IVCENI TO BE LENT, Now, or at 20 th of June, in one Sum or mo% e, 4? QAOi> /^ N HERITABLE SECURITY, ,7V) at 4 per cent. Interest. Apply to Duncan Davidson, Advocate. PATENT SLIP. THOMAS M Oil TON, surra R IL D E it, LEITIL EGS to solicit the attention of thosa Interested in maritime afFiirs, to a new method, invented by him, of hauling ships out ? of the water, upon. an inclined plane, for rr- p-. hs. & c. for which he holds his MAJESTY'S LETTERS - PATENT for the United Kingdom and Colonies. The principal object of this invention is to provide a cheap c . bstitute for dry docks where il has not been thought expedi- ent or practicable to construct them ; and both in point of « conomy and dispatch, it has been found completely to an- - vi « r the purpose for which it was originally intended. The Patent Slip, after the extensive experience that has now bee* had of it, is admitted to possess the following advau yti,• - • -- I. A d-. nnhle and substantial Slip may be constructed, under ^ favourable circumstances, at about one tenth Srftie ex pence of a dry dock, and be laid down in situations where'it is almost in possible, from the nature of the ground, or the want of a rise and fall of tide, to have a dock built. I. 2. The whole apparatus can be removed from one place to another, and be carried on ship hoard. 3. Where a sufficient length of Slip can be obtained, a num- ber of vessels may be upon it at once ; and in point of fact, more , than one are often upon the slips already constructed, and under repair at the same time. 4. Among th. e other advantages peculiar to the slip, it may be observed, that every part of the vessel being above ground, the air has a free circulation to her bottom and all around her ; in executing the repairs tbe men work with much more com- fort, and of course more expeditiously ; and, in winter espe- cially, they have belter and longer light than within ihe walls * of a dry deck, while considerable time is saVed in tiie carriage of the necessary materials. The vessel, in short, is in a similar situation to one upon a building slip. 5. No previous preparation of bilge- ways is necessary, as • the vessel is blocked upon her keel, the same as if in a dock ; and she is exposed to no strain whatever, tlie mechanical power * being solely attached to the carriage which supports her, and upon which she is hauled up. 6. A ship may be hauled up, have her bottom inspected, and even get a trifling repair, and be launched the same title ; and the process of repairing one vessel is never interrupted by the • hauling up of another— an interruption which takes place in docks from the necessity of letting in the water when another vessel is to be admitted. 7. A vessel is hauled up at the rate of 2\ to 5 feet per mi- ' nute, by six men to every 100 tons ; so that the expence, both of taking up and launching one of from 500 to 500 tons, does not exceed forty shillings. The Patentee has received the most gratifying testimonials in favour of his invention from officers- of high rank in his Majesty's navy, from public bodies connected with the shipp- ing interest— particularly the Trinity House of Leith and the rCommittee of the Shipowners' Society of London ( through Lloyd's), and from several eminent engineers. Mr. Scoresby' in his late work on the Arctic Regions ( volume L p. 32.) points out the advantages that may be derived from the Slip, hy vessel:; on voyages of discovery, and on distant stations.— And the Patentee lias also the satisfaction to add, that all those v. ho have got slips constructed under his patent, have, without ?> single exception, declared that they have much exceeded the ' expectations that were formed of them. Ten patent Slips have been laid down, and may he seen in 7: constant use at the following places, viz. Dumbarton, Jior- 7owstoiin7uss, Irvine, Aberdeen, and Leith, in Scotland; at Whitehaven, and Workington, in England; and at Water ford, in Ireland. Licenses have also been granted for the construc- tion and use of several others in England, and at Greenock and other Ports in the Clyde; and there is reason to believe, ^ that they will soon be introduced into many cf the other Sea- ports of the United Kingdom. Within these few weeks, applications have been received fiom France, Holland, Sweden. and the United States of America, and fiom the West Indies and the Cape of Good 11 ope, to all which countries there is an immediate prospect of extending the benefit of this invention. ' Ships, of about five hundred tons register, have been fre- quently drawn out of the water, by means of the Slip. Those ot Whitehaven and Aberdeen are expressly calculated for ves- sels of that size, and of course for all smaller ones: and the principle has been generally admitted to be applicable to ships of war, as well as to merchant vessels. The facility with which such vhips may be laid up in ordinary, upon a dry and • secure beach, has not escaped the notice of persons conversant with naval affairs. The Patentee proposes to furnish the Slips complete for ves- sels of any class and burden, or he will grant the privilege of his Patent to others to construct and use them, either at home or in the colonies. Printed particulars of the rates and all other necessary infor- mation may be had on application to the Patentee, or to Samuel Morton, Leith Walk, Edinburgh. Leith, February, 1324. CHEAP SALE ALEXANDER SflAND 4 CO. BEG to intimate, that in order to reduce their pre- sent Stock, previous to visiting the Markets, they will dispose of the following GOODS considerably under the re- gnUr prices, to which they respectfully solicit the attention of their friends ^ nd the public; Black, White, and Coloured SARSNETS, of every des- cription. Black and Coloured BOMB A ZEENS and POPLINS. Black, White, and Coloured SA FINS and PERSIANS. London and Manchester PRINTS and PRINTED M DSL INS. ILUSIL LINENS and FRENCH CAMBRICS. Black, Coloured, and Printed II ANDKEUCH IEFS. Edinburgh and Paisley SHAWLS and PLAIDS. Cambric, Medium, and Book'M USL1NS. Kid and Beaver GLOVES. R. OLHN NET— PARASOLS and FEATHERS. Black and Coloured Sewing SILKS. B L A N K E I' S FLANNELS C O U N T E R P A N E S and QUILTS. A. S. & Co. in addition to the above have just received an assortment of Broad and Narrow CLOTHS. Silk and other HATS, of which, in future, they intend to keep a large stock, which will be sold ou the most reasonable terms," either Whole- sale or Retail. WHOLESALE AMD RETAIL WAREHOUSE, } Union Street. Entry from Union Lane, > February 17, 1824. ) JAMES WALKER & CO. NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, ABERDEEN, | > EG leave to inform their Customers, that they have got to hand an extensive supply of KI TCHEN GARDEN, and FLOWER SEEDS, such as may be de- pended on as Fresh and New, and which will be sold on rea- sonable terms. Their Stock of FOREST TREES, both Seedling and Transplanted, is very extensive, and raised in such a hardy manner as cannot fail to give satisfaction. The prices in gene- ral are also much under former years prices. Their Stock of FRUIT TREES is > ery large, both train- ed and untrained, of the very best and sure bearing sorts, best adapted to this country, Likewise a large assortment of best and newest sort of good bearing G O OS E B E R ill ES and CU R It ANTS, many of thy sorts of Gooseberries are of those, for which the original pro prietors have obtained prizes by competition in England and the South of Scotland. « Their Collection of FLOWEItl- NG SHRUBS, EVEIl- G R E ENS, and O UN A MENTA L TREES, is very exten- sive, with 150 different sorts of Roses, many of them very fine new sorts. Their COLLECTION of HOT and GREEN HOUSE PLANTS is not to be surpassed by any in Scotland, and partieulaily their line assortment of New Geraniums. J. W, & Co, can recommend to the Ladies and Gentlemen who are fond of fine Flowers, to purchase some of their fine double and single Dbalias, Double Carnations and Pinks, double Ranunculuses and Anemonies, D./ uble and Single Tulips, & c. & c. which areas fine as any to be had in this coun- try. J. W. & Co. can supply Noblemen and Gentlemen with well expeiienced Gardeners, or young men as Journeymen Garden- ers., several of whom are on their list, whom for ability and sobriety they can fully recommend ; also two or three well ex- perienced Foresters and Farm Overseers. * Gentlemen who iiave small Gardens may he supplied with Jobbing Gardeners for any length of time required. N. B.— They have full two millions of line transplanted Thorns for Hedging, which will be sold on reasonable terms. IMPOSTURE UNMASKED. npHE progress of M&. iTT, although frequently as- JL sailed, is not impeded by Envy and Detraction. The aggression of ambuscade terminates in defeat; and conscious \ rectitude ultimately triumphs in the attainment of the grand < bj.- ct— public approbation. The test of experience is the guarantee of favour, and has established WARREN'S BLACKING in general estimation : of which there exists not a stronger proof than the tacit acknowledgment of a hust of servile imita- . Mrs, who surreptitiously obtrude on the unwary a spurious pre- : pasa'iun as the genuine article, to the great disappointment of the unguarded purchaser, and manifest injury of WAIUIEN. f whose character and interest by this iniquitous system ate equally subject to determent, it becomes therefore an indis Reusable duty lo CAUTION THE PUBLIC against the manoeuvres of Unprincipled Fenders, who having no character to lose, and stimulated by avarice iu their nefarious pursuits, aim at the acquisition of money through any medium than that, of honour ! The original a « * l matchless BLACK ING bear on each bottle a short direction, with the signature FARMS TO LET, ON LIEUT.- C01.0NEL COUPON'S ESTATES OF CLUNY AND SLA INS. QjN the ESTATE of CLUNY, the following Farms, WOODEND. as presently possessed by William Anderson. LEY of TiLLYCHADY, possessed by John Eddie, and his subtenants. This Farm is to be let in Three Possessions, according to divisions marked out on the ground. CAR HI ETON, as possessed by Cosmo Allan. GLEN I ON, possessed by W. Ewan. This Farm is to be let in Two Possessions, as laid out on the ground. K1RKHILL, as possessed by A. Cumming. Several CROFTS on Cluny are also to be let; And on tile ESTATE of SLAINS— The Farm of KI UK TON of SLAINS, consisting of 110 Acres, or thereby, of arable land, and about 14 of green pas- ture. Of the arable land, there are 100 Acres, old infield, of a very superior quality, situated on a fine exposure on the sea shore, close by the fish town of Collieston, where manure is to be had. There are also several CROF I'S to he let on the Estate of Stains. Ail these Lands will be let for 19 years, from Whitsunday, ,1824. Mr. Burnett, Gardener at Cluny, will show the boun- daries of the Farms, and Crofts'on that Estate ; and John Claik, Ground Officer at Slains, will show those of Slains. Offers in writing may be sent to the Proprietor at Cluny Castle, Ciuny. LABOURERS are WANTED for casting a con- siderable quantity of DRAINS, and TRENCHING GROUN D on Cluny. Enquire at Cluny Castle. TO TEA DEALERS AND OTHERS, Who buy in Quantifies worth Attention, GOING TO A WHOLESALE . MARKET. TE Rough Clean Flavoured BODE A Ditto fine Ditto CONGOU, ... Ditto finest Ditto DI ITO. ... Fine SOUCHONG Fittest DITTO, Fine CAI'EI' Finest HYSON SKIN Ditto TW A N K A V Fiue HYSON In Chests ofe. ich sort, or slit'') qoantitu* as the buyers may tliink proper, £ 11, and lib. — Lead Paekiges at Id. per lb. ex'ru. 4 s. 9.1. 5s. 4d. 5s. Sd. ( is. 4d. 6' s. !) d. 6s. !> d. ( is. f), l. 7s. Od. 8s. 2d. COCOA AND CHOCOLATE PAST! In Boxes, containing two Dozen large Pols, ill per Dozen : OH, I! Y WAY OF SAMPLE, 13lbs fittest Congou— 12lbs. finest SuttelW Twankay— albs, finest Ilyson — and ti Pt* s IIVs- finest: will by sent for a remittance of £ \ 0— or half the qu. iuiity for £ 5, either in Tin Caniiister Bags, or in Tin Packets of - Jib. l| b. and lib.— no charge for which will be made, nor for the liox in which they will be sent. Orders accompanied with remittance of Money will be im- mediately attended to ; and should the amount be £ 50 or up- wards, good Bills on London will be taken by E. ABBOTTS & CO. WHOLESALE TEA DEALERS, SKINNER SI'REET. LONDON. JAMES GORDON, NURSERY AND SEEDSMAN, GALL. OIRGATE, ETURNS lils sinceu thanks Jo his Customers, ^ and the Public in general, for tiie very great support he has received since he entered to his present business— and begs leave to assure them, that nothing shall be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of their favours. J. G. takes this opportunity of informing tliera, that he has got to hand an excellent assortment of Kitchen Garden SEEDS; Annual, Biennial, and Perennial FLOWER SEEDS; the qualities of which maybe depended on as being good; Red and White CLOVER SEEDS both Dutch and English ; English SPRING TARES; Dutch LINT- SEED; Perennial RYE GRASS; Globe. Red, and Yel- low TURNIP SEEDS, warranted true kinds. N. B Has always a good Stock of FP& EST TREES- MI Nur- sery, both Seedling and Transplanted, GOOSEBERRY and CUR- RANT BUSHES, FRUIT TREES and FLOWERING SHRUBS ; all the above will he sold on reaasouable terms. Aberdeen. Feb. IS, 1824. SALE OF WOOD. ' Upon Monday the 8- th of March, there will be sold by public roup, at MI DM A R CASTLE, at 10 o'clock foienoon, i'- OOO T? EET of FIR WOOD of the very best - fi- quality, well grown and of good size, to be exposed in such lots as intending purchasers may incline. Credit will be given on Security. NOTICE. TAMES FERRIER, PORTER DEALER in Aber- ^ deen, having granted a Disposition to Trustees for be- hoof of his Creditors, thgse having claims on him will please lodge the same with Robert Ramsay, Advocate'in Aberdeen, one of the Trustees; to whom his Debtors are requested to make immediate payment. SALE OF C LOTH I Eli Y AND HABERDASHERY GOODS IN I5ANFF; AND MEETING OF CREDITORS. Hp H E STOCK of GOODS, as formerly advertised, JL belonging to the estate of JAMES TAYLOR, iate Merchant in Banff, will be sold bv public roup, in one Lot, upon Wed- nesday the 3d day of March next, in a Meeting of the said James Taylor's Creditors, to be held within the house of James Allan, Vintner in Banff. This Stock is well worth the attention of those in the above line— and to a person wishing to commence business, such an opening is seldom to be met with. An inventory and valuation of the said Stock will be seep in the hands of Messrs. Alexander H idden and Sons, Manufac- turers, Aberdeen; and John Watt, Merchant in Banff; to either of whom, or to James Rose, Writer in Banff, applica- tion may he made for farther particulars. The Trustees particularly request a full attendance of Cre- ditors on the above day. Band', Feb. 16, 1824. ' oM^ f All others are counterfeits; and in many instances the imposi- tion labels are artfully inttrltned with a different address, in very small characters, between the more conspicuous ones of " No. 30," and •' ST11AN. D." Itis earnestly recommend- ed to Shopkeepers and otheis who are deceived by base tain ica- tions of W A RUEN'S BLACKING, to return the detected trash to the source whence it came, and espose the machina- tions of rascality to mejiied obliquy. WARREN'S BLACKING is surpassingly brilliant;— it deludes damp ; gives pliancy to the leather; retains its pris- tine virtue iu all climates; and combining elegance with com- fort, is an article equally of indispensable fashion and utility, fwjl by every respectable Vender in Town and Country, in bottles, at 6( i, 10d. 12d. and 1 Sd. each. SOLD IN ABERDEEN BY JFYFC & Co. Union Street I A. Young, Netherkirkgate Smith, Union Street | Clark, King Street A1 ' A'ISS0N'S cUIILING IL I'll), OR VE3ETATIVE IIA1U OIL. RJPILIS article lias been generally used at tlie toilets of JL Royalty, and by the Nobility ami Gentry, fur upwards of 12 years, and has been always considered the most elegant article ever invented fordressing the Hair. It imp. ut. sa reviv- ing grateful perfume, eradicates the scurf from Children's heals, mikes ihe hair, however harsh, soft and glossy as silk, and keeps it in curl in exercise or in damp weather, and wheie ihe Hair h is fallen off from premature decay. 11 lias long been prescribed hy the most eminent Puysicians for regenerating the growth, and it infallibly restores it if the least roots remain. Price 3s. 6d. A TKfXSOS'S VEGETABLE DYE, Changes Grey or lied f lair on the Head or Whiskers to per- manent Brow n or Black. Price 5s. CAUTION. As there ate numerous Counterfeit?, particularly in the Country, please ask for Atkinson's Curling Fluid, & c. and observe his Signature ami Address on the Label. Sold by J. ATKINS > N, Perfumer, 44, Gerrard Street, Soho Square, London, and by appointment by Mrs. LA ING, Perfumer, Aberdeen, And most Perfumers. GROUND FOil FEUING, IN THE VICINITY OF THE TOWN. nnilERE are to be Feued, several excellent IUJILD J*- ING S r A NC ES on Lot Fourth of the Lands of PIT- MUX 1' ON, on both sides of the great Sou: h Road, immedi ately adjoining to Holburn. Street. The Ground is situated io an airy and agreeable part of the Country, in the immediate vicinity of the Town, and within 20 minutes walk of the Cross, and commands a fine view of the River and adjacent Country. There is some capital back Ground attached to each Feti for a Garden. There are also some other excellent Building Stances to Feu lying betwixt the above ground and Wiudyhtils; and a fim situation for a Villa, Bleachfield, or other . Manufactory re- quiring fine water and a level surface. For farther particulars, application may he made to Evvin<; and Robertson, Advocates, Aberdeen, in whose hands a build- ing plan of the Ground may be seen ; or to John Lvon Wright, Holburn S reet, who will point out the Ground to intending offerers. Ma rise ha I Street, Feb. 16,1824. PANORAMA OF ST. PETERSBURGH, TO BE OPEN FOX ONE WEEK ONLY. OSTIMATES WANTED for covering the Roof EL-^ with Paper or Cloth — Carpenter Work and Plastering. The whole agreeably to a plan and specifications to be seen in Mr. Lamond's Colour Shop. N. B<— The Picture will be cut down and sold in lots. ALSO, TO BE LET, A HOUSE, Furnished or Unfurnished, in Gaelic Lane, consisting of Dining Room, Bed Chamber. Closet-, Parlour, three Coomceiled Rooms, and Kitchen. Pantry, & c. A large FLA T, shuts in by itself— and fvvo FLATS in Broad Street. Apply as above. No. 5, Bet tie's Court, Broad Street. TENDERS WANTED, ^ O furnish ant] fit tip Seats and Benches in the cir- - Cular Building in King Street, adjoining St. Andrew's apel, for tiie Mechanics' Institution, according to a Speci- fication in the hands of Mr. Simpson, Architect. The tenders to be lodged with the Secretary to the Institu- tion, Drum's Lane, by 6 o'clock on Thursday evening. The work must bw completely finished hy the 25th of March. . Aberdeen, Feb. WO, lS2' t. TO LET, AT WHITSUNDAY NEXT, rpiIE HOUSE on the QUAY, possessed by Mr. - JL FORBES of Echt, to be seen on Wednesdays and Thurs- days from 12 to 2 o'clock. BUILDING AREAS AT CANAL TERRACE FOR SALE. ^ 11 AT LOT of GROUND, measuring 100 feet, - along the south side of Regent Street, aud 70 feet or thereby, along Canal Terrace, opposite the Canal Basin, and having the advantage of two fronts. From its central situation and vicinity to. the harbour, it is well worth the attention of builders, or those wishing to lay out money to advantage. If not disposed of in one Lot it will be sold in separate feus, to ac- commodate purchasers. ALSO, One equal undivided third part or share of the WE AVERS' SHOP in Regent Street, presently occupied by Messrs. Leys, Masson, & Co. renting £ 27 yearly. Apply to James Nicol, Advocate, Adelphi, who is in pos- session of the title deeds, and will give every information to in- tending purchasers. Aberdeen, Feb. 20, 1824. FARMS ON CAIRNI3ANNA, Parishes of Neiu Deer and Monquhitter, TO LET. TO BE LET,. ^ HE Farm of NORTH MAINS of ASLEED, K as formerly occupied by James Leask— consisting of about 58 Acres. The Farm is in good order ; and the tenant will get access so as to lay down the ensuing crop. ALSO, The Farm of A BBOTSH AUG H, as possesed by James Gibb— consisting of 41 Acres Arable. Entry at Whitsunday. The POSSESSION of BACKSLACKS. as possessed by Robert Barron— consisting of about 16 Acres. Entry at Whitsunday. AND, WEST MAINS of AUCH MUNZIEL. as possessed by George Taylor— consisting of about 100 Acres. This farm will be divided into three or four Possessions. Entry at Whitsunday. The day of letting, to be afterwards advertised, will be early in March ;— and, in tlie meantime, offers may be lodged with Jchsi Cocker, Ground- officer, who will point out the bound- aries of the different possessions to intending offerers. FLOORS TO LET, AND GROUND TO FEU. I^ IIESE Two FLOORS in Broad Street, at pre- sent occupied by Mr. George Angus, Watchmaker, and John Angus, Esq. Advocate, opposi/ e lo the College Gate. And the following IjOts of Ground to Feu :•— Several STANCES in Bon Accord Street. This Street is on the west side of the city, and contiguous to Union Street, arid the Area's have a great depth of ground, in a pleasant situation, and good neighbourhood. ALSO. A Piece of G ROUND at the Gallowgatehead. contiguous to tbe Canal. The situation is well adapted for a Distillery or Brewery. ALSO, A Lot of GROUND, situated upon the east end of Prince's Street, and fronting Prince's Street and Park Street. Feu- duties moderate. For particulars, apply to Convener James Robb, present Box master to the Wright and Cooper Trade. EXCELLE ST OPENING~ f J) R A BREIVER. Daridson, Broad Street Held, Castle Street Brcmner & Co. Union St, Brjmlingham, Gallowgate Praser. Union Street Duguid, North Street. Warrack, Union Street. Simpson, druggist, Green. Jolin Pratt, Broad Street. Allan, Green. P. Craik, Catto's Square. A, Simpson & Co. Green Porrest, Castle Street Gunn, Pei/ umer, Do. X^ umsdcn, Broad Street Robb, Ditto W. Mortimer. G u est row L. Cruickshank, GaJlowgate. A. Cruickshank, ditto. Winlaw, ditto. I nnes, do. do. Dyee, Broad Street Anderson, Casfie Street Esson, Gal'owgate AHiecfc, Union Street Win. Duncan, Castle Street Wiliiainsotn. druggist, ditto M'Kay, GailoWgate J unties Temple, Castle Street. FIRST SPUING SHIPS FOR CANADA ASD A- EW YORK. FOR QUEBEC AND MONTREAL, r-?