jVo. 812.] Printed for J. BooTii, Juti. Chronicle Street. OSJUI<< MJI< I SA TURBA I*, APRIL 27, 1822, \_ Pricc 7& BUt THE ABERDEEN * HWTLY CO AC If, MARCHIONESS OF HUNTLY. THE Proprietors beg leave to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Public in general, of Aberdeen and Huntly. that the above COACH will start from the Aberdeen Com- ~ • ncrcial Hotel. Queen Street, on MONDAY Morning first, . April 29, at a Quarter before Seven o'clock, anil arrives at Huntly at Tvetvc: leaves Huntlyat Three o'clock Afternoon, and arrives ( lie same Evening at the above Hotel. FAXES— INSIDE 13s. fid. OUTSIDE 9s. Od. jt^ T Passengers honouring the Proprietors with their favours, Jbay rely on every attention being paid to their persons and parcels ; and to prevent any misconduct of the Drivers, the Proprietors deem it proper, not to start at the same hour with the other Coaches. U, B. The Proprietors will not be accountable for the loss of any Package or Parcel above Five Pounds sterling, unless entered and paid for accordingly. CmiMFRciAt Hor* t, 7 Queen Street, Ajnrit' 21, 1822. 5 SALES BY JAMES ROSS. Ht SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. On Monday tltf 29ih curt, there will be sold, by public roup, in that home in Upperkirkgate, formerly occupied as the Deaf anil Dumb Academy, AVARIETYof HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, belonging to a Bankrupt Estate from the country— con- sisting of a set of Dining Tables ; Mahogany, Dining, and Drawing- room Chairs; an excellent Secretary; Tea, and other Tables ; a Sofa ; a Sofa Bed; Four- posted and Tent Bedsteads with Curtains ; Feather Beds; Mattresses ; Blatx Jccts ; Carpets, Grates. Fenders, and Fire Irons ; a- capital Kitchen Range and Smoke Jack ; a small Mangle; Mirror Glasses; a Mahogany Dressing Table; China and Stoneware; jKichen Furniture; ami a number of olrier articles. Sale to begin at 11 o'clock forenoon. JAMES ROSS, Auctioneer. SALE OF BOOKS. On Tuesday t{ ie30th curt, there will be sold by public Auction, in that House, head of Castle Street, formerly occupied by Mrs. Alexander Duguid, ALarge and Valuable Collection of BOOKS, be- longing to her. Printed Catalogues will be ready fur delivery on Saturday 27th curt. Sals to begin at 11 o'clock forenoon. JAMES ROSS, Auctioneer. CLO FA. EXTENSIVE SALE OF FARM STOCKING, FARMING UTENSILS, AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. OB Wednesday the 8th day of May next, there will be ex- posed to sale, by public roup, at CLOYA, I'arisli of Kil drummy, THE - hole FARM STOCKING, FARMING UTENSILS, and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, which belonged to the late Sir HARKV NIVEN LUMSDEN of Auchindoir, Bart.— consisting of 115 Cattle, one, two, three, and four years old ; 17 excellent Milch Cows ; 3 Queys ; 3 Bulls; and 8 Work Cattle— all of superior quality, and the TOo.. t approve, 1 breeds. The year olds are particularly strong; the two- year- olds are handsome, 15 of which are spayed Heifers, mostly of the Argyleshire breed, admired for fine quality. The three and four year olds are all fit for the Butcheror CrlaZd. r— 20tif these am spaved Heifers, prime, fat. A very fine Galloway Bull ; 8 strong Work Cattle, well draughted, and in good order; also, 8 powerful Work Horses ; A well- matched Carriage Horses; 2 Saddle Horses; and 4 Young Horses, one, two, aud three years old ; a Carriage and Gig. The Farming Utensils, such as CARTS, PLOUGHS, HARROWS, and HARNESS, of every description, are in great variety, mostly new, and of the most approved construc- tion. There will be sold, at same time, a quantity of OATS, II AY, and about a score of SH EEP Immediately after the Sale of the Stocking, the HOUSE- HOLD FURNITURE will be exposed to roup— consisting of a Mahogany Sideboard ; a set of Dining Tables ; Breakfast, Tea, and Card ditto ; Mahogany, Rush- seated, and other Chairs ; three excellent Couches ; four- posted and Tent Bed- steads, with Curtains ; Feather Beds and Blankets ; great variety of Servants* Beding ; Carpets; elegant Window Curtains; Chests of Drawers ; Night Tables ; Mirror and Dressing Glasses; Basin Stands ; Toilet Tables; a large Loo Table ; Fenders and Fire Irons ; Glass and Stoneware ; Dairy and Kitchen Utensils; and a variety of other articles. Sale to commenev each day precisely at ten o'clock forenoon. The first day's sale will comprise the Farm Stocking and Farming Uleusils ; and the second, the Household Furniture. Credit will be given. ' JAMES ROSS, AIICTIOKEEE. PUBLIC SALE/ HABERDASHERY STOCK. rp- HE remaining part of JAMES RIDDOCH'S JL STOCK of HABERDASHERY GOODS will be exposed to public Sale, on Monday 13th of May next, in that Warehouse, lately possessed by biro, at the foot of Broad Street. The Goods have been well seleetcd, and sre worthy of Merchants, and Dealers, us thc whole must be sold oil'with- out reserve. Sale to> begin at 10 o'clock forenoon. JAMES ROSS, AOCTIONEER. Aberdeen. 2Slk April, 1822. THE BRILLIANT STEAM YACHT, JAMES RENNIE, COMMANDER. Win SAIL in future, from ABERDEEN for NEW- HAVEN, on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS. NEWHAVEN for ABERDEEN, ou MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS. NEWHAVEN for DUNDEE and MONTROSE, on FRIDAYS. MONTROSE for DUNDEE and NEWHAVEN, on SATURDAYS, Hours of sailing, and other particulars, will be learned, by allying at the. Leith and Aberdeen Steam Yacht Company's Office, 2, Commercial Place, Lehh; or at the Subscriber's Otliec, Marischal Street, Aberdeon. DAVID COPLAND. April 19, 1822. SALE OF CATTLE, HORSES, HUSBANDRY UTENSILS, & c. On Monday the 1 ," th day of May next, there will he sold by publicroupat BALCA1RN, near(): d Meldrum, RITHE whole STOCKING of said FARM, con JL sisting of 6 excellent Work Horses ; from 40 to 50 Head of Black Cattle • Ploughs; Carts ; a variety of Horse Harness ; with * BiKitbir 01' oihtr Articles for Fanning pur poses. The roup to begin at 10 » ' clock forcncon precisely.— Credit vd security. JOHN BARTLETT, UPHOLSTERER AND, CABINET MAKER, UNION STREET, BEGS leave tn acquaint the Public and his Friends in particular, that he iijost returned from his annual visit to London, where he has selected a large and extensive Stock of every Article in the UPHOLSTERY and CABINET LINE, which he is confident cannot be equalled out of Lon- don. And it will he to thc interest of those going to fit up Houses, as J. B. is determined to sell upon a small prcSt. J. B. has on hand, Elegant Rich Figured SILKS; Plain and Silk TASB » * ET. S ; Striped MOUF. EMS, resembling the Tab- birets, being entirely a new article for fitting up Drawing Rooms; London Printed Furniture COTTONS, of all bread; lis ; MOREEN, embossed and watered, of all colours ; Brussels. Kidderminster, and Venetian CARPET1NGS; STAIR Ditto; HEARTH RUGS, in great variety, greatly lower than ever known to be, and will be sold at the manufac- turer's prices; ENGLISH BLANKETS; COUNTER- PANES; BED QUILTS; Find BED TICKS; COCK, HEN, DUCK, and GOOSE FEAfHEltS, well prepared ; Gdld and . Silver PAPER HANGINGS, with Gold Mould- ings, for Drawing Rooms; a great variety of SATINS, of all colours; Common PAPERS and BOB DE US for Rooms, at prime cost pricea , with every Article in the Upholstery Line; Dining Room CHAIRS and SIDEBOARDS; Black, Rosewood, and Mahogany CHAIRS, for Drawing Rooms; COUCHES and SOFAS lo match; Mahogany, Rosewood, and Oak CARD and SOFA TABLES, finished in a new style, which lie flatters himself to be of great novelty and elegance, as used in London. With every Articlc in the Cabinet Business made iu thc most approved patterns, and substantial. J. B. cannot but return his most sincere thanks to the No- bility and Gentry, and to those who have honoured him with such a large share of employment, and who have expressed their entire satisfaction with the style he has finished their work ; it will ever be his highest pride to obtain this support. He hopes, by strict attention, to merit their highly esteemed fa vours, by elegance, frugality, and moderation of charges; and by paying personal attention to the finishing of their work, and piocuringthe newest fashions, as they make their appearance n London. Drawings may be seen of the present stHe of fitting up Fur- niture. As J. B. ( while in the Metropolis) settled a correspondence with some of the first Houses in the Upholstery and Cabinet Line, he will have every thing that is new as soon as tfiey make their appearance. Commissions from the Countrycarefully attended to, and Patterns sent, if required. N. B.— Two APPRENTICES wanted tothe UPHOL- STERY Business, and a FEW GOOD HANDS in the CABINET LINE. SALES BY DROWN $ SON. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, IIATS, AND SHOP FURNITURE, AND NOTICE TO DEBTORS jxd CREDITORS. Upon Monday, the 29th April current, there wili be sold, by Auction, in that huuse, Black Bull Close, presently occu- pied by Charles Ingham, Vintner and Hat Manufacturer, N^ HE WHOLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE JL which belonged to him— consisting of Mahogany, Din- ing, Tea, and other Tables— Chairs— a Grecian Sofa and Cover— an Eight- day Clock— a Desk and Book- case— Chests of Drawers— Bagatelle Tables— Carpets, Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons— Bedsteads and Curtains— Chaff and Feather Beds— Blankets and Mattresses— Glass and Stoneware— Por- ter anil Ale— Empty Bottles— Kitchen Furniture. & c. & c. An4at « 1M> London Ii. » T Warehouse, Union Street, an as- sortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's BE A VERS & HATS; together with the COUNTERS. SHELVES, and SHOP FURNITURE. The sale to begin at the Dwelling House upon Monday, at 11 o'clock forenoon; and at the Shop, upon Tuesday at 6 o'clock evening. BROWN Sr. SON, AUCTIONEERS. N. B— The said CHARLES INGHAM having conveyed his whole Effects to Trustees for behoof ofhis Creditors— all those indebted to him are requested to settle their Accounts, either with William Smith, Advocate, head of Long- acre; or Mr. J. D. Milne, Advocate, Queen Street: And those having claims against the said Charles Ingham will lodge them, pro- perly vouched, with either of the above gentlemen, who are Agents for the Trustees. SALE OF GROCERY GOODS, SHOP $ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Upon Tuesday the 30th April curt, there will besoldliy Auc- tion, in Virtue'f a Warrant from the Magistrates of Aber. deen. in the Shop and Dwelling House, presently occupied by Joseph Morrison and Co. Grocers, East North Street, RJMIE whole EFFECTS belonging to them— con- JL sisting of Strong Ale and Porter in casks and bottles— Spirits— a quantity of Shoe Blacking— Groceries and Glass- ware— Spirit Casks nnd Measures— empty Bottles— Beams, Scales, and Weights— Counters, Shelves, and Shop Furniture. A LSO, An assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE— consisting of Mahogany and other Tables— Chairs— a Chest of Drawers— a Carpet— Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons— a Tent Bedstead, with Curtains— Blankets aud Bedding— Kitchen Furniture, & c. Sale to begin at the Shop, at 10 o'clock forenoon. BROWN AND SON, AUCTIONEERS. BALL. TVTll. DUFF has the honour of announcing to his IVJL friends and the public, that his BALL will take place on the 1 st Tuesday of May, in the New Inn Assembly Room. N. B. Very particular circumstances render it impossible to have the Ball sooner. Mr. DUEF embraces this opportunity of offering his sincere thanks to those Ladies who have patronized his Daughter CATHERINE, as a Teacher of the. PIAKO FOIITE ; and in order to render herself more worthy of their notice, and that of a generous public, she intends, during the summer month;, to attend some of thc first Masters in Edinburgh. Aberdeen, 16th April, 1822. GRASS PARKS. SEVERAL GRASS PARKS at R A EDEN, one of them consisting of Six Acres of very fine old Grass, well watered and sheltered, will be let on Saturday next, the 4th of May, at two o'clock afternoon. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Upon Wednesday, the 1st May, there will be sold'hy Auc- tion, in that house in Dee Street, presently occupied by Mrs Hutchinson, A General assortment of HOUSEHOLD - TV TURE .. r RCRrtiiugany and other Chairs— Tables— Chests of Drawers— a Sofa and Cover — Carpets, Grates. Fenders, and Fire Irons— Bedsteads and Curtains— Feather Beds— some excellent Scotch Blankets— Glass and Stoneware — also, a quantity of BOOKS— Kitchen Furniture, Sic. Sale to begin at 11 o'clock forenoon. BROWN & SON. AUCTIONEERS. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Upon Thursday, the 2< l May next, there will be sold by Auc- tion, in that house, head of Water Lane, belonging to Mr. JAMES MACKIE, AGeneral Assortment of HOUSEHOLD FUR- NITURE, consisting of Mahogany and other Chairs— Dining and Tea Tables— Bedsteads, with Curtains— Feather Beds— Blankets— Bed and Table Linen— an Easy Chair— Mirror Glasses— Carpets— Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons, a quantity of fine old China ; among which are a Tea Sett, and several large Bowls— a Spirit and Tea Chest, with Bottles— a Lobby Lamp— Kitchen Furniture, & c. Sale to begin at 11 o'clock forenoon. BROWN & SON, AUCTIONEERS. FOR THE ITCH. UNFAILING SUCCESS, during a very long period, has fully established thc excellence of FREE- MAN'S ORIGINAL OINTMENT in the cure ofthat dis- agreeable disorder, the ITCH, which it never fails to effect IN ONE HOUR'S APPLICATION. This safe, speedy, and efficacious Remedy, has been in general use for many years, without a single instance of its having failed to cure thc most inveterate cases. It does not contain the smallest particle of mercury, or any other danger- ous ingredient, and may be safely used by persons ofthe most delicate constitution. Sold iu Boxes, at Is. l| d. by Dyce, Innes, and Black and Co. Aberdeen; Will and Co. Peterhead; Ramsay, Stone- haven ; Whyte and Bruce, Banff; Taylor, Elgin ; Mitchell, Forres ; Urquhart, Keith ; Forbes, Oldmeldrum ; Cr3igie, Montrose ; and by the principal Druggists and Medicine- Venders in every Town throughout the United Kingdom. A'. B. — In order to prevent the substitution ifs/ ntrioas Imita- tions, Purchasers arc requested to ask for Freeman's Ointment amA to observe the Proprietor's Signature, " S. FHUE. HAS," is ngraved on the Label ojiccd to each box. GRASS PARKS, NORSE!