THE CLUB MEETS in tl. e PUBLIC ROOMS on FRIDAY, lst December next. Dinner at five. Business at half- past four o'clock. TIIO. BURNETT, Sec. Aberdeen, Nov. 20, 1826. THE NORTHERN UNITED SERVICE CLUB MEETS" in Dempster's, on Saturday, Dec. 2. Business at Half past, Four— Dinner at Five o'clock. Aberdeen, Mm. 17, 1826. MISS BARRY embraces this method of announc- ing to the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Aberdeen* that her BENEFIT is fixed for Fit ID A Y, December 1, 1826, And respectfully solicits t& cir patronage, to merit which, has ever been her anxious desire. Miss BARRY has the pleasure of stating, that Mr*. POPE has kindly consented to Play the Character of Young Noroal, In the National Pie/ of S O 0 Gr & A S. The Part of Glenalron, by Mr. Wrt. UAIUS— And Ladv Randolph, by Miss BARKY. The laughable Interlude of tlie ACTRESS OF ALL WORK will follow, In which Miss BARRY will sustain Six opposite Characters. DEATH OK IHE SHUGULER, by ' Mr. WEEKES. To conclude with WALLACE, THE HERO OF SCOTLAND. Tickets to be had ef Miss Barry, at J. Winton's Lodgings, 2, Raggs' Lane; and of Mr. Rubertson, Bookseller, Broad Street. BY AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONERS of POLICE for the CITY of ABBRDEEM. EEPEATED Complaints having been made to the ' Board, in consequence of the irregular manner in which the Street Porters conduct themselves towards Passengers, on the arrival of the Mail or Stage Coaches, and Steam Vessels ; and the. Foot Pavements of the City, particularly at the Corners of the Streets, being obstructed by groups of Idle People standing upon them, much to the inconvenience of the Inhabitants,— the Com- missioners therefore, in virtue of the powers conferred on them by the Police Act, and with concurrence of the Honourable the Magis- trates, do hereby enact the following Bye- Laws, which the Super- intendent and Overseer of Police, with tbe assistance of the Town Serjeants, are directed to enforce, in the strictest manner, from and after Thursday the 30th day of November curt. Eirst, — It is enacted, " That on the arrival of a Coach or Steam " Vessel, such Street Porters as are in attendance, shall range " themselves in a line along tlie edge of the Foot Pavements, or " on the Quays, and remain there till called upon by auy pas- u sen get, under a penalty of Ten Shillings sterling for each of- " fence." Second,— It is farther enacted, " That all persons shall be pro- " hibited from standing in groups on the Foot Pavements, and u particularly at the Corners of the Streets, thereby obstructing " the same, under a penalty of Ten Shillings sterling, to be paid 11 by each person persisting in doing so," after the 30th Novem- ber curt. The Commissioners cqrrsidering farther, that the provisions of tbePoliceAct prohibiting the Carrying of Burdens, & c. on the Foot Pavements, and Dusting of Carpets at or over any Door or Windo v opening to the Streets, Laues, and Passages, have of late been little attended to, do hereby intimate, that the full penalties of the statute will he rigorously exacted from all persons who shall be SHUHI auargmaiog in these tespsofr. m future WM. CHALMERS, Clerk of Police. Police Office, Nov. 21, 1826. SAILS OH TtfJfcSDAY. Stgencj) © ffitt, Bnton Stmt. SALE OF CLOTHIERY AND HABERDASHERY. On TVESDA Y the 28th curt, there will be sold by Auction, AN assortment of BROAD and NARROW CLOTHS— Pelisse Cloths— Freizes and Duffles— Flannels — Dreadnoughts— Moleskins— some fine Black Boinbazeen and Norwich Crapes— Silks— Ribbons.—- Stockings—- Gloves— Hand- kerchiefs— Shawls, & c. The sale to begin at 11 o'elock forenoou. TEAS, 8VXRITS, AHS> WINES. JOHN MOIR, No. 13, II u XT E ii- n o jr, AS for sale, an excellent assortment of BLACK TEAS, from Six Shillings per tb. upwards. Those at 6s. are much superior in quality to any he ha& seen of a long time at that price. Has also fine HYSON GREEN TEA, @ 10s. 6d. and GUNPOWDER fine, @ 12s. per tb. MALT WHISKY, from the Highlands, reed peat reck, at Is. 4- d. the Imperial Pint. Also, Old JAMAICA RUM, of a very superior quality, at Is. 8d. Fine PORT and SHERRY WINE, at 2s. 6d. per Bottle. Strong Grained JAMAICA RAW SUGAR, line yellow colour And beautiful EAST INDIA ditto. With Fine LUMP and LOAF SUGARS. m R. KENW AHu T> ESPECTFULLY informs the Inhabitants of I A- Aberdeen, and its vicinity, that his ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT will take place on Fiurur the 22d of December. Particulars will be given in a future Advertisement. NOTICE. Useful PARTNER to the ABERDEEN and LON- NON SHIPPING COMPANY would hear of a few SHARES of that concern, now for Sale, by applying to JOHN L UMSDEN, Ship aud Insurance Broker, Marischol Street. SCOTTISH- UNION. The FURS are daily expected. S- alc on SUcfciugUas. SALE OF FARM STOCKING, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, LOOKS, 4c. AT On Wednesday the 29th curt, there will be SOLD by public roup* at MANSE of NIGG, THE whole FARM STOCKING, HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE, BOOKS, and other effects there, which belonged to the deceased Dr. CRUDEN— consisting of— a Gig or Work Mare— two Cows— two Stacks of Bear with Fodder— a Stack of Hay— some Oats—- a quantity of Straw—- a Field of Tur- nips— a quantity of Potatoes— a lot of Dung— a very superior Iron Plough— a Cart— Barn Fanners, and various other implements of Husbandry. ALSO, The Gigr with four Wheels and Harness, used by Dr. Cruden— Four- posted and Press Bedsteads and Curtains— Secretaries— Wardrobes^— Chests of Drawers— Book and other Presses— Maho- gany and other Tables and Chairs— Mirrors— Dressing Glasses— Feather Beds, Blankets, and Mattresses— Bed and Table Linen— 1 >; ate— Chipa, Glass and Stoneware— Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irofts— Carpets, Rugs, and Oil Cloths-,— variety of Kitchen Furni- ture, and Dairy Utensils, Likewise a large Collection of Books, Prints, and numerous other articles. Tlie sale to commence at 10 o'clock forenoon precisely. JOHN SMITH, YOST. Auctioneer. Aberdeen, 23d Nov. 1826. AT A GENERAL COURT of PROPRIETORS of the SCOT TISH UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, held within the Assembly Rooms, George Street, on Wednesday the 15th day of November, 1826, Sir DAVID MILNE, K. C. B. in the Chair. AREPORT of the Proceedings of the Directors since the last Annual Meeting, containing a detailed account of the income and, expenditure of the Company, with a general View of its affairs, and also declaring a Dividend of five ty* cent, on the Capital Stock paid up, having been read at the Meeting, it was moved by JAMES SPITTAL, Esq. seconded by JAMES MACBRAIRE, Esq. of Tweedhill, and unanimously resolved, That the Report now read exhibits a most satisfactory view of the Company's affairs, and affords a flattering prospect of success to the Shareholders, and that it be accordingly approved of. Mr SPITTAL thereupon mowed, That the most cordial thanks of the Meeting are due to the Ordinary Directors for their laborious and gratuitous services, in the affairs of the Company, which mo- tion having been seconded by JOHN MACFIE, Esq. Leith, was carri- ed by acclamation. It was moved by JOHN CAY, Esq. Advocate, seconded by JAMES BROWNLEE, Esq. Advocate, and carried unanimously, That the thanks of the Meeting be given to Mr. M'Kenzie, for the very- able and satisfactory manner in which he has conducted the affairs of the Company, ever since his appointment to the office of Manager. THOKAS MUIR, Esq. of Muir- park, Chairman of the Board of Management at Glasgow, and empowered to represent the Share- holders in the West of Scotland, expressed the entire satisfaction of liis constituents in the appointment of Mr. M'Kenzie, and the man- ner in which the affairs of the Company have been managed by him. The following Gentlemen were then appointed Directors for the ensuing year* Sir WALTER SCOTT of Abbotsford, Bart. Governor-; JOHN HOPE> Esq. Solicitor General, Deputy- Governor. Extraordinary Directors. James M'Rrairie, Esq. of Tweedhill. Colin M'Kenzie,,. Esq. of Pbrtmore. General Maxwell of ParkhilL, Gilbert Laing Meason, Esq. of Lindcrtis. _ JumcjsRedd. ie, Advocate, Glasgow. Alexander Scott, Esq. of Trimfy. Andrew Skene, Esq. Advocate. Sir Henry Stuart of Allanton, Bart. General Graham Stirling of Duchray. Sir David Milne of Milne Garden, K. C. B. Sir W. G. G. Cumming of A1 tyre, Bart. R. Wardlaw Ramsay, Esq. of Tillicoultry. James Balfour, Esq. of Whittinghame, M. P. C. G. S. Menteath, Esq. Closeburn. Henry Cockburn, Esq. Advocate. Ordinary Directors. Adam Anderson, Esq. Merchant, Edinburgh. William Allan, Esq. Banker, Edinburgh. Adam Black, Esq. Bookseller, Edinburgh. James- Hill, Esq. Merchant, Edinburgh. John Learmofith, Esq. Merchant, Edinburgh. George Aitohison, Esq. Merchant, Leith. James Reoch, Esq. Merchant, Leith. James Hunter, Esq. of Thurston. ; E. Douglas Sandford, Esq. Advocate. Archibald Bruce, Esq. Accountant, Edinburgh. Alexander Dugeon, Esq. of St. Helens. George Wauchope, Esq. Merchant Leith. Robert Strachau, Esq. W. S. Alexander Henderson, Esq. of Press. John Mansfield, Esq. of Midraar. Trustees. Francis Howden, Esq. Thomas Kinnear, Esq. James Spittal, Esq. James Hotchkis, Esq. Francis Brodie, Esq. HENRY COCKBURN, Esq. Advocate, then moved, That the thanks of the Meeting are due to Sir David Milne, for the very able and impartial manner in which he has tilled the chair ; which hav- ing been duly seconded, was carried by acclamation. ( Signed) DA MILNE, P. JAMES M'HARDY, ADVOCATE, Agent, Aberdeen. DEFK7TATION. THE Rev. Dr. MARSHMAN, of Scrampore, and the Rev. CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, of Edinburgh, will visit this city as the Deputation of the Baptist Missionaiy Society. On Saturday forenoon, at twelve o'clock, there will be a public Meeting in Dempster's Hall, when important information will " be given, relative to the different branches of Missionary exertion in India— and in the evening T) r. MARSHMAN will preach in Mr. Sfience's Chapel, Blackfriar's Street, at 7 o'clock. They will preach in the following places on Sabbath- day, No- vember 26 : — jForenoon, Dr. Marshman, in Frederick Street Chapel 5 Rev. Mr. Anderson, George's Street Chapel. yifternoon, Dr. Marshman, in Methodist Chapel; Rev. Mr. Anderson, Frederick Street do. Evening, Dr. Marshman, in George's Street Chapel; Rev. Mr.' Anderson, Union Terrace do. £ With the attempts which have been made by the Missionaries 0 this Society in the East and West Indies, to extend the knowledge of salvation, the British public have been long familiar; and on former occasions have added their pecuniary contributions to aid their exertiorfc. The public are also aware of the visit which has been paid, ONCB every two years, t.< . the friends of Scotland, and may perhaps reancrebor that ch;* su>> v. t wa; th © period in which they might have expected it. Alive as the Committee of the Baptist Missionary Society have been to the commercial embarrassments which, in a greater or less degree, have affected . almost every part of the kingdom, they could not but feel considerable hesitation as to the propriety Of making their usual application. During this delay, however, a circum- stance, not. anticipated, has occurred,. which seems to warrant their application, even at > his late season of the year, since it will afford a gratification to the friends of Missions, and may not soon occur again, perhaps never. Dr. Marshman, Secretary of the Serampore Mission, after an absence of twenty- seven years, having arrived in this couutry, has been requested to undertake the usual journey, accompanied by the Rev. Christopher Anderson, of Edinburgh. Tints, every degree of information, whether in regard to the Oriental Translations, or Missionary stations, the native schools, or the College erected at Serampi/ rei will be afforded by one who has himself been so long- engaged in the work, and so familiar with all its details. The congregational collections in Scotland have, in general, been made in aid of the Translations of the Sacred Scriptures: the receipts of this journey will be devoted to the same purpose. It is perhaps unnecessary to add, that the funds of the Society are at prssent very low. Christians are only called to a performance out of that which they have, and that this will be accepted and blessed, according to that which a man hath, and not according to that which he hath not. BANK SHARES, & c. UPSET PRICES FARTHER REDUCED. To be sold, by publiersup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern, Aber- deen, on Thursday the 7th December next, at two o'clock afternoon, PI^ HE following Subjects, which belonged to the X ^ late WILLIAM LESLIE, Merchant and Druggist in Aber- deen, viz.— 1. Three Shares of the STOCK of the BANKING COM- PANY in Aberdeen. Upset Price, .£ 750 per Share. 2. Ten Shares of the STOCK of the HERCULES INSUR- ANCE COMPANY. Upset Price, £ 10 per Share. 8. Three Sixty- fourth Shares of the Brigautine VENUS of Aberdeen. Upset Price, -€ 40. For particulars, apply to David Hutcheon, advocate. PROPERTY FOR SALE, AT LOCHSIDE. THAT inclosed G A If DEN, along1 Loch Street and Young Street, with the large WEAVING SHOP late- ly built, and under Lease to Messrs. Maberly & Co. If not sold tsy private bargain, will be exposed to sale by public roup, within the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, on Friday the lst December next, at six o'clock in the evening. The front along Loch Street measures 136 feet, or thereby, and along Young Street, 50 feet. This property, from its great extent of front, and centrical situa- iion, could be turned to great account. The feu- duty on the whole is £ 13 per annum. The Weaving Shop is under- a seven years' Lease, at .£ 16 16s. ofyear'y rent. For further particulars, application may be made to John H- irt- ' ill, merchant, Broad Street, tlij mvprkup j or to Alexander Webster, Advocate, Aberdeen, NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Of GE OR GE NICOL, residing at Pitmuxton, near Aberdeen. fj^ HE said GEORGE NICOL having granted a Dis- JL position to Trustees for liehoof of his Creditors, all those having Claims upon him, are requested immediately to lodge state- ments thereof, properly vouched, with William Westland, Advo- cate in Aberdeen. And his Debtors are required to pay Mr. Westland the sums due by them, within a month from this date, to prevent prosecutions. Aberdeen, Nov. 23, 1826. NOTICE. LL those who have Claims on the deceased ANOREW SIMPSON, late Merchant in Aberdeen, will please lodge the same with Alex. Smith, Advocate, 96, Union Street, Aberdeen, or at tha deceased's Shop in the Green : and those anyways Indebted to Mr. Simpson will pay what they owe to Mr. Smith, or to Mr. Johu Lillie, at the Shop, where the business will continue to be carried on as before, under the former firm of Andrew Simpson & Co. HOUSE FOR SALE. To be sold, by public roup, within the Lemon Tree Tavern, upon Friday the 8th day of December next, at 6 o'clock evening. HPH E TENEMENT in Queen Street of Aberdeen, a. lately occupied by John George, Baker ; nearly opposite the Gate of the Poultry Market. For particulars, apply to Alex. Webster, or George Yeats, yocates in Aberdeen. Aberdeen, Nov. 21, 1826. FARMS IN UDNY. HPHE Farms of MEIKLE TILLIEVE and - fi- BRUCKLE, at present possessed by James Rainnie and James Rae, will be let together or separately, for 10 Years and Crane from Whitsunday next. They consist of 33 acres of excellent in- field land, and 15 acres of outfield, besides several acres of pas- turage. The Dwelling Houses and Steadings of Offices are suffi- ciently commodious, and in good repair ; and the Farms have the advantage of the new Turnpike Road, from Aberdeen to Udny, passing through them. Farther particulars miy be learned, by applying to David Ilutclieon, advocate in Aberdeen, with whom otters may be lodged previous to the first day of December ensuing," THE ABERDEEN, BANFF, AND KINCARDINESHIRE UNITED MIJLITIA PROTECTION COMPANY. IK respectfully spK. citlng public attention to the above Establishment, the Membefg conceive it their duty briefly to state the particular objects which it is intended to cmbrace, and the p^ tiw od\ aotagrs dfentfeg: to tts - abvrc dc^ trfV any other Association for a similar purpose. The want of a permanent Establishment for affording Protection to those liable to serve in the Militia, against the evils of a heavy fine, or the serious inconvenience of Personal Service, has been long and very generally felt; and, as a partial remedy, Voluntary Associa- tions have occasionally been formed, in different quarters of the country; but the fluctuating and uncertain principles on which these have been conducted, and the limited extent of their operations, have rendered their ^ proceedings in a great measure nugatory; and while they exacted large sums from those Insuring in them, they, in return, afforded but a very limited and temporary Protection. To remedy these evils, and to afford an ample Protection at all times to those requiring it, are the objects contemplated by this Company; and while, from the permanency of its nature, it fur- nishes, on every occasion, a ready means for Protection, it will at the same time, from the extensive nature of its operations, as well as the accurate principles on which its calculations have been made, be able to afford erHcient Protection on much easidt terms than any other association. In ail associations which are formed for a temporary purpose, the uncertainty of the data upon which their proce> Jings must necess- arily be conducted, and the unavoidable expence incurred in bring- ing them into use, operate as so many taxes on those for whose bene- fit they are intended : but the peculiar principles on which the UNITED MILITIA PROTECTION COMPANY has been formed, and the permanency of its operations, effectually secure it against such objections. In temporary Associations an immediate return is expected, whilst those formed on a permanent footing, look forward to a period of years for remuneration of the expense incurred in bringing them into operation ; and by avoiding the expence of repeated formations, as well as froin the more correct knowledge they possess on the subject, they are at all times enabled to ^ afford Protection on much easier terms, against any particular Ballot, than those specially formed for\, that particular purpose. In order to render the operations of the Company as generally useful as possible, it js intended to afford Protection to individuals, either against any particular Ballot, or for such a period of time as may be agreed upon. Numerous Agents have been appointed, in the different districts of the" country, of which intimation will be given in a future paper ; in the meantime, every information on the subject will be afforded, by applying to. A. CHIVAS, ADVOCATE, Sec. The SECRETARY begs to inform those liable to serve in the BRAEMAll DISTRICT, that the Ballot in that quarter takes place on Monday, 27th curt.. and that PROTECTIONS against such Ballot are lodged with the Compact's Agents, for that district; of which intimation will be given in the different Parishes. COMMERCIAL COURT, ' .' 58, Castle Street, Aberdeen. November 22, 1H26. OBEDIENCE TO C. ESAIL The borough of Leicester attracted much of the at- tention of the public during the late General Ejection. Almost all the Clergymen ancfr ultra- tory Squires, for many miles, had been introduced into the Corporation, so that the townsmen were fnirlv out- voted by their dis tinguished auxiliaries. The merit of this notable im- provement in the representative system is due to the Town Clerk. ' But Leicester will, if we are not mista- ken, acquire still more distinction, from the circumstance of its possessing one of the most original geniuses of the present age— the Reverend Edward Thomas Vaughan, M. A. Vicar of St. Martin's, Leicester, and Rector of Foston, Leicestershire. Tliis Reverend Gentleman, the brother of the celebrated Counsellor of the name, preached a sermon in tlte parish Church of St. Martin, on Thursday, Sept 21, 1826, before the Mayor and Corporation, which is, we believe, quite a jewel iu it* way. c< The thanks of the Common Hall were voted to the Rev. Mr. Vaughan, for his very able and excel- lent sermon," and he was " earnestly requested to allow it to be published at the expence of the Corporation." It is thus vve see identified with fhe Corporation of Lei- cester, who, defraying the expence, have unquestiona- bly a r ght to share in the glory of so exquisite a pro- duction. The very title is almost earnest of something out of the usual course, " Ciesar and Godk"—" Ref. de i\ therefore, unto Cce. sar the things which are Caesar's." And truly the Rev. E. T. Vaughan does not deal nig- gardly with Caesar. Well would it be for Casjr, in the approaching tift about Royal Palaces, that he had but a few friends like the Revefend E. ' I'. Vaughan. After a series of verv singular deductions from his text, the Reverend E. T Vauglutn emits the following right royal propositions Then, if Government be neither of the people, nor for the people, but of CHRIST, and for CHRIST, that form of it surely is the most congenial with its origin, nature and end, which exhibits supremacy in a single person with power imparted from that alone source by gradations, and which refers air act ® and incidents to the originating centre, as their place ' of rest. Republics may boast of their freedom— a very ambiguous term, whic^ often denotes the tyranny of a few, and the galled shoulder of many— but they are not teachers of GOD or of GOD'S plan-; if true to their profession they deny, if false, they at least disguise the truth. Where is the pic- ture of CHRIST ia their institutions, where is fhe testimony to a world lying in wickedness ? I bkme not those who live under the regimen they have Wceived from their fathers, QOD, has given it to them. Ihxt I see in stfoh foVtas ^ ri arhUtikial proof; that mttnj'had departed from the w'ays/' as welLaa fr^ m. the^ snbsjtahcedfhis Maker. He- . did not teach ADAM to call his sons into a pfain, and ask th^ rti who should be their ruler, and how they would choose to be go- verned ; but in the natural discipline of a family, and of a tribe, gave thejsemblance of his Own unrestrained authority, and the itpage which must shortly become substance of unlimited Mdnarchy; of mo- narchy to be transmitted by primogeniture. Every other form, whe- ther differing in the nature of the rule, or in the method of trans- mission, is an innovation upon GOD'S original model; which if ex- acted, say rather, if not freely conceded by GOD'S natural and lawftii Vicegerent, is the fruit of sin. I can rejoice— indeed, I do, from my heart, rejoice, and that daily more and more, that GOD has cast my lot upon later times, and has made the lar. c^ of my nativity the - seat of a limited Monarchy ; my KING governs by law. But I do not, therefore, stand prepared to justify every act of our ances- tors, which God had made his instrument in giving me this citizen- ship ; nor if any contest Were now to be carried on, for a real, much less for a pretended increase of freedom, could I arrange my- self with the assailants of the Lord's anointed. I delight in the pos- session of Magna Charta ; I thank God for the securities of the bloodless Revolution. But as I could not have steeled my arm, or even raised my hand with the impetuous Barons ; so it is matter of satisfaction to me, that not only were the relative condition of mo- narch and people widely different at the two periods; rights of the governed having been established, recognized and sworn to by the Sovereign in James's day, which John knew not; but in the delicate question of resistance, even in so atrocious a case, was altogether su- perseded by the abdication, that is desertion of the Monarch, and the next in succession, which could with any safety be admitted, was construed to be his heir." * Certainly the Rev. E. T. Vanghan does not mince matters with his passive obedience. But it is getting over the difficulty of the Revolution in a sneaking way to pretend that James abdicated, when every one knows that William and his own army, wh. ch deserted him, drove him from England, anil that he only withdrew from England to prosecute the struggle in Ireland. We have only space at present to no. ice the following pithy exhortation to tax- payers :— <( But Caesar's penny, remember, is not owed to Caesar's peculiar character, or to the peculiar safeguards of the British Law, but to his office ; which gives him all the coin of the realm, as we have seen, that he may give and take back again what he wills. Then see that you pay it ungrudgingly ; every impost-—- every levy-— the uttermost farthing, with all thankfulness; the grudged tax is rob- bery." Such a preacher is a valuable auxiliary to the Chancel- lor of the Exchequer. BeTorelisdertaining wTmt are tlfe things of C^ sar,* the reverend orator enters on the discussion of a knotty point— the reason for the existence of the Devil. " The Devil ( he observes) is neither a necessary being, nor by necessity continued in beingand had it not been for a design which the Reverend Mr. Vaugjian has discovered, " we must stand amazed ( he says), that . he did not at once blot out his competitor andimpugner, whethersinning man or sinning angel, from the page of being." The Devil has been continued in being 44 to disprove the sinner's lie," and to furnish additional means for our devotion to the King, and paying up all arrears of taxes. We shall now shew what the notions of the Reverend E. T. Vaughan are respecting currency :— u When you see your King's head upon a crown- piece, surmount- ed with his style, what does this declare to you ?