— TC TIIE COMMISSIONERS OF SUPPLY OF THE COUNTY OF ABERDEEN, GENTLEMEN, THE Hon. Captain FoiiBES of Brnx having pMicly addressed, you on the 9th curt, requesting your votes for the o ffice of Collector o f ' Cess of the County held by us, toe beg leave to take the same mode of communicating to you, our warmest ac- knowledgments for the highly respectable support with which we have been already honored, and of soliciting a renewal of your confidence at the ne. ot General Meeting. The application of Captain FORBES, to be elected in our stead, was unknown to us- till his circulars appeared; and considering that one of us has been in office for above twenty years past, and performed its duties to your satisfaction, and that of the official Gentlemen under Government, we must confess, that this pro- posed created in our minds much surprise, as we hud supposed that if, in any case? the County approved of the conduct of its Officers, such a measure » s the pr& sent woidd not be resorted to. ' The duties of the Office in- question are more difficult than semis to be supposed^ and are- also attended with much delicacy and responsibility* It has been our anxious desire to discharge them with fidelity to the Public on the one hand, und a due regard to individual - cases on ihe oilier, if' we have in any degree succeed- ed in this, we shall be highly gratified by your continued appro- bation. With regard to ovr late joint nomination, we take the liberty of referring to the subjoined Extract of the Minutes of the Meet- ing ; and we admit, that the. Election of the Junior . of us was opposed by two very respectable Gentlemen on that occasion, for tire same reason as now stated in Captaiu FORB& S'S address, but tchick they did not desire to be recorded. We think it more re- spect fid, however, to decline any discussion on this point at pre- sent : and we. forbear alluding to any analogous instance in sup- port of our case* Eteli/ ig encouraged by very numerous assurances of continued support, from high and respectable quarters throughout the County, we beg permission to repeat our anxious desire to be again elected io the Office on the 20th April next, and we remain, Very respectfully, GENTLEMEN, Your most obedient and faithf ul Servants, HY. LUMSDEN. MJRRIELEES CLEMENTS LUMSDEN. COUNTY Cess OrncE, Aberdeen, August 12, 18* 26. ( COPY EXTRACT.) At Aberdeen, the first day of May, 1826 Years. In presence of the Annual Stated General Meeting of Com missioners of Supply of the County of Aberdeen, viz. PRESENT, Rotert Dalrymple Horn Elpliin- stone of Logie Elphinstone William Gordon of Fyvie Alex. Gordon of Auchlethen John Menzies of Pitfodels Alex. Forbes Irvine of Schivas Andrew Jopp of Elmhill 89uncan Davidson of Tillychetly George Still of Millden Lieutenant- Colonel Murray Far- . quharson of Carnaveron General Alex. Hay of Rannes James Skene of Rubislaw tfdbwt Grant of Tilly four Hugh " Lumsden of Pkcaple James Forbes of Echt Alex. Oombie of Phesdo Patrick Kilgour of Woodside Thomas Kilgour of Bethel nie John Young, eldest Baillie of Aberdeen TVtcr " Tarquharson of White- house Francis Gordon of Kincardine Robert Farquharson of Allargue Major Leith Hay, yr. of Rannes John Thurburn of Murtle Henry David Forbes of Balgow- nie William Urquhart of Craigston llary Lumsden of Belhelvie John Lumsden Shirreffs, yr. of Blairmormond J^ ioes Ferguson of Kinmundy Alex. Forbes of Annesley John Dingwall of Ardo Lewis Innes of Ballogie 1 lenrv Lumsden of Tilwhilly Joseph Elmslie of C'amphill Chas Mackenzie Fraser of Castle Fraser John Forbes of Blackford George Yeats of Aquharney Harry Lamont of Pitmurehie Wni M'Combie of Easter Skene William Corbet of Bieldside Thomas Elmslie of Fingask John Henry of Watchmount John Gordon Stewart of Moss- town Geo. Campbell Farquharson, yr. of Whitehouse Lieut.- Col.. David Forbes, 78th Regiment James Urquhart of Meldrum Ja9 Win Mackenzie of Pitriehie Gavin Iladden, Lord Provost of Aberdeen Archibald Norman M'Leod, Pro- vost of Old Aberdeen Alex. Smith Of . Glenmiljan James Lamont of Stranduff Charles Fraser of Wi| liamston Alex. F « > rl> p « , vr. of Blneidbrd James Hay of Moukshill Harry Leith Lumsden of Auch- indoir John Niven of Thornton George Forbes of Springhill James Grant of Ord Roderick Mackenzie of Glack George Symmers of Cults Alex. Stronach of Drumallan Peter M'Combie of Lenturk Wm Chambers Hunter of Tillery Michael Bruce of Scotstown Captain Robert Henderson of Torterston George Leslie of Rothie John Gordon of Craigmije Alex. Dauney, LL. D. Sheriff- Substitute Thos Black of Wateridgemuir William Iunes of Raemoir W1 beg respectfully to intimate, that early in September, they purpose to COMMENCE BUSINESS as LINEN DRAPERS, SILK MERCERS, HOSIERS, and HABERDASHERS, under the above Firm, io that SHOP, 72, UNION STHEET, lately pos- sessed by Messrs. BROWN, BEGG, & Co. with a choice assort- ment of Goods, which the parties are personally purchasing in London and elsewhere. M. & R. wish to avoid the too common practice of making large promises, hut trust that that their long experience in London, will enable them to conduct their business upon such terms and in such a manner, as to meet the approbation of their friends, and insure a share of public patronage, which they now most respectfully solicit. ^ An APRENTICE WANTED. Apply 71, Union Street. Aberdeen, Aug. 19, 1826. LOST, On TIIVRSHAY evening, between Burnside and Mounthooly Bridge, by Hutelieon Street, ASILVER WATCH, double cased, with Gold Chain and Seals ; Maker's name, JOHN GAHTI. Y, Aberdeen ; with the Initials I B inside of case. Whosoever brings her to the Publisher will lie handsomely rewarded. TO MASONS. ESTIMATES are wanted for doing the MASON WORK of TWO HOUSES to be built at Footdee. The situation and description of work will be shewn, on applying to | DONALDSON HOSE. Footdee, 10th August, 1S26. DEESIDE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. P" gMIE Annual Cattle Shew of this Association took J- place at Banchory on Monday the 7th August ; and, not- withstanding the dryness of the season, upwards of two hundred and thirty animals were exhibited, in most excellent condition, and, for the most part, very superior. The judges occupied several hour! in forming their decisions, which seemed to give general satisfac- tion. The Proprietors in this district do not accept of money for the prizes awarded to them, nor do any of the members receive money for more than two. The Prizes were awarded as follows .-—. T FIRST CLASS. For the best Bull, John Gordon, Esq. of Craigmyle, £ 0 0 0 Second, William Valentine, Craigour, 3 3 0 Third, Alex. Mitchell, Mill of Craigmyle, 2 2 0 Fourth, David Walker, Upper Park, ... 1 1 0 For the best two- year- old Bull, William Greig, Ash- entilly, - - - - 2 12 6 Second,* Sir Robert Burnett, Bart, of Leys, 0 0 Third, John Stevenson, Balfour, ... 1 11 Fourth, James Gibb, Bridge of Dye, ... 1- 1 For the best Cow, Lieutenant- General Burnett, of Banchory Lodge, ... ... ... 0 0 • Second, David Walker, Nether Balfour, 3 3 Third, Henry Lumsden, Esq. of Tilwhilly, 0 0 Fourth, Lieut.- General Burnett, 0 0 Fifth, Alex. Duncan, Tilwhfljy, 2 12 Sixth and Seventh, Lieut.- General Burnett, 0 0 Eighth, Alex. Irvine, Esq. of Drum, ... 0 0 Ninth,- Major Leith Hay, Woodend Cottage, 0 0 Tenth, John Craig, Ley, ... ... Ill Eleventh, James Watt, Hirn, ... 1 1 For the best two- year- old Cjuev, Sir Robert Burnett, Bart '.. ... ... 0 0 Second, Mr. Irvine of Drum, ... 0 0 . Third, Sir Robert Burnett, Bart. ... - 0 0 Fourth, Lieut.-' General Burnett, ... 0 0 Fifth, Sir Robert Burnett,. Bart. ... 0 0 IW. 1 Walker, Nether Balfour, •... 2 2 Seventh, Eighth, and INintb, wmwm valen- tine, Craigour, ... ... • •• 0 0 Tenth, George Milne, Overtown, ... 1 11 Eleventh, Alex. Gibb, Kilduthie, ... 1 1 Twelfth, James Watt, Hirn,... For the best one- year- old Quey, Sir R. Burnett, Bart. 0 DAILY EXPECTED FROM ROTTERDAM, ,' A rpONS of OIL CAKE, which will he " sold from the Ship, on moderate terms.— Orders sent to the Subscriber will be attended to, 57, BROAn STREET. LESLIE CLARK. NOTICE To the Nobility and Public in general, of Aberdeen. ' WTOTICE is hereby given, that the CO PA RTN'ER- SHIP, sometime existing under the FIRM of BAKU Y HENDERSON, FOUNDERS, Loci. Street, Aberdeen, has been dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted to the Company are requested to pay their Accounts to Mr. Henderson, at the Foundry ; with whom the Claims against the Company may be handed forthwith. Aberdeen. 17th Aug. 1826. There is now FOR SALE, on Board of the COMMERCE, of JERSEY, ' arrived yesterday}, II. ALLEEURV, Master, ACargo of JERSEY APPLES, of superior ijua- lity— Wholesale or Retail. For further particulars, apply to Captain ALLBEURY, on board the Commerce, lying near the Custom House. August 17th, 1826. SALE OF THE FINEST AND CHEAPEST HA TS. ALEXANDER TOCHER, 2 « , BROAD STREET, respectfully announces, that he is selling off a large stock of GENTLEMEN'S superior WATER- PROOF BEAVER and SILK HA'rS, at unprecedented low prices, for Cash. . Patent Elastic Water- proof Hats, at 16s. sold last year at 24s. Best Silk do. do. 12s. 20s. Fine Silk do. do. lis. 18s. Best Short Nap, - - 6s. 6d. —, 10s. 6d. Every other kind of HATS, with FUR CAPS, proportionably cheap. © ffire, UNION STREET. ROBERT DALRYMPI. E HORN ELPHINSTONE of LOGIE ELFHIXSTOKE, PRESES. Before proceeding to the election of Collector of the Cess, Mr. IIAKV LL'HSDF. H of Bebelvie begged to express his thanks and acknowledgments to the County, for the confidence which they have lieen pleased to repose in him, and his Son, Mr. HENRY LUMSDEN, as Collectors of Taxes; but that, on account of his increasing years, be felt it desirable to retire from the duties of that situation, which he had filled for the last twenty seven years. The Meeting, sensi- ble of the value of Mr. LDMSMS'S services as their Collector, did, on the motion of Mr. CHOMBIF. of Phesdo, seconded by Mr. HORN ULPIIINSTONE, the Convener, unanimously vote, and order to be recorded, tlieir thanks to Mr. LI'MsnEN, for the faithful and up- right discharge of his duties, and the regularity and correctness of bis whole intromissions, as Collector of the Cess, and other Taxes, for Aberdeenshire. The Meeting had then laid before them, by the Convener and Clerk, a lettfr from Sir HF. NKY JARDINE, King's Remembrancer in Exchequer, communicating the amount of Arrears of Assessed Taxes, and concluding with a paragraph in the following terms, vjz. : " I tak « this opportunity of mentioning the satisfaction I it have of the way and manner in which the Messrs. LUMSHEN have « ' uniformly discharged the duties required of them, as Collectors " of the Conntv of Aberdeen, fiir a long period of years, in so far " as respects the regularity of their Accounts, the promptitude and " distinctness of their Correspondence, and the readiness with which " their payments have uniformly been made. And the opinion I <• have thus formed of their services is confirmed by the Reports of " the Inspectors, who have from time to time visited Aberdeen, " for the purpose of examining the Cash- Books and proceedings " which have always been found correct, and met with my entire " approbation." THEREAFTER, on the motion of General HAY of Rannes, ctmded by Mr. CROMBIE of Phesdo, the Meeting named and ap- pointed Messrs. IIESRY LUMSDEN of Tilwhilly, and CLEMENTS LL- MSDEN, Advocate in Aberdeen, to be Joint Collectors of Cess, and other Taxes, falling under their collection; with power to them oi- either of them, to act and officiate as such, for One Year, from this date. And the said HENRY and CLEMENTS LUMSDEN being called upon to name their Cautioners, they produced a Letter, which was read in Conrt, from HARRY LEITH LCMSIJEN of Auchin- doir, LEWIS INNES of Ballogie, and IIARY LUMSDEN of Belhelvie, Esquires, wherein they agreed to become their Cautioneers, and to subscribe the legal Bond of Caution along with them ; and the Clerks were thereupon directed to get a regular Bond of Cautionry, in the above terms, forthwith executed, and to cause record aud intimate the same, as usual. Which being done, they are hereby ordered to deliver to the said HENRY and CLEMENTS LUMSDEN, CamwKsiou, in the common form, which the Preses was autho- rized to sign, in name of the Meeting. The foregoing Extract certified by TIIO. BURNETT, Jt. C. S. : Tavern, Abcr- Second, Lieut.- General Burnett, Third, Sir Robert Burnett, Bart. Fourth, Lieut.- General Burnett, Fifth, William Valentine, Craigour, Sixth, William Alves, Inchmarlo, Seventh, Sir Robert Burnett, Bart. Eighth, William Taylor,. Minklets, Ninth, Alex. Abernethy,, Tilleylair, Tenth, David Smith, Newmili, For the best two- year- old Stot, David Walker, Upper Park, Second, Sir Robert Bnrnet, Bart. Third, William Alves, Inchmarlo, Fourth, Sir Robert Burnett, Bart. Fifth, Samuel Gordon, Cluny, Sixth, David Sicvwright, Finzean, Seventh, John Craig, Ley, Eighth, Samuel Gordon, Cluny; Ninth, John Leith, Tersits, For the two best one- year- old Stots, Lieut.- General Burnett, Third, Alexander Duthie, Baladrum, ... Fourth, William Valentine, Craigour, ... Fifth, Lieutenant- General Burnett, Sixth, Sir Robert B" rnett, Bart, Seventh, William Alves, Inchmarlo, Eighth, George Young, Sunnyside, Ninth, Sir Bobert Burnett, Bart. Tenth, Lieuteuant- General Burnett, Bart. Eleventh, George Milne, Overtpwn, Twelfth, William Alves, Inchmarlo, Thirteenth, Charles Ferrier, Kincluny, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, and Sixteenth, Lieut.- General Burnett, Seventeenth, Alexander Lawson, Milltown ofDrum, For the best Brood Mare, John Craig, Ley, ... Second, William Alves, Incbmarlo, ... Third, George Mollison, Mill of Campfield, For the best three- year- old Filly, William Greig, Ashentilly, ... Second, Wiiliam Leigbton, Baldarach, ... Third, John Stevenson, Balfour, For the best two- vear- old Filly, John Alves, Titlloch, Second, Samuel Gordon, Cluny, Third, William Taylor, Minklets, Fourth, John Thow, Tilleygarmont. 0 10 0 0 0 0 2 11 0 1 O 15 0 10 0 0 0 11 1 0 0 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 0 15 ( ENTERING AT NO. 2, BROAD STREET,) SALE o/ CLOTHIERY one? HABERDASHERY GOODS, BY PRIVATE BARGAIN. THE Goods consist of Broad and Narrow Cloths and Cassimeres ; Pelisse Cloths ; Corduroys ; Welsh and Swanskin Flannels ; Vesting, various kinds; Muslin aud Cambric; Gros de Naples and Sarsnet; India and other Silk Handkerchiefs ; Norwich Crape; Bombazetts and Bombazeens, & c. The sale commenced on Thursday last, the 17th inst. at ten o'clock; and will be continued daily from ten in the morning uutil six in the evening. The Goods will be sold in any quantity j and the lowest price asked at once. August 18, 1826. SALE OF FINE PAINTINGS. H. MACSWEIN begs leave to intimate to the Nubility, Gentry, and Public in general, that, in the latter end of this, or early in the ensuing month, he will offer for sale a splendid Collection of PAINTINGS. ( Particulars in a future Advertisement. J Scale tDis 33a » . PUBLIC SALE OF AMERICAN TIMBER. ' TMIERE will be sold by public roup, JL on Saturday tile 19th curt, on the piece of ground immediately behind the Bon Accord Whale Fishing Co. ' s Boil Yard, Footdee, 70 Loads YELLOW PINE TIMBER. 60 BLACK BIRCH, very sound and of large dimensions. 50 RED PINE, free of Sap, aud some of it 59 feet in length. The above TIMBER is just landed, ex the ABOYNF., from St. John's, New Brunswick. The roup will commence exactly at 11 o'clock forenoon. Further particulars can be known, onapplving to ROBERT DUTHIE. Quag, 5th August, 1820. 0 0 0 For the best two- year- old Colt, T. Taylor, Greendams, 2 10 3 2 11 12 11 2 11 1 15 2 11 Nook, 1 1 0 2 2 1 11 1 t 0 10 11 1 10 0 0 1 11 1 5 0 15 0 10 PROPERTY IN PARK LANE FOR SALE Upon Friday the 3d day of November next, there will be exposed to sale by public ronp, withm the Lemon Tr deen, betwixt the lionre of 6 and 7 afternoon, 1A T TENEMENT of Foreland, under and above, X with the pertinents, lyinz on the south side of Park Larre, presently possessed by Donald M'Donald, weaver in Aberdeen, and others. The property is burdened with an yearly Feu- duty of jo,, sterling, and wUlbe exposed at such a price, as will yield " a large rate of Interest to the purchaser. For farther particulars, apportion may lie made to Mr. Webster, Advocate, Aberdeen. Aberdeen, Is/ August, 1826. Second, Arthur Stephen, Candyglirach. SECOND CLASS. For the best Cow, Robert Taylor, Nook, Second, James Beattie, Invery, Third, Alexander Adam, Dee Bank, Fourth, James Watson, Woodside, For the best two- year old Quey, Robt. Taylor, Second, Thomas Leighton, Baldaraoh, Third, Robert Masson, Brathens, For the best one- year- old Qucy, Robert Taylor, Second, Alex. Burnett, Minklets, Third, James Thomson, Hairstone, ... Fourth, James Davidson, Mill of Campfield, Fifth, Robert Masson, Brathens, For the best one- year- old Stot, Alexander Ross, Bards- hillock, Second, Alex. Burnett, Minklets, Third, Alex. Calder, Barehillotk, After the Shew, the Members of the Society, Judges, and several other Visitors, dined together, and spent the evening in the most harmonious and useful manner. JOHN GORDON, Esq. of Craigmyle, President, in the chair. The importance of this Society, and the spirit with which it conducted and supported, is almost unprecedented ; and allowed by those capable of appreciating its value to be worthy of imitation. Several new members were announced during the evening, and motion was made for enlarging the district of the Association, to be submitted to the next General Meeting. A meeting of the Committee was appointed to be held at Adam Inn, New Banchory, on Monday the ith day of September next, at 12 o'clock noon, to appoint judges toaward the preminmsoffHred by the Amociatiim for Clean Cottages, aod the Coring at Bnttci aiid to settle the other business connected with the Association. 1 11 1 1 0 10 Sale ott eatrimes& ajn SALE OF SHIPPING. There will be sold by public roup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern of Aberdeen, upon Wednesday the 28d day of August inst. at 2 o'clock afternoon, THE si. oor DAEDALUS, 01'' ABERDEEN, With her appurtenances, as she presently lies in the harbour of Aberdeen, measuriug 41 26- 91th Tons, pel- Register. 1- 16th Part or Share of the Brig UNION of Aberdeen ; measur- ing 173 l l- 9Stl> Tons, per Register. The articles of roup, and inventory of the Diedalus, will be seen, and other information learned, on applying to Alexander Gibbon, advocate. T NOTICE. MIOSE having Accounts or Claims against the SHOEMAKER TRADE of ABERDEEN are requested to lodge the same, within ten days from this date1, in the hands of Mr. Thomas Scott, No. 48, St. Nicholas Street, Aberdeen, acting boxmasterof the trade. [ Not to be repeated.] August 14, 1826. GAME. FARQUHARSON of FIN'ZEAN finding the Game on his Estates in Aberdeen and Kincardine Shires much destroyed, hopes no one will attk leave to shoot. All for- mer permissions are withdrawn. STEAM BOAT, OF ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY HORSE- POWER, FOR SAXiK, BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, VTOW building at Aberdeen, to bu Launched - 131 January next, and completed for sea early in May follow- ing. Length of Keel, 136 feet— on Deck, 150 feet— breadth with, in the Paddles, 26 feet— clear hold, 15 J feet— haying two Engines of 70 horse power each, constructed on the most approved prim- pies and of the best materials, with malleable Iron Shafts, Con- necting Rods, & c. The Subscribers having erected on extensive Establishment for constructing MARINE and other ENGIXES, are building this Boat purposely for insertion and sale, as a specimen of their work, She is thus early advertised, to afford intending purchasers an op- portunity of inspecting her Hull and Materials ; the timber is of cellent quality, perfectly squared, free from sap and well seasoned, having been in the frame for the last four months, and as she partly planked, will be best seen at present, or during the months of August and September. In the event of an early sale, the Vessel may be completed and her Cabins finished in any manuer to suit the views of a pur- chaser. Any farther information may lie obtained ( if bv letter pest- paid) by applying to JOliN D UFFUS $ CO. Chain Cable, Anchor, ami Steam Engine MamiCieturers, . A Wi 4een. Aberdeen, July 28, 1826. Mil, TO SHIPBUILDERS. Contractors wanted hy the Aberdeen llarhonr Trustees FOR BUILDING TWO PUNTS, agreeably to a model and specification to be seen with Mr,. Riddel, at the Shore Dues Office, with whom sealed tender^ must be left on of before Saturday the 2d day of September next. Aberdeen, Aug. 14, 1826. £ ale on Cueg& ajn SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Upon Tuesday the 22d August enrt. there will be sold, by auction, within the Thistle Tavern, Castle Street, aMIE whole HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE - 1- therein— consisting of a Set of Mahogany Chairs— Hardwood and Rush- seated ditto— Dining, Tea, and Kitchen Tables— a Bed- stead with Curtains-— Feather and Chaff Beds— Blanket.* and Bed- ding— Carpets—. Grates, Fenders and Fire Irons— China, Glass, and Stoneware— Empty Bottles— Spirit Measures— Kitchen Furni- ture, & c> fee. Sale to begin at eleven o'clock forenoon. BROWN Sc SON. Auctioneers. HOUSES Upset Price, FOR SALE. £ 750 Sterling. There will be exposed to sale, by publie roup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern, Aberdeen, upon Friday the first day of September next, at six o'clock in the evening, ALL, and whole that TENEMENT in Virginia Street of Aberdeen, belonging to Mr. George Annand, con- sisting of three Dwelling Houses, & c. The whole Property will be sold in one lot; and, as the Houses are substantial, and well tenanted, at .£ 75 of fent for the current year, which is equal to £ 10 per cent, on the upset price, few such opportunities may occur ofm vesting money to advantage on property of the description. The yearly iieu- duty affecting the whole is only £ 1 12s. ( yd. Apply to Alex. Stronach, 31, King Street, \<- ho will show the title deeds, articles of roup, and a rental of the property. TO BE LET, For Nineteen Years, from Martinmas next, HPHE FARM of BALFOUR of MENMUIR, on A- the Estate of CAKESTOK, as now arranged, in two divi- sions. The first comprehending the greater part of the Croft subset to, and at present in the occupation. (> fj Mr. Croukat, with the addition rjf Mint' Wttcio i> K< xnrrjrQg in " Vrlwilo- U> thurebjf of Arable Ground, and 105 of Waste Land and Pasture. And the other division comprehending the remainder of the Farm, as occu- pied by the late Mr. John Guthrie, and containing 185 acres or" thereby of Arable Land, and about 90 of Waste Land and Pas- ture. Encouragement will be given for the erection of a Dwelling House and Steading; and oifers may be lodged with Mr. Hillocks, at Finhaven ; or Messrs. Blaikie and Bannerman, advocates in Aber- deen, on or before Monday the 4th day of September next by 12 o'clock, when a bargain will be concluded at the Mains of Cares- ton. John Duncan, at Craigend, will point out the boundaries. MAINS OF CARESTON, ( July 24, 1826. S MONYMUSK MARKETS. ' FHE MONYMUSK MARKET will be Mi) tins - A. year on the same day as formerly, being the* last Wednesday of August, ( new style) ; but the place of it is now changed to a more convenient situation on the side of the new Turnpike Road, hear Tombeg.' This - Market, ' as well as other two Annual Fairs, Which wijl be advertised to hold on the sastte s » ot, will be cus- tom- free fof " two years to' come.. Monymush House, Aug. 14, 1826- Sale on dfriijaj). SALE OF HOUSES AND GARDENS. There will be exposed to sale, by public roup, within Allan's Hotel, Banff, on Friday the 25th of Augu « t, at 12 o'clock noon, the following Burgage and Feu Tenements, situated iu the Royal Burgh of BANFF, viz. : 1st, \ LL - and whole that TENEMENT occupied by Mrs. Urquhart, Mrs. - Webster ami others, lieing the Corner House on the west side of the High Street, entering from the south, with the principal front to said Street. 