Spitalfields, cheesemonger, JtlneS, 15, aed7u! y G, at tefc, at Gaildhal). Attorn^, Mr. Hutchison, Crown- court, Thread need, e- strefet. J. SHYNN, Maiden, Essex, coal and Vme- merchant, May 29, June 5, and July 6, at ten, at Guildhall, Lpndou. Attornies, Mr. Day, Maiden ; aud Mr. Farih- full, LiU- e Winchester- street, Broad- street, London. T. HADLEY, Birmingham, merchant, June 8, 9, and July 6, at e! cvef\ at the R « ya! Hotel. Birfiainghajs. Attornies, Messrs. Jenin^ s- and Behon, Eiin- cvurt, Temple, London; and Mr. Gem, Birmingham. W. HALL, Windmill- street, Hayuiarket, upholsterer, June 5, J5, and July t<, at eleven, at Guildhall. Attornies, Messrs. Courteen and Robiuson, Waibrook. H HEATH, Isl7ngton- road, picture- dealer, May 29, June 5, and July G, at ten, at Guildhall. Attornies, Messrs. Robinion and Hifte, Charterhouse- jquare. J. WILLAN, jun Keriswick, WorceeterBhire, farmer,. June 9; 10, and July c, twelve, at Diglis House, Worcester. Attornies, Messrs. Carda'e and Young, Gray's fnn, London ; and Messrs. Parker aud Smith, Worcester. T. WINSTANLEY and W. C. CROLE, Liverpool, auctioneers, Jone 14, ? 6„ and July 6, atone, at the George Inn, Liverpool. Attorniee, - Messrs. Pritt and Kewlev, Liverpool; and Messrs. Blackstock and Bunce, TernpSe, London. M. PENNY, Shepton Mallet, Somersetshire, corn- factor, June 3, at ten, 10, and July 6, at eleveu, at the George Inn* Shepton- Maliet. Attornies; Mr. Mas'kelh, Shepton Mallet; and Messrs. King and Lukiu, Gray's Inn- square, London. J. HEGINBOTTOM, Ashtou- nnder- Line, Lancashire, grocer, June-£, 9, and July 6, at two, at the White Bear Inn, Manchester. Attornies, Mr. Gibbon, Ashton- under- Line; and Mr. Battye, Chancery- lane, London. A HOLMES and H. WHITE, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, and T. TI. VDALL, Chester- le- street, Durham, hit- manufacturers, June 10, at six, 11, arid July 6, at eleven, at the Angel Ian, Chesterfield. Atiornies, Messrs. Lowes ar; d Cow- burii, Tanfield- court, Temp'e, London ; and Mr Thomas, Chesterfield. J. WILMOTT, Manchester, grocer, June 14, 15, and July 6, at eleven, at tj, e Dog Tavern, Manchester. Attornies, Mr Ford, Manchester; anc£ Messrs, Perkins and Frampton, Holbom- court, Gray's Inu, Louden. B. WRIGLEYr- Manchester, merchant, June 10, at twelve, U, and July 6, at ten, at the White Bear Inn, Manchester. Attoru ies-, Messrs. Adlingion and Gregory, Bedford- row, London ; and Mr. Morris-, Manchester, J. CR ITCH LEY; Liverpool, merchant, June 15, IP, ar. d July 6, at one. at the George Inn, Liverpool. Attornies, Mr. Gunnery*, Liverpoal ; and Messj j, Dacie and Joan, Palsgrave- place, Temple, London. DIVIDENDS. June 5. R Sewell, Piccadilly, coal- merchant, at ten, at Guildhall.— Jr. ft? 1 W„ Parker, Whitechapel, oilman, at one, at Guildhall — June Yb R Rfid artd A. Howard, St. Swithin** laue, merchants, at ten, at Gnildhaii— June !. J. and C. Bernard, Manchester, linen- drapers, at twelve, at Guildhall.— Aug 14. R. Howard, jun Woolwich, brewer, at twelve, at Guildhall,— May - 29. G; Cowen, Great Prescott- street, merchant, at twelve, at Guildhall.— June G. Richards, Sheravd- street, silversmith, at ten, at Guildhall— June 19 E* Mackintosh, Haymark^ t, army accoutrement- maker, at ten,, at Guildhall — June 26. J Macklin, Cheapside, st; » ioner, at eleven, at Guildhall.— June V9. It Harvey, Oxford street, grocer, at ten, at Guildhall.— June 19 E. Dickenf j Eynsfo'rd, shopkeeper, » t ten, at Guildhall— June 15. G. Fothergill, New- castle- upon- Tyne, ship- owner, at eleven, at the George Inn, Newcastle.— Jnne 17. W. Swan, jun. Liverpool, merchant, at twelve, at the Go Wen Lion Inn, Liverpool.— June 15. T. Winship, Gateshead, merchant, at Jwc- Ive, at the George Inn, Newcastle upon- Tyne.— June 15. W. Wallace, Workington, ship- carpenter, at eleven, at the house of B Edkin, Workiugton — June 15. R. Leeming, Wray," shopkeeper, at two, at the Commercial Inn, Lancaster — June 15. R. Phelan, Hath, grocer, at eleven, at iiie White Lion Inn, Bafh —- June 16. W. and T. Reddall, Liverpool, merchants, at one, at the^ George Ian, Liverpool— June 19- W. Handley, Stretton- en le- Field, miller, at eleven, at the White Hart Inn, Ashby- de- la- Zouch.— Jiine^ 2 W and B. Besiey, Tiver- ton, merchants, at eleven, at the A u< jel Inn, Tiverton — June 22. T, Pcwe'il^ Leominster, buteher, at one, at the Oak Inn, Leominster. CERTIFICATES to be granted on or before June 15. J. Bell, Church- street, Spitalfields, bombazeen- manufactnrer.— J; Harv£ y, Oak- hamptom, woolstapler.— C. Wathen, Salte: s'- halI- court, merchant— R. Pen- foid, Deptford, victualler.— W. Proctor, Birmingham and bhefiield, optician. — G. J. and T. Chaster, Gomersal, coal- dealers — T RitcEie, Air- stieet, Piccadilly, merchant.— J. Needes, Brick- lane, Spitalfields, coal- mtrChant.— — E Mathews, College hiil, merchant.— R. Wilks, Chancery- lai » e, prmtei.—=• R Jones, Cheapside, woollen- draper.— R. Johnson, PJymuullr, grocer. SCOTTISH SEQUESTRATIONS. EDWARD IRVING, merchant, Leith. JOHN MARTIN, manufacturer, Glasgow. ARMY PROMOTIONS. WAR- OFFICE, 24th May, 1819. 6th Regt. of Drag. Guards, R. H Symong, gent, to be Cornet, by purchase, r. Blaquiere, promoted in the 18th Light Dragoons. 1st Regt ol Drag. Lieut. J. C. Green, from half- pay of the CavaJry Staff Corps, to be Lieut, v. F. Ross, who exchanges. 18th Regt. of Light Drag:. Assist.- Surg. J. ( Jttincey, from half- pay of the regt. to be Assist.- Surg. v. Pulsford, deceased 3d Regt. of Foot, Ens. J. Cameron, jun. from half- pay of ( he Foot, to he Ens v. T. C Williams, who exchanges, receiving the. difference. 25th Do. Lieut. W. Anderson, from half- pay of the 31st Foot, to be Paymaster, v. Smith, dismissed the service 57th Do. W. Ferrier, from half- pay ofithe 56th Foot, v. A M'Lachlan, who exchanges, receiving the difference ; T. Bambrigge, from half- pay 2d Garrison. Battalion, v. T. D. Anderson, who exchanges, receiving the difference— to be Ensign3. ist Ceylon Regt. Ens. J. BasSet, from the 4th West India Regt. to be Second Lieut, without purchase, v. R. Basset, whose appointment has not taken place. TUESDAYS LWibON GAZETTE, BANKRUPTCIES SUPKR8KHSD: J. HWTWt wmU. oan, & irg « - f « i4, BttMtttbury, utnfcuU. B. LLUtB, Lta. wt, fliallkhe, tftrk. SATURDAY'S LONDON GAZETTE. [ This Gazette notifies that the Right Hon. Charles Grant was on Friday sworn in one of his Majesty's Moct Honourable Privy Council, and took hk> place at the Board accordingly ; it also notifies that the Prince Regent will hold a Levee at Carl- ton House, on Thursday next ] BANKRUPTCY ENLARGED. 8TEPHENS DOITTHAT, Liverpool, merchant, from May 29, to June 19, at twelve, at ths George Inn, Liverpool. BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED. JAMES KNOWLES, Stroud, Gloucester, innholder. BANKRUPTS. JOSEPH BROOMHEAD, Sheffield, merchant, to surrender June- 1, at twelve, 8, at two, and July 10, at twelve, at the Tontme Inn, Sheffield. Attornies;. Messrs. Blaprave and Walter, Symond'a Ina, Loodou; and Messis. Parker and Brown, Sheffield MICHAEL PEAKE, Mandsworth, Stafford, merchant, June 7. S, and July Iff, at twelve, at the Union Inn, Birmioehatn. Attornies, Messrs. ilicks an. t Biaikenndge, Bartlett's- buildings, Hoi born, and Mr. Beswick, Cherry- street, Birmingham. HENRY WEBB, Bristol, pump- maker, June 8, 9, and July 10, at twelve, at the Commercial R'. oms, Bristol Attornies. Messrs. Hicks and llraikcn- ridge. Birllett's buildings, Holborn, Landon ; and Mr. Hmtoa, Bristol. EDWARD WOOD and ROBERT BBLLWOOD, Scolcoiles, Yorkshire, tin*, her- merchanls, Juae it, 12, and July 10, at eleven, at Hie Dog and Duck Tavern, Kihgston- upon- Huil. Altoroies, Messrs. Reiser, Son, and Rosier. Barlletl'S- buildings, Holborn, London ; and Mr. Sandwith, Half. Wit. 1,1 AM HOLMES MARSHALL, Holme, Yorkshire, miller, Junett, 12, and July 10, at eleven, « the Dog and Duck Tavern, Kingston upan- Hiill. Attornies, Messrs. Rosser, Son, arid RosSer, Bartlelt's- bulldiugs, Uolboio, London ; and Messrs. Dickinson and Thompson, Hull. THOMAS STUNT, Lildgale street, tarpet- mauufacturer, June I, 15, and July 10, at ooe, at Guildhall. Attorney, Mr. Whitteu, OiCat Jatati- street, Bed- foid- row. ThtOMAS STkKKEV COLDWELL, Norwich, coach nutter, June 3,21, arid July 10, st four, at the Angel tun, Norwich Attomies. Mes » r » Bighold and BrighUtll, Norwich; and Messrs. Alexander and ntoime, New Iun> London. WILLIAM l2TOt » , Reddlteh, Woreesler, draper, June 8, 9, sod July to, M eleven, at the Swan Inn, Alce » ter, Wsrwick. Altornies, Messrs. Meynck and Brodefip, Ked Liob- s^ uare, Lvndon; and Mtaut. Lea sad Soli, Ueaij in Arden, Warwickshire. JOHN SMITH, Stamrord- ntreet, Blacktriar's- roid, horw- deSleiv June 1, 15, and July 10, at ten, at Guildhall. Attorney, Mr Btasselt, Ntlson- aqliare JOSEPH Bt/ LMKR, leo and JOSEPH BULMF. R, jttn. Snulh Skields, ship- builders, Juue 15, IB, u) d July 10, at eievea, al the George tun, Newcastle- upon Tye » Attorniss, Mi. Ciiaicr, Newcssiie- upou Tt » « i Messrs. bstn. bridge and Bill, Soulii Shlsltn; kuil Messrs. Belt and Brodrick, Bo* Church, ysrd, Loudos. WILLIAM SIMMS, Swiodoe. Sufrotd, tosl ilWet, inset, it 6ve, % Sndictr It, tt titles, ttthefcittietn- 1 Asasa, p » « knigf| fcUVont. MtMitiKt jS- ice, Williuu, ani Whit « , LiMolo's Ins, Loodoa, sod Mr. Hmitb, Wolver- hampton. SAMUEL FLETCHE- K, Do » (* rter. haberdaaber, June 11. 12, and July to, it eleven al rut Dog and D'jcli Tavern, Kingston- u^ u Hull. AtUirnies, Messrs. tloMer, Son, and A. Rotifer, HarUettY Buildings, Holborn, London, anil M « s » ! s Frost, HUD. JONATHAN BINNH and JONATHAN BINNS, jnn. I> o.-> e, Cornwall, bankers, Jui. t 46 and July 10, at eleven, it the Ship Inn, Lone Alturnies. Mr. White, Wellington, Somerset; aud Mr. Burfvot, King's ilench- » alk, Temp. e, London MATTHEW STEAD, Ladtow. Salop, stone mason, July 8, ''• at ten. and 10, at twelve, at tbe Ansel Inn, Ludlow. Attornies. Messrs Wellings and C » . Lud tow i and Messrs! Jenkins, James, and Abbctt, New- Inn, London. MATTHEW PEAFIEY, Lime- street- square, merchant, June 8. 12, and July 10, at eleven, at GuilJhalli Attorney, Mr. Poole, Adam's court, Old Broad- street. ' H) HN LUND and JAMES WALSHt, Blackburn, Lancaster, cotton- manufac- turers June 10, at five, It. and Julv 10, at twelve, at the Old Bull Inn, Blacklorn. Attniuics, Mr. . Neville; BUckhoriii and Messrs. Milne and Parry, Temple, London JOHN STUBBS JORDEN, Birmingham, dealer, June 8, 9, aud July 10, at • wo at tbe Royal Hotel, Birmingham Attornies, Messrs Clarke, Richards, and Medcatf, Cbancery- laue, Loodou; and Messis. Webb, Tyndall, and Rawlins, Birmingham. JOHN BARRICK HAYTON, Kingston npon- Hulf, merchant, June II, 12, and July 10, at eleven, at tbe Dog and Duck Tavern, Kmnstoo- iipon- Hull. Attornies, Messrs. Rosser, Son, and Resser, Birtlett's- buildings, Holburn, London ;' and Mr. Sandwith, Hull. C'fARLES HAWKINS, Oospore, grocer, June 18, at one, 10. at eleven, and " luly 10 atone, at the Star Inn, Gnsport Attornies, Mr. Cruiokshanli, Gos- poit ; and Messis. Alexander aud Holme, New Inn, London. HENRY, GEORGE, ami WILLIAM LANG, Ackerington, Lancaster, calico- printers, June 2S, 25, at eleven, and July in, at six, at the Mitre Inn, Preston. Attornies Messrs Avisi- n and Wheeler.' Liverpool, and Castle- street, Hotborn, London; Mr Robinson, Lancaster j Mr. Neville, B. ackbuui ; and Mr. Black- burst, Preston. GEORGE KERSHAW. Romford, Essex, shopkeeper, June 1, 12, and July 10, at twelve, at Guildhall, London. Attorney, Mr. Baddefey, Leman- street, GoodmalVs- fields, DIVIDENDS. " " one 26. W. Neate, Sweeting'f- alley. Cornhill, silversmith, at ten, at Guildhall. June 2d J W. Kose, Bishopsgate- sireet, silk mercer, at ten, at Guildhall. July fi. W. Slockliam, Bristol, baker, at twelve, at the Commercial Rooms, June 19. M Noble, Battersea, engine manufacturer, at twelve, at Guildhall. June 22. W. Renalds, Tadcaster, York, flax- dresser, at eleven, at the Falcon jjfii \ V Gooch, NayUnd, Suffolk, victualler, at eleven, at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, Ipswich. June 19. I Palyavt, London- Street, Fenehnrch- street, merchant, at twelve, at JUNP'SA! 1 T. B » IIOW. East Relford, Nottingham, innkeeper, at twelve, at the While Hart Inn, East Retford. June 12 E Soutten, Fox and Knot yard, Snow- hill, dealer, at ten, at Guildhall. June IS J Sttrr. Alderscate street, apothecary, al twelve, at Guildhall. June 19 I Machin and J Burton, Great Guildford street, engineers, at twelve, at Guildhall, , ,.-,,. June 2- 2 W. HuntOn and J. H'unton, Borowby, Yorkshire, linen manufac- tuiers, at eleven, at the Sessions House, Leeds. June 22. P Caumont. Old Broad struct, merchant, at twelve, at Guildhall Jline 19 W. Coates, Skipton, Yorkshire, grocer, al. eleven, at tbe White Horse Inn, Ottley. , .... „ , June 5. C. Sundius, Devonshire- square, merchant, at one, at Guildhall. CERTIFICATES to be granted on or before June ID. xv, Parker, Leeds, merchant— J- Legeyt, Lugwardine, Hcrefoid, farmer.