— What! but that tho current coin— every sovereign and every penny— is truly and properly his? Why is it not his, if it derives all its value from him ? I cannot give value to that which is not mine, and it is plain the King's head gives its value to that paltry substance which has worth to procure all the necessaries of life for me. What is it without his stamp ; and what right has he stamp it ? Evidently his right is his supremacy— his power of saying I will; and where that power is exerted it is manifested to be. All the currency of the kingdom, then, is the KING'S ; and if you or I possess a shil- ling, it is because the KING has given it us ; and if we possess a piece of paper, whether from the government bank or from any private company, which fetches something, it is because the King has given the issuers leave to use their credit. ' Then if CAESAR, calls for tribute, he calls for that which has been his, and which he has given to me, but given with the understanding, that when he wanted it he should have it again. It matters not you perceive, whether it be the denarius or a piece of paper, or a bale of goods, in which the tribute is paid ; the worth of each resolves itself into CAESAR'S word. He pondescenss to receive the paper, or the goods, as the substitute for that which tells his right to it. Well might JESUS say, ' Give back.' " The theory here evolved respecting value, certainlv differ somewhat from that of the Economists; but we have no doubt that the Reverend orator is right. Now for the application to the palaces. " Then who shall deny to CAESAR his expenses? He has given all away with an implied condition, and now he exacts his condi- tion ; and although there will be varieties, as GOD hath given to a country laws, or left his CAESAR lawless ; yet primarily it is plain, as the form of Government was Monarchy, and that Monarchy un- limited, so CAESAR was responsible to no man— though ever res- ponsible to his Constitutor for every act of his ministration— for the largeness of his pomp and state, and expenditure . . Then doth my CAESAR commit trespass when he calls for his denarius 9 It was for a TIBERIUS that JESLTS gave the injunction for a NERO PAUL ; for those who both could and woidd prescribe and burn. * " The Barons and people owed the establishment of their in- surgent claims, 1 at last, to the interposition of GOD. * At this cri- tical period JOHN died at Newark, 1216, ahd an instant change ensued.' WILLIAM disapproved the tenure by which it was pro- posed that he should hold the throne, but his connexion with Pri; cess MARY clearly led to the selection of him." THE COUNTESS DE JERSEY. ( From the Journal de la lielgique, Nov. 5. J Our readers will probably be curious to hear some particulars concerning the too celebrated Countess de Jersey, who, last Mon- day, was condemned by th.- Correctional Tribunal of Ghent, to one year's imprisonment, a fine of 25 florins, and the costs, as con- victed of swindling. She was born at Paris, but it appears she was married to the Count Meniac Rohan de J, rsey, in England. She resided for some years, and part of the time that Napoleon was exiled there, in the Island of Kiba. The Italian j ' urnals gave as the object of her voyage to that island, the escape of Buonaparte. They even say, that the Countess made the English officer there a present of a dia- mond ring, of 100,000 francs in value, and that being acquainted with that officer, and with Captain Campbell, commander of the English frigate, tlie Bellerophon, stationed at Elba, she by that means facilitated tbe escape. After the Hundred Days, slie went to Italy, where she spent much money. Having returned to France in 1816, she was wreck- ed Oil the Rhone, and hud her lite saved by her son. She aftei- ^ wards went mid resided in Turkey several years,- principally at Cnn- i stautinople. Shis also made diflereiit voyages- in the Medi'tcrrinean, —— wa— tad and to the Ionian Islands. She then returned ta England, whicfo she quitted in March last, and came to Ostend, where she became acquainted with M. Herwyn, who supplied her with 2S0O francs in money and goods, and gave her aletterof recommendation to Liver- pool. Not meeting at that town with the person whom she seem- ed to expect she would, she returned to Ostend, and afterwards went to Ghent towards the latter end of July. Shu alighted at the Lion d'Or Hotel, where she sent for the banker Tricot; but that gentleman being dead, it was his son- in- law, Mr. Rnelands Tri- cot, that went to her. She succeeded m inspiring him with suffi- cient confidence, to advance a considerable Sum- She procured money from other persons, by means of seducing » - omises, aud the ex- hibition of numerous writings, several of which bore the signature of some of the most distinguished names of the French Revolution She then hired a. house, which she furnished, and went to Moore- gem to buy the mansion defined, as she said, for Joseph Buona- parte, whom she expected. Suspicions, however, began to be entertained of her— dis- agreeable reports respecting her were generally spread ; and finally, the public Minister instKutud a prosepuiion against her, the result of which is, the judgment we have before- given. No sitting of the Correctional Tribcmal has ever presented a more numerous or dis- tiuguished anditury. It is certain that this atfair excited a lively public interest,- The Countsss defended herself with immoveable coolness, anil her advocate, M. de Soufere, in an eloquent speesih, proved that her eaase'iluuld' not succeed, for he hist it. ENGLAND AND FRANCE. ( From the Etaite. J PARIS, Nov. H.— We lately asked of oar Republican Liberals, who prate to us unceasingly of the United States, - whether they wish to transport into France all the- laws of that government ? We shall now put in detail to thoSe men, who prefer the English in- stitutions to oar own, the same question. Would they bring into France that English intolerance, which leaves in Ireland seven millions of Catholics deprived of their poli- tical rights, and seven or eight hundred' thousand in England and Scotland ? Would they bring into France the Justices cif the Peace, com- bined with the title of Peer, and which give a power that is im- mense, aud almost without appeal ? We see there Justices of the Peace handing over individuals to their constables to serve ou board a man of war, and thus to be exiled fo* ten years at least from England. Would they bring in tbe criminal laws, so severe that tbey can- not be executed, and which visit at least 150 crimes with the punishment of death ? Would they give us in Franco, by depriving us of our police, the armies of robbers of 500 men, which infest the suburbs of London ? Would they'allow 200 sects publicly to establish their worship, and hear great landholders boast of having 13 religions on their estates ? Would they renounce the right of opinion in the Chambers, anil never vote but with their party ? Would they introduce into France the law of libel, which, a< U mitting the oath of the person defamed, allows no proof of the con- trary, and condemns the writer who has advanced a truth, because" the truth itself is a libel ? Would they wish to see ministers of our religion to marry, see them occupied with nothing but their wordly interests, and fill> with their children, all the charities of the country ? Would they wituesean entire assembly, representing the nation, and receiving the homage of the hook of an Atheist, of Hume, who has reached such a delirium of impiety as to say, that human reason cannot prove the existence of a God ? Would they, un h r pretext of giving liberty to 8,000,000 of Euglish, refuse it to 800,000,000 of Indians ? Would they talk unceasingly of constitutions fi) r Europe, and in- terdict the exercise of natural rights in Asia? Would they, while chattering Oncc- singly of the sovereignty of tlie people, give tip to a few families the election of three- fourths of the national representatives, and grout but a fourth part ofthtf members to a populace which they first make drank, ami then send to vote? Would they, instead of our system of rectuiting, transport into France the impressment of sailors, and flogging ? Would they introduce into France their public trials for crim. con., and their adulter)' tax ? Would they introduce into France the penalties upon swearing, and the laws against sacrilege and blasphemy ? Would they give up to the French clergy the enormous incomes possessed in England by tlie English clergy ? Would thev see the Sovereign adding to his power, that of or- daining fasts, prayers, festivals— regulating, in a word, the whole ecclesiastical order ; thus uniting to the temporal, the spiritual power, which is the only real counterpoise to tyranny ? Would they have us leave iXf dancing on Sunday, playing upon the violin, or sporting in our assemblies, under puin of imprison • meut ? Would they transport hither the poor's rates, whi « h add to the tax upon lands at least 200,000,000f. in a population of 11,000,000. PARIS, NOV. 11 The difficulty of procuring snbjeets for ana tomical purposes in Edinburgh, has induced a great number of medical students to come over to Paris, where every facility is af- forded ; and as lectures are given daily in several of tbe hospitals, by the most celebrated Professors, it will not astonish you when I say that there are now great numbers of Scotch students here. I visited the hospital de la Pie. te, a few evenings ago, and it ap- pears that there is a daily sale of dead bodies there ; they are ex- posed on a shelf, wrapped up in matting, just as a butcher would deck out his carcases, aud one may choose the finest subject for about three or four shillings. I do not mention this circumstance lightly, but pledge myself to the fact ; tlie usual price- for an arm or a leg is from Is. to Is. 6d. MAJOR HOOK This singular character died on Monday se'ennight, at his house, Ham- common. He was a major in the Kast India Company's service, and had attained his 75th year.— His residence was a marked spot by its gloomy and neglected ap- pearance. By the will of a relation, he Was entitled to an an- nuity " whilst his wife was above ground." ' l* o fulfil the ter - iur of this important document, after her death he caased her to be placed in a chamber, her body to be preserved, and a glass case to be put over it. In this situation it has remained upwards of 30 years. It is said that he never permitted any person to enter the room- but himself. Major Hook's habits were well known in the neighbour- hood, and he was considered to be a man of large property. The following extract from a private letter from Malta ( received by the Romney) contains the latest intelligence respecting the Greek Navy :— " MALTA, Oct. I Sir Harry Neale continues in the Archi- pelago, with nearly all the squadron, a few of the sloops beiujf em- ployed in convoying the trade thither and back. The Greek pirates require the presence of the united squadrons of England, France, and Austria, to keep them in check. The Greek fleet consists mostly of brigs, not brigs of war, but they are allarmedi Six of them lately deserted the Greek cause, and went pirating. One of them is now here, sent in by the Medina, Captain T. Curtis. She has part of the cargoes of several different . vussels on board, w" hich shu plundered. The prisoners, iu justification, say, ' We had no pay nor provisions, and, with arms iu our hands, were not going tl> starve.' It will be quite impossible to protect our trade, with our present force, if this example is followed by the Greek fleet gener- ally, and which there is some reason to apprehend. The Greeks had an affiur with the Turks, off Mytilene, about a fortnight since, which lasted two days, but neither party could claim advantage. The Pacha of Egypt has threatened to come aud settle the ntatter for the Turks, but having heard that Lord Cochrane was coming with his 68- pounders, he suddenly became indisposed. Lord Cochrane, otherwise Mr. Hunter Blair, has departed this coast, in his Euglish schooner, sadly dissatisfied, for Marseilles." 1 Meeting of the Farmers of East Lothian - A numerous ami respectable meeting of the farmers of East Lothian, was held within the Town Hall of Haddington, on Friday last, the 17th current, George Rennie Esq. of Phantassie, in the chair, when various re- solutions were entered into, and petitions to Parliament were a- greed on, stating the strong claims of British farmers, and praying such protection as tlie wisdom of Parliament might'consider neces— sary for the support of agriculture, and the welfare « f the United Kingdom. A number of the East Lothian tenantry afterwards dined in the George Inn, Mr. Retinie of Phaatassie presided. The meeting was enlivened by a nuinlier of songs. Many loyal anil ap- propria'e toasts were given and tbe evening was spent with tlie ut most conviviality, which w. s kept up till a late hour. The two petitions adopted are to be transmitted to fhe Earl of Lauderdale in the House of Lords', and to Lord John li: iy, M. P. for the county, in tlij; Iloase of Commons. ANTI- PATRONAGE SOCIETY. The Second Annual Meeting of the Society for Improving the System of Church Patronage in Seotland, was held in the Great Room, " Waterloo Hotel, on Friday the 17th inst. A large assem- blage of ladies and gentlemen were present— George Sinclair, Esq. younger of Ulbster, in the chair. The Secretary read to the mreeting a report by the Directors, which commenced by stating, that after the lapse of another year, they came before the public with new confidence in the excellence of the Institution— the object of which was, to restore to tbe public an interest in the choice of their ministers. The report, at some 1- ngth, brings forward the practice of antiquity, the authority ofthe S riptures, and of the early reformers, in favour of the system ; and answers the objections made J> y the opponents of the Society. It then urges, on country parishes, the forming themselves into pa- rochial auxiliary societies; and states, that were little societies gene- rally established over the country, producing li. each annually, a sum of 1000Z. per annum would by this means alone be produced, which, added to wliat might be done in large towns, would afford sufficient funds for every purpose of tbe Society. The Directors then state, that besides the formation of various auxiliary societies, they had been encouraged by Contributions from other religious associations. During the present year, eight patronages had been offered for sale, of which four had been sold— one of these ( Dairsie) hiul fallen into tbe hands of an office- bearer of the Society, and the otbei'-( Coliuton) had been bought by the Society. For the pay- ment of this last, eleven of the Directors had pledged their personal security, not doubting that tbe liberality of the public would soon relieve them from that responsibility ; the patronage, in the mean time, being held % y these gentlemen in trust for the Society. The Report concludes by stating, that, ou the whole, the Directors see much to cheer and encourage their friends, and that they entertain no fear of the issue of their exertions. After the report had been read, GEORGE SINCLAIR, Esq. addressed the meeting. He said he rejoiced that he was now enabled to address them in tbe language of congratulation and encouragement. Two patronages, he observed, as we have now learned from the report, have been restored to their legitimate owners, to those whom, as I conceive, the law of God does, and whom tbe law of man did, and, I trust, will one day again invest with the sacred, the indefeasible right, of controlling or possessing the nomination of their spiritual guides. But, alas ! this blessing is, in general, by 110 means adequately valued. We knnw how many there are, who, even when placed under the in- fluence of gospel light, prefer darkness to the light by which they are surrounded. And, we know also, that there are many who, though at. first they may have felt impressed and grateful for the privileges enjoyed, at length came to consider it as a mere matter of course, and contemplated it with the same indifference with which we too ofe- n view those daily blessings of Providence, " which are seldom considered cause of thankfulness, though without them we could not exist. Aud here 1 cannot help making a few remarks ns to another class of persons who, as it appears to me, do not, by their conduct, show they adequately appreciate the necessity of en- deavouring, upon every occasion, to secure an evangelical pastor for every part of the world. The persons to whom I allude are thoee private Christians, and even Christian ministers, who, too often, evince a premature, and I cannot help saying, an improper anxiety to see their own connections placed in highly respectable situations, at a time they are not experimentally acquainted with the truth of the Gosjiel. It too often happens, that a young man, as soon as he has completed his academical studies, and gone through clerical examinations, is considered by bis own connections as adequate to undertake the most important and arduous duties of a clergyman. Now, I am very willing to admit, that, when a young man has passed some years in study and devout meditation, and lias, during that time, rendered himself acceptabls to a congregation to whom he has occasionally ministered, and to members of Prwbytery, whose good opinion is of great value, it may be fair that those connected with him should. lie anxious to sac him p!. iced in a situation where his powers of usefulness are enlarged ; but it too often happens, that Christian Ministers themselves act as i;' their motto TO—" If I cannot get the good wishes of the people for my nephew, I will avail myself of any influence I can obtain." It 1B true that tbe Society hits encountered some degree of ridicule and animadversion ; and this, perhaps, should be considered a topic of congratulation, ridi- cule being so far a test of truth, that every doctrine and principle conducted with vital godliness bus been in every age assailed by the unthinking and profane, and still more so by those uomii. ul Chris- tians who cannot appreciate in others the spirit which they them- selves bare never experienced. To such irreclaimable persons all such institutions as this, aud all such objects as we have iu view, appear dangerous. But if this be not tbe cause of Christ and of his Church, I myself most earnestly pray that our eflbrts may be utterly baffled. I have no personal interest in the question. I have supported the cause because I consider it intimately connected with the I jest and truest interests of tbe Gospel, and of tbe National Church ; and if this be the case, we may rest assured that in the foreordained bv Infinite Wisdom, " He who shall come, will come, and will not tarry."