— THE FINE COPPERED BRIG ~ QUEBEC PACKET, C » |> 1. ANDERSON, Will be ready to receive goods by the 1 st March, ami s. ul by the 20th of that month, having superior accommo- dation for pftsf- en^ ers. FOR NEW YORK, THE FINE COPPERED BRIG J A M E S A N D M A R G A R E T, C; ipt. MILNE. Will Iv on at Newcastle until the lat of March, and will call at Aberdeen 011 her way out, for any gcods aud passengers that may oHer. For rate of freight, or passage fare, by either vessels, ( which w ill be model ate, J apply to ROBERT CATTO. One Concern. Aberdeen, Jan. 27, 182 i. GROUND AT CLAYHILLS. There will he exposed to be feued hy public r< u » p, " within the Trinity Hail, on Monday tiie 23d inst. at 6 o'clock in the evening. ' THAT Piece of GROUND at CLAYHILLS, - at- extending thirty- two feet along the east side of College Saeet, and lying immediately south of Mr. Lumsden's pro- perty. This Ground is about 140 feet iu depth, extending all the way from College Street to the Flood maik ; and has an admirable view of the Harbour and pans adjacent ; Upset feu- duty 2s. yearly per foot of front. Farther information will be given by George Wptson, Neitherkirkgate, present Boxmaster of '. he Shoemaker Trade. Aberdeen, Feb. 17, 1824. | G R o c s 1M E s, FOREIGN AND ml ml- AI SPIRITS. \ YILLIA.\ jM; « Wi;', ( Late with Mr. liiliioullSjjjtMf liquid Sl'fl. J ? EGS leave to inform bis ifiemU and the public,' that he tus commenced Business, on his own a count, ill that SHOP, situated in the North iie- te il F 1' AN- NIT. V STREET, formerly occupied by Mr. .1 .' n \: —!, ere tie intends hiving always on hniid a Stocli of TE A v N -' G K R .'• » . FOREIGN and BRITISH SPIRITS ALES, of the best qualities, which he den ; - : ines s.••• ; llle most moderate terms.; this, Wgetl'e.- ' ict attention to business, he hopes will ensure Km a ire ei tbe in: >;...• pa- tronage. PRICKS. Good Strong CONGOU, - - Ts. Fine and Strong Do. - . ( is. C I. liest Do. Souchong Flavour - - 7s. SotjcuoNG. - • - 7s. 8d. Fine CAPER, 7S. - . best, 8 ;. Good GRKKN TEA', - - Fine HV. JON, - - - 10-, Cj. Best Do. - - l is Good Li- sir SttoAss, - - 30J. & 10|.! Fine Do. 1 Id. - - V- M dp. 1 •. Patent LOAF, - - - 11 to Is 1 '. RAW SUGAR, good, - - 7!. Ditto fine, - - 8: 1. Ditto- best, - 9.!. - CRUSHED LUMPS, - - lOd. London YELLOW SOAP, - - Rd. Ditto MOTTLED and WHITE, - - 9d. l eith YELLOW. - - C| d. to 7d. Ditto MOTTLED and WHITE, - - 74d. & 8d. • N. B— Bunch, Muscatel!, Bloom, lar- re Valentin,- f. exit, aud Malaga RAISINS; FIGS, CURRANTS, ORANGE' and LEMON PEEL; Jordan, Valentin, and B. tter AL- MONDS; NUTS, ORANGES. LEMONS, tic. ANNUAL ACCOUNT OF THE SICK MAN'S FRIEND SOCIETY, Fiom February 1823, to February 1824. 1823. INCOME. Feb. 3. Balance in tlie ' Treasurer's bands, 13 Members' Payments, first quarter, 6 13 0 6- A Gentleman, a Friend to the Poor, 5 5 0 8. A Lady, per Mr. Itmes, Druggist, 1 10 0 March 10.' A Lady, ... ... ... ... 0 10 0 31. Provost Brown, ... ... ... 1 1 0 5. Members' Payments, second quarter, 6 1 6 May 8. Wm Annaud, Esq. ... t ... 2 2 0 10. T. L. Esq. 1 0 o 13. A Gentleman, per W. Gordon, stationer 1 0. 0 A Lady, ... ... ... 1 0 0 16. ' I he Executors of the late Mrs.' Symers, per J. Hardie, Esq; 19 19 0 31. A Lady, a friend to the Institution, 1 0 0 June 10. A Friend to the Institutiuli, ... 1 0 o 21. Mr, Win Low's Interest on tbe Inverury Road, ... ... ... ... 0 10 t) 30. Rev. Jos. Smith, per Rev. Dr. Ross, 0 10 a July 5. Al. Webster, Esq. Advocate, ... 1 I 0 14. A Friend to the Institution, per Mr. Itoht. Spring, .. ... ... 4o 0 0 From the ESecjtitors of the late Miss Fleming, per David Hutcheon, " Nov. 16*. The Executors ol\ he late Mr. John Thomson, per MrtkP. Watt, ... Aug. 4. Members' Payments, tViid quarter, Sept. 9. A Gentleman from London, per Win Stuart, Esq. Advocate, II. Royal Caledonian Hunt, ... 20. A friend, per D , iJCsq. 5. Members' Payments, foWth quarter, 17. A Lady, a fiiend to the Institution, 19. Mr. James Troup, and\ Mr. John M'Donald \ A Gentleman., per . Mr. Put ^ Iorrison, 20. A Lady, a friend to tile Ins iti^ ion, J. E ' ... 22, A Gentleman, ... 29. A. Esq. ... ... A Lady, ... , ... ... 30. A Lady, ,,, ... ... A Lady, friendly to tbe Institution, A Lady, per Rev. A. Tawse, 8. A Gentleman, . a friend, ... ... A Gentleman, per A. Smith, Esq. Advocate, ... ... Dec. 13. 23. 29. 22 10 0 2 0 a 5 10 0 5 5 0 10 0 0 .0 10 o 5 10 0 O . 0 1 1 0 , 1. , 1 0 0 5 0 1 o; ( 1 . 1 0 0 .3 0 (> 1 0 0 I 0 . 0 1 0 .0 2 0 (> 1 0 0 1 0 0 ' S 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 ko 0 FOR HALIFAX, PJCTOU, and MIRAMICHI, The Brig LOUISA, JAMES OSWALD, MASTER, - ® > L> * or Goods and Passengers for the above Ports, and sail on tlie 5th Mai eh. For l ieigtit or Passage, apply to the Masieron Board, or GEO. ALLAN. Union Sired, Jan. 21. 1 S24. FOR SALE. Upon Friday, the 5th day of March next, there will he expos- ed f « r sale, by public roup, within ihe Lemon Tree Tavern, Aberdeen, betwixt the hours of ix and seven afternoon, ON E- SI XT E E N I II SHARE OF THE Bbiqantihb V/ IL LI A MINA, OF ABERDEEN, As she presently lies in diis Pott. For farther particulars, apply to Alex. Webster. A - Locate in Aberdeen, Trustee oa the set], nest rated estate oi' An bony Wdscu, Shipowner. BREWING UTENSILS, COOPERAGE STOCK AND TOOLS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, & c. FOR SALE. On Tuesday first the 24th day of February curt, at 11 o'clock forenoon, there will be exnose I ta public roup, at the VI R- GINIA Sl'REET BREWERY, presently occupied by WILLIAM WILSON, rJpHE Whole STOCK in TRADE anJ BREW. ING UTENSILS belonging to him— consisting of Coppers, Coolers, Working Tuns, Gantfees, Stock Casks — MORSE and CART, and a variety of other Articles — Likewise a POCKET of HOPS'— a quantity of GRJt" f- N~ — and PORTER and BEER in Casks. The present will afford an excellent opening to any person wishing to begin business as a Brewer. The Utensil^ are all in fine order, and a considerable trade has been carried on at the Premises for many years past. Immediately after tiie above, there will be sold by public roup, within the Dwellings House of the said William Wilson MI Virginia Street, the Whole HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE, and other Articles therein, belonging to him— con -. isting of Mahogany and other Chairs, Tables, Drawers, Bed: and Curtains, an Eight- day Clock, Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons, Kitchen Furniture, and a vatiety of other Articles. Likewise, the whole COOPERAGE STOCK, an I TOOLS in the Cooperage possessed by him, adjoining the brewery— consisting of Ankers, Barrels, Tubs, Staves, Axes* Edges, & c. Those who h ive not yet lodged their Claims on the Estate of the said William Wilson, are requested to lodge them in the hands of John Angus. Advocate ; or Messrs. Ewing and Robison, Advocates, within 14 days from this date. Aberdeen, Feb. 17, 1824. HOUSES AND GROUND FOR SALE. There will be sold by public roup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern, Aberdeen, on Monday the 1st day of March next, at six o'clock afternoon, HPHAT HOUSE anil GROUND in Chapel Lane, JL possessed by David Wilson and William Saug, Wrights. ALSO. The SMALL HOUSE and G ROUND adjoining to the east of the last mentioned ground, and presently occupied hy Win. Mackie and others. The first mentioned subjects are well adapted for a Wright, and other houses might be erected on both pieces of ground.— The Feu- t » y is moderate. * Apply to vVm. Smith, Advocate, Long Acre, BRIG FOR SALE. To he sold by public roup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern of Abeideen, on Wednesday the of March next, at 6 o'clock, evening, The B/ tiG MARY, of Abeud:: es, J58 loos per Register, ^ With her Heat Boat, Tackle, and Appafel, j^ fajw iu'cUniing a new hemp and new chain Cable, as s. ie presently lie-, in this Harbour; Apply vo 1 . GEORGE ALLAN,' Uxiov STMET. 1824. Jan. 24. of a female servant, ... ... Interest of ftlr. Deans' 201. per the Poor's Hospital, Rev. Dr. Slurrell's, The Executors of the late Mrs. IXamsay, per l'eter Farqnharson, F.- q. Advo- cate, being a proportion of the Ile- i- due of her Estate, in terms of her settlement, ... ... ... 3fl O 0 A Gentleman, ... ... ... 1 I O Miss G. ... 0 10 O T— I Esq, 1 1 o A Lady, 0 10 o Dr. K. 0 5 O A Friend to the Poor, ... ... o 5 0 A Lndy, 0 10 8 The Trustees of M.- s. Elizabeth G i- liotb, per James BUikie, E. q. Ad- ' voc. r. e, ... 10 10 ( i: A Lady, 10 0 i o o £ L> 6U IS EXPENDITURE. First Quarter, paid to 325 objects, L<> 50 pay- ments of Is, each, ... ... ... ;£ S1 13 Second Quarter, paid To 201 objects, 771 pay* ments of Is. each, ... ... ... 33 11 Third Quarter, paid to 211 objects, 1133 pay- ments of Is. each, ... ... ... 50 18 CJ Fourth Quarter, piid to 22G objects, 877 pay- ments of Is. each, ... ... ... 43 17 If Paid for Piloting Notices and Advertisements, b 1 1 10 Officer's S^ huy, ... ... ...* ... 1 8 o Balance ill the Treasurer's bauds, ... 37 J <> |( i5 £ 263 Id FLCE BEARERS FOK THE ENSUING YEA!;: ALEX. MIDDLE. I. 1' KISE-. WILLIAM MAI fliKWS, i HEASUKSR. VIMTOHS, OH MILNAGEHJF. Mr Mr Mr Mr " Mr Pat ick Mmiisun R ' bert Siiiiiir e Aiix. Middh r IV ei Taylor Win Ingram Juiiii Dniids/ n Mr Thomas Cla; k Mr A lex. ( bedell M1" VV'ui Dt. ucan Mr J- iroes tieid Mr Aivx. vioitimer— iVi 1 » » iiiiaui S. ephui. Aberdeen, l2d February, At the Annual Mectmg of this Society, it was found ' that the Donations received in December ami January, by the Treasurer, bad put him in funds, with a balance in hand of £ 51 19-. 10id. to meet the Spn'ng Qnaiter. ' I'lie Vi> i(. rs ( or Managers); beg leave to in orm tpe public, aatl especially the benevolent suppmters of this Ins'iit- tion, that, by visiting the abodes of the distressed, and making other netessary in- quires, every thing is done by them to prevent the misappli- cation of the funds entrusted « o them ; and lisey are convinc- ed, that if the distressed situat on a. id poverty of theobjiow we.- e known, the amount of the Annual Expendi- iure w » uld create no surprise. The number of j a/. nents, at one shilling each, made during the year, has been 4419; and the number of different objects supplied during the same period, 4.: 8 say 157 males, and 291 females. ' The m eting c » nnot allow tiieir Annual Accounts to pa-. s, w. ithou<, most g^ a chilly JIC- knowledgrng the marked liberality of t « e before- men: i » ned Gentlemen and Ladies, many of whom have been tfjoir re0LS- Iar annual supporters. And T f IMPERIAL PARLIAMENTS HOUSE OF LORDS. Monday, Feb. 9. If was ordered that no private bills be received after Wed- nesday ibe 24: h March, and no report from the Judges, on private bills, after Wednesday the 28th of April. SOUTH AMERICA. The Marquis of LA NSDOWN wished to call the attention of"' heir LordsJrps to that part of the speech from the Throne v hi* h ropected South A merica. He was not disposed to throw any obstacle in the way of Ministers, with reference to the. ac- knowledgment of the independence of the States of South America, and was far from insisting to run a race with them ; Hit at the same time, if it were intended to recognise the inde- pendence of the^ e provinces, it was highly expedient that tbe least possible delay should arise, in order that the full benefit of that recognition should accrue to that country. If, however, Ministers were not disposed to teke this subject into their early consideration, he should deem it necessary himself to bring tbe question before the House. At present, he would not name a day for submitting that motion, after what had passed relative to this subject, and as he had understood it had been officially stated in another place, that a communication had been made with the King of Spain, to which an answer might soon be ex- y> cted, he thought it would not be advisable to press the ques- tion at the present moment. Consuls had also been sent out to the different States of South America in November last, and communications might soon be expected from them. This Was, therefore, an additional reason for temporary delay. He was aware that various national reasons had prevented Ministers from naming a day for bringing this subject before the House, and " his object now in rising was to say, that if a measure was not submitted from the other side of the House before that period, lie would, early in March, himself submit a motion, the object of which would be an address to the Crown, pray- ing his Majesty to take those necessary measures fo. i the recog- nition of the South American provinces. A PPE A LS— DE PUT Y SPE A K E R. In answer ton question from Lord HOLLAND, The LORD CHANCELLOR said, he had received his Majesty's sign manue! appointing Baron Gifford the Deputy Speaker of tbe llou^ e for the purpose of hearing Scotch and other appeals. IRELAND. The Marquis of LANSPOWN rose to move for certain accounts, respecting the trade between Ireland and England, and also relative to the distijled spirits, upon which the high duty had been reduced. The first account would clearly show the increase o> decrease of the trade, and tbe second would de- monstrate the important fact of the increase of revenue, not- withstanding the reduction of duty. In the last quarter of the last year, when the duty on distillled spirits was 2s per gallon, the revenue was much higher than in the corresponding quar- ter, wh » n it was 5s. per gallon. He then moved, first, for an account of the quantity of cotton goods exported from Ireland, and imported from the 1st July, 1822, to 1st Februa- y, 1823. andthesame account from the 1st July, 1823, to the 1st Feb. 1324. Secondly, for an account of the number of gallons of spirits manufactured in Ireland from the 10th October, to 1st January 1823, specifying the amount of duty, and the same iucjunt up to the 1st January 1824. Tuesday, Feb. 10. Lord DARNLEY, in rising to submit amotion on the State of Ireland, regretted that no one more competent than himself had undertaken the subject. He was perfectly ready to admit, that Ireland was now more considered by Parliament thai, formerly, and that that country had been partially reliev- ed, but much yet remained to be done. The present, he thought, was a time when it would be of most advantage for the question to be discussed, but he hoped all party feeling and prejudice would be banished from their Lordships' minds. On Tuesday the 2d March, it was his intention to submit a motion on the State of Ireland, and he now moved that the House be summoned for that day. His Lordship then moved for certain papers respecting first fruits in Ireland, and also mov* d that an address be sent to the Commons, for a copy of the Report of the Committee on the employment of the Irish ppor. L< rd DARNLEY then moved for a number of accounts respecting theTevenue of Ireland, which were agreed to. Wednesday, Feb. 11. The LORD CHANCELLOR sat on Scotch Appeals this day. Mr. MoncrkiTs arguments on the Duke of Queensberry's important case occupied their Lordships till half- past three o'clock, at which hour the Lord Chancellor rose and adjourn- ed the ulterior argument of the Appeals to Friday. The House adjourned till five o'clock. At five minutes past five the House met again, and an Offi- cer from the Bank of England presented annual accounts from tiie Commissioners of the National Debt, ending in Jan. 3 824. The House almost immediately adjourned. Friday. Feb. 13. OFFICES iN REVERSION. Earl GROSVENOR moved for a return of all offices granted in reversion up to the present time. The Noble Earl prooceded to state, that of the four offices exempted from the operations of the Act, viz. that of Lord Justice General of Scotland. Remembrancer of the Exchequer, Clerk of the Fells, and Clerk of Parliament, the vacancies in two that had re- cently occurrcd had been filled up, contrary to the recommen- dation of the Committee. The two to which he alluded were, the Clerk of the Pells and Remembrancer of the Exchequer. That appeared to him to require explanation. The Earl of LIVERPOOL said, that the statement of the Noble Earl was wholly unfounded. The regulation of the office of Lord Justice General of Scotland was a matter of con- siderable difficulty, as different interests were to be attended to. In the office of Clerk of Parliament, a new regulation also was to be made. With regard to the offices of Clerk of Pells and Remembrancer of the Exchequer, it was intended, that in future the ciuty that had formerly been done by De- puty should be executed by the Principal. But the office of Remembrancer of the Exchequer required a complete revision ; and till that could be accomplished, a Deputy had been ap- pointed to discharge the duties, whose situation was to be only temporary, and to cease as soon as tbe Principal should be no- minated. mg HOUSE OF COMMONS. Monday, Feb. 9. A new writ was ordered for New Ross, in the room of Francis Leigh, Esq. who since his election has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds. SUPPLY, On the motion of the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHE- QUER, the House went into a Committee of Supply, when that part of the speech relative to the supply was read. The Hight Hon. Gentleman then mt> ved that a supply be granted to his Majesty, which was agreed to, and the report ordered to be received to- morrow. KARGAIN WITH THE BANK. Mr. MABERLYsaid, the Chancellor of the Exchequer had last year entered into a bargain with the Bank, relative to naval and military pensions. He had opposed that bargain at the time to the utmost of his power, but without effect. - The bargain had been entered into, and a most ruinous one for the public it had been. This would fully appear from the papers he was now about io move for, if ihey were granted ; and on which, on some future day, he should found a motion. The Hon. Member concluded by moving for various accounts rela- tive to the transactions afluded to, and to show the value of annuities transferred at different periods, since the passing the naval and military peusion annuity bill, which papers were granted. Tuesday, Feb. 10. VAGRANT ACT. Mr. HUME presented a petition from an individual com- plaining of the conduct of Sir D. Williams, a Magistrate, iu convicting him and a woman on the oath of only one watch- man, which, after some remarks by Mr. Dawson, Mr. Lyttfe- ton, aud Mr, Peel, was ordered to be printed. , IRELAND. Lord ALTHORPE brought forward his motion for re- turns of the revenue in Ireland for the last two years, for the amount levied by Grand Jury presentments, and for accounts touching the residence of beneficed Clergymen. Though un- connected with Ireland, as an Englishman, he could not feel unconcerned with respect to that part of the United Kingdom. It was desirable that the House should know the amount