-- 3 Robinson, Scuteoates, Yoik, ship- chandler — 1>. Buchannan, Liverpool, merchant.— J. Hayles, Portsmouth, grocer,— R. Fiirclough, Farijigton, Lan- taster, tanner.— R ( ironing, Broad Street btiildings, merchant.— D Kings- cott, Walcot, Bith, baker— S. 11. Ctouter, Bristol, bookseller.— R. Abraftn, Liverpool, mercb.- nt.— 8. White, Dowgate wharf, dealer.— IX. Spooner, Com- fcill, woollen- draper. SCOTTISH SEQUESTRATIONS. .1011N SYMON. Aberdeeo, merchant. JAMES BARCLAY, TempUud, and CHARLES BARCLAY, Incbbrooro, eraia- dealeis JOHN PATERSON and PETER WALKER, Leilb, merchants. ARMY PROMOTIONS. WAR- OFFICE, May 28, 1819. ) 2th Regt. of Light Drag. Cornet A F. Morris, from the 13th Light Drag, to be Cornet, v. St. John, whoexchanges. 13lh Do. Cornet W J. St. John, from the 121b Light Drag, to be Cornet, v. Morris, who exchanges. Oth Regt. of Foot, Ensign C. B. Brisbane, to be Lient. without purchase, v. Hart^ deceased — T. Saudes. Gent to be Ensign, v. Brisbane 10th Do Capt. T. Macitowall, from Sub- Inspector of Militia in the Ionian Islands, to be Capt. of a Comp v. Heathcote. who exchanges. Stjfh Do Quartermaster J M'Gregor, from the half- pay of the Regt. to be Quartermaster, v W Buchanan, whoexchanges. 25th Do. Lient. J. V. Evans to he Capt. ef a Comp. by purchase, v. Ceker, who 23d Ditto, To he Captains of Companies— Capt. F. Baraliier, from the balf- pav of Ihe 101st Foot. v. P. T. Barrallier, who exchanges ; Capt. J. Burton, froth the half- pay of the 31st Foot, vice Bennett, appointed lo the 69th Foot. 93d Ditto, Lieut. It Fry, from half- pay of the Regt. to be Lieut, vice G. J. Wigley, who exchanges, receiving the difference. 691h Ditto, Capt. W. Bennett, from the33il Foot, to be Capt. of a Company, v. (;. E. Freeman, who retires upon half- pay 31st Foot, 72il Ditto, Lieut. P. Sutherland to be Capt. of a Comp without purchase, vice Oelliin, deceised j Ensign H Rose to be Lieut vice Sutherland ; T. W. Ni- ch'.- lls, Gent, to be Ensiitn, vice R< se ; Lieut. H. Jervis to be Adjutant, vice Coventry, who resigns the A- djutancy only. 88th Ditto, Lieut, the Hon C. Napier, from half- pay 73d Foot, to be Lieut, v. I T P. Stuart, who exchanges, receiving the difference. STAFF.— Capt H Hetlhcole. from the 10th Fonf, to be Sub- Inspector of Mi- litia in Ihe United States i- f tbe Ionian Islands, v. IVtacJowalf, who exchanges. GARRISONS.— Lieut. A. Lime, on half pay 98th Foot, to be Town- Major of Prince Edward's Island, v. M'Donefl. deceased. HOSPITAL STAFF— Staff- Surg. J V. Thompson, from, half- pay, to be Sur- geon to Ihe Forces, v, S. Rawling, who exchanges— Hospital- Assist. B. Con- way, from the half- pay, to be Hospital- Assist to the Forces, v. Nelson, de- ceased. OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, May 26, 1819. Royal Regiment of Artillery, First Lieut. G. Coles to be Second Capt..- Second Lieut. D. Thorndyke to'be First Lieut ; Capt. J. Briscoe, from half- pay, to t, e Capt ; First Lieut J. A. Wilson, from half- pay, to be First Lieut. ; Se- cuad Lieut. S. A. Severne, from half- pay, to be Second Lieut. SPANISH EXPEDITM> N.— It appears by tbe following letter from Spain, that the Spanish Government intends to form two separate armaments oftbe ships collected at Cadiz, some of which, it lis affirmed, were to have quitted that port the beginning of this month ;— " CABIZ, MAY 3.— Every one here had supposed thatall Ihe ships intended for the expedition would have sailed together, for the subjugation of the revolted colonies: this now does not appear to be the ease, a* orders have just reached this place from Madrid, directin^ tUe immediate departure of the following ships with troops for Lima :— the San Telmo and Alexandro men of war, carrying70 eunaeacn, and the Prueva frigaie, » f 60 guns. These, they say, will get away, if possible, by the Sih or loth of this month. With regard to the other vessels if is impossible to tell what is their destination, or when they will sail." We have received'Halifax and Bermuda papers to the end of April. The trade of the British provinces in North A me- rica is represented to be completely changed by the recent enactments of the British Government, and the retaliating measures of the American Executive, Halifax and Ber- muda are Sfatied to be greatly benefited by the change. The extensive deiiWtid for lumber for the supply of the British West India Colonies has given a great impulse to the indus- try of Nova Scotia. The quantity of vessels daily arriving is stated not only beyond precedent, but even more than the most sanguine could expect. From Bermuda we have the same cheering reports. The B* i> inwia Gazette states, that under the new situation of trade, it becbmeS absolutely ne- cessary to alter several of the lawi relating to commerce. The fears entertained for the Safety of the Priiicesi Clutr- httt, Jamaica packet, are unfortunately realised. She was losi sbottly after her departure foir England. The details kit* found iu cur usual extracts from Lloyi'l LUU EPSOM RACES. WEDNESDAY, MAV 26— FIRST DAY. The annual great stakes of this place commenced this day, under the management of the Earl of Derb- y and W. Nortbcy, E54. Stewards. The Downs assumed its wonted gaiety for a first day, which is never so numerously or fashionably attended a « on the days of the Psrby and Oaks.— This day there were only three races, which were moat admirably contested, and afforded great spcrt; the particulars of which are as follow : TheWoodcotStskea of 30g- s each, for twu- yr olda, colls and fillies. The last half mile. Mr. T. Sadler's ch. f. L- » dyfoot, by Rubens .-. 1 Mr. Rush's b c by Haphazard, out of Toboso..;.....,,... . 2 Five started, but two only were placed.— 5 to2 agst Mr. Rush's b. c.; 3 to 1 agst the Duke of York's filly, by Hedley; and 4 to 1 ag » t the winner. A Gold Cup, value lOOgs. by subscription of lOgs. each, with 20gs. added; three- yr olds to carry 6st 4lfc; four, 8 » t; five, 8st 181b.; six, Ost; and aged, 9sf. ilb.— Two miles. Mr. Edwards's b. c. Truth, by Teddy, 4 yrs old 1 Duke of Rutland's Quadrille, .4 yrs old 2 Seven started, but two only were placed.— JO to 1 agst the winner, and no takers; 2tolagstRhoda; 2 to 1 agst Quadril le ; 4 lo 1 agst Sylvanns.— A fine race. A Sweepstakes of ICgs each, for three- yr olds, 7st 21b ; four, 8st 41b — The last mile. Mr. LakeVch. c. by Seymour, 4 yrs old I Mr. Neale's bl. e. by Juniper, 4 yrsoldt.-... 2 Five started, but two only were placed. There was no betting on this race, as the sporting people, to the amount of some hundreds, had assembled in one cluster, betting on the Derby race. THURSDAY, MAY 27.— SECO. VD DAY. A renewal of the Derby Stakes of50gs. e - eh, half forfeit. Dnke of Portland's Theresa, out of Pledge 1 Mr. Crockforri's Sultan 2' The Judge place- 1 but two. Thirteen started. Betting 2 to 1 agst. Pledge; 4 to X agst. Sultas; 6 to 1 agst. Euphrates; 10 lo 1 agst. the Louisa colt; 14 to I agst. Topaz ; and 20 to 1 agst. Iris. This race, which is the greatest in England, and, with ils plea- surable scenery and salubrious air, is always attended by the best of gaiety and fashion from Condon, never was exceeded in beauty and numbers. The winner ( rode by CliS") made play from the start, and kept the others moving, one half of which Were beat before they reached Tattenbfm- csrner, half a mile frCin home, and there they all dropped off, with the exception of the two placed, and Euphrates third, brut beat by many lengths. The race was won by half a length, and that was got by a few strokes within the post, Sultan being first at the dis- tance post. This race had so much engaged the attention of the sporting people, that the other two races were ran almost unpereehed, as follows :— Sweepstakes of lOgs. each. Mr. Walker's Lot Three - 1 Mr. Sadler's Defiance 2 Mr. Sherrard's Redburn 3 Mr. Williams's Middlethorpo 4 Middlethorpe was throws down by som^ gapingrmtice, with- in a hundred yards of home, and tiie rider, a boy or" Mr. Far- rell's, was hurt, but not stiriously; he was bled and recovered,- and the horse escaped unhurt. A Plate of £ 5p. Lord Roup's Loptis 1 1 D. of Rutland's Rhoda 2 dr The belting on the Oaks Ibis day waa flat, but Dodona was backed to win.—' I to 1 agst- hcr. FRIDAY.— THIRD DAY. This day tbe contest for the Oaks S- akes of 50 guineas each took place. The subscribers to them were 39 ir. number, but nut more than eight of them permitted their horses lo start. The race was warmly contested between Mr. Thornhill's Salt, Lord G. H. Cavendish's bay filly by Orvillc, and Major Wilson's ches- nut filly by Juniper; and was won by the former of the three by a neck only, against tlie second. This was a considerable liisappointmect to the gentlemen of the turf, as Lord G. Caven- dish's horse was the favourite, and heavy bets had been laid upon bis winning. Several races of minor importance afterwards took place, and afforded considerable amusement and interest to the sporting gentry. When the races were concluded, they en- deavoured io amuse themselves by a view of a ruffianly sort of fight between Oliver, and a bhtck of the cax, e of Kenrick, in which the former obtained the victory, without suffering the slightest injury. EXTRAORDINARY MATCH AGAINST TIMB.— On Wednesday . morning, at four o'clock, a pony, twelve hands high, started from Cambridge, went to Harley- sireet, London, and relumed at half- past eight in the evening, having performed the distance ( 108 miles) in sixteen hours and a half with apparent ease.— The pony was rode by the cwvner, a gentleman of the University. The time allowed was eighteen hours, and the belting 5 to I against the accomplishment of the match. FOOT RACE— The match for 200 guineas between Hafton and L'Anron, on vrhieli thousands were depending, has been decided in favour of Hatton, ever tbe Northallerton Kace Course. The betting at starting was 2 to 1 oa L'Auron, and at tbe end of the second inile, 10 to 1 ; but Hatton shot by him like an arrow, and L'Auron gave in. The three miles werqrun in 15 minutes. LAW INTELLIGENCE. • COURT OF KING'S BENCH. SEDUCTION.— FCPIGHT V. 01.1 VERA• Thi » was an action brought by the plaintiff, a carpenter, resi dent at Chelsea, against the defendant, for the seduction of the plaintiff's daughter. Mr. HOLT opened the pleading, and Mr. SCARLETT stated the ease, which was briefly as follows:— The daughter of the plaintiff, a very pretty young girl, pat an advertisement into a newspaper, for a situation as lady's maid. The advertisement was answered in a very short time by a note, desiring the advertiser to call at the house of Mr. Olivera, near Russell- square, where she would hear of a place. Upon going ta the house, she saw Mr. Olivers, who said his sister wished to hire a girl resembling ber, and had concluded, from the ad- vertisement, that the young applicant would suit her. He desired her to call again, and he would let her know his sister's determination. She saw the defendant upon her second visit to the house, but was told by him, it being his sister's intention to gd abroad, he apprehended the applicant's aversion to leave this country ( for the girl had expressed unwillingness to leave her friends at a great distance), would prevent an event which he was very desirous of witnessing, in conse- quence of the deep interest he felt in the girl's situation. He, however, for the purpose of making amends for any disap pointment, would look about for a place as advantageous as. that which his sister was about to have supplied, and during the interval proposed to the poor girl to take care of a house, of which lie was proprietor. She consented to take upon her. this charge, and was cot at the new habitation long, when Mr. Olivera called, and told her she was by no means to consider her- self as precluded from looking out for a more suitable place, by being then in his service. He repeated lo her, that he felt greatly inclined to serve her, and declared, after some con- versation, that he would rather see her in some profitable and respectable business than in service, and would advance 2002. to her, for the purpose of setting her up. Her expecta- tions were raised lo a high pitch by those fine promises. The defendant called again, and waa still more kind in his declara- tions of intended benefits. He took her to walk with him, ats< l conducted her to a houBe which she soon found was laid out for; evil purposes. She expressed an anxious wish to leave it, but he prevailed upon her to stay, by his professions of love and friendship, and succeeded in accomplishing her ruia. She be- came pregnan', and was delivered of o child, and had mw re- • turned t- 3 her father's house. This was the account given by ths plaintiff's daughter, who had been scduced. It was giiven with great coolness, and it wis confirmed in those parts where the professions of the defendant, . and his offer to advance 200/. were mentioned, by the ovidenis of her sister. Tnc Jury relumed a verdict for the plaintiff- Damages 200/. HEWITT V. GRAY AND OTHERS. The plaintiff, a lady of fortune, recovered 300/. damages from t! ae defendants, for injury sustained from being overturn* d in the Windsor coach, in August last, upon her journey from town, near Brentford- bridge. Her head was so severely hurt as to separate the scalp from the bone. MORRIS v M'KINNOK. The plaintiff, an apothecary in C'handos- street, Covcnf- gar- den, complained of slander on the part of the defendant, who is also a medical man, and who aspersed hitn in his professional character.