— Before sitting down, I beg to state two grounds which press at present on my attention in favour of the institution. Tbe first ground is, apostolic example. I am far indeed from coutending that the ] dan pursued by the Apostles is absolutely imperative, in all its details, on the Church in every successive age. I consider that it admits, and was intended to admit, certain modifications connect- ed with the circumstances of the times, or the Government under which we may be placed. But, at least, I do conceive that we shall find it our interest, our duty, and our wisdom, to adhere, as closely as circumstances admit of, to the plan given by inspiration by those eminent men. But, at the same time, some attention, I con- ceive, is due to the very different circumstances in which tbe Church is now placed from those which existed at the beginning of the Gospel. In those days we knew that martyrdoms were everywhere, and mitres nowhere, the recompense of Christian pastors, and, there- fore, it is not probable that in those times many persons would intrude themselves into the priest's office for the sake of a piece of bread. We know also, at that time, the very profession of Christianity was attended with persecution, with disgrace, and even death ; and therefore it cannot lie supposed, that manypersous would uuite them- selves to the Church in those days, who had not, in some measure, been impressed with the renovating power of the spirit of truth— But in these times, we know tl^ t, in both these particulars, the state ofthe case is entirely Mtensl. It is very evident to common observation, how many persons there are, in every part of tbe Chris- tian worid, though chiefly in those countries in which the church is un- fortunately opulent, who betake themselves to the cleri. Mil profession, merely for the sake of obtaining a respectable subsistence. Tbe second ground on which I found my approbation of this Society is tliis : it will lie admitted, I presume, that the selection of a Christian pastor is one of the most solemn and important duties to which a Christian can be called, and that there is none which requires more earnest pray- er, nor a more enlightened and enlarged understanding. Now tbe language of jwtronage upon this subject appears to be this, that all who are mighty— al! who are wise in the flesh— all who are noble — are called, if they can only command a sufficient stun to purchase a patronage. They may themselves possess, and may bequeath to their posterity, a right, which, of all others, presupposes the most intimate acquaintance with scriptural truth. But what is the language of the Gospel upon this point ? It fells us, that not many wise according to the flesh— not many great, not many mighty, are called ; and I ask, therefore, whether it cau be wise, whether it can lie salutary, or rather, whether it is not flying in tbe £ ice of tiie Gospel, to vest exclusively this right in that class, where tbe Scripture says, few are called. We hear the iuhabitants of Scot- land universally panegyrised as being a religious, moral, loyal, and well educated people; and yet they are excluded from tbe exercise of every elective right, witb a jealousy as anxious, aud a vigilance as unremitting, as if they- wcre the most disloyal and irreUgious of anv people. They have Magistrates over whose appohitment they have no control: they have Representatives, in . whom they have no election ; they have Pastors, in the choice of whom they are so far from being consulted, that an individual, most justly obnoxious and unpopular, may be forced upon them, if necessary, by the point of the bayonet. My brethren, surely three tilings ought not ti lie. For my own part, I am decidedly convinced this country never will attain tlie high moral feeling a religious peftple ought to exemplify, till a popular spirit be infused into all our institutions, both civil and religious. I have to apologise for having taken up so much of your time, aud to repeat my anxious desire, that this So- ciety may continue to prosper, though 1 would be still better pleas- ed, if it were superseded by a wise, salutary, and parental enact- ment of tiie Legislature, placing it in the option of every parish to purcliase tbe patronage, at a moderate price, from the actual patron, or some other means of relieving the people of Scotland from this galling and degrading thraldom. Such an enactment would be one of the best boons which the Legislature could bestow upon tbe country ; it would tend to pro mm / tbe welfare and sta- bility of the church, and " secure the welfare, the affections, and good will of the people at large. The following motion was then made by the Rev. DAVID SIMP- SON, of Aberdeen, who spoke at great length on the subject, seconded by WILLIAM H. CRAUEURO, Esq. of Craufurdland, and nnaninuinsly agreed to :— " That this Meeting do cordially approve of the statements, which have now been made to them on the part of the Directors, aud ap- point the same to lie printed and circulated." It was then moved, after some observations, by the Rev. Dr. KN. 11 of Alicrueen, seconded by < JIE Rev. WALTER TAIT, and unanimously agreed to, that the present Office- bearers of the So- ciety shall lie continued for the ensuing year. It was then moved by GEORGB LYON, Esq. of Glenogil, second- ed bv tbe I lev. Dr. ANUREW THOMSON, and unanimously agreed to— " That this Meeting off. r their hearty thanks to the Auxiliary Societies which have nuited, and the religions institutions which have contributed towards the promotion of the cause in which this Society is engaged ; aud tliet, iu an cspecM manner, the Meeting observe with pleasure a commencement givcu ta tlie formation of Parochial Auxiliaries, from the diffusion of which over Scotland tlipy antici- pate great benefit, seeing that, as it will always be easy, 011 the one hand, for a small number in each parish to produce a small sum to the general fund, so, 011 the other, the general amount sent from all the parishes will be great; while, at the same time, by this means, a powerful interest will be excited, and much information diffused, regarding the good object all have in view."— 111 second- ing this motion, Dr. THOMSON said, at this late hour, I should be sorry to detain , the audience. A great deal, we know, has been said, and a great > deal has been printed and circulated in hostility to this institution, j If I may judge of what may afterwards be adduced from what has , been, I should think our ground very tenable. Our opponents j make a noise, about what ? Are we breaking any law ? No, 1 Sir. They make a noise as if we were breaking a law, and yet 1 we. are keeping strictly by the law, 11s it stands. We are only en- | deavouring to give a practical direction to the Jaw, which would j answer the purpose better than the present practice under it.—- That is the true state of the case. The law of tbe land gives its j sanction to patronage. How does it legislate on the subject ? It • makes patronage a mere matter of merchandise. If we had the making of tbe law, we would make it different j but such is the law, and we take advantage of that principle, and we say, if you sell, we shall buy. If you intend the thing to be sold, you must expect purchasers, and we become purchasers. The law does not exclude any from coming to the market. There is nothing in the law to prevent 10,000 persons from purchasing. Any individual may purchase, if he is able. " We form ourselves intc a Society to do what the land contemplated as a contingency that might take place. If it allows an individual, or a company, or a corporation, to purchase, it must just allow any number to purchase that choose to make the purchase. This is the real state of the case, and what I would state to tbe objectors. Very well, then, we are just main- taining the favourite law of patronage. We are just keeping the law as it stood, only we think the law would answer the purpose, the promotion of true religion in the country, much more effectual- ly, if the right of patronage was vested in those in whom we pro- pose to vest it. But some things may be lawful that are not very expedient, and then we come to the great question, and contend that it is far more expedient, that it answers the grand purpose for which any mini- try was ever constituted much more effectually, that the calling or appointing of ministers should be in tbe people than in any single patron. That is a very wide field over which I have travelled often ; but there is one simple view I beg every one to consider. The law as it stands in practice may be demonstrated in this way. A man who is not a Christian— a man of immoral conduct— a man of heretical sentiments in point of doctrine— a man who is a profligate— a man who is an avowed infidel— or one who is all these things together, and who is excommunicated by the greatest ecclesiastical authority of the land— that man, according to law, may present a minister of the Lord Jesus Christ to adminis- ter sacr. unents to the souls of the people ! He has no interest in the case; he may be a thousand miles off, and yet, with all the defects and shortcomings I have mentioned, he may bold a patronage, and present any probationer he pleases. We say that is wrong, and we wish to remedy it as far as possible; and the way we take is, if he will bring the patronage to market, we wish to buy it, and to put it in the hands, not of per- sons equally unconnected with tbe object, but in the hands of those who wi. l he most likely to get an individual who will be useful. We wish to put it in the power of parishioners, who are members ofthe Established Church, parishioners who are com- municants, who are sitters in the Established Church in that parish, and who, therefore, have a deep incalculable interest, not only for themselves individually, but. for their dependants, neighbours, and friends, to get tbe best qualified person, and who, in the general case, have no opposing interests, as they cannot have any interest to briug a man there who is not qualified for the situation. This is the eimp. e view of the case, and must go home to tbe minds of all who wish well to religion, and I do not see how any sophistry can over- throw the argument from the view of the case. But, they say, those persons are not so well qualified to judge as the patron. From what I have already said, you must think them better qualified, from knowledge, information, situation, and the deep interest they have in the appointment of the minister. When it had been urged that the individual patron presents a man who is not suited to the parish, and one, according to our old law, not apt to teach, and who was not to be put in contrary to the will of tbe congregation, they say he has been licensed and approved, and is to be still farther tried and approved by the Pre. sbyt. ry. We do not, in our system, say we are going to set up another order of probationers. We are introducing no such innovation. We are only iuuovatingas to the place in which the power of nomination is to be vested; and we say the people must choose their men just from tbesauie place the patrons do. R' they urge that ou the one side, we urge it on the other.— Therefore they would better let that alone and save trouble. ( Dr. THOMSON here, with much wit and good humour, entered into ail explanation of some mis- statements on his former speeches in the causc of the Society, which, however, he auded, he did not because of their importance, but simply to show how correct, in every respect, the triends of this Institution were in all that they did aud said regarding it.) A great many things have been said against us, which, if they deserved an answer, it could be easily given. It has been said we are actuated by bail motives. Those who make this allegation, are probably no very jood judges of motives. They jndge of us by themselves ; it would be easy to destroy any system in that way. One of the most dillicuJt things in Christianity is to keep pure mo- tives ; but that is not the way to argue the point We say, we meet you oil its merits, aud you ale not entitled to impute bail mo- tives. Then, they say, you go wrong in many tilings. Well, if so, we Bhall sooner be destroyed, and that will answer your purpose. Then they say, we do not get the support of the country ; but we say we do, and to juch an extent as we had reason to expect, and we hope for more. Those are not the best things that get all the support ut once. Great things are gradual in progress, and ours I hope is one of them. Ours is growing, and its eflects will be visi- ble in tbe country, and will reconcile those who are now- very bos- tile. And then they say to us, you are very poor— you have so many pouuds, shillings, and a penny, and a halfpenny to bargain. That is what has been printed— a glorious argument, not to be re- sisted. I do not say ours is a large sum, but see what we bave done with our small sum. We have got two patronages. We do not say that we are patrons. I'ersous go wrong in their estimate in in that. We are not patrons. We take the people always with us. We are not buying for tbe purpose of selling agaiu. In that case we would give very little, and wait till we could make five per cent. 01- a little more. Our grand object is to rescue those patronages from the bands of men who, according to our experience and obser- vation, would be likely to abuse them. And though patronage may be in the hands of good men at present, they are not immortal, and they may be succeeded by others who would abuse tbe trust. We put such patronages as we can procure, therefore, into the bauds of persons in whom tbe patronage or call should rest, for the benefit of theui and of their families^ and all who are to succecd them ia tbe parish. We must exercise prudence in our proceedings, as tar as we are capable, but must not calculate in this case on the ordinary principle of buying anil selbug. Having got those two patronages, it is doing a great deal; and, I trust, when the coun- try sees we bave already obtained two, they will come forward aud support us, and enable us to obtain more. And I hope Auxibaiy Societies will be formed iu every parish, and tbe cause go on to prosper, and that all those who have influence in tbe country will do the utmost to increase the ijumericaj, and pecuniary, and abso- lute strength of this institution, and spread the work of pure aud uudefiledrebgiou in this country.—( Much applause.) The meeting then broke up; but previously to this, the thanks of the meeting were unanitaousiy and warmly given, on the mo- tion of J. F. Gordon, Esq. to George Sinclair, Esq. for liis conduct in the chair. stead of paying rent in ffiowy, thr- y arc- Irartnil io Work for their master a certain number of days, iif proportion to itp value and ex- tent. Ill general, they work four days in the Week for him, and only two fer themselves ; even these two must be given up to their master when required, receiving in return as wages, in winter only 6d. and in summer Od. per day. The condition of these boors, therefore, is far from being enviable. Besides, their food is- coarse; their labour severe ; their clothing in summer principally consists of linen made by their wives, and in winter of tanned sheep skins, the wool side inwards. In summer they have not even shoes ; but in winter they wear coarse boots, which are absolutely necessary from the severity of the weather. * This is the deplorable state to which the advocates for cheap corn would reduce the farmers of this country ; and give me leave to add, that it is owing to tbe excellence of the British Govern- ment, aud generosity of British landlords, that Britieh far- mers are placed in a situation so greatly superior to their Continental brethren ; and that to retain them in that situa- tion is the great object o( those, who are defending the present corn laws, and resisting the admission of foreign pro- luce iuto British markets. How is it possible for the British farmer, bearing so many pub- lic burdens, and with labour at a most expensive rate, to raise grain at the same rate as the Polander, who cultivates his land in the manner above described, and who is liable to scarcely any taxes ? If be can sell his wheat at 12s. or 15s. per qu irt, r, he is well off, since it costs him han/ ly any thing but tbe seed ; for the land being of no value to him, cannot be stated as an expence. Nor is this all the hazards to which the British farmer is exposed ; for every quar- ter of the globe is to he ransacked,— the fertility of ancient Egypt is to be revived,— and tbe new soil of America is to be broken up, in order to depreciate the value of British grain, and British labour, in British markets., With such endless rivalship to contend with, it would be impossible for the British farmer to form any regular plan for the cultivation of his lands— to employ any number of la- bourers for that purpose,— to retain tbe same extent of soil in cultivation,— or to lay out any money on its improvement. All that is necessary, then, for the tenant to consider, is, Whether he ought to maintain a system, by which he is connected with an individual, who receives as rent, only 4 per ccnt. for his capital, and under which he himself derives a profit of 10 per cent. ; and whether those are his best friends who wish him to break up so ad- vantageous a connexion, while they insist, at the same time, on destroying his markets, by an inundation of foreign produce ? Tbe larmer should also consider, what a kiss, in point of capital, he is likely to incur, if the proposed system lie adopted. There are " seven hundred thousand"' fanners in Great Britain and Ireland, each of whom on an average, employs L. SOO in the cultivation of his farm. Thcir. total capital may t'n.- reftire be estimated at 210,000,0001. of which the farmers wiil be deprived of one half by the proposed reduction in the value of agricultural property. Their debts and obligations will remain nominally tbe same, while twice the quantity of produce will be required to pay them. If they submit without a struggle to the loss of above one hundred millions of their capital, and consider themselves uninterested in the question, on the deci- sion of which the future value of their property depends, they merit well the ruin that uwraits them. JOHN SINCLAIR. 133, George Street, f Edinburgh, >- 15th November 1826 ) * From the informrtion of Mr. James Fairbairn, who resided for two years and nine mouths as manager ofa farm in Polish Prussia. N. B Since this paper was written, I bave perused, with much pleasure, the recent proceedings ofthe " General Agricultural Committee," held at London, John Foster, Esq. in the chair ; which it is justly observed, " That any injury from any undue reduction of price by foreign importation, in the firat place talis on the occupiers of the soil. Any supineness on their part, therefore, cannot lie too much lamented. In that paper the farmers are addressed in tbe following emphatic terms :— If you have no regard for the property ofthe land- owners if there be some among them who may exact more than they should in fairness demand—: iet not your families— let not your brother farmers— let not the more liberal landei proprietors— let not the country, suffer for the selfishness of a few— nor suffei your- selves to be plunged into difficulties, still more inextricable than those in which you are now placed. SIR JOHN SINCLAIR'S ADDRESS TO THE FARMERS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, Proving, that the Landlord and Tenant are equally inte- rested in preserving the established Laws of the lietdm, by which the admission of Foreign Grain into the Liri- tish market is prohibited, unless in times of scarcity. FRIENDS AND FELLOW COUNTRYMEN, About fifty years have now elapsed since my attention was first directed to the means of augmenting the Agricultural Prosperity ' oi the British islands, as the only solid foundation of national happi- ness and power. During the whole of that eventful period, I have laboured assiduously to promote the welfare, both of the landlord aud the tenant, considering their iuterests to be not only mutual, but dosely and inseparably connected. Of late, however, doctrines of a nature directly opposite, are Btrenuously inculcated; and en- deavours have been made, to impress tbe farmer with notions, that his interest, and that of his landlord, are totally distinct, and that he ought to take no concern whatever in the present corn question That such ideas have no just foundation, will evidently appear from considering the nature of the connection that subsists between the two parties. The landlord is a person who invests his capital in the cultivation of the soil, from which he derives an income, when times are fav- ourable, of at least 10 per cent, per annum. Is it not then manifestly for his interest to preserve a system, whence, in proportiou to hia capital, lie derives a much greater per centage of profit than his landlord, and under which be must ne- cessarily enjoy all tbe comforts of life, if the fruits of his industry are adequately protected from tlio rivalship of foreign products ? Is he not thence bound, iu justice to himself and family, to go heart and hand with his landlord, ihevery exertion to procure such adequate preteetiont? Without such encouragement, it is impossible for- the British farmer, notwithstanding the advautages of superior skill aud capital, to stand in competition with the Polish landholder, . who contrives to raise grain by the labour of his peasants, with scarcely auy outlay. I11 Poland, the work of the farm is t'one principally by boors who have a certain portion of laud from tbe proprietors, for which, in- PROCEEDINNS of the FAltMERS of EAST LOTHIAN. Having communicated this address to a numerous meeting of the farmers of East Lothian, held at Haddingtop, on Friday the 10th of November 1826, they came to the following resolutions :— 1. That the tenantry of the united kindgom are deeply interested obtaining adequate protection for the home grower of corn ; and that the interests of landlord and tenant on this subject are the same. 2, That the most strenuous efforts ought to be made, - by peti- tions to both Houses of Parliament, to resist the attempts made to permit the introduction of foreign corn, to the . destruction of British agriculture- And they farther resolved, to hold a general meeting of the tenantry of East Lothian, at Haddington, on Friday the 17th of November, for the purpose of carrying these resolutions iuto ellect. The tenantry ofthe rest ofthe united kingdom have only to make a similar effort, and they will be happy instruments of saving them- selves and their families from ruin, and of preventing much public mischief, the possible extent of which cannot lie contemplated with- out horror. JOHN SINCLAIR. JMTERDLAFTCOTTS IFOFOG* MEETING OF PARLIAMENT. Both Houses of Parliament assembled on Tuesday, for the pur- pose of going through the usual forms incident to the assembling of a new Parliament. Shortly before twelve o'clock, the Lord High Steward, the Marquis of Conyngham, attended the House of Com- mons, in the Long Gallery, for the. purpose of administering the oaths to the Members. Mr. Secretary Canning, Mr. Secretary Peel, Mr. C. M. Sutton ( the late Speaker), Sir R. W Ison, the Attorney- General, Mr. Brogden, Sir R. Vivian, Mr. D. Gilbert, Aldermen Wood and Waithman, Mr. Ward, and about one hundred other Members were sworn in. At two o'clock the Lord Chancellor, the Duke of W ellington, the Earls of Liverpool, Harrowby, Westmorland, and other Noble Lords entered jhe House of Peers, and retired to robe, and shortly afterwards, the Royal Commissioners entered the House with the usual formalities. The Lord Chancellor then directed the Usher of the Black Rod to summon the Commons to attend at their Lordships' Bar, to hear the Commission read for opening the Par- liament. Soon after about fifty Members of the House of Com- mons, conducted by Mr. Sturges Bourne, appeared at the Bar, and the Lord Chancellor having said it had been his Majesty's gracious pleasure to summon a new Parliament, the Clerk was ordered to read the Royal Commission, which was done accordingly. The LORD CHANCELLOR then addressing the Members of the House of Commons stated, that as soon as the Members of both Houses were sworn in, his Majesty would intimate the reasons which induced him to call upon Parliament to assemble at this period, preparatory to which, it was his Majesty's gracious plea- sure, that the Members of the House of Commons should retire to that place where they were in the custom of meeting, there to ap- point a fit and proper person as Speaker, which person they were to introduce next day ( Wednesday) in that House, to receive his Majesty's gracious approbation. The Members of the House of Comm6ns then retired. The Peers present afterwards took the oaths, and their Lordships adjourned. HOUSE OF LORDS. Wednesday, Nov. 15. This day their Lordships met at two o'clock ; soon after which, the Commissioners, the Lord Chancellor, the Duke of Wellington, the Earls of Liverpool, Shaftesbury, and Harrowby, took their seats, fully robed, when tW Ch » i* cellor directed the Ucher of the Black Rod to inform the I- ious6 x> f Commons that the Lords Com- missioners were prepared to receive the Speaker elect. In a few minutes the Usher of the Black Rod returned to the bar, accom- panied by Mr. Manners Sutton, who was supported by Mr. Sturges Bourne and Mr. Portman, and attended by several Members from the Lower House. The SPEAKER elect then addressed the Lords Commissioners, informing them that the Commons' House of Parliament had been pleased to elect him as their Speaker, acknowledging his unfitness for the high office, and expressing his confidence, that should his Majesty not ratify their choice, his faithful Commons would have no difficulty in finding a more fit person to represent them. The LORD CHANCELLOR then informed Mr. Sutton that the Commissioners had it in command from his Majesty, to express his satisfaction at the" competency of the gentleman before him to dis- charge the arduous duties of his office, and that his Majesty was pleased to confirm the choice of his faithful Commons. The re- chosen Speaker then claimed, as usual, for the Members of the House of Commons, the immemorial privileges of freedom from arrest, freedom of debate, and access to the royal person, humbly craving that if any error should arise, it might be attri- buted to him, and him alone, and not to the House. The LORD CHANCELLOR, in reply, intimated that his Ma- jesty was pleased to grant the foregoing requests, and to confirm them to the House of Commons in- as ample a manner as any of his predecessors on the throne. The Speaker then retired, accompanied by the Commons, to the Lower House, where the swearing in of new members continued for some time. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Tuesday, Nov., 14, ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER. Soon after the return of the Members to the House of Com- mons, Mr. S1TRGES BOURNE rose, for the purpose of proposing flie election of a Speaker; After dwelling rrp'on the * re, it irrrpor- ' tarice of the office of Speaker, the Honourable Gentleman eulogised the talents and the uniform diligence of the Right Honourable Gen- tleman who had formerly filled their chair. He appealed to the re- collection of those gentlemen who, in any business in which they were engaged, had occasion to consult him, whether in every in- stance he ( Hd not " display a more than ordinary ability, as well as willingness to convey the information required? lie had made himself endeared to every Member of the House by his uniform courtesy, and his splendid and dignified hospitality. He had, moreover^ maintained their- rights and privileges, by enforcing the observance of the rules and orders of the House, upon which their rights and privileges so mainly depended, and by so doing had pre- served the privileges ot the people, which were inseparable from those of ParUunen?. After the Undivided opinions ofthe House had been twice expressed in favour of the Right Hon. Gentleman, he anticipated no oppo- ition to the' motion wh& h he would now submit, namely, that the Right Hon. Charles Manners button do take the Chair of that House.—( Cheers.) Mr. PORTMAN, after enforcing the claims of the Right Hon. Gentlemen, expressed his hope that the House would come to an unanimous decision in his election; To those gentlemen who had during two Parliaments witnessed his conduct in the Chair, it must be unnecessary fco say* thing, . and equally needless was it to address those gentlemen who now, for the first time, took their seats, on a subject on which every English gentleman must be well informed. The Hon. Gentleman concluded by seconding the motion.—( Cheers.) Mr. MANNERS SUTTON then rose, amidst loud cheering, to return thanks, and expressed his deep sense of the obligation which was conferred on him by the House. To be elevated'to the Chair of tl^ at House was the first object, of his life, and should ever continue but he could assure the House, that above all others it was his object to justify their choice, by a faithful and spirited discharge of the duties of the situation to which they had elevated him. The testimony borne by the HouSe to his humble endeavours, by their appointment of him to serve as their Speaker in three successive Parliaments was the proudest reward wlvc. h any exertions of his could ever receive. The difficulties and duties of the office of Speaker had been properly adverted to by both his Hon. Friends. He could never hope to discharge those duties, and surmount those difficulties, if it were not for the assistance, support, aud indul- gence, which his experience in two successive Parliaments led him to hope he would be again favoured with. With these sentiments of gratitude and respect, he would cheer ully submit himself to the judgment and decision of the House. ft Jr. S. Bourne and Mr. Portmau then handed Mr. Sutton into the chair— the question having been carried by acclamation. The SPEAKER then renewed b^ s acknowledgments, and trusted he should be agcin supported by the House, aud paidoned when he erred, and supported when in the right. Mr. C. W. WYNN congratulated the House on the choice they had made. The situation was an arduous one, and required great talents as we11 as temper. Sir J. YORKE also begged to congratulate the House on the appointment, and expressed a hope that when another Speaker was required they might find a man of equal assiduity, ability, and integrity. The question of adjournment was then put and carried. Parliament will be opened in due form, by the Royal Speech, on Tuesday next. The intermediate time will be wholly taken up in the swearing in of members, and in transacting other pro forma business. The Address in the House of Commons will be moved by the Hon. Mr. Liddell, member for Northumberland, and se- conded by the Hon. G. Wynn, member for Maldon. In the Lords, the Address will be moved by Lord Cornwallis; but it is not yet ascertained what Peer will second it. Among the Members who were sworn on Friday was Mr. Hume, and it was observed that when he approached the Speaker to receive the usual congratulations, the Right Honourable Gentleman shook his hand with marked cordiality of manner. UNITED STATES— THE GREEK FRIGATES. The following is extracted from a pamphlet published by Mr. Sedgwick, a barrister at New York, who was employed ns counsel for the Greek Deputies in the arbi- tration which took j> hice l> etween thera and the houses which undertook to build the frigates:— " In the early part of the year 1825, a gentleman of distinction arrived in the city of New York, being the bearer of instructions from the Greek Deputies residing in London, for the purchase of construction, of two fiigates in this country. These instructions were addressed jointly to two mercantile houses, in this city, and the gentlemen above referred to. They were accompanied by two letters of credit from Samuel Williams, of London, in favour of each ofthe houses, amounting to 25,000/. each. At the same time the deputies assured the houses, that as additional funds might be ne- cessary, they would immediately open a farther credit either with, Mr; Williams, or with the Messrs. Ricardos, with which latter gentlemen a loan for two millions sterling to the Greek Government had been contracted. The two houses in question accepted the commission, and on or about the 2 4th of May, 1825, they com- menced the construction of two frigates by days' work. On the 23d of May, having drawn for the 69,000/. on Williams, they drew for the farther sum £ 5,000/. and from time to time afterwards they drew bills on the Messrs. tticardos to such an extent, that on the 31st of October each house had drawn ( including the bills on Williams) for 77.600/. sterling. In a letter dated on the 31st Of October, they, for tlie first time, informed the deputies of the pro- bable cost of these frigates, which they stated at 500,000 dollars each, but required by way of precaution, that they should be esti- mated at 550,000 dollars each, and they required, as their security to induce them to continue the construction of the vessels, that the bills already draivn and accepted should be deducted at par, and that w> much moneysliould. be deposited with houses designated by them in London, as would make up the amount of the above estimate, Or that they should have- the guaranty of these houses for the eventual payment of their debt. Without awaiting an answer to this letter, the houses ou the 23d of November d'- ew for an additional sum of 30,000/.; and before the'fate of these bills was known, bills were subsequently drawn by the houses to the amount of 25,000/. more. The bills drawn on the 23d of November, and the subsequent bills,- were protested. An agent was dispatched by the deputies to this country to settle the accounts of the houses, and to cause one Or both of the frigates to be dispatched, if possible, to the aid of Greece. This gentleman arrived in the city of New York early in April.— After long delays, the accounts of the houses were presented, and according to these accounts, notwithstanding that the frigates stid required very large furnishings, there was due to the houses, over and above the 154,000/. which they had received, amounting with the premium received thereon to about 750,000 dollars, nearly 280,000 dollars, and the disbursements made subsequently swelled the claims of the houses to an amount exceeding that sum. After much negociation, these accounts, and generally the whole contro- versy, was referred to the. arbitration of three gentlemen of this city. Together with the submission to arbitration, the frigates on tht& r equipments were conveyed in trust to the arbitrators to abide the event of the award. A bill'in equity was soon afterwards filed, for the purpose of setting aside that award. " Through the honourable intervention of a friend of some ofthe parties, a compromise was effected of that suit, which enabled one of the frigates to proceed to the succour of Greece— and thus was avoided the indelible disgrace which would otherwise have attached to this country— that of having received 155,000/. sterling for the construction of two frigate?— and that under professions which will not be here repeated, and having made a total wreck of the whole. "• It appears from the subsequent details of this pamphlet,* and from the evidence taken before the arbitrators, that the United States frigate the Brandy wine, built a short time before of live oak, and completely equipped, cost only 273,000 dollars, or a little mote than the half of one of the Greek frigates, sold to pay the equip- ment of the other— both having previously cost 750,000 dollars— did not bring more than 233,570 dollars; that after the expendi- ture of 750,000 dollars, or nearly 150,000/. more, 250,000 dol- lars more would have been necessaiy to prepare these frigates for sea ; and that the one which actually did sail cost Greece about 150,000/. or 7iearly as much as three large frigates like the liran- dywine. Out of this immense, expenditure there were some very pretty pickings, both for the merchants who undertook the job— the shipbuilders— the French agent for Greece, and the American lawyers. The mercantile houses had ten per cent, commission, Or about 40,000 dollars for incurring no risk ( as they look to be paid all their outlay in advance) about 61,000 dollars were paid by these houses to sub- agents appointed by themselves ; a Captain Channcey, of the American navy, received 12,000 dollars for seeing that nobody ran away with the said frigates while they were on. the stocks building ; 850 dollars were paid to an attorney for drawing out the contract with the said mercantile houses; and when at last the poor deputies, in order to get one of their frigates at the price which might have purchased nearly a fleet, were obliged to re- fer their rights to arbitration, the Hon. Judge Piatt and his two fellow arbitrators claimed 4500 dollars for their labour^ as will ap- pear from the very curious paragraph, in which this American Solomon first secures the reward of his own wise decision, before he gives any decree on the - matters in dispute:— " We do award, adjudge, and determine, that from the avails of said ship or ships, and their tackle, apparel, fui'nitiwe, and equip- ments, and the other property contained in the said assignment, or such part as shall be sold by us, pursuant to the terms of the said submission, there shall be first deducted the sum of four thousand Jive hundred doMatrs for services as arbitrators in the pre raises v"' PARAGUAY. Paraguay was- peopled by the Spaniards almost before any other part of the ancient viceroyalty of Buenos Ay res ; and the descend- ants of the Spanish settlers form a considerable population, among whom the spirit of provincialism prevails in a higher degree than even in any other part of South America. Partly from this cir- cumstance— partly from their secluded and inland situation— and partly from the i considerable progress which they have made in any species of improvement or industry, the Par. ujuay. Hus liave been ]. tt! e atfeofed by the ronvwlsions of tlie surrounding countries. Shortly after Buenos Avres had asserted its independence, the Junta of th. it state dispatched a force under Gener » l Belgrave, to expel the Spauish authorities from Paraguay. The Paraguayans, however, supported the Spanish Governor, and the liberating invaders were defeated. In the following year, the inhabitants of Assumption de- posed the Governor, and established a Junta, which refitted to ac- knowledge the authority of Buenos Ayres, or to have any political connexions with that neighbour. Under these circumstances' ft that Francia, who was an advocate by profession, contrived to raSfe himself to supreme power, by means of his great family connexions with many of the principal landed proprietors. His system of jiolicy, Was, to prevent any intercourse with foreign countries, thereby nt once conHrifling his own power, and flattering the prejudices of file Paraguayans, who conceive themselves to be a chosen race, superior to the- rest of mankind. So pertinaciously did he adhere to this non-' intercourse system, that a foreigner who was fwmd within the limits of Paraguay was seldom permitted to quit af pVasure ; and the success of our Consul General at Buenos Ayres/ about tw » > years since, in persuading Fraacia trial low several of those'* strangers, whom he detained in a liberal captivitj-, to quit his do- minions, was deemed, in that quarter of the world, a very sur- prising instance of British influence. Lately there had been ne-^ gociations between Francia and Don Pedro ; but the purport an<*' object of them were not disclosed. * The withdraw,-' of Francia from the administration wrtt pro- b ihly hasten the termination of that absurd and unnatural system of' prohibiting intercourse with foreign states, which is so contrary to the interests of Paraguay itself, and so unsuitable to its semi- barbar- ous situation. The old conexiohs of trade and intercourse with the adjacent countries wiil IK? renewed. As commerce extends, the Paraguayans will Ix'come more and more dependent on Buenos Ayes, through whose territory every tiling that is exported or im- ported by the rivers Parana or Paraguay, must ; aud thus they will be gradua" y led on towar. 15 that which must be regarded as their ultimate destiny— a reunion with the other provinces of the Rio de la Plata. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. The French papers of the week do not fu- r : sh any news of im- portance r. oin any quarter of the world. The accornts from St. Peters& urgh contain no further intel- ligence from the Persian frontier ; and they mention, apparently with surprise, that the fourth bulletin ofthe Army in Georgia has not l> een received. The Emperor has transmit* ni a splendid Sword to General Pi*- kowitdi, who obt. : ned a victory at E'izabethpol, with the fo'W mg inscription " To the Conqueror of the Persians." PORTUGAL. The Lisbon Papers notice the ai rival of Lord Beresford in- Lis- bon. It is not improbable that the object of his voyage is to un- dertake the re- organization of the Portuguese army, in which the late mutinies and desertions show the necessity of most extensive changes. An account. is given in these Papers of die first Sittings of the Portuguese Cortes. In the House of Peers some warm cks- ctission has taken place :— LISBON, Nov. 4 Lord Beresford arrived in the Forte frigate on Wednesday last. His arrival caused much surprise, as very tew persons had any previous intimation of it. His reception at Court was verv flattering. The Queen's name- day, St. Carlos, has been kept to- day, and her Majesty has held a Court at - Quelas on the occasion. LISHON, Oct. SO, 31, and Nov. 1 The Gazettes of tW three days contain the accounts of the opening of the Cortes, and the pro- ceedings of the two Chambers on the first day of their sittings, as well as the letter from the Count d'Alva, announcing, the flight of the rebels into Spain. § Nov. 2— On the 1st of this month Baron de Palenca had an au- dience of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Don F. d'Almeida, U> present his new credentials continuing him in the character of Charge d'Affaires of Russia to the Court of Portugal. Nov. 3——\ V. AH- OFFICE, Oct. 31 Her Highness tfce Infanta Regent, in the name of tbe King, orders the annexed dispatch to be published to the army, as well that it may be acquainted with its interesting contents as that the army may know the atrocious man- ner in which its comrades were deluded and led to crimes hitherto foreign to Portuguese soldiers. [ Here follows the dispatch of Baron de Villa Secca, an » ountai£ that his Serene Highness the Infant Don Miguel had taken the oatU to the constitutional charter,] SITTING OF THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES, Nov. 2. In going through the preliminary forms of examining the validity ofthe returns, a doubt was proposed respecting Setihor Ji> » <* JW de Silveira Aquiar, because lie had the same number of TOtt^- a* another person in the province of Minho ; it was deciiferf tfiofl he wa* to be considered as the member elected, because he was* swxu? yea- re* older than the other. Senhor Joaquim Antonio de MagaJhaes proposed a question' to the following effect:— A* by Art. 38 of the Charter, members of either Chamber may be apj> ointed Ministers of State, and, though Peers, retain their seats,, Deputiiw must in such a case vacate th^ iis,. but may l> e re- elected ; and there being iu the Chamber some- persons who » re Ministers as well as Deputies, shonld not t* i* point lie decided upon before the Chamber chooses the Deputies to be presented to the Princess Regent as candidates foe the office < i£ President? • • • • • - Some discussion arose on this subject., Senhor Cardeiro said, that all the present Ministers were unci* previous to their election as Deputies, consequently there could lie- no doubt respecting the validity of their election : the Minister of Justice alone had been appointed- since hjs election, but he was only- appointed ad interim, and therefoie comprehended in the 83< t Article, which allows Deputies to be appointed to any cowmissioi* when the pub'ic service requires., After some debate on the mode of choosing fiye cnndidaDes forthe- office of President, and five others for that of Vjce- Pfesi » lent, the* former five were named : the nomination of the others was deferred on account of the lateness of the hour. Nov. 4 Dispatches from the Minister of War annomice his ar- rival at Olhao and Faro : he speaks in- high terms of the inhabi- tants of Algarve, and ' declares that, having, visited many part*, ami miule some stay in the towns, he thinks himself authorised to as- sert, that the rebellion of Tavira was wholly military, aided by some magistrates and other public officers, most of them natives: of other provinces, and that there were not 20 Algarvians not public officers who were implicated in the rebellion ; lie esjiecially commends the clergy, and highly praises tlie conduct of his troops.. The Sitting the Chambers of Peers on tlie 3d- was employed- in preliminary matters, in the course of which a delmte' arose whether the Ministers should be called or invited, to the present Sitting; the latter was decided upon, and as so< m as the Minister* had entered, the Conde de Linhares made a long speech' against them, saying, " They want to impose on the Chambers regula- tions for its proceedings,- which, finder the appearance- of order and regularity, may in reality have a very different object, via. to de- prive the Chamber of ks lilierty, and establish some precedent?* which may be convenient on future occasions to a prudent Minis- try, desirous of covering itself with a veil by means of secret sitt- ings. The Minister for Foreign Affairs said he should not reply the abuse with which the Noble Peer had thought fit to load a Ministry Which had laboured so incessantly for these th- oe months, but con- fine himself to the first phrase, u that the Ministry wished to, itapose- regulations on the Chamber of Peers," which is absolutely false, as,, when preseuted, it was said to lie provisional ; and as, according to Art. 20 of the charter, the Government could not do otherwise thai* present such regulations to the Chambers,, hq does not see- who should draw them up if the Government did not. The Count de Linhares chiefly objected that the regulations wero presented with a decree signed by tl* e Regent, so that it seemed the Chamber must obey or say that the decree was illegal. The Marquis d'Alegrete and the Minister - of the tntevior spoke? in favour of the mode which had been adopted.. [ The remainder of the sitting to be inserted in the- next No. of the Gazette..] The Chamber of deputies chose, on the 3d,. five, Members to l. e presented to the Princess Regent, for her to select a President. It appears by the intelligence f*' om Portugal, that the Princes Regent has found it necessary to apply to the British Admiral com* manding the English squadron iu the Tiigus^ ( Lord. Ameliu^ Beauelerk) for a body guard, formed from the Royal Murine cqrp^ under his Lordship's orders. The application was instantly com- plied with, and, on the 14fchult. Captains Mitchell, Gordon, an< fc Stevens, Lieutenants M'Kinnon and Walsh, with four Serjeants, and 154 rank and tile, Were landed, and took up their quarter* at the Royal Palace of Ajuda. The cause of this proceeding appear* to have been, that all the troops which could he mustered ha<£ marched from the capital, against the disaffected,, to. the iiortheia& provinces. AMERICA. The following communication, addressed by the Fi- nance Minister of Colombia to M, Hiirtndo, hafc beei* inserted in the Time*. By this document it appears. tliPt a much burger sum belonging to tWe Oo& otftbian Government was in the haivls of Messrs. Goklschn> idt at tlie time of their failure than any previous acconnt had. Stated, which may, in some degree, excuse the irregu- larity that has existed with regard to the payment of the dividends on Columbian Bonds: — REPUBLIC OF COLO. MBIA— FINANCE DEPARTMENT*. Bogota, May 19> 1826. To the Hon. Signer Manuel Jose Hurtado, Minister PleidtOpoten- tiary of the Republic in London. Inasmuch as by a communication from your Excellency, dated I he 15th of February last, No. G2, it appears that at tlie pevkxl of I i • it the failure of Mrs rs. 71. A. Goldschmiilt & Co. there remained in ' native . lenity of their msnnen, tliat he presented each of them the hands of that house, according to your Excellency's calculation, i with a silver med; d, in token of his friendship, neatly executed by a balance of 350,0001. sterling. The Government— which on the ; Mr. Smellie, and bearing the following inscription :—' presented one hand owes to the nation an account of all its transactions,, and, I by Edmund, Iiean, the British Actor, to , a Chief of the on the other,, adverts to the general desire to be informed in all the ' Huron Indians, Oct, 5, 1828.' Mr. Kean was afterwards adopt- minutest points relative to this business, to learn the losses or j cd into the tribe by the nam rfe gurrre of Ad, mieouidet. Capt.. gains which have been experienced, and to investigate the whole ! Sir Wm. Wiseman, of his Majesty's ship Jupiter, Commissary- conduct of it, so far as the affair has proceeded— commands me to j General Turqua. nd, and several naval officers and friends of Mr. offer to your Excellency certain observations, in order that you ' Kean, were present at the ceremony."