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The Aberdeen Chronicle

Date of Article: 08/04/1826
Printer / Publisher: J. Booth, jun. 
Address: Chronicle Court, Queen Street, Aberdeen
Volume Number:     Issue Number: 1018
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BOOTH, Jun. Chronicle Court,. Queen Street, R neunce BALI* c o UN T y ROOMS. and MRS. WILSON must respectfully an- no- %- jr BALL, which will take place on ON FRIDAY, THE 21ST INST. DAXCJNG to commence precisely at tseven o'clock— TEA and Ca » f1K at ten— after which, every accommodation wifl be pre- pared for the Dancing of tl> e Company, anil by permission of Capt. Gordon, the Miiltirry Kind will attend. . CentlemoHV Tickets 5s Ladies is.— to be had only of Air Wilson, - 75, t'uion Street gTg- ftp Alouey can be taken at the door. fo bp: lent, T 5000, £ 2000, £' 1000, and £ 1000, and a few imaH RUMS, at the. ensuing term of Whitsanday— Apply to Jac- es M'llardy, advocate. FAItMCllTlME COJlPANY of ABERDEEN. ' I^ HE Paltners will receive a further Dividend, on X- applying t > John P. Milne, Advocate, 68, Queen Street. - TO BE SOLD, SHARE oftf. c ABERDEEN and LON- company. . t '' Apply to James M'Hardy, advocate TO BE LET, WO LOFTS m Mariscbal Street, fit for a Gra- riary pr Warehouse. Apply to . Tames M'Hardy, advocate. _ to BE LET, ENTR Y IMMEDtA TEL lr, THAT commodious and w^' ll situated HOUSE, in King Street, just beyond the Canal Bridge, with conveni- ent Garden, Bleach Green, and Out houses. For particulars, inquire at the House. . citOFT TO LET. ~ Hp HAT convcDient CROFT on the ESTATE of X MARYCCLTER, ( formorly advertised) ( he property of William Card ™ , Esq. of Fyvie, will be let in the Writing Room < if Charles Chalmers, Advocate, upon Friday next, the 15th inst. at U o'clock, when the different applicants wiil please to attend. Aberdeen, April 7, 1626. tO^ VENlENT FAMILY HOUSE TO LET. THAT HOUSE in Correction Wvnd, adjoining . to the Public Writing. School, presently occupied By the family pf tl\ e deceased Dr. Kerr, is. Bow to be Irft, entry at Whitsunday first. The Ground lloor contains a Breakfast Parlour, Bed- room, Kitchen, and Pantry : the First Floor, a Dining- room, Drawing- rpom, and Jwo Ued- rooiflB. There are several very comfortable Cooinceiled Booms, with a Drying Garret above ; and convenient jCUlars, with a Washing House, Set Boiler, And rain- water Casks below. The tenant can also be accommodated with « small Bleaching Green behind the House. The House may be seen any lawful day, from 12 to 3. Apply to Mr. Yeats, advocate, Queen Street; or to Dr. Fraser, Sclioolhill. s- alfe bp & rotun & ^ on. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS, And Sale of PORTER in CASK & in BOTTLE, EMPTY BOTTLES, Sfc. ALEXANDER GERARD, PORTER DEALER, Vberdeen, having granted & trust deed for behoof of his Cre- ditors, it is requested that those Indebted to him wid, - without delay, mike payment of their accounts to Jolin D. Milne, Advocate in Aberdeen, Agent for the Trustees; and those that have Claims will immediately lodge them, accompanied by affidavits. And on Tuesday the 11th curt, there will he sold, by public roup, within the Cellar, head of Shorc- broe, occupied by the said Alex. Gerald, S Ilhds. of PORTER. 5 do. STOUT. 6 Dozens of PORTER hi Bottles. A large lot of EMPTY BOTTLES, to he put up in downs— TUBS— GAN'TltEES, & x. The roup will begin at 11 o'clock forenoon. BROWN k SOX, Auctioneers. EXTENSIVE SALE OF HOUSEHOLD. FURNITURE, CARPETING, FEATHER BEDS. .? c. I'pon Wednesday the 12th April current, there will lie Sold, by Auction, in Brown He Son's Sale- Room, Union Street, A GENERAL. Assortment of HOUSEHOLD - i^ JL FURNITURE ; cou^ Htinjr of several Seta of Mahogany, and other Chairs— a Set of Dining Tables— Tea, and a pair of Claw- feet Card do.— a Hair- Cloth Sofa— 2 Moreen do.—' Chests of Drawers-.— Bedsteads, with Curtains— Mattresses— an Eight- day Oock—- tlirce Piano Fortes?— several second- ha mi Carpets-— Polished $ rid Black Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons— Kitchen Furniture, fee. Also about 30 Ends of new Catpeting, various Lengths— Hearth Rugs-— Six excellent Feather Beds— with a variety of other Articles. Sale to begin at 11 o'clock Forenoon. BROWN & SON beg leave to recommend to the attention of the Public the above Sale of their Annual Stock of Carpet Remainders; ttnong which will be found a number of excellent Pieces, and good Lengths. The whole will be Sold, without reserve, in order to make room for their new Spring Stock, which they now daily ex- pect. FINE DUTCH LINTSEED. To be Sold by Auction,' at the Weigh House, on Thursday the 13" th instant, OA TTOGSHEADS line Mew DUTCH LINT- - III SEED, Crop 1825. Sale 10 begin at 1 o'clock BROWN" & SON, AUCTIONEERS.' ASSBXKBEN- drive anfc ? Ufc Sim\ n\ v. m ( Snvamnj}. THE Directors of the ABERDEEN FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, while they return their best acknowledgements tor the support their establishment has hither- to received, beg leave to keep in the view of the public, and par- ticularly of the shareholders and their friends, that orders, both in the Eire and Life Departments, will be received, and executed on the most liberal terms, at their office, No. 56, Castle Street, and by the following Agents whom they have now appointed, viz —• JUr. DAVID LYALL, W. N. Mr. JAMES BERNESS, Banker. Mr. Wu. ALEXANDER, Writer. Mr. GEO. FORBES, Writer, llr. GEO. BROWN, Writer. .. Mr. ARTHUR REID, Writer. Mr. Wit. MINTY, Merchant. EBXS£ UitGH,. « StOKJfHAVJiN, . PCTgKHEAn, ™ BANIT, HUSTLT, . TA^- LANO, PO& TSOV,~. Business in the Fire Department will be done at the following Re- . duced Rates :— Common. I ' IIiizardous. I Doubly Hazardous. Is. ( id. per Cent. [ is. tiil. p.- r Cent, j 4s. tid. per Cent. A ' d Farming SUlfdt • fe I < s* re'. l at Js. tid. , C \ t. ' * r w-* 1- • ijimr. rs' farther < o ^ h'^ fition. that they intend,~\' ery eoon, to have t'uir Projwsah, and Tables of dates, both in the Fire and Life Departments, printed and circulated through the town and country. W. GORDON, Manager and Secretary. Aberdeen Fire and Life Assurance Office, I 50, Castle Street, April 3, 1820. J ROBERT WARREN, Xtie Manufacturer of his ri'nl Japan liquid and Paste Black- ing, oj' No. 50, STHA. VD, LOSDOH, EEGS leave toenution his fciemJs, and the public in general, against a nefarious set of vile imitators of his genuine aTticle. The imposition labels are artfully interlined « < ith a different address, IN vchy SMALL « iiAK.> CTI: as. between the more conspicuous ones of No. 30, and STRAND— anil are black label; whereas those of the genuine Manufacture are a copper- plate engraving In red, and signed ROBERT WA RREN, all others arc counterfeits : and it is s'ropglj re- I'rtmrtiended to Merchants and othms who are deceived by these JwiKe fabricators, to return the detected Troth to the source whence it came, and expose the machinations of rascality to WcUed_ obloquy. , . . "" valuable farm in BUCHAN, TO BE LET. THE Ilemaintler of the Lease ( beino; 8 vears from Whitsunday next,) of NETHER MILL of BIRNESS ami- It A LF TACK, with the MILL of BIRNESS, Mul- tures and Knavesliips thereof, lying in the Parish of Logie Uuchan, and County of Aberdeen ; all as at present possessed by Mr George Mair, and hjs subtenants. l'lte Farm contains from ISO to 200 Scotch Acres, almost jvholly Arable. The soil, of a strong deep loam, with a pro- portion of rich meadow ground, is well adapted for raising - wheat, barley, oats, and green crop. The land is at present in the highest state of cultivation, Theic is on the premises a substantial and commodious dwelling house, with a complete square of office houses, and threshing mill, driven by water. The Farm enjoys great advantages of situation, being at a short distance from the shipping port of Newburuh, and within a hundred yards of the Turnpike Itoad from Aberdeen to Peter- head, The Lease will be disposed of either for a grassuin or surplus rent; with entry at Whitsunday next. Oilers will be received, and further particulars communi- cated, by Mr George Mair, at Dudwick ; or Messrs Mllir and Mair, advocates, Aberdeen, betwixt nnd l> t May next; on which day, if. there be suiuhle vll'tis, the F « rat » i) l he let cm the ground, Jlarji ' leas'. GllAXDHOLM BLEACHFIELD, 1826. LEYS, MASSON, & DO. BLEACH LINENS, Yard Wide, and under, as follows: — pet Yard. Plain Linen, 1100, and under, ... 3d. Do. 1200) ' Do. 1300 > Sid' Do. 1400, and finer, - - ' - 4d. Diapers and Tweels, 3- 4 ths wide, - 3d. Do. do. 7- 8ths do. - - - S^ d. Do. do. 4- lths do. - - 4d. • Damask, - - . - - . _ 4,1. to id. Cambrics and Lawns, - - 3d. Cottons, Id. ' Cotton Shirtings, - J Id. Plain Linens, half white, - - - lid. Do. two- thirds, . - - - - 2d. Diapers and Tweels, half- white, ... gd. Do. do. two- thirds, Sd. Cloth above Yard Wide to pay in proportion. Yarn Boiled for weaving into Cloth at 2d. per lb. exclusive of carria'; i'. ' 2Q J. X. JL j- i* '" F^ HE JAMES Schooper, Caj^ tAlw UitiicnT. » daily expected IrOJBB. BaTlaehulisli, wir- i eargo of SL \ TES, of an excellent quality and- large size, whirl* wut be ^ jld oil moderate terms-. ' , ^ * Enquire at Alexander. Adam, Marisclvl Street; or Wiiiiara Ilutton, slater, CJiapet Street. SCHOOLMASTl:/; . V. . At Arbroath, — • A uchinblae, - Bertie, . Jirechhi, . Crimond, , CLOTH TAKEN IN - by Mr. D. Valentine. ~ George Gordon. ^ Aftdrew Legg. Forrest. C'uwmineston, , JDenendof Stricken, , Drundithie, ~ Elgin, HUan, Pettenmgus, i, FfUtcrcairn, „ Fochabers,, Frusersburgh, , Gardcnston, ^ Ihntlp, Johnshaven, , Iiwerury,, Keith, K. intorc, Laurencekirk,. Longsisdc, — Macduff, Mintlaw Mo? itrpse, , Neic Aberdour, Old Deer, - Oldmeldi'um, ^ Park, . Peterhead, Itaihen, Ilosehearty, . St eicarlfield, Stonhaven, Stricken, Tilly keir Tijrie, Tarve. s, Turriff, XJdny, , Wick, ...• ttrfmcs Collie. ^ William Taylor. ^ Andrew Henderson. ^^ William Smith. ^.^ William Stephen. .^.^ Jolm llae. - John Barron. ^ James Austine. A. Gray & Co. ~ Mr. John Officer. —.— Thomas llo « s. —— Llfetlejoixn. ^ David Welcfe ^. Robert Jackson. .- William George. - John Annand. ^ Robert Scott. - George Milne. - D. Farquharaon. - James Heniy. — John Baird, Esq. ~ Mr. Joseph - Laird. ^— William Davidson. ——- Charles Auld. ^ William Willox. -. William Robertson. - John Hardy. ! Mowat. - Thqmas Sangstcr. - Robert Tindal. - Andrew" Anderson. - James Keith. ~ Alex. Robertson. William Scott. -.. William Lind. - William Savage.. Mrs. Davidson. - Mr. Donald Bremner. At the Manufactory, Aberdeen, and at the Bleachfield, where Receipts will be given. The Proprietors will please observe to sew their Names in the end of each Piece, with thread. Cloth tiken in after the end of September not to be returned white tlus, season. ; " . .. Carriage paid by. the Company to and from the Field. • *** The( ' om^ aiiy: Manufacture LINENS as usual. .• '• NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. l^ STIMATES wanted for building a MANSION in the Cottage style, of a Sunk, and two Upper Flours, in the Glen of Tulloch and Parish of Forbes. Aberdeenshire; the situation and materials will be pointed out by George Ross, forester, Kirklown of Forbes,, and plans, working sections, and full specilications of the work, wili be seen in the hands of Mr Youngson, Manse of Keig. • Also, Notice to TREN. CHF. RS— about 10 acres of moor, swampy soil, to trench, at the above place. Apply as above. The Cottage to be roofed in by the 1st Sept. 1820', and the Trenching to be begun immediately. Estimates will be received for the Mason, Carpenter, Slater, and Plasterer Work separately, at the Forbes' Arms Inn, Forbes, on Wednesday the 12th April, at 12 o'clock noon. Manse of Keig, March 22. 1S26. NOTICE. HP HE Committee appointed by the General Assembly A for increasing the nt'eans of'Etliicatior, aM Religions Instruct tion in Scotland, having put in train arraugjirtenis for the infflietli- ate establishment of several Schools in tlie Uiifi'Jauds, are prejtared to receive applications from Candidates for aj « > i.; rtnent a « Teachers, and they request attention to the following pqvaculaxs :— The branches of Education which all Vnecdstes most be qualified to teach are Engiisii Reading, Writint. . Arithmeth:, and the principles ot Christian Knowledge. u. Ije appointed to a < it » lic District, the teaclwug of that laiut'jtge is iudispensible, and it is in Ga- lic Districts where Uu; t; r; c schools are to be - " vstablishetl. No Teacher will be appointed to a Seho^ h ho lias been pre- .^ itttJJ^^^ g^ f^^ feiluu ' rh. em! j^ Jti^^ i '> y the A^ sent- Cantlidates must give previous notice to the CWrener of the Com- mittee of their wish to come to Edinburgh for Examination ; and, along with tlus notice, must communicate to him satis- factory evidence of their religious aud Moral Character, and other qualifications;— after- considering which, noti( f. wiil be given them by the Convener whether their presence in Edin- burgh for Examination is required. It is requested that Can- didates will mention their age when transmitting their appli- cation ; aud also whether they are qualified to teach Gcjiie. It appears to the Committee proper to add, that although, the the preceding requisites will be held sufficient, yet a knowledge of Latin, and of the practical branches of Mathematics, and particu- larly of the elements of Navigation, will be regarded as powerful additional recommendations in favour of Candidates for Schools in populous districts, or on the sea coast. By order of the Committee, G. H. BA1RD, D. D. Convener. Edinburgh University Chambers, April, 1826. REMOV. U. or , MIL LEDINGHAM'S SCHOOL, TO DVTIIIES CJOVRT, 85," G. VB8TR0W. HAYJNG taken tile House contiguous to the North Star Office, DnthieV Court, Guestrow, Mr. Lrniscii. MK respectful!) intimates,, that being assisted by his Brother, and owing to the superior accommodation which thi\ House affords as an Academy, he is enabled to introduce into hi? plan of Teaching, several considerable improvements which have been suggested by experience. CUSSES for GJEOCUAPIIY w$ L he opened on the 1st May, be- fore which day, those who intend t. i become Pupils are requested to call upon Mr. Lcdinghun, as they will be classed, according' to their age. The principal Branches taught by Mr. Ledingham art; ESCI. I* I » READING and SFKIOUSC, w ith the definitions of tlw word?.- EJ.- CI. ISII GEAMJUH— Etocuxios— the Principles of F. KCLISB COM POSH- ION— AAITHMFFRTC— WEITIKC— aud CITOCITARHY. Duthics Court, SB, Gucstrov'. ABERDEEN AM) LEITII, STEAM PACKETS. THE VELOCITY, S TEAM PA CKE T, R. BEVERLY, COIIMAVDEII, Will sail for Leith, on MONDAY the 17th April, At G o'clock in the Morning; And will continue to sail trom Aberdeen, Every XIOS' 1) A Y and FRIDA Y, And from Leith, every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, during the season. Passage Fares as formerly, viz. First Cabin, 21s.; Second Ca j bin, 12s. aud intermediate distances in proportion. J The BRILLIANT, STEAM PACI. IT, is also fitting out for the j passage. I] er timo. of. sailing will be afterwards ativertiicd. j Abcr'kw, Loth, and Oydt Shippinp 0 » .' tOffer,) as, Qiwtv, Aberdeen, April 4, 1826. i SOYAL EXCHAN& il ASSURANCE OFFICE, Established hy Royal Charter in the Reign if Xing George I. William Vaughan, Esq. Governor. I'ascoe Grenfell, Esq. M, V. Sub Governor. Thomas Bainbridge, Esq. Deputy Governor. PERSONS, whose Animal Premiums fell due on the 25th inst. are hereby informed, that Receipts are now ready to be delivered by the Company's • Agents undermentioned, and the Parties assured are requested to apply for the Renewal of their Policies on or before the 9th of April next, as the usual fifteen days allowed for Payuient beyond the date of each Policy will then expire- The Company have made a Reduction of Premium in the Three Ordinary Classes of Insurance, ( except in special cases, J viz. :-— Common Assur. Hazardous Assnr. Doubly Haz. Assur, Is. ( id. per cent. 2s. 6' d. per cent. 4s, 6d. per cent, being upon the greater proportion of Insurances an abatement of 25 per cent, per annum. SAMUEL PENNING, Jun. Sec. March, 1826. N. B.--- Fire Policies will Assured, where lite Annual wards. %* Farming Stock may annum. This Company has invariably occasioned l> y Lightning. Proposals mav he had of the different Agents. Assurances on Lives being found to be advantageous to persons having Offices, Employments, Estates, or other In- comes, determinable on the Life or Lives of themselves or others; Tables of the Rates for such Assurances, and for granting Annuities on Lives, may be bad of the said Agents. Persons assured by this Corporation are not subject, as in the Return System, to any liability or calls to make good losses which may happen to themselves or others ; nor do tbey depend upon an uncertain fund or contribution, the capital stock of this Corporation being an unquestionable security to the Assuted in case of Loss or Damage by Fire. SALE OE HOUSEHOLD FURNITUi- E. On Saturday : 1u » dwfc i here will be sold by public roup, in. the Misses Grtmo>, V bbiw, Virginia Su'eet, AGeneral Assortment of' 1 [ OUSEHOLO ICE VI- TURE: consisting of Mahogany Dining Tables, Side- boards, Mahogany and other Chairs, Carpets, Feather Beds, Blankets, a handsome set of Dessert China, Glass, and Stoneware, and a mtmher of other articles. Sale to beg- in at 11 o'clock forenoon. W. ROSS. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. There will be sold, hy public auction, on Monday the 21th curt, within the Side Rooms of the Subscriber, AGeneral assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURJ3— comprising Sideboards ; Dining, Tea, and Card Tables; Piano Fortes; Sofas; Mahogany, Birch, and Fancy Chairs; Four- posted and Tent Bedsteads, with Curtains j Window Cm* tains; Carpets; Chests of Mahogany Drawers; Feather Beds; Hair, Wool, and Straw Mattresses; Register and other Grates; Silver Plate; China, Glass, and Stoneware, & c. Sale. to Begin at 11 o'clock. W, ROSS. 6, Upperkirkgate, April 5, 18,28. Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Dumfries, Edinburgh, Inverness, Perth, NAMES OF AGENTS : Mr ANDREW JOPP Mr David Graham Mr Andrew Wiliison Mr Wiiiiam Thomson Messrs J. G, Thomson 8c Ca » Mr John Mackintosh Mr J. M. Robertson ABERDEEN LIME COMPANY. rpjSE ABERDEEN LIME COMPANY beg to inform their customers, that under the new act for esta- blishing an Uniformity of Weights and Measures, the Magis- trates of Aberdeen have appointed that Lime shall, in future, lie sold by a Stricken measure, or Barrel, containing 21- J Im- perial Gallons, etptal to two Ijnperial_ Heaped Ilushels; by which New Barrel, Lime will in future be delivered. In announcing this change of measure, the Company think it proper to slate, that the New Barrel has been proved to con- tain 51 of the former Aberdeen Standard pints, being 7 pints less than the half Boll measure formerly used, or 14- 123 parts less than the old Boll. It may therefore be expected by the consumers, that a reduc- tion in price, corresponding to the difference of measure, should be made ; but the Company regret, that for the present, this will be out of their power, owing to the Lime Burnera having very considerably augmented the charge at the Kilns. The Company, however, beg to announce that, from and after this date, they have reduced the price to Three Shillings and Tenpence the two Barrels, in place of Four Shillings the Old Iloli, ready money ; the usual additional charge being made on Lime sold on credit. Aberdeen. March 28, 182G. . • . 5alt on Mtf& nfg& ajK SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. To be Sold, in the AGENCY OFFICE, No. oti, Union Street,, on Wednesday- the 12th April current, AN Assortment of Excellent HOUSEHOLD FUR- N1TURE, belonging to a Family leaving Aberdeen; con- sisting of Mahogany - Dining and Breakfast Tables; * Hardwood and other Tables; Slahogany and Hardwood Hair Seated Chairs; Four- posted aud Tent Bedsteads and Curtains ; several Chests of Drawers; Sofas; Easy Chairs; a pair of Fine Paper Trays; Brass Tea Urn ; Mirrors, Dressing Glasses ; several Feather Beds and Blankets; Carpets and Hearth Bugs; Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons; China, Glass, and Stoneware ; with a quantity of Kitchen Furniture, Cooking UtensUs, & c. & c. Also,_ an excellent' Time Piece, with Musical Bells; and a Piano Forte. The Sole to begin at 11. o'clock forenoon. • SALE OF CL 0 THIER Y & HABERDASHERY GOODS, ON THrlU. il \ V THE 13xil APKII, : Consisting of Superfine' Broad Cloths, and Cassiinercs; Pelisse Cloths ; Florentines ; Gins de Naples; Fashionable Ribbons; Thread Laces; Silk Shawls ; Muslins; a Piece of fine Carpeting; and several Pieces of Holland; a Piece of Canvas; and sundry other articles. The whole to be sold without reserve. The sale to . begin at 11 o'clock for. moon. GRASS. PARKS. AND CATTI. E FOR S. 1LE. rpHE GRASS at ARDO will be Let by public - It- roup, 011 Monday the 17th April at 12 o'clock. At same time will be exposed for sale, about a score of STOTS, two and three vears old, all in- good condition. AN 1), Young Gartle for Summer Grazing wiil be received at Ardo, on Mentliy forenoon, the l jth May, oo moderate terms,. A DI. TCHlvU is \ s. lilted, to whtrn copitam fnijilr. yrciu will be " iVm, SALE OF BY AUCTION. On Tuesday, 11th April, there will be Sold, by Auction, at No. Marisehai Street, AN Assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE, which belonged to the late JAS. BBANU, Esq. consisting of a Set of Mahogany Dining Tables, 13 Feet by 41— Breaktast d( A— a Pair of Sofas— Chairs— Cabinet Drawers— Wardrobe— Set of large Moreen Window Curtains— Kitchen Utensils- r- iChina, Glass, and Stoneware, including a sinail Set of Dessert- Dresden China— Books, Prints, & c. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock Forenoon. P. M'LEOD, Auctioneer. Exchange Court, April 5, 1S3C. SALE OF, UNREDEEMED PROPERTY, BY AUCTION. On Tuesday 11 tJ » April, ami following Evenings, at Six o'clock, in the Excliauge Court Sale- Room, there will be Sold, by Aifrtion, . ^ ^ g^ HE Unredeemed Property, pledged with JOHN FISHER, Pawnbroker, in the Months of November and December, 1824— January, February, March, part of April, 1825— and several months of anterior dates; consisting of Men's aud Women's Wearing Apparel, Bed and Table Linen, Feather Beds, lUa^ kets, . J& aisS, Watch!