— Verdict 500/. damages. The accounts from Germany state, that Sandt, the assassin of the unfortunate KoUebue, is still alive. We are sorry to slate, that another hurricane has taken place in the Isle of France; it eomineifced on the 25' h of January, and has done great mischief to the shipping, and also to the plantations of that ill- fated island. By accounts from Hanover tve lenru, that since the abo- lition of torture, unanimously resolved upon by the Assembly of the States, the Committee hatve heeti engaged in fur- therance of the introduction of Trial by Jury in that king- dom,, and the publicity of judicial proceedings in criminal cases. The Bank of Francd lias given notice, ihat after the 1st of June they will discount bills of 30 days and under, at 4 per petit. The accounts from Tunis continue lo meuf iort the dreatlfsil ravages of the plague. Tunis bad lost more tjiuii half iuf population, and the greater pai- t of the villages in the in- terior tveredeserfed If is reported that 16,000 Arabs tvere about to march upon Tuuis, io take advantage Of the Weak- ness- caused bj this dreadful calamity. A subscription has beeu opened at Vieiina, to erect a Mo- nument to the tiieaior. y of the celebrated Hktiyuj aiid iiioiiier to that of Mozart. Madame Catalaai has finally tikcti tip her residetloe in Paris; and has decided Upon renouncing her professional pursuits, either upon tbe stage, or in ccuceits. Abstract of the Bill brought into the House ofCommonsby tlie Attorney- General, for preventing the enlistmentofBr i- tish sulrjectsin the serviceof Foreign States, without the per- mission of their own Government: — The first clause repeals the several Acta of the 9th and 29lh. of Geo. II. and the 9th Geo. III. which were passed for a purpose similar to the present, bpt which, from tbeir wordinp, could not be made applicable to the existing case of South Ame- rica. The second clause enacts, that any person who shall enlist, or engage to enlist, in the service of any foreign " Power, Princc,. State, Potentate, Colony, Province, or part of any Province, cr People, or of any Person or Persons exercising, or assuming to cxercise the Powers of Government," without previous permisi- sion from bis own Sovereign or Government, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. ( By the abave- recited Acts, such of- fence wa « declared capital) The penalties of the present law are hot to have a retrospective effect. Offenders may be appre- hended by warrant of a Justice of Peace, or information upon oath, and either commilted for trial, or held te bail. All vessels having persons oa board eDgaged in foreign service, may be de- tained at the ports from which they are about to sail, by any of the principal OfKcera of his Majesty's Customs, or, if there be nonesuch, by any Governor or persons having the chief civil command of the Baid ports. The masters of ships, know- ingly having on board persons so enlisted, to he liable fo pa/ a penalty fur each individual. Persons fitting out armed veestts to aid in military operations as aforesaid-, without license, or iaifu • ing commissions for ships, upon conviction thereof, lo be pu- nished by fine and " imprisonment, or either of them, and the ve sel, with every thing on board, may be seized, prosecuted and condemned, in like manner as 6tiips are praceeded againsU'Or any breach of the revenue or navigation laws. Any persons aid- ing or abetting, in any way, the employment of vessels of war for the purposes prohibited by this Act, to be liable to fine and imprisonment, or cither, upon conviction thereof. The following circular, in reference to the abovd bill, liaS been just issued : — " War- Ofjia, May 20, 1819. " SIR,— I have to desire that you will transmit to the SECRE- TARY at War, with tho least possible delay, a list of all IIIEVITV officers in your agency, whether on half pay or otherwise-^ wi^ h, their respective ranks), who may be now holding any militaty. appointment iu ihe Spanish or Portuguese service, of in the ser- vice of any foreign Power. I am, Sir j& c. W. MERH'/ • LAW PROMOTIONS The following arrangement, it iS confidently, stated at Edinburgh, is about to take place in the ( Supreme Courts of Scotland :— The Hon. Bsron Norton to be Chief Baron oftbe EXchetjuct^ in the room of the Right Hon. Robert Duhdas, who retires o » * pension. The Lord Chief Commissioner Adam, resigns his gowrt KS a Baron of the Exchequer, and his salary is to be raised to d sum equal to the Cniefs of the other Courts, viz 4,000/. a- yeat. Sir Patriek'Murray io be the new Baron Of the Exchequer. The Lord Advocate MaconOchie succeeds the late Lord ftestoa a9 one of . the fudges of ihe Coiirt of Session, and also as a Lord of Justiciary. Sir William Rue, the preseut Sheriff of the eouiitjP- o f Bdinburgbj { « to fill the impnrlattt office <> f Lord Advocate. B$ r. \ Vedderbiirn, the Solifcitor- Gedcral, promoied td the Bene!), In the room of Ldrd B. tnnafyae, who retires an a pension. Mr. Home Drnmmond to be the new SolieilOr General. Mr. Borth- wlclt io ue Rfcitieirtbrail- ecir of the Exchgijiter, vice Sir PeWt Murray; and Mr. Adam Daff td be Sheriff of Edinburgh, in iSi room ef Sir William itae. 4 BELL'S'" VEEKLY MESSENGER. MAY i l. OLD BAILEY. On Wednesday morning these sestddns commenced before Mr. Janice BAYLEY, Mr. Baron GARROW, the LORD MAYOR, * C. Patrick M'• Court, Robert Rhodes, Michael Aegan, and John Brote, all suldters in ihe 19m Lancers, were tried for robbing Tho as Enfield, at Houn* low. barracks. Mr. Justice BAYLEY summed np, and the Jury found M'Conrt and Rhodes Guilty, and Acquitted the other two. Thursday Edward Crane was indicted for stealing two sheets from Thomas Brown, of Somers'- town. It will be recollected, that last sessioa the prisoner was in dieted and acquitted of a fel « ny, in cor. sequencc of the refusal of the prisoner's sister, Charlotte Leslie, to swear against her brother, and she was committed to Newgate in consequence.— The prisoner wan now brought up, chareed with another felony. Charlotte Leslie was conducted from Newgate to the witness- box. aud asked, whether she would on this felony give evidence. She said, that lhe prisoner was her brother, and that nothing should induce her to do it. Mr Justice BAYLBY.— Attend to me, woman. Y « u have a much higher doty to perform than yon seem to be aware of.— You have a duty to your country and to your G- d to discharge ; and if you refuse to take the oath, you will neglect that duty. Charlotte Leslie.— I know that; but I will not swear against my brother. Mr. Justice BAYLEY — Then I shall commit you. Charlotte Leslie.— I am read; to bear any thing. I never will • wear away my brother's life. The woman was then taken back to Newgate. The other witnesses were then examined, and the Jury, being sufficiently satis fled, found a verdict— Guilty. DISTRESSING CASE. * George Hantinion, a miserable and apparently half famished yoonir nw, was next placed at the bar, and indicted for steal- ing 13 knives in the shop of J. Moore. It appeared that the prisoner, who had been a painter, was employed by the prosecutor, a cutler, to paint the inside of his • hop, and whilst so employed he stole the knives in question. TTie prisoner, when called on for his defence, did not deny that lie was guilty; but, in a tone almost inarticulate with extreme exhaustion, murmured something about a famishing wife and child. A number of witnesses appeared to speak to his general cha- racter, and among others his two brothers, one of whom stated, that he knew he had longbeen la a slate of dreadful distress, in consequence of ill- health. His distress, indeed, had latterly been so great, that though his wife was also in a very bad state of health, he was often compelled to pledge their wretched bed- clothes, which covered her, before they could procure a breakfast. The young man related these and other miseries with such evident reluctance and agonised feelings, that the whole Court WM much affected; and Mr. Justice BAYLEY especially was moved even to tears. Mr. Baron GARROW, in recapitulating the evidence to the Jury, remarked, that, as the case had been clearly proved, they must not suffer commisseration to prevent a discharge of their duty, though distress and good character might afterwards be pleaded in mitigation of punishment. The Jury then found Ihe prisoner Guilty, and the sentence appeared to fall upon him like a thunder stroke. He attempted to throw himself upon the ground, but he was prevented by the turnkeys; and he remained a few secoudS" in their arms, ejacu- lating, in breathless agitation, " My wife"—" my wife"—" Oh God! my child !" Dnring this time, his brothers stood before the dock, the tears streaming down their cheeks, alternately contemplating the agonies of their wretched brother, and turn- ing an imploring eve on the Judges, who appeared to be consult- ing on his case. At length, Mr Baron GAIIROW directed the prisoner to be again placed • t the bar; snd, after remonstrating with him in the most feel- ing manner on the immoral and dangerous mode he had adopted to relieve his distress, told him that, in consideration of the good character which had been given him, and the anguish of hts fa- mily, the Court would only sentence hiTTi to be imprisoned one month in the Hou « e of Correction, in the hope that he would never suffer himself to be so tempted again. During this address the prisoner trembled so excessively, that the turnkeys were again obliged to support him, but Ihe moment the sentence was pronounced, he exclaimed in a voice almost superhuman, " Bless you, Sir! bless you," and instantly rnshed out of Court as if anxious to commence the punishment to which he had been sentenced. FRIDAY, MAY 28. The following prisoners;, being uine in number, were arraigned, and pleaded guilty to the minor offence of having- forged notes in their possession :— Hamilton Ross, George Young, Michael Mulling, John Martin, Thomas Porter, John Moore, James Shaw, David Sharp, and I. ydt'a Hogan John Martin pleaded not guilty generally to the major and minor offence. TRIAL OF CHARLES RENNET. Charles Rennet was put to the bar, and charged in the indict- ment with having, on the 8th of November la. t, maliciously and feloniously carried away a certain male child, under the age of 10, and about the sge of three years, Jnseph Charles Horsley, the son of Joseph Horsley, and Sarah Elizabeth his wife, with intent to deprive the parents of the possession of the said child. Mr. ALLEY stated the case on the pari of the prosecution. Mr Horsley was the first witness called. He was a married man, husband lo Sarah Elizabeth, and had four children The child in question was born after the marriage. On Sunday, Nov 8, he intrusted lo a servant, named Elizabeth Colbrook, two chit lren, Sarah Elizabeth Horsley, and Joseph Charles Horsley. She took them ot. t in a little chaise, and was to have returned at half past 4, but never did so. On the Monday morning he found the child Sarah Elizabeth in the hands of a publican's wife. On Thursday, I2th of November, he set off for the continent after the prisoner, and went by Dover lo Calais, and from thence to Holland.