rm JJ TOWK " IN TOWN, OUT OF TOWN— ALL THE WORLD OVER.' Ho. 27. SU3TOA. Y, jrilluY 1, 1S32. J* ricc ftl. U THE COLOSSEUM, REGENTS- PARK.—' Tiie Pro- prietors of these magnificent Exhibitions respectfully invite the attention of tbe Public to the Reduced Price of Admission to the follow- ing objects of attraction, viz., . , „ To the whole Interior of the Building, containing the Panorama of London and its Environs, as seen from thiee galleries, the Saloon of Arts, the Ball and Cross from St. Paul's Cathedral, and View from the Summit, One Shilling. To the Conservatories, Fountain, Marine Cavern, Swiss Cottage, Al- pine Scenery, Waterfalls, etc., One Shilling. UGGIN'S PATENT VENTILATING BEAVER HATS are acknowledged to be the best kind of Hats ever yet in- vented; they are exceedingly light, only four ounces and three- quarters; will never injure by wet, lose their colour or shape, and will not prevent the egress of perspiration, which has been so much the complaint of Water- proof Hats, often producing the head- ache and the loss of hair. Price 21s. antl 26s. Drab, Brown, and Lady's Riding Hats at the same price. To be had only of the patentees, Duggin and Co., 80, Newgate- street, near the New Post Office.— N. B. Water proof Beaver, 18s.; Light Silk Hats, from 9s. 6d. to 18s.; Boys' and Youths' Beaver Hats, from 5s. 6d. to 18s.; Gentlemen's and Boys' Caps of every description. PHOLSTERY ANI) CABINET 1-' URN IT UK I.?, _ warranted of the best materials and workmanship, cheaper than any other house in London.—' The Nobility, Gentry, and Public are so- licited to inspect the largest and best- selected stock of Cabinet and Upholstery Goods in England, suitable for all purposes, from the cottage to the mansion, at the CABINET MAKERS' SOCIETY, No. 71, Lead- enhall- street, which is enrolled agreeably to Act of Parliament, and founded for the support of industrious mechanics, who all combine to produce only the very best articles at the lowest possible price. The funds of tbe Society provide for its members in sickness, old age, bu- rial, and for survivors at death. The Society beg to return sincere thanks to their numerous patrons, including Royalty, Nobility, and many of the first families in the kingdom, for the extensive and gene- rous patronage bestowed on them during the last fourteen years, and hope by their humble endeavours to merit future favours; at the same time earnestly solicit a trial, as the only criterion by which the merits and decided advantages of this establishment can be fairly estimated. Every article is marked at the lowest ready- money price, and from which no abatement is made; they are all warranted, and, if a fault ap- pears, exchanged within 12 months, free from charge of any kind. A printed list of articles and prices will be forwarded on addressing the Secretary, by letter, post paid only. By order of tlie Trustees, 71, Leadenhall- street, City. THOMAS HASLF. lt, Sec. AB R RNEIHY'S COMPOUND AHOMATIC ANTI- BILIOUS PILLS are the mildest, yet most efficacious remedy in medicine for the cure of all disorders of the stomach and bowels, whether originating in costiveness, indigestion, or a vitiated action of the fiver and biliary system, immediately relieving those un- pleasant symptoms of pains in the stomach and limbs, yellowness of the skin, nausea, flatulence, indigestion, sick liead- ache, etc. They are as innocent as efficacious, and may be safely taken by the most delicate individual at any season, without the slightest danger by taking cold, as they do not contain any mineral preparation whatever. Sold in boxes, price Is. 9d. and 2s. 9d. each, by Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford- street, corner of Wells- street, London ; Mawhood, Liverpool; Moxon and Co., Hull; Fritli, Sevenoaks; Guest, Tunbridge; Gorringe and Stubbs, Hastings ; Foster and Earle, Winchester; Batchelor, Richards, and Mordaunt, Southampton; Maddocks, Alton; Partello, Farnham; Moody, Arlesford ; Migginson, Hay, and Dreweatt, Portsmouth ; Cuth- bert, Battle; Lee and Co., and Martin Lewis, Warnford; Thorby, Gibbs, Colby, Brew, and Massett, Brighton ; and by the principal Me- cine Venders throughout the United Kingdom. Be sure to ask for " Hannay's Abernethy Pills," and observe that these, which are the only authorised Pills, are sealed with a black seal, having tbe words " Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford- street" thereon, without which they can- not be genuine. BRITISH COLLEGE OF HEALTH, NEW- ROAD, KING'S- CROSS, LONDON. MR. MORISON, tlie President, and Mr. MOAT, the Vice- President, in conjunction with all the Honorary Members, and Country Agents of the British College of Health, being now fully borne out with the conviction, approbation, and indubitable proofs, of upwards of 200,000 individuals ( who had been thrown aside by the Fa- culty, and out of the Hospitals, as incurable) having been restored to sound health by the " Universal Medicines;" with all this incontro- vertible mass of evidence in support of the Hygeian Theory and Prac- tice, which chaflenges the controversy of the whole body of Medicists, under the old system to subvert, they, the heads of the College, hesitate not to declare, in the face of the Faculty, that this new light must com- Dletelv chantre the whole course of the Materia Medica, and introduce a TO THE FASHIONABLE WORLD. THE " NE PLUS ULTRA of FASHION, : so much admired and sought in all Countries, is no longer confined to the Oriental Shawl. The matchless choice of long and square Lama and other Shawls, just introduced, at Williams's celebrated Depot, 111, Ox- ford- street, corner of Regent- circus, possesses, in a superlative degree, the same elegance of drapery, chaste exquisiteness of style, and elastic downy softness, hitherto exclusively found in Eastern productions; other magnificent attractions in the New Parisian Cfoak, trimmed and fined with Fur, at 41, each, worth 81; and the rich plain Mantles and Cloaks, at 30s. to 50s. Upwards of one thousand are now ready on sale, and are richly blended in a stock, abounding in novelties, well worthy the especial notice of the liaut ton. WILLIAMS'S Silk Warehouse, Corner of the Regent Circus, Oxford- street. India Sliawls bought and exchanged. P' H1 ASHIONABLE UPHOLSTERY and CABINET FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, lately opened at 39, OXFORD- STREET, corner of Newman- street.— THOMAS TREHERNE ( who has had the sole conducting of Messrs. Murray and Co.' s business for seve- ral years) respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends, that he has taken the above premises on his own account, where he has always on sale one of the best- assorted stocks of Cabinet and Uphol- stery Goods, at prices which cannot fail to ensure him a decided pre- ference over all competitors. T. T. takes this opportunity of acknow- ledging1, with gratitude, the patronage he has already so liberally expe- rienced, and flatters himself that, in continuing- to sell goods of the best quality at a small profit, he shall secure a fair share of that support it will always, be his unremitting endeavour to merit.— The most novel designs for drawing, dining, and bed- rooms, & c.— Carpets of the best quality, and of the newest design. IMPORTANT DISCOVERY. FOR THE ENSUING D II A WIN G- HO OM.— Cheap- ness and Durability in Jewellery.— Patronized by her Majesty the Queen and Princesses. IMPORTANT DISCOVERY made by PETER WILLS, Moldavia- house, 22, Frith- street, Soho, ( opposite to Messrs. Sewell and Cross.) MOLDAVIAN GOLD AND SILVER, Refined and Improved by P. Wills, Working Jeweller, and Importer of Foreign arti- cles of " vertu," who has devoted many years in producing these Ores to their present brilliant state of perfection, so that they now defy com- petition in appearance ; while the Gold only bears an intrinsic value of ten shillings per ounce, which will always be allowed for it. Whatever prejudices may exist, the colour is warranted not to change, and the in- ventor only courts the inspection of his stock, either at his manufactory or by his personal attendance, when he feels confident of securing the extended patronage of the Nobility and Gentry, who may honour him with an interview. The most fashionable suits, and every species of jewellery and ornament are manufactured with all the solidity and highly finished workmanship peculiar to the English, and all the taste of pattern peculiar to the French, at a cheapness of price unparalleled. The Silver is manufactured into Spoons, Forks, Waiters, Dinner Services, & c., and equals the real ore. Ladies' own Gems mounted in the newest patterns, and any design of theirs executed with accuracy and taste. DR. LAltDNER'S CABINET CYCLOPAEDIA, In monthly volumes, small Svo. 6s. in cloth. Just published, being Vol. 32 of the above, Volume III. of STORY of SPAIN and PORTUGAL, ( 4 volumes.) On August 1, HISTORY of the WESTERN WORLD, Vol. II.— United States, concluded. Published June 1, HISTORY of SWITZERLAND, in 1 vol. London: Longman and Co., and John Taylor. WITH A PORTRAIT OF F. BAltTOLOZZI, R. A. Yesterday, the 30th of June, was published, price 2s. 6d., No. XVIII. ( being the commencement of Vol. IV.) of THE L I B K A R Y OF TH E 1- 1 N E ARTS. CONTENTS:— 1. British School of Engraving— 2. Sketches by a Travelling Architect— 3. Anecdotes of Artists of the last fifty years— 4. An Artist's Scrap Book, No. I.— 5. On Light and Shade— 6. English Architects and their Works— 7. Paintings of Wilkie and West,: in the National Gallery— 8. Letters to the Editor— 9. Exhibition of the Royal Academy— 10. Critical Notices, & c.— 11. Reprint of Opie's Lectures. preceding volumes may be had, neatly bound in cloth, N. B. The three ] price 15s. each. M. Arnold, 21, Tavistock- street, Covent- j sellers., ; arden, and sold by all Book- TWENTY- FOUR LARGE QUARTO PAGES, Equal to an OCTAVO VOLUME, FOR FOURPENCE. On Saturday next, the 7th July, an EXTRA SHEET of EIGHT PAGES will be given with HE A T H E N M U M, which, in addition to the customary Reviews, Reports, Fine Arts, Theatres, and interesting Miscellaneous Information, will contain ORIGINAL PAPERS AND POEMS BY T pletely change the whole course of new era in tne science of physic: that, in fact, mankind will be taught, in future, a new and certain mode of investigating the nature and cause of Diseases in general, and of possessing a certain and harmless mode of cure, making every individual his own efficient doctor. In confirmation of what is here asserted, the heads of the College mean to insert, in this Paper, a continued series of new cases, from individuals giving their names, residences, and dates of time of cure, all of which have been voluntarily given, and ascertainable as to the facts by inquiry. TO K. HALL, P. H. S., SOUTHSEA. Sir,— Having received speedy benefit, succeeded by early ultimate re- covery, in a case of severely sprained foot and ancle, by proi ... J ' : • 1. . ij,,. on and persevering in the Hygeian mode of surgery, I make known to you the particulars thereof. About fit by promptly acting y, 1 am desirous to . . five weeks since, by accident, when walking, my left foot and ancle were severely wrenched and sprained, and that in so violent a manner, it was surprising that dis- location or fracture was not the consequence. Recollecting Mr. Mori- son's advice in regard to accident, I determined to put it to the test, and without having recourse to surgical aid, commenced with a strong dose of his strongest pills, and shortly after placing my foot in a warm bath, received almost instantaneous relief, when suffering under excruciating pain. Following up the same mode of treatment, with the occasional use of warm fomentations, in the course of the week the pain, swelling, and discolouration, reaching as high as my knee, began to subside, and I was ahle to place my foot on the ground, and in three more to walk with firmness and ease, which early recovery I attribute, under Provi- dence, to the use of Mr. Morison's medicine, and acting upon the judi- cious recommendations as contained in his truly interesting publication of Morisoniana. The expense I have thus incurred for my recovery does not exceed five shillings, which, contrasted with the usual demands ex- acted for surgical aid, presents a most interesting fact as regards eco- nomy, independent of the additional illustration it affords of the truth and value of the new theory. In the present day we hear much of Russell's Purge, by which all the ailments and corruption of the State away, and simplicity, purity, and renova- tion afforded to the body politic. Whatever good it may achieve, one thing is certain, that Morison's Purge is a certain good for the ills of the physical body. I remain, Sir, your most obedient servant, Southsea, July 21,1831. S. W. TO MA. MORISON. Sir,— 1 feel I should not be doing my duty to you, or to my fellow- suf- ferers, should I refrain from acknowledging the benefit I have derived from your inestimable medicines. Having for ten years laboured under a complication of disorders, namely, a rheumatic pain from head to foot, numbness in my arms, tightness on my chest, with great difficulty of breathing, and a probability of losing the sight of my only remaining eye ( having already lost one through my sufferings), for all which I could obtain no relief ; a bill was providentially put info my hands containing son*. 0f the cases published by the " College of Health," on reading which \ was induced, as a last resource, to make a trial of your " Uni- versal MeKrincg," and applied to your agent at Shrewsbury ( Mr. Fisher) for that purpoM, who assured me I should soon find myself a new crea- ture, which is strhAiy correct; for, though I have taken but a few boxes of the pills, I can breaxlu. freely, the numbness in my arms is gone, the rheumatic pain has subsided, und the sight of my remaining eye con- siderably strengthened. I doubt not, if I had known of the medicine some time since, I should still have been blest with two eyes. I continue the use of the pills, and find my health and strength daily improving. 1 must not omit to mention the effect this valuable medicine has had on my nephew, a child about sixteen months old, who had been ill for some weeks without his parents suspecting the cause ; I gave him two of the pills, and, to the astonishment of ail who have seen it, brought from lnm a worm twelve inches in length. It was preserved, and is now in the hands of Mr. Fisher, for the inspection of any person desirous of ascertaining the fact. With grateful feelings to you, Sir, and all con- nected with the College, I am, Sir, your humble and obliged servant, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, June 8, 1831. AHRAHAM COLLEY. The " Vegetable Universal Medicines'' are to be had at the College, New- road, King's- cross, London; at the Surrey Branch, 96, Great Sur- rey- street, Blackfriars; Mr. Field's, 16, Air- street, Quadrant; Mr. Chappell's Royal Exchange; Mr. Walker's, Lamb's Conduit- passage, Red I Lion- square; Mr. J. Loft's, 10, Mile End- road; Mr. Bennett's, Co- ARGYLL ROOMS. TO the NOBILITY an I GENTRY.— JOHN TUR- RILL, of 250, Regent- street ( on the site of the late Argyll Rooms), Stationer, Bookseller, and Fancy Repository, having now completed his extensive alterations at a very great expense, begs most respectfully to invite them to honour him with a call; and he feels confident that an examination of his arrangements, and the choice of his extensive stock, which he warrants to be of the first quality and at the most reasonable prices, cannot fail to give satisfaction. For example, he begs to add the following list :— WRITING PAPER. ^ Qre. ip Rm. Fine Bath Post, 24 shts. 6d. — 9s. Thick Outside do. 20 do. 6d. — 9s. Superfine Bath Post ^ 8d. — 12s. Ditto Thick ditto ~~ ™ 10d. — 15s. Best Thick Bath Is. — 18s. Ditto Gilt~~ Is. 2d. — 21s. Satin Post~~ Is. — 18s. Note Paper, 3d. to Is. per Quire, and note sizes. ^ Qre. ^ Rm. Fine laid Thick Post lOd. — 15s. Best ditto — 18s. Do. do. Gilt_ ls. 2d. — 21s. Large Foreign Post~~~~ ls. — 18s. F. cap from 9d. @ Is. 6d.— 13s. @ 21s. Copy, or Lawyers' Paper, 7d. @ 10d.— 10s. 6d. @ 15s. Tinted, Satin, and Embossed, letter Office or Thick demy, and all other papers equally low. The best Wax, 5s. per lb.; Pens, Is. 6d. to 14s. per hundred; Hudson Bays, 12s.; Hudson Bay Swans, 14s. FANCY DEPARTMENT. A great variety of Dressing Cases, Travelling Cases, in russia and morocco; Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Albums, Scrap and Manuscript Books, Bibles and Prayer Books ; Pope, Chess, and Cribbage Boards; Puzzles and other Games; Inkstands, rosewood, bronze, and ebony; Pocket Books ; Ivory Goods, and many other fancy articles, too nume- rous to mention.— Catalogues to be had on application. Office of the British Magazine. T DOVE. Lion- square; Mr. J. Loft's, 10, Mile End- road; Mr. Bennett's. . Stepping, vyiaic- iUttixvct AYICOBIB. oamiuii, jLiiLtic JJCII- O Varral's, 24, Lucas- street, Commercial- road; Mrs. Beech's, 7, Sloane- squarc, Chelsea; Mr. Chappel, Royal Library, Pall- mall; Mrs. Clements, 12, Bridge- street, Southwark; Mr. Kirtlam, 4, Bolingbroke- row, Wal- worth ; of Mr. Pain, 64, Jermyn- street; Mr. Wood, hair- dresser, Rich- mond; Mr. Meyer, 3, May's- buildings, Blackheath; Mr. Griffiths, Ufood- wharf, Greenwich ; Mr. B. Pitt, 1, Cornwall- road, Lambeth; and at one Agent's in every principal town in Great Britain, the Islands of Guernsey and Malta, and throughout the whole of the United States « T America, the Canadas, and New Brunswick, 30, STRAND. HE T U R T L E AIR—" Jessy of Dumblain." As lonely I sat on a calm summer's morning, To breathe the soft incense that flowed on the wind, I mus'd on my boots in their bright beauty dawning, By Warren's Jet Blacking— the pride of mankind. In their bright jetty gloss, ev'ry feature divinely Was shewn, and appear'd with such lustre to glow; No high- polish'd glass could have shewn them so finely, As Warren's Jet Blacking, the pride of the beau. On a maple- tree near sat a turtle bewailing, With sorrowful cooings, the loss of her love; Each note that she utter'd seem'd sadness exhaling, And plaintively echo'd around the still grove. When lo ! in my boots the lone mourner perceived Her form, and suppos'd that her lover was there; Even I, that the vision was - real, half believed— The Blacking reflected her image so clear. She hover'd around, at the figure still gazing— Anxiety seem'd but to heighten her woe: She perch'd on the boot with a courage amazing, And fondled the vision that bloom'a in its glow. How wild were her cries, when the fairy illusion She found but a cheating and transient shade; Like Hope's airy dreams, but a faded delusion That shone in the bloom Warren's Blacking displayed. I pity'd the dove, for my bosom was tender— I pity'd the strain that she gave to the wind; But I ne'er shall forget the superlative splendour Of Warren's Jet Blacking— the pride of mankind. This easy- shining and brilliant BLACKING, prepared by ROBERT WARREN, 30, Strand, London; and sold in every town in the kingdom. Liquid, in Bottles, and Paste Blacking, in Pots, at 6d., 12d., and 18d. each: Be particular to inquire for Warren's, 30, Strand: all others are counterfeit. IMPORTANT DISCOVERY. HUNTLEY'S PATENT METALLIC SHARPENER For llazors, Surgical Instruments, Penknives, & c., invented by T. A. Knight, Esq., President of the Horticultural Society, and by his permission, manufactured by R. HUNTLEY, Optician, to be had only at his house, 259, Regent- circus, Oxford- street; and at W. Harris's, Optician, Cornhill, opposite the Royal Exchange; price 2s. 6d. This Instrument, for portability, durability, and simplicity in its use, is far superior to anything heretofore oifered to the Public. To Gentlemen Travelling, Officers in the Army and Navy, it will be found invaluable, as it will supersede the necessity of carrying a multiplicity of Razors, one only being necessary, which will last 100 years, and never require either grinding, setting, or stropping, but will maintain a beautiful keen edge, not to be equalled by any other sharpener. When Mr. Knight mentioned his Invention at the Society, he declared he had used nis Razor two years and a half, without the least diminution of the Razor, and never took more than a few seconds to sharpen it. Those selling by the cutlers are not to be depended on ; what is to become of aft their stock of Razors, Hones, Strops, Paste, Sic. & c., if tlieir Is. 6d. Sharpeners are to do all the work? Readers, judge for yourselves, I have seen several of the specimens,— none are genuine but those made by R. HUNTLEY; he has also had some neat Razors made for his Sharpener, which he will sell at 2s. each, warranted.- supplied. • Merchants and Captains Allan Cunningham Charles Dance T. K. Hervey Thomas Hood Mary Howitt William Howitt Leigh Hunt Miss Jewsbury J. H. Reynolds Charles Lamb Hon. Mrs. Norton Leitch Ritchie Thomas Roscoe The Author of' Corn Law Rhymes' The Author of ' The O'Hara Tales' The Author of' Lon- don in the Olden Time' & c. & c. & c. The Author of' Paul Pry' The Author of the ' Rent Day: Tlie Author of the ' Hunchback' NEW PUBLICATIONS. SELECTIONS FROM THE SPEECHES AND WRITINGS OF LORD BROUGHAM. We have looked through a thin octavo, published under this title, by Ridgway. It opens with a memoir of Lord Brougham, which is but a " brief chronicle" of his Lordship's forensic and parliamentary career— faithful, we believe, as far as it goes, but, like other chronicles, always excepting the Morning Chronicle, somewhat dry in style and matter. The " selections" can hardly in strictness he so called ; they are rather a few fragments caught up at hazard, ex abundantia, admirable, it is true, but bearing no proportion, and not a whit superior to whole masses that have been left out of view. After looking over them, one could hardly fail to exclaim, or at least to think, " this is very fine, but where are the other ten or fifteen volumes ?" We believe, indeed, it would take half a hundred on the scale of the volume before us. Our space admits but a single and short extract, which we make from the discourse on the uses and pleasures of science, in which science, even as a source of pleasure, is con- trasted with idle ^ nd extravagant books of fiction :— Most persons who take delight in reading tales of ghosts, which they know to be false, and feel all the while to be silly in tbe extreme, are merely gratified, or rather occupied, with the strong emotions of horror excited by the momentary belief, for it can only last an instant. Such reading is a degrading waste of precious time, and has even a bad effect upon the feelings and the judgment. But true stories of horrid crimes, as murders, and pitiable misfortunes, as shipwrecks, are not much more instructive. It may be better to read these than to sit yawning and idle- much better than to sit drinking or gaming, which, whencarried to the least _ Wmictmack excess, are crimes in themselves, and the fruitful parents of many rue Autnor or tne Rut this is nearlvas mncli as ran bp snld for cnMi ' Dominie's Legacy' The Author of ' Civil ' Wars in Ireland' The ATHEN^ UM is the largest literary paper. It is published weekly, and also in monthly parts: and may be ordered of all Booksellers and News Agents. TO THE CLERGY, MAGISTRATES, LANDOWNERS, AND PA- ROCHIAL OFFICERS. Til E B R I T 1 S H M A G A Z I N E, of Religious and Ecclesiastical Information, Parochial History, Documents respecting the State of the Poor, Progress of Education, & c. No. V., for JULY, price 2s., contains— Original Papers : 1. On the Principles of Dissent— concluded. 2. Me- moir of William Hales, D. D., continued. 3. Some Specimens of the Style and Temper of the First- rate Assailants of the Church. 4. Poyn- ings Church, Sussex, with an Engraving. 5. A few Thoughts upon Sa- cred Poetry. 6. Parabolic Sounding Boards, with Engravings.— Notices of the Olden Time.— Sacred Poetry.— Correspondence: On Penny Cloth- ing Clubs. Letter from a Tithe- holder. Letter from Dr. Burton, & c.— Reviews : Girdlestone's Sermons. Short's Sketch of the History of the Church of England. Hall's Sermon, preached on the General Fast- day. Cattermole's Sermons. Tiptaft's Letter. Palmer's Original Liturgical Sewell's Sermons. Jones's Claims of Religion. Stonard's Discourses on the Evidences of the Christian Religion. Faber's Apostolicity of Trinitarianism. Shuttleworth's Consistency of Revelation, & c.— Re- ports of Religious and Benevolent Meetings and Societies.— Ecclesias- tical Trials.— Important Documents; Glebes of Clergy. Returns made to the Commissioners on Poor's Law. Second Report of the Tithe In- quiry Committee. Cottage Allotment System, & c.— Ecclesiastical In- telligence.— University News.— Events of the Month, & c. John Turrill, 250, Regent- street, London; Parker, Oxford; Grant, Cambridge ; Stillies Brothers, Edinburgh; M'Phun, Glasgow; Wake- man, Dublin. Orders received by all Booksellers and Newsmen. THE LADY'S MAGAZINE. Improved Series. Published by J. Page, 112, Fetter- lane. NOTICE.— The Improved Series oi mpr< in the year 1830. The work now consists price 10s. 6d. each. By application to the publisher, at tlie office ol' publication, 112, Fetter- lane, or through the medium of any bookseiler or newsman in town or country, whole sets can be obtained, either in single numbers, in cloth, or handsomely bound. Any particular number of the Magazine may be also had, or any portion of the work necessary to make up sets. For the purpose of being ptaced in Albums, proof im- : the Lady's Magazine commenced onsists or five haff- yearly Volumes, Ceremony of the Laying of the First Stone, :, of a grand National Monument to be THE NAUTICAL MAGAZINE. To- morrow, the 2d of July, will be published, price One Shilling, the Fifth Number of THE NAUTICAL MAGAZINE: a Work replete with interesting and important information. CONTENTS :— Dangers near Brehat, on the north coast of France- Lights on the Florida Reefs— Geographical Collections— Black Rock Light- house, with an Engraving— On the probable Errors in Determin- ing Time— Battle of Tchesme— Review of Captain Hall's Fragments of Voyages, & c.— Review of Douville's Travels in Africa— Report of the Royal Astronomical Society on the new requisite Tables— Distribution of his Majesty's Ships in commission— Wrecks, & c. of Slipping, ai Ships newly built— Promotions and Appointments in the Navy— Birtl and iirths, Ships newly built— Promotions and Appointments in the Navy- Deaths, & c.— and a variety of other useful intelligence. Published monthly by Fisher, Son, and Co., 28, Newgate- street; and by R. B. Bate, Poultry, agent for the sale of the Charts, & c., published by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, Portraits of 300 persons, on the site of the ancient Bastile. erected in commemoration of the Revolution of July, 1830. Taken on the spot, July, 1831. CONTENTS of the past Half- year, 1832, and Fifth Volume of the Lady's Magazine, Improved Series, containing upwards of thirty splendid Engravin: with 40 to 50 portraits of Ladies in elegant costumes, price half- a- guinea; also literary articles by celebrated Authors. Published monthly, price 2s. 6d.'; to be had of every bookseller :— JANUARY, NO. 25, Vol. V.— The Italian Boy. An Auto- biography. With an embellishment— Lines— The Relic. A Tale— Biographical Sketch of the late Lady E. Fitzgerald— The Pirate's Song— Recollections of a Visit to Paris in 1802. By A. Opie— A Village Annal. By E. Lan- caster— Ignatius Pleyel— Sonnet on the New Year. By Miss A. Strick- land— A Farewell to the Old Year. By C. Fudge, jun. FEBRUARY, No. 26.— Memoir of Marie A. Queen of the French; with Anecdotes and Genealogy of the Orleans Family. With an embellish- ment— Ballad. Grey Covehithe. By Miss A. Strickland— The Red Inn. A Tale— New Year's Day in Paris— Stanzas— The Squire's Daughter. A Tale of Real Life. By the Author of Ague in London, Affront Hunter, & c.— Recollections of a Visit to Paris in 1802. By A. Opie— The Sor- cerer ; an Episode in the Life of Marie Antoinette. From the French of Jules Janin— Margaret de Valois ( sister of Francis the First.) By G. R. Carter— Memoir of Madame Maria Malibran. MARCH, NO. 27.— The Travelling Reliquary— The Bridal of Arms. By G. R. Carter, Esq.— A Tale of Three Dreams. Extracted from the un- published Correspondence of the Rev. Gilbert Brown, A. M.— Comets of 1832— Waterloo. A Fragment from the Journal of a FYench Officer— A Visit to Dover Castle. By G. R. Carter, Esq.— The Britons; tlieir Man- ners and Customs, Arts, Sciences, and General Literature, No. V. The Saxons, No. II.— Oh ! ask me not— The Dutch Painter— The Legend of Robert the Devtt— A Sybil's Song— The Demon and the Cavafier. Trans- lated from the works of the Polish Poet, Mickiewicz. APRIL, NO. 28.— The Night of St. Sylvestre. A fantastic Tafe ; from the German of Hoffman— To Helen— March— Annals of the Bastile— The Conqueror. By G. R. Carter— Travelling Sketches of the North of Eu- rope, No. I. From Berlin to Copenhagen— A Spanish Tournament in the Seventeenth Century— The Brigand's Song. By Mrs. Moodie— The Barber of Gottjngen— A Visit to the Birthplace of Montesquieu— The Forms that Were— Biography of Flowers. Family of Viola ( Violet)- MAY, No. 29.— The Bee's Evening Hymn— The Friar of Splugen' A - April. Legend of the Tenth Century— Coeur- de- Leon in Captivity. By G. R. Carter— Stanzas— Ebi Hassan. A Tale of the Harem. From the un- published Arabian Nights— Travelling Sketches of the North cf Europe, No. II. Norway— The Fall of Warsaw. By Mrs. Moodie— Romaic War Song— The Tale of a Trifler— The Death of Goethe— A Visit to Beireis. Translated from Goethe's unpublished Memoirs— To the Cyprus. By G. R. Carter— The Paris Boulevards in 1831— The Spring. JUNK, NO. 30.— L'Entree dans l'Eglise ; or, Entrance into the Church. With an embellishment—' The Friar of Splugen. A Legend of the Tenth Century. ( Concludid. from the previous number)— Thcodric. A Frag- ment— Little' Odes to Great Personages. By T. Hood, the younger- Travelling Sketches of the North of Europe, No. III. Norway—' The Spy. An Episode of the Polish Insurrection of 1831— Stanzas. The Noviciate Monk to his Mistress— Stanzas. By Ann Maria Sargeant— The Carthusian Moiks Founders of Horticulture— To Lilla, Dying. By J. S. Clark— The Pacha Perplexed. By the Author of Ague in London, My Fellow Traveller, Ike.— June—' The Fiddler King— Stanzas for Music. Subscribers desirous of completing sets of the Lady's Magazine may obtain any of the back numbers at the office of publication, 112, Fetter- lane, or through the respective booksellers by whom they are supplied. The Improved Series, consisting; of five volumes, may be had complete at 10s. 6d. each volume, in boards. 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But this is nearly as much as can be said for such vain and unprofitable reading. If it be a pleasure to gratify curiosity, to know what we were ignorant of, to have our feelings of wonder called forth, how pure a de- light of this very kind does Natural Science hold out to its students ' Recollect some of the extraordinary discoveries of Mechanical Philoso- phy. How wonderful are the laws that regulate the motions of fluids I Is there any thing in all the idle books of tales and horrors more truly astonishing than the fact, that a few pounds of water may, by mere pres- sure, without any machinery— by merely being placed in a particular way, produce an irresistible force? What can be more strange, than that an ounce weight should balance hundreds of pounds, by the inter- vention of a few bars of thin iron? Observe the extraordinary truths which optical science discloses. Can any tiling surprise us more, than to find that the colour of white is a mixture of all others— that red, and blue, and green, and all the rest, merely by being blended in certain proportions, form what we had fancied rather to be no colour at all than all colours together ? Chemistry is not behind in its wonders. That the diamond should be made of the same material with coal; that water should be chiefly composed of an inflammable substance; that acids should be, for the most part, formed of different kinds of air, and that one of those acids, whose strength can dissolve almost any of the metals should consist of the self- same ingredients with the common air we breathe ; that salts should be of a metallic nature, and composed in great part, of metals, fluid like quicksilver, but lighter than water, and which, without any heating, take fire upon being exposed to the air, and by burning form the substance so abounding m saltpetre and in the ashes of burnt wood:— these, surely, are things to excite the wonder of any reflecting mind— nay, of any one but little accustomed to reflect. And yet these are trifling when compared to the prodigies which astro- nomy opens to our view : the enormous masses of the heavenly bodies • their immense distances; their countless numbers, and their motions' whose swiftness mocks the uttermost efforts of the imagination. Mr. Ridgway has raised a precious monument to British elo- quence by his edition of the speeches of Mr. Canning. We would advise him strongly to repeat this service by a careful and complete edition of the speeches of Lord Brougham. THREE NIGHTS IN A LIFETIME, AND INISHAIRLOCH— DOMESTIC TALES.