}, AND FARMING UTENSILS, THE GRASS PARKS of TILLICQRTHIE will be Let, by public roup, on Monday the 29th April. Two HORSES, HARNESS, FARMING UTENSILS, ar I a FAT OX, will be sold at the same time. CRABESTONE GRASS PARKS, rI^ 0 be let on Wednesday next, the 1st May— con- JL sisting of upwards of 80 acres, in fields of different sizes, whereof 20 acres in first Crop Grass. Also a great ex- tent of WOODLAND PASTURE. All the fields are well fenccd, watered, and sheltered. The roup to begin at 11 o'clock before noon. LEITH- HALL GRASS PARKS ARE to be Let, for the ensuing Season, on MON- DAV 29th of April. The roup to begin at eleven o'clock. GRASS PARKS AT SKENE, $ e. THE GRASS PARKS AT SKENE, FORNET, and TIRRYVALE, will be Let, by public roup, for the ensuing season, on Monday the 29th of April current. These fields are all well watered and fenced, and the greater part of tliein finely sheltered. The roup will begin at the Fornet, precisely at twelve o'clock. MEMEL CROWN TIMBER, DEALS, AND OAK PLANK. JUST Landing, ex LAUREL, from Memel— CROWN LOGS. 3 Inch RED DEALS, and DEAL ENDS. 3 and 4 Inch OAK PL ANK— all of which will be found of superior quality. ALSO. A few LOGS of WAINSCOT Apply to JOHN L UMSDEN, Marischal Street. April 23, 1822. EXTENSIVE SALE OF CHINA, GLASS, AND STONEWARE, IN THE EXCHANGE COURT SALE ROOM, UNION STREET. THE Public are most respectfully informed, that a Sale of the above GOODS will take place in the course of Ihe ensuing Week. Particulars of which will be seen by an Advertise [ Rent in the Journal on Wetjncadey * he Ist May, and the Chronicle of the 4th. Exchange Court, April 27, 1822. TO BE LET FURNISHED, DURING THE SUMMER, THAT HOUSE, in Constitution Street, presently occupied by Capt. Hogg— consisting of a Dining Room, Drawing Room, and Parlour ; together with four B.' d Rooms, a Kitchen, and other conveniences— which may be let either in whole or in part. TO BE SOLD OR LET, THAT HOUSE IN THE SCHOOLHILL OF ABERDEEN, North West Corner of Back Wynd, wliich belonged to the late JOHN HILL, Merchant. The Shop has been well frequented in the Grocery Line for more than 50 years ; and, from its centrical situation, will always com- mand a good Retail Trade. There are excellent Cellars under the Shop. This is a most desirable situation for an attentive Young Man wishing to begin business, The Stock and Shop Furniture will be delivered over at a fair valuation. The Titles to the House lie with Mr. Webster, Advocate, who will inform as to other particulars. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. ANGUS MAVOR, MASON in ABERDEEN, hav ing granted a trust deed for behoof of his Creditors, it is requested that those indebted to hitn will make immediate payment of their accounts, to J. D. Milne, or James Nicol, Ad- vocates in Aberdeen, Agents for the Trustees ; and that those having claims will lodge the same, accompanied by affidavits, on or before the 8th of May next, after which date, a dividend will be paid. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. THOSE having CLAIMS against WILLIAM WATSON. M « ~ » --—• " I Aberdeen, lately i. are r » -> " cU 10 l° dge the same with Alex. Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen, as soon as possible, in order that the state ofthe defunct's matters may be known. Aberdeen, April 23, 1822. ASSAULT ON A REVENUE OFFICER, AND FIFTY POUNDS REWARD TO INFORMER. WHEREAS, about two o'clock of the morning of the 4th of April curt, the CHIEF OFFICER and CREW ofthe COAST GUARD, stationed at Bridge of Don, in the County of Aberdeen, being out on Patrole, met, near the Bridge of Grandholm, commonly called, The Bridge ofGrannum, in said county, a Body of Men in the Highland Dress, carrying Casks of Smuggled Whisky, of which the Offi- cers seized four Casks, viz.— Three Ankers, and One Half Anker, which were put intoaShed at the South- end of said Bridge, in charge of one of said Crew, yiz. JOHN ROOSE. Commissioned Boatman, while the Chief Officer, with the rest of the Crew, went in pursuit of the smugglers, who had fled with the rest of the Whisky they were carrying : — And Whereas the said JOHN ROOSE was ASSAULTED, in the most violent and barbarous manner, by six or seven of the Smugglers, who returned and struck him over the Forehead, Arms, and Back, with Bludgeons, which they carried, and ROBBED him of a PISTOL and CUTLASS with which he was armed, and attempted to rescue the four Casks left in his charge, but were prevented by the return of the Chief Offi- cer and the rest of the Crew, on the alarm being given by Roose, when thc Assailants escaped, carrying 08' with them the Pistol and Cutlass : THIS IS TO INTIMATE, That if any person whowas present at, or an eye witness of the said Assault, ( other than the individual or individuals who actually struck the said Officer, or Robbed him ofhis Arras as aforesaid) shall within three months from tlie date hereof, give such information to the Solicitor of the Customs at Edinburgh, or to the Collector or Comptroller of the Customs at Aberdeen, as shail lead to the conviction of the said persons who actually struck the said Officer, or Robbed him ofhis Arms, as aforesaid, or any of them.; the person so informing shall, on tile conviction of such person or persons so informed against by him, receive a RE- WARD of FIFTY POUNDS Sterling, aud bis name shall be concealed, if requited. By Order of the Commissioners of the Customs at Edin- burgh, MATTHEW PEMBF. RTON, Secreta- y. Custom- House, Edinburgh, April 18, 1823, HISTORICAL ACCOUNT ^ AN'D DELINEATION OF ABERDI i EN. , In a < hort time will be published, By JAMES- JOHNSTON, Bookseller, Union Street, Elegantly printed,- in One Volume 1 - 2inn. Price " s. Gd. Boards, or 10s. 6il. on the finest Paper, with Proof Impress!, ms. of the Plates, AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT AND DELINEATION OF ABERDEEN, Compiled arid drawn " up BY HOBEIiT WII. SON, A. M. And embellished with upwards of 14 beautiful Engravings, Of the principal Bridges— Public Buildings—- aud Sacred Edifices— in anj about llie City, From Drawings made expressly for the Work, , By Mr. GEORGE SMITH, Architect. Aberdeen; And beautifully Engraved in the Line Manner, by Mr. JAMES SWAN of Glasgow. As no pains have been spared to render the Work- of public utility, both io thc originality, the extent and correctness of its information, it is hoped that it will prove as useful to the inhabitant as to the stranger visiting Aberdeen, either on plea- sure or business ; and from the " beauty and excellence of its Embellishments, an " acceptable present to those who, former- ly numbered among the youth of Aberdeen, still cherish the recollections of early days, among other scenes iii distant countries. For the accommodation of the public, the Work will also be published in Three Paris, each Part containing foiir or more Plates, price 2s. fid. each, or 3s. 6d. the fine Copy, with Proof Impressions of thc Plates. The Work having been itt hands since flie month of January last, and intimation of its progress having been made to the public, through Blackwood's Magazine arid the Christian Instructor, upon the 28th lilt; the public may rely upon its appearance about the end of May. Subscriptions will be received by the Publisher, JAMES JOHNSTON, at his Shop. Union Street, 3d Door East from Broad Street, and by the other Booksellers. Aberdeen. . Appl- iS, 1SS2. TAVERN TO LET. TH ATwellfreqtlentedandlongesUblishedTAVERN, in Black Bull Close, that belonged to the late Mrs. Ban- nerman, and occupied by her ill that line for nearly fifty years. Apply to C. B. Rannerman, Littlejohn Street. , April 26, 1622. TO BE LET, I^ HE HOUSE and GARDEN dn'North Side of - Shiprow, lately possessed by Misses Brands. Apply to John Duthie, Advocate, Shiptow. SALE OF FURNITURE, BEDDING, & c; AT LESSENDRUM. To be sold by roup, at Lessendium, near Huntly, on Thurs- day, 2d of May first, AVariety of excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE. and other Articles, as good as new. having been used only a few momhs— consisting, in particular, ofa handsome set of Drawing Room Furniture; Couches. Win- dow Curtains, Chairs, anil Tables; a neat fashionable Side- board. with Brass Rods ; Dining Tables, and Dining Room Chairs, Carpets, and Ilearth- rugs; Four- posted and Tent Bedsteads; Feather Beds j Bolsters and Pillows; Hair Mat- tresses ; Blankets; Bed Room Chairs; Tables; and Chests of Drawers ; a handsome Mahogany Secre'ary PTCSS and Writ- ing Table; Fire Irons; Dining Room and Drawing Room Grates; Mirror Glasses of various kinds; a complete set of Kitchen Furniture and Utensils; Dairy, Laundry, and Wash- ing- house Utensils;— and a capital strong- huilt GIG. with Harness. Also, STABLE UTENSILS, aud a great variety of other articles. %* Those wishing to purchase are respectfully acquainted, that the sale must be commenced exactly at tea o'clock morning. WM. ROSS, Aberdeen, Auctioneer. LASTAGE FROM RIGA, THE BRIG LAUREL of Aberdeen, ( 127 tons per register) GEORGE RE1D, MASTER, Will proceed to Riga in the course ofa few days; and, if a sufficient quantity of Goods offer, wilt be laid on as a general Ship for Aberdeen.— Apply to JOHN L UMSDEN, MaVischal Street. EXTENSIVE SALE OF FARM STOCKING, FARMING UTENSILS, AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. On Tuesday, the 7th May next, there will be exposed to sale, bv public roup, at WATERSIDE of SI. AINS, near Ellon, THE whole FARM STOCKING, FARMING UTENSILS, and HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE' at Waterside — consisting of about 100 Cattle, one, Iwo, three and four year olds; 8 excellent Milch Cows; 7 Queys ; 1 Bull ; 4 strong Work Oxen— all of the most approved breeds. The whole Stock is in the highest condition, and a great pro- portion fit for the butcher. Also, 16 Horses and Mares, of different ages ; and a Stal- lion, five year old, very gentle, and used to all kind of farm work. The Horses are all of the best description. The FARMING UTENSILS are in great variety, and in the best order. Also, 50 and Lambs ; and about 60 Wedders, in excellent order. The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE consists of Beds and Bedding ; Tables; Chairs; Grates, Fenders, and Fire Irons; Glass and Stoneware; Dairy and Kitchen Furniture ; Servants Bedding; and a variety of other articles. Also, two large Meal Girnals, containing 100 bolls each ; a quantity of Ilick Stands ; i a Cheese Press ; and a parcel of Sheep Flakes. The roup to begin at 9 o'clock ; and nine months credit to be given. SALE ADJOURNED. UPSET PRICES REDUCED. To lie sold by public roup, within the New Inn. Aberdeen, on Friday the 17th day of May first, at 2 o'clock, after- noon, ( if not previously disposed of by private bargain,) NPHE following Heritable SUBJECTS, belonging to the Estate of the deceased JOHN EMSLIE, Wright in Aberdeen. I. The HOUSE in the West Side of George Street, pre- sently occupied by Mr. Cumming, Schoolmaner. and others it consists of Three Floors and Coomcciled Storey, of four apartments each. II. Tire HOUSE immediately adjoining and fronting the said Street and St. Andrew's Street, presently occupied by Mr. Anderson, Druggist, and others— i: consists of First Floor, Two Shops and Back Shop; Second and Third Floors, four apartments each • and Coomceileu Floor of three apartments, III. The HOUSE in St. Andrew's S; reet, sometime occupied by Mrs. Dr. Robertson, consisting of Dining Room, Drawing Room, Acellent Bed Rooms, Kitchen, and Cel- larage. IV. The HOUSE immediately adjoining the last, and sometime occupied by Mrs. Thomson j it is, as well as the last mentioned house, suited for the accommodation of a genteel family— containing Two Public Rooms, excellent Bed Rooms, and Cellarage. V. The HOUSE at Broadford, fronting Hutcheon Street, and presently occupied by Mr. Baird, Coppersmith— it cun tains ample accommodation for a family ; adjoining there an Washing House, Cellars, and Motility House ; it is surround- ed by a large Garden, part of which fronts George Street, and part Hutcheon Street. VI. A HALF HOUSE in the Gallowgate of Aberdeen belonging to the deceased. It will be sold at such a rale, a5; to afford at least per Cem. to Ihe purchaser. The title deeds will be seen, and farther particulars learned by . application to Charles Donaldson, Advocate, Aberdeen. ORCHARD HOUSE. TO BE SOLD, ait LET ON LEASE,. THOSE Pleasant, and Extensive Premises caCcil - ORCH AltD MOUSE, commedinnsly siiuated between Old and New Aberdeen, well adapted for the residence of i genteel family, being in the neighbourhood of public school-., where every branch of learning ir, taught ; as the Gari'en anil Ground are pretty extensivs, ami thei'e being a large supply of Water, froura Pump;- well in the- Offices,- the property mijjbt lie converted into almost any kind Af Manufactory. Ifa'.' iye- able- to intending purchasers, the premises can be divided iuto three lots, and be disposed of in that wayi The Premises may be viewed any lawful ijav, between 17 an4 4 o'clock ; and for farther particulars,- application mayht> made to Mr. Jatni's M Cook,- Advocate, Aberdeen ; or tj W, Gibson, Merchant, Aberdeen. NORWICH \ NION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY, CAPITAL £ 550,000. • PATRONS. - The Most Noble the Duke of BE A17 FORT. TlurMo- t Noble the Diik> M" A RG'YLE. The Right Hon. the F, rl of CRAVEN, The Right Hon. the Earl of OR FORD. The Right Hon. tbc Earl of I'OSEBERRY, The Right Hop. the EaH' « t OXFORD. The Right Hon.' Lcd'SALTOUN. Lord Viitounf BARNARD. Sir GEORGE JERNINGIIAM, Bart. Sir JOSEPH SCOTT, Bart. Sir GEORGE LEEDS. Bart. Sir GEORGE ARMYTAGE, Bart. & c. • TRUSTEES. Hon. Colonel WODEllOUSE, M. F. Lieutenant of the County. Sir JACOB A ST LEY. Bart. THOMAS WILLIAM COKE ESQ. M. R. RICHARD II. GURNEY, Esq. M. P. CHARLES HARVEY, E-: q. M. P. J. C. CUR WEN, Esq. M. P « & C. & C...& C. DIRECTORS. PitE^ tnENT - JE REM IA H IVES. Esq. Banker. VICE PRESIDENT— JOHN BROWNE, Esq. Alderman E. T. BOOTH, Esq. ' Alderman. T. S. DAY', Esq. Alderman. HAMMOND FISK. Esq. JOHN HARVEY. Esq. Alderman. WILLIAM HERRING. Esq. Alderman, A. HUDSON. - E^ q. Banker. - J. S. PATEIISOM, Esq. Alderman. J. W. ROBBERDS. Esq. Alderman. WILLIAM SIMPSON, Esq. SAMUEL STONE E « q. SECRETARY— SAMUEL BIGNOLD, Esq. Surrey Street, ' Norwich. The Parties insured in this Institution are free from At. r, REsroNstoti. tTr; and will receive buck Three- fifths of the Surplus Premiums al the end oj'three or fin years. The Rates pre tint same as at other Offices. - . STATEMENT OL" DUTY" PAW FOR THE LAST TWO YE/. KS. 1820 =£ 41,554 3 9 | 1821 =£ 50 625 9 5 " Thus proving that IN THE LAST TEAR the business increase i UPWARDS OF TEN MILLIONS. Since the commencement of tl'e present year there has been a farther increase of above TIIRJE MILLIONS. ' N. B.