*, Jcwellerv, a Lot of Wrights' Tools, Chest df Mahogany Drawers, Mahogaiiy Table, Six Chairs, au excellent new Eight- day Clock hi Mahoganv Ca* e, & c. ifcc. P. M'LKOD, Auctioneer. Exchange Court, bth April, 18SB. TO THE PUBLIC. It. BUEHAM feels himself strongly cnlled upon to state the following extraordinary circumstance, which happened only on Wednesday, evening last. He was called upon at eleven o'clock to attend a respectable tradesman of this city, who was in a Rheumatic Fever ; and, what added to the calamity, he had got Milk to drink to allay his burning thirst— which is one of the worst liquids that could be given in a complaint of that nature. Mr. Breham administered one of his preparation^' which had such an effect that in the morning the Fever had quite left him, and he is now in a fair way of recovery. Mr. B. " has no hesitation in stating, and he challenges contradiction, that but for his interfer- ence at this critical juneture, his patient would have in a few hours been in eternity. Mr. Breham will only mention another cure, which hf: effected on a gentleman in this city, who had been for years afflicted with Rheumatic Pains ; and holding a place under Government, found himself called upon to give it up, if relief could not be procured. Having heard of several of Mr. B\ s cures, he sent for him, and in the course of eight days lie was able to attend to his employment, free from every complaint. Mr. B. is authorised to give the gen- tleman's name to those whV may wish to enquire into the fact. Mr. Breham will, on the First of MAY, deliver a LECTURE on all the DISEASES the Human Species are liable to— in which, he is bold to say, he wili point the way of procuring long life. The place where this Lecture will be delivered will depend upon the number of Tickets sold— which can only be had of Mr. B. till the end of this month. MR. BREHAM, SURGEON- DENTFST, BF. GS leave most respectfully to inform the public in general, that his success since his arrival in Aberdeen has. been such as to stand unrivalled by any of his. predecessors, as, by his attention and pre- servatives,' many valuable lives have been preserved ; and many who had not the pleasure to enjoy the cheering rays of the sun for a length of time, are, bv his. restoratives, enabled once more to ap- preciate its worth. That distressing afflictions come often unex- pected to the rich and poor few will deny, but that it is their in- terest to adopt the remedy . against such, aljh must confer •> The following'Botanic preparations have been abundantly approved of in Aberdeen :— Botanic Syrup and Vegetable Sulvc have recovered many who have been afflicted With putrified wounds and dangerous swellings; Balsam pf Iforekoiind, and Coltsfoot, a composition only known to Mr, B. has recovered many from dangerous sore throats, asthmas, and long standing, coughs, and the diseases at- tendant on consumption ; Artificial Vegetable Mineral Water, for'purifying the skin from all scorbutic ' eruptions-;'' Qdtmi< dgic Liquid, for giving relief t$ violent tdothaehes and rheumatic pains in. the. gums ; Tincture of Hoses, and Betel - Nut ' Ptncder, tor purifying and. preserving the teeth and gums, aud eradicating scur- vy, which is often the cause of contracted jaws ; Botanical Syrup, considered, to be the first ren^ edy known for bilious complaints, which frequently give rise to other disorders, particularly tlie yel- low jaundice, and is thought, the most excellent of all Mr. B.' s discoveries ; the Botanic. Syrup, and Vegetable Ointment, a complete cure for piles : Cephalalgia-, or Headache Powder, a most efficacious remedy for the headache, vertigo, reeling or dizzi- ness of the head. These, with many other of Mr. B's excellent discoveries, may be had1' of him at fyis Lodgings, No. 4-(>, Castle Street ; and, as Mr. B. is now making the necessary arrangements for his residence in Aberdeen, the public will have an opportunity if consulting him from eight to ten morning, and. from two to four afternoon, when Ije hopes that the prejudice. existing in a. few sel- fish individuals against him, will never have the effect of withhold- ing from him that share of public patronage which jt has always been his study, to merit.- N. B.— The above Botanic, preparations are solely prepared by Mr. B. and not to be had of any but himself, and at his establish- ment, Middleheld House, Leith Walk, Edinburgh. .. i TO THE EDITOR OV THE STAR. SIR-^- AS you have always been ready to promote the interests of vour fellow- citizens, as well as to award praise where it is due, I have the pleasure to inform you, that it has been proposed by a number of Mr. BrehamVfriekds, who have been benefited by his attendance, io subscribe for a Piece of Plate, having a suitable in- scription of gratitude ; - and 1 can also inform you, that, by the pressing solicitude of his friends, he is to deliver a Lecture upon the 1st of May. L remvia, . Sir, • • A CONSTANT HEADER, Aberdeen, April - 7, 18: 23, €. TOCHKTTT, ' bcohcuj Glass, Barometer, awl Therjw^ Ur Matter, Jr. No. 1% Qvfex Stue/. t, |> ESPECTFl'LLY return* tWU to his Friend-, the public in gmwnJ, for the liber J enrfr, jr » tgc meut h « has-. experienced- t- ince" lie commented; business.; « ; ul hew* rn inti- mate, that be has for Sale,, a nmnber- of very line and TitpnMOMr. TERs Looking GT,. VS; CS, bk ; •.;><>, A- lartre vaiu. ibie assortment of JIWELLEKY, H. VUNW^ nr.. FSRXOI BJ » 5KST< I » TRIKKV, TS, & C. of superior workmanship, and whi H h* can K-. N- I- dently ri'commei. d. ife therefwe' trusts, by puoctiwKty fine derate charge*, to continue to merit a shaiu of public j>, nron- Mje. N. Ii Orders from the Country, nr from Brewcrii* and DifitUlmev, carefully attended, to, andwniinrexecuted. Nljr INN AND Hul l-.!., JiUNTI. Y. T N adiKtka to tiw jMTini(; ttnpi> « * { ti^- K h » ve hc* ii » *•• ,- r.- - 1,..- e<- Tiiect ml totnltviterr < i ' ho i- ne.' J » oi tliis l& iMi' ' iraent, , to « v AsttsMfat t » u » t KhfmlMy v^ uiini* tliem ami the Public, that the N'OB- IH S'AE. Cotoi Jriric* « > IS, Henie eVery lawtnl day, on her way toamj from Elyin .<.> « ! Aberdi ea, where Seats may be taken and IVrefls iitmktd for vithev ot'whicli places, ar for intermediate distance.,, ; tt irry redoerd charges. The JioATit ST. VE leaves iilsfin at < i ') it n'eloek, M. siitl » » - Tirrt at. the Xew Inn and Hotel liero, at feUf- put t loven o'cM, and reaches Aberrleen by the route- ot Inwh, Invcmry, tie. a HL: 1, I past four. The Coach from Alierdeeu, starts from Mr. Mjt. m' » Hotel, Qneen Street, at eight o'clwk, A. SJ. snd arrives ia liumly by the same route, at one o'clock, r. u. .' lid reachw l'J.; m n £- if minutes after four. P « . wung « m intendiiij to travel by the Noftr/ t STAB, and who may have to etme to ihiiuly ( iem nunc distant,- will please take notice, that the Coaeh nrnkea no lunger » toi( at Hunlly nor at any of the stages between Aberdceii aud iiljln, thau what is necessarv- for changii> g horse*. J. A. cannot omit the present opportunity of expressing hi » gratitude for the distinguished support he coniinue » to recede, < Unl also to assure the Kobility, Gentry, Conr. nerci. tl Travel/ ers, and the lJublie, tliat no exertion on his part shall be wanting torencLt' the and Hotel befe, worthy ftf their patronages • Hun tig, April ( i, 1820. WJBIGeTS AND MteASP& ES, By Authority of the HmowOile die Magistrate/ of Aberdctn. NOTICE is hereby given, that In _, lets of Pariia- ment, • passed in the 5th and Cth years At the reij^ i of present Alujesty, it is enacted, « thai oil contracts, bargaiia, salers and dealings, which shall he made or had withih any part of the United Kingdom, for any ffoods, wares, !) urchr. ndi; e, or ether thing, to be sold, delivered, dime, or agreed for, by weight or measure, u'here no special agreement shall he wade to the tontrarir, shall be deemed, taken, and construed to fc madv and had accoriliao to the Standard Weights and Measures ascertained by tA< sci- J acts; and in all cases where any special a^ reenaeni sJutll be made with reference to any weight or measuife e « fihlishe* i r y Joc. il CU- WIU', the ratio or proportion which every such local weight or mcitsitre s/ iall bear to any of the said SiaMdard Wtights ' or Measures, shall be expressed, declared, and ^ pecijied in such agreement; or otherwise, such agreement shall be null oral void." it is fnrthcr enacted, that in order that the r£ t: o of pfnp^ tiVm v.- hieh : ul local weights and measures sliall bear to the Standard weights ah- 1 mea- sures shall become a matter iA common notoriety, sxt'h ratio or proportion shall be painted ar marked upon all such custouaruor local weights and measures resjieeticely : and that nothing eor- tuined in the said act . shad extend, or be construed to extend, to permit any maker of weights or measures, or any p. r.* m or per- sons whatso.-. er, to makt any Ktight or / neusvre e. ecrpt in confor- mity riitk lU titamtoih} WJghi* and Mtnuirrt, ( MwriwiMd the provisions of the act. Notice is farther gwen, that unless in eases where special aoree- meats shall be made to the contrary, tlx; articles utter- mentioned will! in terms of the acts of ' parliafneut,' lie Hefeii'd to Be bought aud sold, within itie city ftf AbiTdeeu and liberties Thereof, by tlu; Weights and Mi- mures foilowitig, viz.:— MEAL, by the Stone Weight of 1- t lb. Averdnpois; 10 of whieli Stones, or 1 - 1- 0 lb. are almost exactly e4u. 1l to tke former Boll of 8 Stones, Amsterdam Weight. S1DS, by the Stone of 141b- Averdupbis, instead of the former weight of 1 id l'o. Amsterdam to the Peck. OATS, Wheat, Barley, Bear, Wait, Pease, Bean*, Rye, Seeds, See. by the Imperii Bushel of 8 Gallons, strieken si, re ; 8( of which Busheis icake a quarter; small quantities by the Half- Bushel of l Gallons; the Peek of 2 G ( lions, aad so on iu proportion. POTATOES and TTICIT, either by weight of I t Imperial Pounds to the Stone, or by the Imperial Bushel, 1/ alf- Bushei, Pei( k, & e. lieapeil tue- isure. ,' N. B Two Sto.- as and a Half are equal to the weight of tins former Peck of Potatoes; auu tiie Half- Bushel is a very little more. LIME, and ENGLISH COALS, by a Stricken Measure of 21 j Gallons, containing, as nearly " as possiVle, : i heaped lmptrial Bushels; wliieh measure may be called a Barrel, and- J8 of which Ban- els, or 36 Bushels, make a Chaldron. SCOTCH COAI. S, by the Ton, aud so in proportion for greater or smaller quantities. BUTCHER MEAT, Butter, Cheese, Tallow, Rough Fit, Wool, Feathers, Doivns, Hay, Straw, Bark, Pot Barley, and other such articles, * by the Pound of 10 (> uui'es Averdupois, 1 • lbs. to the Stone, and 8 Stone to the Hundred Weight. SPIRITS, Porter, Ale, Beer, and all other Liquids, by the Imperial Gallon, Half- Gallon, Quart, Pint, Half- Pint, Gill, anil Hall- Gill. N. B The Imperial Gallon and its parts, are about 1- Olh more than the former measures of same denomination. MILK, by the imperial Quart, Pint, Half- Pint, and Gill. Mr. Jons BI. AIKIE, Plumber, having been appointed by the Magistrates to'be Custodier of Duplicates of the Imperial Weights, ordered for the Town and County of Aberdeen, attendance will bfc given at his premises, No. 13, Littlejohn Street, every Monday, Tuesday,. Wednesday, and Friday,, from 10 to 2 o'clock, ibr. tl^ s purpose of adjusting,. proving, and stamping, such weights as msy be brought forward; and attendance wiil be given upon the same days, anil same hours, at the Dean of Guild's office, " below tha New Court House, ( entry from Lodge Walk,) for proving a » . i stamping the tliilefent measures of capacity, and also yard measures, • agreeable to the Imperial Standard. The, new Imperial . Weights will be in use in the Meal Market Of Mn nleen, on and after Thursday the titft day of April next. Lime and Coal Barrels, are ready for immediate delivery; anil it it expected' that all persons using weights and measures witliin th « citv ftiid liberties, will tare the same adjusted and regularly marked, in terms of the Act of . Parliament, on or before Monday the 1st day of May » <; xt. C. OT'NL- IL CTL.\ M3^ B, I - Aberdeen, Mitreli 21, 1826. S PUBLIC SALE OF AFRICAN. MAHOGANY. The Subscriber will expose to sale, by auction, in the Dee Whale Fishing Company's Boilyard, Foontee, 011 Wednesday the UtU day of April, at 12 o'clock lioon, r* Vm; entr- e Cargo of 158 Logs MAHOGANY, JL imported in the KV- ANDKK, from the Hivtr Gambia, ia Africa. This Mahogany, from its rich quality, ami general usefulnuts, is particularly deserving ot' the attention of the traUe. Credit will be given. ALEX. MATTHEW. . Tons Rrtn, Measurer. Marisclad Street, April 3, 182fi. . 7r0 THE; CONSUMERS 1) 1' LIME. JOHN GILL, Lime Sliore, Aberdeen, with U- st thanks to bis Customers for past favours, begs to infonu them, that toe price be is to sell fur this season is . Is. IOC, ready money, for the two Barrel,, ui New Boll; the quau- j titv contained in the Barrel being souii- what lass than i| « j lurmer Half llo. l. I tie great additional price, bi'wi- ve., : thargedal the Lime Kilns, prevents him from waking tu- f farther reilue'lott in the price, but l"-< st-,, 1! alw. ty-, bifve tt » best Lime tb. it co'nnes front 8ui.( leifan(), I nil- • SttoRB, March i- S-' O. m— mm - Domestic Art; ic( ea, Ac. am. Uted. The last General Meeting of The Association of Students- in th* Universities of Aberdeen, maid of the diffusion of ChrUtiau Knowledge, was held in the llivir. ity Hal!. Mariscbal College, nn Tliuisdav the ! Hh ult. The funds of this year amount to Uiirty- four pounds, which is more than double the highest sum I he Society has hitherto collected: of this money ten pounds have been' voted to the Scottish Missionary ' Society, for the support of the Schools iu India ; ten pounds to the London Hibernian Society; and the remainder, after defraying in, cideutal expellees, to the Inverness Education Society. It roust be gratifying to the friemUof Christianity to leartl, that this sum has not been raised by tliff ever exertions of a few icalous individuals, Jiut by the general co- operation of the Stuv dents at large— there being upwards of three hundred names on the subscription list. Society for Promoting Education and Industry in Canada — On Monday, a public meeting was held in the East Church, at which it " was announced that the Key. Mr Osaoon, from- Canada, would give some interesting accounts « f the state of society in that country. The statement of the Rev. Gentle- man was to the following effect :— The population consisted of three classes— the descendants of the first settlers ; the Euro- pean* who bad but lately emigrated ; and the native Indians. The tit si class, who were almost all of French origin, were m s deplorable stale as regarded mental cultivation, and religion. The civilization and religious feeling which the first emigrants bad carried with them from Europe, were now hardly existing in their descendants. Xlle next description of inhabitants, were those who had lately gone to Canada from this country : r> f there there were many, who, poor as well in worldly goods as in intellectual improvement, needed the help of their coun trymen, The lhirj class, or the native Indians, were gener. ally in their original stale of barbarism. True, Missionaries had been sent out ( torn litis country to preach to them, but tluy generally look the wrong plan : they did not domesticate themselves with the Indians, but lived at a distance frotfl their habitations." mid were thernby prevented from having the ne- cessary influence over them. The Indians in the United State* had bun treated in a difltrrent manner, and now ex- hibited many traits of civilization. The Society of New York bad provided, run only schoolmasters to give them elementary instruction, but bud appointed farmers and mechanics to go mining theui— the former to show them the value of their ne- glected ground, and the latter to instruct llu'in iu the arts, and in providing for themselves the useful implements of labour. This improvement, had attracted tint iiotjcc of tise late Presi- dent Munroe, who had gone up the country, and visited these operations j. ersoually ; and, having stated the matter to Con- gress, an annual sum of 10,000 dollars was granted for the pur- pose of carrying the measure into effect. He ( Mr Osgood) bad travelled during the last twelve years upwards of 50, Q00 miles in Canada, and, ftom his intercourse wilh the Indians, lie might be supposed to be aware of what plan would be most bkely to accomplish the desired end. Schools, then, were Hie best means ; and the introduction of the mechanic urts, Mild of agricultural employment, which had succeeded so well iu the United States, were also necessary. In furtherance of these views, a Society was formed in London in July last. This Society did not interfere with Missionary exertions : it end was rather to prepare the ground for sending out preachers, who would succeed the better that they found it in a state of cultivation. After some further observations, Mr O. propos- ed the formation of a Society in this place, iu aid of the cause, . which was adopted : and several Gentlemen agreed to hold the office of Secretaries, & c. and lo use their hen intlueucf it. pro- moting the design. John Hfives, Esq. of St. George's. Grenada, has generous- ly transmitted Five Guineas to the Rev. Wm, Hoyes, to be . Itstiibuled among the most indigent poor belonging to Forres, the place of his nativity. t JUjraee a ( Wi'miaM; ilmwin^- rnom. At at of this large ; i| iar( ment ( much larger, by - tit*- bye costly Town Hull), is a gallery from whence the two hundred splendidly accommodated cows may be seen, mil every arrangement is. such that, instead of a dirty and disgusting scene, it will be a very pleasant sight. The Company have already one hundred cows in. the commodious buildings attached to this large apart- nf. nt, and the cleanliness observed, and the gboil quan- tity of the animals' food, make their milk to be eagerly ailed for. The manager has visited the qiost celebrated dairies in London, and spent some time in this neigh- bourhood, making hitiisclf- nctjuaiifted with the best mode of management, and will,•• no donbt, make the establish- ment the most complete in the kingdom. The people of the " gude town" who have hitherto imagined that cleanliness and neatness were essential to he management of cows, regard with a good deal ol curiosity the progress of this conce'rn, and some curious speculations have been made as to the probable uses ot some of the buildings." An old Lady one day remarked Dear me, to the. manager strange to look in at a braw sashed window, nnd see naething but Kve." " Oh," said the manager, " you'll not see them through the windows." " And what for uo?" demanded she. " Because!" said he, " we in- tend to have crimson moreen curtains to prevent people from looking in." The Lord Provost one day had ining with him with some north country civic ignitaries, and was exhibiting to them the plan of the airy. One of them observing the cupola, asked" I'at is this for?' And on his Lordship replying that it was intended to give air to the cattle, the sagacious Magis- trate said with a puzzled air, " I catina understand boo the beastics can get up tili't.— Manchester Gaz. SCOTTISH STRAW PLAIT. Remarks by .1. & A. Muir, on the Manufacture of Plait and Hals in imitation of Leghorn Hats. " In f. timrner 1823, our attention was directed to the manufacture of straw hats in imitation of Leghorn. We that year made hats from the common rve grass, crested dog's tail, and the sweet- scented vernal ; neither of these grasses, whev made up into hats, had that appearance, so as to encourage our persevering with tlveui. We also made trial of wheat straw, and the rye which produces ' grain.— We have ' not been aide to raise wheat suf* iiciently small in the top joint so as to make hats from. " In 1821- we purchased from a person in the neigh liourhood of London a quantity of wheat grain, which lie had advertised to be the 6ame as that grown by the Leghorn manufacturers, but this did not succeed with us in producing straw suitable. In ail our experiments we have not ( bund any straw so suitable as the rye which produces grain. In the year 1825, we imported from Leghorn a considerable quantity of unmanufactured straw, which we made into hats. We think it a kind of Irciwded wheat; the texture of the straw diSers from that of rve. " The ground we have hitherto found most suitable i light sand, but well manured. To produce line spindly straw, we require twenty bushels of grain to the acre ; the time w hen we cut the crop is wltcn in the blossom or milky state. We tie it at the root ends in small " parcels two or three inchcs in diameter, place it iu tubs put boiling water over it, and spread it occasion- ally. Dry sandy ground is better than grass, being less liable to take mildew; it bleaches in two or three ilavs if the weather is favourable. The bleaching process is attended with so much risk from taking mildew that our agent in Orkney thinks it equal to 50 percent, on the value of the crop. One night during bleaching • if continued rain and fog will spoil the whole. Any hints, therefore, ns loan improved way of bleaching, so jis to prevent mildew, will be to the manufacturers of llrkith 1 uliorn very valuable. We had last year five acres of straw, which will produce about 12,000 score nf plait. Suppose on an average three score go to the hut, tills quantity will proviice 40U0 hats— not more, we think, than one hundredth part of the consumpt of the. United Kingdom. These 4000 hats may give to the manufacturer including his profit, L. oOOO. For fred and straw, seven acres of land would be required itrpl in manufacturing, 500 persons would be constantly employed all the year. We suppose the ronsnmpt of Leghorn hats to be in value not less than L. 500,000 in the I'tiitwl Kingdom. Now were these all made our own industrious, population, 700 acres of poor land would be required, and 50,000 persons would be employed in tlie manufacture. " In giving premiums for encouraging this art, w recommend them to be awarded to the. platters and knit ters of the straw', for the best made hat, a premium of UOs. to the piuitir, and 30s. to the knitter; the second to each ; the third las. to each ; the fourth 10s. to each. Cleanness of work must be always stated as a h recommendation in awarding premiums. The hats not to undergo any cleaning process after coining from the jieedle. " This manufacture, if introduced, might be produr tive of iMieh good, bv giving our peasantry w bo ar tngBgt- d in it cleanly habits ; for value of the work v, i always depend verv much on its proportionate cleaiili ness ; nnd their houses, clothes, and hands must kept clean, otherwise they cannot make clean work." ' SPI. ENDW cor- HOUSE. Thpre is now erecting in Edinburgh the most splen did Sbippon in the Island. It is situated at the foot of . Arthur's Seat, the line hill which rises majestically to the east of the town, and; is close to llolyroo. l House the ancient residence of the Kings of Scotland. Tl buildings which compose the dairy form :\ n addition ornament, even to the " City of Palaces." The ari' erected of fine white stone, the proximity which to Edinburgh has contributed so much its grandeur, and present a handsome front of thre stories in the centre, surmounted with a dome, and of two stories in wings. The Dome gives air nnd light lo the cow- house, which is one hundred and twenty feet in length, nnd sixty in breadth. The roof is twenty- one leet in height, and is supported bv two rows of cast iron pillars. The whole is finished with as much neat- isCss ps a chapel, and the light from I he sides is trans- mitted thronidi handsome s « yra windows which could Sir 1 It will be verv f> end otlnrr elo'. JiM, when obliged to trlfel i} « fiio;... It Ifu*,' S. vr, ,| 1( jH 1 that such conduct may appear alial? singular £ but imperiom cir- cumstances, and tlu: impossibility of procuring horses, have obliged it- lo tike this step, and I believe I have letters in iny pocket which prove the truth of the account 1 have given of myself/' I then drew out of the pocket of the old box- coat some letters wliich had accidentally lain there since 1 received them during the preceding year; and I also produced from another pocket, some eonimunieatiotis of a. more recent date. When I laid these upon the table, Napoleon pushed thrm quickly towards Count Frohberg, nodding to him at the same time rapidly with his head. The Count immediately took up the letters, and said lo the Etnpelor, whilst opening them, that, from lwving examined and conversed with mo during our. journey, lie thought lie could by responsible for the truth of every thing Isatd. After cursorily glancing through some of the papers, he said. These. letters are of no consequence, and quite of a private na- ture : for instance, - li-.' re is one from Mr. Sinclair's father, in which, after reminding him of the attention he had paid to the. Greek and Latin languages in England, he expresses a hope that the same attention will he bestowed upon the acquisition of the French and German abroach " Napoleon's features here relaxed into a smiic ; and I never can forget the kindness with which he eyed me, . whilst he . said, " you have then learnt Greek aud Latin; what authors have yon studied?" Not a little surprised at this unexpected question, I mentioned Ilomer, Thucvdides, Cicero, and Horace ; upon which he replied, " That is good, very good and then turning to Bertliier, he added,. I do not tliiuk this young man y a spy, but the other who is with him is probably one, and has brought this young man to avoid V: spiciou." He then made a slight inclination of the head, as u signal for me to retire; upon which I. bowed profoundly, and passed into the ante- chamber ; after which Mr- lti'gel was intro- duced. Method of Cleansing Silk. Woollen and Cot'. on Goods, without injur// to the texture or colour. Take raw potatoes, ahd let them be well washed, nnd rubbed on a grater, over a vessel of clean water to a fine fmlp. Pass the liquid matter through a coarse sieve into another tub of clean water, and let the mixture fand till the fine white particles of the potatoes are pre- cipitated, then pour the miicllaginous liquor from the fecula, aud preserve the liquor for use. The article to be cleaned should then be laid upon a linen cloth on a table and snonged repeatedly with potato liquor til! the dirt is perfectly separated.