of church property in Ireland, the number of acres, & c. He should also move for an account of the number of Roman Catholics who bad been appointed assistant Barristers, Clerks of the Peace, Crown Solicitors, and who bad granted to them writs of precedence. He concluded with moving for the pro- duction of those accounts separately. Mr. GOULBURN, on the motion for returns of the re- sident clergy, said, he did not rise to oppose the motion, but to state, that in pursuance of the intimation he had given last vear. the Government was anxious to enforce the residence of the Clergy, and in the course of a few days he should intro- duce a bill more efficiently to enforce such residence. Mr. HUME obsetved. that the return ought to distinguish vhether the clergy had been resident during three, six, nine, or twelve months in each year, and ultimately moved as an amendment, that the period of residence be distinguished. Mr. GOULBURN said that this would afford grounds for unfair inference, because the law said the residence during so much of the year should constitute residence for the year. Mr. PEEL opposed the amendment. The amendment was then negatived, and the motion agreed to. Mr. GOULBURN thought that the amount of church pro- perty and the number of acres, & c. would be difficult to supply as the actual survey was so different from the amount supposed to be possessed Sir J. NEWPORT saw no difficulty. Did the House think that the Bishops did not pretty well know what belonged to them. * The account was ordered. Mr. GOULBURN did not know how the returns respect- Roman Catholic Barristers. Clerks of the Peace, and Crown Solicitors, were to be made up. Were the individuals, to be asked for a confession of their faith ? Lord A LTHORPE saw no indelicacy in inquiring whether such Barristers were Roman Catholics or Protestants. Sir F. BURDETT thought nothing would be more gratify- ing to the individuals than to supply the information required : he trusted, therefore, that the House would enforce the mo- tion. The returns were then ordered. Lord ALTHORPE withdrew his motion regarding Patents of Precedence granted lo Roman Catholic Barristers. SPANISH AFFAIRS. Lord NUGEN 1' postponed, from Thursday next to this day week, bis motion for copies of the instructions to Sir W. A'Court ; the correspondence of Sir W. A'Court with the Spanish Court. & c.; resolutions expressive of his opinion there- on. He made this alteration with concurrence of the Foreign Secretary. BILL REGARDING JURIES. Mr. Secretary PEEL gave notice that on the 17th inst. he should move for leave to bring in a bill regarding Juries and the . better regulation af Jails. Mr. WESTERN was ready to proceed with his bdl regard- ing the impanbelling of Juries. Mr. PEEL observed, that his object was to consolidate the laws regarding the itnpannelling of Juries. The bill would propose nothing new. Mr. Western's bill had a new object. USURY LAWS. Mr. Sergeant ONSLOW obtained leave to bring in a Bill to repeal the Usury Laws. Mr. J. NEWPOR T moved for returns of memorials pre- sented to the Irish Government respecting the building of Churches.— Ordered. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER presented accounts of outstanding Exchequer Bills, which were ordered to be printed. — Adjourned. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Mr. Sergeant ONSLOW brought in a bill to repeal the laws restraining the rate of interest. It was read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time on Monday. Mr. DRUMMOND obtained leave to bring in a bill to regulate the Fishery in the river Tay. Mr. MABEI1LY moved for a return of the gross and net revenue of Ireland, with the charges of Collection, the Public Debt, Funded and Unfunded; and also of tbe Population, from 1791 to the Union, and from the Union to the consolida- tion of the two Exchequers. It was agreed to. Colonel DA VIES gave notice of a motion to- morrow night for a return of the total charge of the excise in England, Ireland, and Scotland. QUALIFICATIONS OF JURORS. Mr. WESTERN rose to move for leave to bring in a bill to make some alterations in the qualifications of Jurors. In counties a Freehold vvas an essential qualification, in London it was personal property to the amount of 1001. in corporate towns, having e* eh » sive privileges, it was personal property of 401. The Hon. Member detailed the inconsistencies be- tween the rentals and returns of Jurors 5n several parishes. The leading change proposed by his bill was, to m ike peror- al property, together with renting houses or farms to a certain amount, a qualification universally for serving on Juries. Hr had two objects in view in this measure ; the one was, the re lieving those who now served from the heavy duty now im- posed upon them ; the other was, the extending the duty to those who were qualified to serve as Jurors. A great advan- tage which would result from his Bill would be, that a greater proportion of the community would become well acquainted with the spirit and administration of those laws on which our security and liberty depended. He was glad to hear the Right Hon. Gentleman ( Mr. Peel) state that he iutended to consolidate and simplify all the laws respecting Juries; Spectai as well as Common. Mr. LOCKH A R. T thought this new feature, namely the composition of a Jury, ought to be kept separate. Our an- cestors had acted wisely tn casting the burden of defending our lives and liberties upon the class whom they selected. He should be sorry to see the old yefoman character excluded from assizes Mr. PEEL did not mean to oppose the introduction of the Bill. The extension of the numbers was at least worthy of consideration. He eutertained very great doubt whether the amount of property would not be found a very embarrassing standard. The rating for the peor would be a much better standard perhaps. ' But. be would reserve himself upon the subject till the brll be printed. If it should pass, it could easily be worked into bis bill. Leave was given to bring in the bill, CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Mr. MARTIN rose to move for leave to bring in a bill to amend the act respecting cruelty to cattle. Why should not cats be protected ? A MEMBER — Aruts? Mr, MA RTIN— No, Sir ; I see no reason for protecting rats—( A laugh.)— He knew of an instance of a cat expiring by boiling water being thrown upon it. Why should this not be prevented as well as the burning of horses, which he po- tently believed. Leave was given. Mr. R. MARTIN moved for leave to bring in a bill to prevent Bear- beating, which, after some delay and hesitation, was seconded. Mr. PEEL submitted that, if this were prevented, the prevention ought to be more extensive. Wrby should not hawk- ing be as well prevented ? LEGACY DUTY. Mr. HUME moved for returns of the produce of the Le- gacy dujy, which he characterized in many instances as being unjust, cruel, and oppressive. The sum raised by it since 1797, when it was impossed, amounted to L. 22.140,000. He also complained of the manner iu which the du L* s of the department were performed ; individuals who had the tax to pay had very unnecessary impediments thrown iu their way. He felt assured the Chancellor of the Exchequer would see propriety of affording re L> f in this case. He concluded with moving for a series of papers. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER had no objections to the production of ihe papers, but the subject was a matter of revenue of some importance, as the House would see when he stated that the duty produced a million sterling. Some improved arrangements perhaps might be made beyond those which had already received the sanction of the Treasury. Remedies for some vexations were also contemplated. Mr. WAR RE having observed that many inconveniences might be removed, the papers were ordeKcd.^. Mr. HUME then moved for numbers of administrations, probates, & c. in each year that remained unsettled, both for England and Ireland. Also an account of the expense of the the office since it was new- modelled by Mr. Campbell.— Ordered. The House went into a Committee of Supply. The Chan- cellor of the Exchequer moved 33 millions for outstanding Exchequer Bills, which, after a few words from Mr. Hume, was agreed to. Mr. GOULBURN said, on Monday he should move for a bill concerning the union of parishes in IreJand.— Adjourned. Thursday, February 12. IMPRESSMENT. BIr. HUME said, that in consequence of the absence of se- veral Hon. Friends, and a desire on his part to obtain some further information on a subject so important, he should defer his motion regarding the Impressment of Seamen, which stoocf for the ! 9th instant, until the 2d of next month. It vvas his intention to move for some Papers, and- for the appointment of a Committee to investigate the whole question. TREAD MILL. Sir F. BURDETT rose to present a petition from Mr. Martin Siapyltoi\, one of the Justices of the Peace for North- allerton, iu Yorkshire, on the subject of the tread mill. The petitioner complained that he had, in Ins orEcial capacity, in vain remonstrated against the practice of sending prisoners be- fore trial, lo the degrading and laborious punishment of the tread mill. After the general explanation of last session, that such was not intended, it was astonishing tfiat any set of Ma- gistrates should persevere, before trial, in so oppressive and illegal a punishment. lie hoped that some effective measures would be adopted, either to amend the law, if a mistake pre- vailed upon the subject, or to correct the practice if it were illegally persevered in. It ought not for a moment to be suffer- ed to exist after this exposure of its oppression and injustice. Mr. Secretary PEEL observed, that even if the Magistrates acted with strict legality in committing to the tread mill before trial, there could not be tbe slightest doubt that such a course was highly inexpedient. ( Hear, hear !) The Hon. Member tor Shrewsbury had already given notice of a Bill to put an end to all doubt upon the question. In theja- t Session he ( Mr. Peel) had stated his opinion that it vvas decidedly impolitic to condemn to the tread mill persons yet found guilty of no crime, nd who, according to the spirit of the English law, must be presumed to be innocent. Justice, as well as expediency, therefore, required that the practice should be discontinued. A RT1S A NS- MAC HIN E R Y— C O M BIN A TIO N. Mr. HUME said he was well aware that the subject he was about to bring forward was one of the greatest importance, and attended, perhaps, with more difficulties than any he had hitherto ventured to touch : his object was no less than to submit to the House the propriety of appointing a Committee to take into consideration the various laws which intimately concern, in fact, the major part of the population of the empire. Two years ago, after presenting a petition, signed by 15,000 persons, in London only, besides several other Petitions from the coun- try. he had given notice that he should bring forward this qnes- lion in the Session that had last expired. He had found, how- ever, that it had been partially taken up by others, and that it was surrounded with more formidable difficulties than he had at first anticipated. At the end of last Session he had given notice that he would, early in the present, fulfil his under- taking ; and he had done so by the advice, and in hopes of the assistance, of a distinguished individual whose recent loss the kingdom had to deplore ( hear hear !) The late Mr. Ru- ardo was so well acquainted with every branch of the science of po- litical economy, formerly, and until he threw light upon it, so ill understood* that his aid on such a question would have been of the utmost value ( hear, hear !) When he ( Mr. Hume) re- membered the manner in which his lamented friend had always delivered his opinions, and the candour and moderation he in- variably displayed towards his opponents, he might boldly assert, that there was not a Member on any side of the House who would for a moment deny the extent of the loss the Legis- lature had thus sustaiued ( hear, bear, hear ! from all parts of the House). The general interest of the community was the single object he had ever had in view. an. I through good or bad report, he had pursued it with the meekest spirit of humility, and the most liberal . spirit of inquiry ( hear, hear f). With re- gard to the principles which Mr. Iiicardo was so capable of ex- pounding, now that time had worn away many of the ruder prejudices against them, he ( Mr. Ilume) might say, that not a few of those opponents, who had long theoretically resisted his doctrines, would at this time, though- perhaps somewhat'un- willingly. allow that many of his predictions had been fulfilled; It was ddubties& presumptuous in him ( Mr. Hume) to touch matters which Mr. Ricardo had already so ably treated, and he only had given'notice originally of bis intention tp bring this great subject under the consideration of the House, in the hope and expectation that he should have enjoyed the benefit of his aid and counsel. He was well aware that Ministers, during the last Session, had manifested a disposition to simplify the more complicated laws, and to repeal others which, though venerable from their antiquity, were no longer suited to the altered circumstances of the country. He therefore introduc- ed the present question under favourable auspices— and al- though it certainly was involved, that difficulties ought not to prevent the House from entertaining it for the public benefit. It would not- be forgotten that one of the most important mea- sures to which Mr. Ricardo directed his attention, was the Spitalfields Act, and those who were friendly to the principle of the change he suggested, still did not wish to remove the restriction until it was seen what Parliament intended to do on the subject of the emigration of artisans. In some points he ( Mr. Hume) fully concurred with those adversaries of its re- peal, and he was not less satisfied that it was the duty of the House to take care that the question of the emigration of arti- sans was fully, and by no means hastily considered ( hear, hear !) His proposition was more comprehensive than he had originally intended it to be. It had been bis design to review, in the first place, the laws preventing artisans from leaving the coun- try ; and in the second instance, to consider how far the laws restrictiug the exportation of machinery ought to be continued, modified, or repealed. At the request of various Members on all sides of the House, he had since agreed to add A third branch of inquiry, by no means the least important, viz.— those Sta- tutes which interfered with contracts between master and ser- vant, commonly called the Combination Laws ; they would be found to be more widely extended than was generally suppos- ed. He hoped that at this time of day it was unnecessary for him to dwell upon the advantages of an inquiry of this kind ; but it might be satisfactory to some Hon. Members, to state a few of the circumstances, that would be fully established by investigation, and on which would mainly rest the arguments in favour of a change of the present system. As to the first head of inquiry, lie had no hesitation in asserting, that every law ought to he repealed which shackled any man in the free disposition of his labou^, piovided thaj free disposition did not interfere with any vital interest, and thereby endtn^ er the po- litical existence of the state. As far as possible . every man ought to be allowed free agency. He could not express his notions upon this point in any language so appropriate as that employed by Dr. Adam Smith, when adverting to the ques- tion of labour*. His words wereThe property, which every man has in hi* own labour, as it is the original foundation of all other property, so it is the most sacred and inviolable. The patrimony of a poor man lies in the strength and dexterity of his hands ; and to hinder him from employing this strength and dexterity in what manner he thinks proper, without injury to his neighbour, is a plain violation of his most sacred pro- perty." As the law stood at present, a gentleman of property might go over to France, or to any other country, and there spend his whole substance* or be might annually draw his in- come from England, Scotland, or Ireland, and disperse it abroad without the slightest responsibility. Laws to be just ought to be general ; but the poor man, whose whole wealth consisted in the art he had learnt, and the strength he enjoyed, was unable to apply that art and that strength to the best ad- vantage. By law he could not go abroad where greater en- couragement might be offered. He was liable to be stopped on his road, and if any man before a Magistrate ventured to depose that he had reason to believe that a certain artisan in tended to go abroad, that Magistrate might imprison the artisan until he gave good security that he woull not quit the countiy, He was thus unjustly deprived of those rights which others of more property, but of less value, enjoyed. Such a principle at the present day would not be defended, though the time had been when the doctrines of political economy were not under stood, and when a permission to artisans to emigrate was looked upon as injurious. In despite of all penalties, it vvas now found that artisans could not be restrained-— one, two, or five hundred pounds were insufficient. If the mechanics were starving, and population redundant, the law was still inexor- able, and he was compelled to remain in wretchedness in his own country, instead of being allowed to earn an honest sub- sistence abroad. Of late years, emigration had been recognised ; nay, it had been countenanced by the Legislature : portions of our redundant population had been sent to the Cape, to Ameri- ca, and elsewhere, because it was found that the labour of these people coald not be beneficially applied in Great Britain. He maintained that it was grievously unjust not to allow ar. tisans to make the best use of their time and their talents by removing to situations where they could find employment.