— The Directors of the Norwich Union Society, for mutual Insurance against I^ iss by Fire, have repaid to the Members, as dividends of profit, sums ifmounting to nearly ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS, and lo up- wards of 3000 claimants for Loss by Fire, above Three Hun- dred Thousand Founda. LIFE SOCIETY, ; CAPITAL £ 500,000 The rapid progress of this Society ( which is entirely distiifel from the Fire Office, J is evidenced by the amount of its pre- miums, which, at the under- mentioned periods, stood as fol- lows :—- Year ending at March, 1815, 441 5 II Year ending at March, 1818, 66,9.26 8 ' 9 Y'ear ending at June, 1821, 99,290 16 7 In the last twelve months upwards of 800 Policies weft* issued for Insurances exceeding £ 600,000. BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR SCOTLAND. HENRY JARDINE. Esq.— CHAIRMAN, KINCAID MACKENZIE. Esqi' ~ JOHN FERVIEll. Esq. W. S. G. HUTCHESON, E- q. CHARLES HAY, Esq. W.' ARBUTHNOT, Esq. F. WILSON, Esq. W. S. ROBERT HALL, Esq. JOHN GRAIG, Esq. FRANCIS BRIDGES, Esq. Agent for Edinburgh, and Secretary to the Board. Agents arc in all the Principal Towns throughout the United Kingdom of Great. Britain and Ireland. April 2, 1822. • At a numerous and respectable Meeting of persons Tnst'red in the NORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SO- CIETY held at Edinburgh, within the Waterloo Hotel, on Thursday the 4th day of April, 1S22. The LORD" PROVOST having been called to the Chair, npiIE following resolutions were moved by A LEXAN- J- DER WOOD, Esq. Advocate, and being seconded by J. C SCOTT Esq. of Sinton, were adopted. 1st, Tlrat the Notwicb Union Fire Insurance and Life In- surance Societies are distinct Establishments, totally indepen- dent of each other, wiifi separate funds, and conducted bv separate Boards of Directurs. 2d, Th at no proceedings in Chancery have occurred with regard lo the Norwich Union Life Insurance Society, nor has any one directly Ventured to question the prosperity or respon- sibility of that establishment. 3d, That by an investigation Of the affairs o: the Life Society made by the London Committee in September last, the tneet- irtg is gratified to find, that tbc Capital of the Soci" ty during the three preceding years had progressively increased front =£ 25.7,1 SO 17s. 9( 1. to ,£ 408.32- 1 10s. being ail increase in three years of no less than =£ 149,743 I2s. 3d. 4th. That it appears from the same report, that the amount of premiums annually received during the same three years hail advanced from =£ 66.228 8s. 9d to =£ 96,650 6s, 9d. beimr a„ increase of =£ 30,42.3 18s. a mdst Satisfatioiy proof ofthe con- fidence ofthe Public in the system of management; and in the prosperity of the Establishment, 5th, That irt these circumstances, it is apparent, that tho malicious and calumnious Paragraphs and Advertisements to which this Meeting owes its origin tnay s. ifelv be disregarded The thanks of the M eeting were vo. tej to tile Lord Provost for his conduct ill the Chair. ( Sighed) WILLIAM A RBUTIINOT, P. At a numerous and respectable Meeting of persons Insured irt the NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SO- CIETY, held at Edinburgh, within the Waterloo Hotel, on Thursday, Ihe 4th day of April, 1 8 « 2. The LORD PROVOST having been cl'ed to the Chair, nPHE following Resolutions were moved by ALE. 4* 1 JWIIEII, WOOD, E- q. Advocate, and being Seconded by J. C. SCOTT, Esq. of Sinton, were adopted. lot, That the Norwich Union Life Itiiiihmce and Fire In. surance Societies are distinct Establishment?, totally indepen- denl of each other, with - Separate Funds, and conducted by se- parate Hoards of Directors. 2d, That tiie late change which has taken place in the Fire Insurance Society, is a great and evident improvement br bringing forward a Capital of =£ 550,000, as ad additional se- curity to the public. 3d. That this meeting learn. 1 with satisfaction, that no such - ords Were used in the Court of Chaoeery, as those which have been stated in the Advertisement signed - A prudent man " 4th, That in these circumstances it is appareni that the mj- c. otH ana calumnious Parag aphs and Adv « thyme., t » to A Inch this meeting owes its origin, mby safely be disregarded. I ht thanks of ihe meeting « vrt voted to the Lord Provost for his conduct In the chair. ( Signed) WILJLIAM ARBVTH. NOT, P. To tho EDITGII of the ABERDEEN CIIHONICLE. SIR, tF you think the following remarks worthy of a corner fn your paper, yoil will oblige one of your numerous readers by in- serting them. In 14 A short view ofthe state of Ireland,*' written in 1/ 27 by ihe Celebrated l> ean SWIFT, he sets out with the following remarks: " I am assured, that it has for some time been prac- tised as a method of making men's court, when they are 41 asked about the rate of lands, the abilities of tenants, the state " of trade and manufacture in this kingdom, and how their re paid ; to answer, that in their neighbourhood ^ flourishing condition, the rent and purchase And if a Gentleman happen rents , things are in of land every day increasing. *• to be a little more sincere in his representation, beside being " looked on as not well - alu- ctcd, he is sure to have a do/ en Con- tl tradictions at his eifootyj -:. X think it is no manner of secret, why these quesUo. ls - al'e. . so cordially asked,, or so obligingly '' answered." . , •. • • i? How far the Dean's remarks, may apply to your late County Meeting. I cannot, say, and shall, therefore leave your readers to determine for t& em selves, l^ am^ t a loss, however, to find out the cause of opposition.. to the Petition moved by Major LEITII IIAY. If rt* con? ain'ed no . specific or practical remedy, for the distresses under which the occupiers of . land have been struggling for" these three or four years past, why did not some of those Gentlemen; opposed to that measure, propose some other in its stead ? Or how comes it. Mr. Editor, that in all our Scotch County Meetings, this practical remedy, so univer- sally known, and so- certain iri its operation, should be so stu- diously kept out of view, and never once in'the most distant manner hinted at ? It is true, one of your County Heritors proposed, as an " adequate remedy, paiient endtira ce nnd re- signation to Heaven;" hut should this very charitable proposal be generally followed, the result will soon show itself. ''* u • Farmer will fag on a little and but a little longer for a r subsistence of oatmeal and potatoes, till the last shilling of his capital iii gone, or at least so far reduced, as when the remain- der shall he rouped, the proceeds will just sui'Hce to pay the landlord ; v. hen " a patient endurance and resignation to Heaven" will then be the only means left for his fuuire support, and probably for that of a numerous and helpless family also j as he cannot in reason expect to be continued in his farm,, after h iving beggared himself hy its improvement. Hut. Sir, is this the language that a great, opulent, and powerful body of landed men should hold out to their tenantry under their present distresses ? Why do the> not come forward like men desirous at least of alleviating thom, and prevent those > fearful of exciting, by adopting the only can be tured to proprrse, wastme ol* great importance, and cvofy per- son interested in the upholding our present great and impor- tant privileges, must see that to uphold them it was necessary to oppose the introduction of Catholics Into Parliament. The Rev. Gentleman then spoke of the perseverance of the Catho- lics. . in renewing their attempts every year; and he had . no doubt, unless strictly watched,, they Would ultimately succeed. The Right Hon. Member who. gaVe notice of the motion said it was only a s'epto some ulterior motion, and insinuated that he wished to see Catholics in the Mouse of Commons and Judges of the land, and if they wero fit for these places, it followed by legitimate sequence that eventually we might have a Catholic King. Mr. Lapslie Seconded the motion. • The Rev. Mr. Form an was as far as any of his brethren in the Synod from defending the doctrines or customs of the in til cm, and cmmvt& U absolutely ifcduced to nothing Cor who woujJ speculate when nobody ^ m Le sure of Tb< i miserable clamours they seefn so measure which every individual of them must be aware, the only efficient one to relieve the present agricultural distress, I mean an adequate reduction ofthe present rents. If this is not done," and speedily too, all that Ministers, or Parliament can do, ( and 1 believe they have done and are doingall that is possible to be done) will avail but little in averting that ruin so universally staring the farmer in the face. Sooner or later a reduction of rents must take place, and the only question just now at issue seems to be, whether it will be for the ultimate benefit of the proprietor to save his present tenantry, by an im- mediate and permanent reduction, or by exacting his present exorbitant rents, and thereby inevitably ruin the whole ? In tie last case is he certain of a new race of tenants with adequate capitals, or admitting that such a race were to start up as if by magic, would they not profit by the example of their beg- gared predecessors, and take farms at a rate only, by which they could secure to themselves something more than a bare subsistence, alter pajing their rents. Improvement in agricul- ture must advance according to the skill and other means em ployed. How and by what means then have the landed estates all over Scotland been so* much improved in value, so that they now bear double, triple, and in some instances quadruple rents, to what they did thirty years ago ? Is it not from the industry, skill, capital, and credit of the ocenpieis ? Have they not, after paying their rents, and other annual contingencies, during the period when high prices were obtained for every article of agricultural produce, laid out every shilling of the surplus in farther improving their possessions, still looking forward to the time when they could lay by something 7 If these facts are admitted, and they must be obvious to the understanding of every unprejudiced reader, what must the poor farmer now / cel. rinding all his hopes blasted even by the progressive risei of lents, but more particularly that things have reverted to their old prices, or nave come down to that standard to which a superabundant produce must necessarily reduce every article cf it. Is it fair then, or even wise, in the Heritor, reaping as he has done all the advantages of these prosperous times, to come forward at the present crisis, and coldly tell his tenantry, that he sees no " adequate remedy" for their distress, but Catholic church, but he was against tiie Synod interfering in the matter. Dr. M'Farlane would Vote against the motion. He saw no good that could come froui it, and wished the Presbytery, in in their zeal against the Caholics, not to fill into what they had characterised as one of their most hateful error*, namely mixing up politics with religion. This was. an Ecclesiastical Court, and he thought considerations like the present. ought to be left to the Parliament. For his part he could see no danger from granting the Catholics what they asked, The proposed measure would not probably send more than six Members to the House of Peers. He wished to give his un- qu ali lied dissent to the present motion, and to wash his hands from any consequences that might ensue from it. The Itev. Mr. Lapslie begged leave to say a few words in reply to what the Rev. Dr. had said of our blending politics and religion together. Those that said * o mistook the Consti- tution. If they would study the Revolution settlement, the Claim of Rights, and the Articles of the Union, they would find, that the Presbyterian Established Church of Scotland was an independent church, and legally entitled and impe- riously called upon to petition Parliament against any innova- tion intended to be introduced into the two Houses of Parlia ment, in opposition to the Constitution fixed at the period of the glorious Revolution. In the second place, that the admit- ting of a few Catholic P£ ers into the House of Lords " would have little effect. Those who said so mistook the matter. There was a strong tendency at present to revive thr supersti- tion of the'Romish Church, which was wonderfully calculated for a dissipated, luxurious age ; for people that wished to livi* as they listed when in health, and yet had a desire to enjoy some peace of mind at their dying moments, which the su- perstition of tire Church of Rome promised to bestow. The Rev. Dr. had said, that it could not welj be expected that muc h attention would be paid lo the petition of the Synod of Glasgow. Mr. Lapslie had no doubt but that the present pe- tition would have its weight, coming from the most'numerous Synod in Scotland, and he ( Mr. Lapslie) trusted equally re- soectable with any other, and comprehending nearly one- fif- h turn ii v — t 41 patient endurance and resignation to Heaven/* Sir, a reduction of five per cent, on rents would afford more real relief than all" that Ministers can do, under present cir- cumstances ; but strch a reduction would be far from meeting the evil. 3 am a small proprietor myself, Mr. Editor, and being fully satisfied of the truth of these remarks, 1 have de- termined on adopting the^ plan of that patriotic Nobleman the Marquis of Stafford, as the one in rrry opinion best calculated to meet the situation of both landlord and tenant ; and i sin- cerely hope that every Heritor, on due consideration of his pwn interest and that of his country, will do the same or something like it. E. E. - i ja To ike EDITOR ofthe ABERPEEN CHRONICLE. SIR, 1 am a pretty constant reader of your paper, and hate always admired the candour, moderation, and independence with which it is conducted. Having taken a lease of a considerable farm about seven years ago. and consequently noW feeling, in Common with my brethren of the same profession, considerable difficulty from the depression of markets. I was willing to at- ich great importance to thelate meeting of our County Gentle- .. ierv, called for the'purpose of petitioning Parliament on the subject of agricultural distress ; but owing, no doubt, to the convincing eloquence of certain gentlemen of the bar, the re- jult has disappointed my expectations. I therefore take the liberty of addressing a few remarks to you on the subject.