Per ." mf. '" j*. z— • J V NUMBER ? 56. SATURDAY, MARCH 31, IS2I Price 6 - y/. , Printed for J. BOOTH, Jua. CHROHlCtE STRBST, ABEBDSEV ; where, and by NEWTON k Co. No. 3. Warwick Sfiwr ® , Nowj- ite Strast; J. Will TB, 33, F'est Street ; E. HATHVAY, Ni_. 1, Catherine Street, Strand, tosoojf • J K JOHNSTON & Co. No. 1, Sackvillc Street, DUBLIN; and J. T. SMITH & Co. Hunter's Square, ~ ... Price of a single Paper, 6- jd. - i? 1 8.3 fid. per Annum, delivered in Town- EDtSBUEGil, Advertisements and Orders are taken in. - and £ i. iOs. per Annum, when sent by Post. favn ga ggsffiiaBr^ fEgr. ic. ngsa ARCHITECTURAL, PERSPECTIVE, and LANDSCAPE DRAWING. ALEXANDER ERASER, grateful for the encouragement which lie has hitherto received, and cFwhich he respectfully solicits.! continuance, begs leave to announce to the Public in general, and to Tradesmen, that he will continue his EVENLNG CLASS during the Summer, from six to nine o'clock, for the purpose of teaching CIVIL ARCHITECTURE and PER- SPECTIVE: and also, that he will arrange his DAY CLASSES for LANDSCAPE, & c. as much as pos- sible to accommodate those who may favour him with their attendance. N. B.— Plans and Working Draughts done for Buil- ders, and others. Hilne's Court, Gallowgnte, March 28, 1821. FOR SALE, THE BUILDING AREA on the North Side of Union Street, betwixt'Mr. Hadden's and Mr. Lumsden's Properties, It extends 50 feet along Union Street, and has access to the Terrace. Apply to Ji « me « BieiM*, - wttvocnte. TWO GUINEAS REWARD. Lost in Union Street, on Thursday last, ASILVER SNUFF BOX, foreign made, oblong shape, engine turned, inside gilt. On the inside of the lid, " John Douglas Wallace to his Friend " Hugh ? » Iacswein." Whoever will be the means of re- covering it shall receive TWO GUINEAS REWARD; and, if required, no questions asked. The Box will weigh about four or five ounces. II. MACSWEIN. Agency Office, Union Street, Aberdeen. ? March 30, 1821. J < TIbeatresiRopaT, a& erDeen. THIS PRESENT EVENING, March 31, 1821, ( HALF PRICE NIGHT) The National Tragedy of WALLACE. Hie Part of Wallace, by Mr. MEGGETT. being the last Night of his Engagement. And the Grand Romance ( last time) of BLUE BEARD. On MONDAY. THE CASTLE SPECTRE— And MAII) AND MAGPIE. On TUESDAY. ROB ROY, 137th Time. And DOG OF MONTARGIS. The Theatre will then close, until Wednesday 11th April, when will lie produced, a new and highly interesting National Drama, now acting in Edinburgh with great success, called HALLOWE'EN; Or, the Vampire and the Water Kelpie. With entire new Scenery, Machinery, & c. & c. The new Tragedy of CONSCIENCE, orthe BRIDAL Nrr. HT and a few other Novelties will follow the Vampire in rapid succession, to give eclat to the close of the Season. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. iJpon Tuesday the 3d April, there will be sold by Auc- tion, ( in Virtue of a Warrant from the Sheriff of Aberdeenshire) in BROWN & SON'S SALE- ROOM, UNION STREET, N assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE— consisting of a Set of Mahogany Dining Tables— a large Sideboard— a Mahogany Four- posted Bedstead— Mattress and Feather Bed to match— Blan- kets and Counterpans— Mahogany and other Chairs — Tea and Card Tables— Chests of Drawers— Carpets— Hearth Rugs, & c. The above being exposed for behoof of Creditors, must be sold without reserve. Sale to begin at 11 o'clock forenoon. WINTER STOCK SELLING OFF. D. MARTIN, Third Shop from the End of Broad Street, on the West Side, IN order to make room for a large supply of SPRING GOODS, is now selling the remainder of his WINTER STOCK, at a reduced price; and as the jroods are all of last year's manufacture, he can with confidence recommend them as being fresh and whole- some. Good PELISSE CLOTH, at 2s. 9d. pel- yard. Fine Tweelled ditto, at 5s. fid. to 6s. fid. Coloured Tweelled BOMBAZETTS, ] 2d. per yard. BOMBAZINES in every fashionable Colour, and excellent quality, only 80d. per yard. And every other article in the line equally cheap. Hasj'ist received, a large assortment of GLOVES, and n quantity of beautiful FANCY RIBBONS, of entire new patterns. Expects to hand in « few days, a quantity of IRISH LINENS and LIKEN DIAPERS. £• A liberal allowance to Dealer*, and no Credit. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Business, for this some time past carried on under the firm of ROBERTSON & REID, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. JAMRS ROBERTSON is authorised to'receive and discharge all the debts due to the said Company, and by- whom ail the debts due by said Company will be paid. JAS ROBERTSON. AD. G. KE1D. GEO. PARK, Witness. WILI. M. ANDERSON, Witness. Aberdeen, March 24, 1821. JAMES ROBERTSON, GRATF. FUL for past favours, begs leave most respectfully to intimate, that the Business will in future be carried on under the firm of JIOBERTSON & CO. and hope to merit a share of the public favour. N. B An APPRENTICE WANTED, a lad from the country would be preferred. NOTICE. The GRAND HISTORICAL PERISTREPHIC PANORAMA OF THE Battles of Ligny, Les Quatre Bras, and Accompanied by a full Military Rand, and the Highland Bagpipe, when the Highland Regiments are introduced. Now OPEN iu the large Hall, UNION STREET, CLOSES IN A FEW DAYS, A UPSET PRICES REDUCED. SALE OF HOUSES, And SHARE OF THE ABERDEEN AND HULL SHIPPING COMPANY. To be sold by public roup, within the Lemon Tree Ta- vern, upon Wednesday the 11th of April ne* t,- at two o'clock afternoon, Part of the sequestrated Estate of JAMES GORDON, Merchant, Gallowgate. THE COTTAGE of GOWANY BRAE, situated at Causeway End. with the GARDEN and GROUND adjoining. This Cottage is pleasantly situated upon the Banks of the Canal, and has abundance < ifspring water; the Ground is neatly laid out as a Gar- den, Bleaching Green and Shrubbery ; and altogether forms as compact and comfortable a residence for a small family, as can be met with in the neighbourhood of Aber- deen — Upset price. £ 21.'. The DWELLING HOUSE in the Gallowgate, 7, with the two small Shops behind the same, front- ing Littlejohn Street. The House is in good repair, and respectably tenanted. The present rental nearly £~ 0. — Upsst price, £ 700. AND, ONE SHARE of the ABERDEEN and HULL SHIPPING COMPANY— Upset price. £ 90. Apply to Charles Chalmers, Advocate, Trustee upon the Estate. Aberdeen, March 30, 1821. The Proprietors, in tendering their obligations for the unbounded Patronage bes- owed by the Inhabitants of ABERDEEN, upon the PANORAMA of WATER- LOO, since it opened, beg most respectfully to announce, that the arrangements they have made in England, will compel them to withdraw it from this city in the course of a few days; they are thus pointed in their intimation, in purpose that those persons who have not yet visited the Representation of those MEMORABLE BATTLES, may not lose this final opportunity. The Panorama will be exhibited once in the dav- titne, viz. at one o'clock precisely; it will aiso be brilliantly illuminated at night, and exhibited twice, viz. at seven, and. half- past eight o'clock. Front Scats, 2s.— Back Scats, Is.— Children under 12 years of age, Half- price. Books, descriptive of the Panorama, giving numerous interesting Anecdotes relative to the Battles, to be had at tiie Rooms, price 6d. N. B.— There will be no Exhibition on Wednesday next. NEW TEA, ft GROCERY WAREHOUSE, SOUTH SIDE CASTLE STREET, ABERDEEN. JOHN REID begs most respectfully to intimate, that he has now opened the above ESTA BLI3H- MENT, with a choice and fresh assortment of TEAS, SUGARS, GROCERIES. BRITISH WINES, LONDON PORTER, EDINBURGH ALE, & c. J. liEtn has confidence in recommending h; i present Stock of Teas, as being of the strongest and best full fla- voured that are imported, particularly the Congou, at 6s. and the Blackish Leaf, at 6s. 6d. and 7s. which are giv- ing great satisfaction ; tile low priced at 5s. and 5s. 8d. are also better at the money than formerly. TEAS, BLACK AND GREEN. Good strong Congou, 5s. to . Tel. - Id. per pour-!— very good Congou, 5s. 8d— fine dittoes— best Blackish Leaf ditto. 6s. 6, d. to 7s. and 7>. 6d.— fine S « M." hong Tea, 8s. rid 7s. 6d— fine Padrae ditto, a.< exedtient Tea, 9s. to 9s. 6d— ditto Caper, very stror ; T « 8s. 6( 1— finest Twankay, 7s. 6d. to 8s— Hyson Sisin, iOs. to los, 6d— very fine Hyson, 12s— best Hyson, 13s. 4d. COFFEE, RAIV ft LONDON ROASTED. Fine Raw Coffee, 2s. 6d. per lb.— Roasted Ditto, 2s. 8d. to 2s. lOd— Ground Do. 2s. 8d— very best Ground do. 3s. SUGAR, RAW AND REFINED. Raw Sugar, 6d. 6^ d. and 7d. per pound— good Ditto Sd— ffne Ditto 8id and 9d- very fine, 9| d. to lOd— Lump Ditto, lid— single Refined Loaves, ll^ dto 12d — very fine Ditto, I2£ d to I3d— very best, 13^ d to 14d. and Sugar Candy, very cheap. SOAP, LOWERED IN PRICE. Good Yellow Soap, 7f d; per pound— best ditto, very old and hard. 8d— fine Mottled Soap, 9d— best White, Leith made, 9id— Soft Soap 6d. to li. GROCERIES. New Carolina Riee, very fine, 5d. per pound— ground do. 5d— East India ditto. 3d. to 3| d— best Whole Pease, 2^ d— Yellow Split ditto, 3i— Green ditto, ditto, 3| d— good Pot Barley, Id— fine ditto, 1 ; d— finest, 2d— finest Sago, Is. 6d— Saltpetre lOd— Basket Salt, Is. 4d.— Poland Starch, lOd. to 12d— Crystalized Soda, 7d— best American Ashes, 7d - Italian Juice, 2s— White Candy, 3s. 4d— old made dipt Candles, lOd— Mould ditto, with waxed wicks, lid— good Table Butter, lOd. per lb. of 16 ounces— single Gloucester Cheese, Sd— double ditto, lOd — best Loaf ditto, lid. FINEST BRITISH WINES, at Is. rid. per bottle, bottle included. London Porter. 5s— Stout, 5s. 6d— double ditto, 6s.— Edinburgh Ale, 6s. 7s. and 8s. per dozen, exclusive of bottles— warranted of good qualities. The above are the ready money priccs. An excellent assortment of Pickles. Fish Sauces, & c. also a variety of FRUITS, viz Figs Plumbs, Oranges, Muscatel! and other Raisins, very cheap. March, 1821. HOUSE TO BE SOLD OR LET, ENTRY AT WHITS UNI) A Y. NPHAT substantial FAMILY HOUSE, with JL the Garden at the hack thereof, situated in Consti- tution Street, between the properties of Mr. Allan and Mrs. Strachan. It is built of the best materials, and can be finished to suit a purchaser or tenant. For particulars, apply to Mr. Scorgie, the Proprietor, or James Nicol, Advocate, Marischal Street. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. THOSE insured at this Office, whose Premi- ums become due on the 25tli inst. are requested to order payment of the same within fifteen days from that date, otherwise all risk on their Policies will cease. All BUILDINGS, GOODS, FARM STOCK, & c. continue to be insured at this Office on the usual terms. INSURANCES are also done ON LIVES at this Office, either for ONEJIR SEVEN YEARS, or for the whole INSURANCE of tife LIFE. Printed Proposals may be had, upon applying to ANDREW JOPP, Advocate in Aberdeen, the Com- pany's AGENT. VALUABLE FARM. Tobe Let, for the Remainder of a Lease if Sixty Years• from Whitsunday, 1794. THE FARM of UPPER, MIDDLE, and NETHER PORBSHII. L, situated in the Parish of LOCIE BUCHAN, along the Turnpike Road from Peter- Jiead to Aberdeen, and distant only five miles f: om the • seaport of Newburgh. The Farm contains about 180 acres, all Arable, under a regular rotation of cropping, and in a high state of cultivation. The greater part of it was lately limed and dunged; and a field of about 20 acres of excellent Meadow has been drained, pared, and burned, at an expence of not less than £ 5 per acre, and has not yet botne a Crop. The Dwelling House, upon the Farm is two stories lii< rh, and slated— and the Rooms, which are neatly fini- shed, are well adap. ed for the accommodation of a gen- teel family.- The Offices too are extensive, built of stone and lime, and slated, And there is also a good Threshing Mill, which the Tenant may have, at a fair valuation. Tbere are likewise nocominodations for a Wright and Blacksmith, tlose to the side of the turnpike road. The Tenant will be entitled to enter to the Houses and natural Grass at Whitsunday ensuing, and may have the whole of the Crop then on the ground, or the Fodder with out the grain, as well as the Dnng and Turnip- field, at a valuation of men mutually chosen. The Houses and Inelosures on the Farm cost about = C15CO ; and the Tenant is entitled to receive the value of them at the end of the Lease, with the exception of £ 100 already paid by the Proprietor. On the whole, a Farm in such good order, and with so favourable as^# ntry, is seldom to be met with. Further . p| fticulars may he learned, by applying to Messrs. Robertson and Gray, Writers in Peterhead; or to Dayid Uutckt- on, Advocate, Aberdeen. STAFFORDSHIRE AND NEWCASTLE CHINA. EARTHEN WARE, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE, QUEEN STREET. ADDISON, FALCONAR AND CO. BEG to express their grateful acknowledgments to the inhabitants of Aberdeen and its vicinity, for the very liberal support they have received since they com- menced the above Wa- ehouse ; and to inform theni, that in the place of Mr. Jonathan. Lister, they have appointed MR. THOMAS WILSON to be their Agent, and res- pectfully solicit a continuance of the public Patronage. They take this opportunity of announcing, that for a short time they will sell a part of their extensive STOCK of Blue Printed, Brown Lined, Egyptian Black, and Queen's Ware ; China Tea Sets, gilded and enamelled ; an excellent assortment of common Stone Wait', at VERY REDUCED PRICES, which they would particularly recom- mend to the Public's attention. N. B.— Rags broken Crystal or Glass, & r. taken in exchange for Goods, and the most liberal priees given. Country orders carefully attended to. Aberdeen, March 31, 1821. ~ NEW MACHAR LODGE OF FREE MASONS. rpHE Members of this Lodge are informed, that 1 a GENERAL MEETING will be held in their Hall, on Saturday 7th April, at 6 o'clock evening, on particular business. JOIIN SMITH, SECRETARY. New Machar, March 30, 1821. CAUTION AGALNST UNLAWFULLY SENDING. CARRY ING, AND CONVEYING LETTERS. ri^ HERE being reason to suspect that there are . JL many Frauds committed against the Revenue in th': wav, it is hoped that this Notice will have the desired effect of putting a stop to such illegal practices in future, The Postmaster. General, and those acting for the Post Office, have resolved, that all persons guilty of this offence shall be prosecuted, and, if convicted, the full penalties and all expenses exacted. All concerned, particularly Owners, Guards, and Drivers of Stage Coaches, Dili- gences, and other Conveyances, Masters of Steam Boats, and all Carriers. & c. are desired to take notice of ih: s Caution, and to keep in view. That, by the Acts of 9th Queen Anne, Cap. 10. and 42d Geo. III. Cap. 81. it is enacted, That " no person or persons whatsoever, shall send, or Cause to be sent or conveyed, or tender, or deliver, in, order to be sent or conveyed, otherwise than by the Post, any Letter or Letters, Packet or Packets of Letters, on pain of forfeiting, for every such offence, the sum of £ 5, to be recovered with full costsof suit." besides further the penalty of .-€ 100 sterling, for every week that such practice shall be continued. And these penalties may be sued by any person who will inform. And by the Act 46th Geo. III. Cap. 92. it is enacted, That'• the above penalties shall and may, in thecaseof any offence against the foresaid Act, which shall be committed in that part of Great, Britain called Scotland, be sued a sd recovered in his M..- jesty's Court of Session, Cour'of Justiciary, or Court of Exeht qner in Scotland, by any person who shall and will inform and sue for the same, one moiety thereof at the use of his Majesty, his heirs and successors, and the other moiety thereof to the use of the person who shall so inform and sue for the same." The above Caution is hereby repeated, that all persons tnav be aware of the Act of Parliament against the illegal conveyance of Letters, and beware of acting contrary to Law, and the consequences of doing so. Due encouragement will be given to persons who shall give information. By order of the Postmaster- General. WILLIAM KERR, Sec. GENERAI. POST OITICE. EDINBURGH, February, 1821. BREAD, the finest Flottrj is selling in Or. D Abrk- ' DF. EN, at Eightpenee the QUARTERN, and Four- pence the HALF QUARTERN LOAF. March 30, 1821. ABERDEENSHIRE AGRICULTUKAL ASSOCIATION. PREMIUMS.— I8SJ. TIIE Committee of the Association, at their Meeting upon the 2d inst. resolved to offer the fol- lowing PREMIUMS for the current year, viz. DRAUGHT STALLIONS. For the bes- Draught Stallion, 30 Guineas. For the second best ditto, 25 Do. For the third best ditto, 20 Do. For the fourth best ditto 15 Do. And with the view of improving the breed of Harness and Saddle Horses, a PREMIUM of 30 Guineas is to be given for the best Horse, half, or two- thirds brtdl— not exceeding 10 nor below 4_ years of age. The Draught Sta/ l/ nns must be from 4 to 14 years of age; and the Owners must become bound, that the Prize Horses shall serve, for One Season, in sveh Districts of the County nf Aberdeen, as shall be fired for that purpose. Each Horse to be allowed no more than 80 Marcs; and those Mares that are the property of Members of the As- sociation, shall hope the preference of service ; but in rose the subscription for Mares shall fall short if 80, within three week's after the Horses reach their respective sta- tions, they shall then be allowed to serve Mares belonging to others, within the District— but in no case a greater number than 80, under the forfeiture of the Premium. ' The price of serving, each Marc shall not exceed One Gumea, and Half- a- Crown to the Groom; and the Pre- miums are to be paid at the end of the season, upon the groom presenting to the Treasurer a Certificate from two or more Stewards of the respective Districts, that he has done his duly. The same Regulations apply to the Carriage or Saddla Stallions, with the exception, that in place of being con fined to one particular District, he shall have the range of the whole county; and be subject to such additional rules, as may be established by the Committee. The foregoing Premiums are to be awarded, at a Com- petition to be held in the Links of Aberdeen, upon Fri- day the 13th of April. At this Competition, Judges will attend, to fix the order of merit, for the payment of the Premiums to the Owners of the Work Stallions.; but in terms of the Minutes of the Meeting of 25th Feb. 1820,,- each Division is to select'tbe Horse considered most suit- able for their respecti ve Districts; and the order of choos- ing, for the present season, is as follows : 1st, Turriffand Huntly— 2d, Aberdeen and Garioch— 3.1, Ellon aud Deer— 4th, Alford and Kincardine O'Niel. The Stewards of the Districts are therefore requested to communicate with each other, and send one. or more Gentlemen from, the conjoined Districts, to make the se- ection, upon the day of Competition. YOUNG STALLIONS. Upon the same occasion the following Premiums are to be awarded, as an encouragement to rear Woik Stal- ions in the County of Aberdeen, viz. For the best 3 year- old Colt, - - £ 6 6 0 Second b. est, .... 