2d, That TENEMENT adjoining thereto, with BACK CLOSE and GARDEN, occupied by James Christie, Esq. solicitor, and also fronting the said Street. 8d, That Corner HOUSE on the east side of and fronting the High Street, occupied by Mrs. Lumsden, with the HOUSES at- tached thereto, possessed by George Qaytofi aud Jnhu Law, and. GARDEN connected with the same. 4th,' The HOUSE adjoining thereto, on the north side of the Back Path, occupied bv James Simpson, Esq. with the BACK CLOSE and GARDEN. The HOUSE fronting the same Back Path. 5th, The HOUSE adjoining to that last mentioned, also front- ing the same Back Path, with the Back, HOUSES and GAR- DEN, as presently occupied by William Glennie, cooper aud brewer. 6th, That HOUSE situated in the said Back Path, and front- ing the same, occupied by James Proctor, shoemaker, aud Adam Maccullocb, slater, and to which will he attached an excellent GARDEN adjoining thereto, and as it fronts the said Back Path, is well adapted for Building Ground. 7th, That TENEMENT of HOUSES adjoining the former, presently occupied by Messrs John Richardson & Co. painters, George Moir, barber, and Robert Shepherd, coppersmith. This TENEMENT forms tlie Corner House, and fronts the Low Street and the said Back Path. 8th, That TENEMENT lying on the sonth sMe of the said Back Path, with Back HOUSES, SHEDS, and GARDEN, as presently occupied by Mi-. William Minty. 9th, That TENEMENT of HOUSES, formerly the property of the late Mr. Ogilvie of Tillynaught, fronting the Low Street, with the Back HOUSES and GARDEN,- . as presently occupied by Miss Gordon of Cairnfield, Miss Riddoch, and others. The Ground F Messrs. John Richardson & Co, and others. 1 Oth, That extensive TENEMENT of HOUSES, with GAR- DEN, lying in Bridge Street, and presently occupied by Mr. Wil- liam Cowie, merchant; Mr. James Davidson, printer ; and Mr. Low hairdresser and perfumer. The front? Grountf Floor is elegantly fitted up for, and occupied as Shops, and there are extensive WARE HOUSES and CELLARS, attached and detached, behind the same. 11th, That extensive TAVERN and HOTEL, sitroted in the Low Street, with the BACK COURT, in which there are Cellars and various other conveniences suited for an Fnn. with an extensiv range of Stables, Coach Houses, Sheds, & c. with a large KITCHEN GARDEN, as presently occupied by Mr. Jssnes Allan; ami along v/ ith the Hotel, will be sold, that HOUSE possessed hy Misses Collie and others. Thia HOUSE has so Iciri; been occupied as the principal Inn of Banff, and well known, as to render any more par- ticular description unnecessary. The above Properties are all extremely well* stlusted for the pur- poses of trade, and seldom does so favourable an' opportunity occur to persons desirous of investing their money m- ifabjects of this kind, as the wli> ile are to be peremptorily sold, and- therefore good- bar- gains may be expected. The term of entry to be Whitsunday first, , ind the time of payment will lie made convenient for purchasers. For farther particulars, apply to Mr. Wilson at Dull' House ; •' loor of this TENEMENT has been loT* g occupied as Shops by and Mr. Adam 31JSK. II, masua ia Banff, will point ctfl the dMSavxt} away ir. a pwtieal reverie into the sin and Lots, i Piae- toresr.- DEFICIENCY OF OATS. It is now sufficiently ascertained that the wheat crop is good and the oats very deficient, in consequence of which latter circuiu stance the price of oatmeal is getting very high in those places where it forms a principal article of human sustenance. It was ex pected that the Ports would have been iipened for the importation of oats on the 15th inst. and if Scotland were taken into the list of averages, there would have been no doubt in the ease ; but as nrat ters are at present arranged, there is a great chance that this most desirable event will not take place. The next two averages, being the last- of the eix which regulate importation, mast amount to twenty- eight shillings and eightpence halfpenny each to open the ports ; but the last average being only, twenty- six and tenpence, it is scarcely to be expected that they will reach so high. Thu » cir- cumstanced, we beg leave again to suggest, that, if the ports lie not opened for oats on the I5tb of August in virtie of the present regulations, Ministers should transfer the discretionary powei which they- have of importing a certain quantity of wheat, to the importing of a definite quantity of oats. To admit the importation of Wheat is nqt called for, and it « > ould cause mncb dissatisfaction among the growers of that article; but the importation of oats is absolutely necessary, and it would give umbrage to no one. as there are few farmers who will not consume iu their own establish- ments the whole of the oats which they raise this- year, and high or low prices are of course equally indifferent to them. The number Z) f quarters, however, 6ught to lie much greater in the one case than in the other, according to the difference in the value ; aud the easiest way of settling the relative proportions of the two is by- referring to the opening prices. Thus, wheat opens at BOs. and oats at 27s. the former " being very nearly three timeB as great as' tiie latter ; consequently three quarters of oats should be admitted for one of wheat; and the privilege granted to Ministers for open- ing the ports for the importation of half a million quarters of wheat will extend to nearly one million and a half of oats, or, speaking more precisely, to one million four hundred and eighty . one thou, and quarters. By tliis mode Ministers strrely incur no responsibility. Indeed, more extended measures of relief might be well justified by the price of oats at the London Cora Exchange, leaving our Scotch , markets, and the state of a large portion of our Scotch months, en- tirely out of the question.— Glasgow Herald, THE LAKE OF GUATAVItA. The following strange and incredible story appfeaW in a letter in thj French Cmatitutionnel -.— " BOGOTA, March 9 ( Extract of a Private Letter.)— Wc have learnt here this Very day, that the timou* Lake Guatavita has been completely drained ; and consequently the agents of C- apt. Charles Cochrane, of the English Admiralty, and other persons in- terested in this great enterprize, have set out in great haste to re- ceive in person their respective shares of the immense wealth which it is expected will be recovered from the bottom of the lake. Au emerald of immense magnitude lias been already discovered, inclos ed in a large figure of pure gold, with a great number of gohh u images, near the banks of the lake. " You will lie, no doubt, curious to learn the history of this celebrated lake. It is as follows ;— Before the conquest of thi « country by the Spaniards, there were about t< vlo thousand inhabi tants under the dominion of the Cacique or Chief of Guatavita, who resided in a large city, and kept . m army on foot of forty thou- sand men. He was much beloved by all his neighbouring tribes who, in exchange for wheat and other provisions, gave him great quantities of gold dnat and precious stone), particularly emeralds The lake is situated on the summit 6f a hill, abost ten thousand feet above tire stirlace of the sea, and this mountain r. i reputed by the natives as the residence of their tistelar deify* to whom they nserf to Iiinire offerings twW « yj- ar , on which owrtM? ioh tJ*. Clique, all the chiefs, and such of the inhabitants as accompanied him, after the performance of certain solemn cm- monies, were in the habit of throwing, to as great a distance as they coald, immenst; riches into this lake, supposing that they thereby- made atonement for all the sins of which they had been gnflty the preceding six months. " According to calculations made' by a learned man named Kier, who has carefully examined all the documents which he could pii- cure respecting the lake, it is supposed that they must have buried there, both in gold and precious stones, to the aiaotrtit of 88 mil- liards of francs. * At the conquest ( if the place by the Spaniards, the natives were so cruelly persecuted on account of their gold, they threw all all the remainder of their wealth mto tike la& e. We aie assured that the Cacique afoae threw as much gold dust as fifteen persons coirid carry into it. The Spaniards made several attemp's to drain the lake, and had got within 14 feet of r! Ve bottom, when the banks fell in, but they had then ( bund a ijnantitv of gold image*, and they sent to Madrid an emerald valued at l{ ft), 000 doliai-. Since tbat period nothing had bceii done till the arrival of Captan. Cochrane here, aliout tVee years ago. He fornysd a company to drain it. The success of the enterprise induced Government tc send a strong detachment of troops to surround the lake, and pre- vent the Company from being deprived of the immense treasuri- a which they expect to ibid immediately at the bottom. " Besides having the largest share in this speculation, Captain Cochrane is interested in two silver mines, which are now being explored, with great hopes of advantage ; and he lias also u third of the proceeds. of a greatcoppor mine in the valley of Arroa. This mine is the most singular and th'e richest in the world. It is an immense copper nimmtain, capable of supplying the wants of all the world. The produce is more than 60 per cent, whilst the English mines do not return more than 10 percent. The Com- pany, which consists principally of Cafptain Cochrane and different branches' of his family, is now embarking from Porto Cabello, with immense quantities of tinwrought copper, to be transported inny England, where it is to be manufactured. The copper is reckoned the purest tliat has been ever known ; and has been dsed in casting all the artillery cannon now at Cadiz." * That 19 to say, 112? millions sterling. We trust Captain Cochrane will have the goodnew to pay off our National Debt, which he may do, leaving hirtisell a surplus ol 220 ' millions^ sterlirig, whicli," as a reasonable man, he oaght to be content ^ ith-— THA^ SLATOR ( From Blackwood's Magazmi. ) • Although never in the army, we have frequently saved otir lives by running— once, more particularly, in prest- n.- e of the enemy, an enormous red bell, with dagger horns, a tailed tail fhbdk'ingly perpendicular, and a growling roar like that Of a royal Bengal tiger We had not thrn read Captain Clias on gyintia3tics— bat if we had, we should have made a more scientific escape. The Lord ol' Herds was reposing with shut eyes behitid a nick, on the breast of u' Highland mountain, when we, who were laden with- a three- stone knapsack, fishing- creel, and sahncn rod; stumbled tipon His majes- ty. For an animal sixty stone weight, H p^- ind td the stone, he possessed great agility. Yet, although neither had he, any m » re than ourselves, read Captain Clias, !. e -. ess a proficient iji' " running in general." Not twenty yards law did he allow tli'e Editor of this Magazine, then1 au active- Oriplihg fbi' Christdjihei' North was once young— and, at' first starting, he took a most' un- 8iir, a most nngentlemanly, and un- John- BilIl- lik- J advantage, by meeting on right in the taee, beyond the earliest knowe in our ca- reer. As one good turn deserves another, we Sit: him a bang across the eyes' with our rod; till he linked- again ; and then, diverging unexpectedly straight south, led hid) after s* about live hundred yafds right on end, without either [ Virty gaining an inch, like a will- o- wisp, smack inta- a qnagmire. Before hcc. ould extri- cate himself from the water cresses, vre wme fifty rood of heather in advance, and within'a mile of a wood. We heard the growl somewhat deepening behind inf, and every time « t ventured to cast, a loofe over our shoulder, his swarthy eye was more and more visible. But bad as that was, his tail was worse, and 3eemed the Bloo. lv Flag of the Pirate. The monster had four legs— We but two; but our knees were well knit, our hamstrings strong, oar ankles nimble as feneer's wrist, and our instep an elastic areh, that needed not the spring- board of the circus"— nothing bet the bent of tl ebrOad moun- tain's brow. If he was a red hull— and who could deny it ? were not we one of the red de « " of the forest, that accompanies onieartb the eagle's flight in heaven ? Long before gaining the edge of the Wood, We had beaten the brute to a'standstill. There Sir siood, the Unwieldy laggard, pawing the stony moor, arei hardly able to roar. Poof devil, he could uot raise an echo? He absolutely lay down, and then, contempt being an ttneasy and unchristian feeling, We left Sim lying there, like a specimen of mineralogy, aud wamlereit shadow of the THE PILOT THAT IVEATHER'D- THE STORM." When the full blaze of sunshine hung over oflr Isle, And we thought that its brightness! and splendour would last, A cloud from the deep gather'd round Us the while, ' Till its darkness was spread on the wing of the blast. Sad, sad was the hour when the loud tempest burst— When the breath of the whirlwind with lightning was warm : Yet, this was the storm which our Nation had nurst, When rul'd " by the Pilot that weather'd the storm." Ilis counsels invoiv'd tts in ruin and war; While our treasure was wasted. Yet what has it done ? And are We more free— are we happier far Than the day which beheld our long warfare begun? We return from the fight with our honour unstain'd, With a name that is great, but with none of the spoil ; Our industry's shut out by the Thrones we've maintain'd, And we're tax'd for the blessings which rise from our soil. Even now, in this house of distress and dismay, While many in sorrow look sadly around, A bright star of promise shines out on their way, To tell where a haven of rest may be found. Is this, then, the hopes which that Statesman had given, Who thought, when he liv'd, he could wonders perform ? Look up to the cloud, and the darkness of heaven, Then think on " the Pilot that weather'd the storm." Oh! Britain, thy CHATHAM and Fox are no more, But the words too prophetic which hung on their lips, Foretold ail the dangers which visit our shore, Like the tongue which foretells of a noon- day eclipse. ; But; the glory we gained, to the future was blind, We thought not of danger— we dream't not of harm ; . We were caught with the blaze of that dazzling mind Which dwelt in " the Pilot that weather'd the storm." Ah ! then we were proud we were lords of the deep, And our country was sav'd ' midst the wreck of the world ; Bat those who fought then, may new wander and weep— For mis'rv and famine's dark flag is unfurl'd. Yet! my country, a light in that sky will appear, Though the cloud and the tempest its brightness deform ; Then why should we droop?— we have nothing to fear, For the skill of our Pilots will weather the storm. Greenock. C. C G, J UN. MEXICO. The following is a copy of the Message from his Ex- cellency the President of the United Mexican States to the Chambers of the General Congress, delivered in the Hall of the Deputies at the close of the ordinary Session, May 23, 1826 :— Fellow- Citizens o f the Senate, and the Chamber of Representatives, Divine Providence, in the months which have elapsed of this year, has continued its blessings to the Republic. The great happi- ness of the year 1825 was in some degree abated by the mournful consequence of the plague. The most perfect health now generally prevails. The year has, in its progress, satisfied all the hopes of the labourers. Enterprises, independent of the vicissitudes of the seasons, answer to the calculations of the empire, and encourage confident hopes. Tu the bosom of domestic peace, the most pro- found, we enjoy the good which the Supreme Being has sent. I offer Him the sincere homage of national gratitude. In this short period, our foreign relations have not, in any ma- terial degree, changed. The Spanish Government, deaf to the counsels of reason, and to those which its own interest would suggest, has not ceased tojtove the baseness of its . truly obstinate policy. In spite of the situation oftlie Peninsula, and of the discredit into which the Cabinet of Madrid has fallen by its want of good faith, we have seen it prepare expeditions, which have arrived at the isles of Cuba and Puerto Rico, refit their large ships of war, and construct new ones in the dockyards of Spain. The recently installed Council of State has occupied itself with the affairs of America, ami in choosing arbiters to reinstate the mo- ther country in her asserted rights. They would frighten us by the energy displayed by the Government of Ferdinand VII. with re- spect to the concerns of those States, which were his colonies, though he can scarcely sustain himself on a throne, shaken by con- tinual revolutions. The idea of an accommodation is remote, nor can we hope now that Spain will abandon the principles which have hitherto regulated her conduct. The surrender of the im- portant fortress of Callao, and the triumph of the arms of a friendly Republic in the Archipelago of Cliiloe, have completed the discom- fiture of Spain ; but in the agony of losing her dominion over America, she exhausts resources which extreme desperafiqn places ill her bauds. From these circumstances, Mexico has enjoyed little external repose ; but she has been sincerely disposed to gain it by means of a reconciliation, honourable' to the holy cause which she maintains. The obvious interests of the United Mexican States, induce them to seek to make peace with enemies, most resolutely beht on prolonging a war, fatal to themselves iu all its results. The Republic, always victorious in the struggle against its ancient misters, never brought its character in question, nor would listen to any proposition which did not involve the absolute recognition of its riglit. The wisdom and foresight of Congress have closed the door to the suggestions and demands which might be brought for- ward, founded ou a memorable event in our time, for indemnifica- tion, tribute, or compensation for the loss of that sujitemacy which S6ain exercised over these nations. The Chambers have passed a law against the the introduction of those subjects in negociation by the Spanish Government in the territory of the Republic, and by this interesting measure of policy have contributed to establish our external security. The govern- ment, which has never ceased to consider the Republic at war with Spaiu, has augmented or diminished its preparations for defence in proportion as she has manifested a disposition to aggression and oftence. The Executive is confident of having used its powers in proportion tu the wants of the state, and when it has called for sup- plies, has proved to the Congress the propriety of granting them, from the situation of the Republic. The war, carried on with honour, has been maintained up to this time. The government acknowledges, with the most lively pleasure, the enthusiasm of the nation will always frustrate the projects of its persevering enemies. By war we shall'conquer peace. Peace with all the world, is the fif- t wish of our hearts. Although, up to the present time, some few difficulties have arisen to retard the very desirable conclu;'> n of the Treaty of Amity, Navigation, and Commerce, with Great Britain, yet it is to be hoped that, ere long, it will be concluded in a manner at once agree- able and advantageous to the contracting parties, that it will be the means of strengthening that friendly intercourse which already exists, and that the two countries will cultivate a sincere friendship. Whilst good faith and frankness preside at these negotiations, it will be easy to approximate even those interests which appear the most opposed to one another. Moreover, it is most probable that the efforts which have been made, in the same principles, to put in close unison, and to re- gulate the interests of the North of America with those of this country, will prove successful. That Government, following up its svstem of neutral commerce on the basis of perfect equality, lias, in the course of the negociations, resisted the exception which Mexico desires to establish generally iu those parts of America, which have been dependent on the same Mother Country, and which, from their identity of principles, of origin, and of necessities, should make common cause foi their mutual assistance against their common enemy. Those States, though American, in their opinions and interests, have connections with Europe which are to be re- spected to a certain point— connections which do not exist for the new States, which are under the necessity of assisting one another in every sense. An official document, which has just been made public, has illustrated the policy of ; t. e Cabinet at Washington to- wards the great continent of America. The memorable promise of President Monroe, contained in his message of the 2d of December, of 1828, is not sustained by the actual Government of the United States of the North, which has publicly declared " that it has con- tracted no obligation, nor made any promise to the governments of Mexico and of South America-— that the United States will not suffer any foreign power to interfere with the independence of, or to dictate any particular form of government to, any of these na- tions." It is true, that Mr. Clay, the Secretary of State, and writer oft. be note, appeals in it to the Sympathy of the people of the United States, and to the community of their interests with those of the new Republics ; but it is no less true that the promise of this government, to join itself with ours in the contest in which We may engage with any one of the powerful auxiliaries of Spain, altogether disappears. The Mexican Republic, in declaring herself independent of every nation, relied ou the purity of the principles she invoked— ou the inexhaustible resources of her soil— and on the adventurous valourof her sons. She proclaimed maxims of universal justice, and expressed her desire to unite herself to all nations by the ties of friendship the most intimate, and by the reciprocity of rights a_ l obligations. No flag has been excluded from her ports, and her rich commerce remains constantly open to the speculations of the subjects of all countries. This philanthropic conduct has gained the Mexican United States the esteem and the approbation of na- tions, while, at the same time, the tranquillity of the interior, and the free circulation of riches, have strengthened her elements of de- fence. The Government of the Republic regards it as beyond the circle « f probabilities, that any power, except Spain, should under- take to disturb the pacific possession of an existence which valour acquired, and moderation protects. But if, contrary to nil expecta- tion, the classic soil of liberty should lie profaned, Mexico, by her- self alone, will be enough to defend and preserve her rights and dignities. The Emperor Alexander, in