& A'- i 17. Of, » "" 1, Jj'(; NUMBER 765. J SATURDAY, JUNTI.%, 1821. ———— „ Tr) V . c> v( 1 5 War^ Mc Sij. irs, Newzate Street: k WHITI?!* 33,- Fleet Street;-. E.< H VT Pnnted for J. BOOTH, Jan. C » U> » o » ^ ^ S^ BIIH' ; anJ J. f. SMITH & Co,' Hunter's Square,, A^ mepta and C Price of a single Paper, Gjd.— 1 6d per Annum, delivered in Town— and * I. 10,. per Aaaum, vr O. v SALE., " DF. D, YELLOW, and GLOBE TURNIP SEEDS, at very low prices. The Seeds are from most respectable Growers, and warranted true kinds. COO Dozen of common SCYTHE STONES. 50 Baskets of PATENT DITTO, either Round or Square, Red. Blue, or White. The common Stones are on consignment; and both kinds will be sold on very low terms. Apply to LESLIE CRUICKSHANK, Who will REMOVE about 4- th of next month, to that NEW HOUSE, exactly opposite to St. PaxtT. s Chapel Gate. Gallowgate, Aberdeen, May 29, 1321. ACRED MUSIC. D. F. REID, TEACHER, T3 ETURNS sincere thanks to his Friends and JLJU and the Public for pe « t favour*. mid tru- 1 » that, by strict attention, he wilt continue to merit their support, Teaching at the GAKMC CirjTW.. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Evenings ; at his Lnr- ftiNGs. on Monday, Thursday and Saturday Evenings, t>< wn 8 to 9 o'clock, lie also teaches private families on moderate terms. D. F. R. has to intimate, t'* t he has improved the COMMON TUNING FORK, orformed it on a new principle, so as to produce any required Sound, betwixt low D. and upper G. Those at a loss in pitching tunes properly, would find this article useful, if not necessary. Further particulars known, by applying as above. Opposite ililne'a Court, Gallmognte. ? Aberdeen, June 1, 1821. $ SALE OF LEATHER, BY THE SUBSCRIBES, FOR CASH OR APPROVED BILLS, At the followinfL prices : STOUT ENGLISH CROP HIDES 40 to 56 lbs. each. Is. 9.1. to ls. lOd. per lb.— LIGHT ENG- LISH CROP HIDES, 5! 8 to 38 lbs. each at 1 s. rI. I. to Is. 6',<!. per lb FOREIGN BUT I S and MID- LINGS, Is. 9d. to 2s. per lb INSOLE RELLIES, at Is. 4,1. per lb.— SCOTCH and ENGLISH CALK SKINS, at 4 s. Cd. to 5s. ed. per lb— SHOE HIDES, ( home slaughter) at 2s. 5d. to 2s. and 6d, ]> cr 111.— SI) OE BUTTS, Close Rounded, ( home slaughter) V to 8 lb. TO BE LENT, OA' HERITABLE SECURITY. SUMS of from EIGHT THOUSAND to TWENTY THOUSAND POUNDS. Apply to Robert Alcock, Advocate, Aberdeen. PUBLIC DISPENSARY. THE Annual General Meeting of the SUBSCRI- BEBS to the PUBLIC DISPENSARY will be held in the Poor's Hospital, on Tuesday first, at 2 o clock. GEORGE INNES, Secretary, acb, 3s. 3d. lo ,> s. 9d. per lb I. IG HT SH OE II1DES, ' Oto 12 lb. each, with ofl'al- dressed. 3s. to 3s Sd. per lb. Small SEAL SKINS. 38s. to 42s. per do*.— SCOTCH and ENGLISH CORDOVAN, at 3s. Cd. to 4s. Cd. per lb — ROANS, Green. Yellow, and lluff, 58s. to 42s. per doz.— Black ROANS, 56s.— Blue Ditto, fOs. per dozen — Strained and Glazed SHEEP- SKINS. 34s. per doz. — Pink, Yellow, Buff, Black, and White Striped BIND- INGS. 25s. to £ 7-:. per do*. WILLIAM CLYNE. Aberdeen. Gall. mgote, Hath Map. 1821. W. C. has always on hand, a Stock of Ready- made SHOES and BOOTS, of his own Manufacture, which will be sold worth the money ; and Customers Work as usual. TO BUTTER CURERS. RT* HE SUBSCRIBER is buying good SALTED JL BUTTER, at the highest market price, ( and for tine quality above it) and will continue to do so during the season. Wm. WHITE. Union Street, June 1, 1821. HOUSE TO BE " SOLD OR LET, WITH ENTRY IMMEDIATELY. THAT substantial and commodious DWELL- ING HOUSE, situated in Dee Street, lately oc- cupied by Mr. May, with the Garden in front, Bark Area, and Offices attached thereto. The situation is pleasant, and commands a fine view ofthe Bay and Harbour. For further particulars, apply to John Smith, at Clay- hills, or James Nicole Advocate, Mariscivl Street; either of whom will treat with intending purchasers or tenants, and give directions as to viewing the premises. Al/ erdeen, June 1, 1821. TO SHIPOWNERS 4 IRONMONGERS WANTED TO CHARTER. A WELL FOUND VESSEL, ' Properly provisioned, fo carry from . Twenty- Jive to Thirty Families, consist- ing of from 130 to ICO men. women, and children, from CROMARTY to FKM'OU. The vessel must exceed rather than be short of the statutory tonnage for emi grants ; and the stores, including a large proportion of Oatmeal, struck Barley, and Barley Meal, must all be ofthe best quality. The vessel to be at Cromaity by tbe 16tli, and ready to sail by the 20th of June. WANTED ALSO, Five Dozen best HATCHETS, five Dozen stout SPADES, and two Dozen PICK AXES, to be de- livered when the vessel is chartered, on or before the 10th of June. Apply to Joseph Gordon. Esq. W. S. No. 26, London Street, Edinburgh; or to Alexander Webster, Advocate, Aberdeen. BOURNE Asf> CORMIE'S STAFFORDSHIRE WHOLESALE WARE HO USE' rojt Ar, r. KINDS oy CHINA. STONEWARE, AND GLASS, BROAD STREET, ABERDEEN, Or at the McinvJhrJory, Rurslem, Staffordshire. BOURNE & CORMIE respectfully inform their Friends in the North, thjt they have opened a WAFEHOU# E in ASF. HDKKN, with a full assortment of CHINA, STONEWARE,. and GLASS; from which Healers may be supplied on the shortest notice, and on the very same terms as at their Manufactory in Burslem. The chief object of BCMJHNI: and CORMIE in yielding to the solicitations of their friends,' by opening , this Esta- blishment, is to spare their Customers the inconvenience of the delay which must necessarily arise from having Goods brought so great a distance. ' Aiis. lxdng obviated, they now respectfully solicit tlieir commands ak their New Establishment, where every attention will be ^ iven to the punctual and prompt e* ftfuiioi) of orders. B. & C. recommend their iM » ty improved vitreous Stone Bottles, being much used in all parts for Bottling Ale, Porter, Cider. Soda Water, Spruce, Ginger Beer, & c. Blacking, Varnish, Ink, & c.. Also Jars for Drugs, Preserving, Pickling, & c. B. & C. warrant their Bot- tles and Jars net to absorb Litjuid, Acids, & e. To pre- vent fraud, there are stamped npon them, " Warranted not to absorb. Bourne's Improved Stone Bottles or Jars." { kV Upholsterers served on the most reasonable terms. SALES BY JAMES ROSS. ADJOURNED SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. On Monday the 4th June nest, ( in place of Monday the 28th May, as formerly advertised) th£ re will be sold by public roup, in that house in Marischal Street, formerly occupied by the late Dowager Lady 13AN- KERMAK, rjMIE whole HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, JL which belonged to her— consisting of Two Sets Mahogany Dining Tables; Dining, Drawing Room, and Bed Room Chairs; a Sofa, and Covers ; a Table Clock ; Dining and Tea Tables ; Chests of Drawers, nd Book Cases ; Four- posted and Tent Bedsteads and Curtains; Feather Beds ; Mattresses; Blankets; Car- pets and Hearth Rugs; China. Glass, and Stoneware; Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons ; Mirror and Dressing Glasses ; Empty Bottles ; Kitchen Furniture ; and a number of other Articles. Sale to begin at 11 o'clock forenoon. JAMES ROSS, AUCTIONEER. AT LEITH, FOR TITF. CAPE OF GOOD nOTE. VAX DIE- MAN'S LAND. $ NEW SOUTH WALES, The CASTLE FORBES, T. L. KkI!>, Commander, To sail positively on or about tlx: lot July. The Castle Forbes is a beautiful Ship, - 650 tons burthen, three years old, copper- fastened, and newly coppered ; lately arrived from a voyage to New South Wales and Eombay. Has a large and commodious , Poop, rery lofty between decks, is fitter! up with every ' convenience for the comfort of Passengers, " and being under particular engagement, her sailing may be depend- ed upon. As this is the only opportunity from Scotland for these Colonies this season, an early application is no- ; cessary. There will be an experienced Surgeon on ! board. The ra'tes of Freight anil Passage are moderate. Apply to JOHN I'KOADFOOT. Esq. Quality Street, Leith ; or to ROBERT OI. NO. V & Sows, Aberdeen. Aberdeen, Slay 19. 1823. SHARES OF SHIPPING. On Thursday the 5th day of July next, within the New Inn, Aberdeen, at 6 o'clock in the evening, there will be exposed for sale by public roup, The following S FIARESofS HIPS, belonging to the sequestrated Estate of SAUNDERS and MELLIS, Merch- _ ants in Aberdeen. 9-.? 2nds of Coppered Brig HALIFAX PACKET. 9- 32nds of Coppered Brig ALBUERA. 1- lGtb of Brig Blucber. The vessels are well found and in good condition, aiid will be sold ofif without reserve, being the only remaining Shipping belonging to the Estate. The upset prices having been repeatedly reduced, will be fixed at such sums as to ens" re a sale. Those wishing to become purchasers will find it their interest to attend The articles of roup are in the hands of Jolui Ewing, Advocate in Aberdeen; to whom, or to Alex. Cheyne, the Trustee on the Estate, application may be made for further particulars. May 18, 1821,,. Hll TIMBER. THE Postponed Sale of about 200 FIR TREES, fit for Beams. Roofs, and Hoonag, takes place at PARIHIIX. on Tuesday the 12th of June curt, bv 10 o'clock forenoon. .„ ,. After the sale, a number of DEAD TREES « . U be exposed in Lots. Credit as usual. FOR SALE. On Friday, the 13th day of July next, at six o'clock evening, there will be exposed to sale, by public roup, within tlie house of Mrs. Ronald, Lemon Tree, Aber- deen, rj^ HAT FRONT HOUSE, on the South Side - A- of the Bowl Road of Aberdeen— possessed by JOHN THOMSON, Farmer in Aberdeen, and others ; with an unfinished House at the back— some Slaughter Sheds— and' a Piece pf Vacant Ground, extending back there- from. The Feu- duty is £\ 14s. yearly. For further particulars, application may be made to Adam Coutts. Advocate, Aberdeen, who will shew the Titles and Articles of Roup. INCREASED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MID LOTFIIAN AND THE COAST OF FIFE, By the Ferries of Pettycur, Dysart, Burntisland, and Aberdour. THE arrival in the Forth of one of the Steam- boats, built for the Trustees upon the Kinghorn g Passage, has enabled them to enlarge the communica- tion with the county of Fife by the above passages. They propose accordingly to establish one Steam- boat to ply the passage between Newhaven and Pettycur. and Dysart exclusively, on board of which carriages and horses will be transported between Newhaven and Pettycur, other Steam- boat to ply the passage between Newhaven, Burntisland, and Aberdour, exclusively, under one ex- ception, to be afterwards noticed, in which, until far- ther N notice, Horses and Carriages cannot be con- veyed. Postmasters of capital and enterprise, it understood, propose to run ( in addition to the old Uuion Coach, between Pettycur and Dundee, the Maggy louder coach, between Pettycur and Anstruther, and the two Perth coaches, from Burntisland), one coach from Pettycur to Aberdeen, by Dundee, Montrose, Ar- broath, & c. The Steam- boats will commence to ply regularly be- tween the places before- mentioned upon Thursday, the 31st of May, 1821, as follow, viz. 1st, The boat between Newhaven, Pettycur, and Dy- sart. FJROM NEWHAVEN, For Pettycur, with passengers for coach to Aberdeen, and Maggy Lauder coach, and then to Dysart, at 6 A. M For Pettycur, with passengers per Fife Union Coach, and then to Dysart, at 10 A. M. For Pettycur. at ... ... half past 5 p. M. ASH WOOD FOR SALE. I To be sold, by public roup, on Friday the 8th June, ! ALarge quantity of ASH WOOD— to he seen on the ground, at the South end of Wellington Street, nearly opposite to the Glentanner Yard. The Wood is from Fowlis, in Iloss- shire; is of very superior quality, and well adapted for Coach Makers, or Cart Wrights. Tiie Wood will be exposed in lots ; and credit \ given on security. Sale to commence, on the ground, at eleven forenoon. JAMES BOSS, Auctioneer. To the EDITOR oftlie ABERDEEN CHRONICLE. < SIR, WE . have taken down the JETTY. which we will be ob- liged to put up again; and we have taken down the CROSS, which we will not be able to put- up again. Our old Jetty was found to be much in the way, Of our ships from the Davis* Straits seas, So our harbour's been turned into just such a bay, Where the vessels may not ride at ease. The sea rolling in with an easterly wind, Now here and now there how they toss; " Keep moving's the word," this answers we find, So let's make away with the Cross. What tlio* we may break the poor pillar in two, ' Twill be stronger by using cement, To put all to rights as the trust deed may do, To those who to us money lent. Make a Shop of the Cross— let us there set it down, Where the King Street the Castle Street meets, It will turn out a job quite as good for the town, As the Harbour and eke the New Streets. And you hear how the Trustees are selling their feus, At the Cross ' twill be just the same thing, The Shoemaker soon will get clear of his shoes, Let us all now sing " God save the King." POP. STRAND it wearied and it vex'd For Ditto, and then to Dysart, half past 5 j>. M. FROM PETTYCUR, For Newhaven, at ... ... half past 2 P. M. For Newhaven, at ... ... half past 4 p. M. The boat from Burntisland, having touched at Pettycur, will sail from thence to Newhaven at half past 6 A. M. FROM DYSART, For Newhaven, at ... ... ... 8 A. M. For Pettycur, and thence to Newhaven, at ... ... ... Iifclf past 1 p. M. For Newhaven, at ... ... half past 7 P. m; TO LET, THE BNRNCE INN OF ALFORD,. AND FARM. fpHIS FARM is capable of great improvement, JL and is situated at the junction of the Aberdeen Turnpike with the south and north road betwixt the rivers Don and Dee : it is 3lso proposed to continue the turn- pike . road fYom the Bridge Inn. to Huntly. Strathdon, Possession may be had to the whole Houses,* Pasture Grass, and Piece of Land for Green Crop, imme- diately ; and the New Grass, and Crop of Grain on the ground, n^ ay be had at valuation. The Ground- officer will show the Marches of the Farm, and the Houses.' Offers may be given in to the Proprietor, at Castle Forbes ; or to Andrew Youngson, at Manse of Keig, who wilt give every information wishfed. relative to the Farm. This place has been long established as an Inn upon the road ; and the House large and convenient.— To a person of character, possessed of Capital, this . would be a desirable situation ; and it is requested, that none who cannot produce testimonials of the above will apply. Mante of'JCeigf May 26, 1821. CAPITAL FARM IN BUCIIAN. TO LET, ON A LEASE FOR NINETEEN YEARS, rpHE FARM of UPPER, MIDDLE, and JL NETHER DORBSHILL, situated in the Parish of LOCIE, along the Turnpike Road fYom Aberdeen to Peterhead, and within five miles of the sea- port of Newburgh. The Farm contains about 180 acres, all Arable, under a regular rotation of cropping, and in the highest state of cultivation. The greater part of it was lately limed and dunged ; and a field of nearly 20 ccies c » f excellent Meadow has been drained, pared, and t urned, at a great expence ; and has not yet borne a Crop. The Dwelling House, upon the Farm, is two stories Ugh, neatly finished and slated, and is well adapted for j the accommodation of a genteel family. fhfe Offices, which are extensive, are built of stone and ' lime, and slated ; and dure is a good Threshing Mill, : which the Tenant may have at, a fair valuation. There is likewise accommodations for a Wright and Black- smith, close to the turnpike road. The Tenant will be entitled to enter to the Houses and natural Gra^ sat Whitsunday ensuing, and may have the whole of the Crop on, the ground, as well as the Dung ami Turnip Land, at a valuation of men mutually chosen. On the whole, a Farm in Such good order, and with so favourable an entry, is rarely to be met with. Further particulars may be . learned, by applying to ] Mr. T. Burnett, Advocate, Aberdeen, or Mr. James Mitchell, at Pitfour ; and the boundaries will be pointed cut by David "\ Vvllie, Overseer at Auchmaioy. 8 A. M. 3 t. m 5 r. m. 9 t 5 p, 51. 7 A. M. and Aberdour, which is to make one trip to Pettycur, as above, will sail as follows, viz. FROM BURNTISLAND, For Pettycur and then to Newhaven, at 6 A. M. For Aberdour and then to N^ whaven, at half past For Newhaven with passengers from Perth per coaches, at ... half past 11 A. M. For Newhaven at ... For Ditto at ... ... ... half past FROM ABERDOUR, For Newhaven, at For Ditto, touching at Burntisland ... FROM NEWHAVEN, For Burntisland, and then to Aberdour at half past For Ditto, with passengers per coaches to Perth, ftt ... ... half past 10 A. M. For Burntisland, at ... .. 1 p. m. For Aberdour, and then to Burntisland at 4 p. M. And for Burntisland, at . ... half past 6 P. M. The Trustees propose to serve the purposes of this pub- lic ferry bv one steam boat sailing on Sundays, as follows, in room of fhe cutters which formerly plied, and which are to be altogether discontinued after Wednesday next: FROM NEWHAVEN, For Pettycur, touching at Burntisland at A M. For Ditto, touching at Ditto, at half past 1 P. M. FROM PETTYCUR, For Newhaven, touching at Burntisland at half past 10 A. M. For Ditto, touching at Ditto, at ... 5 P. m. Large Boats will sail, as usual, according to tide hours, and one Cutter will be stationed at Pettycur and another at Burntisland to answer expresses. ' I Should the convenience of the public require any al- j teration or addition to the above arrangement, the Trus- | tees will be glad to adopt such when their Third Boat ! arrives, which is expected within a month from this date, j Passengers by the steam boats ought to be '* t the re- spective piers a quarter of an hour before the time of de- parture, as it is intended that the boats shall sail punc- tually at the periods before specified. Post Chaises may be had ready on landing" at Pettycur and • Burntisland, signals being previously made in the teim boat. The communication to Perth is six miles shorter by , Burntisland than by Queens ferry, and the expence of travelling very much lessened, owing to the great dimi- , nution of the length of land conveyance. To the inbahi- 1 tants of Dunfermline, and the adjoining district, the pro- ' posed communication by Aberdour cannot fail to afford great accommodation ; the distance being two miles shorter than l » y Queeusferry, and seven miles of land carriage saved. Felly curf May 25, 1821. A CURE FOR A QUINZEY. \ GENTLEMAE a Quinzey had, and sorely it perplex'd him, To peace a stranger night and day him ; The Doctor tried his utmost skill, his efforts were in vain, He only toolT away hts. fee, bpt left behind the pain. The patient was a man of wit. in dress extiemely neat ; But now alas ! ' twas vain to dress him any thing to eat ; He could not swallow physic, so distressing was his case, He thought whene'er the Doctor came, death star'd him in the face. The Barber he as usual came to ease him of his beard, And having exercis'd his skill, the Barber disappear'd ; Kxpress'd his sorrow thus in pain a customer to find, But in his haste the Barber left his implements behind. A little nimble Monkey in the chimney- corner play'd, With cunning eye the lazor strop and lather- box survey'd ; And looking in his Master's Boot, as bright as any glass, Jack made a box of lather and then lather'd his own face. • He stropp'd the ravior carefully, began to scrape his chin, But razors bleed as well as shave, and Jack began to grin : His Master'could not help but smile to see what he was at And Jack, not liking much the pain, prepar'd to shave the Cat. The Cat she kick'd, and loudly squall'd— she scratched the Monkey's foot. But Jack continued fast his hold, and dragg'd her to the Boot, He lather'd Puss, he shav'd away— though painful was the joke, The Master burst into a laugh, and thus the Quinzey broke. That moment came the Doctor in, and lost in wonder stood, But said with scientific smile* " My Physic's done you good." " No, no," the Patient quick replied, " your Physic may go packing, " The Bottle which has wrought my cure, is WARREN'S famous Blacking." This Easy Shining and Brilliant BLACKING, pre- pared by ELECTION of a MEMBER of PARLIAMENT for STIRLINGSHIRE. Thursday being the day appointed for the election of a Member of Parliament for Stirlingshire, in room of the late Sir Charles E'lmonstone, Bart, the Freeholders of the County met at 12 o'clock, in the Court- house, Stirling, for that purpose. The candidates were Sir Archibald Edmonstone, Bart, and H. Home Drummond, Esq. of Blairdrummond. As soon as the freeholders had met, the SherifF, in the usual way, proceeded to read the writ, for the election, and the clerk, the act against bribery and corruption, and to read over the roll, when it appeared there were no less than 97 freeholders and liferenters. It was then moved by Mr. Home Drummond, and seconded by Captain Lewis of Plean, that the Hon. Ad- miral Fleming should take the Chair. In opposition to this, it was moved by Mr. Blackburn of Killearn, and seconded by Mr. Kincaid of Kincaid, that Mr. Graham - Stirling of Airth should take the Chair. This being a circumstance which, in a great measure, might be expected to decide the strength of parties, the friends of both await- ed the result with the utmost anxiety. At length the honour, of taking the chair was declared to have fallen on the Hon. Admiral Fleming, by a majority of 1— there being. For the Hon. Admiral Fleming, - 47 For Mr. Graham Stirling of Airth, - 46 Majority, - — 1 On the motion of Mr. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Graham Stirling of Airth, Mr. Banks was unanimously chosen clerk. Sir Thomas Livingstone, Bart, proposed Henry Home Drummond, Esq. of Blairdrummond, as a ( it and prope person to represent the county in Parliament. The mo tion was seconded by Stewart Nicholson, Esq. of Carnock Mr. Stirling of Craigbarnet then proposed Sir A> chibald Edmonstone; Bart, which was seconded by Thomas Gra ham Stirling. Esq. of Airth. For Mr. Drummond, - - 47 For Sir A. Edmonstone, - 42 Majority, —. When Mr. Drummond wa » accordingly declared duly elected. Some new enrolments took place, which in- creased the majority. Three gentlemen on each side paired off. 30, STRAND, London; SOLD IN ABERDEEN W. I. eith, Kin Street Smith, Union Street Davidson, Broad Street Robertson & Reid, Quay Reid, Castle Street Symon, Union Street Duncan, Castle Street Mollison, Round Table Downie, Broad Street . Bremner 8c Co. Union St, Smith, sen. Castle Street Brantingham, Gallowgate Cruickshank, Broad Street BY Milne, Broad Street Innes, do. do. Garden. Castle Street Dyce, Bioad Street Sutherland, King Street. Anderson, Castle Street Bissct, Broad Street Esson, Gallowgate Bently, St. Nicholas Street Affleck, Union Street Mackie. Quay Hay. King Street Troup, Castle Street Singer, Broad Street. Eraser, Union Street And sold in every Town in the Kingdom. LIQUID, in Bottles6,1. lOd. I2d. and 18D. each. Also PAS TE BLACKING, in Pots 6d. 12d. aud 18d each. A Shilling Pot of Paste is equal to Four Shilling Bottles of Liquid. J^- Ash fur Warren's Blacking. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FROM FRENCH PAPERS. PARIS, May 17— A letter from Rome, ofthe 4th instant, savs :—" In consequence of the arrival of an extraordinary courier from Laybach, their Excellencies Baron Vincent and the Count Pozzo di Borgo, who have been appointed Ambassadors Extraordinary to his Sicilian Majesty, set oil for Laybach." MAY 21.— Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Berrv sets out this morning to make a pilgrimage to Notrc- D. iu e de- Liesse, near Loan, iu tiie depart- ment of the Aisne. We learn, by letters from Ravonne, dated the 12th inst. that the Libereaux of Galicia have sue ceeded in obtaining the arrest of nearly 300 persons, whom th. iv designate as the most eminent Anti- Constitutionahsts of that Province. Amongst them are many Ecclesiastics ; it appears that this plan was previously concerted. The persons arrested have been conducted, under au escort, to the prisons of Coruana. PARTS. May 2.".— Letters from Laybach announce that tiie Emperor of Russia \ c( t that city on the l'- llh to return' to St. Petersbu'rgh. passing through Bulla, in Hungary, and Warsaw.' His Majesty the Emperor or Austria also intended to leave Laybach immediately, to return to Vienna. : x : : , /' MADRID, May 8.— Our capital hbfe been Some- what calm during the last twenty four htitfrs— Couriers from the different provinces arrive every- moment, and the accounts they bring are not in the least of a pacific character. Insurrection is manifest- ing itself in various quarters, arrests multiply^ anil proscription lists circulate. The popular ferment at Carthagena was very great.- Thty demanded tlie arrest and exile ofsdventeen persons, amongst whoul were tbe Judge of the Preliminary Cotirt, the Go- vernor of the Province, and the TreaanrerofFinance; tlife others were principally Ecclesiastics uxl Naval Officers. At Algesiras, tbe ' exile of varkius [> er- sons was called for ; eleven of whom were arrested and put into solitary confirieftient. They were the most eminent inhabitants of . the'town. _ In the sitting, of tbe Cartes. eu tbe 6th instant, when the Answer of tiev- AssemLiv to the Royal Message was adopted sofne v. ery vva.- m debating took ' place. M. Morena Gii^ rra proposed that, con- formablv to the 226th article- of the Constitution, the Minister of War should lie impeached for having counter- signed the nomination of GeneralMorillu to the post of Captain General of . New Castile, without having caused bis residence to be certified, according to lavy. CONSTANTINOPLE, April 10— The Sublime Porte is not without some uneasiness, as may lie seen bv the following firmaun,. addressed. to the Kiajar Bay,, dated the, 26th Djemakcul- Achir, 1236 ( 30th March. 1821.) „• ,," No person is ignorant of the events which have taken- place in ihe provinces of Wallachia and Moldavia, and { the constant perfidy of the Greek nation. We must hope j in God that tranquillity will soon be re- established.' In ; t- he mean time it isessential thatevery Mussulman should begin to adapt himself to the circumstances of tbe moment, hich impose the necessity of renouncing all Ihe pleasure* of social life, which have generally become, for a long time, a second nature, and return to the life ofthe camp, the primitive state of tbe nation, and so conform himself by degrees to the habits of our ancestors..- It is equally, indispensable that the Ministers . of the empire, and all persons employed in public offices, should renounce every kind of dissipation and prepare themselves for this change in our habits by procuring arms, horses, See. The following are the words of the Haty- Sheriff upon this subject:— —— The infidels, witnessing the irregularities to which the Ministers, and other public officers of my empire, give themselves up, and foreseeing that there ii no resistance to be apprehended in that quarter, have had the audacity Ui come to these extremities. Although these facts be know of all the great men, the Ministers and Officers of my empire, I do not see in them more zeal on that account. Let orders be given to every class of persons. Persons in offce scarcely repair to their posts at three o'clock. This is not tbe way to do business. Every mo- ment is not made for pleasure ; but see the dreadful con- sequences. The mutual altercations of some improper persons, and the liberty they assume of censuring the con- duct of each other, have occasioned coldness between the Mussulmans. They who will not alter this kind of ) if » , who without regard to the precept which commands thenx to regard every Mussulman as a brother, will retain their animosities, and shew a remissness and a negligence in the performance of their duties ; they who will come tou late to thelV posts, and censure each other's conduct— to such persons I shall speak no more in the language, but give them over to the sword of the executioner. Let them then open their eyes." The present circumstances are by no means to be compared with the pa- t; our religion in danger. My imperial intention is, to gain to me the * hearts of true believers, and to make myself useful to the law of Mahomet. May God grant vigilance to all ! ' Si> be it." On tfie preceding day ( the 29th of March) ti e Reis Effendi addressed a circular note to all. the foreign Ministers, in which he apprised them. that the Porte was obliged, in consequence of the flight of several of its subjects on board of foreign vessels, to exercise the right reserved by Treaties, and to cause all ships to be visited which shall pass tbs Straits, either towards tlie Euxine or tlve. Egeart Sea, that it has appointed Commissioners for this purpose, and that it invites the Ministers( a send Commissioner? to Fenaraki and to the Dar- danelles, to assist at these visits, which in other re- spects should not retard or incommode the crews or the foreign passengers. In an article, dated Vienna, it is stated tlrat the Ottoman army has taken the field against the Greek insurgents, and that the latter retreat as tbe Turkish troops advance. They are said to be badly disciplin- ed and armed, and unable to make any Steady re- sistance to regular troops. On the other hand, the German papers state, that numerous detachments of Greeks are Continual- ly arriving in Wallachia and Moldavia to augment the force of Prince Ypsilanti, who is abundantly provided with money, and p-. tySliis soldiers hherallv. The Greek armies, it is mentioned, are frequently joined by deserters from tbe Austrian corps. A Turkish armv of 40, OCX) men, under the command of the Pacha of Braila, is expected soon to take tl, s field against them. Advices have been received from Madr'd to the 12th inst. They add little to the intelligence pre- viously received. It does not appear that Ferdinand has yet left the capital, and lie will no doubt pause before lie takes such a decisive step, which would, it is likely, bring matters to extremities, and might involve the country in a civil War. From Cadiz letters have been received to tlie 4- tb, which mention that this city was more quiet than either Barcelona or Algesiras. letters tiave been received from Bahia, bv tbe way of France, of so recent a date as the 8d April. It seems that the greatest tranquillity prevailed iu that place, and throughout all the northern provinces. Great rejoicings took place on its beino ascertained at Bahia that the King and the people, nt Rio Janeiro, had joined tbe revolution, as it was sus- - I pected that naval and military forces would have been dispatched from thence to oppose the kite in- novations, At Bahia, the number of regular troops amounted to 3000 men, and the militia to about 10,000, and all had declared in favour of the new order of things. They, in the first instance, had been regularly trained, under the expectation af ua, altack from the King's troujjs. f\ it eOKXCn Imperial parliament* HOUSE OF LORDS. Mofu/ oti, May 21. grAMPOUNd dISFRANChiSEMENT. The lOrD ChANCELLOR having entered his protest against the suppostition that he could agree to the bill, if it" slio'u^ d come out of the Committee any thing like what it now was . " The House then reSolved itself into a committee 011 the bill, in which the'consideration of the preamble was post- poned. The EARL of LIVERPOOL read the first clause to the House, which was in substance, that the borough of Grampound should cease to return Members to Parliament, and moved, that all the words of the clause be left out, giving the enfranchisement to Leeds. The LORD CHANCELlOR objected to it, on the principle that it would operate as a punishment of the in- nocent. He would prefer to leave out the disqualifying clause, and to insert the words after " that"—" from henceforth such burgesses of Grampound as were not convicted of bribery, shall not he the only electors to re- turn Members for the Borough to serve in Parliament.' That would leave it open o the House to add any body of electors which the House might think proper. The amendment was opposed by the earl of Carnar- von and Lord Erskine, and supported by the Earl of Westmoreland. The amendment was withdrawn, and the clause as pro- posed by the Earl of Liverpool being then put, Lord SI DMoUTh objected to it. The Earl of HARROWBY supported the motion, as necessary to prevent the recurrence, and remedy the evil of such systematic corruption, as had been proved against the borough of Grampound. lord MELVILLE argued in support of the bill. I11 reference to the argument, that the innocent would be punished with the guilty, he instanced the case in which a hundred was compelled to make compensation to those Who offered from riot, and in which the innocent were therefore compelled to suffer for the guilty. He referred to the precedent of Kinghorn, where thirteen of the Cor- poration having been guilty of corruption, the case came before the Court of Session, who would not consent to re- duce and dissolve the corporation ; but when it came be- before the House of Lords, that decision was reversed.— If that was just, why was the present proposition unjust . There was a stronger case still in the hurgli of Stirling, in which corruption was proved against only three out ol twenty or thirty individuals. Yet the Court ot Session re- duced that burgh, and their judgment was confirmed by the House of Lords. These cases, which were on then- Lordships' Journals, proved that they had already acted on the principle laid down in the present Bill. Lord HEDESD ALE objected to the measure, on the ground that it was completely revolutionary in its prm- C'l> The Earl of LIVERPOOL remarked, that as to pu- nishing the innocent with the guilty, was not that done at the Revolution, when, by the change of dynasty, the descendants of James the Second were punished for the crimes of James the Second, because it was for the public interest? In the present case, the most systematic and long continued corruption had been established, and there- forehe contended that the borough ought to be distran- Cl The LORD CHANCELLOR declared, that after listening verv attentively to all the arguments in lavourot the Bill, he still felt decidedly hostile to it. The Marquis of L A NSDO WNE and the Earl of Car- narvon argued in favour of the Bill. The Earl ofLAUDERDALE observed, it had been said that he had been a reformer, and retracted his opi- nion on that subject; he willingly admitted it was the tact, but he claimed the privilege that every man was entitled to, of changing his opinion when he was convinced ot his error. He recollected that the Noble Lords who remind- ed him of this change in hi - sentiments, when - hey first brought forward the Catholic question for discussion, con- tended that the veto was of the greatest consequence, and that Catholic Emancipation ought not to be granted with- out it, but of late years they had not said a word about the ,,<* » . He was of opinion if the present Bill passed, it would concede to reformers out of doors all they wished it would deprive 52 innocent persons ot the right of elective franchies, to give it to a town of the greatest po- pulation, for which reason he would oppose it 111 every stage. The Committee then divided— _ For the Earl of Liverpool's proposition,... 60 The Earl of of LIVER POOL proceeded to repeat his former objections to transferring the elective franchise to I X and more especially in the way in which that pro- p s t m was made in the Bill. He preferred transferring [ to he county of York; and he therefore moved as an amendment to that clause of the Bill, that the elective franchise should he so transferred His Lordship s pro- cosition was carried without a division. P The rest of the Bill was then gone through, the House resumed, the Report was ordered to he received to- mor- " V and it was understood that the Bill would be read a third time on Thursday, for which day their Lordships were summoned— Adjourned. Tuesday, May 22. The Grampound disfranchisement bill was reported with amendments. RJ- JJJBJJR DUTIES. On the motion for going into a Committee on the t. m- Lord" S \ TH'URSTSKHCI this bill emanated from the Committeeon Foreign Trade. In 1 809 we were exclu- ded by he policy of France from the ports of the North.- For this reason heavy duties were laid on the timber from the North Of Europe to the amount or 1,2 Is. on the load o timber, which w'as before but 6, It wa. also deter- ° V, ed that a facility should be given to the introduction o' u colonial timber. This was understood to be a per- ui uui i « i7 , t was intent - rriade rather a shameful appearance i'o the tonntry from the ? thin attendance at the discussion of a subject the most im- portant to our commercial interests. They should recol- lect that ti. mber was seldom worked by itself, but Worked up with otbermaterials, so that it affected the price of other materials. The Baltic trade had almost entirely fallen oil' before the institution ofthe Committee on Foreign Trade. Besides, it was proved by Sir 111. Seppings, and a number of house- builders, who all declared that American timber was of very inferior quality, aud suhj ct to the dry rot. One of them said he could not. in his conscience, recom- mend a customer to purchase a house at any price built of American timber. As the Secretary of State had taken this bill into his protection, He must consider it as one of the most arrant colonial jobs ever submitted to the House ; it gave to the North American merchant an advantage of L. l over and ' above all compensation on rates of freight and tonnage. The amount ofthe duties might be regar- ded as a bounty paid by the inhabitants ofthe United Kingdom for the benefit ofthe American colonies.— Such a mode of compounding duties was never heard of till it entered into the heads of the authors of this bill.