- He found the prisoner at Brach, in Germany. On seeing witness, the prisoner exclaimed, " O God, O God!" em- braced his legs, and asked for mercy. Witness, without reply, left Ihe room. He afterwards saw the child which he had lost, at the hou » e of Mr M'Namara, the Consul. ( A letter of the pri- soner's was then handed to witness, and witness believed it to be his hand writing ) Elizabeth Colbrook lived in November last as servant to Mr. Horsley. Site first became acquainted with the prisoner about two months before November, and became so acquainted wiih him by walking out wilh the children. Witness v. as not mar- rird ; and the prisoner, about a week before November, made pro; o* als of marriage lo her. On Sunday, 8 h November, she ' was out with the children, and met the prisoner at Canonbury. He accompanied her ( o Islington, and said that ho and his bro- ther were going lo Birmingham in a post- chaise ; he went away for a short time, siying he was going to his broth- r, and when he retorned, told her thai she must go lo Birmingham that n- g'at in a coach : he gave witness it. for ihis purpose: he took her place in Ihe name of Jackson. Witness then went away, and lrfi ihe children with Rennet at Snow. hill, telling him to lake ihero home Witness wished to gJ home with ihe children herself, bnt ihe prisoner refused. That night she weni to Birmingham, and did not see the prisoner there. She returned to London on Wednesday, and gave information of what had Happened. The letters imploring mercy, written by the prisoner to Mr. M'Namara and Mr. Ho'rsley, wert then put in and read. The case for the prosecution beihg closed, The prisoner was called Upon for his defence. He imme diately took from bis pocket a roll of paper and opened it. Mr. ADOLPIIUS, who was his Counsel ( wiih Mr. ANDREWS), " Relying, my Lord and Gentlemen of the Jury, on your can- dour, 1 throw myself npon yonr most humane consideration." The prisoner read this defence wilh great marks of agitation No witnesses were called on behalf of Ihe prisoner. While reading the account of the injuries alleged to have been done him by Mr. Dignum, Ihe prisoner was much agitated, and wept very much. , - x .. , Mr. Horsley then wished to address the Court on the state of begged to say that he was ignorant of the contents of this paper. j family affairs, but the Judges refused to hear it, as being quite Tbe prisoner then read the paper, of which the following is j irrelevant to ihe subject before Ihe Court, an extract:—" Let me entreat you, my Lord and Gentlemen of j Mr. Justice BAYLEY then summed up the evidence in a most the Jury, to listen to a persecuted, much- wronged individual, j impartial manner. The case was one of the deepest public in and decide with that mercy and liberality which so eminently terest in every point of view, and he implored them not t « allow characterize a British court of justice. 1 am the grandson of •'•-'-'- Mr. Charles Rennet, late of the Inner Temple. In the course of his extensive and respectable practice he realized a consi- ..— j nuu tie impiurea mem not t* their better judgment to be influenced by their feelings as pa- rents. In the defence which ihe prisoner had just made, they r , " ad heard asserted that a promise of mercy was held out to him derable fortune. He possessed several estates, real and per- i by the prosecutor. With that promise they had nothing to de . ni-. t nf n. r. n^. 7 In tho f A t, rl a tn the fimotlllt of i & S tlltV Weft! that d » V WPt tn nnt a « ...>-. » : * _ • ' sonal, independently of money in the funds to the amount of several thousand pounds. The principal freehold estate ( of the estimated value of 29.000/ ), situate in and including Ihe manor of We » t Meon, in the county of Southampton, was given under my sraadfa/ her's will to trustees in trust for my father ( the only son) and ihe heirs of his body. He amply provided for his other children out of the remaining es ates and funded property. " At his decease, my father entered into possession of the es- tate bequeathed to him, and continued in the eDjoyment of it up to the time of his death, which happened at an early period. He . - — - — » "* » as they were that day met to decide not on a question of private right, but of public crime. The evidence lay in a very narrow compass, and they were alone the proper jodges whether it was so conclusive as to satisfy ihpir minds, acting in the very import- ant character which they now did. The prisoner had, iu his defence, alleged that he had been ill nsed by the parlies. That I perhaps might be the case ; bnt thiB was not the proper tribunal to which suc'n an appeal could be made, and he might further add, that allowing ail the prisoner had said to be irne, still it did not operate in his favour. No provocation whatever, such as the left a widow, a daughter, and myself. From that time I date all j prisoner stated, could justify a man in committing an suf- my miseries. Mr. Chas. Dignum, the singer, had married my j rage against the laws of his country. After recapitulating the aunt, Ihe sister of my father, who was executrix under my grandfather's will, and trustee of the estate bequeathed to my father, who at the time ef ihe testator's decease was under age. Upon her death, kr. Dignum, as her legal representative, acted as sole trustee. My father several years previous to his decease was of imbecile mind and debilitated constitution. He made a evidence, his Lordship added, that as British Jurymen now oa their oath, it was for them to say whether the prisoner was guilty or not. What his intentions were could only be ascer- tained by his conduct, as it was alone the province of the Al- mighty to try the hearts of the children of men. The lak\ ng away of the child— his being concealed from his parents— tak en ' will in 1805, giving the whole of his property to his wife, j out of the conutry— found in the Duchy of Oldenburgh, and tbe daughter, and myself, naming his wife executrix, and two re- | prisoner there also, were circumstances lo which, as honest spectable gentlemen his executors. This distribution of property not meeting the views of Mr. Dignum, he, in 1809, in concert with Mr. James Agar, of Hare- court, Temple, a man known to my grandfather by being often at his table, taking advantage of my father's mental weakness, got him lo sign at Agar's cham- bers a paper, previously prepared by Mr. Agar, which gave all his resl estate equally between my sister, self, and Mr. Agar's illegitimate child." Mr. ALLEY here interfered on the part of the prosecution, and put it to the Court whether individuals should be suffered to be thus calumniated in a court of justice. Mr Justice BAYLEY said he could not stop the prisoner in his defence; and the prisoner proceeded:— " His personally was given to a prostitute, who had been Dignum's servant, and then cohabited with my father. They named her executrix, and themselves executors, leaving his wife, now living, unprovided for. This scandalous will answered a double purpose; iu the first place, it was calculated to in- crease my difficulties in recovering my birth right, the seizure of which was even then in contemplation, as my father's de mise was an event supposed to be not very distant; secondly, in case I ultimately succeeded in obtaining my right, it might afford a comfortable provision for Agar's illegitimate offspring. My father died surrounded by his wife and children, under the impression that he had provided for his family by the will made in 1805, the only one known by them to be in exist encc, he himself ( such was his mental incapacily) having no trace on his mind of the one ( il it deserved Ihe name) made in 1809 Judge of our astonishment and indignation when this villainous document was produced aud read to ns at Agar's chambers. Dignum acted alone as executor After paying the tribute of crocodile tears to the memory of his departed bro- ther, and vowing he would be the friend ef the widow and chil- dren, bis first act was lo lay claim to and take possession of the family estate. He then put up to sale all the personal property left by my father, including every article of furniture, which having accomplished, ihc widow and children were turned out of doors, to do the best they could fur themselves." The prisoner here became so much agitated, that he could scarcely proceed. After a few moments' pause, he continued :— " ' ihe property included the residue of the lease of some houses in Grafton- court, Ihe deeds thereof being in Dignum's possession, which, ou being put up ." or sale, found no bidders, it being stated that the securities were lost. Dignum, the exe- cutor, became the purchaser at oue- fourth of Ihe value. When- men, they would pay doe regard. Before concluding, he would ence more implore tbem to come to their decision with minds unbiassed by any thing they might have previously heard or read oa the subject, remembering, that the verdict they were now to give, was, in itself, no less interesting to the prisoner than to the public; and if they had a single doubt of the inten- tion of the prisoner in taking away the child, he should equally implore tbem to give the prisoner the advantage of thai doubt. The jury, at ten minutes after twelve, consulted for one mo- ment, and instantly found ihe prisoner— Guilty. Mr. Justice BAYLEY immediately after Ihe verdict was given, addressed the prisoner to ihe following effect:— " You have been found guilty by a jury of yonr country, upon such evidence as could allow of no doubt as to your guilt. It is a crime of enormous magnitude, and if you look back upon your own conduct, and consider what would be the feel- ings which would naturally be excited in the minds of the parents of Ihe children thus torn from them, if you have any feelings yourself, if yon have any remorse, you will be c » n- scious of the enormity of the offence you have committed. If in a moment of anor y the parents of these infants had been brought to a premature death, which might have happened, or if they had been deprived of reason, what compensation on earth could you have made to these unhappy beings ? The defence which you have read is, that you have received family wrongs— but is this the way in which such wrongs ought to be redressed Are you to be the judge in your own cause? Are you lo be the avenger of these grievances ? You have forfeited the protec- tion of Ihe laws, and you must prepare to meet your punish- ment. The sentence, which will be passed at its proper time ( for I should not properly discharge my duty unless 1 distinctly informed you of yonr fate) will be transportation for scren years, the h ghest punishment which the law allows." The prisoner was then removed from the dock, and will, at Ihe conclusion of the Sessions, be brought up among the other prisoners to receive the sentence of the law. POLICE. ever 1 endeavoured lo remonstrate wi and cruelty of depriving me of ciy birlh- rijjht, he stopped me by tauntingly asking, why I did uot take legal steps for the recovery of it, well knowing, in addition to my being under age and without a guardian, that I had not the means of pur chasing the necessaries of life, much less lo defray Ihe expense of law proceedings. He knew he ought to have given me pos- session as heir- at law; independently of which it was his legal as well as moral duty, as trustee, to institute a suit in a Court of Equity, if he doubted my right lo Ihe property. After a lapse of about five years, I applied to a solicitor, who ar first warmly advocated my cause; but after a meeting held at the chambers of my prosecutor's legal adviser, he abandoned me, and became the solicitor of my prosecutor, who about this time ( he being in humble circumstances) married Dignum's daugh- ter. Five years had then elapsed since my fatner's death, dur- ing which my poor aged mother and myself underwent all the miseries attendant on the lowest state of poverty. " Dignum, taking advantage of my distressed condition, pro- posed to ine that if I would give a release to my claim on the estate, he would use his interest lo procure tne a situation in the East India house, or some office under government, 1 indig- nantly rejected this proposal. " Sunk in poverty, and despairing of tbe restitution of my right, I had no resource but to propose to these oppressors to receive a small compensation for my claim. I'he business was negotiated by my prosecutor on behalf ef myself, Dignum, and a Miss Farnell, who also claimed an interest ill the properly. Every circumstance that appeared calculated to bring me to an acceptance of their own terms, was eajcrly laid hold of by my prosecutor. My father's will of 1809, and my poverty, and consequent incapacity of proceeding vigorously wilh legal pro- ceedings, were contracted with their ability to protract the suit for a number of years, which Mr. Horsley assured me it was their determination to do, if we could not come to terms. " Thus situated, 1 was reduced to the deplorable necessity of disposing of my title to an estate, for a sum not amounting to one half Ihc proceeds thereof received by my oppressors since my father's death."