— The article should then lie ashed several times in clean water, to remove the loose dirt ; and may afterwards be smoothed or dried. The coarse pulp which docs not pass the sieve is assert- ed to be of great use in cleansing worsted curtains, ta- pestry, carpets, and other coarse goods. The mucilagi- nous liquor of the potatoes will clean siik, cotton, or woollen goods of any kind, without damaging the texture of the article, or. spoiiing the colour. It is further ap- plicable to " the removal of dirt from oil paintings, or soil- d furniture; and dirty painted wainscoats may be cleansed by wetting a sponge in the liquor, then dipping it in a little fine clean sand, and afterwards rubbing the wainscoat therewith. The above simple process was in- vented bv Mrs. Morris, on whom the Adelphi Society of Arts conferred a premium of fifteen guineas. iiltsctUatuotis Xefcus. NAPOLEON. The following account of an interview witli Napoleon in Ger- many, is given by Mr. George Sinclair, the » on of Sir John Sinclair : — The morning was very cold, and we remained, rather uncom- fortably, in the eaViche ( the leather in front of which closed but imperfectly) for upwards of an hour. My frien f, Mr. Regel, and I agreed, that we would not prepare any answer* to any questions, hut that, by narrating every circumstance eiactty as it occurred, \ ye should avoid every discrepancy which could excite any sus- picion. The Count at last returned, and informed us that the Emperor was up, and wished to see us. This was to us an anxious moment; and we descended from the carriage with feelings which I shall not attempt to pourtray. " You need not be afraid," said the Count, " the Emperor won't eat you." I assured him that I was not afraid of that, and that he, who had nothing to fear, was shivering from the cold as much as I was. Thin remark," however, made me summon up more resolution than a youth of sixteen might otherwise have felt under such circumstances. I had . reminded Mr. Regel that it was now my turn to be examined first. We walked hastily across the street, and after ascending a staircase, found our- selves in the ante- chambe?-, in which there were a number of officers, and where I observed alA> some materials for breakfast. The Count opened a dyor, a, nd beckoned me to follow him. I heard him say, t£, Behold, Sire, the yoUucf Englishman of whom I have just spoken to your Majesty." The door closed as soon as I entered the room. I made a low bow, and on raising my eyes from the ground, per- ceived standing before rne a little figure, arrayed in a white night cap, and dressing- gown; an officer in uniform, whom I found to Ik; Marshal Berthier, the Minister at War, was standing by his side. The Emperor stood still with his arms crossed, and a cup of coffee in his right hand ; he surveyed, me attentively, and said " Who are you?" My reply was, " Sire, I am a subject of his Britannic Majesty." " Where do you come from?" " Sire, I come from Gotha in Saxony ; and in going from thence to Leipsic, I was detained by some soldiers of the advanced guard, who brought roe to the house of the Grand Duke of Berg, at Gera, and his highness'sent me here to have the honour of being examined by your Majesty." " Which read did you come by ?" " Sire, 1 came by Weimar, Erfurt, and Jena; from whence, not having been able to procure horses to take us further than Gleina ." " Where is Gleina, and what is it?" " Sire, Gleina is a small village belonging to the Duke of G6tha." Upon hearing that I had passed these two places, he paused, and then said, " Trace out the plan of your route." He then sat down at a table on which a map of Germany was spread, in every respect similar to the one which 1 had seen'at the Grand Duke's. Berthier was seated at a smaller table, in the corner of the room, to take notes of what passed. I stood at Napoleon's left hand, and the Count placed himself exactly opposite. Napoleon, as soon as he had seated himself, placed his right elbow on the table, and leaning his face upon his thumb and forefinger, looked me full in the face . and said, On what day did you leave Gotha ?" At'that moment I Had forgotten the exact day of our departure ; and knowing the great importance of accuracy iu regard to dates, 1 began to calculate backwards from that day to the one u{> on which we left Gotha. This pause, though but a short one, excited the Emperor's impa- tience, and he repeated, in rather an angry tone, " I ask you. what day did you leave Gotha ?" His abrupt manner, and a signi- ficant look, which I saw him exchange with Berthier, would have very much interrupted my calculation, had I not fortunately at that moment ' concluded - it, and named the exact day of our departure. He* then looked, for Gotha in the map, and asked me a number of questions as to the strength of the Prussians iu that place, the re- ports prevalent in regard to their probable movements, Sec. He next sought out Erfurt, and inquired whether I had observed any - irow** i » motion between the two places ? " Ife was very miuute in his interrogatories with regard to Erfurt. He asked how strong the garrison was there ? 1 replied, that this was a point which I had not had an opportunity to ascertain. He asked me if I had been at the parade ? I replied iu the affirmative. " How many regiments were present ?" Sire, I cannot tell-— the Duke of Bruns- wick was then at Erfurt, and there seemed to be almost as many officers as soldiers assembled on the parade; " Is Erfurt a well for- tified town ?" " Sire, I know very little about the strength of fortifications." " Is there a Castle at Erfurt?" Upon this point I felt- seine doubt3 ; but was afraid to plead ignorance again, lest he should imagine it was feigned. I therefore boldly s& id, " Yes, Sire, there is a castle." After inquiring whether 1 had made auv observations on the road between Erfurt and Weimar, he proceed-* ed to question me minutely as to the state of the latter place—- the number of troops quartered there— the' destination of the Grand Duke, See. On mentioning that Jena was the next place at which we stop- ped, Napoleon did not immediately discover its exact situation on the map. I therefore had the honour to point to it with iny finger, and show him the place at which he so soon afterwards achieved so brilliant ai; d decisive a victory. He inquired who commanded at Jena— what was the state of the town-— whether I knew any particulars about the garrison, & c. and then made several inquiries with. regaiv. l to Gleina and the intervening road. Having followed up the investigation until the moment when we were arrested, he paused, and lot> ked at me very earnestly. I may here remark,, that he put no questions to trie in regard to mv parentage or situation in life. 1 presume that these particulars had been fully explained to him by Count Frohberg. " How," said he, " would you have me believe all that you say ? The English do not cmnmonly travel on foot without'a- servant, and in such- a: dress—-( looking at- my dress,. Which consisted- in an ol& box- eoatJof rough- andUlark mateirials, which 1 had for some ftine previously only work as a cover round my legs, when travelling in a carriage,- but which i had been glad to resume as an article ui' dresj* owr. mv CRIMINAL LAWS AMENDMENT BILL. Mr. Peel's bill for amending the administration of the criminal law has been printed, and now appears with the amendments made in it by the Committee. That the measure in question is calculated to promote the easier, more impartial, ami morc eftectua! adminis- tration of criminal justice, only two things are necessary to con- vince the public- r- lst, to read the bill; and 2d, to recollect, or inquire into, the almost innumerable imperfection* of the . old law and practice for* which the present one affords a decisive remedy. The preamble assertionlj- the expediency of defining under " what circumstances j. wrsoft^ may be admitted to bail in casfe of felony, • and of making; bette* provision for taking examinations, informa- tions,, bailments, apd recognizances, and returning the same to the proper tribunals," This is a modest and unpretending preface to a ftiost extensive work. The prevailing characteristics of the: mea- sures are,' science and consistency, in place of the grossest incon- gruity ; { md practical simplicity, where every thing before was confusion. The result, we have no hesitation in saying, is . likely to be a more ellectual punishment of crimes, and of course a dimi- nution of their frequency. One of the good purposes announced in the early part of the bill, is to relax, in favour of substantial jus- tice, that which has been so often regarded as, in the excess to which it had been carried, a reproach to our criminal ( and we might; add to our civ- S), jurisprudence-— the technical pedantry of the proceedings and, written. instruments, whereby thi\ guilty are saved, and the defence, of innocence is perhaps . often almost as much clogged as assisted. Among the chief provisions of the measure are, that where, in the opinio^ of one Justice, a strong presumption of felony shall have been made out against a party, no bail . shall be taken, but the party shall be committed to jail. And where, in the opi- nion of two Justices, ft strong presumption of felony' shall not have been raised, but still ground enough be established for a judicial " in- quiry into the case,, the party may be bailed, under, a clause, which amends the 1st and 2d. Philip and Mary, c. 13, and the 3d and of the same reign, c. 10, that before any two Justices shall bail, or any one Justice imprison, all the examinations, informations, See. shall be written down, certified, and signed, the witnesses bound ovef, and the whole of these preliminary jfroeeediugs return- ed into Court at its opening. The same in cases of misdemeanour. Similar powers are given, and duties. prescribed, to Coroners as to J ustices of the Peace; and both ate subject to a discretionary fine by the Court, for failing to observe the above regulations. Felonie- without benefit of clergy, are outs tod of that benefit under all cirs cumstances - consequent on the indictment. Clergyable felonies shall be punished incases of confession, of- malicious refusal to plead, of challenging peremptorily above twenty of the jury, as if a verdict of guilty had passed. Accessories may be tried in any Court which has jurisdiction to try the principal, although the act whereby they become accessories; may have been committed beyond that jurisdic- tion to try the principal, although the act whereby they become ac- cessories may have been committed beyond that jurisdiction. An accessory may be tried where the principal has been convicted, al- though he may not have been attainted, or may have been pardon- ed, or afljwed his clergy. A large tribe of technical absurdities, by which justice had been materially obstructed, are swept away by the two last provisions. So oileaees coinmitted on the boundai'ies of two counties, may be tried in either. Offences committed in a stage coach, or on board a vessel employed iu inland navigation, mijy be tried in either. Offences committed in a stage coach, or on board a vessel employed in inland navigation,, may be tried in ajiy county through which the coach or vessel, passed. The pro- perty of partners js better secured, by its being unnecessary to men- tion the name of more than one of the firm. In trials for robberies of public property of any sort, the property may be. laid in the in- habitants of eounties, the overseers of the poor, the surveyors of highways or turnpike trustees,. respectively, without specifyingnny individual ' names. No technical defects indictments shall be. allowed to reverse the judgment once obtained. One most important amelioration of the law is, tjiat prosecutor, and witnesses shall be alwwed their expences in all cases of felony. So in most cases of misdemeanour ; likewise in prosecutions in the Court of Admiralty; and, what is of equal moment, all who have been, active in the pursuit and apprehension of offenders, may be recompensed at the discretion of the Court, without their claims to indemnification in the separate character of prosecutors or witnesses being thereby de- feated. If men lose their lives in the course . of such endeavours to promote the ends of public justice, their wives, children, or parents, as the case may be, are entitled to adequate, compensation. It is difficult to calculate the additional security giyen by such a measure to the administration of justice, if due care Ije taken to prevent its becoming a temptation to conspiracy against innocent men. Such, so far as we have had time to look into them, are the principal clauses of this most important simplification of our criminal law, which embraces within 16 pages, matter more effectual and valuable than was previously dispersed through several hundreds, and sub- stitutes one short and consistent Act of Parliament for about 30 bad ones, whiijh it repeals.-^— Times. fluK- uig inquiry iiii<. ra. uier. Th<> d< qvKta'fitfta w'rte to arrive las^ ow in the early part of next week. Mr. M4Farbnt> then that circulating the Apocrypha iu connection with the Bible was inconsistent with what, were- the original intentions of the Soeirty. He deprecated the mode they had beef* pursuing, and did not con sider it right or expedient to support them any longer. However, it was for the, Prestiy tery tt> decide th is. Ti. U of late no person felt more pleasure in . supporting_ that- institution than luij did, but now, from what had transpired, he felt quite indigent at seeing the So- ciety j* o far commit themselves. He by no means wished ^ he pres- • bytery to give ; t » liasty decision, till they he/ ml whatvtho deputa- tion had to say, in extenuation of their conduct. Dr. BtJUNS entirely acquiesced in the sentiments of his Rev. Brother, and proposed that the Committee who corresponded upon this question be re- appointed to meet with the deputation, which was agreed to.,.'.'. >. * .. .. ' " Mr. Marshall said he- had received a letter from Mr. Secretary Peel, stating that the mcmoral from the Presbytery of Glasgow had been received, and that the subject was under the consideration of his Majesty's Government. I*; is not supposed, however, that this subject will be entered into this session. After some other business of minor importance, the Presbytery adjourned. PRESBYTERY OF STHl^ NG. On Wednesday the 29th ult. the Presbytery of Stirling held their ordinary meeting. His Majesty's presentation iu favour of Mr. Bonar, to be Minister of the utrited parishes of Larhert and Duni- paee, was, along with other papers, laid before the Presbytery, but owing to the absence of the certificate from the Presbytery where he, now is, they deferred the further consideration thereof to their next ordinary meeting. Dr. Murray, minister of Kihnadock, appeared at th^ bar, and stated that . he had a complaint to make to them. After some pre- liminary discussion," in which, it was on the one hand urged, that it was irregular to receive a complaint, in the first instance, from the Rev. J ) r. and unless it came through the Presbytery of Dun- blane, and on the other, that it would be proper for them, after hearing from him the nature of his complaint, and the reasons he could advance for being heard, to determine then whether they should sustain it, and enter into its merits. " The Presbytery agreed to hear " Dr. Milt- ray. Mr. Dempster dissented, and took the ric- eessarv steps to . bring ) he question before' the « Synod of Stirling and Perth". An overture against pluralities was also transmitted to the Sj'nod. Mr. Maxton then read a declaratory deliverance, or act of die General Assembly in J. S 18, disapproving of ministers preaching in dissenting meeting- houses, or in the* open any or in travelling from place to place, unless called thereto by the minister of five parisl* where they are, and also meetings, though held under the pretext of pious purposes, which tend to injure the usefulness of ministers, and destroy the peace of the church, :& c. This the Re Gentleman read with a view of calling the attention of the younger members of the Presbytery to it, and of putting in the power of some persons, whom the Rev. Gentleman from motives of delicacy would not name, to rectify their conduct on that head with respect to the parish of Alloa, and to prevent his bringing them before the Ge- neral Assembly, in terms of the Assembly's deliverance which lie had . just read to them. arrived at o& c* oit Sh ft. fWn.* m . Commission of the Peace for the Conafy of K*- nf, hee'irM'ly backed them, and the constable was dispatched with" * hem to DttvVry with directions to'deliver them to Taunton, fcfie officer, who waV waiting there, in ex[ « ' c£ atuVu of the arrival of the valet of Mr Ed-' waf/ J Gibbon Wakefield l.- v the Calais TV.' keU Tatinton was dis- appointed in his expectation,; but on Sunday night, when thfl Packet arrived at Dover, he observed Mr. William Wakefield on' board. He fallowed him to the inn, and resolved to watch his motions, as he thought he might thereby be aide to trace his bro- ther, When th^. Stockport constable arrived with the warrant* at Dover, Taunton proceeded with Mr. Orimwlale, the Solicitor en- gaged by Miss Turner's relatives, to take Mr. Wakefield into cus- tody. On the warrant being read to him at his inn, heat once expressed his readiness to accompany the officer. Taunton sent, " hyn under the care of the StockpoYt and Maoclenfh- td countable to' London, where they hrrived yesterday, 4 and having taken some re-" freshment, they proceeded onward to Cheshire, where Mr.' \ VV will undergo, on his arrival, an examination before the Magistrate/ who issued the warrant. Taunton still femains at Dover, in hollrlV expectation of the arrival of Thcvenot, the valet, from Francr/ whom he will arrest on the warrant which he holds, as soon / is he lands. It is stated that Mri Edward Gibbon Wakefield has quitted' France, and is supposed to be on his way to Italy.— MorHUg Chrou'iclc, March 30. - - ' • •-' ' PRESBYTERY OF EDINBURGH. The Presbytery met on the 29th ult. At last meeting, iu Feb. a Committee was appointed to confer with the trustees of Lady GlenorchyV chapel, relative to the appointment of the Rev. John Pnrves, preacher of the gospel, to' be assistant and successor to the Rev. Dr. Jones, minister of that chapel. The Committee report- ed that they had met the trustees, and every thing was amicably settk'/ h A- bond was also read, securing a salary of ^£ 150 to Mr. Purves while he acted as assistant, and £' 250 when he should succeed Dr. Jones in the chapel. The papers read were snstained, and the Presbytery met on Thursday to take Mr. Purves on trials, preparatory to his settlement in the chapel, which is to take place without delay. The Prfesbytery then proceeded to elect represen- tatives to the ensuing General Assembly. The ministers serve, by rotation, which fell this time on the following gentlemen, who were unanimously chosen, viz.-— Dr. ' Mackriiglit, Dr. Baird, Dr. Simpson, Edinburgh; Dr. Buchartan, Canongate; Mr So'mer- ville, Carrie; and Dr. Lee, Edinburgh. Two lists were given in for ruling elders. The first list'by Dr. Davidson was, Robert Wright, Esq. Dean tff Guild ; John Bonar of Hatho. Esq, one of the Magistrates of this C% J and Walter Brown, Esq. njerehant, - - • Titer - Int,' proposed" by' }> r. Grant, was, the Right Hon. the Lord. President, Dr. Hare of. Calderhall, and Robert Mitchell, Esq* one of the Magistrates of Edinburgh. The votes were then called, when there appeared, for the first list, 1 for the second, 2H ; majority,. G. The gentlemen in the second list were theu declared duly elected; PRESBYTERY OF GLASGOW. The Prezbytery met on Wednesday, and after the usual prelimi- nary business they proceeded to elect representatives for the Gene- ral Assembly, when the following were chosen, viz.