— The north of Europe was never in a state that it could not supply this country with timber, and the fear ofa want of supply was merely imaginary. One reason given for the bill was the employment of our shipping; and in the same breath, the Committee stated their satisfaction with the mode in which the shipping had hitherto been em- ployed. It was for the sake of the rotten transports, that could only swim when laden with timber, that this measure had been adopted. The Noble Lord here stated that one of the witnesses had declared to the Committee, that having built a new ship to be employed in the trade, he had been a considerable loser. It had been asserted that the bill would enable the colonies to clear their lands, but it was well known that the best mode of clearing the lands in the colonies was to burn the wood and convert it into potash, which might subsequently be imported. The next fact was there would be a difference of L' 2 5s. be- twixt the duties on American ifhd Baltic timber. The object of the bill was to make timber equally high, whe- ther it came from a great distance, or from the immediate vicinity of the importing country. Upon every species of deals a decided preference was given to American above the Baltic timber; and in the case ofthe Baltic timber, a great preference was given to thh Russian over the Nor- wegian. It was a new principle to import deals from abroad, and not to import block timber, and cut it into deals at home, and thus give employment to our own saw- mills The merchants and manufacturers of this country could only look for the extension of their trade to the prevalence of liberal principles, and that should be the practice ofa great commercial country like this. He should move that the bill be committed to that day six months. After some observations, the question was then put on the amendment, which was negatived without a division. Wednesday, May 23- TIMBER DUTIES. On the motion of Earl BAT HURST, the Timber Duties Regulation Bill was read a third time and passed. Thursday, May 24<. The Earl of CARNARVON moved the third reading of the Grampound Disfranchisement Bill. Aft'er a few words from Lord de Dunstanvtlle and the Lord Chancellor against the bill, and the Earl of Car- narvon in favour of it, their Lordships divided on the third reading as follows: Contents, 59— Non- Contents, 12— Majority. 27. The bill was then read a third time and passed. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Monday, May 21. SUPPLY. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER mov- ed that the House go into a Committee of Supply. Mr. CREEVEY, before they went, into such a Com- mittee, thought it right to bring forward a resolution re- specting the charge of 50001. for fortifications in Barba- does. He objected to this grant because there was al- ready created a fund to meet such expenditure, he meant the - 44 per cent. Leeward Island duties. lie had already a general notice on the books on the subject—( hear, hear, from the Ministerial benches). He did not know what they meant by hear, but he wished they would attend.—• There was a fund already provided, and why then was the House to agree to this grant - ( cheers)— The Hon. Member then desired the clerk to read the resolutions of the House on this subject in Queen Anne's reign, her Majesty eventually directing those duties to be appropri- ated to tli£ repairing of the forts, fortifications, & c.— ( Hear, hear.)— This was the way in which the funds ought to be used; but, instead of so doing, the money was divided amongst certain lords and ladies, their daughters, and other females, but more particularly amongst the connections of Members of Parliament.— After come further observations, he said, the resolutions with which he should conclude were drawn up after much consideration; and, if they should be resisted, he should be at a loss to know of what the understanding of the House consisted—( hear, hear, and a laugh.)— He con- cluded with moving an amendment, embodying his enti- ments respecting the Leeward islands. Mr. C. LONG contended that the Leeward Island duties had been granted in an unconstitutional manner.— It was the hereditary revenue of the Crown, but he ad- mitted that there was an exception in favour of Barbadoes, for the erection of forts, & c.—( Hear, hear.) — The grant had been made for upwards of a century, without com- plaint from Parliament, and since that time Barbadoes had been formed into a naval depot. All the legal authorities had admitted the legality of this appropriation, and he should therefore resist the amendment, conceiving that no case had been made out. Sir F. BURDETT was surprised to hear it said, that no case was made out.—( Hear, hear.)— The truth was, that the money had been applied to the corruption of Members of Parliament, and, if the practice had existed for upwards of a century, it might be one reason why they found themselves in the present situation. If the funds were the Crown's, still, like all its revenues, they were to be used for the benefit, and not for the detriment of the public.— ( Hear, hear.)— He hoped at least that this motion would be inefficacious; that the House would not be turned aside by such a gross mass of contradictory representations, as had assailed them from all quarters.— He trusted that the House would support the amend- ment. Mr. GOULBURN defended the mode of applying the Leeward Island duties. Whenever the question should come forward he would be prepared fully to support it. Mr. MONCK said, that the address of the mover of the amendment had received no answer whatever. The island is altered in its situation, it was said— there were greater expences, and was not that a reason for being more attentive to their funds—( hear, hear.)— And had not the situation of this island altered. Had it ever be- fore such millions of debt and taxes— such an army and navy in a . time of peace? Under these circumstances they were bound, as honest guardians of the public purse, to take care of their resources. — ( Hear.) The gallery was then cleared for a division. The num- bers were— For the amendment, ... ... 58 Against it, ... ... ... 86 Majority — 28 THE QUEEN. Mr. MONCK rose and said, that every person who was attached to the Royal Family must feel as he felt, an aversion to any departure from those usages which related would iK> t for one moment give credit to a rumour whicli he considered scandalous to the Government. He was persuaded that Ministers felt it to be so; they knew that her Majesty ivas as much the Queen of this country as his Majesty was King. Any vote, however large, would be Well received by the public if properly applied ; but, if the public money was intended to he applied to the views and purposes of party— if it was to be applied not in a mamier tliat would throw general bistre on the Royal Festival,, but for the purpose of vexing, humbling and degrading the Queen, in that case lie was certain that the money would not be granted with the. good will of the public : a grant so applied woul t be unacceptable to the nation ; and a grand and solemn ceremony wohld lose much of its grace and lustre in the eyes of the nation.— The Hon. Member concluded by tiopiiig, that a distinct answer would be given to his question. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in a very low tone, said that it was not the intention of Go- vernment, in the present Session, to ask for any additional sum for the expences of the Coronation. Mr BENNET said, as the Right Hon. Gentleman had not thought fit to give an answer at that time, the question might be repeated when the Speaker was in the Chair, and when the matter of form now interposed would be nugatory. The practice of the House had been, that not a shilling could be voted to the Crown without its being competent to any Member to bring forward any matter of grievance at the same time. Indeed, hereto- fore. there were no such things as long notices and mo- tions, for the practice was to take every discussion 011 the votes of the public money, so that grants and redress of grievances went together. He did not know that this practice might not be revived with advantage, by which, before a shilling of the public money was granted, there was a full array displayed of all the grievances of the country. The I louse of Commons might then be accused of what James the First charged it with, of sending an oyez ! through the country to collect grievances ; but it was to this sort of 0i/ ezthat England owed its liberties. Lord LONDONDERRY said, that even according to the idea of the lien. Member as to the proper mode of parliamentary proceeding, it would require a great deal of ingenuity to bring the subject, respecting which the question had been aske; l, under the definition of a grievance. He did not know whether it would be called a grievance that the Queen should not be crowned. However, he should nof affect any difficulty in answering the question put to his Right lion. Friend. It was clear, in point of law, that it required an act of the Crown to enable her Majesty to be crowned. No part of the prerogative could be more clear and undoubt- ed than this. He could also say, that he and the other advisers of ! he Crown were not prepared to advise the King to take the steps which were necesssary before her Majesty could take part in the ceremoniah If the Hon. Gentleman. or any other Members, were prepared to re- vive the dying, or, he should rather say, dead embers, of the painful controversy in which the country was lately involved, they must take on themselves the responsibility of their discretion, or, be should rather say indiscretion. Mr. BROUGHAM said, though it was undoubted that any matter of grievance might be, with perfect order, discussed in a Committee of Supply, he should then ab- stain from entering at large into the question which had been raised. He only begged to protest against being supposed to assent to the principle that the Queen had not a right to be crowned. That question not being re- gularly before him, he did not wish to give an opinion one way or the o her.—( Hear.) The conversation dropped. „ Some discussion then took place on the Ordnance Esti- mates, which in the end were all carried. Tuesday, May 22. f The House having assembled at the usual hour, pro- ceeded to Ballot for a Committee on the Petersfield right of Election Petitions, but their being no more than 86 Members present at four o'clock, they of course ad- journed. Wednesday, May 23. Mr. HUME gave notice for the 7th of June, of a motion respecting the Ionian Islands. He also gave notice for the 12th of June, of a motion for an humble Address to his Majesty, praying a reduction of the public expenditure, particularly as it regarded the army CONSTITUTION A L A S S O CIA TIO N for the PRO- SECUTION 0/' LIB ELS AGAINST the STATE. Mr. BtiOLIGHAM said he was anxious to take the opportunity afforded to him by a Petition being presented for an alteration in the Criminal Law, to complain of another alteration in the Criminal Laws, not made upon the sound and constitutional principles of his Hon. and Learned Friend ( Sir J. Mackintosh), but upon principles and with feelings which justly created serious alarm in the public mind. He alluded to the inroad made upon that which, if not the exclusive right, had at least been the general practice of his Majesty's Attorney and Solicitor- General— the proceeding officially against all persons guilty of offences against the Church or State. He did not mean to contend that by law this right was vested, solely in the Solicitor and Attorney- General, for be held that by law any man could proceed against another for a public offence; at least, after the many- Associations which had beencirered into for prosecutions for felony, it was not now necessary to raise the question. These As sociations were, however, confined to the punishment of private felonies, or offences of an odious nature, such as those prosecuted by the societies ; for instance, exhibit- ing and sel'ing obscene pictures or books; and of this So- ciety he would here say, that even it had created consider- able alarm in the public mind; it was not, however, his province to give his opinion upon it further than observ- ing, that bv confining itself solely to the punishment of those offences into which no po.' tical or religious feelings could enter, it had not only done less mischief than was apprehended, but had been productive of some good to the community. But here was an Association of a totally different nature— an Association prosecuting and punish- ing for political offences ( hear, hear!) Here was a power claimed to be exercised under the direction, and accord- ing to the dictates of party feelings. It was an Associa- tion supported by a common fund, and without giving to the public any single individual who was to be re- sponsible for their acts ( hear, hear!) To be sure, a great mass of names were given to the public ; among those names were to be found many of the very first re- spectability, and to those persons he meant at present to address the language of expostulation only. He was aware that many of those Gentlemen had entered into this Association with the purest and most disinterested motives, and without being aware into what hands they had intrusted the credit and influence of their great names; he would put it to any man who was connected with the Government, and who entertained strong Tory principles in Church and State, whether private indivi- duals « ught to be allowed to proceed against persons libel- ling the Government of the country ? He was aware that instances of lihel might occur, where it would not only be the duty of Government not to prosecute, but where a prosecution would be productive of the greatest mischief, in bringing the author before the public. Who then, he would ask, ought to be the accusers in cases. of libel against the state? Was it to be the Officers of the Crown, or was the business to be left to one or two At- torneys, at whose disposal those funds were, and who were reckless both of the expence incurred, and of the consequences of their conduct ( hear hear!) It had been held by many, that the power vested in the At- torney- General was one of so high and dangerous a na- ture. that it ought to be exorcised by 110 one, who was not under sufficient controul. But here was a power ex- to the dignity of that Family. The House would recol- lect, that in the last Session of Parliament a sum of ' 100,0001. was voted towards the expences of the Corona- tion ; that vote, however, was made under circumstances very different from the present. It was then a matter of uncertainty, whether the Queen would make her appear- ance in this country or not. Her Majesty having arrived, a'nd being now in the country, the question he had to put to Ministers related to the appearance of that illustrious Personage at the approaching ceremony of the Corona- tion. The question divided itself into two heads: 1st, Whether any provision was made by Ministers for the ap- pearance of the illustrious Person to whom he alluded at the approaching ceremony, and if so, whether those ar- rangements that would be necessary to . make would re- quire any additional expence? He ( Mr. Monck) would not believe the rumour that was afloat outside doors, that while seats were provided for Peeresses at the Coronation, there was no place appointed for the Queen ; and the name of that illustrious personage, as connected with the approaching ceremony, was altogether omitted, lie ercised by a set of private individuals without controul, without responsibility, and of the results of whose pro- ceedings 110 opinion could pretend to judge, unless that House exercised its influence to check them ( hear, hear!) He had already said, he knew that several of the signa- tures were those of highly respectable persons, and he believed that many of those persons had been drawn into this association from a wish to protect the religion of the country. He for one would rather see those offences prosecuted by the proper Officers of the Crown, than by such an Association as that which he had described. He did not wish to see prosecutions for offences against re ligion conducted by persons actuated by that spirit pe- culiar to different sects and forms of worship. One word more respecting the class of persons whose names appeared on this list— there appeared the names of no less than 40 Peers connected with it, and undoubtedly they must have joined it unintentionally and without consideration ( hear, hear!) What! 40 of the Judges of the realm in the last resort, becoming prosecutors ; surely they could not for a moment have reflected upon what they were doing. There was aot any one offence . prosecuted by this Society upon winch those Noble Lords might not be called upon ultimately to decide. It was true that Peers might have become in some instances. Members of Associations for prosecuting felons ( and this mode of prosecution would not. perhaps be tolerated, were it not that it became necessary, from the poverty of the parties robbed, or from their unwillingness to prefer charges from a fear of being bound over to prosecute), but that was a different case, theie the Jury at once decides the guilt or innocence of the party, whereas in a case of libel, the question, after a trial in the Courts below, might he brought under the consideration of those very Peers who were prosecutors in the case ( hear, hear !) He was fully sure tluit if- this had struck those Noble Lords, they would never have become Members of the Association in question. He should not be surprised to find that Coun- ter- Associations were formed to repel the attacks of this one, but this would afford 110 remedy, and would only tend to put an end in a short time to all political discus- sion ( hear, hear !) The Petition was laid on the table. CRIMINAL LAW. Sir J. MACKINTOSH moved that the House re- solve itself into a Committee on the forgery punishment mitigation bill. The SOLICITOR GENERAL said, it . was with considerable pain that he felt it his duty to oppose' the motion. He was happy that this question had nothing to do with party feeling : the bill arose out of a report of last Session on the criminal laws, avid it was impossible to read that report without being sensible that it. took an extremely partial view ofthe whole question—( Hear.) — The Hon. Gentleman then adverted to the crime of for- gery, an offence of the utmost magnitude. The inflic- tion of death for forgery was indeed an innovation on the common law, which treated it as a misdemeanour, but as commerce and knowledge increased, as early as Eliza- beth's reign, the law was made more severe. The Learned Gentleman then noticed the act of George II. on this subject, introduced after the greatest considera- tion. when Lord Hardwieke was Attorney- General — That inflicted death, although in the first instance the law was to operate for only five years. Since that date the subject had been frequently brought forward, and the act of Geo. II. made the established law. He intreated the House therefore, to observe the utmost circumspec- tion before it disturbed the uniform practice of above a century. The Hon. Gentleman concluded with moving, that the bill be committed this day six months. The motion for a Committee was supported by Mr. Buxton, in a speech replete with sound argument and highly impassioned eloquence, and was finally carried by a majority of 44— only 74 voting for the Solicitor- Gene- ral's amendment; and 118 against it. Among the sup- porters of the motion for a Committee were Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Martin, I) r. Lushington, Mr. Wynn, Mr. Wilberforce, and Sir James M'Intosh. It was opposed by Mr. Bright, Mr. Nolan,, and. the Marquis of Lon- donderry. Thursday, May 21% Mr. ASPELL presented a Petition ( we could not catch the name of the place from which it came, but we presume Bridgevvater), complaining of the effects pro- duced by the Corn Bill, in causing a continual fluctua- tion in the price of grain. Petitioners were of opinion that a free trade in grain would produce great benefit to the public. They prayed that the protecting duty agaiust importation might be reduced