— The prisoner then detailed another story of a similar iiature. He also rebutted tbe accusation of having used the children cruelly, by declaring that he requested Ihe servant to take oue child home, bnt she refused ; she likewise refused to leave it at Ihe green. grocer's at which Mr. Horsley's family dealt. So careful was he ofthe child he left behind, that before it left his siijht, he saw it in the hands of three respectable indi- viduals. He then proceeded: — " 1 have only to add, that 1 have suffered six months' confine- men*, five ef which have beetiin a foreign country ; and lhat aj beloved infant has perished in a prison, where its mother was Ukea on suspicion of being an accomplice. Oa Wednesday E. Foss, Esq. of Beraard- etreel, Rusael. square, attended to expose a system of fraud, now endeavour- ing to be practised. A person, well- dressed, called ot his house a few days ago for a subscription to a charity, a printed pros- ,„ „. pectus of which he left, called the Royal Military, Naval, and th him on the injustice ' Metropolitan Institution, for supplying the Industrious Poor with bread at 4d. per quartern- loaf The Dukes of Kent and Wellington, and the Btshop of Durham, were stated to be pa- trons ; and other persons were named as treasurers and direct- ors. Mr. F. susp'ecting something, discovered the whole to be a gross fraud. He wrote to the Duke of Wellington, and hia Grace, iu answer, declared he had no knowledge of such an institution. He also discovered thai several distitigu1 hed per- sons, who were stated to be subscribers, knew nothing of it ; and lhat Ihc pretended treasurer is a person well known. One of the gang had taken apartments in a baker's house, which was made the place of reference, an! whence a few bread- tickets had been issued by way of delusion. Several sums of money had been obtained in this way. The magistrate hoped this would prerent further frauds. H. Fowler was charged by Barrett, with ob'aining a bill of exchange for 166/. by false pretences. In conssquence of an advertisement that bills were discounted at a certain office, tbe comMaiaai- t said he went and requested the defendant, who was there, to discount a bill for the above amount. He promised lo do so by four o'clock, and complainant left the bill. He called again at four, but was told that the person who was lo get the cash had nut returned. He came again the following and seve- ral other days, but could not get- either the bill or money. At length, becoming angry, Fowler gave him 100/. promising to pay the remainder, but he did not. The magistrate said, the acceptance of part of Ihe money had taken the case out of the statute of false pretences, but he thonght ihe defendaut and his colleagues at the office might be indicted for a conspiracy. MANSION HOUSE.— CIRCULATION OK BIRMINGHAM SPECIE. — Oa Tuesday Iwo men, father and son, named Dawton, were put to the bar, when Harrison, the Marshalman, staled, thai In con- sequence of information of a hamper of bad money having ar- rived from Birmingham, he went, accompanied by Smith, the officer, to the Dolphin public- house, in Long- alley, Moorfieldg, where he saw Ihe father in the tap- room, talking toanother man. Upon inquiring abont the hamper, he was told by the landlady that it was in the bar, and that one of the persons in the tap- room was the father of the person who left it. Harrison ques- tioned the old man as- to his son ; when he declared he knew nothing of him, but believed he was not conducting himself pro- perly. At this moment the man who was ra company wilh the father vanished. Upon searching the hamper, which had just arrived from Birmingham, it was found to cuntain about 1 cwt, of newly manufactured shillings. The milling was admirable, but the head and reverse were but ill executed. The hamper was directed for " Mr. Hales, to be left at Ihe Dalphic, Long- alley, Moorfields." Judging that the son would soon be there, Harrison waited, and was not disappointed. He secured and searched them both. On the father was found Ml. and on the ] M AY 31 H 41. i'ft Ijank- UOiBS, all good* The landlord said, he knew nothing of either par* ty beyond ifceir doming there occasionally to drink. The son had Apprised hioi of the hamper, and left 5s. to pay for it The father frectAred he knew nothing of the ham- per. His eon had been some time away from him, and had, he apprehended, become the dupe of some guilty parties. He begged to be set at liberty, when he would do all in his power lo detect the real delinquent. The Lord Mayor did not think it prudent to grant the application, and ordered them both to be remanded. On Wednesday they were again examined, when Harrison the Marshalman stated, that since the seizure of the first hamper of bad money, he had gone again to the Dolphin public- honse, in Loner- alley, Moorfields, where he found another parcel had arrived from Birmingham, directed as the former. He seized it, and found it to contain 12 parcels of copper half- crowns, washed over ; each parcel contained 90, valued by the fabricators at 15/.— the whole contents 180/. The estimate of the former hamper from Birmingham was 200/. Upon searching the lodgings of the elder Dawton, there were found three ham- pers, precisely like those which had been seized, but they were empty, and bore no direction.— The prisoners were again re- manded. On Wednesday, at Mansfield, after a long illness, Q. CARTWRIGHT, Esq, ( commonly called Capt. Cartwright), iin the 81st year of his age ; a native of Marnham, in Notts. The Captain was own brother to Major Cartwright, the champion of parliamentary reform J. WILLIAMS, Esq of Upper Phillimore- place, Kensington. Lately at Montreal, in Canada, Mr. It. DYDE, formerly of patl MaTl. At Islington, in his 60th year, the Rev. Dr. JARMENT, many years Pastor ofthe Scottish Chapel in Oxendon- street. EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF SUICIDE.— CORONER'S INQUEST. On Wednesday an Inquisition was taken at the Sugar Loaf, Great Qaeen street, Lincoln's- inn- fields, before T. Stirling, Esq. Coroner for Middlesex, on view of the body of Mr. J. Warne.— The deceased was a master shoemaker in the above street, and had for the last three years betrayed evident symptoms of in- sanity, but more especially during the last two or three months, when it was clear that his circumstances were growing despe- rately embarrassed. Shortly after, he was declared a bankrupt, by a number of small creditors, of whom he had obtained goods, and on Saturday the 22d inst underwent a second examination before the Commissioners, at Guildhall. Here his creditors ex- pressed much displeasure at his unhandsome conduct, and one, of whom he had obtaiued goods ( which he afterwards pawned), advised him seriously to go home and hang or shoot hinveelfl— The deceased wau man of strong feelings, but no decision, and this remarkable taunt seemed to have a great effect on his mind . On his way home he met Mr Willetts, the accountant, in Fore- street, to whom he related the expression before alluded to, and hinted his intention of following the advice. Mr. Willetts treat- ed the subject ironically, and said he would furnish him with a loaded pistol to put his purpose into execution on the spot, if he felt inclined. This had the effect of rallying him for the mo- ment, and they parted, Mr Willetts promising to help him in arranging his books; but his cheerfulness was of short dura tion ; he had always professed over- zealously religious notions, and received a letter of remonstrance in the course of the day, from a religious friend, which had the effect of throwing him into his original gloominess, and strengthening him in his dread- ful intention. Next morning he declined going to church as asual, but after taking a most affectionate leave of his wife and children, retired to his bed room, and at half past one o'clock, when he was sought for to come to dinner, he was found sus- pended to a hook by a cord. The woman had not the presence of mind to cut hrra down, but ran into the street calling for as- sistance, and a young gentleman named Harper, who was pass- ing, ran in and cut down the body, and sent for a surgeon, but all his efforts proved unavailing. As proofs of the deceased's insanity, it was stated, that he had once rode about 20 miles down the country to pawn an old pair of boots, and that he had often pawned his clothes and obtained credit, to support some extravagant expenc^ s. Hisdebts were not more than 4,000/ and his own relations weVe the principal creditors— he owed his mo- ther 1,700/ He has left a wife and two or three children tin- provided for— The Jury immediately returned their verdict— " That the deceased hud met his death by his own act, not being of sane mind, memory, and understanding, when he committed it" The drawing of the Lottery ended on Friday, the 2t » t inst — SWIFT and Co. had the gratification of paying to the Public more money in Capital Prizes than any other Office. HOUSE AGENCY IN GENERAL negociated to the best advan- tage for every party c ncerned, either in Town or Country, by applying personally, or by letters, post paid, tothe WESTMINSTER CENTRAL MART, the Proprietors thereof being in possession of descriptions of the most varied, useful, and va! « * ble Properties 3n the Metropolis, or throughout the Country. These are obtained and furnished by their resident Agents, who are now established throughout the Country, and in the various Districts of Loudon, as may be made evident, by apply- ing to the WESTMIN TER CENTRAL MART, 388, Strand, cor- ner of Southampton- street. Full description of the utility and advantages to be derived by the means of this Establishment, may be had at the Offices as above, ( GRATIS), and satisfactorily explained. BIRTHS. BIRTH OF A PRTNCFSS— At a qtmter rast four o'clock on Monday tosorning her Royal Highness the Duchess of KENT was safely delivered of a Princess, at Kensington Palace. There were present— his Royal Highness ihe Duke of Sussex, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of London, the Duke of Wellington, the Marquis of Lansdown, Earl Bathurst, Mr. Canning, aftd Mr. V- ansittart It is a coincidence not unworthy of notice, that this is the birfli- day of the young Princess's aunt, her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth — Her Royal Highness, we are happy to say, continues as well as can be expected ia every respect; and the Royal infant also continues to do well.— Her Royal Highness intends * uckling thejnfaut Piincess At Micklefield Hall, the lady of W. V SURTEES, Esq. of a daughter. At his house in Upper Gower- street, the lady of J. A. F. SIMPKINSON, Esq. of a son. On the 30th Dec the lady of J D. DE VITRE, Esq Collector of Bombay, of a daughter. MARRIED. On Tuesday, at Haresfield, in Gloucestershire, Baron C. P. DE THIERRY, of St. George's, Hanover square, to EMILY RUDGE; and. same day, the Rev. J. FORD, of Eastington, Middlesex, to CAROLINE RUDGE; both daughters of the Rev. Archdeacon Rudire. Capt. Sir T STAINES, R N. t< » SARAH T. BARGRAVE, youngest daugh- ter of Robert Tournay Bargrave, Esq of the parish of Eastry, Kent. On the 20th inst. at Islington Church, by the Rev. Dr. Strahan, WILLIAM INGELOW, jun. Esq.' of Boston, Lincolnshire, to JEAN, second daughter of George Kilgour, Esq of Highbury Grove, Middlesex. On the 19th inst at St George's, Bloomsbury, W. F ARNOLD, Esq Captain of the 19th Lancers, to ELIZA BI> TH CECILIA, only daughter of the late Alexander Ruddach, Esq of the Island of Tobago. DIED. Lately, the Earl of STAMFORD and WARRINGTON, Lord Lieutenant of the county of Chester. His Lordship was horn the ! st of October, 1737, and married in 1763, Harriet Cavendish Bentinck, second daughter of William, se- cond Duke of I'ortiand His Lordship was the fifth Earl of Stamford, and first Earl of Warriugton. He is succeeded in his titles and estates by his eldest son George Harry, now Earl of Stamford and Warrington, born in 1765. Atherseat, Highfield Paik, Hants, in the 86th year of her age, the Hon Lady PITT, relict of the late General, the Right Hon. Sir W. A Pitt, K B. & c. and sister to the late Admiral the Earl Howe, and General the Viscount Howe. At Edinburgh, the Right Honourable MARGARET, Countess of BUCHAN. A few days ago, at St. Maur, near Paris, aged 20, the Countess JULES DE POL1GNAC This young lady belonged to one of the most ancient and illus- trious families e> f Scotland ; she had been united to her noble hushand only two years. She has left an infant boy, the only hope of her distinguished sur- vivors. It is stated, under the date of Hamburgh, May 18. that direct accounts from Rio Janeiro, mention the sudden death of Baron NEVEN, the AucIrian Ambas- sador there. At his house in Bedford- row, W. CRISWELL, Esq an eminent surveyor. In Uppex Biook- street, aged 21, N J. WODEHOUSE, Esq. eldest son ofthe Hon Col. VVodt- house. At the Royal Military College, J£ NET, wife of Col. Butler, the Lieutenant Governor. LLOYD'S LIST.. TUESDAY, May 25. Extract from Port Louts, Mauritius, dated Jan 30.—" The following vessels were driven on shore during a violent gale of wind 23th inst — The Wolf's Cove, Stephenson, from lava, on the Isle anx Tonneliers— the greatest part of the I cargo damaged The Creole, Loumean, from Java at the same place, and totally dismasted The Jason, Britrgs. on the rocks behind the Hospital, and bilged. TheEole, Conssarde, near the Point aU Forge - The Jeune Ferdinand, near the i Quay — The Wellington, Leddett, sunk in the Port. r- The Petite Marie, Rollo, j onshore near the Chantiers.