* These volumes, unannounced by the now too usual literary trumpeting and vollies of puffing paragraphs that precede and accompany the appearance of what are misnamed fashionable novels, are worthy of more attention than nine- tenths of those productions that are lauded to the skies in some of the daily, weekly, and monthly repositories of criticism, in which immor- tality is promised to the illustrious obscure authors of works, which are heard no more of at the close of the month, the com- mencement of which saw them ushered into existence. Far different from these are the volumes now before us, the author of which is evidently a man of lively and comprehensive imagina- tion, capablo of a sustained and vigorous flight, and endowed with that rare mystery of his art, which enables him to place, in almost vivid reality, before the eye of the reader the scenes of rural beauty or romantic wildness through which he has wandered, or to make him almost a partaker in the stirring strife of the passions, and the interesting situations in which he exhibits the personages ofhis tales. The tale entitled " Three Nights in a Life Time," contains the history of an ill- fated passion, in which is described, with considerable insight into human character and pathetic truth of feeling, the devoted attachment of a woman's heart, that still loves on,' though hope be dead, and all intercourse with the object of that love has become impossible. It is difficult to give, by a short extract ( and a long one we cannot venture on), an idea of the merits of this tale, as they do not consist so much in the peculiar force or brilliancy of separate passages, as in the well sustained tone, and the delicate, yet forceful touches of the pencil, which gave harmony and truth to the whole of the picture. The subject of the second tale, Inishairloch, is of a more stirring and energetic nature. The time is immediately subsequent to the Scotch rebellion of 1745, and the hero is the Chief of a Scottish clan. This story, with its vivid descriptions of mountain scenery, and the wild . super- stitious, and romantic accessories incident to a Highland'chief- tan's life, will be found a relief to those readers who are satiated with the vapid sentimentalities, and artificial and heartless manners of the heroes and heroines of the modern fashionable novel. THE METROPOLITAN, For the month of July, puts forth additional and irresistible claims to the attention of the public, which, if followed up with equal spirit in the succeeding numbers, cannot fail of rendering it the most " observed" of all periodicals. The first article is a contribution from the graceful and imaginative pen of Thomas Moore, Esq. It is a Persian tale, in the getting up of which are displayed that intimate acquaintance with oriental lore and costume, and that exuberant gorgeousness of imagery so fitting to the subject, and of which Mr. Moore has proved himself to be so complete a master in his" Lalla Rhook." Closely following this, is the commencement of an article by Thomas Campbell, Esq., on the life and writings of Sir James Macintosh ; wittan with an earnestness of regret, and a deeply felt admiration of the illustrious deceased, both as a writer and a man, that cannot fail to be echoed by all those who knew and appreciated the high intellectual endowments, and social and moral qualities of the author of the " Vindicia: Gallica;." This number also contains a continuation of the amusing and spirited Autobiography of Clavering; with several other contributions, both grave and gay, that must combine to render the Metropolitan one of the most attractive of the Periodicals. 1 Baldwin and Cradock— 1832, 31 © THE TOWar. July l. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS. HOUSE OF LORDS, MONDAY, JUNE 25. Several petitions were presented, the greater number praying for a revision of the criminal laws and the abolition of punishment of death, as far as regarded offences against properly. PUNISHMENT OF DEATH BILL.— Lord DACRE moved the order of the day for the House resolving itself into committee on this bill. Lord TENTERDEN said that he felt called upon to express his dissent from this bill in its present stage. His first objection to this bill was, that we had at present no substitute for the punishment of death, in those cases in which it went to abolish that punish- ment; He wished, first of all, to see some secondary punishment introduced into this country, and sanctioned by the law, before we took away the punishment of death from the cases to which this bill applied. If some kind of secondary punishment were thus introduced, and if it should be found to be saiutury and effective, then he would heartily assent to such a measure as this, but not till then. The Earl of ELDON said, that for twenty- five years, during which he had bad an opportunity of observing tbe operation of the criminal law, he had anxiously considered the subject of secondary punishment, but he never could find one the efficiency of which satisfied his mind. He did not see that Ihe capital denunciation could be dispensed with consistently with the prosecution of enor- mous crimes, and the mitigation ill proper cases ought to be left to the crown, whose mercy was never withheld where it ought to be extended. Lord DACRE said he would not trouble their lordships by going through all the returns that had been laid on their table; but if they examined them, they would find tbe number of persons capitally punished so extremely small, compared with the number convicted, and if to this they added the variety of bills ignored, or if found, not prosecuted, and thus not allowed to come before judge or jury, because they related to matters of too little importance to place the life of man ill jeopardy— if they looked to these par ticular points, they would perhaps agree with him, that in these par ticular cases prosecutions would more generally take place, if they limited, but rendered certain, the punishment, rather than encou raged the present system of law. ( Hear, hear.) Lord WYNFORD was entirely of his noble and learned friend opinion, that before they proceeded to legislate on this subject, they ought to have brought before them, and clearly defined, some pro- per system of secondary punishment. He was of opinion, that in none but extreme cases the punishment of death should be in- flicted. That punishment was just, where life was wantonly taken away, or where, in the abstraction of property, great personal vio lence was used. Except in. cases of this description, he con sidcred the infliction of death as bloody, barbarous, and unne cessary. But, as the law now stood, tbe prerogative of the Crown presented a shield against the undue infliction of the last penalty There was, in his opinion, a morbid state of public feeling on this subject, to which the legislature ought not to yield. He therefore should vote against the bill. The LORD CHANCELLOR said, if he thought that the punish ment of death, as it now existed in the letter of the law, had, as his. noble friends seemed to think, a tendency to deter from the com mission of crime, he then certainly should not be disposed to pro ceed with this measure; but, having given the utmost possible degree of attention to the labours of those who had devoted the: minds to this subject, his opinion remained the same as he had formerly expressed it in that house, and be need hardly state, that that opinion was different from the sentiments held by his noble friends. There was no doubt that certain crimes merited tbe punishment of death ; but he conceived that in all cases such climes ought to be strictly defined. The learned lord here entered into a statement, in order to show that convictions were to the committals in the inverse ratio of the severity of the punishment— that is, that when the punishment was capital for offences against property, the convictions were very few as compared with the cases prosecuted and that, on the contrary, when the punishment was lessened, the convictions were nearly as numerous as the committals. One word with respect to secondary punishments. He agreed with his learned fliend ( Lord Tenterden) that secondary punishments were not under the present system applied with sufficient severity and dis- crimination ; but he entertained sanguine hopes that by a due ad judication of those punishments— by a more vigorous application of them, particularly so far as the treatment of the convict after sentence of transportation had been recorded against him was con- cerned, and by rendering it almost hopeless to attempt to escape from their infliction, that they might be rendered efficient checks upon crime as punishment. Lord SUFFIELD agreed with the learned lord, that a well regulated system of secondary punishment would be a far more efficacious preventive of offences against property than the present sanguinary statutes. The Earl of SUFFOLK begged leave to remind the noble and learned lord ( Eldon), who had been so pathetic on the subject of forgery, that that crime did not at all fall within the scope of the present bill. Tbe House then went into committee fro forma. Lord WYNFORD proposed as an amendment on the clause which vested a " discretionary power" with the judges to order a prisoner convicted for offences specified in the bill to be forthwith transported, that it should be " imperative" on the judges to pro- bounce the sentence of transportation. Lord MELEOURNE did not object to the amendment. The amendment was accordingly agreed to without discussion. The House having resumed, tbe bill was ordered to be recom- mitted on Wednesday. MINISTERIAL SEATS' VACATING BILL.— The Marquis of NORTHAMPTON was understood to postpone the second reading of tbe bill till Wednesday week.— Adjourned till Wednesday. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27. The house met at ten o'clock, and continued to hear appeals until one. At that hour the attendance of the peers was very numerous, and shortly afterwards the House adjourned to five o'clock. HIS MAJESTY'S ANSWER TO THE ADDRESS.— The LORD CHANCELLOR begged to inform the House, that in con- sequence of the communication of His Majesty's gracious pleasure to receive the address agreed upon by both Houses that day, the House had, in company wilh the other House of Parliament, waited upon his Majesty to present the address, to which his Ma- esty had been pleased to return a gracious answer. The answer having been read, On the motion of the Duke of RICHMOND, his Majesty's answer was ordered to be inserted in the journals of the house. The Duke of RICHMOND laid on the table the report of the commissioners of inquiry upon the superior courts of common law. — Ordered to be printed. After the presentation of a few petitions, the House adjourned. THURSDAY, JUNE 28. The Lord Advocate, accompanied by several members of the House of Commons, brought up the Scotch reform bill. IRISH TITHES.— The Marquis of LANSDOWNE laid on the table the second report of the select committee on tithes in Ire land, accompanied with minutes of the evidence taken before it, and moved that they both should be printed. The report was then read. It was almost, in every particular similar to the second report of the select committee on tithes in the House of Commons. The Earl of WICKLOW wished to know whether the three bills recommended in the report would be all brought forward this session ? The Marquis of LANSDOWNE said iLot il. cy nuulo bo all In- troduced in the other House of Parliament. After a few words from EarlsGrey, Wicklow, Ellenborough, and Lords Carbery and Bexley, the report and the evidence were then erdered to be printed. RUSSIAN DUTCH LOAN.— Earl GREY presented to the house, by His Majesty's commands, a copy of the convention be tween his Majesty and the Emperor of all the Russias, and moved that it be printed. REFORM IN PARLIAMENT ( SCOTLAND) BILL.— On the motion of the Lord Chancellor the bill was read a first time— to be read a second time on Wednesday next. ANATOMY BILL.— The Earl of RADNOR presented a peti- tion from William Cobbett against the anatomy bill. The peti- tioner, in an elaborate essay, opposed the measure, and contended that a due degree of anatomical knowledge could be procured, without resorting to the provisions contained in this bill. MEMBERS ( COMMONS) SEATS VACATING BILL— The Marquis of NORTHAMPTON postponed, sine die, thi- se- cond reading of the above bill. The order for the second reading of the bill was then discharged, and the house adjourned. FRIDAY, JUNE 29. Lord WHARNCLIFFE presented a petition from certain coal- owners, complaining of the combinations and disturbances which took place in certain districts. Lord MELBOURNE deplored their occurrence, but knew not how permanent peace amongst the pitmen could be secured, except there were a regularly organized police force. If the magistrates would concur in any measure to accomplish such object, they would have the co- operation of Ministers. The Scotch Game Bill was read a second time, and ordeied to be committed on Tuesday next. PUNISHMENT OF DEATH BILL— On the motion ofLord DACRE, this Bill went through a Committee. The Boundary Bill was read a second time, and the Committee fixed for Tuesday next. The LORD CHANCELLOR gave notice, that on Tuesday next be should introduce a measure for the purpose of amending the appellate jurisdiction of the Ecclesiastical Courts. Their Lordships adjourned at Seven o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS, MONDAY, JUNE 25. A few petitions were presented. Mr. D. W. HARVEY gave two notices— one, of a clause he should propose in the prevention of tbe bribery bill, to oblige every member at the table to swear that lie bad not^ ommitted bribery; and another of a motion to address the Crown to direct the com tnissioners of inquiry into the courts of law, to examine into the powets now exercised by the benchers of the inns of Court, with respect to the admission of barristers. PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE— Mr. HARVEY then rose to present a petition which had immediate reference to the privilege of the house. It came from C. H. Walker, of Bristol, who stated that he had preferred an indictment against an hon. member of tbe house ( Dr. Lusbington), for a libel contained in a speech which had been corrected by that member, and published in the Mirror of Parliament. A true bill had been found, the indictment removed by certiorari, and was to come on for trial to- morrow, in the Court of King's Bench. The petitioner stated, that he was advised he could not safely go to trial, without producing tbe journal of the house containing the petition wilh respect to which the libel had been published. The object of tbe petition was, that the proper officer should be directed to attend the King's Bench with the journal. He would for the present move that the petition be brought up. On its being read, Mr. HARVEY moved that the proper officer of the house be directed lo attend the Court of King's Bench with the journal con- taining the petition of Biddle alluded to, as also with this petition for Mr. Walker. A lengthened discussion here took place, in which the Speaker, Lord Althorp, Mr. O'Connell, Sir R. Peel, Mr. J. Campbell, Mr. Stanley, and other lion, members joined, after which Mr. Harvey withdrew his motion, and the petition was ordered to lie op tbe table. Mr. HUNT postponed his motion about the corn laws till the 19th of July, and gave notice that he would also, on that day, move for certain returns respecting flogging in the army. IRISH REFORM BILL.— On the motion that the House re- solve itself into a committee, Mr, HUME asked if it was in the contemplation of government to proceed against General Darling upon the charges preferred against him, and submit his conduct to judicial inquiry? Lord HOWICK said Ihe charges against General Darling had been laid before the law officers of the crown in June, 1830. Then- opinion was quite exculpatory of General Darling, consequently no proceedings were instituted against him; and Lord Goderich had not deemed it advisable, since he came to office, to institute any proceedings. The House resolved itself into a Committee of the whole House. Mr. STANLEY observedj that it might be convenient for him to explain the extension of the franchise to which Government had been induced to agree. They proposed to extend the franchise to all leaseholders of a lease for 21 years who were actual occu- piers, and who had a bonajide interest of 10/. a year. He felt, that they had already granted many advantages to Ireland, as compared with England, with respect to the qualification, but he thought the circumstances of the case fully justified them ill this further departure. Mr. O'CONNELL was grateful for tbe extension, and was, therefore, unwilling to offer any opposition ; but he begged sug- gest the propriety of altering the term from twenty- one years to twenty years. After a few words from Sir John Newport, Sir R. Peel, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Lefroy, Sir R. Bateson, Mr. O'Farreil, Mr. J. Grattan, and Colonel Perceval, Mr. STANLEY said he had 110 objection to make the change now required, from 21 to 20 years. After some more conversation tbe clause was agreed to. The committee then proceeded to the second clause, which was greed to, as also the third clause. Mr. LEFROY moved an amendment to the fourth clause, upon which tbe House divided, when there appeared— For the amend- ment, 26; against it, 152— Majority, 126. Progress reported, and leave obtained to sit on Wednesday. PAR I'Y PROCESSIONS ( IRELAND) BILL.— On the order of the day for the House going into committee on this bill being read, Mr. LEFROY, after some prefatory remarks, moved that the bill be committed that day six months. Tbe amendment was seconded by Colonel Perceval, and sup- ported by Mr. O'Connell, Mr. J. Gordon, Mr. Shaw, Sir R. Bateson, Sir E. Hayes, Colonel Conoliy, Mr. H. Maxwell, Captain Jones, and Mr. M. O'Connell; and" opposed by Mr. Stanley, Mr. H. Grattan, and Mr. Lambert. On a division there appeared— For the amendment, 29; against it, 110— Majority for ministers, 81. On our return we found the House in committeo on the bill. On the question that the preamble be agreed to, The CHAIRMAN reported progress, and obtained leave to sit again on Wednesday next. The orders of the day were then disposed of, and the House adjourned at Half- past three o'Clock till Wednesday. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27. The House, which had met at one o'clock, and adjourned for the purpose of going up in state with the House of Lords to present the Address to his Majesty, resumed at five o'clock, when the Speaker read his Majesty's answer to the Address. Amongst some petitions presented, was one which Lord Morpeth presented, of enormous volume and dimensions, from the County of York, in favour of the Factories Bill. It bad annexed to it 138,652 signatures, and was 2,322 feet in length.. After a few observations, it was ordered to lie on the table. Lord PALMERSTON laid on the table a copy of the conven- tions entered into between His Britannic Majesty and the Emperor of Russia, relative to the changes in the government of Brazil. GREECE.— Lord PALMERSTON stated, in answer to a question of Mr. Baring, that as soon as the treaty for the settle- ment of Greece under the monarchy of a prince of the House of Bavaria, was ratified by all the powers parties to it, every informa- tion respecting the boundary of the new slate, and ( as we under- stood the noble lord) respecting the Russian loan, would be laid be- fore Parliament. BRAZILIAN CLAIMANTS.— Lord PALMERSTON stated, in answer to a question of Mr. Dixon, that official instruction had been sent out to the British authority ill Brazil, to peremptorily urge upon the Brazilian Government the necessity that the whole amount awarded by the commissioners to the British claimants on Brazil, should be forthwith paid, either iu the precise manner stipu- lated in the bonds, or in a mode equivalent. Lord ALTHORP then moved tbe order of the day for the third reading of the REFORM OF PARLIAMENT ( SCOTLAND) BILL— Petitions against the member qualification clause of this hill were presented from the Glasgow Political Union by Mr. Dixon; and from Edinburgh and Renftew by Mr. Hume. Lord ALTHORP stated, that it was the intention of government to repeal the qualification of members clause, and substituting for it a clause fixing a landed property of 4001. as the minimum qualifi- cation of a county member, and leaving boroughs and towns as at present, without a property qualification condition on the part of their representatives. After some observations by his Lordship and other hon. members, the bill was then read a third time. The LORD ADVOCATE would next propose that the qualifi- cation clause should be negatived, in order to its being amended. An amendment, moved by Mr. Trail, that the counties of Orkney and Zetland should return each a member, was negatived. Several clauses were agreed to without any discussion. The LORD ADVOCATE then moved the omission of llie clause respecting the qualification of members, and proposed ( we believe, for the learned Lord was imperfectly heard in the gallery) the adoption of one to tbe effect of what had been slated by his noble friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer. A somewhat lengthened discussion here ensued, which ended in the gallery being cleared for a division, but none took place, and the amendment was carried. Several verbal amendments were then agreed to, and the bill was read a third time and passed, amidst considerable cheering. PRIVILEGE OF PARLIAMENT BILL— Mr. BARING, after some prefatory remarks, moved that the bill be re committed. Lord ALTHORP, after staling his objections to the bill, said be should meet the motion with a direct negative. After a short discussion, in which Lord John Russell, Mr. Sheil, Mr. Hume, Sir C. Wethereil, Sir R. Vyvyan, and other Members took part, Mr. BARING replied, and the House divided— For the origi- nal motion, 69 ; Against it, 50— Majority, 19. IRISH TITHES— Lord ALTHORP" in answer to a question from Mr. Sheil, said that it was Ihe intention of the Government to bring in a proposition to- morrow relative to Irish Tithes. The House then went into Committee on Mr. Baring's bill pro forma; And Mr. GOULBURN brought up the Report, which was or- dered to be taken into further consideration on Wednesday next. The other orders of ihe day were then disposed of, and the House adjourned at three o'clock. THURSDAY, JUNE 28. Mr. Stanley announced that he should postpone his motion re- garding the Irish Tithe remedial measures till Thursday next. Mr. O'Connell gave notice that lie should move a call of the House for that day. After the presentation of some petitions praying for the adoption of Trials by Jury in all cases in New South Wales, Mr. BULWER, after detailing the very objectionable system of judicature at present in existence in the colony, moved an ad- dress to his majesty, to the effect of having the system of trial by- jury extended to the colony of New Soulh Wales. Mr. ROBINSON seconded the motion, and contended that tbe system of government at present in force in tbe Australian colonies was contrary to the principles of the English constitution. The hon. gentleman was proceeding to state his reasons for advocating tbe expediency of establishing the English trial by jury system in New South Wales, when Lord HOWICK interrupted him, and said that his observations were supererogatory, inasmuch as within the last four days a dis- patch had been received from the Governor of New South Wales, stating that trial by jury would be henceforward extended to civil cases as well as criminal in that colony. ( Hear.) Mr. ROBINSON proceeded then to argue for the necessity of assimilating as much as circumstances permitted the institutions of the colonies to those of the mother country. He would not con- tend that New Soulh Wales was as fit in all its relations for the in- troduction of our representative system as our West Indian colo- nies, but a modification of that system would be highly useful there. Lord HOWICK, after stating the objections that existed to the immediate introduction into that colony of the representative sys- tem, concluded by saying that the question between the honourable gentleman and himself was one of time. He would admit, that sooner or later that country must have a representative government, and he hoped the time was not far distant when it could be given with safety. After some observations by Mr. Warburton, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Stanley, Mr. O'Connell, Mr. Hunt, and Mr. Burge, Mr. H. L. BULWER said, that after what had passed, he would omit that part of his motion which related to trial by juries, and would alter the terms of the other part, so as to leave it as fol- lows :—" That an humble address be presented to his majesty, praying that he will be graciously pleased to take the necessary measures for giving to the free inhabitants of New South Wales, some system of representation such as the circumstances shall seem to warrant." Tbe House then divided, and the numbers were For the motion .... 26 Against it ..... 66 Majority .... — 40 POLAND Lord EBKINGTON rose to present a petition coming from Polish refugees in France, praying the House to ad- dress the Crown, in order to obtain its interference in the affairs of Poland. Sir C. WETIIERELL objected to the reception of the petition, on the ground of irregularity. The SPEAKER said that tbe House might receive the petitions of foreigners residing in this country, when tbe subject of their complaints originated in the acts of British authorities ; but he was of opinion that such a petition as that brought forward by the noble lord could not be received. Lord EBRfNGTON deferred to the rules of the House, and withdrew the petition. The noble lord then presented petitions of a similar character from Sidniouth, Crediton, and another place in Devonshire. Mr. C. FERGUSSON rose to bring forward his motion for co- pies of certain documents connected with the present state « f J land. The hon. and learned member said, it had appeared that the Government had nut been wanting in efforts to obtain justice for the Polish nation, and lie believed and hoped that their exertions were not ended ; for if such had not been his belief, he should not have restricted his motion to its present narrow limits. He should have deemed it necessary to ascertain whether Great Britain had kept that high ground of national faith and honour, from which he trusted sbe never would depart so long as she continued to exist. This country was, he conceived, bound by the treaty of Vienna, and tbe time had arrived when, if the engagements then made weie not carried into immediate effect, some steps should at least be taken to vindicate England from the charge of abandoning that treaty. It had been said that this was not a national question ; but he thought that a question affecting the honour of Britain was one of the deepest nationality. The lion, and learned member, after alluding to tbe Congress ofVienna, wenton to say, itappeared that Russia exercised so much power over the parties to the treaty as to succeed in accomplishing her object, and in acquiring the dominion which she obtained in Poland. The proper object of European policy w as to restrain Russian aggrandizement, and this Lord Castlereagh had laid down in his diplomatic notes; it being his avowed aim to prevent those dangers that might arise to Europe should Russia fall under the sway of an enterprising and ambitious military prince. By tbe treaty of Vienna, Poland became subject to Russia, with the express reservation of constitutional rights and it was quite clear, as was evidenced by Lord Castlereagh1 protest against the assumption, founded on alleged conquest, made by the Emperor Alexander, that she never would have been placed under Russian sway, unless tbe parties to the treaty had felt satis fied that her constitution would be maintained entire, and that she > vould not become an integral portion of the Russian empire. Now Russia had takm away the ancient Polish institutions, and bad put nothing in their place, but had subjected the people to absolute sway. He should proceed to that part of the business which more immediately concerned tbe subject before the House, as the docu- ments for which he meant to move related to the conduct of the Emperor Nicholas since he had become King of Poland. The duchy of Warsaw was bound to Russia by a constitution, without which the bond could not be admitted to exist. Russian Poland claimed to be an independent state, just as Scotland did with respect to England, when, owning allegiance to the same prince, she retained separate institutions. ( Hear.) The treaty of Vienna said that the constitution was given by his Imperial Majesty to a country at that moment in the enjoyment. of a distinct administration. — The Emperor Alexander did, in consequence, give her a free constitution, aud it was most extraordinary that there was none to oppose the advocates of Poland on this point, nor had there ap- peared, among all the journals of Germany, a defence of the Em- peror, with tbe exception of a single article in the columns of the AUgemeine Zeitung. In that paper it was stated that the Constitu- tion had been conceded by tbe magnanimity of Alexander. But even granting the fact, could it be put forth as a valid plea to justify the felonious act of his successor ? Under these circum- stances, it appeared to him that the parties to the treaty of Vienna had a perfect right to enforce the obligations entered into by the Emperor. In the oath taken by the Emperor Nicholas, be declared that the constitution given by Alexander should remain unchanged, and solemnly pledged himself to observe and maintain the constitu- tional act. ( Hear.) On the faith of solemn engagements the Poles swore allegiance to their Emperor and submission to the charter. What had been | the conduct of Alexander and Nicholas ? Why, there was not an article in the Polish constitution that they had not grossly, openly, and shamefully violated.