— There was this certain advantage, that the individuals would never leave their native country unless they were induced by increase of wages or general improvement of their condition ; so that all those of the same class whoiathey left behind would be in a better situation by their absence. This was an un- challengeable and most satisfastory collusion. The restrictive, laws had long existed, but had of late existed only to be violat- ed, and it was the business of Parliament to take care that such acts as were not and ought not to be obeyed were repealed. The second branch of inquiry might appear to many of a more doubtful nature— the propriety of allowing machinery to be exported ; but it would be found on inquiry as a part of our commercial system, to give way before the sounder, more liberal, and more enlightened principles of late years adopted Perhaps this division of the subject might require more time and testimony than either of the others, but every facility would of course be afforded both to those who opposed and those who supported the modification of the law, and it would be for the House at large finally to decide upon the important question. He was quite satisfied that the change ou- ght to be made : it was well known that machinery was even now exported, and that great establishments had been raised in various parts of the world : why then, instead of clandestine exportation, should not this country become the great manufacture of machinery, thus adding to the rest a most important application of ingeni- ous industry ? The rude materials were cheap, and upon no branch of trade was there so large a profit, so tta> t by a c! r » nge of system in this respect we should at once employ capital, en- gage industry, encourage ingenuity, and promote even tbe general commerce of the nation. One observation might per haps operate as a strong inducement to comply ; it was, that there was scarcely any machinery of importance in our matru factures that was not secured by patent. A preliminary step towards obtai> ni; ng a patent was the entering of a specification or such a description as would enable an artisan to make the subject of the patent from that description. Any foreigner could obtain a copy of any specification at tbe Patent Office, and he might then employ competent persons to make the ma chine therein described. Thus, in fact, by our present re- strictive law we deprived ourselves of the profit we might otherwise acquire by tbe manufacture of machinery. The third branch of the inquiry he proposed might be dismissed in a few words. It was well known that for a long. time there had existed laws and modifications of laws punishing workmen for uniting for the advance of wages. They had not. at this moment, the means of making any general arrangement, how- ever satisfactory— they were opposed by the wealth and the capital of their masters, and could not do an. y thing in con- cert to secure even a fair reward for their labour without in- curring the risk of fine and imprisonment. The masters, on the other hand, could co- nbine agalysl the mftn *, they were ; comparatively few in number, possessed every advantage of' power and station, and could, at any time, agree among themselves, what rate of wages they would allow. The master shoemakers, the master saddlers, and many others, had adopt- ed resolutions for this purpose, so that, in fact, the operators were Completely at the mercy of their employers. Of course, this gross inequality in the law, had been a source of per- petual dissatisfaction. Some of those. Well satisfied with the state of things, without knowing exactly what that state wasj professed ( o feel pride that, in the eye of the British law, all were equal— high and low, rich and poor, were alike protect- ed. It might be so theoretically, but practically, and in many instances, the case was directly otherwise. In this instance, the men were not protected against the injustice of their masters, while the masters were protected from tlie combinations of the men. The result of the experience of persons well informed upon this subject was, that a strike for wages never took place among the men. until they were driven to it by the last extre- mity. They were compelled to strike, so that the masters brought t'oe evil upon themselves. It vvas also very important relation to this point to mention, that it was the decided opinion of the Honourable and Learned Member for Peterbo- rough ( Mr. Scarlett"!, that if all the penal law^ against combi- nations by workmen for increase of wages were repealed, the common law of the land would still be amply sufficient to pre- v » nt the mischievous effects of stu b combinations ( hear, hear.) The Honourable Member had promised to be in his place to state this opinion, and he ( Mr. Hume) was sorry to observe that he was absent. However, among lawyers he believed there was no doubt upon the point. It was of great impor- tance to consider, therefore, whether these needless laws, cre- ating so many heartburnings and so much discontent, might not be safely abrogated. If the common law were adequate to all useful purposes, why had not these statutes l> een repealed Ion. ago ? The common but not the very sensible^ answer was, that it was difficult to deal with the subject, hut he ( Mr, Hume) doubted whether so much difficulty would be found as was anti- cipated. It was clear that the workmen liked the present system, for at a meeting of the Spitalfields' weavers within the last fort- night, it had been carried by acclamation that they were content that no change should be made. If there were any gentlemen who were aware of disadvantages that would result from the sweeping away of the whole combination laws, he hoped they would take the trouble to lay them before the Committee. He hoped, too, that the Right Hon. President of the Board of Trade would not forget the pledge that had been given by him in the last Session, for he felt that withOiit the fullest co- opera- tion on the part of his Majesty's Government that effect could not he given to the inquiries of the Committee. lie concluded by moving, " That a Committee be appointed to inquire into the state of the law, and its consequences relative to artisans leaving the kingdom to reside abroad— into the state of the law and its consequences relating to the exportation of ma- chinery— to inquire- into the state of the law and its effects, relating to the combination of workmen for the purpose cf raising wages, or fixing the hours of labour; and to report the evidence, with their opinion thereon, to the House." Mr. HUSKISSON said, he should not feel it necessary to detain the House more than a very few minutes. He had no intention of opposing the Honourable Member's motion ; but though lie did not withdraw the promise which he had given to the Honourable Member in the last Session, he held himself at liberty to follow any course that might be necessary in any part of the subsequent line of the extensive subject which he had opened to the House. He ( Mr. Huskisson) had no dif- ficulty in saying, that in most of the reasoning of the Hon. Member he concurred. As to the laws prohibiting artisans from leaving the country for foreign parts, he differed in very little from the Honourable Member, Tiie very moment that doubt arose as to those laws, the burden of the proof that they were necessary rested on those who advocated them. It rested on them to shew that they were necessary to some great public interest, not growing out of the convenience of those who employed artisans, but some great and paramount public utility, ere they could justify the continuance of restric- tions on what had been justly called by Adam Smith, the pre- perty of every individual workman, the aptitude which he might have acquired, by diligence, study, and application, in any particular branch of labour, ( hear, hear, hear.)— The re- strictions upon the emigration of workmen were not only of questionable propriety, could they be enforced, but perfectly inefficient under existing circumstances, if the individual who wished to evade them chose to take a Custom- house oath. It certainly did happen that in many cases, from ignorance of the law, or from not complying with the forms, artisans made themselves liable to very heavy penalties, and the consequence frequently was, that having emigrated, and having found ' Their speculations as to success fail, they were unable to return to this country ( hear, hear.) — He knew that there were in France manufactories, in which not only the mas'ers but the work- ing men were English, and some of them were, and others might, in the course of the fluctuations of demand, be disposed to return to this country ( to emigrate perhaps- again if the tide of demand changed), but that they were prevented by the laws io question. He had little doubt, therefore, wbat the recom- mendation of the Committee should be on this part of its in- quiry. With respect to the second head of inquiry, viz. as to the export of machinery, it was a question of more difficulty and doubt, whether a general law to abolish all restrictions might not have some bad effects, especially as regarded the discou- ragement it might cast on the inventors of particular machines beneficial to themselves and to tbe country ; but he concurred in the general view the Honourable Mover took of the subject,, and he thought it would be the more difficult to sustain this law if the restrictions on the emigration of artizans were re- moved. If the men went, the machines would follow ; or if the machinery were not made here, it would be made abroad. He had reason to believe that even at present the most perfect and the most cumbrous machinery was exported clandestinely, and it w > uld be well to consider whether the benefits to this country from the supply of machinery might not counterbalance the inconvetiiencies of the free exportation, and whether our own manufactures and industry generally would not be bene- fitted by the change ( hear !) With respect to the third branch of the inquiry, viz. the Combination Laws, it was one of great extent, great interest and complexity. Ou general principles, , he had no difficulty in saying, that the laws against conbina- fion had done more than any other circn. nstance to multiply c mbinations, and to aggravate whatever evil they were suppos- ed to remove. The moment that they made laws against com- binations, it was suggested to the workmen that an injury was done them; the relations which should exist between employers and labourers were reversed, and suspicion, ill will, and jeal- ousy, took place of the friendly feelings that should prevail be- tween the two classes. He should say that to relieve themselves from the applications of workmen to fix the rates of wages, he was disposed that the inquiry should be gone into, but at the same time he was not prepared to say that the common law ( if all the statutory provisions on the subject were swept away) sufficiently provided for all dispute* between masters and workmen. He said this, not in the spirit of denying that it might be so, but as not having so closely investigated the sub- ject as the Honourable Member for Aberdeen. He was in- clined to doubt, for instance, whether if a man undertook a piece of work by task and left it unfinished, the common law would provide for such a case without some statutory enactment (. hear, hear !). On the other hand, he had no doubt, that if workmen combined to force others ( o work or abstain from working on certain terms or in certain hours, the common law * vas quite soffik'tent to punish them. A Committee of the House would have full power for inquiring into the subject, ami he thanked the Honourable Member for Aberdeen, whose industry and diligence were exceeded by those of no man, for having given a portion of his time to this subject. He was not surprised that the Hon. Member had, on this occasion, de- plored the loss ofhis Honourable Friend, and he ( Mr. Huskis- son) would also call him his Honourable Friend (. Mr. RicarJo) in reference to the present inquiry. . No one had more valued than he ( Mr. Huskisson) had done, the powers of reasoning, and the acuteness of that Honourable Member, or more a I- mired the sincerity and strength with which lie advocated his opinions, and that determination to do what appeared to him to be right— to prosecute, undeviatingly, what be conceived to be the public good, which conferred honour as well on his coun- try as on himself ( hear, hear •). While he regretted such a loss, h- e hoped that diligence and industry, and a determina- tion to sift the ease to the bottom would enable the Committee to bring their imjuiry to such an issue, that while they retain- ed what might be useful of the laws under investigation, they might get rid of what was useless and noxious ( hear, hear !). After a few words from Mr. BIRCH, the Motion was agreed to. Mr. II UME named his Committee, declaring that he should be willing to add the name of any Gentleman who would give hisj attention lo the subject : — Messrs. Hume, Hu. ski. ssou, Charles Grant, Sturgcs Iio « . rne, Attorney General, liennet, Dawson, Qernal, F. Lewis, D. Gilbert, Philips, P. Moore, Littleton, S. Wort ley, Pares, Thomas Wilson, Sir ' 1'. Ac- land, Mr. Egerton, Mr. I lob bouse, Sir II. Parnell, and Alderman Wood. Friday, Feb. 13. On the motion of Mr. HUME, several other Members were added to the Committee on machinery, and it was order- ed that k might sit, notwithstanding any adjournment of the House. ( The Committee met this day, and chose. Mr. Hume Chair- man.) NEWSPAPERS. Mr. HUME govt' notice that he should, on TlMSllny, sub- mit a motion to the House, the object of wbich, wo'uld be to pern- lit newspapers In pas* to die Colonies, In tfce ram, msmipr as they do to Ireland ami other partsof the United Kingdaul. S LPGA It our IMS I" he CHANCELLOR of the ESCH EQUER then ttfbv- - ed a resolution for continuing the duties on sugars. Mr. HUlfE bad hoped, in the present state of the West, India Colonies, some alteration would have been made in these duties. He thought these were war taxes, aud ought to' be repealed. The CHANCELLOR of tbe EXCHEQUER said, these duties were imposed only annually, and he was not prepared to say that a revenue of L. 3.300,000 could be given up immedi- ately. This duty was not the new duty, but was the whole of the sugar duties consolidated. Mr. HUME sail! the duty now paid was II. IOs. one- half of which, he contended, was war duty, which ought now to be repealed, and the duty to be fixed at 15s. per cwt. There was a very large surplus revenue this year, and therefore with- out difficulty a million and a half- might be given up. He was certain that if the duties were thus reduced, the increased Consumption would be such, that the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer would not lose half a million of duty. Me should therefore move, as an amendment, that tbe duties be filed at ljs. per cwt. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, be had not expected this opposition to a regular vote. In this thin House he would not enter on a discussion of this impor- tant question, and begged leave to withdraw the resolution for the present. The resolution was then withdrawn. PENSIONS— SPi ft IT DU ITE S. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER then prii- posed a resolution for granting towards the service of the pre- sent year the sum of 4 070.00 ) 1. paid into tbe Exchequer t<& account of naval and military pensions, also a resolution Jot continuing the duties on foreign spirits Agreed to. Mr, BIUGH 1' expressed a hope that the duties on rctrti- would undergo farther discussion on the report, as several al- teration* were in contemplation in the distillery laws. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUBR did not consider this the period at which to discuss tbe question, and therefore he should not raise any discussion upon it. The Hon. Gentleman would adopt the course he thought proper. Mr. HUME thought, as this was an annual duly, the pre- sent was the time to oppose it, and he trusted the House wmtlX not suffer the report to pass without farther consideration. Mr. BRIGHT bad no v. i- h to throw impediments in ihe Right Hon Gentleman's way unnecessarily ; he was only de- sirous of preventing the I Ioust » iiow adopting a measure which they. might in a few days be called on to repeal. The several other annual grants of Exchequer Bills. & c. were then agreed to, and the report was ordered to be received1 on Monday. FOREIGN AND COLONIAL DUTIES. On the motion of Mr. HUSKISSON. the House resolved- itself into a Committee on the Countervailing Duties Act. j The Right Hon. Gentleman said, in carrying this act ( whirlr J was passed during the last Session, for enabling his Majesty lo impose certain countervailing duties on vessels trading between America and the West India Colonies) into effect, it had been found defective, as doubts had arisen whether the act gave tbe Crown the power of regulating the duty on the tonnage of the vessel as well as the cargo, and his object was now to propose a clause far supplying that defect. The Right Hon. Gentleman proposed a resolution to that effect. Mr. ROBERTSON had opposed this bill when proposed last Session, convinced of the mischievous effects which would result to our shipping interests from its operations. A lamen- ted friend of bis, the late Hon. Member for Sandwich, had also foreseen the injurious consequences of which this measure- would be productive, but neither himself nor that Hon. Fi iend had expected that the evil would be so rapid in its progress or so obvious in its effects in so short a time, for already it had. affected our shipping in a most serious manner. Tbe Right Hon. Gentleman now talked of its being a measure intended to protect us against the American shipping, by imposin g countervailing duties. The fact was, the measure was no pro- tection to us in our trade, the advantages were all on the side nf the Americans, who laughed at the Right Hon. Gentle- man and his measure. After a few words in explanation from Mr. IIUSKISSOV. the resolution was agreed to, and bills were ordered accord- ingly. SCOTS COMMISSARY COUltTS. Lord A. HAMILTON said, during tbe last session a bill was passed for abolishing some of the interior Scotch Courts, which was to take effect previous to the 1st if January. He- wished to know from the Secretary » f Slate for the Home De- partment what had been done on the subject. Mr. Pi'. EL said, orders had been issued, and arrange- ments made, previous to the 1st January, for carrying the bill into effect. Since that time he had not received any in- formation en the subject. SOUTH AMERICA. Sir J. MACKINTOSH gave notice that he should, early in. the month of; March, submit a^ notipn to the Ilou^ e rela- tive lo the S" ite of those countries of South America, subject to- the Crown of Spain. He could not name a day, or state the precise nature of bis motion. His notice was conditional. He was desirous of giving full time to Ministers to receive infor- mation, and make their arrangements, and it would be a great satisfaction to him if the Right Hon. Gentleman opposite should, in the interim, by making some satisfactory commu- nication to the House ow the subject, render his motion wholly unnecessary. BANK BALANCES. Mr. P. GRENFELL gave notice, that on Tuesday first he should submit a motion to the House respecting the bal- ances iu the hands of the Bank of England. Adjourned till Monday. Tlte following is a copy of his Majesty's Answer to the Address of both Houses of Parliament, ot » the Lords Commissioners' Speech on the opening of the Session. The- Answer was delivered to the Lords by Lord Liverpool, and to the Commons by the Hon. F. Robinson, Clianeellor of the Exchequer, on Tuesday evening: " I thank you for this dutiful and affectionate Address. " Nothing can be so gratifying to me as the expression cf your cordial participation in my sentiments ; and there is no- thing so near to ntv heart as to maintain the greatness of the British name, aud to promote the welfare and prosperity ot my people." The King's Speech is usually deemed the " Minis- ter's Speech," because they are held responsible ; but the above Answer is under » tood to have been penned by his Majesty. I FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FROM FRENCH PAPER!}. PAIUS, Feb. 6.— We said a ft; w days ago that the Speech of the King of England would tie drawn up in general terms. On this a journal erf Pans declared, that it only belonged to a pusillanimous ami irresolute Goverr- trient, apparently meaning the French Government, not to speak out, To cBhcenl itf weakness and its designs The Speech of the King ol" England lias appeared, and it is drawn up as we said it would be. In 1823 the Par- liamentary Sessson, both in France and England, oper.• ed at a moment when the peace of the world vvas threat- ened, and great events began to reveal themselves in fu- turity. In 1821- the Parliamentary vear opens under the most pacific auspices. All Governments are united, alt cq/ ially wish for peace. After thirty years of wars and revolution, all tbe nations are disposed to rest. France, that has never before been so free and happy, and whose prosperity increases in consequence of the independence which she has acquired, will dedicate all her attention to. maintain this perfect harmony and this reciprocal benevo- lence between Governments. A Septennial Chamber, bv fixing all destinies, will foster and strengthen amongst; lis that spirit of concord; and it will again be to thatj French House which has reigned oyer its during nine centurics. that we shall owe what the usurpation neither could nor would give us.— liberty and peace.. Letter! froni Route of the 28th January, announce, tiie cfaath of Cardinal Gonsalvi. The Pope was very if!,. The Journal dc Toulouse, the- native town of the Mi- nister olT'inance, contains tho following :— " We learn from Paris that the reduction of the. inte- rest on the public debt from five to four per, cent, is more talked of than ever. It is said that the French" Government will raise a Foreign Loan at the rate of .1 percent, ihe produce of which will serve to pav off such creditors of State as prefer to receive their capital. It is calculated that by this operation the Government will reduce tlie national debt 5U millions of francs per annum, ariu that this plan will have the advantage of augmenting the value of property bv the abundance of cash which will he in circulation^ It. likewise rumoured, that a * greet book will be opened for indemnities t6 be granted M emigrants. According to the new plan, there will lie tuiade upon the interest a draw- back, which will serve landholders in the place of land tax, and be equally ef- fectual in investing them with the electoral franchise, FEB. 10— Aloisia de Stolberg, Countess of Albany, widow of Prince Charles Edward ( the Pretender,) died at Horence on the 29th of January. MADRID, Jan. 29.