— Dr. Lock- hart, Mr. M'Leod, Dr. M'Gill, Mr. Marshall, Ministers. Baillie Miller, and John Wright, jun. Esq. Elders. Dr. Burxs ( of the Barony), rose to propose an overture to the General Assembly on pluralities. He considered the offices of a ministerial charge and a professorship, vested in one person, as highly injurious. All members were aware of the importance of this question, and he hoped' would give in their concurrence The Presbytery delayed the consideration of this subject till next meeting. Mr. M'Farlane rose, as one of the Committee, to report what had been done by them in regard to the British and Foreign Bible Soc- jty circulating the Apocrypha in connection with the Bible.— The Rev. ( Jentleman read the resolutions that the Committee agreed to, and Which had been transmitted to the Society. It in substance disavowed the propriety o£ circulating the Apocrypha along with the Bible. He read the reply from the Secretary of that Society, which stated that they paid the" highest regard to the memorial of the Presbytery of Glasgow, hut, at same time*, de- claring that they could v. ot deviate from the manner that ' they had been adopting, that of circulating the Apocrypha and the Bible in connection with each other, lie had, since then, however, re- ceived another letter^ which, in purport, j went to say*; that as the Society had received a communication from the Presbytery of Edin- burgh upon the same subject, they, had, therefore, considered it fxpeupiit to. nd a deputation to Scotland,, for the purpose cf . - - ABDUCTION. TTiidef this head several . statements have, appeared in the journal? of the circumstances jjttending the alleged abduction of a young lady, named Turner^, of Cluster, by a Mr, fidward Gibbon Wake- field. _ We are. happy to be .^ ble to state, that Miss Turner has been restored to her . friends, and. that, too - under- circumstances. Upon which she arnLall connected with her have great . reason to congratulate themselves. The fallowing statement is derived from un(] uestionable_ authority :-— It was morig than. susj) ccted, that i\ ff. Wakefiehh when he had, as he thought*, accomplished his object in Scotland, bore his fair charge direct t, p France, aud this fiict was established beyond doubt in two or three days^. by the receipt of a . letter, dated Calais, addressed to Mrs. Turner, in which he stated, that he had married her daughter, and taking . all the blame of the . transaction, as far as over persuasion" went, added, " that Miss Turner was .. fondly attached to him, and that it should . be the anxious endeavour of his life to promote het. happiness, . by every means in his power. Still, however, her friends were of . opinion, that she had'yielded rather to coercion than to persuasion, and that, if an opportunity offered, she would gladly return to her afflicted i^ othtr. Her pa- ternal uncle, Mr. Turner, accompanied by his son and their soli- citor, ported to London, and. sought a private interview with Sir Richard Birnie, the chief magistrate of police, who, on hearing the circumstances, entered at ou. ee warmly into the feelings of the parties, and said he would most willingly- give- eyery assistance his power ; hut he much doubted if he. could render them any ma- terial service. He had not, he said, much difficulty in sending his warrant to any part of England ; but he feare4 he could not do much on the other side - of the Channel, although his authority had sometimes been respected, even there, in. cases of a highly criminal nature, such as forgery, for instance. After < some conversation, Sir Richard said, if they coald procure any aid at the Foreign Office, in the shape of a letter to any of the authorities in France, he. would not hesitate to give thCiij the services of one or two'of his ablest officers. They went to the Foreign Office and obtained a letter from IVIr. Canning to the British Ambassador at Paris. Thus armed, they retnrne< l to. the ohief magisti- ate, and he directed Ellis, one of the principal officers, to accompany the gentlemen to France. They proceeded to Gilais, and had scarcely. landed, when they saw the objects of their search walking . together on the pier. They immediately approached, them, aud Jliss Turner, the moment she saw the party, exclaimed, " Good God ! here is my uncle !" and leaving the side of Mr.. Wakefield, she sprung into the arms of Mr. Turner, kissed him most affectionately, and burst into tears. A warm conversation took place between Miss Turner's relatives and Mr. Wakefield, and the . latter, having learned that it was their iu- tentiou to take her back with them to England, declared that she was his wife, and that no earthly power should deprive him of her. Mr. Turner, however, was firm, and . Mr. Wakefield then appealed to the, civil power for protection for him and hii wife, and was at- tended to, the authorities stating that they could not suffer a lady, even ypung as was Mks Turner, to be forcibly taken away from the person who claimed her as his wife, unless she gave her full and free consent. The question was then formally put to Miss Turner, a3 to whether she would go with her uncle, or not ; and she exclaimed eagerly, .". Oh yes, I will go with my uncle anywhere— any thing to get away from this man ( Mr Wakefield) ; I am not married ; I am not his wife at all: I was taken away and brought here against my will entirely. I have been drag ^ d from my friends by force." Mr. Wakefield had no reply to make to such a declaration as this, and the French police saw no occasion for farther interference on their . part. Some questions were then' put to Mr. Wakefield by. Miss Turner's relatives, and he declared that he considered ' himself as lawfully mamed to . her, but said that the marriage had - never been consummated. He went farther, and gave a written declaration that Miss Turner was, as reflected hwh, " a pure and spotless vir- gin." He said that they had plighted their truth to each other, and acknowledged each other as man and wife, in the presence of a third person in Scotland, and that, according to tjie laws of that country, constituted a legal- marriage; Wc omitted to state in the early part of this narrative, that Sir R. Birhie was anxious to send two officers, but Ellis ouly was at hand. At midnight of the day on which the application was made, TaUntoh, another officer, ar- rived from a country journey ; and he, being Well acquainted w; ith France and its language, was Ordered to foikw'the parties to Ca- lais with all speed. He arrived there soon after the others, and. after the inquiry before the police he watched Mr. Wakefield to his* hotel, and found that lie intended to proceed instantly to I^ aris. It was then agreed upon, that Ellis and the ^ Iessrs. Turner should conduct the young lady to England; while Tauuton arid the solicitor should follow Mr. Wakefield to Paris, and therCj if they.. jaliO. uld ob- taifc ihepwmission offhe* French Government, apprehend him and bring him to this country, it being the determination of the other parties to enforce the utmost rigour of the law against him. The Messrs. Turner and Ellis, with the young lady, arrived at Bow Street, within forty- eight hours from, the tityie that application was made, and she is now safe under the roof of her doting parent. She ' states that she never saw Mr Wakefield until he drove up to Mrs. ; Dalby's door, where she was. visiting, near Liverpool, and that, when they had travelled a great distance, she inquired anxiously how it was that they did not niee. t her uncle, who, Air Wakefield had said, was to meet her on the road. He made various excuses, and atJength, in answer to an inquiry, he said, " Keep quiet, my dear ; when we cross this stream that you. see, we shall be sure to 1 see him." They stopped in a short time, and there Mr. Wakefield ; disclosed his views to her, and under the influence of terror, she i consented to acknowledge him as her husband, lie then . took her ! to Calais, scarcely suffering her to speak to any one. , She declares solemnly that she was the whole time under coercion. ( It has been hinted t.^ f. t Miss Turner's intellects are not of the strongest kind.) It is true, as Mr. Wakefield said, that the simple ceremony which he described does, by the lavv of Scotland*. institute a marriage,, but it is only " legal provided the parties be above the age of fifteen years, and it happens that Miss Turner now wants about* one , month to complete her loth year. Mr. Wakefiehl's agns is 42. - ' ( From a Carre upon deji t.) We announce- tlie arrest of Wm. Wakefield, Esq. at Dover, who, 1 it is alleged, was concerned with his elder brother, Edward Gib- : bon Wakefield, Esq. and his valet, Thcvenot, in carrying off Mis*. : Turner from Chester, under the. extraordinary cironuistauces al- ' ready detailed? in the Morning Chronicle. The facts relating to his apprehension are as follow : — , . Last week Miss Turner made a communication to bor friends re- 1 kiting to, the abettors of E. G. Wakefield, Esq* and an infortna- . tion, founded thereon, was drawn up, and. laid before the local s Magistrates- in Cheshire, who instantly granted warrants against Mr Wm. Wakefield and the valet Thtvenof. A constable'of Stockport WAS disp; tfched'to Ilofldou with him warrants, aud- lie IE. AW. JURY COURT, EDI. NBI.' RUII, MAUCH 11. NN. J. II. 1MII. TOX, iVV. F. JIB. ITOPK. Tl. p Court m< t to try nit artimt of < bnMcn> ot the imUiVo of Hamilton, Professor of AlidwilVry in the Untvti-* i( y ef littinlmriffij ogaijtMt 3) r. Hope, Profewlor oH. lieini- itrJ- in Hie i*: une I'nivmit*^ for defamation. From the lii^ li ru « j » ctahility'g/ the partitas' tlw ea-> c excited great interest, and tin- Court- rovin was crtmiled to ex- cess Titoillm. ig « 4 were laid at.. Jj.' tOOO. The eobstance of the iirst issue was—. Wlu- tlier, in the month of April, 18- 25, at a meeting of the Sen. vtiw of the University, in tho presence ami hearing of the J'rofcsiiOTS, the di- tioider did juipute, iu- teiiile. l faW- hootl to the ptfrstttet; • The stilMtanee of the aromi aral third i » i « e » ^ « n-> H'lietJier i rotrmotisl ami petition, presented l< j- the pmvitf to the'J. Iasi » trati)< i of'Edinburgh, the patron* of the UniveMuv in Jantiary 18 « 1J waving that the graduates of the Oolkge- oif Edinburgh should be riV qnireil to learn the treatment of the .'. isetyc* of w jfuen attd'eWtirau aud that the Profeiwr of Midwifery » holikl be aduv|( tal « iweiiber if the Medical Faculty, and exercise all the powers, and privilsgj « ii sfl « regard to. grailuatinn, which other members of the Faculty pone*,; contained the following words, or word* tu the following effect, rif. While the. meHjori, ilis. te ( pnraiici-) i- an prove) th, tt thirjiresent fr » fessor of CJiemistrv doei not teach the proccw of 1- Miarmacy, nor tlw making chemical preparations for. the , aj) ytl*! c, in. f » ", sh^ it, he U ready to bear testimony in comtiKm with the public. at . lu^ e, » » » ! « • great value of Hi-. Hope's scrvia- s as a Professor in the ( tifi^ s Edinburgh, anil to express his convietioB, that Iws admiralde and scientific course must" lie of the highest interest to evexy. ybj> ician. It is well known that this h'„ never been atMnptnt, and that th « Professor of the- Practice nf Physic for the list hatfeentoty has con- fined himself to a description ot the diseases most Commonly met with, » ueh as fever, general ioflai. iinatory affections, & c. at any rate, the'metnorTah'it positively asserts, that, within his recollection, tho Professor of the Practice of lliysie has not entered into. anv respecting the diseases of women and children, andfortbe plain rea- son, that the other subjects nf his lecture filled up all the fcmc of his course. Tliat he ( the pursuer) wan induced to make this im- provement on the plan of his prsdecessorj, because he found that neither the Professor of the Practice of Physic, nor any of the other Professors constituting the Medical Faculty, treated of such diseases. If the honourable patrons feel any tliificylty in assenting t, o thin latter proposition, they arff referred tft tlie Mil's of mortality in Lon- don. Thus, in the year 1820 ( the Iast. apcount, t. o. stbii'h the me- morialist has han access), of nineteen thousand three huntlred auil forty- eight deaths during ibis year, eight thousand three hundred and fifty were under tea years of age, and of that ntmiber y- wit hundred and twenty- five were still born. Of the remainder, vki seven thousand six himilred a'ntl tWnty- fii e, three diousarid five five hundred and seventy- seven arc alleged to have died of coxvulsioni and teething. Hence it must be evident that nearly one- half of the children under ten years of age, who'died in the year 1820, iu London, were afflicted . with dis. wen, on wlt'ich no information is given to the medical students of r.' dinb « igh, by those Professors whi style themselves the " Medical 5- Vtilty. ' Be the ' reasons of the Medical l- aculty what they may, the members of the Faculty cannot tleiif that the diseases of women'and children Sirni a necessary port of the education of every medical maj » .' It is, moreover,- impossible' for them to allege, that any one of their number dues fetre'a tfcgse sub- jects and it would' not'be aTittle extraw- dinai^, It after their former- attempt, they should pretend lo be unwilling to burden tlie student* with the additional expense. That uo man can now practiceIPhjVy with' safety to tlie public, without a knowledge of the disease-, of women and children, and that none of the members of the Medical Facility, as presently constituted, do teach tliat knowledge." Anil whether the whole or i^ uy part of the above averments were } cno- » ti to the pursuer to lie false at the tittje he presented the manorial tw the Magistrates. * Mr? 11. GxJdmrn opened the'ease for the ptirsqvr in a spetyli at great length, in which he strongly pointed out to ( he jury the dn'ji injury likely to be snstaiued by his eiient from having . la- en stiguia- tiaed by the defender at a meeting of the ; Senato » « f tbe Uuii- ersily of EiCnbnrgli as an uttererof tt ilftd fiiVscbood, an assertion made in the absence of the pursuer ; no expression of regret had been made by the defender for the imputation, who, pn the contrary, said tiie learned gentleman, now stood before a fu'ry of ius countrv, and justified the expression he hid nV. tle, with thevievof extjngniihioj the pursuer, and rendering him Infamws for oyer. In <- nucl< isjsm, he observed, that the question for the jury was not as. tQ the amount of damages, but that by their verdict tbry ^ hoidd mark tlieij dj » i- approbation- of the conduct ofthe dvt » 4er. A number of w itnesses were then examined by the- pursuer, among whom were Professors Jlell, > ap « r, Sir Wjn. Haiiiiltony Bart. Coveutry, anil Russel, who sueee: « ively pmred tlwt the ex- pression imputed to the defender was uUetyti jbj; him at tiie tiluo and place set forth in the issues; the above- mentioned' gentlemea also gave it as their opinion that the facts stated iu tlie pursue^ memorial to the patrons of the'^ University, did not eallfor eiMthnta that had been applied to. liftn. Mr. Win. Wooil, sm- geon, wh< » hail examined the MS. oi the memorial, and marked some .' Litem— tions, also expressed a similar opinion. The Solicitor- General opened tbe cast, fur the ihtuder id a speech which occupied nearly four beuj- s. in course of whirh, he stated that his client eoulil jiot have been actuated by malice, but was « * » polling an injurious, attack made on his character by the pursuer, in a meitiorial to the patrons of the UtiK- ersity, of which fie ad- mitted having printed 200 espies, and that its eircuUtian vas not confined to the . patrons and Profcs- rtiv* of the Uiaveisity. Principal Baird, Professor Dunbor, Dr. Allison, l) r. Fvfe, Dr. AuJersOh, Rev. Dr. Vi'in. Ritchie, Dr. Home, ' Jr. Mackintosh, Dr. C'ullen, and Mr. Dickson, were then called for the defender, whose evidence went to prove that Dr. Hop exhibited the different processes of chemical pharmacy in his class, according to tbe threa ditilrent Phariuacopreias' of Edinburgh, London, and Dublin, tak- ing that of Edinbtwgh for lus text book, and that th. at part of his course formed a most important lu-. uioh of medical study.— Several of the witnesses'also proved that tiie late Dr.' Gregory atul and Dr. Home tp- atetl of the most important rfjjie di*'. ws inciden-. taf to women and children, the negative of which had been asstirted by the pursuer iit his inemori. d; Otfie ottlieaitpes^ N( Dr. Miw- kin- tosh), who had attended Dr, liamiitoji's cl% s « ibr three worses, and was not sure but he liad attended a fourth course, said he had re- ceived more information from Dt. Gfegury oa the. aulijcct id thus* diseases than lie had from Dr. Hamilton. A great mass of documentary evidence ya* put in, ythirU'. clotfA the ease for the dcli- nder. Mr. . leffrey replied for the ptirsuer in a V. TY powerful speech. The Lord Chief C.' oiniuissiouer summed up the evidence to the Jury with his usual perspicuity. At tha close of his charge, his Lord- ship observed, that as the act did not require that . a full Court must sit to receive the verdict, he should retire, having left a sick- bed to attend his duty on the present occasion. Tlie Jury retired at a quarter before two o'clock, on Tuesday morning, and, after an hour's consultation, returned a verdict for the pursuer. Damage* i' 500. Counsel for the Pursuer :— F. Jeffrey, J. Mimcrieff, H. Cock- i burn, awl U. Whigluini, Esqrs. Agent, A. Goldie, Esq. AY. S. Counsel lbr the Defender:— The - Suljcitor General, J. . Skene, and Pat. Ilqhevtaju, listp- s. Agent, W, and A,. Li, 1- Ulis, W. iL HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY^ Wednesdays March « AFl'KAI. CASK— i « Ul. « r JUJtT. $ HARf against Duncan, Procuratoi- Fispal of Perthshire The decision iu this case deserves to be noticed, as it goes h* protect and extend the constitutional pi- ivilfgetif trial by jurv. The siLspeuder, Grace Sharp, or A/' llwun, tbe ^ it February last,' co'uvieted- before the Shei'Lffi-. Sulwtittita- of Vievthshire, upm a criminal libel at the instance » ftl> e Proc- tHu. tw- Fiscal; charging her with having stolen ( rosu the person of Williaui White, a red leather pm- ket- bnok, coutaiaing bank notes to the aitiauut of .4: 14 Ts. Tbe libel concluded, that she (* ouglit cuul slkuuld be pu- nished by fine, imprisonment, - and bauwhiai. nt friiiu the countv, or all or « n\ ofthe slid jiunishnients,'* • ' i'he suspender plexk- d N'oC Guilty tikthe charge ; anil several witwsses we? e examined: for thii prosecutor; afreev.- hieh the Sheriff pronounced judgment, fintling th^ libel proven, and adjadgiug the suspender to. lie iiupriMineil witliiu toe tolbooth. of I ' ertli for the space of six months, mid- thereafter tt> be ' oanishe. l froni the co. Hity of Perth fu*. life. ' ' ' Of tins sentence tile sttsjK'iMler eiitujilnined to tlte Court tjf" Justici- ary, 1' ii bill of suspension and liberation, upon several grounds? but Mi.- insisted pjrtic » k: ir that the case might'to have beeta tried by a jo-: y , : tjsuJrd, « t support vi ( las ou vai ieus cao/ s, par I-:- uUrly tli » ! * f MM M'XiU^ n, - Mill,%~ a% r WIS- T- 1"' I ouri. upon advising the hill, » { id b,; aritig CotiutM for the parties- ( 27tli Ft- limai'v Ifl^ t,}, ordain them to give in minutes of debate upon the subject mutter of the said bill, with a - view- to tiie- case Wag thereafter determined bv a full bench," the case came on before the Court to- day ; when the Judge* . present ( Lords. Justice Clerk, Gillies, Pitmilly, and MackenKie), unanimously delivered an opiiBga thft^ tfoechiwgc'in the UBet before the- Sheriff was or that nature that ought to liave been tried by jury. The following interlocutor was • hereupon pronounced " The Lords, in respect of the nature of, the* crime charged ag. rin'st the rftmplaiacr, find that the Sheriff ought to have proceeded iu ( he trial of this case with the assistance of a jury; therefore, suspend the ' sentence Complained of, simplicUer; and grant warrant for setting the complainer at liberty." LANDLORD AND TENANT: IJAMKS SCOTT, late tenant, Lower Shejirdale, r. CRAWFUIID T. MT, Ilsq. of Harvieston. Bv tne tack* the landlord was bound to inclose, in 1820, with a * iift! e& iii. { fiat ftfko, the \ H*) le. pfthe farm, on tlie north arid east skies, to preveutits lieing overflown by the river Devon. A sea dyke was erected, but it was not sufficient, the river having fre- quently broke through and over it, and inundated the whole farm on several pccflsions. For the damages thus sustained, tiie landlord was ibuud liable by the Sheriff in different actions. In March 1- 825, tlie river was again considerably flooded, and broke through and over the sea dyke, and in some places carried it completely away. The flood alio completely inundated the whole farm, and forced its way into the farm- houae and offices. The soil of sonic of the ploughed fields was completely washed away, and other parts of the farm covered with sand aud gravel. After tlie water subsided, the farm had such a devasted appearance, that the tenant fonsidered himself justified ia removing from it. For the damages Sustained by the flood, and quitting the fann, the tenant brought « u action before the Jury Court. ISSUE. " It being admitted, tliat the defender let in lease to the pursuer the farm of Lower Sheardale, for the period of 19 years, from and Alter Martinmas 1820. It Ix- ing also ailmitted, that tlie said defender became bound to inclose, during the spring or summer 1820, with a Sufficient sea dyke, the whole of the WHI farm upon the north and east sides, so as to prevent it being overflowed by the river Devon, and to put in took*, and otherwise, to defend the banks of the river, and to make the sea dyke all at his own expence, Whether tln- ssikl Crawford Tait, in violation of the said obiiga- lion « fnucd to defend the bank of the river bv making a sufficient sea dyke upon the said farm ; and whether, in consequence of the said failure on the part of the said defender, the said . river did, on or About the 7th and 8th days of March 1825, overflow part of the said farm, to the loss arid damage of the pursuer?" Mr. Alexander M'Mell stated the pursuer's case, and called a number of witnesses. Mr. Cockburn, for the defender, commented on the evidence for the tenant, and called Several witnesses. Mr Jeffrey having replied, Lord Gillies, the presiding Judge, summed up the evidence. The Jury retired for nearly three quarters of. an hour, and re- turned with a verdict, finding for the pursuer. Damages .