On COMMERCIAL, LITERARY, The SEVENTH VOLUME of an Annual Series, Price 7d. Ready Money— Ss. per Quarter, in Credit. " SALT'S POPULI LEX SUPREMA." AND POLITICAL HERALD. Intended for Binding up with a copious INDEX. If Paid in Advance— 29s. 6c?. per Year. No. 336. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1817. VOL. VII. Cheatre Bogsi. FOR THE BENEFIT OF Mr. BROWNE, This present FRIDA Y, Nov. 28, 1817, Will be performed Colley Gibber's admired Comedy OF Love Makes a Man. After which, the Burlesque Tragic Opera of BOMBASTES FURIOSO, General Bombastes Mr. BROWNE. With the Mock Bravura of " Hope told a Flattering Talc." Distaffina Miss GRANT. To conclude with the Grand Serious Pantomime of PE ROUSE* Tickets to be had at Mr. Appleton's, Shoemaker, Richmond Row, of E. Smith and Co. Pool- lane, and of Mr. Roberts, at the Box OSice of the Theatre, where Places for the Boxes may be taken. ~~ MR& GARRICK Respectfully announces to her Friends and the Public that her last and FAREWELL BENEFIT, Previous to commencing her engagement at the Theatre- Roval, Covent- Garden, IS FIXED FOR. MONDAY next, December 1, 1817. When will be presented the favourite Musical Drama ( not acted here these three years) of the EXILE; OR, THE DESERT OF SIBERIA. Catharine..., Mrs. GARRICK, In which character she will introduce ( by desire) the popular Soug, called " Observe ye yon neglected flower In the course of the Evening, a variety of Singing, and otWer Entertainments. Dryderts Ode on Alexander's Feast, Will be recited by Mr.. M'Gibbon. " BUCKS HAVE AT YE ALL," by Mr. Browne. The whole to conclude wilh the admired Burletta, written by O'Hara, of MIDAS Tho part » f Apollo ( tirst time, and for this night only) by Mrs. GARRICK, Who will introduce the celebrated Ballad ( composed by Dr. Arne) called 4t Sweet passion of Love The Bravura ( composed by Storace) of " The Captive to his Bird " and, " Fray Goody." Tickets to be had of Mrs. Garrick, 44, Renelagh- street, and of Mr. Roberts at the Box Office, where Places may be taken ; and the usual places. LAST NIGHT BUT TWO. MR. PORTEUS Embraces this opportunity of informing his Friends and the Public Thai his BENEFIT is fixed for WEDNESD AY EVENING next. December 5d, When will be presented the celebrated Play of LOVE US' VOWS. Mr. Porteus has the honour to announce, that, in consequence of the distinguished and decided ap- probation with which Mr. 11. GASKELL was re- ceived in the character of Hotspur, be has kindly consented to appear in The part of Frederick, Mr. H. GASKELL Amelia Wildenheim, Miss GHANT Agatha, Mrs. M'GIBBON In the course of the Evening, two new Songs, CALLED When Blooms the Red Heather and Thistle so Green, 1' And" DARBY KELLY, OR MARLBOROUGH, WOLFE, AND WELLINGTON," By Mr. POHTF. US. « < SCOTS, WHA HAE IVF WALLACE BLED,' 13V Mr. PAYNE. « THE DASHING WHI TE SERGEANT," By Mrs. GARRICK. " England, the Anch r and Hope of the World," By Mr. PAYNE. To conclude with the popular Melo- Dramatic Opera, CALLED FOR ENGLAND HO! Sir Francis Foddte. Mr. BROWNE Gui'laume Mr. COOPER Tom Tough ( for that sight only) Mr. PORTEUS Lisette Miss GRANT. This day is published, THE MANCHESTER ALMANAC, For 1818! With an elegant Plate of the Infirmary ; CONTAINING THE LIVERPOOL TIDE TA- BLE, a List of London Bankers, Stamps, Mem- bers of Parliament for this County, Terms and Returns, and other useful Information. Manchester! printed and published by T. Rogerson. Sold also by E. Smith and Co. Robinson and Son, Gre- gory and Taylor, and T. Taylor, l. iverpsel; and Simp- kin and Marshall, London. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS GRACE Che 23uke of Devonshire. The SUBSCRIBERS are respectfully informed, THAT THE SECOND OF THE flliinter @> ut£ cription Will take place on TUESDAY next, the 2nd Dec. for which Miss GOODAI. L, ( Sir GEORGE SMART'S Pupil,) Mr. BRADBURY, ( of the King's Concerts,) Mr. C SMITH, Master SAXON, ( his tirst appearance in Public,) And Mr. NICHOLSON, the celebrated Flute Player, are engaged. The Third will take place on TUESDAY, Dec. 9. Principal Vocal Performers already engaged, besides the above, are Miss TRAVIS, ( By Permission of the Noble Directors of the Concerts oj Ancient Music.) Mrs. SALMON. Miss BYRNE is also engaged for two Nights. Mr. BELLAMY, of the King's Concerts, and fhe celebrated Glee Singers, Messrs. KING, EVANS, and ELLIOTT. Miss STEPHENS and Mr. BRAHAM are engaged for one Night. No Gentleman residing within eight miles of Liver- pool to be admitted without Subscribing. Strangers' Tickets, 7s. To be had at the Music Warehouses. JJ- The HALL and the SALOON to be LET, together or separate, for Lectures, Exhibitions, or Balls. DANCING. MR. DUVAL- ' ate of London, respectfully in- forms the Nobility and Gentry of Liverpool and i* s vicinity, that he teaches the present mode of DANCING, in a superior stile of grace, elegance, and ease. Such Families and Schools, either in town or country, as may wish to honour him with their com- mands, addressed to Mr. D. at his residence, No. 59, Lime- street, shall he punctually attended to. N. B. Ladies or Gentlemen who have not acquired a proper method of Dancing, he will engage to perfect, lit for the first assemblies, in six lessons; with a grace- ful stile of WALTZING included, on moderate terms. Mr. D. also teaches ^ Fencing, Small and Broad Sword, every evening in the week, From Five until Seven o'Clock. TO PUBLICANS, & c. WM. WHITE, No. 2, Preeson's- row and Castle- Inn- yard, Lord- street, has just received his Annual Supply of DANTZ1C BLACK BEER, price 25s. per Cask. He begs to say he has very excellent BRITISH BRANDY, nearly equal, in both strength and flavour, to- Foreign, at 16s. per Gallon. TO THE PUBLIC. ROBERT MASON, JA BANNER, Sir Thomas's- buildings, feels it his duty to inform his Friends and the Public, that in consequence of the ab, eons- ion of his late Partner, William Richardson Smith, all con- nexion between them has ceased, and that the business in future will be carried on, at the same place, solely on account of the said Robert Mason, who hereby professes his wish for a final adjustment with the said W. R. Smith, and is perfectly prepared to leave any disputed matter or matters to arbitration. N. B. An Apprentice wanted. Nov. 25,1817. ( One concern.) A. HAYES AND CO. FEATHER < V QUILL WAREHOUSE, No. 1, Henry- street, Liverpool. IN consequence of the dissolution of the Partnership which lately formed the above firm, A. Hayes and William Woodhouse Hayes respectfully inform their Friends and the Public, that the business will in future be conducted by them under the same firm ; and they earnestly solicit the liberal support experienced by the former; which by strict attention they will endeavour to deserve. A Hayes and Co. have now on sale a large Assort- ment superior dressed HAMBRO' HUDSON'S BAY and ENGLISH QUILLS and PENS ; also Portable Pens, in boxes and packets, of the btst and neatest workmanship; warranted Black Lead Pencils, Bottle and Solid India Rubber, Sealing Wax and Wafers of the best quality, Writing Slates and Pencils, Black and Red Ink. Private Families may be supplied with any quantity of well- dressed White and Grey Goose Fea- thers, on the most reasonable terms. N. B. The best Price given lor undressed Swan, Raven, Goose, Turkey, Crow, and Duck Quills. Liverpool, ' 21111 Nov. 1817. INFIRMARY. ON SUNDAY Morning next, the 50th instant, a SERMON will be preached at ST. ANNE'S Church, and a Collection made for the Benefit of the above institution. HUNTER ON SALE. AHANDSOME CHESNUT GELDiNG, rising five years old, about sixteen hands high, with superior action, and plenty of bone and power for any weight; he was got by King Priam, out of an excel- lent well- known hunter ; King Priam was bred by Earl Grosvenor, by Alexander out of Cowslip, sister to Maid- of- all- Work, and the dam of Mr. Meliish's Sancho, by Highflyer ; Grandam, own sister to Tan- dem, Syphon, Regulus, Snip, and Cottingham Snake. King Priam was full brother in blood to Sancho; Sancho covered at twenty- live guineas a mare, Cowslip was the dam of Heart of Oak, which was the best horse Meteor ev. r got; Maid- of- all- Work is dam of Meteora, which is the best mare Meteor evtr got.— Warranted perfectly sound. For further particulars, apply to Mr. W, W. BARTON, No. 2, Houghton- stfeet. Liverpool, NQV. VS, 1817. SEEL- STREET CHAPEL. ON SUNDAY next, the 30th inst. there will be a SERMON preached by the Rev. PETER BAINES, ana a COLLECTION made, towards defraying the expenses of the improvements in the Chapel. On Monday the 1st of December, the whole of the UNSOLD PEWS will be publicly LET in the Chapel, at the hour of eleven in the forenoon. TO PARENTS. ARespectable ingenious Youth wanted, to be arti- cled to the DENTIST Profession. For particulars apply to Mr. ROSE, No. 8, Russel- street. MONEY, READY to be advanced on Mortgage of Freehold Property, any Sum of Money from £\ ,000, to it'll), 000. Also, the Sums of ^ 2,000 and ^ 400, en the like Security. Apply to THOS. JACKSON, Solicitor, 1, Rumford- street, Liverpool. LOST, From the Pocket of a Passenger on the top of a Coach, between Liverpool and Prescot, ARED MOROCCO POCKET BOOK; contain- ing four One- pound Notes; a Check on London for £ 20, of which payment is stopped, some papers and other memorandums written in German. Whoever will give information of the same, shall receive a Re- ward of ONE GUINEA, as it belongs to a poor per- son. Apply at the Mercury Office. TO LET, A SPACIOUS and Convenient HOUSE, in Slater- f\_ street, Duke- street, with or without a large Coach House, Stable for six horses, and a Counting House adjoining. For further particulars please to apply to Mr. JOHN CLARKE'S Coal Office, Oldhall- street. WANTED, AN active, steady, and respectable PERSON, qua- lified to fill the Office of Superintendant and Clerk or tne Markets in this Town. A liberal Salary will be allowed, and Security for the faithful discharge of his duty, will be required. Testimonials of character and fitness for the office may be delivered to Mr. FOSTER, on or before Mon- day the 8th December next, at his Office in Lawton- street, where further information relating to the situa- tion may be had. WANTED, A SMALL Compact HOUSE, containing about Eight Rooms, in the immediate Vicinity of the Docks: it must be in good repair, and the terms mo- derate; from IS to 20 guineas will be given for useful Fixtures, to betaken by valuation. Letters ( post- paid) containing particulars, and directed to A. S. at the Mer- cury Office, will meet direct attention. TO LAND OWNERS. WANTED to Rent, for the Term of Three Years, in any part of the Neighbourhood of Liverpool, excepting the Southward, about Three Acres of LAND, Derby measure, in one or more lots, for the purpose of Making Bricks ; ' Three- quarters of an Acre of which will be used for the casting of Clay, the remainder for Laying and Kilning Ground: at the expiration of the term, the Laying aud Kilning Ground will be levelled and oiled, at the expellee of the Takers.— Any per- sons having such land to let, are requested to deliver Proposals in Writing, stating, situatio: i, price, and other requisite particulars, at the Office of Messrs, DALTERA and TOPHAM, , Solicitors, Water- street, Liverpool, on or before Friday, the fifth day of December next. Liverpool, 25lh November, 1817. THE LADIES of Liverpool and its vicinity are most respectfully informed that the Premises, 69, BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL, will be opened tomorrow the 29tli Inst. by J. and H. JOWETT, MERCERS, HABERDASHERS, HOSIERS, & c. from MESSRS. TODD andCo's. LONDON ; when a most extensive and elegant assortment of POPLINS, SARSNETS, SATINS, SHAWLS, SCARFS, PE- LISSE CLOTHS, CRAPES, and BLACK GOODS of every description, may be had on the most reasonable terms. MESSRS. JOWETT assure their friends, that they, on no account, make any abatement, their prices beinf of the first consideration ; that they not only have a superior knowledge of the London Markets, but pur- chase most of their Stock with Ready Money. With these advantages they flatter themselves that their Goods will always merit the attention of the Public. In the press, and speedily will be published, < T1HE PILLAR OF RACHEL'S GRAVE. I The Substance of ' TWO SERMONS, preached at> lc'Wington Chapel, Liverpool, occasioned by the Death and Funeral of Her Royal Highuess the Prin- cess CHARLOTTE. By R. PHILIP. In a few Days will he published,. in a handsome foolscap volume, neatly printed, and embellished with an emblematical Frontispiece designed by Mr. Corbould, in which is introduced a correct Likeness of Her Royal Highness the Princess Charlotte, ACYPRESS WREATH for tbe TOMB of HER ROYAL HIGHNESS the PRIN- CESS CHARLOTTE of WALES. By J. COOTE. The Publishers present this volume as a perpetual Monument to tbe Memory of our beloved Princess. The First Part conlains a Biographical Memoir of Her Royal Highness, from her earliest days to tbe melancholy period of her lamented Death; with full particulars of the Funeral Ceremonies. The Second Part ( Poetical) contains original tributes to her memory; also a selection of tbe best pieces in Verse that have appeared on the subject; thus con- centrating, in one elegant volume, a complete Mirror of her, who had engaged the affections » / a whole Nation. London : Printed for Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Paternoster Row, To the PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, TRU^ TEES, and SUBSCRIBERS to the LIVERPOO1' DISPENSARY. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, AVACANCY having now taken place at the Dispensary, by the appointment of Dr. Banning to the Workhouse and Fever Hospital; I again beg leave to offer my services as one of the Physicians to that Institution, and have to assure yon, that if you should be pleased to place me in that responsible situa-* tion, no exertion on my part shall be wanting, to pro- mote the best interests of so valuable a charity. I have the honour to be, with much respect, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your very obedient servant, ALEXANDER HANNAY. Great Nelson- street, Nov. 18, 1817. To the LADIES & GENTLEMEN TRUSTEES and SUBSCRIBERS of the LIVERPOOL DISPENSARY. LADIES AND GCNTLEMEV, IN consequence of the Resignation of Dr. BAN- NING, I beg leave to offer myself as Physician to the Dispensary, and to assure you, that in case of success, I shall devote myself unremittingly to fulfil the duties attached to that situation. I have tbe honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your very obedieut Servant, GEO. FRECKLETON. Benson- street, November 20, 1817. CARRABOO. For some account of the pranks of this frolicsome dam- set, when in England, see Liverpool Mercury, Vol. VI. page 406. [ FROM A BRISTOL PAPER.] This gay deceiver, before she left Bristol, evinced much apparent contrition for the numerous pranks she had played in that neighbourhood , and ber croco- dile tears induced some kind- hearted persons to supply her with the pecuniary means of proceeding to Ame- rica, where, in the obscurity of some honest and cre- ditable employment, it was hoped she might escape from the odium she had so justly incurred by her im- positions. These hopes have been woefully disappoint- ed. She reached Philadelphia on the lltii of Septem- ber, and on the 15th, only four days after her arrival, we find her announcing a concert—" a Carraboo con- cert," as it is called in the American papers. Of this exhibition, a Philadelphia paper gives the following account.—" The hall was splendidly illuminated, the music good, and the vocal performers exerted them- selves in a manner which gave genera! satisfaction. In part first, the celebrated Miss Carraboo made her appearance, dressed in the costume of Javasu, and supported by ( wo gentlemen ushers / She was received with a general burst of applause, and her appearance and manners silenced those insinuations which hava been so industriously circulated to injure an innocent aud unoffending female. A paper was banded to her, on which she wrote a letter in tbe language which puzzled the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, and the most learned professors of the Oriental lan- guages in Great Britain. Her taking leavE of tba audience in the language of the moon, was highly ap. plauded." But this part of the story was all moonshine; for the concert was badly attended, and the receipts did not pay expenses. Mary, at the date of the last American papers, was on her way lo Baltimore and Norfolk, in the hope of being able lo levy contribu- tions; but, if we may be permitted to judge from the following paragraph, her reception there would not be more favourable than at Philadelphia: — " Norfolk, Sept. 28.- " To the Editors.— Gentlemen,— Having seen it mentioned in a New York paper, that the famous Mis » Carraboo, whose arrival at Philadelphia you noticed in your paper some time past, was about lo pay a visit to New York, I beg leave, through your paper, to undeceive the public upon that highly important sub- ject; Miss Carraboo, allow me to say, has lately ar- rived in this borough, and rented the brick bouse, No. 1, Talbot street, where she has established herself with a numerous retinue, end may be seen at all hours • f . tbe day. It is a subject of much regret with, the respectable inhabitants of tbat neighbourhood, that, for decency's sake, the police ol' Hie borough have not, ere this, waited on ber ladyship, and conducted her and her maids of honour, to moresuitable lodgings. This much for the present, Messrs. Editors: perhap3 you may hear more of it by and bye." On the above paragraph, the Editor of a New York paper makes the following remarks :—" Should it be the intention of this impostor to visit New York, she is informed, that we have a statute called tho Vagrant Act, which is provided for all such persons, and a place called Bridewell, ready to receive them } of which, it is hoped, she will take due notice." It may be noticed, as an additional trait in the cha- racter of this Princess of Hoaxers, that on the very day of ber first exhibition at Philadelphia, she wrote a letter to a friend in Bristol, staling, that she waa about lo engage herself as cook in the house of a re- spectable merchant. The M'ignet— The curious in natural history may be gratified to hear, that Mr. Sanderson, lapidary, Hunter's- square, Edinburgh, some timeago received from Russia, a piece of loadstone, weighing 1X5 jibs. It was mounted in iron as a magnet, and, from it. un- common size, promised great power; u| ion trial, however, it was round incapable to support a weight of two ounces, am! it'was thrown aside for a considerable tlmeas a piece of useless lumber. He at length was induced to remove the old mouaciug, and have its place suppli'd with one of copper. The experiment lias full/ answered every expectation. It is now suspends In a handsome lraiue in his ware room, supporting , the astonishing weight c 1601hs. and its power daily increasing. Thus ihe storv of Mah » - met's coffin being suspended by a loadstone ( hitherto considere fabulous) ii nowise inconsistent with thu power of this singula); and important production of nature. 170 THtf LIVERPOOL MERCURY. NOV. 2S, FUNERAL OF CI) c iPnncc& s Charlotte Stat) Ijcr Enfant Son. Oil Saturday, Nov. 15, in the evening, the body of the illustrious Princess was deposited in the state cof- fin. His Serene Highness, Prince Leopold, was detained in conversation during the mournful business, by Dr. Short and Dr. Stockman, his resident physician. The great object was to have tbe whole completed be- fore eleven o'clock ; for, at that hour, each sight, the disconsolate Prince had visited tbe remains of his be- loved partner. This was happily accomplished ; and when the Prince entered the room, as usual, he could merely notice the substitution of one coffin for another. Such was the state in which every thing remained until Tuesday evening, the time appointed for the re- moval of the bodies to Windsor. About five o'clock, a numerous party of the 10th, or . Prince Regent's Own, arrived « t Cl. remont. Severn I were stationed at proper distances in the park, near the piling, to pre- vent confusion. At the appointed time, a mourning coach and six black horses drove no to the front of the grand entrance of the maniion- house, and, soon after, the coffin containing the infant, and urn, were brought out, and placed in the coach ; Sir Robert Gardiner and Col. Addenbroke then came out and entered the roach : the hearse drove up, and the state coffin, con- taining the remains of tbe Princess, was brought nut by ten men, and placed in the hearse , it then drove off, drawn by eight beautiful black horses, and went completely out of sight, to prevent the Piince's seeing it when he came out. The coach which was to convey him being announced to be in readiness, his Serene Highness came out and entered it, attended by tbe Rev. Dr. Short in his full robes. The B iron Harden- broke, two Gentlemen Ushers, Lady John Tbycne, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Phillips, & c. went lo the other mourning coaches. Everything was con- ducted with tbe greatest order and regularity which tbe awful and lamentable occasion required; nothing was heard but tbe deep sighs and sobbings of the af- flicted spectators who were admitted up. n the occa- sion. The procession began to move before half- past si* o'clock, preceded by upwards of * 8 horsemen, throe abreast, in black silk scarfs nnd hat- bands. The whole was followed by a part of the 10th, or Prince Regent's Own Dragoons. Both Walton bridge and Hampton- court- bridge were mentioned with confi- dence as the way iu which the procession would pro- ceed, and it was at length understood to be finally de- termined to go over Walton- bridge, in consequence of the Commander. in- Chief having ordered General Bolton to direct a party to ride over the two roads, and to report which was the best: that of Walton was preferred. Great numbers of horsemen and pedestrians fol- lowed : the bells of the different churches in the towns and villages through which it passed, tolled in solemn sounds. The roads and streets were thronged with spectators, every shop and house was closed, and the most marked grief and respect was paid by all the spectators. At Egham, the escort of the 10th Regi- ment was relieved by a party of the Royal Horse Guards, who had left Windsor about eight o'clock for that purpose. The procession did not enter Wind- sor till a little before two o'clock on Wednesday morn- ing, where there was a great concourse of people ' who h; td been waiting some hours to view the solemn procession. Windsor has not been so full of company since the last installation. The remains of the Prin- cess were received at the Lower Lodge by a party of the Yeomen of the Guard, who carried the coffin; a Guard of Honour from the 3d Regiment of Foot Guards, who are quartered at Windsor, were sta- tioned on the outside of the lodge. Prince Leopold, his attendants, and others in the mourning coaches, alighted at the Lodge. The coach containing the body of the infant and the urn drpve to the chapel, escorted by about 20 of the Horse Guards, where it was received by the Dean, and deposited in the vault without any church service. It is totally out of our power to describe the en- trance of this melancholy procession into Windsor.