— After detailing the arbitrary and cruel measures pursued by the Russian government in Poland, the hon. and learned member con- tinued. Now, he would ask whether the Poles were not justified in the face of God and heaven iu appealing to arms, not against the Emperor of Russia personally, but for constitutional right, and that charter which he bad solemnly sworn to maintain? ( Hear, hear.) If the aggressions did not justify them, there never was a revolution justifiable in any country. After describing tbe barbarities ex- ercised upon the Russian prisoners, and particularly upon one of the highest rank, aud alluding to the case of an individual named Thours, who, it was said, had been given up to the Russian au- thorities by tbe Government of Hanover, tbe hon. and learned member concluded by observing that lie had no wish to press the Government for an explanation with respect to any negotiations which might at the present moment be carried on between this country and Russia, on the subject of Poland, and he would, there- fore, only move, " for copies of the manifesto of the Emperor of Russia of the 26th of February last, and of the organic statute to which it refers; and also for a copy or extract from the dispatch of tbe British Minister at Petersburgh, communicating the same to His Majesty's Government." Lord SANDON, in seconding the motion, expressed his deep regret at the condition to which Poland had been reduced, and added, the present question was one upon which no difference of opinion prevailed throughout tbe country— one common feeling pervaded all hearts; and if that House would only enable the ministry to speak in a strong voice of remonstrance to the Russian Court, he was not without his hopes that much good might yet be done for unhappy Poland. ( Hear, bear.) Lord PALMERSTON said, that if he were going to express any objection to the motion which had been just made, it might be necessary for him to discuss in detail the grounds on which it was founded ; but as he was prepared to accede to the production of tbe papers moved for, and as his hon. and learned friend ( Mr. Fergusson) had stated that it was not his intention to drive the Government, in the present state of affairs, into any explanation of the conduct which bad been pursued with respect to Poland, he should beg of tbe House to excuse him for declining, to make any statement with respect to the transactions to which his hon. and learned friend had alluded. But at the same time, he begged the House not to suppose that tbe British Government had been blind to the degree of right which the treaty of Vienna gave them, to entertain and express an opinion on the recent transactions connected with Poland. ( Hear, hear.) His Majesty's Ministers must ask the House so far to show confidence in them as to believe that they had taken a correct view of the treaty which applied to the question under discussion, and that they had adopted such measures as ap- peared to them best calculated, under jll the complicated circum- stances in which this country and Europe was situated, to give effect to their opinions. His Lordship further said he could not believe that any such impracticable idea was entertained in any quarter, as that of destroying the existence of Poland. There was only one point in his honourable and learned friend's speech, with respect to which he thought it necessary to make any expla- nation— he alluded to Mr. Tliours' arrest: he believed the state- ment he was about to make to be true. Mr. Thours was either a subject of the kingdom of Prussia or Saxony, and therefore when he was demanded by the Prussian Government, the authorities at Hanover did not think proper to refuse compliance with the re- quest. The noble Lord concluded by again stating lliat he had no objection to the production of the papers moved for. ( Hear.) Lord MORPETH said that he was not disposed to speak harshly of the conduct of Russia, for when he visited that country, he was received there with much hospitality and kindness. But whatever private predilections he might have entertained in favour of Russia, he could not but condemn ber, when she chose to convert that scep- tre, which she might have wielded for the benefit of mankind, into a weapon of aggression and a rod of iron. If half of what tbe hon. and learned member had stated were true,— if there existed a de- sign to annihilate. Poland,— then, indeed, a case was made out for the energetic intervention of England and of Europe. ( Hear, hear.) Sir O. WARRENDER participated deeply in tbe feelings which bad been so eloquently expressed by his hon. and learned friend ( Mr. C. Fergusson.) He looked with confidence to the ex- ertions of the Government, and he derived much consolation from the knowledge that they possessed a Secretary of State disposed to act on true British principles. Lord EBRINGTON could not avoid saying a few words on be- half of a people whose patience, under the most grinding oppres- sion, could only be equalled by the almost superhuman bravery with which they had contended against the power of their oppres- sors. Independent, however, of all considerations of humanity, there were considerations of policy which could not well be over- looked. If the present aggression was acquiesced in, he saw no hopes of permanent peace ; and it was, therefore, with no slight sa- tisfaction, that he viewed the appointment of a dear friend of his, and a near relation of the Premier, to the embassy to St. PeU>"- burgh. He was anxious to avoid anything which could b » » e the effect of precipitating the country into war, but he w « s satisfied that firmness at the present moment was the best method of avoid- ing contests hereafter. Should they, however, be compelled to draw the sword in order to preserve tfie rights of nature, be hoped it would be in conjunction with their free neighbour and ally of France, and in support of free principles and free constitutions. ( Hear, hear.) Mr. O'CONNELL was almost afraid to trust himself to speak as he felt on this subject in such a place. The rights of Poland depended not on the Treaty ofVienna; and those who supported at that Conference of the right of Powers to dispose of that territory, had no more right to do so than a band of robbers at any time pos- sessed to parcel out tbe spoil thty obtained in their excursions in search of plunder. They had heard that night of the atrocities per petrated by Russia. The noble Lord ( Morpeth) had spoken of the gratification he felt in being known to the Emperor of Russia. For his ( O'Conuell's) part, be should be ashamed of such an acquaint- ance ( laughter). If the Emperor of Russia had been a more in- significant person, it would have been considered a disgrace to hold any communication wilh him; but because he had a horde of three or four hundred thousand barbarians at his back, was that a reason why mankind should not treat him as he deserved, aud execrate him on account of his crimes ? The Barbarian Conqueror had violated the Treaty regarding the Poles in a manner such as 110, Treaty was evei violated before. The miscreant barbarian had violated all compact— bad trampled on all rights; and « as this Attila— this scourge of God— to found a new Claim lu the kingdom of Pylaud, July Is TJI15 TOWJU, 311 because success had, by barbarian force, crowned Iris perfidy and infamy wilh sutcess? It was a question not of argument but of natural feeling. No country had been so ill- treated as Poland.— ( Cheers). Mr. SCHONSWAR expressed bis abhorrence at tlie atrocities which had been perpetrated upon Poland. He hoped it was not yet too late for the intervention of this country, and he trusted to Ihe spirit of the people, hacked by that House, to save the people of Poland from niter extinction, ( Cheers.) Colonel EVANS was glad to hear the noble Lord had admitted tbe right of this country to call upon Russia, and he relied upon that admission, which he considered tantamount to a probability of its being acted on- If France and England co- operated in a re- presentation to Russia, she was, in some important points— her commerce and marine— at their mercy ; her settlements in Asia and the Black Sea might be easily subjected. Mr. GALLY KNIGHT felt greatly obliged to the hon. mem- ber for Kirkcudbright for having again brought this subject before the House, because this House would have been wanting to itself if it had expressed no opinion on this subjcct. ( Cheers.) One thing gave him pleasure ; he was convinced that not all ilio power of all the Russias could ever Russianize Poland. ( Loud cheers.) Mr. PIGOTT rose to express his entire concurrence with the gentleman who spoke last. Much well- merited reprobation had been cast on the Emperor of Russia. They were bound to insist on the performance of the Treaty of Vienna, ( hear.) Mr. RUTHVEN felt that the situation of Poland had been so well expressed by the honourable gentleman who brought forward the motion, that he should not attempt to add any thing to it. He entirely concurred in the views which had been takrn by his ho- nourable friends. He looked upon the Emperor of Russia with horror, detestation and contempt. Sir II. INGLIS complained of the speech of an hon and learned member against a sovereign in alliance with this country. He was surprised that his Majesty's Ministers should have suffered such language ( Mr. Fergusson exclaimed " suffered?") without notice, towards a prince with whom they had recommended his Majesty to sign a treaty. ( hear- J It was an improper abuse of Ihe freedom of speech in that House to describe any person, much more a sove- reign, as a miscreant, ( hear.) Mr. R. C. FERGUSSON.— I deny it. The SPEAKER.— Order 1 Order 1 Sir R. INGLIS.— It was not the hon. and learned member for Kirkcudbright he alluded to ; it was an hon. member not now in his place ( Mr. O'Connell), from whom he had heard the expres- sion— an expression which no gentleman ought to use. Lord PALMERSTON could assure Ihe hon. baronet that no person regretted the use of such expressions more than he did. At the same time, as he was not responsible for the use of sueh ex- pressions, he could only have been justified in rising on the ground that the expressions were not consistent with the orders of the House. Mr. BEAUMONT was glad the words had been used, and as an English country gentleman, he would repeat the epithet, " mis. creant conqueror,'' which was the sentiment on which the people of England meditated when they thought of the tyranny of Russia; and in a reformed House of Commons they would give full utter- ance to those feelings. Mr. HUME observed, that if there was a fault in the speech of his honourable friend ( Mr. Fergusson), it was that it was too moderate. " With respect to the honourable and learned member for Kerry, he concurred in every word lie had said. He would say that tbe Emperor of Russia was a monster in a human form ( Hear, hear); and if he knew any language which could express his detestation more slrongly, he would use it. Mr. WYSE said, that it was idle to suppose that the forbearance of his Majesty's ministers could suppress tbe feelings of the people of England. Though the glorious contest in Poland against un- heard of tyranny had for ( he present failed, still he trusted that the expression of tbe moral opinion of this country would do much for tbat oppressed nation, and that much good might yet be effected by its being known and proclaimed aloud that the feeling of the universal people of England was. in favour of that oppressed coun- try. ( Hear.) Mr. BARING said that he thought it would be much better that the old practice oftWlUwae— I Vic practice oV gentlemen— namely, that of speaking with decency and respect of the sovereigns of Europe, should be adhered to. With respect to the question of Poland, it seemed to him that the cause of that unfortunate country rather appealed to their feelings, than to the national interests of England ; for he did not believe that there was any reason to fear the power or strength of Russia. ( Cheers.) lie begged that it might not be thought that lie had no sympathy for Poland ; on the contrary, be had never heard of a more righteous rebellion— more especially as there was a man sent to reigji over them who had been deprived of the crown of Russia on account of his incompetency. ( Cheers.) Mr. SHEIL said, Ihat the member for Thetford would have them " mince their words, and mollify damnation with a phrase." He was right; but he should make allowance for others, who himself had sometimes occasion for indulgence towards his vocabulary ; and it would not be amiss for him to consider a man as pardonable for speaking of a miscreant on his throne, as for speaking of his fellow- citizens ( a portion of the English people) as " blackguards in the streets." ( Cheers.) For bis part, he ( Mr. Shcil) would not call Nicholas a miscreant; because, when lie saw a man delegating his brother, into whom the spirit of Nero must have transmigrated— if there was a metempsychosis among despots, to tread the heart of Poland out— when he saw him betraying a nation of heroes into submission, and then transporting them to Siberia, shaving off the grey hair of nobles with the blood of Europe's saviours in their veins; degrading and enslaving women, sparing neither age nor sex, and thrusting the hand of a ruthless and Herod- like infanticide into the cradle of Polish childhood— when he saw him acting thus, and leaving himself nothing to add to damnation, he would not call him " miscreant,"' because tbe word was too poor and in- commensurate with his depravity, but exclaim, " Oh, tiiou art worse than words can give thee out!" Mr. M. O'CONNELL expressed a hope that the hon. baronet would explain away the terms that he had used towards the lion, and learned memberfor Kerry, which, in his ( Mr. M. O'Connell's) • opinion, were highly unparliamentary. Sir ROBERT INGLIS did mean tbat the language used by the honourable member for Kerry was very improper. The lion, and learned member had applied the word miscreant to an absent person, whicfr was in his estimation, very wrong. Sir ROBERT PEEL was glad that tbe information was to be given, and he wished hon. members bad been in possession of this information before they had indulged in so many remarks. He would suggest, as an addition to the motion of the hon. member, that he should ask for a copy of the Constitution granted to Poland under tbe treaty of Vienna. He would forbear from expressing any opinion on our engagements and on the conduct of Russia. He would suspend his judgment on the severities said to be ex- ercised towards the Poles, till he had complete and certain infor mation as to the conduct held towards them. With respect to the language used, he cordially concurred with the hon. member for Thetford and his hon. friend ( Sir R. Inglis) in deprecating such language as had been used.'— The motion was then agreed to. Mr. CUTLAR FERGUSSON, acting on Sir Robert Peel's suggestion, wished to have the Constitution of Poland added to the papers, which, we believe, was agreed to. The other orders of the day were then disposed of, and the House adjourned at half- past two o'clock. FRIDAY, JUNE 29. Mr. O'CONNELL, in reply to an inquiry, declared his inten- tion to press the call of the House, if Ministers were resolved to persevere in their measure this session on the subject of Irish tithes. Mr. STANLEY said that he should bring forward the three bills this session. In moving for the bills he should describe them a9 forming a whole measure. Mr. O'CONNELL observed that the feeling of Ireland against tbe payment of tithes was so strong, that even those who were " willing to pay tithes were afraid to do so. Sir H. PARNELL inquired whether any progress had been made in arrangements for a more speedy communication between London and Paris ! Mr. P. THOMPSON said, that within these few days a gentle man had arrived from the French Government, for the purpose of making arrangemenls, which he felt confident would effect con- siderable saving of time and expense. Mr. ROBINSON inquired whether the reduction of the tonnage duties in the French ports was to take place immediately ? Lord PALMERSTON was understood to reply in the affirmative. Mr. ROBINSON then gave r. otice that, if he had a scat in the next Parliament, he would move the repeal of the " Septennial Act." Mr. STANLEY observed tbat in consequence of the opposition given to the Irish party processions' prevention bill, it was not likely to be passed in time ( by July 12) to he effectual; arid that if breaches of the peace took place, the consequences must be on the heads of those who resisted the bill. Mr. O'CONNELL said lie was glad it was given up. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied that the bill was not abandoned; he still hoped that so useful a measure might be passed this session. The House then went into committee on the Irish reform bill. Mr. SHEIL moved an amendment to the fourth clause, the object of which was to do away with the liability of electors to pay municipal rates, cesses, and taxes, before they can register and vote. After a short discussion the committee divided, when there were— For the original clause, 59— Against it, 21—- Majority, 38. The clause was then ordered to stand part of the bill. The Ilonse then resumed, the chairman reported progress, and obtained leave to « ! i again on Monday. DISTRESS IN THE WEST INDIES.— On the motion of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the House revived itself into a com- mittee to vote relief to the West India colonists. Lord ALTHORP, after some prefatory remarks, said, he in- tended to move that, there be issued Exchequer Bills lo the amount of 1,000,000/.; that sum to be divided between Jamaica and the other islands. As to Jamaica, lie did not intend that loan should be granted to any unless those who might have suffered from loss of burdings— one half of the sum of 1,000,000!. lo be given to Jamaica, and the other half to the other islands. He con- cluded by moving an issu<! of Exchequer Bills to the amount of 1,000,000/., to be granted in loans, for the relief of persons con- nected with our West India Colonies, who had suffered from Ihe late insurrection in Jamaica, and from the hurricanes in the other Islands ; such relief to be granted upon such security, and under such restrictions as might hereafter be determined. After some observations by Mr. Baring, Mr. Hume, Mr. Burge, Dr. Lushington, and other hon. members, the resolution was agreed to, and ordered to be reported. The House resumed, and the report ordered to be received on Monday. SUPPLY.— Sir JAMES GKAIIAM moved that the House should resolve itself into a committee of supply. ASSESSED TAXES.— Lord ALTHORP, in reply to Mr. Pig- gott, stated that it was not his intention to renew the act for making a composition for assessed taxes at this late period of the session. The House went into a committee. A sum, not exceeding 25,000/., was granted for new works at Cremill. A sum, not exceeding 60,000I. for defraying the charge of new works in the Victualling department, was granted ; as was a sum of 42,000/. for the expences of the Admiralty Office; 45,630/. for the salaries of the officers of the Navy Office, and for the contin- gent expeuces of that Office, was moved. After a few words from Mr. HUME and other lion. Members, the vote was agreed to. The House resumed. Report to be received on Monday. Hie other Orders of the Day were then disposed of, and at half- past Two o'clock the House adjourned to Monday. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. IRELAND. The public will remember the circumstances of the seizure of tithe cattle to the amount of 80/. 10s. by the parson of Allen, Kildare, and the sale for three guineas at an auction. The clergyman's name is Preston, and his demand amounted to three or four pounds. He was requested not to proceed to extremities, hut lie stood upon his right— Ihe cattle were sold— the fees attending the sale were received by the auctioneer and the drivers, and the residue, nine shillings, banded to himself. Now, for the purpose of obtaining these nine shillings, more than one hundred men, horse and foot, under a Colonel of Dragoons, were brought together. If it stopped there, this would have been a pretty piece of history as it stands— but there is a pendent to the story, to which we shall now revert. Mr. Preston had, of course, obtained the sanction of a magistrate, or he could not have assembled tho troops or " canted" the cattle. It so happens that this magistrate is an Orangeman, a conservative trashery man, and every thing of that kind— in fact, one of the most violent men in Ireland, and particularly odious. Well, then, the seizure was made— the sale had— and the jus- tice and the parson returned to their respective residences, which are, as they say in Ireland, convenient to each other. But after this spirited exhibition, they did not, naturally enough, consider themselves perfectly at ease in the midst of a dense and excited, and, as we may add, perhaps, of a hostile population. They accordingly called for protection. The police of the district were not considered sufficient for the purpose, and the parson and the justice, with a military guard of honour, commanded by a colonel'. a gentleman, we believe, who had seen far other service, and had been distinguished among the brave men who fought and bled on the immortal plains of Waterloo. The guard consisted, and we believe still consists, of 60 or 80 soldiers, all good men and true. But soldiers are consumers, like other men. They must eat and drink, and their horses must have provender. They went forth with an intention of buying bread and meat, and oats and bay. But, behold 1 no one would sell them sixpenny worth of any kind of " bread stuff" for man or beast. They then inquired whether they could get carts or horses to send to Dublin, but carts or horses they could not obtain for love or money. The commander applied to the contractor for vehicles. The latter at once offered to throw up his contract, because if he supplied the beasts be was sure they would be lwughed, and his carriages smashed to atoms. In an abundant country the military were thus kept under blockade, and the district in a state of siege. But the soldiers could not and would not starve. Expresses were sent up to Dublin, and some of the old commissariat carts were put into requisition, and are now plying between the Bog of Allen and the city of Dublin, bringing down from the metropolis food for the men and provender for the cattle. This is the state of the parish of Allen. When it will be the state of other parishes, blessed with such a parson and such a justice, we shall not venture even to conjecture. But we may be allowed to assert, if it becomes at all general, that ten limes the present amount of the military force in Ireland, which is now about 25,000 men, will be found insufficient for the laborious duties which they will have to perform.— Dublin Evening Post. THE BANK OF IRELAND V. TISDALL.— The Court of King's Bench was occupied three days with this important trial— an action brought by the Bank to recover certain sums of money sold under a false power of attorney in several cases in which the defendant acted as broker, the Bank assigning as their ground of action, that Tisdall did not confine himself to the usual duties of a broker, but personally guaranteed the correctness of the instrument, which afterwards proved to have been a forgery. The case for the Bank close on Friday. The defence occupied the entire of Saturday, when the jury brought in a verdict for the plaintiff, damages 4,500/., with rid. costs. TITHES Our Longford correspondent mentions that a tithe sale took place at Balnalee on the 13th instant— it was attended by 80,000 individuals. A second sale was to have taken place on the 19th, but as the cow that was seized was not forthcoming, it ended in nothing. At Campile, in the county of Wexford, there was a meeting against tithes on Wednesday last, which was attended by 10,000 persons.— Dublin Register. The Clare Journal says—" We have no appearance of market; neither turf nor potatoes, and this moment ( half past nine o'clock on Saturday), there is only one butcher's stall open, and two carcasses of mutton and two of lamb are all that are to be seen in the way of fresh meat, for the entire population. An opinion may be formed of our situation when we mention that there are only 59 houses open in the town during this day.'' An Express arrived on Friday morning from Constantinople, with dates so late as the 9th inst. The report of the destruction of the Turkish fleet is not true ; it remained in the Dardanelles. Ru- mours of the fall of St. Jean d'Acre were still circulated, but they obtained little credit. It was stated that the affairs of Greece ( par- ticularly the boundaries) were fast approaching a settlement, and that an English Government dispatch on this subject would be sent off on the 9th or 10th of this month. The German papers contain accounts of arrests of journalists who are now very actively pursued all through Germany. Much agita- tion exists in almost all parts of that country, and it is said that strong measures are contemplated both by Austria and Prussia, for counteracting the spirit which prevails. The Duke of Reichstadt continues in a hopeless state. The Paris papers of Wednesday contain reports of trials before the Council of War, the details of which are, from their uniformity, very uninteresting. It is always proved, beyond doubt, that the troops have been fired upon, and the defence, therefore, turns on the identity. A man of the name of Leger has been convicted— others were acquitted. An elderly woman, named Duperier, ac- cused of carrying a basket, in which a packet containing powder and ball was found, during the combat in the streets, was acquitted also— she having evidence to prove that these munitions of war were intended for a National Guard. It is very plain that there is a great reluctance lo offer testimony against the accused, and the persons who give evidence in their favour do not seem to be very scrupulous to exactness. The truth appears to be, that the military courts do not wish to act vigorously until the Court of Cassation has decided on their legality. The ministry is not yet arranged, and the general opinion seems to be that Prince Talleyrand, with his usual caution, will not ac- tually join the administration, but content himself with directing it from behind. It is settled, however, that Baron Louis is not to be one of the Cabinet. From the west of France there is no news. The Paris papers mention that the Duchess of Berry continues in the Bocage; but it was generally believed at Nantes that she had succeeded in making her escape from France by sea. The Sardinian sailors captured on board tbe Carlo Alberto, wearied out with confinement, have, it is said, revealed that there is a secret place on board tbe vessel containing a great number of papers, and that, in consequence of the information thus given, a voluminous correspondence has been discovered, throwing great light upon the schemes and measures of the partisans of the Bour- bons ; but the most curious document found is a will made by the Duchess of Berry, upon the authenticity of which there is said to be no doubt.— Constitntionnel of Wednesday. The first court martial of Nantes commenced its proceedings on the 23d instant, wilh tbe trial of M. Kersabiec, sen., his servant Papin, and M. Guiilore, who were arrested on the 4th by a detach- ment under the command of General Dermoncourt. The court, after the examination of upwards of 20 witnesses, unanimously found M. Kersabiec guilty of an attempt to dest- oy or change the Government,— acquitted him of unlawful enlistment, by a majority of 4 against 3,— guilty of exciting civil war, by a majority of 6 against 1,-— not guilty of resisting the armed force,— not guilty of having assumed the command of armed bands, by a majority of 4 against 3, and lastly, that there were extenuating circumstances in his case; upon which he was sentenced to imprisonment for life, which imports a civil death. Papin was acquitted. The sentence upon M. Guillorfi was deferred until the court had made some further inquiries. The Duke dc Fitzjames had a violent attack of the cholera. At the solicitations of his family, lie has been removed from tbe Con ciergerie to a Maison de Sanle. The " settlement" of the Belgian question is again postponed, and the King of Holland is now given until the 20th of July, to make up his mind. This is at least the tenth postponement. VAN DIEMEN'SLAND. The following account of the. surrender of the wild natives of Van Diemen's Land to the British authorities will be read wilh interest. A most inhuman attempt was made, some time ago, to exterminate them all, which providentially failed. They will now be put in the way of being civilized, and become useful members of the social state, instead of being hunted down like wild beasts. We have received the Hobart Town Courier to the 19th of Feb. From these Papers we learn the gratifying news that the Oyster Bay and Big River tribes, the most sanguinary in the island, have surrendered themselves to Mr. Robinson, by w'hose conciliatory in- tervention the desirable event has been mainly brought about. On the 7th of January Mr. Robinson made his triumphant entry into Hobart Town with his parly of blacks, amounting in all to forty. They walked very leisurely along the road, followed bv a large pack of dogs, and were received by the inhabitants on their entry into town with the most lively curiosity and delight. Soon after their arrival they walked up to the Government- house, and were introduced to bis Excellency, and the interview that took place was truly interesting. They proceeded on board the Swan River packet, until the Tamar ( the Charlotte being too small for the purpose) is ready to proceed with them to Great Island. The women were frightfully ornamented with human bones hung round them in various fantastic forms, even to the rows of teeth and skulls. Some of ihesc were the remains of enemies, and white per- sons whom they had killed, but more as the mementos of the af- fection which they bore to the husband or children whom they had lost. They surrendered to Mr. Robinson ( who, however, very prudently did not take possession of them) six stand of arms, which they had taken from the whites they had murdered, or stolen from the huts. Three of them were ready loaded, and the muzzles care- fully stuffed with pieces of blanket, and one is the same which was so recently borne by the late unfortunate Mr. Parker. The inside of several of their bark huts, which Mr. Robinson entered, was very ingeniously ornamented with rude delineations of kangaroos, emus, aud other animals. Tile removal of these blacks wili be of essential benefit to themselves and the colony. The large tracts of pasture that have so long been deserted, owing to their murderous attacks on the shepherds and the stockhuts, will now be available, and a very sensible relief will be afforded to the flocks of sheep that had been withdrawn from them, and pent up on inadequate ranges of pasture— a circumstance which has tended materially to impoverish the flocks, and keep up the price of butchers' meat. The Gazette du Lyonnais of the 21st inst. contains the follow- ing most extraordinary narration :— Yesterday, within the space of one hour, a parricide, accused of five other acts of bar- barity, was committed at Pouilly- le- Moneal, near Villefranche. Jane Desroches, a native of the town, where she lived with her mother, was married about ten days ago, and removed with her husband to a town at some short distance ; but set out yesterday morning from her home, and first stopped at the house of her sister, in a hamlet on her way, and finding that she and her husband were already gone to work in the fields, murdered their infant left in a cradle, by cutting its throat with a knife. She next proceeded to her mother's, at Pouilly, whom she killed by a blow with a pick- axe. She immediately afterwards entered the dwelling of a female neighbour, whom she stabbed in the throat, and threw down a flight of stairs, but the wounds are not mortal. The infuriated woman then entered another house, cut the throat of a child between seven and eight years old, who was in bed, and gave several slight wounds to the mother, who came in on hearing the screams of her child. Here the progress of the car nage was stopped by the arrest of the perpetrator of these enor- mities, which cannot but have been the effect of insanity, though we have not learnt that this has been fully established.— French Paper. REFORMATION.— He is the true reformer who enables his friends to drink Calcavella, of the manufacture of his own country; this is exemplified by our friend Taylor, opposite Furnival's Inn, Holborn. A reform long attempted in the manufacture of Wines, the growth of this country, has at last been happily ac- complished. Our young friends may now drink their Calcavella in their evenings " at home," and that of a quality which has deceived the most experienced judges. We hail this as an omen • of a return to one of our ancient customs. PARIS, June 28. ( FROM - OUR PRIVATE CORRESPONDENT.) Public opinion is not here, by any means, excited to that pitch that an Englishman might suppose. At the idea of London subjected to martial law, our very blood would boil; hut here, not only those who haunt the Court, hut those who frequent the Exchange, admire the rigour of such an act on the part of Louis Phillippe's government. The Constitutionnel ( it should change its name forthwith) finds the thing tolerable, if not laudable; and, on the whole, the journals, and sentiments of England, breathe more indignation generally on the subject than do those of France. That there still exists a just feeling of re- sentment, however, there can be no doubt; andthat it will swell, ere long, to something portentous, there is as little. The Oppo- sition most strongly deny the existence of any premeditated plot at insurrection, on the part of the Republicans, and the Government, they say, knows this ; for, instead of employing legal tribunals and investigation, which would sift the business, and get at the chiefs and conspirators, if such existed, rude officers have been promoted to the judgment seat, to decide and strike, according to their humours, the youths and madmen who were foremost in the brawl. The most impertinent act of these courts martial, is the summoning of the Editors of the Opposi- tion papers before them, to stand trial for certain inculpated articles. There are many non- commissioned officers in these courts- martial; and thus a corporal or a sergeant is declared the judge of a libel, or a violent article. Surely the censorship, in the hands of men of letters, however vile, such as the old Bourbons established, was preferable to this. But the army now is Louis Phillippe's hobby and his crutch. Having made it supersede the bench of judges, he has but to push it one step further, in order to occupy with bayonets the halls of the Legislature. The Carlists are in utter despair at the lukewarmness of La Vendee. The department of that name, of old the head- quarters where waved the white flag, has shown few signs of Ultra- Royalism, even before the presence of the Duchess of Berri. Napoleon crushed that spirit. How, think ye ? Not by gen- darmerie, nor yet by fortresses, but simply by the opening of magnificent roads, which, driving through these fastnesses the waggon wheels of commerce, introduced also those liberal ideas, their never- failing attendant. You have seen Chateaubriand's letters and conduct, since his arrest, calculated to fix the greatest possible degree of attention upon himself, and seem- ingly regardless of any other aim. Vanity goes even before loyalty with him. The name of poor Eliza Frizell, the young English girl, in composing whose elegy Chateaubriand was engaged when arrested, seems to be the only one likely to glean a share of immortality from these sorry events. Who is to be Minister here ? Louis Phillippe would like himself, like another Louis XIV., to be his own. He is mightily proud of having steered safely through the late outburst of in- surrection. It has raised his tone and temper several pegs. He who was before so thankful for advice, now scorns it. Affairs seem to linger upon Talleyrand ; but Louis Phillippe certainly likes him not, and he was sent to England to be kept away. This Warwick of the nineteenth century— this diplomatic king- maker, is, however, not a man to be slighted. He, like Brummel might bring the old Bourbons into fashion again, if he put his shoulders to the task. It is said that Prince Talleyrand is willing to take the office of Prime Minister himself, merely for variety's sake, and pour se distraire. But the King's sentiments are for Dupin. The left is now out of the question, and even Barrot. The King, and his creators, for such is the left, including Lafayette, are for ever at variance ; and the political revulsion, or re.