440 Best 2 year- old Colt, - - 6 6 0 Second best do. - 4 4 0 It being understood, that it is not requited that these Animals have been foaled to the Owners, but they must be their tH> » a fide prirjjertyat the"^ imey and the Omrier* of the Prize Horses must retain them until they are four years of age, and exhibit them at any other Show of Stal- lions, to be held for the time, under the sanction of the Association. In terms of this last Regulation, the 2 year- old Stal- lions found entitled to Premiums in 1819, fall to be exhi- bited at the above Shew. Previous to the above Shew, upon the 13th April, the Owners must lodge satisfactory Certificates of the ages nd pedigree of the Horses, with Charles Chalmers, Ad- vocate ; and the animals must be on the Links by 11 ' clock forenoon. SALE, 11Y PRIVATE BARGAIN, OF THE LANDS and ESTATE o/ CRABESTONE, I? i the Vicinity of Aberdeen, and Parish of NewbiUs. nj MTESE LANDS' consist of 583 Scotch Acres. A. of which 257 are Arable; 30. Water Meadow and valuable Pasture, 245 planted, and the remainder Moss, and Improvable Moor. The greatest part of the Arable I. and is in a high state of cultivation, substantially enclos- ed, and every field well supplied with water. The plan- tations, of which a considerable proportion consists of Hard Wood, are of different ages, and partly fit for being cut. There are on the premises, a commodious Mansion House and Gardens; with an extensive Sheading of Farm Offices, and an excellent Corn Mill, commanding an abun- dant supply of water, and having a Drying Kiln attach- ed. The property is situated five miles west of Aberdeen, the turnpike road from thence to Iuverury passing through it. The Plantations. Clumps, and Hedge Rows, not only embellish. but also afford good - belter to the grounds; the varied surface and exposure of which render the whole singularly beautiful. The roads and walks are laid out in the best style, every thing having been done within these few years, in the way both of solid and ornamental improvement, to make this Estate one of the most desira- ble places of residence in the County, and to which its vicinity to the City of Aberdeen materially contributes. The Title Deeds and Plan are to be seen in the hands of Andrew Jopp, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will treat with intending purchasers. Alex. Watt, at Crahestone, will shew the grounds and boundaries. FOR COLDS, COUGHS, ASTHMAS, & c. fjPHE PECTORAL ELIXIR. Experience ji- during a very long period hasincontestably proved the superior efficacy of this Medicine, in all cases of Colds, Coughs, aud Asthmatic affections. Bv promoting gentl | expectoration it very shortly relieves the patient of a slight | en- recent Cold, and a few doses are generally sufficient to remove those which neglect has rendered more confirmed ; and obstinate, and which are accompanied with Cough i Spitting of Blood, and other serious symptoms. Its pe- culiar balsamic powers tend to heat soreness aud allay the irritation of th2 ittngs, incases of Cough ; and in Astli- | matic affections it assists and gives freedom to the Breath 1 Thus it is an extensively valuable Remedy in the m ; prevalent class of complaints iu this Country, during the ; winter season, j ' Sold in Bottles at Is, 1 id. and 2s. 9d.; by the principa | Druggists, Booksellers, and Medicine Venders, in every Town throughout the United Kingdom. N. R. Purchasers are requested to ask for the Pettoral Elixir, and to observe the name and address of - 1 Butler, 4 Cheapside," are enizravedont. hr stamp attached to cnch bottle, to distinguish it from IMITATIONS under similar tiles. CATTLE SHEWS Are to be held, as formerly, in each of th Divisons of the County, viz. At ELLON, for the Districts of Ellon and Deer. At INVERURY, for the Districts of Aberdeen Garioch. At HUNTLY, for the Districts of Turriff and Huntly. At AI. EORD, for the Districts of Alford and Kincar- dine O'Niel. And at. each of these Shews, the following are to be awarded : BULLS. 1. For the best Bull, from 2 to 5 years- old, 2. 2d Ditto, - - ' - 3. 3d Ditto, - — 4 th Ditto. . following and Premiums 4. £ 6 4 3 2 The foregoing Premiums may be awarded where merit appears, although there should be only one claimant; and may be withheld entirely where there does not appear suf fieieutmeril. In them respects, the decision of the Judges to befinal. - REWARDS TO SERVANTS.. The Committee have resolved, for the present, to dis- continue the Premiums formerly given for the encourage- ment of Ploughing, and in place thereof, have appointed , the sum of £ 10 IOs. to be paid to each of the Eight Dis- tricts of the County, which is to be divided, at the diet- ret tion of the Stewards,, among the most - deserving efficient Farm Servants,, whose periods of service, with the sumo Master, have not been under 15 years, The days upon which the Catt'ie Shews are to be held ; the consideration of a Proposal far forming the Upper Part of the County into a separate District; the Appro* priation of a Premium ol\ I0 Guineas gained by Mr i FAUQIIHARSON of Invercauld, for Sheep, in 1819, which she very handsomely returned to the Associaiibn ; the- propriety of giving the sum of £ la IOS. ta each of tlnj Districts Iluu'Jy, Garioch, aiul Kincardine O'Neil, lu be laid out in such manner as the Stewards may think fit, consequence of these sums having been awarded fur the encouragement of Ploughing, and not considered ex- pedient to be expended in that manner - and several • other. details regarding Hie- Cattle Shews; wv> e deferred until the General Meeting of the Association in June. By order of the Committee. Aberdeen, March 16, 1821. N. B.— The REVOLVING BRAKE HARROW commissioned by the Association. in 1818,';, to be sold b//' public roup, immediately after the Sheiv oj Stallions in the Links, upon the 13th April. - NEW LIME. HP HE ABERDEEN LIME COMPANY beg leave to announce to their Friends and the Pub-' lie, that they are now enabled to supply them with the best ENGLISH LIME SHELLS, at the current prices, which are considerably under those of last season. Apply to Mr. Geddes, their Manager, as formerly. Lime Quay, 13th March, 1821. FOR SALE, O. v CONSIGNMENT, fiQ QACKS FRENCH RED CLOVER. SEED. .5 Bogs TREFOIL. 10 Pipes CAPE MADEIRA WINE, of superior quality. Families can bestipplied with this Wine, in Bottle, in any quantity, at a very low price. - ' Apply to ALEX- FRASER. Aberdeen, March 20, 1821. AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. r| 1HE STEWARDS of the ASSOCIATION, - 6- for the DISTRICTS after- mentioned, are to meet as follows ; — F. LLOM DISTRICT — At COWIE'S Inn, Ellon, upon Monday the 2d April, at 12 o'clock. DEER DISTRICT— At SMITH'S Inn, Old Deer, upon ' Monday the 2d, at 11 o'clock. HUNTLY DISTRICT. — At Huntly, the 10th of April. 4l TURRIFF DISTRICT.— At Turriff, the 11th of April. The object of these Meetings, being to fix on Judges to select the Stallions suitable for the County, at tho Shew, at Aberdeen, upon the 13lh of April ( See Adver- tisement of Premiums), it is lioped they will be well at- tended. Aberdeen, March 27, 1821. ROUP OF GRASS AND CATTLE. On Monday the 16th April, will be let, by public loup f|, HH GRASS FIELDS of DURRIS and X NETHER BALFOUR. This Grass is com- pletely enclosed— divided in inclosures of from 5 to 20 acres ; and is early, well watered and sheltered. Also, will be exposed, above Two Score Straw- yard STOTS, two and three year old, chiefly dodded ; and several of them fit for the knife. The roup to begin at. Durris- house, r. t 12 o'clock. FOR PICTOU AND MIRAMICHI, THE PINE FAST SATLING BIUG AIMWELL, • 400 ' Tons' Burthen, JOHN MORI SON, COMMAKDER, Is ready to receive Goods on Hoard, for tlje above Ports, and will sail by. the 20th March. Those intending to go Passengers cannot mpet with a better opportunity, as the vessel has superior accommodation ; and Mr. Morison is well known as a most experienced and careful Master ; to whom applica- tion may be made, on board the Vessel ; or to Donaldson Rose, Commerce Street. Aberdeen, Feb. 14, 1821. The Owners being bound, thai the Bulls sha! l serve• at leant, 30 Cows, the property of Members of the j Association, within one year after the Shew, at a ' sum not exceeding 5s. each. 5. For the best one year- old Bull, - £ 5 3 0 Q Second do. - - - 2 2 0 7, Third do. ] 1 0 COWS AND QUEVS. 8. Forthe best Cow, for thf purposes of Hus- bandry, from 3 to 9 years- old, Second best do. 6 0 Third best do. 9. 10. 11. For the best two year- old Quey, bred by 1 the shewer, - - - j ] 2. Second best do* 1,3. Third best do. - 14. For the best one year- old Quey, bred by j the shewer, 15. Second do. 16. Third do. 4 4 0 ? y, ^ 7 7 0 4 4 0 3 5 The Premiums for Quei/ s being retained, until sa- ti. factory evidence be shewn. that th* y have been kept for Breeding, and produced at least one Calf, HORSES, $ c. 17. For the best Brood Mare, for the pur-" J poses of Husbandry, not less than 3, nor ( above 16 years- old— to be Shown with l" her Foal. - - ' j ] g. Second do. - i - - 19. Third do. - 20. For the best o year- old Filly for the } purposes of Husbandry, bred by the v Shewer, - ) 21. Second do. ... 22. — Third do. - 2 2 23. For the best 2 year- old Filly, ^ 3 3 24. Second do. - 2 2 25. Third do. ' - - 11 In the Competition, it is to he understood, that the first Prize Bulls, Cows, and Brood Mares, of* fast year, are excluded from all after competition. The other Prize Stock may compete again, but only for higher premiums; and the Whole Cattle and Horses exhibited, most be the bona fide property of the Sh ewers at the time. The Committee have also resolved, with a view to a more extensive distribution of the Premiums, that onlv One Premium is to be drawn by tho same individual for each description of Stock, although in point of merit, such person might be entitled to { wo or more,; and the Compe- tition for the above 25 Premiums' for Horses and CatUv, is * o be limited to Members of the Association, with the exception of aefeat Farmers, who do not cCCiipy more ihan 50 acres of arable land. FOR QUEBEC ASD MONTREAL, X* The fine fast sailing Brig M^ SK IV 0 R V A L< JAMES- LESLIE, COMMANDER. . jFEFgiffVia. 190 tons Register, or - 250 tons Burthen, Is noW ready to receive Goods on board for the abova Ports, Having a great part of her Catgo engaged, will sail by the 30ih March. Accommodation for Steerage Passengers will be found very comfortable, and the rates moderate. Intending Shippers and Passengers will please make early applica- tion, at Mr. ALEX. FORBES' Office, Marischal Street, or to the Master on board. FIRS! SPRING SHIPyir PHILADELPHIA. THE FINE P^ ST SAILING BRIQ DOUGLAS, JOHN MOIR, CdMMANDER, About 220 Tons Burthen ; will be on the Birth at Newcastle, the 1st of March next, for the reception of Goods and Passeha gets, for the above port. The Douglas, after leaving Newcastle, will call at Aberdeen. This vessel has excellent accommodation for Passengers. For freight and passage, apply to Messrs. Greener and Steel, Brokers', Newcastle ; or to JOHN DICKI1J, Aberdeen, Feb. 5, 1821. James Street,- QUEBEC AND MONTREAL, THK FINE BSILGANTFNE EARL of D ALHOUSIE, JOHN LIVIE, MASTER, 183 Tons per Register, or 280 Tons Burden, Will be on the Birfh. ready to receive Goods for the above Ports, by the 20th. February, and wilt s- ail on or about 25th' March. For Freight or Passage, apply to Farquarson & Co. St. Nicholas Street; or Capt. Livie. on board. N. B.— The EARL of DALUOBSIE feting a fine Dew Vessel, the accommodation foj Passengers is excellent ^ and those Intending to go are requested to apply early., FOR QUEBEC AND MONTREAL^ r- iT"£- V TH£ BRIGANTINii j u n °< WMMPF JOHN HENDERSON, MASTER, . V^ SSgiSL 200 Tons Burden, Will be ready to receive Goods on board, for tU% above Ports, by the 10th ot February and will positively sail on the 20th of March ; has excellent accommodation fas I'Jiseii^ trs. For Freight or " Passage, apply to Quay, I'eb. 2, MI. GEORGE TUOJFCSOH. To the EDITOR of the ABERDEEN CHRONICLE. SIR. TF novelty merits approbation. certainly the Manager t> four Theatre deserves praise ; we have again to thank him for his promptness, in bringing forward another of our national plays. WAU. ACK. The bare idea of a Tragedy founded on out great Patriot must convey to the bosom of every Scotsman, sensations of a more than ordinary na- ture, and I am not prepared to say, that the piece is altogether de » oid of what a Scotchman would expect ; the conception and arrangement of the incidents through the play are certainly good, the noble and energetic breath- ings of the Patriot, after his treacherous followers flee before their oppressors, his bold determination to hold out against, the foe in his native entrenchments, are alt well conceived and enthusiastically expressed J but when the Patriot is engaged in a love concern, and whining like an effeminate dandy, when he comes to part with his wife, I am constrained to say to myself, such was not WALLACE ; but in the eye of a Poet, every Hero must also be a Lover. IT den is " hat every woman ought td be. devoted to her husband, to his Country, and to his honour ; the closing scene, when Helen tears the proffer of her Patriot's life upon the slavery of his country is grand, and the immediate reversion of EDWARO'S decree — the order for instant execution of WALLACE— ail serves to take fully off the Amatonian purpose of Helen• The character of the fawning feind MONTKITH is strikingly portrayed, and his sudden destruction by the DOUGLAS, tnav be a warning to all base and perfidious wretches, who would sacrifice the weal of their country for the momen- tary gratification of a senseless passion. The part of WAMACS was well performed on Thursday night— the spirit ofthe Patriot was powerfully displayed. MONTEITH W as played toletably well J although the gods were some- what dissatisfied, it was agaiftst the treacherous character, and not against the acting. Yours, & c. Aberdeen, March 20, 1821. CALEDONIA. from the clergy of fiedminster, in the iouiily of Somer- set, against the Catholic claims. The Mutiny bill and the marine mutiny bill were read a second time, and the flax and Cotton encouragement bill was read a third time and passed. A number ol bills were forwarded itt their different stages. Friday, March 23. An interesting conversation took place, in the course of which the Marquis Of Lansdown put several questions to the Earl of Liverpool ort the subject Of our political re- lations with Naples, whose answers fully corroborated what had been previously Stated officially, that a fixed and dc* termined neutrality would be preserved on the part of Great Britain, To the EDITOR ofthe ABERDEEN CHRONICLE. " The errors of past ages are beacons to warn us of present dangers ; attd true wisdom, when convinced she lias taken a wrong course, never hesitates to retrace her steps." Dr. PRIESTLY. S tn. THE utility of Sunday ( or Sabbath) Schools, when conducted upon liberal principles, is generally admitted. But there is one striking absurdity which is frequently overlooked by those who have furnished us with their sen- timents upon this interesting subject : I pllude to the common inducement which is held out to the public, in the rules by which these Schools ^ reconducted—' hat their j Schools are open for the reception of children belonging ' to " every denomination" of christians. Now, let us ask j this simple question ; is it possible, or is itc istent with ', common sense, that childrencan be instructed \ u one general anil it witiersaf religion,- when their parents beloi gtodifferent Sectaries, unless we profe. sed one universal Catholic re- ligion f " To be of a Catholic spirit," said the excellent Bishop HORN. is to unite in that one religion ; not to jumble together the inconsistencies and heresies of all.— It may bring the people of the Church nearer to the sects ; but the present times do not give us any hope that it will bring the sects nearer to the Church." The doctrines which are taught in most of these Schools, are what we term orthodor; or in other words, the specu- lative theology of CALVIN and JOHN KNOX. The gloomy imaginations of these two celebrated Reformers, led them to form very erroneous opinions ofthe benignity of the DEITY. The former betrayed the grossest ignorance of the laws of Divine Provdence : the latter denounced every little harmless pleasure as sinful ; and imagined, that life ought to be spent in the solemnities of devotion, and in the exercise of Monastic virtues, and not content with assuming the character of a SAINT, aspired to the fame of a Prophet.* The idea i f occupying the minds of children in the un- fathomable depths of their theology, must be revolting to every liberal mind. It is, however, an undeniable fact, that the teachers of some of these schools, find no difficulty in explaining scriptural texts, which have bailed the best Scholars and Divines in all ages, with the exception of the two already mentioned, and sometJf their most distin guished followers. This is the na'ural consequence of ignorance, and that of the most despicable kind. The ductility ( ifl maj use the expression), of young minds, is frequently mentioned by them, as peculiarly exposing children to vice : but on the other hand, it is a melan- cholv fact, that this very circumstance demonstrates the facilitv with which young minds are prone to be tinctur- ed with that illiberal and scholastic jargon, which leads them to conceive, that all who differ in opinion from them, selves, as devoted to eternal destruction : and to consider the Creator ofthe Universe, as a passionate— revengeful— bloody- minded being— a very MOLOCH— whom nothing but lite sacrifice of a human being could satiate. How different this, from the mild spirit of Christianity ! Every ray of intellectual light which might lead these devoted children to a conviction of their errors, is most carefully excluded, and denounced by these sages, as sinful : and instead of permitting these poor children to peruse books which might render them useful and honourable members of society, they are doomed to wade through the incon- gruous tames of polemical Divines. " Polemical Divinity," said a gentleman, " what a heterogeneous combination of Words .' Is it not as we should say, BLOODY piety !" I trust that every liberal thinking man. will join me in the opinion, that every sectary of religion should instruct their children in their own creeds, whatever these may be: and were the real intentions, by which the conductors of some of them are guided, generally known, the public would immediately perceive, that they are nurseries or depots for recruiting the deaths and desertions of certain Dissenting Meeting Houses. It is therefore the duty of every honestman, and of every one who wishes to see the stability of our NATIONAL CHURCH preserved, to expose those who are actuated by such sinister motives. It is evident, however, that the generality of mankind, arc becoming too wise to admit such notions, and that the time will arrive, when schools of another description will be established, where sound morality and solid learning will be obtained. Having intruded so much upon your time, I shall re- serve a few more observations which I inteud to make upon this subject, till a future period. I am, Sir, yours, & c. L. M. Gariieh, March 21. 