from 80s. to 65s. 0; i the question that the Petition be brought up, ' Mr. CURWEN said, that the Petitioners had taken a wrong view of the subject. It was impossible that the English farmer could compete with foreign markets under existing circumstances. If they wished for redress, they must call upon Ministers to review their whole public expenditure, and reduce it to what the people were at present able to bear. If this were done, the farmer would willingly consent to fix the importation price at 65s. but otherwise it was impossible he could do so. After a few words from Mr. HUME in favour of, and Mr. T. WILSON against the Petition, it was laid on the Table without being read. Mr. CREEVEY brought forward his motion relative to the4y per cent. Leeward Islands Duties, and propos- ed a string of resolutions 011 the subject. Mr. Goulburn moved the previous question; which was carried by a majority of 76 to 52. POOR RELIEF BTLL. On the motion of Mr. SCARLETT, the Poor Re- lief Bill, after a short discussion, w7as read a second time, and ordered to be committed 011 Monday. Friday, May 25. GRAMPOUND. A message from the Lords brought up the Gramponnd Disfranchisement Bill, with amendments, which, on the suggestion of Lord J. Russel, were ordered to be taken into consideration on Wednesday next. The Report of the Forgery Punishment Mitigation Bill w- as received, and agreed to, when Sir James M'Intosh took occasion to say, that, giving way to the opinion of others, he should move to omit from the pro- visions of this Bill, forgery of Wills, of Marriage Re- gisters, and of Transfers of Stock, and to leave the law, as regarded the punishment of those offences, as it stood at, present. Death. A long discussion then followed on the Army Extraordinaries, and the remaining estimates are expected to begot through this week. THE BUDGET. Mr. ARBUTHNOT gave notice, iti the absence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, that it was the inten- tion of his Right Hon. Friend to bring forward" the Bud- get, in the Committee of Ways and Means, on Friday next, the 1st of June. Mr. ARBUTHNOT also gave notice, that on Mon- day next he should, in the Committee of Supply, move the Miscellaneous Services and Barrack Estimates. GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Tuesday, May 22. s* The Assembly having met, called for the report of the' Committee of overtures, which wa% produced and read. Mr. James Gibson rose and observed, that as the com- mittee did not go into the constitutional question which JUQ sustainingof this commission involved, their decision ought not to have the smallest weight on the Assembly. The question came to the Assembly in as pure a form as if it had been remitted simpliciter'.' He was far from disap- proving of the constitution conferred on the church in India ; he only wished to put it on a right footing, and to give it more importance and dignity. He contended that the Assembly did not possess within itself the power of adding new members to tin? church, but that to assume this right was an infringement of the barrier act. The form of the commission w as also a ground of objection.— There was no document to prove that the three churches in India had united in sending this commission, which was a condition of its being held to be legal. He con- cluded with moving that the commission from India be rejected ; but that, an overture be transmitted to the differ- ent. Presbyteries, for the adoption of certain terms of ad- mission into this establishment of foreign Presbyterian churches. Sir John Connell maintained that the objection as to the form of the commission was groundless. The Rev. Principal Nicoll said, the constitution of the India church was drawn up by one whose name will never lie forgotten in this Assembly, the Rev. Principal Hill, who could not, be suspected either of being ignorant ofthe nature of the barrier act, or desirous to entrench upon it. One effect of the honourable gentleman's motion being carried, he was of opinion, would be to injure materially their establishment in India. He denid that the constitu- tion given to the church there interfered with the barrier act. That act did not take away from the Assembly their legislative power. It was only passed to prevent innova- tion ; but in this case there was no innovation ; for the General Assemblyhad always exercised the same authority. The Rev. Principal here cited a number of instances, in which, both before and after the passing of that act. the Assembly had exercised the power of adding new members to the representation of the Church, whore members had been taken from one prespyterv and added to that of ano- ther, and where presbyteries were divided and formed into new ones. In all these cases the Assembly did not make a single reference to former acts. He stated, that, after the passing ofthe barrier act, the General Assembly had altered representation from presbyteries. By the act 1694, the maximum had been five Ministers and two Elders ; in 1712, it was raised, by the sole authority of the Assem- bly, to six Ministers and three elders. He referred to the Church of Darien, which hod been erected into a presbytery by the General Assembly, after the harrier act, about 1700. The eroction ofthe Church in India could not be called an innovation, as the Church was Presby- terian, and the niembers of it Scotchmen. He could not consent to. look ispon it. as a fprqign Church ; the mem- bers of it were oiir country nen, they were bodily absent, but their interests, their inclinations, their hearts, their affections were here ; they were exerting their talents uirder a burning sun to attain a competency, tliat they might return and spend their hard- earned fortunes in their native land. As an instance directly in point* he referred to the constitution which was granted to the Clmrplj of the unfortunate expedition to Darien. He defended thecqm- mission from the Church in India, and contended that. it was perfectly formal, as the Assembly gave that Church the liberty of using any form they thought proper, audit Was signed by most respectable persons. Dr. Cook lamented the manner in which this had been brought forward, and it would have given him sincere joy if the commission could have been sustained, consistently with the constitution ofthe Church. In a great part of what had been so ably stated by the Ilev. Principal he cordially agreed. He allowed there were cases in which the Assembly had made changes in the representation of the Church : but in the second book of Discipline, the Church was declared to be confined to Scotland, and no person would tell him that a change of what was herede- clared to be the constitution of the Church was not an i?>- novation. He had been brought up to the veneration of the barrier act. He looked upon it as the salvation of the Church, and he could not be induced, even under the strongest circumstances, to do any thing to weaken its influence. This was a palladium of the Church which they could not safely tamper with ; and were they to sus- tain the present commission, he would not be able to say afterwards what was law or what was not. Greatly as he respected the Church of India, and his Rev, Friend, still he had a warmer regard for the Church of Scotland, and trembled at any attempts to invade its rights. With these impressions he would go into tire measure, that an over- ture should be transmitted to the presbyteries, and that the Assembly should pass a shcrt statute to remove all ground of suspicion that they were shaking our revered establishment. The Rev. Dr. Mivcgill of Glasgow said, that he had seldom come to the discussion of a question attended with more difficulty than the present. On the one hand he could not by any means admit the legality of the consti- tution ofthe Church in India as it now stands ; and on the other, his mind was perplexed with the alternative, and could not agree^ to reject the commission entirely.—• The barrier act had unquestionably been infringed in tnis business, and the Assembly 18 14 had, in his judgment, exceeded its powers, as it had not the right of altering the constitution of this Church, or of making innovations without previously, submitting such alterations to presby- teries, according to the usual form ; • at the same time he could not deny that there was much force in the argu- ments which had been urged 011 the other side ofthe ques- tion. He sympathized. with their brethren in India, and could appreciate properly the advantages to be derived by that infant branch of the church from being incorporated and admitted to the full privileges of the national esta- blishment. He thought they .. were entitled to it ; but still he was extremely unwilling to compromise that great law. which had been well termed the bulwark and safe- guard of the Church. In these circumstances he was anxious that some middle course should be adopted, by which the latter might be duly respected, without injury to the former ; for as the colonial branch, acting upon a right which had been given them by a preceding assembly, had sent their commissioners to this House, he thought it would be somewhat ungracious to set aside the com mission for a fault over which they certainly had no • con- trol. For these reasons, it was desirable that the com- missioners from India be invited to sit in this Assembly, and that overtures be immediately transmitted to presby- teries for their opinion upon the subject, which might easily be adjusted, and probably arranged, at tho next year's meeting of this venerable house. ' gg Mr. Walter Cook confessed that he had come with con- siderable pain to this discussion, as he felt an extreme de- licacy in touching on the supposed rights of the Church in India; but he was greatly relieved by what he^ had heard from the Reverend gentleman who preceded him. His object in rising was rather for the purpose of making' a motion, which he trusted would meet the approbation of both sides of the House, than for arguing the question j Jie therefore moved, as an amendment to Mr. Gibson's motion—" That in respect ofthe constitution granted by the General Assembly to the Church in India, in 1814, of the " subsequent practice, and of all the circumstances of the case, that the said commission be sustained ; but as objections have been stated to the validity ofthe arrange- ments then made by the General Assembly, and with a view of completely, and by every iegal form, incorporat- ting the Ministers ofthe said churches in India with the Church of Scotland, as by law established, appoint' an overture relative to the establishment of the churches in India to be immediately drawn up, and remitted fo pres- byteries for their approbation, and that that overture, when approved of, be converted into an interim act." Mr. Burns of Paisley seconded the motion. Mr. . Gibson assented to Mr. Cook's motion, and with- drew the one he had submitted to the assembly. Principal Nicoll would not consent to withdraw his motion, as he could not admit that the Assembly in grant- ing po. vers to the chu » ch in India had acted unconstitu- tionally, but had only been exercising a right pursued by the church of Scotland for the last hundred years. Dr. Meiklejohn opposed Mr. Cook's motion. Mr. James Moncrieff thought the Assembly should lay aside all reasoning in regard to the church of India.' the simple question being, whether or not the Assembly of 1814 had the authority to introduce new members to this house ? He maintained that it could not, in comformity to the constitutional principles of the Church of Scotland, anrl referred to the resolution of 1816, to show that no former act was binding on th. e^ church. He denied that it was on the faith that our church should send ministers to India that the statute was granted. He would not resume the argument so unanswerably stated by Dr. Cook, that this was an innovation of the constitutional principle of our national church, but he could not help observing, that by introducing a foreign church— for it was a foreign church— it was a manifest alteration of the constitution ofthe Church of Scotland. What would be thought if the House of Commons should pass a motion to receive members from India. Holland, or France ? and yet the assembly were doing a similar j. ct. He did not. nor he could not, view the members of the church in India in any other light than as foreigners, although he trusted they would not he long so. He felt no difficulty in com- ing to the conclusion, that the barrier act was infringed ; and such being his impression, he was of opinion the as- sembly had only to retrace its steps, believing, as he did, that it was from mere inadvertency that the Assembly of 1814 had committed the. error into which they. had fallen. There appeared no other course which they could take to rectify the mistake, than by agreeing to the motion of Mr. Cook ; and if this was not adopted, they would have overtures from all parts against the measure. By agreeing to Mr. Cook's motion, he did not think any great delay could take place ; but iu order to guard against such apprehension, the assembly might pass atl interim act to expedite the overtures. The question was then loudly called for, and on the votes being taken, there appeared— For Principal Nicpll's motion, 154 — For Mr. Cook's motion, 82— Majority, 52. From this judgment several members dissented, and took instruments in the clerk's hands. The Assembly then adjourned. The Assembly was extremely crowded during the whole day, and in the galleries were many elegant dressed ladies. Wednesdayy May 23. The report of the Committee upon the fiars of grain was called for. This was read at great length by Principal Nicoll, convener of the committee. The Assembly ap- prove of the labours of the committee, and of the report now made, allosv the same to be 011 the tabl • till next year, and renew the appointment of the committee ; Prin* cipal Nicoll 10 be convener. Thursday, May 21'. The report of the Committee for examining parochial registers was made by Dr. Meiklejobn. Sir John SiiV$ lair was aware that, on this subject, among the lower orders much misapprehension prevailed, and that it was difficult to procure flom them that attentive regard to this subject which its importance merited. They considered, that instead of being required - to pay a tax, they should receive a premium for giving citizens t< f the state. In this way it was difficult to secure their observ- ance of this regulation ; so difficult, that in many places, no record was kept at all-, and in every place they were manen arrangement ; and when, in 1817, it was intend- ed to revise tile colonial timber, laws, the alarm was leu and an importation took place to the amount ot Lo3 000 load of colonial timber, when before it had been Ct 66.044 loads. At the same time there - s an inipor tation from the North to the amount ofupwrds of 100,000, while that of the preceding year was but ,9.000. It s reason for stating this increased demand « , how h it otilv arose from the expectation ot an alteration in the duties and he trusted they would not now assist again in embarrassing. he trade of our colonies. The and 1810 was in a forced and unnatural state and there f" re he would not argue from the amount of shipping and of men employed during those years. alterations in the duties on planks. Hie same duties v'ere put upon all planks from S to 20 feet in length— Those from Norway were barely 16 ' xhis^ cau^ ed Petersburg!! were generally above 20. 1 hi? caused the Norway trade to languish. People then ( the duty wer cut their planks just within the eight foci. Now- all under eight feet the duty is proposed to be I, S , he- re it was L. 7 ; from eight, o sixteen IFeet < he duflr .. . o be 1,19 ; and. from sixteen to twenty feet it is to be This was intended to give the Norway trade a fair chance; and at the same time, not to injure the Russian trade, and by so doing turn her demands for our manufactures and produce info other channels. In the Committee he gene?, 1 principle was admitted that we should get timber where it could be had best and cheapest; but it was also considered that the colonial trade should not suffer ; and therefore a duty was proposed, so as to protect, at pre- lent our colonial trade. The duty being before at a Ideher rate, it was proposed to make a difference of L. l „ ? bad • l ut this was by no means intended as a perma- Sencouragement. It would be a subject at any time fit for revision— that was to say, in three or four years. , e period to which this bill might be made to extend. _ To defeat the principle on which this measure was adopt but very Imperfectly kept. Tr was still, iiowrvcr. a regu- lation . highly important, both in a public and private point of view, and he was glad that it was now brought under the particular attention qf this jespectable cotirt ; because their deliberations and resolution on the subject., he con- sidered wodld do much to impress the country with a sense of its importance. " ' f - Dr. Nicoll concurred in the opinions expressed l) y tlie Right Hon. Baronet, whom he complimented on the spirit and industry with which he had so long, and suc- cessfully toiled in behalf ofthe interests of his native country. The overture from the Synod of Glasgow, respecting the attendance of students at the Divinity Hall, was call- ed for and read by the Clerk. Dr. Chalmers then rose at the bar of the Assembly and addressed the house. lie began by stating, that he did not originate the overture, neither did he « ; ssist in cons- tructing one clause of it, but thinking highly as he did of the spirit which it breathed, and the object which it had in view he would now offer some observations in its behalf, on the part of his presbytery, by whom he had been commissioned to do so. Its object was to modify and extend the course of our theological education. As the matter now stood, the assembly were aware that there j were two distinct ways by which a student, after he had i finished his attendance on the literary and philosophical j classes, might be qualified so as to receive the right of f presentation. There was what is called regular attend- ance, or being present at some University seat for three whole sessions, and a fourth partially, and there vvas oc- j casional attendance which continued for six years, but not one winter of which he was obliged to be present, bu't : was only required to read four or five exercises on certain theological and popular subjects at various times in the hearing of the professor and his fellow students, which was the whole discipline to which they were subjected.