— American paper. may inform me respecting them, and satisfy me with all the clear- j J) r_ Parr's first Wife When Parr, who had been mi'er- ness and minuteness possible. j master at Harrow, applied fot the head- mastership of Norwich The Government being ignorant of the motives for having a ha- j school, which was in the gift of the Corporation, he was told that lance of 350,0001. in the hands of Messrs. B. A. Goldschmidt and j it K. aa essentially necessary that the master should be a married Co. has- been unable to answer the iiujuiries. of the Chamber on this man. jn t], is difficulty Parr instantly wrote to his friend Jones, point, and still less has it been able to say whether the money so left yielded interest or not. It certainly was not by the desire of the Executive that this step lias been taken; on the contrary, it was reckoned on by them, from the beginning, that all the funds would remain under your Excellency's controul, in such a manner that they would not only lie perfectly secure, but that they would also yield some interest. The note which your Excellency wrote to me under date of the Cth of May, 1821, numbered 13, is a proof of this, since you conclude with the following words :—" In conformity with the Contract, all the funds of the loan have been placed at my disposal, nnd I have commenced the fulfilment of your Excellency's instruc- tions." It is true that in a dispatch of the 25th of May, in the same vear, numbered 16, in which you announce having agreed with Messrs. Goldschmidt, subject to the approbation of jour Govern- ment, that the houC- e should retain the sums set apart for the dividends and sinking fund, on paying interest at the rate of 3 percent, to the republic; and it is equally true that in my reply of the 18th Sept. following of the same year, in which 1 expressed to you my satisfac- tion at the conclusion of the loan, it might be understood the ap- proval of tliis measure was also to be inferred from the general appro- bation of your conduct for having adhered to your instruction's: nevertheless; it is clear that I never could have contemplated the placing in the custody of that house other funds beyond the dividends t'or the two first years, and the one per cent, for the sinking fund. It is requisite, therefore, that your Excellency should inform mo of the reasons which have induced you to adopt a contrary course, and that you enter into a justification of this proceeding, with whatever else may pnt the Government into the situation of judging with accuracy in this respect, I trust you will be able t. 0 do so, and to that end I have the honour to announce to your Excellency the order . of the Government. God guard vour Excellency. J. M. DE CASTILLO. Decrees are mentioned in tlie same paper, establish- ing, or rather regulating tlie monopolies oF Platina and ' l'obaeco, which existed under the Spanish Government — but one of the decrees, at least, is not new. That respecting I'latina is to be found in the collection of the laws of Colombia, which was published here two or three vears ago. Monopolies of this kind are to be considered, and are professedly, modes of taxation, and are not to be confounded with monopolies established for the sup- posed benefit of trade. That of Tobacco is probably an injudicious t) ne, from the difficulty of preventing smug- gling. That on Platina, which is said to be found no • where but in Colombia, may be a very good mode of raising money, but this must depend on the extent of the districts where the metal is found. All tbe ore of'Platiua found in the republic is brought to Government fac- tories, and sold at a fixed price. When purified and wrought into bars, thev are to be stamped with the arms of the republic, and sold in that stare as the fixed price of six dollars the ounce. Money is also to be coin- ed of this metal, and circulated in the republic at this proportion qf value ( six dollars the ounce) to its gold and silver circulation. The exportation of Platina in the state of ore is strictly prohibited, and proprietors of mines of that mineral are forbidden to sell any of the ore to private individuals, under a penalty of 50 dollars for cach pound. afterwards Sir William Jones, urging him with all possible dili- gence to look out for a wife for him, and to forward her by. an early opportunity. The commission was fciitlu'uliy executed, and Mrs. Parr duly arrived at Norwich !— New Monthly Magazine. Slave Trade.-— A letter has been received at Plymouth from an officer of his Majesty's ship Aurora, Captain Austen, on the West India station, giving an account of the capture of a Spanish slave schooner under Dutch colours, attended with most horrible cir- cumstances. It appears that two officers, with a boat's crew, were sent on board the vessel to examine her papers. The Captain re- presented her as a Dutch schooner, laden with sugar, and, after searching a considerable time, nothing to the contrary was dis- covered, Something, however, having occurred to raise their suspicion, one of the officers descended into the hold, and, after some search, accidentally perceived the leg of a black man under a curtain, and on pulling the cut tain aside, more than 210 slaves were found in a state of dreadful disease and starvation. They had been at sea, from the coast of Guinea, 17 days ; and sixty, of three hundred and edd, had died on the passage, together with three others, the day after the capture. Only one day's provision was left in the ship ; and on throwing a yam ( a vegetable) amongst them, they fought for it like hungry dogs, and one of them bit another by the shoulder in a dreadful manner. Waverley Novels. '— Our cotemporary the Morning Chronicle ( generally well informed in its notices of literary matters) has lately been misled, and consequently has misled the public, on the sub- ject of a new novel by the author of Waverley. The Chroui.- le states, that an IrisB subject has been taken for this production ; hut we can assure our readers, that the Novel is not only not Irish, hut entirely Scottish, the grouad on which the author shines most brightly. The title is, " The Chronicles of the Canongate;" and we believe tho work, which is considerably advanced, will contain more than one tale, and be published before the end of the season. Literary Gazette. Joseph Bonaparte.— We state, on an authority which we know may he trusted, that it is not true that the Count de SurviUiers has asked for permission to reside at or to visit Brussels. He is fur from desiring to quit a country where, in eleven years, he has never met with a painful or unpleasant occurrenee. As to the millions which the editor of the Paris Quotidienne so gener- ously bestowed upon him, it is certainly a very almimTexaggera- tion, contrived with no kind and generous hospitality, without any idle ostentation that could provoke censure from the most severe. He may be found directing his labourers, who are all attached to him, on his own estate, or in the public road, in tlie improvement of which he has expended large sums of money. In the space of 200 or 300 yards he has nearly levelled two steep aud dangerous hills, at the cost of about 3000 dollars; and we believe that he prefers this plain, active, and useful life, to the parade and mag- nificence which the Quotidienne has prepared for him at Brussels. His public work he considers as some acknowledgment and return for the protection arid hospitality he has enjoyed in the United States.— American National Gazette. TrJavtstteg. Freaks of the Unpaid. — On Saturday se'ennight, Mr. Mas- call, of St Dunstan's, found it necessary, as Overseer, to summon a man named Ellis, to pay his arrears of Poor Rates. The case Came on to be heard at St. Augustine's Sessions House, before G. May, Esq. and other Magistrates. The man was ordered to pay the Rates, and the Overseer was about to leave the Office, when Mr. Mascall was called back, and told, " there was a charge against liim, of having opened his shop on Sunday morning!" Upon in- quiry, it appeared that the Overseer was a butcher, and that he had, about three months ago, sold to Ellis the half of a shoulder of mutton. The information'was laid by Ellis, it is supposed in re- venge for the Overseer having summoned him to pay his Poor Rates. The Magistrates, however, fined him 6s. 8d. and costs 5s. ( id. far having wsrred ft HCTghbeHr- with » of mm* on thtr Sabbath- day! We are glad to hear that one of the Magistrates ( W. H. Baldock, Esq.) expressed his regret at the termination of the case. This is one more instance of the miserable canting spirit which actuates the " Unpaid." Here is a tradesman attending, at great inconvenience, in tlie discharge of a public duty, and the next instant mulcted in a heavy fine, for merely serving a piece of meat to a neighbour on the Sunday ! We detest this gross hypo- crisy, and sour Puritanism. His Grace the- Archbishop has his routes upon the Sabbath. The Speaker of the House of Commons gives his public dinners upon the Sunday. See then the difference between the great and the. industrious tradesman. The former may revel in all the business and luxuries of life with impunity ! while the tradesman, who is struggling hard to obtain support for his family, is worried by those who ought to be his protectors. We really know not who are most entitled to commiseration— the men who framed such Wretched laws— the informer who laid the iufor- mation— or the Magistrates who are compelled to carry them into effect, and punish the offenders. We would say more, but " the truth must not be told at all times." Friday week, a son of Neptune— tho mate of a mere! * ltman— was accused of capturing and running away with a milk cart be- longing to the Caledonian Dairy, thereby causing a great clattering of the milk cans, and the effusion of much of their contents. The offence was committed on Wednesday, on the London Road. When the first witness was put in the box, and had his, mouth most oracularly opened, preparing to speak, Jack, twitching him by the collar with his • forefinger, caused him at once to descend, and ex- claimed—" Avast there ; none of your jaw ; who wants you to • spin oat a long yarn ? can't I speak to his Honour, the Commodore there, myself?" Then addressing his Honour, " you see, your Honour, said he, 4< having got too much ' grog with some of my messmates, I see'd a great clumsy Dutch lugger of a thing bearing down our way, and towed by a horse. 1 My eyes !" said I to them, * did you ever see such a thing ? Do you think I could navigate her ?' And with that I gave a quarter- deck spring upon the top of the. beast ; and, not. liking my pilotage, I suppose, away it ran before the wind at the rate of six knots an hour. How the con- founded ballast rolled, and what a noise it made ! What could I do, as she would not answer her helm, and I having no bower or sheet anchor to throw out, and no port within sight ? To the pilot of a tiling they call a shay, I sung out, that if he picked us up lie would he entitled to salvage"—( here the laughter in Court, which was great before, became immoderate)-—" but the lubber only rolled his tongue in his- cheek, and went on his course. Well, at last, I tried to put her about, and sail upon an opposite tack, seeing as how breakers were a head ; but she would not wear round; and as I was considerating what to do, she made a heavy lurch, which pitched me overboard, and brought her on hey- beam- ends. That's the whole" naked truth, your Worship's Honouf ; and'I throw myself on your Reverence's mercy." The honest fellow's statement was confirmed by the different witnesses, who described the catastrophe of the lurch as having taken place at the Abboy- liill; between which and the point where he first set off, the Lon- don Road, was literally a milky way. The Judge ordained the unfortunate navigator to pay a fine of a guinea, or be confined 20 days in tlie Lock- up- house. Some of his messmates came forward and paid the fine.— Chronicle. Harriette Wilson.'—- This notorious character is at her old game. The following in- the copy of a letter recently written by her, from Paris, to a highly respectable gentleman in London, and who has transmitted it to us, with permission, if we choose, to print his jiame, in so proper a light does he view the strumpet's attempt at extortion:— I don't think you are worth the trouble of addressing, but I will not send your part of my Memoirs to the press without once more offering to sell you the MS. relative to your low . intrigues, love of slave trade, & c. ; because, though strict truth only is re- lated, I know it will make you very unpopular. If I receive a letter from you directly, promising to pay me, for old acquain- tance sake, <£ 20 - a year as long as your name is not mentioned in any present or future publication ; and in case this mode may please you, better than buying the Manuscript at, once for £, 200. . I, shall be satisfied"^ you pay always £ 20 as a year's annuity, in advancp. If this does- not please ydli, your silence will settle the business. YOH are very welcome to publish this letter, if it so pleases you. No one will dispute your, love of flogging black wo- men, and flashing about with alfvthe lowest white ones. II. li'ichfort. R M , Esq., 85, W street, London."— Morning Paper. Kean and the. Indians.—- The Huron Chiefs have been to soe Kean perform at Quebec. The Mercury says,—" During his staY in this city, the four Huron Chiefs, Ahar. itliaha, Tsawanhootcb Tsiooe, Teacheandahe Tsouhahi- seu, from Lorctte, have been in- troduced to tho great actor, who was so much struck with the LONDON, Nov. 20. THE DUKE OF YORK.— We fuel great pleasure in stating, that the amendment within the last week has bfcen surprising. The swelling in the legs is gone; and the chest is as full and erect as at any period of his life. His Royal Higliness's appetite is returned ; he is at liberty to eat and drink whatever he pleases : he takes his lunch at half- past two, and dines at eight o'clock. The Princess Sophia partakes of the first meal with her Royal Brother every day. His : Royal Highness possesses an uncommon flow of spirits; he talks of going to Cheveley on Monday next— at least so he has promised his Grace of Rutland. Lord William ' Lennox.— The principal topic of conversation in London which fills up the vacuum till Parliament shall set seriously to work, is of a more private nature, and tnrns principally on the Court of Inquiry in the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards Blues ( the Oxford Blues) which has just terminated its sittings on one of its officers, Lord William Lennox, with respect to his dispute with the Earl of Glengall. The result of the investigation has been highly satisfactory to the accused, who is completely exculpated by the' report, from any connection or correspondence with the Age newspaper, directly or indirectly ; and the whole of the noble Eari's suspicions, respecting the identy of the author of the personalities with which he has been assailed, must have been founded on mis- take. As both the parties make some figure in the world of fashion, the result of the investigation has been naturally anticipated with some anxiety, and seems to have given general satisfaction. < 3oH. i » The wisdom ^ of havTiig opened the ports to tffe admission of certain descriptions of grain becomes every day more striking. Notwithstanding the immense quantities of foreign corn which have, under the provisions of the late Order in Council, been admitted to our ports, the prices of all kinds of grain continue on the rise, particularly those of oats, which have again consider- ably advanced. If his Majesty's Ministers therefore had not taken upon them- selves the responsibility of admitting foreign corn, it is but just to assume that the prices would ere this time have been such as to involve in distress half the population of the country, But we would ask whether the very act of his Majesty's Government, in the wisdom and expediency of which all parties are agreed,;, does not prove inaontestibly that the law cannot be right which requires a deviation from its provisions, so . shortly after the termination of the Sessions of Parliament in which, although the question of fo- reign corn had been so much discussed, and a discretionary power given by Act of Parliament to Ministers to allow of the importation of foreign wheat, the necessity of admitting to our ports during the recess other descriptions of. grain had not been contemplated ? It is impossible not to admit that the law from which a deviation is requisite so soon after another part of it had been provisionally mo- dified, is radically bad; and this affords another argument, if any were wanting, for the alteration of the present Corn Laws. Per- sons interested jn maintaining the price of corn still, however, pro- pagate reports that his Majesty's Ministers will not grapple boldly with the question, but will meet present difficulties tjy half and half measures. , It js a libel on the Government of the country to sup- pose that this will be tlie case. It is impossible that a question of such vital consequence should not be taken up thoroughly, and placed on a footing which will not render necessary constant de- partures from its principles, nor occasion those violent fluctuations in the market which must exist as long as the present system, how- ever modified, may be in force. At no period in our recollection could an alteration of the Corn Laws produce so trifling a shock upon any interest of the country as at the present moment, when the prices of foreign grain, from the short produce of the harvest, throughout the whole of Europe, are such as to preclude the possi- bility of its being imported at a profit into this counrry, if includ- ing a moderate protecting duty, it be sold at a price below that, which is a fair remunerating price to the English grower ; and un- lesss it can be imported at a profit, it will not be brought to our market at all. Tip accounts received yesterday from the ports of the Black Sea, corroborate the reports of the grbat rise which has taken place in Corn the growth of foreign parts, since the late Order in Council came in operation ; and hence is the security against the consequences of the moro general opening of the ports. We trust, therefore, that his Majesty's Ministers will fearlessly pursue the course which they may consider most expedient for the general good of the country, and not be deterred ltom ejecting a complete change in the whole system of our Corn Laws, by the op- position which will of course he made by those who are interested in keeping up the price of Corn above the level, at which with re- ference to the general circumstances of the country, it would be de- sirable to fix it.— Sun. A plan is'now in progress by the London fire offices, to com- municate to one. another the name of such persons as are concerned in producing fraudulent fires and claims, which have increased of late to an alarming extent. • The late Lord Mayor had before him the names of a gang of Jews, of the lowest class, who had not less than a dozen fires, and made as many heavy claims on the fire offices, during the last ttfo years. The new Marine Insurance Companies are leaving the field open to the subscribers to Lloyd's, as it is now ascertained they cannot maintain the competition with individual insurers. The subscribers appear to be preparing for the influx of business, as the three superb rooms have been lately repaired and beautified in a most tasteful manner, and a new set of charts have, been executed for them, by Laurie, on a scale unexampled for largeuess arul accuracy. Meetings on the Corn Laws.— It gives us much pleamre to find the manner in which the populuus towns and manufacturing dis- tricts throughout the kingdom are coming forward with petitions against the corn laws. Already have, general meetings of the in- habitants taken placc at Birmingham, Nottingham, Bradford, Derby, Leeds, Liverpool, Southwark, & c. in London the livery have met; and by an advertisement in our present number, it will be seen, that in pursuance of a requisition most mvnerously and respectably signed, and containing the names of a large proportion of the chief landed proprietors of the district, a public meeting of the gentlemen, merchants, manufacturers, and traders of the hun- dreds of Blackburn, is to be held at Whallev, on Friday next, to consider the propriety of a petition on the same subject, and of'adopt- ing suoh other resolutions as the distressed condition of the landed, commercial, and manufacturing interests in that district may appear to* call for. — Manchester Guardian. LMPontAtfT Deii^ ton*.— The decision,' pronnnriced on Wednes- day in the Court of Chancery, upon thli biils filed by persons who* had become holders of shares in Joint. Stock Companies, against the Directors, as personally answerable for the instalments which had been paid, is of great importance to all who have engaged in such speculations, and particularly to the persons who have acted as Directors. The two Companies which were brought before the Court were, the British Stannary Company, and the Imperial Distillery Company. The bills were filed by persons who held shares in these Associations, upon which they had paid instalments ; and their object was, to make the Directors per- sonally answerable for the sums which had been received from the subscribers. The c. ise stated against the Directors was, that names had been inserted in the List of Directors without sanction or authority ; that the actual Directors had taken upon themselves to add others to their body-— that tb . y had not brought the whole number of shares fairly into the market, but had kept many in their own hands, in order, ultimately, to retain them, or reject them, according as the one course or the other might be profitable to themselves— and that they had proceeded to oo acts to- wards carrying on the proposed ojierationS, before the deed for the regulation of the partnership was prepared and executed. The Di- rectors insisted, that, even if these allegations were true, a Court of Equity would not interfere in such a transaction, but would leave the aggrieved party to obtain what . remedy he could by an action at law. . The Vice Chancellor, however,( has, after solemn argument, and upon mature deliberation, come to a contrary conclusion ; lie has determined, that such a case as that which we have stated above will entitle shareholders to relief in a Court of Equity against Di- rectors personally.