£ 235 6s, 9d. For the pursuer, Francis Jeffrey and Alexander M£ Neill, Esqrs. advocates; Messrs. Campbell and Burnside, W. S. agents. For thedefender, II. Cockburn and John Tait, Esqrs. advocates; Messrs. Tait and Young, W. agents. T'veas.-'- fliiH fo-. i thefend romaiiirs?\ ' t'hV M>-< r:< a n, plied, > haf if passttd hk poor cornpreheiwian but - the- . King-, ^ h- i • the . King was all powerful j- and no doubt it could be done if his Mi> : sty said so; The King calling an attendant, enquired what fruit had lately come in season; and being informed that apples had just > me in, he desired that the worth of the rupee in that fruit might be instantly procured. It produced fifty or sixty apples ; of these he sent three or tbiir a- pieee to several1 of the noblemen and - highest officers at court, not excepting the minister himself, and each of these were forced by etiquette to send in return a considerable offer- ing for the King, with another for the royal messengers Fifteen hundred tomauns were collected in this way, and three hundred for • the messengers, all of which his Majesty pocketed, distributing only ten tomaufts among his envoys.— Preiser's Khorasmn. In the year 1758., at the concerts at Marlbdrough- grecn, Dub- lin, among the many fine singers was Rachael Baptiste, a real black woman, a native of Africa: she always appeared in the orchestra, in* a yellow silk goWn,' and was heard by the applaud- ng company with great delight", without remarks upon her sables. The favourite song at this time was Lord Chesterfield's " Fair Kitty, l> eautiful and young." Marlborough- green was a sort of tea- drinking place, with singers, band of music, & c. and was greatly frequented. One evening a young nobleman was descend- ing the steps which led to the long room, and a gentleman awl a party'of ladies was going up, the . latter in full, dress, the former in boots j liis spur happened to touch the other's stocking, " who mut- • red, " d n your spurs !" and proceeded with his party to the rooms. lie had not sat at the table two minutes, when Lord — hastily entered and struck him across the shoulders with his rattan, saying,'" Follow me, Sir." Mr. — started up: tliey both ushed jlowii the steps, which were on the outside of the room, upon the green, where a number of persons were walking andean? ersing. Lord snatched a small sword from somebody, and drew it. * Mr. drew his from his side, and in a pass or two, before any one could inter fore— for they were as quick as lightning, Lord —— was run through the body : lie died in a few hours ' terwards. Mr. quitted the kingdom. I have often since blessed Beau Nash for abolishing swords. Challenges and pistol- work are bad enough; but even then the watchful man may have chance of a watchful Providence not permitting the sun to gc< v down on his anger. It is to be wished that seconds were a little more alert in peace- making, as t^ ie principals themselves may be afraid of any step towards it, lest they incur tlie imputation of cowar- dice, for slander has always its blacking brush ready to dash away. It is with much pleasure I reflect that in my day I have prevented two or three duels—' Recollections of O'Keeffe. ITariettcs. TILE LATE JOHN PINKERT0A'. John Piukerton, the geographer, who died a few weeks ago, in Paris, in his 70th year, was in many respects a very singular cha- racter. In early life he published his Essay on the Goths and Celts; and though he figured afterwards in many other walks of literature, the prejudices embalmed in that extraordinary production continued to the end to hold almost the undivided possession of his mind. He seriously, and in perfect good faith, believed that the Irish, the Scotch Highlanders, and the Welsh, - the Bretons, and the Spanish Biseayans, are tin' ohly surviving descendants of the original popula- tion of Europe, and that in them, their features, their manners, their history, every philosophic eye may trace tfc unimproved and unimprovable savage, the Celt He maintained in every company, that he was ready to drop his theory altogether the moment any one could point out to him a single person of intellectual eminence sprung from au unadulterated line of Celtic ancestry. He used to appeal beidlv to the History of Bulaw, in particular, aaking what one great man the Celtic race of Wales, Ireland, or Scqtland, had yet con- tributed to the rolls of fame? And, it must be owned, that he had studied family genealogies so indefatigably, that it was no easy mat- ter to knock him down without preparation. If you mentioned Burke,' " What," raid lie, " a descendant of fie Bourg? Class that high Norman chivalry with the riff- raff of O'e and Mac's? Show me a great O, and I ant dpne." lie delighted to prove that the Scotch ' Highlanders had never had but a few great captains— such is Montrose, Dundee, the$ rst Duke of Argyle— aud these were all Goth*; the two first lowlanders; the last a Norman, a de Campo hello ! The aversion he had for the Celtic name extended itself to every person and every thing that had any connection with the Celtic countries. He used to shut Ins ears, anil screw his absurd iron features into . a most diabolical grin of disgust, whenever a bagpipe sounded; and once at a country house in Scotland, where a land- lord was at the pains to have a bed hung with tartan curtains on pur. pose for his reception, well knowing that some explosion of the most particular plircnsy would follow, Pinkerton did not observe any- thing that night, but he appeared in the morning with a face pale fts marble with rage, his little grey eyes lighted up with the most fic- rv ferret- like wrath. He said nothing— not a word; but ordered a post- eliaiee immediately after breakfast, and stepping into it, growled'out" Good bye, Sir; good bye, Sir, D—- n your tartan!! Finkerton's labours in Petrology and Geography stood by them- selves, but his Essay on Gastronomy, published under the title of » ' Recollections of Park" was also a part of the man. A good Goth was, in his eyes, the first uf human beings ; a good cook was as certainly the second. He was, altogether, an odd specimen of kiajfof literate*! that never thrives much in this country— half anti- quarian, half gourmand—" bitter ferocious bigotry was the all- in- all of my old acquaintance untd dinner time ; that hour brought the softer mode, and his anti- celtic dissertations inter pocula were not only milder in expression, but interlaid with many exquisite episodes touching loves and soups that had been. Pinkerton was a very little and very thin old man, with a very small, sharp, yellow face, thick- ly studded . with small- ppx marks, and decked with a pair of green spectacles. Gibbon had. patronised him in his youth, and he re- turned the set- vice by assuring the people of our generation that the historian of the " Deeline and fall" was really, ia spite of his style, a man of considerable talent and discernment. As for. Pinkerton's own style, it is almost needless to remark that it was the very worst in the world— dry, hard, and rigid as iron, with here and there a . flourish of the most exquisite - mixed metaphor— as if he had made a compound mess of flints aud flummery. La Peroute.— It seems probable that the place at which this celebrated navigator was lost, has been discovered by an English whaler a long low island, situate between New Caledonia and New Guinea. One of the chiefs came on board who had a cross of St. Louis hanging from one of his ears, others had swords marked " Paris"— and one of the natives, who appeared about 50 years old, said, that when he was young, a large ship was wrecked on au. adjoining coral re..', that the whole of the crew perished, and that these things were contained in some boxes which weri driven ashore.' QieipAet - The Jflonele morning paper states the fallow- ing, ou the authority of a correspondent:— On the arrival of the Itlonde at the place of her destination, Lord Byron landed, and attended by his first lieutenant ( the Hoo. Wm. Keith), and others uf his officers, proceeded to the palace of the young king ( Kaukiauli), whom he found enjoying the royal sport of rolling in a tar barrel. His Majesty received the party with great kindness, and immedi- ately put ou ( smeared as he was) a suit of the Windsor uniform, presented, to liitn in the name uf our Sovereign, by Lord Byron Thus habited, he strutted about with the most provoking gravity. Similar' clothing w « » presented to all the great Officers of the State and household, which by the king's command, those digilitarie? assumed toute de suite. A banquet was now announced, to which Lord Byron and his officers were invited, and the invitation having been accepted, all tat down to the entertainment. A short time had however elapsed, when his Majesty, and the great functions ™ by whom he was surrouuded, began to exhibit signs of uneasiness the temperature of the royal apartment was high: the Windsor ..'.. form was unbuttoned, but it afforded no relief. His Majesty in roiKoquchcc, threw off the coat, and was imitated by his cour- tiers, the rest followed, the remaining garments were similarly abandoned, and at length, relieved from the incumbrance of cloth- ing, the King and his Court proceeded to discuss with their usual pout the numerous dishes placed upon the board in . succession, each man helping himself with his fingers, direct from the dish. It is only lair to add, how'ever, that every person at tiie table had been furnished w ith a ba* in of water at the beginning of the feast, in w hich they washed their hands l » etwcca each remove. The cun- ning of the natives of the Sandwich Islands is almost proverbial. That they are not devoid of humour, the fallowing fact proves : An individual, who aceotupar. ied Lurd Byron, displayed the utmost anxiety to procure curiosities, and . repeatedly remonstrated with _. onie of the Officers of the Cojirt upon their neglect of his reiterated requests. " Wait a day. or two," said the functionary, and you » ! iall have some, we are getting sotpe made for you." - Him- to turn a Penny Tlie Persian King's avarice is die com- mon jest, as well as the bane of the country, and numberless amusing instances . are related of this liis ruling passion; Thev tell, that as he was one day walking with the late minister, Maerz; t o. - tfi- a, he found a rupee lying on the ground, which picking up tud showing to the minister, lie said,- '•' What think yon Mccm, . you are a mini of Warning, do tliiuk . you enuM iu a:< y way iu- FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FRANCE. CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES. It appears, by the French papers of the 26th ult. that- a warm discussion 011 the slave trade took place on the preceding day in the Chamber of Deputies. The debate arose on petitions from the merchants of Havre and Paris, praying that more severe and more efficacious laws might, be adopted against this odious trafhe. The petitioners assert that the slave trade is carried on under the French flag with increasing activity; that the operation of the existing laws only adds to its barbarity, as three or four hundred negroes are now crammed into a space* which would formerly have been allotted to only one- fourth of that number. Hence, the deaths are frightfully numerous, and the petitioners calculate that the styvc ships throw annually overboard at least 3000 of the unfortunate victims of this horrible traffic. In the' report of the Committee on this petition, a hope is expressed that the facts are exaggerated, and the measures taken by the Government to repress the slave trade are enupierated. It is, however, acknowledged that the existence of such a traffic is a disgrace to a civilized nation, but it is alleged that making the slave trade piracy would not be an effectual prevention, because the rigour of penal laws often causes impunity. The Committee proposed that the petition should . be referred to the President of the Council. The object of the petition was lost sight of in the debate, in conse- quence of some observations made by General Sebastiam, who said that a white slave trade was going on as well as a black ; that the French Ministers had allowed Turkish agents to recruit openly for the Pacha of Egyp't. M. de Villele, in vindication of the Govern- ment, delivered the following speech from the Tribune : —. M. de Villele— You have seen", gentlemen, how it has been at- tempted to identify humanity and policy with violent reproaches, mixed with declamation against Ministers. I demand of the gentle- man who spoke last, that he will propose a remedy for the evil of which he complains, lie has none— absolutely none. He con- fines himself to the announcement of the inaccurate facts. The Committee has told you every thing which the Ministry has done to stop the slave trade. ' They have declared to you that tljey have carried the precautions as far as the liberty of commerce would allow them. We may add, that the Ministry has been only - stopped by the very limits of their own power, and by the orders given in the port of Naufz, mentioned by the previous speaker. In all the colo- nies, even the foreign colonies, precautions sre taken to § eize the slave' slops'; . when once seized, proceedings have been taken even against those who have withdrawn to foreign countries, and that even at this moment the Court of Appeal is occupied with the ques- tion of ascertaining whether those prosecutions be valid. Jftufr, is the legislative enactment on the subject sufficient ? Every year this question is stated, and every - year we do not cease to acknowledge that, in rendering the law more severe, we might be acting against the interests of liimianity itself, and of those whom we wish to pro- tect. Of what then, in fact, do the petitioners complain ? Of this—- that since the law, the trade is carried on with fewer precau- tions than formerly, in favour of the victims, and they cite acts of barbarity which make you shudder with horror. But, would those acts become less terrible, or less frequent, if the penalty of death was prescribed ? Certainly not; for it is very evident, that the authors of this infamous traffic, running the risk of their lives, would use precautions still more inhuman, than they now take through fear of confiscation. It js not there we must seek tlie re- medy. The real cause of the evil is in the difficulty of applying the law, and preventing the trade of which it treats.— It is from this motive the Ministry redoubles its efforts and its precautions, and it is., thus that it. will arrive at the end it proposes, much better than by a more severe penalty ; aud further, if it had been supposed that the Jaw should, be changed, some Member woidd have made a proposition, and yet none lias been made in the one Chamber or the other, we must arrive insensibly, at the point, and we have already made a great advance, since there is 110 hesitation to apply the law. Do not doubt that we shall have immediately fewer complaints. While this is our conviction, it would be on our part an act of weakness to give way to declamation, and'to adopt measures which, instead of reaching the object, would carry us away from it. I pass now to another question ( a lively expression of attention). I clearly foresaw; that an attempt would be made to connect the slave trade with that which is called the traffic in - whiteslaves. Wher- ever there is slavery^ ( they say,) . the French Government, ( or, if you please, the Ministry) is there to support it. Well, gentlemen, here are the official reports which have been sent to us by the Com- mander of the French station in the Levant., - The Minister took these reports from his portefeuille, and read what follows: ( Profound silence.) 5th November 1825 The Turkish fleet, consisting, of 134 sail, of which more than 80 were ships of war, arrived on the 3d November off Cape Matapan, with- out having been met or molested by the Greeks. Among the transports which made part of it were three Tuscans, eight Au- s- trians, seven English, three Sardinians, five Spaniards, one Ameri- can, and not one French. ( A general movement of satisfaction. That is a sufficient answer to those journals which could represent the French marine in tow of the Austrian marine. These journals would probably be ashamed of themselves if they knew of whom they have made themselves the echoes in publishing all these calum- nies. , • , In my late visit to Napoli, the Greeks intreated me to endeavour to rescue from slavery some women, and children whom they pointed out as having been captured by. the troops of Ibrahim. The cor- vette, the Diana, was at Modon, and at my request Ibrahim deli- vered up to Ckptam Bon) ey all the female slaves found within his reach and whom he had purchased from his own soldiers. 1 sent these families to Napoli. A Voice— By whom is that report signed ? The Minister of Fmanee— It is signed " De Rignv." After detailing several similar reports from Hear Admiral Hal- gari, & c. M. de " Villele proceeded : " Thus, then, gentlemen, let them cease to accuse the King's Government with what humanity may have suffered. Let them also cease to impose upon us a line of political conduct. As to what" regards the most scrupulous fidelity in this respect, as well, as that of the slave trade, the Government has nothing to reproach itself with; and notwithstanding what may have been said of the conduct of its revocable agents it must do them the justice to admit, that it has been uiformly seconded by them in its efforts, particu- larly by Rear- Admiral Halgan, who sits in this Chamber, and by Admiral de Rigny, whose reports I have read to you." ( Brayos in the centre.) PORTUGAL. Lisbon Gazettes from the 8th to the 14th in9t. have been re- ceived. A considerable portion of them is devoted to official details of the origin and progress of the late King's illness, which nOw pos- sess very little interest. The following extracts communicate some particulars of the proceedings of the Government subsequent to the death of the King : — jLisbofr, March 8.— The formation of the Junta of Government by his Majesty's decree of the 6th March having been communicated by a circular letter to the Diplomatic Body, the Ambassadors,. Minis- ters, and Charges d'Affairs of Foreign Powers at this Court came to- day ( 8th) to the Palace of Bemposfa to pay their compliments to her Royal Highness the Infanta Donna Isabella Maria, and at the same time expressed to her Royal Highness their r>*; ret at the illOess of her august father. March 12.-— This morning at five o'cWk, the castle of St. George and the other forts, as well as the ship of war in the port, tfcgfiii to fire jniihii* on rtCvtoHhf tlie de. hth of hi** ^ fojcsiy* which, - to xwn* f of the inhabitants of this city, was i- lie ftfltictiug signal of their lamentable" loss. The silmt but expressive grief painted ou every* countenance is accompanied by anxiety for the health ' of her Majesty the Queen, of the ibtanta Donna Isabella , - Maria,, aud her atigast sifters, as well as of her Royal liiglmes. Vthe the Dowager Princress of Brazil,- whose royal heafts are so profoundly ; afflicted by this melancholy event. The Senate has td^- dav issued a proclamation for mourning for a year, and the citizens belonging to the Seriate are convoked for the 7th of this month,, for tlie solemn act of breaking the coats of arm?, , practised Oii the death of our monarchs. The bddv of his Majesty has been embalmed, to be placed in the Palace of Bemposta, under a rich canopy, where divine service will be performed, and masses said, till the altars are prepared, in the same saloon. The bells of all the churches will continue to toll, and the guns of the forts to fire from time to time. The Nuncio, and the members of the Government, have been, some yesterday and some to- day, to the palace of Quetuz, to offer their vondolence to her Majesty the, Queen, and the Princess of Brazil. The Infanta Donna Isabella Maria has received the visits and compliments of the Court 011 this unhappy occasion; Divine Provi- dence having given her the resignation she needs in sufch trying eir- oumstances, to support the difficult but indispensable duty which her station requires ; but God has given her that strength and masculine understanding which renders her worthy of the high functions which she is called upon to fulfil in the government of this nation. March 14.— The Gazette of this date contains nothing official, except orders addressed to several public officers, announcing the death of the King, and ordering a general mourning for a year. RUSSIA. ST. PF. TERSBIIRCH, March 8 By an Order of the Day of the 1st instant, addressed to the Guards by his Majesty ' he Emperor, it is ordered, that from the l\ Ioscotv Regiment pf Lite Guards, and from the Grenadier Regiment of Life Guards, viz. front the sub- alterns who were implicated in the affair of the 26tli of December, by a false interpretation of the oath, two battalions of the Guards shall be formed, and shall then immediately proceed under the com- mand of Colonel S.