- action. that. ever, brings to them a legislative majority, will be likely, not only to heave them into xne uaomei, um, co- push him off the Throne. The English here are deeply occupied in a Reform dinner. It is to take place this day, Wednesday, Sir Sidney Smith in the chair, and will afford occasion for an emigrant eloquence to show itself, though, certes, with little inspiration from the ban- quet ; five francs a head affording but a sorry one. But economy is synonymous with reform. I hope the dinner will not be pro- ductive of a similar schism to that occasioned by a similar dinner at Calais, where the party fell to loggerheads. Even here, there are fears, that a certain doughty Colonel may bring his wonted pugnacity to bear upon and disturb the equanimity. There is nothing else new amongst the Anglicans here, except, perhaps, the route given by Lord Palmerston to the diplomatic underlings here. Word, it seems, was given, that attaches and secretaries did naught but rail against Whigs and Reform : a trusty agent was sent over to verify, and he reported that it was too true. The Whigs for once showed themselves vindictive. They have exiled Mr. H , the secretary, to South America; and Mr. S , the second in command, to St. Petersburg. They are very indignant at the promotion, a kind of kicking up stairs, which they cannot relish. A. ferocious new piece has got a run at the theatre of the Porte St. Martin ; it is called La Tour de Nesle. The said tower once stood opposite the Louvre ; and tradition tells, that it was haunted of dark nights by a certain Queen of France, who made it a place of assignation ; and, moreover, obviated unpleasant discoveries, by precipitating her gallants from the tower of Nesle into the river. One should think this to be an unpro- mising subject for a drama, even a melodrama; but, no— it pre- cisely suits the existing taste of the French. And all the naked horrors of this story, thick with incest, filicide, matricide, and fratricide, are retailed through five circumstantial acts with a minuteness that would have put Diderot himself to the blush, and would have certainly killed Boileau outright. P. S. Report names Dupin, as French Premier, with the Ministry of Justice; Barth£ abandons the Seals for the Ministry of Public Instruction ; Thiers, Minister of Commerce ; D'Argout, Finance. MECHANICAL SKILL OF THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS.— A paper has been recently read ( on the 11th inst.) at the French Academy of Sciences by M. Jomard, which shews from the hieroglyphic remains found on the Egyptian monuments, that most of the principal mechanical instruments with which we are now acquainted were known to them. In a picture found in the palace of Carnac are seen a vessel fixed by means of anchors, and a capstan in connection with it; also, it is seen from it that the ancients were acquainted with the vice. It appears to be by means of inclined planes and capstans that they raised the im- mense blocks of stone of which their great monuments are com- posed. M. Jomard also shews that they knew the use of the pulley 913 THE xowar, July 1. TO CORRESPONDENTS. N E is not admissible. RUSTICUS'S account of the affair in square, is, we believe, either unfounded, or grossly exaggerated. Men who make themselves pro- minent in politics or fashion, are fair subjects of good- humoured plea- santry ; but with scandal we do not meddle. FINDEN'S truly beautiful " Illustrations of Lord Byron," Part IV., most of the Magazines, and some other publications, have reached us so near our time of going to press, that we must postpone the notice of their contents to next Sunday. TO THE PUBLIC. The Proprietors of THE TOWN respectfully inform the Public, that they intend to present to their Subscribers, GRATIS, a well executed MAP OF ENGLAND under the Reform Bill, from the Ordnance surveys, assisted by the Reports of the Commissioners for tlie division of Counties. This superb Map, which will be engraved on steel, will contain the latest statistical details, population census, with a geological survey of the kingdom; also, the navigable rivers, canals, railways ( present and contemplated), parks, and turnpike roads, etc. By Authority. The Proprietors of THE TOWN Newspaper feel that a new era com- menced when the Reform Bill passed, and that every Englishman now feels a double interest in his country. To commemorate this glorious event, to mark the date of this brilliant epoch of its history, tliey ima- gine nothing can be more acceptable than a Map of tlieir Country, show- ing the alterations such Bill lias made, together with the data on which the present Government proceeded. Tlie Proprietors also feel that they are now offering to their Sub- scribers a work which will be unique, and surpassing all others yet published, for it is well known that at present there is 110 Map of Eng- land that can be depended upon. To the Nobility and Gentry it will be acceptable, forming a handsome appendage to the library or drawing- room; to tlie merchant and profes- sional man, a work of general reference, both for roads and parishes, which will be here clearly and accurately laid down; and to all classes, a source of amusement and instruction. The Proprietors intend bringing the Map out in parts, each part to be perfect in itself, and tliey will thus enable the Subscribers to judge of its completeness and general utility, before calling upon them for far- ther subscriptions, in case they should not be fully satisfied that the Proprietors have in every respect redeemed tlieir pledge of giving a Map at once the most splendid and useful of its kind. To entitle Subscribers to the first part, which will embrace tlie Home Counties, and Southern and Eastern Coasts of England, with Sand Banks and Soundings, tliey will be required to subscribe for 12 num- bers ; and to insure tliem against the disappointments experienced by similar attempts that have been made, tliey are determined that the first part shall come out early in September, and a specimen immediately. They also intend adopting a similar course for the other parts, which are duly to appear in succession. Tlie parts, when all out, will form either one complete Map, of five feet long by three feet seven inches wide, or may be bound up in an octavo or folio volume. The Proprietors, to secure for tlieir patrons proof specimens, have gone to the heavy expense of engraving tlieir Maps on steel. N B Agents are requested to inform us precisely of the number of subscribers tliey obtain, that we may be prepared to supply them with the earliest copies. * » * A Saturday Edition of this Paper is published in time for the Country, which may be obtained of all Newsmen on Sunday morning, within 100 miles of London. TIS 111 T- © WM. LONDON: SUNDAY, JULY 1, 1832. not more defiled, but somewhat cleansed. We would put ihe truth of this proposition to Mr. O'CONNELL. No one has thrown more, or had more thrown at him, in his day. But Mr. O'CONNELL says he docs not find himself a whil ihe worse for it. We arc quite sure that those who have been assailed w ith the same artillery by liini, have found it equally harmless. But, with respect to any efficient mediation hy this country, on behalf of Ihe Poles, the occasion is gone hy ; and we fear that, like most other lost occasions, it is irre- trievable. The Poles themselves do not look to England as their main hope; and the events for which they look on the Continent will hut prove that the government of Eng- land, and still more lhat of France, committed a grievous error, by not interfering for Poland, whilst she had yet the sword by her side or in her hand. The state of the Poles is an element of convulsion in France, under the throne of Louts PHILIPPE. The Government of England has com- promised, not its safety, hut only its character. Mr. STANLEY has postponed to next Session his Irish Orange Processions Bill. It would have been better not to introduce it at all. He introduces next Thursday his Irish Tithe measure, in thc shape, it appears, of three Bills. What each Bill is to contain, or why there should he three Bills, we are ignorant; but we know that the an- ticipations of the Irish Members are most unfavourable. The measure is not one of extinction, as announced, but of mere commutation or redemption, at a rate of purchase monstrously beyond the fair value of tithe property in Ireland. We, however, give only the impressions of others, and will not express censure of a measure with which we are, as yet, not sufficiently acquainted. An arrangement has been entered into between Lord PALMERSTON and General SEBASTIANI, by which they agree to act in concert on the affairs of Poland, and to urge Austria and Prussia to co- operate with them ; hut we have reason to believe that in the latter respect they have not the slightest hope of success. The Austrian and Prussian Cabinets have indeed declared that it is neither con- venient nor agreeable for them to insist upon the condi- tions of the treaty of Vienna, as regards the Poles, Lord DURHAM proceeds upon a mission to St. Peters- burgh. The fact— more especially the choice— is gratifying on many accounts. Lord PALMERSTON has by it manifested a disposition to untrammel himself. It is not alone from Tories that he should, or Lord GREY should, emancipate Ihe diplomacy of the country, but from the school of diplo matic jargonists. Lord DURHAM is not of this school— he is a man of talent and decision; the son of a man whom the late Mr. WHITBREAD described as one of the best Whigs of his day ; himself an improver upon the principles which he inherited ; in short, a liberal politician on a level with the liberal mind ofEurope. Such a man will not allow himself to be delayed or diverted by idle or artful formulae. Unlike the faculty of diplomatists, who, as well as that of physicians, think the observance of forms of more importance than the end, he will directly insist upon his rights, and march straight to his objcct. The Belgic- Dutch protocols were a deplorable instance of the waste of time and thought in obedience to the rules of this diDlomatic art. Few na » c icau uiosepiotocols or reports of the confo ferenccs; but we will appeal to any one who did read them, whether the whole matter might not have been recorded in one- twentieth of the space, and whether the whole business part of tho conferences might not have been performed in one- twentieth part of the time 1 But M. de TALLEYRAND, the doyen de la diplomatic Euro- peenne, was there, and matters must procecd secundum artem. There is a somewhat curious case in point, in the diplomacy of the French in Italy during thc revolutionary war. A11 intelligent, well- educated gre- nadier, was sent to negotiate a convention and treaty with the Neapolitan Government: he succeeded, and his diplomatic correspondence is a model for good sense, good style, and even moderation. The fact is, that as the spirit of the French Revolution broke up thc existing system of military science, and exhibited young and inexperienced generals victorious over the old masters, who thought all depended upon tho practice of the formula; of the art, the spirit of Reform— of moral revolution— which is now abroad, threatens, or rather promises, a similar breaking up of the forms and jargon of diplomacy, to make way for the frank language of reason, right, and common sense. But with respect to the influence of Lord DURHAM'S mission upon the state of the Poles, our hopes are faint. Oppression may, doubtless, be mitigated, and that is some- thing ; but the Poles, we know, look for nothing short of their nationality— their absolute independence. The utmost that tlicy now expect would be to form an integral part of the Russian Empire. But this would only embody them with a barbarous people, whom they abhor, and who abhor them, in an equality of slavery. The difference between this and Russian domination is really not much. In the debate the other evening on the state of Poland some hard names were bestowed on the Emperor of RUSSI A, but he also found advocates. Thc latter may blush for their advocacy; and even Lord MORPETH had better have withheld his panegyric. The civilities of Court Chamber- lains, and even of an Emperor, to a young English noble- man in the suite of a Ducal Ambassador, 011 an occasion of mere ceremonial etiquette, was out of keeping, and, in short, in bail taste, when the question was the lives, thc liberties, and Tory existence of a generous people, sub jected to national calamities, and tyrannical cruelties, at once unparalleled and unmerited. We see, however, no good gained by calling hard names. There is, chemists say, a detergent property in dirt, which leaves its object The latest accounts from Paris inform us that TALLEY RAND has not been quite successful in his negotiation with Louis PHILIPPE, and that he will return to England within three months. M. DUPIN has, we know, been offered the Presidency of the Council, and General SEBASTIANI is to remain. The state of siege, if not already at an end, wi" be so within three or four days. The KING has taken alarm at the unequivocal demonstrations of abhorrence w hich the continuance of martial law has raised. POLITICAL PASTIMES. THE LORD IN WAITING. INSCRIBED TO A. B. BY C. D. If " waiting" and " expectancy" Mean the same thing, oh, thought elating I BARING, my boy, ' tis plain to see, Already you're " a lord in waiting I" BARING'S BAJAZETS AND BLACKGUARDS, BY R. SH— L, ES The modern Nero— Nick, the younger— BARING " a prince polite" would call; But when THE PEOPLE move his anger,- Why " blackguards in the street" they're all. ANTI- REFORM ALPHABET.— No I. A's Aberdeen, attic, A. S. S. and artful; B's Buckingham, who'd with his " Bill" make a cart full. C's Carnarvon, curvetting as wild as a colt; D's Dartmouth, a do- nothing dunderhead dolt. E's Eldon, elegiac, elusory Eldon ,- F's Falmouth, whose Battersea business was well done. G's Gordon, as green as a gosling so gay; H Harrowby hoaxing and humbugging Grey. I's Ingestrie, stuck in to fill up » eaV ; J's Jersey, the jaded jaundiced mayhap. K's Kenyan, whose claret drives old care away ; L's Lyndhurst, whose name stands in Fame's schedule A. M's Munster, who ne'er like his mother will act ; N's Newcastle- Noah, whose New- ark is wrecked. O's Oriel, the orthodox, mock'd by a moppet; P's Penshurst, the Portuguese poet and puppet. Q Quizzical Quixottes all own are the foregone ; R's Roden, the Protestant- boys' barrel- organ. S Saltoun, accustom'd " the Chief" to obey. T's Tankerville, foaming and frothing away; V's Vane— the vain- glorious— a moon- stricken minion; W's Wellington, warring with public opinion. X X- eter, partial to rat- holes and crannies ; Y Z are the wiseheads the people call Zanies. The Dutch papers of Thursday have arrived. They do not contain any thing decisive as to the question of peacc or war. The King of the Netherlands still professes an anxiety to make all concessions which are consistent with honour, but refuses to give up Antwerp without some fur- ther arrangement. Now the evacuation of Antwerp is the sine qua non of the Conference, and if that point is not yielded immediately, the basis upon which negoeiation be- tween Holland and Belgium can be attained, is at an end. Lord DURHAM'S mission relates chiefly to Poland, but it is also connected with the dispute between Holland and Belgium. He will use strong language to the EMPEROR ; but it will depend entirely on the feeling which may exist here two or three months hence, whether Ministers will follow up the refusal of the EMPEROR to accede to tho recommendations of our Cabinet, with a declaration of war. Earl GREY doubts whether the English would go to war for Poland— Lord HOLLAND thinks they would, ra- ther than see their own national honour insulted by the Emperor of RUSSIA. We are informed, from a source on which we place per- fect reliance, that an intrigue has been lately on foot, for the purpose of inducing the KING to turn out the GREY administration, and form a new Cabinet, of which the Duke of RICHMOND, Lord PALMERSTON, Sir ROBERT PEEL, and other members of what may be called the Juste Milieu, would be invited to form part. Two of the Fo- reign Ambassadors, who have frequent access to his MA- JESTY, have been prominent actors in this intrigue, which has been discovered in time, we trust, to prevent ils pro- ducing any result. LAUNCESTON, JUNE 27.—( From a Correspondent. J—- Da\ id Howell, Esq., the reform candidate for the single representation of the borough of Launceston, was opposed by Mr. J. K. Letli- bridge, who has since resigned ; and we have now another man in the field— Sir Henry Hardinge. He has also canvassed the town and four neighbouring parishes. Both parties speak of their well- grounded hopes of success; and it is believed that the contest will be sharp. SHOCKING AFFAIR.— Wednesday afternoon, the wife of Mr John Chisholm, merchant, South- street, Perth, was found in a back part of his shop lifeless. An hour previous she was in the shop in her ordinary health. The circumstance was generally talked of as an instance of sudden death. Thursday evening, however, the report of other circumstances reached the Procu- rator Fiscal, who ordered an examination of the body. The inspection left no doubt upon the minds of the medical gentle- men that she had met with a violent death. The manner ru- moured is too barbarous and indelicate for public disclosure.— Thursday night, after the examination, Mr. Chisholm was con- veyed to the jail, where he has since been detained. The judi- cial investigation is not yet concluded. Mr. Chisholm is up wards of 70, and has been during 40 years a merchant in Perth. Property to a considerable extent belongs to him.— Dundee Ad- vertiser. STRANGE EFFECT OF A TOO REFINED PRONUNCIATION.- The Catholic chapels in many of the poorer parts of Ireland, are but very scantily furnished. In one of these humble places of worship, three strange ladies made their appearance, just at the moment when the priest was about to commence the service of the day. Gallantry is always uppermost in an Irishman's mind, even though he be a priest as well as an Irishman. So it was on the present occasion.— Anxious to do honour to his visitors, and to show them, that he was not an ordinary orator, whose lan- guage was tinged with the brogue, he ordered some of his flock to hand chairs to the ladies; but anxious to appear refined in their eyes, his directions were—" Boys, three cheers for the ladies," an order which was instantly obeyed with an alacrity and strength ELECTION ANTICIPATIONS. No sooner was the defeat of the Tories certain ; no sooner did they perceive their darling Rotten Boroughs ruthlessly swept " at one fell swoop" away from them and their heirs for ever; than, with the true tact of their order, they set about remedying the evil by anticipating the Reformers in the work of electioneer- ing for the next Parliament. Already do new candidates " run before the wind," on the strength of their canvass; with what chance of ultimate success it would just now be no easy matter to determine. But as a guide to the uninitiated in such affairs we lay before the public a Catalogue Raisonnee of some of the worthies who are reported to have already started on the high Tory interest:— Sir CHARL" ES ALDIS thinks himself secure of Kn'ght - on. The Hon. A. TREVOR is disposed to Brighten. Captain GORDON is understood to have indisputable claims to Canter- bury. JOHN WILSON CROKER'S name is up at' Ware- him. Lord MOUNT- CHARLES stands pledged to Chester. Mr. CROCKFORD lays claim to Fish- guard. Mr. GOULBURN looks askance at Eye. G. R. DAWSON is at present unrivalled in his pretensions to A- mere- sham. TOM CRIBB makes sure of Mill- forH. Mr. BULLER starts for Cowbridge. Mr. ALDRIDGE is bound to Pull- helly. HORACE TWISS is confident of represent- ing Lamp- Peter. Mr. KEARSLEY must represent St. Ass- oaf. Baron ROTHSCHILD will be found at his post At- par. THOMAS RAIKES, Esq. thinks himself secure of Grimsby. Mr. SMITHERS, late of Oxford- street, is the favorite Tory candidate for Black- burn, and the same party are not without hopes that ROWLAND STEPHENSON may be returned for Bolt- on. Mr. BANTINO ( of the house of FRANCE andBANTiNG) has made up his mindto Bury. LACONICS, BY THE LORDS. Nothing is more miserable than the old age of an ill- tempered man.— Lord Wynford. Reputation is a perfume that man carries about with him, and leavetli wherever he goes; and it is the best heir of a man's vir tues.— Duke of Cumberland. Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools who have not sense enough to be honest.— Lord Wharncliffe. In the first warmth of wine we begin to have an opinion of our wit; the next degree of heat gives us an opinion of our courage: the first error brings us often into a quarrel; and the second makes us come off as pitifully.— Lord Kenyon. None are so invincible as your half- witted people, who know just enough to excite their pride, but not so much as to cure their ignorance.— Duke of Gloucester. It is good in a fever, much better in anger, to have the tongue kept clean and smooth.— Earl Vane. Some would be thought to do great things who are but tools or instruments, like the fool that fancied he played upon the organ, when he only blew the bellows.— Lord Ellenborough. What men want of reason for their opinions, they usually sup- ply and make up in rage.— Lord Carnarvon. A man that keeps riches, and enjoys them not, is like an ass that carries gold and eats thistles.— Lord Eldon. There cannot be a greater treachery than first to raise a con- fidence, and then to deceive it."— Lord Harrowby. A great fortune in the hands of a fool is a great misfortune. The more riches a fool has, the greater fool he is.— Duke of Buccleugh. Suspect a tale- bearer, and never trust him with thy secrets, who is fond of entertaining thee with another's.— Lord Howe. MOST BARBAROUS MURDER.— MONASTEREVEN, JUNE 22.— On the night of Monday, the 11th instant, a most barbarous murder was committed in this vicinity. The victim was a poor Connaught labourer. He had been for some time, and also ano- ther man from the same part of the country, working in tlie neighbourhood with persons named Holligan. About three weeks previous to the time when the murder was perpetrated, parties visited the houses of the Holligans, ordering them to put away those labourers, and with which they complied. Soon after a number of fellows about that part of the country were arrested, and it was said to be in consequence of information given by the Connaughtmen. However true the report may be as to the wretched man deprived of existence, he, to " clear himself," as the saying is, went to the fair of Rathangan, expecting to meet many whom he knew. On his way from the fair he was waylaid about six o'clock in the evening, and cruelly maltreated, his tongue cut out, and his body beat all over with stones. He was suffered to remain in the road till morning, although numbers passed by him 1 He was taken to the County Infirmary next day; but, though not actually, was next to dead, for he sur- vived but an hour. The Royal Court of Lyons has decided that the appellation Carlist, applied to a functionary bound by oath to the present of lungs creditable to the " finest pisantry in the world,"—' 7' Ae [ Government, is an injurious libel, and such punishable i'a the Original, | eye of the law, PA HL1AMENTARY DHAWLWS. SIR CHARLES WETHERELL, KNT. " Iracundier est paulo, minus aptus acutis Naribus horum hominum, rideri possit eo quod Rusticius tonso toga defluit, et male laxus In pede calceus heret." Sir Charles Wetherell is one of the most original of men. He is perhaps unique ; Nature made him in a phantasy, and, having sent him forth, broke the mould in which he was cast. The points, or singularities of his character, are so salient and grotesque, that one knows not which to begin with. What a curious felicity in his outward form, as the envelope of his in- ward man 1 and again, how whimsically suitable to each other his person and his costume. Something approaching to a re- semblance may be found in the cloisters of a college. The ruminations— the distractions— the learned dust— the negligent toilet are there— but where is there, or where has there been, any thing like him on the stage of active life, whether you view him in parliament, at the bar, or in the public streets of the metro- polis? Instances of those aberrations, called absence of mind, are told of him, which might take their place with those of the absent man of La Bruyere, who forgot in the evening that he had been married in the morning— came abroad, half shaved, in his night cap— left his wig dangling upon a chandelier, in the presence of the queen of France— and when the courtiers laughed, joined in their mirth at the expense of the unlucky gentleman who had left his wig behind him— who, calling for a glass of water whilst playing at trictrac, swallowed the dice, and dashed the water upon the table. It is said of Sir Charles that he too goes out sometimes with one side of his face shaved, and the other in the state of unseemly preparation for it. We can answer only for the fact, that he may be seen in a very imperfect state of abrasure and ablution poring over the treasures of a book- stall in Russell- court, or shuffling along, half muttering, half declaiming to himself, with his hat slouched over his eyes, and his face upturned, to overcome the consequent invasion of his sphere of vision ; one hand stuffed into liis breeches pocket, and the other swinging or ges- ticulating, to the amusement or wonder of the lounging dandies and tripping dames in Bond- street or Regent- street. All the time there are two Juniors waiting in his chambers, in the vain hope of a consultation, or a couple of friends kicking their heels at his door ( his clerk and laundress are both out), in the no less vain expectation of dining with him, by his invitation of the day before. When Messrs. Doherty and North were members of the House of Commons, Sir Charles, by way of doing the ho- nors of the English to the Irish bar, asked them to dine. They accordingly came at seven o'clock, and found him, with his feet on the fender, and a brief in his hand, without the slightest sign of preparation for dinner. He thought they staid rather long, gave a broad hint of liis sensations, was reminded by them of his invitation, expressed himself quite astonished that he should have forgotten it, and gave them a dinner a Timproviste, which secured him against a second visit, and afforded amusement in- the hall of the Four Courts, Dublin, on the subject of Sir Charles's larder and housekeeper. This is the man whom the Tories brought into Parliament by way of opponent to Sir Samuel Romilly. He had a high aca- demic reputation, and his university acquirements are consider- able. In the case of Mr. Lawrence's lectures before the Chan- cellor, he showed considerable familiarity with metaphysics. But his knowledge in literature, politics, and law, is but a chaotic mass, under the government of a disorderly imagination. He has neither judgment, taste, nor reasoning power. He has, however, a certain vigour of mind; his vocabulary is a somewhat grotesque caricature of thatof Johnson— less sententious, but still more ponderous in its fall— and he flings his fragments of fantastic declamation and vehement ribaldry around him with a recklessness and rapidity which must sometimes do severe execution either upon enemies or friends. He did not at first luxuriate in buffoonery as he has more recently done— he was not so licentiously erratic in his vocabulary or his ideas. Toryism was near losing by neglecting him. In an excess of pique and passion at the promotion of the late Lord Gifford, he left the Court of Chancery to defend Wat- son against a charge of treason in the King's Bench. The de- fence made by liim on that occasion rdtnains the most advanta- geous monument of his powers. He took np the case with honest zeal, and in one instance treated the gravest charge with a. contemptuous and coarse levity which a discreet advocate and' man of fastidious taste would equally shrink from, but which assuredly had a great share in the verdict of acquittal pro- nounced by the jury. It is in the House of Commons that Sir Charles Wetherell may be seen in his glory. By a curious juxtaposition, he gene- rally sits next to the member for Preston on his left, and on the front Tory opposition bench. Imagine a stranger seeing them from the gallery for the first time— the one a comely, florid, well- conditioned person, with powdered head and polished boots— the other with uncombed grizzled locks, a shirt and cravat of ambiguous white, visible at the neck in most admired disorder,— a rusty suit of black, such as may have been laid aside by an undertaker's mute. He rises from his seat, and moves in a shuffling pace to speak to somebody at tlie bar,— you now see his pantaloons hanging over his ancles, into contact with something like Kamschatka snow shoes— his handkerchief hanging out of a coat pocket, large enough for the clown in the pantomime, and, from the dislocation of his lower drapery, al- ready mentioned, a whimsical pomerium left between his panta- loons and waistcoat. The stranger would assuredly say, this is the radical blacking- man,— that the Tory Aristocrat; neither, however, has yet risen to speak. Our comely gentleman ad- dresses " Muster Speaker," in the idiom of the vulgar, wijah the shrewdness of the trafficker, in polities and blacking,— our slovenly original throws out his undigested classics, quotations^ or jests, like one of the ship's passengers in Lucian ; ar* l there can no longer he any doubt in identifying these compeers. Sir Charles and Mr.. O'Connell sit on the same side of the House, greatly to the mortification of the former ; it is to be re- gretted that they are not seated face to face. Mr. O'Cornell sits immediately above him, has thus the advantage of pouring the thunders; of his eloquence upon his head, and even brandishes his arm over him, so as to alarm the beholders. Poor Sir Charles writhes on his seat, or looks back with an aspect between grimace and fvtry, produced by the excite-, ment of his feelings, and constrained attitude. Sir Charles. July 1. T i l ® T O W W . 