JFSfe? WmB SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 132- No. 913] Printed for J. BOOTH, Jun. Chronicle Court, Qusen Street, tare with the remainder of the flock of the like age— Ten So- vereigns. The Pen to consist of Eighteen Ewes from 16 to 20 months o'd. For the second best Pen. as aforesaid— Seven Sovereigns. For the third best Pen, as aforesaid— Three Sovereigns. The following Members of this Society are appointed Judges for awarding the Sheep Premiums. v'z.-=~ Tne Marquis of Iliintly; George Macpherson Grant, Esq. of B Uiindallocb and Iftvejeshie, M. P. John Peter Grant, Esq. of llotftie- nrurchus, M. P. W. P. Grant, Esq. vor. of . Roth'Femurchus ; Col. Mitchell, late 92d Reinvent ; Captain Macharnet. at Bollachroan; Mr. Macpherson, Kihgttssie; Mr. Mitchell, Gordonhall ; Mr. Flyter, Fo'rtwi ilium ; and any other Mem- bers in the district; three a quorum— the Marquis of Humly, in his Lordship's absence, Roth iemu rebus, to be Convener. RULES FOR COMPETITION. The competition for the Premiums wi!! take place on such days, between the ) st of A ugu. st and the . 1st of November 1824, as shall be fixed by the Convener, with " the advice of a quorum of - the Comtrtirt. ee. The Judges, in deciding the Pre- miums for Sheep, will have rega^ i b^ ih to the wool and cartase of tiie animal. The regulations ;'.- r Btack ' Cuu. le - h^ . vs, id regard to fixing the competition, the previous intimations to Judges and competitors, the power of the Ju ices to withhold the Premiums, if the Stock produced shall he of such an infe- rior kind as to render it inexpedient to award Premiums to their owners; and to divide the three premiums into four, the first to be under eight Sovereigns; and lastly, the manner in which the reports afe to be certified arid transmitted, are hereby declared to be applicable to the Premiums for Sheep, CHARLESTOWN L [ ME- W O B K S. IN compliance with the. practice nolv universally esta- blished. of Selling. Lime by fJnlUftgow Rarh'y Measure, the Lime from these Works will henceforward be supplied per Barley lloll, instead of the Pease ! Ball, as heretofore; and Customers are especially requested to observe, that, notwith- sla> islifrg'ihis increased Measure, the Price is not raised in the same proportion. PRESENT PRICES. me Shells, per Boll, Linlithgow Barley Measure, Is. 7d. Slacked Lime, per Chalder, of 12 Barley Bolls - 10s. Limestone, per Ton - - 4s. ( Put free on board, in Charlestown Harbour.) Lime- Shells, by Land Carriage, Is. lOd, per Barley Boll. Credit is given ull Candlemas; or, if payment is made with- in a month of the date of the shipment, the following JDL- co'u n i s are al to wed. v iz. On Lime sold, from Candlemas to 1st July, 10 per cent." On ditto, from 1st July to 1st Sep ember - 7\ per cent. On ditto, from 1st September io Candlemas, 5 per cent. The excellent quality of tins Lime for Manure has been as- certained by long and successful experience, while, from being fon'ohi of . wV mixture whatever of ckiy, it is f> und angt. Urly ' powerful as a Cement for ordinary Buildings; and so effica- cious in Buildings much exposed to water, that the Wet Docks at Lei lb and Dundee have been entirely built with it. Customers are respectfully informed, that, from the state of the Lime Rock, at id considerable improvements in the manu- facture, they may rely on finding the Shells particularly well burnt, and free from dirt, and that the Slacked Lime will be cleaned with great care. Several feet of Water have been lately gained at the entrance of Charlestown Harbour, and the Loading Births so deepened as greatly to expedite the dispatch of Vessels. Gentlemen will please forward their Orders ( mentioning their address, by post) to llobert Menzies, at the Works, by Inverkeithing, or to Messrs. George Con die, Writer, Perth. Pat. H. Thorn, Merchant, Dundee. James Si me, Panlathy, by Muirdrum. Jom Brand, Writer, Stonehaven. John Stewart, Agent, Aberdeen. Robt. Jamieson, Writer, Alloa. Roht. Henderson, Writer, Stirling. ' Charlestown, \ c2th March, 1824. Ill, CURING BEEF AND ' PORK. To the person in the canities of Aberdeen or Kincardine, who shall, between Jst February 182,5 nud'jst May \ 8J4, have salted or cured, with ro. ck or bay saltv the greatest ' quan- tity of Mess Beef of good quality, not u..- lev twenty ie. vcs of 5. Q. Q lbs. each; shipped a> the port of Ah id- vn— A piece of Plateof Thirty Guineas value? or . that sum in money. To the person in the same district, who shall, between 1st May J 824 and 1st May 1825, salt ' and- cure the greatest quan- tity of Moss Beef, not under twenty tie » v « s, to t> e shipped as aforesaid — A piece of Piate of Tweqty'Suveteigns value, < v that sum in money. To the person in the same district, who shall, during the last- mentioned period, salt and cure the greatest quantity rf Pork, not under ten tierces, to be shipped as aforesaid — A piece of Plate of Ten Sovereigns value, or ihjt sum in moHev. It is required that the Beef shall hare been l.- d in the coo- ties of Aberdeen. Banff, or Kincardine, and tii » t it shall he cured and packed iu tierces or barrels, and in reannqr as milar to that practised in Ireland as fjicuvnsianees will ^ un*. The quality to be ascertained at a convenient time, by $> usi » in- spection on the spotas the Committee of the o > cie, y namoJii'i. m appoir. r^ viljo ;.> e alio to require » ati.-.- factory evidence ofthe^ mode tfcuring, or w'J - r cir- cumstances, of whiter it may appear to uU m material "' that, { hi Society should be iirformed, in the view <> f a srer't tuning whe- ther, under the reduction in the Salt Duties, the cur in/ o<" provisions, so beneficially practised in Ireland, may he advan- tageously introduced into some districts of Scotland. The claims Of the several competitors to bo certified by a quorum of the Committee, who will report to the Society in reference v. i- claims applicable to the first period, on or before the lOt. i No- vember 182 J, and for those applicable ta second, on OJ IK- V* the same date in 1825. The following Members of the S - ciew are appointed a Committee for the purposes & bove- mciitio-; ut, viz. General Burnett of Banchory Lodge; John Men/ let, Esq. ofPnfodels; R. Dalrymple Horn Elphinstone, Esq. of Logie and Elphinstone; John Ramsay, Esq of Barra; John Boswell, Esq. of Ivingcausie; Alexander T'nornson, Esq. of Banchory; and any other resident Members of the Society w hu can conveniently attend ; three a quorum— R. D. Horn El- phinstone, Esq or in his absense joim Bos well, to Convener. ENGLISH, GEOGRAPHY, AND HISTORY, rpn E S'tJ' 8 S€ RIB Eff § « ill receive by the first ves- • A sel from London, • CONSIGNED Iiy < tu etniueut SUICI) HOUSE, liter-, 30 Sacks RED and WHITE CLOVER SEEDS and TliEPOi L uf excellent quality, uhiih ihey will sell at the old Salmon Close here, on very moderate terms, either Whole- sale or in iletail. GEO. ROBINSON * CO. Banff, March 51, 1,824. MR. MESTON respectfully intimates, that his CLASSES, for the ensuing Quarter, will be arranged on MONDAV the 5th April ; and as those for Grammar, and the Alphabet, particularly, have been hitherto much retarded by his Pupils commencing at different times, he earnestly re- quests that all who intend to join them, before the, Summer Vacation, will come forward as earlv as possible, Mr. M. has completed his SERIES of SMALL BOOKS for CHILDREN, ( at least so far as he intends to carry it'at present,) and will be happy to supply Teachers, or Parents, • with any number that may be wanted, either directly, or through the Booksellers. Union Street, March 30, 18- 24. To Cover this Season. at Dun mi tar, by Stonehaven, at Four Guineas, and Five Shillings to the Groom, A TTILiA, Eight years old, of very great bone, & nearly 1( 5 hands hi* h, Blood Bay with Black legs, cVear of White, and free of all Natural Blemish £ Sire, Sir Charles ; T); tm by Gustavns ; Grand Dam by Bnwdrow; Great Grand D. » m by Royal Slave; Great Great <'' aiid Dam by Torris- monil. he. . - y^ f. Arvw - ha* never been In Tr?'* r » » r;> : bu; has tseeiv JVeui. trly Hunted, carrying 15 Stone well up to Mr. Baku's Fox Hounds; His Stock are very strong and promising. All Mares to be removed before the Mt of August; and the price of Covering to be paid before their removal, 1 with the usual price for Grass. Attila will be seer, in T'iubv Muir Spring Market. Dun no! tar, March 20, 1824. GRASS PARKS OF SKENE. HP HE GRASS PARKS of SKENE, FOR NET, iL and TI IlIiYV. V LE, will be let by public roup, for the ensuing season, on Monday the 19th day of April next. The « e fields are well watered and fenced, and the greater part of them finely sheltered. There are same additional field ® on Fornet this season, well worthy of attention. The roup begins at Fornet, precisely at 12 o'clock. Skene, Ma rch 2 G, T 8 2 4. 2. SHETLAND SHEEP. With the view to encourage the improvement of a small and fine wooled native race of Sheep, existing ^ as a distinct variety in several parts of Scotland, but particularly in the Shetland and Orkney Islands, and which is in some risk of becoming ex- tinct, the Society last year resolved to offer Premiums, open to proprietors or tenants in any part of Scotland, who shall make successful exertions for this purpose. A greater length and better quality of wool seetn to be the objects most desirable in the first instance; and after a fine fLeee is established, the points which may improve the natural form of the carcase may N^ e more easily attainable. An improvement in these respects, however, can only be ex- pected to operate in the course of several years; and therefore the Society has fixed the autumn of 182.5 as the earliest period at which any experiment can be made, with the chance of bene- ficial results. But that an opportunity may be afforded of as- certaining, with tolerable accuracy, the present state of that race of sheep, and to commence the operation of its improvement in a systematic form, a premium was offered in each of the intervening years, for the most accurate and approved state- ment of the present management of any fl > ck of this breed. The reports to be certified by two Members of the S ociety, or by 6ne Member and a Justice of the Peace or Minister of the parish, who are able to authenticate the accuracy of the particulars therein detailed. The report to be accompanied by two specimens of the fleeces ( one of the finest fleeced ram, and the other of the finest fleeced ewe,) and by a detail of the age and number of ewes, not fewer than 20, aifd of the ram or rams selected for future experiments; the kinds of food afforded to them, and the manner in which they were herded, the fact of their having been washed before being shorn j that of the wool having been shorn and not, pulled; the modes which have been adopted for fencing them off, and keeping them distinct from other flocks ; and whether it has been in the power of the reporter to carry on his experiments on a small island, or in some situation where the chance of admixture is very much di- minished. These'ex peri merits are not intended to be limited to the dis- tricts of Orkney and Shetland, though they are understood to apply solely to tbnt native rac*> jpt sheep, wh- ick aic now gene- rally known by ihe name of Shetland Sheep. To the proprietor or tenant who shall make the best and most satisfactory report of the present management of his own flock certified as above, and fleeces clipped this year, having been transmitted along with the report— Five Guineas. And for 1825, ( by which time the first fleece may be taken from the produce of stock selected and bred from last year, un- der the regulations above prescribed), the following premiums are offered. To the proprietor or tenant in any district, who reports the best and most successful set of experiments for the improvement of the breed of Shetland Sheep, upon his own flock, and under the conditions of selecting, washing, and clipping above pre- scribed, fleeces of the year " having in the same way been trans- mitted to the Society— Fifteen Guineas. To the reporter of the second best set of experiments under the same conditions— Ten Guineas. Reports to be transmitted on or before lOili November, in each year. COUNTY FIRE OFFICE. REGENT STREET, LONDON. UNRIVALLED LIQUID BLACKING ! OOBERT FORRES begs leave most respectfully1 Ji.^ to inform the public, that, after innumerable experi- ments, he has at length brought his Liquid Blacking to an un- equalled state of improvement. It is generally imagined that London Blacking only is good ; R. F. however, chal- lenges all the London Blacking Makers to produce an article equal to D. FORBES' LIQUID BLACKING. The proprietor assures the public that a trial of his Black- ing will prove it infinitely superior to any now in use: it has a beautiful blackness of lustre— is highly beneficial to the lea- ther— and requires in using it, only half the usual labour; The high price of London Blacking has often been com- plained of; and as R. F. has no desire for enormous profits, his Blacking is, therefore, sold fully one- third below the Lon- don prices, R. F. manufactures PASTE BLACKING, which he warrants equally superior with bis Liquid Blacking. Sold Wholesale and Retail, at the Proprietors Warehouse, No. 90, Gailowgate ; and also at the following places in Aberdeen, Black, Queen Street. Winlaw, Gailowgate. Hay, School- hill. ' Ji Matthews, Green. Taylor, Tannery Street. Joss. Causewayend. Shepherd, Ditto. Geddes, Ditto. Bruce, Ditto. M Donald, North Street. Gellan, St Nicholas Street. Ciaik, Footdee, Troup, School- hi 11. Henderson, New Crichie ; and Taylor and Syminers, New Deer. f5- « - J? ee'ers, in any tow?, SCotiairi or England, wishing to become Agents for the s. le of this Blacking, will apply ( if by letter, post- paid) as above. Gailowgate, April 1, J 821. IV. FEEDING VEAL. To the person furnishing Edinburgh market for the year, from 1st June 1824 to Ist June 1825, with the greatest wei-; hv of fed Veal not under six weeks old, certified to have been fat- tened upon milk alone, and satisfactory evidence produced that no other species of food has been iu any way employed ; re- gard to be had to the whiteness, fatness and general delicacy of the Veal— A piece of Plate of Fifteen Sovereigns value, or ttial sum in money. To the person furnishing the next greatest supply undlr same regulations— Ten Sovereigns. N. B. — It is required that the Calves shall be transported to market in spring carts, canal boats, or in some way calculated to insure their arrival without bruising and dis- colouring the flesh. The supply must not be crowded into one short period, but distributed as nearly as possi- ble in proportion to the relative demand throughout the whole twelve months ; and intending competitors must lodge a" notice with the Secretary a week prior to the first supply, so as an opportunity may be afforded for such in- spection as may be thought expedient. Finally, compe- titors must transmit to the Secretary, on or before I O.'.' i November 1825, an affidavit as to the quantity and rate of supply made by him, under the regulations and condi- tions above specified ; the affidavit to be accompanied by certificates from one or more respectable iatnilies, or prin- cipal tavern or hotel keej - s. ho have regularly purchas- ed the Veal during the ye..., • Jiving its general quality and regularity of the tup^ y N. B.— If this Premium is found useful in encouraging more attention to a branch of farm management, hitherto' not sufficiently understood in Scotland,' similar Premiums may hereafter be extended' to other districts bailed to them. S IJ N LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY ' I'lliii Managers having had J remiuras calculated X proportionable to. the values of the ri^ ks at the diil'erent periods of Life ; which, under 4o years of age, when the As- surance is for the whole of Life, and under 55, for shorter period.*, are considerably lower than are generally required. TaOtcs of the New Rates, with the Conditions of Assurance, may be hud at the SUN LIFE OFFICE, in Carnhilt; AND . AT THE SUN FIRE OFFICE, in Craig's Court. London. Alio, oi any of the Agents for the SUN FIRE OFFICE. AGENTS IN SCOTLAND. ROBERT MO RICE. CHARLES OGILVIE. ROBERT ALLAN & SONS. JOHN FERGUSON. ALEX. BALLANTYNE— And GEORGE JORDAN. JSrechin, Kdinburj Glasgow, TO WOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS, AND OPERATING FOREMEN IN THE LINE. All persons whose Lives are Insured in this Office may pass b y sea, during peace, in any tvhole decked Vessel, or Steam Doat, /' company onepart of the United Kingd^ K*. lDM » }, y. M. t\ zr parriTiev.-' of, or between any port in the United Kingdom and any ]> ort on the Continent between Hamburgh and Bor- deaux, both inclusive, without obtaining license J rorn the Ma- nagers, or paying any additional Premium; and no Policy issued by'this Office will be forfeited inconsequence of any per- son, whose. Life is insured by it, dying upon the seas under such circumstances. TO LE f. AT Til : VILL AGE OF GORDON MILL, PARISH O- ff RESOLES, Situate near the Shore, five miles distant from Cromarty, N. B ASubstantial WOOLLEN MILL, of two Stories and a Garret, containing the necessaiy Machinery for the Manufacture of common CLOTH, BLANKETS, PLAID- ING, & c. abundantly supplied with Water. ALSO, a DWELLING HOUSE of Two Stories; entry at Whitsunday first. At present, for one half of the year, from the country people F. lone, th'.' re is full employment for the Engines in Carding their Wool : but considerably more can otherwise be done— therefore, support and encouragement to thisefTect will be given to a deserving Tenant, as the Proprietor wishes to see it a pros perous concern. Apply to John M'Leod, Merchant, Cromarty. TO OPERATIXG FOREMEN. If the Mill is not Set by the term of Whitsunday, a steady active WORKING FOREMAN, thoroughly bred to the business, to conduct the whole for the Proprietor, will be want- < <!. He will meet with due encouragement, and receive a share *. f the concern, if found worthy of it. Apply as above. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. THOSE insured at this Office, whose Premi- ums became due on the 25th ult. are requested to order payment of the same within fifteen days from that date, otherwise all risk on their Policies will cease. All BUILDINGS, GOODS, FARM STOCK, & c. continue to be insured at this Oltice on the usual terms. INSURANCES are also done ON LIVES at this O.' fice, either for OXK OR SEVEN YEARS, or for the whole INSURANCE of the LIFE. Printed Proposals may he had, upon applying to ANDREW JOPP, Advocate in Aberdeen, the Company's AGEXT. NOTICE! THE CREDITORS OF TIIOMAS AITKEN, BREWER in Aberdeen, whose accounts were due previous to 29th November, 1821, and who have not as yet lodged claims, with affidavits thereon, on his estate, are requested to do so, either with James Simpson, or John Fleming, Advo- rates, Broad Street, within a month from this date— certify- ing to those, who fail to comply with this intimation, that they will not be entitled to any part of the funds realized, which will be immediately thereafter divided. Aberdeen, March 27, 1824. FARM OF BROOMIIILL. To be Let. for 19 years, from Whitsunday next, THE FARM of BR00,\ 1HILL of SKENE, JBL containing about 73 acres Arable, lying on the South- side of the Kintore road, of which 30 or thereby are old Infield, and above 57 acres on the North- side of said road, and adjoin- ing the Mo. ss, which one ditch will be sufficient to lay dry, when it w ill be of equal value with the upper ground. This Farm is only about 3 miles from the Canal at Kintore, a considerable part is already improved, and encouragement will be given to an incoming tenant to cultivate and inclose the whole. Oilers may be lodged with Mr. Thomson, Fairlay, by Aberdeen ; or Messrs. Blaikie and Bannerman, Advocates in Aberdeen, until the 15th instant. Skene, April 2, 1824. PLANTATIONS. HONORARY PREMIUMS FOR PLANTATION- IN THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS: 1. The Long Inland from Barra to Lewis inclusive, and the. Islands of Coll, Tiree, Rum, Cahna, Eig, and Muick. 