- KquoH', pf the Beolnarensky Regiment of Guards, to tlie line (£ the CaravaBs, to subdue and chastise the rebellious tribes of moifritaii^ eers, aud thereby to wipe out the stain arising from their momentary errors on the 26th of December. Tiie Duke of Wellington excites in this .' tr. as elsewhere, general interest. Every day about eleven A'cfcirit a craivd of peopt* of all ranks assemble before his hotel, waiting for'an opportunity to see the illustrious Commander. On his first audience, at the Im- perial Court, the Duke wore the insignia of the Order of the Gar- ter, and those of the Order of St. George, which latter oilly tvvo distinguished personages in Europe besides himself possess. On the - 1th, he and Prince Wrede were present at a public examination of the Noble Ladies of the Institution of St. Catherine. The Mow- ing day the Duke's suite were presented at Court. MARCH 11 —- The Duke of Wellington resides in the house of the Appanage Department, on the quay of the Winter Palace,, and Prince Wrede in the house formerly belonging to Count Golowin, opposite to the little theatre. The Imperial Court takes every op- portunity of giving the most flattering proofs of esteem to the Difke of Wellington. The day before yesterday he dined " with the Im- perial Family, and had the honour to sit by his Majesty the I'. iri- peror. We hear that a rich service for the table is making in the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, as a present for the Duke. We flatter ourselves that we shall see him here till after the coronation of their Majesties. An order of . the day, dated Novo Tseherkask, Jan. 10, issued by the Iletman of the army of the Don, Lieut- General Uowaiski, denounces, with great energy, the parties implicated in the late conspiracy, and calls upon those, to whom it is addressed to imitate the loyiOty of their forefathers in 1705, when they punished with " Sack and Water;" that is, by sewing up iu sackcloth aud drown- ing those who refused to confirm the oath of fidelity which they had takeu. AMERICA. Advices from Mexico to the 2d of February have been received. They state that, contrary to the general expectation, much oppo- sition had been made by the Government to the alterations propos- ed by Mr. Canning, in the Mexican treaty, which was carried back by Mr. Morier. This opposition has assumed so decided a character, that Mr. Ward, the British Envoy, made preparations for returning to Britain, aud even sent off a portion of his baggage to the c6ast, to be placed onboard his Majesty's ship Vigilant. In this state of things, however, a wish was expressed by the Govern- ment to enter again into a negociation, the result of which had not transpired when the present advices left Mexico. lb was generally supposed,' that, if Mr. Morier, who succeeded Mr. Ward as Envoy to Mexico, remains firm, he will in the end carry his point. The subject in dispute, which has never transpired in this country, is believed in Mexico to be the right bf search, and the determining what shall or shall not constitute a Mexican vessel. It is farther said, that tlie right of search had been given tip on making the first treaty, but that Mr. Canning would not. ratify it with that article as a part of it. The American Minister in Mexico was believed to be using great exertions to induce tin; Mexican Gowmment'to re- main firm on the point at issue, great jealousy being entertained by the Americans' at the superior influence of tlie E'nglisli. A report of the Mexican Finances has been published by Esteva, the Minis- ter of Finance, in which he calculates, that at the end of the vear 1826 there will be a surplus of 992,500 dollars of receipt over ex- penditure. By New York papers received to the 2oth ult. it appears, that serious intentions are entertained of making a combined attack, by the Mexican and Columbian Governments, upon the island of Cuba: ( From the United States Telegraph of February 17. J " EXPEPITIOX AGAINST CUBA. " It was rumoured at Vera Cruz, that the Columbian Govern- ment was fitting out an expedition to attack Cuba, and that the Mexican Government was to furnish a certain quota of the force. As a confirmation of the correctness of this report, it is stated that the Scio, Graves, of Philadelphia, had been chartered by the latter Government, to transport troops to Campeachy, which was to be the general rendezvous, and that it was in treaty for a number of other American vessels for the same purpose^' they' being preferred; " A number of troops had assembled at Vera Cruz, and more were momently looked for, as they were marching from all parts of the country. The quota of troops to be furnished by Mexico is said to be 7500. The Columbian troops were assembling at Cartha- gm"., the quota of that republic is said to be 12,500. The forces were expected to sail for the general rendezvous about the middle of January, and the combined army to arrive off Cuba about tlie 1st of April. " Those at Havannah who were in favour of a more liberal Go- vernment, were anxiously looking for the arrival of the expedition." v.' i< - Jiippli.:.! w. tU wait r from th. ir lvsm ou'. Neitlier'tl. r N.. « Soiuh Sea Hons.- » r this Excise l. tltiee are dsuug,-.!, but !, i'--. i kars were entertained for the former. At half- p- isf ifiuo oVtovk part of the building fell down with a tremendous crush; at eleven, the gable end tell in, and a very small vestige of thfe building now (• mains. It is opposite St Peter's- le- poor Chttreh. Most of the valuable books of the merchant-, are fortunately saved. The nutuK- r of engines engaged ou the spot, were very luirirerbus, arid ihe supply of water was great, particularly from the ntaiu, and. the reservoir of water erf the South Sea House. Business at the South Sea House, in ctjnseqnence, is suspended, the whole establishment of wlii.- h were quickly at their posts ou the first alarm. Port of London—- The trade of Loudon erfiplnys abntit S500 ships, the cargoes entering the port bsing arftiually not less than 13,300. On an average,- 110( 1 whips are in the river atone time; together with : ill'J barges and other small craft, employed in lading and unlading them ; 22SS barges aud other craft engaged ia the Inland trade, and 3000 wherries or small boats for passengers. To this active scene which the port of London exhibits, are to he added about SOOO watermen actually employed iu navigating the wherries and craft, 4090 labourers lading aud unlading ships, and 1400 re- venue officers constantly d> iing duty on the river, besides th6 crews of the several vessels. This scene occupies a space of six miless ou the Th ames, from two miles above to four miles below Loudon Bridge and Limehouse. Private letters have been received from Constantinople, dated the 28th February, which mention the arrival in that city of our Ambassador, Mr. Stratford Canning, ou the 27th. Sir Hudson Lowe has reached Constantinople, where, it is said, he attracts the attention ol the Franks^ and even of the Turks, at IVa. LONDON, April 3. The King lias been graciously pleased to constitute and appoint David Cathcart, Esq. one of the Lords of Session, to be a Lord of Justiciary in Scotland, in the room of George Fergusson, Esq. re- signed.— London Gazette, April 1. Tuesday " morning, soon after eleven o'clock, , Mr.; Canning left town, and proceeded as far as Marlborough, wher^' the Right Hon. Gentleman slt^ pt that jiight. Early on Wednesday morning he proceeded to Bath, where he remained during that day and night. At ten o'clock on Thursday morning, Mr. Canning left Bath, and proceeded on his way towards London, to Salt Hill, which he reached about six o'clock to dinner, where the Right Hon. Secre tary was met by Mr. Stapleton, his private . secretary, who had come from London in consequence of some important business oc- curring at the Foreign Office, which required the immediate atten- tion of Mr. Canning. On Friday mGrniug. the Uight lion. Gentle- man rode to the King's Lodge, • Wiiidsdr Park,' where he remained two hours, during which time he had a long attdience of his Ma- jesty, to take his commands on some State business, after which he proceeded to London. Messrs. Wilson and Curtis have declared their intention of re- tiring from the representation of the City. Dispatches were received on Thursday night, at the Foreign Office, from the Duke of Wellington, at St. Petersburgh. They were brought by Mr. Meates, the King's Messenger. IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE FROM INDIA. Extract of a letter, dated Colombo, ( Island of Ceylon), 18tli November, 18- 25.— The day before yesterday, an official commu- nication was said to have been made to Government of the cessation of hostilities with the. Burmese. They have accepted of the terms offered by the Company, who are to receive two Crores of Rupees, besides what have already been plundered from the several Mosques, See. ; and the British are to have possession of Rangoon, Pegue, Martaban, Atraccan, and of course the Island of Cheduba, at least so report says. The Government Gazette contains nothing more that that peace is established at the Burman country. Destruction of the Old South Sea House, by Fire. Thursday morning, at half- past two o'clock, a fire broke out in the lower part of the Old Sou th Sea House, which totally consum- ed the whole of that immense pile of building, which was chiefly- occupied by various merchants and other. gentleiUen connected with the city, the apartments being very airy and spacious. Among the gentlemen who. had'apartments in the building, were Sir Win Curtis, who fortunately- did not sleep there last' night; his brother, James Curtis, Esq. also had apartments in the house, in which himself and family constantly resided. A Mr. Weedon's female ser- vant, who slept in the room over where the fire first broke out,, with two children, escaped narrowly with their Jives. On the first- alarm, the ' neighbou rhood was thrown into great consternation ; the watchmen, arid persons who sit up" all night in the New South Sea House,. were, however, soon ou the alert. , Their „ engine got out, and played with great effect oa the back of the premises. It Jftarfctts, GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF CORN". The following is the General Average which governs Importa- tion, taken from the Weekly Returns of the quantities , and prices of BitiTisTt, Coax, Winchester Measure, iu England and Wales, for the week endiug 25th March. Wheat. s. d. 55 1 Jiarley. s. d. 30 5 Oat', s. d. 22 7 Eye. s. d. 35 1 Beans, s. el. Si 2 Pease, s. d. 37 10 Wheat., s. el. 56 9 AVERAGE bv tiie Imperial Quarter, Rarley. Oats. llye. Jieans. Pease, s. it. .1. </. s. d. s. it. s. (/. 31 i 23 3 36 - 2 35 S 39 0 The Avfit . GE PRICE of BROWN or MuscovAno SUGAR, com- puted from the Return's made in the week ending the 29th March, is 33s. 5id. per Hundred Weight, duty exclusive. CORN EXCHANGE, April 3. During last week the arrivals of all - grain und flour were quite limited, and a pretty good demand prevailing, we had brisk mar- kets, both on Wednesday and Friday ; and a general advance of Is. to 2p. per quarter took place. This morning, although the fresh supply of wheat was not large, there was much less life, iu the mail- ing trade; and it finished but. little, if at all, dearer ' than on this day se'ennight. The inquiry for spring graui of every kind was also less animated. Flour as last week. Current Prices of Grain. s. s. d. ... s. it. Wheat, .. 52 to 56 0 Oats, Feed, .. 21 to 23 0 Ditto superfine, .. 66 to 71 0 Beans small, ., .. 43 to 17 0 Wheat, red, .... .. — to — - Ditto Hck, .. 38 to 42 0 Barley, .. 24 to 28 0 Beans harrow, .. 4 0 to 44 0 Ditto, fine, .. 31 to 55 0 Pease, Maple, . .. 46 to 48 0 % e, .. 34 to 40 0 Ditto, White, . .. 42 to 46 0 Malt, .. 4- 8 to 54 0 Ditto, Boilers, .. .. 55 to 56 0 Oats Potatoe, .. .. 22 to 25 0 Ditto, Hog, .... .. 23 to 46 0 Ditto Poland, ... .. 21 " to 24 0 Flour, .. 53 to 55 0 HADDINGTON CORN MARKET, March 31. A middling supply of Wheat, which met with a dull sale— Prices rather on the decline. Barley the same and Oats 2s. lower than Wheat Parley. Oats. Pease. Jieans. First... .. 33s. Od. 29s. Od. 22s. Od. , 18s. Od. 19s. Od. Second. .. 30s. Od. 25s. Od. 19s. Od. 16s. Od. 17s. 0.1. • Third- .. 24s. Od. 22s. Od. 15s. Od. I5s. Od. 15s. Od. DUNDEE MANUFACTURES - MARCH 20. 31b. lint hanusp. —- 31b. mill- spun, 2s. 4d. a 2s. 1 4lb. ditto, . . — 51b. ditto, . . — 61b. ditto, . . —• 71b. lint do. . 61b. tow do. p. lb. 711>. tow do. do. 81b. tow do. do. 10 and 121b. do. FT. AX. Petersb. 12hd. Ditto, 9 ditto, . Riga Thiasenhaus, Drujana cut, . . Petersburg!, clean, Ditto halt- cl. Riga Rhine, . .£ 33 a 28 a 39 a 33 a £ 3i 29 40 0 .£ 12 a £ 0 33 a 0 44 a 0 Risten, 3 Brand, Liebau, Archangel, Flemish, , HEMP. Drujana rasa, Common raits, . Cedilla, . . 5| d. a 5d. a 43,1. a 4d. a £ 28 a 31 a ? 7 a 0 a £ 10 a . 88 a . 2fl a 7.1. 6d. 5.1. • id. £ 0 0 es o £ 0 0 0 Nyim, 1st Tuesday. Dornoch, 1st Wednesday. Drumblane, ditto. Perth, 1st Friday. Newmachar, 2d Monday. Mintlaw, 2d Tuesday. Dunfermline, 13th day. Rutlirieston, 3d Tuesday. Tain Spring Fair, 3.1 Tuesday. Banchory Terna'n, Midlentran Fair, last Thursday. Echt, Wednesday before, ( Old Stile. J Marnoch, 1st. Tuesday. Inverury, 2d Tuesday. Arr. iL Fortrose, 1st Wednesday. Findon, ditto. Cupar of Angus, the Thursday before Easter. Mehoss, ditto. Inverury, 2( 1 Tuesday. Charleston of Aboyne, 2d Wed- nesday. Blyth, 1st Thursday. Brechin, 3d Wednesday. Colbockie, Ros^- shire, ditto. Inverness, Wednes. after 22d. Pasch Market, Aberdeen, last Wednesday. Old Aberdeen, last Thursday. - ( Old Stile. J Keith, 1st Tuesday. Cruden, ditto. FAIRS. Mjncn—' New Stile.) Lochel, 2d Tuesday. Migvie, ditto. Tarves, 2d Tues. and Wednes. Fraserburgh, 2d Wednesday. Old Deer, 2d Thursday. Murdoch, 3d Tuesday. Lenabo, 3d Tnes. and Wednes. 1- dny, the day before. Cornhill, ( Lady Fair) 25th day, Or I st Thursday after. Huntly, last Tuesday. Turriff, last Tuesday and Wed- nesday. Fochabers, last Wednesday. ( New Stile.) Duffton, day after Cruden. Ncwdeer, 1st Tues. and Wed. Donan Fair of Auehterleas, Sd Tuesday and Wednesday. Elgin Pasch Fair, the Thursday in Passion- week. Forres Pasch Fair, 2d Wetlries. Hawkhall Pasch Fair, 3.1 Tues. Inverury, Wednes. after ditto. Cuminestou, Thurs. after do. Logie, Thurs. after Cumineston. Granton, last Tuesday. Aliehindore, ditto. Fettereairn, ditto. Kepple Tryst, Belhelvie, ditto. Turves, St. George's, last Tues. aud Wednesday. Edinburgh Cattle Market, March 29.— This day, in the sheep market, there appeared only about 690 sheep, and 54 lamb*. The best Black- faced brought 31s. ; Cheviot white- faced, Jk 6.1, Lambs brought from 23s. to 84 » —- In the Grassmarket there were 160 fat cattle j which sold from 6s. 8d. to 8s. 4d. per stune, sinking oflals. Price of Hay and Straw. March 2S Oat Straw, 9s. ; Wheat ditto 8s. Od. to 9s. Od. ; Barley do. 7s. to 7s. Gd. per keruple—- Good Hav from 11.1. to 12d. per storie. Glasgow Cattle Market, March 27.— There were 828 black cattle in this day's market, which sold at. last week's prices. Prime fat cattle were scarce and sold rather higher. There were only 195 sheep. Best black- faced welders sold at 2Sa. Gd. ; white- laced ditto at 33s. a- head. Dumfries Cattle Market, March 22— There were about 100 cattle upon tie sands to- day. all of the Galloway bried, one score of which had been wintered in Carriek in Ayrshire. They wero in better condition than any we have seen in our market tills season. We understand they were purchased for the purpose, at being grazed in this county, and it is said at a very low price ; Upon the whole, it was a very dull market, the south country dealers being unwilling to purchase at any price. A part went off unsold. Morpeth, March 22.— At our Market to- day there were a great supplv of cattle, which met with a dull sole at la- t week's prices ; there being a short supply, of sheep, they sold readily at an advance in price Beef, 6s. to 6s. 9d. per stone, winking oilal—- Mutton, 7s. to 8s. 6.1. Carlisle.— Although the London Smithfield fit cattle markets continue high, and the demand for cattle and sheep brisk, yet the northern flit cattle and sheep markets at Liverpool and Manchester are bad, and prices considerably t reduced. Several lots of prime cattle and sheep have been exposed three or four times, without being disposed of, at each place alternately. Fat cattle and sheep at last Carlisle market varied from 5 « . to 6s. 6.1. per ptone for cattl. i, and for . sheep from 6s. to 7s. ( sinking oftal) ; and still choice lieef and mutton on the butcher's stall is not one item reduced. Indeed our city butchers all along complain of no rieoir. pence for their trouble. FOREIGN MARKETS. Hamburgh, March 14.— As there is little or nothing doing ill the sales of grain in our market, the prices we herewith subjoin may be only considered nominal. ' There are several sellers of ware- housed corn anxious to dispose of their stocks, particularly of wheat, all of which has the worm. The new is of fine colour, but few samples nre without sprout. Wlioat 17s. I IJ. to 233. 9d. liar- ley 8s. 3d. to Ha. 8( 1. Oats 6s. 3d to 7s. Od, . per qr. Hostoeh, tylarch 13.—- Our corn trade is in very . lull staff at present, and our supplies are exceedingly short, oil account of- the roads beintpiearly impassable in the present ' r. i - uii. The be'- t new wluv'ti is ii. iw ivom.; t"..... to 17-. & L jt- r qi- jjibi. lLc'ev, !>-. O'- L Oil- i as. J.•• t:, Of.. p.- r jJ. i'n; i- r, lr. v ult Isuhl. Rotterdam, Match 11.--- The . bmtiu- iy inlaid whilenhe, if. ... i svlueh the supply was ? mad,; met t - mH liityers ; but irj other > 011^ there was little . or- nythiiig doing., live. "'- Its - very slmi fy, and. lwlt,!' downwards. Inland Iarleys were h'. iili otf frt. lv at i'i adVaine., hut other^ sot ts met n ith ntf attention, Oats v eiv quite in- rliijf . l. Wheat. I9s. lOil. to ilts. ( id.. Barley los. 8' i. to I h". 4J. Out 10s. - Id. to Lis. 6<|. per quarter. - SMITOt'lKLO MAItK'lrr. Beef; : 4s. Od. to - Is. 8.1. j Pork, 5s. Sd. to 6.-. 04 Veal, .'..... 5s. ( id. to 6s; 6< 1. Limb, L. HI. to 61 Mutton, :.. 4s.- H. to 5s. Od. | Beasts, 501—- Calvi. s, 123— Sheep and t. smlw. 5610 - Pifr., f> 0 3 per C. Red. S per C. Cons.' 31 per Cent. Now 4 jior Ct. 3} per Ct. Re. I. PRICE OF STOCKS, India Bonds 70HJ 96 - 3 4 pi. Exch. Bills,; lOrnl. ' » 4 ,, t. Lottery Tickets 211. Hi, Bali for Ace. 207J.. 20G. J 207 V Cony, for Ac.;. " 7sijl;! ij Xi& ai Ueqi& tcr. FROM LLOYD'S LIST, MARCH 9FI. The Suzanne, Guichon, from Liverpool to Gilais, let? beet, driven on' the Sands oil that place, and it Was fctf « d would unt be got off. ' Core of Cork, March 21.— The crew of tlie Oh'-. rles, , f. i,: V- sou, of arid fur Newfoundland, from ViHna, wi re brought m lit'i .< by the Robert Fulton, their vessel havirttf foundered by coiiiinj ij Contact with that ship, on the Sd iu lat:. 43. long. 41.' Hull, March id TIKJ. Brothers, Henderson, fr. nu this port to London, caught fire in the cabin jreswrdafc nurrninjf, when in th e act of getting out of the harbour, but hy tiinriy assi^ tfii. c-*, - ui- l scuttling the vessel, has not sustained very material injury, and hss this day been got into the harbciur. Yarmouth, March 27.— The Sarah", Scott, frotn Kewc. vtV .;<• London, struck on Corton Sand yesterday, aud sunk before sh,-, could be put on shore. The crew and a passenger saved. MAILS ARRIVED— 1 Gottenhurgh, t Hamburgh, 3 Ejutchi 1 Flanders, aud 3 French. Dck— 1 Lisbon, and 1 Leeward Is- lands. "- MARCH, ST."— Rh/ th, March 29. The Trusty o? London, Huntley,.. in tnking the hartiour of S. jatoil Slwiee yesterday after- noon, with the pilot on board, wind strong from the NW. would not answer her helm, aud got upon the rocks behind (. lie north pier, where she now lies in a dangerous state, and if the iviuJ continues from the north, will in all probability be wrecked. % MAILS.— ARRIVED— 1 Hambur. h, 2 French, 1 Lisbon, and 1 Lee'Ward Islands. DI E—- 1 Dutch, and 1 Flanders, EAST INDIA SIIlrPlNG. The Corsair, Petric, from Sincapore, arrived off Pcnuanee ; she sailed on the 3d December, and from St. Huleua the 4th ot February. The Company's ship Inglis, ( ipt. S- rle, lb- pulse, and Bridgewater, from China, had arrived at St. Helena, and sailed again the 3d of February, for London. The James, Sibbald, from Bombay; and the Mariner ( late Fotherby) from Batavia, iv. rc also at St. Helena, ami would sail shortly tor London. The Runiiymcde, Kemp, from London to Bengal, wn* spoken with on the 30tli January, in lat. 3. N. long., 20. \ V. by tb « Daniel, arrived in the Thames from the South Sett. The East India Company's ship Kellio 1 Castle, has arrived in the Downs. She sailed from China on the SSrf November, aud from St. Helena on the 7th Feb. She was the fifth ship that Kill- ed. The Atlas and Herefordshire were the next ships to < ail; tin latter was spoken with off the Cape by the Kellie Castle. The Inglis, Bridgewater, and Repulse, it is reported, were dis- patched from China about the 17th November; arid the two for- j mer, to have sailed from St. Helena tour days, and the two latter, one day before the Kellie Castle... The ship General Kyd, Nairne, arrived off the Wight on Thurs- day. She sailed from China on the 19th November; arrived at St.. Helena the 2d February ; and sailed from thence, for England, the 4th February. Portsmouth, March 30.— Sailed the Emulous, ( Steamer) Pot- ter, from Loudon for the Cape of Good Hope. Harwich, March 30.— The Lavinia, Brooks, from Shields to St. Helena, has this day ' been assisted iu here by a smack, with the loss of bowsprit, foremast, & c. having come iu contact tfitlt a collier yesterday morning, off the Spurn Lights. Falmouth, March 30.— Arrived off Dartmouth, the AtlM, Hunt, from Madras and Ceylon, and lauded passenger*. Madeira, Feb. 8.— Sailed the Castle Forbes, Ord, and Clydes- dale, Rose, for Madras and Bengal. St. Helena Arrived the . Simpson, Simpson, from Bombay, and sailed previous to tiie 7th ult. for London. The following ships hare arrived at China - Bombay, Char- rctie; Buckiughamshire, Classpool; Duke of York, Locke; autl Furqoharson, Ci'uikshank, from London, St. Helena, and Bom- bay ; Hythe, Wilson; Low titer Castle, Barker; Royal George, Timmins; Roxburgh Gistle, Denny; Scabby Castle, N'ew. tll f Warren Hastings, Rawes; anil Waterloo, Aha'fi'r, all from Lou- thm andilewfji \ Viudsotv- HuvisUie. trim LuudonWHi UMUIM, I. oujee Family, ; Corn'waltis, —.— ; and Lady East, ; from Bombay. The Board of Works is Sending out the frame- work of a larg< store- house to the island of Ascension, for the convenience of veil- The Paragon, Pollock, from Glasgow, was on shore to lee- ward of Demerara, Gth February, and had lost her rudder. The Betsey of St. Ives, Jennings,; from DuYldalk to Liverpool, foundered the end of last month. All the passengers and crew; amounting to 32 persons, were drowned. • Navigation of the Sound.— The 10,509 vessels which eaile. l through till! Sound in 1825, belonged to'. iiffefeot nations in the following proportion*;— 3512 English, 2080 Prussian, 1304 Swedish, 756 Danish, 556 from Mei- klenburgh, 400 from the Low Countries, 371 Russian, 3SS Hanoverian, 167 American, 115 from Lubee, 53 from Bremen, 31 French, 30 from Olden- burgh, 29 from Hamburgh, 11 from Norway, and 6 from Pur* tugal. ' Qflltranltni;— It" i" s not generally known, that the order in Council founded on the late Act of Parliament, after a suspension of i\ fteep years, renews that part of the order under the former Act, whereby vessels arriving from America, or from places iu Europe, without the Streights of Gibraltar, with articles considered most susceptible of infection ( embracing cotton, silk, wool, or article* made of or mixed with either of them, & e. &<\) must perform qua- rantine, unless the master produce a declaration made upon oath by the shipper, before a Magistrate of the place, nod attested bv him ; as also by the British Consul, or where no Consul, by two known British ^ H'rcha& ts, either that such articles are not the. growth, & c. of Turkey, or of any place in Africa within t he stivights of Gibral- tar, or iu the West Barbary or the Atlantic Ocean, or, stating of what place they are the growth or produce. The order is already io operation as to vessels from the south ofEurope, and commence* on the 1st of April, as to those in the American trade, but is for the present suspended in regard to vessels from the north of Eu- rope. The necessary effect of this regulation will, iu manv in- stances, be very injurious to trade generally, aud to shipowner! in particular, as tlie want of such declaration, even for a single park- age, will subjfci the importing vessel to perforin quarantine at lite proper statiod for several days at least. EDINBURGH, April 4. • The Currency-. — The following gentlemen have been summoned to appear on 17th April before the Committee of th.