— The solemn hour of midnight— the thousands of gla- ing torches— the crowds which lined the street— and the silent solemn awe which seemed to reign around— all formed a scene the most affecting and sublime ever witnessed. Even as early as Tuesday evening, many hundreds of persons were seen on the road leading from Windsor towards Egbam, which route the pro- cession was expected to take. These, in the course of the following two hours, were joined by an im- mense multitude, and from ten o'clock till long after midnight, a greater assemblage of the inhabitants of Windsor was seen extending from the town to the gardens of Frogmore, than has been called together at any time, or under any circumstances. An idea had gone abroad, that tbe removal would take place on the evening preceding that actually fixed upon for con- veying the bodies from the late residence of her Royal Highness to the destined place cf interment. In con- sequence of this rumour, great numbers of persons went out to meet tium on the road, many of whom passed beyond Old Windsor, and consumed in melan- choly unavailing watchfulness the greater part of the night. At seven in the evening a detachment of the Blues were ordered from Windsor to meet the procession.— At ten o'clock several mourning coaches arrived, and these coming by Frograiore, pretty clearly indicated the route of the whole procession, but the crowd, still doubting, continued wa: king backwards and forwards never losing sight, formore than a few minutes, of the Long Row. We have stated, that it was past midnight when the solemn cavalcade arrived at the Lower Lodge. The body of the Princess u'as then conveyed into the room prepared for it. This room was exceedingly small, and having only one door, was ill calculated for the reception of the company. No one, however, was ad mitted without a pas « ticket. The coffin was borne by Yeomen of the Guard io this apartment, the floor and ceiling of which, as well » . s the w d< s, were covered with black cloth. The coffin was1 placed 011 a large platform, which was covered in a similar manner.— Over the coffin was laid a black pall of great breadth and length, a broad white border of which fell upon the blai k cloth on the floor. The velvet of this pall was so rich, that it was of cumbrous weight, and was , not easily lifted over the coffin. On U was a fclack velvet cHshion, trimmed with gold, upon which, was plac.' d the Princess's coronet. At the head of the coffin, against the wall was an escutcheon of satin, in the manner of an achievement, with the armorial bearings of the Princcss, richly emblazoned, half " black, half white. Eight armorial insignia, which with those of Prince Leopold, ornamented the pall. These were encircled by the Order of the Garter.— They were conjoined with those of the Princess, en- circled with cypress proper. Six high and massy silver candlesticks stood, three on each side of the coffin, and numerous other lights were against the walls. Prince Leopold had previously signified his deter- mination to watch, for the last time, the remains of his beloved consort— and this he put in execution— remaining by tbe coffin the whole night, and receiving no other refreshment than a little water sweetened with sugar. When he alighted from his carriage, the pale and despairing expression of his countenance told but too distinctly the desolation of spirit which his loss had caused him to experience, and the contrast be- tween his present appearance and that which he wore but a few weeks ago struck every observant eye, and awoke the warmest sympathy for that unspeakable an- guish of which he was seen the interesting victim. It may reasonably be supposed, that YVindsor exhi- bited a scene of solemn bustle, the whole of Wednes- day morning. By twelve o'clock, not a room could be obtained— tbe windows of the houses were literally choakcd with spectators. The owners of the inns denied admission to the succeeding cortege of mourn- ers thai stopped at their houses. Large sums were paid for even tfie temporary accommodation of a room in private houses, and numbers we know were obliged to continue sub dio until th ® awful ceremoni. il was concluded. After divine service in the church of Windsor, crowds pressed to the Lower Lodge:— and, a little after six o'clock, six companies of the Guards, under the command of Colonel Guise, entered the castle yard. At that moment the pressure of persons for admission was intolerable. The Constables were una- ble to keep the avenues fVee, and a detachment of the blues were constantly called upon to open the ap proach. The conduct of these soldiers was truly ex- emplary. It seemed, almost as if the scene for which they wers all preparing, had blended its sympathies with the sternsr duties of military discipline. Expos- tulation, explanation, a desire to general accommoda- tion, was the language of the soldiers; arid by their efforts tbe admission of persons to the chapel and castle yard was considerably accelerated. At the door of St. Georg#' s Chapel the crowd a# sembled was hardly less impatient The door opened a few minutes be- fore seven, aud thoet who had tickets were admitted into the grand entrance of that superb edifice. Much disappointment was here experienced by those who were admitted. Once in the chapel they had expected to be at liberty to choose those situations which might afford the best opportunities for witnessing the whole of the solemn rites about to be celebrated. They were, however, restrained to the north aisle, and a detach- ment of Guards, drawn up three deep, interposed be- tween them and the space over which the precession was to pass. In point of fact, they might just as well hate been miles off, for what they were allowed to see; and this, we venture to say, was the case with ninety- nine out of every hundred who flocked from all parts to witness this solemn ceremony. Nothing, indeed could exceed the want of attention paid by the ma- nagers of the funeral, to that national but anxious curiosity which the public exhibited on this sad occa- sion. This was most impolitic and ill- judged ; for in a case where the whole nation felt as one man, is would have become those who had the direction of the . me- lancholy rites, to shew a corresponding anxiety, and the public should have been gratified with every accom- modation which could possibly have been effected.— Nothing of this kind, however, was done. Of the immense multitudes that poured down to Windsor, we will undertake to say, that not above twenty ( ex- clusive of the nobility) could witness the melancholy ceremonial of the consignmentof their beloved Princess to the grave. The quickened tolling of the bells, at half- past eight, announced the removal of the royal remains from the Lower Lodge to St. George's Chapel. At a quarter before nine, the hearse, drawn by eight black horses, preceded by two troops of blues, enter- ed the castle gate. " Ninety- nine of the royal servants in state liveries, with torches, and twenty- four mutes, accompanied the body. Eleven coaches belonging to the royal family, with six horses each, followed in funeral procession. They had all their blinds drawn up, save the fust, in which the Prince Leopold moved to discharge the last heart- rending duty to the once dear source of all his hopes, but now of all his sor- rows. The serenity of the night, the moon- shining in unclouded majesty, blending its tranquil rays with the artificial glare of the funeral flambeaux, threw an awful, a religious, and an interesting effect 011 the whole of this sepulchral pageant. When the hearse reached the entrance of the chapel, the crowds of spectators whose tickets of ad- mission were restricted to the castle- yard, iu the agony of feeling gave the homage of their hearts — Sighs, tears, and ejaculations, responded from one side of the square to the other. Peace to her manes, was the language of affliction. Virtues such as her's may walk through the valley of the shadow of death, and fear 110 evil— the stay and staff' of Israel was with her. The order of procession was given in our last number. The office of burial being concluded, Sir Isaac Heard, Garter Principal, King of Arms, after a short pause, proclaimed the style of her late Royal High- ness :— 44 Thus it hath pleased Almighty God to take out of this transitory life, unto his Divine Mercy, the late Most Illustrious Princess Charlotte Augusta, Daughter of his Royal Highness George Prince of Wales* Regent of this Uuited Kingdom, Consort of of his Serene Highness Leopold George Frederick, DukeofSaxe, Margrave of Misnia, Landgrave of Thuriogia, Pnuccof Coburg, of Saa I field, and Grand- daughter of his Most Excellent Majesty George the! Third, bv the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain aid Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, whom God bless and preserve with long life, health, and honour, and all worldly happiness." In the delivery f which he was deeply affected— not a dry eye, After which, his Serene Highness, the Royal Dukes, the Nobility, and others who composed the Proces- sion, retired. N. B. The Knights of the several Orders appeared in their Ribands and Stars respectively, and without Collars. All persons admitted into St. George's Chapel to witness the solemnity, appeared in deep mourning 5 and no officer was admitted in uniform who was not on military duty within the chapel. The procession was concluded with the utmost solemnity, and when it arrived in the choir, there was the despest interest, which was signified by a so- lemn and mournful silence. The choristers, as soon as they made their appearance in the chapel, began to chant the solemn service of 44 I know that my Redeemer livcth :" the canopy followed the choristers, and moved at a very slow pace : it appeared fo be of immense length, and, being borne high in the air, had a most imposing effect : under this was the coffin, carried by eight of the yeomen of the guard, the magnificent pall was supported by four baronesses. Prince Leopold followed the coffin as chief mourner ; his appearance created the deepest interest; his countenance was dejected ; his manner wras full of despondency ; and though he made evi dent efforts to preserve calmness and fortitude, yet he every now and then burst into a flood of tears.— He walked along witn unsteady steps, and took the seat provided for him at the head of the coffin, be tween the Dukes of York and Clarence. During the whole time of the funeral service he preserved one fixed but downcast look towards the coffin of his be- loved wife: lie never once raised his eyes to the con- gregation : he was totally absorbed in his grief.— The Royal Dukes who sat or stood beside him, watched him with much solicitude, as if they were afraid he would sink under his affliction. His dis- tress, however, was tolerably subdued till the mo- ment when the coffin was gradually lowered into the grave.;, at this awful crisis, when his deeply- re- gretted constrt- t was to be separated from him for ever, he was alarmingly moved, but by a strong effort he seemed also to conquer this emotion j and the rest of the service passed on without req iring any particular notice. The usual anthems were chanted with the proper solemnity j but the reading^, part of the ceremony did not attract any particulat observation. The Dean went through his portion i with dignity antl pathos. When it was over, Sir Isaac Heard read the titles of the Princess in a voice much m* re broken by grief than age; and the mourners walked back, though without the state ac- companiments. The Prince Leopold appeared dis- tressingly ill : and indeed his state of health and feeling might excite alarm, if it were not that he has latterly been able to procure some sleep. The melancholy busiuess was over before eleven o'clock, but the chapel and the avenues were not completely cleared till twelve o'clock. At that hour the whole town of Windsor was full of bustle and confusion. The carriage- ways were all blocked up j with vehicles of every description, and the footpaths were impassable for the multitude of spectators In a minor but at the same time in a very great degree, this confusion prevailed all the way to London : the road was covered with post- chaises, and a change of horses was no where to be obtained. Prince Leopold returned to Claremont almost im- mediately after the mournful ceremonial. He had made in the morning a short call at the Queen's lodge, and walked for a short space in the Little Park with the Duke of Clarence. The Queen aud Princesses kept themselves closely confined to their chambers. ODE TO MR. TURNER, ON THE TRANSCENDANT QUALITIES OF HIS INCOMPARABLE BLACKING. LET wild Poets dream of their Helicon fountain, Of green spicy groves and the balm- bearing gale ; Ot elves that by moonlight trip over the mountain, Or of love stricken maidens that murmur their wail; I ask not the Muse Who such dreams doth infuse, The task to proclaim TURNER'S BLACKING be mine, And to well- deserved merit the bays to assign. 11. O, TURNER! it is not a transient name Thou hast gain'd, but a lasting, an undying fame; A name so beloved, and so great as is thine, In history's pages for ever must shine: Enraptured, the Bard on thy merits shall dwell, And Fame's loudest trump with thy praises shall swell. HI. See the light- tripping belle, who all- lovely doth bloom, And sheddcth around the mild breath of perfume; Behold the gay beau in his beauty array'd. What polish, what gloss on their shoes is display'd! With their beautiful blackness no jet can compare, And where is the varnish that shineth so fair? Vain, vain were all effor: s ! we never can get Without TURNER'S BLACKING so brilliant a jet IV. What pride and what credit, O TURNER, are due To the elegant Blacking invented by you! When low thou art laid in the cold- bosom'd tomb, Thy name shall not die, it for ever shall bloom, Loved, honoured, respected— the Genius of Fame, With laurels unfading, shall circle thy name; Posterity gladly thy worth shall review, And give to thy merits the praise that is due. No. 114, London- road, Sout/ nvarfc. Sold by E. SMITH & Co. Pool- lane, and T. KATE, Castle- street. P. S. We recommend all users of Liquid Blacking to request their servants to ask for Turner's Blacking. CtUe Cable. Dnyi. Morning, Fridav 28 Saturday 29 Sunday ao Monday f Tuesday 2 Wednesday. 3 Thursday.... * Friday....... « J9 Evening Heiyhtj 1 Festivals, fife. b m. fr. in. t 4fi 14 5 Mich. Term ends. 1 m 1.1 5 Twiliwht ends 6b. 8m. a 12 9 Advent Sn. Jr. Andrew 4 i » 11 9 t 9R 11 4 Day decreased 8h 30m is 47 12 9 Sun rises 7h. 59m. 7 St 14 1 Sun sets IS, Om. « 47 li COTTON WEAVERS. To the EDITORS of the Liverpool Mcrcury. GENTLEMEN. Amidst the various subjects which oc- cupy the columns of the Mercury, it would not, I pre- sume, by your readers be deemed unimportant, were a portion occasionally appropriated to the interests of that great source of our national consequence— the cotton manufacture. As an humble individual engaged in the operative department, I feel that I have but small claim to the attention of your read- ers ; but, could I succeed in engaging the atteution of those who are better informed, and more able to trace to its source the cause of the misery which has, with accumulating force, for some years past, been the lot of those employed in one branch of the trade, namely— the w avers, my expectations in the present attempt would be fully accomplished. That misery and distress have in an eminent degree prevailed in the cotton weaving departmcut, requires no addi- tional proof;— thousands would rejoice with me were the facts of a less tangible nature, and the proof more difficult. But I believe it is uot so generally understood, and much more difficult to be accounted for— why the distress and misery should fall in a particular manner upon the wearer, whilst other de- partments of the trade receive, for or, e week's lubour, a sum equivalent to the utmost exertions of a weaver for three or four I Nevertheless, such things are. But to state my opiniou of the cause why it is so, would cxceed the limits which I have prescribed to the present communication ; only give me have to say, that I have not the least doubt, that even in the present state of our foreign connexions in regard of trade ( which are allowed to be no wise favourable) something might be done that would be a permanent and essential relief to the weaver, and no detriment to the fair trader— If my memory be correct, it is now six months or upwards, since a Board was formed, consisting of the most opulent antl respict- able gentlemen concerned iu the cotton trade; if these gentlemen would turn their attention to re- dress some of those evils which press so heavily on the operative weaver, 1 believe it would be pro- ductive of much good. But hitherto I am not aware of any advantage that has accrued to the trade from their existence;— perhaps they have adopted the maxim of bis Majesty'* ministers, who, after a tedious and expensive application to Parliament, told our delegates, that" t rail* must fir. d its level, and every evil correct itself." Severe indeed this correction has been; yet the evi' appears to be as closely riveted as ever; for, notwithstanding the noise that has been made about the revival of commerce and ma- nufactures, it does not produce us Is 6d. prr week more than when Mr. Brougham stated our miserable case in tbe House of Commons. True it is, the de- cline in the price of provisions bus much ameliorated our temporary situation. But what we particularly complain of, is our inability to rank with any other tradesmen or mechanic; whilst we cannot refrain from thinking, that it requires an equal, if not a su- perior degree of talent aud attention, to attain a competent knowledge of our art, than of most others. May we not with justice complain, that whilst the cotton weavingof Great Britain out- rivals allforeign competition, producing an inexhaustible stream of wealth to the revenue— riches to the merchant— con- sequence to the colonies— competence to the master mauufaetuv r , spinners, bleachers, dyers, printers, & e. ; it affords only a miserable existence to tue wretched weilver, whose ingenuity must be exerted 14 or 16 hours out of the ' 24, and that perhaps iu a damp cellar, from which the nature of the employ- ment compels him as much as possible to exclude even the breath of heaven.— Such things cannot " o'ei- come us like a summer's cloud, without our special wonder!" If you think the above remarks worthy a placc ill your paper, you will much oblige, Your's, & c. OPERATOR. On Tuesday week, an inquest was held on the body of Mary A n Thomas, aped six years, who had been killed by a cart going over her, in Leeds- street: verdict, Accidental. On Wednesday, on the body of Hugh Sharpies, who had been killed by falling in- to a saw- pit, in Secl- street: verdict, Accidental. On the same day, on a child 18 months old, whieh had been burnt totleath bv its clothes taking fire, while loft hy itself: verdict, Accidental, and the neglect of its parent. And on Saturday, on the body of John Macguire, aged 14 years, whose death was occasioned by falling into a quantity of slackened lime, near Brunswick Chapel, while mixing the same: verdict, Accidental. HENRY'S CALCINED MAGNESIA IS continued to be prepared, by Messrs. T. and W HENRY, Manufacturing- Chemists, Manchester, with the same scrupulous and unremitting attention, which has so long obtained for it the preference of the Public, and the recommendation of the most eminent of the Faculty. It will be found to be entirely de- prived of fixed air; to be capable of mixing readily and smoothly with water; and to be perfectly free from taste, smell, and every other unpleasant pro- perty. Also Henry" s Aromatic Spirit of Vinegar ; The original invention of Mr. Henry, and the only genuine preparation of that Article. Sold by all the principal Druggists, and by many of the Stationers, in Liverpool and the neighbouring Towns. N. B. No Calcined Magnesia, or Aromatic Vine- gar, is ever sold by Messrs. Henry, except in bottles, having a Government Stamp pasted over the Cork, on which their names are engraved. No. 97, Wapping, Liverpool. THE Proprietor of this excellent COMPOSITION aware of the general disapprobation of the de- structive qualities to the leather, of every other arti- cle of ohoe Blacking, ( however popular,) hitherto offered to public notice, did not presume to introduce his own, until its superior merits had been sanctioned by an extensive use in his own business, as a Boot and Shoe Maker, and the decided approbation of a number of Merchants and Captains, who have ex- ported it to different countries* 1817 THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY. Compendium of Weekly Intelligence, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. From the Paris Papers Nov. 21s/.— A dreadful earthquake has ocurred near Vostissa, in Turkey. The sea recoiled from its bed, and left the ships in the harbour completely dry. It then returned with great fury, and covered with its waves a considerable part of the main land. The city, which contained eight hundred houses, and many public buildings, was al- most entirely destroyed, besides several villages. Above fifty of the inhabitants also lost their lives, and a promontory near the mouth of the river Gaidour- oupinieti, was suddenly submerged, after emitting clouds of thick smoke. The plague still continues to rage at Algiers, accor- ding to a letter from Marseilles. At Tunis, the in- habitants expect the Bey will be either strangled or decapitated, in consequence of his unpopularity, which is increased by the outrageous conduct of his two sons. The second trial of the persons accused of having murdered M. Fauldes, and which was to have taken place at Alby, in the early part ol next month, is now, it is said, postponed till January. The mysterious Madame Manson has undergone some fresh interro- gatories. She now admits, that she was in the house of Batrcal. but bad proceeded no farther than the pas- sage, when she was forcibly carried out by some un- known individual. She went there to meet a person by appointment. Who this person was she declares she will never disclose, lest he should be suspected of being an accomplice in the murder. The proceedings against Frederic Freihangen, the German who murdered Mr. Phillips, near Abbeville, lias commenced before the Prevotal Court of the de- partment of the Somme. Letters from Italy confirm the news, that Louis Buonaparte has made over ihe domain of St. Leu to Prince Eugene Beauharnois, who has ceded to him in exchange his estates situated near Tenno, in the i? apal dominions. It is stated that the Feudal System, which was sup- posed to have been exploded in all civilized countries 6till reigns in Meckienbourg. M. de Malzahan by recently enfranchising his serfs exhibited a fine exam- ple to the nobility of this country. It is hoped that the Grand Duke himself will take immediate measures for eradicating all the remains of barbarism which dishonour such an enlightened age as that in which we live. From the Haylian Papers. On the 4th July, at Port a Piment, died Prince John, Duke of Port IVIargot, nephew of Christophe, in consequence of a decline at the age of 37 years. He was Grand Mar- shal and Grand Admiral of Hayti. He possessed in a very high degree the confidence of his uncle and of the army atld navy ; and he was particularly distin- guished for the warmth and energy of his patriotism. His last words were, " may the Haytians fight until the last gasp for their liberty and their independence, and may they resolve rather to be wholly extirminated vera! of his young companions in the intervals be- tween school hours. " At the national school- room at Cape Henry, di- vine service is performed according to the forms of the Church of England every Sunday morning, by Mr. Gulliver the teacher, or one of the strangers re- sident at the Cape. The congregation of boys is respectable. The strangers occasionally attend especially the ladies of the family of an American merchant, who are, in general, very regular. A chaplain of the Church of England would be a very desirable acquisition." STATE PRISONERS. Four of our townsmen, who were taken up under a warrant from the ^ Secretary of State, and detained in prison under the suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, have now been set at liberty, one of them some time since, and the other three have been allowed to return to their homes this week. A statement of the treatment one of these state prisoners has received from those " dressed in a little brief authority," has been put into our hands, and may possibly, at no very distant day, be presented to the eye of the pub lie. IVho knows the secret horror of a prison- house ?