1821. * See Calderwood's History of the Church, pp. 59, 60, for a catalogue of his talents for Prophecy. HOUSE OF COMMONS. Monday, March 19. Several petitions against the Catholic Bills were pre- sented, as were some others complaining of Agricultural distress. TIMBER TRADE. Mr. MARRYAT presented a petition from the Ship Owners of Leith. Kirkcaldy, and other places in Scotland, praying for a modification or repeal of the Duties on the • Importation of Foreign Timber. A conversation of some ! length followed, in which Mr. Stuart Wortley, Mr. j Wallace, Sir T. Ackland, Mr. Warre, and Sir John New- | port, took part. The petition was ordered to lie on the table, and to be printed. THE CATHOLIC CLAIMS BILL. Mr. PLUNKETT said, he should now propose the • House going into a Committee to receive certain new \ clauses, that the Bill should then be printed and recotn- : mitted, and the discussion on the whole Bill take place at a future period. An object which he had in view was, , to incorporate the oath of supremacy with the general oath of allegiance. He concluded by moving, that the » Mouse should go into a Committee. After some discussion, in which Sir W. Scott, Sir J. Newport. SirT. Lethbridge, the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, Mr. Peel, Mr. C. Wynne, and some other Mem- bers took part, the Bill was ordered to be recommitted on Friday. { MILAN COMMISSION. Lord A. HAMILTON said, a paper had been laid on the table, containing a charge of L. 46,000 for ex- - pences of proceedings against the Queen. He wished to know whether he could obtain an account ofthe whole ex- pences of the " Milan Commission. The CHANCELLOR ofthe EXCHEQUER re- plied that the L. 46,000 did not include the whole expense of the late proceedings. Tbe whole expense appeared on the face of other documents also on the table. He had no objection to produce, as far as they could be ascertain- ed. and as far as they could be disclosed with propriety, the details of the expenses of proceeding against her ' la- jesty. Her Majesty had required not to be called upon for the details ofthe mode in which she had expended part of the money granted for her defence. Lord CASTLEREAGH said, these accounts under- went audits at tile Treasury like other accounts, and might be detailed. Dr. LUSIIINGTON observed, that the House, would be aware how impossible it was for her Majesty to furnish all the details of the expenditure she had incurred, aud ransom, tleitaj certificates from threo Ger. oral Officers under whom be had served. The petition was then ordered to be printed. NAPLES. Sir RrtP. ERT WILSON brought forward his promis- ed motion for a copy of the letter of Sir W. A'Court to the Prince Regent of Naples, and of the instructions 011 which it was founded. The motion was opposed by Lord Castlereagh and Mr. Canning, and supported by Mr. J. W. Ward and Sir James Mackintosh. In the erid it Was withdrawn, Wednesday, March 21. Petitions from Nairn, Life Strathmore, and Forfar, against the malt t'l^, were presented. SILVER COINAGE. Mr. GRENFFLL noticed the account laid before the House ofthe silver purchased by tbe Mint since 1816. He observed that it appeared by this statement that what had been bought since 1819 was charged at Ss. ad. per nr. the market price being only 4s. I l| d. lie wished to know who were the parties of whom the purchases were made. Tbe CHANCELLOR of tbe EXCHEQUER re- plied, that it had been bought of tbe Bank of England ( bear, bear.) The public would sustain no loss by the transaction; the circumstances of which were these: a large quantity ofsilver had been sold by the Mint to tbe Hank, 011 condition that, when the Government should want any, itshould be re- purchased from the Bank at the price for which it was sold. Mr. GRENFELL expressed bis astonishment at this species of contract. He was by no means satisfied with the answer given, and on an early day he would submit a motion on the subject.—( Cheers.) SCOTS BURGHS. Mr. IIUME moved, that the adjourned debate on the Inverury peti.- on be resumed. The question was. whether it should or should not be referred to the Committee on the slate of the Scots Burghs. Sir ABERCROMBY said, that the petition was most important, though one of mere law. A defect was required to be remedied, and that remedy could only be supplied by a bill. He wished to know what object was contemplated, ill proposing to refer the petition to a Committee. Mr. W. COURTENAY objected to debating this subject at present, on the ground that there were other matters before the House; and, after a single remark from the Lord Advocate, the motion was agrreed to, THE LATE ADDITIONAL MALT DUTY. Mr. WESTERN rose to submit to the consideration ofthe Hou^ e the motion of which he had given notice. It was to propose the repeal of the last duty, of one shilling and two- pence per bushel, or 9s, 4d. per quarter, which had been laid on malt. He trusted that he should be able to make out a strong case for the repeal of this duty, whether it was1 viewed i 11 its operation on the agri- cultural classes, or in its effects on tlie habits and morals of the people— whether he viewed it as a question of justice or of policy. In looking at the immense burdens which pressed 011 the agricultural classes, he would say that nothing was more severely felt by them than tbe heavy dutieson malt. He protested against the doctrine, that he who proposed the repeal of a tax was bound to point out some other means by which the same might be raised. It would be enough to show that the tax com- plained of was injurious and impolitic, to call for its re- peal. He would first call the attention of the House to Mr. BENNET moved for a return of \ h* slims paid f to decide on the compensation to be made to the bolder from 1818 to 1820. for the insertion of proclamations in the Irish papers. Ordered. RECEIVERS GENERAT. AMD { STAMP DIS- TRIBUTORS. MR. HUMF. said, he rose now to call the attention ofthe House to the offices of the Receiver- General of Assessed faxes, and to those of Distributors of Stamps. He was anxious to state to the House the view he had taken of this subject in two points of view ; first, as re- girded economy in the collection of the revenue; aud. Secondly, as related to tbe patronage and influence they conferred, which patronage was very extensive, and tend- ed to give influence in the House. The number of Re- ceivers- General in England and Scotland was 65, and tbe Distributors of Stamps were i) 5. The sum they re- ceived was 13,0601. last year as salaries, and the greater number of them performed their duty by deputy. Tliev were principally appointed by Members of Parliament, and thus Ministers obtained Parliamentary influence.— Tbe report of the Finance Committee had recommended that in every case where the duties of any office could be performed by deputy, tbe situation of principal should be j abolished. Now he was prepared to contend that, upon 1 this principle, in the present state of public distress, the : office of Receiver- General might and ought to be abo- i lished. In Ireland it appeared there were no Receivers* | General, and in Scotland only one; aud in England a i great majority of them did their duty by depute; and he ' was certain, if Government were desirous of doing so. they might find individuals ready to perform these duties for nothing, and reat'y to give most unexceptionable . security. Under the present system, notwithstanding all | the expence we were at, he was pnepared to show that the public had sustained very considerable losses on this : bead of public service. As to the profits which these Receivers- Generals had, he would advert, first to tbe balances left in their hands, which, at the lowest, could not he estimated at less than 360,0001. and Gentlemen were well aware of the profits which, in three months, might be made on this sum. I11 addition to this they had their poundage, amounting to a very considerable sum. He might be told it was necessary to make some allowances, as the public required good security of them. He was the last to deny that the public should - have secu- rity. and what he complained of was, that the security taken was not sufficient. By a report now before the , House, it appeared, that between 1790 and 1820, 10 Re , ceivers- General became defaulters, and for no less a sum ; than 360.0001. of which, after all the securities had been taken, 117,0001. still remained due to the public. This could only arise out of the slovenly manner in which public balances were allowed to remain in tile h mds of the Receivers. Tbe Hon. Member then adverted to the of the offices that it might be deemed advisable to abolish. The Right Honourable Gentleman concluded, by mov- ing the appointment of a Select Committee, to take into considchit ion the office of Receiver— Ceneral of the land and assessed taxes, ami of distributor of stamps, and to repofi upon the same to the House. The following Mem- bers were named bv the Right lion. Gentleman, a » Mem^ bers of the Committee; Chan, ofthe Exchequer Mr. Hume Solictor- Gencral Mr. Hanks Mr. Macdonald " Sir Charles I, ong Mr. William Courtnav Sir Thomas Aekland Mr. Williams Wynn Mr. P. Orenfell Mr. E. \ V< « J< ebouse Mr. Holford Mr. Tremayne Mr. W. Smith. case of Mr. Shaw, the Receiver of Surrey, who died in 1795, and was then found a defaulter. His securities were called on to pay deficiencies, and they did so. Sir G. Noel being one of them, to the amount of 30.0001. and the Government then said there were only 40001. due. Yet since that time, in 1835, a notice was given to the securities that 40.0001. was still due. The Hon. Member Chester, and the proceedings against Sir J. Hill and Mr. K. Powell, his securities. The result here would have been titter ruin to fhose two gentlemen, but for the con- duct of the Treasury, who, he was happy to understand, had suspended proceedings. At the same time he could not but regret, as one of the evils ofthe system, the power imperial parliament. HOUSE OF LORDS. Monday, March 19. Lord G- RENVILLE presnted a petition from Glou- cester against the wool tax. Lord ROI. I. E presented a petition from the Corpo- ration of Oxford'against the Catholic Claims. Various Bills before the House were advanced a stage. Tuesday, March 20. A message from the Commons brought up the mutiny Mil, tire marine mutiny bill, and the Grampound election |> ill. The two first of which were read a first time. The Earl of BLF. SI NGTON moved for an account of the money granted for the relief of Ireland ; ofthe balances on' hand ; of the manner in which it had been applied ; and' of the sums that had been repaid. He also moved for copies of the correspondence between the Government and persons applying for relief. Agreed to. Lord HOLL ANDpresented a petition from Horsham, praying for a revision of the criminal laws. Ordered to lie on the table. Lord SIDMOUTH presented a petition from the burgh of Stirling against the bill for Catholic emancipa- tion. Ordered to be laid » n the table. The Earl of CA UNA FIVON moved the first reading of the Grampound election bill. Lord CALTHORPE said he could not suffer even this stage of the bill to pass without noticing the important provisions of it, which was, however, still more impor- tant in its principles. It was a bill to which the eyes of the whole country were directed, and therefore, if any objections were offered to any of the provisions contained in the bill, he would sooner give up the obnoxious pro- vision than lose the principle of the bill itsel£ The bill was then read a first time. Wednesday, March, 21. The Earl of SHAFTESBURY presented a petition the lame difficulties operated equally on the other side.— Some ofthe iteiris might be- unfit to submit to the public. The Crown had been able to obtain intelligence by its re- gular couriers in many cases, while the Queen had been obliged to employ special messengers, which of itself would form no inconsiderable item ofthe charge. Lord A. HAMILTON gave notice, that on Wednes day se'ennight he would tnove for the details of the ex- penses of the Milan Commission, with a statement of the funds from which they were paid. THE RUSSIAN TARIFF. Mr, BERNAL wished to know whether any step had been taken by Ministers on the subject of the Russian Tariff, as far as it affected the duties on sugars ? Lord CASTLEREAGH said, that the subject was under ( fee consideration of the two Governments. The Emperor of Russia had referred the Tariff to til'., consi- deration of his Minister, w- lio had not yet made his report. The Noble Lord said that he had little doubt but that the duties would be regulated in a way that would produce mutual satisfaction. BANK CASH PAYMENTS. The House resolved itself into a Committee on the Bank Cash Payments Act, and The CHANCELLORof the EXCHEQUER pro- posed that the Bank should be empowered to pay in cash alter May 1821, to such amount, and by such means, as it should think proper. The object of Parliament in 181D had been fully realized, and what had been contemplated for 182.3 would take place in 1821. If notes were in cir- culation that were difficnlt to be counterfeited, there would be no need of any alteration on the plan chalked out by the Committee. But he hoped a note might be invented, that would either defy imitation, orthatat least could not be counterfeited without much difficulty. The Bank would now have the power of substituting gold for paper, at the same time that those who preferred paper won ill have their free option. He hoped that notes more difficult of imitation, both with respect to the L. l and the L. 5 notes, would be invented. No alteration relative to country circulation was made by the present Bill. He was happy to be able to state, that of the ten millions due hy Government to the Bank, the greater part had !> een paid by instalments, and the whole debt would be ex tinguished on the 5th of April. It had once been intend- ed to have increased the amount of the sum to which silver might be made a legal tender ; but that idea had, upon mature deliberation, been subsequently abandoned. The same steps taken with respect to the Bank of Eng- land w* re proposed to be adopted in the case ofthe Bank of Ireland. The Right Honourable Gentleman con- cluded by moving for leave lo bring in a Bill to accele- rate Cash Payments on the part of the Bank of England. After very able speeches from Mr. Baring and Mr. Ricardo, the motion was agreed to without opposition. Tuesday, March 20. CAPTAIN ROMEO. Mr. HUME rose to present a petition frotn Caj>- tain Romeo, a foreigner, who had been in our service in Sicily from 1806 to 1815, and during that time had ren- dered very important services to the British forces. He complained that in 1815, when he quitted Sicily and went to Naples, with a passport from the British general, and a promise of protection, he was immediately thrown into prison, and afterwards sent, by the Neapolitan Govern- ment, to Egypt, he ( Mr. H.) believed with the conni- vance of Sir W. A'Court. The petitioner, in 1818, arriv- ed in thiscountry, and applied to our Government for re- dress, but in vain ; at length, through the exertions of the Duke of York, he was allowed a pension of L. 50 a- year. the only renumeration for the loss of 15.000 dollars in our service. He was promised a passport to return to his own country, and having sold his pension for a tritie, he applied for his passport, which he was denied, and he now applied to the House to enable hitn to return to his regenerated country, Naples. Lord CASTLEREAGH said the petitioner, in 1817, preferred a claim in Lord Bathurst's office for L. 2500, for services rendered to the British Government in 1809, He was asked his motive for not applying to have it liqui dated at the time. No satisfactory answer being given, the claim was dismissed. One charge was of L. l 400 to the General in Chief's mistress, an extraordinary demand to he made at the end of nine years. Some services had certainly been rendered by Captain Romeo, and he got a pension of L. 50 a- year, which was afterwards commuted for L. 300. Inquiries had been made to Sir W. A'Couit, whose answers were most unfavourable to Captain Romeo. The conduct of the Neapolitan Government had no refer- ence to his connection with the British Government. It was also ascertained that he had sold the effects he said he had lost. A passage was offered him to Malta, free of ex- pence, from whence he was to be conveyed to Italy. Lord W. BENTINCK said the services of Captain Romeo had been considerable, and drawn down on him the vengeance of the Neapolitan Government. The King of Naples had not only taken from the Sicilians what they obtained from the British Government, but also all their ancient rights. Lord CASTLE RE A OK said no step had been taken at the Congress of Vienna to affect the interior of Naples Mr. HUME said, tiie fact as to the L. 1400 was. that Captain Romeo had been taken in arms, and condemned to be shut, and the snui alluded to hud been paid for his the extent of the burdens already upon Malt: they would find them astonishing. The total amount of the tax cm malted barley, including that on h. T fnul spirits, was 10,000,0001. Now he begged ' he House to consider how this operated on the grower. Supposing an acre of ; land to produce four quarters of malt barley, the duty of j 28s. per quarter would amount to 51 12s per acre. The duty on malt and beer together, would amount to 121. per acre; and the duty on spirits, at the same average of four quarters to the acre, would amount to 491.- on the acre. Now he was not prepared to say that all this pres- sure fell upon the Agriculturists only; undoubtedly it fell, in a great- measure, on the consumers; hut it still could not be denied hat a great portion of the evil fell also upon the cultivator, b'cattse tlvis heavy pressure of taxation necessarily reduced the consumption, and of course occasioned a reduction of the growl li to a great ex- tent. If it were necessary to give any additional proof of the effect which high duties had in reducing the consump- tion of corn, it was only necessary to look at the immedi- ate operation in each successive year. In the year 1803, the number of bushels consumed was 31.900,000; in 1804, it was reduceJ to 22,421,000; in 1805. it was 22,543.000; in I80G. when the increased duties began to operate, the consumption was 27 400,000; in 1807. it sunk to 24.920,000 ; and. in 180S, it was 2.3,436.000. The Hon. Member then stated the annual amount of the consumption in Scotland during the same terms of years, and showed that it was in the same proportion as that of England. Was it possible to expect any other result when the duty had been raised from 10- fid. to 34s. 6d. ? The Hon. Member concluded by moving for leave to bring in a bill for repealing the last additional duty im. posed on malt. Mr. MACKENZIE rose to second tire motion The House he said, were perhaps aware, that, the extent ti which illegu1 distillation bad been carried on in Scotland, since the year 1816, had led to the establishment of a considerable number of small stills in that country. One effect of this measure had been, to render unsaleable every species of barley, except that of the best quality which was fit for malting. Formerly there had always been a difference of 8d. per bushel in favour of Scotland, between the rate of duty imposed on Scotch and English malt; and that difference had been sanctioned by all the Committees who had examined the subject. He con- tended, whither it was proper or not to deprive Scotland of the advantage, that the manner in which it had been taken from her was extremely unfair. This would be ap- parent when he stated that in the month of July, when almost every Scotch Member had left London, and when scarcely any Members were attending the House who could be exjiected to understand the subject, aii Act. had been passed, unnoticed, through the House, imposing an equal duty oil the malt made from the barley of Scot- land. Thus, in fact, while in England, there had been an addition of 16 per cent, for war duties, there was an addition of23 per cent, in Scotland. There was one ob- servation more with which he hegged to trouble the House, and that was, that he believed he stated the uni- form and unanimous sentiments of the Magistrates of Scotland, when he said, there was no increase of revenue to be purchased by this tax. which was not more than counterbalanced by the evils which it had brought upon the country. Such was the increase of smuggling which it had occasioned, and such the injury which it had caused to the police of the country, that he was warranted to de- clare that nothing but the deepest sense of public duty induced the Magistracy to act.