the last days of his life, when he was descending to. the tomb, hawed by the wvi- jht of the dominion of Europe, proclaimed solemnly 1 » U principle*, bis wishfs and his intention* in respect to the American revolution. Mr. Clay an- nounced to the Cabinet of St. Petersburgli the important considera- tions which rendered it necessary for it to interfere in such a busi- ness. The Secretary of the United States insists that the peace of tlie world will not be irrevocably assured, while the convulsions and the uncertain struggle in America remain. The designs of the Ca- binet at Washington will do honour to it always, because they have been worthy of its foresig ht, of its calculation, and of its philosophy. The foundations of American independence are analysed with sin- gular dexterity, light is diffused over facts, and the final develope- ment, which, after such various events, has at length occurred, is foretold. The necessity of conforming to circumstances, and to the irresistible power of a triumphant revolution, is enforced with great boldness. The resources of the new States are shewn, as is the fear, lest the continuation of the war, of a war fatal to Spain itself, may give a pernicious turn to certain interests, to the united forces of twenty millions of men confederated and conquering ; no- thing is omitted which may conduce 16 set forth events of which the evidence is so palpable. It must, in justice, be confessed that the Emperor of Russia did not turn a deaf ear to an invitation which concerned his generous charactes as regulator of the destinies of Europe. Count Nesselrode, iu a note of the 20th of August, of last year, confines himself to declaring, " that the opinions of his Majestv do not permit him, in so important a case, to anticipate the determinations of the Mother Country ; and that Russia cannot give a definitive reply to the propositions of the United States, till she shall have received positive intelligence of the further designs of Spain, and of the intentions of the Allies." The favourite maxims of a Cabinet, which marches at the head of the Allied Powers, are not unknown, neither will it be hidden from him who reflects on the phrases of this celebrated document, that they do not announce hostile projects on the part of Russia against the modern Republics. The presentation of a superior agent for French commerce, au- thorized by a flag- officer of the marine of his Most Christian Ma- jesty, has taken place ; and he is waiting for the essential formality of the immediate sanction of the King of France, which is wanting to his dispatches, and although the Mexican agent has not yet been publicly admitted in Paris, nor recognised iu the character which he represents, by the nomination of our Charge d'Affaires in Eng- land, yet I have thought it necessary, for the dignity and honour of the Republic, to conform to the general practice between nations. Yet, as the most scrupulous reciprocity is the basis of the actions of the Mexican Government, I have orders for the admission of M. Alex. Martin, as a confidential agent, which is the same capacity as that in which Citizen Thomas Murphy is received by the Court of France. Disposed, moreover, to do every thing which can sus- tain aud consolidate the friendship of this power, 1 have permitted its agent to perforin his functions with respect to commercial mat- ters, for the present, till he is accredited in the proper manner, as it is for the interest of two nations, happily disposed to preserve and increase their friendly and pacific relations, that he should do so. The patent dispatched in favour of M. Louis Sulzer, by the Mi- nister of State for the Trade and Commerce of his Prussian Ma- jesty, in which he is named Commercial Agent in the capital of the Republic, ordained that he should advance the rights and interests of the subjects of Prussia, " with the superior and subaltern authorities of Mexico," and be directed by the government of the Mexican United States, which is the supreme authority from which all orders respecting the recognizance of Foreign Envoys, and the exercise of their functions, ought to emanate. In my opinion, the nomination of the Prussian Agent is not of that description which the executive shonld receive, but immediately that it is modelled on the practice of nations, the good intelligence between the two nations, which at present nothing disturbs, will be confirmed. Our Envoy to Rome has been detained at Brussels, from whence he dispatched to the Pontiff an exposition of the contents of the Pastoral Letter of the 24th September, 1924. There he endea- vours to discover the intentions of the Ecclesiastical Court, with re- spect to our relations with the Apostolic See, from the way in which it mnv act towards the minister at Colombia, who is farther advanc- ed in his nejaciations, aud delays taking any decisive step in his mission, un- il the discussions, which were yet pending in the Cham bers, respecting the orders to be given him, were ended, and he should receive his instructions. At the beginning of this year the liberty of the Republic of Peru was completed. The Republid* of Chile has dislodged the Spaniards from some neighbouring Islands, incorporated with that State, by the triumph of its arms. Our relations with that Government, founded ou con- geniality of feeling, have been considerably increased. From the bottom of the sepulchre of the Tncas a Republic has sprung, which has token the name of the first President of Colom- bia. To presage the strength and stability of its Constitution, let us mark the steps of its infancy. It is most satisfactory that the Provinces of Upper Peru have displayed in declaring their independ- ence of Spain, the same generous enthusiasm as the rest of the Re- publics so nearly related to them. The recognition of the independence of Brazil, by the King of Portugal, is an event of immense importance in the history of our time. John VI. has stripped himself, in substance, of the rights and prerogatives of his throne ; and this example of submission to the empire of events ; nay, it may b£ said, this example of prudence and philanthrophy, will contribute to efface the impressions of the maxims which form the code of legitimacy. The distance at which the Republic is situated from the new empire, and the slight si- miliarity of which there is in the interests of the two countries, are the causes of the non- existence of any communications whatever between the two Governments* The friends of liberty regret the unhappy occurrence of the war which has been declared by Brazil against the United Provinces of Rio de la Plata. If war is, in all points of view, a calamity to the nations engaged in it, those which are the cause of the breaking out of this pestilence of society ought certainly to consult prudence, and to sacrifice all their resentment rather than engage in their own destruction. The Mexican Ministers named for the Assembly of Panama, have set sail in the Cunstante brig- of- war. The delay which occurred in their departure sprung from the nature and complicated objects of their mission. The Government has weighed and discusssed the directions given to them with the greatest care, and when the time to put them in practice, and to make them known, shall arrive, Mexico will be placed in that situation which she deserves, for the frankness which she has always displayed, and for the sublime philan- throphy of her principles. To strengthen an independence gained by the most heroic efforts— to establish on a solid and permanent basis the relations of the great American family— to proclaim its friendly and pacific intentions towards the new states ; these are the heads of the instructions given to the Deputies, and the results of the negociation will be the establishment of public justice— of the magnanimous justice of America. If we turn our attention to the interior of the republic, we shall receive the congratulations of those who observe the majestic course of our continued felicity. The controversies which necessarily oc- curred on certain important points, far from causing any irregulari- ties, have served to give a most brilliant testimony of the spirit of vigour, of serenity, and of energy, which reigns in our happy asso- ciation. Let us abandon to despotic governments the sepulchral si- lence, by means of which they ensure obedience and submission to their mandates. The government strengthened its natural force, in submitting its actions to discussion and criticism. Our system is a system of right. The Executive has continued to give an impulse to the improve- ment of landed property, which took its origin in the wise system adopted by tlie Chambers. The regulation of the offices of the customs, the reinforcement of the guard against smuggling, the method established to simplify the labour, the continued regulations and arrangements, and the most minute attention to the orders of the chiefs, every thing presents the flattering hope of lessening fraud, and of obliging the speculator to submit to the laws. The result of this foresight will be a much more abundant collection of the taxes, founded on the liberty and advancement which the useful work of Congress prepares, by the reform of the duties, which the interest of the Republic imperiously calls for. The productive tax on tobacco prospers under the combined efforts of the general powers, and of those of the States which direct their attention to the increase of their produce. In the administration of salt, gunpowder, and other incomes of the federation, the regulations which have been observed have proved of such success, that after covering the national expenses and all the fo- reign debts, a surplus for the Republic may be expected from the progressive continuation of the present order of things. I observe with a singular satisfaction that my prognostics of January last are going to be realised in the middle of the present year. I have also the satisfaction to be enabled to inferm tlie Chambers, that the obligations entered into with foreign markets, for loans, are religiously complied with down to the present day. In the beginning of January of the present year, it was necessary to place money in London to meet the payment of dividends of the loan effected through the house of B. A. Goldsclimidt and Co. and a remnant occurred to the balance due. The funds destined lor the April dividend are actually at sea. There is sufficient now at Vera Cruz. What is wanted for the dividend payable on the 1st July next, will be shipped without loss of time, and my satisfaction is still increased, when I can assure the General Congress that the sums which are to come into the public treasury by vessels already entered into our ports, are sufficient to fill up the great fund wanted for the last two dividends of 182G. The Mexican national funds had followed the fall of those of the first rank in England. In the last few months, the fall of every de- scription of credits, without excepting the European ones, was pro- gressive to the most abject degree j the result of this movement was, that various houses stopped payment, and among them the house of Goldschmidt, involving the Mexican government in a balance in its favour j but care has been taken to secure it, with the assistance of the laws. This mercantile revolution was by some ( without any reasonable cause) attributed to some political events. The indications of that great market do not admit, this time, any other cause but the extra- ordinary extension of speculations, and the scarcity of rz » tallies, which they have occasioned. News, which has been received up to the 13th of March, an- nounced the cessation of that commercial storm, The Mexican Funds had risen to 0:', and the price of them, & t the above date, was The Executive has had the gratification of reviving the credit of the Republic very considerably, by the simple anuudciation, at Lon- don, of its having already deposited in the Customs the suras destined for the regular payment of our engagements. To preserve this good name will be the work of the Government, by the invariable good faith with which it will discharge its debts and its promises. This point, identified with the honour of the most illustrious Powers, will not be lost sight of by the Executive ; yet, nevertheless, we ought never to study economy to such a degree as not to have the power to render easy those brilliant sacrifices by which the country has pre- served its liberty and independence. With respect to such sacred objects, the consultations of the Go- vernment have led to no results better than a drawing of lots for the militia—( a most necessary act of civil government)— a raising of eight active regiments of cavalry, and a squadron of Masatlan— the concession of judicial power to the State of Guanajuato— a contin- gent for the completion of our Marine— and other regulations of equal importance, and which require the intervention of proper laws. The uncultivated Indians\ have repeated their violent incursions ; yet the reform of the Presidental Companies, and the placing of fifteen others in the situation pointed out by the law respecting these matters, with the naming of Commandants and Inspectors, give cause to hope for a speedy pacification of these tribes, and a proper chastisement. The ports of the North are secured by cruising vessels, which have captured several ships engaged in illicit commerce. Every de- scription of warlike stores has been sent to the Peninsula of Yaca- tan, and the approbation of the Chambers has been demanded for the fortification of the coasts, and the ports of the North Sea. The necessity of fixing definitively on the situation most conveni- ent for the establishment of our marine arsenal, caused the govern- ment to send a scientific commission to compare the situation and advantages of the Isle of Lohos, with the well known situation of the Isle Del Carmen. Whilst data and notices are preparing, by which our boundaries may be definitively regulated, the commission occupies itself on those important works, which I have procured for that purpose. In the Channel of Huchueloca confided to the administration of the Government, no work has been undertaken, as was intended, to put it in order before the coming of the floods, for the security of the great capital of the Republic, because distinct information was received, that the currents of the Lake would act as a remedy, and all tear of any inundation, at present, has passed away. Convinced that it is most important for decency, for the public morals, and for the honour, of certain families, that houses should he established for the reception and education of foundlings, I have published decrees, to put in use the funds and rents of the establish- ments of the capital, and I have advised the Governors of Provinces to multiply their asylums of innocence, which correct, in some mea- sure, the unfortunate results of human frailty. Tho Chambers were penetrated at the justice with which the Executive had urged a re solution on the high roads, and the Congress has taken the matter into its consideration. The organization of the public Exchequer is one step which will lead us to the final arrangement of an establish- ment which involves the honour and dignity of the Republic. The law of the 14th last February, determined the description of crimes of which the Supreme Court of Justice should take cogni- zance in the cases comprehended in the 3d section, tide 5, of the Federal Constitution, and the manner in which it should treat them ; and the Chambers have approved entirely the regulation formed by that same Court of Justice, with the reforms which were thought necessary, facilitating by these means the high functions of the Third Supreme Power of the State. It would have been desirable to continue in the regulation or the whole system of the second and third instance, under the dominion, and in the territories, of the Confederacy ; but, at least, the necessity of the case has been met by the qualification of the Supreme Court of Justice, by the law last passed, to take cognizance of civil and criminal causes in the second and third instance, until these points can be definitively settled. The incompetency of Courts of Justice and Tribunals, in circuits and districts, was a far more prejudicial void in the administration of the interests of the Union ; for it might happen that the Judges of the State did not always give to those affairs that prompt and ready attention which their nature and object demanded. The Executive Power, not satisfied with having excited the Governments of the States to invite their Judges no longer to remain in that state of in- difference to the business of the Federal Treasury, gave notice to the Chambers, that the imperfect administration of justice, in this re- spect, caused incalculable evils ; and the Congress, in settling this fundamental object, has rendered itself highly deserving of the gra- titude of the country. The Government, being desirous of expediting the administra- tion of justice, have provided, that the district Judges should send in monthly lists of the causes which may arise in their respective jurisdictions, noticing in what manner each cause originated, and the state in which it might be at the time of the return. Lastly, we have begun to send those criminals, sentenced in the tribunals of the respective States, to the fortifications and works which the defence of the coast and frontiers may require ; the Chambers have appointed a body to act as the police of the Federal City, and the Government have, inconsequence, actually applied itself to expefiitiag- it" $ D** « * u. tii; m, in OTtlw tUat tbe Ulhai'ito. u. fca of lovely Mexico may enjoy undisturbed peace and security. These inestimable benefits are the precious fruit of the sacrifices, mildness, and civilization of the people of the United Mexican State?, and show the impulse they have received is fit to produce a great people, worthy of the admiration of mankind. Let us invite those who so blindly combat against our existence, and deprecate it as the evil of society, to come and observe our pacific institutions, the noble and honourable use which we make of our riches, the maxims of love and concord we entertain towards all nations, and the truth, ge- nerosity, and frankness, which alone we oppose to injustice aud ob- stinacy. Fellow Citizens of the Chamber of the General Congress, the peo- ple bless your labours; may the blessings of peace follow you to your homes! NEW SOUTH WALES. We believe that a very erroneous idea prevails respecting the geography and the natural resources of this colony. Many per- sons imagine that it is a regiou abounding in all the productions that are useful or delightful to man, and offering a vast expanse of fine soil, which is by and by to be crowded with a civilized and industrious population, and to become the seat of a mighty empire, thickly planted with large towns, and great in arts and arms ; that it will, in short, rival in the southern hemisphere the progress of the United States in the northern. These magnificent anticipa- tions, we fear, are likely to be disappointed. We shall give our reasons for holding this opinion presently ; but as an introduction to our remarks, we insert the following narrative of a journey from Sidney to Bass's Straits, performed in the end of 1824, and which we do not recollect to have seen noticed in any of the Eng- lish papers. The travellers were Messrs. Hilton, Howell, and Ilume, three English settlers. The journey is interesting, be- cause they passed over a tract never visited before, and their obser- vations add considerably to our knowledge of the interior of the country. The three gentlemen named, attended by six servants, left the vicinity of Lake George, which is within the settled districts, on the 17th October. They passed over the plains of Donegal, and after travelling six days through fine forests in a south- west direc- tion, they arrived at the foot of a considerable chain of mountains. They had taken wheeled vehicles with them so far, but finding that it would be impossible to get them over the mountains, they left them at the banks of a river, with several weighty articles, and some salt provisions which they thought they could dispense with. They continued to advance among the mountains for eight days, and then discovering summits covered with snow to the southward ( 6th November, answering to Gth May in our hemisphere) they changed their course* from south- west to west. Having travelled seven days in a region still mountainous, they came, on the 13tn November, into an open country, well watered, and three days after they reached the banks of a river 100 yards broad, running to the west and north- west, with a rapid current, and which seemed, from appearances, to overflow its banks in heavy rains. It was named Hume's river. It has its source in the snow capt mountains, and was crossed by our travellers in lat. 36. 15. They passed it on the 20th, in a boat formed of pieces of wood covered by a tarpaulin. On the 21st they passed other two branches of this river, a part of the intervening ground consisting of marshes and lagoons. They now continued to advance in a south- west direction, through a country affording wood and pasturage, and meeting auother ridge of mountains passed over it on the 30th, and proceeding through a finely wooded plain, came, on the Sd December, to a river in lat. 30. 