— Intelligence has been received here of a very serious disturbance having broken out in Galicia. The fortified places in the provinces are sur- rounded with guerilla parties ; and the French troops who are in garrisons are afraid to venture out in small parties, for fear of being assassinated. It is said that the King has definitively rejected the decree for an amnesty ; and that his brother, Don Francisco do Paulo, who had ex- erted himself very strenuously in favour of the amnesty, has been put under arrest, and confined to his own house by the King's order. In tbe midst of this obsti- uacv on the part of the King, his distress for want of money is so great, that even the members of his own family feel its effect; and I an1 assured that the King has this dav been under the necessity of borrowing a sum amounting to about £ 300 in English currency, to de- fra? the expences of his own household. MAI4BID, Jan. 30.— On Monday last took place the execution of a male and female servant, for having robbed their master. It was a day of indignation and sorrow, for at least the female part of the population of this capital. All the women were in tears on seeing a young and interesting- looking gill going with firmness and resignation to suffer the vile and disgusting punish- ment ofthe gibbet; and which, as they did not fail to recollect, had been abolished by the Constitutional Go- vernment. What a spectacle for the inhabitants of a country who pride themselves upon a chivalrous and almost devotional feeling towards the sex, to see an able bodied ruffian of an executioner get astride upon the shoulders of a young female, writhing hi the agonies of death, and with one of his horrid hands forcing a hand- kerchief into her mouth, while with his lieels he struck her repeatedly and violently on the stomach. Such an atrocious and revolting sight is calculated to do more in- jury to the cause of absolutism than the fWdading a whole village of Constitutionalists. When the man servant arrived at the gibbet, he gazed with the most intense and anguished attention upon the disfigured body of his unfortunate wife, and then submitted himself to the same dreadful fate. When he was turned off, a tremendous rush took place amongst the crowd, without any one knowing for what cause. Several persons were seriously injured. The confusion commenced at the moment when the cry of Viva el Rey Absoltdo, was heard, which is now sent forth at the death of unfor- tunate wretches, no matter what their political opinion, or even if they have none, as was the case in this in- stance. GREECE. TRIESTE, Jan. 17.— A ship has arrived here in 11 days from Zante. According to the private letters we have received through this channel, Maurocordato is stated to have appeared, on the 3d of this month, with a division of the Greek fleet, before- Patras, while Cob cotroni pressed the fortress on the land side. Jnssuf Pacha, tiie Governor, is said to have made proposals to evacuate the place, on being allowed to proeecd, without hindrance, with the garrison to Smyrna ; but that these terms were not accepted. This intelligence, however, stands in great need of confirmation, as well as that of the capture by Maurocordato of two vessels, having on board fugitives, with money for Patras. Other letters say, that a Greek ship has fetched Lord Bvron from Cephalonia, and conveyed him to Misso- longhi. , FRANKFORT, Jan. 30.— A letter from Syria, of November 28, in the Oriental Spectator, has the fol- low ing passages: " Wfe enjoy perfect tranquillity here, our commerce is extremely active, and our port is constantly full ot ves- sels coming and going.'' ( Here follow some old details respecting Missolonghi, before the siege was raised.) " If through anv cause whatever Patras were to fall, the affairs of the Greeks in the Morea would, in my opinion, assume, for the first time, a decisive ascen- dancy ; and there would be no reason why Coron and Modon, which fortresses are not so strong, should not fall in their turn. If the Greeks were once masters of all the military positions, and in entire and tranquil pos- session ofthe Morea, they would be able to spare part of their forces to decide the'fate of Etolia and Attica, and perhaps to attack Eirboea." The writer observes, that the possession of that island would be of immense importance to the Greeks, and that if the Turks should fail Irefore Missolonghi, and Patras be obliged to surrender, the revolution, instead of retro- grading, will advance with gigantic strides, daily strength ened by hope, habit, and experience, and bv the assist- ance of all kinds abundantly bestowed by the Philhel- lenes. AMERICA, <$ r. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES— JAK. 12. A Message was received from the President of the United States in the words following: " To the House of Representatives of the United States. " In answer to a resolution of the House of Represen- tatives, of December 21, requesting the President of the United States to lay before the House such informa- tion as he may possess, and which may be disclosed with- out injury to the public good, relative to the determina- tion of any Sovereign, or combination of Sovereigns, to assist Spain in the subjugation of her late Colrnies on the American Continent; and whether any Government of Europe is disposed or determined to oppose any aid or assistance which such Sovereign, or combination of Sovereigns, may afford to Spain for the subjugation of her late Colonies above mentioned, I have to state, that 1 possess no information on that subject not known to Congress, which can be disclosed without injury to the public good. " JAMES MONROE." NEW YORK, Jan. 16.— The bill for a revision ofthe Tariff of Duties on Imports, was yesterday reported in the House of Representatives by Mr. Tod. The inte- rest which the subject excites is proved by the fact that two thousand copies of the bill was ordered to be printed, and that this is the first instance within our recollection, of an extra number of copies of' any hill having been or- dered to be printed. Tbfc bill is long. The following are the duties which it proposes on some of the leading articles, viz. On all manufactures of wool, or of which wool shall lie a component part, a duty of 30 per cent, ad valorem, until the 20th of June 1825 ; and after that time a duty of 33 1- 3 per cent, ml valorem.— On all manufactures ( other than these specified in the bill) of cotton, silk, flax, or hemp, or of which either of these materials shall be a component part, the duty of 25 per cent, ad valorem, until June 1, 1825 : afterwards a dntv of 30 percent. ad valorem, until June 1, 1826; and afterwards 40 per cent, ad valorem, until 1st of June 1827 ; and. after tin t time, a duty of 50 per cent, ad valorem. On lead, in pigs, bars, or sheets, 2 cents, per pound; on leaden shot, 3J cent, red or white lead, 4 cents, per pound ; on hemp, 2 cents, per pound ; flax, 3 cents, tarred fables and cordage, 4 cents, per pound; on iron, in bars or bolts, 1 dol. 12 cents, per cwt. on round iron or bra- zier's rods, nail or spike rods, iron in sheets, hoop iron, and on iron slit or rolled, 3 cents, per pound ; icon spikes, 4 cents, iron nails, 5 cents, per peiund ; on tallow, 4 cents, tallow candles, 5 cents, and sperm candles, 8 cen!,=. per pound ; on wheat, 25 cents, per bushel; on potatoes 10 cents, per bushel; on castor oil, 40 cents, per gallon ; oil all foreign distilled spirits, 15 per cent, in addition to the duties now imposed by law.- « ~ The se- eondseetion provides, that all articles composed of mixed materials, shall pay the highest duty to which articles manufactured from any such materials are subject.— The third section provides, that from and after June 30, 1821*, there shall be added to the duties on all goods, wares, and merchandise, imported, the full amount of such bounty or premium, as, on the exportation of similar articles may be paid or allowed in tile Country from which the same shall be exported, or in which they shall be ma- niifattured or produced.— The fourth section provides, that on all articles imported into the United States in foreign vessels,- after the respective periods as above stated, there shall be imposed an addition. il duty of 10 per centum ; the vessels of those nations excepted in whose favour provision lias been made by Act of Con- gress, or Treaty stipulations. From Ike LONDON GAZETTE, Feb. 14. Whitehall, Feb. 4. The King has been pleased to order a conge d'elire to the Dean and Chapter ofthe Cathedral Church of Lichfield, empowering them to elect a Bishop of the See of Lichfield and Coventry, now void by the death of James Earl Cornwailis, late Bishop thereof; and his Majesty has also been pleased to recommend to the said Dean and Chapter the Right Rev. Father in God Dr. Ilenrv Ryder, Lord Bishop of Glocester, to be by them elected Bishop ofthe said See of Lichfield and Coventry. FEB 11 The King has been pleased to grant lo the Rev. Charles Henry Hall, Doctor in Divinity, the Deanry of the Cathedral Chtlrch of Durham, void liv the death of James Earl Coruwallis, Bishop of Lich- field aijd Coventry, late Dean thereof. The King has been pleased to grant to the Reverend Samuel Smith, Doctor in Divinity, the place and dig- nity of Dean of the Cathedral Church of Christ, in the University of Oxford, void bv the resignation of Doctor Charles Henry Hall, late Dean thereof. FEB 12.— The King has been pleased to present the Rev. Henry Woodcock, Doctor in Divinity, to the place and dignity of a Canon of the Cathedral Church of Christ, in the University of Oxford, void by the promotion of the Rev. Doctor Samuel Smith to the Deanery of the said Cathedral Church. Tfie King has been pleased to appoint William Brodie, Esq. of Brodit1, to be Lieutenant and Sheriff Principal of the shire of Nairn. Brighton, Jan. 19. The King was this day pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood oil William Alexander, Esq. the Hon. the Lord Chief Baron of Itis Majesty's Court of Exche- quer. Foreign Office, Feb. 10, The King has been pleased to appoint Gertrge R. Chinnery, Esq. Commissioner on the part of his Ma- jesty, to reside in Spain, under the 7th article of the Convention concluded at Madrid, on the 12th of March 1823, between Great Britain and Spain, for the settle- ment ofthe claims of British and Spanish subjects. The King has been pleased to appoint William Mark, Esq. to be his Majesty's Consul for the province of Gre- nada, to reside at Malaga. The King has also been pleased to appoint James Wallace, Esq. to be his Majesty's Consul for the state of George, to reside at Savannah. MI LIT A It Y PROMOTIONS. War Office, Feb. 13. 20th Regiment of Foot. Brevet Colonel John Forester Fiiz- Gerald, from the 60th Foot, to be Lieutenant- Colonel, vice Bunbury, who exchanges. 60th Ditio, Lieutenant- Colonel Thomas Bunbury, from ibeSOth Foot, to be Lieutenant- Colonel, vice I'itzGerald, who exchanges. Kille Brigade, Lieutenant- Colonel George Brown, from the half- pay, to be Lieutenant- Colonel, vice Dugald Little Gilmour, who exchanges. ? d West India Regiment. Brevet- Lieutenant- Colonel Sack- ville Berkeley, from the 16th Foot, to be Major, vice De La Houssaye, who retires. LONDON, Feb. 16. BRIGHTON, Feb. 11.— His Majesty gave a dinner party yesterday, being the first since his indisposition, at which were present the Earl of Bristol, Lord and Lady A. Hervev, the Earl of Besborough, Count and Coun- teSs Munster, General Upton, Mr. and Lady Ann Becket, and Sir Abraham Hume. Lady G. Hervey, and Mr. and Mrs. Hay, joined the company in the evening. FEB. 12.— His Majesty, precisely at half- past twelve o'clock, 1>. M. left the Pavilion, accompanied, in his travelling carriage, by the Marquis of Conyngham and Sir William Knighton, not for Carlton Palace, but to proceed direct to Windsor. It is determined to separate the governments of Malta and ofthe Ionian Islands, which were conjointly held by the late Sir Thomas Maitland. The former is to be given to the Marquis of Hastings, with a salary of L. 6000 a year ; the latter to Sir Frederick Adam, with one of L. 4000 per annum. The command of the forces in the Med tcrranean will not be included, as heretofore, in the government of Malta.— Courier. A very extraordinary scene took place in the Court of Proprietors at the India House on Wednesday. Be- fore the regular business, on the subject of Hayleybtiry College, came on, General Sir J. Doyle put a question to the Chairman, whether it was true that the Court of Directors had reason to suspect that the Marquis of Hastings " had embezzled, or been party or privy to ttie embezzlement of, any monies, or to the creation of any deficit to the amount of £ 300,000, or of any other sum;"— whether the Directors had, in consequence, threatened or intended to impeach the Marquis, or whether for the same reason they had negatived a mo- tion to grant him a pension of £ 5000. The ground for these extraordinary questions was said to be a para- graph that appeared in a Sunday Paper, stating, in an indirect manner, that such a deficit had been dis- covered. The Chairman refused to answer these questions, on the ground that he had had no directions on the subject from the body of which he was the official organ. The Deputy Chairman approved of the course the Chair- man had taken, but the Hon. Mr. Elphinstoue, an old Director, and one who, in consequence of his standing, is a Member of the Committees in which the more im- portant affairs of the Company must be transacted, took upon himself to declare, 011 his credit, that the Mar- quis of Hastings had never been suspected of embezzl- ing even one shilling of the Company's money— that there was not one word of truth in the report— that it was from beginning to end an infamous falsehood. With this Sir J. Doyle seemed satisfied ; b it having used some expressions of censure towards the Chairman, that Gentleman said that he had stated the collective opinion of the Court of Directors— that if what had fallen from Mr. Elpl i. istone was sufficient to satisfy the friends of the Marquis of Hastings he was glad of it, but he took leave to sav the declaration of Mr. Elphinstone was no answer to the questions put. Certainly it was not. The questions embraced not only embezzlement, but deficit— not only participation, but connivance. Conjecture has been upon the stretch to discover the cause of all this. It is now, however, absolutely necessary to the character of tiie Marquis of Hastings, that the chat'ges or suspicions against him should Ire made the subject of public investigation. What they are we are utterly ignorant; but, after the scene at the India House, it is impossible that silence can long be preserved respect- ing thern.— Globe and Tritv. COURT OF COMMON PI. F. AS. Feb. II. THE KING V. THOMAS THUKTKLL. The application in this case was for a new trial, made on the part of Mr. B. Beaumont, the Director of the County Fire Office. The arguments having lasted for two days, it was understood that judgment would be given this day. The Judges having given their opinions seriatim, the new trial was refused, and Mr. Beaumont was ordered to pay costs. COURT OF KING'S PENCIL SIR C. WOOLESLEY. Mr. Rlissel moved for a criminal information against Sir C. Wooleslev, for publishing a libel, which ap- peared in the Litchfield Mercury, against Mr. Cliet- wynd, the Chairman of the Stafford Assizes. The libel was of the same nature as that in the British Press and Traveller newspapers.— Rule granted. WILLIAM COBBETT. On the motion of Mr. Brougham, the rule to shew cause was granted in the case of William Cobbett against Ketchlyj the toll- keeper, an affidavit having been filed bv Mr. Cobbett, stating his belief that Ketchly had act- ed designedly. The Attorney- General obtained a criminal snforma- tion against the proprietors of the Indian Observer, hav- ing produced an affidavit, contradicting the assertion that Sir W. Rumbold had borrowed monev from the natives at 12 J per cent, and lent it to the Prince at 25 per cent, WEST INDIA COLONIES. A very numerous and -/ higbbr respectable meeting of West India planters, inhabitants, and others interested in the VVest India colonies, was on Tuesday the 10th inst. convened at the City of London Tavern, for the purpose of preparing a petition to the Crown. Mr. Charles Ellis was called to the chair, and we observed many Members of Parliament interested in the question were present. Among them were Sir T. B. Martin, Mr. Manning, and others. The Chairman opened the meeting bv stating its ob jects, and the reasons which had actuated the committee, which had been formed to draw up a petition to address the Crown rather than Parliament. It was hoped that the interference of his Majesty would lead to quiet the discontents of the black population in the colonies, and to allay the well grounded fears of the masters. It was expected that his Majesty, thus strongly urged by the great body of West India planters and Merchants, would listen to the praver of tiie petition with a favourable ear, and grant their request. There were two points which the West India planters were anxious to urge to the Crown and to the country: 1st, That slaves were the property of their masters ; and 2d, That if it were inten- ded by Government to deprive the planters of such pro- perty, they ought to receive full and fair compensation. Acts ofthe Legislature, both in England and the Colo- cr . ° nics, had fully recognized the principle that slaves were the property of their masters. In some of these acts they were treated as freehold, and in others as personal property. By repeated decision in courts of law, mas- ters of slaves had been subject to the payment of stamps and heavy duties ; and thev had been treated in every shape like all other property. It had, however, now been attempted to deprive the planter of his rights so in- disputably recognised, and to drive him from poverty to despair. He concluded, after some farther observa- tions upon the disturbances which had lately unfortunate- ly taken place in the colonies, with reading the petition which had been drawn up to be presented to his Majesty. The petition was of considerable length, and urged, in dispassionate, but firm and decisive language, the claims of the West Indian planters to protection. It recited the various acts bv which the Legislature had recognised the a o rights of property in the persons of the slaves, and obser- ved upon the evil consequences which had resulted from the interference of this country in favour of the black po- pulation. Mr. Palmer proposed the adoption of this petition, expressing at the same time his great pleasure and high satisfaction at the fair and candid, yet decisive tone of the petition ; and it would afford an example of forbearance and candour to those who had ignorantly attempted to answer the solid arguments advanced by the West India planters. He felt, however, that it was right to state Ins wish, that the merchants and planters would learn from their opponents the necessity of concord and union, without which no great object would b* accomplished.— It gave him 110 less satisfaction to hear the language of the petition with respect to compensation, and inspired him with a hope that the claims of the planters would not be wholly disregarded. The motion for the adoption of the petition having been seconded, Mr. Carrington addressed the meeting at much length, upon the injury which had been done by the interference in the concerns of the West India planters. The mer- chants and planters had been vilified and abused on all hands, and their statements doubted, because it was said thev were an interested party, and therefore did not de- serve credit for what tliev urged. That body of men being most interested were necessarily more acquainted with West India affairs, and with the effect produced by the unadvised means adopted in this country. In refer- ence to the disturbances which had occurred in various parts ofthe West Indies, he observed, that religious instruction had bfien afforded to the slaves, although positive assertions to the contrary had been made. The masters treated their slaves with the greatest humanity and kindness, and no complaints were made excepting by those few whites who had been punished. After hav- ing stated that the petition to the Crown met with his entire support, Mr. C. irrington concluded with observing, that he placed every reliance upon his Majesty, who would, he trusted, direct every lair compensation to be given to the planters, whose estates were most materially affected bv the question at present under agitation. It was of hidi importance that some steps should be imme- diately taken. Major D'Albiac said he possessed a small property in the West Indies, which, small as it might be, he would not willingly expose to unnecessary risk. The question ofthe present state of the colonies was a most important one, and ought to be approached with Caution ; but whatever were the decisions, they ought to be acted upon with firmness ; but every measure which might be now adopted ought to have in view the ultimate abolition of slavery ; for he felt convinced that the West India inter- ests would never rest upon a firm basis until the great object was accomplished.