— Besides these there wore an intermediate class, who, by attending, two regular, and three occasional sessions, or j r. iain other numerical proportions of this nature, which , : t was needless to state, in five years or otherwise, as their i ndance varied, concluded their preparatory studies, and ere received by presbyteries and taken on trial for licence. Nh> tv, it was the purpose of the present overture wholly to bolish all occasional attendance, and to render the regular } course of three seasons, and a fourth partial, an indispen- sable requisite in all cases. And this change, heconceiv- • d, would go to elevate the style of our theological scho- j larship; for how much does learning and intellectual at- j tainment tend to grace and illustrate religion ! and how : little have we to dread from the clossest inspection, to j - vhich the most thorough accomplishment of mind might j leaJ i It was with the light of knowledge, and not the j dar kness of ignorance, that religion was most congenial ; and he hoped, that from this view of the subject, all who felt interested in the professional literature of our future ecclesiastics, would give this measure their ready concur- rence and support— a measure of which the object was so excellent, and which thus bore the stamp of recommenda- tion on its forehead. It was from a want of proper at- tention to this subject, that the science of theology was now looked upon as a peculiar literature, degraded in the general estimation of men of learning, held almost as a thing of nought, or at least as very insignificant. What could they think of the dignity of that for which so meagre a preparation was deemed sufficient ? And when there is such intenseness of application in every walk of philoso- phy or science, why should there be such a contrasted re- laxation in theology ? And after the ardour of a literary or scientific career of study, so sudden a transition into the regions of apathy and listlessness, entering as it were the vaults of a dormitory ? ( hear, hear.) Why should this be felt in passing into the confines of theology, which touches every point of the nature of man, and is intimately connected with his whole frame, whether moral or poli- tical ? It is not that its teachers are untrue, or unfit for their charge ; all that they require is a more respectful homage on the part ofthe church and its candidates ; let them see this, and it will do all that is necessary to cheer and animate or augment their exertions. It was the fault of flie system, not of the men. It threw a deadening in- fluence over all their energies, and constrained them to live and exercise their functions amidst the damps of a torpid atmosphere. They were now elbowed off the stage of literary celebrity and distinction, and there remained not one vestage of their ancient precedence, except, per- haps. the uppermost seat in a professional pew, or the foremost place in a professorial procession, ( a laugh.)— Theology was now shorn ofthe beams of its academic lustre— considered as something dry, grim, and wrinkled in its appearance, as still covered over with the dust and repulsive garb ofthe middle ages.—( A laugh.) There was now a total want of keeping between it and the other liberal studies, being considered as the most jejune, t most tasteless and ignoble ofthe sciences. Now it is the power of the Church to restore outcast Theology to lier former honours— they had only to lift the voice of their authority— that a strict regular attendance be enforced, to restore her to the importance of which she had been bereft — to tell the nurslings of the Theological " Alma Mater," that they must sit year after year at her feet, and imbibe her spirit, and that she only required to be waited on and honoured in return for these gifts which she was so able and willing to dispense. He would like to revive in the present day the spirit of the olden times ; not, indeed, so as to infest them with the same habit or costume, nor to call on them to grapple with a whole library of those enormous folios, those bulky authors, of which every sen- tence was a foot and a half long, and if expanded might be converted into a modern octavo ; but he would as- suredly like to see now the same ardour and industry in * he champions of theological study, the same force, and intensity of application wbieh gave existence to the Lexi- cons, and Prolegomena, of a century that has now gone by. ( Applause) The value of Church livings now held a a much higher proportion than they did to a theolo- gical education. The augmentations which were now received rendered them a more valuable object of pur- suit ; and no other check could be availing, until these higher endowments of the Church livings were met by a more elevated and expensive system of education. There was thus what he would call a beautiful propriety in this overture, rendering to the public a higher quality of work, for a higher quantity of wages; augmenting the literary preparation, in exchange for the augmentation of stipends.; recompensing their liberality with the renovated theology of tlfefr ministers. lie was one of those who wished ever to see a complacency between the Court of Tcinds and the Church, and did not assent to the truth of the adage, that a poor church was a pure church—( A laugh). The theology of this question was all on the side of the overture, and the political economy was not against it. It was more to the advantage of a country, to support the intelligent and the inquiring, than the " naticonsumere J'rugcs" The more liberalized in sentiment, the more richly ladened with the stores of learning, the more secure- ly sheathed in the panoply of erudition and science, the more in his opinion was a church fitted to dispel the il- lusions of infidelity and error. It was his own private conviction, he might be wrong, that there was more of this profound and elaborate erudition in England, than in Scotland ; and though many looked to the emoluments of that establishment with an evil eye, to him it appeared that that church was one ofthe best supports which existed to the native strength of religion, and he could not but feel a reverence and respect for its institutions, when he saw that one after another, the flimsy advocatcsof a meagre Socinianism, were met and vanquished by some armed champion from some of its literary strongholds ; and he could not grudge its endowments, when he reflected tlmt it had done so much to elevate the character of theological learning, and to preserve it uncorrupted in all its purity and orthodoxy.—( Much and general applause.) Many objections might probably be urged against this overture ; lie would only anticipate one of them.— It might be asked if, after all, the mere learning of a clergyman was the chief engine for making Christians ? Was the man of Christian simplicity and zeal, or the mere man of science, more likely to effect this object ? And might not this measure throw a barrier in the way of religion, by repre- senting human attainments as conducive to it's interests? Now, it was indeed most true, that by far the mightiest element in this cause is Christian worth, that argument may silence, and eloquence delight, and learning overawe, or command the homage of human admiration j but to the great object to be effected, these in themselves were as powerless as the breath of infancy ; and mortifying as it might be to the mere man of professional accomplishments, he might be but as a cipher to him who is actuated by that enthusiasm which he nauseates, and whom he has branded with the name of fanatic and the wounding cruelty of his scorn.—( Applause.) Now, the first and most obvious answer to this objection is, that both are best. The man of piety is not the worse, but the better of literature— ze. i1 is not the worse, but tlie bcitfer of wisdom and know- ledge. Were be asked to describe the object of the labours of the Christian minister, he would say, that it was to inscribe on the, fleshly tablets of the living subject, the doctrine of Scripture. engraven on the tablet of the word. And here there is required both the power of impressing tlie zeal, and. the capacity of judging of the impression made on the recipient faculties according to the " living epistle of Jesus. Christ." It were. better to have both of these, to conjoin both the operative and the discerning faculty,. And to look with a judging eye, and distinguish the authentic from the spurious lineaments, is he not better qualified who can look with a learned eye on the Bible that manifests the doctrine, and is able alsq to look with a metaphysical eye on the arcana of the mind, or at. least with a sagacious eye of observation on the general cha- racter, than, the rough and homespun operative who can do the work, but is unable to discriminate the genuine from the counterfeit ? It was his object to secure the greatest possible number of votes for the overture, and he thought that, in honour bf their respective views, both sides should give it their prompt support. Those whose taste is in favour of a popular agency, as supplying them ! with individuals, to join in and superintend the apparatus : of their schools and societies— the others, as supporting a measure to add the light of philosophy t « > that of the gos- pel ; for the more fulminating of edicts did not strike the objects of their aversion, nor are the raising and fencing of mounds of exclusion the legitimate defences against the natefulness of fanaticism. It is only when zeal shall cease to be tempered with wisdom, and learning shall be utterly extinguished, that the Church can present one dreary waste, in which there is a not single spot of love- liness or verdure on which the eye can delight to dwell. It was his object to unite their minds in approbation of the general object of the overture; and he would now conclude with moving, that the Assembly approve of the overture, and, remit it to Presbyteries.—( Much applause.) Dr. Lamont moved that the overture be not adopted. Dr. Knox seconded this motion. Dr. Nicoll was glad that this overture had been brought before the House, as it had afforded them such a highly refined intellectual treat in hearing it advocated by one of the ablest and most eloquent of its members. He was too much aware of his own weakness to travel over the ground which that Gentleman had occupied ; but he must still say that he was not in a situation to approve of this overture. If there were evils existing at present, it was not in the law ; and until it could be shewn that this was the case, he could not agree to any alteration of that law ; so that Presbyteries were satisfied with the knowledge which the Student had acquired, he cared not where or how it was obtained. If any unqualified persons were now admitted into the Church, the Presbyteries alone were to biame in being guided by what has been very properly called a spurious humanity. The objection was, therefore, not anerit the law, but the execution of it, and he did not see how any new law could remedy the evil. The proposal of the llev. Doctor ( Dr. Chalmers) would exclude a numerous class of students, whose circumstan- cesobliged them to remain in the country in schools and families, aud who were not the least meritorious of our young men. Admitting as he did, that evils existed, that, unqualified persons were admitted, it was in the power of the Members individually to remove this grievance ; but not wishing to divide the House, he had no objection that the overture should go into a Committee, and that they should give it every fair consideration, and report to next Assembly. He concluded willi a motion to that effect. Dr. Lamont withdrew his motion. Dr. Cook concurred in the motion of the Rev. Principal. Dr. Chalmers had not entertained the idea that his mo- tion was to be sustained in its original shape, and that which had since been made by the Rev. Principal he con- sidered as practically the same. He was b. tter pleased to acquiesce in the measure of another than to be the ori- ginator of one himself. Dr. Nicoll's motion was theu unanimously carried in the following terms : — " The General Assembly, sensible of the great impor- tance of the Overture, unanimously agree to remit the consideration thereof to a Committee, with instructions to report to next General Assembly." Friday, May 25. The Report of the Committee upon the returns of the Examination of Schools was given in by Dr. Singers, read, and approved of. The Report of the Trustees of the Widows' Fund was given in and read ; and upon a motion made and unani- mously agreed to, the cordial thanks of the Assembly were given from the Chair to Sir Henry Moncrieff Well- wood, the general collector of the fund, for the diligent, faithful, and tender manner in which he discharges the duties of his office. Sir John Sinclair, after a short speech, moved that a Committee be appointed to take into consideration the means of providing better accommodation for the meetings of the Assembly. This motion was seconded by Dr. the translation ; and recommend it, in the mean time, to the Committee to afford Mr. M'Leod the means of support- ing his family." The parties being called, the above de- cision was intimated to them., •. Saturday, May 26. The Assembly, after some routine business, np- pointed the Commission of this Assembly, and the Moderator, named, in his place, Dr. John Ingiis, one of the Mini- sters of Edinburgh. The report of the Committee upon the reference from the Sonatus Academicus of King's College. Aberdeen, praying for the re- establishment of a Sunday lectureship for the students, in virtue of an endowment bequeathed by the will of the late Dr. Murray, was next read, and approved of. The report of the Trustees of the Ministers' Widows Fund was ordered to be recorded; after which, the re- port of the Committee on Prison Discipline was given in, read, and highly approved of, and the thanks of the Assembly given to Dr. M'Gill, for the very great labour he had submitted to, in order to obtain the important ob- ject for which the Committee was appointed. The Com- mittee was then re- appointed ; Dr. M'Gill to be Con- vener. The report of the Committee on Church manuscripts was . next called for. , Dr. Lee observed, that, in the collection of these manuscripts, his success had been considerably obstruct- ed, b> the inactivity and remissness of many of the Pres- byteries, to whom he had sent for the documents and records in their possession.. Many of them seemed to think that he was. in some way or other serving his own interests by the exertions he was making, lie received a letter from one of them in answer to his inquiries, telling him that they had no records in their possession ; from which circumstance it would appear, that, if their pro- ceedings were transmitted to future times, it vyould be, like Ossian's poems, by oral tradition—( A laugh.) — lie had received returns, however, . from 21 Presbyteries, and the accounts from the south were more full than those of the north. The Committee had examined various ma- nuscripts and made out a catalogue of them, which, lay on the table. But lie had to apologize to the Assembly for what he had done, being so much less than might have been expected ; and the only apology he could offer was, the long and solitary studies which the examination of these manuscripts had cost him, and which had obliged him to forego the luxury of enjoying the beauties of na- ture, and visiting the scenes that were dear to him, though his shattered frame required, such relaxation. He hoped, however, he would always feel a still more hallowed pleasure in exploring the history of those, their venerable ancestors, of whom the world was not worthy, the Knoxes, the Livingstones, the Bruces, the Hendersons, and Mel- villes, whose perils, labours, and imprisonments, and all their other • sacrifices in the cause of the Church, would never be forgotten, but would give th'em a name among the memories of all agcs. Dr. Cook said, he would have looked for any thing but an apology from his Rev. Friend, for the inefficiency of his labours. When he first proposed the appointment of this Committee, he did not think he was preparing so much toil for him. It was a pity indeed that his inquiries should have met with so many improper and petulant an- swers; but his Rev. Friend, he Was sure, would value them but as dust in the balance, in regard to the great work in which he was engaged. He looked forward witn pleasure to the result of his labours, and hoped he would be long spared and able to finish them. He moved, that th © Committee here- appointed. Dr. Meiklejohn moved that the thanks of the Assembly be given to Dr. Lee, for his great exertions, which was accordingly done. The Assembly next called foi the report of the Com- mittee on the quarto edition of the Gaslic Bibb*, which, b3ing read, the appointment of the Committee was renew- ed, as also the prohibition of the Assembly that no other translation of the Gaelic Scriptures should be used in the Church, except that which is now in progress under the superintendance of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge ; and Dr. Campbell to be Convener of the Committee. The report having intimated the death of Dr. Stewart of Luss, Dr. Nicol suggested that the re- appointment of the Committee should be prefaced bv an expression of deep regret for Dr. Stewart's death, and condolence with his bereaved family. Monday, May 23. The report of the Committee on the sale of Church Patronage was called for and read. The Assembly re- newed the appointment of this Committee, and enjoined them to report to next Assembly. The usual business peculiar to the last day of the Session having been disposed of. the next General Assembly was appointed to meet on Thursday the 16th M » y 1822, and the Assembly was dissolved by the Moderator and his Grace the Lord High Commissioner with the usual forms. pretcncc of restraining tlie licentiousness of tTie press; This Junta has more of the . character and principle of an illegal combination, than of a Con- stitutional Society. Instead of praise for support- ing the Constitution,, it is better entitled to censure for conspiring against it.— GIo!) c. We hail with the most unfeigned joy the demon- stration of true English feeliinr and ' sound sense which was on Tuesday given - at the Meeting of the Parishes of St. Andrew,. Holborn, and St. George the Martvr, for the purpose of choosing Governors and Directors— one of the most numerous and re- spectable . Meetings, it is said, which has taken place within the memory of the oldest Parishioners— with respect to that. execrable Society calling itself " The Constitutional Association." This Meeting came to Resolutions in which they express, that they view " with disgust and indignation the formation of a Society arrogantly pretending to pro tect the Constitution, but really intended to impair its proudest safeguard, by controling the Pregs to Minis- terial subservience," and that " they cannot consir der t he promoters of it entitled to the confidence of their fellow- parishioners." In consequeneejhat they very properly refused to elect Mr. Charles. Murray, Solicitor to this so called Constitutional Association. We hope and trust the manly and spirited conduct of these parishes will be generally imitated through- out the country.— Mom. C/ iron. ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORIGINAL ELECTION OF SIR F. BURDETT FOR WESTMINSTER. On Wednesday, the great room at the Crown and Anchor Tayern was filled with a most Respectable com- pany, to celebrate this Anniversary, and in the course of the evening several toasts were drunk with appropriate demonstrations of respect ; but we cannot overlook that Nicoll, and unanimously agreed to. A Committee was then appointed, Lord Meadowbank to be convener, and to Report to next General Assembly. Lord Meadowbauk said the Committee should be ap- pointed to lay the matter before the Lords Commissioners ofthe Treasury, and that the names of such of the Mem- bers of Assembly as were Members of Parliament should be added to the Committee. At the desire of the Assembly, the Moderator request- ed, in their name, that his Grace the Lord High Com- missioner would be pleased to give his countenance and support to the attainment of this object. To which re- quest his Grace, in reply, said no exertions would be wanting on his part to carry into effect so laudable and ne- cessary a measure. The Assembly then took into consideration a reference from the Presbytery of Stromness relative to the disjunc- tion of the parishes of Stromness and Sandwich, and a petition on this subject from the Magistrates and inhabi- tants of Stromnes9. After hearing Henry Cpckburn. Esq. Advocate, for the Presbytery and Petitioners, the As- sembly unanimously agreed to appoint a Committee to take the subject into consideration, and to report on Mon- day. The Assembly next proceeded to take into considera- tion the petition of Mr. Alexander M'Leod, missionary minister at Harris ; and also a petition from Dr. Inglis and Dr. Brunton, compljiiners, against a judgment ofthe Committee of the Royal Bounty, discontinuing Mr. M'Leod in his station at Harris. Mr. Jeffrey, Counsel for the petitioner, stated the case, which was as follows :— Mr. M'Leod had been appointed to discharge the functions of a missionary in the island of Harris; but owing to some disagreeable differences which took place between him and the proprietor of the island, the latter applied to the Moderator of the Committee on the Royal Bounty, requesting to have him removed from his station. In consequence of this, the Committee, at their Meeting in May last, agreed to suspend him in the mean time from his functions. In the meeting in July, in consequence of farther complaints of his intermeddling conduct, they decided that his behaviour w< as highly un- justifiable ; but in consideration of his services they would not remove him in the mean time ; but resolved to do so at Whitsunday next, if any new charge W. TS brought against him of interference with the affairs of the proprietor.— A pro re natu meeting, however, was called in August, when, in consequence of a pamphlet which the petitioner published soon after, containing much intemperate lan- guage, they reversed their last sentence, and decreed to depose him from his functions after the first of May fol- lowing, and it was from this sentence that the petitioner appealed to the Assembly. Besides Mr. Jeffrey, there appeared of the Commi tee, complainers against the sentence, Dr. Brunton and Dr. Inglis ; and, in defence of the Committee, Sir Henry Moncrieff, Rev. Andrew Thomson, Rev. David Dick- son, Dr. Macknight, Wm. Inglis, and Duncan M'Neill, Esqrs. all Members . of the Committee. Parties being fully heard and removed, upon a motion made by . Principal Nicoll, it waS unanimously agreed, " To set aside the sentence of the Committee on the Royal Bounty complained of, in respect that neither the Mis- sionary nor the Presbytery of the bounds were made ac- quainted with the intention to renew the procedure on that day, and that it does not appear that there was pro- duced to them sufficient evidence of the missionary having contravened the conditions expressed in the deliverance ofthe 5th of July— Find, that on account of the improper interference on the part ofthe missionary betwixt the pro- prietor and the tenantry, it is inexpedient to continue Mr. M'Leod in the Mission of Harris, and remove him therefrom. Instruct the Committee to place in Harris some onei ofthe missionaries already on the Royal Bounty, and to commit to Mr. M'Leod tlie station vacated by his LONDON, May 26- ts Happily." says a Ministerial Morning Paper, tl the wild mountainous Districts with which Spain abounds, furnish a refuge to Loyalty. The brave Spanish Ven- deans will not submit to the bloody yoke of their Ty- rants. They resist, and they wilt conquer. The blood of the murdered VINUESSA will not in vain cry for vengeance to the generous Spanish Nation." This wonderful sen sibility on the part of those who boast of the policy . of the slaughter at Manchester is singular enough, no doubt.— The authors of the dreadful carnage at Cadiz remain yet unpunished ; but what wanton and treacherous butchery ofthe people ? The death of a supporter of the Inquisi- tion is, however, a very different matter. This, of course, isfmore than enough to justify a civil war, and all the evils which follow in its train. The brave Spanish Vendeans under the auspices ofthe Church, and with the good wishes of this Journalist,, have not hesitated to resist the existing Government, but we hope they will not conquer. We never expected that the numerous bodies, who by the abuses on which they fattened, kept Spain in such a wretched state, would yield without a struggle. We trust, however, that those whom they can succeed in deluding, will form but a small proportion of the population. One would imagine, from the language of The Courier, that before the Revolution, the Spaniards were actually in the enjoyment of all that the heart of man can desire.— The consequences of that Revolution are held up as a warning to all people who may hereafter he tempted to improve their institutions. " It. is impossible, says the writer, to remember what France has suffered from in- novation ; to look at what Spain is now suffering ; and to glance at the late events in Naples and Piedmont, without feeling unutterable gratitude towards those wise and firm individuals in this country who haVe so inflexibly resisted the clamour and assaults of our own Reformers." The Courier may look at what France has suffered from innovation, but the surrounding nations, we believe, who see how much less happy and prosperous they themselves are than the French, and who know from the best autho- rity, the miseries under which France laboured before the Revolution, are more disposed to look at what she has gained, than what she has lost by innovation. She has, among other things, lost an imperious Feudal Aristocracy, and a vicious and overgrown Church establishment, and she has gained a happy, moral, and virtuous peasantry, the paucity of crimes among whom furnishes an instruc- tive lesson. The Revolution had its evils, and so had our Reformation ; but in both the good greatly predominated. Spain, we fear, will have to purchase the good of re- generation at the expence of much suffering. But is it for those who have been praying for disturbances, and looking anxiously forward to foreign invasion as likely to lead to them, to hold the language they now hold with regard to Spain ? We must never forget that every thing in Spain was going on peaceably till the Holy Alliance began to act. W£ knew, therefore, on whose head to lay all the evils which have taken, and may yet take place. ' The Mock Constitutional Society which has as- sumed the censorship ofthe public press, and levies contributions upon the public in support of its usurp- ed authority, was noticed on Wednesday night in the House of Commons, and also at the Westmin- ster Meeting, in terms of just reprobation. It is matter of deep regret that in a citv, presenting such numerous and meritorious objects of charity, many amiable and well- meaning individuals should be de- luded into so great a misapplication of their money, in forwarding tlie ambition and selfish views of a s^ lf- created Junta, availing itself of the specious the toast as to the Queen was marked with peculiarly en- thusiastic applause. ...-., Alderman Wood, in proposing the health of Sir Francis Burcktt, observed, that happily there was no occasion to describe the merits of this distinguished personage, as these merits must be so well known, to every one of his brother electors for Westminster, whom he had the honour to address. But the merits . ofthe worthy Baronet were known to every friend of liberty throughout the empire, as we'll as throughout the world ; for this excellent man was the advocate of universal liberty. In the support of that cause, indeed, the Hon. Baronet was known to be undaunted by oppressions which would have broken down other minds ; for persecution served only to increase the sympathy of the Hon. Baronet for other sufferers, and to determine his resolution to pursue his honest principles. Of this indeed he had seen ample evidence in his visits to the Hon. Baronet while in prison, when he found him always cheerful ; and, instead of complaining of his own condition, arguing in favour of the liberties of the people, ( applause.) Sir F. IUTRDETT, on returning thanks, observed, that he was the more gratified by such a testimony of ap- probation from such an immense assemblage of his Cons- tituents, because they were so well qualified to judge of his conduct apd character, because that approbation, from their known indulgence, as well asfrom the long and in- timate intercourse between them, could not lie the effect of either ignorance on the one part, or of dupery on the other. The good opinion then of such men was to him peculiarly grateful, because to them he was more than to any other body of men responsible for his public conduct. As to what his Hon. Friend the worthy Alderman had said of suffering for liberty, he should be ashamed to speak of any such suffering when he rec jllected the fate to which so, many individuals were condemned for the same cause ; some of whom were enduring a sentence more se- vere than had ever been inflicted since the expulsion ofthe Stuarts, ( applause). But the Hon. B n onet declared that no mark of personal attachment could afford him any thing like the gratification which he felt to find that the spirit of his constituents had experienced no falling off'in favour of Parliamentary Reform ; that, on the contrary, indeed, that spirit was increased. But this increase was naturally to be accounted for from the progress of the principle of reform, especially among that class by whom it was formerly discountenanced and frowned upon. All orders indeed who did not immediately abide within the precincts of con uption, or subsist upon its fruits, were now unanimous in favour of reform ; and nothing there- fore was necessary but union and activity among its ad- vocates to ensure, the success of that, measure ( applause). But such was the progress of this principle, that if it were not for a singular concurrencc of circumstances upon Mr. Lambton's motion, the cause would have been as suc- cessful in numbers as it pertainly was in argument. The Hon. Baronet concluded with recommending union and co- operation among the Reformers, and that every Re- former would endeavour to produce by the next Session such expression of public sentiment as must, if unani- mous. effect the object in view. Mr. D. Kinnaird proposed the health of Mr. Ilobhouse, who'returried thanks in a speech which from its force and animation we lament our limits will not permit us to detail. Mr. Hume observed, that the Constitutional Associa- tion, the names of the members of which he held in his hand, were a band of conspirators against the Press. Mr. Thelwall spoke strongly against this Association ; as did Mr. Ahlerman Wood, Mr. Whitbread, Mr. Moore, and Colonel Torrens. Sir F. Burdett said, that the number who meant to sup- port Mr. Lambton's motion for Reform, was 137 ( ap- plause), which, he observed, was a great proof of the pro- gress of the principle. The Meeting broke up about 11 o'clock. short account here ; but a sense of impartiality oh-* liges us to say, that the applause with which her Majesty was received was not unaccompanied by, marks of disapprobation. . . Persons, in fine clothes—• to all appearance Gentlemen—- were not ashamed to join in an attempt to insult her Majesty, who seem-, edto treat this rudeness with dignified indifference.— Her Majesty, accompanied by Lady Anne Hamil- ton, and- Lord Hood, retired a little before the con^ elusion, of the Opera. - We were gratified to see an overflowing house, it being Madame Camporese's night. PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.-— The number of hours the House of Commons has already sat ex-, ceeds those ofanv former Session since the Unioa with Ireland by upwards of one hundred ; and, as far as any opinion can be formed from the present state of public business, the Session is not likely to terminate before the. last week in June. Eighty- five Churches are now building, and to be built, which are to contain sittings for one hun- dred and fifty thousand persons, at an expense of one million sterling. ' The Collector of Government taxes, who lately absconded from Liverpool, and for whose appre- hension a reward was offe ed, has, we are inform- ed, surrendered himself in London, and has made several important discoveries. Mr. Bowstead, the Surveyor of Taxes for this town, has likewise been consigned to. Lancaster Gastle, on account of defi- ciencies to a very large amount, as has also, \ Ve un- derstand, the Inspector of this district, whose of- fice . is at Preston.— Liverpool Advertiser, May 22. As we had anticipated, in our paper of the 23d/ we have now the satisfaction to state to the public, on the authority of letters of a very recent date, received yester- day from Malta, that the plague has not only been con- fined to that part of the Lazaretto allotted to the infected ships' companies from Alexandria, but that even'amongst these unfortunates, not a symptom of the malady, or in- deed disease of any kind, had existed for 19 days pre- vious to our letters being. dispatched ; and as every thing susceptible belonging to them, capable of communicat- ing, the infection, had been destroyed, there cannot exist a doubt that, from the promptitude and efficiency of the system pursued in this Lazaietto, 10 out of 25 indi- viduals, placed in no common circumstances of plague danger,: have been. thus happily saved to humanity and to their families.— Morn. Ckrort'. ' ; The delivery of the letters by the General Post oti Thursday morning was delayed nearly twohours, in conse- quence of a visit from the Bow Street Police. We under- s* aad that in consequence of some extensive robberies in that department, when the whole of the letter- carriers had assembled at the office in Lombard Sireet, they were locked in and individually underwent a strict personal search by Vickery and other officers ; but nothing Was dis- covered to warrant the detention of any of them. Friday and Saturday about twenty sail of outward- bound merchantmen, which put into . Portsmouth with contrary winds, proceeded on their respective voyages.-— The ship Tuscan, bound to the South Seas, was among them, having on board the Rev. Daniel Tyerman ( late of Newport, Isle of Wight) George Bennet, Esq. of Shef- field, and missionaries, who are about to visit Otaheite, & c. as a Deputation from the London Missionary Society. According to official returnff to an order of the House of Commons, the total quantity of wool imported into Great Britain, between the £ th January and 5th April 1821, is 1,481,252 lb. and the total quantity charged with duty of one penny per pound for home consumption, 16,9451b.; ditto, at sixpence per lb. 2,085. I22lb. The quantity remaining under bond, on the 5th April 1821. 1,825,1651b. The total number of gallons spirits distilled in Scotland for home consumption in 1820, was 2,167.558 — duty L. 602,676 18s. 6- f. NAVAL REGISTER. FROM LLOYD'S MARINE LIST, May 15. The Perseverance, Morseby, from London to Lima, put into Mogadore 25th February, and was under repair 17th March. She lost a boat with five of the crew, ( viz. James Simmount, ( mate), Charles Grant, Wm. Grant, Wm. Giles, and Anderson) in rendering assist- ance ti> the Tods, M'Pherson, on the 3d of March. The sloop Fortune. Badcock, from Plymouth to Fal- mouth, was towed into Plymouth on Thursday, with loss of mast. The Apollo, Grey, sailed from Demerara for St. John's, Newfoundland, the 7th November, and was seen off St. ICitt's on the 24th of that month, but has not since beeri heard of. MAY 25.— The Princess of Wales, Johnson, front London for St. Helena, put into Portsmouth on Sunday, leaky, aud has gone into the harbour to discharge and re- pair. The English brig Leda was wrecked at Bona 9th Feb. and the English bombard Fatna was wrecked off C* pe Rosa the day before. The crews arrived at Malta 26th March. The English brig San Michael is lost at Tunis. Tho master and three of the crew arrived at Malta 23th March. The. Amethyst, Ballantyne, from Hamburgh to Sun- derland, ran on shore on Ameland on the night of the 18th inst. but it was expected would be got off. The Juno. Brown, from St. Michael's to Petersburg, ran on shore on Lessee 3d instant, but was' got off by assistance without damage. Ilis Majesty suffered a slight operation on Fridav evening, by having a small tumour removed from the head. Mr. Astley Cooper performed the op- eration with his usual ability. It was accompanied by no pain or inconvenience. The King's Coronation robes are finished. No words can convey an adequate idea of their splendour and magnificence. The robes of the Royal Dukes are also finished, and both are to be seen by those who can obtain an order from persons high in office at Carlton Palace. The train is made of crimson velvet, seven yards in length, and will be borne bv seven persons. It is embroidered with a deep gold border, interspersed with roses of gold, and here and there a plume of feathers in silver, which give it a pleasing relief. It is lined throughout with ermine, which was purchased for the occasion in France, and originally intended to adorn the Coro- nation Robes of Louis XVIII. The under dress and the dramatic robes are entirely covered with silver and gold, and are extremely massive and costly; indeed it is d'oubted if his Majesty's health and strength will enable him to sustain, for the requisite length of time the ceremony will necessarily occupy, the enormous weight of the whole dress. The Robes of the Royal Dukesare likewise splendid, but, of course, less expensively decorated than those of tlie King. KING'S THEATRE.-— Iler Majesty honoured this Theatre with her presence on Monday night. The House was extremely full, and exhibited altogether a splendid appearance. Her Majesty occupied a box nearly in the centre of the House; she was ac- companied by Lady Ann Hamilton and Lord Hood. iHer Majesty was not recognized by*" tlie audience until the conclusion of the first act of the Opera.—- j She was greeted by part of the house in a manner • j that must have been gratifying to her feelings. I " God save the King" was loudly - called for and i was sung by the strength of the company. Her j Majesty, and nearly the entire of the audience, ) stood up during the performance of the national air. 5 Many persons of distinction were present, amongst whom we recognised his Grace the Duke of Devon- | shire, Lord Nugent, & c. & c. & e. We could I wish, for the credit of all present, to conclude this MARKETS, Ac. conN EXCHANGE, URAY 25. The Wheat trade was heavy this morning, snl only fine qualities could be disposed of, which obtained Mon- day's prices; but there was no demand Cdt inferior samples— Barley was very dull sale, and rather cheaper Oats are lower than on Wednesday. AVERAGE PRICES OF CORN, By the quarter of Eight Winchester Bushels, and of Oatmeal per boll of 140lbs. Avoirdupois, from the Re- turns received in the week ending May 19. AVERAGE OF EXGLAND AND WALES. Wheat, 5d | Beans, - 29, 74 Rye, - 31, 2d j Pease . 