— London Paper. NEW PARLIAMENT— The number of n- nv Members in the new Parliament, who have not as yet sat in the Honourable House, will be 1G9 :— For English counties, 12 ; ditto boroughs, 118; Scotch counties, 9 ; ditto burghs, 3 ; Irish counties, 16; ditto boroughs, 11. It is curious to contrast the means by which similar objects are accomplished by men placed under different circumstances, and to observe how superior the resoinces of the mind are; to every com- bination of physical advantage. In India, the cotton is nearly the spontaneous production of the soil, and is passed through the dif- ferent processes which transform it into the finest muslin, by means of implements which might all be purchased for a few shil- lings, and without having drawn forth any other endowments of our nature than a delicacy of touch, and justness of eye. In Eng- land, the material is imported from countries lying under another hemisphere; it is worked up into cloths by an immense machinery, which' has been the result of some of the most splendid e^ orfe of human . genius ; and before it is fit for the market . almost every art has been benefited by it; the arts of shipbuilding and. navigation, with all their subordinate employments—- the masons, the mill- wrights, the mechanicians, the engineers, and the merchants, who construct and invent the machinery by which it is wrought— or who conduct canals to transport it, or supply the capital by which the whole is maintained. All these are but a few of the individuals who minister to the excellence of each piece of cotton, and who fire paid out of its price. Yet the lowness of that price is a proof that their united labour has multiplied in an infinitely greater degree their common productive power.— Oriental Herald. The Duke of Devonshire, on Tuesday last, received a communi- cation from the Commissioners of the Custom- house, informing him that they had reason to suspect that trunks, not belonging to his Grace, or. his suite, but containing silks, had been placed by some of his servants among his . luggage. In consequence of this communication, his Grace instituted a strict inquiry on the subject, and discovered that his foreign courier had contrived to place amongst the luggage some packages, containing silks and other articles, and his Grace immediately made the communication to the Commissioners of the Customs, with a request that the trunks, so improperly placed with his luggage, might be examined and de- tained. An investigation having been instituted into the affair of the contraband packages, placed among Mr. Secretary Canning's bag- gage on his return from France, it has been ascertained that the packages were placed on hoard at Boulogne, not without the con- currence of one of the suite of the Right Honourable Gentleman. Though without tiny address on the outside, one of. them, on being opened, was found to contain a direction to a waiter, at the Ship Tavern, Dover. The servant and the waiter have been dismissed from their respective situations. La Dame Blanche is in rehearsal at Covent Garden Theatre, with Boieldieu's music. It has been in preparation during the summer, and is intended to be brought out with great splendour. The character which was played at Paris by Poucharde, with so much effect, has been assigned to Madame Vestris, and it is said to be exactly suited to her talents. Miss Paton will be the White Lady, the music of which we are1 informed, is peculiarly adapted to her style of singing. Mr. Phillips ( who is at present on a visit with his Grace the Archbishop of York), will also play a principal character in this opera. Perhaps the longest period of widowhood on record is that of Lady Margaret Hay, relict of Robert, third Earl of Roxburgh, who was drowned in the Glocester frigate, coming down to Scot- land with the Duke of York, in 1683. This lady died in the year 1753, after having survived " her husband, without any second nup- tials, no less than 71 years. She was 25 years of age at the time of the Earl's death, and lived to the advaVic£ d age of !) 6* Had she iivedrtwtryeai* " morev she Would havtf ^ eHf Iver'grandson, John, the celebrated bibliomanist, in possession of the title, being " the fourth in succession from her husband. mm pc." hr,: tr, put in l:. ci* p r, n the 32.1 insf. to repair. ( Mem. The • cargo has been since forwarded in- t, lid' Emulous, Wel'mnk.)— 1The' Hunter, Craig, which sailed hence the Ipthiost. for Hobart Town, having encountered a gale, and making much water, put back on ! the 27th to repair. • *. ' Batavia, June 23.— The Marquis of Hastings, Ottley, from China to London, put in here leaky, has been obliged , to discharge hef cargo, part of which is damaged, and tvill be sold. It is ex- pected she will soon be repaired, and proceed on her voyage. Calcutta, June 1 The Ganges, Lloyd, from London and Madras, is aground in the River, a little above Fultah, and it is supposed some pf her cargo must he taken out before she can be'got off.— The Ganges,. Lloyd, has been got off, and arrived, off Town, the 3d inst. It is supposed that she has not sustained any serious injury. The Indian, from Rangoon is on shore on the lower part of Sanger Roads. - • • , ••</'• Ships spoken with— The , Ooliimbus, Brown, from- Bengal- to'.. London, in lat. 29. S. Iqng. . 13.. E* a » d the; Coriolamis,; Cole,": from the Mauritius to Lowhyi, on the 3d of October,, in l it. 13. N. long. 26. W. The Marquis Anglesea, from the Mauritius to London, on the lst inst.' during a gale at N. W. by. the Harriet, Palmer, which arrived here yesterday from the Cape of Good Hope. The Caledonia, Captain Ferriter, from Penang to Sumatra, ar- rived at Batavia July 20. A mutiny had' taken place in this vessel, the, Captain was stabbed, and the mate's throat cut; but the latter, though severely wounded, with the assistance of an English gentle- man, a passenger, seized the assassin, who in the struggle jumped overboard, and w » shot, in the water. Drontheim, Oct. 25.— The Mary of Kincardine, bound to Newry, has put in to Krogvin, " about twelve mile.- hence, with loss of her deck load and leaky; but it is expected would be soon ready for sea. Smyrna, Sept. 29.— On ii/ ormation that, a ship had arrived at. Spezzia, with money, which it had taken from a Tuscan vessel off Damietta, Commodore Hamilton proceeded in person to that island, with the Cambrian frigate and Bose eorvete, and took possession of a ship, on board which he found nearly 80,000 piastres, in vari- ous kinds of money ; he ako took away a v'esael 50 feet long,, which had just been launched, and was designed to be employed on a cruise. The following is an extract of a letter from Lloyd's Agents at Smyrna, dated Oct. 4:—" It is reported that his Majesty's ship Medina captured off I: lra, and sent to Malta, the Themistocles, piratical brig, completely laden with plundered property, both Le- vant and European merchandise. The Medina had on board a quantify of merchandise, taken out of a Greek brig, at Napoli di Romania, by the Cambrian,- which latfeej; ship wilt bring the re- mainder, consisting of merchandise of all descriptions, plundered from the English* Austrian, and French vessels." FROM LLOYD'S LIST, NOVEMBER 14. Portsmouth, Nov. 13. 7 P. M It is now blowing very hard from S. to S. W. and every appearance of a heavy gale. Kilrush, Nov.- 4, ( not Kinsale, as stated. in last List.)— The Jessie of Newry, Mullan, from Limerick to Glasgow, put in here yester- day leaky ; she has been surveyed, and the cargo is landed. NOY. 17.— Deal, Nov. 17.— During last night it blew very hard from the southward and eastward, veering into squally at several points. This morning the wind set more to the westward, and mo- derated. Penzance, Nov. 11.— Yesterday afternoon the wind shifted at five P. M. to N. N. Vv. and for two hours blew a perfect hurricane. Several vessels got adrift in the pier, but received no damage. MAILS.— Arrived•— 1 Gottenburgh, 1 Hamburgh, 2 French, 1 Lisbon, and 1 American.— Due— J Dutch* and 1 Buenos Ayres. EAST INDIA SHIPPING. Deal, Nov. 12 Passed by the Lady of the Lake from India, and Sesostris, Draper, from Batavia. The Sesostris sailed from St. Helena Sept. 23. The Marquis Hastings ; Katharine Steward Forbes ; and Thomas, Monroe, were to saii the day after. The SesoStris, afterwards spoke the Katharine Stewart Forces, in lat. 10. N- long. 24. W. Portsmouth, Nov. 13 Arrived the Zenobia, Lechou, from Calcutta y sailed tlie' 24th June, aud from St. Helena 24th Sept. spoke the Katharine Steward Forbes, and the Thomas Monroe, from Madras for London ; also spoke the Lady . Flora, Fayrer, from Lon- don to Bengal, the 29fch August, in lat. 8. N. Ion. 23. Passed by the Prince Regent, Lamb, from Sydney, with principal part of the cargo and passengers of the late ship Windsor Castle. Liverpool, Nov. 15.— Arrived the Roscoe, Hargreaves, from Calcutta ; sailed on the 15tli May, and from the Sand Heads on the 25tli; from the Cape of Good Hope on the 5th September. On the 27th of May, off Gasp. ar Buoy, spoke the Hon. Company's ship Macqueen. Batavia, June 23 The Marquis of Hastings, Ostler, from China to London, put in here leaky ; has been obliged to discharge her cargo, part of which is damaged, and will be sold. It is ex- pected she will soon be- repaired and proceed on her voyage. The Marquis of Hastings has since arrived at St. Helena. Mauritius, July 27.—- The Reliance, which put back leaky, sailed from hence the 23d inst. for England. The Marquis of Angle; • a will sail for London on the 1st of neitt month. St. Helena, Sept< 2 4.— The schooner Woodburrie, from Lon- don, was wrecked in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope during a gale, early this month.' She had only anchored four hours. Crew saved, St. Demiis, Bourbon, July 10.-— The Holly Lutehemy, Ray- mond, from Columbo and Mauritius to London, sprung a leak on the inst. and having seven feet water in her hold, was run on shore the next day near this place, and is since totally wrecked. The crew, and also'some cotton and coffee saved. Portsmouth, Nov. 17.— Arrived the John, Freeman, from Lon- don, to Madras and Bengal; and the Brothers, Briggs, from ditto to the Cape. Deal, Nov. 16.— Arrived the Eliza, Dixon, from Bengal; sailed the 23d May, and from St. Helena the 9th September. Arrival at St. Helena.— The, Catharine, Macintosh, from Bangalore, on the 25th Sept. Arrivals at the Cape.— The Leda, Northwood, from Rio Janeiro. on the 25th of August; the Globe, , from ditto on the 2d Sept. and the Iberia, Kerton, from Monte Video. Sailings from the Cape.— The Flamingo, Sinclair, on the 17th of August; the Coventry, Purdie, for the Mauritius on the 19th ; the Sarah, Millar, for Bengal, ot\ the' 21st ; the Penelope, Christie, for the Mauritius, on. the 22d ; and the Christianhaven, Stage, fin- China, on the 24th. The Sarah, Tucker, from Bombay, sailed from Madeira . on the 15 th of October, Arrivals at the Mauritius.— The Bonne Mere, Moreau, from Sumatra, on the 21st July; the Urana, Tourey, from Bourbon, on the 23d ; the Emulous, " yVellbank, from London, on the 3d August,' and was to sail on the 1st, September, for the Cape. Sailing from the. Mauritius.— The Duke of Bedford, Parsons, for Madras and Bengal, on the 23d of July. Mauritius, July 29 The Ben Jonson, Symers, from Bengal to the Cape of Good Hope, sailed from Madris on the 8th June, encountered several sev.- re gales of wind, was obliged to throw part of her cargo overboard, aud making two aud on> half feet water PLANT £ I< S, GENERAL AVERAGE lMtlfES OF COnjf. The following is the General Average which governs Importation, taken IVom the Weekly Returns of the quantities and prices of British Corn in England aud Wales, for the week ending 10th November. Pease. s. d. 53 9 QUARTERLY AVERAGE which governs Importation. Wheat. Barley. Oats. Rye. Beans. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. 55 0 37 3 38 7 40 11 49 7 Wheat. s. d. 51 6 Barley. s. d. 30 3 Oats, s. d. 27 9 Bye. s. d. 38 11 Beans. s. d. 49 1 Pease. s. d. 54. 0 AVERAGETIV the Imperial Quarter. Wheat. Barley. | Oats. I Rye. Beans. Pease. s. d. s. d. s. d. I s. d. s. d. s. d. 56 8 38 5 | 29 5 j 4- 2 2 51 1 55 5 The AVERACE PRICK of BROWN or MUSCOVADO SUGAR, com puted from the Returns hiade in the week ending the 15th Nov. is 30s. lOjd. per Hundred Weight, duty exclusive. CORN EXCHANGE, Nov. 20. The mealing trade continuing in a very dull and profitless state, we had but little inquiry for free wheat this morning, and the supply was by no means large; it proved fully equal to the de- mand, and prices remain stationary. Foreign wheat in bond is again exciting a good deal of attention, and some considerable pur- chases have been effected at from 34s. to 38s. for rail superior, to 43s, par quarter for fine high mixed Dantzic.- The fresh arrival of barley was pretty good, and the demand in proportion for fine malting qualities, which readily acquired an advance of Is. per quarter ; grinding parcels also maintained a similar improvement. Foreign in bond, fit for malting, is held to 30s. per quarter, aud would fetch within a shilling or two of the price. Our trade is in a very unsettled state, and the prices vary from . day to day. There was not much lite in the trade this morning, though it must be noted 2s. per quarter higher than last Monday. Beans fully, sup- port the late advance, but pease have much accumulated in quan- tity, chiefly front the Continent, and go off slowly at rather lower terms. Other grain and Hour without variation. Current Prices of Grain. S. S. d. Wheat, 43 to 52 0 Ditto superfine, .., 54 to 60 0 Wheat,- red, — to Barley 30 to 38 0 Ditto, fine, 38 to 40 0 Rye 34 to 38 0 Malt, 56 to 60 0 Oats Potatoe, ' 27 to 30 0 Ditto Poland, 26 to 29 0 Oats, Feed, i Beans, small, Ditto Tick, Beans, harrow, ... Pease, Maple, .... Ditto, White, ... Ditto, Boilers, .... Ditto, Hog, Flour, s. s. d. 28 to 31 0 48 to 50 0 40 to 43 0 42 to 46 0 48 to 50 0 45 to. 50 0 52 to 54 0 45 to 47 0 45 to 50 0 HADDINGTON CORN MARKET, Nov. 17. We hall a small supply of Wheat in our market to- day, which sold readily; prices rather higher than last day— Barley 6d. higher and Oats Is. lower than last day. Wheat. Barley. I Oats. | Pease. Beans. First.... .. 32s. Od. 80s. Od. | 21s. Od. | 28s. Od. 29s. 0( 1 Second. .. 30s. Od. 18s. Od. I 18s. 0: 1. 25s. Od. 26 s. Od Third... - 28s. Od. 16s. Od. 1 15s. Od. 1 23s. Od. 24s. Od NorKXliEll— Forfar, lst Wednesday Douue, do. Dornoch, Blair's Fair, do. Edinburgh, Hullowfair, 2il Monday Longside, 2d Tuesday Alioyne, Hallowfair, 2d Wed. Fortrose, do. Cullen, 2d Friday Beauly, Hallowmass, 12th day or Wednesday after Ruthrieston, 3d Tuesday Macduff, 3d Wed. and Thurs. Inverness, Wed. after 18th Beauly, Martinmas, Wednesday after Inverness Oldrain, Monday before 22d Potareh, Thurs. before 22d Turriff, 22d, or Sat. before Tarland, Tuesday and Wednes- day after 22d Glammis, do. after 22d Huntly, Thurs. after do. or on 22d, if a Thursday Newdeer, do. or Ou do. ldmeldrum, Sat. after do. ODtan, Aberlour, last Thurs. Rorichie, Ross- shife, last Thur. / New Stile. J Kelso, 2d day Linlithgow, 4th day Inverury Feeing Market, Thurtl before Term. ( Old Stile.) Strichen, Hallow- fair, lst Tues. aud Wednesday Ellon, ditto Huntly, Martinmas, lst Tess. Grantown, lst Thursday Banff, 1st Friday Peterhead, 2d Tuesday Methlick, St. Dennis' Fair, do. and Wednesday Forres, St. Leonard's, 2d Wed. Hamilton, Carstairs, 2d Thurs. Falkland, lst or Tues. after Stonehaven, Thursday before Martinmas Montrose, 1 st Friday after Keith, Martinmass, 3d Tucs. Cromarty, 3d Tuesday ITdnv, do. Lenabo, do. anil Wednesday Rayne, Andermas, 4th Tues. Fettercairn, last Tuesday Fordvce, 4tli Thursday liitt a ^ re. it many of tlie snull cattle were bought singly by farmers and shopkeepers for marts. Prices of the best ran from from Hi. to eleven • guineas, or from 6s; 6d. to 7s. a- stone beef and tallow. A number of the cattle left the market unsold. There were 2480 sheep. The best black- facod wedders that appeared were pastured round Buchanan House, and brought 22s. The next liest consisted of seven scores, and sold at 17s. Ordinary lots from 13s. to I o'.-. Ewes sold from 7s. to 10s. A lot of Cheviot ewes sold at 15s. Dumfries Catite Market,. Novt 9.-- The number of cattle shown to- day yas greatly short of what was shown last week ; the whole would no't amount to more, thau 1S00, of which about one- fourth were Highlanders from Doune ; the rest were Galloways. Few of ' the Highlanders bought at Doune could be sold for profit, and a great many were not sold at all; Galloways were also worse to sell, and prices a little lower ; aud considering the number shown, more left- the market unsold to- day than have done for six weeks. Morpeth, Nov, 15— Our market continues well supp'ied wifh cattle and sheep; being a good many buyers, fat sold readily ; prices much the same as last week— Beef 5s. to 5s. 9d. per stone, sinking offal. Mutton 4s. 6d. to 5s. 9d. At Jedburgh Fair, on Tuesday last, the show of battle was r'nfc very large, and rather inferior in quality ; . they met, however, with a ready demand, and prices of lean stock seem still improving, which is rather singular, considering the scarcity of keep for them during the winter. It was also a hiring market for single servant*, and was numerously attended ; wages were rather lower than last year— men got from about 41. to 41. 10s.— Women from 30s. to 36s. 1 FOREIGN MARKETS. Ghent, Nov. l.^- Our market was better supplied with all kinds of grain than for Several weeks past: Wheat and barley were sold on rather lower terms, but rye, oats, and heans contintie in brisk demand for English and Dutch account, and iVilly maintain the following quotations— Prime white wheat of 1895 and IS2f>, 25s. to 36s. 2d.; best real ditto 35s. to 36s. 2d. ; middling quali- ties ditto 33s. lOd. Best rye of 1825, 551b. 27s. 8d. to 28s. 9i!. ditto 1826, 541b. 27s. 8d. Barley 471b. to 481b. 22s. Id. , to 23s. 2d. Oats 311b. to 331b. 19s." 8d. to 20s. 9d. pet quarter imperial, free on board, Metnel, Oct. 23.— The harvest in Lithuania and the neigh- bouring country lias, with the exception of spring corn, turned ntft exceedingly well, and we might have calculated on a considerable supply from thence, had not the failure of the pavitoe crop and that of summer corn caused a great demand both for wheat and rve for home consumption. The crop of wheat is more abundant, and has been housed in better eondititon than for some years past; tl. e colour is fine, aud the grain full and heavy. In Holand, parthfti- larly, the fine white wheat has yielded uncommonly well ; the Poles, however, ask higher pi ices, but towards winter we expect purchases will be made on more favourable terms; the average Weight is 128 to 1321b. Dutch, 59 to 601b. per Winchester bushel ; the very finest - mples will however weigh more. The present price for the best white wheat is 27s. to 31s. per quarter, red 24s. to 26s. per quarter, free on hoard, except the usual 1 I- 3d per cent, negotiation. Of Oats the crop is snudl anil light, still in some parts it is pretty good, but the demand for England will soon exhaust the stock ; of old oats there are scarcely any on hand, new we quote at 18s. to 19s. per quarter on board. Rostock, Oct. 23 During the last week the arrivals of tl heat to our market were large, and all idea of making farther shipments previous to winter setting in must lie given up, the prices have somewhat receded ; for the first quidity 28s. to 29s. per quarter, are required, and for second sorts 23s. 6d. to 27s. per quarter, free onboard, including rent and charges until the lst of April. Rye maintains itself at 23s. 3d. to 83s. 6d. Barley 19s. 6; J. to 29s. 6d. Oats 19s. 6d. to 20s. 6( 1. Edinburgh Corn Market, Nov. 15—— We had a middling supply of all softs of grain to- day, and prices much the same as last week, except Wheat, which was a shade lower. Prices of Ilay and Straw. Nov. 14.— Oat Straw, 15s. to 16s. ; Barley ditto, 8s. 6d. to 9s. 6d. ; Wheat do. 10s. per kemple. Ilay Is. 3d. to Is. 4d. per stone, tron weight. Edinburgh All* Hallow Fair This great annual fair commen- ced on Tuesday, in afiild near White- house Toll- bar, where it has been held for several years past. There were upwards of 9000 cattle, of course chiefly lean, in the market, aud they were in fully better condition than those exposed last year. Although prices were rather better than could be obtained at the Falkirk and Doune trysts, they were still about 30 per cent, under those of last year's Hallow Fair ; and at this reduction sales were extremely slow. Small cattle from the Highlands were bringing from three to six guineas a- head ; while Fife and Angus stots sold at from 7.'. to 111, lis. There were but few fat cattle in the fair, and these were selling at from 6s. to 7s. 6d. and some bordeiing onSs. per. stone. At the close of the market, a good many beasts of all descriptions remained un- sold. In the Grassmarket there was a considerable number of horses, but sales were very dull, and few sold. There was a great number of cattle in the market ou Wednesday, but the demand was very limited, Iving almost solely confined to fat, \ i li ch were a shade higher than ou Tuesday, and brought from 6s. 6il. to 8s. per stone. The show of horses in the Grassmarket was considerable, and many of them in excellent condition, but tiie sale was extremely heavy, and luit few were sold, although the business done at the horse fail- was more favourable for theexposer than at the cattle one. Prices for good horses were from 30/. to 40/. There were 287 fat cattle in Glasgow Market on Monday. Of these 35 were Irish, and the remainder of the supply was composed of West Highlanders and country cows. Very few beasts appeared that were prime fat. The tew which were iu good condition sold at 9s-. Od. to 10s. a- stime tron lieeT and tallow. Inferior tieef sold according to qu dltv, from 6s. to 8s. 6.1. a- stone beef and tallow. There were not nearly the usual number of flashers iu the market; DUNDEE MANUFACTURES. 71b. lint do. . . — Oil), tow, do. p. lb. Os- 1 | dto 71b. tow do. do. Os 4i<! to Slb. towdo. de. Os 4df to 10 and 121b. do. 4d to Os Sjd Os 4 « d Os 4 id Os 44d 31b. lint handsp. — — 31b. mill- spun, 2s. 2d. a 2s. 5d. 41b. ditto, Os. Od. to Os Od. 51b. ditto, . Os. Od. to Os Od. 61b. ditto, . Os. Od. to Os Od. FJ. AX. Petersb. 12hd. ,€ 37 a .€ 38 00 I Ristens, 3 Brand,€ 30 0 a £ 31 Ditto, 9 ditto, 31 a 32 00 ! Lieban, Riga Thiesenhaus, 41 a 00 00 | Archangel, Drujana cnt, . 30 a 37 —- | Flemish, , HEMP. 34 0 . 35 O 00 0 40 • O Petersbtirgh clean, € 40 a £— Ditto halt- clean . 32 00s a 33 Riga Rhine, 43 a 0 00 Drujana rass, Common rass Codilla, . . € 36 . . 34 21 10s a £•— a 00 a 00 SMITIIFIELD MARKET. Reef, 3s. 9d. to 4s. 8d. Pork, 4s. Oil. to 5s. Od Veal, 4s. - Od. to 5s. 0.1. Lamb, Os. Od. to Os. Oil Mutton, ... 3s. 6d. to 4s. Od. Beasts, 967— Calves, 194— Sheep and Lambs, 5620— Pigs, ISO. 3 per (•.. Red. 3 per C. Cons 84 83j 3i per Cent.. Red. 4 per Cent. 1826 97| 98 New 4. Gent. 99^ f PRTCE OF STOCKS. 83] 8Sf India Bonds 40 42 pr. Kxch. Bills, 10001. 22 23 pr. Bank for Ace. Con. for_ Acc. 84 8SJ 84rjf^ ssai EDINBURGH, Nov. 22. It. is generally understood that the Lord Provost has been, or is immediately to lie, created a Baronet. Indeed, we have been as- sured that he received letters from London last night, addressed " Sir William Trotter, Bart." & c. Tuesday, Mr. Cranstoun, late Dean of Faculty, having compkt- eil his trials as Lord Probationer, and been approved by the Court, took his seat on the bench under the ritle. of Lord Corehousc. It is understood' that James Moncrieff, Esq. will this day lie un- animously elected D ean of the Faculty of Advocates, instead of George Cranstoun, Esq. promoted to the Bench. In this pro- ceeding, the public will perceive both good sense and good ifeeling. The Rev. Mr. Forbes was inducted into the charge of Hope Park Chapel on Sunday forenoon, bv the Rev. Mr. Thomson i. f Perth. Mr. Forbes preached iu the afternoon. The chapel 011 both occasions was crowded. On tho 14th instant, Mr. William Moncrieff wfls ordained pasfor of the U uited Associate congrega- ion of Kincardine, by the United Associate Presbytery of Stirling and Falkirk. The United Associate Presbjtery of Cupar met at. Buckhaven 011 the 7th current, and ordained Mr. Robert Pollock to the Ministry of that congregation. On Monday evening Mr. Vandenhoff played William Tell, for his benefit, at the Liverpool Theatre. Tiie receipts amounted to € 267. DISPATCH The Erin steam packet came down here from Glas- gow on Thursday last, aud finished the loading of a full cargo. She sailed ou Thursday afternoon, arrived at Dublin 011 Friday, discharged the cargo, and took in another in the course of Saturday; left Dublin that evening about seven o'clock, and returned to Green- ock on Sunday afternoon. What was thus done in three days, has often, from the prevalence of southerly winds at this season, occu- pied an ordinary coasting vessel for as many months.