2. The Islands of Orkney and Shetland. 3. The Upper Districts of Aberdeen and BanffVhires, com- prehending the united parishes of Braeniirand Crathie, and of Glengairn, Glenniuick, and Tullich, and the parishes of Ca- brach, Strathdon, and Glenbucket, in the county of Aberdeen ; the parishes of lnveraven, Kirkmichael, and Aberlour, the countries of A uchindown and Glenrinnes, and such other part* of the parish of Mortlach as are to the south and west of Hard- haugh, in the county of Banff, To the proprietor or tenant in each of the two first mention- ed districts who shall, between lst February 1822, and thqi first day of November 1824, have planted the greatest extend of ground, after being properly inclosed, the land so planted being within three miles of w ater- carriage, or having easy access thereto— A piece of Plate of Fifteen Guineas value, with « suitable inscription. To the proprietor or tenant, in each of the said two districts, who shall have planted the next greatest extent as aforesaid— X piece of Plate often Guineas value. To the proprietor or tenant in the third district who, frrm\ lst February 1823 to 1st November 182.5. shall h;< ve planted the greatest extent after being properly inclosed as- aforesard— « A piece of Plate of Fifteen Guineas value, with a suitable in- script ion. To the proprietor or tenant in the said third district, why shall have planted the next greatest extent as aforesaid — A piece of Plate of Ten Guineas value. Certificates subscribed bv two Members of the Society, and by a land- measurer, specifying the extent of ground so planted, the kind of trees, the nuniber of each kind, the kind ofinclo- eure and expence of » t, with such observations as may orcur to the Reporters, to be transmitted to tire Secretary of this Society on or before lst December 1S24, for the first two districts—* and for the 3d district,' on or before the iat December TOCHER'S 3. MERINO WOOL. To the person in Scotland, who shall have sold from the flock of Merino Sheep at present kept by him, the greatest quantity of pure Merino Wool, not under 600lhs. weight of clip 1823. for the purpose of being manufactured in Scotland into tine broad cloth—- The Society's Gold Medal, or a piece of Plate of the same value. ' Certificates, specifying the various particulars described in last year's advertisement, and certified as therein directed, to be lodged on or before lst March next, 1824. EXTRAORDINARY CHEAP SALE OF HATS ALEXANDER TOCHER. HAT- MAKER, No. 2$. BROAD STREET, jVTOST respectfully intimates to his Friends and the 1 Public, that he has received an extensive assortment of Fine and Common HATS, from the most approved Makers in London. The fine Hats being made on an iun- proved principle, known onlv to the Maker, are rendered completely IVuter Proof; and retain their Oval S tape, and elegant Black Colour, though exposed, for a continuance, to the most violent rain. As an indisputable proof of which, they will be seen amongst water, in the Shop, without re- ceiving the smallest injury. The following Statement will show how much they are reduc- ed in price, J rom what they are commonly sold for in Aber- deen, Usually sold i'l Aberdeen, from WOOL II ATS, from Is. 6d. to 3s. 3s. to' 4s. fid. PLAT ro OS. 6' s: 6 I. to 8s. 6d. SHORT NAP Do.... 7s. to 9s, 10s, to 12s. ^ PSI'UFF Do 10s. to 194. 15s. to 24s. 3o| SILK Do 12s. to 16s. 17s. to 21s. ^ C Best STUFF Do. 20s. to 24s, 26s. to 30*. A. T. in presenting the above to the notice of his friends and the public, begs most respectfully to intimate, that, from his being regularly bred to the Art of HAT- MAXING. he can confidently assure them that his Hats are of superior Manu- facture. and at unrivalled low prices. N. B. — Merchants supplied on liberal terms, for Cash. ABERDEEN AND LEITH PASSAGE. THE STEAM YACHT CAPTAIN CRANE, WIN COMMENCE PLYING BETWEEN ABERDEEN AND LEITH, On TLLESHAY. 13,1, April, jJvjl will continue to Sail revularfy, until farther notice, FROM ABERDEEN, " EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, At Six a* Clock in the Morning ; AND FROM N E W HAVE N, EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY, At the same hour.— Calling off STONEHAVEN, j CR AIL. . TOHNSHAVEN, | ANSTUUTHER, MONTROSE. | AND ARBROATH, ELIE. V. EXPERIMENTS WITH SAT, T IN FEEDING LIVE STOCK To the person in Scotland n ho sh: tll make, find report to the Society, ( he bestand satisfactory experiments on the effect of Salt in feeding and fattening Black Cattle— A Gold Medal, or Ten Sovereigns. To the person who shall make and report the best experi- ments on the effect of Salt iu feeding and fattening Sheep — Five Sovereigns. It is required that the number of Black Cattle, in the feeding of which Sale is used, shall not he fewer than live, and the Sheep not fewer than twenty. The reports must distinctly specify the nature of the experiments, and how often repeated; the quantity, proportion, and description of the salt employed ; with any other circumstances com ected with th- j- subject which may be considered material.— The Reports to be lodged at the Society's Chambers on or before the l^ t December, 1825, ac- companied with certificates by two Members of the Society, or by one Member and a Justice of the l'eace, iu support of the several matters therein detailed. Agricultural Societies in some di, s: ricls having of late liven Premiums for the cleanest kept Cottages, the Highland Socie- ty of Scotland, desirous to encourage so laudable a practice, will, in the years 1824 and 1S2. J. give Silver Medals, to be awarded by Local Associations, under the following Regula- tions : 1. No Local Association shall rcceive more than one Medal. 2 The Local S > ciefy shall bestow the Medal as an additional Piemium for promoting tile cleanness and neatness of Cot- tages, over and above their own premium or premiums, hiiC under such regulations as they may think proper, [ rnd subse- quently report to the Secretary of this Society, on or before 1 December 1824, or 1st December 182,3, atrcordino as the IV... miums have been awarded in the Ofie or other v.- ar. It is ill view hereafter to promote attention to Cottage* Gardens, by sim. lat encouragements. TO THE PUBLIC. J& , T. SIVEWRIGHT, Contractors for this last' • Lottery, in return for the Patronage it has received, have resolved that the Public shall have the opportunity, until next clay of Drawing, ( the Glh April) of making an Adventure n 1 most. FREE OF RISK, f Risking only £ 0 9 0 may gain a Sixteenth of .£ 20,000") | Risking only 0 17 6 may gain . an Eighth of .. 20.000 | Risking only 1 13 6 may gain a Quarter of... 20.000 ^ | Risking only 3 5 0 may gain a Half of 20.000 | Risking only 5 1' 9 O may gain the Whole 20,000J There are but 6 000 Tickets remaining, ail to be drawn singly, with aa MANY PRIZES as BLANKS. There are THREE Of^ eio. ooo, and on the Sth of APRIL, the FIRST DRAWN PRIZE IS TO HAVE ^ 20,000 ADDITION- AL; and as Sixteen Capitals are afloat, the other Two of I£ 20,000 may be drawn the san; e Day, yet every Ticket or Share purchased now shall have the Privilege of receiving back nearly the whole of the Purchase Money, whether it be Drawn or Undrawn. Blank, or small Pnze, provided it is brought back to the Office where it was purchased on or before 15th of April, viz. f A Ticket costs £ 25 19 O but may have back ,£ 20 0 0") | A Half costs 13 15 0 but may have l. aek ... 10 10 0 j ^ A Quarter costs... 6 18 6 but may have back... 5 5 0 } | An Eighth costs.. 3 10 6 but may have back... 2 13 0 | (_ Sixtecntb costs... 1 15 G but may have back... 1 G fij A Plan similar in principle was adopted before, when Prizes uf =£ 5000 and £ 2000. & e. were dsstribuie I, but. there never was • itch a Boon offered before, as the Chance of TH REE .£ 20,000 Prizes for the tiifiing Risk of only £ 5 19s. Od. Tickets and Shares are selling by their Agents, JVM. ROBERTSON. Broad Street, Aberdeen. W. DAVIDSON, Annuity Office, .., ... Huntly, P. WILSON . Arbroath. J. SMITH, Bookseller, ... Jlontrosc. ' SALE OF ELEGANT AND SUBSTANTIAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.. Passage Fares as formerly. %* Light Goods and Parcels Carried, - AS usual. Aberdeen, T, eith, and Clyde Shi pp. Co.' s Office,? Aberdeen, March 30, IS< 24. K On Tuesday the 20th April next, there will he sold by public auction, in that house it » Old Aberdeen, formerly occupied by the I ah? Mrs. Turner of Meoie, nPHE whole HOUSEHOLD EUR NIT UK E JL which belonged to her— consisting of a Mahogany Side Hoard— a set of Dining Tables— Mahogany Dining, Drawing Ruo: i>, « nd Bed Room Chains— Card, and Sofa Tables— two Sofas — Mahogany Foilr- posted and Tent Hed^ tefKl. with Cur- tains— Moreen and other Window Curtain?— Hair, Woof, and Straw Mattresses— Feather Beds— Blankets— Bed and Table Linens— Brussels and Scotch Carpets — Hearth Rugs—. Chim- ney, Convex, and Pier Mirrors— Dressing Glass— Basin Stands— Dressing Tables— two excellent Table Clocks— one capital Orgtin— an eleg'nntgLustre— Chests of Square Dffwers — Bureaus and Book Cases— two sets of line old Table China — Desert and Tea Services of China— superior Glassware— Siiver Plate, and Plated Articles— Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons— eirptv Bottles— Kittheu Furniture, and a variety of oilier articles. Sale to begin at 1 J o'clock foren& on. W. ROSS. Upperfcirkgale, March 22, 1821. P II E M I U M S OFFEKED BY The HIGHLAND SOCIETY of SCOTLAND. IN 1824% CLASS V. PRODUCTS OF LIVE STOCK. I. MAKING CHEESE. For the best Dunlop Cheese, made in Scotland— Ten So- vereigns, or a Piece of Plate- of that value. For the best, imitation of D uilve Gloucester Cheese, made in Scotland— Ten Sovereigns, or a Piece of Plate of that value. Competitors must transmit to the Secretary, on or bef re 10th December 1324, specimens of each kind, not j.- ss than one stone, in one or more cheeses, with an affUVmt, that the cheese sent is a fair sample of the produce ofthe dairy, and that the quantity made during the- season was not less ihan 10 sfones, ounces to the pound, and 16li> s. to the stone.) ii is understood, that under the name of " Ditniou," Cheese made ia anv pari of Scotland by the Dunlep receipt is it'idud- ed. HIGHLAND SOCIETY CHAMBERS. Edinburgh, Feb. 2, 1824: 1. Premiums for improving the Breed of Sheep in the Distriets of Badenoch and Rolhiemurchus in Inverness shire. For the best Pen of Giminers or Ewes, of the black- faced breed, the property of any tenant vvih. in the above disfricts, and which shall be certified, at a compel if i. in to b.- heid at Kit;-. gui « si, e, tn have been at least one sear in his possession, arid to have been, duFir,-; that year, graavd ou the sum* kind of pas \" Damex! ic Articles, Sfc. formerly omittid.' j Died at Glendow, on ( lie 2d iust. in the 2! st year of her age, JEAK, eldest surviving daughter of Charles Clerk, Esq.— a young lady endowed with the roost amiable natural disposition, and adorned by Christian grace, which constitutes at once the true excellence of character on Earth, and the sure indication of being prepared for the enjoyment of ( leaven. A reprseentation having been made to the Sitting Magistrate, that a practice was suspected to exist, of stealing or embezzling rags from Mr. Alex, i'itie. Paper Maker, Aberdeen, in the course of their being assorted and dressed in town, the Procur- ator Fi cal was instructed to investigate the matter, with a vie* to bring any person concerned to punishment; and, kliould a conviction follow, it may be expected that the utmost severity of the law will be applied. The Magistrate took this opportunity of observing, that dealers in rags ought to be very careful and circumspect in making purchases both of these and ship ropes, lest encouragement should be given to such prac- tices as the above, and ground afforded for proceeding against the buyers as resetter* of stilen property. Lust week, while two boys, near Dun, were amusing them- selves with shooting arrows, one of them unfortunately bent his bow, as the other was examining the target, by which the latter received the arrow in his eye. A surgeon was procured as soon as possible— but the wounded eye was so much lacerated by the attempts of the youth to remove the weapon, that the surgeon deemed it necessary to take out the eye altogether. The poor boy is now completely deprived of sight, as he was before blind on Hie other eye. Sometime ago, a carter carried a cask of manganese from a Glasgow vessel at the shore of Arbroath, to one of the che- mical bleaching works there, when the foreman considered tii. it there was an overcharge of one penny sterling in the de- mand for carriage. The carter, not choosing to abate what he considered his fare, took the cask back to the quay, over which it was thrown by some ill- disposed person. The con- sequence has been a luw- suit, which will make the disputed penny to come out of the pocket of one or other party in the shape of gold. A traveller in Aberdeen wagered with a gentleman there, that in 7 successive days the arrival of the mail coach from the snuth would not tie seven minutes behind its plated time. Olds were greatly against tile liet, but to the astonishment even of the Aberdonians, tire traveller gained it, the coach having been only three minutes and forty seconds behind, in the course of . even days, a regularity which the good people in Abeideen bad not before observed.— Caledonian Mercury. To the EDJTOB ofthe ABERDEEN CHRONICLE. SIR, I was rather surprised to see so little notice taken of the fire that happened last week. 1 was there amongst the very tir, t of those that were present, and J assure you, had it been half an hour longer before it was discoveied, the neighbouring houses jnu I have suffered severely. But what astonished me most was, that the Manager of tha Fire Engine could not be got— no person knew where to find him, and when, after a good deal of delay, the Engines were got out. there was no water to be found, although the fire cock was directly opposite the place where it was wanted. Had it not heen for the prai-. e- worthy zeal, and prompt ex- ertions of the citizens, who brought pails of water from all quar- ters. the consequences might have been awful. I hope the Commissioners will turn in future their attention more particularly to this, of all others the most important and necessary branch of Police, where the lives and property of the inhabitants are so much at stake. It appears that the Engines are scarcely fit for use, being so wretchedly out of repair, which is rather an aukward thing for such a populous town as Aber- deen. But besides having the Etigine in good order, it is ab- solutely necessary tha the keys should be lodged in some pub- lic place, such as the Watch House, where they might be found, without inconvenience, at all times. It has also been complained of, that there are none appointed now lowork the Engines, which was formerly the case. 1 am sure none of the inhabitants would refuse to contribute for this purpose. It would be much for the the advantage of the community at lar* » e, were a similar plan adopted to tbat which they have in London, by giving a premium to the first Engine that arrives at the place. By inserting these few remarks, you will oblj/ e a constant reader. ' A CITIZEN. Broad Street, March 9, 1824. A PRACTICAL ESSAY OS THE UttNNBB Of STUDYTKG AND THACHISC 7- V SCOTLAND. MICRKDIE, Edinburgh ; and BROWN & Co. Aberdeen, 1823. Natural genius is not so very rare as is generally ima- gined. There is scarcely an individual in whose breast there are not some of its seeds ; but they require a pecu- liar cultivation of the soil, and a peculiar concurrence of influential circumstances to elicit that lull development which is necessary to the growth of the plants of utility. Shottkl not education, therefore, be valuable in our eyes ? should notevery individual in every spherecontribute what he can to its advancement ? And should not that world for whose permanent advantage such contributions are designed, receive them w ith favour, and attend to them with cordiality and gratitude ? This most certainly is our dtitv : but it is also our duty, when any suggestions of vital and extensive importance are afforded— to ex- amine them minutely ; to weigh them in regard to their absolute and their relative fitness : and, if possible, to pronounce to those who may be in any way concerned, our humble opinion of their pretensions. This being decidedly the just and required duty of all, w hose minds are directed towards the public good, it is with readi- ness and pleasure, that we advert to the little volume before us ; but we do so with a modesty which is impos- ed on us bv the clear perception of its author's eminent qualifications for the subject he has treated ; and our desire is therefore not so much to pass judgment on its contents, as to endeavour to call the attention of the public to that which, from the nature of the subject, and the method of its management, is entitled to a serious and earnest perusal. The author has not chosen to give us his name ; but this is the less material, since autho- rity is an idol, which should here be discarded. The work rests on its own internal merits. The general im- pression on the mind of any reader, we should think would be this— that the writer, whoever, or whatever lie may be, must be a man of both extensive and accu- rate observation ; of observation, not merely indulged for self- satisfaction, hut directed to a particular object, and that object the advancement of knowledge, and con- sequently of virtue and of happiness. This is certainly not saving too much, and it must be further evident, that, thns qualified, he lias treated his subject, and con- ducted his reasonings independently, clearly, and im- partially* He is not merely acquainted Mvitli th*. Jiuerse principal systems and forms of education, btit he has studied them, he has observed their effects, and examin- ed into their consequences. To no system is he blindly wedded, nor, when he disapproves of any, does he underrate its value. This volume will be found to contain advice and direc- tions highly important to youth, in all stages of their studies. It is designed to assist in directing the educa- tion of the pupils of a public school, and of him whose tuition is conducted under the paternal roof: while the case of the student attending the university is treated in so minute, and so practically useful a manner, that it cannot fail of being eminently serviceable, both as a general guide as to the method of studying, as a parti- cular director in every department to which his attention either can or ought to be turned. The following passage deserves to be extracted :— The doctrine of Lily has long been known ill a general wav ; but it is only in the present age that it has been justly appreciated ; and it has been reserved for the ignorant Maho- metans cu the coast of Coromandel to teach to Europe the value of one of the most important maxims of her own philo- sophers. Even now, its application is in a great measure con- fined to schools for the poor ; and those who have the means to obtain a master, or have got to college, think it below them. To the latter it cannot, indeed, be recommended in the same extent us to children ; but under certain modifications, it may be useful to all who learn, without distinction of age or sub- ject. The students in the universities have already made a con- siderable step tow ards adopting it, and have only to give a new shape and object to their present debating societies, to have in llieir handsono of the most powerful instruments for their own improvement. These societies consist of large numbers of voung men, often from different classes ; and the subject de- bated are such as are neither useful nor Sttiusing in themselves, and draw off their attention from their proper studies. These associations ought to be completely abolished, and each class to subdivide itself into small companies, varying In number from