30- lOd Barley, - 25s 6d I Oatmeal, - 19., Oats, - - 17s 4d I Bear or Big, 00s OOd AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH - CORN IP SCO TEA NO, By the quarter of Eight Winchester Bushels, and of Oatmeal per boll of 128lbs. Scots Troy; or 140lbs. Avoir- dupois," of the Four Weeks immediately preceding the 15th May. Wheat, - .13s Id I Beans, 30s ( Td Rye, - 34s 4d j Peasa, - 50s 2d Barley, 2d I Oatmeal, - 2 5s <) d Oats," - 20s 2d | Beer or Big, . .. 22s lod The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com- puted from the returns made in the week ended May 23, is 33s. per cwt. duty exclusive. NEWGATE AND LEADKN'HALL MARKETS, May 25. Beef, 2s & d to 3s ed j Areal, 3s Od to 4s 8d Mutton, 3s Od to 4s Od | Pork, ,3s 4d to 4s 8d HADDINGTON CORN MAKKEt May 25. A middling supply of Wheat in market, which met with a ready sale. Prices rather higher than last day—. Tic mix. Us Od 14. 0(| , 12; Od This day there were 671 bolls of Oatmeal . in Edin- burgh Market— Retail price per peck of best oatmeal.' 19. Id. second Is. Od. K : 1 monthly market 011 Monday last, was again largely supplied with the different kinds of stock. The fat cattle were numerous and excellent, but the demand was small ; and although mauv were sold, the prices were considerably reduced. The same may be said of voting cattle for grass. Of sheep there was al., o a good supply, but the sales dull and prices low. There were some good burses of the draught kind, which seemed in request. At Dunsmuir on Tuesday the 1,5th Inst, the show of cattle exceeded that of former years, but rnet vvith ^ dull sale, and many returned Unsold. M*! vh cows, and tjue^ s for grazing, were rather most in request, and : snppt> Wed former prices better than otl( cr descriptions of stock More than the ordinary number. of two and some lots of three year old slots. were oliercd . for sale, out dealers evinced considerable shyness to purchase even at a reduc- tion of full twenty | k'r cent on last tear's rates. Stots two yearsold sold on an average fVom £ 6 to £ 8 ; ordinary sized' thrva. year plds, £ 0 tp Lil. ntul one lot of fine heavy ones w. ere said to have been sold at £ 13 a head— Init fvjnn 7s, to 8:,. asUme'sinking offals. Forfar mar. fcet'llie day following Was very similar to the above, with this difference, that good fat u ere rather more in demand. Jjervie. the day nf'er Forfar, was also very stiff sale, with litile or. no alteration of price, and as vegetation is now so completely checked by the frequent hoar frosts and nl'jfly winds of night, there is no probability of any sud- den increase in the demand for grazing stock by the home dealers. great L& otir, and ut aft expense wliich long ion- sti'med much of tlie profits of his other manufactories. His first great performance was ah edition of Virgil, in royal 4to. 1756, which lias since treliled its ori- ginal price. Afterwards many others of the Latin classics, and snveral Ehglish ones, came from his press, as well in quarto as in smaller sizes. " The paper and ink were also of his own preparation, and certainly nothing in England had before appeared which could rival the beauty of his workmanship. 1 lie type had a peculiar fineness and sharpness, which gave the printing a strong resemblance to fine print- hand- writing ; and the paper had a re- markable gloss, which set off tlie type, but was rather offensive to the eyes. Baskerville's editions, however, are not, in general remarkable- for correct- ness. Not meeting with the encouragement he ex- pected from booksellers, he latterly set up a tvpe- foundery for sale, which business was for a time carried o! i by his w idow after his death, in 1.775.— Various attempts, however, were made to dispose of his types and matrices; and at length, not much to the credit of this country, they were suffered to go to Paris, where a literary society purchased them for £ 3700, and employed them on a very splendid edition of Voltaire's works. " Mr. Uaskerville w as possessed of a natural ele- gance of taste, which distinguished every thing that came from his hands. Ilis house, planned by him- self, was more decorated with architectural orna- ment than in Birmingham. The pannels of his carriage were elegant pictures, and he was drawn by a beautiful pair of cream- coloured horses, l ie loved fine clothes, and indeed seems in all ' respects to have been fond of show:, united with something of singularity. lie was extremely polite and hospi- table to sti augers, and cultivated acquaintance with several ingenious men. He was indolent in the common routine of life, brit active in every thing of novelty and invention. He kept apart from all re- ligious sects, and was buried under a mausoleum in his own grounds."—( Birmingham Chronicle.) . A BRHDREM': SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 1821. Nummary of politics. TIIK sanguinary laws respecting forgery, we are happy to find, are now in all probability to undergo revision. On Thursday se'enniglit they were ably discussed in the House of Commons, and although Ministers opposed the measure, the mo- tion . of Sir JAMES MACKINTOSH was carried by a considerable majority. Whether any enactment, mitigating punishment, can take place this Session, may be doubtful, but within twelve months an im- portant change in our criminal law may be expect- ed. The speech of Mr. BUXTON, upon this oc- casion, did him infinite honour, and was justly complimented by Sir JAMES MACKINTOSH, as one of the most convincing appeals to the justice of the country, he had ever heard within the walls of that House. He particularly noticed the American laws respecting forgery, which was at one time a capita! o! fence, but upon the suggestion of FRANK- I- IN, the . punishment of death in such cases was abolished ; and forgery and theft are now crimes of very rare occurrence in the United States, while in this country, they are multiplied to a degree that, but a few years ago, would hav$ been thought in- credible. lie' observed also, that the excellent system of Policc iit France prevented crimes ; while in this country, a far more expensive establishment was in that respect nearly ineffective, but chiefly employed in bringing offenders to justice after of- fences against the Jaw had actually been committed. Slateford. Ist Monday Muchals Tryst. Ist Tuesday roshearty, 1st Tuesday Aberlour, 1st Thursday Durris, 2d Tuesday Findon. 2d Wednesday Cornhill of Park, 2d Til nr. bervie, ditto Bridge of Potnfch, ditto BeaulV, Holy Cross. Mill day, or Werlnesday after lt » ra, tst Wedtres. after 1 oth Milllown, Boss- shire, od Tuesday OUImeldrnm, Thursday be- fore 19. h Nev. deer, Thtirs. after 26< h, or un that day. if a Thurs. 7 « dand. Wcdncs. liefore26th InVerury, the day before Wartle Wartle Trvst, Thursday be- fore 26th Banff, Brandon Fair, the 26th, or Tuesday after glammis. Wednes after26th Iluntly, Tliur » dayafter 26th Oldmeldrum, Sat. after do. Glasgow, Whitsun- wc" k ( Old Stile.) Ellon, Hood Fair, 1st Tues. FAIRS. MAY—( New Stile.) Kildrummy, Ist Tuesday Byth, ditto • Dunsmuir, Toes, before 1st Wednesday Greenburn. 2d Tuesday broadstraik, Tluirs. after Auchinblae, the day after Balloter, 1st Tuesday Strichen I'd Tues.& Wednes. Druniblade, ' 2d Wednesday Kincardine O' Neil 2< 1 Thurs Stonehaven, the Thursday before Whitsunday Montrose, 1st I-' ridayafterdo, Peterhead, 5d Tuesday Rothiemay, do. New Pitsligo, nil Tues. and Wednesday Insch, ditto Fochabers, last Wed. htitonc contin. 23d or Wednes. afier udny, 4lb Tuesday Elgin Trinity Fair, lastTues. tttid Wednesday Byth last Tuesday and Wednesday Hawkhall, Si. Margaret's, Tburs. before last Sat. Auchindore. last Friday Turriff, last Satfirday Oldmeldrum, Tburs. afterdo Edit, Thomas Fair, Ist Wednesday Whitemyres, 2d Tuesday >' airn. 1st Friday Alford. Tuesday oftheweek before Trinity- muir Rhyme. Thursday before 2d Wednesday Inverury, Tuesday before do. Durris, Friday before do. Brechin, Trinity- muir, 2d Wed. Thurs. and Friday Fortrose, 5tl Wednesday Banchory- Ternan, 3d Tu. Forfar, 26th day Cornhill of Park, 4ihTlnirs. Perth, last fortnight of the month Ganr. outh. 30th day ( Old Stile.) J nnmay, 1st Tuesday Keith, * 1st Tuesday and Wednesday I'. llori, do. Daviot, Ist Tues. and Wed. JUNE—( New Stile.) Old Deer, Ist Thursday Grantown, 1st Friday New deer, 2d Tuesday and Wednesday Sliacb, do. Gieenburn, 2d Thursday Fraserburgh, do. I. enaho. 3d Tuesday and Wednesday Balnakettle, 3d Tuesday Aboyne, do. Megray, rlo. Turriff, Tuesday and Wed. before last Tuesday Macduff. Wednesday and Thursday after Greenburn, day before St. Sair's ' St. Sail's Fair, last Tues. and Wednesday Do. Sheep Market, Thurs- day before Tarland. Friday after do. Forres, Midsummer Fair, the 25th and 26' tb. 3 per C Con, 5 per Ct. N. 3\ per Cent. 4 per Cents. PRICE OF STOCKS. 7Sff I India Bonds, 49 pr- 110} 10f> f I Ex. Bills, 2 3 4 pr- 84- J I Lottery Tickets. 141. 14s. 92|-? I Cs. forAc. 76 76^ 1} DISINTERMENT OF MR. I! ASKEIt V1I. LE. It is in the recollection of many of the inhabi- tants of this place, that Mr. John Baskervillc, cele brated for the improvements lie made in letter- found- incr, was buried bv an express direction contained in his will, ill his own ground, in a mausoleum erected for the purpose previous to his death. Upon his death the ground was sold, and passed into the hands of John Uyland, Esq. and from him to his son Samuel Rvland, Esq. who a few years ago demised it to Mr. Gibson for a long term, who has since cut a cana! through it, and converted the remainder into wharf land. Soon after Mr. Ryland became the possessor of this property, the mausoleum, which was a small conical building, was taken down, and it was rumoured, we remember, at the time, that the body had been removed. This proves to be unfounded, for it appears that a short time before Christmas last, some workmen who were employed in getting gravel, discovered the leaden coffin. It was, however, immediately covered up, and remained untouched until Friday last, when, the spot having been recently let for a wharf, it became nccessary to remove the coffin, siul it was accordingly disinterred, and deposited in " Messrs. Gibson and Sons' warehouse, where we were allowed, with some few others, to inspect it. The body was in a singular state of preservation considering that it had been under ground about 46 years. It was wrapt in a linen shroud, which was " perfect and white, aud on the breast lav a branch of laurel, faded, but entire, and firm in texture. There were also leaves, and sprigs of bay and laurel in other parts of the coffin and on the body. The skin on the face was dry but perfect. The eyes were gone, but the eye- brows, eye- lashes, hps, and teeth remained. The skin on the abdomen and body generally was in the same state with that of the face. An exceedingly offensive and oppressive effluvia, Strongly resembling decayed cheese, arose from the body, and rendered it necessary to close the coffin in a short* time, and it has been since re interred. It was at first supposed by those who examined the body that some artificial means had been employed to protect it from putrefaction, but on inquiry we could not ascertain that this was the case. The putrefactive process must have been arrested by the leaJen coffin having been sealed hermetically, and thus tire access of the air, which modern discoveries liave ascertained is essential to putrefaction, was pre- vented. We subjoin from Aikin's Biography a short memoir of this singular and ingenious character : " JOHN BASKERVILLE, an ingenious English artist, particularly deserving commemoration for his improvements in printing and type founding, was born at Wolverley, in Worcestershire, in 170G, . and inherited a small paternal estate. He was brought up to no particular profession, but early acquired a taste and skill in fine writing and cutting in stone. At the age of twenty he settled as a writing master in Birmingham ; and the rising manu- factures of that town giving scope to his inventive t dents, he entered into a branch suited to his love of d.- sign, that of japanning, which he followed with peculiar ingenuity and success as long as he lived it was in 1750 that he turned his thoughts toletter- f- Hindin-' ; and aiming at nothing less than perfec- tion in whatever he undertook, he pursued it with EDINBURGH, May 29. HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY. On Wednesday tbe Court met al one o'clock, wdietr P Wallace. J. Robertson, J. Shaw, and W. Smart, ( whose ease was stated in our last), were again placed at tbe bar. Tlieir Lordships, in full Court, unanimously sustained the objection 011 which the case had been certified from Perth by Lords Hermandaml Succoth, viz, that sentence could not follow upon a verdict of guilty ofacrime not libelled in the indictment. ' i'he Lord Justice Clerk, in announcing their Lord- ships' decision to the prisoners, took occasion to impress upon them that it was the wrong finding of the Jury, not their innocence of the crime of robbery which had availed them at this time ; and that it depended 011 their future conduct to wipe away ( lie stains of the past, by doing w hich they might yet live and prosper : but on tbe other hand, if they continued their vicious courses, they w ould entail di ^ grace upon themselves in the world, aud incur tbe ven- geance of Gon in tbat 10 come. His Lordship earnestly Implored them to endeavour to make amends by their fu- ture lives for the wrong they bad done, and informed them that, should they again be brought to the bar of a Crimi- nal Courf, it was ten to one they " would not then be so fortunate. The prisoners were then assoilzied simpliciler, and dismissed. John Rubieson was yesterday put to the bar charged with theft or swindling, effected by robbing various lodg- ings occupied by him in this cit;, Leith, aud their envi- rons. Mr. John Tait rose to object in the indictment, 011 tbe ground that it bore to be written 011 twenty- two pages, it occupied twenty- four, the last two being the list of w it- tresses. The objection was sustained by the Court, and the diet deserted pro loco tt tempore. Robert Chailton was then placed at the bar, accused of discharging a loaded gun at John Anderson, labourer at Ltbberlon, with intent to murder him. The diet in this case was continued till Monday next, ow ing to the absence of four witnesses, upon whom tbe fine and 100 merks Scots was directed to be levied for tlieir noll- atteudance. We are authorised to state, that the Rev. Dr Lamont will be proposed as a candidate for the Moderator's Chair of next General Assembly. Tuesday the election by the Royal College of Surgeons oftheir Piofessor of Surgery, in the room of Dr. Thomson, who has resigned, took place, when Mr. John W. Turner, surgeon, was elected by a majority of three. His only opponent was Mr. R. Allan, George Street. We understand that William Russell, Esq. Ad- vocate, has been appointed second Solicitor of Excise for Scotland, in the room of James Bouar, Esq. deceased. On Tuesday the 1st instant, the Rev. Robert Kirkwootl, A. M. was ordained to the church and parish of Holy wood, Presbytery of Dumfries. The Rev. Robert Wallace, assistant and successor to Dr. Lamont, Kirkpatrick Durham, preached and presided. This was a most cordial settlement to all concerned. Oil Saturday last, David Haggart was served with an ndictment to stand trial here oil the 11th Juue, charged with the murder of the Dumfries turnkey. BIRTHS. At her father's ( General Sir Hew Dalrymple) house, in Hertfordshire, on the 19th inst: the wife of Captain Dacres, of the Royal Navy, of a daughter. On the 1st April, on board the Lord Ilungerford, at ea, the Lady of Colin Campbell, Esq. surgeon of the [ lorse Brigade on the Bengal Establishment, of a laughter. At Madeira, on the 25th March, the Lady of Robert IVallace, Esq. of a sen. DEATHS. At East Mains of Callendar, oil the 26th April, Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, wife of Walter Stewart, Esq. late of Saint Elizabeth) Jamaica. At Belfast, on tlie 26th tilt, the Rev. Wm. Neilson, O. D M R. L- A. Professor of Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Head Master of the Clasical School in the Belfast Jnsti- ution. At Edinburgh, on the 28th lilt. James Harrowar of Inzietar, Esq. Advocate. At Bellevue, near Southampton, on the 26th ult. Ad- miral Sir Richird Rodney Bligh, G. C. B. At Rome, on the 20th April, Lieut- General Read, of Crowood Park, Wilts. His death was occasioned by poison administered by a Venetian servant whom he had hired at Paris,, and who was afterwards found to have been seven years in the galleys. At Sandbed of Dalswinton, on the 7th inst. William Howatson. Esq. of Ilaadiebrae, W. S. At Hillhead, Jamaica, on the 9th March last, Archi- bald Thomson, Esq. of Hillhead, formerly of Glasgow. At Crieff, on the 28th ult. after a short illness, Mr. John Tainsh. At Prestongrange House, on the 12th inst. Margaret, eldest daughter of Sir James Grant Suttie, Bart, of Pres- tongrange and Balgone. M. I*. On the loth inst. John Bonnycastle. Esq. Piofessor of Mathematics ut the Royal Military Academy of Wool- wich. At Edinburgh, on the 16th inst. I. ieut. Lockhart Gil- lespie. eif the Royal Artillery, youngest son of the late Dr. Thomas Gillespie, Physician in Edinburgh. On the 18th instant, at his seat at Newbrook, in the county of Mayo, I. ord Baron Clanmorris. In the neighbourhood of Bristol, on the 15th instant. Dr. Calcott. This celebrated Musician obtained, early in life, the highest reputation for original geuius* and pro- I found science. At Dunfermline, on the 1 7th instant, the Rev. James i Husband, D. I>. in the 70th year of his age, and 46th • of his ministry. I11 America, the great object of criminal law is to spare human life, unless in case of murder deliber- ately committed, and to amend the morals of of- fenders bv excellent and truly liberal prison regula- tions, that well deserve imitation. In the United States no prisoner is allowed to remain idle, nor to form any association that might tend to injure his sense of moral obligation ; and the consequence is, that prisoners are frequently restored to the public truly reformed, and prove valuable members of society. A reformation of Prison Discipline is much wanted in this country ; for it is a well known fact that, in the Metropolis, the youth are corrupt- ed in the jails by associating with old and hardened offenders, and when set at liberty are more obnoxious and dangerous to society, than before their con- finement. There is reason to hope, that this subject shall occupy tlieattention of Parliament atnodistant period, and the excellent example set by America be followed tip. In Scotland, the state of the Prisons has long been a national reproach ; but even in Scotland, where it was once held, that a prison ought- to - be in every respect uncomfortable, so that the Squalor Garcerii might compel the insolvent to pay their debts, more liberal ideas prevail, and a very great improvement, both in the buildings and interior management of our jails is to be expected. The news from abroad art not interesting. The Holy Alliance has far the mean time prevailed, and Italy is enslaved ; how long this state of things may continue, how long men well informed arid re- specting the principles of equity shall submit to be curbed and oppressed, at the will of a despotic fac- tion, and see their best friends conducted to the scaffold like sheep £ 0 the slaughter, we cannot fore- tel, but it cannot long exist. The principles of Truth aud Justice may be for a time suppressed by Falsehood and Violence, but they must triumph at last; and so much is Europe enlightened 011 the subject of political compact and Government, that great and beneficial changes must be expected Long has it been fashionable to sneer at the " Bights of' Man," but the time is approaching, when Men will assert their Rights, and whenever they do, Despotism is 110 more. It is believed, that the late events in Naples took place in conse- quence of a long premeditated plan. The King took the oaths to support the adopted Spanish Con stitution, while lie was corresponding with the Members of the Congress at Laybach, concerning the best means of annihilating the new order of things. Many commanding officers of the army pretended to favour the new Constitution, while they were actually under engagements to facilitate the entrance of the Austrians, and these engage- ments they certainly made good; for even in the Abruzzi, where a single brave battalion might have averted the progress of an invading army for many days together, the passes were abandoned, and the Anstriaus experienced 110 serious opposition. ' 1 hat the King of Naples has not yet dared to return to his capital is not to be wondered at; he seems to know, that he is hated and despised, and pro- tracts his stay at Rome. A great number of re- fugees from Naples and Piedmont have arrived at the nearest ports of Spain, and as many of these have served in the army, their presence in Spain at this present moment must prove highly advantageous to the patriots. It is said, and we would hope has of late been repeatedly in public, ami aUvays received with the most cordial marks of attachment and approbation, unless upon her appearance in the King's Thearte, where certain individuals, dressed as Gentlemen, had the meanness to insult her.