— The Vrow Agatha, Virson, at Point au Forge." ] The Rose, Regis, arrived at Marseilles from the Mauritius, sailed 30th Jan.; on the 27th Maich, in lat. 8. II N. long 24 8 was boarded hy a privateer under ! Portuguese colours, which plundered her of some ' sugar, coffee, and other ar- j tildes. The Mayflower, Preston, from Dartmouth to London, put into Ramsgate yes- terday, dismasted. The Juliana, Webber, arrived in the River from Campeachy, received damage by having been run foul of by the Nancy of London, off Beachy Head, 19th instant. The Catharina, Faix, from Marseilles to Lubeck and Stettin, having sprung a leak, was run on shore near Swinemunde, about 14th inst. She, had previously put into a port in Ireland, and also to Landscrona, on account of damage. The Astrea, Bergfeldt, from Marseilles to Lubeck, has put into Christiansand with damage. The vessel driven on shore near Croisic, as stated in the List " of the 9th of March, is supposed to be the Diana, Cameron, from St John, NB. to Liverpool, which was abandoned at sea on 10th Dec. The sloop Prospert, of Cherbourg, GrouJt, from jPortsmouth, was totally lost near St. Lo 25th ult. and the Master drowned. The Dumbuc*;, Cameron, of and for Greenock, sailed from Sligo on the 24th March, and has not since been heard of. FRIDAY, May 28. The Princess Charlotte packet, which sailed from Jamaica 29th March, for Falmouth, was wrecked a few days afterwards on- the Hogsties The passengers, crew, mail, and specie, ( with the exception of between 20 and 30.000 dolla » s left in the wreck) saved, and arrived at Crooked Island. Capt. White sailed from Nassau 14th April, in the schooner Primrose,, which he hud chartered to proceed to Crooked Island, and from thence to England with'the m ail. specie, He. The Fairfield, Elias, from Aux Cayes to Liverpool, was lost On a reef off Att- wood's Key, 2Sth March. 15 bags of coffee, and 38 bags of coooa saved. Crew arrived at Nassau, N. P. The Bostock, Bushby, arrived at Cadiz 27th ult. from Liverpool, was boarded off Cape St Mary by the Constitution lnsurgfnt privateer, whi stated that they had captured a Spanish ship with 2,000,000 of doifars on board. Greenock, 23 I May —" The Malay, Young, from hence to Jamaica, was worked into the Roads last night. About three o'clock this morning she caught fire, but it was extinguished in three hours, without hiving burst above deck. Tbe cargo is much damaged by. the water. The fire ran from the forecastle right aft, and has buintall along to the main hatch; merely the surface " The Ann, of Bideford, Chappell, from Swansea, for Waterford, struck on a sunken rock near the Smalls, about one o'clock on Saturday morning, and soon after foundered. The Henry, Cowd, from London to Bristol, put into Sheerness on Tuesday with loss of an anchor, and le » ky, having been on shore near Margate. The Fortuna, Ehler, of and from Hamburgh to Havauuah, was to ally. lost on the Kentish Knock on Monday niyht The nlaster, mate, carpenter, and one seaman, saved ;- seven seamen and four pa< seagers drowned. The Fred en. Nissen, from Harwich to the Hever, was on shore on 15th inst. off Weterhever. Crew saved. The Catharina, Faix, from Marseilles to Lubec and Stettin, which was ran on 3hore about 14th inst near Swinemunde, has since been totally wrecked, but most of the cargo was expected to be saved. SUGAR— The demand for Muscovades this week has been limited, the few purchases made aie at prices is. perewt lower, fhe public sale of Barbadoe* Sugar this morning consisted of J00 hhds. 32 tierces ; the whole sold without biisknessat prices Is. lower than the sale of Tuesday, making a . depression o^ 3s. on the prices of Barbadoes Sugar during this week ; there is to- day rather a plentiful supply of new Sugars, and some of very fine quality \• theie is every appearance of a reviving trade; there have been, mote purchasers of Muscovades . this forenoon than for some time preceding. The Refined market may again be stated at a further depression, but there appears more disposition to do business ; the holders do not press sales,, and geneially a revival in the Irade is anticipated. In Foreign Sugais, or in East India descriptions, few sales are reported COFFEE.— There have been few purchases of Coffee by private contract thrs week; a public s-. le was brought forward on Wednesday last, it consisted of 145 casks i7 bags British Plantation and 23 casks Foreign Coffee; the whole went off freely, but without any variation in th « > prices ; fine ordinary Berbice sold 93s a 94s 6d.; middlin? 96s a ! 02s ; St Domingo, good ordinary, 88s. and 90s. The public sale of Coffee this forenoon- consisted ef 73 casks 568 bags . Berbice descriptions; the middling fully supported the late prices, selling at 97s. and 97s. 6d ; the fine ordinary sold 2s lower, going off at 90s. and 92s. ; generally, from the result of to- day's sale, the Coffee market may be stated lower, but the prices are still very unsettled. RUM, BRANDY, and HOLLANDS.— This forenoon an extensive public sale of Denierara R.. NI was brought forward ; the q uality was good, and affords a fair criterion of the market. Which was before nominal; the prices are greallv depressed 2 to 10 O P. 2s 5d. a 2s. 6d ; 12 to 17, 2s. 8d a 2s 9d. ; 22 to 25, 2s. lid a 3s. ; 26 to 28, 3s. Id. a 3s. 3d The whole we believe was sold, but it ought to be mentioned that after tbe sale, the same descriptions of Rum couid not be purchased at so low iates: in consequence of this sale, and the great redaction of the prices, the quotations of Jamaica may be considered nominal. — Brandy has again given way — In Geneva there is no alteration. TALLOW — The prices of Foreign Tallow are considerably lower; the quota- tions are, however, still nearly nominal, there is so little business doing.— Tbe Town market is to- day quoted 67s which is Is. 6d. lower than last week. IMPORTATIONS DURING LAST WEEK. From ANTIGUA, 120 galls, wine— ALEXANDRIA, 63 lbs dates, 20 galls, wine— AMSTERDAM, 73 cwt. cheese— BO\ 1 BAY, 2 cwt. rice- BAYONNE, 1 cwt bams— BARBADOES, 546 lbs: arrow r? ot, 117 lbs tamarinds BOUR- DEAUX, 45 lbs cipers, 118 galls, brandy, 392 galls wine— CHARENTE, 30 SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. Custom- House, '" May 24 SHIPS ENTERED INWARD— The Urani^ j Hutchinson, from St Vin- cent's; Lora Exmouth, Mills, f om Doidt; Martha, Bull, fr< m Dram; Jane, M'Craker, from St. Lucia ; Bee, Wishart, from Alexandria ; Duke of Yoik, Frazer, from Rotterdam ; haries Forbes, Choad ; H<> pt\ Newman ; and Matilda, Galbraith, from Jama ca ; Fly, Guthrie j from Randers-; Latona. Sto- bie, from Dunkirk ; Gram' Sachem, Luke, from the South Seas ; and the Bonne Henriette Pontiff, from Roueti CLEARED OUTWARD— The Malta, Allen; Dne Vriende, Hamb ; and Resoluti - n, Prince, for Antwerp ; Margaret, Smith, for Boston ; Am! e, Talvey, for the Havannah ; Washington, Allen, for Baltimore; Tlnee Sifters, Mar- chant ; Lord Liverpool, Noifer ; and Prince of Cobourg, Ladd, for Rotterdam ; Etoiie du Nora, Smith, for Havre ; " Hazard, Howard, for Newfoundland ; Nep- tune, Stranack, for Ostend ; Fame, R'mm ngtori, for India ; Venus, Thomp- son, for H » mburgh ; Symmetry, Moore, for Geneva and Leglioi n ; Antelope, Cole, for Lubeck ; and the Olive Branch, Patterson, for Gottenburgh. MAY 26 — SHIPS EN ? ERED INWARD The Sisters, Bishop, from Tene- riffe and Lanzatotte ; Ziboa Aal. Bremma, from Worcum ; Peace, Mey than, from Archangel; Twee Gesusters, Meyer, from Embden ; Levant, M'Hehen, from Belfast; Dulte of Kent, Pound ; and Queen Charlotte, BUke, from Rot- terdam ; Odessa, Patierson, from Rio Janeiro; Eiwaning, Hohorst, from Memel; George Hibbert, Scott, from Antigua ; Aim well, Tate ; and Ebenezer, Edmonds, from Hamburgh ; Juliana, Webber, from Campeachy ; Union, Gal- loway, from Ha; lingen ; aud Telemachus, Roger*, from Bourdraux OUTWARD— The Sprightly, Can on, for Elsineur and Peiersburgh ; Charles, Dupeyrat, for Havre ; Royal Sovereign, Atherflen ; and Concord, Wales, for Naples; Aurora Nichols, for Cork; Aurora, Biown, for Amsterdam ; Clio, Jackson, for Seville ; Ann, Spence, for Antwerp ; Circe, Penny, for St. Mary's ; Margaret, Smith, for Rotterdam; Radman, Knight, for Bitbadoes; Hope, Pilsburg, for Philadelphia ; Alexandria. Bougue, for Calais ; Haughty, Lamb, for India ; Fiora, Becker, for Pillau ; and Aurora, Willis, for Elsineur. MAY 27. SHIPS ENTERED INWARD— The Vier Gel roeder, Niew- land, from Worcum ; Vrow Antje, Go. tjes,- from Groningen ; Walker, Wright, from Gottenburgh ; Henry, Alison, from Pillau ; Ann, Todd; and Telema- chus, Wri ; ht, from Memel ; also the Triton, Walker, from Danizic. OUTWARD - The Cossack, Sutherland, for New York ; Samuel, Grant, for New Orleans; Invulnerable, Hudson, for Newfoundland ; Prince of Orange, Collins, for Rotterdam ; Rover, Smith, f > r Hamburgh ; Hoop, Iluson, for Os-^ tend; Alexandrie, Surflen, for the Isle of France and Ceylon; and Albion, Wharton, for Leghorn. CLEARED OUTWARD— The Elizabeth, Godfrey, for Bilboa ; Albion, Weller, for the Cape of Good Hope and Isle of France; Ridley, Ridley, for Madeira and Quebec ; Rover, Smith ; and Venus, Thompson, for Hamburgh ; Margaret, Th mas, jun for Trieste and Venice; St Martin's, Winspeer, for- Quebec ; and Britannia, Brown, for Archangel. MAY 28— SHIPS ENTEhED INWARp— The Paris. Ward, from St Petersburgh; Lively, Wolsey, from Amsterdam ; New Union, Rose, from Calais; Britannia, Ogle; and Supply, Dedds, from Memel; Eliza, Coidina, from Riga; Scandinavian, Schiver; and Heros, Petre, from Gefle; Haabet, Lin- nae, from Porsground; Bertha, Uchler; and ; Sperber, Zashou, from Stettin; also the Llnar, Pauss, from Diam OUTWARD— The Union, Curry, for Havre; Marqu's of Wellington, Gibbs, for Amsterdam; Marshal Biucher, Ellis, for Rotterdam; Isa> c Todd, Smith, for Quebec and Madeira; Fldra, Cook, for Hamburgh; aud the Hoffuung, Voss, for Stet'in CLEARED OUTWARD— Th. eStatjdard^ Stephen, for Jamaica; Charming MoJIy, Farrier, for Calais; Hannah, Streatham, for Bombay ; Princess Augusta, Vickers, for Rotterdam , Nymph, Henderson, for Cadiz; Flora. Cook, for Ham- burgh; Symmetry, More, for Genoa and Leghorn ; and the Petle, Hoop, for Elsineur. ; , PACKET LIST. Jamaica Leewardlsles > and Demerara .... i Leeward Islands and > Demerara J Brazils and Madeira .. Malta, Gibraltar,& Corfu Lisbon .. •* « •••. » :... Cuxhaven Holland . .. Sweden .... Ostend .... Calais America .,.„.„,. India Packet outward First Wednesday in each Month. Third Ditto— Do First Tuesday Do First Tuesday Do. Every Tuesday Tuesdays and | S Fridays. Friday. Tuesdays and Fri. 1st Wed in each M LastPacketsailedi Next Packet due. Sandwich, May 13. Osborne, May 23 Chichester, M. 15 L Wellington M7 Osborne, May 23 Swiftsure, June 7. D. of York, M 13 « 6ombay, York, May 6.— Madras, Carnatic, April 22 — Calcutta, Tiros. Grenville, April 22. PrincessCharlotte May 17. L. Sidmouth. M 31 F. Freeling, J- une7 Wa? singham, M. 30 i D. of Marl b > 1 23 f Sundaysand Wed. Sundays 8cTburs. wine, I cwt. hams - CAEN, 4 cwt. butter, ) 5 cwt. furze seed— DORDf, AO tons eak bark, 155 cwt. madder DEMERARA, 260 lbs arrow root- DUB- LIN, & c. 804 tons bacon, 152 tons beef, 520 tons. pork, 11 tons buttei", 7 tons hams, 22 tons tongues, 7 tons lard, 297,452 yards linen, 40 tons sperm oil, 30 cwt. sal amm miac, 7 tons ashes, 50 cwt bed feathers, 55 doz. parchment skins, 10 cwt ox and cow h- » irfc612galls wine, 494 galls cvder, 70 galls, ale— FAYAL, 80,000 » iana; es and lemons- ST FELK E. 300 c'wt. cork— GENOA, 50 lbs. anchovies, 450 lbs raw silk- HAMBRO', 20 cwt linen yarn, 335 yards tabling, i & c 189 cwt. tags, 87 cwt. juniper berries, 40 ox and cow hides 2675 stag horns, H9l doz ca fskins, 2,04-', 800 qu lis, Ziffcrs, at £ 93— HARLINGEN, I 2179 cwt. batter, 163 cwt flax— HOLLAND, & c 3987 qrs. oats, 903p qrs. bailey, 2138 qrs beans, 100 qrs. pe. ise— INDIA, 2689 galls, wine— JAMAICA, 126 galls wine, 104 lbs. arrow root, 83 lbs. tamarinds, 6 tons logwood, 3 tons fustick, 64 cwt ebony— ST KITT'S, 37 lbs. arrow root, 35 ibs succades — LEGHORN, 35 cwt cork, 6 cwt. argol, 57 Ibs. thrown, and ! 