six lo ten. These are to meet together, at stated hours, once or twice a day at each other's lodgings, to assist one ano- ther in preparing and recapitulating their lessons. Numerous rules are not necessary for such a society. It is sufficient that they agree to meet at a fixed hour ; to introduce no conversa. tion foreign to the design of the institution ; never to use dis- respectful language ; and never to mention abroad what is said or done at their meetings. There is no necessity for distinc- tions or punishments, further than excluding those who are turbulent j no officers ; no register of transactions ; nothing, in a word, that may occasion expence or lo*, of time. The object i* merely to propose the next lesson ; to elucidate what may have been imperfectly understood in the preceding ; to recapitulate from time to time what may have been already learned ; in a word to make one another as much master of the subject as possible." But the advantages to be derived from it are not con- fined to youth. To ail to whom education is a concern, is this work addressed, and by all such it mav be satis- factorily and beneficially read and studied. The parent, to whom the welfare and the character of his beloved offspring is a matter of importance infinitely beyond any that this world can afford, will consult that welfare, and will not be disappointed by the perusal of this unpretend- ing, but excellent essay. The teacher, to whose care the youthful mind is intrusted, is here particularly ad- dressed, and ably and judiciously advised. To each of these two classes as well as to the young, it may be safely recommended as a guide and companion. To religious and moral education, a distinct head has been given, which is well deserving of attention ; but it is a matter which it is pleasing to find always in the au- thor's view throughout the whole of his treatise. On this subject, of vital and paramount importance, his ex- ceeding earnestness is conspicuous, and it is neither an austere nor an intolerant enthusiasm, but that firm, and rational, and laudable zeal, which springs from Christian charity ana universal love, which alone is useful, and alone is consistent with that liberty wherewith the gos- pel hath made us free. REPORT By the Commissioners of the Herri'ig Fishery, of their Pro- ceedings, the year ended 5th April, 18^ 3— being Fishery 1822. It appears that the produce of the herring fishery has been less this year than last, by G7 655 barrels, and the export less by - 14.511 baj- rels. The whole quantity cured this year has been 248,869 barrels, and the whole quantity exported 170,445 barrels. The diminution is attributed to the unusual preval ence of storms on the east coast, and the disappearance, from some unknown cause, of the fish from their usual haunts on the shores of the North- west Highlands. In these districts the fishing has not been so unsuccessful for 30 years. The defi- ciency on the export has been almost entirely in the trade witli Ireland, for the quantity sent to the Continent exceeds that of the preceding year by 38 002 barrels. The Commissioners state that the demand for British herrings is regularly increas- ing on the Continent, and their character gradually rising. In the cod and ling fishery there has also been an increase, though its precise extent cannot be ascertained, as the accounts presented the preceding year embraced a period of 18 months. The total number of vessels which have been fitted cut for the •' Open sea fishery" is 67; the tonnage 1767 tons, the number of men 509, and the herrings caught in this branch 2658 bairels~ « for which L. 3000 have been granted in pre- miums. In the great branch of the herring fishery, that carried on in bays and on the shores, the total number of vessels cleared outwards ( including repealed voyages) is 425, the men 1955, the tonnage 13,291 tons, the number entered inwards 398, and the tonnage 12,635. The whole number of herrings found entitled to bounty is 203.110 barrels, the bounty upon which, at 4s. per barrel, comes to L, 40,619. This, we believe, will be fully one- fourth of the value of the fish. The following table gives a general view of the herring fishery— shewing the quantity cured at each port. TOTAL HERRINGS CURED. Stations. Ayr, Irvine, and Salt coats ,„ ... Barra ... ... Campbeltow- n ... Dumfries Dunvegan ... .. Fort William ... Glasgow Greenock ... ... Inverary Islay Loth Broom ... Carrou ... Gilphead ... Shildeg Ilothsuy Stornoway Stranraer Bristol Isle of Man, ... Barrels. 1224 9 4054 13061 242 430£ i 5136 8269 1348 245 219 9.35 7I5f 197 8070 1140 916 255 7749 Stations. St. Ives Whitehaven ... Anstruther Banff Burntisland ... Cromarty Eyemou'. h Findhorn Fraserburgh ... Helmsdale ... Leith ... ... Lybster ... ... Orkney, North Isles South Isles Port Gordon ... Shetland, Lerwick Stonehaven ... Wick North Sunderland Yarmouth ... Barrels. 48 2094^ .56 18.7864 23S6 1C. 510J 2 9301 15,153 2.5,957 196321 1239,1 15.783$ 3668 5142J 12,772 325: 3996 54.624J 4292| 1030$ Total ... ... 248,869 From an account of the quantity of cod, ling, and hake, taken and cured, it appears that " the number of fish taken or purchased" is 1.998,752, the quantity found entitled to bounty is 58.264 cwt. and the bounty allowed comes to L. 15,128 The quantity of these fish exported it 19,398 cwt. So far as we can understand the accounts, the whole sum distributed in bounties by the fishery board is L. 59 230. THE TENTH ROYAL HUSSARS. Tha following is the substance of a statement laid before the public by Cornet Battier, late of the 10th Hussars, complain- ing of unjust and unmerited treatment received from his bro- ther Officers. Being ail ex parte statement, we should not have noticed it, but as Mr. Battier appears to be in possession of a letter from Sir H. Taylor, expressive of the Commander- in- Chief's disapprobation of the conduct observed towards the complainant, the injurious treatment which he appears to have received naturally becomes a matter of public interest, and, ac- cordingly, is now the principal topic of conversation : — Through the medium of the press, the writer of this state- ment wishes to give publicity to some facts which have recently occurred in the 10th Hussars. For the benefit of the less enlightened portion of the armv, it is necessary to observe, that the 10th Hussars pique them- selves on " recruiting entirely among themselves ; and in their attempts to enforce this privilege, as it were, it happens, to use a favourite phrase of their own, " that the people at the Holse Guards sometimes bully them, sometimes they bully the people at the Horse Guards." The Officer whose name was signed to this statement was appointed by the Commander- in- Chief to the 10th Hussars, from half- pay, paying the difference. As, previously to joining, he was unacquainted with any of the Officers, and as he was not introduced into the re « iment bv the Marquis of Londonderry ( the Colonel,) this was thought " a m oppontnii. jr f„, t„,„ puy A.„ ™ < t;„ sl7, without farther consideration as to the justice of their proceed- ing, without any knowledge of the subject of their dislike, be- fore they had ever seen him, and csnsequently before he could have had time to make himself obnoxious, even had he been so inclined, it was agreed on, by this corps of Officers and Gen- lemeti ! to place him in Coventry, and to display their refined ideas and polished manners by withholding from him the marks of courtesy, which, in civilized secietjvare considered due to a gerftleman and a stranger! Each member of the corps, how- ever, observed the cautious policy of shunning all risk of per- sonal collison. The Officer, who was thus received, made every effort at conciliation consistent with what he owed ! o him- self as a gentleman ; he tried every method to obtain an ex. planation ; ha expressed to Sir George Quentin ( the Officer in command of the regiment), his anxious wish that every in- quiry should be made into his character as a gentleman, his family and his circumstances, he produced the letters of his former Commanding Officers, which had appeared satisfactory to his Royal Highness ; hut finding all his efforts fruitless, he reported the whole affair to Major- General Sir Colquhoun Grant ( then in command of the district), for whose impartia- lity and gentleman like conduct on that occasion he begs to re- turn his sincere acknowledgments. On Sir Colquhoun Grant's forwarding his report, and on his Royal Highness expressing his unqualified disapprobation of their conduct, the Officers of the 10th thought it most prudent to retrace their steps, and, through Sir C. Grant, to make an acknowledgment of their error to the man whom they were compelled to bow to and ad- dress at their mess. The writer or" this statement now wishes to advert to the con- duct of the Marquis of Londonderry, the Colonel of the 10th Hussars ; for which purpose be publishes a long letter, dated London, Dec. 7, 1823, addressed to Sir Herbert Taylor, for the notice of the Commai. der- in- Chief. In that letter Mr. Battier says, " Having forwarded, through M oor- General Sir Colquhoun Grant, an application for three months' leave of absence, it ivas communicated to me by die Adjutant of my r-. , imenf, on Sunday the 23d November, in Porto Bello b. mracl;<. Dublin, that my leave was granted. 26th November toS- Stli February ; and in a postscript it was added, that there was no objection to my going away immediately- In the UIM » time I dined, as usual, at the mess of my regiment, till I could make the ne-, cessarvarrangements for my departure. On Monday, the day following that on which I had received tile Adjutant's com- munication, the Marquis » f Londonderry dined at. the mess ; 1, as a matter of course, went there at the hoof when the offi- cers usually assembled for dinner. Shortly after his Lordship's entrance into the mess- room1, and before dinner was announc- ed. he retired into a room- tip stairs, where I was summoned by Colonel Sir George Quentin to attend him. His Lordship was pleased to express his very great surprise at finding that I was about fo dine at. the mess oi my regiment aflei I had re- ceived leave of absence to proceed to England : he peremp- torily and positively ordered me to quit the mess, and stated, that if I persisted in remaining, he would place me in arrest, and represent my conduct tohis lloyal Highness in a light that would seriously injure m^ future prospects in the army. I most respectfully begged to know his Lordship's reason for this pro- ceeding, and took the liberty of asking him if he saw or knew of any thing in my conduct which precluded me from dining at the mess of my regiment, or which rendered me uuworthy to mix in the society of gentlemen : adding, that if such were his Lordship's impressions, I was anxious to he tried by a court martial. His Lordship answered, that I had obtained leave of absence to proceed to England ( which he was pleased to c ill an order to quit the regiment), and that as I was not sufficiently acquainted with the duties of cavalry, he consider- ed that an ample reason for this proceeding on the present oc- casion, I ventured, in the most respectful manner, to off r my opinion, that a want . of sufficient knowledge in the duties and the drill of a cavalry regiment did not prejudice my cha- racter as a gentleman, nor render me unworthy to dine in the society of gentlemen ; that in point of fact my leave had not actually commenced, and that his Lordship's ordering me to quit my mess wohld inevitably leave on the minds of the nu- merous strangers who were there as guests, a decided impres- sion that there was something in my character ungentleman- iike and disgraceful. Ilis Lordship repeated his commands" This letter having been laid before the Commander- in- Chief, a reference wa^ made by order of his Royal Highness to Lieutenant- General Lord Combcrmere and the Marquis of Londonderry; and in consequence of the laiter reporting Cornet Battier unacquainted with 1iis duty, and unfit for Cavalry service, his Royal Highness was pleased to take no notice of his appeal, farther than allowing Cornet Battier to purchase a half- pav Lieutenancy of the 8lll Dragoons. This, however, he declined, as his object was to obtain from his Royal High- ness a public expression of his displeasure at the conduct of tiie Officers of the lOdi at large, and the unparalleled course pursued by Lord Londonderry ; for it is presumed that it will, by the army in general, he considered an unprecedented case, that an Officer should be called on for his mess subscriptions to a large amount ( much larger than what is sanctioned by his Majesty's regulations), and then, without the slightest im- peachment made on his character or conduct, prohibited by the Colonel of the regiment from ditd ig at that mess, because he is not sufficiently instructed in the drills and duties of Cavalry ! Having been informed that it was not the Commander- in- Chief's pleasure to make his disapprobation publicly known, he at once adopted the resolution of retiring from the service on half- pay, and publishing the facts himself. The permis- sion to retire on llalf- pay was accompanied with the following document : — Horse Guards, Feb. 17, 1824. Iam also directed to acquaint you, that his Royal Highness is very sensible of the difficulties under which you have been placed since your exchange to the lOtll Hussars, and has more than once expressed his disapprobation of the conduct which has been observed towards you by some Officers of that corps ; and which, his Royal Highness has no hesitation in authoris- ing me to say, has not been justified by any circuinstance affect- ing your character as an Officer and a Gentleman, so far as your conduct has come under his Royal Highness's knowledge. I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient Sc+ vant, ( Signed) H. TAYLOIl. Cornet Battier, 10th Light Dragoons. The facts which have been here stated are incontrovertible, they do not rest upon the ipse dirit of an individual; they are public and notorious throughout the garrison of Dublin, where they occurred; officers of every rank in tiie service have wit- nessed them, and witnessed them with contempt for the little- ness of mind in which they had their source. The officer who inserts this statement, asthe best method of giving publicity to the transactions be has relatejfc takes this opportunity to de- clare the, Commander in Chiefs sentiments, as expressed in his marked, though private, reprimand to the corps, and to add his own unceremonious and unqualified declaration, that the conduct of the officers of the 10th hussars towards him has been a direct and gross violation of every principle that isgen- tlemanliie and manly ! They entered into an illiberal con- spiracy against him. before they saw him— they tried every method to mortify his feelings consistentwith their own personal security ; and finally, when called on by authority which they were too prudent to combat, they retracted, not with the in- genuous purpose of making atonement for unfounded prejudice, but with thesetjisli and despicable intention of screening them- selves from the consequences. Let them not imagine that rank in life, or a commission in the service, can shield them from the scorn of every just and liberal mind ; rank renders mean- ness and misconduct more contemptible ; and a commission in the army is disgraced when bestowed on a Jool or a corenrnb.- The King may make officers, but he cannot make gentlemen. These are plain assertions, but they are also facts ; they are as literally true, as their author is openly avowed ; and any of the parlies who inay wish to come forward and contradict him, can litid no difficulty, unless the experiment is thought hazardous or imprudent. WILLIAM BATTIER, H. P. 35th Regiment, late 10th Royal Hussars. Thomson's Hotel, Holies Street, Cavendish Square, March 2, 1824. Communications have taken place between his Royal Highness the Duke of York, and the military authorities in Ireland, iu connection with the late published letter of Mr. Battier. Last evening, dispatches reached the hands of Lord Combermere on the subject, and no doubt exists but that such steps are in course of adoption as will redeem the honour of the Army, so far as it could have been compromised by the folly of a few unthiuking individuals.— Dublin Star, March 18. The Tenth leave Dublin Garrison, we believe, im- mediately. Thev will be ordered into the interior. It is the intention of his Hoval Highness the Duke of York to require a certain number of the officers of this regi- ment to sell out, or exchange into other regiments— and the new appointmerits into the tenth are to be immedi- ately resulting from his Royal Highness.— IL March 19. It is whispered that the regiment of Hussars, the officers of which have recently distinguished themselves in the affair of Mr. Battier, will go oil foreign service at no distant period.— British Press. Imperial $ i) arltament. HOUSE OF LORDS. Wednesday, March 2 K NIi( j ftO SI. ATOKT, The Earl of MACCLESFIELD presented a Petition from Basingstoke, in Hamphshire, against Negro Slavery.' Lord CLTFDEN presented a Petition from some place in Wiltshire, with the same prayer. This Petition, his Lordship said, was signed by ail the respectable inhabitants of the place, except the Clergyman, While he was on his legs, speaking of slavery, with which Sugar was nearly allied, there was another subject germane to Sugar, to which he would for a moment advert. He had seen a very able article in The Edin- burgh Review on Tea, and he thought the enormous tax the monopoly of that article laid on the community, ought no longer to be allowed. He hoped Mr. Hume, or some Mem- ber of the other House, would take this subject up, for being a tax, it could not be mooted by their Lordships. Earl CATI1CART presented a Petition from the Ship- builders of Greenock and Port Glasgow, praying for a relaxa- tion of certain Duties affecting the importation of materials for Ship- building.— Ordered to be read, and laid on the Table, HOUSE OF COMMONS. Monday, March 22". LINEN BOUNTIES— IRELAND. Mr. AGAR ELLIS presented a petition from Tipperary against the repeal of the Linden Bounties. He. said such re- peal wouM be attended with very prejudicial consequences to Ireland, and that if it were intended still to adhere to the measure, it ought to he carried into effect gradually. Tea years' notice at least ought to be given. The CH ANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER observed, that he saw no sufficient ground for altering his opinion. lie proposed to repeal the bounties gradually, to be carried into effect by tenth « i, and not to commence till January 1825; The petition was read, and ordered to be printed. WINE TRADE. Mr. T. WILSON presented a petition frctfi certain dealers and importers of wine, praying for a reduction of the wine duties. Great inconvenience had arisen amongst the trade, and indeed all transactions of business were suspended, owing to the uncertainty which existed as to the intention of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with re. pect to any alteration of duties upon this commodity. He now wished to* ask the Ri^ ht Hon. Gentleman, whether it was his intention to bring that subject forward at all duri ng the present Session. Tiie CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, if any such inconvenience had arisen amongst tiie trade, it was of their own creating ; for he had cautiously abstained from throwing out the slightest hint that he should propose any alteration. Government were ansious to relieve all branches of trade, but he feared that, by attempting too much, they might be thrown into confusion ; for these reasons, he must decline giving any opinion at present on the question. Mr. WALLACE observed, that the Committee on foreign trade had quite enough to do without taking into consideration the subject of the wine duties. The petition was then order- ed to lie oil the table. WOOL DUTIES— DUTY ON TALLOW. Mr. T. WILSON then presented a petition from the woollen drapers of the metropolis, praying that, should the proposed alterations on the duties on wool he carried into effect, they might be placed in the same situation with regard to the stock in hand as the silk dealers. The Hon. Member then presented a petition from the staplers of London against the exportation of long wool. The Hon. Member also pre- sented a petition from the candle manufacturers of London, complaining of tiie losses to which the trade had been subjected by the general introduction of the use of gas, and praying for a repeal of the duty on tallow. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in reply lo a question by Sir T. LEI'H BRIDGE, or> presenting a petition from the woollen manufacturers of Frome, Somerset- shire, said, it was his intention to follow the suggestion thrown out by the woollen trade themselves, and to propose the repeal of the wool duty at two distinct periods, namely, 3d. the lb. on the 10th September, and 2d. the lb. on the 10th De- cember. LABOURING CLASSES. Lord JOHN RUSSELL presented two petitions against the Coal Duties; and the Noble Lord gave notice, that on Thursday neit he would move for the appointment of a Select Committee to take into consideration the condition of the labouring classes. The Ilou- e then went into a Committee on the Silk Duties Bill, when the Chancellor of the Exchequer extended the al- lowances for Silks on hand to such pieces as had been cut only to exhibit patterns. Mr. BARRING moved, that the repeal of the prohibi- tion of foreign manufactured silks should be postponed till the year 1S29, instead of the year 1826, and contended, as before, that it would lead to the ruin of the silk manufacturers. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in reply to the Hon. Gentleman, read two letters, one from the Com- mittee of the Silk Manufacturers of Derby, and the otherfrom that of the Manchester Manufacturers, expressive of the alarm they felt at the opposition shown to the measure in Parliament, and earnestly praying that he woLild strenuously urge his pro- position. The Right Hon. Gentleman, therefore, maintain- ed that the proposed measures vvere generally viewed by the Silk Manufacturers in a very different light from that which had been represented. The Hon. Member for Taunton withdrew his amendment, and all tbe Chancellor of the Exchequer's propositions were then agreed to. Tuesday, March 23. Mr. JAMES presented a petition from William Cobhett of Kensington, against the game laws. The bill proposed to create a new species of property not only of landril, widgeons. & c. but also of labbits. Why had the Hon. Member ( Mr. S. Wortley) who had introduced it, exempted the wild- goose? —( A I,, ugh.) — Was it from a feeling similar lo that which ani- mated Shake pear -, who observed, that 4' The wild- goose soars aloft, " Unclaim'd by any man." He added, that Mr. Cobbett also prayed for a speedy and ra- dical reform of the House—( Much laughter.) Mr. S. WORTLEY observed, that the bill said nothing respecting Rabbits. Mr. JAMES said the bill had been altered since the peti- tion was prepared.—( Hear, hear, and a laugh.) Petition read and ordered to be printed. Mr. HUME presented the third Report of the Artizans Committee— Ordered to be printed. Mr. HUME presented a petition from the Boot and Shoe Makers of Montrose against the Combination Laws, liefer- red to the Artizans' Committee. NEGRO SLAVERY. Mr. HUME presented a petition from the Scotch Church ill Wells" Street, against Negro Slavery. He should on the first open day submit a motion to secure the present holders of slave property from the effects of any changes iu the law as lie considered vicious, as the slave system was; that not to make such provision would be gross injustice—( Hear.)^ Petition read and ordered to be printed. A similar Petition was presented from Brechin. ALIEN ACT. Mr. Secretary PEEL rose to move for leave lo bring in a bill to continue the powers at present vested in the Crown with respect to aliens. He observed, that'll was his painful djjiy to ask for such continuance of these powers, the more so .- Is the subject had undergone such frequent discussious and opposi- tion. If he declined urging his reasons for the hill, it would appear as if he considered the continuance of the measure as a matter of course ; he did not, however,- so view it, and he felt it his duty to trouble the House with some remarks. The House was well aware of the provisions of this hill, and the precautions taken wi. b re pect to thejarrivals of aliens in this- country. It had been argued that the alien act was susceptible , of abuse, but he denied that such was the case. Since I SI 6, only seventeen aliens were sent out of the country, and eleven or twelve out of the number were ascertained to have been con- nected with Bonaparte. In 1 822 no foreigners had been sent out of this country, and in 1825 only one had been sent away, siz. Count Bsttera fan Austrian who attacked Prince Ester- hazy), who was dismissed under particular circumstances.— Facta thus answered the objections ; and no foreign Govern- ment had ever required the exertions of this act ; nor had it ever been used as a menace. In 1818 there were 20,000 fo- reigners ill this country; in 1822 there were 22,000 ; ill 1823 there vvere 25.000 ; and iu 1824, notwithstanding all the dread and declamation, there were 26,300—( hear, hear.) No inquiry had been instituted why- foreigners come here; the country was open to all, and he thanked God that it had proved an asylum to the unfortunate. He requested the continuance of the bill on public grounds. As to the foreigners who had been long resident here, and who were said to live ill constant dread, he proposed to exempt those from the operation of the measure who had been in this country for seven years—( hear, hear). This he deemed a great concession, and showed the principle on which tiie bill was required. Out of the £ 6,300, 10,000 would be exempted. Of the whole number, 20,000 resided in tbe metropolis; l- 300had come here within the last twelve months, owing to the- troublesome condition of the times, If the act were repealed, be believed three months would riot elapse before more severe measures would be required. Tbe repose Of the country was not to be disturbed by those who come to it to promote their own views against their native country—( hear.) The Right Hon. Secretary concluded with moving for the continuation of the alien act for two years longer. Mr, HOBIIOUSE had hoped that the Right Honourable Gentleman would not have asked for the continuance of this, tim. "' I,.-.. 1,',.: l- KissL'd i. tb! session., he_ ijsiKJ£ le< l that we should have beard no more of this odious measure"; and he would never suffer it to pass so far as fie was concerned. If supported, he would resort to all the forms of the House to throw it out— he would do all in his power to prevent a Mini- ster from becoming absolute— to oppose a bill which Mr. Wynn once said he would oppose with " physical force and bodily resistance."—( A laugh). But the Right Honourable Gentleman did not carry his threat into execution—( Continued laughter) It was not the provisions of this bill, but the bill itself to which the opponents of it objected. It was a b. iie subserviency to those who had shown themselves unworthy of the success they had enjoyed, and who wanted to make us ac- complices in their villainy. The small number of the persons on whom the bill bad been enforced, shewed, in bis opinion, that it was not necessary. He thought little of the concession of the Right Hon. Gentleman with regard to those who had resided here a certain time, because be objected lothe bill alto- gether ; though it was worthy of remark, that a similar clause, proposed on the last occasion, by his Hon. and Learned friend the Member for ICnaresSiorough, had been rejected. The ex- cuse for the bill in 1802 was, that Bonaparte was not fully esta- blished in power ^ iu I8H, it was that the Bourbons were not settled on the throne of France ; in i816. they were ^ old by the Right Hon. President of the Board of Control, tbat the revolutionary devil was not yet laid ; and in 1818, a different excuse from all the others was found. la 1320, the late Mar- quis of Londonderry told them the bill was necessary to guard against the enemies of our own country. Hut the Right Hon. Gentleman ( Mr. Secretary Peel), made none of these reasons the grounds for their agreeing to this bill. He told them that ithout it foreigners might, plot in this country auajnsl their own Governments abroad. That was his ( Air. Hobhouse's), reason fur objecting to tbe bill, for he thought that this country hud been tou long the accomplice of the Holy Alliance. A friend of his was discarded from tile Milan States because he desired an officer iu tb. e theatre to take off his hat. When he remonafrnfect upon this act of oppression he wis told tint ih> same thing was ' done under the alien bill of this country,—. Something of the same kind had happened to a gentlemin tra- velling with a passport from Mr. Secretary Canning in IC* pocket, lie was stopped at Rome, and told that his vrasorttf of the names which was not allowed' to pass through any E'a'e in which the Austrian troops were or had been. The Iti » ht Hon. Gentleman asked would they allow foreigners to plot in this country agsinst [ heir own Govermetvt? lie an- wjred to this, Yes ! To be alarmed at plots against, the tyrants of Europe, was fo be afraid of the sheep when they ought to dread the woK. All that he ( Mr. H. ibhouss) was afraid of was the plots in favour of the Sovereign tyrants of E iropc. In asking the termination of this bill lie a„ ked nothing new— he only a< ked for a return to the old world in which our ancestors lived, when liberty and the haired of tyrants flourished in this country.— lie should move a resolution, which, according to an example lately set by a Right Honourable Gentleman opposite, was taking the bull by the horns. He meant by it to put on record his opinion. The Honourable Gentleman moved ati amend* meht as follows : — " That it is the opinion of this House, that the alien bill is a disgrace to the statute book, and that to renew it for any period whatever, however limited, would lie injurious to the, character qf Englishmen abroad, nnd destructive of the prin- ciples of tlieir Constitutional home. Moreover that it is u badge of servility, connecting the Government with an associa-, tion impiously miscalled the Holy Alliance ; and that having' always looked w ith horror and alarm at any thing appearing to" threaten the liberties of the world, they call never sanction a measure in which they would appear to make common causu with' the abettors of tyranny, and tbe persecutors of liberty. Mr. Wynn and Mr WiFfiaih Lamb supported the bill. Sir JAMES MACKINTOSH opposed the bill. They were told, he said, that for nine years there had beeu no abuse of the power granted by an, alien bill. It was admitted that it was an odious power, and the tendency of such an argument therefore was, tolead a Biitish House of Commons to etiduro file existence of arbitrary power, provided that it bad existed for some time without being abusid —( hear, bear.) If the House were to bring themselves long to comteinplate the mere mild exercise of power, so as in any way to diminish their ob- jection to it, it would have the effect of weakening io their mind those principles on which depended the secirity. the efficacy, and the existence of a free constitution—( hear.) N-* nation ever yet' tolerated. absolute power because it was not ill used, without having their mistake corrected by the severe ex- ercise of it, as Oomiiian succeeded Trajan, and despotic princes always followed mild ones. The Emperor of Russia had said to a friend of his, a mail of genius, who wis rather fond of paying compliments, upon his friend telling Hiiu that his character was a constitution to his subjects, '• I am then at beijt a happy accident." He- ( Sir James Mackintosh) differed from his Majesty, for lie thought he wis an unhappy accident, if his good government prevented the Muscovites from piittiib' more secure guards on their liberties—( hear.) Lord John Russel, Mr. C. Hutchinson. Mr. Ware, and Lord Althorp, opposed the bill ; Mr, Secretary Peel replied, when tbe Honse divided— For the Amendment, - - 70 Against it, - - - 131 Majority - _ — 61 Another division took place on the motion for leave to biiti" in the bill. Ayes, - - . - 130 Noes, . - - - 73 Majority in favourofthe Bill, - — 57 On the re- admission of strangers to the gallery, Mr. HUME was addressing the House on the reading of the hill. He believed the bill to be introduced in accordance to tbe wishes of the Holy Allies, and he regretted tbat any Englishman should have made use of such language as the Member for Herefoidslliie—( Cres of Question.) He was sorry to detain the House, and they who did net like the sub- ject were at liberty to leave it—( Cheering and laughter.) lie had expected that the influence of the S cretsry for Foreign Affairs would have prevented the introduction of such a measure, of which he ( Mr. Hume) believed that Gentleman highly dis- approved. He should like to hear the sentiments of the Right Honourable Gentleman on the subject, and the Ifousc had a right to hear his opinion. ( The House here manifested much impatience.) As many Genllemsnseemed, from their couch- ing. to have bad colds, he would recommend them to go lviuie and go to bed—( laughter). The President of the Il urd of Control had said the limes were changed from what tliev bait been when he had poposedthe bill; but tbe case seemed to be, that the Right Honourable Gentleman had changed from one side of the House to the other—( laughter.) He ' intended to move that the bill be re id a first time this day six months. T:, e- Right Hon. Gentleman ( Mr. Canning) would much oblige the House by giving his opinion, at least he would much obii^,* him. Mr. Secretary CANNING—" Sir, the Hon. Gentleman lias such a winning way—( a laugh), that Although 1 was cer- tainly very much disposed not to offer myself to the House oi » this occasion, yet I cannot refuse hit solicitation"—( a laugh and hear). But even were be ( Mr. Canning) other, vise dis- posed, be felt bound to rfee in order'to say, trt. il irffiferifc present circumstances of the country the continuance of tl- measure, with those modific itions which had been introduced into i( by striking out certain parts ofthe bill, was necessary. He Should postpone stating his reasons for coming to that conclu- sion until a futures! stage ofthe bill; but whether the powers- conferred by it vvere to be vested in the Executive or ihe Le- gislature ; whether they were to be regulated by the direction* ofthe Crown, or by statute, it was a monstrous absurdity to say, that a Government should not have the power to regulate the residence of foreigners witliin tile realm. Whether the power was to bo vested in the Crown or the Legislature, wa* one question ; but he should resist the attempt to lay down as. a rule, that any community could exist without the exercise of such right. The next question then was as to tlie policy of ex- ercising that right. He WAS free fo say, that, in the general course of affairs, cases might arise iu which the continuance of that measure might not lie necessary ; but he did think that for some lime past circumstances liail existed, and which had not yet passed away, on account of which, iu his mind, the bill ought not entirely to be dispensed with, Strangers were iheti ordered lo withdraw, and Ilia House divided, when there were— For the first reading, - 120 Against it, - - Majority, - — 60 On ihe re- admission of strangers to the gallery, it w as found that the bill had beeu read a first time, and ordered 10 be rea.! a second lime oil- Friday next. Wednesday, March 21 . At four oVIocfe there were no more than 2S Members priv. sent, the Speaker therefore declared llie House adjourned lil! next day. Thursday, March c2j. Mr. HUME presented petitions from tbe Boot and Shoe- makers of Aberdeen and Dundee, and from K'ng's Lynn ji » Norfolk, Butty in Lancaster, Windsor and Eton, and the city of W estininster, praying the repeal of the combination Referred to the Artisans'. Comwiifee. Sir JAMES MACKIN TOSH withdrew his motion relat- ing to jhe South American Slates, in consequence of com- munications which, although not official, have been sufficient to satisfy htm ofthe impropriety of pressing it at this lime. ASSESSED TAXES. Lord CLIFTON presented a petition from the inhnl'T- tants of Canterbury against the assessed taxes. The Nobte Lord- briefly set forth the claims of the petitioners lo the relief they prayed ; and, not suggesting anv thing himself, recom- mended ths subject to the cofisWehitiori of the Chancellor of ' " Hip Esrlieqner. The petition was ordered to be printed. LABOURING POOR* Lord JOHN RUSSELL presented'a petition from Ma- thew Phillips, civil engineer, praying that the House would order an inquiry into the condition of the labouring poor.—' Ordered to lie printed. Lord JOHN RUSSELL then prefaced'tile following mo- tion by a few observations— " That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into ffie condition of the labouring classes, with a view to the practice of paying llie wages of labourers out of the poor rates, and to report their observations thereupon to the House." Mr. Secretary PEEL suggested that some alteration ill the wording of the motion would he necessary, as it proposed lo inquire into the condition of the Mtpucing classes withoift limit— a sea on which they would be embarking an it were, without cha^ l or compass. He thought it would be bettor to, have the following words— That a, Select Committee be appointed to inquire into n, practice which prevails in some parts of the country of pay- ing wages for labour out of tile poor rales, and to consider, what measures may be carried into eu'ciuion for the purpose of altering that practice." ^ otd J. UHN RUSSELL aAoi ilod the projwied words, the motion was agreed to. and a Committee was accordingly appointed. Friday, MaVqh 26. Mif- H O BITOUSE presented a petition, numerously signed,, from the inhabitants of St. Paul's, Covent Garden, for the repeal of the House and Window Duties. — Ordered to be printed. SLA YE TRADE, Mr. CANNING moved Ihe third reading of the Slave Trade Piracy Bjll. He had before postponed it on account of the absence, through indisposition, of Mr, VVilberJ'orce, That Hon. Member Was siIH unable to attend from ilie same causp, liut lie bad requested that bis entire approbation of the Bill might be stated. The Bill was then read a third time. DUTIES OS' WOOR,. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER wished to state finally what he intended to do witti respect to the Wool Duly. Instead of repealing it immediately, or in July, he proposed to adopt a mode recommended to him, which was to reduce the duty from 6d. to 3d. on the 10th of September; and from 3d. to a penny on the 10th of December ; and all prohibitions with respect to exportation to cease on the latter day, except a duty of 2d. per lb. ; and a duty of 16 per cent, upon articles partially manufactured. He moved Resolutions on which to found a bill, which were agreed to. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FROM FRENCH PAPERS. SESSION OF 1824— ROYAL SITTING. PARIS, March 23.