2 1 9 rises next. One may ; lm ist suppose him dripping with the froth and foam of Mr. t ' Co mell's speech. But even the Irish agitator is now forgotten in the torrent poured out hy Sir Charles. It is an absolute mountain torrent— muddy, frothy, noisy, irregular in its course— sometimes dashing along in gal- lant style— sometimes playing tricks and gambols, which set the House in a roar, all but Sir Robert Peel, who contents himself with a placid smile— or subdued sneer. BUCKINGHAM HOUSE BAZAAR. On Tuesday afternoon ( being the anniversary of their Ma- jesties' accession) the interval between the Review and the Royal banquet was devoted by several eminent personages of the beau rnonde to the Fancy Bazaar, held on the waste ground in front of Buckingham- house, which was suitably railed off for the occasion. This now- fashionable mode of sale was adopted, on the present occasion, in the hope— a forlorn one it proved— of getting rid of sundry useless articles that had once been designed for fixtures and decorations in the new building: indeed some of the lots had been formerly applied to that purpose, but they have all lately been found unfit for use, and condemned by the unanimous voice of the best judges. As some slight atonement for their '! tricks of trade," it was determined that the parties by whom the several articles were furnished should he compelled to exhibit them in propria persona at the different standings; and though the original vendors were evidently loathe to have their integrity and fair dealing put to such a test, yet, as they saw no other chance of disposing of the wares thus flung on their hands, they put a bold face on the matter, and, with ill- assumed composure, abided the award of " men and columns." The first standing was occupied by a once eminent Cutler, from Piccadilly. This unfortunate person had, in former days, gained great reputation and immense wealth in his original line, but being seized with an extraordinary and uncontrollable whim to try his hand in the very opposite branch of cabinet making. he impaired both fame and fortune. For the latter pursuit he was as little qualified, either by mental or physical endowments; as he was gifted in every respect with the rarest and the highest qualities to excel all the rest of the world in the former. As a Cutler, he was unrivalled; as a Cabinet- maker, he was urn honoured. The first lot he exhibited was a heap of Spanish laurel leaves, which, he assured the company, were daily watered with his tears. They had once evidently formed the wreath for a warrior's brow; but the wearer, not content with the glory he had gained in the camp, had aspired to pre- eminence in the cabinet, and the weight of the civic coronet had crushed the leaves, and actually broken the laurel wreath to pieces. On its last exhibition, it had been so roughly handled by the populace and so plastered with mud by a mob of miscreants, that the owner had made up his mind to set about winning another wreath, which he hoped to achieve by " turning over a leaf." There were no bidders for the lot. He next offered to public notice a sword that, as he said, was once valued at twenty crowns ; but it was so glued to its sheath by blood and tears, shed in foreign lands, that no human power seemed equal to the task of drawing the blade from the scabbard here at home. This lot, like the last, was left on his hands. In the second standing stood a " huge fat man," more like a Buckinghamshire boor than a metropolitan manufacturer. The only lots he displayed were, a roll of waste paper, on which was written " My Bill," and a bundle of quills, enough to load a waggon, that, he assured the company, had once formed the wings upon which a friend of his flew from the vicinity of West- minster to a Temple near Stow. This trafficker was doomed to experience as little success as number One. No. 3 was occupied by a dealer in bronze and brass, who offered for sale a curiously constructed Ear- trumpet, so con- trived as to alter the sense of every word uttered through it, without bringing the whisperer within the pale of punishment. The mouthpiece was fashioned like the head of the cockatrice ; and a serpent's tail, forked at the end, was closely wreathed round the instrument. One farthing only was offered for it. In the fourth standing, a dandy haberdasher of small wares, evidently well used to the counter, made his appearance. His brow was adorned with a profusion of ringlets, seemingly designed to conceal some unsightly protuberance. He was perfumed from head to foot, and wore exquisite kid gloves. His wares were multifarious ; but, amongst other articles, he offered, at less than prime cost, a bottle of Cheltenham waters, which had sadly dis- agreed with him, and a pair of stag's horns, which some artisans had attempted to gild, but the composition they had used for that purpose was so bad that it utterly failed of its effect. This dandy, we should observe, wore " a suit of sables," and sported, like HAMLET, the order of the Elephant. No. 5— Let us see— who was in No. 5 ? Oh I a heavy- browed, down- cast- looking man, with an un- English face, and, as we suspect, an un- English heart. He was partly a painter, and partly a juggler, hy profession. Though clever in both callings, there was something so suspicious about him, that even those who returned his salute at a distance seemed afraid of trusting themselves within his reach. It was said that he had been taken into the Chequers' Tap for charity, but played the landlord and his customers such tricks, that they never would employ him again, if they could once get rid of him. No. 6. A queer- looking person, with a smile on one side of his face and a sneer on the other, solicited patronage for a heap of " two faces under a hood," which he had cultivated with great care ; but utterly failed in his speculation. No. 7. An Irish poetaster, was extremely industrious and quite successful in getting rid of the small remains of his stock of modesty. All the old ladies assembled thronged around him, aud pronounced him one of the greatest gossips they had ever heard; a faculty which he owned he had acquired from trying to improve upon Boswell's system, in the hope of being employed by a noble friend of his to attempt his life. No. 8. A weaver endeavoured to tempt the fair sex by the exhibition of a curious web of his own weaving, which he styled " consistency," but which everybody present called " humbug." [ To be continued.) HERALDIC ILLUSTRATIONS, xxviri. " Fortuna sequatur."— By L— d A— no— H. My motto says, " Let fortune follow ;" But now she seems so to forsake me— So lags behind— that, by Apollo 1 I fear she'll never overtake me. XXIX. " Fidei coticula crux."— By L— D J— RS— Y. " The cross the test of faith 1"— if so, To me ' tis a triumphant sign ; Tor crossed and crossed by high and low, Never was faith so proved as mine. XXX. " Per mare, per terras."— By L— d C— L— D- - N. By sea and land will I withstand The Whigs, by all that's great and grand 1 Since they desire not, nor require, My services by sea or land. XXXI. " Fiel pero desdichado."— By the D— e of M— LB GH. Though rather unfortunate— still it, iu truth, Muat he owned to my credit,— though Radicals rage— That the principle*. « herished so well in my youth Are as well and as faithfully oherished in age. XXXII. " Consilio et animis."— By L— d L— D— D— LE. ' By wisdom and courage," distinguished am I.— When the Whigs,— my old cronies,— ne'er offered me pla; e, Twas wisdom at once to the Tories to fly; And courage to brave the apostate's disgrace. XXXIII. " Rinasce piu gloriosa."— By L— D R— SL— N. Though now cast down— the Whigs may scoff us . As lowest of the Tory train ; Yet, should we oust them out of office, We'll " rise more gloriously again." xxxiv. " Vix ea nostra voco."— By L— d W— W— CK. Though Warwick's Guy did once defy The world in arms— our glory's flown; For though poor I men call a guy, I scarce can call my soul my own. TOWN TALK. A curious rumour prevails at Chelsea, namely— that the King, on visiting the Royal Military School, on Thursday, knighted the Drum- major of the Boys' band, who is aged only fourteen, and yet a first- rate instrumental performer. SIR WALTER SCOTT..— The answer to enquiries on Friday, at the Hotel, in Jermyn- street, was— that he had passed rather tranquil night, and remained in the same state as the preceding day. THE BOROUGH OF LAMBETH.— The electors of Lambeth are determined to support Mr. Tennyson, who has signified his intention of coming forward as a candidate at the ensuing elec- tion. Lord Althorp, who has also been mentioned as one of the candidates, has declined the honour, and has promised his sup- port to Mr. Tennyson. The simultaneous departure of the Dutch Minister from this country, with the official recal of Sir Charles Bagot, the British Ambassador at the Hague, has given rise to many warlike ru- mours at the West end of the town. It is said that the Talavera, line- of- battle ship, whose sudden order to Sheerness has already been noticed, is destined for the Scheldt. We are sorry to announce that Sir James Macdonald died oh Friday morning, at his lodgings, Spring- gardens. It is rumoured that Sir James's complaint was cholera ; but we are informed, from undoubted authority, that the weakening of his constitution in India was the real cause of death. Sir James had been ap- pointed Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands, in the room of Sir Frederick Adam, and was making preparations for his departure in a few weeks to assume the functions of his high office. Intelligence has reached Paris of Don Pedro having sailed from St. Michael's on the 9th. Although false reports of a similar description have repeatedly been circulated, this bears some ap- pearance of probability from the circumstance of a letter from another source dated the 8th, having described the troops as already embarked, and only waiting for the Emperor to go on board, to set sail. A JURYMAN FINED FOR INTOXICATION.— Friday evening an inquest was held at St. Bartholomew's Hospital on the body of Wm. Mawley, a child five years of age. One of the Jury named M'Gregor soon became very turbulent, which, it was perceived, arose from intoxication.— The Coroner : " You are drunk, sir." — Juryman : " I know it."— Coroner: " Then I shall fine you 20s. for contempt of court."— Juryman : " Then you won't get it; I'll be cursed if I pay it."-— Coroner: " Then you are in the custody of the beadle."— M'Gregor, on this, became so noisy, that the Coroner committed him to the Compter. The child, it appeared, died from injuries sustained by his clothes having caught fire.— Verdict, Accidental death. LONDON FASHIONS FOR JULY. ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC. The Concert, at the Hanover- square Rooms, on Wednesday last, for the benefit of this institution, and to celebrate the triumph achieved, in fee land of song, by the noble caterer of this har- monious feast, our countryman, Lord Burghersh, was given on an unusually hrge and splendid scale in its interior and orches • tral arrangeirents. The orchestra being enlarged to a great extent, to adnit the chorus - singers of the ancient concerts, and the whole vocd and instrumental strength of this institution, was headed by Cnti Damoreau, and Grisi, Donzelli, Braham, and Tamburini, wth Francois Cramer, Leader ; and M. W. Knyvett, Conductor ; rear the latter we observed Lord Burghersh. His grand mass, vhich has met with brilliant success in Italy, was performed here, for the first time, to a fashionable and crowded audience ; anc his Lordship must have been much gratified with the masterly style with which both the vocal and instrumental departments esecuted this really grand and brilliant composition, as well as the rapturous applause it received throughout. If we ventured to gire a preference to any particular part, where the whole was a series of remarkable and effective passages, we should fix on the opening of the mass, and the " Expecto resurrec- tionem" from the " Credo," as the most striking and brilliant of the chorusses, and the " Gratias Agimus," sung by Mrs. Bishop, as the most effective of the solos. The " Agnus Dei," that soul- enthralling part of most of the masses, appeared to us, however, deficient in softness and all- absorbing melody. A pe- culiar feature, and decidedly a grand one, we observed in the finale, " Dona Nobis pacem," the whole effect of the conclusion of this chorus being thrown into the instrumental department, absorbing the vocal with several fulland long- drawn- out crescendo chords. The power of the orchestra was, in the chorusses, almost too much for the room, and made us long sometimes for an ad- journment of the mass to its natural home— a cathedral. The second act opened with an elegant and brilliant scena, by his Lordship, from the " Erce di Lancastro," accompanied by ten harps, which had a novel and magical effect, commencing with— Dell ' Arpe tremanti ai lieti concenti S'uniscano i canti d'Imene, d'amor Also iu the chorus— Di guerra il Nume Bai- di invocate Col suon dell ' Arpe Nel sen destate Fuoco di Gloria E di Valor. Braham sang David's lament for Absalom, with great power and feeling ; and the nightingale, Cinti Damoreau, enchanted her hearers with her sweet notes, in a French as well as an Italian aria,— in the latter, the correctness and sweetness of her execu tion shone forth pre- eminent. Grisi, in Pacini's " S'egli e ver,' was all soul, but she appears to be strangely inattentive to neat- ness of execution. We cannot say much for Seguin, in Conti's " E Sconvolto;" nor have we any taste for Parry, Ju- nior's, ballads in public; for we look at concerts for something more striking; they are tame enough in private society. A concerto on the violin, by Mawkes, a member of this institution, was very scientific, but uncommonly long and heavy. We ob- served a large sprinkling of nobility ; and Lady Burghersh, in their Majesties' box, was surrounded by a family party, com- posed of Lord and Lady Maryborough, the Duke of Wellington, the Marchioness of Wellesley, and Lady Fitzroy Somerset, who remained until the concert was over. The next concert by the pupils is announced for the lst of September. The Florence Gazette of the 11th inst. announces the death of Count Francesco de Saurau, Ambassador Extraordinary from the Court of Rome to that of Tuscany ; and also of Dominico Sestini, of Florence, well- known to the antiquarian world for his extensive numismatic researches. The latter died in his eighty- fourth year. ( From the Court Magazine and Belle Assemblee, conducted by the Hon. Mrs. Norton.) BALL DRESS.— The under dress is white crape over gros de Naples : the corsage is cut very low, and draped in the centre of the back and bosom. Mameluke sleeves, loose at the bottom, and falling very far below the elbow, but looped high on the shoulder, over beret sleeves of rose- coloured crape. There is a double fall lightly embroidered in white floize silk. A deep flounce also embroidered and ornamented with a rouleau of gauze ribbon, terminates the skirt, and is surmounted with an embroidery of full- blown roses with their foliage. The outer dress is a short open robe of rose- coloured crape, embroidered in a Grecian border of white floize silk. The corsage is made low enough to display the drapery of the under one, and is ter- minated by a point to which a pearl tassel is attached. The hair is dressed in loose curls on the forehead, and low bows on the summit of the head. It is ornamented with a light fancy wreath, composed of gauze ribbon. The jewellery should be pearls. OPERA DRESS.— It is composed of green moir£ : the corsage is cut very low, plain and square behind, and draped a la Sevign6 on the bosom. BSret sleeves, over which are long ones of white gaze de Soie. The head dress is a toque of a perfectly novel form, composed of the palest rose- coloured crape, and blond lace, and trimmed with a bouquet of white ostrich feathers tipped with blue, which droop over the right side. The jewellery worn with this dress should be of gold and emeralds. CARRIAGE DRESS.— It is composed of pearl grey gros de Naples, the corsage partially high, and close to the shape. Sleeves of the Gigot form. The canezon is of India jaconet muslin, made up to the throat, trimmed in the pelerine style, with very rich embroidery round the breast and shoulders, and a full ruche sustained round the throat by a cravat of fawn co- loured gauze ribbon. Bonnet of fawn covered moirf-; the inte- rior of the brim partially covered with gauffred tulle. Knots of ribbon and a bouquet of violets ornament the crown. MORNINGDRESS.— It is of Chaly, striped alternately in lilac and fawn colour, the latter figured with brown. The corsage of the demi ' redingote form ; the lappel deep and very open on the bosom, displays a high chemisette of clear cambric. Amadis sleeve. The cap is of gauffred tulle, edged with narrow blond lace, ornamented with a few coques of rose coloured gauze ribbon placed under the trimmings. The brides correspond. YOUNG LADIES' DRESS.— The frock of rose coloured Chaly, the corsage high and full, with beret sleeves. The pantaloons of jaconet muslin. VAUXHALL GARDENS. This delightful place of summer and out- of- door recreation has opened this season under most favourable auspices— fine weather, new and tasteful improvements, a well- chosen and complete or- chestra, and a vocal company including the names of Mrs. Way- lett, Mrs. Keeley, Templeton, Bedford, & c. A new and amusing operetta, the music by Bishop, entitled The Magic Fan, has been brought forward, and very favourably received. A new and splendid piece of illumination, consisting of several thousand lamps, and representing a helmet and cuirass surrounded by military standards, has been placed at the extremity of the quad- rangle opposite the grand orchestra, and adds much to the coup d'ceil for which these gardens are unrivalled. The fireworks this year are on an enlarged scale, and exhibit many novel and sur- prising feats of pyrotechny. NEW STRAND THEATRE.— This elegant little theatre defies the summer heat, and is pursuing a most prosperous career. Mrs. Waylett is indefatigable, and bids fair to rival in her mana- gerial reputation, Madame Vestris, so renowned for her success- ful management of the Olympic. MILITARY REVIEW. It having been generally announced that his Majesty intended on Tuesday to present the lst, or Grenadier Foot Guards, with a pair of new colours, at ten o'clock this fine regiment marched into Hyde- park ; shortly after two squadrons of the 14th Light Dragoons, in their new uniform, and four squadrons of the Royal Horse Guards ( Blue), with a park of artillery of twelve guns, entered upon the ground. At nine o'clock a considerable crowd had collected in the park, and by the time the King arrived, this crowd had become a mul- titude. At eleven o'clock, six of the Royal carriages ( escorted by a body of the Life Guards) entered the park. In the first was Prince George of Cambridge ; in the second, the officers of his Majesty's household ; in the third and fourth were the Duchesses of Kent, Gloucester, and the other female branches of the Royal Family ; in the fifth was his Majesty; and in the sixth was the Queen. Their Majesties' reception on this occasion presented a re- markable contrast with that which greeted them on this very spot last summer, when his Majesty reviewed some troops. When the King and Queen entered the park, the people, who had lined both sides of the road, received them in profound silence. As they proceeded on their route, a few of the by- standers here and there took off their hats and cheered, but they never amounted to more than a dozen at any one time. The applause of these persons was sometimes opposed by a hiss from others, but the great mass of the people remained entirely passive. When the Royal train arrived on the ground, they were more favourably received by a crowd of gentlemen and ladies, who, having the privilege of entri, were allowed to pass within the outer line of soldiers ; but this party bestowed their warmest approbation upon the Duke of Wellington, whom they cheered heartily as often as he passed them in the course of the morning. When their Majesties alighted within the park, a Royal salute was fired, and the band played " God save the King." The King, accompanied by her Majesty, the Royal Princesses, the Duke of Wellington, Prince George of Cambridge,, and a considerable staff, passed up and down the lines. They then took up their position, and the troops marched by in review order ; after which the Guards formed themselves into a square, and her Majesty presented this fine regiment with a new pair of colours, the men presenting arms. The troops then formed again in line, and marched by in open columns, with their new colours flying and band playing. Shortly before two o'clock their Majesties quitted the ground. The people had by this time assembled in great numbers along the road. His Majesty was received with mingled applause and disapprobation; but the Queen, who was. exposed to the public- gaze, her carriage having been thrown open since her arrival,, was assailed with loud yells. In this way the Royal party pro- ceeded through Hyde- park, and down Constitution- lull, where the disapprobation of the mob was more unequivocally expressed, and continued, without a single attempt, as far as we could per- i ceive,. to turn the current of feeling, until their Majesties entered I' the gardens of St. James's Palace, amidst a shout of the most discordant sounds. COUNTRY BANKERS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE TOWN. SIR— There is a sort of vague impression very generally pre- valent in the public mind, that private Bankers being permitted to issue a small paper currency is a source of great emolument to the individuals, but a detriment to the community, by super- seding the use of the legitimate coin. Both notions are founded in error ; and as we know the influence of names in aiding a popular delusion, so the present unfounded prejudice against one- pound notes has been greatly assisted by the designation, given to them of " filthy rags." But it will be my business to shew that there is no alternative between a return to these " filthy rags" and national bankruptcy, and that, therefore, those who are using every artifice to raise the public voice against them, are either ignorantly precipitating a crisis which they would by no means desire, but have not the sense to foresee ; or. cunningly forcing a catastrophe which, in their view, is a " con- summation devoutly to be wished," namely, " the blowing up" of the debt. Foremost and ablest amongst the latter class stands Mr. Cobbett, on whom, and on his followers who can calmly contemplate the effects of a forcible annihilation of pub- lic credit, my present observations will of course be thrown away ; but I address myself to those who, wishing to uphold the funded securities of the country, nevertheless seek to extinguish paper: credit; and I fearlessly tell them, that the sole prop and sup- ported' the funds is paper money, and that, consequently, if the latter be undermined, the fabric which it supports will tumble into ruins. One would imagine that the bare enunciation of the simple fact, that the whole metallic currency of the empire would not suffice to pay the amount of one year's taxes, would carry con- viction with it; or at least it should excite such a salutary ap- prehension, as would cause men to be very tender in approach- ing the subject of our paper securities; but they blindly and wilfully rush into a crusade against the Country Bankers, and never think that the danger of such a course is tenfold increased by the passing of the Reform Bill. Do they imagine that the people are such dupes, as to be imposed upon by the mere name of reform, or that they will not, in the very first session of a reformed parliament, if the present difficulties and distress con- tinue unabated, demand relief by an extensive reduction of the excise duties and assessed taxes— or do they suppose that such, demand could be for any length of time successfully resisted ? It would be in vain to tell them that these taxes form part of the Consolidated F" und, established in 1787, for the payment of the national creditors ; and that, if you diminish the fund, the dividends cannot be paid, or, at all events, the security will be lessened, and public faith violated. The answer will be, " We must have cheap bread, or high wages." Already the clamour is loud and general against the Corn Laws, and if nothing be done to appease discontent and mitigate the sufferings of the poor, until a remission of taxes be extorted from a ministry unpre- pared for the event, the destruction of credit will be followed by a confiscation of Church Property, the ruin of the landed inte- rest, and universal anarchy. How, then, are these calamities to be averted ? You cannot have cheap bread while the taxes neces- sary for payment of the interest of the debt add so considerably to prime cost. Then give them high wages. But how is that to be achieved ? By means of the Country Bankers and one- pound notes. I have, in my last letter, said that 11. notes are the currency of the labouring poor, and that the wages and condition of the working classes mainly depend upon them ; and I endeavoured to show that the issue of them is most properly confided to pri- vate individuals, who are alivays directed by the two safest guides, viz.— self- interest and local experience. I now proceed to adduce the facts and arguments in proof of the advantages of a small note circulation. The great utility of local banks con- sists in the encouragement they afford to industry, and in pro- moting useful undertakings in the immediate circle of their in- fluence, by advances on loan or discounts. Many improvements must have been neglected, and profitable employments aban- doned, for want of capital to carry them on, were it not for the facilities afforded by country banks; and to such an extent is this acted upon in Scotland, that branch banks are sometimes established in poor districts, with a view of obtaining a future profit from the prosperity which the bank is expected to produce. — [ See evidence before Select Committee of H. of Com.] — The improvement here contemplated must obviously be in the increased power of production, which gives increased employ- ment, and raises the rate of wages. Employment and high, wages cause a rise in the price of grain; and thus a general impulse is given to trade and agriculture. Now it is clear that the greater part of the advances so made by a country banker must be in notes of less than 51., since the principal use of the money is for the payment of weekly wages ; and the calculation, is, that two- thirds of the advances are of that description. In point of fact, from the official returns of stamps, issued for notes to country bankers, before the small note act, it appeared that more than one- third of their whole circulation was in notes under 51. In Ireland, which is comparatively a poor coun- try, the country bankers issue no notes above 21. Here, then, is the mode of operation:— the country bank, by the credit which it gives, stimulates production, and production causes a demand for currency to pay for employment; and this is a suffi- cient answer to those who think that the 1/. notes of country bankers were the cause of ruinous speculations. Small notes are the necessary instruments of productive employment;— over- speculation comes from a higher source, and is the result of capital or credit misapplied; and the great value of having pri- vate companies instead of joint- stock banks, is that the former must always be more circumspect in lending their credit than any- company could possibly be. So during the war the enormous sums thatwere raised in loans, being on an average at the rate of 18 mil- lions a year, caused such a forced production, that country banks every where sprung up to supply the requisite circulation which, no metallic currency could have sustained, and the number in- creased to upwards of 800 ; but they were the offspring and not the cause of high prices and speculation. Upon the return to peace, taxes were not reduced, and therefore prices, to be remu- nerating, ought to have been kept up to the war level; and the assistance of local issues of small currency was more than ever required to preserve this artificial state of things. A different policy, however, was adopted ; and let us trace the results. The effect of the resumption of cash payments is too wide a field to enter upon here ; but, confining ourselves to the measure of the suppression of small notes in the year 1826, let us follow up the consequences. The country establishment differs in one material respect from the banking- house in town— the latter is principally a bank of deposit, and its profits arise from the use of the deposits, in discounting. The country bank, on the other hand, has few deposits, and derives its chief income from advances made in its own notes. Since the small notes are suppressed, it cannot issue an equal amount in 51. notes, for, as we have seen, two- thirds of them would in- stantly return to be exchanged for gold", not on account of any preference for the metal, but for the convenience of the smaller, currency. On the other hand, it does not answer to keep so large a dead stock of gold on hand, for the extra interest it would yield above what it would carry in the public stocks, would not pay for the expense of transmission and occasional losses. Ac-< cordingly, the country banker restricts his business, andi with-, holds the usual accommodation— the farmer and manufacturer are forced to limit their employment— labourers are thrown out of work— and the productions of the country are diminished. Does not this naturally and sufficiently account fox the impo « , verished and distressed state of the productive classes ? Am I not also justified in saying, that if the distress goes on without mitigation before a reformed Parliament comes into full play, the outcry against taxes will he too strong to be resisted ? The inference is palpable and incontrovertible,— Mere is no alterna- tive between small mtes, and national bankruptcy, June 29. L. 314 THE fOWX, July 1. ROYAL AND FASHIONABLE MOVEMENTS. His Majesty gave a grand military dinner on Tuesday evening, at the Palace at St. James's, to the 5Duke of Wellington, as Colonel, and the other officers of the First or Grenadier Regi- ment of Foot Guards, wliick regiment the King had honoured In the morning by presenting them with a Royal Standard. A number of officers who served at Waterloo, and other General Officers, amounting altogether to 150, were present. The tables were laid in the banqueting- roona, and a room adjoining. The new Royal Standard was displayed behind the chair in which the King sat. In the middle, the crown, with the initials " W. R." underneath, are embroidered-; in the corners were the crown and the rose, the crown and the thistle, and the crown and the sham- rock, on a small scale. The staff had at the top a gold crown, surmounted by a lion, very beautifully executed. Three of the regimental colours were placed on each side of the Royal Stand- ard. Veterans of the regiment ( four from every company) formed an avenue from the ball- room, where the company as- sembled, to the banqueting- room, and on dinnerbeiug announced, presented arms, the drums and fifes striking up the national tune nf " Oh the roast beef of Old Enffland." His Maiestv. dressed of " Oh the roast beef of Old England." His Majesty, dressed in a Field Marshal's uniform, moved towards the banqueting- room, preceded by the principal Officers of the Household, and followed by the Dukes of Cumberland and Gloucester, Prince Cfeorge of Cumberland, Prince Adalbert of Prussia, the Duke of Wellington, and the rest of the company. GRAND ENTERTAINMENT TO THEIR MAJESTIES.— On Tues- day night, in honour of his Majesty's accession, the Duke of Wellington gave one of the most splendid entertainments to the Royal Family ever witnessed. At eleven o'clock, his Majesty and the various branches of the Royal Family arrived. The cortege consisted of twelve carriages. At the supper- table, his • Majesty was seated on the left hand of the Duke, and the Queen upon his right. The Duke of Cumberland took his seat next the Queen, and the Duchess of Gloucester next to the King. To enumerate the rank and names of the company would exceed our limits ; suffice it to say, that nearly 700 of the nobility and gentry were present, including the whole of his Majesty's Mi- nisters, as well as the Foreign Ambassadors, and several other foreigners of distinction. Their Majesties did not depart until lialf- past three o'clock. The band of the First Regiment of Foot Guards, of which his Grace is Colonel, attended the entire night. Upon their Majesties' arrival, the band struck up " God save the King." Between 200 and 300 of the Foot Guards, well as a troop of the Life Guards, and another of the Blues, formed the guard of honour to receive the King, and left shortly after his Majesty's arrival. Their Majesties entertained a large party at dinner ou Wed- nesday evening, at St. James's Palace. The Duchess of Kent entertained a large and distinguished party at dinner on Wednesday. The Duke of Sussex intends to honour Saltram., the seat of the ISarl of Morley, with a visit during the race week. The Master of the Horse ( the Earl of Albemarle) gave a splen- did dinner in Berkeley ^ square, on Wednesday. The Countess of Tankerville has issued cards of invitation for a splendid rout to- morrow, at her house in Grosvenor- square. The Earl of Jersey has a grand dinner party en Tuesday, the 3d July, in Berkeley- square. The Marchioness of Hastings has just given an heir to the noble house of Hastings, at his Lordship's new residence in Park Crescent. In addition to the English and Irish honours of the Noble Marquis, the infant Earl of Moira will inherit the Scotch Earldom of Loudon and Barony of Mauchline, now enjoyed by the Dowager Marchioness of Hastings, and also the English Barony of Grey de Rutliyn, of which his noble mother is the representative. Wednesday the Naval Club gave a splendid dinner, at the Thatched House tavern, St. James's- street, to Sir James Gra- lam, First Lord of the Admiralty ; Lord Amelius Beauclerc in the chair. Nearly fifty of the oldest admirals and officers of the navy sat down to table, and did not separate till a late hour. It is understood that orders have been sent to the Hague for the recal of Sir Charles Bagot. THE ROYAL PARTY AT CHELSEA.