50., which they named Goulburn. On the 8th they were obliged to change their route to the north- west, in order to pass round the extremity of a mountain which they could not travel over on account of the thick briars and thorns which covered it. They travelled four days in this direction, and, on the 13th December, they came in sight of the most beautiful and fertile tract of country which they had yet seen. On the afternoon of the 14th they ascended a hill, and were delighted with the district, which, in their opinion, surpassed every thing they had seen in the colony. It was crossed by a great number of rivers and brooks running to the souths. On the evening of the 16 th December, eight weeks after leaving Lake George, the travellers had the satisfaction of reaching Port Western on Bass's Straits. This port is spacious " and seeure. It receives a river as large as any yet discovered in New South Wales, which comes from the mountains eastward, and is the main trunk of the streams our travellers had passed in the three last days of their journey. The fertile soil above- mentioned extends to Port Western ; and though wood is scanty in the immediate vicinity*, there is abaiw& nce at 50 or C> 0 miles- distance, which eoali- easily be brought by. the river. Want of provisions compelled the travellers to return without mak- ing '", o full an examination of the port and adjoining country as they Wished. They went b; » .; k- nearly by the same route, in seVen weeks, and found their vehicles and other articles untouched where they left them, though it was evident that a party of the natives lud been at the place. They had not a drop of ram during the 15 weeks they were absent, except on one day. We find from Flh\ ders's Voyage, that Port Philip, an admirable natural harbour, thirty miles in lerigtfh, lies about 10 or 1miles to the westward of Western Port, and surrounded also by a. fertile country. That navigator, who surveyed the shores of Port Philip from a hill a thousand feet high on its east side, observes, that " Arthur's Seat ( the hill iii- question-) and the vallies in its neigh- bourhood, were generally well covered with wood, and the soil was superior to any upon the borders of the salt water, or to any which I had an opportunity of examining in Terra Australia." Wood of some kind is therefore to be found within a few miles of Western Port, but in a situation which the travellers did not visit. Captain Flinders, speaking of the coast which lies southward of Port Philip, says, " the rising hills were covered with wood of a deep greeu foliage, and without any vacant spaces of rock or sand, so that I judged this part of the coast to exceed in fertility all that had yet fallen under my observation." We may add, that Ports Philip and Western lie four degrees farther from the equator than Sidney, and from their position with reference to the, sea, their climate must be comparatively more temperate than this position indicates ; and moreover, they are in that part of New Holland which lies nearest to our settlements in Van Diemeu's Land. We collect, too, from the details of the journey, that it is probable an easy road into the interior may be found from this part of the coast, an advantage which is denied to the districts round Sidney. Altogether the two ports seem to present a most eligible situation for a new settlement, when one is to be formed. The two journies of Mr. Oxley have made us acquainted with the districts to the west and north of Sidney ; Captain Flinders has de- scribed the coast; and his journey to the southwest leads through the middle of the only large tract near the settlements hitherto un- explored. If we describe a semicircle of 500 miles radius round Sidney, we can now form a pretty good general idea of the whole space it includes, that is of all the south- east angle of New Hol- land. The result obviously is, that this region is extremely ill cal- culated to become the seat of a rich and populous empire. We learn from the journey of Messrs. Hume and Hilton, that the chain of mountains which runs parallel to the coast at Sydney, continues without any known interruption to Wilson's Promontory ( near Western Port) the soutlimost point of New Holland ; but it seems to increase both in breadth and height as it proceeds south- ward. Its summit in lat. 36. seems to reach the line of perpetual snow, and must therefore be at least 9000 feet in height. Flinders speaks of it as visible at 30 leagues distance, which implies a height of 7000 feet. According to Mr. Oxley, the height of those be- tween the latitudes of 31. and 34. is from 3000 to 6000 feet The breadth of the chain from lat. 35. southward, judging from the narrative, cannot be less than 150 miles. At lat. 31. it is at least as great, but at lat. 34. the chain is narrower. We collect, too, that except at some spots large timber is scarce in the south, and that there is little ground fit for the plough, till we come within 50- or 60 miles of the coast. The rivers Hume and Goul- burn run to the west, and, as we have already stated, most pro- bably terminate in the s:: me interior lake with the Lachlan. Such is New South Wales from the latitude of 31. to 38, a country possessing perhaps as few natural advantages as any iu the world, except regions of absolute desert like the Saharsa. The good soils lie in patches, surrounded by sands or swamps ; and in other cases iuclosed among steep mountains, iu situations where two- thirds of the value of the crop would be absorbed by the ex- pence of conveying it to the market. We do not believe that the land capable of cultivation, occupies one- twentieth part of the sur- face, and of this twentieth, one half is probably useless from its local disadvantages. The country can sever be densely peopled, and without a dense population society cannot reach a high degree of civilization and refinement. Emigrants* however, need be under no apprehension that the good laud in accessible situations will be exhausted for half a century to come. Ten times the pre- sent amount of inhabitants may undoubtedly find a comfortable sub- si.- tance in the country, and may thrive and multiply too; but the situation is evidently one of the worst that could be selected for lay- ing the foundation of a great and populous Australian empire. If such an empire is ever to exist in New Holland, its principal seat must be in some very different part of that continent. So far as our present knowledge extends, the whole region is very uninvit- ing ; but let it be recollected that we have penetrated no more than 450 miles inward, in a country whose extent from east to west is 2500 Scotsman. JlXi& ttllmtem PLACE AND PENSION LIST. With regard to the Place and Pension list, the following table will show what the country is paying, to how many individuals, and in what proportions. A classification of Placemen, Pensioners, & c. with their yearly allowances Number • Yearlv sum. Total. of Persons. £ £ £ 851 have 50 to 60 18,038 68 —. 60 ? t> ~~ 58 — 70 80 4246 15 — 80 90 1213 32 — 90 100 29& 2 510 — 100 200 63,826 S6G 200 300 57,598 194 ™ 300 400 61,568 110 400 500 45,507 131 — 500 600 77,068 76 .—. 600 700 46,563 35 700 800 25,819 41 - 800 900 33,013 20 900 1000 18,688 234 ™ 1000 2000 304,857 97 2000 ' 3000 ™ 217,118 49 3000 4000 ™ 156,778 33 4000 ™ 5000 140,263 17 5000 6000 89,066 13 ™ 6000 _ 7000 82,817 11 ™ 7000 8000 81,128 7 8000 9000 58,254 6 — 9000 10,000 54,756 25 10,000 f 20,000 349,581 7 — 20,000 30,000 181,686 G — 30,000 40,000 197,479 2 50,000 _ and upwards. 100,631 2344 Persons receive yearly £ 2 ,474,805 Now, here we find near two millions and a half every year paid in pen- sion*, places, sinecures, & c. while the whole amount of the general subscription, by the people of the- united kingdom, for one extra- ordinary year only, to save hundreds of thousands from starvation, is under <£ 130,000 j and which, with all the local subscriptions, does not amount to <£ 200,000 or less than a tenth part of the regu- lar annual charge of pensioners, sisecurists, & c. !!!— Free Press. THE JESUITS. We have obtained from Paris, and translated, the Denunciation of the Count de Montlosier against the Jeiuits and priestlyeneroach- ments, which excites the greatest interest in France, and has be- came consequently a subject of attention throughout Europe. M. de Montlosier is, as our readers probably already know, one of the old nobility of France, who has taken a violent antipathy to the Jesuits, while he professes the strongest attachment to tlie family of the Bourbons, and generally to Royalist principles. He seems to consider the encroachments of the priests as inimical to the kingly power— in opposition to the common opinion that temporal and ecclesiastical despotisms may harn^ nize with amd support one another. The Denunciation of M. de Montlosier is very different from any legal instrument by which any body of men could be accused in England. It more resembles some petitions to Parliament for it contains neither the names of the parties accused, nor the dates of any alleged offences, but rather complains of the tendency of certain questionable acts, many of them evidently arising, not so much from complicity between those who commit them, as from the opi- nions which they . hold ip common. This mode of proceeding by denunciation seems, however, to be sanctioned by the opinion of several of the most eminent of the French lawyers; and it is not so absurd as, under our law, it would appear, because the power of prosecuting lor offences against the public being lodged iu France solely" in the officers of the crown, an indi- vidual may more allowably call the attention of those officers, to public and notorious offenders, without attending to the forms of accusa- tion, in a matter which may not of ne^ ssity be brought to trial. The denunciation is, however* directed to the Judges, who, if it appear to them to contain matter of importance, may order the Procureur- General ( or public accuser) to take proceedings upon it. M. de Montlosier complains ( 1.) of the establishment of Secret Societies, under the name, of the Congregation, aiming at political influence by means of concert and common oaths ; and ( 2.) particu- larly the Jesuit Society ot'Mont Rouge; of the charges of several Bishops, in which the Jesuits have been commended. ( 3.) of' " covert and modified ultra montanisKa" in the declaration of the French prelates, especially in favour- of the independence of the Crown ; and of the general omission in seminaries of education of the teaching of the declaration of 1682 against the encroachments of the Papal power ; ( 4.) of the encroachments of the common clergy, of their outrageous conduct towards the citizens, their re- fusal to administer the Sacraments, and to inter the dead, and of their disdain and censure of the decrees of the Roy a! Court. What force there may lie under the French law in M. de Montlo- sier's- denunciation, we cannot venture to decide. Frwn the changes which have tak « » -^ lace io. Fran. ae, many of ibe matters touched upon in it must be open to much doubt and difficulty. The present riehis of French subjects have been established, not by the formal and & ue cesoive repeal and modification of tHe ancient laws, busily the succicet* declaration of the Constitutional Charter, in favour of personal' liberty, liberty of worship, and so; forth. How far do these declara- tions modify the old laws, as to the Jestfits, and Ultra- montanlsm f questions, whether particular ancient, laW3. remain in force, or havo been implicitly repealed by the Charter, or the changes in France, are constantly arising before the Tribunals. For much that M. de Montlosier complains of, it appear* evident to as that prosecution is a very unfit remedy, and perhaps on tho> e heads the denunciation may be rather considered as an appeal to pub- lic opinion than as the foundation of legal proceedings. " Ultra- montanism," as it is called, is an opinion which those who hold iv should have full liberty to avow. Ifj by the force of reasoning, they can persuade the world that it is very delightful to submit to the. authority of the Pope, we see not upon what principle they can bvi- prevented from doing so. What is to be lamented is, that the statu should" interfere to give factious power to the persons who suppoi C this or any other dogmas, and still more that it should foster thei", insolcnee and malignity, by shielding ( as has been attempted in France and elsewhere) the absn'rdity of their doctriues and conduct from public discussion.— Globe. DISTILLATION— TRADE. The following, from Parliamentary Paper No. 4- 11, is the quantity of Spirits made in See. land and Ireland, during the year 1825 : — Galls. Scotland- — from a mixture of malt and raw grain 3,022,443 Ireland— - Do. do. . 10,517,161 Scotland- — from malt only - 5,902,90.. Ireland— - Do. - 87,052 Scotland- — Bushels malt used _ 3,071,733 Ireland— - Do. _ 1,047,592 Scotland- — Gallons Spirits made 9,807,371. Ireland— - Do. do. - 10,604,878 Total 19,412,252 Scotland- — Gallons Warehoused 4,021,261 Ireland— - Do. do. 3,912,45 J Scotland- — Exported to England _ 1,326,605 Do. do. tu Ireland - 1,130,107 Total 2,456,712 Ireland— Exported to England - 918, ISO From the preceding account it will be seen what a spar tlve re- duction of the duty aud the- evening of the English market gave to- distillation. The advantages to the country and to the revenue ought to have been great, but instead of going straightforward, Government was fed astray by the great English distillers. The consequence were distress and rain to multitudes in the distillery and in the grain trade. The English distillers, who did every tlung they could to prevent the opening of the English market, and the consequent destruction of their monopoly, kid the address ti> get Government persuaded that in order to pla^ e them npon equal terms with the Scotch ( SstS'lara, ii was necessary to cause all Uri- tisli spirits made for sV English marftet, during the space of three months previous to tiiese being admitted1 into it, to be bonded, and the duties to be exacted in one day, tlie 5tb fflf January last. The consequence of this law was an immense accttmmulation of spirits in. bi.- r. il, which created a glut at a moment particularly unfortunate, as the duties became payable at the time when the panic in the' money market in London was at its height. Mischief was conse- quently unavoidable, and it besides soon became extensive and sereee. To add to it the English distillers, finding that their opponents' huiE run into the trap which they had so cunningly laid for them, rrf'ucecS the price of theis- spirits tsi. suchalow rate that competition with theni in the market was utterly hopeless without total ruin. The result wa » indescribable distress and severe loss amongst the Distillery com- munity, while the English Distillers calculated that, having ruined many of their opponents, they would again get the monopoly of the market, and sweat John Bull's pooket to make up their previous loss. Ill this they will no doubt partly succeed, but certainly not to the estent they calculate, while their system will' certainly tun* upon themselves with serious consequences- at last. The fearfut stagnation of business in London, and Sie stagnation in the spirit line more especially, from the causes mentioned, threw an immense quantity of spirits tijion the Scotch and the Irish markets, whiuii had been made for the English, and brought down the prices Sa a ruinous rate. This excessive redaction in price occasioned nume- rous and severe failures and losses in trade, and in a great measure, created a suspensien of business which consequently formed a very serious loss to the Revenue. The Rum market was also seriously affected, aott1 thus the Colonial interests and the Revenue obtained; from Rum, both suffered severely from this manoeuvre of the English monopolists. What has taken plasw, however, will, we hope, open the eyes of Government to similar trtotes, and show them that, the preger and the safest course to take when they are determined to" make changes in any branch of business, such as tliey made, anil • such as were absolutely necessary to make, in the distillery trade, is to go straight forward in these-, consulting otdy the great anil general interests of the country, nor to suffer themselves to be led into the most pernicious errors by listening to the intf « w. s.-< i> « fvifec>- <> C „ UV e. Jass uf men, particularly of it class advice they had,, from previous circumstances, the best reason, tu believe would l. e interested, and could'only have some crooked, object in view. Had this course been pursued, the treasury wonkhhave been £ f, fld&, 00t> richer . to- day than it is, three- fourths of the mischief which has overtaken the distillery trade, and other branches of trade connected with it, would have been prevented, and as there would not, un- der such circumstances, have been a gallon of whisky remaining in. bond, so the property in it would have been worth ! M pen cent., more than it is. Though blasted by so many unforeseen and unex*. pected obstacles, tile ttade iu spirits to England, and which must soon become still more unshackled, cannot tail ulthuafely to prove most advantageous to Scatlaad, Eaglaud, and Ireland.— Glasgow Courier A Farmer.— Tin; firmer is a man of nrany sorrows. Iii Janu- ary the verdure of his infant wheat blesses his- cyes— in March it is drawn from the ground by the alternate frosts of the night, and the thaw ® of the mid- day sun— and in April it looks like a pyebaO horse. Ilis care and precaution may poison the smut, but the seeds of the mildew may be cherished by moist weather in August: tliev are perhaps every where, and may be blown from his- neighbour's hedge often when he thinks the- d'ay is his own. The rains in Sep- ; tember spoil the miest crop, by springing the grain in the ear ; tint oats are eiadicated by the grub and wire worm ; they are stunted' by the drought in summer ; shaken by the winds, msted by the- rains, and Masted " J, the frosts in winter.. He sows his baelev early, aud it is choked by runches, or the young grasses he sows it later, and it is withered by the east wind in May ; he drives it in earlv, and the calm before the equinoctial gales makes it beat in the stack ; he lets it remain longer in the sttiok, but the storm come* some days sooner than USIBIV, ami" soaks the sheaves to the heart; it springs, aud the brewer refuses to give money for it. Bv dint of great exertion of men and horse he gets a field of turnips finished on a Saturday night, and on the third Sunday of Jane he walks out in the morning to meditate aud look at a paxk, he had sown rfte- week before ; the morning sun shine* stsfima tha Seld, and as he- sees each drill stripped with a small' line of yonng plants, his eves glisten as he rejoices in the stwsess- of ills industry ; eigfaltdtiya after lie comes again, but his turnips are devoured by the jumping- beetle ; 011 his other field they grow and prosper ; he amuses himself, after a fatiguing day, with, reckoning what money they will return him when he shall have sold his bullocks in April'well fed, have his ewe* well lambed, and hi hogs in good condition; but a black frost iu. December settles accounts for him Dunif, Us Journal. PORTUGUESE CONSULATE OFFICE, 33, Great St. Helens, Ltmdav, Aug. S, 182o. The Portuguese Consul Ganeral makes knuwa to all the Portu - guese subjects resident in London, that he has received from hi* Excellency, the Marquis de Paiiuelta, hM M » t Faithful Majesty'* Ambassador at this Court, the following letter; — ( « « -.) " Sin—- Having this morning received a dispatch from the Secre* tary of State for Foreign Affairs in Lisbon, dated ffllth July last, directing me to take the Oath, t » the Constitutional Charter which his Majesty, the King, our Lord, has been please,! to grant, 3mt, ordered to lie sworn to f* the Kingdom of Portugal and At'- arve-, and also to receive the like Oath from the Portugoese snUjects resi- dent in this country ; 1 have fixed Monday next, the 14th iust. for the celebration of this suleinu Act, which will take place at this Embassy at 1 I o'clock in the morning of that day. " In order, therefore, that this Resolution ami Order of our Government any lie duly fulfilled, you, will 1 « - pleased to present yourself here en that day to take the oath ; and to cause this letter to lie published in several of tlie English Newspapers of wider circu-, lation, that it may come to the knowledge of all Portuguese subjects,: who may be able, to attend for the same purpose. • " Slay God preserve you many years,,, ( Signed) ' " Marquis B£ PAlSIELLA. " No. 71, South Audleg Street, Aug. 7, 1836. " To 1'', T. Sainpayo, Esq. Portuguese C'oasul- Uener. il ia, London." And in compliance with the orders- therein cont iine. 1,' I'have causcd this same letter < O be pn& felfcd, that it may CMUW to tho knowledge of all the Portuguese subjects as ordaim- iV" V. T. SASJPAYO; Cons lit- Cewrah CORNWALL AND DEVONSHIRE MINING COSIPAXY. SHs'pUt.' AR STAiraf'NT. Thursday a meeting uf the shareholders in rt* alion." company, tank place at the King's Head, Poultry, for tl » purpose of adopt- ing measures for the recovery of their deposits.; II. Hue, Eso.' iri the chair. Mr. William Clark stated, that a meeting had taken place thaf • 1 • lav week, at which ' time exlramdiii. ii- y disclosures had been made with respect to Mr. frilks, jun. ihe Solicitor to the Company. He had made that statement, and Mr. Wilfcs, in order to stop his mouth Ifi future upon the subject, had served with a writ of tres- pass, he supposed for defamation. That object would be completely defeated. It appeared evident, from the information which he ( Mr. Clark) had received, that Mr. Wilks had charged the- Com- pany with L. 121,000 as the price of the mines. This was stated at a meeting at which Mr. Wilks was present, and a refusal Was ' given by him to the request that he Would mention What he had given for them. A Director ( Mr. ' l eague) win* was vender of more than one- half of the mines, refused also to give an- answer ; but he ;{ 5f! r. C.) had traced the whole concoction to its source, lie then handed in a paper of the particulars, from which it appeared that Mr. Wilks had agreed to give L. 79,500 for those mines, for which he liud charged the Company the sum of L. 120,000, by which he put into his own pocket, and the pockets of those of his party, 40,500 ( Cries of" Shame.") The scheme was got up at the Albion Tavern. After having put forth a prospectus, six of the projectors, amongst whom was Mr. Wilks, proceeded to Corn- wall and Devonshire, and framed a report, which was a per- fect delusion upon the public. All the parties engaged in visiting the mines were the actual buyers and sellers, and all the agents were dependent upon them. One gentleman, who had been employed to value the mines, estimated that at L. 3000 which Mr. Wilks and his party had estimated at L. 20,000 and which they re- commended the Company to purchase as worth L. 30,000. Mr. Clark proceeded to detail many circumstances in confirmation of his charge, and concluded by stating, that the deed of settlement, as the whole of the proceedings were fraudulent, was not binding. The Chairman stated, that Lord Palmerston had beeu present at the last meeting, and expressed his surprise at the statement which implicated the projectors of the Company. Ilis Lordship also stated, that if the charges were founded in fact, a meeting ought to be called, in order that those who were innocent amongst the directors might exculpate themselves. He ( the Chairman) in- formed the meeting that Mr. Wilks held the deed, and the Com- pany were iu possession of nothing ; and the mines were likely to revert to the original proprietors. Here a conversation took place, in which it was admitted upon . all hands, that Lord Palmerston and Mr. Sullivan, a Director, whose name had been put upon the list since the deed was signed, were quite blameless in this affair, which, all admitted, was most disgraceful. Mr. G. Sheldrake said a meeting of the projectors, as they were called, took place at the Albion Tavern, and it was agreed that he ( Mr. Sheldrake) should he ranked as one of them, and that he should get as much of the first instalment as the rest of them, namely L. 400—( Expressions of surprise, shd cries of " Shameful." ' Mr. Kershaw ( a Director) said he was one of those who had gone to Cornwall, to inspect the mines, and he never lamented any thing so much in his life. He was not capable of judging, and depended upon the judgment of others, and was deceived. lie went to the Albion Tavern afterwards, aud got money there ; he received L. 400, which he told Mr. Wilks he could not think of keeping, as he was not entitled to it; to which Mr. Wilks replied, that he deserved it for his services, and that if he did not like to take it as remuneration, 1x6 might consider it as a loan : he went round to all the Directors to request that they would be cautious of Mr. Wilks, as soon as he ascertained how badly things were going on. •• The Chairman asked whether M. r. Kershaw retained the L. 400 ? Mr. Kershaw— Yes; . and more which I afterwards received. In all* I received upwards of L. 800, but I am ready to refund it all. I never have had a happy moment since I received it. Mr. Wilks has now Jin action against me for L. 67,000, of which I don't owe a farthing ; and he has another action against me for a lawyer's bill of between L. 4* 100 and L. 5000, besides other law proceedings. He has in fact brought actions without number against me. I am in fault, but not knowingly. I am ready to give up the money I received.