— A quarter of an hour after the opening of the gates of the Louvre, i'l! places were oc- cupied by a crowd of ladies, whose elegant dresses form- ed round the saloon a rainbow shaded with a thousand colours. While the deputations of the two Chambers went to receive the King, their Royal Highnesses, Madame the Duchess of Angouletne, the Duchess of Berry, aud the Duchess of Orleans, followed by their ladies, came to occupy the seats prepared for them on the King's left. THE KING ARREARS. Acclamations of enthusiasm salute the adored Mo- narch. His Majesty testifies by several gracious incli- nations how much ht is moved by these marts of attach- ment. Their Royal Hignesses Monsieur and the Duke of Angouleme are placed on stools on the right and left of the throne, llis Serene Flightless the Duke of Orleans is seated further removed. The Prince de Talleyrand, Grpat Chamberlain, is on a stool at the foot of the Throne ; the King's Minis- ters, the Marshals, and the great Dignitaries, occupy seats a little lower. The King, addressing the Peers, said, Messieurs les Pairs, be seated. The Lord Chancellor said to the Deputies, Messieurs les Deputies, the King permits yon to be seated. The King uncovered, to salute the assembly ; after having covered himself again, his Majesty delivered the following Speech : — « ' GSNTI. EHEN, " 1 am happy to be able to congratulate you on the benefits which Divine Providence has bestowed on my people, on my army, and on my family, since the last silting of the Chambers. " The tries! generous, as well as the most just of enterprises, lias been crowned with complete success. " France, tranquil at home, has nothing more to fear from the state r the Peninsula ; Spain, restored to her King, is reconciled with the res: of Europe. " This triumph, vhicli offers such sure pledges to social order, is due to the discipline and bravery of a French amiy, conducted by my son, with as much wisdom as valour. " A part of this army has already returned to France; the other shall no: remain in Spain, except for the time necessaiy to secure the interna! peace of that country. " I< is to ycti. Gentlemen, it is to yoov patriotism, that I wi- li lo owe the establishment of so satisfactory a state. Ten \ ears of experience have taught all Frenchmen not to expect true liberty except from the institutions which I founded in the Charter. This experiepce has at the same time led me to re- cog ze the inconveniences of a regulatory disposition, which requires modifying, in order to consolidate my wot k. " Repose and fixed purposes are, after long struggles, the first necessity of France. The present mode of renewing the Chamber does not attain this object. A project of law will be laid before you for a septennial renewal. The short duration of the war— the prosperous state of the public revenue— the progress of credit, give me the satisfaction of being able to announce to you lhat no new tax, no new loan, will he necessary to cover the expenses of the year just past. " The resources appropriated for the current service will suffice. Thus you will, not find any obstacle in anterior expen- ses, in the way of'ensuring the service of the year, the budget of which nill be laid before you. 1 he union which exists between my allies and me, my friendly relations with ail other Slates, guarantee a long enjoy- ment ol' general peace. The interests aud the wishes ol States agree in removing every thing w hich might trouble it. " J « 5irj'*-*.! i- t ;!: o vffiirc c " :! ie East, sad those of Spanish and Portuguese America, will be regulated for the greatest advantage for the Slates and people whom they interest, and for the greatest development of the commercial relations of the world. " Already numerous channels are regularly opened to the prodnrtsof our agriculture and our industry : sufficient mari- time forces occupy the stations most suited for the efficacious protection of this commerce. " Measures are taken to ensure the repayment of the capital cf the Rentes created by the State in times less favourable, or to obtain heir conversion into stock bearing interest more com- fortable with those of other trausactions. Xh'soperation, which must have a happy influence on agriculture and commerce, will, when it is completed, allow the reduction of tater, and the closing of the last wounds of the Revolution. " I have made known to you my intentions and my hopes. It is in the improvement of our interna} situation that I shall always look for the power of the State, and the glory of my reign. Your concurrence is necessary to me, Gentlemen, and I rely on it. God lias visibly seconded our efforts : you may ottath your names to an era happy and memorable £> r France. You will not reject such an honour." PARIS, March 23.— We received yesterday news from Madrid, inclosing a Royal order from the Ministry which in the present juncture is rather remarkable. It fixes lite fate of all the military who were connected with the Constitutional army, whether they abandoned it vo- luntarily, were made prisoners, or comprehended in the capitulations. It is a complete military amnesty. Not onlv is it in reality a pardon of all that is past, with the sinufe icstriction not to inhabit Madrid or places near the Royal residence, but even leaves the military men the hope of re- entering successfully into the service ; and in the mean time the Captains and those above them will receive half pay, aud Wiose of inferior rank two- thirds. This military amnesty has been recently prepared in the Council of Ministers, and the matter was in deliberation for two months in the Council of War, composed of the ancient military, who have not made it an affair of pas- sions and party spirit, and also saw no necessity for re- ducing a great numder of men to despair. We hope that this military amnesty will be followed by a civil am- nesty, and that the wishes of the King and the Prince Generalissimo for the prosperfty and repose of Spain will be realized. This intelligence, so satisfactory to all men who are enemies to persecution and vengeance, we received on the day of the Royal sitting, as a continu- ation of our good fortune, and as a fresh favour done to the wisdom of our august Monarch. MARCH 24.— Yesterday, at the royal sittings, the King was in a very bad state of health. His memory, which has always been very fresh, failed him several times, and he was much embarrassed in his speech, which he delivered as a man who attached 110 sort of sense to what he said. During the appeal he fell asleep several times, notwithstanding the efforts of M. de JJlacas to awaken him. MEXTZ, March 14.— The Central Commission of Enquiry is quite active since it has got possession of new traces of the general conspiracy for the overthrow of the Governments of Germany. Manv arrests have taken place, especially in Prussia, Westphalia, and Thuringia. Letters from Vittoria, dated March 14, upon the authority of which we can rely, state that at Logror. o and Ocandiano very serious disturbances have arisen be- tween the troops and the Spanish peasants— the latter being stimulated to excesses by the priests. Several were killed and wounded, A private letter from Madrid, dated March 14, states that the Foreign Ministers resident in that capital had Strongly remonstrated with Ferdinand upon his delay of the amnesty. The Marquis of Camo Sangrado had left for - Barcelona,. find was the bearer, it is said, ol a re- primand for the Baron d'EiMJktss, upon the ground of his having refused to disband his army, and refusing to repair to Madrid when he received the orders of Govern- ment to that effect. FROM GERMAN PAPERS. We have been favoured with the perusal of a private letter, dated Nuremberg, March 19th, which contains favourable intelligence for the Greek cause. It appears that Ismael Pacha had marched against Omer- Vrione, and completely defeated him, so that he is now master of the two banks of the Upper Aspropotcmo, where he communicates with the Greek General Longos, who had been sent by Prince Maurocordato with reinforcements for Rentina, whilst a Greek corps and reserve has been established near Zapandi, upon the road to Prevesa, which Omer had strongly garrisoned, hi order to pre- vent the raising the blockade of Lepanto, which ( he Turks have much at heart. An Ottoman corps, which marched front Thessalv in the beginning of February, for Lepanto, was met at Livadia by the Greeks, and entirely cut to pieces. The artillery, horses, baggage, & c. fell into the hands of the conquerors. PREVESA, Feb. 16 We are on the eve of anew campaign being opened by the Turks against the Greeks, The Pacha of Scutari will advance again.— The Pacha of Egypt will also take a prominent part in the ensuing campaign. Letters were received a few- days ago from the King's Embassy at Constantinople to the 22d ult. at this place ; the Russian Commissioner arrived there the same dav. There is every appearance of the Russian question being speedily adju.-. ted to the satisfaction of both parties. Lord livrott is at Missolon- hi, the helmeted leader of a band of Suliotes and Ger- mans. They are determined to attack Lepanto, of which we shall perhaps have shortly an account in the Greek Gazette now published weekly. STOCKHOLM, March 2— Mr. J. Watson, an Eng- lish merchant, who was sent for from England some years ago, by the Royal Society of Agriculture, for the purpose of establishing a manufactory of instruments and machines, is now engaged by the Government, on very liberal terms, for the purpose of carrying on tiie establish- ment on a more extensive plan. ST. PETERSBUUGH, March 2— Private accounts from the Crimea state, that the Scotch Missionary Carruthers, now settled there, proceeds with the greatest zeal and success in converting the Tartars to Christiani- ty. A great number of them have been baptized by him. Colonies are to be established for these converts, and Divine service will be performed in the Tartar lan- guage. A Turkish sheik and learned man is now receiv- ing an education to qualify him for the ollice of Chris- tian priest. DISCOVERIES IN THE MOON. AUGSBURGH, March 12 Professor Gruthuisen, at Munich, whose Pselenoonostic remarks are known to the learned from Bode's Astronomical Calender and other writings, has spoken in that Calendar, and in one ol Ins works, of the discovery which his extremely quick sight, aided by a good telescope of Frauenhofer's making, has been enabled to make of a colossal building, _ situated near the equator of the Moon, resembling a fortress, with straight ramparts, whicii are arranged like the lateral fibres of an alder leaf. We now learn that he has also discovered a great many regularly made roads, alterations evidently made by art in natural walls, the clearest traces of cultivation in the surface of the moon, ( which Schro- eter affirmed to exist) and several other indications of rational beings in that planet. From the LONDON GAZETTE, March 23. Downing Strest, March 22. The King has Imen pleased to appoint General Francis Marquis of Hastings K G. and G. C. B. and G. C. H to be Governor and Commander- in- Chief of the Island of Malta and its dependencies. Whitehall, March 22. The King ( w been pleased to present the Ret'. David Carrutht rs to ( he church and parish of Kirktlen, in the Pres- bytery of Aberbrotboek. and county of Forfar, vacant by the death ofthe Rev. Wm Milligeo. The King has also been pleased to present the Rev. James Grant to the church and parish of South Leith, in the Pres- bytery of Edinburgh, vacant by the dealh of the Rev. Dr. Dickson. War Office, Marth 22. 97th Regiment of Foot, Major- General Sir James Lyon, K. C. B. lobe Colonel. Lieut.- Colonel Christopher Hamilton, from half- pay, to be Lieut.- Colonel. Brevet Lieut.- Colonel John Austin, from lite half- pay. and Major Thomas Bradgate Bamford, from half- pay 7th West India Regiment, to be Majors. 98th Ditto, Major- General Hcnrv Conran to be Colonel, Lieutenant. Colonel Mildmay Fane, from the half- pav, to be Lieut.- Colonel. Brevet Lieutenant- Colonel John Dunn, from half- pay 88th Foot, Major Charles Bayley, from half- pay 1st Garrison Battalion, to be Majors. 99th Ditto, Major- General Gage John Hall to be Colonel. Lieut.- Col. George Hardinge, from the 44th Foot, to be Lieut.- Colonel. Brevet Lieut.- Col. Wm Bilvaird, from half- pay Rifle Brigade; and Major Samuel Patrickson, from half- pay 67tli Foot, to be Majors. War Office, March 29. 10th Regiment of Light Dragoons, Lieut.- Col. Henry Wyndham, from half- pay 19th Light Dragoons, to be Lieut.- Col. vice Sir George Augustus Quentin who exchanges, re- ceiving the difference between full pay of Cavalry and In- fantry only. LONDON, March 29. The King will hold a levee 011 Wednesday, the 7th of April; and a draw ing- room on Thursday the 29th of the same month. We have the satisfaction of stating, that Mr. Canning has, in the most prompt aud humane manner, attended to the case of Mr Matthews, the gentleman taken with Riego ; and that he has taken steps to procure the im- mediate liberation of that individual. Wo have, how- ever, reason to believe that on this as on other occa- sions the British Government has met with some diffi- culty with the Spanish Ministry, which is likely to be- come a subject of remonstrance. Don Jose Manuel Hurtado, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Columbia, arrived in town on Wed- nesday at St. George's Hotel, Albemarle Street, with his ladv and children. This gentleman arrives at a very interesting moment for the affairs of South America, and will, perhaps, have . the satisfaction of witnessing, at no very distant period, the recognition of his Govern- ment by all the Powers of Europe. Mr. Hurtado is a man of great respectability and wealth. He was a mem- ber of the Senate at the time of his appointment to this mission, and enjoyed a very high persona! reputation in his own country. Mr. Hurtado having visited Europe before, speaks" both French and English, but the latter not very perfectly, ' file holders of Columbian bonds have been looking very anxiously for this gentleman's arrival. On the 8th inst. Lord. and Lady Btirghersh left Flor- ence on a visit to the Princess Maria Louisa, at Parma. On Friday night, at a late hour, Mr. Ward, juu. arrived In town, by way of Portsmouth, with dispatches from South America. BALLOT AT THE INDIA HOUSE.— The election for the vacancy in the East India Direction terminated at six o'clock on Tuesday evening. The numbers were— For Mr. Muspratt, - - 752 Mr. Tucker, - - 684 Sir Robert T. Farquhar, 598 On Wednesday, a Court of Directors was held at the East India House, when John Petty MusprStt, Esq. took the usual oath and his seat as a Director, in the room of Sir Thomas Reid, Bart, deceased. ^ General Iturbide, Ex- Emperor of the Kinguom of Mexico, has taken up his residence in Bath. The guards and mail coachmen who arrived in town on Tuesday morning, state that there was a great fall of snow in the early part of the morning, which continued, without intermission, from two o'clock till their arrival in Lombard Street. Several parts are flooded ; and at llockleM- in- the- Hole, near Woburn, Bedfordshire, the water in the road was up to tke girths of the horses. The Countess of Hertford, Bunn, sailed 011 Saturday for New South Wales with convicts, among whom was the notorious Hunt. Mr. Conolly was conveyed, cariv yesterday morning, from Newgate to Chatham, for the purpose of Being put on board the Phoenix convict ship at the More, which will sail in a few days for New South Wales. A peti- tion, we understand, in behalf of this unfortunate gen- tleman, was delivered yesterday evening at the Home Department ; it was immediately forwarded to the King at Windsor. Accounts from Demerara to the 14th ult. communi- cate intelligence ofthe arrival of his Majesty's pardon to the Missionary Smith. It is rather a singular circum- stance that the pardon arrived on the day on which he breathed his last, so that the recognition of his inno- cence was never known to the unfortunate man. MELANCHOLY DEATH 01' SIR G. COLLIER, K. C. B. A painful sensation was excited at the west end of the town on Wednesday, in consequence ol a rumour that a naval officer of high rank had put a period to his existence. We regret to state, that on inquiry, we found this rumour was not without foundation, and that the unfortunate individual who had thus fallen by his own hand, was Sir John Ralph Collie/, K. C. B. a Captain in the lloval Navv. This " galh'm officer, it appears, had been residing for some time back at Gor- don's Hotel, in Albemarle Street, and during that period whs observed to be considerably depressed in spirits. Ofi Tuesday he called at the Admiralty, but there was n nl. iiig in his manner at that time which in- dicated an aberration of intellect. On the same day, he called at the United Service Club House, in Regent Street, of which he was a member, and here he showed strong symptoms of irritation, in consequence of some severe strictures upou his conduct, which he said were contained in " James's Naval History." On his re- turn to Gordon's in the evening, the uneasiness of his mind became more apparent, and on being- visited by Ins brother, who is a highly respectable Navy agent, that gentleman prevailed upon him to accompany him to his own house in Soho- square, where he used every argu- ment in his power to soothe his agitation. These ar- guments seemed to have had the desired effect, and the unhappy gentleman retired to rest in a state ot mind comparatively easy. Wednesday morning, however, his feelings were again excited to a state of momentary . . . , phrenzy, and, while labouring under tins paroxysm, he seized a razor, and in a moment deprived himself of life. His body was discovered weltering in blood almost im- mediately afterwards, but all surgical aid proved inef- fectual. He was raised to the rank of Captairt in the Royal Navy, June the 30th, 1790, - and was created a Baronet in 1814. He distinguished himself by his meritorious services on many important occasions, par- ticularly bv his perseverance and bravery when in the command of the Victor, in 1801, he captured the Hoehe ; subsequently in the assistance which he afforded the British troops under the command of Sir John Moore on the coast of Spain during the war in the Pe- ninsula. Since the peace, his activity in suppressing the traffic in slaves on the coast of Africa has obtained for liirn the warmest commendations of his Majesty's Government. He was at all times esteemed as a zealous and gallant officer— alike an honour to his country, and an ornament to society. On Thursday, a Coroner's Inquest was held on the body, . when the Jurv unanimously r<-' 11 rued their ver- dict—" That the deceassd Captain J> i<- George Ralph Collier, K. C. B. It. N. put a period to his existence whilst in a state of temporary derangement." NAVAL REGISTER. FROM LLOYD'S MARINE LIST, MARCH 23. New York, Feb. 18. — Arrived, packet- ship Manhattan, Rieketts, 51 days from Liverpool. The Manhattan experi- enced very severe gales during the passage. The following is an extract from her log- book :— On the 7th 01 January, at ten. p. M ship under closs- reef topsails and reef- courses, wind SSW. ship running eight knots an hour; extremely thick misty weather, attended with a heavy sea, a brig struck us on the larboard fore- chains, making a sweep of our chain- wales, bulwarks, plank- shear, stauncheons, bolts, cham- plates, dead eyes, with our larboard main- rigging, likewise carrying away fore and foretop- sail- yard, splitting our foresail and mainsail. At the moment of clearing us, observed her foremast and bow- sprit to instantly disappear. Made signals of distress, which were not answered ; supposed she must have gone down. MARCH 26.— DEAL, March 23.— The Jack Tar, from Jamaica, ran on tbe Main last night, but was got off by as- sistance of boatment this morning, after slipping from her chain, and cutting her rope cables. PADSTOW, March 22. — The Hero of Brixham, Bartlet, from Swansea to Dartmouth, sunk within the entrance of this har- bour to- day, and went to pieces : all on board drowned. EAST INDIA SHIPPING. PLYMOUTH, March 20.— Sailed the General Pal- mer, Truscott, for Madras— Wind E. The Kains, Cunningham, has arrived in the Thames from Madras, with part of the Bombay ship Brails- ford's cargo, which vessel it is expected would be con- demned. The under- mentioned East India Company's ships are arrived from China, viz.