—( Disapprobation.) He w ould not t'.'. en enter upon the details of that important topic, for he was aware that there were many persons who looked upon the question of emancipation, however re- mote, with horror nnd dismay. He could anticipate 110 such horrible consequences. He thought a diffusion of knowledge among the negroes a necessary preparative for final emancipation. ( Hisses, and cries of" oft, oil'.") Here the interruptions were so frequent,- that we could Only distinguish the gentleman's voice, without being able to collect what he said, until some one cried out " A saint 1" Major D'Albiac I am no saint, I have more of the character of a sinner ; but, sinner as ! am, I will not be put down try clamour ; I will continue to assert mv ri jHt to be heard." lie then proceeded, and read his first resnlutiorf. During the'reading of this and the two that followed it the interruptions were so loud that we could hear nothing distinctly. At the fourth resolu- tion Major D'Albiac said, Gentlemen, T shall wait until you have done hissing, and then I shall go 011 ; for I am determined to read them all ^ Here he was assailed with such loud vociferations, intermingled with hisses, and the occasional allusion of" You come from Wilber- force"—" You are from the Afrittiti Institution," and similar remarks, that he was quite Unable to proceed, and obliged to appeal to the Chair for protection.] The Chairman having interfered, Major D'Albiac then concluded reading his resolu- tions, which strongly enforced the necessity of giving freedom to the slaves, and of proceeding gradually but decidedly in the great work of emancipation. These re- solutions were not seconded. Mr. Pollock Meyers, Mr. Hibbcrt, the agent of Jamaica, and other merchants of great respectability, subsequently addressed the meeting. Li the result the petition to the Crown was unanimous- ly adopted by the meeting. A letter in the Liverpool Mercury states that Mr. Smith, the missionary, has been tried and condemned on an ex post facto law. The writer savs tlie public ought to know that in bringing him in guilty of the charge of knowing the intentions of the negroes, and withholding the information from Government, he was recommended to mercy, 011 the score of the error being one of judgment only, and not of design. DREADFUL ACCIDENT Mr. Gordon, a highly respectable teacher of dancing in Sheffield, had been 011 Wednesday last giving instructions at Mount Vernon and, 011 returning home by the Union Coach, which runs between Sheffield and Leeds, the" coach was over- thrown at Worsbrottgh Bridge, about two miles from Barnsley, by which accident Mr. Gordon was killed.— His head unfortunately fell against a large stone, lying on the left hand side of the road ; the blood instantly flowed from different parts of the head ; and so violent was the effect produced bv the fall, that he neither spoki nor seemed sensible of his melancholy situation. The body was immediately conveyed to the adjoining public house called the Red Lion ; where Mr. James Allott, landlord, and his family, afforded the most humane aud prompt attentions. Mr. Gordon only survived a short time. Our Readers may remember two verdicts, of £ 300 each, given against a schoolmaster in Yorkshire for ne- gligence towards some children. The costs paid by him are said to be £ 1600 1 An Evening Paper says, that the chandelier at the Opera House contains eighty thousand burners ! Mercy on us, what a blaze 1 Why a twentieth part of the number would effectually roast the whole audience ! The Professor of Hebrew at Oxford frequently made mention of " Radical words." After the sermon two bed- makers were walking together out of the church, when one was heard to observe, " I say, JACK, how he touched up the Radicals, did'nt he." ROUSSEAU, it is said, preferred the cat to the dog, because the one has preserved its freedom and indepen - dence, white the other has willingly entered into bon- dage. NAVAL REGISTER. FROM LLOYD'S MA IIIN'E LIST, FrS. 10. IIoLVHEAn, Feb. 6.— Yesterday evening, at hall- past eight, during a tremendous squall at north west, the schooner John, Dunbar, from Cork to Liverpool, was driven upon the rocks about a mile to leeward, and soon went to pieces. The mas- ter, mate, and four seamen, were hauled on shore with ropes : eleven passengers and two of the crew drowned. BORDEAUX, Jan. 29 The Eleanor, Lamb, from New- castle, to this port, after weathering the tremendous gale of the 23d inst. sprung a leak about 55 miles from the light- house of Cordouau, and being in a sinking state, was abandoned by the crew, who arrived here to- day in the Harmonic, H.-. rinu-, from Norway. YARMOUTH, Jan. So.— The Eleanor, Hayward, from New- castle to Poole, got on the Neward sand U. t uight, and sunk. Crew saved. FEB. 1.3— VVHITEHAVEV, Feb. 9— The Aurora, White, from Dublin to this port, was driven 011 shore yesterday morn- ing near Allonby. The Mona, Robinson, from Maryport to Belfast, having expo i ' liced bad wealher, has put into Kirkcudbright, and will be obliged to discharge, having shifted her cargo, and it is sup- posed has sustained damage. DUNCA RVON, Feb. 6.— The vessel driven on shore near this place has gone to pieces. She proves to be the George, from Quelle to Liverpool. Part ofthe cargo and materials have been saved." HAVANNAH, Dec. 28.— The Duchess of Bedford, Hawkins, from Jamaica to London, which was driven 011 shore near the Moro, 29th ult. has been condemned, it having been found impracticable to get her off. 110 puncheons of rum, about 70 birds, of sugar, and part of the logwood, has been saved j also her tigging, spars, sails, anchors, cables. & c. EAST IKDIA SHIPPING. GRAVESEND, Feb. 8 Arrived tbe Cape Packet, Hellet, from the Mauritius, sailed the 25th October, and from the Cape of Good Hope 30th November ; also arrived the Henry Wellesley, Luke, from the Sotith Seas and St. Helena. WEYMOUTH, Feb. 9— Off the port, the Voyager, Richardson, from the Cape of Good Hope. The Royal George, Ellerby, from Bombay, arrived in the Downs, on the 3d inst. sailed from Bombay the 27th August, and the Cape, the 13th November. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, Nov. 21 Arrived the James Sibbald, Forbes ; Hercules, Vaughan ; Asia, Reed; Asia, Lindlay ; and Hope, Flint, all from Lon- don.— 23. Sailed the Asia, Reed, for Bengal ; Her- cules, Vaughan, for Ceylon ; and Louisa, Wools, for Bengal. The John, Mercer, arrived at the Cape of Good Hope 18th November. MAURITIUS, October 18.—- Arrived the Rambler, Powell, and Alexander, Richardson, both from Lon- don ; Enterprise, Thomson, from Gibraltar ; and Dun- vegan Castle, , from Bengal.— Sailed the Princess Charlotte, Blyth, for London. On Wednesday a Court of Directors was held at the East India House, when the following Commanders took leave ofthe Court previous to departing for their respec- tive destinations, viz. Captain Head, Canning, for Bengal and Clijna ; Captain John Barnet. Sotheby, London, for 8t. Helena, Bombay, anil China ; Captain Montgomerie, Hamilton, for Dunira ; and Captain Thomas Larkins, Marquis Camden, for Bombay and China. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, NOV 27.— The Jane, Coll- ing, was stranded in Table Bay on the evening of the 221 itist. during a gale from the SE. and lias become a total wreck. The Brailsford, Spring, arrived here yes- terday from Bombay, bound to London, in a leaky state, having experienced bad weather off Algoa B< ty ; the leak continues at the rate of 13 inches per hour, and it is apprehended it will be necessary to discharge part of the cargo. Captain Lord Napier ts appointed to tbe Diamond frigate at Chatham ; and Captain Arbuthuott to the Redwing. On Tuesday arrived at the Motherbauk his Majesty's ship Medina, 20, Captain P. D. Hay, from the Me- diterranean, having completed her period of three years on that station. She sailed from Malta on the 21st of December, in Company with a squadron under the orders of Captain G. \ V. Hamilton, ( J. B. of the Cambrian ; which consisted of, besides that ship, the Euryalus, 42, Captain Hon. A. W. J. Clifford, C. B. Medina, 30, Capt. Hay; Martin, 20, Captain Henry Eden; Rose, 20, Captain Clowes; and the Dispatch, 18, Captain E. If. Scott, which were destindred to blockade the port of Tunis, in the event ofthe Uov refusing to eompV with certain retjtlis'tiong, which were principally the immediate release of Several persons, who. while under the protec- tion of the British flag, had been forcibly seized bv a Tunisian corsair, and thrown into slavery ; am!, that the Bev should sign a Treaty to secure tlie British Hag from such insulting aggressions in future. With the first th.- Bey readily complied ; but, it was not till after some ih - lay, and orders had been given to the British Consul to' strike his flag and prepare for immediate embarkation, that he acceded to the second part of the demand, ' flu-, remembrance of tiie disastrous fate of Algiers, was, it was believed by the squadron, too strongly impressed oil the Bey's memory, to suffer his) to try whether Em- land would carry her threats into execution cn the present- occasion. 1 lie service being performed, the ships of the squadron dispersed to their respective stations. The Kinnersly Castle, Crouch, one of'the vessels employed to take out tfie ill- fated emigrants to Poyais a year ago, has arrived in the Thames; la3t from Vir- g'"'. a- MARKETS, S, c. A. VER4GE PRICES OF CORN The fdlloiVing is the General Avefage which governs Im- portation, taken from the Weekly Returns of th,> quanti- ties and Price of British Corn, Winchester measure, in England and Wales, for the week ended 7th Feb. Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats, 64 59- 7d 4d ed I Od Beans, PSrfs, Oatmeal, Bear or Big, - 40s 7 1 i( U i< t 00s 0.1 OOs 00' 1 — _. w The Average Price ol Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com- puted from ihe Returns made in the week ended the Ilih Feb. Is 33s. per cwt. duly exclusive. COilN EXCHANGE, Feb. 16'. The dull stale of our market last week, caused Very little Wheat to be disposed of, and a large proportion ofthe arrivals, was consequently reserved ; fresher supplied from Essex, Kent,' and Suffolk Wert! oil sale to- day, and the show of samples w. ia considerable; fine dry Wheat whether old or new continues to bein request by our . Millers, and- lbe currency for this article remains as on Monday last. t^ e hate a good supply of Bar- ley, which has been disposed of at. a decline of Is. per quarter, except for inferior Mailing qualities which maintain the l. nt quotation. Of Oats the arrival:, have also been liberal, atld to make sales a reduction of Is, to ' Js. must be submitted to.— Beans and Peas are eat- h Is. to 2s. cheaper. No alteration in Flour. CURRENT PRICES OF GRAIN. s. s. d. s. s. d. Wheat, 68 to 70 0 Do. Feed .. 24 to 26 0 Do. superfine .. — to — 0 Beans, small . .. 42 to 44 0 Wheat, red ~. 10 -— 0 Do. Tick . 38 to 42 0 Barley 36 lo 40 0 Beans, harrow — to — O Do. Sue — ro — 0 Pease, Maple . . — to — t) Rye ... ... 40 to 45 0 Do. White . 26 10 36 ii Malt 60 to 62 0 Do. Boilers . . 36 to 40 0 Oals Potatoe ... 31 to 32 0 Pease Hog , . — to — ( J Do. Poland 25 to 27 0 Flour, 60s. to 6' 5s. — Seconds, — s. — s. HADDINGTON CORN MARKET, Feb. u. A small supply of Wheat in rttafket, which met with a dull sale. Prices lower than last day. Best old, 38s. Best new, 36s. Current prices from 52s. to 34s. 6d. Best Barley, 30s. Current prices from 26s. to 29s. Oats 26' s. Current prices from 25s. to 25s. Wheat. | ttarlcy. I Oats. I Pease: I T) eons. tirst — 38s Oil j 30s ( Jtl [ 26s Od | 25s Od j 24s Oil Second 33s Od I < 27s Od I 24s Od | 22s Od I 22s 0.1 Third 28s Od 24s Od 22s Od 20s Od 20s Od thi s day there were 449 bolls of Oatmeal in Edinburgh Market, which sold at Is. 5d. per peck. EDINJUROH CATTT. E MARKET, Feb. II.— This day tht- rii were 887 sheep ( a small supply) ill the market, in consequence, an advance of Is. 6d. to 2s. a- head has taken place. Wedders white- faced 1 Ss. to 27s. Black- faced 18s. to 26s. Price per stone, sinking the offal, 6s. to 7s. 6d. Ewes, Cheviot, 14s. 10 24s. Black- faced 12s. to 21s. ) and from 5*. 6d. to 6s. fid. per stone. In the Grassmarket there were 239 tat cattle. No alteration in price. Best, 7s. ; inferior, 4s. 6d. ; middling 6s. 3d. per stone, sinking the offal. Prices of Hay and Straw. — Feb. 4. There was a good supply ol'II ly and Straw this week. Hay from 1 id. to Is. per stone. Straw Wheat, 7s. 6d. to 8s. Oar 8s. 6d. to 9s. Barley, 7s. per kemple. GLASGOW CATTJE MAKKET, Feb. 9i.— There were a larger supply than usual of black cattle in this day's market, the number amounting to 399 ; of which 250 were from Angus. Good beasts brought fully as high prices; but for inferior cattle, of which there was a great number, the sale was scarcely so brisk as last week. Country cows, and stois of an inferior description, sold from 6s. to 7s. 6d. ; and stots of the tlr.-, t quality, from 8s. 6( 1. to 9s. a stone, beef, and tallow. There were few Sheep brought forward,' the number being 580 Sales were duller than Was expected. Black- faced ewes sold from lis. to 16 s. 6d. ; wedders from 16s. to 24s.; the best white- faced sheep brought 30s. a- head; Moarrta, Feb. 11-— At our market this day ill ore was a good supply of cattle and sheep ; being a great demand, prices continue much the same as last week,— Beef, from 4s. 9d. to 6d: per stone, sinking offal— Mutton, 5s. 6d. to 6-. Sd. APPLES.— A gentleman residing at Easingwold, Y - rk- liire, has taken infinite pains to discover the pippin or seed m an apple which produces the same fruit, an. d the result of many years' experiment in the cultivation of apple trees demonstrated the fact, that those seeds only which have a regular form, without a fl. it side, produce the genuine fruir, whilst all ihost* pippins with fiat or compressed sides will invariably produce the cr ib or bastard apple. FA 1 FEBRUARY Dornoch, Ca'llan's Fair, lat Wednesday Monymusk, 2d Wednesday Charleston of Aboyne, 3d Wednesday Ruthrieston, ditto Nairn. 18th day Abergeldie, last Friday Inverness, Wed. af'er 24th ( Old Stile.) Banff, Candlemas, IstTues; Rattray, ditto Forres, Candlemas, 1 st Wed. Dingwall, ditto Stonehaven, the Thursday be,-* fore Candlemas Banchory Terrtan, day before Mtntlaw, 3d Tuesday US. —/ Neu> Stile.) New Pitsligo, 3d Tuesday and Wednesday Cornhill, ( Newton of Park) 1st Thursday after Cand. Botriphnie, Fumack, 15th day Old Deer, 3.1 Thursday Ilunlly, last Tuesday AI ford, ditto Strtchen, do. and Wednesday Tarland, last Wednesday liedcastle. ditto Oldmeldrutn, day before I-' yvie Fyvie, Fasteu's even, Ist Tuesday and Wednesday afier New Moon next after Candlemas Elgin, ditto. SMITH FIE1,1) 11A RKET, To- link the Offal, per stone of 8lbs. Beef, 3S Od to 4. i Od j Veal, 3s 4.1 to 5s Qd Mutton, 3s 4d to 4s Od j Pork, 2s 4d to 4s 4d Beasts, 3874— sheep. Ste. 18.030— Calves. 120— Pigs 200 NEWGATE AND LEA DENT! ALL M. UthKl'a. Beef, 2s 6d to 3s 6d j Veal, 4s 4; 1 to 6s Od Mutton, 2s 9il to 3s 6d | Pork, 8s 9d to 5s 4d PRICE OF LEATHER, Butts, 50 to 56lbs. each, Ditto, 56 to 66lbs. each, Dressing Hid- s, Fine Coach Hides, Crop Hides 55 to 40llrs. for Cutting, Ditto 43 to JOlb's Calf Skins 30 to 40! bs Ditto 50 to 701 bs. ... Ditto 70 to 80lbs Small Seals ( Greenland) ... 21^ 1 to 23( 1 per Ibt 23 d 18d 20d 17.1 20d 18d 26d — d - d to 23d to 191 to 21 d tit I s| d to 22il to 22,1 to 29d to —( I to —( 1 PRICE OF TALLOW, To vn Tallow, Yellow Russia, White ditto, Soap ditto, Melting Stuff, Ditto rough, 39s to — 57s to — — s to — s* — S to : 20s to —: 18s to —: . Graves, Good Dreg5-, Yellow Soap, Mottled, - Curd, Palm, 16s to 6s to 72s to 80s to 91s to 000S to 0< Os f PCK Kent, 91 Susse*, 81 Essex, 91 Farnham, line, 3 perC. Red. 3 perCt. C. 3 i Cents. 4 per Cent-!. India Stock, PRICE OF HOPS. ETS. Os to 131 Os 8s to 101 Os Os to 121 OS Ol Os to 01 6. Kent, Sussex, Essex, 81 8s to 121 1 71 7s to 91 81 8s tO 101 001 101 10.1 Seconds, Ol OOs to 01 Oil PRICE OF STOCKS. 92 J 92 j j India Bonds. 73 70 75. pr. < Jli% J Ex. B. i0001. 32 34 27 pr. Lottery Tickets, 191. 19-'.. JOJflJ- | Cons, for Ate. 9' iHH SmBBVKfWSSOK. " EDINBURGH, Feb. I?. HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY. Jumps " Walt, a carter, was yesterday faMed to tbe Bar, charg- ed with assault, to which he pleaded Kot Guilty. Mr. Cowan ntlilrcs'. nf the Court fur tlie'p'isoner, on the j round tt at tl.- is was a tase c. f res Judicata, he having for the . une oflrrvce t> een Pned five pounds in the Police Court. Tlie Court sustained the idea, and dismissed the piisoncr from the Bar, after a sui able admonition as to his future be- haviour. Ml! RPEft. The diet was then called strains! Mary Horn ,. r M'Sfaffic. who was tried before ti e Glasgow Autumn Circuit Cniirt'for the murder of Janet M'f. aren. a deaf and dumb woman, wilh a hammer, and found Guilty, but the Jury by a plurality of voices found the murderous intent Not Proven.— ?.! r. Peterson then moved an arrest of judgment on the ground I - It the Jury had not explicitly stat « d their verdicl, and the Judges deeming the objection worthy of consideration remitted the can* to the Tlijth Court. Mr. Paterson. at considerable length and with much ability, now argued the pnint at issue, maintaining that, a capital pui. isment could not follow oil sueh a verdict, and concluded tiv beiritin" their I. ordships would pass as lenient a sentence as the nature of tlie case would admit. Mr. Aii- m. addressed the Court for the Crown, and was followed t> y the I,-> rd' Advocate, who contended that a heavy punishment must tie awarded, Mr. Montealh rose lo reply, but tbe Court deemed it un- necessary, find so far sustained the ol jcclion as. did away wiili li e last punishment of the law, but sentenced the prisoner lo be transported fur life. The unfortunate woman had an infant of three weeks old at I er breast, and during the delivery of their Lordships' opinions v as much agitated, but became more composed when she heard the result. From her declaration, read on the trial, it appear. Ill that Ihe deceased bore enmity towards heron account i. flier cohabiting wi h one Mitchell, to whom she ( the deceased) had borne a child, and ' hat she was provoked before she struck her, which she acknowledged doing twice witba stick. PITTA FLI* INN, GARIOCH. A LEXANDi'. il WATSON, hi returnjng.^ rotcfttl thanks to the Gentlemen of the District and the Public in general for the very liberal • uppurl he lias experienced. I"' gs leave to mention, that, in consequence of several New Lines of Road being completed across the Country, ol which PITCAPI. E is tbe centre, he has. at thercc mmen- iatlion of vaiious Friends, gut an excellent POST CHAISE, steady Horses, aid cue- ful Driver; so that Gentlemen travelling in any d; ao on tli rough the Garioch may have.. Carriage and Horses to Hire, when wanted. A. WATSON trusts that his attention " ill meet with a conti- nuance of the Public support, which he shall spare no exertions to merit. PRRCMTE INN, 10th Fib. 1824. At a numerous meeting, IieliJ in tlie London Tavern-, of the West India Planters, and others having an inte- rest in these islands,, it was resolved to petition his Ma- jesty on this interesting subject; and we are told that there are two points which the planters are anxious to urne on tlie attention of the Crown and of Parliament, nainelv, that slaves are the property of their masters, and that Parliament has no right ta deprive them of sueh property without compensation. We cannot help tliink- i,,„ that the West India planters are not aware ofthe dangerous ground they stand on, in thus entering into such questions of abstract right. Who doubts that the slaves are the proportv of their masters ; that they can be bought and sold like anv other property ; and that all this is recognized in nets of Parliament ? But because Parliament lias been foretd to yield to the force of cir- cumstances and to tolerate this abuse, has it then fore ab dicated all power of ever inquiring farther into, and of redressing, this grievance? Is a temporary sanction thus- given to an evil from necessity to be pleaded as a reason for enduring it for ever ? or can the lives and li- berties of human beings be thus bargained away by Par- liament ? The planters speak of the right of property that they have in their skives. If we try the matter by such a standard, we must see at once that the constitu tion of a slave community is a complete outrage on every principle of right. It is founded on violence in opposition to right. Who gave the West India planters a rijjitof property in the bodies of their skives ? They purchased it, they wilt no doubt say, for a fair price.