—( Applause.) Mr. Clark suggested that it would be advisable in Mr. Kershaw to keep the money to defend the action. This was agreed to. It was then proposed, and unanimously agreed to, to form a Committee to inquire into the best mode of proceeding by law fox- recovery of the deposits, aud the punishment of those who had ap- propriated them. ITAITEIICS. . Methodists.— Their conferences in Ireland terminated lately. Notwithstanding that about 1300 members of the societies emigrated in the last year, there is a present increase of 500 members in Ire- land. Seventeen new chapels have been built in the last year.— Five young preachers, after a probation of four years, were received into full connection in the ministry, upon rigid examination with unanimous consent, and seven young men, local preachers from the list of reserves,, have been taken out on trial for four years, to make proof of tl eir ihinistry. An Irish Missionary has been applied for at Manchester, where a chapel has been erected among the Irish population. The increase in America, last year, after filling up vacancies, has been prodigious, 19,760 adults. Reply to the Second Petition to the Kt. vo from the Weavers ° f Giatgow The weaver ® of Glasgow* about a fortnight since, for" • warded another petition, or remonstrance, to Government, request- ing a definite reply to the question— Whether they were or were not to expect any legislative relief? and inquiring if his Majesty ot- itic Ministry had considered the propriety of repealing the corn laws, reducing taxation and useless salaries, and, if possible, the interest of the national debt ? The accompanying note was received from Mr. Peel in reply : — " Mr. Peel has received a letter from Glasgow, of the 26tli of July, signed John Tait. Mr. Peel deeply laments the privations of the weavers on whose behalf that letter is written. He has it not, however, iu his power to make any farther communication on the subject of tlie petition to the King, than that which he has already made." ( This cominuuicntion was, that the petition was laid be- fore his Majesty.) The petition was laid before his Majesty by Mr. IV,.]. " Whitehall, 1 st August 1826. " Mr. John Tait, Weaver's Call- house, 29, Gallowgate, Glasgow.'' The following curious bill was entered in the record of the Bo- rough of Thetford, when John Le Forrester was Mayor, in the tenth Year of Edward III. A. n. 1330. It exhibits ail authentic account of the value of many articles at that time ; being a bill inserted in the town- book, of the expenses attending the sending of two light horsemen from Thetford to the army, which was to march against the Scots that year:— To two men chosen tu go into the army against $ cot- land, For cloth, anl to the tailor for making it into gowns, For two pair of gloves and a stick or stalf, - For two horses, ------ For shoeing these horses, - For two pair of boots for the horsemen, .£ 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 11 2 0 4 J o" 0 3 0 1 0 is estimated at Paid a lad for going with the Mayor to Lynn ( 33 miles) to take care of the horses, - - - 0 Expenses for the two horses for four days before they departed Beards The growth of lreards was regulated by statute at Lin- coln's Inn in the time of Elizabeth. Primo KHz. " It was ordered that no Fellow of that house should wear a beard of more than a fortnight's growth." Transgression was punished with fine, loss of commons, and finally expulsion. But fashion prevailed, and in November the following year all previous orders touching beards were repealer). When beards were worn, to cut one off was an irreparable outrage. In one of the old plays, where the object is to overcome the patience of a man, when it has been said that the. most serious injury now compensated by pecuniary damages will not do it, the next proposal, as still more provoking- is, to make him drunk, aud cut o ff his beard. Population of E'prpt.— The number of souls 2,514, two, of which, perhaps, 20,000 are Copts, 2,300,000 Fellahs, ami 1100 foreigners. The Copts are the descendants of the old Egyptians, and live for the most part in tV- cities ; the Fellahs are a mixed race of Arabians, Persians, Syrians, and Egyp- tians, who live in the country, and employ tlftmselves in trade and agriculture. The number of villages in Egypt is 3475, of which one- halfbclong to Lower Egypt. Cairo had, in 1810, according to Langlin, 263,700 inhabitants; Mengin says only 200,000, reckoning eight persons for each house ; and states the population of Alexandria at between 12,000 and 13,000. The following story is ascribed to Sir. Eustace, the tourist: — The Pope's Nuncio once dined with a party, most of whom were ultra Protestants. After dinner, a good deal of wine having been drunk, one of the partv, being desirous to quiz the Nuncio, pro- posed as a toast, " The Devil." When the bottle came round, the Nuncio, to the astouislunent of the company, took up his glass, and gave the health of his Satanic Majesty with the utmost gravity. Then, after a pause of a few miuutes, the Nuncio rose, and re- quested that he might be allowed to propose a toast, which being agreed to, he gave, " The Pope." This toast produced murmurs of disapprobation, the Nuncio again got up and said, " Gentlemen, I am really quite surprized at your objecting to my giving as a toast the head of my church, after I have in compliance with vow wishes, drunk the head of yours." ' Desuetude. The Lord Chancellor remarked, in the case of the Coroner of Stafford, that " he knew it was a principle of the Scotch law, that a Scotch Act might fall into desuetude; and in the course- of his own hearing a Scotch canse, he asked- how long a Scotch Act'was to he not acted upon, so as to entitle any one to say U had fallen into desuetude ? lie could not find any one who could uwr. ver that curious question." This is a shrewd hit at the Scotch 11W. The onlv criterion of desuctuds- is the fancy of the Scots Judges, who, when a law pleases them not, vote it out of date, and thus overiule the Legislature. She is now.. Irowtvc!', acknowledged to be the wife of the uohle loul to neatly allied to a dukedom, tu whom reports lias BO frequently pointed. — Manchester Hcrahl. JVo distress at Margate Last week the piet duties at Margate on passengers by the steam- boats were nearly .£ 100. The charge is 2s. each person. There are 12,000 Cockneys ' in the place, and if the average expense is 1 OJ. each person daily, the amount of weekly expenditure of the strangers in Margate is £ 12,000. The Revolution— A provost of St. Andrews, who kept the public house where the Presbytery dined, both before and after the Revolution, being asked what was the difference between the one aud the other ; answered, " There was not much difference. In the time of Episcopacy, the Dean used to call loudly for a bottle of wine ; afterwards, the Moderator whispered the maid to fetch a magnum bonum." Ship Building.— It appears from a parliamentary paper, that the ships built aud registered annually, oil an average of the twelve years ending S 1st December last, have been as follows, England, 553 ships, 66,800 tons, and Scotland 1- 1- 2 ships, 13,500 tons. The number of ships built in Scotland is one- fourth, and the tonnage one- fifth, of what is built in England. The estimated number of looms propelled by water and steam power in the United Kingdom, including those in preparation for working previous to the stagnation, and as near as any calculation of the kind can be niade, is 57,000. The average produce, taking it at 22 square yards of cloth a- day, makes 1,254,000, or 1741 yards a minute; weekly, 7,524,000; monthly, 31,350,000; yearly, 376,200,000. Allowing six yards to each person for yearly consumption, will supply 62,700,000, and will cover 62,700 acres of ground, and iu length would extend 213,750 miles, and reach across the Atlantic Ocean 71 times. A paragraph was inserted in this paper, a fortnight ago, stating that a Scottish gentleman had undertaken, for a wager of one thou- sand pounds, to travel as a wandering minstrel for six months, during which time he was to accumulate one hundred pounds, out of what the public were pleased to give him for his music, he pay- ing, besides, all necessary expences. An individual representing himself to be the person therein alluded to, made his appearance in this city on Wednesday last, and played several tunes on the Scotch and Irish pipes, on both of which he displayed considerable skill, as he perambulated the different streets of the town. He was a man of rather gentlemanly figure and deportment, and was accom- panied by a person who acted in the capacit y of a servant, and re- ceived the contribution of such as chose to give their money. The minstrel and his companion sojourned at a humble lodging house— such, it is understood, being ope of the conditions of the wager— during the night, and left the town on the following morning. Durham Chronicle. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. Many are taken, and what is very remarkable is, that the. fac- tious were armed with scythes, sticks, and carbines,, which, to fa- cilitate their flight, they threw away as soon as the troops which pursued them came in sight. T'fxeir concerted cries were, " Huzza for Spain to give us an ab- solute King ! Death to the Exiglish, the Constitutionalists, and all who will swear to a Constitution." The military commandant at Oporto has addressed a curious letter to the Regency at Lisbon, in which he states that the enthusiasm of the people and the military there in favour of the New Constitution is so unbounded, that they look with extreme suspicion on the pro- ceedings of those persons who are supposed to be unfriendly to it, that the* silence of the official G azette as to the necessary arrange- ments, with other circumstances, has filled them with distrust, and that he cannot be answerable for the peace of the district unless the constitution is immediately sworn to, andjneasures taken for giving its provisions instant effect. From the LONDON GAZETTE, AJg. 11. Whitehall, Aug. 10. The King has been pleased to appoint Frederick Montagu, Esq. commonly called Loi'd Frederick Montagu, to be his Majesty's Postmaster- General, vice the Earl of Chichester, deceased. [ This Gazette contains an Order in Council, proroguing Par- liament from Thui'sday the 21 th inst. to Thui'sday the 2d of November.] [ This Gazette also contains an offer of the King's pardon to the accomplices of the person who shot Richard Morgan at Dover on the 30th of July, late quarter- master of his Majesty's ship Ramillies, and a reward of .£ 500 to any person who will make known the oflender. The royal pardon and 100 guineas are also offered to any person ( except the principal) who will point out the individual who cut the cable and damaged the yards of the ship Vestal at North Shields, to prevent her putting to sea.] _ r l TT' T 0" win ruip i- ui « Am I to address yon as Miss Paton, or as Lady W. Lennox . j c ^ reUprf> asked a gentleman of this town when she was on- her bte vi. it here, j ^^ mcr( Wj - Mv piol'e. ston. il name," said th- lid). l » « « * , C; u, 1:. anj otllers. on the iAj. et' » e, " My prafissivual tana is Jdi Jfat. laiou — j FRANCE. PARIS, July 9.— We are assured that Marshal the Duke de Bellune has resigned his post of Major- General of tlie Guards, and that his Majesty's Ministers are employing their utmost efforts to induce him to change his resolution. M. de Hammerstein, Hanoverian Minister near the Germanic Diet, blew out his brains a few days at Riedesheim upon the Rhine. This desperate deed is attributed to his private affairs be- ing in a deranged state. Eilar, the celebrated harlequin, of Covent- Garden, is at pre- sent in Paris, with Paulo and Barnes, the clown and pantaloon, so well known to all laughter- loving admirers of the whimsicalities of a comic pantomime. This species of entertainment, at present al- most unknown on the Continent, is, we hear, to be introduced at the Porte St. Martin on the departure of Mi-. Cooke. The environs of Vienna were completely laid waste by a tre- mendous hail- storm on the 1 '/' th ult. The fields, it was remarked, where there were paragreles, escaped without damage. In pursuance of a resolution of the King of Sweden, 2000 quintals of gunpowder will shortly be exported for sale at the West Indies and continent of America. On the 24- th ult. the persons condemned to death for the con- piracy in Russii, were hanged at St. Petersburgh. They were Reyeuff, a journalist and sub- lieutcnant in Retreat; Kahovsky, Bestoujeif Michael, captain in the 2d regiment of the Moscow Guard ; Pestel, colonel of the regiment of the Infantry Viatka; Serge Mouravieff, Lieutenant- Colonel of the regiment of infantry of Tchernigoff. An ukase of the 28th of June has acquitted Major- General d'O., who had been confined for several months, and restored him to his former rank, GERMANY. CONSTANTINOPLE, July 10.— The Sultan is proceeding with apid strides to the attainment of the object which he has proposed to himself, and, favoured by circumstances, he will succeed in it. The executions, banishments, and punishments of all kinds of those who adhere to the old system, as well as the demolition of the dwellings of the Janissaries, continue day and night; and the system of terror seems to haveonade such an impression in the other great cities of the empire, that the Janissaries at Adrianople, Salonichi, and Smyrna quietfy submit to their dissolution, and have already signified their obedience by deputies whom they have sent for the purpose to the Sultan. All circumstances combine to raise in the shortest time possible a large disciplined army, aud by this means, ( as the people here flatter themselves) to inspire respect in the negociations at Aker- man, and at the same time awe the enemies in the interior of the empire. Six Pachas have been ordered ( probably with this view) to repair from the Asiatic provinces to the capital, with numerous corps, and they are expected to arrive shortly. STRASBURG, Aug. 1 We have often spoken of the project of a - canal to unite the Rhine with the Seine, and thence to communi- cate with Havre de Grace. Engineers are still employed in survey- ing the ground, and wherever this operation is carried on the in- habitants express joy and hope at the enterprize. A royal ordi- nance issue ! last May, authorised a society of shareholders to make the preliminary examination, and if in the next annual meeting the plan and the conditions are approved, this vast work, which promises incalculable advantages to agriculture and commerce, may be soon carried into effect. The greatest obstacle on the whole line to Paris from Strasburg, is in the department of the Maese, be- tween Naive- au- Blois and Rolve, on account of the mountain Navremont, which must be pierced through, as at St. Quentin. BRUSSELS, July 81.— The great system of canalisation in the Netherlands continues to he more and more extended.; A great navigable canal for merchantmen is now making between the Hague and Schevenengen, where there is an excellent establish- ment for bathing on tlie North Sea. By this means the beautiful town of the Hague will become a maritime and commercial city, and it will derive great advantage from a direct communication hy sea with London by means of steam- boats. New canals are also making in Brabant and Guclderland : the canal of Liege will unite the Maese with the Scheldt and the Rhine. PORTUGAL. Lisbon gazettes which have been received to the SOth ult. contain the oath appointed to bs taken by the Infanta of Portugal, and by the Ministers and public functionaries generally, with a particular description of the forms, to be observed on that solemn occasion. Addresses, breathing the utmost loyalty and attachment to the young Queen, have already beeu subscribed by the Colonels of several re- giments. OroRTO, July 25.— To avoid misrepresentations in consequence of conflicting reports respecting the events which have occurred and subsided in Chaves, we are authorised to publish the following : " OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION. " Head- quarters, Chaves, July 22. " Most Illustrious and Excellent Senhor— It being proper to de- feat the projects of individuals, well known here as disturbers of the public peace, notwithstanding that they are shielded with the the name of Real Royalists, and being informed that they were en- deavouring to assemble people in the towns, for the purpose of op posing the oath to the Constitution, which they had reported w; as to be sworn this day, I have, by prompt measures, succeeded in taking the greater part of them. This having been done in the night, while they were attempting to assemble, I therefore write your Ex- cellency' to forewarn you, lest the contrary should be reported with you ; at the same time assuring your Excellency that up to this mo- ment, two in the morning, when the courier is setting off, public tranquillity has in uo respect been disturbed, because every thing was accomplished in the night without any noise ; and that, as far as I can ascertain, the same kind of disorders do not appear to have broken out in any other districts of the provinces. God pre- serve your Excellency, « JOAO CARLOS DE SOLDANHA DE OLIVEIRA E DAUN. " To Jose Correa de Mello, Military Governor of Tras- os- Montes." By way of detail, as far as time will permit, this supplement be- ing published at the hour of the departure of the post for the south, we have to add that Brigadier Madureira, of the Militia, was one of the two who commanded in this attempt. The other was the retired Colonel Silva. The Brigadier Madurcira fled, and a party of ca- valry was sent in pursuit, under the command of the brave and worthy Captain Mesquita, with orders from the General to t ike the fugitive, and bring him to the head- quarters, living or dead. The troops behaved nobly and valiantly. Tlie General has issued a proclamation, which we shall hasten to publish as soon as it comes to hand. The following arc the names- of the perturbators in addition to the two- already mentioned : — The ex- judge de Fora Freixo, Lieutenant Gbnzalo Peiscoto, Cap- tain Filippe de Campo, Fort- Adjutant Bernardo, who was retired • ' ' ' Dr. Miras, with his father and higher, named- the Viuvinho, a person- xu « ud- LONDON, August 14. Windsor, Aug. 11.— Yesterday afternoon his Majesty took an airing in the Great Park, and returned to the Royal Lodge to dinner. Among the arrivals are, the Duke of Dorset, Lord and Lady Mount- Charles, and the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stanhope. These distinguished personages had the honour of dining with his Majesty in the evening. BRIGHTON, August 10— Mr. Secretary Canning, in ex- cellent apparent health, took an- airing, with Lord Mountcliarles on horseback on Tuesday. The Right Honourable Secretary is often among the promenaders on the Steyne and Cliff Parades. Mrs Canning visits the pump- room of the German Spa, to drink the waters, as early as between six and seven o'clock in the morning. Mrs Fitzherbert and Mrs G. Dawson, Lady W. Russell, and very many others of nobility, also daily add to the brilliancy of the morn - ing fashionable musters there. The Russian Ambassador and lady, the Count and Countess Lieven, arrived at the Royal York Hotel this afternoon. We learn that the- Duchess of Berri and Royal suite are again giving importance, by their presence, to the port of Dieppe. Mathew3 was again elegantly and numerously visited at the theatre last night. Mr Secretary Canning and Mrs Canning honoured his performances with their presence. We understand it to be finally settled that the Earl of Aberdeen comes into the Ministry.— Sun. Letters from St. Petersburgh, of the 21st ult. received on Mon- day, state that hemp and tallow were buying freely. Flax was advancing in price, and linseed in considerable demand. Imports generally were dull. Exchange 9| d. 7- 32. An officer has been put by the Government on board each of the steam- boats in the River, bound to Greece, with orders that the vessels are not to proceed farther than Gravesend.-—• Globe. The assertion that officers have been put on board vessels in the river, reported to be intended for Lord Cochrane's fleet, in order to stop them from proceeding to sea, is founded upon a mistake. The officers ( of the Custom- house are put on board merely to pre- vent the violation of the law against the export of arms. There is no law, nor consequently any authority in the Government, which can prevent the vessels in question from proceeding to sea.— Ibid. August 14. The Turkey mail of this morning brings accounts from Smyrna to the 5th, and from Constantinople to the 11th ult. It is stated with some confidence, that the Porte has taken serious offence at the assistance given by English individuals to the Greeks; and that papers of a disagreeable nature have been sent to our Ambassador. One of the letters we have seen concludes m these words—" The Porte will listen to no representations Or explanations of the Eng- lish Ambassador ; you may expect to hear shortly of his recall." Hussia and Turkey.— The Sultan has ordered his Commission- ers at Aikerman not to enter upon conferences until the Emperor of Russia shall, in pursuance to the treaty of Bucharest, have delivered up the Turkish fortresses in Asia, which have been garrisoned by Russian troops since the year 1821. The letters from the manufacturing distriets, and even those from the same towns, differ in their accounts of the state of trade. From Manchester, in particular, some are full of cheering assur- ances, while others assert that tbere is no ground for supposing that an improvement has taken place. These variations may be ac- counted for, even without the supposition pf misrepresentation, by the different view which persons take of the comparatively few facts which come under the notice of any one individual. Our expecta- tions have more than once been raised and disappointed by the re- ports of the revival of commerce, so that we are cautious in attach- ing too much importance to appearances of a few days. One thing only is certain— that the supply of manufactured goods is most ma- terially diminished. It must, therefore, be reduced towards the amount of the demand, but the increase of the demand itself is at present doubtful. Sir W. Curtis has anchored his yacht in Southampton water, and may be seen daily in the High Street. He is not unfrequently followed by a train of a dozen seamen, bearing immense baskets of provisions. THE ARMY. G. O. HORSE GUARDS, JULY 24, 1826. It appears from the several half- yearly inspection reports of RegL- j ments, that his Majesty's orders and regulations have, in many ins- tances, been neglected, which enjoin the establishment of a " Ser- i " jeant's Mess" in each corps. The Commander- in- Chief feels it essential to draw the attention of Colonels and Commanding Offi- cers to a Regulation, which was framed with the view of upholding the consequence and respectability, and of giving force to the au- thority, of Non- Commissioned Officers throughout the Army; there are few situations where this beneficial arrangement cannot be car- ried into effect; and his Royal Highness desires a strict compliance with his Majesty's orders on the subject. Where local circum- stances may render the measure impracticable, General Officers in- specting Corps will state, in their Reports, the reasons which may have interfered with its adoption, for his Royal Highness consi- deration. By Command of his Royal Highness the Commander- in- Chief, IIENRY TORRENS, Adjt.