—( Hear.)— if he stated what was not correct, be called upon the Members for those counties to contradict him; and if his statement was true, he called upon them to support the motion of Hon. Gentleman. Mr. HUSKISSON moved the previous question, and a long debate ensued, when the House divided, and the numbers were : — For tlje motion, 149— For the previous question. 125— Majority, 24. Mr. WESTERN accordingly obtained leave to bring in the bill. Thursday, March 22. Mr. HOBIIOUSE gave notice, that he would oil Thursday next, move for a Repeal of the Foreign Enlist- ment Bill. Mr. J. P. GRANT moved, that he be allowed to with- draw himself frotn the Committee on the Royal Burghs of Scotland. PREVENTIVE SERVICE. Mr. CURTEIS moved, that there he laid on the Table Returns of all the Inquests taken in the County of Sussex, on the bodies of persons who had lost their lives since the Establishment ofthe Coast Blockade, in attempts to pic- v$ nt Smuggling, with the Evidence in each Case. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER op- posed the. motion, in so low a tone of voice as to be scarcely audible. He did not think the present a prope time for agreeing to the motion, because there were judi- cial inquiries relative to those cases about to go on else- where, and it might occasion a prejudgment to discuss them in that House. Mr. CI7RTEIS said, he had no disinclination to sus- pend his motion for a time, at least till after the Assizes; he hoped the system would soon undergo a co nplete re- vision. He bad some Petitions to present on the cases connected with his motion, but should not do so at pre- sent lest they might have some effect on the ensuing trials. The motion was accordingly withdrawn, which the Governme. it possessed of remitting fines in these cases ; it was an invidious, and he really believed a painful power to the Government. These instances, he thouglvt, would be sufficient ti> shew that the system did not work so well as he was told it did, when he mentioned tlw subject last year. He adverted to tbe system in tbe Ex- cise, which he said did not admit of more than six weeks collection, instead of three months, to remain in hand ; j and bv this the Government were gainers, and the temp- j tation to peculation was rendered less ; but he was pre- | pared tocontetid, th ; Receivers- General were altogether ! unnecessary, nd might be done away. This would pro- duce a considerable saving ; f. ir it should be recollected, that itidepi ndent of die 3d. in the pound paid- to tbe col lec- tor, the receiver had 2d. in the pound on the land tax, and Hd. on the assessed taxes, as well as an allowance to the district clerk. lie would next advert to the distributors of stamps. In the l ist year they received L 67.000, and had a balance in hand in January of L 104,000, which was the smallest balance they ever could hold. This al- lowance gave to each distributor above I,. 1000 a year, be- sides the interest made of the balances in hand. He said bv the returrts on the average of four vears, it appeared Sir J. MACKINTOSH said that the perseverance of his Hon. Friend had obtained a concession that had beea refused in the last session of Parliament. His Hon. Friend had also produced a lecture from the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer, worthy of the senate of JJtrajwa. The House would also see the advantage of a majority against Ministers. That circumstance enabled if, em to seethe utility of economy, without the necessity of givin^ up their offices. Even those who wished best talhecon- tinuance of the power of Ministers miglrt see that they could vote against them without any danger of their re- signing their offices. The time had been that Ministers would not have held office when an iiapo- taut measure la- id been negatived by a majority of tbe House. Witbont any insidious remark 011 the composition of tbe Com- mittee, he thought tbe parties in the House might have been more equally represented in the Committee. Lord CASTLEREAGH said that the Hon. Gentle- man seemed to be a good deal intoxicate. 1 with the recent victory which his friends had obtained. But the friends of the Hon. Gentleman, wben they sat on that bench, tiiat be ( Lord C.) and his friends then occupied, bad received two similar admonitions, in afull House, an the . proposed tax 011 pig iron, and on private breweries; and tbouo< « be gave up the taxes, Lord H. Petty still, from regard to his own - character, had kept his place. He could assure the lion. Gentlemen, that the vote of last night bad no influence on the resolutibn of iiis Right Honour- able Friend, which had been determined upon a fortnight ago. Lord A. II AMILTON expressed his acknowledtnent* to the Hon. Gentleman ( Mr. Hume) for bis great an 1 unwearied exertions in promoting retrenchment and eco- nomy at a time when the public interests so imperiously called for them. To some of the propositions of » 1 « Right Honourable Gentleman ( the Chancellor of the E*- chequer) he found it impossible to assent. Mr. HUME was quite satisfied with the appointment of a Committee, but not with the names proposed by tbe Right Hon. Gentleman. Of the fifteen, tliene wene only four who usually voted with him. He could not think of proceeding to business with such a Committee. He wish- ed to add six more names, so as to have ten wbo thouglit with him, and there would still be eleven, con- ti Hiring a majority on the other side. The names lie- should propose were— Mr. Calcraft, Sir H. Parnell, Mr. Pyin, Mr. Maberly, Mr. Mor. ck, Mr. Creevey. Sir CHARLES LONG, after some preliminary ob- servations, . proposed the addition ofthe following names, to which he conceived there would be no objection : Mr. Chelwynd, Sir II. Parnell, Mr. Smith, of Lincoln. Mr. W. Whitmore, Mr. W. Smith, Mr. N. Calvert,- and Lord Binning. To these names Mr. HUME assented, aud the Mctioa was agreed to. Friday, March 2.1. Petitions were presented against tbe Catholic bills, from the Clergy of the Cathedral of Ely, from the parishes of St. Thomas and St. Ethelred, Bristol, and from several other places. CATHOLIC PEERS. Lord NUGENT rose to present a petition from Tom English Catholic Peers, the Duke of Norfolk, - the Earl of Shrewsbury, Lord Petre, and Lord Arundel. Tbey prayed the House to pass the bills, declaring that the representations of Dr. Milner were imt justified. As to the oath of supremacy, the petitioners declared that tbey were ready to take the oath as prescribed by flie Right Hon. Mover of the bills. The petition was read, awl after some remarks from Sir J. Mackintosh, Mr. Pee<, Mr. M at tin, aud Mr. Fitzgerald, was ordered to w printed. that a Mr. Cole, distributor for Norfolk and Norwich, had received L. SSOO a year ; Mr. Gray, for Yorkshire. 1,- 5000 a year ; Mr. Osbtirn, for Warwick, L2000; and Mr. Staniforth, for Liverpool, L. 4328. Now he was prepared to shew that gentlemen of large fortune were j ready to undertake the office for Liverpool for L. 800 a year, and to give ample security. There was an indivi- dual in Aberdeen receiving L. l500 a year ; he knew a gentlemen who would undertake it for L. 300. He would provide the Rt. Hon. Gentleman with Distributors for Liverpool and Aberdeen at that rate, by way ofbe- ^ inning to economize. He thought the proper way would be for Government to receive tenders flora persons, con- taining the terms on which they were ready to undertake the office of Distributor of Stamps, and to give proper security ; but there was another source of complaint worse than any he h » d yet adverted to, and that was. that in ad- dition to the immense sums thus paid, the publie were charged with additional pence whenever they applied for the purchase of a stamp by those who sold them. This, he contended, was taking money illegally out of the pockets of the public. The Chancellor of the Exchequer took sufficient out legally, and ought not to permit any |> ersoo to dip his hand illegally. He was aware the Right Hon. Gentleman was no sharer in these profits of tlie Distri- butors, but he had the influence attached'to the appoint- ments ; and as in Scotland there was but one Receiver- General, who appointed all other Receivers, and as he was dependant on a Noble Lord who governed Scotland for some years, that Noble Lord's influence was thus ren- dered unbounded. He again recommended the system of tender, by which a saving of 1.. 100,000 annually might be effected. But that would not answer the purpose of the Treasury, for it was sometime* necessary to divide the places, as in the case of Liverpool, in Mr. Percival's time, when there weie two candidates for the office : General Tarleton was one. Both candidates wore supporters of Government; to disoblige either was impossible, and there- fore the place was divided into two—( hear, hear.) Here was a proof, then, that Ministers could not give up these places, for, at an expence of not more than L. l37,000 to the public annually, they obtained 137 sinecure places. In the resolution which be should propose, he should not point out any specific sum ; if the House should decide that the thing could be done at less expence. the Treasury were the propereat persons to carry that object into effect ; if they were unwilling to undertake to do this, let them con- sent to the appointment of a Committee—( hear, hear, from Lord Castlereagh). He was much obliged to the Noble Lord for this cheer, it was more than lie expected. He would now conclude by putting his resolutions. The Hon. Member then put his resolutions, which embraced the statement as to the ilumljer of Receivers- Generals, the sums they received, and the savings which niijdit be effected in this part of our expenditure. The CHANCELLOR ofthe EXCHEQUER said, as it was his intention to move, as an amendment to the Honourable Gentleman's motion, the appointment of a Committee to inquire into this subject, it would not be necessaiy for him now to enter at length into an answer to the Honourable Gentleman's speech, further than to say, the present system was by no means so bad as to de- serve the entire reprobation which the Honourable Gentle- man had bestowed upon it. It would appear from the re- turns that would be laid before the Committee, that in the course of thirty years, and upon Ihe sum of 337,000,0001. the total loss had only been 13,0001. Some of the Re- ceivers- General no doubt performed their duty by deputy, but that was not the case of all. " Die office of Receiver- General was one of great importance, and it was but fair that those who held it . should be adequately remunerated. But should the plan of the Honourable Gentleman ap- pear to the Committee to be more economical, he should have no objection to adopt it. Upon the subject of the distributors of stamps, he was equally open to the opinion ofthe Committee; but the real salary was not to be ascer- tained from the apparent amount of the poundage. He could not admit that the plan of the Honourable Member, to put the office to auction, and to receive tenders for it, would be attended with any advantage ; on the contrary, he was of opinion it would open a door to much imposition and fraud. When the Committee had made their report, the House would be enabled to judge of the course fit to be adopted. The Committee would also then be enabled CATHOLIC RELIEF BILLS. In the Committee, Sir J. Newport, acting for Mr. Plunkett, who we regret to say, labours under a severn domestic affliction— the loss of iiiif Lady, who died . within the last few days, proposed the adoption of tbe first clause of tbe first of tlie Catholic relief bills. The clau, e which relates to the explanation of the Oath of Supremacy, was opposed by Sir W. Scott, Mr. Wetherell, Sir J. Nicholl Mr. Peel, and others ; and defended by Mr. Grant, Sir J. Mackintosh, and Lurd Castlereagh, and on a division adopted by a majority of fourteen, the numbers beine - 230 for it, and 216 against it. Air. Bankes then ga£ notice, that in the farther progress of the bill be nbouJd propose a clause for the exclusion of. Roman Catholic* from seats in Parliament. This was tin question that proved fatal to the Bill in 1813, when a similar clause was proposed by Mr. Abbott, then Speaker of the House, and carried by a majority of four ( the numbers being o JJ — 247) wben Mr. Ponsonby gave up the Bill altogether, as being perfectly nugatory with that clause. Mr. Oaker lias withdrawn, for the present, his notice of a clause, for making a pecuniary provision for the Catholic Clergy. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. FROM FRENCH PAPF. RS. PA RIS, March 17. - A traveller who arrived in Paris on the 15th instant, post from Naples, states, that on his departure, M. de. Fontenay, the French Charge < Je Affaires, had not quitted the capital of the Two Sicilies and it was even supposed that he would continue there without renouncing his diplomatic character. In passing through Florence, this traveller saw King Ferdinand who had just arrived. M. de Blacas wis also there. * M. Pozzo di Borgo and ,11. Vincent, who were only Ministers Plenipotentiary of Russia and Austria at the Court of France, will in / uture have die quality of Am- bassadors. CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES SECRRT COMMITTEE. Gen. Donadi. u laid on the table a proposition, con- ceived thus : " 1 have the honour to deposit on the table ( bur « au\ a proposition of an address to his Majesty, humblv lo petition him to cliuse another Ministry, seeing that" the present is incapable, aud Anti- French ; " and thatTfor these two reasons it has given rise to the roost general and well founded alarms for the fate of the Monarchy, and of Fiance." M. Casintir Perrier asked the Ministers for explana- tions oil the silence they have observed respecting the events in Piedmont. " M. l'asquier replied, that the Government not bavins had certain assurances ofthe facts, it had thought proper to be silent, but that now it uould suffer freely all tlm news to be published which should cotne to its knowledge. Theother orators who spoke ou the same subject were Messrs. Girardin, Dudou, Pardessus, and Manuel. This last made a remarkable speech. TURIN, M uch 14— On the 11th, tlie King publish- ed a proclamation, in which he deplored the defection of the garrison of Alexandria, and announced his confidence in the fide ity ofhis people, and ofthe regiments of Turin. The troops of the capital, in fact, not only appeared t<> dismiss all thoughts of insurrection, but uttered cri. s of " [' iuele Hoi." with the exception of 300 men, who" hail hoisted the flag of independence on tlie citadel. It ap- pears that this beginning of revolt in the garrison took place on the spreading of the news that the. troops of Alexandria were marching on the capital » wJ'lJe people remained wholly tranquil, and took no p^ ia ^ js, movement. In the evening of the 12th. the King, at the conclusion of a Council which was held on the arrival of his Minister for Foreign Affairs, took the resolution of abdicating, r, nd of transmitting the Crown to his brother, the DuVe <> Gcnevois. But this Prince being at that time on hisjour. ncy towards Modena, whether he was going to meet the King of Niples, his father- in- law, the provisional ex,- r. cise of the Sovereign authority was confided to Prince Carignan, under the title of Regent. Within an hour after this resolution was taken by hi* Majesty, an official notification of th* M* m was commu- nicated to the Foreign Ministers resided* at Turin \ longer time elapsed before it was made known to the peo. pie and the army. 4 During tlic wliole of the 13th and part of this day the ( court of the Royal palace was filled with the equipages of I the Roval Family engaged for their conveyance. Their Majesties the King and Queen have announced their in- tention of retiring to Nice, until the provision to he made for them shall be determined. The King and the Queen took leave this morning of the Prince de Carignano. He requested permission to follow them, but the King com- manded him o remain at Turin, to maintain the public tranquillity. The following proclamations were issued here oh the 12th and 13th:— , PROCLAMATION OF TIIE KING. Victor E nanuel, by the grace of. God, King of Sardi- nia, Ac. Since the day it has pleased God to recal us to the government of our Continental dominions, all our care has been directed to confer on our subjects instances of our paternal regard. We have endeavoured, above all, to pfcerish among them the spirit of union and concord, and to banish both animosities and every species of party spi- rit. The sentiments of our subjects have been reciprocal to qar own. and it is to them as well as to us that the circum- stance is owing, to the admiration of all Europe, that in } he midst of the troubles which have agitated our states, the most perfect tranquillity up to the present period has been preserved in our faithful provinces. Since our return, also, we have felt pleasure in distin- guishing our military subjects by particular marks of af- fection; a distinction which was returned on their part by unequivocal proofs of union and fidelity. Rut at the pre- sent moment while our provinces and our army, in gene- ral. have preserved their line of duty, certain military bands, deaf to our former gracious instances of regard, persisting in their disol> edience. haveabandoned their offi- cers. and hate shut themsevesup in the fortress of Alex- andria. We perceive witli inexpressible grief the danger to which the obduracy of those individuals exposes not only the tranquillity, but even the independence of the coun- try. At this moment, when we place our person and our cause in the hands of Divine Providence— at this moment, when w* recommend our person and our cause to the firm- ness of our faithful subjects— our conscience and our pa- ternal affection oblige us to declare, by a recent and un- animous declaration, the great powers, our allies, have resolved, that in no case whatever, shall any act tending to subvert the political and legitimate order of Europe be approved, and still less be supported by any of them ; that, on the contrary, the ' hree powers, Austria, Russsia, and Prussia, will avenge, by an armed force, every attempt which shall be opposed