— Put v. ho had a right to sell it ?— Here is the dilemma. How was the original right constituted ? -' Not surely by r . bberv and violence ? No right can spring from such a polluted source. Is it from tiie robbers and outlaws, who infest the African const, to prey upon its helpless na- tives, and to cam- them away from friends and sacred lime, that the West India planters derive their right? Thev buv from those who ha\ e no rigid to sell— who are thieves and robbers of the worst description, violating even- principle of humanity « nd justice, and, for filthy lucre, carrying their fellow creatures into bondage. ' 1 here is iu this manner a flaw in their title w hich never can be got over, and we oulv wonder they should ever stir ques- tions of this nature. But if the planters will have the question of right settled, is it not to this point that the interference of Parliament is directed ? is it not the ob- ject r, f Parliament to restore the property, unlawfully carried awav, to its- original owner ? Emancipation is the only fair and legitimate conclusion that can be drawn from the principles pf abstract right; and it is singular, therefore, that the planters, in their overweening zeal, should nut this weapon into their adversaries' hands.. lltit seltiuo aside all these discussions of abstract right, which are unprofitable and vain, we willingly admit that Parliament ought to adopt no measure which has the least tendency to injure the interests or properties of t- l> e West India planters; far less any raSh schemes of emancipation, which might convert these islands into a scene of confusion. Caution must be exercised even in all neeessary reforms ; but if Ministers proceed in this manner, all danger may, we think, be avoided. We cannot conclude without remarking the want of temper evinced bv the meeting. One individual who had pro- perty in the West India islands, and who dissented from the petition, being of opinion that the gradual abolition of slavery would rather benefit than injure tile West India islands, was clamorously hooted down. A hear- ing could scarcely be obtained for him by the interfer- ence of the chairman. This impatience of free discus- sion dees not say much for any cause.— Caledonian Mer- cury* A reverend gentleman In a northern parish, who. had involved himself in a succtssiou of unfortunate specula- tions, bv which his debts have been raised to the sum of L. 2000, obtained the benefit ofthe ccssio in the Court of Session on Saturday last. The pursuer in this case is to be allowed L. 80 annually, out of his stipend, which amounts to about L. 190. A trial for libel lately took place at Calcutta in which Dr. Brvce ofthe Scots Church there was plaintiff, and the Proprietors and Editor of the Calcutta Journal de- fendants. The name of the liev. Gentleman must he fa - miliar to our readers, from the active part which he took while recently in this country, in the proceedings ofthe General Assembly. Damages in the case were laid at 100,000 rupees, but a verdict was given for 2000 only, about C200 sterling. MR, VANDENHOIT, Whose Performances have been so highly appreciated by the Literati and Public in general of Edinburgh, ( recently pro- ducing there the most elegant and oveifl. nving audiences) is engaged to net five of his principal Characters in this City, aud will make his first appearance THIS PRESENT EVENING, Feb. 21. hi ihe CiURMTm of CORIOL AS US, Xo Shakes pear's sublime. Tragedy of that uame. After which, the Farce'of THE WEATHERCOCK. Tristrai- n Fickle, by Mr. JOHNSON. Monday next, tiie 25d curt. A FASHION ABLE SIGHT, Being by most particular Desire.) When will be acted lDDIN— The SLEEP WALK ER— And MONSIEUR TONSON. On Tuesday — Sheridan's Play of P1Z A I! IIO. The Part of Rolla by Mr. VANDENHOFF. Wednesday— VI RGINIIJS. The Character of Virgjnius bv Mr. VANDENHOFF. On Fridav — A new Tragic Play called DAMON AND PYTHIAS. The Part of Damon by Mr. VANDENHOFF. On Saturday — The Tragedy of HAMLET. Hamlet bv Mr. VANDENITOFF, Being fur his Benefit, and positively the last, night cf h- is per for ma nee. NO ADVANCE OF PRICES! ! T Tickets and Phces for the Boxes to be had at the Box Office of the Theatre,' from II until 4 o'clock each day. AL On Friday next, will be published, l'li ICE Tit REEPENC'E, And to be had of L. SMITH, Broad Sneet, and the other A Booksellers, LETTER TO TLIE SfuStms of i'Mittlssrljal OS THE SUBJECT OF THE APPB. OAC. HING EJECTION. In animum- ihduxi Quam maxume servire vo. iris commodis. TERENCE. traIi » : n for admitting, that, if not illegal, it was impolitic to infl. it. tp i mis It men t befoit trial ! What a frightful retrograda- tiim is here ! And, after ibis, and a thousand other circum- stances like this, >. lliih rise like spectres of evil lo every mind nut satuiated w ith prejudice or w illingly deceived by interest, what are we to think of the boasted influence of public opinion, and the growing strength of the people? — That the people are belter informed is mufuestronuble ; that so mo of their writers can turn periods a little belter, tali about liU- rly, ar- raign measures, ani^ bo satirical as long as ii pleases the Constitutional Association, or the Lawyers ofthe Crown, i, true ; hut is i) iit the language of our courts of law entirely changed? And do we not see diiily, that, instead of Consti- tutional doctrines, controuling and limiting the application of special maxims and particular interests and usages, the iatter are so interpreted anil enforced as ti> reduce neatly al! our Con- stitutional doctrines, and the largest views of national and hu- man right, m an empty name or a barren theory ? On the south of the Tweed, aL least, there is a crop of magistrates, who, from all that we can perceive at this distance, can see nothing in tbe laws but their own narrow views and prejudices, and w ho. iu the execution of them, cannot distinguish between- what is due to humanity aiyl what is demanded by their own interests, or instigated by their own. passions! Audit is the mote lamentable for society, as well as ( lie more de- grading lo themselves, that, from- their ignorance, or the undeveloped stale of those faculties which enable man to generalize, they may do alt we now deprecate unconsciously of meditating eiil. Pauperism, idleness, rum, and crime prevail so much, that they can think of nothing but lessening the amount of tbe poors' rates, hu l easing that of compulsory labour, and inflicting puni-> lmi;- til ! They are angry ; aud,. like all angry men, they wish lo strike. Rogues are numer- ous, and it is of little moment w hether they bit an accused logueor a condemned one ; tor. in the humour they are in, it is hardly possible for them not to look upon all the accused as guilty ; and, while the lit lasts, their regret wdl be not that unestab'ished guilt should be punished, but thai an accused person should, from want of proof, escape farther punish- ment 1 Without having courage to t. die riie lives of all who are either accu- sed or condemned, they would not only arro- gantly and impiously call vengeance ( heirs, lint apply it with- out discrimination— not in heading anil hanging— but in stripes and treading, in stinted food, mental suffering, bodily aches, disease, and death, where it cannot be ascribed, lo an immedi- ate and specified cause ?• Vie do not say that these results are contemplated, though, frjfnn ihe language often employed, it might be inferred that they arc ; but the course. too often pursued, and still more generally advocated, has a manifest len iency to produce them. Persons of this rigorous but un- reflecting caste wish to make law efficient, and they lake care, while enforcing it, to revolt the feelings of society ; intending to subdue and frighten, they exasperate— to reform, they har- den ; and that men may become attached to the ways of honest industry, they make labour irksome, oppressive, hateful ! Such aie the English Solous of ihe ninteentb centry. Iiut we leave these topics. . 1 hese observation are no doubt severe ; but in gene- ral thev appear well founded. The spirit manifested bv the M agtstraey of England has not been distinguished bv its liberality for some time past, and' the discontents of the lower classes at present appears to be one of the chief dangers to which the country Is exposed. But we are glad to see a disposition to abandon false policy and cor- rect errors in Government; the six acts of the late Lord CASTI. EREACU were no doubt disgraceful to the coun- ty, but we should consider their repeal as something really good, for the soundness of the maxint is not to be questioned, Virtus est viHumfugere/' et sapientia prima Stvllitia CAituisss. THERE WILL BE LET, BY PUBLIC ROUP, For One or Three F'- ars, as may be agreed upon, entry at Whitsunday next, QEVERAL SHOPS, a BAKEHOUSE, n » O her of single ROOMS, several FLOORS and HALF FLOORS shutting in by themselves, a convenient small FAMILY HOUSE— all situated in Chapel Street, betwixt Kidd Lane, and near the north end of said street. The whole property is pleasantly situated, and in the best repair, beir. g all nearly new ; is plentifully supplied with ex- cellent water, with the use cf a large Bleaching Green, and Garden Ground may lie had, if wanted. The Proprietor being at a distance from the property, and too much engaged in business, to attend to letting in the usual way, he is determined to let. the whole at what they may bring; the-. efore, no offer, however small, will be rejected-— only, iuch persons as cannot give satisfactory certificates of good character, or who may not have settled with their former land- lords, w i! l be refused. The roup wili take place upon the premises, upon Friday the ,5th of March, at one o'clock ; or should the whole not be disposed of on that day, the remainder will be put up at the same hour on the day following. Those wishing to view the Premises before the roup, will please call upon Mr. CROM- BIE, Dentist. 5, Little Belmont Street. THE fj& t ABERDEEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 182- t. 1: 5" The Editor of Tut. AAI I-. NEEX CHRONICLE returns his most grateful thanks to his Friends and the Public, for their countenance and support, during man/ years that the Frint- >" g (> Jfice has been in North Street ; and begsleave to announce, that on MONDAY last, she 16th instant, ihe PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT was REMOVED to that House, QUEEN STREET, teith suitable accommodations, which has been buil* for- the purpose. The entrance from. Queen Street is nearly opposite to . Mr. CROMBIS of Phesdo's, and from ihe Ilroad Street, by CIIRONICI. E COURT. J ." 7" For the accommodation if our Correspondents, a Letter Box is- attached lo the door of the Writing Room, at the lop if the stair, leading to the Printing Office. N. II. — The former Printing Office, about - 30 feet in length and of suitable breadth, as also a Small Room adjoining, will be L- l until Whitsunday next. Enquire at the Chronicle OJJice. lingoislic- J by ihe appellation of the Cull.. Jen Hero, having fought in that memorable and decisive action. Ills funeral, which took place on Siltirday las', was attended hy upwards of 300 people, who came from all quarters of the surrounding country tuthe extent of many miles, to pay their last tribute of respect to tbe departed Hero. In the true Highland style, three Pipers were stationed at the head of the coffin, playing the fa- vourite tune of the period of Culloden, '• Wha u- ad'na fight for Charlie's right, while the comnatiy present were not un- mindful of their wonted paitioti of nuuntaiil dew, finishing upwards of an anchor of whisky before procee ding to the place of interment. T„ tJu- [•- t; i rati fthe AOEKT> ZBS Cirnosicr- E. We have received from Jamuica, " the proceedings in the Honourable House of Assembly of Jamaica, in relation to those which took. place in the British House of Commons on the 15th of May last, in consequence of Mr. BUXTON'S motion for the gradual abolition of slavery throughout tiie West India colonies : and with the King's printer's ( Jamaica) earnest request to insert the whole as maybe convenient in our Journal; in order that if possible, even at this eleventh hour, an antidote may be apphed to tlie malignant and envenomed shafts of ca- lumny and- slander, which have been so unremittingly darted from the British press, against his fellow country- men and colonists in the West Indies: and that it may be known throughout the civilized world, that if they are doomed to perish, they will not fall ingloriouslv, and without a struggle, for what every virtuous man holds dearer than life— his character and good name." With this request we intend to comply, ar. d next publication shall give the commencement of these proceedings, and the remainder as- may Suit the limits of a weekly print. In some instances we consider the lanotiai » e as iutem- perate— but, as we have before mentioned, the condi- tion and treatment of the slaves in the British West Indies have been grossly misrepresented, and in the ex- treme distress and imminentdanger ofthe colonists, great allowances are to be made for strong lanonaoe. BI R i ns. At 3- 2. Drummond Piace, on the 12th inst. Mrs. Balfour, of Eiwick, of a daughter. On tbe 8th inst. Mis. W. Buchanan, Drunimond Place, of a daughter. At Grange, on the 7th inst. Mrs. Alex. Spears, of a son. At Ivitton Hall. Stamford, un ihe 1 lib instant, the Lady of Stephen Eaton, Esq of a son. MARIAGREsS. At Pit four Castle. Perthshire, on the ] 2th instant, Robert Clerk Rattray, E'q- younger of Craigball- Rattray, advocate, to Miss Christina Richardson, daughter of the late James Richardson of Pilfour, E'lf. On the 15' h inst. by the Rev. Archibald Alison, the Rev. G. p. IJnileau Pollen, domestic chaplain to Lend Northwick, and rector of Little B. okham, in the county of Surrey, to Elizabeth, eldest surviving daughter of Sir Janaes Hall, I. art. of DUNII'asS. At Dumfries, on ihe 2d inst. Mr. John Thomson, Max- welltown. late merchant in Manchester, lo Elizabeth, only daughter of Francis Beattie, Esq. Dumfries. DEATHS. At Lncknow, in the East Indies, in August last, Major Alexander Fortune, of the 27ih Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry, and Aide de Camp > o the King of Oude. At Black River, Poyais, on the 12th November, Air. Thos. Sicuhnuse, son ol Ihe late Alex. S'enhouse, Edinburgh, At Cupar Angus, on the 50ih ult. the Rev. Alex. Allan, aped 71. lie was forty two years minister of the First United Associate Congregation in ( hat place. At Stranraer, on the 26tl> ult. James Bowie, E q. Deputy Comniissai j- Geueral. At bis house, iu Stafford Street, Edinburgh, on the 10Vi inst. I. icut,- Colonel I'. ubettsou, late of ihe 21st Regiment, or Setts Fusileers. SUMMARY OF POLITICS. SINCE the commencement of the Session of Parlia- ment we are happy to observe, that a hetteri! » derstan< jina exists between his Majesty's Ministers, and those oppos- ed to the policy of PITT and CASTLEREAGII,' tlian has been manifested for many years. \ V bile the Statesmen named guided their respective majorities, every thing bearing the semblance of concession to popular rights was opposed, as tending to revolution and anarehy. Vnd the idvocates of those rights wetv accused of unreason- able opposition to Government, of wishing to excite causeless discontent, and disaffection to the established Government. Of this disgusting disregard of public opi- nion, and grossly unjust imputation on honourable cha- racters, we have observed nothing during the present Session; on the other hand, the Secretaries for the Fo- reign ami Home Departments— the Chancellor of the Exchequer— and othershigh in office— have received with candour, and even approbation, the proposals of Sir FRANCIS BUUDEIT, Mr. HUME, and gentlemen on their side, for the mitigation or complete remedy of abuses that, but a few years ago, would have been most strenuously defended. May this good understanding conti. tie to prevail, and the changes really necessary in our institutions be elftcted without violence, or any disturbance ol the public tranquillity.— Advertin g to this subject, the Editor ofthe Scotsman observes, " SIR FRANCS BWRDETT. the advocate of al! that is truly Engti sh and humane, availed bimselflhe other day of an oppor- tunity whifh offered, in presenting a petition lo Parliament, to describe in its proper colours, the injustice and cruelty of of compelling untried prisoners, to work al the infamous em- ployment o the Tread Mill. Mr. PIEI., notwithstanding the practice of bis friends— the Magistrates of the North Riding of Yorkshire— frankly admitted that, " upon a principle of . iu- tiee. as well as expediency, he thought the punish- ment of the tread mill ought not to he inflicted before hint,'" Lord LIVERPOOL has expressed a similar opinion in the House of* Lords. This is well ; but it is well only on account of prevalent evil ; for who, in the year I7S9, for instance, would have dreamt of its hi iug necessary or proper, in the year ISL' 4, fur the press cf England to asciibe merit to an admiuis- It is confidently reported, that the Spanish Govern- ment has resolved to admit a free trade to the States of South America, and this concession it is said will be fol lowed by an acknowledgment of their Independence; and the report seems not improbable. Spain is in a most distracted state. The French have been under the ne- cessity o( arresti » g some ofthe more violent priests at Barcelona— and at Corunna, a number of that fraternity was compelled to flv, in consequence of having attempted to disturb the public peace. In the meantime, five re- giments ofcavalry areunderorders to reinforce the French army of occupation, so that it seems impossible to form any rational conjecture of what the actual, state of Spain may be, even for the next three months. It seems- how- ever to be the policy of France to retain military posses- sion of the principal fortresses, if not of the whole coun- try, until affairs are in a more promising state. But. the French physicians are said to have declared their opinion, that Louts, according to their judgment, cannot survive tiie month of March ; and although never distinguished as an energetic or eminent character, his successor can never expect to attain even his degree of popularity. The affairs cf Greece continue to prospi- r. A Greek Loan, has been effected in London— and supplies of va- rious kinds are constantly sent out from. England. It has been stated iusome of the papers, that Lord BYRON'S oilers of military service were declined hy tlie Greeks, from an unworthy jealousy, while his money was eagerly accepted. lbs Lordship's letters prove, that the report is not founded in truth. The Greek. Government ex- pressed themselves " irt the most grateful terms, and only advised" him not to risque a life so preeiotis for their cause, and which, was daily and hourly devoted to- them His Lordship's bravery is unquestioned— but he may certainly render the Greek, cause more effectual services, than, bv acting in a military caput ttv in tiie field. Brums. At Rothmriise, on the 12th curt. IVfrs. FOR- HES, yor. Blackford, ofa Son. At Dee Street, oil the 12th inst. of a daughter^ the Lady of Captain ARROW, R. N. commanding Ihe Coast Guard in this district. On the 4th inst. at. Union Place, Aberdeen, Mrs. IIUSTE'R of Tillerv, of a daughter. At Edinburgh, on the 14th inst. Mrs. TURNER of Turner- hall, of a son. DEATHS. At Leiili Hall. on the 51b February. Mrs, HAT of Raunos. At Bombay, on the 9th July iast, Captain GEOKOESAKGS- TER, East India Co.' s £>> h regiment Bombay Native Infantry. At the Manse of Rosskcen, Ross- shire, on the Sib Curt, the Rev. JOHN Iloss. At Stonehaven, on, the 12 th curt, in the 23th y? ar of his age. Mr. GEORGE MAIN, late of Ihe Mercantile House of Messrs. Isaac Low and Co. Liverpool.