- Gen. THE ELOPEMENT IN NORFOLK.— A correspondent in Norfolk, who resides near the seat of the young Baronet, whose wife eloped from him a short time ago, says that the young couple lived very uncomfortably together for some time previous to the occurrence, and that they occupied separate beds for the last three months. The lady has brought her husband two children, and rumour states that the last child did not resemble him in a very striking manner. The family mansion is now in a state of very great confusion ; the Baronet has not only refused to see his children, but he will not allow of a single visitor*. SWIMMING.— Tuesday afternoon, a party of printers took an aquatic excursion up the river, principally for the purpose of decid- ing a wager pending between them and a gentleman of some sport- ing celebrity, that none of them could be found to swim, with the tide, from Battersea Bridge to Blackfriars ( 4J miles) witlxont stop- ping. This feat was attempted some weeks ago, for twenty guineas, and the person who tried it gave in off Strand Lane. On the pre- sent occasion a young man, named Thomas Jolley, belonging to Davidson's office, came forward as the champion of the Typos, and performed the Herculean task in an hour and thirty- five minuses, to the delight of his companions and admiration of a great number of persons who were on the river in pleasure boat3 to witness the per- formance. A band of music accompanied the boats down the river, playing favourite airs, and on the arrival of Mr. Jolley at his jour- ney's end, about eight o'clock, he was saluted with " See the con- quering Hero comes." Mr. Jolley only turned himself twice on his back, for the distance of about forty yards each time, during the whole period he was in the water. Cayc of Good TL. pr, M, v 23. - The CuSile Fo. beS, Old, UMd London and Madeira to Madras " is discharging, her c. ir « o into, the Coventry, Purdy, and it is expected she will be found unworthy of repair. Madras, March 11.— Sailed the Barossa, Hutchinson, for Bengal. The Fairlie, Short, sailed on the 4th for Bengal. On Wednesday a Court of Directors was held at the East India House, when the undermentioned ships were thus timed, viz.—~ The Coldstream and Cambrian, for Bengal direct; to be afloat rite 10th inst. and to sail from Gravesend at the expiration of 30 days from that date. Deal, Aug. 9.— Sailed the Sophia, Barclay, for the Cape of Good Hope and Bengal. Dover, Aug. 11 Arrived off the port the Florida, Delano, from Batavia, sailed the 1st of April; spoke April 13th off An- gier, the Hon. Company's ship Orient, from Canton ; reports that the Hon. Company's ship Charles Grant had been on shore near Angier, had received damage, and would be obliged to go to Bom- bay to repair ; vessels has! been dispatched from Batavia to her assistance, but they were too late. Off Scilly, the Countess Harcourt, from China and Halifax. Cape of Good Hope, May 23 The War spite, 74, Rear- Admiral Gage, Captain Carroll, C. B. and Volage, 28, Hon. Capt. Dundas, arrived this day from England, last from Teneriffe in eight days; also the Hind, 20, Captain Furneaux, from Ply- mouth ; and the Cyrene, 20, Capt. Alex. Campbeil, from Ports- mouth, last from Rio Janeiro. These ships are all bound to the East Indies. We have received news of the Burmese having made some successful movements since they re- commenced hostilities ; and that Sir James Brisbane was so extremely ill as to. be obliged to give up the command of the naval operations, leave Rangoon in the Boadicea, and go to Penang. We have no colonial news of mo- ment. Things go on very smoothly with our Lieutenant- Gover- nor ( Bourke.) The Samarang, 28, Captain Dunn, is lying here, with the Scrrthworth transport, loading condemned stores, for England. Commodore Christian, in the Owen Giendower, and the Helioon, Captain Acland, are gone to visit tlie islands of Mauritius and Madagascar. The Helicon lately went on a. cruize to Port Natal, and found Mr. Farewell, R. N. and party, all well. King Chakka was very kind to them and to the English in general. They are engaged iu the ivory trade. The crew of the brig Mary were building a sloop, of about 40 tons, for the purposes of the trade. His Majesty's ship Ariadne, Captain Fitzclarence, arrived at Gibraltar on the SOth June, in eleven days from Spithead ; land- ed the British coin destined for that place, and proceeded on to Malta on the 8th of July. Portsmouth, Aug. ( j Sailed the Woodford, Chapman, for New South Wales, with convicts. Passed by, for Cowca, the Hope, Cunningham, for New South Wales. Distressing account of the. destruction of a vessel and her crew on the coast of Africa On the 25th April last, the brigantine Tom Cod of this port ( Bristol), James Potter, master, on arriv- ing off St. Andrews, on the coast of Africa, saw a vessel at anchor off that place, with her sails and rigging cut away. The crew of the Tom Cod bailed her and hoisted their colours; but not being answered, they proceeded on board, when it was discovered to be the wreck of the British schooner Union, of Bristol. There was not a living person on board; they were dreadfully shocked to be- hold six of her crew lying on different parts of the vessel naked, and inhumanly murdered. Her decks were broken up, and all her cargo, except a few. casks of palm oil, plundered. At this time, there were several canoes in sight, alongshore, full of men, who, as soon as the crew of the Tom Cod had quitted her, went on board, ran lier on shore upou the rocks, aud destroyed her. The Tom Cod filed several shots at them, which the savages did not ap- pear to care for. Portsmouth, Aug. 8 His Majesty's ship Ganges, bearing the flag of Rear- Admiral Sir R. W. Otway, sailed this day for South America. A letter was posted at Lloyd's on Friday morning, dated from the Souud, August 1st, which contains the following paragraph : " It is reported by Captaiu Scott of the Prescott, of Leith, from St. Petersburgh, that the woods on both sides of the Gulph of Finland were on fire, aud he could scarcely find his way through the Gulplf on account of the smoke." MASSACRE OF AN ENGLISH CREW. Sumatra.— r- Captain Endicott, of the ship Packet, arrived at Boston in 119 days from Troumond, west coast of Sumatra, re- ports that an English brig was cut off, about the f st of January, near Pula Munky, where tdxe anchored in a calm, by one Ponyah Hadjee, ( brother to the Rajah of Troumond) and his boat's crew. They had joined the vessel at Troumond, for the purpose of assist- ing the Captain in procuring pepper at Asahan, and on the way treacherously murdered him, his supercargo, officers, and moJt part of the crew. The vessel was recaptured the next day by an English ship and carried to Calcutta. Understood that a plan was laid by a number of natives, headed by one Warlxob, to cut off the American ship Maine, Captain Davis. They embarked on board two prows, with some pepper, as they said, for sale, and went from South Tally Pow to Mingin, where the ship was lying; they went alongside and offered to sell their pepper, saying their prows were loaded with that article. Capjain Davis readily admitted part of them on board, but being a little suspicious of them, thev being more numerous than when nothing but traffic is intended, he examined their prows, and finding but few bags of pepper, and plenty of arms, he at once drove them from his vessel, and escaped danger.— American Paper. JUARFEETJS, GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OT CORS. The following is the Getijeral Average which governs Importa- tion, taken from the Weekly Returns of the quantities and prices of BRITISH CORN, Winchester Measure, in England and Wales, for the week ending 3d Aug. Peate. s. d. 51 !> The AVERAGE PRICE of BROWN or MuscotfAno SUGAR, com- puted from the Returns made iu the week eflding the 9th Aug. is 30s. 3d. per Hundred Weight, duty exclusive. Wheat. Barley. Oats. Rye. Beans. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. < 1. 57 7 32 0 27 3 43 11 4- 7 7 CORN EXCHANGE, Aug. 14. Our supplies of Wheat having increase^ much towards the latter part of last week, a great part remainwl over from Friday's mar- ket, iu addition to which we had a tolerable show of land sample this morning from Essex, the quality of which is very .. various We consider the finest to be full two shilling's to 3s. per quarter cheaper since this day week; all of iufcrior quality remaining to- tally neglected Barley, for grinding, has advanced from Is. to 2s. per quarter, having little or no arrival thereof.— Oats and Beans are also Is, dearer per quarter, while Pease of both descrip- tions remain unaltered. Malt cor/ tinues extremely dull. Current Prices of Grain. s. s. s. s. d. Wheat, .... 4- 6 to a'. l 0 Oats, Feed .. 27 to 29 0 Ditto superfine, ... 52 to < 5ti 0 Beans, small, ... .. 43 to 52 0 Wheat, red, .. .... — < ya Ditto Tick, .. 42 to 48 0 Barley, .... to 30 0 Beans harrow, . .. 4G to 50 0 Ditto, fine, .... r,\ to 32 0 Pease, Maple, .. .. 40 to 48 0 Rye, .. y/ Si to 39 0 Ditto, Whitij, .. . 40 to 43 0 Malt, .... 46 to 52 0 Ditto, Boilers, .. .. 48 to 52 0 Oats Potatoe,.. 27 to 30 0 Ditto, Hog, .... .. 88 to 40 0 Ditto Polaivf, . 27 to 30 0 Flour, .. 50 to 55 0 HADDINGTON CORN MARKET, Aug. II. A, large supply of Wheat in market, which met with a dull sale. Prices considerably lower than last day— Top price of old Barley dd. lower, and new ditto, 5s. 3d. higher than last day— Top Naba! FROM LLOYD'S LIST, AUG. 11. CORUNNA, July 19.— Two Columbian privateers, a brig and a schooner, cruising from Cape Finisterre to Cape Ortegal, make daily captures, and we have here the crews of several Spanish ves- sels robbed by them. A small schooner which came with the convoy from Havannah, hound to Ferrol, was captured 17th inst. near the Islands . of Sissaga. These pirates do not respect any flag. A Sardish sehoouer which sailed last week for Gibraltar, was boarded in the waters of Cainarinas, by the Columbian schooner, and a Spanish passenger robbed of all his property, and the master of 3000 dollars. An English schooner and a French, brig were boarded on the 17th inst. Many vessels have been plundered near Vigo and Rivadeo. MAILS— Arrived— 1 Hamburgh, 1 Dutch, 1 Flanders, 2 French, and 1 Lisbon—- Due— I Lisbon, 1 American, 1 Brazils, and 1 Buenos Ayres. BAST INDIA SinrriNG. Off Dover, Aug. 7.— Arrived the Wellington, Evans, from Madras, sailed the 16tli March, and from St. Helena 25th May. Cowes, Aug. G.—- Arrived the Hope, Cunningham, from- Lon- d.?' n> for the Cape of Good- Hope and New South- Wales. price of old oats 1 s. day. If heat First .34s. 6d. Second,... 32s. 6d. Third 29s. 6d. lower and new ditto, Is.. higher than last Barley. Oats. Pease. Byxns. 28s. Od. 29s. 6d, 36s. Od. 28s. Od 26s. Od. 27s. Od. 24s. Od. 26s. Od- 24s. Oil. 24s. Od. 22s. Od. 24s. Od Muchals Tryst, 1st Tuesday Forfar, ditto Banchory Ternan, Lammas Fair, 2d Tuesday Falkirk, ditto Longside, ditto Echt, Catherine Fair, 3d do. Brechin, Lammas Fair, 2d Wednesday Beauly, Lammas Fair, 12 th day, or Wed. after Falkland, IstThurs. after 12th Dundee, 15th day Inverness, Wed. after 18th Garve Tryst, 3d Tuesday Tain, Lammas Fair, 3d Wed. Mortlach, 3d Thui- sday Monymusk, last Wednesday Aherdeen, Timber Market, last Thursday ( Old Stile. J Kirkwall, 1st Tuesday Inverury, day after Oldrain Old Rain, Lawrence Fair, 1st Tuesday and Wednesday Di>. Sheep and Timber Mar- kets, Thursday and Friday before FAIRS. A'Jairst—( New Stile.) Fochabers, 1st Wednesday New Pitsligo, Thursday after Tarland, Friday after Sheep & Timber Markets of Old Rain Fochabers, Mungt>- Fair, first Wednesday Gran ton, 1st Friday Strichen, 2d Tues. & Wednes. Mickle Sliach; do. Mearns, Lawrence Fair, do. & Thursday Strathdon, Friday after do. Forres, Lawrencef. 10th day Castlegrant, 3d Tuesday Auchindore, do. Mintlaw, do. Ellon, Marymass, ditto and Wednesday Cornlxill, St." Peter's, 1st Thur." after 3d' Wednesday Bartle Chapel, Friday after 3D Tuesday Oldmeldrum, day before Crimond Bartle, 4th Tuesday Cont. in, 23d or Wed. after Kincardine 0? Neil, Bartie Fair, Wednesday and Thursday after last Tuesday. Jiry of th-: present crop i. - Agilent., iu many instances v/,- - lui. f . CSib. • p.- r iirlof. Best u: d. Site. ;. cuTfeut, to ' twi • price e: ime as last weeks but average; Is, 5d./ lower.. There \ vuv | but little Barley presented, . and prices, were rather lower ; best, 27s. ; current, 23s. to 26s. A small. sOpply of Oats, which met heavy sale, without material alteration besi. cld, 28s. ; current, 24s. to 20s. New, 23s. to 25s. Pease and . Beans were ahc dull, and rather cheaper; best, ,29k. ; current, 26s. to 29s. Edinburgh. Cattie Market, Aug. 9.— The supply of sheep in the market this day was less than last w'eek ( 030).— Wedders, white- faced, 19s. to 24s. ; black- faced, 13s. to 22s. A dull sale, and prices rather declining.— Lambs were very plenty ( 8600), which soid from 3s, to lis. A number unsold.-— There were 100 cattle iu the Grassm . irket, which nearly maintained last week's prices; best, 6s. Od. to 7s. Gd. ; inferior 5s. 9d. to Gs.• A dull sale : the stock show *. was but of inferior quality. Prices of Hay and & tpaii\ • Augnst S.— Oat Straw, lbs. to 17s. ; Barley ditto, 14s. to 15s.; Wheat ditto, 15s. to 10s. per ketfiple.—- Hay, 12d. to 14 d per stone, tron weight. Glasgow Cattle Market, Aug. 7.— There were 187 black cattle in this day's market, which met with a ready sale at from 6s. to 10s. the stone tron of 226 oz. per lb. beef and tallow, or about 4s. to 6s. the imperial stone of 14 lbs. of 1G oz. There were 4360 sheep and lambs. Black- faced wedders sold at from 15s. to 24s. ; ditto whiteVfaced, at from 18s. to 3ds. Lambs, according to quality, at from 2 « . Gd. to lis. a- head. Although Falkirk Cattle Tryst on Tuesday and Wednesday was by no means overstocked, in comparison with former years, yet sales were extremely- dull, and prices of lean stock may be stated to have fallen from 40 to; pe" f Cent, below the'last year's prices * at this tryst. Fat were rather rare to be seen, and what, were really so, seemed to suffer but little diminution in price. Ifor. v.- J of all descriptions had also a dull sale, and priccs much reduced. There were few buyers from the south, and those who came, re- port very unfavourably of the appearance of all kinds of winter keep for cattle, in the south—- turnips in particular. Morpeth, Aug. 9.- 4— At our cattle market to- day there was a mid - dling supply of cattle, which met with dull sale, at a reduction in price. We had a full market of sheep and lambs, prices much the same. Beef, 5s. Gd. to G- f. per stone, sinking offal.-— Mut- ton, £ H. 3d. to Gs Lamb, 5s. 3d. to Gd. In Cupar St. James's Market, on Tuesday, there were few cat& ie and horses, and the sales were unusually dull. Farm ser- vants are'generally hired- ou that day. There Avas a demand in wages of about <£ 2, but as a rise to that extent took place at th< i corresponding period of last year, they have just regained their preceding amount. DUNDEE MANUFACTURES. Sib. lint hahdsp. —• — Sib. mill- spun, Is. lOd. a 2s. Od. 41b. di- tto, Os. Od. to 4) s Od. 51b. ditto, . Os. Od. to Os Od. Gib. ditto, . 0S. Od. to Os Od. 7ib. lint dp. . . — —• Gib. tow, do. p. lb. 2s 4d to ?•) lOd 71b. tow do. d'< A 2s 5d to 2s 10J 81b. tow do. do. Os Id to Os OOd 10 and 121b. do. 3Ad to Os FLAX. Petersb. 12hd. £ 30 a £ 00 00 | Risten, 3 Brand,£ 2210s a £ 23 . 27 « —- 29 a 3f » 0 a O Ditto, 9 ditto, 24 a ( 10 00 ! Liebau, Riga Thieseuhaus, 34 10 « 35 10 j Archangel, Drujana cut, . 28 a 30 — j Flemish, . KEMP. Petersburgh clean, £ 38 a £—- Lfitfco half- clean , 30' a Ifciga Rhine, 41 A 0 Drujafia rass, Common rass, Codilla, £ 34 £ 0 . 32 a 0 . 21 a O SMITH FIELD MARKET. . Beef, 4s, OH. to 4s. 8d. I Pork, ....... 4s. Od. to 4s. 9.1 Veal, 4s. 8d. to 5s. 4d. I Lamb, 43. 4d. to os. 4d Mutton, ... 3s. 9d, to 4s. 4d. [ Beasts, 477— Calves, 383— Sheep and Lambs, 11280— Pigs, 80. 3 per C. Red. 3 per C. Cons. 3. V per Cent. 4 " per Ct. 1826 3S per Ct. Red. PRICE OF STOCKS. 79A| 4 I India Bonds 27 29 2G pr. 78llf Exeli. Bills, 10001. 10 15 pr. 86j | Lottery Ticket* 241. 7>. i Bank lor Acc. SSjfi | Consols for Acc. Edinburgh Com Market, Aug. 9".— We had a good supply of J Wheat this morning, a great part of which was new The qua- EDINBURGH, August 1' 5. SCOT TISli UNI VE RSI TIES. We understand it has of late years been in agitation la make in quiry into the system of education iu our Universities. It has bcenr supposed that, owing to the want of an efficient superintendence, the management in various departments of study may not have tend- ed to advance the interests of science and letters to the extent lhat could be wished, aud that a Commisiou for inquiring and repoitin" into the constitution and direction of those valuable aud uatioual in- stitutions might be extremely useful. The King is vested With a power to issue such a commission, which power, though frequent commissions issued iu ancient times, has not been exercised for upwards of a century. It is not surprising, therefore, from the want of this exercise, ' that an idea should be entertained that the changes and enlightenment of modern- times mav call for corresponding changes in est . Llishments of so ancient a con stitation as our Colk- ges; and wc arc sure nobody wiste it mote tlrln the learned Professors themselves. It will be in the recolleetios of Our readers that some time an- o a dispute originated between the Town Council and the Professors oi" the College of Edinburgh, or, technically, the Seuatas Aeademieus of the College, respecting the expediency of making it imperative ou the Students applying for medical degrees to attend a course of mid- wifery. The expediency of admitting such a course in the curriculum of study was admitted by both parties, but, unfortunately, they differed as to the time when the rule should be made imperative.— TJ> fl Town Council thereupon made a visitation, in form, to the Senatus Academicus, in the exercise « f the right which that Coipo ration claimed for directing a pi- oper curriculum, and the Seutaius Academicus declining to acknowledge the validity of such pou i r, applied to the Crown for a. Royal Visitation, or a Commission of Inquiry. The Crown has accordingly issued one, embracing not only ti e University in which such dispute aro. se, but all the other Colleges < 1" Scotland, and the Commissioners ( who are to have their first meet - ing on the 31st current, ill the College of Edinburgh), consist ot the following noblemen and gentlemen, all official characters, in whom the country lias the fullest confidence, and we cannot but congratulate our readers and the country in general, upou the judg- ment and propriety with which the selection has been made. Right Hon. Lord Viscount Melville, Chancellor of the College of St. Andrews. His Grace the Duke of Montrose, Chancellor of the College of Glasgow. His Grace the Duke of Gord « n, Chancellor of King's Colletr , Aberdeen. Most Noble the Marquis of Huntly, Chancellor of Maiisch. t College, Aberdeen. Right Hon. the Earl of Aberdeen. Right Hon. the Earl of Kosebery. Right Hon. Lord Binning. Right Hon. the Lord President of the Court of Session, Right Hon. the Lord Advocate of Scotland. Right Ilou, the Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland. Right Hon. the Lord Chief Baron of Scotland, Right Hon. the Lord Gfcief Comaiissriouer of the Jury Court, The Hon. Lord Pitmilly. The Hon. Lord Gillies. The Hon. Itarou Hume. The Solicitor- General of Scfttlandv Tlie Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, Dr. Taylor, Moderator of the General Assembly,- Dr. Cook, Moderator of last General Assembly. On Wednesday, the Rev, Ebenezer Haifa, of Kinross, was or dained to the pastoral charge of tlie United Associate . CIMGT,-,- UTI » . I,. of St. Andrew's, on which occasion- the Rev. Mi. Thorns, An struthcr, preached and presided. COUNTY 01- AYR— On Wednesday last a County Meeting was held at Ayr, the Earl of Glasgow, Lerd Lieutenant in the Chair, to take into consideration the long- continued want of employment among the operative manufacturers iu that county, who had uin versally displayed the- most peaceable and orderly coieluct under the pressure of severe calamity. The meeting was addressed bv tli - Noble Clwmraun, the Lord Justice C'lerk, Mr. Kennedy, M. 1'. Sir James Pergusson, Mr. Sheriff Bell, and other gentlemen, at great length. A set of Resolutions were proposed by General Montgomei'ip, M. P. for the county, and unanimous]/ agreed to-, the last of which was to the following effect: " That the Committee should, after making the investigations, consider whether or not it might be expedient, at some future period, to call another general mfeeting of the county ; aud, iit the mean time, that they should consider how far it may be pro • per to reqaest of the Lord Lieutenant to lay before liis Majesty's ' iovernmeuta statement of the circumstances of the county, iu partiealar, with the view of obtaining assistance or accommodation ii- oni Government towards the carrying 011 of useful public works, such as the great road from Glasgow to Por'tpatrick, the proposed- rail- way from Johnston Bridge to the harbour of Ardrossati, and the road, lately surveyed, from Glasgow by E:\ gleshain and New milns to ti c county of Dumfries'. Aud that tUia meeting do al » -> authorise tlie Committee to ro- opera? e with the Committees of other counties- appointed for the furtherance of the above public works." JUSTICE OF PEACE COURT— On Monday last, a lady in the New Town was summoned by two servant gii- js before the Justice of Peace Court, for a half'year's wages due to each, viz. from Whit. snnday last to Martinmas next, ou account ot' being ( b'sulisse'd her service wt: hout a proper cause. The l. idy alleged, that she had dismissed the one for ,- ntef laiuiug a male acquaintance in h<- i house at an improper honi- without leave wked or obtained-; and the ollu- r because, wlitn ..