to the preservation of this order In this stale of things, determined and firmly resolved as we are not to permit nor to recognize, and yet more, not to co- operate in any act which may give rise to a fo- reign invasion ; constant to the principle of employing every means for sparing the blood of our beloved subjects, we open here our whole mind, and give, at the same time, an alleviation to our grief in making known to all, in the face of Europe, that the entire blame will rest on the dis- turbers <> f legitimate order, if ever any other army than our own shall shew itself in the interior of our states, or the scourge of civil discord shall visit our people, whom we ever have, and ever shall cherish as part of our own family. Given at Turin, March 12, 1821. ( Signed) VICTOR EMANUEL, PROCLAMATION OF THE PRINCE REGENT. Charles Albert of Savoy, Prince de Carignan, Re- gent. We make known that his Majesty, King Victor Ema- nuel. in abdicating the Crown, has thought proper to con- fer on us all his authority, with the title of Regent. We invoke the Divine assistance, and in announcing that to- morrow we shall manifest our intentions, conform to the ueneral wislits ; we call on you, in the mean time, to put an immediate stop to all tumult, and to give occa- sion to no hostility. We have undoubtedly no need to give orders that his Maiesty. his Royal Spouse and his family, with their whole suite, shall have liberty to travel, and to remain in anv part ofthe Continental dominions where he may be pleased to repair, and that be shall every where meet with a profound veneration corresponding to the sentiments of gratitude and love engraven on the heart of every subject, and which are so justly due to him for his virtues, and the re establishment and aggrandisement of this Monar- chy. We cor. fide for the preservation of good order and pub- lic tranquillity in the zeal and activity of all Magistrates, Civil and Military Officers, and all Corporations of Towns and Communes. Given at Turin, the 13th March, the year of our Lord, IS2I. CARLO ALBERTO. ADDRESS OF THE NEAPOLITANS TO THE HUNGARIAN ARMY. , Brave Soldiers of Hungary ! Tlie insidious policy of Austria, which you have experi- enced for so many ages, calls you now to the first hor- rors of an Italian war, where you are not to fight for your beloved country or your religion, but against peaceable na- tions, who are armed only in defence of their hereditary kings, and the laws of their native land. Our liberty is assailed by the same iniquitous plan which formerly attacked your own, namely, that while a few fight a'l may be subdued. It is therefore the common cause which is at stake in the plains of Italy, for what can be the design of this most unjust war unless the insatiable lust of power which pos- sesses rile Princes of Austria ? We. with peaceable and guiltless intention, oily re- establish and maintain our ancient civil rights and customs within our domestic limits; while we observe external faith and while we offer a great example of peace and concord, a dreadful state of slavery is prepared for us, that all the bounds of Italy may be exposed and defenceless to Aus- trian avarice and ambition. To punish this act of aggression belongs to that Great Being who by his terrible nod dissipates the arms of the wicked. We, for our country, for our Kings and our laws, for our wives, and our children, and our hearts, ready to perish, descend into the field of conflict ; do ye, therefore, who advance to join the battle, imitate your an- cestors. and keep before your eyes posterity; that history may not have to relate that the noble Hungarians, made as it were, the instruments of a flagitious tyranny, were employed for our destruction ; nor that they could not preserve their own liberty or tolerate that of others ! From the LONDON GAZETTE, March 24. Horse Guards, March 19. GENERAL ORDERS. It being his Majesty's determination that no Officer holding a Commission in his service ( whether on full or half pay) should engage in theservice of any of the pow'ers or countries which are unfortunately now involved in hostilities, the Commander in Chiefhas received his Ma- jesty's commands to caution all officers who have ob- tained leave to visit the Continent, or to reside there ; all those who may hereafter proceed to the Continent, as well as those who may have previously obtained his Majesty's sanction to serve in any Foreign Army, against engaging or continuing in the employment of the armies of any of the contending parties ; and his Royal Highness is further commanded toadmonish them, that by disregard- ing this caution, they will forfeit their commissions in the British service. By his Royal Highness the Commander in Chief's command, H. TORRENS, Adjutant- General. AVERAGE PRICES OF CORN, By the quarter of Eight Winchester Bushels, and of Oatmeal per boll of 140lbs. Avoirdupois, from the Re- turns received in the week ending March 17. AVERAGE OF ENGLAND AND WALES. Besides, wo cannot suppose the Neapolitan-, to tiave been so little acquainted with what was going oil ill Pied- mont as to enter at oitce'on negotiations on the loss of one battle, We know that in a few hours they obtained a knowledge of the fir-, t. movement of the Austrian army, and we cannot doubt that in like manner the Fiedmontese Revolution would soon reach theiri. This event cannot fail to have a most material influence on the war in Italy ; and we can have no doubt that it was anticipated by the Neapolitans.— Morning Chronicle. We subjoin the notice to which we alluded in the fore- going observations. Copy of a Notice, posted on the Exchange at Paris, in the afternoon of Wednesday last, by order, it is pretend- ed, of M. Roy, the Minister of Finance : — V There has been on the 7th inst. an engagement be- tween the Austrians and the Neapolitans. The latter had advanced on Rieti, which was occupied by the Aus- trians. The Austrian army has entered the Abruzzi ; many prisoners have fallen into their hands, and the greatest disorder appears to reign in the Neapolitan army." BANK OF ENGLAND. Thursday a General Court of Proprietors was held at the Bank of England for the purpose of considering a dividend. The Chairman ( C. Pole Esq ) announced to the Court that the Direc- tors of the Bank had recommended a dividend of 5 per cent, for the holders of Baifi Stock, for the half- year ending the 5th of April next; and that the warrants should be ready for delivery at the Bank on Friday the 5th of April. We understand that the Report of the Select Commit- tee ofthe House of Commons, on the Timber Trade, re- commends a reduction ofthe Duty on Baltic Timber^ from £?> 5s. to £ 2 15s. per load ; and the imposition of a duty of 10s. per load on timber the growth ofthe Britsh Colonies in America. ( If ofthe growth of t lie United States, to be liable to the same dpty as Foreign timber.) For the protection of the British Ship- owner, they also recommend that a duty of £ 5 per cent, in addition be imposed upon all timber imported in foreign vessels. Death ofthe Emperor of China.— Letters dated the IItl » of October have been received from Canton announcing the death of the Emperor of China, and that the event had been succeeded by a contest between two of his sons for the Imperial Diadem. Several of the provinces are said to have been in a state of revolt, in consequence of the dispute for the succession. To add to the distraction of the Chinese empire from these causes, we learn that the cholera morbis, that fatal epidemic, had found its way thither from Bengal, and was producing the most fatal ravages, the inhabitants dying by thousands. With every precaution, its effects had been severely felt even among the crews of tbe'British ships at Canton The brother of the King of Sardinia, the Duke de Ge- nevois, is in his fifty sixth year, and has been married fourteen years to a daughter of the King of Naples ; but he has no children by her. The Royal Famiiy of Sar- dinia is divided into two branches ; the reigning one. which is that of Savoy, and that of Savoy Carignan.— He is married to a daughter of the grand Duke of Tus- cany. but is also without children. The Prince de Carignan is named Charles Albert ; he is a young man, of the age of 23* a distant relation of the deposed Monarch, but heir presumptive to the throne. He is said to have been educated under the special care of Talleyrand. Gifflt- nga, who has been mentioned as having taken part with the rebels, was in 1812 a Colonel in the service of Bonaparte, commanding the 31st Regi- ment of French light infan'ry, and an Officer of the Legion of Honour. Tn the following year he was pro- Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats, - 54s 33s 24s 16s 3d 3d 2d Od Beans, « Pease Oatmeal, Bear or Big, 30s 2d 32 8d 19s 7d 00s OOd The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com- puted from the returns made in the week ended March 21, is 35s. - Jd. perewt. duty exclusive. The Paris papers of the COth, contain a series of impor- tant State papers relative to the late events in Piedmont, of which the following is a summary ; On the 12ih the Prince Carignano, by advice, and with the concurrenceof the Municipal Authorities of the capital, proclaimed the Constitution of the Spanish Cortes. On the 14th he organized a Junta of Government, and pub- lished a proclamation, declaring that, although Regent by the will of the abdicated Sovereign, he acknowledged Charles Felix, the brother of Victor Emanuel, for his lawful Ki" g; thatthe emergency was such as to make it impossible for him to consult the precise limits of a Regent's prerogatives. He vielded to the necessity created by the universal desire of the people for a Consti- tution and to the persuasion that the new King, when present, would feel the same necessity; and, in conse- quence. decreed that the " Spanish Constitution should be promulgated and observed as the law ofthe State, with the modifications which may be made by the National Re- presentatives in concert with the King." Subjoined to this document is a Declaration from the Magistracy of Turin subscribing to the same conviction of necessity as bad operated on the mind of the Prince, and considering the establishment of the Spanish Constitution as the sole means of averting a civil contest. On the 15th a procla- mation appeared from the Prince, containing the names of the provisional Junta, of fifteen, of whom seven are to constitute a quorum. The Prince de Cisterna is amongst them, and many others of distinguished reputation— Another State paper was published on the 16th. which, after some prefatory remarks, proclaimed a full amnesty for all political offences and a prohibition against the use of any colours or cockades, but such as had hitherto dis- tinguished the I'iedmontese nation, under the House of Savoy. , . The scries of official documents concludes with the act of abdication of Victor Emanuel, in which his Majesty sets out by declaring that he had frequently contemplated the resignation of his Crown. He then adds that from the the increased difficulties of his Government, and from bis own exhausted health, he has fixed on the present moment for the acomplishment of his plan of abdication. What vem, Tery remarkable in this solemn act of state is the King's " irrevocably renouncing the Crown," and nomi- nating the Princc of Carignano Regent, with supreme authority, yet never once naming his own brother, who is the immediate successor to the. throne, or alluding to him, » sif any such man existed. FROM GERMAN PAPERS STOCKHOI. M, March 2 By a courier from Nor- way we have lately received the strange report that the late King of Sweden has addressed a request in writing to the Storthing to obtain the right of a citizen in that kingdom. Bryger continues to accuse a number of considerable persotis but he seems unable to bring proof, and has now requested permission to send for some witnesses to Eng- land. Mean time Count Rosen has been admitted to bring his evidence in reply. He has proved, by letters fro i the late King originals of which are deposited in the Office of Minister for Foreign Affairs, that the Prince was at Tonningen in the year 1811, at the time when Bryg- ger pretends that he was on board the English Fleet, and that consequently he, Count Rosen, could not have any interview with him. It is affirmed that Brygger has re- canted his accusations against Count de la Gardie and Baroness Hamilton. BRUSSELS, March 18.— The ship Theresa, Capt. Busch, sailed from Nieuport on the 16th, with a large cargo of our national manufactures for the Black Sea, to renew our commercial connections, which have been inter- rupted for centuries. This vessel is one of several which the merchants of Bruges intend to send to the ports of the Black Sea. This attempt to open a new channel to our commerce isirrtK'h patronised by his Majesty. M. Fait- bout Van Marlgny, our Vice- Consul for the Black Sea, goes on board one of these vessels. LONDON, March 24. THE KING.— Wednesday, at eleven o'clock, his Majesty held a Court, at his Palace, in Pall Mall, which was attended by his Ministers, together with his house- hold. His Majesty held a Privy Council at which C. Cavendish Fulke Greville Esq. was introduced, and sworn in Clerk of the Council, in the room of Lord Vis- count Chetwynd. deceased. H is Majesty gave audiences to the Earl of Liverpool, Viscount Sidmouth, and Vis- count Castlereagh. The attendance of Noblemen and Gentlemen at the Levee was immense, and the presenta- tions very numerous. Wednesday his Majesty honoured the concert of ancient music with his presence, for the first time since his ac- cession to the throne. The King was attended by the same Officers of his Household who accompanied him * o the Italian Opera on Tuesday night. Thursday the King was pleased to hold his first Draw- ing Room this season, at his Palace, Buckingham- gate. His Majesty received the compliments of the Foreign Ambassadors and Ministers, accompanied by their Ladies with his accustomed affability and condescension. The assemblage of Ladies was very numerous, and certainly could not be surpassed in point of beauty and elegance of attire. The dresses were extremely splendid, and feathers were the prevailing ornaments for the heads. A great number of presentations took place. The Draw- ing- room concluded about five o'clock. Yesterday the gentlemen proposing to treat for 20,000 Lottery Tickets waited on the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer ; but as all the offers were below the minimum fixed by he Minister, which was 131. 10s. the treaty was not concluded. The parties are to attend again on Monday. The balls to be given this spring by his Majesty, at Carlton Palace, are to be fancy ones. This will prove highly advantageous to the trade of the metropolis, and afford the ladies an opportunity of showing the elegance of their taste in their several dresses. On Wednesday the Queen addressed a letter to the Earl of Liverpool, containing a petition to his Majesty to allow her to be publicly prayed for by the Clergy in the Estab- lished Church— a privilege which has been enjoyed by all her predecessors since the Reformation. Her Majesty, it is said, adds, that this is the only request she has to make. We understand we were incorrect in stating that Mr. Maddocks, M. P. had accepted the office of Vice- Cham- berlain to her Majesty. We received the information from Brecon.— Cambrian. An express arrived in town yesterday morning, bring- ing a copy of a notice alleged to have been posted up on the Exchange at Paris, in the afternoon of Wednesday last, by order of M. Roy, the Minister of Finance, stat- ing that an engagement had taken place on the 7th inst. between the Austrians and the Neapolitans, at Rieti, in which the latter were defeated with considerable loss, and that the Austrian army had entered the Abruzzi. A cer- tain great Contractor, who received this express, pro- ceeded yesterday forenoon to Downing Street, and com- municated to Ministers various other particulars respecting | this pretended victory and its consequences. A nego- I elation, it was said, had been set on foot, and there was j every prospect of an arrangement of the differences be- } tween Naples and Austria without any further bloodshed. Now, in the first place, we have our doubts whether ; any such notice was ever issued by the French Govern- i ment ; and in the next place, we can hardly believe that ' if an engagement of a decisive nature bad taken place be- tween the Neapolitans and Austrians so far back as the 7th, an account of it would not have reached this coun- try before this. The Austrians would not surely attempt to suppress the intelligence of a victory gained by them- selves. They have possession of the North of Italy, and no interruption could be given tocouriers with the accounts of this battle. Now, it is hardly conceivable, that under these circumstances, this intelligence should have been 14 days in reaching Paris. A respectable Evening Paper infers from the moral character of the Frcnch Ministers, that they have lent themselves to an imposition on the public in issuing this noticc. Our notions of the French Ministry are not very high, but we are rather inclined to think that they have had no hand in this notice, and that it originates in stock- jobbing. We cannot believe either that an important battle was fought on the 7th. or that the Neapolitans would, on the loss of a battle on the frontiers, enter into ncgociations with the Austrians. The Neapolitans must have been prepared for the Joss of more than one battle. Indeed, that man must have been very deficient in political wisdom, who diil not think that the probability was greatly in favour of victory declaring itself on the side of the Aus- trians in a general engagement. The Neapolitan army may be very brave, but the Aus- trians have had much more military experience, and we know that in a general enga. ement military skill and ex* perience will in most caies carry the day. But when a whole population is in arms, as is said to be. and when the country is so favourable to defensive operations and to irregular warfare, its fate can never surely be decided by one battle. and it was a late hour before the Royal Dukes left , tire meeting, previous to which the Duke of York expressed his hopes that lie should personally enjoy a. sight of that country which bad always been distinguished for its loyally, and to which Nature had imparted a grandeur correspond- ent with the high and heroic character of its Natives. We regret that our limits prevent us from giving a rtiore ample account of this festive triumph of national spirit, which was enlivened by dancing and reels that were not the effect of Bacchanalian excess, but of genuine good humour and patriotic hilarity. MARKETS, Sfc. CORN EXCHANGE. March 23. We had a pretty good supply of Wheat from Suffolk this morning, besides a quantity that remained of Mon- day's arrivals ; prime samples obtained last day's prices— Oat trade very dull, but not cheaper. HADDINGTON CORN MARKET, March 23. A very small supply of Wheat in market, which met with a ready sale, current prices rather higher— Barley 2s. 3d. higher, and Oats Is. lower than last day. l'irst 32s Second- 5 Is Third— 30s Od j Od I Barley. Oats. Pease. Beans. I 23s Od 20s 6d 16s Od 17s Od I 20s Oil 18s Od 14 s 6d 15s Od j 16s Od 15s Od 12s Od 13s Od This day there were 35.3 bolls of Oatmeal in Edin- burgh Market— Retail price per peck of best oatmeal, Is. 2d. second Is. Id. Nairn, 1st Tuesday Dunkeld, 8th day Dornoch, Ist Wednesday Dnmblane, 1st Wednesday Perth, 1st Friday Mintlaw, 2d Tuesday Dunfermline, 1.7th dty Tain Spring Fair. 3d Tues. Banchory Ternan, Midlen- tran Fair, last Thurs. ( Old Stile.) Marnoch, 1st Tuesday Inverury. 