-— Mr. M. by strict attention to his duty, and exemplary good conduct in general, had secured to himself the respect and friendship ( if his employers and con- nections ill trade : he will be long remembered bv his parents as an amiable and generous son and brother, and by his towns- men and acquaintances as an obliging aud benevolent young man. At P. rib, on the 3d instant, Mr. Wm. nu BEACH, glnvcr; he died a bridegroom, though he had been twice married be- fore, and had been the parent of 1J) children. At Oibost, in the Isle of SXy, on thy 2Cth ultimo, MYs. CAMPBELL, of En say. At Gh- nmuick, on the IIth instant, at the very advanced age of 110 years, PETER GRANT, alias DUBHACK, long dis- The Senafus Aeademicus of Kind's College, Old Aberdeen, have conferred the degree of M. D. on Mr. George Atkinson, Surg- eon. Sunderland. The Treasurer of the Aberdeen Auxiliary Missionary So- ciety has received, by. Alex. S nitb, Esq. Advocate, Ten Pounds, being a bequest of the late Mrs. Adam Jessimau, Aberdeen, to that Society. Donations have been sent by a Gentleman lu London to the following Charities : — Female Society, - - £ 2 2 O Sick Man's Friend, - - 2 2 0 Coal Fund, - - - 220 We understand that Messrs. JOLLIFPE and BANKS have been declared the Contractors for London / fridge r their Estimate is L. 460.000. These gentlemen are so well acquainted with the superior beauty and durability of the granite of this coun- ty, that we wuuid fain hope they will prefer it for the pro posed structure. A Correspondent, after passing a well- merited eulop; ium on the benevolent character of the late JOIIN FORBES, Esq; of New, and the very laudable, measure of erecting a monument to his memory — begs to suggest to the committee, the propriety of publish! ng a prospectus of their intentions, inviting artists to eolne forward with designs for the proposed monument.— No premium to be aV! owed ; but the preference to be given to the person who shall furnish the most elegant d'esign, and give proper security for. its execution, at a eiven sum. The com- mittee to judgeof the comparative merits of the different plans, or to call in such ai l they might see proper. T n E \ T It K.— M It. V A N DEN110 F F. As Mr. VANDENHOJ F is to make his appearance in the Theatre here this evening, we have much pleasure in copying tlie fallowing masterly critique on bis acting, which aj> peared in the Edinburgh Weekhf Journal nf Wednesday last* Mr. Vandenhoft'concluded his engagement last nijiht. by performing Roltn in the play of" Pizirro," for his benefit,— We were not- present, but we are happy to understand that the house was crowded to overflowing. I; f popularity were the ouly criterion of excellence— and we acknowledge that it is a strong presumption in favour of it — and if the popularity of Edinburgh were popularity in the ab- stract, then is Mr. VandenhofF one of the most eminent, actors that ever {' rode the stage. Yv'e have never had a resident actor among us, in any department ofthe art, at all approaching to him in this respect; nor do we think that any ofthe visitors, technically termed stars, have ever been hailed by vis with louder, more uninterrupted, or more universal applause. If, therefore, the Edinburgh audience be right. Mr. VandenhofF is not only a good actor— which we decidedly think he is— but a great one, which we consider to boa more doubtful proposi- tion. Mr. VandenhofF is unquestionably possessed of many requisites for his profession, hoth physical and intellectual.— lie has a fine and majestic person, which he displays in be- coming and appropriate attitudes ; his voice is extremely power- ful,. and his declamation excellent. We have, indeed, rarely met with any performer whose conceptions are more accurate, or who delivers the text of the author with a more perfect and minute comprehension of hs sense. His feeling also is always just, and in most of his pans sufficiently impassioned, though sometimes ill regulated, and never either rapid in its transitions, or powerfully pictured in his face. Indeed, he chiefly excels in the delineation of those heroic emotions, of which the tone is elevated and'prolonged, arid the expression stately and mea- sured ; for upon those occasions in which less lofty feelings mingle with the prevailing tone of his performance, it appears to us that he is somewhat languid and artificial. All this perhaps might be said, and epid truly, of one of the greatest actors who ever lived, and one whom Air. VandenhofF places before him, rather too conspicuously it may be. as his model — we mean the late Mr. Kemble-; but Mr. Kemble's defects were redeemed by a thousand beauties, which, respectable as are his powers, are not to be found in his successor." Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Jamaica to his Friend in Aberdeen. " When I wrote last, I wis just about setting out to do mili- tary duty during the holidays,, as there were strong apprehen- sions, that from the skttc of mind into which the poor Ne- groes have been deluded by the fanatics in England- babbling about emancipating them, there would be some attempts at an insurrection. Ail lias, however, passed ocTquietly and in the usual way, with the exception of an Estate on the North Side, where it was discovered some mischief was intended, and eight unfortunate creatures- were tried, convicted, and executed on Christmas Eve. Tiie prompt manner in which this melancholy business was conducted, and the Governor having signed the warrant of death, seems to have done away with the notion they had ofthe King's wish to make them free, and no doubt struck such a panic among them, as determined many who were of a turbulent disposition from showing it openly. At all events, we are ail tranquil here, the negroes having resumed their work, after the holidays, with as much cheerfulness and alacrity as I ever remember. If there is any feeling remaining in tbe breasts of those men, on whose heads the blood of these deluded beings here, and the hundreds that have fallen in Demerara, most assuredly rests, they will do well to make all the atonement they now have in their power, namely, to mind their own starving, labourers, and leave us alone with ours, who, you may rest assured, if you wiil believe the word of one completely unprejudiced, are as happy a set of human beings as, in their station of life, at this moment, any where exists." We understand Mr. Gnrs, Civil Engineer of this place has lately got a model constructed for a Bridge, in which great strength, simplicity, ami economy, are singularly combined ; and that in the course of making some experiments at Messrs. Simpson & Co.' s Chain Manufactory, with a view to ascertain the strength of materials for a Bridge upon a large scale ; he found that a bar of'cylindrical iron, 10 feet long and one inch diameter, stood a strain of 24 tons ; and that in the course of of trial ithad stretched. 15 finches, and was reduced in diameter, near the middle, about 3- l( ifchs of an inch. The bar broke with 24? tons- At the Ruthrieston Tryst on the 17th inst. the demand for half- fed Stots was particularly brisk, and at an early hour the Market was nearly cleared of that description of stock by the South country dealers. Milch cows sold well. In grain tht re was not much done; but a good deal of hay was disposed of, at. from o yd. to 7d. per stone, and one Gentleman bought some thousand stones at the latter price. At the Oldmeldrutn fortnight market,, held on the 16th curt, there was the largest and linest shew of cattle, which has appeared there for a long time. What were sold, brought fair and remunerating pi ices to the fedder ; but the stock shewn was far too much for the dealers that attended to- purchase go as to clear the market. Fat cattle may be estimated at fiocn 40s. to 45s. per cwt. Good milch cows sold as high as L.% and for . ordinal y, from L. S to L. 7 were obtained. On Saturday, - las!, a fine boy, about six years of age. while eagfrly catching at some spoiled apples which were floating in the tide, fell into the water, and was unfortunately drowned. Some other boys were engaged in this amusement, to the dan- ger of, which many children have, in the late plentiful fruit Keason, been particular! ly exposed, but - us too often happens in such cases, they fled on seeing what had happened— so that some ikne had elapsed before the alarm was given, or the body could be found, when all attempts to restore animation unhap- : piiy proved fruitless. Several attempts at house and shopbreaking have been made within the last few nights; but- in general, we are glad to learn, without success, A shop in Castle Street, a house in I> ee SiKeet, and another on the Dtmburn, were all lately attempted ; but the depredators i- n each case failed in their ob- ject, from the vigilance of the inmates, or the security of their fastenings. V st rday morning, a poor woman, in going to sell some stockings ar a Manufactory i-*> this place, had her pocket pick- ed of fifteen shillings— the produce of eggs, butter, & c. she had sold the day preceding, and tbefru. it of some month's toil iu that laborious employment of collecting through the coun- try articles of this description for weekly sale in odr maiket. T read inyonrlasf week's p'> per. a letter signed The Student'.^ . Friend," and though it may no doubt appear to iis author a pretty plausible production, yet. I much fear it is little calcu- lated to answer the end he anticipates. I certainly must, in the ( list place, for myselfanu h) name o? my companions, thank him for the vety complimentary stya-. i in which he addresses the Students of M or/ 71 Philosophy, <\ t;. itt' Matfschal College. " Children"'— Boys''— Influenced only by " levity and fickleness," & c. sounds all very \ v « II , but is fur frotn being a convincing way of supporting a cause, especially when addressed to those on whom the success of fie cause de- pends. . A fter this specimen of our " Friend's' elegant mode of reason in j, he may shew off to his admiringacquainla n (:<••> in a certain quarter, with his *• coat buttoned behind, and a fool's- paper cap on bis head, surmounted by a plume of cock's fea- thers," whenever he pleases. Will we think the worse of him ? I trow not." I am however weH pleased wi. h one part of his letter ; he acknowledges that we have a right to elect whom we please a. v our Rector. It is not long-. I believe, since many of ihe Pro- fessors expressed quite a con. trarv opinion ; but the admission vf our right coming from such high authority will, { have n< » doubt, dispel the fears we have hitherto entertained as effec- tually as if tbe learned Professor-, uhom I have the pleasure o* studying under, had stated the fai t in ibo public c. a-. s. I'he question of our right then being fully acknowledged, au. it it being l< a matter ofthe m « » bt perfect indifference to the Pro- fessors what Gen'tleman of respectability uv tv be elected Hector.%> why should these Gentlemen inteifcre ntaH? Why, savs their Advocate, because " with the unreasonable inconstancy oi' children," we would, elect the public spitited and independent member for our Burghs, in p^ efeience to one who may hate- neither of these ( piaiifies iu> recommend him. Truly, if this, be the consequence of an ebullition oi joveniie folly,'* may the more considerate acts of age be atieudcd wi; i> worst* effect. But laving out of view any remarks upon the inter, fere new of the Professors, and without saying any thing at present ii » answer to the very grave question-, 41 are there anv abuses ( for they are sufficiently notorious without being ex- posed here,)' what objection can be brought against Mr. IlfnviE ?' F say none, ' He is one who has raised himself to, aud enjoys personalis', thafif public esteem which Others only possess through the dim pers- pective of a line cf departed ancestors, whose deeds live in so. no- black letter legend. Has the former or the latter the best title- to our respect ? The answer is obvious. Mr. Hume's connexion with our city,, independently of ? hi- r gives him a claim to our regard— for f « om tlw* t connexion then* can be no doubt but he will ever anxiously watch ovei oar in- terests ; and of his truckling to am/ one in the discharge oCT his duty to us, a glance at his public conduct foibids th.: idea. And if our electing him I^ ector can " add another feather !•>' the plume*' which his patriotism has earned, it wili be our boast to have given what these A! IO wished to keep us under had it not in their power to bestow. If our electing a truly independent man is to destroy good understanding which has so long existed between us. and' our instructors, yet, with this appalling prospect before us, and wiih all due deference to our •* Friend's" censures, we mu>£ run the risk ; and may the ridicule which we will thereby in- cur, follow us through life. C.- February 20, 1824. P. S. I had almost forgot " Sfndens in Qjiarta Chsse," an ! it is perhaps of little consequence, as 1 only intended toajvi^ him to become " Studcns in Prima Classe," where he may p'. f ~ haps catch a portion of tbe spirit of truth which anima. vd tinr Grecian heroes he will be obliged to study. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. On Saturday last, it came to blow a gale from NE'to ENE, but moderated next day, veering to South Eastward, from"' ivhich quarter it has since continued, blowing at times w ry. strong, so that the sea has been for some days high on thiscousi. On Saturday, at the commencement of the gate, the follow in « » r: Aberdeen vessels, stone loaded for London, were put b\ io thts- Humber, and obliged to run for shelter to 12a* ke roads witt> a fleet of about eighty sail of vessels— salary, Philip ; Gram- pion, Sturrock ; Fingal, Morgan ; and Hanger. Davidson.*-— The Oss'an, Bruce, which sailed from litis place with the above, having kept to « ea, made her passage to London, whtra she arrived on- Wednesday last, along wkh the'Thistle, A llan, which left Aberdeen two- days pluvious, but had been- detained SO hours in Yarmouth Roads.. The Gleutanner, Linklater, was obliged to take the Frith with several other vessels on Tues- day, and went into Inverkeithing Roads\ the Oak, Wynes* r and Nymph, Hutch eon, ran to Burntisland roads ; the Evan- der, Bathey, stone loaded, and Hero, Cravie, with gram, of Aberdeen, and both for London, were off the Bass'on thtr afternoon ofthe 17th, and it was supposed would be obliged to bear up for some road stead in the Forth- The schooner Union, Barclay, of this place, from Wick,, with herrings, arrived on the 14th inst-. at Kiilyoegs, oeatr Ballysharvnon, her poi t of destination, in 24' hours fiom Loch- indaal, where the vessel had be eat detained 2- 5 days, owing to-' a succession of violent gales from SS- W. to N- N W. Tbe Union'- left Lochindaal on the 15th, with a hard gale from NE. ami very heavy sea running ; but fortunately arrived as above with- out damage. On Tuesday last, a large hand-. > me brig, of 218 tons per- register, was launched from the hnilding yard of Mr. William' Stephen, Shipbuilder here, and" went olf in the finest style-. amid the cheers qf a large assemblage of people, receiving v. itii, the usual ceremony the name Atla/ Uic. of which the handsome figure head, from, the venerable aspect it bears, is- naeaut to be emblematic. KIKKTON, GLENELG, Feb. 9. — The Union, Goodsma- n, of Leith, laden with slates, from Bingor for Berwick, drove front her anchors and was put on shore here on the night of the 7tl>. inst. vhen she filled with water. Tiie damage done to this vessel cannot be ascertained tili fier cargo ia laoiied, the whole of which must be taken out. She is. a very fine brig of 132 tons register, eopper- bottomed and fastened, belonging. to ibv> ; Union Company of Leith, and is insured. BAERANA& D, NORTH LIST, January 23. — The New Pack- r:„ ! Bell, from Sr. Petershurgb to Portsmouth, NIL put imo* Lochmaddy in distress*, and was driven on * hoie utiring a gal^ 25th inst. after cutting away her masts ; she has been got ciH but will discharge when the weather moderates. Christy and Joan, M'Kinley. aGd Marquis of Bute, Duncan; arrived at Belfast, the former on the 1.3th, and tiie lailei on liie- 14th inst, from the Isle of Skye, with herrings. Jean Stewart, Mackenzie, of ibis place, arrived at Messina* 18th uk. from Naples. The Amity, M'lnlosh, arrived at Jamaica, 2d ultimo, front Cromarty. / Union, Ord, remained at Lima, 2Ist Sept. all welt. At LONDON Search, Hogg, 11th; Expert, Leslie ; N » m* rod, Turner ; and MatisfleUl>- Morison, 12th ; Champion*. Gilbert, and Regent, Kerr, 16; h. ABERDEEN CORN M ARKET, Feb. 20. Little business done to day— any sales made may be noted at Common Oats, ... ... Od. to 18s. 6< l. Potatoe Oats, l& s. Od. to 20s. Od. Seed, 2s. to 4s. higher. Meal, .. 17s. Od. to iSs. Od. Bear,. 24s. Od. lo 27s. Od. PRICE OF PROVISIONS, CVC. IN THE ABERDEEN M A UKF/ r, Y ESTE RD AY. Quartern Loaf, — — lid Oatmeal, p. peck, loci a 14 id Bearmeal,. J) d a lOd Potatoes,. — — 12d a 15d Malt, — — 2s, 9d a, Od.' Beef, per It). — S; i a < 5d Mutton, — — 4d a 6d Veal, _ _ — 4d a Od- Potk, — 2r- d a 41 Batter, — — 14 1 a 16 1 Eggs. pt'|: doz, 5d a 7d Cheese, p. st, 4s. 6d. a 5s 0.1 Tallow, — — 7s a 8s Hay, — — — 7d a Od R' » w Hide*, per lb. 4d a 4\ A Coals, p. ! x>!!> 5s lOd . u - ii TO CO R R ESPO A' D E X ' PS. An . Observer— Uic, llcec,. Ifoz, and Qn. nrl- im - Stminis in Quart a Classc. in answer to the Students1 Fiiend. c. mio tm> late for publication this week, as. tUd- sevei'al othei cwmnuitiica- lions', some of whk4i shall appeir in our next. SVe most re- peat that our Correspondents cannot expect to see their C" UV*- municaiions, withoui allowing time to give them the necess- iry attention, which is quite impossible when they are only sent u * a few hours before the publiCitiun. of our paper.. ~ p~ 0~ S T S C I R Jr, K LONDON. An Express reached the City at eleven o'clock on ^ Torrdn- V" liirtrnin", l> ri, n</ ing intelligence of the highest importance,— The news was dispa'ched from Paris on Sunday, at two o'clock. The French Government had anticipated a favourable reply* from Madrid, respecting the Sautii American Staves. Oi Saturday evening it was announced, by telegraph, that a Roy. a'l Decree had been iVued, allowing afree trade to South A: nerie,- » „ No details could of. course be given. As we have this new-* from the highest sources of intelligence, we have no he- i'itatior* in giving it in this unqualified manner to the ptiblic. This declaration on the'part of Ferdinand is of. ii- tle conse- quence as to its immediate elTccs, because th.* Europeai*. powers have already in point of fact, maintained their right lev trade wiih the Independent States ofSt.- uih America. It is said in a letter from Pans, dated Saturday night, that a consultation of Physicians had dt- chned the state of the King of France to be dangerous, and that it was itopoas. ble he c. ouJii outlive the month of March. Monday at twelva o'clock Lord Liverpool" met the Leaders, of the West India interest, to consult on the expediency of taking off'die 25s. duty on Sugar, as proposed by Mr. Hutiia last week i. u the House of Commons. } t> the night of the 15th ultimo, a terrJ- bte s'^ r-. w occmrad, in Sweden. Eight vessel's, were wrecked i- n Stockholm harbour. Many persons were blown fiom the bridges into the river, ami drowned. The roads, were impassible, owing to fallen frees. One night last week, a r; h; c horse power sieatu engine vva.- v blown up with gunpowder from its b » -- dk..> f brick near aSpetlieUt. ' i'hree SiicfSeld giiuder. s are in custody on snspicion, haviu- j been, apprehended iu the road near tbe ta; en » of ox. plosioii, ii » the course of ihe night. Tue motive of Ihe offenders may bs. guessed at, when it is. stated that the engine was u^ t'd iu. ptO' pel Ling machinery for grinding cutlery. T'i. y inSuuinehts t( j5. be used by Captain Par- ry on the new expedition are ordered to be shipped by the. I s. oi' AJay ; so iha? we may presume it will sail about the middle of that mouth.. A sau. eer ol red. currants were in Coyeni- C* irden Uia- kvt oa Saturday, and- the |) iict? was o^ iy a sovyi. eigiV t