0r- 7 lbs raw siik — LISBON, 521,000 oranges and lemons, 176 g^ Us. wine— MADEIRA, 178 galls wine— MALTA, 106 galls, wiue— MONtSERAT, 74 lbs tamarinds— NEW YORK, 600 cwt turpentine, 4 bear, 2> 6 hearer, 6346d^ er, 488 fox, 58 fisher, 13,000 musquash, and 955 otter skins— OSTEND, 17 cat, 310 doz. coney, 22 doz fitch, 112 doz calf skins, 372 lbs. waste s'rik, 6 cwt. butter— OPOR TO, 329 galls wine, 3000 oranges and lemons— PALERMO, 250 cwt. rags— PA LA YjOS, 57 galls, wine— Pi LLAU, s cwt. flax— ROTTERDAM, 12 cwt. juniper berries, 3 cwt. fl . x, 16 cwt. mad ier, 25 cwt Burgundy pitch, 27 tons ak bark, 255 lbs juniper oil, 11 cwt butter, 169 cwt cheese, 559 galls, wine, 20 doz mineral water, 98 ox and cow hides— RIO JANEIRO, 44 lbs. succades, 7 b tdger, 8 cat, 6 deer, 95 chinchilla, 2 lion, 8 newtree, 4 swan,, 2 seal, an i 2 tiger skins ROUEN, 3> l, 0'> 0 teazels— SOUTH SEAS, 150 tons train, and 100 ton « sperm oil, 5f' 5 seal skins— SMYRNA, 10 cwt. yellow berries— TENERIFFE, 20 ibs rose leaves— TRIESTE, 17 cwt. cream tartar— Timber, & c. 316 hd. deals, 99 hd. battens, 13 lid pilings, 7 hd spars, 70 hd. staves, 7 faths lathwo-' d, 7 masts, 211 Ids. fir, 6 Ids. oak, 3 Ids. wainscot logs— ST. VINCENT'S 2 cwt sugar, 56 lbs. arrow root, 37 lbs. tamarinds, 144 galls, wine— Wool, 692 cwt. sheep. BEAUTIES OF THE COURT OF CHARLES II. THE DUCflLSS OF PORTSMOUTH. , A beautifully- fi. riifth. ed Engraving of t•< « » cvlebrated favourite of Charles the Second, frona a very scarce and original Painting, will be given, in No 123, of LA BELLE ASSE V1BLEE, or BELL S COURT and FASHION- ABLE MAGAZINE, for. June, and which will be published THIS DAY.— The other Embellishment will consist of Two Portrait Figures ill the Newest Fishion, for the French and English Promenade; with. a rich a » d entire New Pattern for Embroidery on Muslin Amongst the Literary Contents, the Biography ofthe Duchess of Portsmouth will he found peculiarly interesting to the lover of History, as marking th't epocha when au unfortunate alliance with France had so much weakened the power and resources of the British monarch. The Musical History of this Num- ber tieats of the rise and progress of Operas; and the other communications consist of Natural History; Translations from the German; a Picturesque Tour through the Grisons; Select Gleauings; Moral Tales of Fiction; with Fugitive and Original Poetry. The FASHIONABLE DEPARTMENT forms a correct statement of the Newest Costume most prevalent in London and Paris: the latter faithfully and expeditiously transmitted by a scientific and tasteful correspondent residing there. The MONTHLY MISCELLANY contains a Review of the popular modem Novel of " Hesitation," aud the last French Novel entitled " Les Parvenus," written by Madame de GenMs ; with a Musical- Review; a List of the most leading Pictuies in the Royal Academy Exhibition ; and Theatrical Criticism on the New Pieces lately performed at London and Paris. On June 1st will be published, a SECOND EDITION of the yearly SUP- PLEMENT to LA BELLE ASSEMBLEE, or BELL S Court and* Fashionable MAGAZINE: wherein wili be found, an impartial and Critical Review of the most celebrated works published during the year 1818; amongst which are Kinnier's Journey through Asia Minor, & c. ; Tuckey's Narrative of an Expe- dition to the Zaire; Birkbeck's Journey in America; Letters of a Prussian Traveller; Recollections of Curran; Memuiis of the Court of Elizabeth ; Anec- dotes of the Court and Family of Bonapar e ; Miss Porter s Fast of St Magda- len ; M- tdame de Stael's French Revolution ; Last Canto of Childe Harold, by- Lord Byron, & c & c Sic. Printed by J. BELL, Proprietor of the Weekly Messenger Newspaper, No. 104, Drury- lane SIR JOHN FLEMING LEIC* STER, BART.— TneNEW MONTH- LY MAGAZINE, to be published the 1st of June, is expected to attract an extraordinary share of public attention It will contain, among many other interesting AI tides, a Memoir ( accompanied by a fine Portrait) of Sir John Fleming Le cester, Bart , with observations on his patronage of the Fine Arts - Lord Byron's Travels in Greece.— Spring, a Poem fiom the German of Kleist.— Colonel Fitzclarence's Journal of his Route- across" India, through Egypt, &. c. & c.— Observations on the Royal Academy Exhibition, by Mr. Carey— The Modern Standard of Genius— Who was Genius ?— Mr. Smith oh Ca. sh- Payments. — Continuation of the Austrian Arch- Duke's Tour.— Literary and Scientific Varieties, Reports, Obituary, & c & c. FOR PASSENGERS TO NORTH AMERICA. The fine fa « t-. saiiidg Co^ pereii Ship DAVID,, burthen 400 tons, ROBERT PACE, Commander, completely fitted up for the convenience and comfort'of Passengers^ will sail fiom London about the middle of June for Halifax and St. John's, New Brunswick.— Applications for Freight or Passage to be made to DOUGLAS and WILSON* ISast India Chambers, Leadenhall street." WINES, RUMS, BRANDIES, & c. T and R. ABBOT FS, No 10, Skinner- street, respectfully inform the Trade ahd the Public, that they are still selling, for present money, as follows :— Port'Wine - * - - 30s. per dozen. (" ape Madeira - - - - 21s. Old Sherry - - - 35s. Old West India Madeira - - 54s. Claret Lafit. te - - - - 50S. Every other description of Wine equally low.— Cordial Gin, very 9i 9s. 6d; per gallon ; Full Proof Old Jamaica Rum, 14s. 6d.; Ditto Old Go: Brandy, 24s. ' A V Old Port, in Dock - £ 43 IT Ditto Sherry, ditto - - 35 m Fine Capes - - . 20 * N. B. A Parcel of Fine Old French Frontigniac, at 28s per dozei LONDON MARKETS, FRIDAY, MAY 28. COTTON.— The market early in the week was in a very depressed state, scarcely any s. iles were effected, the demand both for export and also on speculation having subsi ed ; yesterday and this forenoon the request appears again to revive, particularly the demand for shipping ; the purchases since our last consist of— 40 Pernams 2" id. good; 20 Demeraras 13d.; 50 Marauhams 17d.; 600 Bengals 5$ d. a C^ d. in bond. MESSRS,; GO> S uud Go. Surgeons, continue their att^ li the treatment of VENEREAL COMPLAINTS, both immediate and that DEBILITY which results from solitary habits In all cas^~ occurrence, . the cure is speedy, and pain and danger are equally a those distressing deficiencies which arethf consequence of youthfu.' 1 or the enervating indulgences of maturity in warm climates, tii^ ir t treatment ensures a permanent- restoration to: vigorous, health. StrictUM every other derangement of the urethra ( however i nveterate) speedily remoTe while no restrictions of diet is required Their successful experience is surest criterion of superiority, and the terms are always plainly stated at the first interview, or in answer to Letters detailing the case, aad'enclosing a bank note. The remedies forwarded to any part of the kingdom — Just published, price 5s The ^) GIS of LIFE, a familiar Commentary on the above Diseases, by GOSS and Co To be had at all Bookseller's. 13, Bouverie- street, Fleet- street, London. 3 JUSTE 28. BELL'S WEEKLY MESSENGER. 205 TO CORRESPONDENTS; We have lo acknowledge the receipt of a most intelligent letter trom a " Constant Reader," and shall avail ourselves of the information We must take this opportunity of saying, that though our limits will uot admit Ihe insertion ot these favours, they are alwavs peculiarly acceptable to us, as en- lightening aud instructing our minds. We have now lived so long in Ihe world, that we have learned to prefer the practice of life and business to any speculations taken upon mere theory; and we certainly should uot have at- iiined lhe honour of satisfying so many of our reader-, if they, in return, had the kindness to assist us in the discussion of difficult questions, by their own information. POSTSCRIPT LONDON: MONDAY, MAY 31, 1819. The foreign intelligence of the week is of the importance which might be expected from the advanced state of the sea- son ; the French Chambers, like our own, continuing their sitting during the month of June only, and becoming flat and vapid as they approach their prorogation. The new composition of the French Chambers will, indeed, give a new character to the French gentry and people. Under the ancient regime, the nobiiity and gentry, depending only upon the court, and having to seek all favours personally from the King or his Ministers, were obliged to reside in the capital, and, under these circumstances, scarcely ever visited their country seats, or had any local connexion with their country tenants. Under their present constitution, the French gentry will gradually have the same interest as the Eng- lish to cultivate the goodwill of the inhabitants of the coun- try, now that they have become their constituents.— Hence a probable great improvement in the character and con- dition both of the gentry and the people. The latter hav- ing become important, will obtain respect and consideration; and the former, having to reside upon their estates, will ap- ply themselves to the embellishment and improvement of their domains, aud to those agricultural pursuits which at once increase the substantial wealth and the picturesque scenery of a country. It seems at first a fanciful assertion, that we are indebted to our constitution for the very beauty of our country, for its hills clothed with woods, and for its Jong withdrawing vales, dressed in the luxuriance of an im- proved agriculture. But it is no less true, that this likewise is one of the boons of our liberty, and of the consequent inter- mixture and diffusion of ranks. It is not only figuratively, but even literally true, that it is this liberty that makes the face of nature so gay amongst us, and lays out the beautiful in- equality of our soil in lawns, woodlands, and parks; in sheltered cots, in cultivated farms, in dressed homesteads; in ancient mansions, and rural seats, rising amidst their oaks and elms, and in streams rendered vocal to the itnaginatioH by the poets and patriots who have walked upon their banks. Ill scenery of this kind, and in images and association of this character, no country in the world exceeds, or perhaps equals, our own ; aud as we attribute this superiority, in great part, to our free constitution, we deem it a duty of humanity to wish that the spreading of the same cause may lead to the production of the same effect amongst our neigh- bours. The Law of the Press is at length settled in the Chamber of Deputies. The second projet has been agreed to in the Chamber of Peers, by a majority of 133 to 34. It would appear, therefore, that the Ministers have not only the ma- jority created by the new Peers, but that they have disar- rayed the Ultra- Royalists, who originally consisted of a com- pact and disciplined force of about 90. The speeches of those who opposed the projet are not yet given. It would be difficult, after the manner in which the Deputies can- vassed the subject in principle and detail, to throw any new light upon it. Nothing of public interest has occurred in the Chamber of Deputies. The accounts of the Ministers still continued to be the subject of discussion on Monday. This is a re- sponsibility new to French Ministers, and the Deputies seem disposed to exercise the scrutiny with all the zeal of persons exercising a new right. These papers give an extract of an official article from the Stockholm Gazettes, in which the report of a proposi- tion having been made to Charles John to abdicate the throne, is contemptuously contradicted. We should regret that it were otherwise— Europe is sick of war. IT would seem, likewise, as if the German sovereigns were at length in earnest in attempting some reforms in the anti- quated and incumbringmachinery of German administration. A letter from Frankfort states, that changes in the form of their governments are expected in several states of Germany. Those changes of form must mean the introduction of repre- sentative constitutions. The trial by jury is also making great progress. It appears, that troops are now in the act of being recruited in great numbers in Bavaria. There is liolhing in this, however, of a hostile nature. A new and liberal constitution has been established in that country, and the old soldiers refuse to swear fidelity to it. In this predi- canttirt, it is proposed to raise new troops, who may be ani- I motgd with a better spirit, and disembody the old. This [ iitay prove a good lesson. It has been but too long the opiilion, or at least the feeling on the Continent, that the . mass of ( he people is nothing, and the army and thegovern- mentevery thing. The Coronation of the King of France is said to be defi- nitively fixed for the 85th of August. A Commission had been appointed to make such regulations in anticipation of | this event as would render the ceremony as imposing as po « - i sible. This Commission has terminated its labours, and all j lite necessary orders have been issued. | Accounts from St. Domingo have arrived : those from AuxCayesare to the 22dof March, and from Port- au- Prince a few days earlier. Christophe had collected at the latter an immense quantity of specie, it is said even to the extent of between 30 and 40 millions of dollars. The reports of war having been declared between this chief and Boyer were unfounded. They arose, it seems, from the circum- stance of a rebel named Gomar having taken possession of a strong place belonging to the latter, between Port- au- Prince and Aux Cayes, but he was entirely unconnected I with Christophe. Gomar had induced several hundred per- sons to join him, but a price having been set on his head by Boyer, a number of them had surrendered themselves. The Viceroy of Egypt has established a gunpowder- manufactory at Cairo, under the superintendance