— Their Majesties availed themselves of Sir Willougliby and Lady Gordon's dejeune, Thursday, to visit those two national institutions— The Military School and Chelsea Hospital. About one o'clock, their Majes- ties and suite arrived at the Military School. The Royal cortege consisted of six carriages- and- four, escorted by a detachment of the Life- Guards. Their Majesties were received, on alighting, by the principal officers of the establishment, and Sir Willoughby Gordon, Quarter- Master- General of the Staff. The boys, amounting to several hundreds in number, were drawn out in military order, and the juvenile band struck up " God . save the King." The King and Queen afterwards visited the dining- room, where the boys were assembled at dinner, and their Ma- jesties expressed their warm commendation of the healthy and neat appearance of the children. Their Majesties afterwards re- paired to the College, where the veteran pensioners were assem- bled in new clothing. After inspecting the various apartments, the King conversing very affably with many of the most aged pensioners, their Majesties and suite proceeded to Sir Willoughby Gordon's beautiful villa, which immediately adjoins the college. An ample pavilion was erected on the lawn, tastefully hung with white and rose- coloured draperies, festooned, fluted, and ornamented with branches of laurel. Tables were laid for 300 visitors ; the table- service consisted of rich porcelain, with large vases filled with artificial flowers. At the Royal table covers were laid for 36 in the principal dining- room, which commanded a view of the Pavilion and the beautiful grounds.— The band of the Royal Horse Guards ( Blue) was stationed on the lawn. Another band was stationed in a pleasure barge on the river, and performed alternately with that on the shore. After the repast, the King and Queen promenaded the grounds and terrace fronting the river. The Royal Sailing Society took this opportunity of displaying their sailor- craft in the Royal pre- sence, and a silver cup and cover were sailed for by the follow- ing six yachts, viz.— ® estris, Water Witch, Rowena, Abeona, Oberon, and Fortitude. The Rowena was the winner, and her Majesty was pleased to honour the owner of the yacht by per- sonally presenting to him the prize cup. The dining- tables were cleared away, and the pavilion presented a spacious saloon for dancing. Gallopades, waltzes, and quadrilles, commenced with much spirit, to the music of Collinet and Musard's band.— Their Majesties left shortly after six o'clock. The greater part of the company remained until a late hour. His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex dined on Thursday with the Royal Society Club at th1; Crown and Anchor Tavern. Almack's Ball on Wednesday night was niimerously and fashionably attended. While in the debate of the House of Commons instances are adduced of soldiers committing suicide, either to avoid flogging Or in consequence of being flogged, two instances of desperation have taken place in this garrison to avoid even a drill punish- ment. A soldier of the 33d, at Forton, , eut his throat and died immediately; and the same day, a soldier of the 14th blew his hand off in the Cambridge Barracks, with suis musket, ou the open parade ; the bone of tiie arm was so much shattered, that the limb was obliged to be amputated.— Hampshire Telegraph. WANT OF FEELING.— Lord Wynford, in his speech against the abolition of capital punishments, said, " He opposed the bill because there was a morbid public feeling in its favour." His lordship seems determined not to be influenced by feeling of any kind.— Figaro in London. TIPPLING.— The following is the German way of preventing " Sunday tippling. All persons drinking and tippling upon Sun- days and holidays in . coffee- houses, during Divine service, are authorised to depart without paying for what they have ; tJijs would have a most beneficial tendency in improving the morals ofthe lower orders of society, & otl greatly contribute to the com- forts pf their families. UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL INTELLIGENCE.' OXFORD, JUNE' 28.— The following subjects are proposed for the Chancellor's Prizes, for the ensuing year, viz. -.— For Latin Verse—" Carthago."— For an English Essay—" On Emula- tion."— For a Latin Essay— De Atticorum Concedia." The first- of the above subjects is intended for tiose gentlemen who, on the day appointed for sending the exerises to the Re- gistrar of the University, shall not have exceecfed four years, and the other two for such as shall have exceeded four, but not completed - seven years, from the time of their mariculation. Sir Roger Nexvdigate's Prize.— For the best tomposition in English Verse, not limited to fifty lines, by any Cider- Graduate who, on the day above specified, shall not have exceeded four years from the time of his matriculation—" Grenida." In every case the time is to be computed by calendar, not academical years, and strictly, from the day of matriculation to the day on which the exercises are to be deliverec to the Regis- trar of the University, without reference to any istervening cir- cumstances whatever. No person who has already obtained a prize will be deemed entitled to a second prize of the same de- scription. The exercises are all to be sent under a sealed cover to tbe Registrar of the University on or before the first day of May next. None will be received after that time. The author is required to conceal his name, and to distinguish his compo sition by what motto he pleases; sending, at the same time, his name, and the date of his matriculation, sealed up under another cover, with the motto inscribed upon it. The exercises to which the prizes shall have been adjudged will be repeated ( after a previous rehearsal) in the theatre, upon the Commemoration- day, immediately after the Crewian Oration. Theological Prize.—" The Analogy of God's Dealings with Men would not lead us to expect a perpetual Succession of Mir- aculous Powers in the Church." The subject above- stated, as appointed by the Judges, for an English Essay, is proposed to members of the University on the following conditions ; viz.— 1. The Candidate must have passed his Examination for the degree of B. A. or B. C. L.— 2. He must not on this day ( June 28) have exceeded his Twenty- eighth Term.-— 3. He must have commenced his Sixteenth Term eight weeks previous to the day appointed for sending in his Essay to the Registrar of the University. In every case the Terms are to be computed from the Matri- culation inclusively. The essays are to be sent under a sealed cover to the Registrar of the University on or before the Wed- nesday in Easter week next ensuing. None will be received after that day. The candidate is desired to conceal his name, and to distinguish his composition by what motto he pleases ; sending at the same time his name sealed up under another cover, with the motto inscribed upon it. The essay to which the prize shall have been adjudged will be read before the Uni- versity in the Divinity School on some day in the week next before the Commemoration: and it is expected that no essay will be sent in which exceeds in length the ordinary limits of recitation. In a Convocation holden on Monday last, it was unanimously resolved, that a loyal and dutiful address should be presented to his Majesty, on occasion of the treasonable attack lately made on his sacred person. On the same day John Saltwell Pinkerton, Edward W. Vaughan, John Joseph Pratt, Francis John Kitson, and Thomas Charles Hyde Leaver, were admitted Fellows, and Samuel Henry Russell, James Augustus Hessey, George Kidd Morrell, and Thomas Ward, Scholars of St. John's College. On Tuesday last the examiners for the Hebrew Scholarship notified to the Vice- Chancellor, that Benjamin Harrison, B. A. and Student of Christ Church, was appointed to the Hebrew Scholarship on the Pusey and Ellerton foundation, and James Robert Burgess, B. A., of Oriel College, to that on the founda- tion of the late Mrs. Kenaicott. This day the following degrees were conferred:— Bachelors in Divinity.— The Rev. William Kay, Fellow of Lincoln ; the Rev. Thomas Price, Fellow of Jesus. Masters of Arts.— Rev. William Gilkes, Pembroke, Grand Compounder; Thomas Lewin, Corpus, Grand Compounder; Henry Cradock Nowell, Corpus; Rev. Alexander Stewart, St. Alban Hall; Rev. Robert Wells Whitford, St. Edmund's Hall; Rev. Dacres Adams, Rev. William Moore, Marmaduke Robert Jeffreys, Christ Church ; Rev. Henry Curtis Smith, Balliol; William Walter Tireman, William Bully, Demies of Magdalen ; Rev. William John Meech, Fellow of New College ; Rev. Robey Eldridge, Rev. Lewis Tomlinson, Wadham. Bachelors of Arts.— Cornelius F. Broadbent, St. Mary Hall; Wm. Offley, University; William Higgins, Edward C. Swainson, Worcester ; William Horatio Edwards, Brasennose ; Charles Percy Wyatt, John Charles Burton Borough, Samuel Ravenshaw Wood, Christ Church ; Thomas Dand, Thomas Calvert, Queen's. Mr. H. Barne, Commoner of Trinity College, and Mr. J. Wooley, have been elected Scholars of Exeter College. CAMBRIDGE, JUNE 29.— The Rev. E. Bushby, Fellow and Tutor of St. John's College, has been instituted to the. Vicarage of Impington, in this county; patrons, the Dean and Chapter of Ely. The Rev. John William Butt, M. A. Rector of Southery, suc- ceeds to the mastership of the school at Bromley, in Kent, vacant by the resignation of the Rev. Henry Booth Hibbert, who re- tires to his preferment given him by the Bishop of Lincoln, near Louth. TOWN MISCELLANEA. At a meeting of the Radcliffe Trustees held on Friday, at the House of Lords, Dr. David Badham, of Oxford, son of Professor Badham, was appointed to the Radcliffe Travelling Fellowship. REMARKABLE ANECDOTE OF AN ARAGONESE KING.— In 1204 Pedro married Maria, daughter and heiress ofthe Count de Montpellier. Whether through dissatisfaction with his con- duct towards his bride, which is represented as unjustifiable, or through his disregard of their privileges, the people of that lordship refused, in 1205, to admit him within their capital. Incensed at their disre pect, the following year he applied to the Pope for a dissolution of his marriage ( probably it had not then been consummated) ; but it does not appear that his object was ever gained. If even he had canonical grounds for the applica- tion, he appears to have soon abandoned them ; for in 1207, or in 1208, his Queen was delivered, at Montpellier, of a son— afterwards the famous Jayme el Conquistador. If any faith is to be placed in the best of King Jayme's biographers, the debitum conjugum would never have been paid, but for the artful ingenuity of the Queen. The King, says this writer, being of an amorous temperament, and in love with a fair at- tendant of the queen, employe^ one of his chamberlains to make certain overtures. The chamberlains being discovered and gained by the queen, returned to his master, who was then in the neighbourhood of Montpellier, and told himthathe might go to the queen's residence as soon as he pleased, as his object was secured. He accordingly hastened to the place, and supped with the queen, but was somewhat disappointed to find that the lady he wished did not appear. Considering, however, that she would not be wanting to the appointment, he desired to be shewn to his apartment. In the middle of the night the queen crept softly to his bed ; and, at day- break the morning following, so ma- naged that several of her household were admitted, to swear as witnesses of the fact. In process of time the queen was delivered of a son. The circumstance which led to the imposition of the royal infant's name is represented as no less extraordinary. His mother resolved to call him after one of the twelve apostles. To decide which should have the preference, she caused twelve candles, all equal in size and weight, and each named one of the apostles, to be lighted; declaring that the name should be deter- mined by the candle which burnt the longest. When all the rest were consumed, th » t of St. James was still burning ; accordingly ihe name of Jayme was imposed at the baptismal font.— Lard- rter'i Cyclopedia,— History of Spain and Portugal, Vol. III. The massive gold box, intended to contain the freedom of the City, to be presented to Lord Althorp, at the proposed celebra- tion of the passing of the reform bill, has the arms of the City splendidly chased on the lid, and those of his Lordship on the bottom ; both are surrounded by an elegant border, chased in gold of different colours, in which the rose, thistle, and sham- rock, are beautifully and tastefully interwoven. The interior of the lid displays an inscription, containing the resolutions of the Common Council, expressing their admiration of his Lordship's conduct during the tedious and harassing progress of the reform bill through the House of Commons, and the sides of the box exhibit, in rich chasing, the cap of maintenance and other civic emblems, mingled with scroll work. At a certain club, of which several Bishops and other Church Dignitaries are members, it is no uncommon thing ( says a cor- respondent) for clergymen to be seen playing cards till four or five o'clock on a Sunday morning.— Morning Herald. An inn has just been established on the top of Mount Fau- thorn, in Switzerland, at an elevation of 8,140 feet above the sea ; and, consequently, between 500 and 600 feet higher than the convent on the Great St. Bernard. PAGANINI IN A SCRAPE.— Paganini has returned to London. On his way, intending to give a concert at Boulog- J">, he applied for the assistance of the Philharmonic Society there, to accom- pany his performance, whi^ t « ' as immediately promised; but, when the arrangements were nearly complete, these amateurs demanded, as a compensation for their services, the trifling pri- vilege of introducing only ninety- three of their friends gratis. Paganini gave one of his queerest looks at this modest proposi- tion, which he begged leave to negative, on the ground that it would leave very few spare seats for such amateurs as might be disposed to pay, and that he would prefer engaging professional musicians. These sons of harmony were, however, too sharp not to put a bar to his purposed proceedings, and, accordingly, all the fiddlers of Boulogne were declared by the philharmonics under something worse than an etat de siege ; seeing that they were threatened with a loss of the patronage of the society, which included a loss of pupils, & c. should they stir a single elbow in behalf of the refractory Signor. This was final— living fiddler could not be found bold enough to shake a finger in the teeth of such an edict, and Paganini was driven to the necessity of not only playing a solo, but of appearing solus. An attempt was made by a party of the amateurs in question to interrupt the performance by their opposition, which was speedily silenced by the better taste of the majority of the auditory ; and the magic bow of the great artist soon left them no cause whatever to regret the absence of the disinterested Philharmonic Society. An invitation to Lord Althorp, to allow himself to be put in nomination for the Tower Hamlets, has been signed by some of the most respectable electors of that new borough. Sir R. Seppings, F. R. S., late Surveyor of the Navy, has re- tired on a superannuation of 870/. per annum, and G. Smith, Esq. Secretary to the Navy Board, on a superannuation of 1,000?. per annum. BENEFICENCE OP HIS MAJESTY.— After the review in Hyde Park, on Tuesday last, the anniversary of his Majesty's accession to the throne, his Majesty granted a free pardon to all the sol- diers belonging to the three Regiments of Foot Guards, at pre- sent confined for various periods in different prisons, under sentence by Courts Martial for military offences. About forty soldiers belonging to the Guards were liberated from Brixton House of Correction, under sentence of confinement for various periods. A DETERMINED TIPPLER.— Mr. Richard P. Follet examined— I have lived at Bruges. I kept there the Hotel de Flanders. I know Mr. Glover very well. He was in the habit of coming to my house three or four times a day. He has come in a morning as early as seven. He came to drink. Sometimes he would drink brandy or hollands, or a strong Flemish liquor. I have often carried him home drunk. He would get tipsy three or four times a day. He was not very nice in what he drank. He has taken home gin at night for the purpose of drinking before he got out of bed. He has told me that he could not come down stairs without drink. He told me he descended the stairs backwards, because he could not look down without apprehen- sion. He associated with persons of the very lowest grade. House of Lords.— Moffat's Divorce Bill. The English Opera company commence their performances at the Royal Olympic theatre to- morrow, under the management of Mr. Arnold. In the list of performers are the names of Bartley, Wrench, John Reeve, G. Penson, Millar, J. Bland, O. Smith ; Miss Kelly retains her situation ; Miss H. Cawse, Miss Somer- ville, Mrs. C. Jones, & c. & c. with several debutantes. The musical romance of The Evil Eye, with which the house opens, will, it is said, present a display of entirely new and pictu- resque views in the Morea. The number of farmers in the United Kingdom is estimated at 2,000,000, and the property annually derived from agricul- ture in Great Britain and Ireland is 216,817,624/. There are said to be more capital cases for trial, at the ensu- ing Old Bailey sessions, than have occurred for a length of time. Of two M. P's who underwent the ordeal of the ballot at one of the Club- houses, a few days since, one had 54 and the other 104 black balls. It has been ascertained that there have been within the last six months more persons taken to the principal London hospitals, with injuries sustained by the negligent driving of cabs and other public conveyances, than from all other accidents put together. On Saturday a remarkably fine sturgeon was caught in the Thames, weighing between two and three cwt., which was im- mediately taken to the Lord Mayor, who sent it as a present to Earl Grey. There is now living, in her 90th year, almost blind, and in great distress, a lady who was once a star of the greatest bril- liancy in the musical hemisphere— namely, Mrs. Cecilia Davies. She was Prima Donna at the principal Italian and German theatres, and was a great favourite of the Empress Queen, Marie Tlierese, at Vienna, where she had operas written expressly for her by Metastasio, and accompanied by Hassee. She taught the Arch- Duchesses ( afterwards Queens of France, Spain, and Naples) to sing and act in the dramas which were performed at Court on the Empress's birth- day. She was a principal singer at the Italian Opera in London nearly 60 years ago. Through the recommendation of Lord Mount- Edgecumbe, George IV. gave her a handsome present, which enabled her to pay debts which she had contracted. Interest was made to get her a pensioner on that excellent institution, " The National Benevolent," of 25/. per annum, which is all she has to depend on. At the re- commendation of Lady Keith, Lord Burghersh, the Archbishop of York, and Earl Fortescue, an application on behalf of the " decayed minstrel" was made lately to the Governors of the Royal Society of Musicians, who presented her with 10?. in consideration of her once brilliant talents, and her now destitute and afflicting situation, age, and infirmities. COUNTRY MISCELLANEA. DESTRUCTION OF BIRR CASTLE' BY FIRE.— The above- mentioned magnificent edifice, tbe residence of Lord Rosse, who lately expended a considerable sum in repairing and beauti- fying it, was on Sunday night last almost entirely reduced to ashes. We understand that the fire broke out in the course of the day in a chimney, when it was apparently extinguished, but burst out again near the roof, at night. The unfortunate occur- rence was purely accidental, and no lives were lost. Neither the; building, nor the valuable property, furniture, & c. it contained, were insured.— Dublin Times. POWER OF MACHINERY.— In one branch ofthe cotton trade, some spindles, which, before the new improvements were pro- jected, used to revolve only fifty times iu a minute, now perform six, seven, and in some cases eight thousand revolutions in the same short space of time. In one establishment at Manchester there are 136,000 spindles kept in incessant motion by steam power, by which they are enabled to spin one million two hun- dred thousand miles of cotton thread per week. The weekly produce of this article, when the machines are in full work, is about four hundred millions of miles ; or enough to encompass the. earth one hundred and sixty times !— Caledonian Mercury. PHENOMENON.— On Tuesday week, after a very heavy storm, an extraordinary phenomenon was observed at the Buckhold wood, Lydhart, Troy- park, and other places in the neighbour- hood of Monmouth. The ground and trees were covered with myriads of live snake- like insects, quantities of which were col- lected by different persons. They are six or seven inches in length, about the thickness of a horsehair, white, and quite- transparent.— Monmouthshire Merlin. On Wednesday, the 13th ult. as William Chamberlain, one of the post- boys at the Cock Inn, Eaton Socon, near St. Neots, was returning from Biggleswade with a chaise and pair, he went into the Ouse at Tempsford Ferry to water the horses. The: flood- gates being open, the current ran so sharp as to overpower the horses, and all went down the stream, which drove them to- wards the sluice, Chamberlain standing on the bar. In going through the sluice, a drover, who was inside, sprung through the chaise window, and caught hold of the chain by which the sluice gates are fastened, and escaped; at the same instant Chamber- lain was washed off, and was never seen to rise. It is supposed one of the horses must have struck him, as at that moment the chaise and horses were whirled over several times in the sluice pit. The horses were got out alive, but one is not expected to live. The body of Chamberlain has not been found. We understand that one of the Stewards of the Household of her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent is in treaty for the Tower, on the Heights of Abraham, Matlock, as a summer resi- dence of the Princess Victoria and her suite. It is the intention of her Royal Highness, accompanied by the Princess, to pas some months at this delightful place.— Derby Mercury. s A prospectus has been issued at Birmingham for the formation of a new steam company, to provide engines to travel on the line of road between that town and London, on the common turnpike, and without the aid of railways. It is stated, that an engine has been invented capable of carrying 15 tons 15 miles an hour up and down hill without difficulty, and with little escape of steam or smoke. On Monday night last, at Horseley, near Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, a woman of the name of Fry threw a poker at her illegitimate child, about seven years old, and so injured her in the head, that she died in a few hours. The mother is repre- sented to be in a most wretched state. Mr. Holmes, of Skinner- row, in this city, has set, on an ave- rage, during the last four years, 96 razors per day, making a total of 119,808 ; which, at threepence each, amounts to the sum of 1497/. 12s. Thus, by perseverance, an object is rendered a source of employment and profit, which otherwise would scarcely be worth notice.— Dublin Comet. At the Middlesex Sessions on Friday, Mrs. Humby, the ac- tress, appeared to exhibit articles of the peace against Mr. J. Grant, who, regardless of previous recognizances, had broken the peace a second time towards her. She said she bore no malice against him, but wished that he should be prevented from an- noying her in her professional engagements. The Chairman ordered that the defendant should enter into recognizances, himself in 100/. and two sureties in 50/. each, to keep the peace — the forfeited recognizances to be held over in terrorem. A Portuguese of the name of Oriola, who is married to a Prussian lady, and resides in Prussia, is supposed to exercise a very unfavourable influence on the mind of the Prussian Minister, with regard to the affairs of Portugal. He is a violent ultra and great intriguer, and is attempting to prevail, through Prussia, on the Austrian and Russian Governments to interest themselves in favour of Don Miguel, and to urge his recognition on the Eng- lish GflYtrament.— Globe. BENEFIT OF BRITISH LAW.— Peter Walsh was tried and ac- quitted at the Sligo assizes, on a charge of stealing some straw,, the property of a magistrate. The straw was worth but two- pence ; and on suspicion of stealing it, the unfortunate man was confined in a prison for sixty- three days. A CAUTION TO HEADS OF FAMILIES.— On Thursday evening last, two females being suffered to attend a dance in Grantham, where they stayed until an early hour on Friday morning, whicli turned into a most serious and nnhappy affair in that town, no doubt from the effect of jealousy, for Mr. James Smith, a son of a respectable plasterer in the town, on seeing the females home, promoted, it is expected, a sudden fit of jealousy arose in the mind of Mr. Smalley, a young man who held a repectable situa- tion, as caused him to discharge a gun, loaded with powder, from the first floor window of the house where he and the females resided, which, unfortunately, the contents of the gun struck Mr. Smith in the face, which has caused great pain, and for some time he was in danger ; Mr. Smalley was immediately ap- prehended, and after a laborious and strict investigation of the case by the magistrates of Grantham, after four hours separate examinations, the prisoner was on Tuesday fully committed to take his trial for the same at the ensuing Lincoln assizes. We are happy to state that Mr. Smith is doing well; the parties were both on intimate terms with each other. As the prisoner has not had his trial, it would not be prudent to state any further particulars. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL SINGING.— There is scarcely any regular attendant on the service of the church of England, who, if endowed with a sensitive organization and competent knowledge, has not frequent reason to deplore the manner in which the musical part of the service is performed; for, while the genteel portion of the laity esteem it a mark of good- breed- ing to shew,, by their closed mouths, their contempt for this part of divine service, and the poorer class, as if to make up the de- ficiency, join in with redoubled enthusiasm, and " praise the Lord" in loud and rancid tones that carry everything before them, while the chorus is swelled by half- starved charity chil- dren, and the gruff and dreadful bass of obese churchwardens— men whose very abdomens convict them of impropriation of the parochial funds, and of furtive feasts at the Green Man— whose notions of music are confined to some rattling bass song or rousing tune to make the glasses shake upon the table, what is to- be done ? The poor organist often sits before the keys, dissolving in cold and clammy horror at the hideous uproar which he hears but cannot stop, except by that last unwelcome expedient of drowning it by the whole force of his instrument, and so making " confusion worse confounded."— Atlas. AN AFFECTIONATE WOLF.— The wolf, when taken young ( says Buffon) becomes tame, but never lias an attachment. " This" ( observes Mr. Wright, in his elegant edition of Buffon's Natural History), " like most sweeping assertions, affirms too much. Mr. Frederic Cuvier gives a remarkable instance in which a wolf manifested for his masters all the devoted attach- ment of a dog. The gentleman who brought him up from a puppy, and who was going to travel, presented him to the Paris Menagerie when he was full grown. For several weeks the wolf' was inconsolable ; but at length he contracted new attachments with those about him, and seemed to have forgotten his former owner. At the end of eighteen months, however, that owner returned, and as soon as the wolf heard the well- known voice in the gardens of the menagerie, he displayed the most violent joy, and, on being set at liberty, he hastened to his friend. An ab- sence of three years next took place, and the wolf was again disconsolate. The master once more returned, and though it being evening, the wolfs den was shut up, yet the moment the tones of his friend met his ear, he uttered the most anxious cries. On the door being opened, he darted towards the long absent person, leaped upon his shoulders, licked his face, and threatened to bite the keepers when they attempted to separate them. When the man left him, he fell sick, rejected all food, was long on the verge of death, and would thenceforth never suffer a stranger to approach him." JuV 1 THE TOWS, 21& LAW INTELLIGENCE. KING'S BENCH. THE KING V. HOWARD.— Thursday an indictment was laid at the instance of Captain Garth against the defendant, who had been liis attorney. The alleged perjury was committed by the defend- ant's swearing to the truth of certain law charges before the Master, and not inserting sums paid to him by Captain Garth. Captain Garth deposed lo certain payments having been made to the defendant, particularly the sum of 278/., for which he only got credit to the extent of 178/. Cross- examined by Sir J. Scarlett— Captain Chambers introduced defendant to me for a specific purpose. I wanted some money, and I became very intimate with the defendant and dined with him occasionally. I slept in his house in Sackville- street for a month. The bills of costs are not in defendant's hand- writing, nor are his affidavits. The latter was written by Mr. Thompson, de- fendant's clerk. A short time after I had signed the warrant of attorney I went to Salisbury, thence to Southampton, and came to Kennington ; I was then very much indebted to different people, and some of them were in pursuit of me. I have been in difficul- ties since 1828. I was greatly in debt when 1 signed the warrant of attorney. I cannot say how much I owed then, I don't think it was as much as 18,000/. The bills were all sent to the defendant, and there was a reason why they were then collected. I have never said lowed 18,000/. ( a paper was then handed up.) That is my writing. After the defendant left me in Dorsetshire I sent a letter and parcel to bim, but 1 cannot recollect what was in it. X desired Mr. Howard's brother to go down to Melton Mowbray about the execution. Tbe defendant's representation was, that unless his brother went down directly ihe other execution would be there first. I had a box at the defendant's in which I deposited papers. Sir J. Scarlett— Has Lady Astley left you? Captain Garth ( evidently affected)— My lord, am I bound to answer that question ? His Lordship said he did not know that it was irrelevant. Witness— I hear of her occasionally. Sir J. Scarlett— Has she left you ? Is she no longer under your protection ? Witness— We are widely separated. She has ceased to live with rae, because I have now been a year and nine months in the King's Bench for debt. I have seen her twice during that period. : She was a witness before the Grand Jury at the desite of my soli- citor. I did not assist in resisting the suit for a divorce brought by Sir Jacob Astley against Lady Astley. Mr. Howard, my at- torney, was also her common law adviser then, and employed by herself. I believe that her bill and mine are mixed up together. Sir J. Scarlett— On your oath, did you not lend her your aid and assistance in resisting that suit? Witness— I did not. She went to Messrs. Jenners herself. 1 did all I could to allow the divorce to take place, and to prevent tbe suit being defended. Sir J. Scarlett— Then the lady would not marry you ? Witness—( With astonishment)— My Lord, am I bound to an- swer that question. Sir J. Scarlett— It is for the purpose of trying your credit. His Lordship thought that all matters respecting Lady Astley's and the witness's bills of costs were matters to be inquired into, but not respecting Lady Astley's choosing or not choosing lo marry him. Witness— I swear I was anxious for the divorce, and I attribute - every thing to Mr. Howard. The defence to tbe action in the Common Pleas, in February, 1827, was against my wish, not- withstanding I continued Mr. Howard as my attorney until 1830. We had a quarrel about it, for I had reason to believe Mr. Howard was playing me some trick. I offered Mr. Howard money to give tip certain papers which be had received notice from certain suitors in Chancery not to give up. After he refused them, I once supped with him, and staid until two in the morning. I did not attempt to take tlie papers away. I did not know where they were ; I would have got. them if I could. I swear I was never discovered with a candle seeking for them. I was never locked out of the defendant's chambers. I always went to them the back way on account of my difficulties. Upon my oath this indictment is not brought for the purpose of getting the papers, because 1 ha « e got them. We have got the box which was broken open by Mr. Howard, and two others. After several other witnesses had been examined, Sir /. Scarlett addressed the jury for the defendant, and con- tended upon the face of the accounts between the parties, that the plaintiff had not the slightest foundation for this prosecution. The real object had been to compel Mr. Howard to give up the papers in his possession. The jury found the defendant Not Guilty. COMMON PLEAS. RAMADGE V. WAKLEY.