- House qf Lords, for inquiring into the present state of tlie circulation oi Scotland:— j Mr. II. Monteith, M. P. Mr. John Thomsont ( From Edinhirgh.) The Lord Provost of Edinburgh. Sir John Hay. Mr. Kin near. Mr. Macartney. - Sir Robert Duudas. Dr. ChVenlry. Mr. Selkrig. Mr. J. / Gibson Craig. Mr. Sandetnan. ( From Glasgow.) Mr. 1L Binlay. The following are ordered to be summoned to give evidence be- fore that Committee of the House of Commons :-— iVJr. Kennedy, Ayr. Mr. Aytoun, Greenock. Mr. Commelin, Dinlifrie. » . Mr. Tait, Ouns*-. Mr. H. WiUt, Arbroath. Mr. Fergus, Kimildy. Mr. Duusmuir. Mr. Svmmons. Mr. Kinnear. Mr. Selkrig. Mr.. Macartney. Mr. tSandemau. Mr. Gilchrist. Sir Joli^ i Hay. Dr. Coventry. Mr. Tait of Dunse. Mr. ' J'homsOn, Glasgow. Mr. Kennedy, Ayr. Mr. Aytoun, Greenock. - Mr. Fergus, Kirkcaldy. Mr. H. Watt, Arbroath. Mr. Commelin, v Dismfries. K. Mr. Blair, of the British Linen Company Bank, and Mr. Findlay, have already been exandned by : he Committee of the House of Commons. On reports of their answer/ to questions by the Committee, tome of the London papers have hazarded conjec- tures as to the result of the inquiry. Nothing has vet transpired in the examinations which can justify any conclusion w hatever. The following gentlemen from the Select Committee appoint;*! to inqiure into the state of prisons in Scotland, and into the IVUMH* of maintaining prisoners confined therein under criminal warnwilii; and to report their observations thereupon to the House:-— fJ'he Lord Advocate of- Scotland, Mr. Charles Grant,- Sir George Clerk, Mr. Jlyme Drummoud, . Sir Charles Forbes, f. ord Arehihwd Hiimiltony Mr. Maxwell, Mr. ' William Dundas, I\ fr, Arehihalfi Campbell, Lord J nines Stuart, Sir Alexander Hope, Mr. \\ m, Gordon, Mr. Wymess, Mr. lliime, Mr. Duw uie, Mr. Mlliot f. o « k- iia'rt, Sir George Murray, Mr. Lind- oy, Sir ItouaJd f ir « .; tli o- l'liii;." at :. iiv j'! t i'<:.! iu; f p. ro- d I reilr.' t- | if. lU: pK- t ii: iWs nii-> ln. fioi ie:) s;> rv< hly I, » <\| et- (• t « .< i There. have tin thmln <> f Ute yfofa tketi several new Liglfvlio'tists cmitti : is at Snniburijh- litaiL. in Shet- land, atut'twotir ifiree in the Orkney* . and I icbi- iiie. winch of course must add to tin; general espente incur- red, w IviJe an acliiltionai Light- house rs now erecting at Peterhead, to lie also taken into the account, lint if Mr. Keith DOULHII-. FWTF W given T » Commit w> TV « cdJor. | I"' i ( ifr- m « , paper and records; five to hi ifce-^ portnn.. , 4- M. • Tli? Scnatus Acaihmiiciis of the t'tirversity. of Edinburgh have < conferred the degree of IE D. on the Rev. John Sangater, ciiiiEter : of Canald, iu the Presbytery of Haddington. On Tuesday the 21st ult. the Uev. David Wilson was. admitted j to the pastoral charge of the united associate congregation, Clark's l. a « i\ Kilmarnock. • ' j Oil tiie SrttU Match the Associate Burgher congregation of ' Hriensbargli an unanimous call to the Rev. George Legate, Kilkinamurriy, Ireland, to he tlusir pastor. The Rev. John I | V.,(', lu- iu, i- K. irlnJrd, VIII t 1 fell I'd hj.' sill. v n'elllei*. I he iiUe. li- eomes by way of Ceylon, and. is given on I he . authority of a ( torermnent( iazette. file con- liuns with ill.- f'. IMIIl. - I-, <:-*-;: itiun lijvtihl. os Ii ttli.' fl the trims were flMinitivt O'CIIC l. it'o, M'Kinlav," Kenton, preached and presided ou the occasion. A number of young English Excise ofHcers arc doing duty in Scot- land, being sett down to supply vacancies and learn distillery service: The moderation of the call in favour of the Rev. Thomas. Brown, Tcnghitid, to b « minister * tf St. John's - clujrch and parish, Glasgow, took place on Friday in1 St. John's Church, when ' the Rev. Mr. M'Farlane of St. Enoch's preached and presided. Dr. Stewart, the Lard Sishop of Quebec, is expected this day I Wednesday) at the Waterloo I Intel. 1 lis Lordship,' we understand, intends to embark from this port for his dioeese Liverpool Courier. We were furnished about twelvemonths ago, by a correspondent, with an account of an experiment tried by a tradesman s sou in A Hoi, of immnring a toad in a small flower- pot, sank deep in a garden, to ascertain the fact of that animal's living without food. At that time lie had Well a prisoner for two years, and was again slftit up in his dreary abode. A few da; » ago, the light of day was allowed to illuminate his darksome cell, when the contented inmate hopped about with as much cureless indifference as if he had only retreated there for an evening's repose. The prisoner was recom- mitted for farther trial.-— Stirling Journal. ions, which seem however merely to rest on report, I are, that the East India Company shall receive two Crones of littpees, besides what have been plundered with all these additional charges oh the fund levied, a j front the several mosques, & c. the English to retain considerable surplus stun of ntonev unappropriated : possession of Rangoon* . Pegue, Martaban, Arracan, and the island of Gtieilnba, the only part of our conquests to be given tip, : beiii< j Promo and the other towns, on should remain, either a reduction ol the present dyes might be made, or, failing that appearing expedient, an additional Light- house might be given, so as to gain what has long been a desideratum of the first importance, Light- house on the eastern coast of Scotland, between the Bell Stock and Kimsaird's Head, in such a situation - qnarc, BIRTHS. o: i the 30th ult. the Hon." Lady Fer- Sir John At .' i, Chariot ti gW'Cv, of a son. la Charjoite Square, on tiie 99fh ult. the Lady of Gordon of Kirlston,^ Hart, of a m At Kfiseiielil Cottage, Po'rtobelle, on the 27th ult. the- I. ady of Major Siepiicuson, ( Sin Dragoon Guards, of a son. At Kiielbtiru Bank, on the SOtli tilt, the Lady of Lieut Forrest} Hoval Navv, of a daught r. - ' ' MARRIAGES. ".--•• At Stoke Courcey, Somerset, on the 18th ultimo, the Rev. Jwr. es A. " Stewart, it. A. late of Corpus fltrici C'ojkge; Cam- U- iilge, to Mary, eldest daughter of the lite Henry Sweeting, Esq." Sbevboiv. At Edinburgh, ou the 27th ultimo, Andrew Buchanan, Esq. r. » ; ogest sou of David Carried Buchanan, Esq. of Drumpellier and MiDint Veruw, tn Miss Bethia Hamilton Rauwav, youngest daugh- ter of ilia late William Ramsay, Esq. hanker, Edinburgh. At NewEstnn House, on the 30th ultimo, by the Rev. Archi- bald Alison. Patrick Fraser Tytler, Esq. advocate, to Miss Rachel Elizabeth HOT, third daughter'of Thomas Ilog of Newliston, Erq. At Cmiielv Gardens, ou the 39th ult. William Mitchell, Esq. • r tlw Cowmweial Bank of Scotland, to I. illias, eldest daughter of tile Ute David Cross, " K- q. Pilrig Street. At Other! is- Bank House, on the 27th ultimo, Arthur Craigie, Esq. merchant in Leitli, to Susanna, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Ireland, minister of North Leith. At Molkuee, on the 2Stk insf. Alexander B. Blaokie, Esq. wine merchant, I. eith, to Isabella, eldest daughter of John Napier, Esq.'. nf Mollsnce. DEATHS. On the 20th ulf. Colonel Delancey Barclay, of the Grenadier Guntds, and Aidc- de- Camp to the King. At Halle, on the 16th ult. Professor Vater, the celebrated Orien- talist. s Ou the 8Sd ult. Rear- Adroiral Prows?, C. B. At Hamburgh, on the 11th ult. Mr. Joseph Ilrodie, of the hoti » e of Messrs. Pitcairn, Brodie, and Company. . At Kefdal, on the ,18th ult. Mr. Alex. Davidson, Lecturer iu NiturjJ Philosophy and Chemistry. as would be attended with the greatest practical adran- been already broken in Pegue, against which a force was about to be dispatched from Rangoon. The pub- He anxiety is thus kept npjiy the want of such authen- tic intelligence as can he fully depended upon, but ar- rangements having been made to send a ship directly from- Rangoon to England; in tlHTevent of peace being concluded with the ihtrmese,- a speedy removal of all sutpence on the subject may, we think, be confidently expected. Every thing connected with this tinpropiti- oui. warfare, so rasldv. entered into,. rewluis its termina- tion a most desirable object. The loss already Sustain- ed of many of our brave troops, and the still greater sacrifice which may be expected by the prosecution'of hostilities, under circumstances ( arising from the un- heahiiiuess ofthe climate) which render valour and dis- cipline unavailing, arc considerations of the highest importance. The extension too of our overgrown and unwieldy empire in India would only add to the burden already become nearly intolerable, while we might ex- pose ourselves to the attacks of some of the restless and warlike native potentates, who would readily seize the first oporttluity of humbling us in that quartet:, which tue increased expenditure of a protracted warfare would greatly tend to . facilitate. age. From this it will be readily seen, that we do not consider the Peterhead Light- house as likely to answer he end proposed, ami this opinion is strengthened by e concurring testimony of many of the most experi- enced seamen from this place, who, both as regards the coasting and foreign trade, have fully supported the Memorial which was presented from Aberdeen to the Commissioners of the Northern Lights, on the late occasion of their " collecting the'sentiments of the Ship- owners, Merchants, and others in this quarter, on this mportant subject. The following extracts from the Memorial will, up doubt, be acceptable to our readers, as affording the most, satislaetocy confirmation of the opinion- stated, and furnishing such fiicts as appear con- clusive in its favour. The Bnchan- ness is what is usually termed a Bhiff IT. iuULand, visible at a considerable offing, arid, from its slwpe, easily recog- nized by the most $ ne* perienced Mariners: the Girdle- ness, situ- ated at tiie termination of a long tract of dangerous rocky Coast, ADJOURNED SALE - OP SHIPPING, AND OTHER PROPERTY. VP SET PRICES It EDUCED. There will lie exposed to sale by public roup, within the Lemon - Tree Tavern of Aberdeen, upon Saturday the 16th day of April ( in place of Wednesday the 12th inat. a » formerly adver- tised,'! at two o'clock . afternoon, ONE- EIGHTH PART or SHARE of the Schooner PROSPECT of Aberdeen. ONE- SIXTEENTH PART « *• SHARE of the Brig UNION « f Aberdeen. . l il- TEEN SHARES of tbe ABERDEEN SEA INSUR- ANCE COMPANY. TKO SHARES of the ABERDEEN G. VS LIGHT COM- PANY. '{ he articles of roup are in the hands of Alex. Gibbon, Advo- ,- ite in Alierdeeu, to whom application may be made for farther particulars. € TO QUA R HIE US. ^ ONTRACTOKS are wanted for Qwarrying about Thirty Ttooils of Ruble> Stones on the Estate ot' Willidmston, i" of 0ii wamond. Also, fo* taking wit Seven Hundred Cubic Vard* of a. Foundation. Mr. William Donald, overseer, Wftliamston, will give any ? ie- ee* « arv inlommtiwi; wi « : h wliom estimates may be lodged, on or iKiJiH-^ Wednesday the I'^ th April, when the v. wk will be. con- KMC tod lV » r. , April 7, I$ 26, NOTICE TO ( X) NTRAC IOKS- ' PRNDEUS for the . Cnrpcnter Work in taking « the STABhES > » LODGE WALK, and Rebuild kef 4lic behind the New Inn, will be received by William Cray, Advocate, tiil ^" kuivlay the loth instant, at 12 o'clock noon. TV Plan am! S$* « rtftcatio » s will be Been, on applying to John fcijufh, jirchit » Mvt. . Ahcrtken, April 7, 1826. Irawmiuv river. This favourable statement' has some doubt thrown on it bv a letter, of date tiie .'> d Novem- ber, wherein it mentioneii, on tire authority of a commmucation from Kangoon, that the armistice had Ibfir meif anJ woman Who h ul eoiric W tlu* co. t-.- h tVoiii T> undee< . tiud been a - ckar- e- irf* Ji r. g J' TO lVom a IrluivV traveller in 1 he cxroh ; and rhafc tiitre had beea iovuid on one. of the men, a gold with the name and ^ urtVbex' evc- sed, which had. i a gold chain with - three gold geafcj two of them cornelian and the i other apjjarontiy eairagorum. On the !<;> me persoft was foiind a silver ] watch, number 70, o « jl. On another of the wen, there was found I a silver watch with a gold chain, ami tiuee - seaK name, " ^ V. Oru. fmnotid, Halloo, JSO. 1.' From the mean appearance of tlie prisoners, there cannot be a doubt entertained that: . these watches are not in th. f possession of the proper owners. ' Last week, the following Young Men received Prizes at Mari- s- ehal College, Aberdeen: RINST - GREEK CLASS, In addition to Alexander Gerrard, who gained the Silver Pen, a » formerly stated. 2. Alexander Pirie. » ' j 4. John Duncan. S. Charles Shand. ' And this week,' Prizes were, awarded to the following Students in their respective Classes : - NATPRAI, AND CIVIL KIS70XY CLASS-. lst Prize, Jotin. Ogilvie. '' SthPrize, WilliamTeinpleton.• 2d ....... David Burness. ( itli Jolm Deans. _ 3d David ^ Iitehell. ' 7ih....... Peter Garden. 4th Alexander Brown. 8th Geo. Cruickshank. NATURAL I'RTLLOSOPHT CLASS. lit Prize, WmSpalding } ^ J 5th Prize, John Mimro \ 6th Win Topp SEEDS. ' l^ HE Subscriber lias presently landing Fivemitl a half I tous of hue Red anil White CLOVER SEEDS, and 150 • R. pi ot - Yeic Spring TARES. lie has on Sale, American and Dutch FL AX SEEDS, of crop 19* 6, u- itli Certificate i and a few Sacks of fine RIR GRASS, i. t iTeatly reduced pricey. 400 Ilushels of PeretiDial RYE GRASS. U3ir GL'X POWDER, for Qitarrierit or Sportsmen, at the Manufacturer's price. LESLIE CIl VICKSIIA- VK. No. 58, Gallon- gate, April 4, 1820. Latid by which it can be known, or Land- Mark by wla'ch even a corqectarc out be made. The Buchan- ness is situated within ten miles of Kinnaird's Head, while the Girdle- ness is upwards of forty miles distant from the nearest. Light, namely the Bell Rock, and about mid- wav between the two. It- is also nece- sary to observe, that the Ebb Tide off' the Girdle- ness runs at an average of Four Knots ail hour, setting right into the Bay, accompanied by a con- stant heavy swell from the North Sea. . Keeping these facts in view, they are then applied by the Memorialists to the circumstances of vessels trading in these seas from the north and from the south, as follows : Vessels from the Pentland Frith usually eteer for Kiiinaird's Head, and- from " thence take a fresh departure, w liich enables them to clear the Eastern • Points, and then. shape their course to the Southward. If their destination be to the North of Fife- ness, they have no guide but the Hell Rock, and they are consequently obliged to approach the Coast with the greatest caution as well as danger. Were a Light House, however, upon the Girdle- ness, they might, after clearing the buchan- ness, steer boldly down upon it, aud, when the light appears, take another departure for the Hell Rock. That a similar advantage would also arise to the numerous Baltic Traders between Fife- ness aud Aberdeen is also obvious, as, on neariDg the Scotch Coast, if the approach is made in the direction of Peterhead," the Kinnaird Lighthouse, or the High Land of the Buchan- ness, will be seen; but, if farther to the South, there is ao Land- Murk or Guide between the lutter Point and the Bell Rock, & distance of from seventy to eighty miles. An intermediate Light, therefore, would be ofinfinite importance, - antHroidd thereby aftiu- d Vessels from the Baltic aud North Sea a double chance of nearing the Coast with safety. In the case of Vessels passing to the Northward, the arguments iu favour of the Girdle- ness are even stronger. Vessels standing for the Moray Frith from the English Coast should lie navigated so as to keep wide ofthe Buchan- ness, iu which case the. Light at Einnaird's Head will be available; but if kept in with the Land, the Vessels will iuiallibly be embayed, before the Bucliau- ness ( even with a Light upon it) could be discovered. This arises, froo; the very great indraught into the Bay, Irom the run of the Ebb, and from tike swell- of ihe North. Sea, below alluded to. The strength of the indraught,- for the reasons stated, is much EiDre powerful than is generally believed ; and when it happens that a Vessel sailing to the Northward, with the intention of clearing the Buchan- nei. « ,. ( after losing the Bell Rock Light) is, either by a slight variation in the Course, or by the state of the Wind*, brought within the influence of the Ebb Tide, it is a tact well known to every Mariner, that site will, to a moral certainly, go- ashore, in the bottom < jf the Aberdeen Bay. It may be said, that a Light House on the Bnchan- ness would have prevented this evil; but that is not the fact, as, before such a Light would have been per- ceptible, the Vessel must have been too much embayed ever to be. extricated. Many are the calamities which this circumstance has produced ; ' and the Memorialists are safe to affirm, that every one of them, might have been prevented by a Light on the Gifdle- ness. The reason is obvious, and a slight look at the Ch irt will confirm it.—- The Girdle- ness is situated i. t the termination of a long line of rocky Coast, and ljeyond it lies the Iky ' of Aberdeen, deep and deceiving, without any one object to warn the Mariner of his danger. Were a Light, therefore, placed on the tiinlle- ness, it would become visible at such a distance as to enable a Vessel to take a fresh departure, aud in clearing the Hay also to round the Buclian- ness, and pick up the Light at Kinnaird's Head ' whereas, with the Wind from the East, for South East, no Vessel, once tjirly past tiie Girdle- ness, and under the lniluence ol the Ebb, can have any chance of getting out to Sea. Till- Memorialists Have also leairned, upon enquiry, tint no less tban Sixty- three Sail have been lost, within' the last Ten Years, between Stonehaven and the Buchan- ness, the greater part of which were on their passage Nortliwafd ; and the Memorialists have no scruple in asserting, that the. most ot" these calamities might heen averted, had there been a Light House on the Girdle- ness.' They have also to add, that the Charts of this part of the Coast are rather inaccurate, as lite Bay of Aberdeen ' is considerably deeper than is laid down. If the above remarks apply to anil are important to vessels from the Ivnglish coast, tlfcy are still more so as regards the trade from the Frith of Forth, the Tay, Arbroath, Montrose, & e. The'' mariners of these ports, well aw'ttre of the danger to which they are exposed in TICLE. ABEBBEEM: SA TV It DA 1", APRIL 8, 18Sfi. s R M M A II V O V P O I. I T I E s. Mr. 11 t; M!'., t'- ti occasion of presenting latelv a petition from Arbroath, ' introduced in the House of Commons .. subject of very considerable importance to. the com- u. i- fci. s} interest of this part of tlio « » uu* rv. TW iUm. ( irtrtleman moved for papers relative to ihe Northern I. iirht- hoir- es, which he stated were under the controul of Commissioners iu Edinburgh, not one of whom was a seaman, . while in England tiie Lights for the direction und satetv of shipping weregenerally under the controul of the. Trinity House: lie also included the cxpences iu- enrred Uv - Light- IMHISCS in " the Clyde, to . shew how much cheaper good lights could f^ e maintained. ' 1 he particular object of this motion w'as to have returns ot thf sums received by the Commissioners ofthe Northern Vjght- bonses, distinguishing cadi year, and the amount • ifthe receipts of each h'ght, with the expqo. ee ofcol- lectiiisf, i^ c.; also, a return of the expences of each. A similar return was also required for the Clvde Light- houses: Mitch good must result from such inquiry vi- nt- rallv, and some important information must be fill iird, in particular as regards the interest of commerce and of shipping in this quarter. The dues levied for these Lights upon vessels navigating in the North Sea, ( t is well known, are very considerable, nnd at this period of depression in trade, when, from the difficulty « f findini; cmplovment for shipping, the rates of freights are so much reduced, both at home- ami abroad, it be- comes doublv an object to have a revisal of the law on this subject. An opportunity it'll thereby be tittorileti uf ascertaining what sunt is actually required for the umpon of these nobis, and the tonnage duty or assess- ment which is uceessary to meet stteh ^ xtH'. ndititie. Am! farther, it mav be seen whether or not, bv the j/ i't- ut increasu of shipping within IhfW lew years, to an ( iiti- ut Etr . exceeding what has been-'' known for a the heavy south- east gales, generally take place here in the course of the . winter, would be relieved from the anxiejv which they must feel when seeking their port, by having sttch a ' Light, either to guide them to their place of destination, or, if circumstances render that impracticable, to give them a point of departure to clear the Buchan- ness and make Kimtaird's Light, or failing that, with the wind from E. to- E. S. E. to allow tlicnj a, chapec of. gaining the Frith of Forth. Thus, wliile ail genefijl advantages would be obtained by erect- ing a Light- house on the ( iirdle- uess, the port of Aberdeen, which can derive no benefit from a Light o » the Ruchan- ness, would likewise receive the accom- modation in this respect so long and'earnestly wished. And when it is considered that about 3S. OOO tons of shipping belong to Aberdeen, ; » u . aggregate tsceediug that of anv other sea- port on the east coast ol Scot-, land, Dundee or Leith iwit excepted, we think it may justly claim. the attention of those with whom the de- cision of such matters rests, iu yet conferring upon them the boon required. The Duke of WELLINGTON is honoured with the most flattering marks of esteem from the Emperor NICHOLAS, but the progress, or precise nature of the regociations have not yet transpired. A wish is ex- pressed irc some of the Petersburg!! papers that his Grace may remain till after- the coronation of their Majesties. On the other h. uul, it. is said, that the Coronation is postponed to September or October, from an apprehension of some conspiracy being renewed at the period of the fetes which will accompany the " rand ceremony. The Pctersbtirgh Journals in the meantime contain loflg details of the funeral procession of the late Emperor, which, by the last accounts from Orlotl' Denisoli; had arrived at Walday. The afflicting scenes which, " is represented, take place at ever/ stage of its progress, exceed description: such being the at- tachment of his people to ALEXANDER, that at each station the inhabitants always draw the hearse, sending deputies two days" journey, earnestly soliciting jierreis- j gallons at'contra sum to do this, which obtained, they expect the arrival , to add, that he i ^ equal U ....... Jas Wfiyte. J cQnal 3d George Clerihew. - lth James Gibb, FIRST MATHEMATICAL 1st Prize, James Gibb. 2d ........ John Deans. Sd Wm Templeton. SECOND MATHKMATICAT CLASS. 1st Prize, Franps Cochran. 2d Wm Spalding. 