— According to the report of the proceedings, the most promi- nent. and persuasive speaker was Mr. GORDON of Kincardine, whose pithy arguments in favour of agricultural prosperity re- mained nncontradicted. Although this gentleman's short ex- perience as a proprietor, the local situation, as well as small- extent of his property, do not seem to justify his pretensions to dictate fo the many respectable gentlemen of large property there assembled-'- there is still greater impropriety of him sport- ing as it were with thepiesent distresses of the cultivators of flje soil, which are too notorious to be doubted, and are allow- ed by another gentleman of the law, to have- been " echoed and re- echoed from one end of the kingdom to the other." In all adverse circumstances, incident to human nature, the thy of our fellow creatures is a cordial balm, and seems a sort of honourable debt which we owe to the unfortunate— what then shall we say of that physician, who to a man racked with the agonies of the stone, or ( which is the true picture of the present British farmer,) lingering under tlie less acute but equally fatal malady of consumption, instead of soothing and prescribing for him at least some palliatives to the disorder, » ,; c fY? ends_ and assures bun in ti men. part ofthe whole population of the kingdom ; and he begged farther to observe,, that in this part of the kingdom, liberty, both civil and religious, had taken its rise. Even Bruce and Wallace belonged, properly speaking, to those bounds within the Synod of Glasgow and Ayr; John Knox was descended from a farmer in Renfrewshire. He gloried in the name of an old Whig, in the political opinions which distinguished that class of people at the glorious Revolution, and he hoped that the members of the Synod of Glasgow and Ayr were worthy descendants of their forefathers. Mr. Burns. Paisley, and Dr. Begg, Newmonkland. seve- rally spoke iii favour of' the overture. The Rev. Mr. Fleming Of Neilston reprobated the idea of this or any Ecclesiastical Court interfering with questions of pure politics, but this he said was not a pure political question. It was one which affected chiefly the religious establishments of Great Britain ; and as Catholicism was a system which blended, most artfully, civil with religious power, they must fight it with the same weapons, which it employed to accom- plish, year aft. er* pear, its purpose, and its leap . into Parlia- ment. He reprobated the idea that there was no cause of alarm from the admission of Catholics—- pointed out their cer- tainty arising from their principles— showing that their prin- ciples must be always the same, whatever were their preten- sions— for infalliU'lity could not err, and Popery claimed this infallibility to the decision of a Pope or his Councils. It mat- ters not which you chuse; this '.. infallibility must always- be correct, and the fact was that the doctrines of the Council of Trent remain to this hour as the guide and rule of Catholicism, a system which equally chains the mind and enslaves the body, and which in every age aspired at civil power, and tyrannized over not the poor only, but the Kings of the earth. He pointed out France at this moment, the seat of the arts and sciences, and of all the elegancies of life, enjoying compara- tively a free constitution, and yet we beheld in the metropolis of that learned and renowned country, the Jesuits, under the name of Missionaries, restored, countenanced by the King and his Court, and the Legislative Body— and active in de- luding the multitude with' their wonder working miracles ! These facts were a sufficient refutation to the assertion, that the proselytizing spirit of Popery was changed— fir that science nd literature altered - its nature, or rendered it either more liberal in its spirit, or more active in diffusing the blessings of civil and religious libei ty. Of its m ral effects upon its population, Ireland was at this moment a standing monument among the nations, and, like the Jews, a warning to us ofthe Ireadful consequences of Popery upon the comfort, tranquil- iity. good order, and happiness of society. The Rev. Gentle- man then said, as to the fear of no danger from Catholic Peers the House of Lords, however few in number, he woukl ask who was it that formed thei famous cabal, and if two Papist Lords did not, by their influence and arts, endanger the iberties of our nation ? and what, he added} would be the consequence, if the First Lord of the Treasury, the Com- mander- in- Chief, and the Lord Chancellor of Great Britain, were Catholics, which might be the case the very next day after they were made eligible, would there be no danger from such men to our free Constitution in Church and in State. I'he Reverend Member concluded by supporting the over- presenmng mocks liim in the presence of his friends, and assures him the face of arpale emaciated form, that he is in good health. Mr. G. asserts, that the rent of crop 18til is already paid to Rim, from which it would appear, that not only are there none of liis tenants in arrear, but also that they have paid him six months before it commonly falls due ; this seems a proof, that the tenants of these highland districts have an unusual facility of raising money, whieh perhaps be accounted for. in conse- quence of a certain subtil/.*, warm, and penetrating mountain dcre * peculiar to that elevated region ; and much more en i iching if not for the soil, at te st for the pocket, than the com post midden of the lower districts of the county. Mr. G. next exultingly takes notice of a bargain of Oatmeal, sold at 14s, per boll, most probably on a long credit, as if that were a re remunerating price to the farmer : but why bring forward an isolated fact of this nature in the face of the Fiars of the county, which perhaps are as low as they were forty years ago while rent, price of labour, and expence of tear and wear, i? trebled in course of that period. The last'circumstance of lam in the immediate vicinity of Aber- improve it, seems ture. Mr. MArthur, Dr. Hodgson, and Dr. Maclean, likewise .- poke in favour of the overture, which was agreed to without a division, and Mr, Muir. Dr. Hodson, Mr. Bruce, and Dr. Maclean, were appointed as a Committee to draw up petitions to both Houses of Parliament. SYNOD OF PERTH AND STIRLING. On Tuesday last, the Provincial Synod of Perth and Stirling met at Stirling. Thei*' Moderator, the Rev. Wm. Herdmau of Rattray, having delivered an appropriate discourse from Acts xi. and 24, the members proceeded to business, when the Rev. Andrew Bullock, minister, -. of Alva, was elected Mo- derator for the ensuing half year. After discussing matters of minor importance, the Synod proceeded to consider of a pro- position laid before the Committee of Overtures, for petition- ing both Houses of Parliament " against admitting Popish Lords to sit as members in the British IIou. seof Peers." The overture being approv. crl of, the draft of a petition to the above effect was drawn up by a committee appoint for the purpose. The petition being read and adopted, ihe Moderator was in structed to sign the same, and forward copies to his Grace the Duke of Montrose, and Mr. H. Home Druyomond, member for the county, for the purpose of being presented lo the Peers and Commons. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. being nlivg- lhe next dav ? PARTS, April IT.— The Courier Trarie'fiis of tills day contains the Note of Mr. Zea, prrsonti'J ( t> tlifjjMinister For Foreign Affairs, and to tile Forci;") A wbasradbrs, requiring the recognition of ( lie Ke|- CiMic of- Colimjliia. 1 his document ii; extremely long. Tlie following is an extract. The intentions of his Government are as .. follows : " 1. That the Government of Columbia recognises all. existing Governments, whatever Inav be their form " 2. That it will not communicate with' Governments which do not on their side recognise the Government of Columbia. " 3. That all commerce, accounts, ahd trade in the ports and territory of Columbia, are open and insuredi with full libertv, safety, tolerance, and reciprocity, to. all Nations whose Governments shall recognise- that of Columbia. " ' l. That these ports and territory are, and shall re- main closed against the subjects of those States which sluill not recognise that of Columbia. " 5. That delays shall be established for admission into the ports and territory of. Columbia, proportioned t< 5 the delay which the proposed recognition shall expe- rience. " fl. That measures will be taken bv the Government of Columbia to prohibit all merchandize coming from Countries, the Governments of which refuse or delay to recognise," & c. & c. BKREIN, April 1-.— The official Gazette of this day, under the head 1 interior,' publishes the following article : " News lias been pi ed general disquietude serving peace in the east. Althomdi the negotiations, as well at Constantinople, cs at Vienna, are a secret of state, we are nevertheless authorised to declare that nothing has transpired which can be considered of a cha- racter to justify this uneasiness. Hitherto no Court has pronounced a word which can be looked upon as a dsfcl ration of war, or of a nature to lead to it. Considering the incontestable desire of his Majesty the Emperor of Russia to avoid war, if it can be dune consistently with the honour of his Crown— the earnest assurances of the Divan of a wish to remove whatever may furnish mo tivesof dissatisfaction of their powerful neighbour— the unceasing efforts of the Austrian Intel nuncio, the A bass,\ dore of England and France and tlie Prussian Charge d'Affairs at Constf. ntinople, to influence the I'orte to execute treaties— and lastly, the conviction o the Divan that these agents are guided by the most pur views in the advice which they gave to it, to avoid war bv concession, the most well grounded hope is entertain cd that the difficulties which still exist will soon be re moved." NAPLES, March 29.— The Minister of the Interior has addressed to the Cardinal Archbishop of Naples the following Decree, dated March 15: " The King, informed that. a great number of public and private masters have not taken care to watch that their scholars frequented the congregations di spirito, i established in the different communes of the kingdom, for the greater benefit ofthe studious youth ; informed also that'a grfat Hum! er of fathers of families; instead of J obliging their children to proceed on holidays to the said congregations', are rather disposed to keep them away from these religious ceremonies, orders as follow : " 1. All public and private masters ought to second the Bishops, in what concerns frequenting the congre- gation di spirito. Therefore the public masters must produce every week an attestation certified by the liishops, that they have taken care that their scholars were present at the said congregations. In default they are not to receive their salaries. With regard to private masters negligent in this particular, the Bishops mav shut up their schools. 2. Fathers neglecting to send their own children to the s iid congregations, his Majesty declares to be un- worthy of*" obtaining any public employment. This to be applicable to Tutors - and. Guardians. " 3. Children or young persons not proved to have been present at the said congregations, canilot aspire to any place, charge, or other favour " rnExcir POST OFFTCE. M G'rardin, in the Chamber of Deputies on Friday- last, made some severe, and we believe well- merited re- marks on the scandalous practice pursued by the French Post- oifice, of ojiening private letters. This disho- nourable, iminoral, and impolitic task has been perform- ed with equal diligence under the old and the revolution- ary regime of France— under the usurpation of Bona- parte, and the monarchy of I. ouis XV III. There are now, according to M. Girardin, above thirty officers employed in the business of breaking open, deciphering where necessary, forging seals, and re- enclosing letters, under the immediate inspection of the Director- General of I'osts. While part of tho correspondence is thus vio lated, another portion is suppressed; and one of till first benefits of a civilized community— that of maintain ing the intercourse of its separated members— is turned into the treacherous instrument of a prving and vindic- tive police. The effect of this, on the character of the Government, as well as, when it becomes notorious, on the national character itself, it would not be difficult to imagine. M. V'illele made but a feeble defence, consist- ing merely of assurances, that so long as he had been in office, he never heard this creditable expedient spoken of in the Council Chamber as one amoun* the resources of Administration. We can confidently - state, that for many years the breaking open of private letters has been a matter given mi as quite unquestionable, whenever the conduct of the' Post- office luu tea.,. - j^ Jcen of amJno> Frenchmen of whatever party. The practice isrepo. if ed to have been introduced into England at the acces- sion ofthe House of Brunswick, and under the apoiogv nf a disputed crown ; here, however, it is said to be re- sorted to but occasionally, and under a direct warrant from a Cabinet Minister. justice; and ttie Governor of Tomsk, M.. Illisenewskv is to be dismissed from his office, and, referred, with his defence, to the Senate. In Hie ukase, there follow the other fvT5 officers, - with their opines. The attentive dcei- yer of the Russianiiaihiiinistrat'ion of justice will find tills ukaSel extending to So lurgjj a number of indi- iduaifc, with the just severity that raises a barrier against 11 intetcessirtn, atid other ordinary preservatives, to be all . ... . a very rare, and for that reason ihe more benefitial phe- nomenon. At the same time with this ukase appeared an Imperial decree respecting the new division of Si- beria. FRANKFORT, April 7.— The Prince de Gallitzin, Minister bf Public Instruction, has, in the naine ofthe Euiperorof Russia, addressed thanks to the Count de Sobolewski, Minister Secretary of State, for the sub- scription ofthe inhabitants of Poland, iu behalf of the Greek families who have taken refuge in the Russian! dominions. The fund so raised amounts to . I51>()' JT- Polish florins. The thawing of the Neva commenced on the 18th lilt. It. is above a century since it took place before the 22d ofthe same month. SI. PETERSBURG!!, March 26.