— Who can enumerate the dreadful pangs of solitary imprisonment ? Our souls startle within us, at the thought of what the Evans's, and the other victims of this system, may be now enduring!— Nottingham Review. New York papers to the 1st inst. and journals of various dates, from other parts of the United States: have been received in Liverpool. They present us with an account from Curacoa, of the death of the Spanish General Morillo. His conduct towards the inhabitants of the Caraccas, in extorting a large sum of money, and enforcing a general conscription, un- der pain of death and confiscation of property, is said to have produced universal discontent, and to have occasioned a quarrel between him and the Captain- General of the province. Whether he died a natural death, or fell the victim of his own enormities, was not known, when the last advices left Curacoa. The Amelia Island Patriots seem to be resting on their arms. They do not appear to have bad any ac- cession to their numbers since tbe departure of M'Gregor, who is said to have arrived with General Woodbine, in New Providence. The fever at New Orleans and Charleston had abated, but at Savannah it had again broken out with increased severity. lalo intelligence. Saturday, Nov. 22. APPEAL OF MURDER. WILLIAM ASHFORD V. ABRAHAM THORNTON. The interest which the public feel in this extraordi- nary case increases hourly. The notification, that th& Appellee would be brought up this morning, for the purpose of hearing the counterplea of the Appellant, 82J3cei! aneou£ dEjctracw. NO. CLXXVII. APPEAL OF MURDER, & c. KINGDOM OF HAYTI. The following private correspondence from Hayti presents some very curious and interesting traits in the government of that part of the island which is under the rule of Christophe. The new system of education appears to be warmly patronised there: The sovereign himself has encouraged Ihe foundation of schools • and has even rendered it compulsory on the inhabitants to send tlieir children to them for instruction, it would be singular, if, in the space of a few years a whole negro population should be pos- sessed of the rudiments of learning, whilst in no part of Europe is the peasantry universally capable of reading and writing S A wish is expressed that a chaplain should be sent to Hayti from this country. We are happy to learn, that that want has been al- ready anticipated, a clergyman of the church of England having sailed for Cape Henry, the capital of Christophers kingdom, in the course of last week. The commerce of Hayti appears to be carried on with considerable activity. We have seen an official statement of it for the first seven months of the pre- sent year. The number of foreign vessels entered during that time, chiefly Americans and English, was 1,07, and their burthen 12,009 tons. We understand too, that this sovereign has refused the use of his ports to the privateers under the different South American flags, considering the insurgent governments as not yet sufficiently legitimate to be recognised. Jn the Royal Gazette, published at Cape Henry, there are some curious particulars which mark the progress of Haytian civilisation. The account of the festivities at court, on the Queen's birth- day, is drawn up in a m inner which would certainly not disgrace our court newsman: and it is a remarkable circumstance thac the death of a Prince there has lately been solemnised with extraordinary pomp and magnificence. We have perused the sermon deliver- ed on this occasion by the Grand Almoner of his sable majesty ; and, though it certainly falls very far short of the eloquence of a Bossuet or a Flechier, it is, perhaps, superior to any funeral discourse hitherto delivered by a Negro preacher. CAPE HENRY, OCT. 6. u The business of instruction is proceed ing here with great vigour. National seminaries have been formed at Cape Henry, Port de Paix, Sans Souci and Gonaives, which contained 420 scholars, and the first of which has furnished monitors to all the rest. Another school is about to be opened at St. Marc's, and a new school room is erecting at Sans Souci, to contain 1000 scholars. Besides these national schools, where instruction is gratuitous, and which are wholly founded and maintained by King Henry, the town of Cape Henry is filled with small elemen- tary schools for the poorer clashes, who cannot as yet be all accommodated in the national schools, where the children are taught, at a very moderate rate, to read, write, and cipher. Indeed all the inhabitants are obliged, under a penalty, to send their children to school as soon as they attain a sufficient age.— One of the scholars in the national school at Cape Henry, a son to Baron Ferrier, has formed a little elementary school at his father's house, where a room lias been allotted to feiwij ki which lie iostrnctt se- than ever return beneath the yoke of our oppressors.'] attracted a vast concourse of people to Westminster- Hall, and the court, at an early hour, was crowded to excess. Many ladies endeavoured to gain admit- tance, and several were fortunate enough to attain their object. They stood at the top of the steps, on the right hand side of the Bench— a very inconvenient position— but curiosity is not ceremonious, A little before nine o'clock, Thornton was brought into court, by the private entrance, in the custody of Mr. Gibbons the Tipstaff, by this means escaping the gaze of the anxious multitude. He immediately took his seat at the centre of the bar, one of the turnkeys of the King's Bench being behind him. About half- past nine o'clock, the Appellant made his appearance, and took his station on the floor of the court, near the Students' box. The Judges took their seats at half- past ten o'clock, when Mr. Bedford, the Appellant's Solicitor, handed to him his counterplea, and made him affix his mark to an accompanying affidavit, in verification of the facts stated in the counterplea, which was then given to Mr. Le Blanc, for the purpose of being read. The counterplea being sworn— Mr. Le Blanc—( exhibiting the counierplea, and addressing himself to the Appellant)—" This is your counterplea, and you swear the contents of your affi- davit are true ?" Appellant— u Y « s," Mr. Reader—" The master will be good enough to read the counterplea slowly." Mr. Le Blanc then read the counterplea, which was a repetition of the evidence adduced at the trial, and concluded with a prayer that the said Thornton might not be permitted to wage battel with the appel- lant. Mr. Reader then, on the part of Thornton, prayed time to reply to the counterplea thus put in— which was granted until the second day of next term. [ From the nature of this counterplea, it appears that the Counsel for the appellant intend to oppose the challenge for battel, on the ground, that it should not be resorted to, where vehement proof of guilt is sup- posed to exist — That this vehement proof is here sup- posed to exist, is set forth by the appellant in the re- capitulation of all the evidence stated on the trial, with such other as has transpired since that took place. We here quite coincide with Mr. Clarke, the appel lant's Counsel— for to us it seems reasonable to sup- pose that ihe trial by battel, used by our Saxon ances- tors, was only put in practice, where a violent suspi- cion existed, unsupported by proof or strong evidence. If the latter could be adduced the necessity of ap- __ _ , . . , a , , pealing to the chance of battel ceased. Many instances j sonment of their bodies, a° nd making fine and ran- The following is an extract from Stow, describing minutely the form of oneof the judicial combats, which was awarded by a Court of Law, in the proceeding on a writ of right, in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, Anno 1571 " The first of June, John Story, a doctor of the ca- non law, who before had beene condemned of high treason, was drawne frome the Tower of London to Tiborne, and there hanged, bowelled, and quartered, his head set on London- bridge, and his quarters on the gates of the City. " The 18th June, in Trinity Tearme, there was a combate appointed to haue beene fought for a certaine manour and demaine lands belonging thereunto, in the Isle of Harty, adjoining to the Isle of Sheppey, in Kent. Sitnon Low and John Kyme were plantifes, and had brought a writ of right against T. Paramore, who offered to defend his right by battel, whereupon the plantifes aforesaid accepted to answere his cha- lenge, offering likewise to defend their right to the same manour and lands, and to prove by batteli that Paramore had no right, nor no good title to have the same. " Hereupon the said Tho. Paramore brought before the Judges at the Comon Place at Westminster, one George Thome, a bigge, broad, strong set fellow: and the plantifes brought Hen. Nailor, master of de- fence, and servant to the Right Honourable the Earle of Leicester, a proper slender man, and not so tall as the other. Thome cast down a gauntlet, which Nai- lor took up. Upon the Sonday before the batteli should be tried on the next morrow, the matter was stayed, and the parties agreed, that Paramore being in possession should have the land, and was bound in 500 pound to consider the plantifes, as upon hearing the matter the Judges should award. The Q,, Majesty was the taker up of the matter in this wise. It was thought good, that for Paramores assurance, the order should be kept touching the combat, and that the plantifes Low and Kyme should make default of appearance; but that yet such as were sureties of Nailor, their cham- pions appearance, should bring him in, and likewise those that were sureties for Thome, should bring in the same Thorne in discharge of their bond, and that the Court should sit in Tuthill- fields, where was pre- pared one plot of ground one and twenty yardes square, double railed for the combate, without the west square, a stage being set up for tbe Judges representing the Court of Common Pleas. All the compasse without the lists was set with scaffolds, one above another, for people to stand and behold. There were behinde the square where the Judges sate, two tents, the one for Nailor, the other for Thorne. Thorne was there in the morning timely. Nailor, about seven of theclocke, came through London, apparrelled in a doublet and galey- gascoigne breeches, all of crimsin sattin cut and raced, a hat of black velvet, with a red feather and band, before him drums and fifes playing. The gaunt- let that was cast downe by George Thorne, was borne before the said Nailor upon a swords point, and his batten ( a staffe of an ell long, made taper- wise, tipt with borne) with his shield of hard leather, was borne after him by Askam, a yeoman of the Q, ueenes gard. He came into the Pallaceof Westminster, and staying not long before the hall doore, came backe into the Kings streete, and so along through the Sanctuary, and Tuthill streete, into the field, where he stayed till past nine of the clocke, and then Sir Jerome Bowes brought him to his tent. Thorne being in the tent with Sir Henry Cbeiney long before. About ten of the clocke, the Court of Common Pleas removed, and came to the place prepared. When the Lord Chiefe Justice, with two other his associates, were set, then Low was called solemnely to come in, or else hee to lose his writ of right. Then after a certain time the suieties of Henry Nailor were called to bring in the said Nailor, champion for Simon Low, and shortly thereupon Sir Jerome Bowes, leading Nailor by the hand, entreth with him in the lists, bringing him downe that square by which he entered, being on the left hand of the Judges, and so about till he came to the next square just against tbe Judges, and there making curtesie, first with one leg, and then with the other, passed forth till he came to the middle of the place, and then made the like obeysance, and so passing till they came to the barre, there hee made the like curtesie, and his shield was held up aloft over his head. Nailor put off his neather stockes, and so bare foote and bare legged, save his silk scanilonions, to tbe ancles, and his doublet sleeves tyed up above the elbow, and bare beaded, came in as is aforesaid, then were the sureties of George Thorne called to bring in the same Thorne, and immediately Sir Henry Cheiny entering at the upper end on the right band of the Judges, used the like order in coming about by his side, as Nailor had before on that other side, and so comming to the barre with like obeysance, held up his shield, proclamation was made in forme as follow eth :— The Justices command in the Queenes Maies. name, that no person of what estate, degree, or con- dition that he be, being present, to be so hardy to give any token or signe, by countenance, speech, or lan- guage, either to the prover or to the defender, whereby the one of them may take advantage of the other ; and no person remoove, but still keep his place ; and that every person and persons keepe their staves and their weapons to themselves; and suffer neither the said proover nor defender to take any of their weapons, or any other thing, that may stand either to the said proover or defender any availe, upon pain of forfei- ture of lands, tenements, goods, chattels, and irtipri- and of the accepting the trial that was by Low, vvic with his champion Henry Nailor, and then for default in appearance in Low, he adjudged the land to Para- more, and dismissed the champions, acquitting the Sureties of their hands. He also willed Henry Nailor to render againe to George Thorne his gauntlet, where- unto the said Na'lor answered, that his Lordship might command him any thing, but willingly he would not render the said gauntlet to Thorne, except he would win it; and further, he chalenged the said Thorne to play with him halfe a score blowes, to shew some pastime to the Lord Chiefe Justice, and the other there assembled; but Thorne answered, that he came to fight, and would not play. Then the Lord Chiefe Justice, commending Nailor for his valiant courage, commanded them both quietly to depart the field, & c." In this case, it will be seen, that tbe parties fought by their champions. In matters of treason and mur- der this privilege was not allowed. The following passage from a tract of Mr. ( after- wards Sir John) Davies, written in 1601, shews the manner of waging battle in appeals of murder : " THE MANNER OF GAGINGE BATTAIL IN CASS OF MURDER OR ROBBERY. " The deffendant having pleaded not guilty, and having put himselfe upon deffence by his body, tha plaintiff was demanded by the Courte, and commanded to take the deffendant by the left hand, and say unto him, laying his right hand upon the book, and calling him by his name cf baptism ; T whom I hold by the hand, I doe heere charge thee, that thou such a year and daye didst feloniously robe me of two of my kine, and this I am ready to aver by my bodye as a good and law full man, and. that my appeale is true; see help me God and his Saints. Then they disjoined their handes again, and the deffendant tooke the plaintiff by his left hand, and spake to him in this manner: W. calling him likewise by his christian name, whom J hold by the hand, thou hast falsely lyed upp& n me, for that I did not robe thee of thy kine, as thou hast charged, me, and this am I ready to maintaine by my bodye and that my deffense is true; soe help me God and his Saints. Then the plaintiff within three dayes found pledges of his battail, and went at liberty, but the def- fendant was commanded to the Marshall, who was to suffer him to have his ease, and manger fy boyer ; and the plaintiff was commanded, that the night before the battail, he should come to the Marshall to be ar- rayed and armed by him, so that he might be ready tbe next morning at the rising of the sun to do battail. The appellant's head was ever covered, but the de fendant's rayred ; yet, upon an endictment, if the party indited became an approver, his head was rayed and the appellee was covered, and generally in the battail, upon an appeal, the staves of the combattants had knobbs, and therein differed from the bostons of the champions in a writtof right. At the time of the bat- tail, if either of the parties was cast to the earth, the Judges might interrupt the battail, and cause the par- ty, that is in such distress and disadvantage, to coma before them, and then demand if he will have any more of the battail, and if he answer be will, then is he to be layed in the same disadvantage, an< J if he refuses to fight, he is presently to be hanged. " PERSONS EXCUSED FROM BATTAIL. " I. Clergymen: and therefore 42 Eliz. lib. cor, 99. an appelee, when he came into the field, avoyded the battail, by praying his clergy. u II. Cityzens de Londres per charter del Citty. " III. Sexagenarii. " There is this difference betwixt the plaintiff in art appeale and an approver, for if the appellant vanquish he shall be quitt, but if the approver vanquish he may be notwithstanding executed. If an approver appeal! twenty he must fight with them all one after another; but if divers approvers appeall one, if he vanquish one he is quitt against all." " To the Editor of the Morning Chronicle. " Reading in your paper of this morning the proceedings in tbe Court of King's Bench in the ap- peal of William Ashford against Abraham Thornton, I observed that Mr. Clarke, the appellant's counsel, in replying to the demand of trial by battle, desired the Court to consider the age and person of the appel- lant, and judge of his capability to meet the appellee in a personal encounter; and in the concluding para- graph it was stated to be understood, that this was tha only ground on which the claim of the appellee could be resisted. Upon reference to Blackstone, I find it stated in his Commentaries, ( Book 4. c. 27) that ' if- the appellant or approver be a woman, a priest, AN INFANT, or of the age of sixty, or lame, or blind, he or she may counterplead, and refuse the wager of bat tle, and compel the appellee to put himself upon the country." lt Now, Sir, I wish to be informed whether Wil- liam Ashford, the appellant in this case, who is stated to be only seventeen years of age, is to be considered an Infant or not: for, if the law will look upon him as such, it is positively averred that he may compel the appellee to be tried by his country. « PHILO- JUSTITIA. of these chance references may be collected from our ancient chronicles— but as we above observe— they were only made in the absence of truth or strong evi- dence. The question, therefore, in Thornton's case appears to us to turn on the fact— whether proof or evidence strong enough to proceed to a trial exists, or not. If it does— then the right of challenging battel should be refused. If nothing but suspicion and the assertion of the appellant be cited— then the appellee may justly claim the privilege of proving his innocence by battel.— Edit, iV<?? us.] A Stale Egg.— One of the Edinburgh newspapers mentions the ' discovery of an egg found in the centre of a wall built of stone i and clay, in the year 1648, consequently the egg, the shell of i which was entire, must ijave beea In the J70th year of its age! j some at the Queenes pleasure, " Then was the proover to be sworne in forme as followeth :— This heare, you Justices, that I have this day neither eate, drunke, nor have upon me either bone, stone, nor glasse, or any inchantaient, sorcerie, or witchcraft, wherethrough the power of the word of God might be inleased or diminished, and the devils power encreased , and that my appeale is true, so helpe me God and his Saints, and by this booke, 14 After this solemne order was finished, the Lord Chiefe Justice, rehearsing the manner of bringing the writ of right by Simon Low, of the answere made thereunto by Paramore, of tbe proceeding therein, and how Paramore had chalenged to defend his right to the laud by battel, by his champion George Xliprne, < c To the Editor of the Morning Chronicle. " SIR, " London, Nov. 18,1817- - 6 In the report of the pending trial by appeal of Ashcroft against Thornton, as stated in your paper of this day. I was exceedingly surprised to'find no allu- sion made by the Court or Counsel to the most pal- pable case in point which possibly ever occurred, ex- cept that the circumstantial evidence against Thorn- ton is infinitely stronger; I mean the case of James Ciuff, who was executed at Tyburn for murder, in consequence of an appeal, on the 25th July, 1729* The circumstances and trial are recorded in the New- gate Calendar, vol. 2, page 177 ; the Calendar pub- lished by Hogg, Paternoster- row. The only incident that left a doubt in the minds of the Jury of the guilt of Thornton on the former trial, arose from the evi- dence as to the exact time ; a most difficult thing at any period to prove to a nicety, from the great vari- ation of clocks and watches. Another question, too, arises— Did the Jury come with minds unbiassed, and impartially perform their duty ? " J. A." Last Saturday morning, Win. Lodge, a collier, fell into a pit at Beeston, upwards of 140 yards deep, owing to the corf- ropa breaking, and was killed. Another person who was in the same corf, was severely injured, but he escaped tiie fate of his com- panion by laying kglii tf Wwcuryt vender 22. 172 THtf LIVERPOOL MERCURY. NOV. 2S, For MADRAS|& CALCUTTA, The tine new Ship HINDOSTAN, Captain ROBERT STEWART; • Burthen 365 tons ; now on her tirst voyage ; • is a superior conveyance for Goods and Pas- sengers, ana expected to be despatched in a few days. For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to CROPPER, BENSON and Co. For NEW YORK, The very superior American Ship HERCULES, { a regular trader,) SETH G. MACY, Master; Burthen per register 550 tons; now on her • second voyage; coppered and copper- fastened ; is remarkably fast sailer, and in every respect a desirable conveyance for dry goods: she will receive every pos- sible despatch.— For freight or passage, having excel- lent accommodations, apply to the Captain, on board, King's Dock, or to CROPPER, BF. NSON and Co. For NEW YORK, The fine American Ship EMULOUS, PAUL CHACE, Master; ^ Burthen 380 tons; a staunch strong built ^ vZS=^ vessel, sails well, and is intended to be des- patched immediately.— For freight or passage ( having good accommodations both for cabin and steerage pas- sengers) apply to Captain Chace on bo.