— Waterloo, off the Start the 20th instant, and in the Downs, the 22d ; the Bombay and Kent, in the Downs, the 22d; and the General Kyd, oft'Hastings, ditto. The General Ryd and Kent left China on the 2d of December, and St. Helena 10th February. The Bombay left China the 22d November, and St. Helena, the 4th February. The Waterloo left China the 9th December, the Cape the let February, and St. Helena, the 13th February. The Roval George from China, arrived at St. Helena, the 8th February. PORTSMOUTH, March 22.— Arrived from the Downs, the William Fairlie, for India. St. HELENA, Feb. 9.— Arrived the Juliana, Web- ster, from Bengal and the Mauritius; threw part of her cargo ( sugar) overboard, in a gale off the Cape Cadmus, Taibert, and Lord Stiffield, Brown, from Bengal; Scotia, Lennox, and Salisbury, King, from the Cape' of ( rood Hope ; Catherine Stewart Forbes, Chapman, from Bombay. CAI'B OF GOOD HOPE, Jan. 31.— Arrived the Cornwallis, Henderson, from London, and Lord Castle- reagh, , from Bombay and Tcliicherry. BENGAL, Oct. 3.— Sailed the Portsea, Worthing, ton, for Tellichcrry, Mauritius, and Cowes. Oct. 6.— The Lady East, Richardson, and the Felieitas, Campbell, for the Mauritius and London— Arrived, the Mexbro', Shipton; Kingston, Bowen ; and Palmyra, Lamb, all from London. Arrivals in China The Lowther Castle, Baker; Warren Hastings, Rawes; Vansktart, Dalrvmple; Kellie Castle, Adams ; Scaleby Ca. stle, Ncwnll; Charles Grant, Hay; Atlas. Maine; Repulse, Paterson ; Bridgewater, Mitchell; Hythe, Wilson; Hereford- shire, Hope ; Buckinghamshire, Glasspool; aud Inghs, Searle, all from London. The Hibernia, Gillies, arrived at tbe Cape on the 28th of January, on the 3d, spoke the Helen, from Rio, bound to Liverpool, who reported that the Guild- ford transport, for New South Wales, had put into Rio in distress. The II011. Company's ship Farqttharson, . arrived -. at the Cape on the 28th January from - China ; and 20th ditto, fell in with the Thalia, Munrb,' fvVim'Rata- via, in distress froili want of men ; took her in tow off Algoa Bay, but was obliged to cut her off from stress of weather, with five men belonging to the Farqtiharson on board. A letter has been received from the Atlas, Captain Clifton, dated Calcutta, the 29th September. The ship lies deep in the Hog Creek, and with difficulty boats can rfeach her, 80 tons of cargo was saved, aud more expected. It was supposed that the ship will be dug out at the dry season, and afterwards floated at the flood tides in the next year. PORTSMOUTH, March 20.— The Terror bomb, Captain Arbnthnot, which was intended for service at Algiers, has been got readv for sea with extraordinary expedition. She will go out of harbour on Monday. On Thursday tbe Thetis frigate, Captain Sir John Phillimore. arrived at Plymouth, in 23 davs, from the Havannah. She has brought 400,000 doliars and 300 bales of cochineal, from Vera Cruz and the Havannah. The following information respecting the Algerines was on Thursday received at Lloyd's :— LEGHORN, March 11 A vessel arrived to- dav from Malta, in five days, brings advice that on the 5th inst. the ______ frigate carried in their the Sardinian vessel Murry Morteo, from hence lo Algiers, with naval stores.. The cargo was landed, and the vessels, dis- charged after payment of freight ; there was a diamonded crown on board for the Dev. Another, vessel- lias-. sailed from hence on the same destination, and it . is. feared she may also be captured. ALJCANT, March G.— A Dutch squadron,. consist- ing of a ship of the line, two frigates, and smaller ygs-, sels, is cruizing oil this coast against the Algerines.— The ship and frigates were in sight of this place on the 4th instant. MARKETS, S, c. AVERAGE PRICES OF CORN The fallowing is the General Average which governs Im- portation, taken from the Weekly Returns of the quanti- ties arid Price of British Corn, Winchester measure, in England and Wales, for the week ended 20th March. Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats," 65^ 1 Id - 12^ 4d 36s lOd 25s 5d Beans, Peas, Oattneal, Bear or Big, - 40s 7 J 39s 6i! 00s Od 00s OOd The Average Price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com- puted from the Returns made in the week ended the 24th March is 33s. ( 1. per cwt. duty exclusive. CORN EXCHANGE, March 2!). The arrivals of grain since Monday last have not been so extensive as for some weeks previous, except as to Oats, of which the supply continues liberal. The inferior quality of the new samples of Wheat renders it very difficult to make sales ; and the best old descriptions were in consequence inquired after to- day, although this trade generally may be noted pre- cisely the same as on this day se'ennight, with respect to price; business done has been only to a very limited extent. Superior samples of Mailing Barley . obtained I s. per quarter above last week's currency. There is no alteration in the value of Oats ; the fresh supply has brought buyVrs forward, and sales& re effected at the satna terms as we Have lately quot- ed. Beans and Peas rather better sale. Flour the same. HADDINGTON CORN MARKET, March 7> j. A middling supply of Wheat in tnaiket, which metwitha dull sale. Prices lower than last day. Rest old, 37s. Best new, 3.5s. Current prices from 29s. to 5" s. Best Barley, 34s. Current prices from 27s. to 32s. Best Oats, 22s.— Current prices from 23s. to 27s. Pease from 19i. to 23s aud Beans from 20s. lo 23*; Wheal. I Barley. I Oats. 1 Pease. I Beans. First 37s Od I 34s fid | 29s Od | 23s Od J 24s Od Second 329 Od I 30s Od I 25s 0,1 j 2Is Od I 22s Od Third 27s Od | 26s Od j 22s Od | 1 9s Od | 20s Od This day there were 420 bolls of Oatmeal in Edinburgh Market, which sold at Is. 5d. per peek. Edinburgh Cattle Market, March 24. — This day there were 1071 sheep at this day's market. The supply smaller, but the prices much the same as last week. Wedders, white- laced, 18s. to 28s. Black. faced. 16s. to 29s.—- price per stone, sink- ing the offal, 6s. 6d. to 7s. 6 k Ewes, white- faced, 18s. to 22s.— Black. faced, 14s. to 18s.— ami price per stone, 6s. 6d. to 6s. 9d. In the Grassmarket there were 187 cattle, of a superitu kind. Best 7s. 6d.— inferior, 5s. per stone, sinking offals. Prices of Hat/ and Straw. There was a good supply, of Hay and a middling supply of all kinds of Straw this week, fJa. y from lOd. tti Is. per stone. Straw, Wheat, 8s.— Oat, 8s. 6d. to 9s.— Barley, 7s. per kemple. Glasgow Cattle Market, March 22.— There " 69 fat cattle in the market to- day, about 220 of which were brought from Angus. The greater part of the cattle were in ordinary con- dition, and went off at 7s. to 8s. a stone. Some stots that were prime fat. and would weigh frotn 93 to 35 stones, brought 9s. 8d. a- stone beef and tallow. Same inferior beasts were as low as Gs. 6d. There were only 260 sheep in the market, which were sold oil' at an advaucc of fully more than Is. a- liead. Black- faced wedders sold from 2ts. to 31s.— one small lot of white- faced wedders from Angus- shire went off at 26s. A few of another lot w ere sold at 32s. Gd. a- hcad. Morpeth, March 24— At our market this day there was rather a short supply of cattle, but a good many Sheep ; there being few buyers, prices continue much the same as last week. Beef, from 5s. to 5s. 9d. per stone, sinking offal— Mutton, 6s. to 6s. 9d. Callender Fair was held on Tuesday ( 10th of March O. S) The day being very fine, the usual number of people appeared in town. Exposers of sheep did not meet w ith the expected prices. There were about 1000 sheep sold in lots, at from 9s. to 10s. 6d. It is the opinion of dealers that ihe price of sheep is much about what it was last year. There was onlv one or two lots of black cattle sold, which from last Michaelmas Fal- kiik tryst yielded L. f lOi. to L. 1 1.5s. for wintering. One lot of wedders sold at the rate of 6s. 6d. a siotie, sinking the offals when fat. Nairn, 1st Tuesday Dornoch, 1st Wednesday Peril), 1st Friday Mintlaw, 2d Tuesday Dunfermline, 13th day- Tain Spring Fair, 3d Tues. Banchory Tertian, Midlen- tran Fair, last Thursday Echt, the day before ( Old Stile. J Marnocli. 1st Tuesday Inverury, 3d Tuesday Migvie, ditto APRIL Fitldon, 1st Wednesday Cupar of Angus, the Thurs- day before Easter Charleston of Aboyne, I'd Wednesday Bytli, Ist Thursday Brechin, 3d Wednesday Culbockie, Ross- shire, do. Inverness, Wed. after 22d Pas. eh Market, Aberdeen, last Wednesday Old Aberdeen, last Thurs. ( Old Stile. J Keith, 1st Tuesday Cruden, ditto Dufftown, day after do. Newdeer, 1st Tuesday and Wednesday FAIRS. MARCH-( New Stile. J Lochel, 2d Tuesday Tarves. 2d Tues. & Wednes. Fraserburgh, 2 1 Wednesday Old Deer, 3d Thursday Marnoch, 3d Tuesday Lenabo, 3d Tues. it Wednes. Udny, the day before Cornhill, ( Lady Fair) 25th day, or l « t Thurs. after Huntly, last Tuesday Turriff, last Toes. & Wedoes. Fochabers, last Wednesday. ( New Stile.) Donan Fair of AurhtPrless, 2d Tuesday and Wetlnes. Elgin Pasch Fair, the Thurs. in Passion Week. Forres Paseh F. iii, 2d Wed- nesday Hawklull Pasch Fair, 3d Tuesday Itiverury, Wednesday after Cuminestywn, Thtirs. after Logie, Thursday after Grantoil, last Tuesday Auchindore, last Tuesday Petlercahn, ditto Kepple Tryst, Belhelvie, last Tuesday Tarves, St. George's, last Tuesday and Wednesday. NEWGATE AND LE A DKNHALL MARKETS. Beef, 2s 6d to 3s 6< l I Veal, 4s 4tl to 6s Oil Mutton, 2s Od to 3s 6d j Pork, H-, od to 5s 4d SMITH FIELD MA RKET, To sink the Offal, per stoue of 8lbs. Beef, 3s 4d to 4s 2tl I Veal, 4s 8d to 5s 6 1 Mutton, 3s 8d to 4s 4d | Pork, 4s 6d to 5s 2d Beasts, 2730— Sheep, & c. 16.6HO— Calves. 130— 1' igs, 200 3 perC. Red. 3 pcrCt. C. Cents. 4 per Cents. India Stink, PRICE OF STOCKS. India Bonds, 91J 95 78 pr, Ex. B. Small 52.52 5- 1 pr. Lottery Tickets, 2.51. 19s. Cons', for Ac 9- 1 95i EDINBURGH, March 30- On Saturday, a nnmerpus meeting of the Piti Cfu?* Scotland was held in the Waterloo Tavern, the Kiglit Honourable the Lord Justice Clerk in the chair ; at tyhiclrit was unanimously rtscr'ved to set apart L. 3000 ofthe. funds towards the erection of a Monument within the city of Edinburgh, to the celebrated Statesman, whose memory the C! u!> was instituted to honour. A committee was nominated, of which Lord Mcadowbauk was appointed convener, to take such- Steps in furtherance of the object, as may to them seem . proper, and to re- port to a genera! meeting of the Club. We can state froin good authority, tha't the Solicitor ofthe Excise in London has received orders from Go- vernment to frame a bill to allow distillation from sugar. He is at present engaged in drawing it up.— Glasgow Courier. On Saturday se'ennight a curious seizure was made at Greenock. On the arrival of t'fe Swift'stenoi packet, from Belfast, the crew of the Custom- house boat went on board in quest of smuggled articles, wheil they ' fottmf the end of a log of timber, about 2^ feet long, iiuule in the shape of a buov, and strapped with ropes in the usual manner, carelessly lying on deck,, which, on being. mi- nutely examined, was found to be hollowed out, and full of window ghiss, containing about 80 or 90 panes. Alurming Fire.— Friday morning se'entiight, about a quarter past twelve, a fire broke out in the Calton llill Foundry; north back of Canongate, which, but for the prompt assistance afforded, miulit tiafe been nnfch mora destructive. It raged wi^ h nvvftfl furv ( ill two o'clock, and was not finally subdued till near/ our in the morning. Bv the joint efforts ofthe fire- men belonging to the Sun, Frientllv, and Caledonian Insurance Offices, assisted by the workmen of the foundry and others, the fire w'at confined to the fitting up shop ( over which was a wright's shop) and the engine- house, which were entirely con- sumed, ihe. rtxjis . having fallen in about two o'clock The engines were plentifully supplied with water fr > tn a well within the premises, and ansther within tlie foundry yard, to which circumstances, along with tire extraordi- nary exertions of all employed it) the hazardous but laud- able work, must be imputed the safety of the dwelling houses and warehouses contiguous. The fire is suppos- ed to have originated among some charcoal blackings, which had communicated to1 a bay loft adjoining. The' premises were insured in the Caledonian Fire Office. Archibald Gibson, who was indicted before the last Circuit Court at Glasgow, along with I'M ward Caffcr, Peter M'Queeti, and Francis Kuan, ( the latter of whom was executed) for robbing Mr. James Maxwell, near Little Govan, in the month of June last, and outlawed for non- appearance, was apprehended at Glagow on Thursday night, after a keen pursuit, in the course of which he was so hard pressed, that he took into the Molendinar burn, which was so much swollen, that it took him up to the middle ; finding he eould make no' progress in it, he scrambled out, and ran up a close info the Saltmarket, where he was secured. He is to be indicted to stand his trial at next Circuit Court. SALMON.—. The fishing for Salmon in the River Nith— that is, near the town— commenced on Wednes- day last, and, judging from what we ourselves witness- ed, the tahe on that day must have been very consider- able. Indeed, report says that nearly 200 fish were caught in the pool below the Caul alone ; but of these almost the whole were liggers, or salmon that have newly spawned. While standing on the banks of the river we observed a number offoulJis/ t. deposited in trie creels, and on expressing our surprise at this, we received rather a sharp rebuke from a man dressed like a master tradesman ; " Liggers should be thrown in again, ye say ; but if it's no a' fish that comes in the net, how is the tacksman to pay liis rent ? Forbve that, mony a man has a shilling in his pouch thathasna a pound ; and maun the grit folk keep a' the dentics to themsel's ?'' To this we briefly answered, that foul fish were reckoned so unwholesome that they could neither be good for rich nor poor— it re- mark which onlv extorted a fresh sarcasm.—" Unwhole- some 1- let them pit plenty t> saut t, n them, and the deii a fears— it's no easy to putshen pair, fouk and bairn3.— Your laws about salmon wad thole a mens vet ; for ivhu is't, I wonder, thaj: buysfrae the poachers in dose- time, when the tacksman's net sees neither sun nor wind ? ' Three pence per lb. is. paid for liggers, and 2s. tid. for netvjiHt fish'!— Dumfries Courier. ESCAPE VIIOM STIRLING JAI& On Wednesday night, or early next . morning, John Campbell, David Ross, and John lloax, three of the criminals who had been indicted to stand trial at nest Stirling Circuit, and James Smith; confined for petty theft, made their es- cape from prison. They effected their object by cutting a number of holes in tlte door of their ccll with an au" ur, by which means a piece was easily thrown out to admit their bodies. They then broke open an iron gate lead- ing to the front passage, with an iron pinch, which twisted off the ring securing an iron bolt and chain.— From this they got into the Court room, and then des- cended to the street by making ropes of their blankets. Thursday night, about ten o'clock, J<, hn Campbell, one of the above prisoners, was, by the vigilanee of Ser- jeant-. VI ajor M'Kenna, of the police of - rois city, ap- prehended, in a house at the head of Canongate, and lodged in jail. His trial conies on at Stirling on the 9th April. On Wednesday, a man of the name of Matbicson, who keeps a public house in North Fowlis's Close, High Street, quarrelled with his wife and struck her repeated- ly several violent blows, The woman being far advanced in a state of pregnancy, became very ill, and was re- moved ttf the infirmary, where after , giving birth to a dead infant, she died on Saturday morning. J he man has been lodged in jad. An eccentric old dame, who lately died nt the west end of the. town, and who had i> een receiving benefit from a charitable fund, left behind her the following strange as- sortment of articles :— 490 work bags, full of ribbons/ & c. 150 pockets, 500 thimbles, 100 snuff boxes, . t ifre. it quantity of pins, 300 china and crystal articles, 110;) pin cushions and needle books, several peeks of buttons, 30 pairs of silk stockings and gloves, 400 mutches, 100 penknives and scissors, 24 black siili bonnets, and a great number of gowns.— Dundee Advertiser. Bill I'HS. At Edinburgh, on the£ 5. l inst. the Lady of Sir John Scott Douglas, 13. lit. of Spriogwood Park, Roxburghshire, of a daughter. On the 23d inst. Mrs. Markie of Barga'y, of ^ son. On the 2.1st ins', the Lady of Lieut. Mitchell, Royal Navy, Trinity Cottage, of a daughter. At Bisrorts, Canterbury, oa ihe 23.1 inst. the Marchioness of Ely, of a daughter. At Uilin^ tnn House. Lincolnshire, on the 13th inst. the Countess of L'ndsay of a daughter. At Madras, on the 7th Sept. Lady Monro, of a sOn. At lJuddingston House, on the- 27th inst. the Ri^ lit Hon.' Lately Caroline Ann Macdonald. of a son. At Dalzell House, on the 23d inst. the Mrs. Hamilton of Dalzell, of a sou. MARRIAGE, At Edinburgh, on the 26ih inst. Charles Cfaigie Ha! ketft Esq. of Hallhead, in the county of Kite, to Susan, youngest daughter of Sir John Majoribanks, of Let;, B irt. Al. P. Ber- wickshire. At Trinity Cottage. £ 5th inst Kranci* S evwright Est], .5l)'. h Regiment, to Marv, daughter of Wiitium Henderson, E'. i/.- DK A I'HS. At Nellfield, near Burntisland, on ilie I7t'i inst. Miss Anne Weitiys-, daughter of William Wenijtss, Esq. of Cuttle* hill. At'Paris, on the 21st. inst. Walter, onlv son ofthe Earl of Auh- y. Or the 26th ins!, the Hon. W. F. Elyhinslone, the East India Director, At Edinburgh, on the 21st irrst,. Charles Potheringhnm, E-,<|. At Paisley, on the 18th fast, arier and j. aio'ul illness, Mr. James Cros>, inventor of the new tv.' tivi. ig. machine, iv'i" superseding the use of draw,' boys. NEW WEEKLY JOURNAL. MR- HF FIRST NUMBER of T. IE INDEPENDENT, U a New WeeMv Newspriper, w i'l be published on Wt dnes- t'av, the 14 < h A uii! curl, and nvr. ljrly every Wednesday thereafter. Besides containing a much lsr:; er proportion i f < riginal matter ( ban usual, all that is most useful and inte- K- sltnjy in the other Journals t> f the week will be carefully selected and condensed, under appropriate heads, so as to form a complete Register of Domestic and Foreign Intelli- gence. Arrangements have been made with Gentlemen, of well known abilities, ID conduct the different departments ; and it is their firm resolution, as well as that of the Proprietors, to en- title their Journ d to the name they have given to it', by treat- t- ig every question upon its own merits, and not in the spirit of jtarlv. The INDEPENDENT will be open to Advertise- ments, to which it presents some peculiar advantages. The Paper will he published by A I, EX. M A C RE DIE, Bonks> Her. South St.' David's Street, Edinburgh, who will receive Oiders and Advertisements. A REMOVE. JAMES CALDER, UPHOLSTERER, XT ' r. GS leave to inform his Friends and tlie Public, > that he is now REMOVflf) to that SHOP, in Skene Terrace. lately occupied tiy Mr. IVFRR. Baker, and iminedi- at'- lv adjoining to the Shop, new in Mr. Kerr's occupation. He takis tliis opportunity of returning his most grateful thanks to his Friends and the Peblic, for the encouragement be h;. s n. et with since he commenced Business, and fl itters hiir. s. If that, by steady arid nnreniitting attention to his Busi- ness. and by executitig his Work on the most moderate terms, be will omtimie to merit a share of public patronage. * 4' Orders from the Country carefully attended to. Aberdemu March 1824. SHIPPING FOR SAIyE, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. On Wednesday the Mth day of April curt, at six o'clock in the evening, there w ill be exposed to sale by Public Roup, , ' THE FOLLOWING SHARES OF VESSELS, ^ fiff'? Which belonged to the late Mr. JAMES \ V-. VcsgI$ SM! TII. viz' r!' sct r'ice- 4- l( TdTsiia. es of Ihe Smack PIRATE, £ 110. l- 16th Share of the Smock ELIZA 25. The articles of roup may be seen at any time previous to the sale, in the bands of James Nieol, Advocate, Adelphi, with v, horn, Mr. Smith's Executiix requests all Claims against his Estate may be immediately lodged. Ahutdcen, April 1 824. THE STEAM YACHT B LI I L L I A N T, WITH TWO ENGINES OF EIGHTY HORSES' POWER, " VST'ILL commence [ living between ABERDEEN V V and LEITH, on THURSDAY the 8 Hi of Apriland continue to sail regulaily during the Season, FROM A HERD LEN to LEI I II, every Thursday and Saturday. And from LEITH to ABERDEEN, every Tuesday and Friday, A* six o'elmk in the moi r. ing, calling ofT the following polls. to land and leieive passengers and Goods, viz. STONEHAVEN, I CR III,, JOHNSHAVEN, | ANSTRUTIIER, MONTROSE, I AND . ARKUOATH, | ELI ! i, And airiving at LEITII about Six in ihe Afternoon, l'iist Cabin Fare, from Aberdeen to Leith. 