— On Sunday the anniversary of his Majesty's accession to the throne was observed in the most solemn manner. The new Tariff which will be printed in a few days, is in fact only a supplement to that already in force. It is not to be in force till Mav 1, ( o. s.) ; and all mercan- tile transactions and consignments of goods from abroad, previous to that date, a'e to be regulated according to the present Tariff It is now positively known, that by the new supplement the following articles are to be for the future prohibited :— All white, green, and black cloths, refined sugars and lumps, silk manufactures, jewellery, and several articles of steel. The import dutv on other articles', for instance, wines, will probably be raised 50 per cent. The question of peace or war between Russia and Turkey is still as undecided as ever. still feuing at a Mgh rate. tletn, and requiring besides jireat expence In impfovt ratlicr ii relevant to the present subject, as tlie feuar's object may have little connexion with the g. iiet. 1 pursuits of farmers. On the whole, the best comment on P. Jr. G's assertions on tlie prosperity ot agriculture is, the tact/ but impressive eloquence ef a much respected neighbour of his own.- j- having ( since the day of the above mentioned meeting, and consequently after duly appreciating these luminous assertions.) generously de- ducted twenty- five per eeut. from bis rents.— I am & c. A FARMER In the Middle District of the County. f - Mr. GORDON of Craigmile. « Whisky. SYNOD OF GLASGOW AND AYR, CATHOI. IC EMAXCIl'ATIOX. On Wednesday At 1 ab inst. the Synod of Glasgow and 1VW y M,. Burns of Kilsyth, Moderator. After At*- inet— the Rev. ne An overture 50 ,"" m'e "'"" hid before the Synod, which stated that Councils had a, ^ dividual of, hi.. ih authority in h. s Majesty s , iv, u notioe ot bis intention of brmging in a btl into it I oi W of Commons to enable Catholic Peers to sit in the irS it liorclL and doping that the Synod would petition ; R, it," auil S^' MF iVfttfr. ag. lUHe" 2> V J^ f Vuir ViiT; tile overture which he had vcu- FROM FRENCH P A FEES. PARTS, April 13.— It has been rumoured in tills ca- pital, during several davs past, that General Berton had disembarked at St. Sebastian, but this intelligence ap- pears apocryphal ; it is onlv certain that some of his par- tisans have arrived at that port. A letter from Li si en x states, that on the 6th the gen- darmerie arrested in that town an individual who was journeying ii) the character of merchant and who had been denounced as having attempted to inlist, for Gene- ral Berton's troop, three sub- officers of a regiment in garrison at Caen, lie was, it is said, furnished witlrse- vera] passports in blank form, bearing the stamps and seals of various civil and military authorities. M. Bodin, a pensioned officer, who was formerly Aide- de- Canip to General Berton, and who had been arrested at Pont- Carre, near Brest, has just been libe- rated. On the 5th inst. two tri- coloured flags, made of paper bearing seditious inscriptions, were found in a street at Vv isseinbourg. An investigation of the circumstance has commenced. A private letter from Bucharest, of the 12th of March, says—" We are still in a most dreadful situa- tion ; Jassv has just become the prev of the flames ; the same deplorable fate is perhaps reserved for us. Not a day. passess but what is marked by murders and partial fires ; the day before yesterday a whole family was mas-, sacred in the suburbs, and after the Turks had plundered the house, thev set it on fire. In a tumult a Turkish Spahi lost Iris life. This death has been cruelly avenged on innocent Christians, of whom several were killed and- itiany mutilated. The shops are still open in consequence"^ of the strict orders ofthe Pacha, but there are few goods; FROM GERMAN PAPERS. FROM RUSSIA, March P2.— On the 26th January ( O. S.), there appeared at St. Peters burgh an ukase of very great importance, and of which there are few in- stances in the annals of the Russian administration of justice. It pussfes judgment on a great number of civil officers, who carried on their mal- practices in Siberia so long as the Privy Counsellor Pestel was Governor of that immense country. When, in 1819, M de Sper- anski was appointed his sucessor, he received, at the same time, orders to make a report on all the existing abuses. This was done, and the Emperor referred the report to the examination of a Commission, of which Count Kotschubei, was President, and in which the two Ministers, Count Guriew anil F. Gotitzen, General Count Araktschejew, and Privy Counsellors Speranski and Campenhausen, had a seat and vote. The result of th's investigation, confirmed by the Emperor, is, that 678 civil officers in Siberia have been removed, punish- ed, or reprimanded. Without'going into the catalogue of their transgressions, which is indeed printed and pn blished, but not generally circulated, we observe that the chief inculpations were— 1. Kxaction and monopoly in supplying the Siberian Governments with grain ; Peculation in the making of roads, and in calculating the contributions of the country ; 3. Embezzlement in levy- ing the tribute ofthe subject tribes; 4. Embezzlement to the detriment of the colonies, <& e. & c. and-, that, in consequence of tlie Emperor's confirmation, the late Governor of Siberia, Pestel, is discharged from the service, 4 because he had remained . twelve years absent from the scene of his official duties, ant}, bv this long absence, kit amp'ie room for these ' evil practices ; " that , the Governor ofIrku. uk, M* Turkin> i* given over to AMERICA. [ Frdm the National InttdUgcncxi ] The following MESSAGE was transmitted yesterday ( March 8,) by the PRESIDENT to the House of Re- presentatives : TO THE HOUSE OF . REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITIVD ST A FES. In transmitting to the House of Representatives the docu-. merits called for bv the resolution of that House ofthe 30th January, I consider it my duty to invite the attention of the Congress to a very important subject, and to communicate the sentiments ofthe Executive on it, that should Congress enter- tain similar sentiments, there may be such co- operation between the two departments of the Government, as their respective rights and duties may require. The revolutionary movements in the Spanish provinces attracted the attention, and excited the sympathy, of our fellow- citizens. From its commence- ment this feeling was natural and honourable to them, from causes which need not be communicated to you. It has been gratifying to all, to see the general agreement which has been manifested in the policy which the constituted authorities have deemed it proper to pursue in regard to this contest. As soon as the movement assumed such a steady form as to make the success of the provinces probable, the rights to which they were entitled by the law of nations, as equal parties to a civil war, were extended to them. Each party was permitted to enter our ports with its public and private ships, and to take from them every article which was the subject of commerce with other nations. Onr citizens also carried on commerce with both parties, and the Government has protected it with eacb in articles not contraband of war. Through the whole of this con- , t the United States have remained neutral, and have ful filled with the utmost impartiality all the obligations incident to that character. This contest h;. s now reached such a s age, and been attended with such decisive success on the part of the provinces, that it merits tlie most profound consideration whether their light to the rank of independent nations, with all the advantages incident on it, in their intercourse with the United States, is not complete, liuenos Avres assumed the rank by a formal declaration in, 1816, and has enjoyed il since 1810. free from invasion by the parent country. . The Provinces composing the Republic of Columbia, afier having repeatedly, declared their . independence, were united by a fundamental law of. the 17th D ' ce- mbcr 1819. A strong Spanish force occupied at that time certain parts of | he territory within their limits, and waged a destructive war ; that force has since been repeatedly defeated, and the whole of it either made prisoners, or destroyed, or expelled from the country, with the exception of an inconsiderable proportion which is blockaded in two fortresses., The Provinces in the Pacific have likewise been very successful. Chili declared independence in 1818 and has since enjoyed it undisturbed • and of late, by the assistance of Chili and Buenos Ayres, the revolution has ex- tended to Peru. Of the movement in Mexico, our informa- tion is less authentic, but it is distinctly understood that the new Government has declared its independence, and that there is now no opposition to it there, nor a foice to make any. Ft these last three years the Government of S^ ain has not sent a single corps of troops to any part of that country, nor is there reason to believe it will send any in future ; thus it is manifest that all these provides are in the full enjoyment of tlleir inde pendcnce. When the result of such a c utest is manifestly settled, the new Government have a claim to recognition by other Powers which ought not to be resisted. Civil wars often exrite feeling-; which the parties cannot controul. The opinion entertained bv other powers as to the result may assuage these feelings, and promote au accommodation . between them useful and honour able to both. The delay which has been observed in making a decision on this important subject will, it is presumed, have afforded an unequivocal proof to Spain, as it must have done to other Powers, ofthe high respect entertained by the Uniteii States for her rights, and of her determination not to interfere with them. The Provinces belonging to that hemisphere are Our neighbours, and have successively, as each portion ofthe country acquired its independence, pressed their recognition by appeal to facts not to be contested, and wfiich they thought gave them a just title to it j but to motives of interest this Go- vernment has invariably, disclaimed all pretensions, being re- solved to take no part in the controversy, or other measures in regard lo it, which should not merit the sanction of the civilized world. It was incumbent on this Government to look to every im- portant fact and circumstance on which a sound opinion codul be formed, which has been done. From the present condition of the parties, and the utter inability of Spain to produce any j„ weare compelled to conclude that its fate is settled, j and that the r rovu< wu.{!£> rlarfid. their independtyiee, and are in the enjoyment of it, ought to be recognised, Ofthe views of the Spanish Government on this subject no . particular information has been lately received, nor has any authentic information been recently obtained of the disposition of other powers respecting it. A sincere desire has been che- rished to act in concert with them in the proposed recognition, of which several were some time ps- st duly appiisod ; but it was understood they were not prepared for it. The immense space between these powers and these provinces makes the move- , ment an affair of less interest and excitement ' o them tlian to us. It is probable, therefore, that they have been less attentive to its progress than we have been. It may be presumed, how- ever, that the late events will dispel ali doubt of the result. In proposing this measure, it is not contemplated to change thereby, in the slightest manner, our friendly relations with either of the parties, but to observe, in all respects, as here tofore, should the war lie continued, the most perfect neutrality between them. Of this friendly disposition, an assurance will be given to tlie Government ol Spain, to whom, it is presum ed, it will be as it ought to be. satisfactory. Theuieasure is proposed, under a thorough conviction that it is in strict ac- cord with the law' of nations ; that it is just ai d right as to the parties ; and that the United States owe it to their station and ; character in the world, as well is to their essential interests, to 1 adopt it. Should Congress concur in the view herein present- ed, they will doubtless seethe propriety of making'' the necessary appropriations for carrying it into effect. JAMES MONROE. Washington, March 8, 1822. NEW YORK, March. 15.'— it is said that the Spanish i Ambassador at Washington is preparing a protest against the recognition bv our Government of the independence j of the Spanish American Colonies. Should Cortgr<?' ss; adopt the course reconimended l* y the Tresident, and . of this there can be no. doubt, it is believed the Dou wili retire to Philadelphia, . and await tlje ordprs oi his Go vernment. It is farther stated, that this meastlre has created a strong sensation among the Diplomatic Corps, but we do not anticipate any difficulty from Foreign Powers. Spain cannot well make war upop- us. Should she attempt it, privateers under the Spanish would doubtless annoy our commerce, but we could p \ y our- selves bv letting Jackson uake a six months* campaign iu Cuba* Smjptnai Barltanunt* HOUSE OF COMMONS. Wednesday, Aprd 17. Mr DX'NDAS presented a petition from the candl.' makcrjL of Edinburgh, praying the Mouse to take their case into cotw skleration, and repeal either entirely, or in part, the duty o^ candles. A petition \ Vas presented by Sir R. SH AW, signed by se- veral inhabitants of the palish of St. Andrew's. Dublin, stating, that the petitioners had heard of the intention of the Hou* e to repeal a part of the duty on mult. The petitioners begged leave to eSprtss their bpinion, that this measure would afford, no relief tb the public, and prayed tha', instead of . repealing the malt tax the House would repeal the window tax. The. Hon. Member presented a similar petit! ori from the parish of* St. Nicholas. On the motion of Mr. C). tVynrie, the Yorkshire election poll bill was ordered to be read a second time oii the 29t. li instant. . . IRISH CIVIL EIST. } Mr. T1UME wished to know if there was any objection to producing the details relative to the civil list of Ireland. Eord LONDONDERRY said he was not now in a situa- tion to answer the question, but hoped to be able to do so to- morrow. Mr. ALE AN gave hotice, fhat he would, on the l(> th of May, move to refer the report of the Committee ou Welch judicature to a. Comniittee of the whole House. Mr. BENNET moved for leave to bring in a bill to amend the law relative to accessories before the fact in certain felonies. Leave was given. The Hon. Member also mover! for leave to bring in a bill to amend the law relative to the punishment for manslaughter. The