-. rd, or to CROPPER., BENSON, and Co. Jntended to sail J row. the 15th to. the 20 bh December, For NEW YORK, The remarkably elegant and regular trading ... Ship NESTOR, DAN. STERLING, Master; Burthen 450 tons, coppered and copper- fastened, well known as one of the finest and fastest sailing ships belonging to the States— and as a most eligible opportunity for goods or passengers, the ac- commodations are very spacious and elegant. For terms apply to Captain Sterling on board, east side Queen's Dofck, or to GEO. M. WOOLSEY and Co. 7, Goree- piazzas. To i For NEW YORK, ail on the of January, The COURIER, WILLIAM BOWNE, Master; Burthen 380 tons. - -.- -' ^ To sail on the 1st of February, The PACIFIC, JOHN WILLIAMS, Master; Burthen 380 tons. In order to furnish more certain Convej'ance for Goods and Passengers, between Liverpool and New York, the owners of the American Ships, COURIER, PACIFIC, JAMES MONROE, and AMITY, have un- dertaken to establish between the two Ports, a regular succession of Vessels, which will positively sail. foU ar not full, from Liverpool on the 1st, and from New York on the 5th of every month, throughout the year. These Ships were all built in New York, of the best materials, and are coppered and copper- fastened ; they are all remarkably fast sailers; their accommo- dations for passengers are uncommonly extensive and commodious, and their commanders are men of great experience and activity. These recommendations, and the dependance which may be placed upon the periods of their departure, afford to these conveyances advantages of so much importance to the Manufac- turing Houses, and to the Shippers of Goods generally as it is hoped will secure to them general support. The Courier now lies at the east side of the King's Dock.— For further particulars, apply to Capt. Bowne, on board, or to CROPPER, BENSON, & CO. and RATHBONE, HODGSON, & CO. is For NEW YORK, The fast Sailing Philadelphia- built Ship, ANN MARIA, ISAAC WAITE. Master; Buthen 360 tons, well known as a regular trader of the first class, for the uncommonly short passages ( the present only 16 days.) and for the pecu- liar elegance of her cabin accommodations, and com- fort of a spacious dining room. She will receive every despatch.— For Freight or Passage, apply to Captain Waite on board, George's Dock, foot of Water- street, or to ALEX. MACGREGOR, & Co. Brunswick- street, 6. N. iv- 1817. © ales Auction. I- For NEW ORLEANS, Tbe fine American Ship ISLINGTON, JOHN SHACKFORD, Master; ^ ly'j^ ti Burthen 3- 30 tons; an excellent conveyance for goods or passengers, and will have quick despatch.— For terms of freight or passage apply to Captain Shackford on board, west side King's Dock, cr to GEO. M. WOOLSEY and Co. 7, Goree Piazzas. For NEW YORK, The American coppered Ship ZODIAC, DANIEL AYMAR Master; Burthen 280 tons, a very excellent fast- sailingvesSel, and is intended to be despatched In a few days.— For terms of freight or passage apply on board, in George's Dock, or to BOLTON and OGDEN. For MADEIRA, The Ship M A R I A, LY'.-. I S. POULSON, Master; i Burthen 230 tons, sails very fast, and will be despatched in a few days.— For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply on board, Sallhouse Dock, or to BARCLAY, SALKELDand Co. j-- For KINGSTON, JAMAICA, direct, The fine ship VERE, JT'SK ' JOHN ASKEW, Master; Warranted to sail these springs, weather per- mitting.— For freight or passage apply to Captain Askew, on board, west side of the Queen's Doc k ; or to FRANCE, FLETCHER, YATES, and Co. King street. , ( To succeed the Vere) Jit For KINGSTON, JAMAICA, direct, I The fine ship CLARENDON, " Wil& S^ Captain COR KILL; f' ; i^ S She will also deliver goods at Passage Fort, Old Harbour, and Salt River— For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, west side of the Queen's Dock, or to tbe Owners. For KINGSTON. JAMAICA, Direct, The fine Brig JUPITER, GEORGE CARREW, Master; Burthen per register 170 tons; coppered and copper- fastened ; A 1, and will be dispatched on the 15th proximo.— For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, in Queen's Dock, or to ROBERT M'NEILL and Co. 26, Old Dock. For BAH I A, The remarkably fine fast- sailing Brig HELEN, ' IV'JF* ANDW. WILSON, Master; Burthen per register 178 tons ; coppered and copper- fastened ; A 1 ; only three years old, and will sail about the 15th proximo.— For freight or passage apply to ROBT. M'NEILL and Co. 26, Old Dock. For GIBRALTAR and MESSINA, And will forward Goods to PALERMO, The remarkably fast- sailing Brig SWAN, E. S. VICKERS, Master; Burthen per register 140 tons; ceppcred and copper- fastened; well- known for being a fast sailer, and always delivers her cargoes in good order: warranted to sail on or before the 10th proximo ( wind and weather permitting) or will forfeit freight. Ap- ply to Messrs. Maury and Latham, or ROBERT M'NEILL and Co. No. 26, Old Dock. For MALTA, Direct, The fine schooner RAMBLER, MOSES RUTH, Master; Burthen 69 tons register, stands A 1 at Lloyds, and is well knewu in the Mediter- ranean trade : as nearly the whole of her cargo is ready for shipment, she will positively sail on or about the 29th instant.— For freight apply to the Master on board, west side Salthouse Dock, or to HENRY MYERS. 6, Exchange- buildings, Liverpool, Nov. 14, 1817. For PORT ANTONIO, ANOTTA BAY, and PORT MARIA, ( To call at Cork) The AGNES, MATTHEW LEAVY, Master; For freight or passage apply to tlie Captain on board, or to FRANCE, FLETCHER, YATES, and Co. ( One property ) M Mm For KINGSTON, JAMAICA, To sail in a few days, The well known Chester- built Brig HORNBY, W. CORKINDALE, Master; Newly cop pered, and A 1.— For freight or passage apply to John Garnett, Esq. or THOS. P. OBINSOV and Co. For BUENOS AYRES direct, The fine Chester- built Brig, JOHN C R O W T H E R, H. RE A, Master; Burthen per register 180 Ions; coppered and copper- fastened, only three years old.— For freight or passage apply to the Maste r on board the vessel lying in the Salthouse Dock, Messrs. EVES and MIL- LER, Exchange Buildings, or JOHN CROWTHER. Sail bouse Dock. M For DEMEliAUA, The well- known ( hesler- built Ship GEORGE. GRIFFITH. Master; Burthen per register 256 Ions; coppered and copper fastened ; sails fast, and wiil positively be dispatched on ihe 1st proximo. For freight or pas- tJge, ( having excellent accommodations) apply to the Master on board, King's Dock, or to LLOYD, PL A IS TOW and Co. No. 1, Seel- slreet, For DEMERAItA, The fine Ship JOHN BAINBItlDGE, Burthen per register 270 tons; newly cop- pered, sails very fast; will be despatched on the 15th December.— For freight or passage, having good accommodations, apply to J. AIKIN and Co. For NEW ORLEANS, The fast- sailing & cooper fastened American Bne CEYLON. JOHN M'FERRIER, Masler; Burthen 210 tons, built in New York, in 1814, has good accommodations for passengers, and will be despatched without delay. For freight or pas- sage apply to Captain Ferrier, on board, George's Dock, foot of Water- street, or to ALEX. MACGREGOR and Co. Oct. 29. 1817. For the Be- nejil of the Underwriters. This Day, ( Friday) the 28th inst. at twelve o'clock, at Samuol Needham and Co.' s warehouse, Goree, 26 Bags damaged Bahia COTTON. Apply to S. NEED HA M and Co. This Day, ( Friday) the 28th inst. at 12 o'clock, on the Qu. iy, Old Dock, bottom of Crooked- lane, About 57 Tons of FUSTIC, Landing from the Andrew Savage. And immediately afterwards, at Messrs. James Chap- man and Co.' s cellar, Goree- piazzas, About 3 Tons of St. Domingo LOGWOOD, 12 Tons of LIGNUMVITvE. Apply to Messrs. James Chapman and Co. or DUFF, FINDLAYand Co Brokers. For CHARLESTON, To sail on Thursday next, if the Wind per. _ mits, or forfeit freight, iSil* The HARMONY, JOHN TULLOCK, Master; For freight or passage apolv to ROBERT PEEL, Fenwick street. 27th November, 1817. £ Dn © ale. GOLD SCALES, PATENT SKY T. I G H T S For SHIPS' DECK'S. ALMANACKS & TIDE TA BI. ES for 1818. EGERTON SMITH & Co. Pool- lane. Manufactured COPPER, of everv description. Ingot BRASS, SPELTER, Refined & Common TIN, in Blocks, TIN PLATES, SHEET and ROD IRON, IRON HOOPS, CAKE COPPER and PIG IRON. Apply to DICKENSON & W. HODGSON, Copper Warehouse, Ironmonger lane. A Parcel of good French CORKWOOD, Just landed. W A chartered Vessel, and will sail on 107; December, : For RIO JANEIRO, h The new Cumberland Brig MARY, JMSS. JOHN ATKINSON Master; Lying west side Queen's Dock ; Burthen per register 238 tons; coppered and copper- fastened; fifteen months old, A 1 at Lloyd's : this is a very eligible opportunity, and what goods may offer, will be taken on the terms enumerated at foot. F. THEAKSTONE, Broker. Butter, 63s. for32firkins; Iron, 20s. per ton ; Por- ter, 25s. for 8 barrels ; Crates, 20s. per ton of 40 feet; Hardware and Muskets, 25s. Hats, 25s, Coarse Wool- ens, 30s. Manchester Goods, 40s. For LISBON, The fine fast- sailing Schooner SALEM, JAMES SWINEY, Master; Now loading south end George's Dock ; A 1 at Lloyd's, 101 register tons, and will have mediate despatch.— For freight & c. apply to W. TAYLOR, Jun. To succeed. he Salem. For LISBON, The superior Yarmouth Brig ACTIVE, WM- PALMER, Master; Nearly new, first class, and excellent convey- ance for dry goods.— For freight, apply on board, in the Salthouse Dock, or to W. TAYLOR, Jun. TWO CARGOES OF CAPE MADEIRA WINE, Consisting of 241 Pipes, 83 Hogsheads, viz. Just landed ex the Trafalgar, 50 Pipes, 50 Hogsheads ; And daily exppcted to arrive per the Resolution, 191 Pipes, 33 Hogsheads. These Wines are shipped by one of tbe oldest estab- lishments at the Cape ; and being the latest imputa- tions from that Colony, will be found ( from the recent important Improvement in the Wine Manufacture) to approach very near, if not indeed to equal the finest qualities of Teneriffe and Madeira Wines, which, it will be recollected, are produced from the same de- scription of Grape as that which is cultivated at tbe Cape of Good Hope. A few Casks of real Pontack- dry and sweet Muscadel. Tintu Madeira, Hock Stein, red and white Constantia : A few Cases white CHAMPAIGN, ( French) RED PORT of the most approved Brands and Vintages: SHERRY, LISBON, BUCELLA, CARCAVELLA, TENT, TENERIFFE, SICILIAN, BKONTE, EA ST and WEST INDIA, MADEIRA, IN IMPORT PACKAGES ONLY. 100 Pieces choice flavoured BRANDY, particularly suitable for export, being charged 6 to 8 per cent, overproof. A few Pieces Pale GENEVA. Apply to WILLIAM DIXON, Jun. Dixon's- buildings, top of D: ile- street, Who has to LET, some very commodious OFFICES upon the Premises, at moderate llents. Also a Double Counting- House, wilh two light and lofty ROOMS, 45 by 13 feet, situated in Slater's- court, Castle- street, Rent 3^ 40 per annum. ( One concern.) This Day, ( Friday) the 28th inst. at one o'clock, at Yates Brothers and Co.' s office, Exchange- buildings, 500 Bags St. Domingo COFFEE. Apply to Messrs. J. Hancock and Co. merchants, or to YATES BROTHERS and Co. Brokers. This Day, ( Friday) the 28th inst. at one o'clock, at Yates Brothers and Co.' s office. Exchange- buildings, 100 Casks St. Domingo COFFEE. Apply to Messrs. C. Fletcher and Co merchants, or to YATES BROTHERS and Co. Brokers. On Friday next, the 5thDec. at 12 o'clock, at France Fletcher, Yates and Co.' s office, K'ng's- street, 200 Hhds. of Jamaica SUGAR. For particulars apply to said Merchants, YATES BROTHERS and Co. Brokers. This Day ( Friday), the 28th instant, aLone o'clock, at S. Hope and Co.' s office, Water- street, 131 Bales New Orleans COTTON, 261 Bags Sea Island DITTO. In favorite Planters' marks. Apply to SAM. HOPE and Co. Brokers. PEREMPTORILY, This Day, ( Friday) the 28th inst at 12 o'clock, at William Evans's Office, Brunswick- street, 24 Puncheons LEMON JUICE, 3 Ditto LIME DITTO, 1 Pipe, 1 Hhd. PORT WINE. WILLIAM EVANS, Broker. To morrow, ( Saturday) the 29' h inst. al 12 o'clock, at Mr. John Marsh's yard, Bridgewaler- street, 18,000 W. O. Barrel STAVES. WILLIAM EVANS, Broker. On Monday next, the 1st Dee. at. 12 o'clock, at ltaw- linson's Warehouse, Gorep, 10 Tons GREEN EBONY, 20 Ditto BLACK EBONY, In Bond, for Exportation or Home Use. WILLIAM EVANS, Broker. To- morrow ( Saturday,) the 29th inst. at eleven o'clock, in the Corn Exchange, 600 Brls Sweet Canada FLOUR, 400 Do. Mixed Sweetand Sour Do. DITTO. Apply to Messrs. Maitland, Smith and Co. mer- chants, or JOSEPH M VICCAR, Broker. On Monday next, the 1st Dec. at 12 o'clock, at Wm. Sharpies' office, 3, High- street, east side of the Town- hall; 130 Boxes Muscatel RAISINS, 125 Ditto Bloom DITTO, Just arrived, & now landingexThomas, from Gibraltar, Also, 3 Casks of Pontac and Muscat. Cape WINES, & f very superior quality. Apply to Messrs. Morrall and Watson, merchants, or WM. SHARPLFS, Broker. On Tuesday next, the 2d of December, at one o'clock, at Ewart, Rutson and Co.' s office, in Exchange- alley, 1835 Bags Patna RICE, 211 Ditto SALTPETRE, 141 Ditto STICK LAC, 164 Ditto GINGER, 1200 Bundles RATTANS. Samples may be seen at Messrs. Kyrner, M'Tag- gart and Co.' s Mincing- lane, London. For further particulars apply to Messrs. Cropper, Benson and Co merchants, or to EWART, RUTSON and Co. Brokers. To succeed the Romeo. For BUENOS AYRES, direct, The A 1 Br g PALLAS, WILLIAM PHILLIPS, Master; Copper fastened, and new^ y coppered; burthen 150 register tons; great part of her cargo being ready for shipment, she will meet with no delay — For freight of remainder, or passage, having su perior accommoda'ions, apply to Capt. Phillips on board, Salthouse Dock, or to WILLIAM TAYLOR, JUN. Who wants to purchase a first class Vessel of 80 to 120 tons register. MIDDI. EWOOD'S GENUINE BOTANIC OIL is a most valuable discovery, and will restore the Hair after many years' decline, or its changing to gray. It eradicates all scurf, dryness, and imperfection, in the hair or on the head ; it is perfectly innocent, and, by its emollient qualilies, the most inveterate disease in the bair will be eradicated. Many experiments have been made in this town, and the efficacy of the Bota- nic Oil witnessed by thousands of the inhabitants. Sold In bottles, 4s. 6d. and 7s. each, and three large and one small, 20s. Disorders in the Hair, long dreaded as of a most malignant nature, will soon be eradicated by the above Oil. Many eminent medical men now give it every support by their recommendation. A few weeks ago, an eminent physician in Dublin, recommended the Bo- tanic Oil to be used in the public schools in that city, by which its virtues are become generally known. Mrs. Peter Latouche, and many Ladies of distinction, have witnessed its good effects; and the Right Hon. fhe Lord Mayor, has most kindly suggested to the Proprietor a mode of introducing it to the serious consideration of the public^ It has been introduced to the Lord Lieute- nant of Ireland, and is now generally used by the No bility and Families of Distinction in Ireland. MIDDLE WOOD'S VEGETABLE OIL PASTE SOAP has obtained a pre- eminence over every other, and surpasses the most famed Lotions, in rendering the hands and face white, soft and agreeable ; eradicating all roughness, redness, eruptions, or imperfections on the skin; makes shaving easy to the tenderest face, and is perfectly free from the corosire ingredients most Soaps contain; it will also prevent the skin from chop- ing in the most intense frost. Sold at 6d. and Is. per Cake, and 5s. and 10s. per dozen, at Middlewood's Wholesale and Retail Fruit Warehouse, 48, Redcross- stre" t; and by the principal Perfumers in Dublin. Mr. Alderman Smith, Dame- street, agent for Ire and. J. M. begs leave to inform his Friends and the Pub- lic that the Fruits already arrived are remarkably fine, and, fr m the quantity imported, wil', inallprobabi- lity, be very low. ' Genuine LIBRARY of Scarce and Valuable BOOKS, MANCHESTER By Messrs. HIME and KEWLEY, On Wednesday the 3d of December next, and follow- ing days, ( Saturday and Sunday excepted) at half- past ten o'clock each day, at their Rooms, the Em- porium, in Exchange- street, Manchester, AVALUABLEand Select LI BRA RY of scarce and curious BOOKS, the genuine property of a Gentleman who is declining the pursuit. Among a great variety of exceedingly scarce Articles in BIBLIOGRAPHY, FACETIAE, PIECES LIBKES, and WORKS of HUMOUR, early ENGLISH POETRY, BI- OGRAPHY, CLASSICS, & C. may be enumerated the ' ollowing, viz. Hudibras traduil en vers Francais, 3 tomes; Seward's Anecdotes, 5 vols ; Memoirs of Li- terature, 6 vols ; De Bure, Bibliographic instructive, el autres ouvrages, 12 tomes; the British Bibliogra- pher, 4 vols; Restituta, 4 vols.; Heame's Discourses and Lives, 4 vols.; Walton and Cotton's Angler; Bewick's Birds and Quadrupeds, large paper; Lo Decameron de Boccace, 5 vols, large paper; a Col- lection of State Poems, complete in 4 vols.; line Co- pies of the Barbon Classics, including Ciceronis Opera, 14 vol,.; Ovid, 3 vols; Maittaire's Classics; Sallust, on blue paper; Pedantius Commoedia, a very rare book; Niceron, Memoires des Homines Illuslres, 44 vols.; Anderson's Bee, 18" vols.; Anderson's Recre- ation, 6 vols ; Lempriere's Biographical Dictionary, 5 vols illustrated w th upwards of 150Oportraits, prints, fyc.; Ormerod's History of Cheshire, lurge palter. 4 Nos, Thoresby's Ducatus Leodiensis, 2 vols; a lew curious Tracts, 4c. & c,; the whale being in the most desiruble anil perfect condition. To be viewed two days preceding the sale, when Catalogues may be had of HIME and KEWLEY, at the EMPORIUM, and at iheir OFFICE, CHA- PEL WALKS, Manchester; and of the Printer of ibis Paper. 1817. THE LlV^ ItPGOL M& RCURY. 175 H> ale# bv Suction. SALE of: rwualile~ FO REIGN LINENS, By W1NSTANLEY ami CROLE, This Day ( Friday), tiie ' 28th Nov. instant, at eleven o'clock precisely, at their Rooms, in Church- street, ABOUT loo' Pieces of highly Valuable HOL- LANDS SHEETINGS and SHIRTINGS, of a very superior quality, and various widths and lengths. French Cambrics and Lace, in small lengths. Real Russia Sheets, in pairs. Beautiful Ivory and Sandalwood Fans. Cornelian Necklaces. Dutch Hyacinth Glasses and other Articles, lately imported, and consigned for sale. Catalogues may be had of Winstanley and Crole, Church- street. GENUINE LIBRARY OF BOOKS. By WINS I'ANLEY and CROLE. On Tuesday next, the 2d of December, and following day, at eleven o'clock, at their Rooms in Cnurch- st. mHE genuine LIBRARY of a Gentleman, brought \ from his residence in the country; consisting of valuable Editions of many esteemed Works in English Literature, a small select Law Library, & c. in which will be found Ormerod's Cheshire, the Encyclopedia Britannica, 20vols. Johnson's Dictionary, do. by Todi ; Pinkerton's Geography, Marshall's Washington, Gib- bon's Rome, Hume and Smollett's England, Barr's Buf fon, the British Poets, select Novels, series of the An- nual Register, Gentleman's Magazine, Monthly Re- view, British Critic, and other Periodical Publications, Parliamentary Debates,& c. The Law Books comprise the State Trials, Ruffhead's Statutes at Large, Jacob's Law Dictionary, Benton's Conveyancing and Prece- dents, Viner's Abridgment, Durnford and East's Re- ports, and various other valuable editions of esteemed Writers in the Law and Jurisprudence of England. The Law Books will be sold on Wednesday evening. To be viewed on Monday next, the 1st Dec. when Catalogues may be had at the Rooms. © ale. s fig auction. By THOS. COGLAN, This Day ( Friday), the2Sth instant, at eleven o'clock, at theLarge Room, over Mr. Thornley's Hat- ware- house, bottom of Lord- street, where the Goods are removed for rhe convenience of sale, THE Genuine HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of a person declining housekeeping; consisting of Mahogany Chairs, a Sofa, Card and Dressing Tables, Bed and Bedsteads, Curtains, Carpeting, Sheets, Mat- tresses, a handsome Convex Mirror, & c. also a Bridle and Saddle. The whole mast be sold without reserve. By Mr. MOLLISON, On Monday next, the 1st December, 1817, and five following days, precisely at halt- past six o'clock each evening, in the Rooms, Lord- street, AN extensive, useful, and valuable Collection of BOOKS, embracing the Works of the most esteemed and popular Authors, consisting of History, Voyages, Travels, Biography, Na, ural History, Divi- nity, Poetry, and Drama, Geography, Astronomy, & c. The whole forming an assemblage of Polite Li- terature ; in excellent condition, and many in elegant bindings, Russia and Calf. Oil view every day previous to the hour of sale, when Catalogues may be had at the Rooms, or 52, Whitechapel. Libraries, or their superfluities, sold by Auction, on Commission; or, if more agreeable, an immediate purchase will be made. By BRANCH and SON, On Wednesday next the 3rd, and Thursday the 4th December, at 11 o'clock precisely each day, at the Hanover- rooms, * VERY extensive Assemblage of Modern and J\ Elegant HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, richly Cut Glass, several Services of Superb China, a few Plated Articles, a Selection of fashionable Brussels, Kidderminster, and Venetian Carpeting, Fowling- pieces of various descriptions, a few Table Services in Staffordshire Ware, Chimney, Pier, and Dressing Glasses and Mirrors in rich gilt frames, an enclosed Bedstead, a few pieces of Morine, numerous fanciful Articles, and a variety of other useful Effects, consigned for immediate sale. I'he Furniture comprises lofty and modern Four- post Bedsteads, with Morine Furnitures, Camp Ditto, Feather Beds, Mattresses, painted Chamber Chairs Tables and Basin Stands, Cane- seated Chairs, Carpets Brass Fenders, Fire Irons, Paper and Japanned Trays. Ivory- handled Knives ; excellent Mahogany Furniture in Dining, Card, Pembroke, Snap, and Ladies' Work Tables, a Sideboard, Trafalgar and other Chairs sets, Couches and Sofas, in Hair cloth and Canvas Wardrobe, circular- fronted and square Chests of Draw ers, Night Commodes, Easy, Tub and Lounging Chairs ' Children's ditto, Cots, Music Stools, Portable Desks. Tea Chests, Caddies, and other useful Articles. To be viewed on Tuesday next, the 2d Dec. when Catalogues may be had from Messrs. Branch & Son. By Order of the Devisees in Trust and Executors of ihe late William Hargrcaves. On Friday next the 5th December, at seven o'clock in the evening, at the house of Mr. Hanigan, the Apollo Tavern, Oldhall- street, subject to con- ditions tiien to be produced ; Lot l, rpHE above well- built PUBLIC HOUSE X WAREHOUSE and BAKEHOUSE, situate on the west- side of Oldhall- street, Liverpool, with a Stable behind the same, containing about 275 superficial yards; in the occupations of the said Mr. Hanigan and Wm. Williams. 2. Three small Dwelling- Houses, situate behind the above premises, and in a Court communicatin with Fazakerley- street. 