— Greenock Advertiser. UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW— Thomas Campbell, Esq. was, on Tuesday, elected Lord Rector of the College of Glasgow, for the eusuing year. Mr. Canning and Sir Thomas Brisbane were pro- posed by the Professors, but the Students carried tile day. The votes were— For Mr. Campbell 283— for Sir T. Brisbane 196 For Mr. Canning 79. The Senate of Glasgow University have conferred the Degree of Doctor in Laws on- James Ewing, Esq. oI'Dmiomi Castle; the Rev. Samuel . Hans Sloane, second Minister of the Presbyterian Congre- gation at Cork; and on James Cleland, Esq. author of several Statistical Works relative to this City and County, which are high- ly valued by Political Economists, both at home and abroad, liu" their aocuracy, the extent of their researches, and their judicious arrangements. Glasgow Auxiliary Bible Society On Thursday, the annual meeting of the Glasgow Auxiliary Bible Society, took place iu the Trades' Hall. It being understood that the conduct of the members of the British and Foreign Bible Society, regarding tlie c. irculartng of the Apocrypha, was to come under discussion, and whether tin' Society should apntinue to act as an Auxiliarytto the Prrent Socie- ty, at an early hour the hall was crowded to excess, jmd hundred*, of persons could not gain admittance. The Rev. Mr. Hough moved, That this. Society withdraws all connection from the Parent Society till it be purged of its Foreign Agents and the present leading mem'- bers; and that an independent Society be instantly formed, for the purpose of giving circulation to the Word of God, without note or comment Dr. Wardlaw addressed the Meeting at considerable length, and moved that the opinion of this meeting be postponed till after the next meeting of the Parent Society, which is to be- held iu May next. After several Members had delivered their opi- nions ( a few in favour of delay), the question was put to the vote, when Mr. Hengh's motion was carried by more tlwn three to' one. On this decision being announced, great applause took place, which continued for some time. The diss ntient Members then instantly formed themselves into a new Society, to be called the Glasgow Bible Society, and read a code of regulations for their future guir'- j ance. - Several persons expressed their determination still to adhere to the Parent Institution. Montrose The vexatious law suits in which this borough hi 9 been involved so long, at the instance, but not at the expence, 0 such worthies as Mill and Purves, are, we may say, concluded. On the reversal of the decree of the Court of Session, in the Hous e of Peers, by Lord Uifibrd, Mill was incarcerated for the cxpeiec of process ; and, on his application for a release from confinement, ha was examined in prison, and declared what was previously pretty well known— the names of those he was employed by or coiuuiuni • coted with. On the necessary forms having been complied wi h, Mill was released, and an action raised against the pr. 11eip. 1ls. L « * t Wednesday, in Council, it was hinted that tine alfair winKkely, to bo settled; s- uce ivhich, we are told, I„ 100 has been remitted to the Town's agent, to account. We think that it will be long till any other of our citizens impugn the beneficent viev/ s of Govern- ment in granting our present liberal set. Purves's name was long ago withdrawn from the process ; but it is said that Mill intends pursuing his employers for breach of engagement to him, wrongous imprisonment, & c. The Presbytery of Newcastle, in connection with the United Secession Church of Scotland, met at Houghton- la- Sjjring, on Wednesday the 8 th instant, for the " ordination of the Reverend John Morris, to the pastoral charge of the United Associate Congregation in that place. The Reverend William Syme, Newcastle, who be- gan the services of the day, preached a suitable and eloquent sermon. Owing to the novelty of a Presbyterian Ordination in that place, a very large and respectable congregation assembled,, sat for nearly five hours with undiminished interest, and retired much impressed with the solemnities of the occasion. A'ew Harmony.— Vre have seen a letter addressed to a gentle- man in Edinburgh, by his friend at Mr. Owen's settlement, d ited 24th August. The establishment was then divided into ten sec- tions, each of which was complete within itself. As individuals ariive, they are put into one or other of'the existing establish- ments, and when the number is sufficient for a community, they hfve off and form a new one. Thus they multiply. The writer i. f tue letter, who is a young man of education aud ability, says they are quite contented with their situation. The community lie belongs to is situated on the lands of the late Mr. Iiirkbeck.— Scotsman. IRELAND. There is a most alarming amount of distress in the sooth of Ire- Iin- I at this moment. At a committee meeting held at Cork a few days ago, to devise additional means of relief, the May"- who pre- sided stated, that 840 human beings, in a state of extreme desti- tution, were lodged in the House of Industry, which ciuild not hold one more ; and that 3000 were relieved twice a week by a charity soup shop. The Rev. Mr. O'Culiaghan declared that such wretch- edness and misery was rieVer before witnessed ; that besides those who exhibited their poverty in the streets, there were others still worse off who wore housed in lanes and garrets, " without even a particle of straw or covering, much less of food, and in this state they remained until they expired of absoln'e famine." This state- ment, says *. ie Irish t> aper, caused a thrill of horror throughout the meeting ; and well it might. A go. ntlemau present expressed his doubts. Yes," repeated the clergyman, " die of absolute hun- ger and want. I have known instances of what I state to occur tvithin this Week." Other individuals of the committee, who had examined ( liferent: parts of tlie city, agreed . as to the existence of tlie most fearful distress; and they added that the evil was aggra- vated by the prevalence of fever, whieh they attributed to the use of the most disgusting- aud unwholesome . aliment, namely putrid fish, whieh the people, in spite of effoil- to keep it out of the town, could not he ptevented from purchasing. Again nnil again we have siid, that the hardest tusk for the enlightened politician at this day, is to find a remedy for the complicated evils that afflict Ireland. Extreme misery is not in that country, as in most others, a rare or Decisional visitation^ which may lie left to the temporary efforts of benevolence. It has fixed its seat in the habits, and in the moral a'l. i. political condition, of the people ; time and change seem to add to its virulence ; it is advancing with rapid Strldfes ; and science and philanthropy, unable to devise any rational means of arresting its march, are compe'led to be little more than silent witnesses of its progress. At an adjourned public meeting in Cork, on Friday, the Mayor in the Chair, petitions were presented from ten unemployed broad- cloth and worsted weavers, praying for fundi to emigrate to Eng- land in search of employment. A resolution was passed to send over 39 of them, and, on landing at Liverpool, to be provided with 10s. each. BIRTHS- At Campore, on the 27th April last, the Lady of Franeis Siev- • wright, Esq. his Majesty's 50th regiment ofa son. At Rociiampfon, on the 14th inst. Lady Gifford, ofa son. At Kensington, on the 14th inst. the Lady of W. S. Marson, M. D. of a daughter. At Strathajrly Cottage, on the 8th insti the Lady of Major Briggs, of a son. At i' 8, Gayfield Square, on the 14th inst. Mrs. Dr. Ross, of a daughter. At Melville Street, on the 13th inst. Mrs. S. A. Duff, ofa MARRIAGES. At tlie Hotel of the British Ambassador, at Paris, on the 8t. h l'nst. the Hon. Ferdinand St. John ( attached to his Majesty's Mis- sion at Florence) to SeKna Charlotte, youngest daughter of Colonel Keating, and niece to the Earl of Meuth. At Dolphingston, on the! 15th inst. Robert Brown Cuiinyng- h. tme, Esq; Adelphi, London, to Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr. James Cunningham* At Edinhurgh, on the 18th inst. Mr. James Murphy, Printer, to Miss Margaret Hogg, Gladsmuir. DEATHS. At Port of Spain, Trinidad, on the 3d September, Dr. James Anderson, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. At London, on the 10th ult. Mr. George Proudfoot, formerly cnudleniakerat Leith. At Edinburgh, on the 8th inst. David Ewart, Esq. depute clerk of Chancery. At the Vicarage House, at Bansted, Sin- rey, on the 12th inst. Mrs. Buckle, wife of the Rev. William Buckle, and daughter of the late Sir . John Stewart, aud sister of Sir George Stewart of Grandtully, Bart. At Meilerstain, on the 9th inst. in the 78th year of her age, Lady Pr ingle, relict of Sir James Pringle, Bart, of Stitchell. At Edinlmrgh, on the 14t. h inst. Miss Aune Davidson, daughter of the late, Johu Davidson, Esq. erf Ravel rig. At Grading House, on the 7th inst. James Paton, Esq. of Crailing. At Linlithgow Manse, on' the 10th inst. the Rev. James Dobie, D. D. in the 81st yearofhis age, and 54th ofhis ministry. At London, on the 4th inst. in two days' illness, Mr. John Johnston, Cajitain of the Lonilou and Leith Shipping Company's smack Ocean. At Calais, on his return to England, on the 30th ult. Augustus Donaldson, Esq. Commander in the Royal Navy. On the 4tli inst. Mr. Robert Robertson, builder, High Street. At Edinburgh, on the 4th inst. Ml'J Adam Smith, late of Stockbridge. At Carlisle, on the 2d inst. Mr. Francis Jollie, proprietor of the Carlisle Journal. ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY. HP HE Annual General Meeting will be held in JL Dxni- STEli's, upon Thursday the 30tli instant, at two o'clock afternoon. Dinner on the table at half- past four. Aberdeen, Nov. 22, 1826. SHiPKOYV SOCIETY. rjnHE Memiiers of tlie Shiprow Society are requcst- JL ed to take notice, that the Annual General Meeting for the purpose of electing Office- bearers, and inspecting the • Treasurer's Accounts, will be held in Mrs. Ronald's, Lemon Tree, ou Monday 4th December next, at six o'clock in the evening. VOTE IN ABERDEENSHIRE. There will be exposed t « sale, on Tuesday the 19th of December 1826, at two o'cloek afternoon, in the Waterloo Tavern, Edinburgh. IiHE SUPERIORITY of LANDS in Aberdeen- - shire, affording a Freehold Qualification. For further particulars, application may bo made to Mr. John Archibald Campbell, C. S. or Mr. John Anderson, W. S. This Day is published, In 8vo. Price 3s. b'd. boards, REMARKS ON TltE PRINCIPAL FEATURES ' OF THE FOBEIGN arui DOMESTIC POLICY of GREAT BRITAIN, 1 SiltCE TilE YE All 1793 : IN the course of which are interspersed Occasional Discissions on the leading Political Tojilcs of the Day. Bt the Rev. LAW. MO YES, Minister of Forglcn. Printed for A. BROWN & Co. Aberdeen; BET,! and BRADFUTE, Edinburgh ; and LONGMAN, RE£ S, ORME, BROWN, and GREEN, London- CORN LAWS, AGRICULTURAL AUD RURAL AFFAIRS. 7 his dun is published, No. t, price 4s, To be amXnned QoAnrmtr. r, of the BRITISH FARMER'S MAGAZINE; EXDU- sivelv devot. d to AgricuUure and Rural Affairs. Conducted by II. Ff. EMlNG, Late Editor and Proprietor of " Flemingvss liritish Formats Chronicle." Letters and communications for the Editor, ( post paid),, are re- quested to be addr*** sed to the Publisher's. Ridgway, Agricultural Btkrkst- lU'rs, Piccadilly, London. Orders for the Work are also r< j- ivived by any of the Bool6* 4fer** ti Edinburgh, aud in ail the princi- pal IWui Scotland. THE I& XSSES ICEER AVE to hitininte, that thai willccrrtlmence Business as MILLINERS and DRESS- MAKERS in the Second Week or December. Miss M: trusts from her experience in London, and hy attention to the interests of those who may favour them with orders, to merit a share of public patronage. CORRECTION WYND, NO. 5. , ABEBDEEM: SATURDAY, NopehBER 25, 1826. SUMMARY OF POLITICS. THE English papers contain a Manifesto by the Go- vernment of Colombia, of date the 12th July, on the recent' events in Venezuela. This document appears to contain a most judicious, temperate, and successful defence of the government against the accusations of tlie Venezuelan insuigents, and, with republican frankness, neither disguises the true nature and character of the Insurrection, nor the extent of the danger to which it has t ' posed the State. In a calm historical revieiv of the conduct of the go- vernment towards the Venezuelans, it is shown that they have uniformly enjoyed rather more than their due share of the numerous advantages arising from the pro- tection of the independent government, and that the conduct of the leaders of the insurrection, and in par- ticular cf General Paez, is marked with the greatest ingratitude, the grossest inconsistency, and ( as we trust ; he event will show) with the most consummate folly. In a document, every part of which is fraught with Interest, not the least interesting part perhaps is that which contains the reply of the Vice- President to the flimsy calumnies of the Venezuelan press. This respec- table'and liberal magistrate, while he gives a satisfactory and indignant answer to his slanderers, does not breathe a thought derogatory of that institution, which is one of the best guarantees of public freedom, merely because he himself has been the object of a gross abuse of it. In our Postscript will be found his Majesty's Speech on the opening of Parliament; and we shall, at present, contcnt ourselves with giving the following observations on the subject, which have appeared in a respectable Morning Paper. " Parliament meets under circumstaaccs at least as diffi- cult and important as any which have presented them- selves since the peace :— great distress prevailing through the country; symptoms, accord* ng to some, of a pro- gressive decline in our manufactures ; a necessity gene- rally felt and expressed for- revising the laws by which tjie'supply of food to the people is regulated ; the cur- rency of the country in an um- Uled state, and experi- ments in progress on the system of our trade and naviga- tion all these are sufficient to rouse attention not un- mixed with alarm. Those who expect, however, to find any tiling new or satisfactory ou these topics in the speech from the throne, will. be disappointed. It is the fashion to make these productions express little and mean less, and we cannot say that the fashion is much to be condemned. There would, we think, be little practical use in attempting to embrace in a document of this kind a number of statements, which, though tiresome collectively, would be separately meagre " One satisfactory announcement is made in the Speech— the moral certainty of the continuance of har- mony among European Powers, added to the extinc- tion of the war in India. This announcement would be still more satisfactory, if it were followed up by what would seem the natural consequence of a peace more firmly established, to all appearance, than at any former period of our history— a recommendation to reduce es- tablishments and expenditure. Of late years, in pro- portion as war has seemed to become less and less prob- able, our establishments have shown a disposition to increase. The Administration would be entitled to the gratitude of the people for their disposition to preserve peace, if they did not at the same time visit us with a war expenditure ; but it is of little benefit that no enemy approaches us, if we are crushed to death under the weight of our armour. " There is but one source of danger which England has now to dread, and that is one which is only pre- served by the active interference of Parliament. There is certainly great, aud probably increasing, discontent among the people of Ireland; and until the discontent is removed, the empire can never feel that security which its population, wealth, and situation would other- wise enable it to enjoy. But this is a danger not to lie met or removed bv a large military establishment. Equal laws are above all things necessary, and if any thing more is required to repress individual oppression, and the habit of domineering, it is rather by the removal, than by the presence of a military force, that it will be effected. The less numerous party in Ireland would not. feel it safe to be hated if they could not rely on a military force. Without that force they would feel it neccssary to conciliate the people, and we canuot doubt that they would succeed." . , MARRIAGES. At St. Swi tliin's, London- stone, by the Rev. H. G. Watkins, Mr. W. AniJisoN, assistant- surgeo*, R. N. to Miss CATHERINE SCOTT, East Mains, Ethie. Ou Thursday morning, at St. George's, Hanover- square, Lon- don, by the Rev. Philip Douglas, Lieutenaut- Colouel JAMES Toon, of the Hon. East India Company", service, to JULIA, third daughter of Dr. Clutterbuck, of new Bridge- street. DEATHS. On the 16th inst. in the 72d year of his age, and 41st of liis ministry, the Rev. DAVID WADOEL, Shiels, Belhelvie ; and at London, oil the 12th iust. after a short illness, his youngest son, WILLIAM, aged 23. At Aberdeen, on the 17th Nov. curt. Mr. ANDREW SIMPSON, Merchant there, aged 29. At Ellisliill House, near Peterhead, on the 8th November, Mrs. BARBARA GOKDON, wife of James Anderson, Esq. much and justly regretted. AT Smyrna, on the 30th September, Captain ALEXANDER SHAND, of the brig Success of tliis port; much and justly regretted by his family and friends. At Banff, on the 12th cart. WILLIAM DAVIDSON, Esq. Solicitor, aged S6. At the Manse of Carnock, on the 18 th instant, the Rev. ROBT. THOMSON, late Qf Arbroath. At Plymouth, on tbe 29th Sept. last, JOHN NOBLE, Esq. of jDemerara, a native of Inverness, much and justly regretted. A one pound note, enclosed to Baillie Brebner, by a " Citizen,' has been paid to the Treasurer of the Shipwrecked Seamen's Fund, as the individual for whom it was intended cannot be found, nor any sloop belonging to this port of the name mentioned. The Treasurer of the Dea f and Dumb Institution has received, by tbe liands of Mr. John Fyfe, Messenger, from a friend, One Guinea, for the benefit of the Institution. In consequence of the death of Mr. ANDXEW SIMFSON, Mr. ALEXANDER PIUIK, Merchant, has been declared duly elected a Commissioner of Police for the . Green Quarter. We have frequently had occasion to notice the melancholy accidents which have occurred in different parts of the country, from the careless manner in which Gunpowder is generally kept by those who deal iu it; but, we think, we may assure our fellow - citizens, that they have nothing to fear in that respect, as we have been informed, that, although a very strict search was made last week, by order of the Commissioners of Police, in not a single instance was it discover- ed, that the excellent provison in the Act of Parliament—" that no " Merchants, Shopkeepers, Traders, or other persons, dealers in " Gunpowder within the said City, shall have or keep in their " Houses, Shops, or Warehouses, at any one time, more than Four " Pounds weight of Gunpowder," had been infringed. His Majesty has been pleased to issue a warrant authorising the Right Hon. Lord Fortes, Robert Dalrvmple Horn Elphinstoue of Logie Elphinstone, and Charles M'Kenzie Fraser of Castle Fruser, to execute the office of Lieutenant of the County of Aberdeen, dur- ing the absence of the Marquis of Himtly from the kingdom. Tire lute Dr. David Cruden.— The Parish Ciiureh of Nigg presented an interesting scene on Sunday last. From the very li.' gli respect iu which Dr. Cruden was. Iu- ld by all ranks, a great num- ber of people," including several of our Magistrates and Clergy, aud many gentlemen of respectability, attended at the church ; when an appropriate disburse tjis delivered by tiie Rev. Mr. Tliori, his successor, from Acts xiii. and 36—" For, David, after he had served his own generation, by the will of God fell on sleep," Otc. The preacher passed a justly merited t- ulogium on the character of him whose death they that day mourned ; and tenderly and affec- tionately reminded the sorrowing parishioners of his faithfulness as a public teacher, his kind consolations as a comforter in distress, and his unbounded charity, as a friend to the destitute. Very many listened in the church- yard, who could not get entrance into the church, ' • •-• We are informed, that the Rev. Robert Finlayson, from Caith- ness, has been appointed evening lecturer itv the Gaelic Chapel of this place. Inconsequence of the Resolutions ( formerly published) of the proprietors of Breweries in this quarter, who have been so great sufferers by people neglecting to return, aud in many instances ap- propriating to their own purposes, the casks and ankers sent out with porter and beer, several prosecutions are now going on against individuals before our Sheriff Court. 