Hon. Member observed, he thought the Court, as the law now stood, did not possess a sufficient power of punishment on this beau. He should therefore pro- pose to give iii this case a power to the Judge to transport for seven years; After a few words from Mr. WYNNE, who. expressed his opinion in favour of this object, leave was given to bring iu the bill. AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS. Lord LONDONDERRY said, having understood that his notice on the subject of agriculture, which stood for Mon- day. was likely to interfere with the notice of a Right Hon. Baronet, relative to the state of Ireland, tvhich stood for that day, he was desirous of now postponing his notice to Friday the 26th inst. ; longer than that he could not consent to delay this important Hrcussiou. Sir T. LETH BRI DGE presented a petition from certairt owners and occupiers of land in North Corry, in Somerset- shire, complaining of distress, and expressing their opinion that the course recommended by the Agricultural Committee iu their report would fail to givy relief. They strongly re- commended the, imposition of such a prohibitory duty as would tirely prevent importation. They prayed not only for a pro- tecting duty on corn, but on every other species of agricultural producc. He had heard it said that the cause of the present distress was over production aud great superabundance, but lie had not heard the cause of that superabundance assigned. The cause was the great importation not only of corn, but ot" tallow, bides, and every other description of agricultural produce, which had of late flowed in upon us on every side. Mr. PHILLIPS said a few words, which were inaudable in the gallery. The petition was then received. Sir J. NEWPORT presented a petition from Wuterford, praving a repeal ofthe window tax in Ireland. THE CATHOLIC PEERS. Mr. Secretary PEEL presented a petition from the Synod f Ayr, praying that the House would adt entertain the pro- position for admitting Catholic Peers, to seats in Parliament. He wished to take this opportunity of st ain;-, that the sense of the House would be taken in the first stage of this proceeding, whether it was for a Committee or leave to bring » n- a bill. Mr. TIEllNEY could not but consider the lecture read ( by the petitioners to the House in this petition, no bill being1 before tiie Howie), as impertinent, to say the least of it. Mr. PEEL defended, the petition. It was well ICHOWII \ r> every one that such av measure was contemplated, and tha petitioners had only exercised their right of petition, and ex- ercised it in the most respectful terms ; but he hjd observed that, whenever a petition was presented which did not quite meet the views of gentlemen opposite, they were most acute in find- ing out objections, Mr. H Ui\ j E denied that assertion. Objections to petitions always came from the other side of the House. Petition re- ceived. Mr. BROUGHAM then presented a petition from certain dissenters of Kendal, praying for an alteration in the mar- riage act; other petitions on the same subject from Portsmouth, aud other places, which were received. MARRIAGE ACT. Mr. \ V. SMITH then rose to bring forward his motion, for leave to bring in a bill to amend the marriage act as related to dissenters. He believed it was universally acknowledged, that marriage was a civil ceremony. Previous to the passing of the act of 2(? th of George II. marriage ceremonies perform- ed in dissenting places of worship were held legal, but by that act it was provided that all marriages, to render them legal, should be solemnized in church, and with all the forms and ceremonies of the ritual. This was to oblige dissenters either to submit to ceremonies contiary to their consciences, or to give up the ccremonies altogether. This was a most severe punishment upoii a numerous class of persons who had never committed any offence, and was a grievous hardship, especially as exemptions from the operations of this act were given to the ( Quakers, who were in fact a body of dissenters. Every one would now agree that marriage was a civil contract, and this had been held to be the fact by the present Lord Chancellor, who. in a ease decided by him in 1813, said marriage was founded on the cation law, and being so founded, was a civil contract in all countries, unless where the canon law was re- strained bythe statute law. Now he ( Mr. S.) was not aware of any statute law which restrained the canon law, except tho marriage act of 17% ; that act was intended to restrain and prevent clandestine marriages, and w. » s not intended to give solemnity oi religious character to the ceremony. Now be did not wish at all to interfere with the legal provisions of that act, hut merely to regulate die religious solemnity belonging t « it- The Hon. Mem!> er concluded by moving for leave to hang in a bill for altering and amending. cerUi. n parts of the act commonly called the marriage act. Lord LONDONDERRY would not oppose the hill being brought in. but would not be understood as pledging himseVf to support it in its progress. Mr. H. GU RNEY would not oppose the bill being brought in, though he conten^ pJated considerable difficulty. Leave given to bring in the bill. Thursday, April 18. Upon the motion of Mr. KENNEDY, the second reading of the Scotch Commissary Couits Bill was postponed till the 29th inst. PUBLIC ACCOUNTS. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER rose, in pursuance of a notice he had given, to move for a Select Com- mittee to investigate the public accounts ; but from the noise that prevailed in the House, and the very low tone in which the Right Hen. Gentleman spoke, we could merely catch the substance of his motion, namely— < 4 That a Sclect Committee be appointed to consider the best mode of simplifying the accounts luid annually before the Houses of Lords and Commons, including the national debt, the national expenditure, aud the trade « " 4 » « vigadon ofthe kinfjvjcwfV. Mr. MA BERLY did not rise to give any op- wat ion to the motion proposi ti by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for he felt that the errors and inconsistencies which had been dis- covered i'n. the public accounts during the present year, louklly called for some such measure. Last year a balance sheet- had been proposed by the Right Hon. Gentleman opposite, to which he imag'hied the House was indebted for the present motion ; and he thought if the public accounts were rendered consistent with that balance sheet, ihe country would derive considerable btnefit, for it wou d enable the country gentle- men to understand the public expenditure without w- ading " through such a masse of unintelligible figures as were at pre^ sent presented to them It would be well if the course pursued by the' Committee were to put the' accounts in u mercantile shape rather than any other. TheCli \ N CELLO 11' of the E X CII E Qt/ E It explained. He said the House would see that the en or.-, complained of arose from the mo'de'in which they were directe d to bo kept by Act of Parliament. Sir HENRY PARNELL did not mean to oppose the tr. o - tion for a Committee, but he wished to impress upon the mind of tl » e Chancellor of the E* u* heq uer that fie had ndt gone far enough; for it was not a siurpii'ication of the public ac- counts only presented, to Parliament that was necessary, but oi the entire system. He held in his hand an extract from a fcUfcwn. tml uuuta by Mr. Stednwo, * the Aeeo intimt- General, in 1830 which stated that a sum of fourt. e millions annually passe^ tbrojigh hi* office, and he hail no hesitation inlaying, that if a proper system * Vere awop; ed, the accounts of that office ' might be kept much more clearly and regularly There were oesi'des, variousomis- ions in the public accounts. For instance, no account was given of the supplier granted, which would tble Uie House to see whether a balance remained on bauds, r whether the entire was disposed of: He therefore thought t e present measure would be rendered much more efficient'if - i. extended to'the en; ire system. ' He t* Mild sl- e- no objection .. v> rhis„ for it would not materially increase the ' a'oours of the Committee. M » . PETER MOORE expressed a hope that one general ' I to. qunt would in future be laid before the Houseofall the da- pendencies of Qreat Britain. They well enpugh knew t! T\? ? I f t ii ti • i i c a I K H a li H • iu fjiWs tint were annually, voted to maintain tf, etti ; bat they were altogether ignorant of the resources derived from them. He. therefore, hoped these resources would he carefully ex- amined and explained, and that the public accounts would not only be put in an intelligible shape, but placed before the House at a period sufficiently early to he rendered, useful. Mr. LUSHING TON said, the object of the Hon. Gentle- man who had just sat down would he fully accomplished by the motion ofhis Right Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer; and there was no doubt the public accounts would be placed in the hands of Members at the necessary time. . Mr ELI. ICE could not concur with his Hon. l riends in the expectations they entertained of the great benefit to be de- rived from this Committee. He did hope, from what had pass- ed last year, that a Committee would have been appointed to inquire into the accounts generally ; and he thought it extreme- ly advisable that thev should report at different periods the progress they had made. One of the objects to which the attention of the Committee should be directed would be the best mode of managing the sinking fund ; for by the system whieh was going on at present, it was, in fact, only paying money frimTone pocket into the other. And he understood an alteration was about to be made in the sinking fund, which would probably form a part of the Chancellor ofthe Exche- quer's budget, and which would alter its most essential feature. He alluded to the plan for ceasing to multiply the compound interest upon the sinking fund. If that were to be dpne, and tbe sinking fund were to be limited to five millions, would it not be better at once to strike oil' that amount from the 1111 ttonal debt, ami get rid of the enormous sums paid to clerks for the management of it ? They had heard numerous state- ments of the great increase of trade, and the exports of last year exceeding by so much those of former years; but, so far from that, they were considerably diminished. He well knew the principles upon which these calculations were made, and if those principles which were acted upon during the war were found erroneous, the sooner they were departed from the better. These were the objects to which, in his opinion, the attention of the Committee should be directed. One good, however, would be done— the Committee would be appointed ; and he hoped the Chancellor of the Exchequer would give an assur- ance, that, at the end of ( tie Session, the Committee would report the progress they had made, and be re- appointed at the commencement of the next Session. Mr. J. 51 A RTIN thought the Committee had been ap- pointed rather late in the Session to enable them to complete their duties, and he therefore hoped they would be revived. Sir JOHN NEWPORT Was of opinion that the Committee should proceed seriatim, and report from time to time. Tee CHANCELLOR of the EXCH FQUElt objected to partial reports being made by a Committee intrusted with • n extensive inquiry, as it must necessarily lead to great in- convenience. Mr. GRENFETX, adverting to a recommendation which he bad before made to the House to abolish the present method of working the sinking fund, and reduce the fund and ma- chinery of 17 trillions annually to the real amount of three or. five millions, whichever it was, wished to know if the Right Hor.. Gtntl » man had any intention of subjecting that qucs- * bn to the Committee. * He had been given to understand that there would be no objection to send the subject to the Committee for consideration. The CIIANCF. LOU of the EXCHEQUER repeated • what he had stated before, that it might lie useful for the Com- mittee to inquire how far it would be practicable to new model the law appertaining to the operations of the sinking fund ; hut he had never held out any intimation of anv intent on the part of Government as to a reconstruction of the sinking fund. The motion was then agreed to. The several Acts relating to ihe public accounts were ordered to be referred to the said Committee. The Seditious Meeting Amendment Bill was read a second time. Mr. DENISON moved for the Committee on this Bib for this day fortnight, when he proposed that it should pass the Committee pro forma, and the debate be taken, afier the cir- culation of the Bill among the gentlemen of the country on tile bringing up of the Report. The Committee was fixed for this day fortnight. Friday, April 19. There being but 57 Members present at four o'clock, the House adjourned till to- morrow. Saturday, April 20,_ The SPEAKER took the Chair soon after twelve o'clock. There were about CO Members present. Mr. ARBHTHNOT gave notice, that on Monday, in the Committee of Supply, he should move certain estimates for extraordiuarv and miscellaneous services. Adjourned. From the LONDON GAZETTE, April 20. ' Foreign Office, April 5. The King has been pleased to nominate and appoint Bartholomew Frere, Esq. to be his Majesty's_ Commis sioner of Arbitration, in the room of Justinian Casa- major, Esq. deceased, to the mixed British and Portu- guese Commission established at London, pursuant to the Act passed in the fifty- ninth year of the reign ofhis lute Majesty, cap. 17. Whitehall, Aptil 13. The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom, appoi nting Wm. Robert Henry Brown, Esq. to the office of Warden of the Fleet, iu the room of Nicholas Nixon, Esq. deceased. Carlton- House, April 19. The King was this day pleased to confer the honour of Kniohthood on Robert Henry Blosset, Esq. Serjeant at Law, on his appointment to lie Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature in Bengal. The King was this dav pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood 911 Charles Ker, Esq. of Gateshaw, in Roxburghshire, a Deputy Lieutenant of that county, M. D. i'ttea Member ofthe Army Medical Board. The King was this day pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood on VYiiiingham Franklin, Esq. on " his appointment to be one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Madras. LONDON, April 20. On Wednesday night at half- past eight o'clock, his Majesty arrived at his Palace in Pall Mall, from Brigh- ton. • ' KING'S LEVEE— Yesterday his Majesty held a Levee tit his Palace in Pall Mall, which was more numerously attended than any for several years past. The French Ambassador went in state with his suit in two carriages. Earl Grosyenor went in state, and there was a general display of splendid equ ipages. The Levee was attended generally by most ofthe principal families in the King- dom. The carriages began to arrive at one o'clock, and continued setting down without intermission till near four o'clock, three and four carriages setting dowirat a time. The line of Carriages occasionally extending to Grafton Street, Bond Street. Sir Richard Birnie, the Chief Magistrate ofthe Po- lice, was early in attendance with numerous parties of the Bow Street patrole. The King's Guard in white gaiters, preceded by their band in state uniform, marched into the Court Yard soon after one o'clock. Tiie Grenadier Life Guards attended with trumpets, trombones, and kettle- drums; these played alternately with the band of the Foot Guards during the whole of the afternoon. After the Levee his Majesty retired to the Royal Closet, when the Marquis of Queensberry was invested with the Order of the Thistle ; after which Lieut.