— Monday an action for alleged libel, to recover compensation, was brought oil the part of Dr. Ramadge, of Ely- place, Holborn, against Mr. Wakley, of the Lancet, for a letter reflecting on his character in that periodical. The defendant pleaded the general issue. For the plaintiff appeared Messrs. Serjeants Wilde and Spankie, with Mr. Adolphus and another; and Mr. Wakley himself con- ducted his own defence. Serjeant Wilde briefly stated the case to the Jury ; and read the libel complained of, which was published in the number of the Lancet for the 20th of August, 18S1, which was a letter from a correspondent of that publication as follows :—• " RESULT OF UPHOLDING QUACKS. " TO THE EDITOR OF THE LANCET. " Sir,— The following account of a medical fracas shows that your strictures against quacks and their coadjutors are duly appreciated by respectable medical men. Ten days ago, Miss Hmma Bullock, of No. 1, Gloucester- place, Old Kent- road, was attacked by a fever, which was declared to be typhus. The young: h'dy was attended by Dr. Kamadge and Mr. , a medical practitioner in — street. For some reason she was not bled until Friday, when a vein in the arm was opened, and eight dozen leeches were applied to the head and neck. On Saturday the temporal arteries were opened on both sides ; she fainted, and the apo- thecary having left her, the nurse succeeded in bringing her round with teaspoonsful of wine and water, and from a state of delirium she became rational, though very weak. On Sunday another dozen of leeches were applied, and immediately afterwards she became delirious, when Dr. Tweedie's advice was required by the lady's relations. That gentleman, on his arrival, spoke to Dr. tUmadge privately— the purport of which may be guessed from what followed. Dr. Tweedie, in the presence of Dr. Ramadge and Mr. , addressed Mrs. Reynolds ( the sister of the patient), and said, ' that having attended the family before, he should he happy now to give his assistance to the young lady; but that Ramadge's conduct in a late correspondence with John Long had been such, that no man of respectability could call him in or consult with him without injuring himself in the eyes of his brethren; that lie ( Dr. Tweedie) bore no private pique against Dr. Ramadge— he believed him, indeed, to be clever— but his character ( as regarded the above transaction) rendered it imperative on all medical men to decline acting with him ; and M rs. Reynolds must, therefore, choose which she would entrust.' Dr. Ramadge replied, in great anger, that he was a gentleman by birth and education, as welt as profession; but that Dr. Tweedie was neither. * * * j) r, xWCedle answered him by turning coolly on his heel and walking out of the room. It is needless to say that after this Dr. Tweedie was retained, and under his treatment the patient was recovering. * Who can decide when doctors disagree ?' Avliat can we poor uninitiated think of such opposite opinions? Tlie names of the parties are stated in full, that the truth may be ascertained. I am told . that Ramadge is frequently at supper with John Long. -" Loudon, July 28, 1831." * * " ONE. The Lancet was admitted to be the publication of the defend- ant, and a declaration as in such cases was adduced by the plain- tiff, which averred he was a physician of knowledge and noto- riety, of scieuce, and of skill and integrity,— lliat he had been called in in the above case— and that he had treated the lady pro- pedy, & c. The apothecary alluded to in the libel was a Mr. Bradford, who was called as a witness, aud the only witness in llie action. After describing thetrealment and medicines ordered by Dr. Ramadge, the witness added— Dr. Rauiadge continued his attendance till Sunday, the 24th of July, when Dr. Tweedie visited, as a former friend and physician of the family ; and on Monday Dr. Ramadge ceased. On Thursday, while under the sole medical care of Dr. Tweedie, the young lady ( Bullock) was called to Heaven. He was cross- examined by Mr. Wakley as to the state of the patient before and during, and after the attendance of Dr. Ra- madge ; wilh a view to prove that Ramadge had completely mis- taken the cause of her disease, and, therefore, that lie had admi- nistered improper medicines, giving sedatives where he should have given stimulants, and recommending depletions where he should have recommended nourishment. Mr. Wakley submitted that no case was made out; that the plaintiff should come into Court with clean hands, in order to claim a verdict; and he asserted that the allegations in the plaintiff's declaration, of skill and integrity, & c., remained unproved. Mr. Wakley then entered into his defence. He sought to prove that Ramadge had degraded himself by having been the advocate of Mr. St. John Long, and animadverted severely on the character of both, particulaily on that of the latter. Dr. Ramadge had been a correspondent of his in The Lancet, and he would have had every , opportunity for a reply had he chosen that course; but his princi- pal object ( said Mr. Wakley) was to extract money, by bringing a civil action for damages, and in such cases the liberty of the press would be a mere nullity, if infamy were to continue secreted, and quackery undragged to day and to shame. He knew not who wrote the letter, and he scarcely hesitated to attribute it to Dr. Ramadge himself ( great laughter), for the purpose of extorting money, if he ( Wakley) had not been determined not to compro- mise in order to prevent an action, or if he could blindfold a jury into a verdict for damages. But he trusted that the age of technicalities and of trumpery- supported cases had gone, and that juries would be a shield for ( he just animadversions of the press on every species of infamy, physical and political. He trusted his cause in the bands of the jury, who, he hoped, would see that the plaintiff had failed to disprove any of the assertions in the alleged libel, or to substantiate his own declaration. The learned Judge, in his charge, said that the systematic mode of treatment in general, or pursued in a specific case, was a lawful subject for fair criticism intended to improve science; but that an attack on the character of an individual, so as to degrade him in society and depreciate his prospects or property, was not. If the Jury thought the publication was meant as the subject of fair cri- ticism, the verdict should be for the defendant; but if it was in- tended to degrade the individual rather than fairly lo criticise, the plaintiff was entitled to their verdict. He recapitulated minutely the evidence. The Jury consulted for a short time, and then gave— Damages One Farthing, This case seemed to have excited great attention ; for the court was crowded greatly during the trial by many eminent medical gen- tlemen ; and Mr. St. John Long, during the severe animadversions on him by Wakley in his defence, appeared attentive in taking notes—" aye there's the rub." RAMADGE V. RYAN AND OTHERS.— Tuesday an action was brought by Dr. Ramadge against Dr. Ryan, tbe editor, and Messrs. Renshaw and Rush, the publishers of the London Medical and Sur- gical Journal, for a libel which appeared in that publication on the 1st of September last. The libel in question was substantially the same as that which formed the subject matter of the action tried in the court yesterday against Mr. Wakley, the editor of the Lancet, from which publica- tion it was copied, with a few alterations, and a note appended to it by the editor of the Medical Journal, stating that Dr. Tweedie had faithfully discharged his duty to the profession; that the editor knew who it was, and a medical man to boot, who formed the third man ill the trio at the suppers, but cautioned him how he supported a nefarious quack and manslaughters, or that he( the editor) would not spare him. Mr. Sergeant Wilde laid tbe plaintiff's case before the Jury. Iu addition to the facts proved yesterday on behalf of the plaintiff, his attorney, Mr. Williams, proved that tbe defendant, Dr. Ryan, the editor of the Medical Journal, had offered to insert an apology in his succeeding number, and pointed the witness's at- tention to one already inserted in the number for the month of October, which, however, Mr. Williams considered to be an aggra- vation of the original libel. Mr. Sergeant Taddy, for the defendant, contended that the in- terests of the public, as well as those uf the medical profession, re- quired that the honour and character of that profession should be sustained, and that the only object of the alleged libel had evidently been to do so, by holding up to censure tbe conduct of one of its members, who bad thought proper to countenance and approve of the system of a man who had presumed to practise medicine with- out the proper and ordinary qualifications for so doing, and who, having thereby deprived two human beings of their lives, had been convicted in one of those cases, by a Jury, of manslaughter. The learned Sergeant stated, that he would call witnesses to prove the truth of that part of the libel which referred to his couduct in re- gard to St. John Long, and the consequent determination of re- spectable medical practitioners not to act with him in future. The examination of Mrs. Reynolds, giving her account of the plaintiff's treatment of the patient, was then read. After which Dr. Tweedie was called, and gave his account of tbe transaction. The evidence of neither of these witnesses differed in any very material respect from that of Mr. Bradford, who had been examined both yesterday and to- day, for the plaintiff. A number of medical gentlemen were then called to prove that they had determined not to meet Dr. Ramadge in consequence of his letter. to Mr. Long, advocating the case of that individual; but none of them had actually refused to meet him except Dr. Tweedie in the instance in question. They also proved that Dr. Ramadge had, in consequence of the. letter to Long, which was published in the Sunday Times in April last, been expelled the Medical Society. Mr. Sergeant Wilde having replied at some length, The learned Judge summed up the case to the Jury, who, after having retired for half an hour, returned a verdict for the plaintiff— Damages, 400/. DAVIS, EXECUTOR TO C. DAVIS, v. SIR II. TAYLOR AND COL, STEPHENSOII, EXECUTORS TO THE DUKE OF YORK.— Thursday, Mr. Sergeant ANDREWS stated this case, which was an action brought upon a bond for 5,350/. given by the Duke of York to the deceased Charles Davis ( known as American Davis), Jan. 1,1801, lo which defendants pleaded first, want of proof that tbe bond was that of his Royal Highness; secondly, that if it was, it was given for money won by gambling, and therefore illegal. Mr. Sergeant WILDE, addressing the jury, said this action was brought by plaintiff', his father's executor, on a bond given 31 years ago to his father, who died some years since. Interest had been paid to a certain period, and it was now sought to recover the principal. In 1823 it was thought desirable to claim the principal, when an action was brought, and judgment given ; the validity of which judgment was now challenged. Mr. Harvey, clerk in the office of Greenwood, believed the sig- nature of the Duke of York to be genuine ; Mr. Greenwood's was so. The bond conditioned to pay Charles Davis, of Westminster, the sum of 5,350/., if, on or before the 1st January, 1805, the sum of 2,674/. 7s., for money bad and received, was not paid to the said Charles Davis, with interest, from time to time, at 51. per cent, per annum. It appeared, by endorsements, that interest bad been paid to Jan. 1, 1827. Wm. Henry Marchant, attorney for the plaintiff, proved the judgment in 1823 against the Duke of York. Mr. Sergeant Spankie addressed the jury on behalf of the de- fendants. The executors of the Duke of York were obliged to defend this case, by direction of the Master of the Rolls, for the benefit of the legal creditors. Doubts had existed as to the fitness of this claim in competition with the demands of tradesmen, bona fide creditors. He should prove that it was a gambling transaction. John Macklin— Lives at Tottenham ; kept a Tennis court at St. James's- street for 40 years ; left it three years last July ; attended there when people played ; knew the Duke of York, who attended and played deeply ; the Duke betted, and attended the court seven or eight years; during which he attended twice or thrice a week, sometimes more; witness took notes of the bets. Two Davises attended the court, American Davis and another; Ameri- can Davis was of no trade ; he betted, but did not play-, with the Duke; the Duke lost large sums of money; these sums were not paid on the spot; the winners were referred to Counsellor Adam, who settled these affairs; he never saw a bond. Lord Cavan— Had played with the Duke of York at the Tennis- court, St. James's- street; he remembered Davis, with whom the Duke betted; there were two; the Duke betted frequently, and was on the whole a loser. William Clarke, of Richmond- place, Walworth- ro » d— Knew the late Mr. Davis very well; knew anlhor, Black Davis; the other was called Goose Davis ; was in the habit of attending the Tennis- court; knew him forty years; he was never employed in business, but frequented sporting places; was intimatewitli Charles Davis ;. never heard from him that lie had transaetions, with the Bake,, nor any conversation with the present Davis about his father playing with the Duke, but had been told by him that he bad a bond, of the Duke's, the amount of which be did not knsiw.- By Mr. Sergeant Andrews— Is a reduced gamester. Robert Holecoart— Does not know how the Duke settled his betting sums. Edward More— Had been a sporting character; knew American Davis; he tvas a short fat man. Other evidence was put in to a similar effect. Mr. Sergeant Wilde replied in a powerful speech, for which we have ' no roqm.— The Jury then found for the plaintiff. POLICE. MANSION- HOUSE.— Tuesday a very remarkable case came on in the course of the day. Several stock- brokers, and others in- terested in the fate of lottery tickets, attended to hear the result. A carpenter, named Bloys, applied some days ago at the office of Hazard and Co., stockbrokers, and, presenting a ticket, dated 1822, begged that the clerk would examine his books, and let him know what the fate of it was. Upondue examination of the books, the clerk found that the number which the ticket bore had been drawn a 20,000/. prize ; but the appearance of the ticket excited suspicion that some fraudulent ingenuity had been exercised upon it; and he detained the ticket. The ticket was exhibited. It was very much worn, particularly about the place which contained the number, and which was stitched together in an extraordinary manner. In fact, the people at Hazard's considered it a forgery, and pointed out the spots where each figure was, according to their view of the case, stitched in for the purpose of constituting the number which had been drawn the capital prize. The account given by the carpenter, against whom they brought a charge of forgery, was, that he had found the ticket in an old hammock of his brother, who had been a sailor, aud bad lately died ; and lie afterwards contradicted that statement. The story of tile finder, as it now stands, is curious, and there is a great deal of simplicity in his manner, which cannot fail to im press many, that if a forgery has been committed, he has had no hand in it. He undertook, be says, to bury a friend of bis who had been clerk at a wharf in the city, upon condition that he should receive whatever furniture the deceased owned, and a small sum of money. Amongst this furniture was an old flock- bed, which, as soon as he got home, he began to rip up. He had not proceeded far in his work when he came across a piece of dirty paper folded up closely together, and in the paper he found a Bank of England note for 10/. and two lottery tickets, the one a sixteenth, and the other the half share in question. Upon taking the sixteenth to Bish's, he learned that it had been drawn a blank. The half share, which was ex- actly in the condition in which he presented it at the office of Hazard and Co., it seemed, entitled him to 10,000/., and he thought it very severe that the prize should not only be withheld, but that he should be subjected to the treatment of a felon for laying his hand upon what all were in the habit of considering a piece of good luck. Upon being asked what became of the 10/. note, the carpenter replied that he changed it at the Bank of England almost imme- diately after he laid his hand upon the treasure, but he did not re- collect the day of the month on which he had presented it. Mr. Spencer, the solicitor to Messrs. Hazard and Co., submitted that the case was clearly a case for a jury, and represented the ne- cessity of requiring unexceptionable bail, adding, if he is allowed to depart, I shall never expect to see him again. I most decidedly consider this to be a forgery, and I charge the defendant with it. The defendant stood unmoved all this time, and told his solicitor that he could procure bail to any amount required. He was then required to come forward with two good securities for 100/. each, and to be responsible himself in the sum of 2001. Bloys was re- examined on Thursday. Mr. Durant said, upon the ticket being shown to him, he immediately perceived it was a forgery, and said to Bloys, " Who lias been at work at this 1" to which . the prisoner replied, that lie had found it in his brother's hammock.—' Witness said, " Pray what became of the hammock T' " 1 don't know," said Bloys. " To whom did you sell it ?" " That I can't tell," answered Bloys. Witness then expressed his readi- ness to go before a magistrate upon the subject, and Bloys called next day with an attorney, and demanded tiie ticket, and did not appear to be in theTeast confused.— The prisoner was at length fully committed for trial. MARLBOROUGH- STREET.— Wednesday, a young man, named Walsingham Boyle, was charged with exciting a mob to de- stroy thp residence of the Duke of Wellington on Tuesday night. A great crowd assembled round the house in consequence of the grand entertainment given by his Grace to their Majesties. The prisoner several times called on the mob to pull down the house over the Duke's bead, and he refused to go away when told.— The ' prisoner was ordered to find bail, and in default he was committed. MARYLEBONE.— MUTTON CHOPS AND PHYSICAL FORCE. — On Wednesday, Mr. Henry Augustus Cotnyns was brought to this office, by the landlord of the Colosseum Tavern, Portland- road, charged with refusing to pay his reckoning, and creating a riot and disturbance in the house. It appeared that the defendant and his lady walked into the Colosseum Tavern on the preceding afternoon, and, having re- quested to be accommodated with a private room, they ordered chops and peas for their dinner, and afterwards regaled themselves with a pint of gin. When the bill was produced, Mr. Comyiis, being then what is termed " pot- valiant," objected to pay one of the items— viz., 3s. for tbe room, and the landlord was determined to enforce the " full penalty of the bond." He, therefore, turned the key on Mr. Comyns and his lady, until lie could procure a po- liceman to take him into custody ; but, as that gentleman did not relish the idea of being placed in " durance vile," on a disputed debt, he proceeded to demolish the door, and with divers kicks sent the four panels flying before him. Among other witnesses produced in support of tbe charge, was the battered door, which exhibited an appearance calculated to pro- duce considerable laughter. Mr. Rawlinson said, as the defendant had been allowed to swal- low the chops and gin before paying, it was a matter of debt, and, therefore, he could afford the landlord' no redress. The case was accordingly dismissed. UNION- HALL.— Monday, a tall thin young man, named Fife hugh Hwdii'g, belonging to Richardson's show, was charged with the abduction of the daughter of a respectable tradesman at Dept- ford. The defendant was joining Richardson's company at Ealing, when he was taken into custody. The young lady was with him; and as soon as she saw her father, she rushed into his arms. Siie said the defendant had prevailed on her to leave home, and said that he had a salary sufficient to support them respectably. She was with him one or two nights, and she soon found that he was much pressed for mouey. She was in much anguish of mind, when her father and an officer came in search of her. He had advised her before to return to Deptford, but she was afraid to meet her friends. The prisoner, who declined " saying any thing iu defence, was remanded. THAMES OFFICE On Monday, William Stitch, captain of the Alert, a fishing smack, was charged with cruelly flogging John Scott, his apprentice. The complainant, a fine boy, said that on Thursday last the vessel was off Oldhaven, ill Essex, and as he did not send a bucket of cinders by the cabin boy in consequence of being engaged in lighting the copper fire, the captain came to him, and without hearing his excuse, seized a Ihick rope and flogged liini all over bis body for about five minutes, until witness fell down from pain and exhaustion. He then left off, and witness was about to say, " I was obliged to light tlie, fire first,'' but the three first words were scarcely out of Itis mouth, before he was again flogged iu the same unmerciful maimer, until he was nearly deprived of his senses. The captain then, ceased for a minute, bu. t finding he did not cty, looked in his face and said, " Oh, you don't cry," and then flogged him again, with the same rope;, bis bodijr was so much cut that he could scarcely bear to lie down, Aii officer said the boy's flesh was, now like a jelly. The boy was directed to. strip, and he had no, sooner done so than, a general exclamation of horror and indignation burst forth £ som every one in the ofiice. The whole swface of his body, and particularly his back and shoulders, was, coveted with Mack aa< i blue maiki. In many place? the flesh was torn, and the blood which had started was congealed beneath his- bruised skin. The magistrates shud- dered at the sight, and Mr. Broderip exclaimed, " Oh, this is horrible ! you are'not fit to have the command over do « s." Tbe Magistrates fined the defendant five pounds, and directed that the boy should not be allowed to sail with him a » ain. LAMBETH. STREET.— A QUAKER IN QUAND° A I. Y— Friday James, Burgess, John Langham, Ami Davis, and Sarah Mitchell, were brought before Mr, HARUWICK, charged with robbing a member of tbe Society of Friends of a pocket- book, containing several memo- randums, and his clothes. Police constable Walton, 11,85, stated, that about two o'clock on that morning, while passing the house No. 105, Wentworth- street, which is a common lodging- house, and a receptacle for bad characters, he heard one female exclaim to another, " It's a d d shame to strip the gentleman so." He ( Walton), suspecting that all was not right, knocked at Ihe door, am', on being admitted into the house, went up stairs, and on entering an apartment, he fuund a. middle- aged gentleman walking about, with nothing on but his shirt, who complained of having been robbed oil tits wearing apparel and his pocket- book. Witness- went and procured a light to search the room, and, when returning to it, he met the prisoner Mitchell in ihe lobby. Finding that the gentleman was robbed as he stated, of every thing except his shirt, he took the prisoners Burgess, Langham, and Davis, whom he found in the house, into custody, and at five o'clock in the morninghe apprehended Mitchell in Petticoat- lane, with the gentleman's shoes in her possession. The Magistrate asked if the gentleman was in attendance. The policeman replied not, as he had stated he would not appear to prosecute for 1,0001., or have the circumstances known foe ten times that sum. He was, he said, perfectly unconscious as to bow he got into Ihe place where he then was, as he had been taking some wine. Nor could he speak to the person of tlia female whom he was with, or the person who took his clothes. While he ( Walton) was in pursuit of the prisoner, the gentleman, he understood, sent to the house of his brother, a merchant of the first respectability in tbe city, and, as he was himself, a member of the Society of Friends, for a suit of clothes; and, having procured them, hurried out of the place as soon as pos- sible. The policeman added, that he was so particular lest the circumstance should get publicity, that he would not tell his name or address. The Magistrate, in consequence of his non- appearance, dis- charged three of the prisoners, and committed one of them ( Mit- chell), on whom the shoes were found, for two months to the House of Correction. TOWN- HALL— EXPENSIVE ROBBERY AN ® APPREHENSION OF THE THIEVES— Two young men, named Williams and Jones, were charged with stealing a quantity of gold and silver watches, value 250k,. the property of Mr. G. Henning, watch- maker, Black- man- street, Borough. The prisoners were in the employ of Mr. Hennimg, and one of tliera always slept in the shop, for the pur- pose of protecting the property. On the 9th inst.,. at an early hour, before Mr. H. rose, the prisoners stripped the shop of the watches and absconded. Their steps were fortunately traced, and they were apprehended at Liverpool, whither they had gone with the in- tention of embarking for America. At their temporary lodging, a box, containing 150/. worth of the property was found, as well as duplicates for the remainder. The prisoners, who had nothing to say in their defence, they were commited. THE ATTACK ON HIS MAJESTY AT ASCOT RACES. Wednesday being the day appointed for the examination of Dennis Collins, the man who threw the stone at the King at Ascot races, a numerous bench of magistrates assembled in their room ia Reading gaol, and at two o'clock, Mr. Maule, the Solicitor fortho Treasury, having arrived, the prisoner was brought in. Heap- pears to be about 45 years of age, and is very short. His counte- nance is not unprepossessing, the features being regular, and the expression mild ; but the fitful glancing of a very bright grey eye; occasionally, imparted to it somewhat of an anxious character. His manner was composed, and perfectly unconstrained. Mr. Maule staled that he intended to proceed against the prisoner on the charge of high treason. The following witnesses— Captain Smith, Mr. B. Turner, Colonel Wood, M. P., and Gardner, officer of Bow Street, were examined, unci detailed the facts of the assault upon his Majesty which are already before the public. Mr. Maule said that he did not intend to offer any more evi J dence. Mr. ELLIOT informed the prisoner that he might now state what he thought prop - r. The prisoner then spoke as follows:— I own that I committed a great fault in throwing the stones at the King. On the 16th of December last I had been an in- pensioner ill Greenwich Hospital. The ward- keeper was sweeping the ward up, and I told liitn that he had no right to do that more than once a day. He complained to Sir II. Keats, the Governor of the Hospital, and I was expelled foe life. I petitioned the Lords of the Admiralty to have the pension which I enjoyed before I entered the hospital restored to me. L have a right to it by an act passed in the reign of George IV. which declares that seamen shall have the same pensionson leaving the hospital which they liad before going into it, unless they should be expelled lor striking the officers, or for felony, and I have dona nothing of that kind. On the 19th of last April I petitioned the King to have my pension restored. He sent an answer to the Lords of the Admiralty. Mr. Barrow, the secretary, sent it to me. The answer was, that the King would do nothing for me. I was very much distressed— for three days and nights- this month I never broke my last. I call take my oath of that. The King never did me an injury. I am sorry for the fault I have committed, and I must suffer for it. Distress compelled me, or I would never have done the like of it. I went lo Admiral Rowley's t'other day, to ask foe a bit of victuals, and he kicked my ——. What is done can't be undone. I must suffer the law. Sir R. Keats has broken the law as weil as myself, for he had no right to take my pension from me. He is the only man who is allowed arbitrary power in Great Britain. The magistrates signed the warrant for the prisoner's committal, and tbe witnesses were bound over to give evidence oil his trial. INQUEST.— OnTuesday an inquest was held at Houndsditcfi workhouse, on the body of a man named John Corris, aged 52. Deceased had formerly been in an extensive way of business at Stepney, but had been unfortunate, and latterly so reduced as to have been in a state of starvation when: found in the streets. It was stated, however, that he would never ask alms, being of a very diffident disposition. He had been taken to the work- house, but from long abstinence and weakness was past re- covery, and died the same day. Verdict— Died from starvation. DREADFUL FIRE AT NORTH TAUNTON.—( From a Corre- spondent.)— Yesterday a fire broke out here, the result of which has been between 20 and 30 houses burnt to the ground, and as many as 40 poor families have been deprived of a home ; and, so rapid was the progress of the fire, that few were enabled fay save even, a bed from the fury of the. element. No lives were lost, and to- day liberal subscriptions have been entered into by the inhabitants.— Western Luminary. Monday an adjourned meeting - was. held at the Queen's Head, Horsham, when resolutions were passed expressive of admiration of the conduct of Somsrville, of the Scots Greys, and a sub- scription opened for the purpose of aiding him to purchase his freedom.— Brighton Guardian. On. Whit Sunday the Saint Simonians put oi> their new cos- tume. The men wear pantaloons, and a kind of smock- frock, with a well plaited frill instead of a collar. The P& re Supreme wears a velvet girdle, while his disciples have one of varnished leather. These gentry expect, when they make their appearance in the town, to, receive marks of veneration as they pass along. On Sunday last, one of the fathers of the society wa. v^$ vcrcfy . reprimanded for having, upon his own confession and that- tjTEiJs- ^ \ wife, made according to due form, tbat is, in the jg^ bjbe of all ' ^/ t- 5 the members, one night transgressed, their vow of $ Bt cohabiting " O for a month. After this, P& re Enfantin presentedBx the society , his natural son, who is between, three and four ye£ rs » ' old. The ' 3 mother engaged to bring the boy up with, » aterftaLs « fi and ten.* 1 " X derness.— French Paper. * * •• . •• . v: ?- N'lP i '--. . SIO THE TOWLTF. Jij — v l . I , PUBLIC MEETINGS. ADDRESS TO THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.— Friday a nume- rous meeting of the parties who had signed the address of the Merchants, Bankers, Traders, and others of the City of London, to the Dnke of Wellington, relative to the late brutal attack upon him in the City, was held at the City of London Tavern, to ap- point a Deputation to present the same to bis Grace.— Jeremiah Harman, Esq. in the chair. A Committee was appointed to wait upon the Dnke of Wellington and present the address, after which the meeting adjourned. ILLUMINATIONS.— A numerous meeting of the electors and inhabitants of Westminster took place on Friday at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, to take into consideration the best method cf expressing the public satisfaction on the great victory achieved by the passing of the Reform Bill. Sir Francis Burdett in the ichair. After several gentlemen had addressed the meeting, the Chairman said that it was the final resolution of the meeting that the illuminations were to take place on the fourth day after the Hoyol assent was given to all the bills for England, Scotland, and Ireland, provided a Sunday did not interfere. ASYLUM FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB.— On Wednesday, the anniversary dinner of the friends of the above- named insti- tution took place, at the City of London Tavern. The Right Honourable Lord Dundas in the chair. The company, consist- ing of about 100 persons, amongst whom were many of the prin- cipal gentlemen of the city, sat down to dinner at six o'clock. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, the healths of the Vice- Presidents were given.