21s. Second Cabin Do. 12s. with a proportionate. Scale of Fares for all inter mediate distances. D. MACICAIN, Manager, Leith. IV. B1GUAR, Aanyr, MAKISCHAL STHHET-, ABISKDEEN. HOUSE, SHOPS, S? GROUND, FOR SAL BY FOR SALE, PRIVATE BARGAIN, wo ac'i-; ADWELLING HOUSE, i. iFaetoryCotirt, George Street, fronting the entry, with two very large SHOPS, lately occupied by Messrs. Maberly and Co. as Weaving Shops, and the adjoining baek Ground. The II, use consists of five apartments, suitable for one or two families, or fur single per- sons, in which way they are at present principally occupied, arid has a front Area of upwards of 40 feet,, iminding one of the shops, which extends backward G6 feet in length, while the other shop runs parallel to it, upwards of 4fi feet behind the Dwelling Hoiee. And a large piece of open Gtound. extend- ing upwards* of 40 feel to Donald Sn et, near Gordon's Hos- pital, to which there is liberty of entry; the vvb" le forming a line of Upwards, of 1 18 feet in length, and 40 feet in breadth, and affording a desirable situation for Stabling,' or any business where much room is required ; or for Building Stances, to which it is also particulaily adapted, by the access it affords to two public strei t, and thorough- fairs. Along with the above, a surplus Feu- duty may be had, if desired, by tiie purchaser. For particulars, application may be made to JOHN BOOTH, juiir. Queen Sireet, the Proprietor, Aberdeen, April 2, 1824. SALE OF IIOUSEHOLD FU11NITURE. THERE WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION, IN THE Mnmoj) ( Dfnrs, OX THURSDAY THE 8ih APRIL, A N Assortment of excellent HOUSEHOLD FUR- • i V. N1TUIIK— consisting of I wo Sideboards— two sets of Dining Tables— a variety of smaller Tables— Tea and Break- fast Tables — a small sized Loo Table— six sets of Mahogany Chairs— three setsof Ruse- wood Chairs- live selsof Hnrd- wood Chaiis— H lirc'oth and Moreen covered Sofas and Couches— two Easy Chairs— Four pe. st and Tent4 » edsteai! s— Mahogany Night Tables— Work Tables— Toilet Tables— l'iie Screens— Feather Beds. Blankets, and Counteipanes— Fenders and Fire Irons— and a great variety of other Articles. Sale to begin at 1 1 o'clock forenoon'. SALE OF WEST OF ENGLAND BRO \ D CLOTHS. On Tuesday Mth curt, wiilhe sold ly Auction, A variety of WEST of ENGLAND CLOTHS, chiefly Black, aud Blues— of which Catalogues will he given 011 Mon- day. Sale tobegin at 11 o'clock forenoon. SALE OF JEWELLERY, ( UNREDEEMED PROPERTY) On Tuesdayihe 20th curt, will commence selling by auction, All extensive assortment of JEWELLERY, pledged with H. MACSWEIX, in the month of January, 1823— beiog 4." 7 Lots— consisting of Rings, Ear Rings, Lockets, Pins, Crosses, Minegarcttes. Necklaces, and a vaiiely of other articles, all entirely new— Catalogues of which will be rtvdj" for delivery, the day preceding the sale. Agency. 0£ iee, Union Street, April 2, 1324. L E A T II E R TRAD E. WILLIAM MATTHEWS ETURNS his grateful acknowledgments to bis Customer's/ or the support lie has experienced since :. e commenced business ; and begs leave to announce, that he h- ei admitted his Son a Partner in Ihe business with him, and the same will in I'uHlie fie conducted, under the Firm if " WH. I. IAM MATTHEWS & SON;" trusting that their mutual attention and exertions will be advantageous to their Cores- pondents. They will continue, as formerly, to deal in all kinds of LEA TH ER, Wholesale and Retail; with FUR- NISHINGS of all sorts for Shoemakers and Saddlers. No. 4, ST. CATIIERJNE'S Wysn. Alerilcen, March 50, 1824. r- r — —• ii — THE CMIOJV1CLE. IMPOSTURE UN MASKED. fg^ IIE progress of . MERIT, although frequently ns- jL asiled, is not impeded by Eiivy and Detraction. The aggression ofambutfcade terminates in defeat; and conscious rectitude ultimately triumphs in the attainment of th- e grand o'- jeet— public approbation. The tost of experience is the guarantee of favour, and has established WARREN'S BLACKING in general estimation: of which there exists not a stronger pi oof than the tai it acknowledgment of a host of servile imita- tors, who surreptitiously obtrude on the unwary a spurious pre- paration as the genuine article, to the great dissappointment of the unguarded purchaser, and manifest injury of WARREN, whose character and interest by this iniquitous system are equally subject to deteriment. It becomes therefore an indis- pensable duty to CAUTION TU£ PUBLIC against the inai- ceuvres. of Uy principled Venders, who having no character to lose, and stimulated by avarice in their nefarious pursuits, aim at the acquisition of money through any medium than that ot honour | The original and ma'ehless BL ACKi NG bears ou each bottle a short direction, with the signatue. ^/ Qb'lC/ n^ All others are counterfeits ; and in many instances the impost turn libels are artfully interlined wiih a different address, h very small characters, between the more conspicuous ones of N<>. 30/' and " S TRAND.'* It is earnestly recommend ed to Shopkeepers and others who are deceived by base fabrica- tions of WA KLIEN'S BLACKING, to return Ore detected trash to the source whence it came, and expose the machina- tions of rascality to merited obliquy. W A K KEN'S BLACKING is surpassingly brilliant;— it excludes damp ; gives pliancy to the leather; retains its pris- tine virtue in all climates; and combining elegance with com- fur. t, is an article equally of indispensable fashion and utility. Sold by every respectable Vender in Town and Country, in bottles, at Cd. 1 Od. 12d. and 18d. each. SOLD IN ABERDEEN BY A. Young, Netberkirkgate, Clark, King Street. Robb, Ditto. W. Mortimer, Guestro. w. L. Cruick& ahk, Gallowgate A. Cruic'k hank, ditto. Winlaw, ditto. Innes, ditto. Dvce, Broad Street. Anderson, Castle Street. Essoti, Gallowgate. Affleck, Union Sireet. Wm. . Duncan, Castle Street. Williamson, druggist, ditto. AlTvay, Gallowgate. James Temple, Castle Street. Fyfe & Co. Union Street. Smith, Union Street. Davidson. Broad Street. Held, Cattle Street. Bremner & Co. Union St. Brantingham, Gallowgate. Fraser, Union Street. Duguid, North Street. Warrack. Union Street. Simpson, druggist, Green. John Pratt, Broad Street. Allan, Green. P. Craik, Catto's Square. A. Simpson & Co. Green. Forrest, Castle Street. Gunn, Perfumer, Do. Lunvsden, Broad Street. ABERDEEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1824. LUCKY BLANK !— No. ,5,299, drawn First Day of- the present Lottery a Blank, was according to the arrange- ment of the Scheme, put in the Wheel again and re- drawn Second D* y, when it came up a Prize of =£ 20.200, and was sold by DISH in Ten Shares:— One Quarter was sent to GlAS£ tiiu; one Eighth to Chester; one Eighth to Liverpool; one Eighth to Stockport; six Sixteenths all sold in London, one of them registered tojihe Maiden Ladies in Yorkshire; one to a Club o'i thirteen Silk Weavers in Warwickshire; one to a Naval Officer in Hampshire ; one to a Servant Maid in Norfolk ; the oilier two not being registered, their destination cannot at pre- sent be ascertained. BISfl has also sold in the present Lot- tery, No. 11,686 « £ 500 ;— 2,21.3, 2,912, 10,859, 11.689, and 11.703, Prizes of £ 200 each. Warranted undrawn Tickets and Shares are now selling at B2SB'S Offices, 4, Cornhill, and 9, Charing Cross, London; and /•// his Agents in this County. There are still Three £ 20 000 Pi izes, and Tiiirtceti o-. ber Capitals to draw; and an entire ,£ 20.000, Priz^ e may be had for the trifling risk of £ 5 : 19s. aud a Sixteenth of' 20,000). for the riikofonly Nine Shillings. Particulars of this- advan- tageous . mode of adventure may be had gratis of BIS IPS S\ gents. The very first Prize drawn next day, must have - i' 20,000, and m^ y be considerably more. SUMMABir OF POIilTICS. W E observe, that at a County Meeting held here, on the 29th ult. it was resolved, that the Hun. W. GOKDON, Member FOR the County, should be instruct- ed to oppose the bill proposed to be brought into Par- liament by Mr. KENNEDY, for an alteration of the pre- sent mode of chusing Juries in Ci'iminalXases. We have not seen the Bill in question, nor do we know to what clauses our county gentlemen object, or what evil consequences they apprehend from a strictly impartial mode of selecting jurors in criminal cases. We know generally, that it is Mr. KENNEDY'S intention to relieve Judges from any suspicion of partiality in the choice of jurors ; and us none but gaod and fit men are presum- ed to be summoned by the Sheriffs to serve on such oc- casions, we can conceive no other reason to be alledged against the change proposed— than the allegation, that no inconvenience has arisen from the present practice. It is, however, no good argument that, because public functionaries have not yet abused their powers, 110 re- gulations should exist to prevent their doing so in future. The administration of justice ought to be regulated by known and strict rules, so that no grounds can exist for the most distant suspicion of partiality ; and as tlie evil rising from special juries in England have been long complained of, as depriving in innny cases the subject of his right to a fair and impartial trial, although no such practice exists in Scotland, we cannot see why the selection of jurors with us should not be made, by means which secure to the accused strict impartiality on the part of those who are to decide upon his case. In Eng land, it is 110 unusual thing for those who have been gentlemen's servants or soldiers, to make interest to procure a certain pecuniary qualification, w ith tire view of getting on as special jurymen, w hen they may some- times clear as much as ten guineas in a day. It is un derstood, that if any special juror give an unexpected and disagreeable verdict, he is never called again. lie lias therefore a direct interest in every case ; and yet, in every case must solemnly swear, that " he shall well and truly try and true deliverance make, between our So- vereign Lord the King and the prisoner at the bar."— But mere pecuniary interest out of the question, juries are to be influenced by other means well known ; and we also know, that in some instances a degree of anxiety has been shewn to select a jury that would caucict. In the year 1725, when a riot had taken place in Glasgow upon the first imposition of tlie land tax, and the Pro- vost and live other Magistrates were committed to jail as accessaries to the riot, DUNCAN L'oriiSES, then Lord Advocate, advised, that " though the crime of the offenders may in a very proper construction amoun to high treason, and the present conjuncture undoubtedly demands the most exemplary punishment, \ et they should be tried for no higher crime than mobbing." His reasons are, " that in the disposition in which the country now is, it would lie utterly impossible to pick up a grand jury for example, that would find bills against these rioters ; a lother difficulty is, that supposing bills found, yet the liberty of peremptory challenge is such, that we could not possibly promise, out of the county in which Glasgow lies, to find a jury that would bring them in guilty. Whereas, ( adds this conscientious lawyer) a prosecution for felony is not liable to any of these inconveniences ; for there is no occasion for finding of bills or presentments. His Majesty's Advocate, bv his single act virtute officii, gives the. indictment ; aud in the next place, by the law of Scotland, no such thing is ktiojvn as a peremptory challenge; so that tfice caiijina fifteen honest men for the jury, which is the number of jurors in criminal trials in Scotland, we may have j'nt hopes of success." We take this report of the opinion of FORBES of Culloden from the last number of the Edinburgh Review, and we adduce it as an irrefragable proof of the necessity of se- curing an impartial return of jurors in criminal cases.— Does it not in fact amount to this— if we try the olil'iid- o. sLy their country they nuist assv. redtv cscape ; but by refusing tlieni the advantages of a grand jury, and per- emptory challenges, we may find fifteen honest men who shall convict them. Whatthe exact description of that class of people may be, which a Public Prosecutor upon Such occasions designates as honest men, our readers will not think it necessary that we should inquire ; but with all his piety we may fairly doubt, whether FORBES was in this case doing towards the accused, as. u - der like circumstances, he would have wished to be done unto himself. He could not possibly promise that peremptory challenges being allowed, fifteen jurors would he found in Lanarkshire to find the accused guilty of t/ eas- wi ; but challenges out of the question, and the trial perhaps re- moved to Edinburgh, there might be a very fair chance of success. FORBEI of Cullodeu has lieen esteemed a man of the purest character ; but in this ease it is very evident, that he would have sent the Provost of Glasgow and five Magistrates to the scaffold, had he not been sa- tisfied that their countrymen would defeat his purpose, a fair and impartial trial being allowed. We are well aware, that it was his duty not to allow those guilty of mobbing to escape punishment, because he had no hope of convicting tin in of treason ; but we see nothing in lii's opinion to induce us to believe, that he would have de- parted from his capita! charge had he been assured of the support of his fifteen honest men. Spain which, twelve months ago, was the country that attracted the eves of all F. urope, w hich had made the strongest professions of a determined resolution to resist the e! Forts of invaders— contemptible indeed had they been vigorously resisted— now attracts attention on ac- count of the miserable state of the inhabitants— slaves alike to despotism and the grossest violation of every thing sacred in religion. The priests continue rulers 111 Madrid, and the wretched tool FEHDIMAKD is merely their puppet. . They yow assure every woman w ith child by a constitutionalist, that she bears about something most pernicious and damnable ; and a very natural step « ii! be to instruct her. if she prize her salvation, to de- stroy her offspring. Foreigners appearing in the streets in black are attacked as traitors in mourning for the death of KIEGO; and in the mean time, the bands of robbers are so numerous, that many think it prudent, in passing from one province to another, to attach themselves to French troops, when thev may happen to march. Such are the consequences of the apathy with which the Spanish people witnessed the occupation of their country, in consequence of the treachery of their military commanders last rear. On the other hand, the Greeks, who have gallantly fought for their independ- ence, have now every prospect of final and complete success. Our readers already know, how much the finances of the Porte have been ' cut down by the want ol the annual tribute derived from Greece, one principal • nrce of revenue— a Persian war still threatens— and the Pacha of Egypt has declared himself' independent, • i'hb F xecutive Government of Greece has, hy the un- animous voice of the Senate, been conferred upon three rdividuals distinguished for their patriotic spirit, high irth, find great wealth and influence. The utmost harmony prevails among the lenders of the federal union, and the military operations have been uniformly success- ful. COLCOTRONI, yielding to the wishes or his coun- trymen, has for the present retired into private life. The reasons of this ret'feat we do not know, but he sad been superseded in the command of the troops sieging Putras, and it was expected the siege would be vigorously pressed by his successor. The Albanians are said to have declared in favour of the Greeks, and so far well— but the Greeks will reckon but little upon their assistance as allies. Upon the whole, the prosperous situation of Greece may be in- ferred from the circumstance, that the Executive Go- vernment have ordered their naval force to the Darda- nelles, to oppose any attempt that the Turks may make to sail again into the Archipelago. '* ' I'hus should desert in arms be crnwn'd." Notwithstanding some reverses in South America, we save every reason to believe, that the cause of the pa- triots will lie fully established within a very few months. BOLIVAR, bv the last accounts, was able to lead fifteen thousand good troops against tiie- enemv, and they could muster nothing adequate fur effectual opposition. By the last accounts it would appear, that our West India colonics had regained a state of tranquillity ; and the Royal Proclamation must have a great effect, m set- ting the negroes ri^ ht, with regard to the real intentions of the JJritish legislature towards them. BIRTH. On the 22.1 ult. at Heikit Row, Edinburgh, Mrs. MCR- RAY of Murraysball, of a son. DEATHS. On the 20th ult. after an iliness of a Fovv hours. ? vlrs. CUMIKE of Aue'iry : deeply lamented by hi> r husband and family, and by all who knew her . singularly estimable qualities, At Aberdeen, on the 25th ult. Mrs. OGILVJE, widow of the late George Ogiivie, Estj. of Anchiries. At Kern! ii 1- 1, on the 22d uit. in the S- lth year of his age, Mr. WILLIA:- I SAUNDERS. At Aberdeen, on Tuesday 25J ult. Mr. GEOSGE INKES, Druggist, aged 52. At Inverness, on the 7th tilt. Mr. WILLIAM M KINTOSH, eldest son of William M Kin tosh, TSsq. of Geddes. £ reat. as at present the South delivery does not tale place till 4, when public offices are closed, so that very few letters can be answered in course— while, by this alteration, two hours would be added to the business part of the day. To obviate the difficulty it. regard to the Glasgow and West country cor- respondence, the Mail which branches off* at Perth mi^ ht be made to start from Dundee direct— or, what is much wanted, mail mi^ ht traverse Strathmore to Aberdeen ; and a mail of communication run betwixt Dundee and Perth. Founded pon these, and other circumstances, a Petition to the Post- aster- General, numerously signed, was forwarded on V* ednes- day ; and it is believed the plan will meet with the approbation of most of the towns to the North. Should this arrangement be adapted, we can see no good reason why the Mail to the South might not leave Aberdeen probably by seven o'clock » in » re of half- past ei « rht ; by which means, both the South and North deliveries might take place in Edinburgh early- in the morning. At the Meeting of the Countyheld upon the 2gth ult. several matters of importance were under discussion. The first was the re- consideration of the claim made upon the County for a sura of between three and four thousand pounds, advanced by the Collector of Ce « s of the City of Edinburgh, to the wives of Aberdeenshire Militiamen, in the year 1809. The Act 40. f his late Majesty provided that the'allowances to Militiamen's ives, when quartered out of their respecti ve counties, should be advanced by the Collectors of Cess of. the county or place where they were stationed for the time; such advance becom- ing a charge against the counties to which they belonged; but Iso contained a clause making it imperative upon the parties who canie under such advance, to report a state of the same, duly vouched, at the end of every year, in order that the Com- missioners of Supply mi^ ht assess the amount at their meetings on the 50th of April. In the present instaace, no claim was made by the Collector of the Cess of the City of Edinburgh. liere the Aberdeenshire Miiitta were stationed in 1S09, till after the lapse of 4 years; and- however desirous the Cornmis.