2d ditto Locliel, do. FAIRS. MARCH—( New Stile.) Migvie. do. Tarves, 2d Tues. & Wed. Fraserburgh, 2d Wed. Old Deer, 2d Thursday Mainoch, 3.1 Tuesday Lenabo, 3d Tues. & Wed. Udny, the day before Cornhill, Lady Fair, 25th day or 1st Thursday after Hourly, last Tuesday Turriff, last Tues. & Wed. Fochabers, last Wednesday Ochterarder, 10th day Kenmore, 1st Tuesday. AVRIL— Fortrose, 1st Wednesday Fin don, do. Cuparof Angus, the Thurs. before Easfcr Melross, do. Byth, 1st Thursday Brechin, 3d We<\ nesday Culbockie, Ross- shire, do Inverness, Wed. after 22d Old Aberdeen, last Thurs. ( Old Stile. J Keith, 1st Tuesday Cruden. do. Newdeer, 1 st Tues. & Wed. Donan Fair of Auchterless, 2d Thursday and Wed. ( New Stile.) Elgin P. isch F. iir. jthe Thur in Passion . week. Forres Pasch Fair, 2dWed. Ilawkhall Pasch Fair, 3d Tuesday Inverury, Wed. after do. Cumminestown, Thursday after do. Logie, Thursday after do. Granton, last Tuesday Auchindore, last Tuesday Fettercairn. do. Kepple Tryst, Belhelvie, last Tuesday Tarves, Sr. George's, last Tues. and Wed. moted to the rank of General of Brigade, and made a Baron. I n 1814, when Piedmont was restored to the King of Sardinia, Gifilenga was laid aside as a suspect- ed person; but in 1815. when It was resolved to main- tain a large army in Piedmont, he was employed un ac- count of his talents. On the division on Mr. Western's motion for the re- peal of the additional duty on malt in the House of Com- j mons on Wednesday, there were 27 Scots Members pre- sent, 19 of whom voted for, and eight against the motion. The following is the list: — THE MOTION. Thos. Mackenzie, Esq. G. M. Grant, Esq. James Hunter Blair, Esq. Joseph Hume. Esq. Sir 11. Ferguson, Henry Monteith, Esq. , Loed James Stuart, PAIRED OFF, George Cumming. Esq- Sir if. Dalrymple. TIIB: MOTION. Right Hon. C. Grant, General Montgomerie. Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburgh, 12 13 0 Us 12 10 ex. m. 38 4 0 Us. Bremen, Altona, Paris, Madrid, Lisbon, March 23. 0 0 0 36 4 0 Us. 25 80 Us. 36.1 49]- 3 per C Con. | 5 per Ct. N. per Cent. 4 per Cents. PRICE OF STOCKS. India Bonds, 105jH| shut shut 33 pr Ex. Bills, 2 1 2 pr Lottery Tickets, — 1. — s Cs. forAcc. 70| 71* 702 J NAVAL REGISTER. FROM LLOYD'S MARINE LIST, March 20. Liscanno. ( County of Clare) March 1,3. A yawl boat, marked on the stern " Resolution of Lon- don, Thos. Grant," has been found between Bag's Mead and the south island of Arran, and brought in here by a fisherman. The Clarebury, late Chambers, from St. John, New Brunswick, to Falmouth, was abandoned 20th ult. in lat. 51. 13. 1 • 1 ng. 26. 6. being dismasted and water logged. Two of the crew ( the only survivors) saved by tbe ElTen, Campbell, arrived at Liverpool. Copenhagen, March 3.— The winter has set in again with a renewed severity, which has completely closed our harbour, and covered tbe Sound with ice ; tbe weather is, however, at present milder. The Kate, Ross, from Pillau to Hull is arriving in the ice off Saltholm. Muscat, Oct. 6. — The Diana of Bombay is lost on the Isle of Cttira, on this coast. The Captain, officers, and eleven of the crew, drowned. The sloop Peggy and Kitty, of Leith, from Newcastle to Bristol, was fallen in with dismasted and abandoned, on the 15th ult. in lat. 57. lontj. 5. 54. and it is supposed she soon afterwards foundered. MARCH 23. — The Ann, Shillan, from Greenock to Malta, put into Pu lhely oil Wednesday, with loss of rud- der. anchors and cables, and leaky, having been on shore on Studwell island, and must discharge to repair. THE HIGHLAND SOCIETY OF LONDON., The second General Court of this Corporation was held a' the Freemasons' Tavern on Wednesday, the 21st inst. The Members assembled at five o'clock in the full High- land dress, and having disposed of several subjects sub- mitted to their consideration, they adjourned to celebrate the Anniversary of tiie Battle of Alexandria. His Royal Highness the Duke of York and Albany. President of the Society, arrived, at six o'clock, and being soon after- wards joined by his Royal Highness the Prince Leopold of Saxe Cobourg, he proceeded to the Great Hall, ac- companied by the Duke of Argyle^ and followed by Sir Wm. Cunnyngham Fairlie,. Bart. Sir Wm. Grant, Admiral Fraser, General Gordon* Sir Murray Maxwell. Col. Thornton, Col. Doyle, Co]. Addenbroke, R. G. Macdonald, Esq. of Clanronald, M. P. Col. Macdonald ofthe Guards, S. M'Gillivray, E<* j. S. Fraser, Esq. Capt. Skene, R. N. Robert Downie, Esq. of Appin, M. P. Grant Allan, Esq. James Berridge Duncan, Esq. of Damside, David Wilkie, Esq. R. A. James Wedderburn, Esq. Dr. Mackinnon, James Gordon Duff. Esq. Colin Robertson, Esq. D. Robertson, Esq. N. Atcheson, Esq. Longlands, Esq. James Berridge Duncan, jun. Esq. of Damside. & c. & c. About one hundred Gentlemen, Members and Visitors, sat down to a sumptuous and elegant cjhlner. The tables weretastefully decorated with flowers and triumphal arches, from which were suspended various military trophies and emblematical allusions to the event which the Meeting was intended to celebrate During the dinner the Society's pipers, M'Gregor and Clark, and Gow's admirable band, alternately entertained the company with the most favourite national melodies and pibrochs ; and after the cloth was removed, H. R H. the Duke of York and Albany gave 44 Tobair na Feusag," *• The King. Chief of the Highland Society/' and 44 The Royal Family," which were all drank in the most enthu- siastic manner. The " health of H. R. H. the Duke of York and Al- bany," was proposed by the Duke of Argyle, and that of H. R. H. Prince Leopold of Saxe Cobourg by Sir Wm. Cunnyngham, and having been received with the greatest applause, the Royal Dukes severally returned thanks, aud expressed their attachment to Highlanders ; and Prince Leopold added, that the hospitality which he had experi- enced in the Highlands of Scotland had made an impres- sion upon him which he should retail! to the latest day of his life. " Highlanders shoulder to shoulder " Sword and Plaid " Pipe and Banner " The Duke of Welling- ton " May the Chiefs of Clans hate many followers ;" " The Edinburgh Highland Society and numerous other toasts in Gaelic followed as well as the healths of the Honorary Secretaries, James Hamilton Esq. the late Secretary, and of the Treasurer, S. M Gillivray, Esq. between which several Members of the Corporation and visitors favoured the company with many delightful songs. The pipers and Gow's band continued to relieve each other, and to excite the meeting to the utmost festivity, LIVERPOOL, March 20.— During the very heavy gale which commenced on Sunday morning, several vessels have lost anchors and cables, and sustained other damage in the river. The Comet of Greenock, and the Maria, Peeples. a Greenock trader, ran on sho^ e on the east side of the river The wind has become moderate since noon. WHITEHAVEN, March 19.— Yesterday morning a tre- mendous gale of wind sprung up from the NW. which has since continued with unabated fury. Several, vessels which sailed on the preceding day were obliged to put back. SOUND INTELLIGENCE. Since our last the frost continues severe. A fresh | breeze from the southward has to- day cleared our roads of the drift ice; but along the shore, and across to Fiveen Island, it is still nil fast. The Kate of Dundee, Robert Ross, from Pillau, for Hull, with flax, is arrived off Castrup, and will be iced there. EDINBURGH, March 27. JURY COURT. ACTION OF DAMAGES. FORTEATH V. THE EARL OF FIFE. On Tuesday last, tlie following Issues in the causc ALEX. FORTEATH. Esq. of Newton formerly At: x. WILLIAMSON, Pursuer, against the Earl of FIFE, De- fender. came to be tried in this Court: 1. Whether, in a cause in which the Earl of Fife was pursuer, and the Trustees of James, Earl of Fife, de. ceased, were defenders, the following words, contained in a petition, in the said cause, presented to the Second Division of the Court of Session, on the 9th of January. 1817: " He ( i. c. Lord Fife), might then, it would be said, call Mr. Forteath Williamson the instrumeniary witness, or Mr. Stewart Souter ; but, in the first olace, fie conceives that the last of these persons is inadmissible, Mr. S. being a Trustee, and of course a Defender in the cause, afid the other incredible. It is needless to repeat, over again, to your Lordships, the objections which he has to both these individuals. This is not the proper time or place for stating these objections. It is sufficient to say. that be has. and intends to state, insupera1 le ob- stacles to Williamson's receiving tllC slightest credit"— are false, calumnious, aud injurious to the character of the pursuer ; whether the Earl of Fife, the defender, did himself, or by his agents, maliciously authorise the in- sertion of the said words in the said petition, to the loss aud damage of the said pursut r ? 2. Whether, at a trial before the Jury Court in civil causes, at Edinburgh, on the 3d March 1817, in the slid action between tire Earl of Fife and the Trustees of the late James Earl of Fife, deceased, Francis Jeffrey, E-- q. as Counsel for the present Earl, did, in addressing the slid Jury Court, in the presence and hearing of a great number of persons then and thete assembled, use and nt er the following word., or words to toe same effect, viz. " l'hat the said Earl was prepared to bring evidence - is to a statement made by Williamson ( the pursuer), that he did not feel himself to be a free and fair witness in this cause ; and farther, that before he ( the pursuer) came into Couit, he said, it was a hard thing that he should be - . , - • i iVS^ ( l called upon ! o give evidence in this . causev- tiiat it was a grievous thing to be exposed: to the alternative of pefjuribg himself, or- losing hjs situation :", And farther, " at '} tti former, trial ofthe cause- in, this . Cotirt, Mr. Williaijisoil did take an oath, and Mr. Wiljiamsoti has not lost htrj situation ;" and, whether, the Words alleged to . have, hee^ j spoken,, as aforesaid, are false, calumnious,, and injurious to the character of the pursuer, Forteaih-. and w. ltfthef the defender did himself, or by his agents, maliciously authorise tlie said Fiancis Jefl'sey. Esq. : to use and uttct! the words aforesaid, or words . to the same effect, to tha loss and damage t, f the said pursper? .. ... .... 3. Whether,, at the same time am] place last aforesaid, at the trial; aforesaid, before the jury Count, tlfe said Francis Jeffrey, Esq. as Counsel aforesaid, jdid, in ad- dressing the said jury Court, in. the presence and , hear, ing of a grent number of . persons then and there assem-, bled, use an I utter, the fallowing words, or words to the same effect, vis. <• That we have objections to state, to thill witness ( meaning, the pursuer), though some of them arc of a nature which , we would be w ill pleased, . ndt to be placed under the necessity of stating. But We conceive it to be, an indispensable part of opr duty to Jay before the Court,, clearly distinctly, the whole ijfihe grounds upon which we conceive that his testimony. fdiauld be en- tirely excluded ;, and. at all events, if, you should think the Statements we make, and the evidence we are. ready to produce to substantiate them, are illegal or insufficient to exclude his evidence being taken, the facts, if not suf- ficient entirely fo exclude his evidence, will, along with the other facts regarding his evidence, render the admis- sion ' of his testimony of little consequence in this cause : And, whether the words alleged to liave been spoken as aforesaid, are false, calumnious, and, injttf- ious - to die character ofthe pursuer, Forteath ; and whether the de- fender did, himself, or by Ins agents, ma. llcio. UsIy autho- rise the said Francis Jeffrey. Esq. to use and alter the words aforesaid, or words to the same effect, to the loss and damage of the said pursuer ? . 4. Whether, at the time and place aforesaid. « it the trial aforesaid, befo. e. the jury Court, the said Francis Jeffrey. Esq. as Council aforesaid, did, in addressing the said Jury Cpu. rt, in presence » ndJieqt, ing of* a great num- ber of persons, then and tlnjre. assembled, tt-. e aud utter the following words, or words to the same effect, viz.— '• We are prepared with evidence to instruct, that this person ( meaning the pursuer) did, in. the course of his residence and employment in the family of the late Ear( of Fife, conduct himself With sucl? duplicity, such gross irregularity, and such apparent dishonesty, as to reduce hi in ( meaning the pursuer) to the situation of a person altogether unworthy of credit as a witness. " We are prepared to establish that lie ( meaning the pursuer) put papers before Lord Fife, telling hiin they were papers of a nature which they are not." '• And that he ( meaning the. pursuer) put blank papers before him, alleging that they were papers about which, be ( meaning the pursuer), had been conversing with his Lordship, and having obtained his Lordship's signature, that he ( meaning the pursuer.) took them away, for pur- poses of his ( meaning the pursuer's) own. " We are farther prepared to prove, that he (•-• caning the pursuer. ) did tender for Ills Lordship's subscription, what he made him believe, , was a draft upon his Bank ac- count. for a certain sum of money, when the fact was, it was for a larger sum. Ant! not only that on some occasions, when the ink. in his Lordship's pen failed, lie ( meaning tb, e pursuer) was in use of taking hisown pen and . making. the subscription of his Lordship ; but that on some, occasions, he ( mean-, ing the pursuer.) even affixed the sub cription ofthe Eart to one or two instruments. With which the Earl was never made acquainted. , " He ( meaning the pursuer.) forged franks, which shows some practice of forging the Earl's subscription. " There are also other subordinate circumstances, as to the advantages he ( meaninj the pursuer.) took of the Earl, who trusted so much . to his agency?"— And whe- ther the words alleged to have been spoken aforesaid, are false, calumnious, and injurious to the character of tho pursuer, Forteath. and whether the defender did himself, orby his agents, maliciously authorise the said Francis Jeffrey. Esq. to use and utter the words aforesaid, or words to die same effect to the loss and damage ofthe said pursuer ?" 5. Whether notes of fhe proceedings in the trial afore- said, and containing the false and calumnious words aforesaid or part thereof, w ere circulated or published in the counties of Banff and Elgin, or elsewhere, bv the said defender or Ills agents, or thers acting ntider bis auiho- ri'y, to the damage and injury of the said pursuer ? Damages laid at =£ 20,000. After the examination of witnesses, the. Jurv. without leaving the box, found for the defender upon all the issues. Wednesday, the Lord Prov st, Magistrates, and Coun- cil. on a leet presented by the Faculty of Advocates, unanimously appointed Sir William Hamilton. Bart. an< f William Fraser fytler, Esq. advocates, to be joint Pro- fessors of Civil History and Greek and Roman Antiqui- ties in the University of Edinburgh, with the benefit of survivorship. rhe Associate Congregation of Limekilns, on the 15th inst. gave a call to Mr. James White, preacher of the gospel, to be their pastor. LEITH FLOATING CHAPEL— The Edinburgh and Leith Seamen's Friend Society has lately purchased a vessel, which has just been fitted up as a chapel, and was opened on Sabbath last for divine sen ice. Very impressive and appropriate serin, its wee delivered by the Rev. Dr. Peddie. Upwards ol 400 sailors, from different ports, were present, many of whom w ere neat and clean, and all being in the seamen's dress, presented a most imposing and gratifying appearance. The 93d regiment are shortly to embark at Cork for New Soirh Wales. John M'Dougall. late ship agent in Glasgow, and Archibald M.' Lachlan, master of a vessel, are indicted to stand trial before the High Court of Admiralty at Edin- burgh, on Thursday the 5th April next, for the crimes of sinking a vessel with the intention of defrauding the mer- chants and underwriters, and also of abstracting goods from the vessel. There are 95 witnesses summoned on this trial. Saturday seven companies of the 6th Royal Veteran Battalion were disbanded in the Castle. The three re- maining companies, which are stationed at Landgtiard Fort, Heligoland, and Isle of Man, are to remain ill pay till the 24th of June. John Sharp, who was lately under sentence of death here, for shop- breaking in Glasgow, but who received a reprieve iu consequence of one of the Jury on bis trial being a minor, was on Friday lodged in Glasgow jail ; he is to be tried at the ensuing Glasgow Circuit, for shoot- ing one of the county patrole. SCOTS BANKRUPTS; Alex. Walker, Merchant and Insurance Broker, Aber- deen. Creditors to meet in the Lemon Tree Tavern, there, 3d and 17th April, at 12 o'clock, to choose factor and trustee. Alex. Macnair. Merchant. Dingwall. Creditors to meet in Mackenzie's, there, 6th and 24th April, at one o'clock, to choose a factor and trustee. Creditors of Adam M'Keniie; cattle dealer late ill Allanaclach, Ross- shire, meet in the Athenaeum, Inverness, 10th April, 12 o'clock. BIRTHS. At Clapham. on the 20th inst. the Lady of Alex- ander Gordon, Esq. of Old Broad Street, Loudon, of a • daughter. On the 18th' inst. the Lady of John Anstruther Thom- son, Esq; of Charlton, of a daughter. At Clifton, on the 20th inst the Lady of Arnold Thomson, E- q. of the 8 I st regiment, of a daughter. At Largs on the I ftli ult. tile Lady of Capt. Charles Hope Ileid, of his Majesty's ship Driver, of 3 son. On tlie 21st ult. the Right Hon. Harriet Paget, ofa daughter. A1 Aucheriard, the 6th inst. the Lady of Major Alston, of a daughter. On the 3d inst. Mrs; W. Buchanan, Duke Slreet, of a son On the 4th inst. Mr, John Menzics, Salisbury Street, of a son; MARRIAGES, At Charlotte Square, on the 24th inst. Major Wni Power, of his Majesty's 7th Dragoon Guards, to Ann, youngest daughter of John Horner, E- q At Glasgow, 011 the 6tIt in t. Mr. Charles Kennedy, surgeon, Edinburgh, to Isabella, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Mr, Gilbert Dickson, j AtOatridjje, tin the 21st inst. the Rev. John Geddes, J Hon. W Gordon Earl of Fife A. Farqtiharson. Esq, Robert Bruce. Esq. John Buchanan, Esq. James VVemyss, Esq. Sir A lex. Ramsay, Lord A. Hainibon, F. W. Grant, Esq. James Druminond. Esq. Sir Alex. Don. Sir George Clerk, Sir J. G. Suttie, W. E Lockhart. Esq. Sir William Rae, W. R. K. Douglas, Esq. A County Meeting was held at Exeter on Friday last, at which we regret to find Resolutions were passed against the Catholic Claims. A more liberal and enlightened spirit might have been expected to prevail in the county of Devon. Were the character of the Catholic religion really such as the greatest bigot describes it, the arrange- ment proposed by the Bill now in its progress through the House would afford ample securities for the Constitution in Church and State. A number of letters have been received from the mem- bers of societies who last year emigrated to New- Lanark in Upper Canada. They give very good accounts of the colony, and represent every thing as going on to the sa- tisfaction of the settlers. They all recommend emigration in the eatliest part of the season. one of the Ministers of Paisley, to t) ora, ilangliMr of the late Mr. James Thomson. Ostritlge. At I. eith. on the 8th. inst. Sir. Thomas Harcfje. mer- chant. Leith, to Ann, daughter of Mr. William Uoiidaul. iJliATHS. At Barnta!), Bengal, On the 23d August last, Mr. Hay Macdowall, youngest soil of the late I). II. Mac- dow'nll, younge- t soil of the late D II. Macdowall of Waltiiusilnw, E., q. At Li- ton, on the 13th nit. Mr. George Ainslie, As- sistant Commissary General. On the I It!) iust. H'S. Jmct Macdonall, widow of Captain John Muieiiison, of the North Carolina High- landers. L ist fteeit, at Pad. lletonn, Mrs. Stanley, the D. uvager <^ neen of the Gipsies ot' the comities of Wils, Hants, ami Dorset. She was in her 101st year. A great crowd ' attended the funeral. At Sidmoull), oil the 21st tilt. Cap'. Andrew Leitch. At Edinburgh, on the 2Srh ult. in the twelfth year of Ins age, Hay Campbell Tait, son of Cratiford Tail of Ilarviestouu, E- ij. W. S. At Edinburgh, on the 2d inst. Mrs. Ann Gardiner, wife of Mr. Sylvester lit id, Accountant and Deputy Cleik of Teinds. At Vol k Place, Edinburgh, on the lfrth uit. Edward tjie youngest, atrd on the S! b" ih ult. \ Viiliaio. aged 20, the eldest son of Mr. Peter Iarrinier, builder. At Markiiteh, Fif'esiiire, ou the 27th ult. Mr. Malcolm ( jr. y ( late of tire Z2d Regiment,) iu his S4lb year, one of tbe followers of the immortal \ Vn!" c. O. l tbe 3th inst. al his seat at Hani House near Hicb- r„ imd, tbe Right Hon. Willrrabam Tollemachc. Kail of Djsait, Viscount lluutingtovver, Lord High Steward 01 Ipswich, & e. At Rockingham, in Ireland, on the 23d ult, in his SStb year, the Iioll. Colonel King Governor of the county of kigo, At Calcutta, on the od September last, Ilobcrt Camp- bell. Esq. of the Civil Department there. At Moore Paik, oil She 3d inst. Richard Alexander Oswald, Est}. At Glasgow, nn the 3d inst. James Watt, M. D. At ti e lloval Arsenal, Woolwich, on the 24th tilt. Lieut . General George Rochefort, Chief Five Master to the Royal Laboratory, it, the 83d year of his age. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, STOCK IX TRADE, & c. On Tuesday next,- the 3d April, there wilt be sold by public roup, at occupied by and r. onc t; f t!; c Euwpean pd'wers such interposition. In the case ot' ling Home lately tiler, Castle- brae, RPNK whole IIOUS - I- STOCK in Til \ 1 the Shop and Dwe William Hendry. Vit ( by warrant from the Magistrates.) IIOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, t DE, and other Effects, which belonged to him— consisting of a sit Mahogany Dining Tables— Tea and other Tables— Mahogany and other Chairs— a Chest Mahogany Drawtr Tent Bed and Curtains— Feather I'edsand Blankets — Mirrors— Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons— Carpets— Empty Bottles— a great variety of Stoneware ; togither with the whole SHOP GOODS, and FURNITURE- Sale to commence with tbe Shop G> 0ds, precisely at 11 o'clock forenoon. JAMES ROSS, Auctioneer. VESSELS FOR SALE. UPSET PRICES REDUCED. There will be exposed for pn' lie sale, within the 1 emon Tree Tavern, upon Wednesday the 11th April, at six o'clock in tbe evening, Tbe fine Br. io . TIM. I FAX PACKET; ^ g& Jff^ lKr Tons per Register, built in 1814, and' copper sheathed, to Light Water Mark, alront three years ago. The Upset Price w ill be s£ 1000, being about one- fourth of her original cost. ALSO, TEN SIXTEENTH SHARES ofthe Ship SUS- TENCE, of this Port, 2fi7 Tons per Register. This Vessel underwent a complete repair at New lulrgh, about 3 Vears a'; o, and is now iu excellent order, and well found, having a Chain Cable, & c. & c. and has sailed for America. The Upset Price will be at Ibe rate of ^ 1000 for the whole Vessel, being little more than 70s. per Register Ton. for Hull anrl Materials complete. For further particulars, apply to ROBERT DUTIIIE. Quay, March 27. 1821. One Concern. . N& SS^. FOR NEW YORK. The Fine Copper Sheathed A. I. BRIG JAMES < y MARGARET, 187 Tum p"" Regist< r> » . Vi^ sJJ- Will sail from Aberdeen by tile end of April, has good accommodation for Passengers. I'or i ate of Freight or Passage, apply to ROBERT CATTO. Aberdeen, March 27, 1821. ___ sgale on JTritiay. FOR SAI. E, VALUABLE LOTS OF LAND. On Friday the 6th day of April next, at two o'clock af- ternoon, there will be exposed lo sale by public roup, ( it not previously disposed by private bargain) in An derson's New Inn, lire following valuable LOTS of tbe ESTATE of FRASERFI ELD. viz. LOT l.' rtlE FARM of GREENBRAE, A occupied by Win IAM MoitRie*. consist- AnlTtlMETtC AND MATHEMATICS. | Great Bri& iu, ETTERSHANK, A. M. returns his j attempted any grateful acknowledgments to those Parents and I the violent death ofthe Emperor PAUL, howeve Britain did not interfere ; he, it is true, did not fa!! ty the voice of the people, but in consequence of a court intrigue— vet, the violent death of a Sovereign of All the Hussias, it might have been supposed, ought to have called forth some animad- version, yet none ensued, and the murderers re- mained unpunished. The declaration of the Allies, that thev sum- moned the old King of Naples to Lavbach, that he might be free to declare his real sentiments, taken along with the facts, that thev would not allow him to speak with his Minister, the Duke de GALLO, unless in their presence ; and informed him immediately upon his arrival, flint they, the Allies, had determined to put down the new Go- vernment he had sworn to maintain, leaves no doubt of their previous resolutions— and that the sentiments of FUHDINAND would not have altered them. But if after being at freedom, ar. d again within the Italian States, he continues to declare against the Constitution ofthe pv& ple's choice, which he had sworn to maintain, is it to be supposed that he can be well received on his return ? In the mean time, we remain uninformed of what has really taken place since the advance of the Austrian army to the Neapolitan frontier, and everv effort is made in France to eonceal the truth, and represent the cause of the Neapolitans as Iiotieiess. The same part was acted in France upon the breaking out of the Spanish Revolution last vear ; and we mav have to wait for authentic accounts from the Mediterranean, or from Spain, before v. c can arrive at the truth, l'alse rumours are promulgated both here and in France, " with t view of influencing the Guardians of youth, who have encouraged his exertions I as a Teacher of these Blanches of Education ; and begs leave to inform them and tbe public, tbat he wiil com- mence a eourse of A RlTHM ETIC and MATH EM A- T I C'il, on Monday first the 2d of April. W. E. can give references to tlie most re « pcel hie authorities for his abiiities iu tlie branches which he under; takes to teach. Hours of teaching from 7 to 9. and frotn 10 to 12, A. M. l. iltlejohn Street, Second House, Left Hand. J March ' 27, 1821. ' \ SALE OF BOOKS, &- c. BY AUCTION, FOR BEHOOF OF CREDITORS. On Monday, 2d April, and following lawful Evenings, precisely at a quarter before seven o'c'nck, there wall be sold, bv public Auction, in MORTIMER and M I, EOD'S SALE- ROOM, GALLOWGATE, r | MI E whole ofthe remaining Property, belong- if ing to their Bankrupt Estate-— consisting of BOOKS. PRINTS, aud MISCELLANEOUS AR- TICLES. ' The Biiok- s, consisting of an extensive Col- lection nf both New anrl Second- hand— amongst which a; e many standard Works, also some Old Editions, siarce and curious, as will be seen by a printed Catalogue to be readv lor delivery at the Sale- room, oil Friday 30th March.' As tbe present Sale w- il! enmprbe the whole of the above stock, which must absolutely be sold off without the least reserve, in order that the Bankrupt'* affairs may- be wound up, those inclined to make purchase^, will find the present Collection wor. hy their attention. ESTATE FOR SALE. On Friday the 20th day of April next, at two o'clock after- noon, in Anderson's New Inn. there wiil he exposed \ to Sale, by public tin up, ( if not previously disposed of j by private bargain ) rg'HE LANDS of IRONFIELD, in the Pa- J - J&- rish of Old M-' tcJiar. within miles of the market { . _ place of Aberdeen, hounded by the Ellon Turnpike and | public iuwds ; but ere long we must hear of imjx> r- other public rosds ; comprehending upwards of ae » es mostly enclosed in a ring fence, well supplied with w,; ter, ' resides- being intersected by the Silver Burn. There has in en hit ly erected, a veiy substantial and commodious Dwelling House, of two So'ies, besides the Attic, with w a suitable Steading of Offices, and a walled Garden ad- j ^ adv to co- oppratc. VV joining. There are four Crofts, with Dwell in g Houses, taot events : for, although the cbanees would he » no doubt in favour of the Austrians in a first pitch- ed battle, it would be imprudent on that account to defer attacking them till rl. i Barns, and Byres, erected on each ; and the greater part of the Esiate has been very completely irrmoved by the Proprietor, ( Hiring the last seven yiars. ; now in the highest state of cui'ivation. This very compact and desirable Pro. erty bas a fine posure to. the south, commands- a delightful prospect of the City <. f Aberdeen, the Bay, ami ^ urrauuding Coun- t* y. The Land is of a very eavly anti fertile kind, and produces abundant crops ; and i^ lelievetl from Ce= s, Sti- pend, and Seln ol Salary. A Purchaser may have entry to the Pasture Grass* with accommodation for Cattle, at Whitsunday first; ahoj- tbu Grain'Cr^ p by valuation, if required. Enquire at the Pioprie'or, James Smith, at the House of I » oilfield ; or Alex. Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen. Iron field. March 50, 1821. SLUG no AD TOLLS TO LET. At We^ t Boat of Duiris, on Saturday the 7th April, will be Let, for one year from tlie 26th IV! ay, by public " he TOLL DUTIES on the SLUG ROAD. Intending offerers must bring forward Cautioner?,, or Letters from them. Iioup to be « xin at 12 o'clock. T SILVKK STREET. TO HE LET, nPIIAT neat and well finished HOUSE on the 1 West Side of NORTH SILVER STREET, lately belonging to, and possessed by Mrs. Gonnov, Ca- brach. It, contains, on the Sunk Floor, a Kitchen, Washing House, Servants' Room, Coal Cellar, and Two other Cellars, with Catacombs. On the Ground and First Floors, a Dining Room, Drawing Room, t « ' o excellent Bed Rooms, Bed Closet, and Pantries. And, on the Uppermost Floor, a Drying Garret, Coomceiled Room, and Closet. It has also a good Garden and Bleaching Green, with other conveniences attached to it. Entry at Whitsunday ensuing Apply to David ITutebeon, Advocate. W A N T E D, ^ N ACTIVE MAN, as a STEWARD, Aberdeen board of a STEA^ I BOAT, on th .• itb Passage. None need apply unJess well recommended. Aberdeen, I^ ilh, and Clyde Shipp. Co.' s 0Jp. ce, Qua if. March 27, 1821. on and i ing of upw ards of 30 Acres of Land, in a high stateof cul- tivation partly subdivided, and all enclosed. It is bound- ed on the south and east by tbe old public lioad to Ellon ; oil tbe north by tbe I. and-, belonging to Mr. Moir of Jlur- car ; anil on the west by the Kstatc of Oyce. This I, ot forms a most compact and desirable little Pro. jrerfy ; it lies on a gentle slope to the south and west having a finely wooded prospect in tbat direction ; com- mands < 111 extensive view of the Coast and Bay j anil from its vicinity to Aberdeen and other local advantages, is ca- pable of being rendered a most convenient and agreeable residence. LOT 2. Consists of part of WESTFIF. I. O and SIL- VEItBUHN, and is bounded upon tbe north and west by the Lands of Scotstown ; upon the east by the Old metdrum Itoad, and upon the south by the - Lands of Westfield. It contains about 30 Acres. 2 Roods, and 1 Fall, all arable ; except about 1 Acre, 1 Rood, and 4 Falls in Word. On this Lot there is an excellent situa- tion for a House, commanding a fine prospect; and it is capable ofbeing rendered a very pleasant and convenient place of abode. This Lot will be divided into two, if intending purchasers desire it, one will consist of 12 Acres. 2 Roods, and29 Falls j tbe other of 17 Acres, 5 Roods, and 1 2 Falls. LOT 3. Consists of part ofthe LANDS of Jll'E- C A It, and is bounded upon the north and west by a com* liron Road, which divides it from Ironfield, and a I. ot of IMurcar belonging to i\ Ir. . Moir of Scotstown ; upon the east by the German Ocean ; and upon tbe south by the I. and occupied by Sir. George Allan. It consists of 45 Acres. 2 Roods, and Falls, or thereabout; whereof about 26 Acres have been in cultivation, and 4 are im- jiroveable ; the remainder consists of Links, Bents, and Sands. LOT 4. Consists of that part ofMURCAR, posses- sed by Mr. GEORGE AI. LAN, excepting a few Acres bird a small part of the Links to be retained. Tbe whole of this Lot ( excepting the Links) isinclosed and subdivid- ed ; it is bounded on the north by Lot 3. ; upon tbe east partly by the German Ocean, and partly by the Ground ; to be retained; upon the south by tbe Lands belonging to ! IWr. Davidson of Drutnside ; and upon the west by the 1 Turnpike Road. It consists of nearly 100 Acres, of which about 67 Acres are under cultivation, and part, of these is old Infield. The remainder consists of Links, partly capable of improvement, and of Bents and Sands. O11 the Premises there is a good substantial Dwelling ' House of Two Stories, and a Steading of offices. This l, ol forms a very compact Farm, capable, from its situa- tion. of being brought to the highest state of cultivation, at little expense ; and it would, with Lot 3, form a very " desirable small Estate. A more detailed specification may be seen in the bands of Andrew Jopp, Advocate in Aberdeen; and David Cunningham, Grieve, at Fraserfield, will point out the kouuduries of the different Lots. CHEAP LIME. rnilE Owners of the BRIO HENRY & WIL fl- LI AM of Aberdeen, beg leave to inform Improv- ing Farmers. Builders and o'hers n- intr Lime, that the said Vessel is exoecicd to be at the Lime Quay. Aberdeen, in tbe course of a few d iys, with her second Cargo, this Season, of best ENGLISH LIME SHELLS, which will be sold at a price not exceeding Three Shillings ami Sixpence per Roil, Ready Money ; and oil short Credit, upon receiving respectable references. Inquiry, as too her particulars, may be made at the Owners' Shed, No. 2. Aberdeen, March 2r, 1821. THE CHRONIC/. E. ABE RDF. E. N': SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1821. © ummaru of politics. THE orders given to the Commander of our squadron in the Bay of Naples, and the Note of Sir WILLIAM A'COURT to the Neapolitan Sec- retary for Foreign Affairs, have been under dis- cussion in Parliament, anil the doctrine seems to be avowed, that whatever the conduct of the Nea- politan Sovereign might have been, it was thought reasonable that our maritime force should act, in tussian armv might be - o . , t the movements ol the l'ledmontesc army have been wc do not know with anv degree of certainty ; but that a Revolution Ita* taken rlace, and that Piedmont is under the Ban of the Holy Alliance, as well as Naples, is placed bevond a doubt. If then, the Neapolitans may depend upon the assistance ol the North of Italy, the Austrian army must Hnd it difficult, if not impossible, to preserve its communications, having enemies both in front and rear, and without the ready means of receiving succours by sea. Brit the Emperor ALEXANDER, it is said, is to send a fleet and army from the Black Sea, lor the avowed purpose of occupying Sicily. This, however, supposing the Ottoman power to permit the passage of the Dardanelles, must be an operation requiring considerable time ; and it would be the most wretched policy in Great Britain and France to permit such occupation, withr out the most determined opposition. Nothing more truly threatening to the Independence of Europe could be imagined, than the establishment of a Russian force in the Mediterranean, to wage war against all that is free and liberal, and maintain and extend the empire of ignorance and slavery. It is not easv, however, to conceive how such a force could be kept up, - without having the freedom of the passage of the Dardan 11 s established bv treaty ; and it is not probable that the Porte would agree to any thing so dangerous to its safety. Re- ports have been in circulation, that the South of France has manifested iome symptoms of returning spirit; but w hile the censorship of the press remains in force, we can expect no real information on this subject. One thing is ccrtain, that knowledge is rapidly diffusing itself over the whole Continent, even in Russia The Students at the Universities, anil even the young Nobility, are attached to the cause of'libertv, although they are. kept in restraint as to the expression of their sentiments, so that there i3 reason to hope for a better order of things at no distant period. Our readers will observe, that the Roman Catho- lic Emancipation Bill is in progress through tlie House of Commons ; but the Bench of Bishops is understood to be hostile to any farther concessions to that body, so that great opposition is to be ex- pected in the House of Peers. It has beer, said by some, that even if the Bill should pass in its pre- sent form, it would not satisfy the Catholics, and this mav be true of some individuals ; but we are assured, that a great majority would be fully satis- fied, and it is therefore to be regretted, that there should be any probability of disappointment. Mr. PLUNKETT'S speech on introducing the Bill did him much honour, and Sir JAMES MACKINTOSH, who has of late highly distinguished himself in Par- liament, proved himself tlie able and zealous advo- cate of a measure, which is calculated merely to do justice to a most respectable and meritorious body of cut fellow- subjects. MARRIAGES.— At Inverness, on the £ 3d inst. by the Rev. Charles Fyvie, Lieut. Colonel A. MACINTOSH, II. E. I. C. S. to AN. S- A, eldest daughter of the late David Shirreff, Esrp At Laurencekirk, en Sunday last, by the Rev. Dr. Cook. Mr. DAVID I. AHGIE. Merchant, to HELEN eldest daughter of Mr. Alex. Mitchell, Merchant, Laurence- kirk. DEA rilR.