— This, perhaps, was to have Ireen exacted, and slit- treated the insult with the most magnanimous con- tempt. The public will wait for the Coronation with some anxiety ; for although the dependents of iiis Majesty may inveigh against the character of the Queen who has out- lived his liking, the great majority of the people arc convinced of her inno- ; ceuce, and admire the unshaken fortitude with which | she has met the many insult3 and persecutions of | twenty- five years. Nothing, we trust, shall on sueh an occasion occur to disturb the public peace ; but that the ceremony shall pass over, her Majesty ex- cluded from participation, without marks of public disapprobation, is not to be expected. Englishmen are generous, and will see fair play, and it may yet be necessary to pay deference to their feelings. Several publishers are at present under prosecu- tion for libels against the Government, the legal proceedings not instituted and carried on bv the Public P rosecutor, but by a soi distent Constitu tional Society formed, as is given oat, to prevent the progress of infidelity and sedition. After the restraints put npon tho press in 1819, it could scarcely be supposed that the aid of individuals, formed into a Society, would still be necessary to control its freedom ; but the zealous members of this Association, containing many personages of high rank, and almost the whole Bench of Bishops, are of a different opinion, and appear to think them- selves called upon, to volunteer their services in ait! ofthe Attorney General. They even prosecute for Caricatures, and in some instances tlie Grand Juries have found the bills ; how the jretty Juries are to dispose of such questions we are yet uninformed, as the trials have not yet been reported, It is how- ever evident, that the existence of such an Asso- ciation is not consistent with the freedom of the British press ; for if vexatious prosecutions are to be instituted against whatever may. tend to bring Go- vernment into disesteem, censure of public measures is not tolerated, the Press being only permitted to eulogize Ministers, however weak orhowever wicked. Ivvays j It ; such a., did, took fo the nearest opening arrrf: BIRTHS.— On tbe 16th March, at Ki naston, Ja- maica, the Lady of the Honourable WILLIAM SHAND, of a Son. Forfar, on the 30th ult. Mrs. RODEHT EI. OEN, of a Daughter. MARRIAGE.— At Oathlaw, on Monday last, Wm. Roberts, Esq. writer in Forfar, to Martha, daughter of the late Mr. John Roberts of Forfar. DEATHS.— At Aberdeen, on the 18th ult. Miss MAHION BRANDS, youngest daughter of the deceased James Brands, Esq. of Ferryhill. At, Aberde en, on tbe 1 Ith ultimo, Mrs. ELIZABETH CuuicBsiiAMt, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Cruickshank, Merchant, aged 78. At Manse oflnsch, on tbe 21st ult. the Reverend GEORGE DAUN, in the 71st year of his age, and 31st of h s ministry. At Inverness, on the 20tli ult. after a short illness, the Rev. ALEX. ERASER, senior Minister of that town, in the 70th year of bis age, and 43d of his Ministry. The gen- tleness and kindness of his disposition, his unfeigned piety, and exemplary conduct, procured him tbe attachment of his friends, and the respect of his flock. At Bombay, on tbe 30th November, in the flower of youth and eminent for his qualities, JOSEPH WILLIAM CUMINE, Esq. of the Hon. East India Company's Medi- cal Service, second son of Archibald Cumine, Esq. of Auchry. At Elgin, on the 24th ult. PATKICK DUFF, Esq. Town Clerk, aged 58. At Dorchester on the 12th ult. FRANCIS JOHN GRANT, only son of Major- General Colqnhoun Grant, aged 10 years. At Montrose, in the seventy- eighth year of his age, Captain ROBERT GRAHAM, late of the excise, after a long illness. The Executors of tbe late Mr. KI VVRNV CLARK, of Banff, have paid the following charitable Legacies : To the Infirmary of Aberdeen, ... £] 0 I, unatic Hospital of do. ... 10 Poor's Hospital of do, ... 10 Bible Society of do. ... 5 Kirk Session of Banff, for the? Poor thereof, £ 31 Do. of Peterculter, for do. 5 0 O O 5 10 0 rocks, where they could find any shelter. Six of tbe hosts drove to sea ; 4 of which, with 15' inea and boys, were picked up by Captain William Betice. of ibe Lord Saltotfn of Fraserburgh ; and such was the violence of tho gale, tiiaj tbe trews were, obliged to be hauled oil board, oyer ti e stern of the vessel by ropes. Another boat was1 picked up by Captain David Johnston, of the Betsey of Thurso. Both Captain Bence, and Captain JoRnston, were most attentive to the sufferers, who express them- selves most grateful to their- deliverers. Another boat, on board of which was Robert Cordiner, Alex. Cordiuer, and two sons ofthe former, the eldest, of whom was 13, and the other 11 years of age, it is feared,' was lost, dur^ lug a violent shower of bail at 12 o'clock noon, the bad been upset ; she was not afterwards seen, and there arc yet no actdnnts of her. Robert Cordiuer lias left a widow and five children'; Alex. Cordiner a widow. About 11, o'clock forenoon, a schooner passed the boats, one of which made a signal to her, which was not taken the least noiico of : this boat was afterwards picked up by one of the before- named vessels. Some of the crews tbat were pick- ed up were landed at Stonehaven, others at Aberdeen ; and all of tlietn express their gratitude for the attention paid to them, and the aid they obtained at Aberdeen, ( where about I.. 6 was collected for the purpose) to ennble them to travel home. We are sorry to state, that, during the violent hurricane on Friday last, one of the Aucbmitliie fiskiilg- Uiats was. drifted out to sea, and upset. The crew, five in number, all perished, except one, who was left to tell the melan- choly. tale. He had clung to the boar, and was picked ti|> in a state of exhaustion which afforded little hope of life, but 1ns since recovered. Ii is said that the boat was carry- ing too great a press of sail when tire catastrophe happen- ed. Oil. er two boats belonging to Auclimithie, and one belonging to Ferryden, were drifted 10 tbe southward as far as St. Andrews. Their crews weie in an alarming state of exhaustion, but were humanely treated where they landed, and have returned home in safety. PRICE Of PROVISIONS, & C. IN THE ABEU13EEX MARKET, YESTERDAY. Pork, — — 3d * "< l Butter, — 14dal6J Eggs, p. doz. — 6< l a M Cheese, p. st. 7s Od a 8s orl Tallow, 10s 6d a lis fid Ilav. — — 7d a Hit Raw Hides, p. lb. 3d a 4ii Coals, p. boll, 5s Or! a 5s OA Quartern Loaf — 9d Oatmeal, p. peck, lOjrial lfd Beat- meal. — 8d a Od Potatoes, lOd. a 12d. Od Malt, 2s6da Od Beef, p. lb 4d a 8.1 Mutton, — ,5d a 8d Veal, — — 4d a 8d NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. On Tuesday last, the Doe, Moffat, lat 55. 15 when about 60 miles off Tynemouth Castle, fell in with a sloop under a double reefed main- sail, fore- sail, and storm jib. with a signal of distress flying, abandoned by tbe crew ; and on boarding, found the vessel to be lire Ness, Lvle. of Inverness, lime loaded, and on fire, tbe b itches being burst open, and bulk beads down, & c. tbe boat, soma small sails, compass and provisions gone, from which ha concluded the crew had got safely ou board another ves- sel. The night following it came to blow a hard gale from tbe northward, when he supposes the Ness would soon founder. The Anne. Thomson, arrived at Havre de Grace tbe 18th ult. aftera fine passage of 31 days from Charleston South Carolina. The Blucher, Kenn, from Aberdeen to Petersburg*!, with goods, passed tbe Sound, on tbe 6th ult; as did tha Flora, Work, from London to Memel, on tlie 12th, in ballast. ARRIVED AT ARERDEEN. May 26. Champion, Crane, London, goods 28. Commerce, Philip, London, do 29. Superior. Duncan, do. do; Tourist, Bain, Leith, passengers."- 30. Edinburgh Packet, Hossack, do. goods ; Tourist, Bain, Leith, pas- sengers.— 31. Wellington, Gilbert, Hull, ditto; Two Sisters, Gray, Dysart, ditto ; Eliza. West, Newcastle, do; Ceres, Young. Glasgow, ditto ; Dee, Moffat. Rotter- dam, do. Twelve with coals; 7 with lime ; 1 in ballast - and 2 put back, W. B. SAILED. May 25.— Search, Gilbert, London, goods 26. Aber- deen Packet, Kerr, do. do.— 27. Juno. Blues. Dundee, do ; Eagle, I - ister, St. Andrews, do ; Countess of El^ in^. Still, Montrose, ditto— 29. Touris% Bain, Leith, pas- sengers. — 30. Philorth, Trail, Fraserburgh, goods ; Ann, Stephen, Peterhead, ditto ; Peggy, Lewis, Inver- ness, do ; Commerce, Anderson, London, ditto ; Mary, Finlason, Kiikwall, ditto ; Pearl, Bari. e't, and FancV, Mitchell, Archangel, ballast; Isabella, Burgess. Pictou. ditto; Tourist, Bain, Leitfo, passengers.— 51. Marys*. Patterson, M'DufF, goods ; Glasgow Packet, CamplK'll, Glasgow, ditto. Five with stones, 2 with coals, and IS in ballast. » =£ 71, 15 0 The Treasurer of the Female Society for the Relief oj Aged anil Indigent Females, has received £ 5. from the Fifty Pounds given by the MAHOUTS of IIUNII. T, to L- e distributed amonp the Public Charities. The Female School of Industry, Union Terrace, has also received the same sum, which is a most seasonable supply : the funds, this half year, not being adequate to the expenditure. In the beginning of this week, a Hive of Bees threw off a swarm at Kepplestone Cottage. Rubislaw, in this neighbourhood ; a circumstance not only remarkable at so early a period, but also more so, from the inclemency of the weather, by which this season has been particular- ly distinguishable. The Magistrates have caused the base money, found last week, to be melted, and the value of the metal, ( which is a composition of copper and brass,) given to the poor woman who found it, Lately a quantity of Butter was seized by the Dean of Guild's Officer, for being deficient of weight, and given by order^ of the Sitting Magistrate, to the Poor's Hospital We understand tlie Magistrates have given instructions to the Town Serjeants to be oil the alert in checking this de- ception, as they are resolved to punish delinquents of this sort in an exemplary manner. His Majesty has been graciously pleased to commute the sentence of death, passed upon William Grant at the last Circuit Court here, into that of transportation for life. Upon the 18th May, the Sitting Magistrate, on the complaint of the Procurator Fiscal, sentenced David Begg, a vagrant, and pretended preacher of the Gospel, to one month's confinement and hard labour in Bride- well and banishment from the city and liberties for five years, forsorning upon the inhabitants. And on the 22d utt. James Watt, shoemaker, convict- ed of theft, was sentenced by the Sitting Magistrate to four months confinement and hard labonr in Bridewell and banishment from the city and liberties for five years. One of the Pilots belonging to this Harbour, was last week brought before the Sitting Magistrate on a petition and complaint, and fined, for remissness of duty when applied to tow down a Lighter to a Vessel which bad struck on the Breakwater. A very important improvement has taken place in our communication with the south, by an increase in the num- ber of regular steam- boats between the coast of Fife and Mid Lothian; and arrrangements are forming for esta- blishing an additional coach from thence to Aberdeen, by a near conveyance; which, together, cannot fail to af- ford great accommodation to travellers.— See Adv. We are sorry to state the loss of a line young man, an apprentice on board the Commerce, London smack, of this port. While off the Bell Rock, on her late voyage from London, happening to be employed on the boom- end, the vessel suddenly pitched, and threw him off, into the sea, where he perished before any assistance could be rendered to him. On the morning of Friday, the 25th May ultimo , at 5 o'clock, 18 small Boats, from Boddam, ( the crews generally consisting of one man, and two or three boys,) went out to the small lines, to the South, of Boddain, upon thecoastof Crtiden. The morning, until 8 o'clock, was fine, the wind at S. W. which at that time vtered to W. and N. W. when a hurricane, with snow, came on all at once, as they were in the act of hauling their lines, which they were then obliged to abandon, and take to their oars ; but although only about a mile from til slitre, it was with much difficulty that any c » uld ieaci TIDE TABLE CALCULATED FOR ABERDEEN BAR. ( APPARENT TIME.) June MOON S AGE. First Quarter, 7th June, at 3h. 35'. Even. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Tbe Favours of several Correspondents have been re- ceived . PO S TS CR I PT. LONDON, May 29. Government have withdrawn the annual grant of 30001. per annum to the Board of Agriculture, the President, the Earl of Macclesfield, and tbe principal Members who constituted that Board have opened a subscription amongst themselves, in order to shpport the Institution by annual contributions. Tbe Marquis and Marchioness of Huntly and family- are expected iu town in a few days, from their seat iu Scot- land. The Iphigenia frigate. Captain Hyde Parker, tias re turned to Portsmouth from Naples Bay, which she left on the 12th ult. and Gibraltar on tbe 7th instant : did not bring any news whatever, having bad so long a pas- sage. A Neapolitan frigate was lost in Naples Bay oix the 6th ult. through misconduct. Our squadron on the station, consisting of tbe following ships, was safe, and tbe crcw- s healthy, viz. Rochefort ( Sir Graham Moore), Revolutionaire, Cambrian ( frigates), Lame, Racehorse, Spey. Scout, Chanticleer ( sloops). The following per- sons came passengers :— Major- General Eden, Mrs. Eden, Sir Iledwortli Williamson, Captain Bat- on. and Lord Francis Thvnne. The Iphigenia is ordered to Ply- mouth to be paid off. In tbe year 1272, at the Coronation of Edward tho First, all who held of the King in capite, were invited to dinner, which consisted of 278 bacon hogs. 450 liorrs. 440 oxen, 430 sheep, 13 fat goats, and 22 600Ileos and capons. Alexander III. King of Scotland, was at the solemnity, and 50Q horses were let loose, for all that eould catch them to keep them.—( Speed's History af England). If rigid economy be a thriving virtue, the farmers and. gra2iers who attended tbe fair at Cckfield on Monday se'ennight were determined to have the full benefitof it, for of about fifty who dined at tile Maidenhead Inn, not one would countenance the extravagant introduction of a. solitary glass of wine. A few years since they would have blushed to part without a bottle. truly, that the affairs of Spain have been much misrepresented in the French papers ; for it is obvi- ously the interest of Louts to represent the new Constitution as unstable, and the divine right of FERDINAND as inseparable from the prosperity of Spain; as the Duke of BELLUNO, formerly one of NAPOLEON'S Marshals, lately told the people of Lyons, that the destinies of France were insepar- ably bound to the Lilies ! The night of delusion, however, is far spent, and the day is at hand, when the value of legitimacy shall be more correctly ap- preciated, than when Kings were regarded as alto- gether indispensible in Governments calculated to promote the welfare of mankind. Monarchy, well administered, may be a very good Government, but that it is not in itself necessary to the welfare of a State has been long since demonstrated. In our last number it was given, upon tlie au- thority of the London papers, that the Coronation is fixed for the 12th of July. The proclamations usually precede such ceremonies by six weeks ; but in the present case many circumstances are extra ordinary. • The attempt to criminate her Majesty having completely failed, Ministers not daring to submit the infamous witnesses to the ordeal of an examination before the House of Commons, her state as Queen having been since acknowledged by a parliamentary grant for her establishment, not adequate to the support of a Queen Consort, but yet sufficient to establish her right to the dignity of Queen of Great Britain, it remains to be seen, how the people of England w ill brook her exclusion from • the honours of a Coronation. Last year, the fact is unquestionable, that a Coronation could not be ven- tured upon : and what new facts have transpired to alter the sentiments of the public, or make that which was highly unpopular in 1820 popular in 1821, we do not profess to know. The Queen CORN EXCHANGE, May 28. We have had but few fresh arrivals of fine Wheat from tbe coast of F. ssex, Kent, and Suffolk, since this day week, notwithstanding which the demand continues limited, and only the finest samples are able lo meet purchasers at our former prices ; a great quantity of the inferior descriptions remain on hand, and although offered this morning at two shillings per quarter lower than last week, there were but few sales effected. The trade in Barley is likewise very flat; tbat for fine Malting supports its price, all other qualities a trifte cheaper. The supply of Oats was pretty large, but tbe finest qualities obtained last week's j riles ; buiior ttie inferior suns thwewas iio demand.