- oners of Supply then woe to take the necessary measures for ordering an assessment, they at once saw the impossibility, in Consequence of the delay, of making the same effectual, as such assessment fell to be paid partly by proprietors, and partly by li. e tenants ofiand and houses, who were constantly lluctuat- ing. and in the course of so long a period had undergone. many banjiev An answer to that effect was returned in 1813i vd the claim was never heard of for other four years, when the demand was repeated, and a similar answer given. In the year 1821 another application was'made ; and recently a peremptory order has been issued by tlie Baron's> of Exchequer, upon the Commissioners of Supply, to assess the County for the amount of the alledged advances. A Memorial drawn up by the Commissioners, containing a distinct narrative of the whole proceedings, was laid before the meeting, pointing out, in the clearest terms, the utter impossibility of making such an assessment available; shewing that the fault did not rest with the county, hut entirely with the Collector for the city of Edin- burgh ; that in the course of a period of 15 years, the pro- ietors, as well as the tenants, of the county and city of Aberdeen, and the other towns; had been materially changed,^ uid that while it was impracticable to levy the assessment upon the parties legally liable, the Commissioners considered that it would be a violation of the powers committed to them to give effect to it. Under these circumstances, it was resolved, in e mean time, to correspond' and act in concert with the Stewartries of Wigton and Kirkcudbright, vthich are similarly situated, and if necessary to bring the matter under the notice Parliament. The Meeting had then laid before it, a draft of the bill pro- posed to be brought into Parliament by Mr. Kennedy, for an alteration of the present mode of clrtising Juries in criminal CI. ses. The bill uas read over, but it appeared so indefinite as to the duties imposed on the Sheriffs of the different counties in making up tlie lists of the persons qualified to serve, and so highly objectionable in other particulars, as to meet with the decided disapprobation of the Meeting ; and it was therefore resolved, that the sentiments of the County should be conveyed toCapt. the Hon. William Gordon, M. P. and that be should be requested to oppose it in his place in Parliament. The Meeting afterwards proceeded to consider a communica- tion from the Chamber of Commerce. of Forfarshire, in regard to an alteration of the departure of the London mail, to the fleet that it . should leave Aberdeen at 1 o'clock, p. si. in place of half past 8 in the evening, as at present. Such a change would no doubt give 22 hours to Aberdeen for its South coun- ry correspondence ; but on the other hand, it would make the course of post, with London one day longer. No practical advantage, it appeared to the Meeting, could arise to this County by such a change; and it was therefore resolved to oppose any alteration. It appeared, however, to the Meeting oi the . first importance to the commercial interests of the town iuvd county, that some efforts should be made to secure the arrival of the South mail in Aberdeen at an earlier hour than at present ; and, adopting a suggestion of Capt. Gordon, an pplication to that effect was ordered to be made, in the proper quarter. The Treasurer of'tbe Ptuper Lunatic Fund has received Two Pounds from a Lady, by the bauds of Mr, Thomson, druggist. Last week, One Pound sterling, sent anonymously, was received by the Minister of Maryculter, for behoof of the Poor of that parish. On Friday the 26th ult. the following young men, bavins pissed through a regular course of Academical Study, were admitted to the Degree of A. M. in King's College and Uni- versity, Aberdeen : Upon the first April current, the Magistrates and Town Council elected HUGH LUMSDEN. Esq. of Pncaple, Advo- cate, to be their Commissioner at the ensuing General As- sembly. The unfavourable vicissitudes of the weather, which have lately experienced, have this week particularly been alike unseasonable and violent* After a mild day on Sunday, we had such rigorous weather for the three succeeding days as. from the frequent showers of drifting snow and hail from the northward, and penetrating cold with some s'rong frosts, to have all the appearance of stern winter. On Thursday, the wind came to the southward, accompanied throughout the day with sleet and rain ; but, in the course of the night, it shifted to E. and E. N. E. continuing yesjei day from that quarter, the weather still cold, but now presenting a milder aspect. On Thursday last, the Students of the First Greek Class, in Maiisehal College, as a mark of esteem, for the. assiduity evinc- ed by WILLIAM MAC^. RAY, A. M. in instructing them in the principles of the Greek language, and for his gentlemanly de portment, to wards the Students un. K r his charge, presented him with a handsome Silver Cup. " bearing the following fliscrfpttbn": u GU LI ELMO MACH KAY, M. A. Ob eximiam ejus so Grstcis literis instituendi enram, grato animo dono dedit prima Grasca ClaSsls Marischai# Coll. et Uni- versitatis Abredoneusis, 1825- 4. At a general meeting of the Seven Incorporated Trades of this city, held here « ri the 29< h ult. they resolved to Petition the House of Commons for an increase of the maximum rer coverabie under the Small D? bt Act. before his Majesty's Justices of the Peace, from £ 5 to ^ 10. A Petition was ae cordir. gly prepared and transmitted on Thursday last, JOSEPH HUMP, E>; q. the Member of Parliament for this dis trict of Burghs, to be laid before the House of Commons. We learn, that Petitions to the same cfleet have also been, will soon be, presented to Parliament from several other Burghs in Scotland. It is now said that the long expected reversal of the attain ders of the Scottish Peers will take place early in the ensuing month. It under. stood that, with the exception of Erskine of Mar, the favoured parties; will be summoned to London to take live necessary oaths. The former gentleman, it is believ- ed, wiil be excused from attendance on the score of ill health. A General Meeting, of the Bankers, Merchants, Manufae j turers, and other inhabitants of this city.' was he'd in th Court- House on Tuesday, for the purpose of considering the expediency of applying to the Postmaster- General for an ac- celeration of the North Mail, by its passing through Fife to Dundee, in place of the present circuitous route by Queensferry and Perth. From the imperfect state of the ferries formerly, this alteration would not have been practicable ; but by means of steam boats, and by the spirited exertions of the Trustees of the Kinghorn and Dundee Ferries, the passage across the Friths of Forth and Tay is now rendered safe and certain, By the proposed alteration 2f> miles of road will be saved.; and, making ample allowance for detention at the ferries* the Lon- don Mail might reach Aberdeen at 1 o'clock, in place of 5.— f ' flie- advajita'gt- s lhaVMuuld result ta this place would. b, e very Alex. 15 ran der Andrew Duncan Andrew Malcolm Colin Brown Colin Allan Philp David FraSer David Whyte Donald Stuart Edward Woodford George Williamson Hugh Allan Jinies Grans James Peter Same day, the following youn. in their respective Classes : FIRST GREEK CLASS. 1st Prize, George Fraser, Calder. James Simpson James Stuart John Bisset John M* Donald John M- Millan . . Ralph Anderson Robert Cruickshank Robert Young Thomas Russel Walter ( 3air William Russel William Stephen " William Smith, men were preferred to Prizes 2d ditto, 3d ditto, 4th ditto, 5th ditto, 1st Prize, 2d ditto, 3d di to, 4th ditto, 1st Prize, 2d ditto, Sd ditto, 4th ditto, I st Prfze, 2d ditio, Sd ditto, 4 « h ditto, 5ttf ditto, known the absence of the tenant by whom It i*> possessed, sr. i'; , to have expected to find some valuable articles, in search oi which they had entered almost every room in the house. I ndeed, so much are thieves on the alert at present, that no , opportunity of executing their nefarious purpose is lost ; a few days ago, at a Brewery in this neighbourhood, tlu? ser- vants had but just gone to dinner, wht ti a fellow found hh way through a great part of the building to the counting room, in a remote part of it, from which being nnahle to force it open, he actually unscrewed the till from the pillar to which it was at- tached, and having emptied it of about 40 shilling* il contain- ed, left it in a hay rick in a field adjoining. We understand, that of late several thefts of potatoes, fro^ r . pits in the fields in this neighbourhood, Have been committed. About midnight of Thursday last week, three men, having with them two horses and carts, were observed passing North- wards, along the Bridge of Don. by several persons, one of whom had got potatoes stolen from him ; and suspecting thesu carters, from the unseasonable hour, to be on a similar errand, he, and others, dogged them, tiil they landed among some potatoe- pits in a field on tire Estate of GrandholrtJf where, im- mediately, the Carters began filling potatoes into one of the' carts; upon which'the others rushed forward and secured two' of the Carters in the very commsssio'ffof the theft, and brought them prisoners to Aberdeen. The third person, for a time effected his escape, but in the course of the following day, he was - apprehended iu Aberdeen ; and the Public Prosecu'or having investigated the case, the whole three, whose names turn out to be William Cook, a labourer in Tannery Sireet, and Thomas Cunningham and Wiliiim Stewart, Carters, Aberdeen, were committed to Jail for trial. On Wednesday the 51st of March last, Robert Henderson^, calling himself a Tobneconist in Peterhead, was brought hi to re- tire Sheriff of Aberdeehslwre, on a complaint at the instance * of the Procurator Fiscal of the County of Aberdeen, for uttering ba> e coin in Fraserburgh ; and having been found guilty-, was- sentenced to six months confinement at hard labour in Bride- well, and to banishment, on the expiry of six days thereafter,, from the County of Aberdeen for life. Ou Thursday the 25th ult. at Cairutradlin, in the parish of Kinellar, a farm servant, employed at a threshing machine, got his arm entangled so as to stop the machine, although of four horses' power ; and before the limbcouid be exti iciued, it was shattered in the most shceking manner. The unf r'unare sufferer was brought to the Hospital here, wUre, although his arm was immediately amputated, he died in two cr three days afterwards. ABERDEEN CORN MARKET, April 2. There were few samples of any grain lo- d » y, and few sate* made. Meal and Oats fully supported the price of last Market* Wheat, 21s. O. h to 27s. Od. Potatoe OaH, 20s. OJ. to 22s. Od, Do. Do. Seed, ... 25*. Od. to 0< k, ( M. Common Oats J 8s. Od. to 21 s. 0 L Do. Do. Seed, ... 23*. Od. to 2Vs. Oil. Bear, 22s. Od. to 27s, Od. Meal 1 i) s. 6d. to 20s. Od. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. Alex. Henderson. Brechin. Join, Irvine, New D- er. Ales. Cruickshank, Gliss. John keid, Stornoway. SECOND GREEK CLASS. Semi Class. John Kennedy, Lngie, Ross- shire. Tertian ditto, Robert Chines, Nairn, Magistraud do. Alex. Som'emHe, Brechin. FIRST HUMANITY CLASS. Thomas M'l'herson. Alex. Henderson, Brechin. K d. ert M'Pher^ on, Montrose. John Irvine, New Deer. SECOND HUMANITY CLASS, fitf. ni Cias1-, Johu Milne, Udny. Tertian, ditto, John Ioverarity. Brechin. JViagisttand do. David Fraser, Contin. CHEMISTRY CLASS. William Taylor, Rothiemay. George Allardyce, Brechin. Junes Monro, Brechin. James Robertson, Perthshire. MATHEMATICAL CLASS. John Forbes, Moy. Alex. Davidson, D\ ke. J lilies Law, Brechin. Alex. Rhind, Alves. Andrew Moir, Aberdeen. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS. 1st Pri Duncan Campbell, Ardersier. 2d ditto, Samuel Trail, Udny. 3d ditto, Wiiliam Ellis, Peterhead, 4th ditto, Robert Gillies-, Brechin. MORAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS-. 1st Prize, John M- Callum, Ross- shire. 21 ditto, ltobert Cruickshauk. Aberdeen. Sd ditto, " Thomas llcid, Kirriemuir. 4th ditto, William Henderson, Brechin. The Huttonnn PMZ.% value TOL. after a comparative trial in Greek. Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, and Moral Philosophy, was unanimously adjudged to Mr John M'Donal in the Magistrate! Class, son of the Uev. . John M* Donald, FerntObh. On Thursday se'ennight, a most daring robbery was at- tempted in a Gentleman's house in Union Street. The thieves forced their way into the house by a garden door behind. They had gone info the drawing room, from which they took nothing and were attempting by a crow bar to break open the plate closet, ( the door of_ whi-. h was of iron) when the noise the made, awakened the gentleman of the house. Me immediately made his way down stabs, upon which they took the alarm and decamped. Piate seemed to be their object, as there were many valuable articles in the drawing room, which they left untouched. They escaped by the front gate ; and immediately on their getting Co the street, the gentleman heard a gig, or other similar vehicle, dnve. cff vviih great rapidity. Sever. il unsuccessful attempts at house breaking have aho been made in Old Aberdeen, in the course of this and last week, One house there, however, was broke into, and a large piece of cloih; ca# ru J oil'. The thieves appear to Late 1jr » On Monday last, the Alexander, Picket, and Don, B'v> « rrj sailed for the Davis Straits Fishery ; and on Thursday, t! u^ MenriettB, Small ; I. etitia, Clark ; and Ythan, Craigie, with le same destination ; as also, the same day, the Neptune. Armstrong, and Jean Bruce, for the Greenland Whale Fishery. The wind, on Thursday, blew strong from SSW. to S. but after the sailing of the above ships, caroe to SJS. and increased to a hard gale towards midnight, backing round to ENE. femt abating about day- light in the mori) iug. The vessels which- sailed> it is supposed, have got to the Northward ; and that a fleet of square rigged vessels, which were seen yesterday a little to the Southward of this place, were from the Frith or Forth, where they had probably run for shelter in the preced- ing Northerly gale. Several Aberdeen vessels sailed from Sunderland on Mon- day last, and were obliged to hear away i i the gale of Tuesday of these the Perseverance, Greig, and Nancy, Alexander, ar-* rived at Shields on the 30th, the latter was in company witiv the Henry and William, Allan, the night preceding. The Edward, Mbchell, and schooner Isabel"! a, Campbell, got into Sunderland the same day, the latter after carrying away the head of her foremast. The sloop Ru-> yv Reid, after going down Sun- derland harbour, returned without going to sea. The Catherine. Baxter, of this place, from Wick, with her- rings, arrived at Sligo the 28th ult. after a passage of 46 hours ^ from the sea- lock of the Caledonian Canal, at Fort William* Owing to some difficulty at this part of the navigation, a num- ber ofother vessels had not been able to proceed., including, it k supposed, the new schooner James Henderson, Mackie, o"* this place, from Swaney, for Dublin, with herrings. The Maria, Morison, and Good Intent, Miller, arrived at Belfast, from Inverness, with herrings, the former on the 23d » and the latter the 25th ult. The Latona, Morison, from Riga, last from Copenhagen,, arrived at Liverpool, all well, the 30ih ult. The Jean, Jackson, from Banff to London, arrived a; Grimsby on Saturday last, with loss of her rudder. The Granite, Young, arrived ar Memel, 9th ulf. ARRl V ED A T A Ii E Ii DEEN. March 27.— Lady Saltoun, Low, Fraserburgh, goods,— 2S, LadyJ Abercromby, Morrison, Inverness, timber ; Clyde Packet, Weir. Glasgow, goods; Marquis of'Huntly, Nome, Leith, do.- 29. Nancy, Clackton, Arbroath, grain ; Eiiin, Thomson, Inverness, goods ; Two Sisters, Gray, Dy- art, do. 30. Margaret, Wood, Kirkwall, kelp.— April I. Success, ( cutter) Thomson, from a cruize. Seven with coals, and 3 in^ ballast. SAILED. March 27.-— Dolphin, Barclay, Newcastle, goods ; Londm* Packet, Davidson, Leith, ditto ; Aberdeen Packet, Philip, London, do.— 28. Scotia, Iiobison, Quebec, do ; Jmnes and Margaret, Milne, New York, do ; Newcastle, Leslie, New- castle, do 29. Aimwell, Morison, and Atlantic, Law son, Miramichi, ditto ; Quebec Packet, Anderson, and Lmperor Alexander, Watt, Quebec, do; Liverpool Packet, Reid, Li- V verpool, ditto ; Guthries, Blues, Dundee, ditto ; Catherine, Murray, and Janet, Thom, Peterhead, ditto. — 31. Search, Hogg, and Mansfield, Morison, London, ditto ;. Bromby, Middleton, Hull, do. Six with atones, 15 iu ballast, and 1 with stones. At LONDON. — Champion, Gilbert, 24th ult ; Regent, Kerr, 25th ; Lord Huntly, Stewart, 26th ; Cator Davis, 28th ^ Tri- umph, Findlay, 28th, in 69 hours. P O S TS C R I P T. LONDON. The Lord Mayor has appointed a Special Court of Common Council for to- morrow ( Wednesday), for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of petitioning Parliament against the renewal of the Alien Act under any modification. We are glad to observe that the reports of the death of that able lawyer, Mr. Scarlett, are without found . lion, Though they must no doubt have had their origin in the malevolent feelings of some persons unknow^ i, we are sute the learned gentleman will be very well pleased with the unanimous tribute of applause paid hy all parties, to what they supposed to be his memory. It is mentioned, on the authority of the Augsburgh Gazette, that a vessel, which had arrived at Odessa from Constanti- nople, after a passage of 40 hours, had brought the important intelligence that Mahomed Aii Pacha, the Viceroy of Egypty had at last thrown off the mask and declared himself indepen- dent He had been temporising for some time past, and was driven, it is supposed, to this decisive measure by a deman- t made urf him for an auxiliary corps of ? 090Q ... on. This will be a new blow to the falling authority of the Porto. M1SSOLONGBI. Feb. 1 5 — 1 7.— We are making great advances in the discipline of our men here. We have made a- very fine arsenal of the Seraglio. The artillery are all being drilled, and are gathering together a large quantity, of stores. foe the siege of Patras. Our press is flourishing greatly; when the good work commenced, it was thought inapplicabie to- such^ a rude state of society, but trow all are ihteresud in it, and the Greeks write for it on every side. Such is the rage for this, means of expressing opinion, that the English at Alis- ioiong!-. i insist upon oyr publishing an English Paper for England aud- America. The Executive Body is at Cranadi. The dispatch* es from that place are dated the 29: h January. The Govern- merit has sent here an intelligent Greek Gentleman, named Farmac. hadi, to manage one of the presses, aud has lent itself most cordially to the establishment of the Newspaper. We are going to establish a Frank Newspaper immediately, to which Lord Byron has o( IVred to contribute largely, both in mouejr and matter. All things considered, the cause of Greece is going on admirably well. It may have been checked by tyranny, but it cannot he thwarted. A private letter from Madrid, dated March 18th, states that the confinement of Mr. Matthews, whose case we noticed in a former part of this paper, was become less rigorous, and that bis release was hourly expected, ' i bis, however, bad been promised from time to time to Sir W. A^ Court, and was alwavs delayed upon some pretence. A Madrid hanker had been permitted to visit Mr. Matthews in prison, and togive hiuisotno assistance. Letters have been received from Gibraltar, Malaga^ and Cadiz to the ljth inst. from the latter port a Spanish squadioa has sailed to cruize against the Algerines • and the letters from the other quarters state that the squadron of English vessel,*, of Uutch, and other cruizers are so detached, and of such magnitude, that no id'arm respecting raptures by the Al^ eriu*, . was eu. criaincd.