1 he concurrence ot the Pro- ' curator Fiscal has been- obtained, and the punishments likely to follow, will, we hope, put a stop to a practice so highly improper, and even criminal. ^ Eclipse of the Sun,- Qn the 29 th of Nov. there will be an eclipse of the sun— the greatest that will happen until Juiy 17, 1833. The first impression will be made about 60 degrees to the east of the sun's vertex, at 44 minutes past nine in the morning— greatest obscuration, 45 minutes past ten— end, 54 minutes past eleven-— digits eclipsed, 6 deg. 57 min. This eclipse begins at sun- rising, at eight minutes past nifli&, in the Western Ocean, lat. 42 dog. 4 min. N., and long. til. deg. W. j and ends at sun- setting, be- twixt Georgia and the Gaspian Sea, lat. 49 deg. 12 - min. N.. and longitude 48 deg. E. The time here given is what it ought to be by a well Vegulated'clock, Or meantime. The planet Saturn rises at present a little before seven at night, and may be seen to givat advantage with a powerful telescope. The major to the minus axia of Saturn's ring,- is as 1000 to 48S. The planet Mars may be seen every night in the south- west, and the planet Venus a little farther to che south- west than Mars. Copies of the petition for a modification of the Corn Laws, lately agreed to in this city, lie for signature at. the following places : ; £ Tike Trinity Hall; Sliiprow ; Messrs. C. Fyfe & Co.' s Snuff Shop, 46, Union Street; Lewis Smith, BotrkselbT, 78, Broad Street; William L'eviej Sl^ fliaker, 30, Quay; John Dunn, Oroytr, Union Place j School- House, tjiapel of Ease, Gilcomston j The Economists* Sale- Room, Brdadfbrd ; and • Robert Barker, Grocer, Printfiehl. OFFICE BEARERS of the Seven Incorporated Trades of Old Aberdeen, Jar the ensuing year. Dr. WILLIAM JACK, Principal of King's College, Patron. ALEX. FIDDES, Painter and Glazier, Convener. DAVID CROMAK, Weaver, Master Of Hospital. Trades. Hammermen - Wrights and Coopers ~ We; n Tailors~ Shoemakers^. Deacons. James Arthur. . Win. Mackie. Win. Walker. John Innes. Alex. Clark. Adam Stable9. Jatnes Nicol. Lexmasters. James Pine. f John Laing. M. Swanson. Win. Smith. James Conuon. John Irvine. James Smith. Bakers and Brewers. Fleshers,,. JAMES NICOL, Advocate, Clerk and Consultor. GEORGE CHARLES, Officer. Offsce- bearei\ S & f the Merchant Society of Old Aberdeen, for the ensuing year. Mr. JQILBERT M'DONALD, PYeses. . Mr.. JAMES HARVEY, Treasurer. JAMES NICOL, Clerk. On Monday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, a fire broke out in. the upper floor of th* New Fire Proof Mill at Grandhoim, which is used as a temporary store room for tow. The flames burst, forth with great violence ; and, notwithstanding . the exertions of the workmen and people in the neighbourhood, who were most active, the fire was not subdued until it had destroyed a considerable part of the tow ; and injured the iron roof to such a degree that it quick- ly fell in. ' The damage however was confined to the room in which if broke out ; neither , the steam engine,. x; or any part of the ma- chinery is in the least injured,, so that we are glad to learn that the business of this extensive manufactory will not : be interrupted in any of its branches. The Fire Engines belonging to the Don As- sociation, Messrs. Gordon, Barron, & CQ. the engines belonging to the Aberdeen Fire Establishment ( and not the Norwich and North British) and that of Messrs. Hunter & Cq, Brass Founders, were promptly brought to the spot;. and served with great effect Ijy the Grandhoim workmen, those of the adjoining manufactories, and the people of the neighbourhood, who were, most ieady in giving their assistance. We are sorry, to add, that in their exertions , to save part of the property4 in $ he room, five of the workmen were severely injured ; every attention* however, was immediately paid fo them, and they are happily in the way of recovery. On Monday last, a boy fell into the hold of one of th? whalq- fishing ships here, a height of about IS feet to the keel- stone, on which he was- pvecipitatt^ a He was. taken up a good deal cut and bruised about the head, but without any broken bones, a circum- stance more surprizing, from the position in which he was fouim, with one of his arms doubled under him. On Wednesday last, at the Gallowgate- head here, a mason of the name of Sellar, when at work, complained of sudden indispo- sition and of a giddiness in his head, when going to a neighbouring shop to rest him, he fell down and was taken up a lifeless corpse. A short time ago, a seaman went into one of the churches of this place on the Sunday evening, apparently for the purpsse of hearing the lecture, when he addressed the elder in attendance at the door with the question—" Why, Sir, ao: you know if I could have a birth in your larboard gallery for this evening ?" Yesterday, at the Feeing Market here, the number of Men and Women Servants assembled for engaging, exceeded what has been known for some years, aud wages were greatly reduced in conse- quence. £' 4> 1 Os. to £ 6 for the half- year, were the rates for the former, and £ l 10s. . to 15s. for the latter, while many failed in finding any engagement. Ruihrieston Tryst) Nov. 21.— The supply to- day was mscb better than last Tryst ; and for beasts of good quality, higher prices were obtained ; while lean stock was nearly. - unsaleable. Milch Cows newly calved,- and Sheep were in. request. Horses . nume- rous, sales flat, at very low prices. Little was done in the Feeing Market ; although there were a good many Farmers in need of servants. Were these Trysts held MONTHLY, there is no duubt they would be much, better attended, and prove a great source of accommodation to that neighbourhood, and to the lower parts of Kincardineshire. Neict/ uichar, Nov. 13— The first monthly tryst held here for the seasoji took place to- day. The show of cattle was more nume- rous than usual, and the sale, at ordinary prices, very brisk— some of the lots changing owners twice in the course of the day. In the graiu department, several dealers were present, and a good deal of business done : prices on the advance. Few servants were engaged. At the Muir of Ord Cattle Tryst, held on Wednesday and Thurs- day, the sale for winterers was dull, in consequence of the scarcity of keep; and only three small droves have passed through Inver- ness, for the Doune market. Queys were more in demand than stots, and sold ai an advance of 5s. to 7s. 6d. a- head on the prices of last market. There were not many sheep in the market; hlack- faced wedders sold at from 12s. to 14s. and crock ewes from 6s. to 7s. 6d. each. In the Stonehaven feeing market on Thursday last, although numerously attended*, very little business was doue. Being the earliest market, servants demanded high wages, while formers were shy. The impression is, that wages will be lower ; for as provi- sions will be dearr servants will find it their interest to take roasters at or< fivaoy wag « » . The Journ'evmea arid Apprentice Convener Court was held in Melvin's Hotel, Qtieen' Street, on the 11th inst. and proceeded oj tlie election of a new Convener, Master of Hospital, & c. when the following persons were duly elected, viz. :— ANDREW PATON, Wright, Convener. JAMES MCDONALD, Baker, Master of Hospital. Hammermen.— Andrew Lawson, deacon; George Maurice, boxmaster; John M^ Bain, first master; John Crockart, second master. Rakers.— John McDonald, deacon; Alex. Clark, boxmaster; John Mollison, first master ; John Ross, second master. Wrights Andrew Paton, deacon ; George Monroe, box- master; William M'Kenzie, first master; Daniel Fraser, second master. Tailors.— John Moir, deacon; James Michie, boxmaster ; Robert Cooper, first master; John Allardyce, second master. Shoemakers.-— Charles Reid, deacon; Alex. Souter, box- master ; James Edwards;, first master; William Duncan, second master. Weavers James M'Kay, deacon ; William Birnie, box- master : Alexander M'Kay, first master; Joseph Milne, secoud master.- " - Fleskers.— William Duncan, deacon; James Eddison, box- master ; William Sangster, first master; John Stewart,, second master. Alex. Cruden, cjerk ; William Morrison, officer. PRICE OF PROVISIONS, & E. JX A B- E 111) E EN MARKET YES TUB DAY. Quartern Loaf, Potatoes, imp. peck. Beef, per lb. .— Mutton, Veal, Pork, Butter, imp. lb. Egrs, per doz, 10( 1. 5d. to 6d. ; 3d. to 7d. AA* to 6d. 4d. to 6d. S^ d. to 5d. 9d. to lid. lOd. to 12d. Cheese, per imp. st. 3s. 9d. to 3s. 6d. Tallow, 281b or ! to 9s. 6d. Hay, Is. Raw Hide's, ! stone, 9s. Od. 3d. to Is. 6d. — 3d. to 3jd. Cools, p. bar. Is. 3d. ft) Os. t) J, ABERDEEN COI* N MARKET, Nov. PJ, 1SU. | There was little business done in our Market to day. Oats ' maintain their prices, but the den . nd is not so brisk as en this day week. I\ ear is without alteration. Potatoe Oats,, new, 26s. Od. to 2Ss. Od. Do. do. old, 27s. Od. to 29s. Od. Common Oats, new, 24s. Od. to 26s. Od. Do. do. old, 25s. 6d. to 27s. 6d. Bear, 25s. Od. to 2$ s. Od; Wheat,' ——— Meal, ^ sack of to 52s. Od. MEAL MARKET. OATMEAL in the Market on Thursday and Friday, 110 sacks of 280 Imp. lb/, per sack, which sold from 50s. to 52s. per sack. Oatmeal, per stone, 2s. 6fL to 2s. 8d.. J3earmeal, per do. Is. 8d. to Is. I Id. Sids, per do. , — Os. 8d. to Os. 1 OiL Malt, per bushel, — 5s. 4d. NA VAL INTELLIGENCE. The Aberdeenshire, Oswald, 26 days from Miramichs, through this Bay yesterday, for Grangemouth ; among the few ships loading, left only the Earl of Aberdeen, Mearns, of this place, with the greater part of her cargo ou board, and expected to sail in eight or ten days for Dublin. , Spoke ho vessels on ihe pas- sage, which was rather unsettled and squally. The Radiant, Philip, ia arrived at London from Pillau. Manly, Kenn, arrived at Hull, the 18th inst. from Memel. Dee, Edward, arrived at Hamburgh, 16th iust. from Dundee. Greenock, Aov. 17.— By advices from Mall, the Cambrian of Cardigan, Carlysle, master, was on shore there; and. some puncheons of rum had been seen otT tlie coast of Icolmkill, but none of theel could be saved o^ i account of the boisterous weather, Betsey, Lumsden, at Graycsend, 1 Ith inst. from Pillau. Friendship, Beedie, at ditto, 16th inst. from Tenerifte. Migvie, Black, ut Southamptou, lbth inst. from Memel. Jessie of Peterhead, Todd, soiled from Plymouth, J5th inst. tir Tenerifle. Lavinia, Smart, at Gravesend, 17th inst. from- La Gttna de Teriftinos, sailed from thence 1st Sept. Blossom of Gardsusteue, Patterson, sailed from Gravesend, 16th inst.' for Seville. Ythan, Law, at Leith, from Memel. Latona of Peterhead, Jaffray, at Dublin, 12th inst. from St. Petersburg!). Thistle of do. Brodie, at St. Petersburgh, £ 8th ult. from Tc- neriffe. Jean Stewart, M'Kenzie, at Santa Martha, previous to 24th Sept. from London. Rotterdam Packet, Hossack, at Helvoet, 10th inst. from Aber- deen. Corry, Isle of Skye,. 9t. h Nov.— The Briton of Dundee, bound to Cork, was driven on shore in the Sound of Scalpay, last week, and discharged part of her cargo to repair. She was reacy for sea yesterday. Glentanner, Widker, and Enterprise, Anderson, at Leith, Iflth inst. from Cape Breton. . Orient, Morrison, at London, 17th inst. from Dantzic. ARRIVALS AT ABERDEEN. Nov. 17.— Margarets, , Riga, liax— 18. Aberdeen Paeket, Barnett, London, goods; Lovely Maria, Oliphant, Riga, flax— 19. Eagle, King; Byron, Souper; Margarets, Logan; Helen, Levie; Hind, Fowler; Theophilus, Runey; Persever- ance, Ritchie; Jean, Wattie ; Myrtle, Davidson; Zealous, Deu- nison; and Pheenix, Walker, Sunderland, coals; Hero, Taylor, Newcastle, goods; Spencer, , Liverpool, salt; Commerce, Alburg, Jersey, apples— 20. Betsey, and Ann, Noble, Warren, flour; Friends, Urquhart, Fraserburgh, goods; Acorn, Rennie, Southampton, timber ; Marquis of lluntly, Law, Leith, goods ; Dolphin, Lckh ; Isabella, Faulkner ; I' riendship, Noble; and Waddle, Smith, Sunderland, coals 2T, Maxwell, Bsu- gess, Limekilns, lime; Glasgow Packet, Smart, Glasgow; Barbara and Ann, Thom, Peterhead ; Eliza, Thomson, Inverness; and Vigilant, Christie, Liverpool, goods ; Two Brothers, Alexander, Yarmouth, grain— 22. Liberty, Lawson, Dunbar, goods— 23. Hazard, Smith, Shields, coals ; pirate, Thom ; Captain, Baxter, and Stirlinghill, Philip, Sunderland, coals; Newhurgh, Downie, do. lime; Lord Algernon, Gowan, Alloa; herd A. Hamilton, Masson, Sunderland; and Stag,. Elder, Newcastle, ' coals; Guthries, Blues, Dundee, goods. SAILINGS. Nov. 17.— Fox, Middleton. Hull; Young Johns, Abbot, Peterhead ; and Deveron, Duthie, Newhills, goods—- 18. Thomas and Ann, Shield ; Meicuty, Walker; aud Johnstone, Brodie, Sunderland ; Isabella and Jessie, Paterson, Dunbiir ; and Lively, Goltiie, Pittenweem, ballastAnn, M'Taggart, Arbroath, and Bon Accord, Brown, London,, goods; . Stephen, Stephen, Peter- head, timbe*; London Packet, Mearns, Leith, goods— 19. Eclipse, Greenville, Sunderland; Catharine, Smith, do; and Charleston, Annand, Preston pans, ballast— 20. Don, White, and Many, Harlie, Sunderland, ballast;, Newcastle, Leslie, Newcastle, and Two Sisters, Gray, Dysart, goods; Helen, Craigie, Lime- kilos, ballast— 81. notion* Palmer. Sunderland, ballast; Ed- ward, Duncan, Montrose, goods; Susanna, Smitliers, Sunder- land, ballast— 22. Janet aud Ann, M'Culloch, Inverkeithing, ballast; Regent, Kerr, London; Mally Leighton, Milne, Mon- trose; Aultnaskiach, Paterson, Inverness; Betsey and Ann, Noble, Berwick, goods; Isabella and Eapheaiia, Levie, Sunder- land, ballast—- 23- RiiTiy, Grcig, London, stopes. Nimrod, Philip, 17th; and Triumph, Leslie, at London, 20th inst. TIDE TABLE, Calculated for Aberdeen liar.-— Mean Time. Morning Tide. Evening Tide. Nov. 25. Saturday 26. Sunday 27. Monday 28. Tuesday 29. Wednesday....... 30. Thursday. Dec. 1. Friday 9H. 16M. 10 28 11 28 41 23 6 9H. 54M. 11 11 d 1 1 2 0 55 18 o 44 26 MOON S AGE. NEW MOON, 29th day, I1H. 17M. Morning. TO CORRESPONDENTS. The Favours of several Correspondents have been received. P 0 S T S CR IP T. THE KING'S VISIT TO PARLIAMENT. At an early hour on Tuesday, Parliament Street, and all the ave- nnes leading to the House of Louis, were filled with persons anxious to obtain a view ofhis Majesty, or at least uf the procession in which he was to be so important a personage. On no former occasion do we recollect greater anxiety having been manifested. In the House of Lords itself, the. portion appropriated ior the use of the public was crowded to excess, and the heat was very oppressive; consider- ing that up to a late hour yesterday afternoon, none of the tickets of admission were issued, such a crowd could hardly have been ex- pected. The preparations for tlie reception of his Majesty were not commenced until last night, and at a late hour this morning they were still incomplete. The delay in commencing them seems to have been occasioned by the uncertainty as to whether the King, from the state of his health, would, or. . would not, open the Par- liament in person. At a few minutes before two o'clock, the tir- ing of the guns announced tlie arrival of tbe King at the House of Lords, and at about live minutes before two his Majesty took his seat u^ ion the Tliro « c. The cheering from the outside, when h » Majesty alighted from his carriage, was quite enthusiastic. The reception which he experienced must be very gratifying to his feel- ings— c- 1' tainly, ir'auy thing had been wanting to prove that the popularity, of his Majesty had in no degree abated, it would be found in the Welcome which he this day obtained from the numer- ous, and, generally speaking, respectable crowd, assembled to wit- ness his visit to Parliament. The King being seated, and the buz which his entrance had oc- casioned having subsided, his Majesty commenced his speech. " My Lords and Gentlemen, " I have called you together at this time, for the spe- cial purpose of communicating to you the measure which I judged it necessary to take in tlie month of Septem- ber, for the admission into the Ports of the United Kingdom of certain sorts of Foreign Graiu not then ad- missible by Law. " 1 have directed a Copy of the Order in Council, issued on that occasion, to be laid before you, and I confidently trust that you will see sufficient reason for giving your sanction to the provisions of that Order, and for carrying them into effect. " I have great satisfaction in being able to inform you that the. hopes entertained at the close of last Session of Parliament respecting the termination of the war in the Burmese territories have been fulfilled, and that a peace has been concluded in that quarter, highly honourable to the British arms and the Councils of the British Go- vernment in India. " I continue to receive from all Foreign Powers as- surances of their earnest desire to cultivate the relations of peace and friendly understanding witn me, " I am exerting myself with unremitting anxiety, ether singly, or iu conjunction with my Alias, as wel to arrest the progress of existing hostlP. ities, as to pft>- \ em the interruption of peace in different parts of the world. " Gentlemen of the House of Commons, " I have directed the Estimates of the ensiling year to be prepared, and they will in due time be Lid before you. • " I will take t- are that they shall 1 « foiiriad with as much attention to economy as the exigencies of the Pub- lic service w ill permit. The Distress which has pervaded the Commercial anj Manufacturing Classes of my Subjects during the last twelve months, has affected- some important Branches of the Revenue; hot I have the satisfaction of informing you, that tliere has been no such diminution in the in- ternal consumption of the Country, as to excite any ap- prehensions that the great sources of our wealth and prosperity have been impaired. " My Lords and Gentlemen, " I have deeply sympathised with the sufferings wfifefj have been for some time past so severely felt in the Manufacturing Districts of the Country. " I have contemplated with satisfaction, the exem- plary patience with which those sufferings have been ge- nerally borne. 1' he depression under which tSe Trade and iMaim- factures of'the Country have been labouring, lavs abated more slowly than I thought myself warranted in atrtici- pating; but 1 retain a firm expectation that this abate- ment will be progressive, aud tljat the time is not fiwr distant, when, under the blessing of Divine Provide ace, the Commerce and Industryiof the United Kingdom will have resumed their wonted activity." During and pre visits to the delivery of the Speech, great efforts were ma/ le by persons below the bar to ohtalA a full view of hi* Majesty, in order to judge from his looks of the state » f his health. In our opinion, he looked paler and thinner ti£ m he was a ii- jv months ago ; but, making due allowance for iihe colours of his robes, arhieh would have the natural effect of giving an appearimca of paleness to his eo » nt » nan « w it may perhaps be fairly said, thnf he neither looks bette* no." worse than he rrikl e » hie last visit to parliament. -, --. .. .. - , On leaving the House, his Majesty was again welcomed with en- thusiastic shouts, and - with the strongest demonstrations of respect frem the persons immediately near die Royal carriage. His Majesty- acknowledged them with his ossal urlxmify. The greatest order was maintained both on the visit and retitm of his Majesty. In the House of Commons, an amendment will be moved on the A ( hires*, enforcing the necessity of very large retrenchments and rrdaretion of taxation— of tak- king into consideration the state of Iretarul, with a view to tranquillize that country— of settling the ques- tion of the Corn Laws— and pledging the House, among other abuses, to take into consideration the: abuses of the representation. There is a report very generally circulated, that tlie distillation from grain will be prohibited, both in Ire- land and in Scotland. The extremely scanty supplies, of the inferior grains, in spite of foreign importation*, give rise probably to the rumour Globe. STATE OF TRADE. There appears to have Wn very little alteration h » the state of trade in this district sitine our last publica- tion, but, from what we can learn, that little has beera on the favourable side, as far as respccts the woollen cloth i: iannf'actnre. The present, however, nol'a< season when a revival can lie looked for, as there is, even in good times, at this period of the year, a com- parative dullness-, and We are afraid that no very con- siderable improvement will take phice until after Christ- mas— Leeds Mercury. The depression which - usually takes place dnrmg win- ter season 13 now experienced in the Manchester tnarkc< » and very great distress is consetjtiently felt- by tliose miv~ nufacturers and workmen to whom' a few montlia' con- tinuance of brisk demand was not sufficient to place them rn a condition to be abl<? to l> car tbe subsequent depresssion. The general business of the town is not, however, much different from what it usually is daring November, and though goods have fallen to tSe price at which t'aey were before the kite advance, there i » little probability of any farther reduction, because a very slight saerifiae would . bring mtsv the market mer- chants, w fto, a'rfea<! y knowing their wants, would tltus be tempted to purchase a little cariiec thac useaL-— Manchester Gazette. The accounts of the situation of the cotton weavers and manufacturers in Blackburn and its viciiuty continue to be in the highest degree Stressing. It is calculated that, in the district rotind Bkickbura, there are about 70,000 poor people who depend on that description of labour, of which number more than 20,000 are quite out of work. As the compassion of tlie master m: uiu- facturcrs for the state of the starving poor, combined with the miserably low rate of wages, induces them to- continue working as much as possible, it is supposnii that, even at the present rate, far more goods are ma- nufactured than can be consumed, so that the number of people out of work is likelv to increase roller than diminish, and this at the speedy approach of the- incle- ment season. There appears to be far more distress i « the district round Blackburn than iu apy other part of England.— Times. A Bombay paper of 24tri of June mentions, a report prevalent among the natives, of the death of Runjeet Singh— the most im- portant, on account both of his force and of his position, of the native Princes until whom we ate in contact in India, h was added that a civil war had coannensed between tw » of his sons fur the Musnud— tbe third, from incapacity, ssasaining aeuter, Saturday Captain Parry commisssoned the Becla, at IVptford, the fitting out of which commences directly, fw th » voyage to Spitsbergen. Lien- tenants Ross, Forster, and Cftaier, are Bp- pointed to her, ami Mr Hulse, as parser ; tW former proceed* with Citptam Parry in command Of one of the boats ever the ice, iu the drawing of which Shetland ponies are to be employed, which will be token on hoard at the Orkneys. In consequence of tlus advice received in Mexico ef the protest- ing of bills drawn onthe Anglo- Mexican Company in London, the effects, he. Hanendus, « f that Compaay, estimated at 660,000 dollars, have Wen given over to Mr. Marshall and the other pasties interested in the protested bills- . The persons interested ia these bins bad a meeting jn the city ol Mexico on the evening vf the 9tl « Sept. anil th'fy resolved that tfie mines belonging to tW Company should be allowed toproceed in their working ft* eoe month, or until the expected packet from England arrived, unless certain ac- counts should previously iuform them that the bills had been pro- vided for when the sequestrations would of coarse he removed. Portsmouth, Nov. 18— This nurning the Russian Hne- of- battle ship, Constantine, 74, Gojn- mndore Bellingshausen, Captain G'nssin; and tlie Helena frigate, Captain Barsnslio^ arrived here from Cronstadt, last from Copenhagen { where they lay a week), bound to the Mediterranean. } f is BIKV, we. believe, fifteen years since the Russians had such a naval force in those se « s. They are expected to sail in about ten days. We find in tlie Pilotc ( Paris paper) of Wednesday, the fUIswing article respecting the above Russian ships ;— " St. Petersburg/!, Oct. 2 j The Emperor went n fcw days- ago to- Cronstadt, with Prince Hesse Houiburgh, the Austrian! Ambassador Extraordinary, to inspect the squadron of Admiral1 Croghir, lately arrived from the North Sea, as well ae the ship of; the line and frigate destined to carry out the eve* of tlie Marine Guards on an expedition te the Coast of Italy. These two ves- sel*, commanded by a Captain of the name of Bellinghausou, and Captain Lieutenant Cassin, went to sea the day before yes- terday-" - . DovEn, Nov. 19 Yesterday his Grace the Duke of Hamilton; ami Brandon, who had beeu detained at tl\ e Ship Hotel on ac- count of the badness of th,- weather, sailed in bis Majesty's packet, the Fury. Amongst tile last arrival* from the Continent, are the Marquis of Aiieslmry, Sir J.- hn ' ond lady Walsli, Captain and Mix Digbv, Sir F. Burdett, Baron do. Stienuild ( the Swedish Am- bassador), General Stujifimd, Captains Dnrrell, Binghosn, & c, fcc, Another discovery of packages, containing silks, satins, ribbons, ,& c. Sic., to the amount ot. betwwen L. 3000 and L- 4000 was mads by the officers of Customs, amongst the baggage of the Duke ot- Devonshire. These contraband packages were contrived to he inserted amongst his Grace's baggage, in the same clandestine manner tlxlt former ones had been placed with tile baggage of tlio Right Honourable- George Canning, and being immediately dis. owned by his Grace, they were seized.