3d James White. On Friday, the following Gentlemen, having completed their Academical Studies, after a . trier examination, received the degree of Master of Arts : 7th James Gellic. CLASS. • 1th Prize, David Rurness. 5th Jatnes Watt. 4.1 h Prize, Robert Brown. 5th ...'.... William Topp. Alexander Black. Arthur Rankin. A th 61 Ciishnie. Cfiailei Ris'set. Charles Still. David Kerr, George Taylor. Gordon Mitchell. James ini. es- John Geilan. John Smith. Robert Cnshuie. ThoinaS Munro. lilBTHS. At Kersmay House, on the 2d inst. Mrs. BrxxsTT, of a son. At Inverugie, near Elgin, on the 2? d curt. Mrs. STCAUT, o- t' a son. - • MARRIAGES. On the 3d inst. at. HI, Windsor Street, Edinburgh, by the Rev. Andrew Thompson, of St. George's Church, (' apt. CCMMIKQ, LesseudruiB, Miss LANE, daughter ol' the late Rev. John Lane, Vicar of Sawbridgewm- th, Hertfbrdshsire, and niece of the late Sir E. Inipey, of Newark Park, Sussex. On the 88th ult. by the Rev. Air. Watson, Tarland, Lieut. A. BAKCT. AV, It. N. Oakwood Cottage, to Ass, daughter of Mr. Henry Duun, farmer, Kirkton of Ecbt. At Banff, the 21- th ultimo, Mrs. ELIZABETH M'KILUGIN, re- lict of James Sim, Esq. late of Mount- pleasant. At Heathtield, lloss- sldre, on Weilnesilay the 5th current, by the Rev. Charles R^' Matheson, of Kilmuir, J. HVMPHREVS, Esq. Surgeon, London, to MAUGAUKT, youngest daughter of Gustavus Aird, Esq. of Heathfield. DEATHS. At the Manse of Alvic, on tiie 30th ult. Mrs. Ctnttr- OTTE GHAKT, spouse sf the Rev. John Macdonald, minister of that Parish, deeply lamented by her family and friends, and sincerely, regretted by ajl her act| iiaintances. \ oid of ambition for any vain or ostentatious shew, and regardless of frivolous externilEamuse- ments, her whole attention w'as exclusively devoted to the concerns of her own tamily. In the practice of those private virtues, that contribute to the real comfort of domestic life,- slie was- cqualled by few, and surpassed by none. Humane attention to thij wants of the indigent poor, sympathy with the atilicted, a spirit universal benevolence towards the whole human race, a warm and affection- ate regard for all whom she considered members of the Family of Faith, formed the most prominent features of her moral character. Suddenly cut off in the prime of life, she left her husband a discon- solate widower, uuder the weighty and interesting charge of eight motherless children, to bewail a loss never to be repaired. At TuHich, in Easter Ross, on the 5th ult. aged 53 years, AS. N DAVIDSON, relict of the deceased . Mr. Johu Chisholm, houae- earpenter there. At Nairn, on the 87th ult. - Mr. JAMES FALCONER, ineieh& nt there, & god 82 years, much and justly regretted. At a Court of the Examiners of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, bold on the 28th ult. Mr. Autx. KILCOCU, Galiowgate, Aberdeen, was duly admitted a Member. Mr. GEORGE DANIEL, Student of Medieie from Aberdeen, was, on Tuesday the 28(| i » it. admitted a . Vlember of the Royal College of Sw^ eons, London. The Managers of the Sick Man's Friend return their grateful thanks to Mr. Er. ut, for his able services on Monday evening, vo- luntarily given for the benefit of this Institution ; also, to those Ladies and Gentlemen, whose attendance bm placed additional funds at' the Society's disposal, for the benefit of their sick poor. The Managers ofthe Shipwrecked Seamen's Foud return their warmest acknowledgements to Mr. J). F. Reid, for the Collection iu aid of that charity, arising from the Oratorio given in Old Aber- deen on tlfe ' evcuhig ' of Wednesday last; and also, to the profes- sional Assistants and Amateurs who lent their services gratis on on the- occasion.' The Treasurer nf the Infirmity has received, for the benefit of tlrat- Iilstitution, from the Servants of Messrs. GORDON, BARIION, & Co. at Woodsiile, a donation of Ten Guineas. A Correspondent informs us, that very large quantities of Eels have been brought lately to town in tubs by carts, from Monv- niask and other places, this being the season of their leaving the mud and taking to the water. This fish is of that species, as is known, without scales, and the skin is therefore eat with the rest as the most delicate part of the. fish, retaining the natural flavour of the eel, the delicacy of which is lost by skinning. The following is recommended as the best method of cooking them, so as to pre- serve the qualities of this excellent fish, which seem not to be gene- raHy Shown. Receipt for Cooking Et h Clean out the gut, then, junk the Eels in two inch pieces, they muit not le skinned, wash the pieces in salt and water, dry them ia a cloth— make a thick pest of eggs and'flour, in which roll them well, and fry them with butter, first being' a little browned in the pan. The skin preserves tiie delicate flavour of the- eels, and becomes like isinglass. Extract of'a Letter from a Gentleman in yew York, to his .. i'riend in. Aberdeen. ." Yoii have no doubt heard of the opening of the • Grand Canal at New York, and elegant Service of l'iate presented by that city, to Mr. RHINO, Of Aberdeen, for the handsome manner in which lie conducted the Steam Boats, being agent for ail that arrive at Nejv York. The Strain Boat Washington was the first that entered the Canal: Mr. RIUNII says, that was the greatest day tliat ever was remembered in that city." It is gratifying to have it in our power to record such an hon- ourable testimony of the character of our Townsman, and the high estimation in which his talents seem to be held in America, where his worth, from experience, appears to he duly appreciated. We are authorised to state, that the measure for Lime and Coals, now fixed for the port of Aberdeen, namely, a barrel of 21 ; V Im- perial Gallons, was adopted for the convenience of loading carts, and was made to suutaiu. a quantity eijfial to 2 imperial, heaped • liu- fate, ai'te'r repirtred actual experiuienfs with Lime and Coals, by the sworn measurer, in presence of a committee of magistrates, and lime and coal merchants. Buyers who wish to see the new- barrel verified in the foregoing manner, may apply to William Forbes, overseer of . the meters. - • • For the information of many of the purchasers of coals, who seem to rtitentaiu an idea* that the advance of piriec on that article is greati r than the enlarged measure rentiers necessary, the following more particular explanation may lie satisfactory :— The gallon, by which the liquid measure of the former barrel was calculated, was 31 Scotch gills, whereas the imperial gallon is - t' 2 gills, so that the firlhf or " barrel of coals, instead of 52 Scotch pints, as " before, is now 57 Scotch pints. And taking it as to the weight, each barrel or iiriot which weighed i'l stone English, now weighs 10 s& one ; being on increase of lt> pounds the barrel, or two imperial heaped bushels, and ti t pounds on the imperial boll, as near as can be calcu- lated. This, it will be seen, is an advance of 11 1- 9tli pe.- cent, or- ' id. per boll, when coals are selling at Is. fid, On Friday the 31s£ March the ' following Young Men were pre- ferred to Prizes in their respective classes, in the Lniverfiity and King's College- of Aberdeen - j FIRST HUMANITY CLASS. let Prize, John Webster, Montrose. 2d — Alexander M'lntiish, Eedcastle. 8d — John Munro, Knockando'. 4th — Alex. Stuart, Aberdeen. SECOND HUMANITY CLASS, luf Prize, John Milne, Udny. 2d Alexander Gregor, I'.' gia Sd — Adam White, Glenborvie. CHEMISTRY CLASS. Ist Prize, Robert Erskine, Aberdeen. 2d ,—. William Gordon, Elgin. 3d —. Alexander Cruiekshank, . Glaas. 4th — John Frazer, Elgin. FIRST CREEK CLASS. I it Prize, James Taylor, Rothiemay. Zd — John Webster, Montrose. So' — Alexander M'Intosh, Redcastle. 4th — John Munro, Knockand'o. 6th John M'Raej Kintail. SECOND GREEK CLASS. 1st Prize, William Taylor, Rothitiuay, 2ti Alex. Henderson, llrechio. Sd —. John M'lntosh, Rochiemureus MATHEMATICAL CLASS. 1st Prize, John Swanson, Cromarty. Zd —- Thomas Simpson, Dingwall. 3d Cosmo M'Phersou, Kirkruichael. 4 th „ ™ John Reid, Stornowav. 5th — Robert Ross, Old Macliar. NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS. 1st Prize, Stephen Gurbbs, London. ' 2d „— Robert M'Pherson, Muutrose, Sd James Smith, Old Deer. 4th .—„ James Smith, Montrose. MORAL PHILOSOPHY CLASS. i* t Prize, William Walker, Huntly. 2d .— J. Robertson, Dull, Perthshire. 3d — John Camming, Aberdeen. 4th - v- John Noble, Inverness. The Huttcnian Prize, value £ 10, was adjudged to ANDREW Mom, Aberdeen. The same day, the following young men having completed their Philosophical Courae wore admitted to the Degree of Master of Arts :— Alexander Davidson- Alexander Reid. Alexander Reid. Andrew Leith. Dngald Christie. George Mearns. William Innes. William Jamicson. William Mutch. William Ross. William Struehan. William Taylor. William Waiker. Hugh Falconer. Hugh M'leoA James Ho; James Ingiahi. Jaines Low. James t ' r-. l Jen. James RoE- rtsoa. Jantes Walleit. John ChiistW. John Ciimming. John Kennedy. John M'Donald, Major. John Milne. Ellin Noble. Thotnas Chivas. OPINION AND, DECISION or BARONS or EXCHEQUER ON A CASE CONNECTED WITH THE ASSESSED TAXES OF SCOTLAND. County of Aberdeen— Duty on a Steward. At a meeting of the Commisnioners for . carrying into execution the Acts imposing and regulating the duties of assessed taxes within the county of Aberdeen, held at Aberdeen the 29th May 1824,— present, Alexander Brown, Esq. provost of Aberdeen, preses; Francis Gordon, Esq. of Kincardine; Alexander Crombie, Esq. of Phesdo; John Ewing, Esq. of Sheelagwen; M- yor- General Ik'n- jamiu Forbes of Balbithan having been assessed and charged with the sum of £ 1 sterling, as the duty on a factor or oversees- employ- ed by him on his estate of Rilbithan in the said county, within the year ending ou 24th March 1823, and payable on' 23th March 1884, he appealed against the said charge, and the Commissioners present having heard the appeal the. etise appeared to he as follows, viz. :— By the Statute 52d Geo. III. c. 93, schedule ( C.) No. 3. it is enacted, " That for every male person employed- in the capacity of, or as a steward, bailiff, overseer, or manager, or clerk under a steward, bailitf, overseer, or manager, there shallbe charged the sum of - t' 2 sterling ;" aud by the rate for chargiag the duties in the schedule, the said duties are to be paid " by the employer or employers of such male persons respectively ;" - ivhieh duty is, by the Statute 4th Geo. IV. c. 2, reduced to one moietv thereof. 1 he appellant has resided in England for a good many years, and never took up house, or resided on his- estate of Balbithan.' He has not one iueh of the property in his own natural possession ; and employs no male person, oi- steward or overseer, resiihng thereon. The appellant's tenants go to Aberdeen, and pay their rents . to a licensed law. agent or attorney, ( who has generally the management of the estate, and is employed by different proprietors in the same capacity,) hut who lias no pow « r to grantEw** or to perform the broad and general duties of & factor. . In consideration of the above circumstances, and after having heard the cases of Alexander Thomson of Banchorv, and John Campbell" of Stouefield, decided by the Barons on'the 18titof December 1823, the commissioners - pttaept i- dStved the, appellant of the charge complained of; but the Inspector of ' Taxes having de- clared- himself dissatisfied with our judgment, required us lactate the case specially to one or more of she Barons oi' the Court of Ex- chequer in ScotlaiuiU - for his or their opinion theseon, and the same is stated accordingly. Signed iu name and by appointment ol' the said Coniuiissittuers, bv ( Signed) At. B* OWN, Preses. Exchequer Chambers, Edinburgh, 19th February, 1885.— We are of opinion, that the determination of the Muwaisioaers is right, ( Signed) S. SHEPHERD. J. CLERK RATTERY. PAT. MI* R a AY. In our last, we had occasion ta allude to tiie indefatigable exer- tions of Mr. Gillespie of tin) Excise,. Skene ; and wre have now again to report, that he met with a party of smugglers, on the morning of the 31st ult. near to Bennachee, v/ Uen he succeeded, after a good deal of resistance, in securing two horses, conveying - 10 contraband whisky. It is creditable to this zealous officer securt- 4 the delinquents, both in this and tiie former , . K •„ i „„> A. I fit ,„ i! l. i i, detection, being five in number, and kept them in custody till t'uev nl lie uroeession on twcir Knees, ami Ittlnl witii me, , ' ., ? , . , „ , , - 1 1I y , , , , • I found security for their apjeai- anije, when called for. Mr^ Gilles- grentest devotion the duty whte. t- they consider as tlie. r | ^ CTert. iou's CMtaWy entWe! iim to the patronage cf his superiors, last consolation. j & ud the thanks and goodwill, in a particular maimer, of the licenced ^— _ I distillers. The latest accounts from India, which seem entitled | DUNIIEE, March 30 Yesterday morning, Mr, M. icewen re- to anv '-. Wree of credit, 4tate the iucccsslta isscie of the '- eiivcdu letter frow the Procurnttr Fi? caJ of Abciileen, sming tliat BerrrR.— Perhaps at no former time has the price of this ar- | The following persons are indicted to stand trial " before the eii- ricle - declined so mack' lis this season : not only is the price ex- j suing Circuit Court of Justiciary to beheld at Aberdeen :— tremejy- Iuw, but at present there is no demand, while a large stock ! FROM a- rip. COCNI remains on hand— r- so that for the last few Fridays, lots of cured butter have been exposed for retail in the Poultry Market, and in Castle Street-— a practice altogether unknown formerly. OF ABERDEEN. Helen Campbell.— uttering forged notes. John Wallace— do. James Reid and Margaret Shirrefs— housebreaking and theft. James Wcister, alias John M'J- Iardy— stouthrief. John Thom aud Elizabeth Davidson— assault and robbery. John Murray— rape. Catherine Vrquhart— housebreaking and theft, and wilful fire raising. John Andrews— theft. Clementina Stewart— Jo. Peter Hill or Hull, alias George Mathieson— fraud and swind- ling- Andrew Sirachan— c ^\ x\ t, cutting, and stabbing. FROM THE CtTY.' Charles Bovmnn, accused of. theft,- aggravated by hnt$ 3c] wMt- ing, and reset of theft. Charle)) Zutmor. ih— fraud, awi brci h of i- jiwt. Ju. Z. s Slrfjhet. theft ami assault. !,'•.•!,.< A'.., ., w„ b- Oi/ iM, or J ileff. i„,{ V. L5 » SB'J repuu?. - John Daniel and Wat. Z » » Hu— theft, aggravated by house- breaking. - ' ' The following individuals love been served with indictments t. » stand trial at the erMiing Circuit Court of Justiciary, for crime* conimifted within the couiity of Perth:'—- .-• / lose Bruce, theft,, and habit arid reputes tldef. Charles Sr'envn and Margaret Stetiurt Mason, theft, ng- jra- vjted by housebreaking., Alexander Morison, assault. C/ trislian PuHar, . theft. , Jean Robin, child ' murder. A/. zander MyDojtahl, flieft, aggravated bv . housebreaking. The Honourable Mrs. HAY MACKENZIE « f Cromarty lias keen pleased to present the Rev. C. J. Bayne, minister of the gospel « e Fort- William,' to the vacant Parish of Fodderfy in the Presbytery ofDingwall. • " Fidelity of a HoSftss.— A party of gentlemen lately stopped at the well frequented Inn of Choriestowti of AVrlour, kept ky'Mr- and Mrs. Christie; and, after lisvhig liberally participated of tit* good cheer with' which that Inn is always fcn'own to abo'imd, ' iiwf took their departo ™ for their wpectire destinations. Mm. Christie, with her usual punctuality, proceeded to the room frmti tvfo. ix-; they had just gone, to order the nteesxtry preparations for the re- ception of another party, when, to her astonishment, she found lying on the floor of the room,' the sum of „ i"? 0 sterling, carelessly rolled up in a piece of paper. She hrtibwlinteZy used every di- patch to arrest the progress of her visitors, w ho were stifl within reacli ; and a gentleman of high respectabiBty - in the cotrmierci. il'% » DiW proved to be the owner of the paper confining so valuable- an in- closiirc. It is reasonable tii covirlnde that the fidelity ofthe u'orthy hostess was 4tily rewaried • iy die geattemm* whose property she had saved. '. - . MEMBERS OF ASSEMULV- . . * Presbiiten) of Aberdeen— Dr. Ski oe C » Ttvv,- Old M « - char ; Svw. Dr. W. L. Brtnra, Mariseha?- College • Rev. Genlon Forbes, Dyce ; Rev. Jam. es Aljan, . Nfjvhills ; Minit( frt. IV. John Barclay, Physician in Eiliuburgli; a- i'l Alex. Thomson, jisq. of ilanrf>" irr, Ruling Elders. " The University and King's College of Aberdeen have ch- cied Pro- fessor PAUL as their Commissronir to the ensuing Gem- rid - Vainui- Mv. Presbytery of Kincardine O'Seil,— Messrs. Gregorv, Fravr, and Campbell, Ministers ; ond the Earl ot' RnHitg Eb'hr. Presbytery of fnver. ietf.. - Ali- iander Fraaer, E « j. W. S. ' Eider. The Ri- i . William Smith, af Petty, and Rev. Dr. Rose, * f Inver- ness, Minister*.' iturghof Internet!— Duncan Grant, I-^. JT. of B- aght, W- S. Elder. .... GENERAL DISPENSARY, April Patients under , cure, per report March 20 Z. Applications since received, Of whom have been Cured, — IfelitveJ,,."„.*.„•..., - Ssat io lniiKnary, - Died,. — Remain uuder Cure, - ItfSti; — i ia 328 - 128 • 0 - ISO 32S MEAL MARKET. Ovrxtr. it. in the Market on Thursday and Friday, 95 sacks, at 2801b.' Imperial per sack, which sold from'' Is. Sd. to Is. KSiL per stone No Beaimeid Sids, lijd. to 13d. per Stone— Malt, 5s. per bushel. ^ PRICE OF PROVISIONS^ 1. Y ABERBEX. V XASS. HT V X S T L R D A T. Quartern Loaf, ^_ 10d. ; Pork, Oatineid, per stone, Is. Sd. to 1 Butte: Is. lOd. Bearmeal— none. Potatoes, Is. Id. to Is. S< L Malt, per bushel, ™ . 5s. Beef per IE id. to Sd. Mutton, 5d, tn 8d, Veal, — 4d. to 8d. ~ 3d. toSd. Is. 3d. to Is. » L Eggs, per doz 5d. to 7d- Cheese, pt- j « ooe, 7s. to 7s. fed. Tallow, — ils. to 9s. » kl. Raw Hides, js- r IE — 5d. to ( id. Coals, per burrel, Is. 3d- ABERDEEN CORN MARKET, Aran. 7, IH- JIJ. The demand for flats was altogether confiueil to the mealing- trade, in which there was more doing, and at rather better prices, than for sometime lack; sales were, however, by m means brisk. There was not the least demand for • Bear, and our quotations are nominal. Oatmeal advanced in the market, ov. iug to a short sapply frcm the country. Potato © Oat% ........,„ T7s. to 15s. Common Osts, 15s. ! o 17s. Oil. 19s. to £ 3s. Wheat, • Mcal) .. 16s. to ISv XA VAL INTELLIGENCE: —————, ^ On Sunday night last, about tea o'clock, the schooner Lively, Sim, of and for this place, from Easdale with slates, when running with astrong gale from the westward and thick weather, g » t whore in Blghouse Bay, about' 16 miles from Thurso, w'tuac the vessel soon after was under water, and it is feared vtil become a total wreck- Cm-.- saved, as also it is expected, part of thu matcoids. On Thursday last, a fir built vessel, a brig of 1- 13 tons, nawed tiie Rival," was launched from the Building- yard of Messrs. Jolm Duffus & ' Co. and yesterday, trim the Building- yard « f Mr- 1- evie, a fine brig, the " William Stmdd," of lay tyas ju i- - registi- r, going into the water very smoothly. The Elrick, M'Lean, was nearly unloaded at Vera Crux on tiie 4th February, and would proaed in blUaot to load Lo- nvood - j IsE del Carmen, for London- ' l'he L'hicom, Tall> ot, arrived the I8tb Feb. from Pcrnamhaco at Biu- badocs, ih 15 days. Freights were far better at tlie- lattcr place -. the Oiptain states having a freight proposed to him, of 5s. sterling jier cwt from St. Vincent to f- iverpeoi or the Clyde, load up in . March, but expected to settle there the day foiiowiag. for a cargo on more favourable terms. Castle Forbes, 0 » ' d, sailed from Madeira Sd Feb. for Madras asd Bengal. Expedition, Watson, saHed f.-? m do. f3th FeE for Jamauau Norvgl, Leslie, at St. Thomas, 31st Jan. Spring, Murray, at Bristol, 29th tilt. The Yorkshireman steam packet, on Wednesday on her voyage- from London, bi tween the Dudgeon and Cromer, picked up a boat, with Captain Ilussel, cf the Good Intent of South Shields, and eight of the crew of that vessel, which was run down, on tfo- preceding night by the Janet of Kirkcaldy. The cabin boy, who was in liiu hammock, was drowned, as the vessel went down in- stantly. 1 • On Saturday niglit l, 1et, about nine o'clock, the ship Triad, of Monkwearmonth, from Hamburgh, James C. IE11 muster, timber Eden, got on shore, nearly close to the rocks at the South end of Cuflercoats Sands, when she fell « poo one side, w ith her masts in the water. The crew clang t » the rigging, and remained in that dreadful state till two in the marning, when, fortunately, the maia topmast broke, and she righted. Tbr crew then took to tlia boats, and got all safe on shore, except the carpentej who was wash- ed overboard and drowned; his body was found j* the marnrog. There seems something unaccountable hi this unfoi- tnauJe shipwreck,, for though tin- night was dark, the wind wnsefif the shore, and a pilot belonging to South Shields was on board, h is the- ship'* first vSyage, and it is expected « ly » will " become a tofcd wreck.- On Thursday the Schooner Mw- duA^ from Inverness, laden with timber, in attempting to cuter Shield* Enbour, got tiie Her.! Kind; brt ia er^ SMtttt to gjit off. TIDE TABLE, Calculated fur Aberdeen Ilar.- - Mean Time. April Mf.' ming Tide. In. 22 » r. Evening Tide. In. 39 « . 8. Saturday..... 9. Sunday I JSC Sf 13 10. Monday ! % S'j 8 48 11. Tuesday 3 0 S 25 12. Wednesday ...... 3 45 4 « 13. Thursday 4 ajjf . 4 47 14. Friday 5 10 9 & » woox's AC- E. First Quarter, 15th day, On. 59M. Evfiiing. POSTSCRIPT. J rONDOJff. His Majesty, we are happy to say, ij now perfectly record* from bis late illness, and he is expected at St. James's Palace, in the course, of next week. It w as reported to- day in quarters to which infonnatici of what is worth know lag seljotu fails to find its way, that an application has been fliode to the Bank of England by the East India Company for a ioan of two millions for two years. H- rhaps more intpomWf » ia attached to this application, admitting it to have Evil actswll; made, thau it deserves, for we believe there is notiliing niiu. iial in those two great corporate bodies leudiing assistance to each other, though. the present' moment mast be deemed le4s auspicious ftirvueh a transaction than any other, seeing that the Bank and the Govern- mept hive quite enough on their hands. SCOTCH CURRENCY We hem- that Mr. Kirkman 1- Eilay has been exsmined before the Committeee on the Small Note C* rreuey now sitting, and ii is said by one paper, that lus examination, a* well as that of a- Mr. Blair, has been favourable tn the views ut" those w?) o would annihilate the Ssuall Note Curreney of SooltaaE J'ret PACSS. The Creek merchants of the city report that Cooliranff- to & rr! v| d a^ . Zanre. The ptovy spjusaw' m tJw Iw. ui^ u pa- PT- VS, ACKE DEW^ II R^ P^' ISAJ; - TTULIUS.
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