* ut a message, she had ovei- uid lu- i tiuu- more Ihan Kail* an hour. The Justice* were of opinion, thaat as the mistress had retained the servant accused of entertaining her ac- quaintance at an improper hour in her service for several weeks utter the fault was committed, and had not immediately dismissed her, that she was entitled to her wages tor the time she had served, and decerned accordingly ; and S9 to the other servant, they were unanimously of opinion, that the fault of staying half an hour be- yond her time when sent a message, did not form a proper ground for dismissal, and she was also fouitd entitled to her wages for the t me she had served, A correspondent from Dundee writes us, that the linen trade iu Forfarshire has been reviving within the last fortnight, more es- pecially within the last few days. Flax, owing to the short supply- abroad, has advanced jt': S per ton ; and 3 Hi. yarns, which had been so low as Is. 9d. on Friday last, rose to 2s. 3d. per spindle, being an advance of 6d. per spindle. Cotton bagging also rose Id. per yard, which is one- sixth of the price. There is an increased demand for cloth, flax, and yarns, and holder* are stiff. A con- siderable quantity of yarn lias lately been shipped for England, from Dundee. Hamilton, who was tried lately before the High Court of Jus. tieiary for. the. murder of I. amont the soldier, but acquitted, lias been iodged in jail on a serious charge of housebreaking and theft. W'Fie. ' anil. M'- Menemy, who were associated with him in the charge of the barbarous nlnrder, complain sadly of their inability to find work, in consequence of the public impression that they had a Kind in . that nefarious affair. The coins, newspapers, 6rc. lately deposited, in the foundation • Mne of. the iSew chapel in Boutin, were last week, carried off by t neves, who had employed a cut down tree as a lever to iift the in- cambent stone. HERRING FISHING The West Highland herring fishing cntimies to improve. On Thursday about, 7- 7 mazes, or about . Stj. ftilO herrings, arrived at the Broouiielaw. Though offered at t. s. . ft), a hundred, few purchasers came forward-; and the fishers forthwith procured barrels, and the curing went on with as much spirit as ever it did at Boi row-= tonness or Wick. New salt herrings are now selling at 50s. and » 2s. a barrel. John Maiden, long known as a street porter in Montrose, had disappeared under somewhat mysterious circumstances. He was rtigaged to watch some of the tents that were erected on the downs, for the refreshment of those who attend,-> 1 the races. John took his post at the proper time on Thursday night, and was seen at one nn Friday morning, but lias not, since lieen seen or beard of. The necessary inquiries have been instituted, and every effort to trace him mail-, but without success. On Monday morning there was a numerous assemblage of shear- ers at the West Port, hut the demand forthtin having greatly de- creased, the " highest wages offered was a shilling a- day ; most of those hin d had to go a considerable distance There was a turbu- lent feeling prevalent among the crowd, but the presence of a strong body of police kept them in awe. The weather has become rather unsettled ; on Saturday afternoon we had a heavy shower of rain. BIRTHS, At. Woodhali Park, on the 7th inst. the Lady of the Honourable A. Leslie Melville, advocate, of a daughter. At. Mount Vernon, on the 7th instant, Mrs. Hay, of a son. MARRIAGES. At Nn. 6, Pitt Street, on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Sir H. Monerieff WellWood, Bart. James Farnie, Esq. of Burntisland, to Miss Margaret Paterson Cairns, daughter of the late Rev. Adam' Cairns, minister of Longfnrgan. On the 7th inst. Mr. F. L. Beens of Dunkirk, France, officer of infantry, to Maria Grandeau, eldest daughter of Mons. Joseph Urandeau, Edinburgh- On the 7th inst. Mr. John Sommervillc, FVunte- field, to Mary, only daughter of Robert Humphreys, Esq. DEATHS. At his residence, Bromley Lodge, Kent, on the 31st ultimo, STEWART EUSKISE, F. sq. in the 76th year of his age.- • At Dollar, on the 27th ult.' Major JAMES ROBERTSON of Cray, lite of his Majesty's 7Gth Regiment. ' At 17, Hcriot Row, on the 5th inst. in his 51st year, KSNSETH MACLEAY, Esq. of Newmore. La » t off Rotterdam, by falling overboard, < m the 31st ultimo, ALEXANDER, second sou of Alex. Deucbar, seal- engraver, Edin- b irgh. At the Manse of Cnltor, on the 28th iilt. the Rev. WILLIAM STRACHAN, minister of that parish. At l- iiigpon House, Berwickshire, n » tke- evening of Saturday the 5th instant, the Right Hon. Lady Elizabeth Gavin, mother of the Countess of Ilreadaltanc, and sister to the Earl of Lauder- dale. At Edinburgh, nn the 9th insf. Adrian, fourth son of Lieut;- General Sir John Hope, G. C. B. At 116, George Street, on the 11th iost. Archibald C. Hope, third son of Lieut.- General Sir John Hope, G. C. B. rp THE WOODS or THM L- OKKST OF BRA EM AH, IN THE COUNTY OF ABERDEEN. HERE are now for SALE various Lots of WOOD in this Forest, which have been divided, so as to suitall purchasers. There are on the side of the river Dee fifteen or sixteen lots, containing from THREE HUNDRED TREES up- wards, some of which could again be subdivided, if purchasers in- cline. The trees from these lots are easily floated down the Dee. Some of thern contain trees of considerable magnitude, fit for any kind of . purpose. Besides the lots on the side of the river Dee, there are six lots for sale on the Water of Quoich, which runs into tlie Dee ; and these lots not being of so large timber as some of the others, will answer for various country purposes. The lots which have been sold are now in the course of being cut down by the purchasers. Patrick Gordon at Anehendrien of Braemar will attend any per- son wishing to inpsect the lots with the view of purchasing, and will give every requisite information relative to the woods. Mr. John limes, land and wood surveyor, Aberdeen, has examin- ed the woods— formed them into different lots— and will give every general information wanted. Particulars of the several lots for sale— the price asked for them— the terms of payment— and every other information with the view to sales of. the different lots, will be furnished on applying to Mr. John Ewing at Aberdeen; Mr. Archd. Young at Banff; Mr. John Arehd. Campbell, C. S. Edinburgh ; and Messrs. Inglis and Weir, Edinburgh. Sksm Kottre. SALE GUTFOURMA, AND UPSET PRICES REDUCED. On Friday the first day of September next, there will be exposed to sale, by public roup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern, Aberdeen, betwixt the hours of 2 and 3 afternoon, 1? OUK Shares of the LOCH LANDS TONTINE, 1 which expires in June 1830. These Shares stand' in name of a Gentleman who is in the 50th year of his age ; and of his wife, who is younger than him. Upset price £ 22 per Share. ALSO, A POLICY of INSUR ANCE, on the life nf the same Gentfc- man, to tie extent of A' 500, with the PVovident Life Insurance Company, Loudon— Annual Premium, .£ 11 I2s. td. which is paid up to the 9tli February last. The Policy bears date, 8th February, 1811. Upset price £ 90. For further particulars, application may he made to Mr. James Speiil, writer, Brechin ; or Mr. A. Webster, Advocate in Aber- deen, Aberdeen, August 15, 1826. DAILY CONVEYANCE BETWIXT ABERDEEN AND LEITH. The BRILLIANT & VELOCITY S TEAM PA C. KETS, In addition to their present Days of Plying, Will sail every THURSDAY at the usual hour, Until farther notice. Ry this arrangement, a Steam Packet will leave LEITH and ABERDEEN every DAY, except Tuesdays, for the accommodation of Passengers during the Shooting Season. gSSP FAXES MUCH REDUCED. STEAM PACKET OFFICE, 33, Quay, Aberdeen, Aug. 4, 182( 1, C^ ariJ. MRS. STRANACK Legs la announce, that the has on the way from Lorrnox, ati assortment of the most FA SHI ON ABLE MILLINERY, selected from the first Houses iu Town, expressly for the Meeting, which can be seen, at any time, after Tuesday the 22dinst. ALSO, A variety of Baby Linen, Children's Dresses, with London- made Boots' and Shoes. 10, Queen Street, Chronicle Court, August 18, 1826. THE CHRONICLE. ABERDEEN: SATURDAY, Ai/ ousr 19, 1826. CAPITAL FARM ON DEES1DE. To he let, for such period as may fee agreed on, entry at Whit- snsdav next, rnilE Farm of MAINS of' ABERGELDIE, at *. present occupied by J. D. and B. Smarts, as tenants thereof. The Lund is mostly of a productive early soil; capable, under good management, of raising abundant crops ; well accommodated with Reeds, and of extent sufficient for two pairs of Hajses ; being about 120 acres arable. There is a commodious Dwelling House for a ten- ant, with an extensive conrt of Farm Oifiees, and a thresing machine; to all which an entry, without payment of inventory, will be given ; aod in other respects the Farm, which is mostly enclosed, will be found a very eligible situation for a tenant of sufficient capital and ntnleabted goal character. To such a one every encouragement will be given, and none else need apply. Offers will be received, till the 4th September ensuing, by the proprietor, David Gordon, Esq. of Ahesgeldie, or Messrs. H. and O. Lunisden, aduncates, Aberdeen ; ami the renditions of intended Lease, and any farther particulars, will be communicated on appli- cation to them. The boundaries will be pointed out by John Simpson, Forester at Ahergeld ie. DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR HALF, IN THE VICINITY OF ABERDEEN. Upset Price reducrtl to .£ 3,600 Sterling. Tl> ere will tie exposed to- sale by psiilie roup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern, Aberdeen, upon Thursday the seventh day of September next at 2 o'clock afternoon, ( if not pjevkmsly disposed of by- private bargain), nnilE MANSION HOUSE, OFFICES, GAR- 1. DEN, and GROUNDS of VIEWFIELD, d&' i8htf » lly ei- uated', within a mile and a half of Castle Street. The Mansion House is substantial, elegant, aud commodious, and, with the Offices arid Garden, would afford every comfort and convenience . to a numerous family. The Grounds consist, of about acres of arable land, besides an artificial lake, and about 6 acres of Striving wood. Tiie whole are tastefully Laid out, inclosed and subdivided by stone fences. > The Ho'jse oomaaar- ds an extensive and interesting view of the tow a and harbour -, oral the roads upon the property, and in the neighbourhood, are convenient and in good repait. A place of residence, pass- easing so many local advantages, is rarely in the market; and such an opportunity may not again occurj to those on the outlook for a snug property of the description. 5f not sold in whole the property will be exposed, to side in three separate lots, as follows, viz. -.— LOT r.— VtEVVFlEI. D, consisting of the Mansion House, Offices, Garden, 93 acres, 31 falls, or thereby of arable land and 3 acre*, 3 falls, or thereby, ofplanting; marked on the plan, No. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. X. 8. oral 9.— Upset price, £ 2,300 Sterling, LOT 2.— SPRINGFIELD, consisting of - 11 acres, 2 roods, and 12 tails, or- thereby, of are Hie land ;. and 2 acres, 2 roods, and 35 talis or thereby, of planting ; marked on the plan, No. 13. 11. Li. 13. H. Ih and 1- 6.— tfpstf prke, £ 1,130 Sterling. LOT 3 That part nf the lands of Vwwfield, being lot 10th of Kepptt stone, lving oit the east side of the road leading from the Alfiird to the Dceside Turnpike, including the Van I adjoining Joseph Tait's frn, containing S- acres, 1 rood, 2 falls of arable land, tap! down in the plan.— Cptet price, £ 578 Sterling. If sot/ 1, part of the price may remain with the purchaser for veafs , iiiei if not sold, the Mansion House, OjHces, Garden, and what Land may be required, will be let immediately, with acccss at Slartitjntas Apply miitwx. Alexander Smith, Advocate, 96, Union Street; or .' vieiaader Stomach, Advocate, Sli, King Streeteither of whore will aSjtrf tiie requisite information to intending purchasers, „ r,. i rrc » t fur- A vie, OA for • lease, in toe event of the subjects not- Wing sold* SUMMARY OF POLITICS. IT is in tlie order of tilings, tliat tiie American im- portation of freedom and constitutional government into Portugal, should create the utmost consternation in the obstinate and iniKeeile cabinet of Madrid. There is certainly no government in Christendom ( not of Spanish origin) that would not be inclined, in the circumstances of unexampled difficulty and embarrassment, in which that government is now placed, to mate some conces- sion to public opinion, juil to demit some part of that power, with which it would seem to be vested-, princi- pally, for the purpose of exhibiting to the world what a curse it may become in the hands of despotism ; anj how entirely the pface, the happiness, the security, the civilization of society, and, in one word, all its highest interests, depend for their security and continuance on ihe developement of the representative principle. But, although the horrors of Spanish despotism ( the legitimate gift of the Frcnch Bourbons) must now be in manv ways aggravajed by the vicinity of Portuguese freedom— by contrast— by exposure— by sympathy— by opportunity of resistance— we should not, even yet, be inclined to augur any spontaneous cliangti in tlie po- licy of Spain— for perseverance, in the right or in the wrong, is one of the distinguishing traits of the Spanish character: and, when the result, not of villainy, but of mental imbecility and ignorance, it must, even in a bad cause, command a certain degree of respect, for it im- plies a certain degree of courage, and a Qiiaiity of rsund which, when properly directsd, is capable of the highest and noblest achievements. If any amelioration shall toke place, we think it prob- able that it will rather be owing to French interference— not* indeed, simply to negociatuvi or remonstrance, which it would appear have already l> een unsuccessfully em- ployed, by the cabinets both of Lvndon and Paris, for attaining some modification of the existing despotism*- but to the circumstance, that the continuance of the present government for a single day depends notoriously on the presence of the French troops. Considering the pitch at which the disorders and difficulties oi' the Spa- nish government have now. arrived, we think is is time for the government of France to retrace their steps in this matter iu earnest, nud, although at the expense of stultifying their former pohey, to follow up their remon strances by a threat to- withdraw their troops. If this ultimate and convincing argument shall have its due effect, Spain will probably be favoured with a second, and by no means improved edition of the French char- ter. If it fail, for how shall we set bounds to Spanish pride and obstinacy * the result is easily foretold. It can hardly admit of a doubt, that before the last Frenchman shall have crossed the frontier, Spain, either by tlie restoration of the constitution of 1 or by some measure possibly even more efficient, certainly not less so— will be in possession of the freest government in Europe. We understand that JOSEPH tli:\ if, Esq. M. P. late Rector of. Murkehal College, presented, in July last, for the use of the Library, a complete Sett of rhe Journals of ihe House of Commons, from session 1647 to session 18*^ 5, with Indexes to each vol- and Appendix to each of the last five vols. - 80 vols. General Indexes to Journals, - - - 6 .. Reports of House from 1715 to 1802, - - lo ... General Index to ditto, - - - - 1 ... Vols, folio, - 10- 2 One vol. of Index wanting, being out of print at present. The Treasurer of the Poor's Hospital has received half- a- croivn, being a fine from a man for allowing his horse to trespass on the property of another. On Friday weeTt, we were glaii to observe, a very great improve ment in the regulation of our Markets carried into effect. The. carts and harrows, containing fruit, potatoes, and vegetables, are now placed in the middle of CasHe Street, in rows at equal distan- ces ; and- the Poultry Market is in future to be solely appropriated for the sale of poultry, eggs, batter, and cheese. This is* an im- provement which was much" wanted, and we have no doubt but that the" Public will feel the advantage of it; as the crowded state of the markets formerly rendered it almost impossible, and often unsafe, for, any person to pass through tKe? n. Fronv the various interests which were affected by this change, and the valuable privilege of which some of the multifarious dealers in stone and hardware, furniture, & c. conceived themselves to be deprived, no small opposition was expected to the new arrange- ments; but the Magistrates and Commissioners of Police having dispatched the proper officers, to point out the stations allotted fo the various dealers, fruit sellers, & c. the plan fixed on was carried into effect without any of that wrangling or opposition which had been anticipated ; although some of those who had been dispossessed, viewed with looks of disappointment which spoke their feelings, their more fortunate opponents taking possession of the lucky spots, which they themselves formerly occupied. One party, the fish- women, manifested particular satisfaction at the change, and on resuming their old stations at the Plainstones, for the sale of their " Fiudon haddocks, partons,"& c. as formerly, triomphantly observed, that they might now see what these changes ended in, for that the " town had never thriven since th- ey were driven awa." We hear that the Rev. Mr; CAMPBELL, of Kilmarnock, will preach in BLACKFR^ AR » STREET CHAPEL, TO- MORROW, Afternoon and Evening, when a COLLECTION will be made for his Chapel in that place. SIR JAJJJES MACGRIGOP. The Lord Provost of EdinTmrgir gave a splendid entertainment on the 10th in'st. in his house in Abercromby Place, to Sis James Macgrigor and a large and distinguished party, when the freedom of the city, voted to Sir James by the Council on the 26th ulfc. was presented to him by the Lord Provost, who. addressed him in nearly the following terms :— " In the various duties to which, as Chief Magistrate, I have to devote my attention, there can be none more gratifying to me in the performance, than that for which we axe now assembled. From my official situation, I am instructed by the unanimous voice of the Magistrates and Council to convey to you the high, sense they entertain of those distinguished talents which have done so much honour to the medical profession. It is peculiarly interesting to know, that " it was in this University* you received the prin- ciples, of the education which has formed the basis of that emi- nent station to which you have riser.. Your successful exertions in organising and perfecting the Military Medical System and Esta- blishment, so universally acknowledged^ have obtained the con- fidence of the Commander in Chief, and secured for you the appro- bation of our Sovereign. For your attention and kindness to the University, and the many valuable contributions by which its Mu- seums are so liberally enriched and enlarged^ the Patrons and Pro- fessors are deeply indebted, antf beg through me to return you their most grateful acknowledgments. Allow me now, in the name of the Magistrates and Council of this our ancient metropolis, to pre- sent to you the Freedom of the city,, and at the same time to assure you, I consider myself highly honoured by having an opportunity of enrolling your name as a 13nrgess and Guild Brother upomthe Hsfrof her distinguished citizens." To which Sir James made a most appropriate reply. At a meeting of the Seuatas Aeademicus, held in. the> Univer- sity on the 9th inst. the degree of Doctor ia Laws was conferred on Sir James Macgrigor, Director General of the Army Medical Department. The Rev.. Dr. Brunton, acting for the Principal, after an eloquent addness, delivered the Diploma of Laws, when Sir James acknowledged, in an interesting and feeling manner, the deep sense he entertained of the high honour conferred on him.. Sir James was afterwards sumptuously entertained, at diiiney in the Senate Hall by the Professors. * [ The Lord Provost of Edinburgh must have here allitded to the completing of his medical studies, as we are proud to say Sir JAMES M'GIIIGOR received his education hi this city • he attend- ed our'Grammar School, and afterwards completed his studies at Marisehal € o!? ege>. is* which University he took the degree of A. M. It was here also that Sir James kid the foundation of his medical knowledge, under Dr. FRENCH, to whom he was appren- ticed, and who still lives to derive honour from the eminent rank and attainments of his pupil. Sir James- afterwards studied in the Medical School of Edinburgh ; but it was here that he first ex- hibited that zeal for the interests- of tiie Science, which has been so conspicuous daring all his professional career. He was- one of the founders of our Medical Society ; and continues to the present hour one of its steadiest and most valued friends and patrons.] MARRIAGES. At 183, George Street, Edinburgh, on Thursday the 10th cur- rent, STAIR STE\\ ART, Esq. of Physgill and Glasserton, to Miss HELEN SINCLAIR, daughter of the Right Hon. Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Baronet'. At Dunans, Argyllshire, on the 19th instant, CHARLES GOR- DON,. Esq. Depute- Secretary of the Highland Society of Scotland, to HELEN, eldest daughter of the late John Fletcher, Ekq. ofDunans. DEATHS. At Birmingham, on the 4- th inst. HENRIETTA, wife of Mr. James Auaitage, jun. and daughter of Mr. Robert Smith, of she house of Smith, Walker, & Co. there. On the 3d inst. atMuekle Kenny, after ar long and severe illness, Mrs OGILVIE, relict of the late William OgUvy, Esq. On the 23d ult. aged 48 yeass, deeply and justly lamented by her family, and a numerous and respectable cbcle of relatives and • acquaintances, Mrs. MARGARET MAODONAL- U, spouse to Donald MC*' ison> tacksman at Drimachork, parish of Gairloeh. Mrs. Morisou was a gentlewoman of fervent but unobtrusive piety and universal benevolence. In acts of charity she had few equals among persons of her limited income. So much indeed did she excel in this gruee, that what" i& said in Scripture of Dorcas, may be jltstly ap- plied to her " This woman was full of good'works and alms- deeds which she did," By her early death hef family have suffered an ir- reparable lofcs ; the poor have lost a liberal benefactress ; society, a « valuable member ; aud religion, a' brieht ornament. Many, of the country people seem determined ts. persist in the iniquitous practice of imposing on the public, by giving short weight of their butter; but the Dean of Guild's Officer and assistants, have, by their activity and vigilanae, detected a number of them, and had their butter confiscated as usual in such, cases* Indeed, to such a length is this nefarious business carried,, that we learn nearly a Cwt.. of butter, short of weight, was seized in, th? market yesterday j, and should these practices be continued, publishing the names of the giuilfcy and other penalties must be inflicted on the parties so offend- ing. The difference between the old and imperial measure, seems not yet to be fully allowed' for,, and if report is to be credited, there are other articles of provision, in the safe of which, there , has been no small advantage taken. On Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock, one of those scenes of confusion, arising from the want of due precaution in bringing eattle to our slaughter market, took place here, and for a short time occasioned some alarm. An ox, who had become infuriated from the' noise and bustle of Union and Castle Streets, pai ticularlv crowded at that hour, ran wildly up Castle Street, at the top of which, he demolished gseai part of a lar. ge window in an Uphols- terer's shop, and dashing towards the Foc^ dee Port, betook him- self to tiie outer court of a gentleman's house, where the gate being shut by his pursuers, little doubt was entertained but he would be immediately secured. To the astonishment and terror, however, of all who saw the exertion the' animal overleaped the surround- ing wall, about eight feet in height, falling on the ground with such tremendous violence, as to leave it doubtful if he could recover. But in this they were soon disappointed, for he again started up, and although a fool- hardy fellow kept hold of his tail, until he had dragged him to tlie foot of the Hangman's Brae, yet, in spite of bhk'y and in defiance of all opposition, he pursued his course along Virginia Street, a part of the Quay, and across the wooden bridge to the hitches, from which he took to the water, swimming thence across the harbour towards the Quay. For nearly an hoar he kept in the water, pursued hy several in boats and otherwise, with more zeal than prudence, until he was latterly secured by ropes, near the bridge he had crossed, and brought to land, surrounded by many hundreds, who hud attended or followed in hi& furious career, to their no small danger during his progress. On Tuesday evening, between 8 and 9 o'clock, a boy went into a Confectioner's Shop in the Gallowgate, and asked something.