5. A Dwelling- House on the west side of Lance- lot's- bey, adjoining the north side of a Warehouse belonging to Mr. Stokes, containing about 115 yards. The whole Property is Freehold of Inheritance. The tenants will shew the Premises, and ter fur- ther particulars apply to Mr. KTIGHTLEV, Solicitor, Y/ ood- stieet; Mr. GUNNERY, Solicitor, Lower Castle- street; Mr. JOHN HARGREAVF. S, Tide Mills; or to Mr. STOKES, Accountant, who has power to treat for the sale of all or any part of the premises in the mean time, by private contract. Ou Saturday the 6th day of December next, at the George Inn, Dale- street, at six o'clock in the Evening, unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, of which due notice will he given, AN EXCELLENT DWELLING HOUSE, in good repair, and Land © ^ Inheritance, situate on the north side of Hunter- street, in Liverpool, con- taining in front thereto 7 yards and 4 inches, and run- ning in depth backwards to a street of 6 yards wide 23 yards, with a convenient Office, at the back, now in the occupation of Mrs. Payne. Also PEW No. 9, in the body of Trinity Church, capable, of holding 7 persons. For further particulars apply to Mrs. Payne, or at the office of CRUMP and LODGE, Solicitors, Drury- lane. By Order of the Mortgagees. On Friday the 12th day ofDecemher next, at six o'clock in the evening, as tbe Star and Garter Tavern, Para- dise- street, Liverpool, ADWELLING- HOUSE, situate on the west side of i. anibert- street, in Liverpool, contain- ing in front thereto, and being in breadth at the back thereof, severally, 5 yards, and running in rear or depth backwards, on the north side, 19 yards and 2 feet, and on the south side 19 yards, 1 foot and 4 inches; now in the occupation of , as tenant at will. Also, Two DWELLING- HOUSES, situate on the east side of Hart- street, in Liverpool, containing in front thereto, and at the back, severally, 9 yards, or thereabouts, and running in depth backwards, on the north and south sides, severally, 10 yards; at present in the respective occupations of and , as tenants. Also, a DWELLING- HOUSE, situate on the west side of Greek- strert, in Liverpool, containing in front thereto, and being in breadth at the back, severally, 29 feet, and running in depth backwards on the north and south sides, severally, 42 feet, at present in the occu- pation of • , as tenant thereof. For particulars apply to Messrs. AVISON and WHEELER, Liverpool. FOREST and FRUIT TREES, SHRUBS, & c. JAMES BUTLER, having taken the Stock of the Present Nurseries?, late in the occupation of his brother; Mr. Win. Butler, and being about to reduce the concern Will offer for SALE by AUCTION, On Tuesday the 2d day of December next, and fol- lowing days, The undermentioned PRIME GOODS, well worth the attention of all gentlemen about to plant, viz. A large quantity of Standard and Dwarf Apples, mostly iu a bearing state. A large quantity of Standard and Dwarf Plums, Do of Pear?, Do ot Cherries, Do. of Scotch Spruce & other Firs, from 3 to 7 feet Do. of Horse Chesnuts 5 to 9 feet Do. of Wytch Elms 7 to 10 feet Do. of Limes . o' to 5 feet Do. of Ash 5 to 8 feet Do. of Huntingdon Willows 7 to 12 feet Do. of Mountain Ash 6 to 10 feet In Lots suitable to purchase. fi. N. B- Also on daily sale, at very reduced prices.— Standard and| Dwarf Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Pears, Plums, Cherries and Apples, trained to Walls and Pales from 2 to 7 ypars, chiefly in a bearing state and very superior in qualityand kinds.— Evergreen and INVENTED AND MANUFACTURED BY Flowering Shrubs, an extensive collection; transplant- EGERTON SMITH £ CO. ed Thorn Quicksets, of all sizes ; also a quantity ef fine J At their Navigation Warehouse, Pool- lane, Liverpool. young Vines, and a few fruiting Pine Plants, free from PARISH OF LIVERPOOL. HpHE CHURCHWARDENS not having ob- JL tained satisfactory security, as directed by Act 45d Geo. III. chap. 99th, from all the Collectors at present employed, of Assessed or " Government" Taxes, within tbe Parish, Notice is therefore given, That applications may be made to the Church wardens, in writing, by such Persons only as are fully compe tent to fulfil the office of Collector, and to give, re spectively, the requisite Bond, in order that bile or more of such applicants may be recommended for appointment to the Commissioners of Assessed Taxes. By Order of the Church wardens, EDW. BLACKSTOCK, Vestry Clerk Overseers' Office, Cumberland- street, 11th Nov. 1817. CAPARN'S SMOKE PATENT DISPERSER THE Dispersers are extremely well adapted for parlours, kit chens, bed- rooms, counting- houses, and othce chimmes of every description, and all others in situations near higher buildings; and are a most desirable acquisition as a preservative of furni- ture; the most valuable grates, carpets, & c. frequently bem{ spoiled Joy hail or rain beating down the chimney, which in. convenience is entirely obviated by the perpetual and rapid motion of the Disperser. Tlie Patentee does not profess to say they will cure m euety instance, but thev seldom fait; and in most cases are a com- plete preventive, ivhere the fault is in the top of the chimneys from gusts of wind putting down, & c. & c. Agents for Liverpool, Egerton Smith and Co. 18, Pool- lane, who, to save unnecessary trouble to themselves and others, think prffper to state, that the money must be paid on delivery but. if, after one month's trial, the machine is found not to an swer the purpose, the purchase money wilt be returned, re- serving 5s. for the Agent's trouble. The experience of the last three years enables E. S. and Co. to say that not one out of twenty have been returned on ac. count of failure. IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT, AND GREAT SAVING TO OWNERS. SHIP LIVERPOOL PATENT BINACLE COMPASS , insect; together with a large new Hot- house, built on an improved plan, and a great number of new Cu- cumber Frames. Treasurer's Office. Town Hall, 6th Nov. 1817, WHEREAS several of the Leasehold Tenants, under the Corporation oj Liverpool, have neg- lected to pay their respective Ground lteuts, atid are many years in arrear, Notice is hereby Given, That attendance will be given at this Office, from Ten o'Clock to Three, each day ( Sundays excepted) until the 12th day of December next, to receive such Ground Rents, and in default of payment, on or be- fore that day directions will be given to the Town Clerk, to enforce the same pursuant to tbe Covenants contained in their respective Leases. By Order, THOMAS GOLIGHTLY, Treasurer. TO WN- HALL, 1.1 VE RPOOL, 13th November, 1817. THE MAYOR and MAGISTRATES having deemed it their duty lo convene a Meeting of the Physicians, for the purpose of obtaining their Opinion relative to the state of the Fever reported to be prevalent in the Town, are happy lo learn from them, that it does not prevail to a very alarming ex- tent. At the same time, the Mayor and Magistrates think proper to recommend to the Public the adoption of all such precautionary measures as will have a ten- dency to limit the extent, and prevent the further communication of the Disease ; and, for that purpose, that a removal of the patient, in all cases, should take place immediately upon the appearance of Fever, or at least as soon as the same can be ascertained ; and it is earnestly recommended, that when any individual of a family is indisposed, application be made, without loss of time, for medical advice. With a view of affording every facility to such re- moval, and of providing proper places for the recep- tion of these affected with Fever, tbe Major and Ma- gistrates have conferred with tbe Officers of the Pa- rish, to whom it is requested, that immediate informa- tion may be sent, at their Office in Cumberland street, upon any symptom of attack of Fever. As nothing tends so much to prevent the increase of any Contagious Disorder as Cleanliness, Venti- lation, and Fumigation ; and as there is reason to be- lieve, that due precautions have not been used in these respects, ( particularly in Lodging Houses) the Mayor and Magistrates most strongly recommend, that pre- vious to the admission of any Person into a Room, wherein the Fever may have existed, it be white- washed and well scoured, ventilated and fumigated ; the Sheets, Blankets, and Bedding well washed, and exposed to the open air for at least 24 hours previous to their being again used; and that the Clothes of the sick person be frequently changed, and well washed, having been previously steeped in cold water for the same space of time. The Mayor and Magistrates beg leave also, earnestly to recommend the avoidance of all unnecessary inter- course in Houses where any Person may be affected with Fever; and whenever intercourse may be neces- sary, that every proper precaution be used to prevent Infection. By Order of the Mayor and Magistrates, STATHAM, Town- Clerk. ESMITH and Co. beg leave to inform the Mer- . chants and Masters of Vessels, that the advan- tages of their Patent are as follows :— The lamp, or candle, which lights the Binacle, is placed in the cabin ; saving one entire light, and all tbe inconveniences of blowing out on a squally night, and the trouble of trimming the lamp, avoided. If com- mon care be taken, the lamp is not subject to smoke ; and will burn the whole night without fresh trimming. II. The identical compass, by which the helmsman is steering upon deck, is at the same time plainly visible in the cabin; thereby enabling the Captain to have a constant check upon the steersman. III. Though the light thrown upon the Patent Com- pass is milder and better than usual, yet the Binacle shows no light overboard ; so that the vessel cannot be traced by an enemy in the night. IV. A Binnacle of one- third of the usual dimensions, with one chamber, is from this plan found to answer every useful purpose of those of the ordinary size, with three chambers. V. The Binacle is so constructed, that no rain, snow, or spray of the sea can enter it. VI. The Compass is so constructed, that the Card cannot be unshipped by the violent motion of the ves- sel, or by firing ot the cannon. VII. The first cost of these Binacles and Compasses will be saved in two or three voyages. The above invention having met with the unqualified approbation of nautical men, and now being in very general use in several of the finest vessels, of this and other ports, including the greater part of those lately built, several of which have made many voyages; E. Smith and Co. are enabled to give references, which will be more satisfactory than any thing they might offer in favour of their own invention. Charts and Navigation- books, Quadrants, Sextants, Telescopes, Scales, Cases of Instruments, Patent Logs, and Sounding Machines; Writing Desks, Copying Machines, Paper, Quills, Ink, Wafers, and every other Article of Stationary, on the best terms, wholesale and retail. Agents for the genuine PATENT SKY- LIGHTS for Ships' Decks, & c. Ship » ' Compasses of the usual kind made and care- fully repaired. GENERAL KOSCIUSKO. ( From the " Moniteur." J The memory of those who have defended the laws and independence of their country, without dishon- ouring so just a cause by any base action or political crime, deserves to he accompanied with a public homage, at the moment when the tomb receives their mortal remains. To name Kosci" sko, is to name a man who has been honoured by the very Sovereigns against whom he fought in defence of the ligitimate Government of his country. General Thaddeus Kosciusko, was descended from a icspectable Polish family. After he had laid the ground- work of his education at the military school of Warsaw, he was sent abroad at the expense of that institution. Hethen visited France for the first time. Rich in knowledge, collected during his travels, he returned home to serve his country by his talents; but the vch. mence of his passions at first carried him far away from that career in which he was destined at a subsequent period toacquirc so much honour.^— An adventure resulting from a love affair with the daughter of. the Marshal of Lithuania, obliged young Kosciusko to quit Poland He went to the United States of America, and served with distinction as Aide- de- Csmp to General Washington. He returned to Europe, and the Diet of Poland, which had occasion for so brave a defender of the national independence, appointed him Major- Gene- ral. Kosciusko did not disappoint the hopes of his fellow citizens. In the war of 179* 2, he defended, with 2000 men, a post which he had foi rifled iu 24 hours, and which was attacked with a corps uf 16.000 Russians. After an engagement of six hours', near Dubienka, he retreated almost unhurt. But LI was out of his power to change the fate of his country.— Peace was signed ; Poland was reduced to a mere stripe of territory ; Kosciusko bade it farewell, and settled at Leipzig. Poland, however, in spite of her weakness, pre- pared for a new struggle w ith her neighbours. Kos- ciusko was invited to take up arms again for his countrymen; and he readily yielded to their entrea- ties. Proud of his assistance, some of the most violent republicans, consulting only their enthusiasm, rose in 1794, before they had provided the necessary means for keeping the field. Kosciusko published an energetic manifesto, put himself at the head of the insurgents, made himself master of Cracow, and made an appeal to the Poles to re- establish the Con stitution of 1791. Twenty thousand men assembled uuder his standard. Warsaw and Wilna declared in favour cf the republic. He defeated 12,000 Kussians at Raclawjce, with a corps cf 4,000. His success enabled him to collect an army of 50,000 men, among whom, however, there were no more than 20,000 regular troops, the remainder consisting of peasants armed with scythes. With this ill- regulated and ill- disciplined army he made head against 100,000 of the enemy, during a campaign of considerable length.— The Prussians laid siege to Warsaw, which was pro- tected only by entrenchments thrown up iu haste.— Kosciusko found means to defend this position till the diversion made by Dombrowski and Madalinski obliged the Prussian army to fall back. No sooner was he delivered from the Prussians than the Polish General found a strong Russian army advancing against him. The experience which he had gained under Washington, was then of the greatest service to him. Like his former General, he was obliged fo provide for every thing; to superintend the adminis- tration of the republic, the supplying of provisions, the raising of recruits, the payment of contributions; and, like Washington, he was seconded in this mul- tiplicity of business by the confidence and patriotism of his fellow citizcns; that is to say, ot the great mass of the Poles; for amidst the general enthusiasm, there were many examples of baseness and treachery ; aud Kosciusko, perhaps, deserved the reproach of not having sufficiently exerted himself to direct the energies of all, even in spite of themselves, towards the public welfare. The partisans of anarchy gained a fatal ascend- ancy in the Polish counsels. King Stanislaus was unable to retain a crown which had long tottered on his head, and was no more than a prisoner enjoy- ing a shadow of respect. Kosciusko, invested with an equivocal authority, could neither repress the anarchy, nor dispense with the support of the anarch- ists. A very bad government was in consequence established, and Kosciusko, like Cincinnatus, whom lie resembled, relinquished his dictatorial authority. He, nevertheless, continued to serve his country with his sword. Being attacked by the Russian General Fersen, near Maeziewice, he thrice repulsed him; but at the fourth assault the Polish lines were broken and thrown into confusion. Kosciusko, covered with wounds, fell from his horse, exclaim- ing, " Finis Polonies and was made prisoner by tke conquerors. This was, in fact, the end of the Polish Republic. Suwarrgw took Warsaw, and an Austrian army penetrated to Lublin. The brave Kosciusko being carried to Russia, re. ceived distinguished marks of esteem from the Em- peror Paul, who restored him to liberty as well as his companions iu arms, and gave him 1,500 serfs, a present which afforded little gratification to the Champion of Poland. He determined to quit Eu- rope, sent back to the Emperor the sum of 12,000 roubles, which he had transmitted to him, anil set out with his friend, Nienceviz, the poet, for Lon- don, where he embarked a second time for America, He there spent a few years with his old comrades, returned in 1798 to Europe, and settled in France. Bonaparte wished to avail himself of the name of Kosciusko to excite the Poles to insurrection ; but the General had too much experience not to perceive for what purpose recourse was had to him. He con- tinued to reside at a country seat which he had pur- chased near Fontainbleau. On the breaking out of the war in 7806 fresh offers were made to him ;, Kosciusko refused the invitation his answer was falsified and published without his knowledge, Thi » deception he could not publicly expose lill 1814 ; but the truth was known to all Europe, and the Govern- ment of Bonaparte treated Kosciusco as a stispL < ions character. When the Russians penetrated in 1814 into Champaign, they learned with astonishment that their former antagonist was living peaceably iu. that neighbourhood. Their Generals showed him the greatest respect, and wc are even told that the, Emperor Alexander had along interview with him. Nothing, however, could induce him to end his days in his native country ; and he retired to pass the re- mainder of his life in Switzerland. He died at So « leure on the 16th of October. Tbe 121b Regiment is arrived from the Isle of Franco: it | had been twenty- one years in India: only two officers and thirtv men havereturn'ed home of the original number which left England* Mr. Rush, late attorney- general of the United States, is ap. pointed ambassador extraordinary to this country. An evening p.- iper slates, that a wealthy Baronet will shortly lead Miss Clarke, daughter of Ihe cele-. brated Mary Ann Clarke, lo the Hymeneal temple, at Leamington Spa. Germttn Pig Tails. — An order of the day, publish- ed at Cassell, on the 12th of last month, directs, that on and after the 23d of November, all the troops of the Electorate shall wear queus I5^ i » i hes long, in pursuance of the Ordonnance of the 2d of September, 1817. The serjeants are lo carry the measure of the queu as a string to iheir canes— for the good of the service. We should not wonder if the English army were promptly put on the German establishment with respect to these same queus— only it is probable ours will be 20, instead of 15 inches in length. 358 THtf LIVERPOOL MERCURY. NOV. 2S, ). rtgtnal » SONNET. ON THE DEATH OF KOSCIUSCO. With an untiring spirit, thoti didst stand Mid perils and mid pains, in many a field; And thou thy sword of constancy didst wield O'er the fali'n Freedom of an injured land :— And, Kosciusco ! ' twas thy breath that fann'd Her fading flame when Tyranny was strong, And Rapine, and Rapaciousness, and Wrong. Go to thy great reward ! With unstain'd hand, Save with th' Oppressor's blood,— thou, pure of soul, Go, with confiding heart; for thou hast wen A heavenly heritage, by deeds well done, And reacli'd in honour their appointed goal! And the loud blessings of the good and free To thy Creator's throne shall follow thee. R. H. ON THE DEATH OF THE PRINCESS CHARLOTTE. Mourn, Britain, mourn ! Thy lovliest gem is from thee torn ; And weeping eyes, and heavy moan, Proclaim thy bitter grief; Which now can, in its vent, alone, Seek sad relief. For thou hadstseen a heaven- illumined beam, And dreamed a happy, though delusive, dream ; The object of thy tenderest cares— Of thousands, of ten thousand prayers— Of all the rich perspective fancy formed— Of every wish, that every bosom warmed; Nor cruel doubt, to mar so sweet a scene, It's cold forebodings dared to intervene ; Nor rude despair upon the cup had frowned— The sparkling cup of bliss, which fond expectance crowned. Alas! How fatally that scene is changed! Ferocious Death has heedless ranged Through cots and palaces, to him alike, Kelentle3sly, he rushed to strike The fairest mark in Britain's fair domain ; And crushed, by one resistless blow, A patriot pride, a heartfelt glow, Which ne'er can live again. No ! She is gone— and we must mourn, " With no consoling ray to cheer; Tears may, in slow succession roll, " We hate or heed not their return.— The wound is deep— we shed no healing tear ; A heavy, hopeless, cloud spreads dark o'er England's soul. But, is her angel spirit fled ! And is she numbered with the dead; 0ur Princess— our beloved, our favourite flower ! t? y all so cherished !— Scarce it scents an hour Has swiftly passed, since every heart had raised It's silent prayer— since every tongue had praised Those gentle virtues, which serenely shone, With quiet lustre, far above the throne; " Where kneeling courtiers, in obsequious strain, Pay heartless homage at a gorgeous fane.-— How different far from her's!— Her homage rose Spontaneous from the hearts of those " Who loved her for her worth ;— And these were all Who feel the strong impulsive call, By Nature planted at our birth— The call to love and to revere . All those whom Nature holds so dear, Our parents, children, friends! And almost dear as these, The fields, the rivers, and the trees— The rocks, the vallies, and the skies, With colouring of unnumbered dies— Which, in one strong affection, memory blends With that dear land, whence first these claims were known— That darling country, which we call our own. Yes ! She was loved by all, and justly loved, Since all had hoped from such example fair, This age might well a golden age have proved— This realm been blessed with heaven's peculiar care. For in that humble and domestic range, Most truly blest, most free from envious harm, She sought not splendour, and she wished not change; But feU, in mutual love, an ever- varying charm. Her's were those softer hours of calm delight, Which rarely are, in courts of princes, found— Which raise the soul and point the mental sight. To where still grander scenes, still happier hours abound. Of lofty principles and noble mind Her blooming youth an early promise gave; The pledge redeem'd, the flower matured we find, To see it blighted fall and mourn its early grave. Yet ! Is it so ?— we vainly still repeat, Still hope some vision may our sense deceive, And though the frightful truth perforce we meet, We start with desperate dread that will not still believe. So suddenly the fiend's gigantic form Flashed on our shrinking sight, that ere tlie sound Of warning thunder burst, the overwhelming storm Hurled all its lightening* forth, and dashed us to the ground. But hark ! whence pealed that funeral bell! From Claremont came the solemn knell ! Ar. d see ! In prostrate grief there lies, With pallid niein and streaming eyes, The most afflicted of mankind ! W ho, now, shall raise his sinking mind ? Who, now, shall cheer that drooping heart, Which feels no choic?, which bears 110 part In this wide world, where lonely left, Of hope and fear alike bereft, ]\ o tender wife survives, with accents mild, To sooth the father weeping o'er his child; No lovely babe to claim a father's care, Aud calm, with infant smiles, a husband's wild de- spair.— i All ' ill is gone; in one vast wreck destroy- d, And earth* presents alone one waste aud dreary void! Unhappy Prince! aud shall we, con we dare Our sorrow with thy anguish to compare I No, let us turn, and seek for pow'r, Whence only power is given, And ask for thee, at this sad hour, The grace of pitying Heaven. Remember, Prince, that God is just— Remember, God is wise— And in thy Saviour's promise trust That mercy never dies. Remember, though the Almighty plan Our mortal sight restricts, That God the erring sons of man Not willingly afflicts. Pray to thy God, and thou his peace shait feel, For he who gave the wound alone has povv'r to heal. But, England, pause ! and pass not by This awful lesson unimproved ; Reflect, that not for those who die, By all regretted and beloved,— That not for them the tear we shed, But for ourselves who still remain,— Oh ! let them speak, though they are dead, Nor let them ever speak in vain • Our pride chastised beneath thy rod, For pardon, humbly, we implore! Oh, grant thy blessing, gracious God! That we may go, and sin no more. And ye who hold the important post, The organs of our sacred laws, Let not this stern appeal be lost Which loudly pleads a nation's cause : Be just, be holy — act tbe godlike part Which ne'er a gen'rous people would oppress ; So shall ye rule secure a loyal nation's heart, And CHARLOTTE'S memory still her weeping coun- try bless. HUGO. Poetical © elections. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE. On Friday last, the Theatre of Drury- lane re- opened with an Oratorio. After the Dead March in Saul, the following Monody, written by THOMAS CAMPBELL, Esq. was spoken by Mrs. BARTLEY :— Britons ! although our task is but to show The scenes and passions of fictitious woe, Think not we come this night without a part In that'deep sorrow of the public heart, Which, like a shade, hath darken'd every place, And moistened with a tear the manliest face. The bell is scarcely hush'd in Windsor's piles. That toll'd a requiem through the solemn aiiles, For her, the Royal Flow'r, low laid in dust, That was your fairest hope, your fondest trust. Unconscious of the doom, we dreamt, alas! That e'en these walls, ere many months should pass, ( Which but return sad accents for her now,) Perhaps had witness'd her benignant brow, Cheer'd by the voice ye would have raised on high In bursts of British love and loyalty. But Britain, now, thy chief, thy people mourn, And Claremont's home of love is left forlorn ; There, where the happiest of the happy dwelt, The ' scutcheon glooms— and Royalty hath felt A grief that every bosom feels its own— The blessing of a father's heart o'erthrown— The most beloved and most devoted bride Torn from an agonised husband's side, Who, long as Memory holds her seat, shall view That speechless, more than spoken, last adieu ! When the fix'd eye long look'd connubial faith, And beam'd affection in the trance of death. Sad was the pomp that yesternight beheld, As with the mourner's heart the anthem swell'd, While torch succeeding torch illumed each high And banner'd arch of England's chivalry— The rich- plumed canopy— the gorgeous pall— The sacred march— the sable- vested wall— These were not rites of inexpressive show, But hallow'd as the types of real woe. Daughter of England ! for a nation's sighs, A nation's heart went with thine obsequies; And oft shall Time revert a look of grief On thine existence, beautiful and brief. Fair Spirit! send thy blessing from above, To realms where thou art canonised by love; Give to a father's, husband's bleeding mind The peace that angels lend to human kind ;— To us, who in thy loved remembrance feel A sorrowing, yet a soul- ennobling zeal, A loyalty that touches all the best And loftiest principles of England's breast ;— Still may thy name speak concord from the tomb, Still in the Muse's breath thy memory bloom— They shall describe thy life, thy form pourtray; But all the love that mourns thee swept away, ' Tis not in language or expressive arts To paint— ye feel it, Britons, in your hearts. To the EDITORS of ihe Liverpool Mercury. The writer of the letter signed A Churchman," which appeared on Friday last, has certainly put questions to the Clergy which appear to be unanswerable. The day on which our adored Princess was consigned to the silent tomb, was a day on which hearts hitherto accustomed to revelry and gaiety, were changed lo unfeigned tribulation. It was a day when the profane and irreligious were prepared to receive the " glad tidings of salvation;" and when they shuddered at the idea of being " sent to their account with all their imperfections on their head." But I will not dwell upon a subject from which the heart turns with a sickening languor. The want of a sermon was not the only ground of complaint that the persons who visited the Churches laboured under. The inhabitants of tbe Town flocked to the different churches in an unprecedented man- ner; but, pitiful to relate, those persons who had not seats of their own, were obliged to stand during tbe whole of divine service, although several of the seats were scarcely half occupied. Is it not the duty of tbe minister to call upon his congregation to accommodate strangers with seats ? Can any thing be more con- genial to the Christian character than to assist each other ? Is there a more gratifying spectacle, than to behold a vast multitude worshiping their God ? No! Then let those persons whose duty it is to remedy this inconvenience, exert their influence in doing so. If they want to act in conformity with any admirable precept, let them look how strangers are accommoda- ted in Dissenting Chapels. The minister or the con- gtegation of the churches will then learn that they have reason to blush for their want of decorum and hospitality. The following fact will exemplify the remarks just made : on Sunday last, St. Peters' Church was much crowded, and several respectable persons were standing in the aisles; the seats were not half occupied, and a gentleman who was the only occupant of a seat into which he might have introduced seven or eight, handed a stool out of his seat, to a respectable looking woman to sit upon, at the outside of the pew, during the service. Let such a man as this think, that the God whom he was ( or should have been,) wor- shiping is no respecter of persons ; let him never again so degrade himself, but indeed it is human na- ture that he degrades. A PROTESTANT. EARTHQUAKE AT ST. HELENA. Portsmouth, Nov,. 15.— This day arrived the Two Sisters, trans- port, vrith detachments from the Cape of Good Hope, last from St. Helen.' i, which she left on the ' 23d of October. On the 21st of October, about half- past ten at night, several severe shocks of an earthquake were felt at St. Helena, which lasted nearly two minutes.— The agitation caused by the tremulous motion ofthe I earth was > 0 great, that articles which were placed upon the shelves in the houses, were thrown down. The beasts and birds were also sensibly affected by the phenomenon, and shewed evi- symptons of terror at the event. A large dinner party, who were at the Governor's, were so much alarmed that they left the house with the utmost precipitation. The shock was also seri- ously felt at Long wood, the residence of Bonaparte, who in con- sequence attempted to leave his house, but was prevented by the centinels on duty. The agitation was sensibly experienced 011 board the Conqueror, the flag ship of Admiral Plarnpin, then ly- ing in the bay. The bells of the church on the Island were so much disturbed as to occasion their sound to be distinctly heard at a considerable distance. TO It seems that the person who called upon James Towle, while under sentence of death in the county ; aol, and gave him a pound note for his wife, with a promise of some future support for herself and chil dren, was not, what he professed to be, " an eminent manufacturer in the neighbourhood of Nottingham, except, indeed, we may dignify him by that appella- tion for his manufacture of plots in Derbyshire) but the celebrated Mr. OLIVER !— Leicester Chronicle. Shocking Ravages oj a Hyena.— A letter from Szasiaber, in Cro- _. ia, dated the 5th of October, says:—" That about five days be- fore, some Italians came to Calstadt, having with them a tiger, a panther, a hyena, apes, and birds, of which they made a public show. Alter their departure for Laybach, between Moettling and Neustadt, they had the misfortune to let the hyena escape, which has been seen for eight days at Mokwitz, and in the environs of Sichelbourg, where i: has exercised its cruelty by killing nine children in the meadows. It has been seen twice at Szamaber, but has done no injury. More than 710 peasants 3re now in pur- suit of this terrible animal to kill it. Until this moment they have not been able to find its trace, although we hear every day of the unfortunate events of which it is the cause." The English at Paris celebrated a funeral service on Sunday week for the Princess Charlotte, in the Temple de l'Oratoire, in the Ru Saint Honorc; an English minister preached a funeral sermon. A sloop of war is building r. t Woolwich, as an experiment how far larch timber may be serviceable for ship. building. Mr. Hunter, the King's Messenger, is gone with the melancholy tidings to Prince Leopold's relatives, and others, of the Princess Charlotte's death. The messenger who carries the melancholy intelligence from Clavemont to the Princess of Wales, in Italy, left London on the 7th. Remarkable Trout.— A fish of this species measuring two feet two inches in length, and weighing more than six pounds, was caught above Plymouth bridge, by the fishermen of that river, last week.— The. fish has often been seen by anglers, who tried to i take it, but without success. THOMAS CASE, ESQ. MAYOR OF LIVERPOOL. SIR,— I take the liberty of addressing the follow- ; letter to you, suggesting tbe adoption of certain measures, which, in my opinion, would tend consi- derably to tbe improvement of the town. In so doing, I feel convinced, from the respecta- bility of your character, and the assiduous attention which you pay to the important duties of your office, that you will not disregard any hints which may ap- pear to you to be worthy of notice, though suggested by an humble individual. The first subject which I would beg leave to men- tion, is the filthy state « / our streets. I perceive that a meeting of the physicians has been held at the Town- Hall for the purpose of considering the best means of preventing the fever from spreading further. From such an assemblage of talents, no doubt some very sa- lutary hints might be expected. But I am somewhat surprised, that while so much was said of the impor- tance of cleanliness within doors, no mention was made of the filth/ condition of the streets. I should suppose that the heaps of mud which have been suffer- ed to remain so long undisturbed in tbe lower parts of the town, must tend to produce injurious effects on the health of the inhabitants. I observed, a short time ago, a number of these heaps in Strand- street, immediately injront of inhabit- ed cellars; and, from their appearance, they seemed to have remained there a long time. These cellars, and many others ill various parts of the town, are suf- ficiently damp, and excluded from the fresh air, to make them unhealthy dwellings; but when the little air which is admitted, becomes impregnated with filth by passing over these collections of mud, it is not to be wondered at that their inhabitants should be orca sionally visited with sickness. I would therefore re commend, that the dirt, when swept together, should be immediately removed; and, in fact, till arrange. ments are made for carrying it away, 1 am of opinion th at, both as regards the health and comfort of the inhabitants, it had much better remain undisturbed If the state of the finances will not admit of the adoption of such vigorous measures, I do not think there is a single inhabitant of Liverpool who would object to the laying on of a heavier rate. The next subject, Sir, which I would beg to no- tice, is the lighting of the streets. I believe I do not risk too much in asserting that, in many respecis, the town of Liverpool is worse lighted than any other, here any attempt has been made to light the streets at all. Notwithstanding the improvements which have been made in tbe construction of street lamps, there has not been the least alteration in ours in my remembrance. There can be no doubt, that, if instead of the two small burners, which twinkle so dimly in our lamps, at so great a distance from each other, there was only one burner of a larger size, that much greater light would be afforded. Another fault in the construction of our lamps is, that the apertures through which the warm air is to escape, are not sufficiently large, and consequently tbe inside of the glass becomes covered with moisture, thus the little light yielded by the burners, becomes still more trifling. In addition to all this, our lamps have another grievous fault, which is, that of going out loo early. I myself keep very good hours, but if I am by chance detained from home till midnight, I generally find that a great num- ber of lamps keep still better hours than I do. I would not wish, Sir, to give you the trouble to travel as far as Warrington cr . Manchester, to see how much better tbestreets in those towns are lighted than ours, and how far superior the construction of their lamps is; but if you would have the goodness to take a walk as far as St. James's Church, and compare the lamps immediately outside of the town, with those which are twinkling in St. James's- street and Park- lane, you would be at once struck with tbe difference. In another letter, I shall lake the liberty of men- tion some furthei grievances, which appear to me to he within your province to remedy, and I am, with sincere respect, Sir, Yeur obedient servant, XYZ. NOMINATION OF SHERIFFS FOR. 1818. TltiKSHlRF. Sir Wm. Ingle'o;, of Ripley, Bart. John Yoike, of Richmond, Esq. Win. Wrightson, of Cuswortli, Esq. Las Cas3s, the private Secietarv of Bonaparte, stated some tim# ago to have been sent from St. Helena, arrived in the river on Monday, from the Cape of Good Hope, in the Brilliant, mer- chantman. A Mr. Carpenter, who fur many years kept the Three Mari- ners Inn, at Esher, near Clareinont, and whose family rece ved much kindness from the late Princess and her Consort, was so af- fected when he heard of tlie demise of her Royal Highness that he !. earjy fainted. He was seized with indisposition, talked of nothing but the death of the Princess, and expired the next day. Laze appointments— Tlie following appointments and prefer- ments are expected to take place:— The Right Hon. William Adam, one of the Barons of Scotland, to be Lord Chiet'Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, vice Sir Vicary Gibhs, who re- signs ; the Lord Chief Baron Richards, to be Master of the Rolls, vico Sir Win. Grant, who resigns; Mr. Justice Dallas, to be Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, vice Sir Richard Richards; iMr. Serjeant Vaughan, to be Pnisine Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, vice Mr. Justice Dallas. OFFICIAL RETURN Of the average price of Grain, for the live weeks ending the Sth Nov. 1817. Weeks. Wheat Rye. Barley Oats Beans. Peas s. d. s. d. s. . s. ( 1. s d s. d. 78 4 13 1 41 1( 1 25 8 46 4 41 1 2d 79 9 43 11 41 7 2- 1 8 44 S 41 8 3d 78 7 4.'! 11 40 24 fl 43 45 1 4th 78 8 44 41 6 25 1 46 10 1 47 5 5£ h 80 4 45 o 42 11 25 9 46 48 1 Average ofthe Five Weeks. 79 1 44 0 41 7 25 4 45 6 44 8 Price below which the ports are to close. 80 0 • 27 0 53 0 Navigation.— Mr. Wescwelodsky. a rich individual, and owner of great mines in Siberia, has built two steam, boats on the Kama, one 51, and the other 100 feet long, with which he has lutely arrived atCasau- He has made the voyage from his mines 150 wersts above Peru, to Casau, a distance of 1000 wersts, in 105 hours. Safety Lamps.— Ayr, Oct. 31.- The following fatal accident is another example ot the folly and danger of using candles in place of Sir H. Davy's safety lamp, in coal mines:— The week before last, the workmen in the coal pit, in the Newton Green, went to work with candles, when the flame of the candle of. one of the men who was working apart from the rest came in contact with infiamable gas, and by the explosion the man last mentioned was killed on the spot. Another man who was working in an- other part cf the pit, on hearing theexplosien instantly ran to the place from whence it proceeded, to assist his fellow workmen, or to see if his two sons, who were at work near the spot were safe j and he also was suffocated to death. The two sons, how- ever, and the other workmen in the pit escaped unhurt. Heights of Hids.— The follow ing are the altitudes of thestations, and other remarkable hills, in the counties of Kent, Essex, Mid- dlesex and Surrey, computed from observations made in the course of the trigonometrical survey under the direction of the Board of Ordnance :— Kent.— Altitude above the level of the sea— Arlington Knoll, 329 feet j Dover Castle, 469; Folkestone Turnpike, 575; Goud- hurst, 497; Greenwich Observatory, 214; High Nock, near Dymchurch, 280; Hollinghomn Hill, 616; Paddlesworth, 642; Shooter's Hill, 446; Swingfleld Steeple [ top], 330; Tenterden do. 322. Essex.— Highbeech, 760 ; Langdon Hill, 620. Middlesex.— Hanger Hill, Tower, 251; King's Arbour, 1S2. Surrey.— St. Anne's Hill, 240; Bagshot Heath, 463; Banstead, 576; Botley Hill, 880; Hind Head, 923; Hundred Acres, 443, Leith Hill, 993, Norwood, 389. There is a person now residing at PacUtow, Cornwall, who some years ago had a fine plum, which he ate, and planted the kernel, which he lived to see become a fine tree, and bear fruit, and finally this tree has been cut down, and its trunk worked into an elegant arm chair, by the identical person who first planted the stone.— Staffordshire Gazette. prices Current Nov. 22, 1817. B. P. sugar, s. s. Musco. brown 75 a 77 Middling " 8 80 Good .81 83 Good bright 84 87 Fine 88 90 Very fine 91 93 Dabs and very br.... 70 74 Molasses —. 26 42 B. P. Clayed uncertain. Havannab, brown ... 41 45 Yellow 47 54 White 58 68 Brazil, brown& yeilow36 46 White 48 52 Fine ditto 55 60 Rum, Jamaica, s. d. s. d. LowO. P 3 Ka 3 10 15 to 16 ditto... 3 11 4 0 Strong 4 2 4 8 Leeward I. com... 3 0 3 1 Proof & Overp.. 3 3 4 0 Cocoa, s. s. W; st India 60 a 65 Trinidad 100 110 Caracca 110 120 Brazil 45 56 Ginger, Barbadoes 105 110 Jamaica, white 110 130 Pimento, in bondOs. 93 d o0s. 9| d Rice, Carolina 00s. fl 00s. Brazil uncertain. Hides, West india... 5d a 6 Id Buenos Ayrcs 9 10 Rio 8 9 ColFee, Jamaica s s. Triage 6c verv ord. 66 a 75 Ordinary 80 83 Good and fine ord. 84 86 Mid. and good mid 88 93 Fine middling 95 104 Fine .95 104 Dominica, Dutch, & c. Triage 72 78 Ordinary 82 86 Good and fine ord... 87 89 Mid. and good mid. 90 94 Fine middling 95 104 Fine 7. 95 104 St. Domingo 86 90 Brazil 80 86 Havannah 82 90 Tallow, Brazil 70 72 Russia 71 73 Oil, Palm, per 20 cwt £ 48 C50 Galhpoli, Messina 00 00 Hemp, Riga Rhine 45 46 St. Petersburgh 43 44 Flax, Riga 00 00 St. Petersburgh... 00 00 Barilla, Alicant 30 31 Sicilv ...... 28 30 Brimstone £ 26.£ 27. IQs Shumac 21s. 23s Valouia 26' 28 Quercitron Bark .... 19 23 Logwood £ n. £ s. Jamaica 8 15 a 9 0 S'. Domingo 9 5 9 10 Honduras ... 9 5 Campeachy. JO 5 Fustic, Brazil ... 9 0 Jamaica 13 0 Cuba ... 17 0 Nicaragua Wood, Large & solid 30 0 Ditto rough ... 00 0 Small 00 0 Barwood, Angola 9 10 Gaboon 8 0 Tar, American, 16s. 06a 17s0d Archangel, 21 0 22 0 Turpentine 16 0 16' Rosin 8 0 9 Ashes, lit I'ot 51 0 53 Montreal 46 0 47 lst Pearl 62 0 63 Indigo, CarolinaOO 0 00 New Orleans 00 0 00 Brazil 00 0 00 Spanish 00 0 CO Cotton, s. d. s. Sea'IsIardGeo. 2 3 Stained ditto... 1 10 Upland, bowed 1 G New Orleans... 1 8 Tennessee 0 0 Pernainbucco... 2 0 Maranham 1 11 Bahia i 11 Para 0 0 Dem. & Bcrhicel 9| Surinam 0 0 Barbadoes I 9} West India 1 8 Jamaica & Dom I 8 Bahama 1 8 Cumatia 0 0 Laguira 0 0 Carthagena ... I 7\ Smyrna 0 0 Sur. it 1 3 Bengal 1 0 Bourbon 0 0 Tobacco, s. d. s. d. Y.& J. River, ord. 0 5aO 5} Middling 0 61 0 7} Good to fine-. O 71 0 Si Stemmed 0 7j 0 94 Maryland, ordinO 0 0 0 Brown If 0 O 0 Fine Yellow.,. 0 0 0' ( I Kentucky .0 5 0 6 9 10 10 10 10 10 14 ® 18 0 32 0 00 0 09 0 10 10 9 0 a3 2 2 1 10 2 0 0 0 2 1 3 1H i li* 0 n 2 1 0 0 1 10 j 1817 THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY: 17 i ROBBERIES. On Friday night last, a warehouse, in Dorlin- street, Salt- house Dock, was broken open and robbed of a quantity of muslins and Irish linens, to a considerable amount Several packages had been opened for the purpose of selecting the booty, and one package of muslins had been wholly carried off. A woman who was passing one of the streets near the warehouse having observed a man running with a bundle under bis arm, gave informati on ol the same to one ot the watchmen, who immediately followed him, and in the pursuit the man threw away the bundle, and effected liis escape. A short ti. rpe afterwards, the watchman met another woman, of a suspicious character, whom he challenged with being concerned in the robbery salvation but of the improvement of the liberties of our forefathers. But we may be asked how are we to he convinced that this self- confidence exists or may continue to exist in the British Community ? We answer, by j reference to ihe increasing love of knowledge, of the fine arts, of moral and political information. The Emperor of Russia, with more liberality of opinion than is usually found in a despotic monarch, declared that all people ought to be free in proportion to thei advancement in knowledge; and in our former com having got the assistance of some other watchmen, he went to the place, and found the cellar door fastened, which was immediately forced open: on his entrance, he found one man concealed behind the door, ar. d two women sitting by the fire. The premises were then searched, and nearly all the property which had been stolen from the above warehouse found in them. The man ar. d women were then taken into custody, as well as two men discovered lurking in an adjoining street, on suspicion of being concerned in the same robbery. — After undergoing a short examination at tbe Town hall on Saturday, they were all remanded till Monday. We understand that tbe greatest praise is due to the Captain of the Watch in the above dis- trict, as well as two other watchmen ( neither of whom belonged to the walk in which the warehouse is situ- ated) for the great activity they evinced in discovering and securing the prisoners. One of the watchmen, we are informed, is Owens, whom our readers will recollect had shewn so much c<* urage in the detection of the persons concerned in the robbery of a ware- house a short tUne ago, and for whose intrepid con- duct on the occasion a subscription was raised. We should scarcely think it possible that a robbery, such as the above, could be committed, during the present very light nights, if the watchmen were sufficiently vigilant, without immediate detection. On the same night, a warehouse in John- street was attempted to be broken open ; and two men have been taken into custody, on suspicion of the same. St James1 school, near the Mount was robbed on Sunday night the 23d inst, or early on Monday morn ing, the drawers were broken open, and upwards of" JE12, with a pocket book and several valuable papers, memorandums, &, c. stolen. Entrance was made through a back window in the yard, it is supposed, by some juvenile delinquents. N. B. Some of the notes are marked in the cor- ner M.