— We are glad to be able to state, that the funds of this truly excellent institution are in a flourish- ing condition. But the demands on the society are daily in- creasing, and nothing but increased energy on the part of the public can uphold them. Mr. Nottidge, the Treasurer of the society, reported many subscriptions. THE ENTERTAINMENT TO THE MINISTERS AT GUILDHALL.— The approaching entertainment to Lords Grey and Althorp, at the Guildhall, will be conducted on the most magnificent scale imaginable. The hall is to be lighted up in a new and brilliant manner: it being intended to make the gas play among the lofty arches, and exhibit the ancient building in its baronial character. At the west window is to appear a star of very large dimensions, similar to that prepared for the entertainment to which his Ma- jesty was expected, but containing many more drops. At the east window the word " Reform," a crown, and the letters W. R. are to appear in gas with coloured lamps, and the other parts of the hall are to be lighted up with improved effect. The various smaller apartments will be made to correspond with the appear- ance of the hall. The dishes will consist of every delicacy. All the meats will be cold, with the exception of the venison, of Which a great abundance will be supplied hot, together with tnrtle and fish. A great number of Noble Lords of the old school, and Members of the other House of Parliament, have signified their wish to be present at the celebration, aud it is believed that the day will be certainly the 11th of July. GREAT WESTMINSTER DINNER.— On Wednesday Sir Francis Burdett, Bart., took the chair amidst the most enthusiastic cheers, supported by Sir J. Hobhouse, Bart., Mr. J. Burdett, and a number of other distinguished reformers; and we also observed at the Pre- sident's table those illustrious expatriated Poles, Counts Rybinski, Plater, Czapski, and Musselmon ; and the whole number of the company was nearly 300. The cloth having been removed, the Chairman proposed, as the first toast, " The People, the source of all legitimate power;" which was drunk standing. The Chairman said that the next toast he had to propose was " The King," and in doing so he felt that it was scarcely necessary for him to preface it with any observations. After a few eulogistic observations, the toast was drunk standing with much respect. The next toast was, the health of that illustrious, consistent, able, and zealous supporter of the people's rights, his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex ( Loud cheers), who was always foremost in advocating the cause of civil and religious liberty ( Drunk with three times three, and universal applause). Mr. Eearon proposed the next toast, " Earl Grey and the rest of his Majesty's Ministers." The toast was drunk with great applause. Sir S. Whalley next addressed the company, to propose as a toast, " The glorious majority of both Houses of Parliament, • who triumphantly carried the reform bill." The toast was re- ceived with loud demonstrations of gratitude and applause. Mr. Sturch rose and said, he was sure there was not a man in that loom who would think it necessary to have any thing added to the toast he was about to propose— he meant the health of the great, consistent, and able advocate of the rights of the people, " Sir Francis Burdett" ( Tremendous cheering, which continued while the toast was drunk with three times three, and the most deafening applause). Sir Francis Burdett returned thanks, and addressed the company at great length. Count Plater, in allu- sion to those remarks of the chairman which had reference to the state of Poland, rose and returned thanks in French. Mr. De Vear proposed as a toast " The health of that steady sup- porter of the cause of reform, Sir John Cam Hobhouse, Bart." ( Immense cheering.) Sir J. C. Hobhouse returned thanks. After the healths of the Lord Mayor and Mr. O'Connell, who severally returned thanks, had been given, the Chairman and his supporters left the room amidst loud plaudits. DINNER AT NORTHAMPTON TO LORDS ALTHORP AND MIL- TON.— Thursday was the day fixed upon by the reformers of this great county to celebrate the triumph of that measure by a din- ner to their representatives. From an early hour the gentry of the neighbourhood began to arrive, and great enthusiasm pre- vailed. The dinner was given in the great room of the George Hotel. A little before four, the noble lords, on their arrival, were most rapturously hailed by a large concourse of people who had assembled round the hotel. From the balcony of the George appeared several flags, with Althorp, Milton, and reform, upon them. The church bells kept ringing a merry peal; and about half- past four the noble lords were conducted by the Stewards to the great room, which was crowded to suffocation. Upwards of 500 gentlemen sat down to dinner. This splendid room was tastefully ornamented. Sir Wm. Wake, Baronet, took the chair, • which was placed in the centre of the room. The noble guests sat on the right and left of the chair. Amongst the company we observed Earl Pomfret, R. V. Smith, Esq. M. P., the Hon. and Rev. Mr. Dundas, Lord James Fitzroy, William Ilanbury, Esq., Lord Lilford, Hon. Captain Frederick Spencer, M. P., the Hon. Wentworth Fitzwilliam, Edward Bouverie, Esq., Lewis Lloyd, Esq., the Hon. Richard Calton, Sir Peter Payne, Bart., M. P., & c. & c. After the cloth was removed, the health of his Majesty was given with three times three, accompanied by every demonstration of enthusiastic loyalty. The health of her Majesty was then drunk, and received a most flattering recep- tion. On the health of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex and the rest of the Royal Family being announced, the cheers • were almost deafening for several minutes, and nothing could exceed it, except the announcement of the next toast, which was, the " Glorious Triumph of Parliamentary Reform;" this was cheered for several minutes. The healths of Lords Althorp and Milton, preceded, and followed, by appropriate speeches, were given and drunk with enthusiastic acclamations. The healths of the Dukes of Grafton, Bedford, the Marquis of Northampton, Lord Brougham, and many others were drunk, and the company did not separate until a late hour. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. 0 dr 1 1 2 2 5 3 3 dr 4 dr 1 3 dr HAMPTON RACES, WEDNESDAY. His Majesty's Plate of lOOgs.; three yr olds, 7st ltlb; four, 8st 71b; five, 9st 21b : six and aged, 9st 61b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b. Twice round and a distance. Mr. Martyn's b m Misletoe, 4 yrs 8 - 1 1 Mr. Watson's Conscript, 4 yrs 1 3 2 Mr. Dockeray's br h Donegani, 5 yrs £ Captain Bulkeley's Gretna Green, 3 yrs T Mr. Balchin's b in Miss Larle, 5 yrs 4 Sir G. Heathcote's Shirine, 4 yrs 3 dr Mr. Houldsworth's b m Frederica, 4 yrs 2 dr Hon. Mr. Ongley's b m Pandora, 5 yrs 6 dr The Hurst Stakes of 5 sovs each, and 20 added from the fund ; three yr olds, 7st 71b; four, 8st 71b; five, 9st; six and aged, 9st 41b; mares and geldings allowed 31b. The winner to be sold for 80, & c. Heats, once round and a distance. 7 subscribers. Mr. Rush's br m by Phantom, 4 yrs 0 Mr. M. Stanley's Cecilia, 3 yrs 1 Mr. C. Day's Banquetta, 3 yrs 0 Hon. M. Ongley's Sappho, 5 yrs 0 Mr. Coleman's b m Ipsala, 5 yrs 2 Mr. Gardner's King William, 5 yrs 0 dr THURSDAY. The Claremont Stakes of 5 sovs each, and 20 added; for three yr olds, 7st lib; four, 8st; live, 8st 71b ; six, 9st; and aged, 9st2ib; mares and geldings allowed 31b. Heats, once round. Mr. Houldsworth's b m Frederica, 4 yrs 1 1 Sir G. Heathcote's Shirina, 4 yrs 3 2 Mr. Balchin's Beboo by Reveller, 3 yrs 2 dr High odds on Frederica, who made the running in both heats, and won them easy. Match, 50 sovs, pp, list 31b each. Two miles. Mr. Thompson's br g Artichoke 5 Mr. Brand's b g Nimble i,.. 2 A remarkably fine race, and won by a neck. The Golden Cup, value 100 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each; three yr olds, 6st 4lb ; four, 8st; five, 8st 101b ; six and aged, 9st lib ; mares and geldings allowed 31b. Winners to carry extra. Seven subs. Heats, once round and a distance. Mr. Payne's b c Sluggard, 3 yrs Lord Lowther's b c Spaniel, 4 yrs Mr. M. Stanley's Keepsake, 4 yrs Hon. M. Ongley's Pandora, 5 yrs Mr. G. Dockeray's Rosebud, 4 yrs Mr. Gardnor's Leander, 4 yrs Two remarkably fine heats, each won by less than a neck. Sluggard the favourite. After the race Spaniel was sold to Mr. Watson for 200 sovs. FRIDAY ( CONCLUDED) The Hampton- court Stakes of 10 sovs each, and 20 added; 3 yrs, 6st 41b ; 4 yrs, 8st; 5 yrs, 8st 71b ; 6 yrs, 9st; and aged, 9st 21b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b, winners to carry extra; heats, once round and a distance. The winner to be sold for 200 sovs, & c. Lord Lowther's Lazzarone 2 1 1 Mr. Ricardo's b m Rosebud, 4 yrs 1 2 2 Keepsake was drawn. Handicap of 5 sovs each, and 10 added; the winner to be sold for 80/. & c.— Heats, once round. Mr. Olivera's b m Chancery Suit, 8st 41b 1 Mr. Gardner's Leander, Sst *. 2 Mr. Langham's Miss Littleton, 7st 51b 4 Mr. Ricardo's Rosebud, 8st 71b 3 Match, 50, h ft; one mile. Mr. King's Camilla, Sst 71b 1 Mr. Parry's Tagannille, 7st 111b 2 Two or three other Stakes did not fill. BIBURY CLUB MEETING AT STOCKBRIDGE. FIRST DAY, JUNE 26. The Gold Cup, value 100 sovs, 10 sovs each added; three yr olds, 9st 51b; four, lOst 71b ; five, list 61b ; aged, list 71b. A mile and a half, gen- tlemen riders. Five subscribers. General Grosvenor's Sarpedon ( Lord Wilton) 1 Mr. Briggs's Little Red Rover 2 Sir F. Johnstone's Glenartney, aged 3 Sweepstakes of 100 sovs each, h ft, the last mile, was won by Mr. Payne's Corset, by Whalebone, beating Mr. Hervey's ch c by Phantom. Nine other subscribers, two dead. The Bibury Stakes of 25 sovs, 15 ft, with 30 added by the Club. About two miles. 19 subs, 5 sovs each. Count Matuschewitz's Lawn Sleeves i Captain Elton ns Whisk, aged 2 General Grosvenor's Sarpedon 3 Mr. Thornhill ns Mr. Pryse's ch h by his Duplicate 4 Lord Wilton's Rough Robin, aged, rider fell. The Danebury Stakes of 15 sovs each, 20 added. One mile and ridden by Members. Sir L. Glyn ns Caleb 1 Mr. S. Stanley's b g The Whig 2 Lord Amesbury's tuimus 3 Count Matuschewitz's Lawn Sleeves, and Mr. Molony ns Mr. Pryse's ch h by Duplicate, were not placed. SECOND DAY, JUNE 27. Match, 25 sovs, three quarters of a mile— Mr. Bigg's Whisk, lOst 4lb, beat Sir F. Johnson's Glenartney, list. A Handicap Sweepstakes of 25 sovs each, 10 ft, with 50 added by the Club, gentlemen riders. One mile. Lord Wilton's Bras de Fer, 4 yrs, lOst 101b ( Owner) 1 Mr. Cosby's Sketch Book, 5 yrs, 9st 101b 2 Handicap Plate of 50/. One mile. Lord Amesbury's ch c by Phantom, 3 yrs, 7st 81b 1 Mr. Bigg's Whisk, aged, 9st 81b 2 Sir E. Baker's br c Nicodemus, 3 yrs, 7st 3 Mr. Osbaldeston's Bilberry, list 121b, beat Mr. Peyton's Confidence, list 61b, two miles, 150, h ft. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs each, 5 ft; three yr olds, 9st 51b; four, lOst 91b; live, list 121b; six and aged, list 91b. Two miles. Mares, & c. al- lowed 31b; the winner to be sold for 150, & c. Ridden by Members. Mr. Etwall's b g Caleb, 4 yrs i Mr. S. Stanley's b g The Whig, 4 yrs 2 Sir E. Baker's Nicodemus, 3 yrs 3 DUBLIN BAY REGATTA. ( Abridged from the Dublin Times.) The Regatta commenced at Kingtown on Monday, under the most pro- pitious auspices. About ten o'clock, his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant embarked on board his Lordship's beautiful fast- sailing yacht, the Pearl; he was received by the numerous persons on shore with the greatest respect and affection. About eleven o'clock, the first match sailed as follows for THE KINGSTOWN CHALLENGE CUP. Tons. Owner. Louisa 162 ™ ™ Earl of Belfast. Kate . 42— Colonel Lloyd. Emily . 15 ™ W. Watson. Zephyr 41——— J. Watson. Circe . 29 .— B. Verling. The Louisa took the lead almost from the moment of starting, and glanced across the bay with amazing rapidity, leaving all competitors at an immense distance. She came through the entrance of the harbour 20 minutes before any other yacht. THE SILVER CUP. The next race was for a Silver Cup, for club yachts not exceeding 11 tons. The vessels that started were :— Red Gauntlet —.— 10 ^ Patterson. Ivanhoe „ Troutbeck. This was a very fair match and well contested in the bay, but Red Gauntlet took the lead a couple of miles outside the harbour, and came in about five minutes before the Ivanhoe. This ended the sailing matches for the day. THE GRESHAM CUP. At about half- past three o'clock the Gresham Cup was rowed for by three four- oared boats :— Kennedy's boats trom Belfast— Pikes and Andrews. Kennedy ran away from the other two, and won with the greatest ease. Pike's boat followed. Andrews, at starting, kept in the centre, but was not able to double on the others. The principal race, on the following day, was for THE DUCHESS OF KENT'S CUP, for Club yachts not exceeding 50 tons. The following started:— Kate — 42 Orlando ™ ™ 25, THE CHOLERA. Council Office, June 30. ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND.— New cases, 229 ; deaths, 82 ; recovered, 107 ; remaining, 645. Total from commencement, 13,825 ; total- deaths, 5,411. CHOLERA MORBUS IN THE HOUSF. OF CORRECTION, COLD- BATH- FIELDS.— A circular, of which the following is a copy, was on Thursday sent to the several police offices in the metropolis:— " Gentlemen,— The Visiting Justices assembled this day at the House of Correction consider it to be their duty to inform you that the cholera morbus prevails at this time to a very great extent in this prison.— I am, Gentlemen, your most obedient servant, " THOMAS STIRLING, Clerk to the Visiting Magistrates. " House of Correction, Coldbath- fields, June 28." Seventeen prisoners, it was said, died in the course of Thursday, in the prison. IRELAND, JUNE 26.— New cases, 215 ; deaths, 70 ; reco- veries, 160 ; remaining, 713. It is with deep regret we announce that cholera is still on the increase ; the number of new cases yesterday ( including Saint George's) amounts to 110 ; deaths, 41 ; recoveries, 59. We lately mentioned that the malady had extended its ravages to the comfortable and affluent. Among its victims within the last few days have been Mr. Bourchier, of the Hanaper- office, and Mr. John Matthews, a merchant of the Linen Hall.— Dublin Morning Register. The Belfast pawnbrokers have suspended business in conse- quence of the cholera. i half; M. Dupin, sen. has been elected a member of the Acad& ni£ Irancaise ( Institute,) in the room of the late Baron Cuvier, by a majority of 20 against 5.— French Paper. A very singular phenomenon has been witnesed in the neighbourhood of Carrackmacross lately. A vast swarm of flies, forming a large cone, was deposited in a field in the neighbour- hood of Nealtown. Our informant states, that several persons witnessed it, and that they were destroyed by placing bundles of straw on the heap and setting fire to it. A similar phenomenon has been observed near Dunleer and other parts of this country. They are represented to be a species of moth, and conjecture as- signs the prevalence of cholera to their appearance. Royal Adelaide Emily-—— Zephyr Paul Pry — Vampire — Dicky Sam. Druid Turk 42- .15„ 41 „ „. 23„ — 49— 20- 45- .44- . Colonel Loyd. • Samuel Cooper. • W. Lander. . W. Watson. J. Watson. J. J. Swan. D. George. . J. C. Shaw. J. Congreve. J. Kean. The Vampire kept the lead for seven or eight miles of the course well; the Adelaide made much way after that. About two miles from the harbour, tbe Vampire, keeping rather close- hauled, encountered the reflux of tbe tide, which was then ebbing fast. Adelaide, in conse- quence, shot a- head gallantly, and won by nearly a minute. CRICKET. SUSSEX V. ENGLAND.— This match, which, from the well known pro- ficiency of the Sussex bowlers, excited unusual interest, commenced at Lord's on Monday, and terminated on Tuesday, England winning by five wickets. Lillywhite and Broadbridge never bowled better. During the match upwards of 100 balls were bowled by them, from which their opponents scored only one run, a circumstance, perhaps, unprecedented. The first four wickets of Sussex fell for five runs in the first innings, in which they numbered only 32. In lowering the wickets of their oppon- ents, Sussex was even more successful than England, the latter losing five wickets for six runs. Cook, the murderer, has been finally committed to take his trial, which commences the 4th of August. Nothing beyond what we have already stated has been divulged by him, as to the remaining parts of Mr. Paas's body. Great numbers of persons ( as many as 50 or 60 daily) have visited the Borough gaol to get a sight of him during the last fortnight.— Leicester Chronicle. From, the LONDON GAZETTE of Tuesday and Friday last. The Gazette of Friday announces that his Majesty has been pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on Major- General Frederick William Mulcaster; Major- General Joseph Straton ; John Leslie, of Coates, Esq.; and Edward Thomason, of Birmingham, Esq. ADMIRALTY- OFFICE, JUNE 27, 1832.— This day, in pursuance of his Majesty's pleasure, Captain Sir M. Seymour, Bart., K. C. B., and Cap- tain T. Briggs, of the Royal Navy, were promoted to be Rear- Admirals of the Blue; the former taking rank next below Rear- Admiral N. Thompson, and the latter next below Rear- Admiral J. Carthew. WAR- OFFICE, JUNE 29.— 10th Regiment of Light Dragoons.— J. Gloag, Gent, to be Veterinary Surgeon, vice Sanneman, deceased. 16tn Light Dragoons.— Lieutenant Guest to be Captain, by purchase, vice Macan, promoted; Cornet G. Crofton to be Lieutenant, by pur- chase, vice Guest; C. Reynolds, Gent, to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Crofton. 13th Regiment of Foot.— Lieutenant- Colonel W. Elton, from half- pay Unattached, to be Lieut.- Colonel, vice Sir M. M'Creagh, who exchanges. 37th Foot.— Ensign W. A. Smelt to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Macleod, who retires ; H. E. Manners, Gent, to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Smelt. 53d loot.— Lieutenant W. G. Gold to be Captain, by purchase, vice Widdington, who retires; Ensign A. F. Bond to be Lieutenant, by pur- chase, vice Gold; Honourable St. G. G. Foley to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Bond. 65th Foot.— Lieutenant A. H. L. Wyatt to be Captain, by purchase, vice Morshead, who retires ; Ensign G. F. Murray to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Wyatt; F. Wise, Gent, to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Murray. 68th Foot.— Assistant- Surgeon R. Williams, M. D. to be Surgeon, vice Reid, deceased. 70th Foot, Ensign W. Green to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Swan, who retires ; E. D. Murray, Gent, to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Green. 74t. h Foot.— W. Warde, Gent, to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Pattison, promoted in the 1st West India Regiment. 1st West India Regiment.— Lieutenant Caddy to be Captain, by pur- chase, vice Richardson, who retires; Ensign A. II. Pattison, from the 74th Foot, to be Lieutenant, by purchase, vice Caddy. UNATTACHED.— Captain T. Macan, from the 16th Light Dragoons, to be Major of Infantry, by purchase. HOSPITAL STAFF.— W. Renny, M. D. to be Staff- Assistant- Surgeon, vice Fagg, deceased. ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE.— Assistant- Surgeon J. Pickering, M. D. to be Surgeon, vice Bruce, deceased. MEMORANDA.— Brevet Colonel N. Ramsay, Inspecting Field- officer of a Recruiting District, has been allowed to retire from the service, by the sale of an Unattached commission. His Majesty has been pleased to approve of the 28th Regiment of Foot bearing on its colours and ap- pointments, the word " Corunna," in commemoration of the gallantry displayed by the Regiment in the action at Corunna, on the 16th of January, 1809. INSOLVENTS. S. Teuton, Greenwich, cabinet- maker— R. Saxby, Sussex, grocer. BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED. W. Wareing, Hollowell, Northamptonshire, miller. BANKRUPTS. J. Fitch, Halsted, Essex, auctioneer— W. H. Roskell and T. Smith, Shoreditch, plumbers— T. Laws, Chancery- lane, victualler— W. Whitte- more, Briglithelmstone, bookseller— W. M. Anderson, Foley- place, Mary- la- bonne, surgeon— H. Rogers, Oxford- street, jeweller— W. B. Edridge, Long- acre, " coach- maker— T. Charlton, Whitechapel, linendraper — J. Salthouse, Mountbarrow, Ulverston, Lancashire, cattle- dcaler— R. Col- lier, Warminster, Wiltshire, victualler— H. Gick, Liverpool, joiner— H. T. Newton, Derby, liquor- merchant— A. Pettet, Norwich, music- seller— J. Hornby, Liverpool, corn- merchant— J. Edmundson, Manchester, cot- ton- manufacturer— T. Dunsdon, Worcester, pastry- cook— C. Ingram, Salisbury, currier— T. Pomeroy, Sidwell, Exeter, brewer— J. Devey, Bishopswearmouth, Durham, ship- owner— J. Swain, Manchester, wool- len- draper— T. A. Venables, Birmingham, grocer— P. Evans, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, grocer. CORN EXCHANGE, JUNE 29. There is very little variation in the price of any article of grain y„ m Wednesday's market. The finest qualities of wheat continue to att;! 5 the attention ot the factors, but nothing is doing in the inferior qui ties. Barley, oats, beans, and peas, are as last quoted. ~ AVERAGE PRICE FOR THE WEEK ENDED JUNE 22. , . , ,, Wheat. Barley. Oats. Imperial weekly average 62s 4d.... 33s 10d.... 21s Sd Six weeks' ditto, which regulates duty. 62s Od 33s 6d 21s 5d Duty on Foreign Corn 24s 8d.... 12s 4d".'.' 15s 3d SMITHFIELD, JUNE 29. The finest beef sells at 3s. 8d. to 4s. per stone, and coarser and infe- rior at 3s. to 3s. 6d. per stone. In mutton, prime meat is sold at 4s 6d to 4s. 8d. per stone, and coarser 3s. 4d. to 3s. lOd. In Veal, the Drimest young calves reach 4s. 6d. to 4s. lOd. per stone, and larger calves are 3s. 6d. to 4s. Dairy- fed porkers are 5s. to 5s. 2d. per stone, and large hogs are 3s. 8d. to 4s. 4d. Lamb, for prime meat, is 5s. to 5s. 8d Der stone. * „ „ ( Per stone of 81b., sinking the offal.) Beef 3s Od to 4s Od I Veal 3s 6d to 4s lOd Mutton 3S 4d to 4s 8d | Pork ^.. Ss 2d to 5 s id Lamb 4s Od to 5s 8d HEAD OF CATTLE AT THIS DAY'S MARKET. Beasts 446 | Calves 386 | Sheep 9,130 | Pigs 130 HAY AND STRAW PER LOAD. Hay 70s to 92s | Clover .... 100s to 120s | Straw 30s to 50 AVERAGE PRICE OF SUGAR] S ( Computed from the returns in the week ended June 26 ) Brown or Muscovado Sugar per cwt 28s 4id Exclusive of the import duties thereon. Within the last few days a most painful event has occurred in a village in this neighbourhood, in consequence of which a Rev. Member of the Established Church has suddenly disappeared. We would willingly draw a veil over the disgraceful affair, for the sake of the late friends of the offender against religion, nature, and morality.— Warwick Advertiser. By the American papers up to the 31st May, which have ar- rived, we learn that there has been a dreadful riot at Montreal, at an election of a member to represent one of the wards of that city in the House of Commons of Lower Canada. The candidates were Mr. Tracey and Mr. Bagg. Mr. Tracey had a majority of three at the close of the poll. The Boston Commer- cial Gazette says—" A gentleman from Upper Canada, and who could not be supposed to be partial to either party, described to us the conduct of the mob as most outrageous, and declared that the throwing of stones resembled a shower or discharge of grape shot. The constables were obliged to retire behind the troops, and the warnings of Lieutenant- Colonel M'lntosh and the ma- gistrates being disregarded, the party were ordered to come to the present, and almost the whole of the front file ( about 32), discharged their pieces over the heads of the mob— instantly a cry was raised of " blanks, blanks," and the stones were thrown with more violence and in greater numbers than before ; in this emergency a few of those who had not discharged their muskets, brought them to the level of the crowd, and iu an instant the street was strewed with the dead and wounded. Reports through the town yesterday gave the killed as amounting to five, and some say eight. Several persons have been slightly wounded on the arms, legs, & c., and report speaks of one man who has been shot in the abdomen." The will of the Hon. Israel Thorndike, mer- chant, Boston, is given in the above paper, in which property is given to the amount of 1,816,000 dollars, besides several le- gacies. A STRANGE FISH.— A friend and myself were bathing one morning, as we had done before, and determined to swim out and rest on a certain rock. He generally took the lead ; and, while following, I was suddenly struck as by an electric shock. I then discovered that I had swam on a gelatinous substance, about three feet in diameter, which proved to be a fish sur- rounded by stings. In a moment it covered or enwrapped me, so that every part of my body was stung ; and I could only dis- engage myself by tearing the animal from me piecemeal, at the peril of my hands, which were just as if I had poured vitriol upon them. With great difficulty I swam back towards the shore ; but when I reached the machine, I had not strength to dress; and was afterwards led home between two persons. A medical friend ordered an application of oil and vinegar. In- tense agony, which I can compare to nothing but the being stung by thousands of wasps, continued for eight hours; and had it not terminated then, I must soon have sunk beneath the torture. As soon as the pain from the surface of the body was mitigated, I felt an internal soreness, was unable to eat for two days, and inflammation of the throat continued for a fortnight. Several of these creatures are seen on the sands left by the tide, for about a month in the year ; and I observed that no horse would tread on one, nor would children touch it except with a stick; but though the inhabitants of Porto- Bello had heard of persons being slightly stung, the oldest of them had never met with a case parallel to mine.— WilderspMs Early Discipline. COAL- EXCHANGE, JUNE 29. At the close of the market the following were the prices per ton — Adairs, 18s— Garesfield, 16s— Holywell, 17s 6d— Ord's ltedheugh 16s Gd — Pitt's South Moor, 15s 9d— Pontop Windsor, 15s 6d— Shipcote 16s 6d— South Holywell, 15s 6d— Tanfield, 16s6d— Townley, 17s— Walls'End Be- wickeand Co. 19s 3d— Walls End, Callerton, 16s 6d— Walls End Carr and Co. 17s— Walls End, Clarke and Co. 17s— Walls End, Gosfoith, 19s 6d - Walls End, Heaton, 19s 3d- Walls End, Hotspur, ISs- Walls End, Hilda, 18s 3d— Walls End, Newbiggen, 15s— Walls End, Newmarch 18s 6d— Walls End, Northumberland, 18s— Walls End, Todd and Watson. 18s 6d— Walls End, Hetton, 20s 9( 1— Walls End, Lambton, 20s 9d— Walls End, Stewart's, 20s 9d— Walls End, Adelaide, 18s 6d— Walls End, Tees, 20s to 20s 6d— Walls End, Elgin, 16s— Halbeath, 15s 6d Ships arrived since last market day, S. The arrivals to- day of fresh ships since Wed- nesday last have been very moderate.— The Coal Exchange was well at- tended to- day, and a fair business done. PRICES OF THE PUBLIC FUNDS. Bank Stock Reduced Three per Cents. Consols, Three per Cents.. Consols for Account Consols, 3$ per Cents Reduced 3£ per Cents New 3$ per Cents New 4 per Cents Long Annuities India Bonds Exchequer Bills Satur. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Frid. — 199 200 — 200 833 83J 833 833 833 85| 843 85 85 85 843 85 91* — — — 90J 911 911 911 911 914 911 100^ 101 1001 1003 lOOjj 16f J64 16£ 16i 16J 16£ — par — 1 dis 1 dis par 10 10 10 10 9 11 Amsterdam, 3 m. 12 5 Ditto short, 12 2} Rotterdam.. 3 m. 12 5j Hamburgh.. do... 14 1 Paris short, 25 90 Ditto 3 m. 26 25 Frankfort do... 155 COURSE OF EXCHANGE, JUNE 29. Vienna 3 m. 10 13 Trieste do. 10 to 14 Madrid do 35i Cadiz do 35} Bilboa do 35 j Leghorn do 47+ Naples 3 m 401 Palermo do 120 Lisbon 30 days 471 Oporto do 47j F. Gold, bars, 3117s 9d New Doubl... 31 14s 3d Genoa do... 26 10 New Dollars ,4s8| d BIRTHS. At her house in Berkeley- square, Lady Julia Hobhouse of a daughter. — At Newport House,- Ireland, the Lady of Sir R. O'Donel, Bart, of a son and heir.— At Derryarin, county of Kerry, the lady of Francis Gen- tleman, Esq., of a son and heir. Mr. G. is at present in his 83d year.— On the 26th ult. the Countess of Radnor, of a son, still- born.— At Wells, Norfolk, the lady of Lieutenant- Colonel Cassidy, 31st Foot, of a son.— At East Horsley, Surrey, the lady of the Hon. and Rev. A. P. Perceval, of a son.— In Paris, the Baroness de Robeck, of a son.— On the 25th ult. the lady of Samuel Hunt, Savoy Palace tavern, Strand, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. At. St. George's, Hanover- square, the Hon. and Rev. E. R. B. Field- ing, to Anne Henrietta Boughey, eldest daughter of the late Sir John Boughey, Bart., of Aqualote, Staffordshire.— At Munich, on the 16th ult. a daughter of Lord Erskine, to the Count de Baumgarten.— On the 26th ult. Lieut.- Colonel Alexander Machlachlan, R. A., to Elizabeth Mary Harvey, daughter of the late Colonel Colebrooke, R. A.— On the 22d ult. at St. George's church, Viscount Acheson, son of the Earl of Gosford, to Lady Theodosia Brabazon, only daughter of the Earl of Meath.— On the 21 st ult. at Chester- le- street, Colonel Bell, of Benton, Northumberland ( late of the 86th Regiment), to Emma Donna, daughter of the late Isaac Cookson, Esq., of Whitehall, Durham.— On the 26th ult. the Rev. R. W. Sutton, M. A., rector of Layer Breton, Essex, to Sarah, second ( laughter of the late Thomas Hayter, Esq., of Brixton, Surrey.— At Dunleer, Lord de Tabley, to Catherine Barbara de Salis, daughter of the Count and Countess de Salis, of Rokeby Hall, Louth. DEATHS. ~ On the 21st ult. at Cornwall- terrace, Regent's Park, Captain Hugh Reid.— Albinia Henrietta, youngest daughter of the late Colonel R H Hough, Military Auditor- General, Bombay.— On the 4th April last on his passage from Calcutta to St. Helena, Lieut.- Colonel Powell Thomas Comyn, of the 33d Regiment Native Infantry, Bengal— On the 26th ult in Berkeley- square, the venerable Duchess of Manchester, in her gad- year.— On the 17th ult. at Brighton, Mr. Arthur Macann, surgeon of Parliament- street, Westminster.— M. Belmas, Bishop of Cambray in his 75th year.— On the 26th ult. at Nuffield Rectory, Surrey, in his 81st year, the Rev. Edmund Sandford, B. D., formerly Fellow and Tutor of Jesus College, Oxford.— On the 20th ult. at Bayswater, Lieut. W. H. Angelo, late of the 8th Royal Hussars.— On the 22d ult. at his residence in Brunswick- street, Hackney- road, Thomas Mason, Esq., in his 72d year.— On the 23d ult. Mr. W. Makinson, solicitor, Temple.— At Bom- bay, on the 3d February last, T. Sedgwick, jun., Esq., in his 26th year — At his house, Horselydown, Thomas Hartley, Esq., aged 78.— At Baliy- brack, near Cushendall, Ireland, Archibald M'Cambridge, at tbe patri- archal age of 123 years and four months! COUNTRY AGENTS FOR THIS PAPERH ~ Abergavenny, Watkins Ewell, Banks Norwich, Watlin°- Acton, Birch Exeter, Spreet Nottingham, Dearden Alnwick, Davison Ditto, Townsend Oxford, Slatter Arundel, Mitchell Falmouth, Phelp Perth, Sidey Ashford, Tunbridge Frome, Jones Peterboro', Chadwell Barnes, Chant Fulham, Banks Petworth, Phillips Barnet, Cowing Gainsboro', J. Drury Plymouth, Bartlett Barnsley, Ray Glasgow, M'Phun Ponder's End, Bilton Basingstoke, Lowman Godalming, Stedman Portsea, Woodward Bath, Williams Grantham, Preston Portsmouth, Carter Battersea, Hitchin Gravesend, Couves Preston, Wilcoxon Bedford, Mayle Greenwich, Allen Ramsgate, Sackett Beverley, Gardham Ditto, Bales Reading, Lamb Birmingham, Mansell Ditto, Cole Reigate, Barker Ditto, Cooper Guildford, Russell Richmond, Woodman Blackburn, Rogerson Hackney, Wales Rochdale, Hartley Blandford, Ship Halesworth, Tipple Saffron Walden, Young- Boston, Noble Hampstead, Lindsey man Ditto, Brook Hanwell, Bailey Sheffield, Wiley Bradford, Inkersley Hastings, Glazier Ditto, Perkins Brentford, Drew Hereford, Vale Shefford ( Beds), Stafford Ditto, Norbury Hertford, Simpson Shields( North), Appleby Bridgewater, Dean Highgate, Bage Shrewsbury, Newling Brighton, Jones High Wycomb, King Sittingbourne, Marsh Bristol, Westley Hitchin, Paternoster Southampton, Rose Brixton, Harpur Holloway, Stevens Speenhamland, Messrs Broadstairs, Barns Hornsey, Powter H all and Marsh Camberwell, Purser Hounslow, Thompson Staines, Critchter — Grove, Jackson Hud'rsfield, Lancashire St. Albans, Arnold Cambridge, Smith Hull, Perkins Stamford, Haddocks Canterbury, Cowtan Ipswich, Root Stockport, Holme Carlisle, Cockburn Islington, Pritchard Stockton, Jennet Carslialton, Smith Keighley, Aked StokeNewington, Wales Chatteris, James Kendal, Fenton Stonehouse, Newcombe Cheltenham, Thornton Kew, Wall Stourbridge, Hemings Chertsey, Wetton Kidderminster, Pennell Sunderland, Chalk Chester, Evans Kingsland, Richards Sutton, White Chichester, Sinither Kingston, Lindley Taunton, Poole Colchester, Swinborne Leamington, Bettison Tenbury, Home Colnbrook, Baily Leeds, Baines and Co. 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