* © purchase. As it was nearly dark, the girl who was in the shop, went to procure a light, when, during her absence, the ft- ik) w contrived to abstract from the till a considerable sum of money, sup- posed about Hil. with which fle ran off, and although immediately pursued, he made his esCape. About 9 o'clock on Thursday niglit, a man dashed his hand through a pane of glass, in a shop window in Castle Street, and seized several pieces of lace of considerable value, with which he got clear off; but has been since apprehended, and committed to prison. Yesterday morning a fire broke out. in a shop in the Schoolhill, occupied by Mr; Duncan, leather merchant. One of the fire en- gines was immediately conveyed to the spot, where, by the exer- tions of tlie Supe? intendant and firemen,, aided by p. plentiful sup- ; ply of water from the new . fire- cock at the end of the Back Wynd, ; the fire was got under, but not until the inside of the shop was consumed. Apples are this season an extraordinary crop throughout S « ocLni| generally. In many gardens, in which there had been uu produce for a number of years, the trsws are loaded with fruit. Monday morning, betweeif one and tw o o'clock, a seaman, of the name of Anderson, ' belonging to the Margaret of Aberdeen, felf accidentally into the harbour of Leith, opposite the wooden pier. His struggles having attracted some policemen to ? he spot, he was rescued by the assistance of a bfrat passing at the time, and carried to the Humane Society ' s rooms-. He is now a'oie to follow his usual employment. DUNDEE, August 10.— The dead body of a yonng vvoma « was yesterday - found lying within tide- mark, about a mile and a half to the westward of- tiie Magdalen Ya? d. It was recognized to he that of Jean - Chalmers,- a' native of Aberdeen. She came to this place about three weeks ago, in search of employment at the mills. We understand she was seen at the West Port on Tuesday evening. The deceased was a stout and apparently healthy woman, about twenty- four years of age. An - inspection of the body by two medical gentlemen, employed by the Procurator Fiscal for the County, took place to- day. The face was swollen, and very much suffused with Mood. Above the left eye, there was a considerable indentation. The integuments at this part were suffused with blood ; but the skid! was uninjured. The Vessels of the brain, however, on the skull- cap being removed, were found to be very full of venous blood. Other parts of the body exhibited sych marks as might be produced by dragging it for a considerable distance over a- re » gh surface, with the face towards the ground. The impression of the medical gentlemen was, that she must have died a violent death ; but that the appearances externally* as Well as on dissection, were not such as to throw much light on the question whether the vio- ence had been accidental or otherwise. Melancholy Accident.— We 1 anient that it is cur province this week to record the death, by a melancholy accident, of Mr. John Fraser, Croyard, factor for Lovaf. In going home from this town on the evening of Friday last, where he had been on business, and after coming within a few yards of his own house near Beauly, his horse fell, and he was pitched with siich force io the ground' that instant death was ' the ' consequence. The fall of the hoi'se on the road must have been sudden and violent, as his head and shoaides were severely cut. Mr. Fraser was a maa- held in high estimation, and his death is universally lamented. He was married only six months ago—- and the state of his afflicted widow may be conceived, but cannot be described. Mr. Fraser thus died in the prime of life, being only in his & 5th year.— Inverness Cmirier. Extraordinary Dispatch.— A person who ordered goods from London, received them in seven, days hom the date of his order !. by the Mansfield smack,, which arrived on the 13til inst.. Friday, an old woman crossing the street near the head of Ship- row, was thrown down by a horse and cart, with which she came in contact, and so severely hurt, that she . died soon after- Saturday mom,> rcg, th^ ee men einplcj- eii at anew li. 1 hi Back Wynd, in consequence of the falling of a scaffold, were precipitated to the ground from a considerable height. One of them had his leg broken, and the other two were much- hurt; but they are all likely to recover. Stonehaven, l' 9th August, ISS6 Yt- sterdav beiag the anni- versary meeting of the Youthful Vine Society, the committee, according to custom, assembled at the house of J- beir worthy Master. Alter ranking themselves in the order of procession, the Master, preceded by his aolleagues in office, and a. band of music, proceeded to the Mason. Lodge, to open the business of the day, when, after admitting a number of members, aud reading the minutes of proceedings of last year,, the quarter pennies were col- lected, and for excee'ied expectation.: the state of the funds were then examined, and found to he in a flourishing condition. After- wards, the election of office- bearers took place, when the following were duly elected : — WILLIAM ROBERTSON, Master; John Thomson, depute- mastei Charles Wood, pass- master ; Alexander Lees, senior warden ; James Voting, junior warden ; George Wood, treasurer; Alexander Collisoa, secretary j Alex- Stott, clerk ; John Allan, senior steward; Johu Watt, junior steward.; Alexander Menzie, James Caird, and Andrew Masson, keybcarers; David Thomson, William Gonlon, lUibert Wood, and John Gordon counsellors; Wiliiam Melvin, offices. After the election, they walked in procession through the prin- cipal st Beets of the town, accompanied by deputations from all the different societies in this place, with, their colours. The streets were lined with spectators during the psocession, and the ships in the harbour displayed their colours in honour of the day. The appearance of the members was respectable, presenting to the nu- merous groups whs par ailed the streets a gratifying and enlivening scene. After iJie procession, tihev retired, to the house of Mr. George Thom, where they partook of an excellent dinner, which, for delicacies and variety, far exceeded any that had been presented to them on former occasions. In the evening the members, acscmpanied bj their female part- ners, engaged in the merry dance, which was kept up with great spirit until ati early hour, when they separated. It is but justice to state, that the greatest order and regularity prevailed throughout the evening ; all conductedtfhemseJves in aa orderly aud becoming mann » r, creditable to thems- elves as well, as to the Society, ou whose account they were assembled. This Society, although only of a few years standing, is. rapidly increasing in number, the roll far exceeding 600; aud we have every reason to believe, tluit in a few more vcaiis, it will vie with any in this place, if the members continue to support its benevolent and well meant purposes in the manner they have hitherto done. On Saturday th « lath curt, was held here the annual general meeting of the Ti ' ue Blue Gardeners Society, when, after transact- ing the ordinary business thereof, the judges awarded the first prize to George Bothwell, gardener, Greenbauk, for tlia best carnation ; ( no pinks produced ;) the third prize to Deacon Davidson, flesher, for the best Sweet William. The following were then elected a com- mittee of management for the ensuing year, viz: JAMES WALKER, Nursery and Seedsman, Master. James Jaffrav, depute- master; Peter Davidson, treasurer; James Mollison, secretary ; John Smith, George Seorgie, key- bearers ; William Spring, Alex. Henderson, William Esson, George Bothwell,. Alex.. Renuie, George Jamieson, James Menuie, and William Reniiie, stewards; Alexander Diack, eh- ik; George Donald, officer. The anniversary of the Fern/ hill Friendly Soeicty was held on Saturday, August) 2th, when, after settling the ordinary business- of the day, suid examining the state of the funds, which were found, to be flourishing, notwithstanding the extraordinary calkt- made ujioo the treasurer for sick and funeral money last year ; they then pro ceeded to elect a committee of managers tor the ensuing year, when the following were duly elected, viz. : — W JLLIAM SMITH, Master. Peter Masson,. Deputc- Master. Alex. Maver, treasurer; James Lawrence, secretary; John Thomson, William Still, jun. keybearers; Wm. Still, Arthur Simpson, Alex. Clark, Robert Morrison, stewards; George Spald- ing, John Iniray, John Carr, William Laing, counsellors ; George Meffet, Clerk ; Jame& Bswvn,.. officer. AUGUST 8, ! 8€ f3i— This day, the Academy at Udny was visited by aeveraK members of the Presbytery of Ellon, and others con- nected with the pupils, when, after a strict examination, prizes given by Mr. U. BISSET were assigned, by the Visitors, to ihose who had most distinguished themselves by their attainment and general' good conduct. The Visitors have much satisfaction in- stating that this Academy, which has for some months been under the charge of Mr. Udnv Bisset, fully supported, on this occasion, the high character which it has dang maintained.. While great proficiency was shewn by the boys who received the prizes, the Visitors consider it as duej both « » • the Teachers cod Pupils, to mention, that they have never found classes^ equally numerous, in which more uniform correct- ness- Was displayed on the par& of all the boys composing them. DU. MEAKSS ALEX. B^ ACK ROBT. DOUGLASS HER. SCOTT MAXWELL GORDON JOHN LESLIE GEO. CRUDER We underfftaad the . sporton the moors, on. Saturday, was tolerably good : unless on the very high grounds, birds are not scarce, though shy, and strong on the w ing. Partridge shooting pro- mises Weil this, season : the birds are already of great size, and pleotii"'' .- MEAL MARKET. OATMEAL in the Market on Thursday aud Friday, 85 sacks of 980 Imp. lbs. per sack, which sold from 40s. to 44s. per sack. Oatmeal, per stone, 9s. gd. to 2, s. 4id. Ben- meal, none — : Os. Od. to Ov Od. Sids, per do. loj. to 12d. Malt, per bushel, PRICE OF PROVISIONS, Sic. ttf A 1) E11 DE 8. V MARKET YESTERJ1AY. Quartern Loaf, 10d. Potatoes, inrp. peak, 8d. to 1 ( M. Beef, pen lb. Sd. to 7d. Mutton, 4d- to 7d. Lamb, per quarter, Os. Od to Os. Od. Veal, —+< 1. to 7d. Pork, Od. to ad. Butter, imp. lb. lOil. to 12<'„ Eggs, per doz. 5d. to 8i!. Cheese, pen imp. st. 3s. 6d. to . 4s. Od. Tallow, 9s. to 9s. 6i'„ Hay, — Is. to Is. Id. Ra- v Hides, per lb-, ftd. ta CAri. CPIIIS, p. bar. Is. lid. toOs. Od. NA VAL INTELLIGENCE. In our paper of the iitli inst. we gave an extract fr<> in the Log Book of Capt. Edward,, of the Dee of this pi, Ice, on her arrival h from. Archangel, stating, that " on the 22d July, in lat.. 63. 50, long. 1. 57. E. he spoke the Vedra, Harrison, of Sunderland, homeward bound from Archangel, and was informed that the brig Trusty, of and for Leith, had sprang a leak oft' the North Cape, so that the Captain was in. doubt as to. the necessity of returning to Archangel;"— and . have received the following- contradiction t. f. the report, io a letter of date the 16th August, from Capt. David Vowlie,. of tlie Trusty, at Leith—" The Tiusty never r. prun. leak, nor was- in any way leaky dn. ang tlui voyage, neither did I speak any vessel at. or near the North Cape, as when 1 spake the Yedra, we werti tmiuil nearer Shetland, and no conversation of the nature alluded to-. took place." And as Captain Harrison of the Vedra, in an extract sent us of a letter from him, confirms- till* statement, as on boarding the Trusty, he states, that no allusion was made to the subject in question, we conceive the mistake- to liave arisen from some misapprehension on the pant of Capt. Ed- ward, now absent on a foreign voyage.. The brig Novval, Luslie, was spoke in lat. 4 5- 29. long. 49.. 30; by the Susannah, Robertson, from Miramiehi, arrived at Poirt Glasgow. The brig Alexander, Martin, fur whose safety some apprehen- sion had been entertained, was ready to sail and expected to get t( i sea from Shubinackity, in the Bay of FundV, oil the 3d u'lt. hav- ing beea long detaiuedfor want of timber, and live days neaped i. the harbour. Rambler, IMge, at Leith, & th inst- from Cspe Breton, sailed from thence i I th ult.; left bailing the Xarats Hidden, Melfat and Pearl, Watson, both for Aberdeen. Phoenis, Wiseman, at Archangel. 13th ult. from Wick. The Ocean, Capt. Keilh- r, arrived at Dundee on Sunday, from Miramicl. i, which she left on the 4- lb ulr. There were then I O tidings of the Atlantic, Opt. BahVntr, which sailed tberk- e fur Miraniithi on flic Julli Mkrcb las!- neurit live lutnlbt a: o. Po. srd the Svu* J JfhurJi. Jul, -?( j. Itivai, liruce, from Abctdreu to Danuie SO. Vesta, Greig, tioia do. to Uiga. 31. Manly, Kenti, from do. to do. ARRIVALS AT ABERDEEN. August 11.— Three Brothers, Mailt, Arbroath, stones; Lord Huntly, Stewart, Loudon, goods ; Velocity, Beverly, Leith, pas- sengers ; Acorn, Reunie, uo. timlier; Hercules, $ tork, Sunder- land, coals ; IWev, Wilson, Tain, fc, h— 19. Edinburgh Packet, IN'ori ie, l. e-'- ii, goods ; Swift, Alexander, St. David's, coals; Deveron, Duthie ; James Henderson,' Smith ; Theophihis, Runcy ; and Active, Wean, _ Snmlei land,' coals; Brilliant, Crane, Leith, passervgers : Mansfield, Morrisqn, London, gwoiU ; Blos- som, Jack, Tain, salmon-— 13. Industry, Edwards, Bai. lf, tish ; Neptune, Saiarf, Spev, ballj- t; Sir D. Moni- riefl', P- itelsoi., Fraserburgh, gi- ain ; Liverpwfll Packet^ Law, Liverpool, goods ; Fox, Allan, Hull, do.'-— 1- 1. Superb, Paton, Sunderland, coals; Dispell, Anderson, Inverness, timber; Britannia, Wood, In- verness, tiuiber ; Jeans, Smith, Wick, ballast; Anna Maria, Walker, do. fish ; Hero, Ci. lh, Ft* an, Newcastle, goods; Stiiling- biS, Philip, and Alert, Mackenzie, Sunderland, coals; Velocity, Beverly, Leith, jiasswigeirs ; Vcnas, Wright, Rye, bai- k ; Charm- ii- g Molly, . Brastd, Londtm, hallast; Courier, Nwtrie, Inverness, timber— 15. Ranger, Davidson, Dnndee, killast; Hope, Gal- loway, Portkneckie, lrsh ; Kent, Sake>, London, empty boxes; Cato, Davis, do. goods; Juna, Blues, Dundee, do; lilizanian, Simple, Wick, herrings; Janet awl Agnes, Claik, Sunderland, lime; Seaton, White, do. coals— If,. Isabella and Eupbemia^ Livie; Ossian, Cuiiiining; Excellent, Elliot; and Katharine, Baxter, Sunderland, coals; Venus, Ca- jpwiter, Aranilahl, timber ; Ann, M'Taggart, Arbroath, good » ; Triumph, Leslie, London, < le. — 17. London Packet, Meatus, Lewi; Glasgow Packet, Weir, Glasgow ; and Rotterdam Packet, Hwsai'k, Uotterdam, goods ; Elizabeth and Ann, Brown, Arbvoath, stones; Conmiei'oc, All- beary, Jersey, fruit; Swift, ( steiwn4) oatf) Blyth, Peterhead, passengers: Pamela, Coline, Perth, timber ; Janet, Watt, Mac- duff, grain ; Eclipse, Gi- eensiile, Sunderland, liitte. SAI- LliD'. Aagnst > 1.— Newcastle, Leslie, Newcastle, g « * l » ,- T'nirerse, Craigie, Cape Breton, ballast; Helen, Livie, Ltwid. ii, stones ; James and Ann, Lamb, Leith,. ballast; Dee, Edwaid, Peters- burgh, do.; Courier, Campbell, Clasgo- r, Highlander, Biruie, Chaleui- Bay, do; Guthries, Bines, Dundee, do 12. Velocity, Beverly, Leith, passesgeiS; Johnston, Biodie, SundeslanJ, ballast ; Robert and Mary, Gih- lirist, Dundee, do -. Phesdo, M'Bain, Archangel, do.; Gouutcssof Elg'm, Steel; Mon- trose,. goods; Superior, Duncan, LOIIIIIMI, do; ManjuK of ilnut- Jvv Law, Leith, ik>— IS. Fowey, Wilson, Beaafe, Aboyne, Ninian, Ai- eliangel, ballast ; Tyne, Sim, Newcastle, do; Mjlly aud Jessie, Mathinaon, St.. David's, do.— 11. Brilliant, f - mne, Leith, passengers; Friends^ Bfquhart, Fraserburgh, goads ; Wel- lington, Cilbertson, Hall, do IS- Charming Mollv, Brand, Spev, ice— 16. Atierdeen Pa'dtet, Bamett, Landnn, goods; Alex- ander, Carnegie, Chaletir Bay, hallast; Blsssow, , ta « k, TaWi. goods— 17. Velocity, Beverly, Leith, passengers; Hunger, Da- vidson, Rigji, ballast; Lord Huntly, Stewart, London, goods. At 1.0N1U1N— Triumph, Find lay, 9th ; Nimrod, Phihjl, lUth; Regent, Kerr, and Champion, Sim, 1- 4th iust. . TIDE TABLE, Culmlatad for Aberdeen Bar Mean Time. ^ I ntl. " mr t'.-,.,- i -,, r Aug. IB. Saturday 20. Sunday.' » t. Monday 22. Tuesday - 23. Wednesday 24-. Tlmi- dn,.. 25. Friday... MOO** 5 A or. t.- Mtt Quarter, 2£ « h day, at 3h. 3m. Fa- ening. lit. - F8. il. 2B. 5 M A 23 -> S9 55 3 IA 3 SO 3 48 & * 26 4 4FI S 8 5 32 5 58 r a- s T s c R J p r. SJONDON. Greece— Letters from Corfu, of the 4th of July, say, that most of Epirus aud . Macedonia, which had hitherto taken no part in the insurrection, have now likewise declared against she Turks, from Janina. to Durazzo on the one side, and M Oehrido ou the other ; all is in motion, and the mountains are ail- foil of armed- men. They are enraged at having heea uNigedl to work thrw years in the trendies tefore Missolonghi. On the si. ie of Albania, Konitzt. Oramouratadix and the Kaitin of Pre mi ti Itave deehuwl their independence. Alfcani aits, 3- kihometiaiis, a- nd. ChriiHiuas will! not recognise either Sultan, Vizier, or Pachiis. The en* t) y » - of tlie. Porte who were there have been murdered or hung.— Jbutck paptr. The Greek Committee at Paris are in treaty for the purchase of vessel of twenty guns, at Marseilles, which was- built for the Pacha, but has not been paid for according tocautmot; It is rumoured in the political circle* of Paris, that several of the Freri. il Manshals have signed a denunciation of the Jesuits, simi- liax to that of M. de Montlosier. WAKEFIELD AND MISS TURNER. tASCASTiK, Aug. 12.— Soon after Mr. Justice Park entered the co'u t - Ji:. i awrmng, B4iss Turner came into it, ia oader to be- sworn, Iwfiire tendering her evidence to the Grand Airy. Six vm dres: « d in deep mourning, and had her features almost; entirely con- cealed by a thick veil, which she wore over her bonnet. Two bills, it is said, have been preferred against Wakefield, of whisk Hl<" * rst, being for rite felon- y, was ignored by the ferand J « uy; file second, fin the conspiracy, is now ( three o'elock) uhdrr cfttisiues- aiuin. Miss- Turner was taken into a small room oh the side of the entTatroe into, the Nisi Puiits Court, and'waited there till her turn aai » e on ta he examined. As scan as the place where she was stajnng n- aii kaown, the avenues from it t » - the Grand Jury- room, wese filled with crowd* of spectators, anxious t » abtein. a giiapsc of her persati and her fea- tures. She was before the Grand Jury for upwards of an hour. After she had given her evidence she descended ta tie room where she had been sitting previously. A numerous assembly was collected at the oatsiile of the Conrt, to see her leave it; but their cariosity was distootwi'lty a enrimw stra- tagem which her friends practised on the occasion, instead of bring- ing out Miss Turner by herself, they brought out tksae youugLHlies* all about her age, and dressed like her in a very respect. The eirn- seijuenoe was, that nobody who had seen hei in Court, or on the stairs landing to the Graudt Jury- room, could say which of the four was die identical lady whew abduction had oxoited so much inn lesT in the country. 1' acies r. on omnibus ur.> Nec divers, a tainrri -. qiialem decet ess? soroi- nm. Tliey were pursued to t> ieir lodgings- by. a onmliof idfe people, a! 6 speculating as to which waB- tiie xd- itim Tauter. 20 minutes before sue oVlock. The Grand Jury have just returned a true bill againot Edward Gibbon Wakefield and William Wakefield, for a misdemeanour. Also a true bill against Edward Gibbon Wakefield, William. Wakefield, Edward Thevenot, aud Francis Wakefield, lot a cois. spiracv. No bill against Edward WaketreW, the faihe?. Tlie hills found being merely for misdemeanour, the Wakefield-.*" can, if they please, tuavsiree- their ti iaJj,- but this oveniag I bear frmn ve » « good atldiority, SHoh a. pratieeilihg will not take place, and the trials, it is said, will come on about the uloM oi1 next week. The friends of the defendant* werej it is thought, tukoa by sju- priso- by the presentation of bills against * K « m all. 1 he Gietna Parsan is- heje on the part at' Wak- siteiS, and is stop- ping at the Fleese, in Penny- Street ;• hit name it Dkley and a cu- rious looking fellow he It is Said in a letter from Lancaster; " If E- ilward Gibbon Wake- field traverses, of which there seems littit- d& abt, William Wake- field, the brother, wh » tvs » ailmitt^ il'to. bail, will be Sried for the- misdemeanour, Edward W. having l> een committed lot a capital felonts and- it being presiime- j twit Sis ihifenee was umuigtrf tn. meet that c. lurge an! v, wTien the bill mas foandifoi a raisilemeanoniv- he is entitled to traverse till nrafr Asai » os,. « • the gaiMui of not having had sufficient time to p^. paite- a detWa tu- nwjt a uevr , charge. All the circumstance-, of the transaction wall tie deb ile- t in this charge as fully as if the principal iwfto on bin trial. ' The three fijwt days- of next weak are appviatwl ta try tbetiutejs. H is rut, therefore, prubaile that Wtlttifield's trial will take ptee before Thursday. The Mrs. Wakefield, wbo is included in the- indicttneut. for a conspimet;, i:, the motiier of the jmrtias. I: is. said she furui. died hint with tr. t. nrv." EMNBUIWiH, August IT. Iti the year 1785, some of the best lands on t ir. l KinnairilV estate, in the C'arse of Gowripj were rented on old leases of years, at font pounds Scats, 9r 0* 8. 8d. tlie acre. The prwtut rent is 61. sterling per acre. Exesution.— Yotei- duy ttiorniag Andrew' Fnllattnn waseienrteii at the head of I. iblierton's Wynd, for the robbery of Jamee- H- juteiv cow. Vder, St. Leonard'i Street, on the road between Ediii^ ongJ. and Dalkeith, on J- 8th April last; He was a young man, nofOMrw than 23-' years of age, aad> ftem > bis ciremnstamw, and fmtn the opi- nion that he was the H- ast guilty of the tlnw [ ir whom the mbficry was- perpettated, his fate ea< rit « l' mare tlian usual commiseeration. His conduct since the time of his conviction, btuvhwa- ntnond, coming his unfiirtiuiiife sitttation ; though, fofi . idling ti- jie tit. Ib. eof life displayed itself in repeated inquiriesatth « tarnten, wltrtberanjr ans . ver had been received from London to an .- ipplicaion he hud for- warded for mercy. Tuesday evening ha wa » vis. ted It/ his wife an-: J ether relatives, when, at parting, hijsensibility overeamebim, anthlle E^ ied tears. He was attended on the scaffold by Da. Gordjm nod t! ie Rev. Mr. I'orteous.. A1 psalm was giinen out aud sung, after which Dr. Gordon uttere. l a fervent prayeK. When, the- cap was adjusting, he- prayed so as ta he audible to thaw anonnd the soafl'. il- d. When he gave the fatal signal, the eSirt » eemed, tso laueb far his sinfcof fselings, for he ihittteJ, andfc. il &> wa « ds. rm « sideshe ib^ ilrwtend- ad. His struggles were soon over. These was a csowd to witness the execution. -| ' I: U ; of a shade Paper. 7d | vered in tu « u~ J' I 19S 10s.. 6d. per a. ipwm, d.- li- seitt by post.