— J. St. Since the opening of the ports for grain, in Nov. 181G, there has arrived here up to 22d inst. 546,900 barrels of American Flour, and 800,000 bushels of foreign wheat, not Irish. Che Liucryooi flgmuvp. merits iipon that sentiment, we endeavoured to prove and threatened to search the cellar in which she lived that not Qnl e , e ht t0 bB free in tllal in Hurst- street, winch she strongly resisted: hut . , .. , - - proportion, but that they necessarily would be so. For knowledge is power: by means of knowledge, the wealth of agriculture and of commerce is diffused among the middle and lower ranks of society, and every man gradually becomes acquainted with his own consequence in the slate : the nature of government being once understood hy the people, we find no more of the servile obedience of ignorance to tyranny; but the subjcct demands to be ruled by written laws to which his just obedience may be due by their having been enacted with his own consent. Thus the know ledge and freedom of a people are reciprocally advan tageous to each other: an ignorant people would not long preserve the best constitution, and an enslaved people can scarcely ever he expected to make much progress in real and beneficial knowledge. But, in a nation which has, like England, made such great ad vances in both knowledge and liberty, it seems to us that the people must necessarily feel that self confi dence, which, notwithstanding the entanglements of our financial system, the spread of corruption, qr the terrars of military power, will ultimately save and improve tbe constitution. We have the greater reliance on this self confidence of the people, on account of the means which the people possess of increasing and invigorating the knowledge they have attained, and thus of extending that powerful spirit of independence which is its in separabte companion. We hail the establishment of THE LIVERPOOL INSTITUTION as one of those great and perfect se curities of the self confidence of the people, and we attended tbe opening of that excellent establishment on Tuesday last, with the sentiment lhat we were be holding an impregnable fortress of the human mind, where, by the generous discipline of science, morals and the arts, bands of the firmest patriots might he formed ; and the eloquent introductory discourse delivered by Mr. lloscoe, confirmed us in this senti ment, We wish we could give our readera even a mere outline of this impressive discourse, and we hope that it will soon, by the means of the press, more widely disseminate the knowledge and the liberal opinions with which it is replete. The purpose of Mr. Iloscoe in this Introductory Lecture, was not so much to trace the progress of the liberal arts, as to shew iheir beneficial effects. They arise from tbe desire which maukittd have even in the rudest ages, to communicate and to perpetuate their most awful and their most grateful impressions. The idea of a deity is therefore one of the earliest which we find displayed in sculpture, in painting, and in poetry : love, and the various sensations of the human heart follow in their turn, and even indignation and resentment have their effect in giving force to the pro- ductions of the fine arts. The question whether the human mind has been in a stale of deterioration improvement, which has been agitated by the most learned and enlightened men in all ages, was handled by Mr. It. in the most judicious manner. By a wide survey of the rise and tall of ( hearts in various coun- tries, l. e shewed that their elevation or depression de- pended rather on the efforts made for their s. ipport than on any principle either of vita- lity or of decay within themselves; and that general their progress was in proportion to the facilities afforded for their cultivation, and the energetic industry with which that cultivation was pursued. To the progress of the arts, and to the. ex. cellence of their productions, a certain degree of po- litical freedom is always necessary. If during the despotic reign of Louis XIV, the literature ol France was at its zenith, still we are not to conclude that the precarious indulgence which that sovereign allowed to the talents ofhis people in the confi- dence of his power, is to be generally found in ab- solute monarchies, or that men in their philoso- phical and political researches will venture, for any length of time, to rely upon it. The human mind when it aims at excellence, in science and in art, must depend upon itself, and not upon the ac- cidental favour of an absolute sovereign. But to enumerate the arguments, or to name even the leading topics, ol this excellent discourse, would carry us far beyond our usual limits. Having shewn that science and the arts were neither the slaves of despots nor the denizens of particular soils, Mr. R expatiated upon their great beneficial importance, both in a moral anil commercial point of view, and shewed in how high a degree the present age stood indebted, for the various conveniences and enlarge- ment of power, to the discoveries of scientific men. He concluded hy describing tbe objects of the In- stitution, and in his anticipation of lhat unity of science, art, and morals, which, it is the purpose of the institution to establish, we sincerely pa'take. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 88, 1817. OPENING OF THE LIVERPOOL INSTITUTION.— At the present period of public calamity, we know of no subject from which the human mind is more likely to derive sincere and general consolation, than from the contemplation of those means by which it may extend its powers. The domestic nature of the lale great and conspicuous loss has made it more widely and more deeply felt than any other incidentof a political charac- ter : indeed the political tendency of lhat lamentable event seems to be very little understood, notwithstand- ing the numerous suggestions to which it has given rise. People expected much under the sovereignty of the Princess Charlotte, whom they knew to have been wel' instructed in the principles of the English Constitu- tion, and whom they believed to possess sufficient cor- rectness of sentiment and strength of resolution, to have recalled those just and liberal principles again into practice. The beloved Princess is unhappily no more, and we have seen too many symptoms, in both prose and verse, of an enervating spirit of political despair, respecting this afflicting occurrence, not to be truly alarmed at an apparent want in the people of this coun- try, of a dependence upon themselves. We, not less cordially than any of the subjects of that family which occupies the sovereignty of these realms inconsequence of the expressed will of the people, hailed the promise of a patriotic reign, in the conduct and attainments of the departed Charlotte; nor are there any lovers of their country more jealous lhan ourselves of ihe mili- tary features which, even in the time of peace, are daily becoming more and more distinct, in our present Government, We have often shown how sensible we are of the bloated, the inflated, state of our public capital, and of the private as well as the political cor- ruption, to which such a diseased finance must neces- sarily give existence. We are aware of the debasement of mind— of the heavy chain of submission, which, instead of connecting society, depresses those to whom it is linked. We are aware of all these things, yet we have no tone of despair in our expres- sions, nor any sentiment unmixed witn hope in our bosoms. The reason is this, we still believe that the people of England, however they have looked to the constitutional knowledge and in- tegrity of a future Queen, and however severely they may have been astounded at tbe many unexpected ca- lamities of peace, have still a sincere and perfect depen dence upon themselves. It is that ultimate dependence, which, while it seldom rises upon the consciousness of any particular individual, is nevertheless felt by the community at largo, that assures us not only of the BANKRUPTS In Lancashire and Cheshire. James Marsh, Pilklngtnn, firmer; Dec. 3, 4, 30, DogTavern, Manchester : attorney, Mr. Feunett, Manchester. Mark W. trdle, Manchester, pa; er- dealer; Dec. 3, 4, 30, Star Inn, Manchester : attorney, Mr. Walker, Manchester. Thomas I'atterson, St,. ckpou, draper; Dee. 4,.':, Star Int., Manihester : attornies, Messrs, Dicasand iioodeau, Manchester. FKICES OF CORN AND FLOUH. Liverpool Cnrn Exchange, Tuesday, Nov. 25. We had a short supply of Wheat and Barley, of Oat. it was fair; good Wheat was 6d. to9d. and Oats 3d. to 4d. per bushel dearer: the latter were in request, as well as American l'lour, . vliich is become scarce, and tally realized our quotations. Beans were likewise 2s. per quarter higher. Malt and Barley without alteration. j. d. Wheat, English, New 14 0 to Foreign .. 13 6 — I ash 13 0 — Barley, English 6 3- frisli & Foreign 5 9 — Oats, Old 4 0 _ Potato New 4 R — Welsh do 0 0 Limerick, New 4 9 Common Waterford ... 0 0 Malt, Fine IS () Ditto New, middling...! 3 0 Beans 58 0 Superfine Flour 66 0 Oatmeal 42 0 American Flour, 66s. to ! 4 6 per 701bs 5 6 Do. IS 9 Do. 7 3 per 601bs. 6 3 Do. i 8 per 451bs. 4 10 Do. 0 0 Do. Do. Do. per 36 qrt? Do per quarter per2401bs.. Do. 4 10 0 4 13 6 12 6 72 0 68 0 44 0 per Barrel of 1961bs nett. I Barley. I Oats I Amer. Flour Bush. SUlbs. Bush. 45lbs. Brls. \ 6200 1 67040 1849 Wheat. Bush. 70tin. 10930 LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, Nov. 24 Our market was well supplied with all grain this morning, whea Wheat met heavy sale, at a reduction of from 4s. to 5s. per quar ter : Barley is also 5s. per quarter cheaper, the supply far exceed- ing the demand, and a large quantity remains undisposed of, which could not be got oft'at that decline; Oats are 2s. lower. In Peas, Beans, and other articles, no alteration. OnTuesday last, at Childwall Church, Mr. Thos. Eccles, jil". of this of this town, to Maiy, eldest daughter of Mr. Kib' y, of Gateaire. Oil Monday last, at St. Bridget's Church, Chester, Ml. Thos. Jones, of this town, to Miss Harriet, second daughter of Mr. ltobert Cochrane, of the former place. Lately, at Gisburne, in Yorkshire, the Rev. John Fleming Parker, A. M. third son of the late John Parker, Esq. of Brows- holme- hall, chaplain to his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence, to the Hon. Catharine Lister, eldest daughter of I nomas Lord Ribblesdale. Lately, in London, James Plumpton, Esq. to Anne, daughter of Wm. Whitlow F. sq. of this town. On Thursday se'nnight, at Bowdon, Cheshire, Mr. Saml. Coidon, to Miss Wroe, of tlie Parsonage. On Monday last, at St. Nicholas's Church, Mr. Robert Jones, cooper, to Miss Mary Quin, both ol' this town. Same day, at St. Mark's Church, Win. Harris, Esq. command- er and ship oivno-, of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, to Juliet, second daughter of Mr. John D. Thompson, merchant, of this town. On Friday the 14th inst. at Holkham, the seat of T. W. Coke, Esq. in her 43d year, Lady Albemarle. On the 24th inst. at Newton Stewart, Galway, Mr. Alexander Sloane, formerly of this town, in his 29th year^ On Tuesday the 11th inst, aged 12 years, William, son of Mr, Thos. Clifford, St. James's. On Friday the 14th ir. st. aged 15, Caroline, third daughter of Mr. Samuel Gratrix, of Furness, Cheshire. On Saturday the 15th inst. suddenly, at Wigan, in the 51st year of his age, Mr. Jon. WaddingSon, tustian. manufacturer, and landlord of the Shovel and Broom Inn. On Thursday se'nnight, aged 10 years, Thomas, third son of T. Woodcock, Esq. of Wigan. On Friday last, of an inflammation on the liver, aged 8 years, Elizabeth Ann, the daughter of Mr. Davies, solicitor, Hunter- street. OuThursday thellth Sept. of the yellow fever, after a sick- ness of four days only, on his passage from South Carolina to Pro- vidence, Rhode Island, aged 28, John, sou of Jeremiah Wood, of Bolton- le- moors. Lately, at Sedbergh, Mrs. Mary Shaw, sister of the late Mr. Shaw, master of the Free Grammar School at Rochdale. Lately, Mr. Robert Johnson, a well- known rider on the turf. He rode the winner of the Great St. Ledger Stakes at Doncaster this year. His death is supposed to have been occasioned by a fall from a nony, on the road from Doncaster to Richmond. On Thursday tlie 13th inst. at Everton, Bedfordshire, at an ad. vanced age, Mr. Wm. Squires.— And on Saturday the 22d inst. Mrs. Ann Squires, father and mother of Mr. John Squires, Walton Lodge On Friday the 14th inst. Mr. Christopher Charnely, spirit- mer- chant, of Preston. On Thursday se'nnight, aged 62, Mr. Richard Bealey, bleacher, of Raddifte, near Bury. On Friday last, at his house, near Holywell, Mr. - John Jones, formerly of the York Hotel, in this town. On Saturday last, aged 68, Thomas Bayley, Esq. of Booth- hall, near Blakeley. On Sunday last, at his house, at Cheetham- hill, Mr. Russell, printer, Deansgate, Manchester. On Tuesday morning, at the Swan Inn, Dale- street, Mr. Geo. Flemming, late of London. On Wednesday last, in Great George- street, aged 16, Robert Boyd Cairncross. VESSELS ARRIVED. WEST INDIES. Charlotte, M. Havanaugh, from Jamaica, with 9 bales 240 bags cotton ] 1 logs mahogany 31$ tons logwood 5 tons fustic 54 lance- wood spars for J. Hardy. UNITED STATES. Pacific, J^ Williams, from New York, with 697 brls turpentine ! brls apples 9 bales cotton 3 brls cranberries for Cropper, Ben- son and co... 124 bags cotton 221 brls ashes 800 brls apples Rath- bone, Hodgson and co... 49 bales hops Lawrence, Willis and co... 102 brls apples R. Swire... 200 do S. Richards 152 do T. Chap. man... 25 do O Owen and co... 2 do T. and J. D. Thornelv... 2 do N. Ash ton and co... l do J Rodgersand Son... l do R. Newbold... M brls seeds J. Steadman... 53 brls apples order. Triton, E. Holcomb, from Boston, with 142 brls ashes for Bol- ton and Ogden... 319do J. S. Carter and co... l00 do 4 bags cotton Rathbone, Hodgson and co.,. 16 brls apples R. Healcy... 3do Gaboy and co... 2 do E. Pratt... 2 do J. H. Green 10 bags cotton R. F. Breed and co... 275 do 526 brls ashes 80 bags hops 10 brls apples 10^ c 12 staves Lodges and Tooth. William and Ezra, S. Baldwin, from Richmond, with 69 hhds tobacco for J. Stewart... 12 do Hayes and Story... 120 do Hunter and Alexander... 14 do W. and A. Maxwell... 9 do J. Gilliat... 20 do Maury and Latham... 45 do 20 bags cotton 5 bags sheeps' wool 123sc 8 staves J. F. Leitch and co. Alexander, W. Martin, from New Orleans, with 140 brls flour for W. and J. Brown anr? co. j. l709do 50 bags cotton Thompson, Wright and c » 29 bags cotton Barclay, Salkeld and Co... 5 do Eason, Jenner andco... 43 do order. Martha, D. Kennedy, from Philadelphia, with 33 hhds tobac- co for W. & A Maxwell... 4b bags cotton S. Hope and co.,. 15 do J. Rickarby and co... l5 do W. Anderson... 33 do Lawrence, Willis and cb... 60 do 100c staves 400 brls tar 362 brls turpentine 4 hhds bark 12 tons 17 cwt L'q fustic 3 tons 14 cwt logwood Tennent and Garnett... l box minerals, the Royal Society. BRITISH AM E RICA. Carried, Bushby, from Quebec, with 78 logs oak 110 pieces pine timber 6£ c 20 deals 2 boxes fruit trees for S. Brown and co... 48:? c staves J55 casks oii 5 casks seal skins 1 brl apples Earles and Carter... 6 do R. Bennett.., 20 do S. Brown and co... 5 casks essence of spruce J. Irvine and co. Waterloo, C. Ward, from New Brunswick, with 3961ogspine 115 logs birch timber lc 10 deals 7 masts 10 spurs 5 faths lathwood 160 staves for Addison and Bagott. BRAZIL. Speedwell, from Para, with 11 bags cotton 752 bags rice 333 bags cocon 2 baskets tapioca 1 brl oranges 30 tons fustic for S. M'Dowall and co... 242 bags rice R. Grcgson... 25 bags do 10 bags cotton J Ke! sall... 47 do 17 brls coffee 40 bags, cocoa 6 bris nuts R Child... 9 boxes India rubber J. J. Numes... 20 bags cotton 12 boxes 4 brls India rubber 34 bags ta. ioca 21 bays cotton Stack, Lynch and Hore... 5 bags tapioca 9 bris nuts S. W. od 65 bags cotton Roach and c ... 6 do Whittingham and C0... 4 do W. H. Dobie... 6 bag* rice 2ba- js India rubber 1 bag cotton order. Wihiam, W. H. Newcm, from Maranham, with 136 bags cot- n for W. Lyne andT. Sudeli 87 do Hancock and co... 20 do Peel, Yntes and Co... 30 do A. J. Costa... 9 do < rosbie and co... l0 do W Allaston and Co... 10 do J. J. and W. Woodhouse... 30 do L. Ral'. ion and co . 97 do A. W. Vigera and c •... 60 do Duarte Brothers and co... 33do G. Roach and co... l2do Morralland Wat- son 76 do order. George, E. Weilstood, from Maranham, with 255 bags cotton ) uarte i5rothers... S/ do Pedra and co.,. 20 do G. Roach and co... 792 do A. J. Meirellea and co... 21 do W; Ru » ttton... 50 do A. J. da Costa... 53 do ,1. F. Mu> to... 10 do G. Hariison... 50 do J. Burn and co.,, 10 do A. Vau Zeller and co. Enterprise, J. Jones, from Maranham, witk £ 0 ba » » s cotton for Ho! ford, Gonne and co.,. 21 do M. do Carvalho and co... 200 do A. Van Zeller and CO... 140 do A. J. da Costa... 47 do Duarte I- mao?... 133 doG. Roach and co... 122 do H. J. Fereira... l08 do A. /. Weird- ies and co... 9 do G. M. Pe irce... 4 d,> S. VVhit ey... 8 > do JOsiing, Allen and co... 20 do Lyne Brothers and co.,. 35 do T. Lvne and co... 20do R. Robv... l8 3 do Roach and Mo gan... l00 do Duarl ® Brothers... 69 do S. Douthat... 25 doT. Koster... l6 co Ko- ter ami Colesvvorth... l box dollars J. A. Murta... 7G bags cotton order. BAHAMA'S Alert, Eadie, from New Providence, with 99 bales cotton 49 brls 59 boxes 6 tees sugar 13 hhds 96 brls 109 ba « s coffee 72 ton* fustic 11 do logwood 62 serons 15 brls bark for Thompson, Wright and co... l case contents unknown 3 brls limes order. ° ' NE W FOUND L A ND. Lively, E. Jounn ux, from Newfoundland, with 98 casks cod. oil 1 tee I keg 3 bundles berries and codfish 10 brls mackerel ] do herrings 1 do capelin 2 kegs berries 2 do tongues and sounds 1 box codfish for W. Graham... 45 kegs cod sounds J. Glynn... 210 ca.\ ks cod oil Flounds and co. GERMANY Elija, Mercer, from Hamburg, with 122 casks 138 bags apples 80 bushels loose dc fo A. Gar net t. SPA IN Thomas, Muncaster, from Malaga and Gibraltar, with ( from Malaga) 400 bags shumac lr> 0 bris 1000 frails 450 boxes ,; 50half do raisins 20 chests 20 half do lemons 37 serons almonds for R. Abra- ham... 38 boxes 19 brls raisins 30 frails figs 5 bushels loose onions lc corkwood said master—( from Gibraltar) 270iboxe. « raisinsord^ r Robert, S. Witt, from Malaga, with 900 sacks shumac for T. and W. Earle and co... 68 boxes 19 half do raisins 13 jars grapes Wightod, Gray and co... f box clay figures 1 cask wine G Steel 150 bags 100 sacks shumac 1^ 1 boxes 50 half do 200 qr do raisins 21 boxes almonds 50 jars grapes 2 boxes pomegranates 5 chests 10 boxes lemons order. PORTUGAL. Jean, W. Coupland, from Oporto, with 5 pipes wine for Alan son and co... 5 pipes 10 hhds do T Seddon and co... 5 pipes 10 hhds do R. Preston and co... 5 hhds do G. Roach... ( 0 pi; es 2 hhds do S Salisbury... 1 pipe do J. Potter... 4 hhds do W. Brown 1 do R.. Abraham... 1 pipe 2 hhds do E. Crudentcn... 2 pipes do Knowles an( t « o 5 do Holden and co 20 pipes do 2 and a half boxes onions Alanson and co 105 chests 20 half do oranges 30 half chests onions 20c corkwood HolUwell and Hi^ hfield. MED 1 TER RA WEAN. Swiftsure, Nickall, from Zante, ( under quarantine) with 103 butts 36 caroteels currants for E. Rae... l67 butts 58 caroteels da order. Levant, J. Dobson, from Sicily, with 95 tons brimstone 115 bags shumac for Haselden and Willis... 50 bagsshumac C. Wild... 100 do Trontbeck and Baillie... 100 do Gardner and Hunter... 100 do 25 bags nuts J. Hardman and Son... l00 bags linseed order!' 11USSIA. Adonis, Parke, from St. Petersburg, with 1^ 0 casks pot ashes 57 bundles hemp 12 deals 12 deal ends 12 boards 2 faths lathwood for W. and T. Langton and 00... 50 casks tallow Crossfield snd co Ulverstone, H. Parker, from Petersburg, with 235 casks tallow for T. and W. Orford... lOO do 55 b tles hemp Dix n, Wain and co ... lOi casks tallow 103 bundles hem ,, J. Thompson... 8 do 10 masts 29 spars 3qr » 10 deal ends 15deals W. and i. Langton and co. Fincbett, T Penny, from Petersburg, with 200 casks tallow for J. Thompson, jun... 1200 qrs wheat loose and in bags Cropper Benson and co... 51 bundle* hemp T. Booth and co... l27 bobbins flax Birley, jun... 44 deals 400 mats 100 faths lathwood T. Booth and co. William, L. Hall, from Riga, with 49 bundles hemp 370 fir balks 2fc 10 deal ends ljcl deals 250 mats 6 faths lathwood for W. and T. Langton. Benjamin Shaw, W. R. Anderson, from Pernau, with 38^ c 11 deals 9Jc 11 deal ends for T. Naylor and co. 4 Stapleton, Amery, from St. Petersburg, with 50 casks tallow for T. Garnett... l06 bundles hemp M. and T. Gladstone.,. 9 do A Macgregor and co... lbox tongues 1 keg cavear J. and H. Cum- ming... lc 5 deals 88 deal ends 1 ton oakum 2 keg cranberries W~ Carter... 100 casks tallow order. Ardent, Davies, from St. Petersburg, with 155 bundles hemr> for W. and J. Langton & co... l00 casks taliow J. Thompson, jun ... 33 bundles hemp M Gladstone... 8 cask* bristles T & W Orford ... 10 tpars | c 28 deals si- id master. David, W. Cargill, from St Petersburg, with 98 bundles hemp for A Macgregor and co... 20 deals 20 deal ends said master. Haliday, A Stewart, from Archangel, with 300 casks tallow 1271 brls tar 7800 mats for Dixon, Wain and Lace SWEDEN. Nancy, Burges, from Stockholm, with 40 chests spikes 8812 share blades 14068 bars iron 216 boxes window glass 90 deals for D and A Willink Shaw, W H Ramsden, with 38c 2q 11 deals 9c lq 11 deal ends for T Naylor and co Victoria, P L Leborg, from Gottenburg, with 4025 bars iron 700 tubs steel for R A'illiamson... 388 bars iron J and R Sloan... 3c 20 spars J Jones, sen... 3 casks cranberries said master... 4 boxes contents unknown order NAVAL 1 INTELLIGENCE. Noah, Bowman, from Trieste for this port,, at Milford Merchant, Odiom, from Stockholm for New York, at this port with loss of mainmast 9 Nancy, Burger, from Stockholm for do. is on shore at Knott Hole, and received damage Christopher, Hayes, from Charleston, is on shore near Ince and expected to be got off without damage, but must be dis* charged Constitution, Edwards, from Malaga at Dunkirk New Minerva, Hodson,, from Lisbon at Dublin Ant, Maxwell, hence at Newfoundland in twenty days Barrett, and Superior, Good, henc& at St. John's, N., B. Camilla, and Betsey, from Quebec at Newfoundland Minerva, Lynas, from Demerara, and Favourite, Young, hones at Quebec Cossack, and Harriot, hence at St. Andrews Fama Mazza, and Priceza Leopoldina,. from Lisbon at do. John, Powel, hence at Pernambuco Coromandel, Day, hence at Philadelphia Dryade, Plummer; Dee, Dixon, hence at Boston Thomas Naylor, Gill, hence at Quebec. Jiirkb » Wilton.£ r © na London at do. Alice, Hammond, from Barbadoes at St. John's N. B. Aurora, Gardner, hence at Newfoundland Ocean, HOgg, hence at Constantinople Richard, Fiudlater, and Robert Burns, Kerr, hence at Gib* laltar St. Joze, Larrazabella, and Mary Helen, Magianis, hence « £ Cadiz Hoffnung, Michaels, hence at Memel Waterhouse, Spearman, hence at Danzig Trader, Castles, from Sicily for this port, at Bantry Bay Faxne, Dunleary, from Philadelphia at Cork Hope, Lowe, hence for Gibraltar, at Tarbat Saint Anna, for Pernambuco, has put back, leaky Augustas, from Miramichi for this port, was lost on the inland of Islay, on the 1st insisnt: the crew drowned, great part of tbe- cargo saved Robert Todd, Campbell, from Trinidad and Turk's Island t © Portland, was totally lost off Nantucket, 011 the 21st ult. crew saved The ship Suffolk, of London, bound to this port; the. ship Co-, ra, and brig Gustavus, botu for Bourdeaux, were driven 011 shora near New Orleans, during a violent gale on the - 4th Sept. The Cora had lost her mksen mast, and it was supposed would be abandoned, and the Suffolk would be obliged to discharge. 4 large British ship, bound to New Orleans,, was outside ot the bar^, with all her masts and bowsprit gone Favourite, Young, hence at Quebec _____ Dorset, Garbutt, hence at Miraiuichi , Samuel, Taylor, hence at Newfoundland , Willing Maid, Blackeliar, hence at do. ( . Fame, Poliand, hence at do. v / ma& b* Cybie]! Huckler, ( of Scarbro',) was at Grand Riv( jj,£ p* in Edward's Island, btli Sept. nearly loaded. C Fidelity, Murray, hence at Memel, 2d inst. after Sticlygg the bar and springing a leak. Freden, Rehburn, hence at Borgo Asperne, Cropton, hence at Philadelphia 21st inst, ^ , Harriet, Hannah, of this port, was sold with her matenalj^^ -- y ;? / New London, Prince Edward's Islark , on 4th ult. r ^ (- W Thomas, Obery, from New Orleans for this port, wbiclrSS^^ J*^- shore in Dungarvon Bay, was got off inst. The following vessels nave been spoke " for Havannah, on ihe 30th Aug. off the 1 from Leghorn for Dublin, 011 the. 17th inst, off Waterford,— 0% f ~ v £ rolina Ann, nence for New York, off Tuskar,— Irlam, Irlam^ • ' ~ • hence for Barbadoes, and Hannah, I-' airclougii, hence for Antigua , and Madeira, on the lb'th inst. offTuskar.— Heroine, from Cadis to America, on the 6th inst. in lat 42 30 Ion 51.