— On the 20th inst. Colonel SANDIEMAV of Dehfield. near Arbroath. On the 7tti Oct. last, at sea. on bis passage to Bombay. Mr. JAMES NICOI., aged I' 3 ; late of Montreal, and second son of Mr. Nicol. Surveyor of Customs, Banff. At Farr, Inverness- shire, on the 9th inst, JAMES MAC- INTOSH. E- Q. of Farr, ill the 89th year of bis age, and case of any insult being. offered to hint or any of the j one ofthe oldest Justices ofthe Peace in tbe County. Royal Family. Supposing the case, that this So- i gentleman highly'distinguished fursoundness ofjudgment vereign had deliberately committed perjury, in swearing to maintain inviolable the Constitution adopted in July last, and consented to the intro- duction of a foreign force into his dominions, for the purpose of subverting it by violence, even then we may infer, that our squadron would have inter- fered in case of his being insulted. Mr. CANS ING IS reported to have inquired, whether anv one could | doubt that, if Paris had been situated upon the I ocean, the naval force of Britain would have been exerted in favour of Louis ? Without inquiring whether the French Monarch suffered justly or un- \ jiiktly, we would object to the principle, that Princes must be ever in the right, and when any serious difference happens between them and their subjects, the people are ever in the wrong. We conceive, that any mere man may so act as to de- serve to die by the hands of Ills fellow- men ; and farther, we cannot conceive the use of the solemni- ty of a Coronation Oath, unless it is considered as a personal obligation, inferring a personal responsi- bility, to govern according to law, and in all cases to prefer the welfare ofthe nation to interests mere- ly private. Those yvho hold that CHAKLES I. was lawfully condemned and suffered death, will not ai£ mit the doctrine, that any foreign power had a j right- to interpose between him and the people of j and upright conduct. At Johnshaven, on the 14th curt, in the ninety- first year of her age, Mrs. ISABEL MILNE, relict of Mr. James Milne, Merchant, Johnslrsven. On tbe 20th Inst. ALEXANDER FHASEII, Eq. of To I'- ll reek. in tbe Seventy- seventh year of his age, deeply and justly regretted. On the 2 7th inst. at I3aulogne- sur- Mer, DIINCAU MUNHO. Esq. of Culcairn. At Rome, on the 23d of Feb. of a decline, JOHN KEATS the poet, aged 25. those unpaged in the management of. the Charity for t,, e benefit of the Helatives of the Fishermen lost from Torrv, on tbe od February, have received, by'the hands of Mr. ROBERT MORICE, Advocate. I.. 5 from JAMES FAR- QtntAa, F.— They bejf leave to return their grateful ocknowIcdgments to him for the fibetal dona- ion. They also offer their thanks to the Rev. Dr. JOHN THOMSON, end the Reverend DONALD SAGE, for their kind assistance to the same charitable purpose. And they cannot but be deeply sensible of the humane, liberal, and geutrrtus Sub- scriptions which have been made lo relieve the neces- itii s of the poor sufferers, that deserve their gratitude, and the esteem of tile public The Managers of the Shipwrecked Seamen's Fund ac- knowledge, with gratitude, the receipt ofthe following sum, for the benefit of that Ins itulion, vi/ : — From Rev. Or. Kidd— amount of a Collec- tion. made at the Chapel of Ease, on Sun- day 18lh inst. - - - L. 2S 12 11 March 27. Frmn the Aberdeen and Hull Shipping Co.— a Donation, - 5 5 0 From Captain Mart; n i I the Monarch, - 0 10 6 Mr. I'F. N" MAN lias recurved 1,- 12 1 Is. Od from tlie Ca- bracli Bible and Missionary Society— L. 6 for tbe Bible Society— 1.6 for the London Missionary Society— and 1 Is. 9d. to purchase Bibles and Testaments for the Poor of that parish : it is much to tbe honour of the fricr. ds of religion in that remote place, that in little more than twelve month:;, they have collected upwards of L. 30 for the good cause. THEATRE— Although Mr. ITYNEII's. party is not so strong as we have sometimes seen it, it would be in- justice to pass over wiihout notice, the excellent perfor- mance of Mr MEGGETT, iu the character of Hotspur, on Thursday evening, and Mr. RYEEU'S in that of Falstajf. Mr. MEGOETT was tl. e very brave but impetnouscharacler that SIIAKESFFARE delineated ; and Mr. RYDER was emi- nently successful in giving full effect tu the eccentricities, wit, and cow ardice, of toe fat Knight. Of toe other cha- racters, with the exception of Mrs. BERRI- WAN* as the hustling Hostess ; Mr. BEKIUMAN as tlie flea- bitien Carrier f and Mr. WJLI. IAMS as Hardoijdt. we could say but little, did our limits permit. Tbe House appears to be toleiably well attended. The EARL of FXEE, it is said, has been dismissed from hisofikein the Household of ibe Kisa, and Lord LOVAIN « bas been appointed to his place, for the honest vote bis Lords'iip gave in Patlianient for the repeal of the Malt Duty Act. It is, indeed, lamentable to see the lloyal authority converted to such uses by an Administration, who shew by this measure that even the personal friends of his MAJESTY must be sacrificed to their purposes, and for an act too which will endear the Noble Earl to bis country, as well as ail. those persons whose names are ound in that majority.— Morning Chronicle. Tlie Right Hon. tbe Earl of Hint,- re has appointed Mr. JOHN KEITH, Preacher « f the Gospel. Assistant aud Successor to his father, Or. GEO. SKENE IVEITII, Minister uf Keitllball and Kiiikell. ( COPY.) " Treasury Chambers, March 16, 1821. " . SIR— Having laid before tbe Lords Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury, the memorial ofthe whale ship- owners of Aberdeen ( Enclosed in your letter of the 15ih January last.)- I have received their Lordships commands to acquaint you, for the information of the parties con- cerned, that it appearing, upon inquiry, that it- is the practice in England, on the clearance of vessels for the Greenland Seas and Davis' Straits fisheries, to permit any men, w hether landsmen or seamen, to tie shipped as fresh or green men, provided they have not before been a voyage to either of those fisheries, my Lords have been pleased to direct that the same practice should be followed in Scot- land. " I am. Sir, your most obedient servant, ( Signed) •• GEO. HARRISON." " Joseph Hume, Esq. M. P. & c. York Place." We have to acknowledge the receipt of the Report maile by the philanthropic Mr. OWEN, to the County of Lanark, of a plan " for relieving public distress, and re- " moving discontent, by giving permanent productive " employment to the poor and working classes, tinder " arrangements which will essentially improve their cha- " racier, and ameliorate their condition, diminish the " cKpence of production and consumption, and create "^ markets co- extensive with production." To this verv interesting Report we shall, from time to time, refer, by- giving Extracts— it _ has already been considered by a Committee appointed l. y the Noblemen, Freeholders, Jus- tices of the Peace and Commissioners of Sopply of the County of Lanark, who are of opinion—" tbat by being submitted to the ordeal of public discussion, tbe proposed System will undergo that full and candid scrutiny which is indispensible, either to its ultimate adoption or rejec- tion.'' But with regard to many of the more practical parts, they are of opinion, tbat in a variety of situations they may be acted upon with great advantage to the com- munity. The public entertainments of Aberdeen are at the pre- sent time highly convivial to the feelings of every enlight- ened mind ; anil w e flatter ourselves, that the amusements of this city stands unrivalled in the North of Scotland. Mr. MARSHALL'S grand I'eristrephic Picture of Water- loo, & c. deserves our most sanguine approbation, and in reality surpasses aiiy thing of the kind exhibited in this quarter ; the lively animation displayed by tbe pencil of the Painter/ the genius in the different scenes of the battle, and above all, the feelings of every individual, on view ing this memorable action, excites animation from every one who respects bis country, and views his coun- trymen who fought and bled to defend us against a tyran- nical yoke. We regret, that the arrangements ofthe Pro- prietors will compel them to leave this city in a few days. See Advertisement. Yesterday, , r Company of the 4th Veteran Battalion marched into Barracks here, from Fort George. Melancholy Accident.— Tuesday morning, abont 6 o'clock, the smack Superior, belonging to the London Shipping Company, on entering the harbour, a little above tbe Light- bouse, was under tbe necessity of moor- ing. having too little water. Tbe vessel having taken the round, two warps were placed at the stern and bow the former extending to the jetty, the latter to Point- law. Tbe tide flowing, and the wind increasing, the ves « el again got afloat ; and the main- sail having caught a sud- den breeze of wind, tbe warp slipt from the timber- bead at the stern , and one of tbe seamen standing in the centre of tbe coil, had his leg dreadfully lacerated : anothe% young man, endeavouring to disentangle tbe warp from his companion, was caught by a coil of the rope, swept overboard, and unfortunately drowned. The survivin seaman was carried to tbe hospital, and bis limb bas un- dergone amputation. On Tuesday last, the Irody of Robert I. aing, one of tbe seamen on board tbe late ship Hebe of Hull, wrecked on ber voyage to tbe Davis' Straits Whale Fishery, as for- merly stated, was cast ashore on the sands of Belhelvte and next day decently interred in tbe Church- yard of tbat parish. EARL OF FIFE'S PHIZES, For Competition by the STUDENTS >,/ MARISCHAL COLLEGE. Nothing can be better calculated to stimulate the emu- lation of Students, than the institution of Prizes to be gained by public competition ; and w e are w ell persuad- ed, tbat the sum which the Earl of FIFE has so liberally bestowed as Prizes for competition has diSne more good than four times as much, if given in the way of Bursaries to private solicitation. During the present w eek, a lively interest has been kept up in Marisclml College by the Competition for these Prizes, when many ofthe Students acquitted themselves highly to tbe satisfaction ofthe Ex- aminers. On Monday last was held, in MARISCHAL COLLEGE, the Annual Competition among the Students in the Greek Class, for the SILVER PES, given by the Right Hon. tb Earl of BKCHAN. Tlte exercise prescribed, was a Trans- lation from Greek into Latin and English, which many of the Competitors performed much to the satisfaction ofthe Judges. The 1' iize was gained by FORBES FAT, CONE sun of Gilbert Falconer, Teacher jn Aberdeen. Macfaricne, r ffici rs i ( excise, for tl. e'r oxertio,.* in seizures, in which they have been lr. irst successful. We find that the smuggling lugger kept off, from Dunbcatic ill Caithness to Tatbctness. and the Moray coast, aori after 1 lolling various small quantities of her goods in dif- ferent places, she engaged a sloop to convey a part of bet cargo to Arturiie, in the dispo- alof whiih shesucceeckii too well, as v> hat has been seized formed buta small poT- tion of ber cargo. A melancholy accident occurred at the mill of Kilmach- alranek, parish of Kincardine, Ross- shire, on Thv. f. dar morning. While the miller and several others were at work in the mill, the upper milnstone broke, and tit ® miller and ' a young man were killed fry the spHntei-.. This accident should prove a cautioil against the use fcf unsound ini'mslones. A Correspondent states, that there - was a visible ren'ill the stone, which occasioned ihist.-- ltvenlable catastrophe, when taken out of the quarry; be also expresses an opinion, that millets are enjoined by an Act of Parliament, to have the ( miner stone bound by a ring. The proceeds of a Subscription Ball, held in tbe Towai Hall of Nairn, on the 14th instant, amounting to I..' t sterling, were remitted on Wednesday last to tbe Magiwj trates of Glasgow, to be applied in aid of tiie fund for relieving the survivors of the unfortunate wreck of tan Abeona Transport. This is an act of disinterested bene- volence very creditable to the parties engaged in it. NA VAL INTELLIGENCE. The British Consuls abroad have now ordersnot to exar- 5 Fees from Masters of Ships, on demanding the CertiS, eate of Registry, as was hitherto the case, whieh has pro- duced much trouble, ex pence, and useless vexiuion. Dowson, Jameson, was spoken with, £ 8th Jan, in 2. 34. S. long. 16. 55. VV. from St. Helena, bound to Sierra Leone. Atlas, Harrison, in the Downs from Jamaica, in % 50 days. The Agnes.. Barclay, arrived at St. Domingo f. oui Dundee, on 10th January, sailed from thence, OH tiie J8iht :> d arrived at New Oilcans, on tlie 4th Feb. all well. Aurora. Milne, at Nantz, 20th inat, from New York. Mineiva, Sharp, at Bahiat 22d inst. from London. The Nymph, Iluteheon, at ^ Marseilles, on the 12ti » nstant, all well. The Morning; field, MeiviUe, sailed from Deai, ' en tW 26th inst. for Pcroambucco. Don. Brown, left S^ roraness, 22d inst. wind N. N. K. The Lor( f Arehi- hald II am; l ton j> ut iot- o Griuisbv^ on th. e 2 Ist inst. with loss of anchors aod cables. A cask, marked II. and B. containing otter, martin, and fox skins, was driven on shore lately at Hoy Head* Orkney. / tllJilVED AT AnEPDEEX. March 23.— Glasgow Packet. Campbell, Glasgow*" goods.— 25, Hope, Bartues, Liverpool, wool ; Welling- ton, Gilbert son, Hull, do; Aberdeen Packet, K- err, and " Search, Gilbert, Lond< > n, ditto.—— 2<>. Atpha, A'ndefbon, Pittenweem, ditto ; Newcastle, Leslie. NVweojst 27. Superior, Duncan, London, ditto.— 28. Cornrne/ CPV Philips, and Champion, Crane, do. do ; Ixmdoo Packet. Williams, Leith, ditto; Fortuna. Eveidary, Rotterdam, flax.— 23. Maria, Largie, Newcastle, goods. Nine with liine, 5 vitfa coals, 2 in ballast, and 3 put back W. B. SAILED. March 2o.— Louisa. Oswald; Monarch, Martin ; and Alexander, Hogg, America, goods ; Betsey. MTntosh. Rispond, do ; Peggy, Lewis, Inverness, ditto ; Famvv Paul, Banff, do.— 24. Alexander, Cumming, St. John'%, ditto.— 25. Expert, Leslie, and Lord Huntly, Browra, London, goods; Suspence, Kenttie, Miramiehi, ballast. 26. Guthries, Kennedy. Dundee, goods ; Rotterdam. Packet. M Donald, and Dee. MofFat. Rotterdam, ballot; Fox, Allan, Hull, goods; Marquis of Humly, David- son, Leith, do.— 28. Regent, Turner, London, do.-— 29.— Venus, Anderson, Quebec, goods. One with coals, I wiita stones, and 4 in ballast. AT LONDON.— Cato, Davis; Triumph, Findlay J anjl Nimrod, Brown, 2jst inst. RICE OF PROVISIONS, & C. IN THE ABERDEEN MARKET, YESTERDAY. Quartern Loaf — — Oatmeal, p. peek. 1 j da 1 2d Bearmeal. — 8d a Od Potatoes, 9d. a ! 2d. Od Malt. 2s 6d a Od Beef, p. lb. — 4d a 8d Mutton, — 5d a 8d Veal, — — 4d a 8d Pork, 3; l a '( 1 Butter, — 15dal7d Eggs, p, doz. — fid a 8d Cheese, p. st. 7s Od a 8s Od Tallow, 10s 6d a llsGd H$ iv. — — 7d a Od Raw Hides, p, lb. 3d a 4d Coals, p. boll. 3s 8d a 3s 10d TIDE TABLE CALCULATED FOR ABERDEEN BAR. ( APPARENT T1MF.) Morning Tide, f Evening Tide* 1111 4 5 M. H. M. 0 — II 0 — 0 — 46" j I - 4 1— 23 I 1 — 1— 59 2 — IT 2 — 37 2 — 57 3 — 20 3 — 43 AGE. Mar. 31. Saturday, - April 1. Sunday, 2. Monday, - 1 3. Tuesday, - 4 Wednesday, 5. Thursday, 6. Friday, - MOON'S O New Moon, 2d April, at 31). 3'. Ev Delegates to the General. Assembly— From the Pres- bytery of Garioeh,— Messrs. Win. Smith of Bourtie, Alex Cushney of Rayne, and Henry Simpson of Chape) of Garioih— Ministers— and Robert Dalrymple Horn El- phinstone of Logie Elphinston-— Ruling Elder. On Wednesday last the Presbytery of Brechin held their ordinary meeting— the Rev. Dr. Pater. son in the chair. They licensed Mr. George Tod to be preacher of the Gospel, within the bounds of the Presbytery of Brechin, They consented to the translation of Mr. William Burns, of Dun, to the parish of Kilsyth, Mr. Burns continuing minister of Dun, until he is admitted, by the Presbytery, of Glasgow, minister of Kilsyth. The following weie chosen members of the ensuing General Assembly : — Messrs. Robert Hannah of Straeathro; Mr. J unes Burn's, at Brechin ; and Mr. James Brewster, { it Craig. William Paul, E- fj. Accountant, Edinburgh, ruling elder. Several seizures have been made, of part ofthe smuggled commodities landed near \ rturlie Point, as stated in our last. Thirty- three mats of tobacco, four boxes of tea. nine casks of snuff, and eight casks of gin. are now deposited in the Excise cellars in this town, amounting in value to about L. 10Q0. prais^' hidue to Messrs,^ Cowie fcn^ POSTS C R / PT. LONDON, March ST. The Paris Papers ( if Thursdny. Friday, and Saturday, bave arrived. They contain the Austrian official account, of the military operations in Italy to the I2th instant, ai which date General Frimont had his head quarters at Frescati. The action ofthe 7tb. al Rieti, of wb: cb we had such contradictory accounts, was a veiy trivial affair. The Anstrians have since continued to advince without experiencing any considerable resistance, and on the 10th obtained possession of Aquila, which opened its gates to the division of General Sttitti rhetni. This division of tlie army proposed to advance immedi- ately upon Popo'i and Sulm > na, clearing the A bruzzes, white General Frimont advances fry Ilomediiect for Na- ples. There is nothing in this advance of the Austrian* discouraging'o tbe friends of liberty. It maybe prudent polity on the part of General Pepe to decline a general action until the enemy have advanced further into tho country, and an opportunity has been afforded to the north of Italy to shew itself. The report of an attempt to excite an insurrection at, I. yons is confirmed. It was speed ly suppressed, ami several of the principal actors in it were arrested. Advices bad reached Paris from Turin, dated on the 16th, in the evening. The most perfect tranquillity then prevailed in that capital. At that date they were stilt still without any accounts from Genoa of the effect produc- ed there by the recent events. The Provioonal Juntnhalt met, aud entered upon their new functions A messenger arrived on Sunday from furm. Report says, that hostilities have now commenced between thi? Piedmontese and Austrians. We io, y therefore soon expect tu hear that tbe Austrians are in full retreat from Naples. It is indeed tbe opinion of those who are ac- quainted with the present state of Italy, that they will soon be obliged to shut themselves up within Mantua, to the strength of which they were often so much indebted during the revolutionary war. The entrance of a Pied- montese army into ibe Milanese, in the present state of feeling in tbat country, must soon he productive of a ge- neral rising of the population.— Horn Ckron. It is stated under tbe head of Brussels, that a Russian fleet may be shortly expected to appear iu tbe Medi, erra- nean. Its presence will put to the test the repoi t which we lately noticed, of tbe views entertained try Russia with rea- ped to the Island of Sicily. The Roman Catholic Relief bill was committed last night in the House of Commons. In the Progress of tfio debate Mr. Hankes. pursuant to his notice, moved, 3s aq amendment to the third clause, '• That nothing in this Act should extend, or be con- strued to extend, to dispense with, repeal or alter any of the laws now in force w ith respect to the exclusion of Roman Catholics from sitting or voting in either House i f Parliament." Tli is amendment, after a sharp debate, was negatived by a majority of li", the numbers being— Ayes, 211; Noes, 223. The result, when declated, excited the liveliest emotion, and was received wi: h loud and enthu- siastic cheering. > We have just received intelligence, upon which we pledge our faith, that the most violent discussions have taken place in both the Houses of Parliament at Hanover. The Ministers have been obliged to interpose tbe Royal Authority, and have dissolved the Chambers. Ouf Cor- respondent adds that this measure is owing to the great difficitlty felt bytlie K( SG S Ministers'to offer a satisfactory reirly to tbe propositions made on the part of tbe Senate, He adds, that there exists a spirit among the middling rinses, which looks with aruiety to the abo ition of the privileges of the Nobility. There reign's through the whole country, to Use bis words, " Die hoeh, tir JpTilmtirrg" ( the higher excitement)'