- Gen. Sir Rufane Darkin, Major- General Sir Hudson Lowe, and Major- General Sir John Cameron ( being preceded . by Sir George Nayler, officer of the Bath), were se- verally invested as Knights Commanders of the Bath : Captain Sir Jaliel Brenton, Bart. R. N. Knight Com- reander of the Bath, was Knighted. Lord Napier gave tip the Ensignia of the Bath worn bv his late brother- in- law, Admiral Sir John B. Warren, R. N. THE KING'S VISIT TO THE CONTINENT. The foreign Journals are full of accounts- of prepara- tions for the reception of the King of England in various {. arts of Hie Continent, especially Germany. His Ma- jesty will visit Cologn, Bonn, Coblcntz, there cross the Rhine to inspect the almost impregnable fortress of Eh- renbreistein, Jonannisburg, the seat of' Prince Metter- ji. ch, Wiesbaden, Frankfort ( and in that neighbourhood iontmue a day or two with his sister tho Princess of ITesse Hamburg), Darmstadt, Manheim, Heidelburg ( to see the great tun), Ludjvi,;: burg, SliHgard ( where with the Queen Dowager of Wurtemburgh, late Prin- cess Royal of England.,. he will remain some time,, not having seen her since; she left her bonk;); from thence to Ulm, cross the Damlbe, and pass through Augsburg to'Munich, afterwards over the plain of Hohenjiriden to Passau, or go at once to Regensburg, to visit the father of the Princess Estei'huzy, and there embark on the " Dark rolling Danube" for Vienna. , It is saiu his Ma- jesty has expressed a wish , to. stop at the fine city of Lentz, also at the noble Convent at Molk, of which a correct description is given by Dibdin in his . Bibliogra- phical and Picturesque Tour; also to inspect the fine ruin in which the lion hearted Richard Was confined.— The Marquis of Hastings, who is on his return from his Government in India, has been appointed Ambassador to Austria ; he does not come here, but is expected to meet the King of' England at Vienna. The sports and pastimes i'n preparation by the Emperor of Austria, are reported to be on a scale of uncommon magnificence ; all . the petty Prinr. s and inferior Kings in Germany will assist at these banquets. His Majesty has promised to visit the Principality, of Esterhazy, in Hungary, and return by Way of Prague, Toplitz, and Dresden. Should the state of the road permit, he will go from thenee to Beflin, and take Hanover on his wav hoiiie. Paris is included in the tour, but in what stage of it is not yet determined. Although the demand among the farmers for a reduction of rent is become nearly universal, it is an actual fact, that when- ever a survey is held for letting an estate in this neighbour- hood, it is fully attended, and the renters outbid each other, the landlord realising a price far exceeding his expectations.— Plymouth Journal. Three months Half- pav to the Reduced Officers ofhis Majesty's land forces, to the 24th March,- will com- mence paying on the 24th inst. and continue every day ( Saturday aud Sunday excepted) till the 22d of May ; after which time, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wed- nesdays. Ilaytian papers have been received to the 10th of February. They contain a full account of the entry ofthe republican troops, without opposition, into the citv of Santiago, in the Spanish part of the island, and of the adoption of the Republican Constitution by the inhabitants. Prior journals are filled with the speeches of the various Generals to the troops on the 19th year of Havtian independence. Among other benefits which are stated in these speeches to have occurred from the independence of the country, are reckoned the public schools established Lv the President, for the instruction of Youth. Besides Santiago', it appears that Cutuy, La Vega, Porta Plata, and Monte Christi, had hoisted the republican flag. On Wednesday a Court of Directors was held nt the East India House, when the following Commanders took leave ofthe Court previous to their departure for their respective destinations, viz.— Captain Richard Clifford, Lady Melville ; Captain John Small Henrv Eraser, Marquis of Huntly ; Captain Robert Wright Norfor, Regent; and Captain Thomas Williams, Princess Amelia, China direct. The under- mentioned Captains were sworn into the command of their respective ships, viz.— Captain Brook Kav, Marchioness of' Ely ; and Captain William Adamson, Winchelsea, consigned to Bengal direct. A meeting is about to be called of the merchants, ship- owners, & c. of London, for the purpose of pre- senting a representation to Government on the expedien- cy of permitting the ships belonging . to the republics of Columbia, Buenos Ayres, Chili, & c. to be admitted into our ports ( when coming direct from their respective countries, and laden with the produce thereof,) in the same manner as the ships of the United States and Brazil, The altered situation of these Countries, in consequence of their being no longer colonies of Spain, seems to render some such regulation advisable, and the mercantile interest feel a degree of anxiety lest the with- holding it should produce, on the other side, regulations unfavour- able to the admission of our shipping into their ports on the same terms with those of nations which may tyrant to these republics that reciprocity. Extract of a private letter, dated Paris, April 15:— " Mr. Burdett, a relation of Sir Francis Burdett, and who iias not been in France before for four years, has just been arrested, on his arrival in Paris, bv the Police, on suspicion of his having treasonable papers in his pos- session." Letters are unable to describe the internal wretched- ness of Ireland ; and the public observe with great satis- faction that Sir John Newport will not abandon his re- view of'the state of that countrv. Much benefit is ex- pected from his knowledge and sound judgment. From Lord Londonderry's field- day on Agricultural Distress, the people have no reason to look for any good result; as his proposition will probably be founded on the nota- ble and never to be sufficiently valued Report of the Agri- cultural Committee. Should his Lordship propose any real remedy, the public will be most agreeably disappoint- ed, for at present they expect nothing from him, and take no interest whatever in his promised notion. THE DIAMONDS Many obscure allusions have been made to the subject of the sum of L. 70,000, which it was said was intended to be charged to tiie coronation expenses. The following we believe to be, a fair state- ment of the facts :— His Majesty presented, some time ago, to the Marchioness of Conynghan; an elegant dia- mond collar. At a party at the Pavilion next evening, Lady Francis Conyngham, the Marchioness's daughter- in- law, appeared with the collar on her neck. The King said he intended it for the decoration of the person of the Marchioness, who replied, that she considered it more appropriate to the person of Lady Francis, and that she wanted a Diamond Stomacher the latter article was therefore procured and presented, and the bill for the two baubles, amounting to L. 70,000, sent into the Treasury. Lord Liverpool immediately wrote a letter, in which he stated, that " in the present time of cavil at expenditure, he could by no means countenance such a payment from the public funds, but the demand must be met from the privy purse." This letter arrived at an inauspicious moment, and was reserved, as it is supposed, until a propitious opportunity should occur for the com- munication of so unpleasant a document. In the interim however a second application was made to the Treasury for payment, and the Earl of Liverpool went immedi- ately to Brighton, where finding his letter had not reached its destination, he* protested against any intervention be- tween his Majesty and his Ministers ; and in consequence . of Lord Liverpool's sternness on the subject, Sir Benja- min Rloomfield's dismissal took place. It is but justice to both parties to add, that his Majesty intimated his gra- cious intention to continue his salary; to which Sir Ben- jamin nobly replied, that if his services were no longer required, he could have no possible claim to oe paid for them. Sir Benjamin is succeeded by Lord Francis Co- nyngham, a younger son of the Marchioness of Conyng- ham 1! 1— Country Paper. ADVANTAGES OF RATTING.— A few weeks ago, there was a vacancy amongst the Commissioners of the Lottery Office at Somerset Place. These situations are comfortable little sinccures of L. 200 per annum each ; and about two- thirds of the Commissioners reside at a distance from London, and their duties are then per- formed by such of their colleagues who are on the spot, and who by such extra attendance increase their pay to about L. 230 per annum. The conscientious and reli- gious Lord Liverpool resolved, that the vacancy in question should not be filled up ; but a member of the house failing iu his application for the place, considered himself very ill- used. Subsequently, however, to this member's disappointment, the Duke of Buckingham ap- plied to Lord Liverpool for the Comtaissioijership, and obtained it; the place being bestowed upyij a friend of the Duke's tides!- son.—" So much for Buckingham." A Correspondent inquires whether during the pending negoci'itfons'at Vienrta, in. which tho interests of Great Britain are so deeply concerned, our Ambassador to Aus- tria, Lord Stewart, who is now in this country, has con- timred to draw/ his enormous salary ? DEATH M A. BcI. I,.-— On the ' 2- 71It ult. John Gills of, Kider, near Kirkoswald, Cumberland; went to the crew- yard to let Out a bull of thd'short- horned breed, as . was his custom ; hitherto the animal ha< J been per- fectly4 harmless, but on tin-; occasion, he stepped bacls a few yards, and then rushed upon his master, with all the ferocity which these creatures are known to possess when irritated; his master fell before him, and the sa- ; agc beast began to gore him dreadfully. Gill s. wife, hearing an unusual bellow from the bull, i\ m out, and saw her husband gored by the savage animal. In the horror of the moineiit, she'rushed in, took up her hus- band, and carried him into the house, the bull stand- ing motionless ; as if striken with his work of destruc- tion, he suffered her to depart without molestation. She passed a gate ingoing into the house with, her almost lifeless husband, and when she had readied the door, the bull darted forth, and in the furv ofhis passion com- pletely demolished the gate. On surgical aid being pro- cured, it was found that the whole of the unfortunate man's ribs on one side were broken, as also his breast bone, and one of his eves gored out. After lingering nine days iu great agony, lie breathed his last. IRELAND. DUBLIN, April 16.— A proclamation by his Excel- lency the Lord Lieutenant and the Privy Council was vesterday issued, declaring the Baronies of Chuiwilliam, Slievardagh, Middlethird, Ufa and Offh East, and Elip- garty', in the county of Tipperary, ( with some local ex- ceptions.) to be in a state of disturbance, and placed them undfir the provisions of the insurrection act.— Dublin Patriot, DUBLIN, April 18.—- We are gratified in being able to state that his Excellency the Lotd Lieutenant lut3 re- covered from the indisposition Under which he laboured for the last few days. WATERFORD, April 17.— A daring outrage was committed on Sunday night, seven miles south- west of this. citv. Three. cows, the property of Mr. Thomas Hally, - were houghed on the lands of Coolnacuppogue, in the county of. Waterford, a house on said lands at- tempted to be set on fire, a. nd a notice left with the per- son in care ofthe house and lands, threatening the said Thomas Hally with further injury, unless he gave up the possession of that farm, which he had lately taken from Lord Doueraile. On Monday occurred the most audacious violation of the peace that we have yet had to record for this neigh- bourhood, since the commencement ofthe present odious disturbances. About three o'clock in the afternoon, to the terror and astonishment of numbers, a well armed and tolerably well- appointed party of about ten men travers- ed the south- eastern extremity ofthe barony of Knock- topher, in the countv Kilkenny, in a body, undisturb- ed, and proceeded to the house of Patrick Murphy, of Buckstown, near Mullinavat, a tenant of Thomas Edmund Lalor, of Cregg, in the county Tipperary, Esq. About two months ago Murphy had besfn served with a White Boy Noticc to Quit, which having disre- garded, he received a domiciliary visit and personal cas- tigation, on the night of the 8th March. Still he per- severed, and the mid- day legislators of . Monday broke his doors, windows, and furniture, gave him a dreadful beating, and were with much difficulty and supplicating importunity prevented from putting a fatal termination to his persecution. This threat, too, thev left behind in case of finding the necessity of another visit. They then perambulated the country in various directions, searching almost every house for arms. We do notthink that they were so lucky as to succeed in any one instance. After some time thev were encountered and put to the route by a party of voting farmers whom Dr. Dillon, of Ballyquin, lately formed into something like a mili- tary band. In the flight one of the marauders lagged, and was taken. He has been committed to Kilkenny gaol by Joseph Bobbins, ofFirgrove, Esq; his name- is Power ; he is the son of a farmer who lives at Cotters- town, near Kilntaganny, at no great distance, in the county Kilkenny. The scene of these operations was from seven to nine miles from Waterford, in a northerly direction. NAVAL REGISTER. FItOM LLOYD'S MARINE LIST, April 12. Whitby, April 13.