~~ Aui. weiU hence for St. ' I bonus's, on the 17ih inst. Cape Clear, N. E. by N, 8 leagues.— belie savage, hence for Boston, on the - 4th ult. in lat, 43 36 I011.55 13.— Keisick Wood, Fisher, hence to H$ vann.& h, oa rhe 10th ult. in lat 21 55 N. Ion 5510 VS , t 13th inst, fS,'' \ . joken at se.> i-^ Dyke^ ene © ?'-"- : he Canary Isiarids. wConaj^^ r-^ So!?^- ru,- ek T<% V C 1 he uody of tbe late Capt. Mudey, of the Wiliam and Mary, was found 011 Monday evening sc'nnight, near the summer- house, at Bov'erton, eight miles from the place where the ve^ ei wss wrecked. 176 THtf LIVERPOOL MERCURY. NOV. 2S, TO THOMAS CASE, ESQ. MAYOR OF LIVERPOOL. SIR, I am so fully aware that the time and attention of the ci. ief magistrate of Liverpool is necessarily so much occupied with a multiplicity of business, that^ I should not iiave addressed myself to you on the pre- sent occasion, were not the subject of my letter, in my estimation at least, of more consequence than almost any which can claim the prompt interference of a magistracy actuated by a proper regard for the repu- tation and safety of the tows— the laws of the land— and the dictates of humanity. T need not remind you, Sir, that the termination of the late protracted war has thrown out of employ a great number of seamen, both native and foreign. Itjs natural that the former should obtain situations in the merchants* service, in preference to tbe latter: in no country, however, much less in England, in whose cause their energies have been employed; ought men of this, or of any class, who are willing to labour, to be left almost destitute of food by day, and wholly destitute of any shelter by night. During the two last winters, many such poor house- less beings, in the last stage of human misery, were, for some time, suffered to linger about the outskirts of the town ; and comparatively bappy was he who could take up his quarters near the warm, but roofless, lime or brick kilns. This state of things continued until their condition was somewhat alleviated by the exertions of a few individuals, seconded by the private bounty of some of the inhabitants. During the last winter in par- ticular, it cannot be forgotten, th3t many hundreds of these miserable men, principally seamen, were pro- vided, for a considerable time, with food, tire, and lodging, by tbe efforts of the same individuals, sup- ported by an exertion of private benevolence almost unprecedented. It is a lamentable consideration, that tbe evil does not appear to be of that temporary nature so much dwelt upon by those who pretend to trace all the dis- asters of the country to " the transition from war to peace." Scenes of the same revolting description as those which distinguished the two last winters, have for some time past begun to obtrude themselves once mire on our notice; but it will scarcely be expected, that the arduous and disgusting office of personal in- terference and solicitation, in behalf of such wretch- edness, should again devolve upon those who have already made such repeated and unremitted sacrifices ef their personal ease and convenience, in discharge of a public duty :— neither is it probable, that private contributions would be found adequate to such re- peated claims; even should the office of superintend- ence be reluctantly resumed by those, who, on the former occasions, had the distribution of their bounty. With these impressions, and knowing, from per- sonal examination, the pressing condition of the wretches in whose behalf I am solicitous to interest you; I think it my duty thus publicly to state, that upwards of twenty of our fellow creatures have, for some time past, been compelled to pass their nights in the open air, near the Harrington lime kilns ; the proprietor of which is a gentleman of too much humanity to dislodge them ; although I know that his feelings have been much harassed by the ex- Vibition of such misery, which be has frequently relieved at his individual cost. If so many destitute men are to be met with in this one situation, is it not fair to presume that many more are suffering similar privations elsewhere? I have annexed a list of 22 of these men, all foreigners, except one Irishman :— and the readiness you have shewn to attend to every well grour ded complaint, which has come under your cognizance, leads me lo hope that you will do all in your power to procure - them a temporary asylum, until, by application to the respective Consuls, they can be removed to their native homes. A duty so palpable, so irresistibly imperative upon a society calling itself christian, ought not to be suf- fered to depend for its performance upon the precarious impulse of individual sympathy, or private benevo- lence.' I beg to subscribe myself, Sir, Your's, most respectfully, Nov. 26. E. S. YEAST IN FEVERS. To the EDITORS of the Liverpool Mercury. GENTLEMEN, It is important in times of poverty such as we have lately experienced, and such HS, I fear, are still in store for us, that every cheap mode of curing disease should be made known as widely as possible. I was therefore bappy to see, in your last week's paper, a republication of some successful cases of the cure of putrid fever by the use of YEAST. One person, however, ( a son of the Archbishop of York) your account says, was lost, because being too far gone to have the power of swallowing, the yeast could uot be administered. I wish therefore to sug- gest to those of your readers whom it may concer not to give up a patient even under these deplorable circumstances, without having recourse to the expe- dient pf administering the yeast ill form of enema or glysler. 1 have repeatedly had occasion to re- commend its use in this form, both in typhus fever and iu putrid sore throat, and have been delighted to witness its immediate, and almost magical good effects. When used iu this way, the yeast should be diluted with a suitable quantity of sweet wort, and in some cases it will be found necessary to en- sure its retention in the bowels by the addition of a few drops of Tinct. Opii. It is proper, however, to add, that this latter mediciue is one not to be trilled with in critical casjs, and that it should not be made use of except by those who, from experience, have bccome acquainted with its good and bad qualities. The yeast itself may be used boldly even when medical advice cannot be obtained ; and in this point of view it is more valuableas a popular remedy than the u affusion of cold water," because this is ex- tremely dangerous if used at an improper time, and few but medical men can judge with sufficient accu- racy of the symptoms which indicate, or which for- bid its employment. The insertion of the above iu your paper at the present time limy be of use to tbe poor, aud will therefore greatly oblige, Yours, & c. R. TAYLOR. Russell- street, 27th Nov. 1817. Catholic Chapel, Seel- street. Yesterday, this chapel, which has lately undergone a considerable en- largement, was re- opened for religious worship, with a solemn High Mass and a sermon. A great num- ber of persons of all persuasions attended the cere- mony, and were much gratified. The music of the mass was Mozart's, and was well performed by a choice band, vocal and instrumental, under the di- rection of Mr. Molyneux. Those parts of the ser- vice in which lie and Mrs. Gillow appeared in solos, were very impressive; and the whole, assisted by Miss Andrews and Mr. C. Smith, was much admired. Tbe ministers who officiated were the Rev. Peter Haines, of Bath, the Rev. E. Glover, and the Re V, Glover, the former of whem preached an extern, pore sermon on the occasion, entering largely into the origin and progress of worship, and the duty, honour, and happiness, of the pious. The altera- tions in the chapel have contributed much to tbe im- provement of its convenience, as well as appearance. A large space has been added at the lower end, aud two ueiv stair- cases to tbe gallery. The cove of the deling now springs from an enriched moulding, which has been painted by Mr. Bishop, with hi1 ac- customed excellence. The altar- piece is very splen- did. It lias been entirely renewed, and now consists of four Corinthian pilasters, and two columns, sup- porting an entablature and attic, which forms the singers' gallery aud organ loft. The order of this altar- piece is cartfullyr copied from the best delinea- tions of the three columns in the Campo Vaccine, at Rome, and the entablature is fully enriched. Tbe columns and pilasters are executed in Scagliola, as are also tbe altar tabic, tabernacle, and pulpits, and are remarkably good imitations of the marbles they are intended to represent. The pulpits are formed in a manner which we believe to be original,. being two well formed niches, one at each side of the al- tar, with front guards of Scaglioln, bal ing a neat and uniform appearance. The whole of the archi- tecture has been designed and executed by Mr. John Slater, fo whom it does infinite credit. Mr. Raines will preach again on Sunday next.— See Adv. DRAWING. IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, Taught by WILLIAM BUREAU NOBLE, ( From London.) fj^ fr" Tn addition to the private pupils and the tuition, at Gentlemen's and Ladies' Schools, which W. J5. N. flatters himself that his talents and his practice in the present improved modes of Painting in Water Colours, & c. entitle him to expect, he proposes t © open a Class fur not more than Twelve Scholars, in the above elegant xirt. As soon as he may be favoured with Six names, the time and place of instruction will be announced. Specimens may be seen at Messrs. Egerton Smith & Co.' s Pool- lane. November, 1817. ^ ? No. 1, Qakes- streel. Daulby- street. 3 WHEREAS a Commission of Bankrupt is a- warded and issued forth against Joshua Bol- shaw, of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, Plumber and Glazier, and he, being declared a Bank- rupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the commissioners in the said commission named, or the major part of them, on the 1st, 2nd, and 26th days of December next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each day, at the Star and Garter Tavern, Pa- radise- street, Liverpool, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects, when and where the Creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the second sitting to choose as- signees, and at the last sitting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination, and the Creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bank- rupt, or that have any of his Effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the Commis- sioners shall appoint, but give notice to Messrs. AVISON and WHEEI. ER, Solicitors, Hanover- street, Liverpool, and 28, Castle- street, Holborn, London ; or to Mr. ATHERTON, Solicitor, Temple- street, Li- verpool. TO THE GENTLEMEN, CLERGY, MERCHANTS, and other Inhabitants of the Town of Liverpool. HAVING received a Requisition " To convene a " MEETING of the INHABITANTS of the " Town, for the purpose of taking'in to consideration " and determining upon the propriety of transmitting " ADDRESSES of CONDOLENCE to His Royal " Highness the PRINCE REGENT, and His Serene " Highness PRINCE LEOPOLD, of SAXE- COBOURG, " upon the recent and ever- to- be- lamented Death of " Her Royal Highness the PRINCESS CHARLOTTE " AUGUSI A." I do hereby appoint MONDAY next, the First of December, in the Town- Hall, at Two o'clock, for such Meeting. THOxMAS CASE, Mayor. Town- Hall, Nov. 26, 1817. SUBSCRIPTIONS in behalf of those destitute persons who had taken their passages on board the BARQUE CALEDONIA, the particulars of whose infamous treatment lias been Metis Names. 3ohu Nichols.. Kuebeo Hull. John Put tell.. Henry Lewis.. Joira Hey woo.' John Lewis .. W. Wilkinson B, snry ttmccci M. thl. Herring Alex. M'Ciouc Wiiliatn S. mtli llog'er Roger* John Campbell . Hev. iy Swain., Dv Thornp.- on Wm. Thomas William Davi " Rich. Cartfaotf John Taoma;:.. John Shaw-,... J UIH- 3 W. irk .. Will. Cm istian ?' Quntrif wher Born. New York Halifax .. Jamaica .. Ditto Ditto Marseilles Ditto \ At Sea .... Madras.... Ditto...... New York Be i fan tjuedee..*... Essex ..... Halifax Stoning Tow 11 jV. providence Halifax... N. Providence Nova Scotia... Charleston Jamaica . •: o what irnfession • r ought up. seaman Ditto Ditto Carpnt Seaman Ditto Ditto D. tto Ditto Ditto Ditt" Ditto Ditto Dtto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto Ditto tl>* lonif I.. n 10' • 4 inths 5 ditto 3 ditto 1 ditto 2 ditto 6 week, 8 ditto 3 ir. ths, 4 ditto 4 ditto 3 ditto 3 ditto ' 5 ditto ! ditto ti ditto i ditto b ditto 3 ditto ll ditto •> ditto li tilths Ditto 0 tiulis. lime loner a'.. at 6 weeks 12 ditto 7 ditto S ditto fl ditto 5 ditto ditto 2 mths 3 ditto 1 oitto 8 weeks H ditto ') ditto I ditto 10 ditto 4 ditto 4 d/ tio ditto 8 ditto ditto tOweeks J weeks Music Hull.— The first concert of the Liverpool Winter Subscription took placettn Tuesday last, when an elegant, and, considering the weather, numerous audit nee. were gratified with the performance of a ries of excellent pieces. Mrs Salmon's s'nging, and Mr. Nicholson's efforts on the flttte, were of the first order, and met the most unanimous approbation. Mr. Bradbury delighted his hearers hy ( he sweetness and richness of his voice ; and Master Saxon's first ap pearance was as flattering as be himself could wish. It is sincerely lo be wished that Mr. Wilson inay be remunerated for the extent and risk of his exertions. He has adopted a wise plan in requiring tbe names of a sufficient number of subscribers, previous to com- mencing the present series of concerts, and as those who have given their names will, of course, realise the responsibility upon which alone he has been in- duced to act, we feel pleasure in the prospect of a number of well attended concerts. The pleasing state of the room e> n Tuesday, gave an earnest of what may be expected. The Second Concert will take place on Tuesday next.— See Advt. Caution.— We are told that several persons are now traversing the country, giving informations against such as give receipts on unstamped paper, for sums exceeding forty shillings. Fire at Chester.— Yesterday, about eleven o'clock in the forenoon, a fire broke out in the left wing of Chester Castle, which in a few hours destroyed a great'part of the interior, anil so much of the roof, that it was found necessary to destroy the remainder to prevent tbe spread of the flames. The fire was first discovered by the soldiers 011 guard, and in a few minutes hundreds of persons, prisoners and neighbours, were in motion. Tbe county records were removed in the utmost confusion, and the most serious alarm spreaO through the city. When our informant left the spot, about two o'clock, the lire hail been considerably subdued. Observer Office, Loudon .. £ 5 t) 0 Egcrton Smith 2 0 0 Rosson & Bulmer 2 0 0 1 0 0 B. ty F.. Smith 2 0 0 A. B. < lf E. Smith 1 0 0 Joseph Birch, Esq. M. P. f E. 5 0 0 Cropper, Benson and Co 5 0 0 Rathbone, Hodgson and Co. .. 3 0 0 A Case of Charity 1 0 1) T. K 0 5 0 Mr. Thos. Cropper, 4J? E. Smith, 5 0 0 Joseph 11 : i. lvvtMi, 1 0 0 A Friend, 0 5 0 A Friend, tlf' E. Smith 1 0 0 France, Fletcher and Yates.... 1 0 0 Arthur Heywood, Sons and Co. 1 0 0 Thomas Bollon 1 0 0 I 0 0 Thomas Leyland o 0 0 J. S. Carter and Co 1 0 0 E. B. ( two unknown females) <( f E. Smith 10 0 0 P. It. S.<) f E. Smith 0 5 0 SUHSCRIPTIONS will be received hy E Smith. MEETINGS OF CREDITORS. Hour. LIVERPOOL Commercial Clerks' g? erietp. IT is intended to commemorate the establishment of this Society, by an ANNIVERSARY DINNER, at the YORK HOTEL, on TUESDAY the 2nd of December. Friends of the Institution, disposed to honour the Members with their company, on that occasion, may obtain Tickets from any of the Committee, or from J. Gore, previous to the 28th instant. JOHN GLADSTONE, Esq. will take the Chair. SIR WILLIAM BARTON, Ivnt. Vice the Chair. STEWARDS. The Right Hon. the EARL of DERDT. SIR J. GREY EGERVON, Bart. M. P. Lieut- Gen. GABRIEL DOVE TON, M. P. JOSEPH BIRCH, Esq. M. P. SAMUEL HORROCKS, Esq. M. P. • WILLIAM EWART, Esq. SARTHI'R HEYWOOD, Esq. THOMAS LEYLAND, Esq. THOMAS DEALY, Secretary. Committee- room, York Hotel, Liverpool, ' 20th November, 1817. Concentric ssocietj). THE regular Weekly Meetings of the SOCIETY will, in future, be held at the CASTLE INN, Lord- street, on Friday Evenings. The Anniversary Dinner will take place on the 19th December. Members are requested to attend THIS EVENING, on business. EGERTON SMITH, President.^ From our London Correspondents. Royal Exchange, Wednesday Evening. By intelligence from Gibraltar of tbe 11th inst. we are happy to learn, lhat the plague, which has been prevalent on the African coast, has been kept out of that place. The Euretta has arrived from Quebec, with a cargo of furs, valued at = 4200,000. Monopoly of Whale Oil.— In the Court of King's Bench, this morning, Mr. Scarlett moved a writ of Criminal Information, against Herman Gerard Hil. hers aud Stephen Cleasby, for an attempt to raise, by illegal means, the price of Whale Oil. By the affi-. davits it appeared, that in the course of three months they had engrossed about nine tenths of all tbe Whale Oil in the kingdom. The affidavits further stated, that in tbe nego- ciations with other persons it had been objected that by such advauce in tbe price of whale oil the exportation would be pi evented; to this Mr. Cleasby bad replied, that if but half could be sold at the price to which he hoped to raise it, the speculators could afford to allow the rest to run into the sea. By Mr. Hilbers* specu- 27 Grays, Wilson & Co. special, Orred & Brooke I I 29 Richard Williams, of Dolgelly, 3d, Geo. Inn 11 — Richard Lloyd, do. do Do.... 1 Dec. 1 2 Joshua Bolskaw, 1st. & 2d, Star & Gar. 1 2 Gralion & Astort, div Mr. Clements 12 lations at Hull, he had agreed to take half the stock — of the dealers on a specific contract, that Ihey should retain the rest until he had raised the price to £ 1,0 per ton.— A rule was granted, to shew cause for cri- minal prosecution. Stocks — Tbe frequent meetings of the Cabinet Council have had an effect on the Stock market this afternoon. These meetings were ascribed tosomeap- Tbe Manchester Almanack contains the Ltverpoo Tide Table, which, with a variety of other useful in* formation, and a good view of tbe Ittfirmary, will he found both useful and ornamental.—{ See Advt. J Opening of the Liverpool Institution.-- Thisevent, which w. I torn, an era in the history of our native | hensions of the dispo5jfi< in of France to t0 war town, attracted an audience, on I uesday last, of rather than . i^ har- e the contributions to The allies! from 5 to 600 of the most respectable mnab. tauts of j _ Xhe r4d„ ction W8S | pt, r cent. but the funds at the the town and neighbourhood, of both sexes, who | dose of business recovere{| thcir f(, rnicr grouml. appeared highly gratified at { he excellent introduc- tory discourse, delivered by our highly revered friend and townsman, Mr. Roscoe. We have else- where noticed this subject, to which we shall pro- bably recur on some early occasion. Gambling.— A receiver of direct contributions in Belgium dis- appeared within the last few days from his commune, with his wife and childreu. He has left in his bureau a great quantity of Lottery Tickets, amounting to about 1- 2,000 francs, with the fol- lowing letter :— " The infamous Lottery has totally ruined me. It has reduced me to the dreadful necessity of abandoning my country, and of going to seek an assylum among others. My wife and children liave most cause to complain Whoever you be, do not precipi- tate yourself into the abyss where I have sunk J I offer a terrible example which may perhaps be uieful to you." About £ 50,000 stock has been been sold out from the Commissioners' box.— The Stocks closed— Red, Ann. 82i.-— Consols 83$ — Do. for Acct. 84f. Antiquities.-- As some workmen were forming a small quay, a few days ago. at Carnarvon, they discovered the remains ot an immense wooden bridge, formed of oak, buried several feet in the sand, and extending over the river Seient. One beam which was got up, measured upwnrds of fifty feet in length. This bridge appears to have formed originally a comtuunicarion be- tween Segontium, and Coed- Helen summer house, in all proba- bility a Roman watch- tower, one end of tho bridge being conti- guous to the old walls of Hengaer Cysteint. ' I'he entire of this bridge is supposed to have extended upwards of 400 yards. Jetvs. r- In a tract lately published at Paris by M. Bail, the fol- lowing is given as a fair calculation of the number of Jews in the different quarters of the globe In all parts of Poland, before the partition of 1772... 1,000,000 In Russia, including Moldavia and Wallaehia 200,000 In all the states in which the German language is spoken . 500,000 In Holland and the Netherlands 89* 000 In Sweden and Denmark 5,000 in France 50,000 In England, [ of which London contains 12,000} 50,000 In the states in which Italian is spoken 200,000 In Spain aud Portugal 10,000 In the United States 3,000 In the Mahomedan states of Asia, Europe and Africa 4,000,0 « 0 In Persia and the rest of Asia, including China & India 500,000 G, 598,000 Anecdote.—- The papers inform us, that Sir Charles Brisbane is about to embark, to re- assume his government of St. Vincent's. When this gallant officer commanded the Arethusa, at the storm! ing of the forts at Curacoa, perceiving his first Lieutenant ( Grif- fiths) about to mount the scaling ladder, sword in hand, ai the head of a band of heroes, he put his hand upon the Lieutenant's shoulder, gently forced him from the steps, sprung into his plnce and exclaimed, " Griffiths, I am Captain of fhe Arethusa, my place is iiret j if 2then you may take my station*'* Co Correspondents. Our fair and benevolent correspondents E. B. will find their most liberal donation acknowledged in another part of our paper, under the head Barque Caledonia. We regret that our arrangements for this week will not admit the letter of SEN EX, which we did not receive until yesterday.— We shall certainly attend to it in our next; and, in the mean tinie, must express our entire concurrence with the writer, who recommends that a general meeting of the subscribers to the Dis- pensary should be called, to consider of the propriety of encreasing the number of physicians to that ex- cellent charity, in the present emergency. The documents' relating to the Logierian System came too late to hand to admit of being noticed this week, but shall not be overlooked in our next. We thank a FRIEND for the anecdote of Orator Henley, which is very good; though, contrary to our corres- pondent's opinion, very notorious. Our columns have lately been so much occupied by the details of a recent and lamentable event, that we must for some time remain in arrears with our cor- respondents ; and can only for the present notice the receipt of A CONSTANT READER— H. H. H.— . Letter on the Gas Lights, & c.— Quiz— JUVENIS— A FRIEND TO TRUTH— A TRUE BRITON— A. C.—• COMMUNICUS— the lines by A MANIAC— and A. C. per J. R. PHILANTHROPOS will observe a letter in a preceding column, addressed to the Mayor, upon the subject of the poor seamen whose miserable condition was al- luded to in the Mercury of the 14th inst. We had anticipated our correspondent's suggestion of obtain- ing some employ for them; and seven of their num- ber have been engaged, at very low wages, to perform some temporary work, by a friend, to whom we re- commended them : but we think it would be pre- ferable to forward them to their native country. PRINTED BY EGERTON SMITH, 18, 3jJcoUaaste;