of an Italian, named Bassi. This man has procured all his ma- terials in Egypt, but finding fuel scarce, he adopted the plan of evaporating his saltpetre by the slower process of the natural heat ef the climate, which, it is said, produces gun- powder superior to that made by artificial heat. By advices from Demerara to- the 12th ult. we have the pleasure to learn, that the sugar and coffee crops will be very large this year ; but we regret to add, that the cotton crop is stated to have nearly failed. It is stated, on Ihe authority of a private letter from Rome, of the Sth inst. that the health of his Holiness is so feeble, that it was found necessary to suppert him with the utmost care in his attendance at the religious solemnities of Passion Week. An account from Curagoa states that the Danes have con- sented to receive into their ports the vessels of war belong ing to the Independents, and have permitted them to sell their cat- goes there. By letters of the 18th of April, from Odessa, it appears that up to that date, from the commencement of the year, 186 vessels had arrived there, and 100 sailed. The port is form- ed by a mole, which affords good shelter to about 300ships. The anchorage is excellent in the roads, the bottom having | a gradual ascent, and being of clay and sand, without stones. The roads are exposed only to the south- east winds. All ships arriving are obliged, by the quarantine laws, to re- main at anchor in the reads, before they are admitted within the mole, four or five days. A letter from Malta, dated April 9, communicates some alarming particulars relative to the plague, which it was feared would be introduced into some of the neighbouring islands. A small vessel, last from Susa, the crew consisting only of the master and five other persons, put into an out- port oil the 28th March. Two of the crew, who were boys, sickened and died on the voyage, and three others after their arrival, of a disorder evidently resembling the plague. Every precaution was taken to prevent the communication of the infection; the bedding and clothes of the sailors were burnt, and even the vessel iu which they had arrived. Saturday was a holiday at the Bank, and consequently no business was done for money— a circumstance of which the speculators for a fall availed themselves, and sold largely, and thereby lowered the price from 66J, the first quotation in the morning, to 66i ; but as some purchasers appeared later in the day who bought freely, the market recovered to 66j, which was the closing price of- the day. Exchequer Bills continue at a discount of two or three shillings; but this is not surprising, as they only pay an interest of 3 per cent, while the funds, at the present prices, yield consider- ably more. Bank Stock has in some measure recovered its depression : a few days since 209 was the price, aud on Sa- turday it sold at 219.— This day and to- morrow are holidays at the Bank. Consols shut on Thursday next, and open again on the 16th of July. FINANCE.— The Fourth Report from the Select Com- mittee on Finance has been printed by order of the House of Commons. This report relates exclusively to the ord- nance department, antl shews, that the estimate for the present year, as compared with that of 1818, exhibits a reduction of expence to the amount of 62,178/. The com- mittee remark, that the estimated charge of the ordnance for the current year bears the proportion of one to 7 « to the whole expence of the army, and one to nearly 5i to the whole sum required for the navy ; and they further add, " that they cannot dismiss this branch of the military esta- blishment, withoutadverting to the necessity of turning times of tranquillity to the improvement of the revenue by retrench- ment and economy, without which the best means of defence may be rendered incapable of exertion in moments of alarm and danger." The following is a brief view of a few leading points of difference between our present situation, and that in which we were when the Restriction took place:— Jan. 1797. Jan. 1819. Annual Net Revenue 18,737,760— 49,549,899 Interest of Public Debt 11,844,407— 29,068,137 Sinking Fund 2,338,984— 14,726,039 Outstanding Exchequer Bills 13,218,600— 43,655,600 Unfunded Debt 5,248,932— 1,677,125 ° England ! f.?.!! ° f J 17,597,280- 39,096,900 Exports . .30,518,000— 53 559,711 Imports 23,186,000— 36,900,681 Circulating Gold Coin 30,000,000 Bank of England Notes 8,640,250— 25,956,840 Country Banks 230— 750 The Gazette of Saturday contains an Order in Council, permitting British vessels to import, subject to the usual duties, into the Mauritius and its dependencies, from any foreign country in amity with his Majesty, any articles of the growth, production, or manufacture of such country ( tho. se of cotton, iron, steel, or wool, excepted); and to ex- port to such country any articles of the growth, produce, or manufacture of the Mauritius, or any other previously le- gally imported; and extending this privilege to the vessels of any foreign country permitting British vessels to carry on such traffic.— An Order iu Council, renewiug for six months from this day, the existing prohibitions with regard to the exportation of gunpowder, saltpetre, and all sorts of arms or ammunition, without permission of his Majesty or the Privy Council. Prince Leopold arrived at Dover on Friday afternoon in the Lord Duncan packet, and landed under a salute from the guns on the heights. He reached his seat at Ciaremont on Saturday afternoon. His Highness still looks very pale and much dejected, and having lost his mustachios, contributes the more to make him look thin. DISTRIBUTION OF WATERLOO PRIZE- MONEY.— Comman- der- in- Chief 60,000/., General Officer 1,250/., Field Officer 420/., Captain 90/., Subaltern 33/., Serjeant 19/., Rank and File 2/. 10s. The Duke of Wellington's share is equal to 5< » General Officers, 143 Field Officers, 666 Captains, 2,158 Ser- 1 geants, 24,000 Rank and file. INSOLVENT DEBTORS.— By Returns to Parliament it ap- pears, that the aggregate number of Insolvent Debtors dis- charged since the last Return in 1815, up to the lst of Fe- bruary, 1S19, was 13,271; the amount of their Debts i 9,506,807/. 16s. 1 lid.; and the amount of the sums stated in their schedules as due to their estates, 2,912,434/. 15s. lOd. The bill of the Solicitor of the. Excise, in the prosecution of Weaver, for the offence of selling a certain drug to a brewer, amounted to nearly 250/. In this case, there were five counsel employed for the Crown, and the penalty ulti^ mately recovered from the delinquent was 200/. The following is an abstract of the Bill ( as amended on re- commitment) to amend the laws relating to Bankrupts: A debt not due to be a sufficient foundation for a commission. Commissions to issue upon a debt due to one creditor or part- nership. Contingent debts to be provable. All powers pos- sessed by a bankrupt coupled with an interest to vest in his as- signees. Capital punishment imposed by 5 Geo. II. repealed, and various offences by bankrupts to be punished. Provision in case bankrupts do not surrender. Punishment of bankrupt for detaining or destroying books of accounts, & c. transportation or imprisonment. Joint debts to be proved nnder separate commis- sions. A joint commission may issue against two or more part- ners, constituting part of a firm. A joint creditor applying for a separate commission to receive a dividend of the joint estate only. Assignees under separate commissions may use the names of the partners in certain cases. Assignees of one or more part- ners may use the names of the assignees ef the remaining part- ner or partners, against whom a subsequent commission msy have issued. Act not to extend to Ireland. PROVINCIALS. AGRICULTURAL REPORT FOR MAY. The cool weather towards the end of the Month, has been fa- vourable to the too luxuriant Wheals, as the previous warin rains had proved to every kind of Spring Corn. The general appearance of all, promises an abundant and early harvest; but without a protecting duty, or some other legislative enactment, to enable the British grower to meet the foreign importer on fair terms, the landed interest of this country, it is feared, will be unable to sustain itself under its increasing depression. The Gra? s districts have large crops; but the Clovers have generally failed, particularly in Norfolk, where they have been mostly ploughed up, and the land sown with pease, to which the showery weather soon gave a very promising appearance. The young Clovers plant uncommonly well.— Tares are abundant on almost every soil. Potatoes bid fair for a general crop. The meat markets sustain high prices, for prime Beef aud Mutton. Veal ar. d Lamb are ra'her lower. In Lean Stock, but little business has been done at the last pricey from the graziers not being disposed to submit to the terms de- manded. Store Sheep are rather cheaper, from the great pro- duce this year in the general fall of Lambs, the largest almost ever known. Although many of the Down and ether flocks have been clipped, but little stir has yet been made in the Wool mar- kets, though the last month's prices have been obtained both for long and shtfrt fleeces in the sales that have been made. At Warsop fair, on Monday, there was a very dull sale for horses; beasts and sheep went off at very brisk prices. Lord Somerville has instituted an annual Fair nn Bl& chdown Hill, in Somersetshire, which is to be held near the Wellington Pillar, and to be called Waterloo Fair, on the 18th June, in com- memoration of the splendid victory gained on that day. Tbe bay harvest has commenced in the vicinity of Windsor. The crops are abundant. A piece of rye grass was cut in the neighbourhood of Maid- stone 011 Wednesday last, and it is expected that haying will generally commence about there in a few days. Mr. Lane, of Stow- hill Farm, West Stour, Dorsetshire, has offered, for a bet of 20 guineas, to show 36 acres of wheat, now growing npon the said farm, against an equal number of acres that may be growing upon any other farm in tbe county of Dorset. HOP INTELLIGENCE.— WORCESTER, MAY 26.— On Saturday 38 pockets were weighed ; no material variation in prices. The fly has very partially appeared in onr plantation; in Kent they are more numerous, iu consequence of which prices are rather higher in the Borough. HORTICULTURE.— There is now growing in a garden at Be- verley, belonging to Mr. B Sigston, a fruit tree, bearing the red currant berry, the white currant berry, and the black cur- rant berry, as also a branch of the gooseberry tree. In thesame garden there are several other trees lhat have borne gooseber- ries and red currants together abundantly, for five or six years back, and the flavour of tbe currant is said to receive improve- ment by inoculation into the gooseberry tree; but the most ex- traordinary part of the circumstance is, the health and vigour of the black currant, which, from tbe peculiar acidity of its sap, it might be supposed would not be prolific, or even vege- tate freeiy by inoculation, into any other species of fruit- tree. Among the many instances of the fecundity of the season, we state the following fact, which we have not yet heard has been exceeded :— Upwards of one thousand eight hundred apricots were, a few days ago, pulled off one tree, by way of thinning. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE, f Continued from the 1th page.) CUSTOM- HOUSE, MAY 29 — SHIPS ' ENTERED INWARDS— The Patriot, Graft'; and Carolina, Hetelb^ ter, from Stettin; and Neutial, Luoberg, from Gefle. CLEARED OUTWARDS— The New Union, Rase, for Calais ; Betty and Nelia, Harrison, for Hamburgh ; Harmony, Fraser, foi Labradore; Royal So- vereign, Atherden, for Rotterdam; Creole, Cooksley, for St Christopher's; Marshal Blucher, Ellis; Prince of Orange, Collins ; and Vrouw Trintize, Harst, for Rotterdam; IV Die Waterloo, Page, for Ostend ; Albion, Page, fer An- twerp; Cancer, Canuey, for Madeira and Cape Castle; Cherub, Clint, for Que- bec and M'- ntreal; Henry, Scotland, fov Hamburgb ; Elizabeth, Godfrey, for Bilboa; Williams, Haddock, for Hamburgh andElbing; Symmetry, Moore, for Genoa and Leghorn ; Francis, San Clare, for the SouUl Seas; Mercy, Bear- ley, for Barbadoe>; and Heron,- Pentis, for Archangel. MAILS Arrived :— Holland, 1— Flanders, 1- France, 1. LONDON:— Printed and published by JOHN BELL, at his Printing- Oflu*. No. 104, DIIURY- LANE, to which placc alone all orders are referred.— 1This Paper is forwarded ( post free), on the day of Publication, to all paru of Em<- lasd, Scotland, and Ireland, at 10s. per Quarter.— Brazils, Madeira, Gibraltar, Malta, and the Mediterranean, at 18s. Cd. per Quarter — France and Holland, at 18B. fid. per Quarter.— Russia, Sweden, Denmirk, Germ any, lUW. SpSio, aad Portugal, at 18s, 64. per Quarter. j
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