— Yesterday part of the topmast of a square- rigged vessel, drove on shore about ten miles from this ; there are no marks by which to ascertain to what they belonged. During the four last days it has blown a gale from the ENE. to ESE. but is now more moderate. Newcastle) April 11,— The sloop Betsey. Rayner, from Anstruther, with potatoes, got on the rocks at tbe entrance of this harbour, in the night of the 9th iust. and in a tew hours went entirely to pieces. Crew saved. The Bee, Maclauren, from London to Leith, was on shore yesterday in Sea Reach wiih loss of two anchors, APRIL 19,— The Charlotte. Griffiths, from Galway to Belfast, was driven on shore near Howth, on Friday night, but it was expected would be got off after being lightened. The Bee, M'Laren, bound to Leith, which was on shore in Sea Reach, lias been got off The Ann, Shellan, from Malta to England, ran on shore near Tunis, and has been abandoned by the master. Cargo landed. The Clydesdale, arrived off Liverpool, from Bengal, sailed 6th December, and from St. Helena 11 th , February. The Perseverance, for Liverpool, and the William Miles, and Orient, for London, were h ading ; the Rochester, Jupiter, Marquis Hastings, Tyne, Cambridge, and Lonach, were to sail for London in a few days. The Aurora, Collis, from Para, was on shore on the North Bank, oil' Liverpool, on Wednesday, VESSELS SPOKEN WITH. Theso, Dundee to New York, 3d iost. hit. 49. 4. long. 11. 20. an English brig from Gallipoly to London, 4th inst. out 46 days ; Mary, Dawson. London to Havanna, 6th inst. by the Helvetius, arrived at Cowes, York, , San Bias to Corunna, 18th Feb. lat. 6. 50. S. long. 15. 36. by the Clydesdale, arrived off Liverpool. It is said that Vice- Admiral Sir Benjamin Hallowell, KCB. at present Commander- in- Chief at Chatham, will shortly pro- ceed to the Mediterranean, to take the naval command on that station, in the room of Vice- Admiral Sir Graham Moore, KCB. who is desirous of being relieved on account of ill health. THE AKCTIC EXPEDITION.— On the 9th March last at six o'clock, A. M. a countryman who was employ- ed gathering sea- weed on Irris shore, in the parish of Clonmannv, county of Donegal, found a bottle which had been thrown out by his Majesty's ship Furv, Capt. Parry, in lat 62. 8. N. long. 62- 27. W. The coun- tryman, anxious to ascertain the contents of the bottle, conceiving it contained something which might be valu- able to him, instantly broke it and found a paper, on which was inserted the following in seven different lan- guages :— " H. M. S. Fury. Setoff July, 1821, lat. 62. I. long. 62. 27. W. At one l*. M moderate breezes from the Northward, dud misty weather. Ilecla in company. " W. PARRY, Commander." The paper he gave to Mr. Chichester, who immediately transmitted it to the Admiralty. The shore where tue tiotile was found is in lat 55. 1,5. N. long. 7. 28. W. On Thursday the 11th inst, the brig Lady Popham, Jenkins, of and from Jamaica to London, put in at Plymouth, with the loss of fore and main- topmasts, sails split, & c. sailed on the J3t'> of February.- Spoke on the 21th of March, in lat .42. 25. long. 33, tin. ship Boyne, Bidwell, of and for London from Calcutta Major Scott, who was a passenger on board the Ladv Popham, returning to England far the benefit of iu.. health, died suddenly on the 2d cf March. Conside: able doubts had for some time past been entertained fori the safety of this vessel, and, indeed, so late' as tiie last week insurances to a greot amount, were effected at the rate of 14 per cent. Besides a valuable . cargo, she had rom £ 150,000 to £ 200,00;) in specie, on board. . ILFIIACOMBE, - April G.- The schooner Olive Branch, ofTeignmouth, Peter Mann master, bound to Bristol, with a . general . cargo, was, brought into this port in a sinking state. She was seen near. Lmuly Island bv a Pill pilot- skiff with her colours in the shrou Is, and when, boarded the crew were about to quit her,, the boat being hoisted out, and their clothes placed therein. By greal exertions at the pumps and the skiff towing, the vessel was got into this harbour on Tuesday- forenopn. When the tide ebbed from her, it was discovered that five holes had been bored from within, through her bottom, to sink her ; three are in the Captain's state- room and two in the lockers in the cabin. The vessel is the sole pro- perty ofthe master, and is insured at Lloyd's. The mate, . the Captain's spn, has since absconded Tne East India Company's ships Royal George and Bombay, from China, passed Portsmouth on Friday for the Downs. The Royal George sailed from China, the 13th December, arrived at St Helena the 16th February," and sailed from then'ce for England on the 20th of the same month. The Bombay sailed from China the 7th December. Left the Inglis at anchor off Lucepara, in the Straits ofBanea, on the 24th of De- cember, arrived at the Cape the 3d of February, sailed from thence on the 13th, arrived at St. Helena on the 22d, and resumed her voyage to England on the 26th ofthe same month. The Minerva arrived at the Cape on the 4th of February, and was left there on the 13th by the Bombay. LOSS OF THE, SHIP BLENDEN MALL. Extract of a letter from Messrs. Goodwin, Curling, & Co. agenis to Lloyd's, at Deal and Ramsgate', dated Deal, April 19:— The Blenden Hull, Captain Oreig. from London to Bombay, was totally lost on Inaccessible Island, one of the group of Tri. tan D'Acunha, in the South Atlantic Ocean, on the 23.1 July la^ t. The commander, officers, and passengers, got save on shore, , but. eight of the crew perished. Tluy re- mained on the island, exposed to the cold and rain, until the 8th of November, on which day the carpenter, and three or tour of the crew, embarked in a small punt, made out of the wreck with surgical instruments which were thrown on shore, and reached Tristan D'Acunha, where they procured two whale boats, and brought those that remained on Inaccessible Island away. On 9th January,, a brig from Brazils put into Tristan D'Acunha for water, and took them all away, and on the 18th January they arrived safe at the Cape. The carpen- ter and boatswain came home in the Phoenix. Captain G.. was waiting for one of the Company's ships, hourly expected, when the Phuetlix sailed, on 2d February. During the lime they were on the island, they had no food hut penguins and their eggs. Out of some bales of cloth, washed on shore, they made tents ; an iron buoy, saw- ed in two. was their only cooking utensil. They were for four days exposed to heavy rains and intense cold, before they could procure lire. The ladies and passengers suffered severely, nothing being saved but the clothes they wore, the ship going to, pieces two hours after she struck. Capt. G. and son were in perfect health on the 2d February. I MARKETS, Sc. AVERAGE PRICES OF CORN. The following is the General Average which governs Im- portation. taken from the Weekly Returns of the qu, uni- ties and Price of British Com, Winchester measure, in England and Wales, for the week ended 13th April. Wheat, 44s 2d I Beans, - 20s lid Rye, - 19- 8d | Peas, - 21s 7il Barley, - 18s 2d Oatmeal, 00s Od Oats, - 16s 4d I Bear or Big, - 00s OOd The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, computed from the returns made in the week ended April 17, is 34s. • 54: 1. per cwt. duty exclusive. CO li N EXCHANGE, April 19. Having but little fine Wheat at market, in proportion to that of inferior quality, prime samples were in tolerable de- mand this morning, and obtained full as good prices as on Monday: but we have no buyers for the ordinary descriptions, which have only a nominal value. Superfine malting Barley is rather dearer, but there is no amendment in price of the siained and inferior samples— The Oat trade is brisker, and from Od. to Is. per quarter higher than on Monday. HADDINGTON CORN MARKET, April 19. A good supply of Wheat in. market, which met with a heavy sale. Prices nearly the same as last day— Barley and Oats 6d. lower than last day. Pease j / leans. 13s Cd j 13s Od lis Od | lis Od 91 Od I 9 s Od Wh* nt- Barley. Oats. First 31s Od 21s 6' d 17s Od j Second 27s Od 18s Od 15s Od i Third - 25s Od | 16m 0< 1 15s Od This day there were 412 bolls of Oatmeal in Edinburgh Market— Retail price per peck of best oatmeal. Is. Od. second Os. Od. MORPETH, April 17,— At. our market this day there were a great show of Cattle, and a good supply of Sheep; although many buyers they met with a dull sale.— Beef fiom 4s. 6d. to 5s. Od.— Mutton from 5s. to 5s. 10J. per stone, sinking offals GLASGOW CATTLE MA RKET:— There was nearly 400 head of fatcatilein Glasgow market on Monday; and though a small lot of very superior stots from East Lothian sold as high as =£ 24 a head, sales were dull, and upon the whole prices were a shade lower than last market day. Tiie very best beef in the market sold at 8s, and 8s. 6d. a- stone ; and very good beef was bought, considerably cheaper. As there were neither ewes nor lambs brought to the hughts, the supply of sheep was scanty ; and the demand being good, the whole stock was soon sold of, and the prices of wedders, both ofthe black and white faced breeds, ran from 22s. to 26s. 6d. a- head. SKIPTON FORTNIGHT FAIR, April 9.— Our fat and lean fair both happening to be on one day, caused this place to be very busy. We had an abundant supply of prime fa'- beasts, but cannot quote higher prices than last fair. Pile . show of lean cattle was very large, and experienced rather a brisk sale, hut wiih little advance in price. We had a good many south country dealers, which helped the cattle off a little sharper than otherwise would have been the case. At Ledbury Fair on Monday se'ennjght, ( here was a large and remarkable line show of cattle, but the sale was very dull, at the usual reduced prices. Good horses sold well, but the inferior ones were in little demand. Cheese, best making, averaged 48s. to 50s. and two- meal, 35s. lo 36s. per cwt. At Thrisk Fair ( Yorkshire), on Saturday week, there was a great show of cattle for sale, which were sold at low prices. There was also a great quantity of Leather, which was sold at prices about the same as at tbe fair at that place in February last. Wigton annual Laity Fdir was held on Saturday week, when there was a numerous show" of cattle ofthe lono- horned and Scots breeds, both fat and lean, which were in little de- mand, it being Calculated that only one- ninth part of what were exposed for sale were sold, and those at prices Considerably re- duced since December 1821. MULLING A R FAIR— At our fair, on. Monday last, there was a great show of black cattle and pigs, and although - the buyers were numerous and from many parts ofthe kingdom, prices were lamentably low. Graziers, who offered their cattle for sale,' some nfne. or twelve moiiths- ago, and could not think of taking what was then allowed to be a saving price, were obliged lo dispose of them at this fair considerably und^- r what they formerly refused. If we except the linen trade, exclusively confined to a comparatively small portion ofthe north, Ireland has rio other dependence than her cattle and agriculture ; wjien these have failed to afford her any effectual aid, we really know of no adequate resource.— Westmeath Journal. PRICE OF HOPS, April 20. NEW FOCKETS. I • NEW RACLS. Kent, 31 00s to- 51 Os J Kent, . 21 i (, s to 4115s Sussex, 21 I4sto 31 10s I Sussex, 21 8s to 31 3s Essex, 21 18s to 41 4s | Essex, :->. ft10s to 41 Os Farnham, tine; 61 00s to 101 Os— Seconds, 41 Os to 71 7s SM1THFIELD MARKET, April 19. To sink the Offa'i, per stone of 8ibs. Reef, 2s 4d to 3s 8d I Veal, 3s Od to 5s Od Mutton, 2s 6d to 3s 8d | Pork, 2s Od to 5s. IDd Beasts, 490— Sheep, & c. 4,800— Calves. 90 — Pigs, 120. NEWGATE AND LEA'DENHAI. L MARKETS, April 20. Beef, 2s Od to 3s Od I Veal, 2s 8d to 4s 8d Viutton, 2s Od to' 2s Sd Pork, 2s Sd to 4s Od : FAIRS. • " : APRIL— ( frevi Utile.) Fortrose, 1st Wednesday Fifidon, ditto Cupar of Angus. the Thursday before Easter Melross, ditto Byth,. 1st Thursday Brechin, $ j Wednesday Colbockie, Ross- shire, ditto Inverness, Wednes. itfter. i Paseh Market, Aberdeen, !.< st Wednesday Old Aberdeen: last Thursday ( Old Stile. J Keith, 1st Tuesday Cni. ien, ditto 1 Dufftown, day after ditto Newdeef, 1st Tues. & Wed. Diiti l- l Fair of A t: :' Mr. i.- -,: • Tuesday- 3hJ Wedr. eset- iv Elgin- Prtscii Fait',. the ' l. utfs. in Passion Week Fork's p;,, ch Pnff'.'.' d tVo*!, •, Uawltfall PisdiFair. \ HVe'.. Ihverury, Wedjies fur :!; rt.: Cumpiestowr, ' lluYr, ntu- i' diw I.-- » Te, Thmsaftert umiiieStoa Grantrini last T;: isd.'. y An'eliiiidore, last Tuesday • Fetteffcftirn, ditto • Kepple Tryst Belhclvle, l.) pt Tuesday ; - ' , ; Taitves,'. St. George':', last Tues. and Wedoes. MAY. Slateford, 1st Monday Muchals Tryst, 1st Tuesdiy Rosarty, 1st Tuesday Aberlour, 1st Thursday Durris, 2d Tuesday Findon, 2.1 Wednesday Corhhill ofPark, 2d Thursday Bervie, do. Bridge Of Potarch; do.; Beauly Holy Cross, 14th day, . or Wet! nt: afier Rora, 1st. Wed." at'tef 12th Milllown, Ro; s- shire, 5dTues. Old meld i utjn( T! tursbeforel9ih Newdeer, Thura after. 26th ; or on Unit day, if a Thurs, Tat land, Wednes. before 26th 1 nverury. the day before Wartle WartleTryst Tfmrsi> efore26th Banff, llraridon. Fair, the26lb, or Tuesday after Glammis, Wed. after 26th Ilur. tly, Thurs. after 26ih Oldnjeldrum, Satur. al'tet26th Glasgow, Whitsun week. '( Old < StUe.) Ellon, Rood Fair, i. st Tues. Kildrummy, do Byth, do. I Kelt Stile.) Dunsmuir, Tuesday before 1st Wednesday Greenhorn, 2d Tuesday Broadsttaik, Thursday after A'ueiiinblae, the day after Ballater. 1st Tuesday St- riclien. Sj Tiles, ajirl Wed. DrumbUde, 5d Wednesday Kincardine O'Ncfl, 2d Ttlms, Stonehaven, the Tlhirs. befottc Whitsunday Montrose, ist Friday after do, Peterhead, 3d Tuesday UptbiVmay, do. New Pi'siigo, Zi Tuesday and Wednesday Insch, do, Fochabers, last Wed. but one Contiti,' 23d or Wed. after IJdr. y, 4th Tuesday Elgin Trinity Fair, last Tue^ i. and Wednetrday Byth, last Tuesday iKirtW??!. I! tv.-! ;,: dl. StMargaiet'sThur. before last Saturday Auchlndore, last Friday Turriff, last. Saturday , Oldineldrum, Thury. after d r. PRICE OF STOCKS. ; 3 per C. Con. 78£ 7S [ India Bonds, 50 65 pr. 5 per Ct. N. 102i| J | Ex. B. 2 10001. 3 .6 pr. 3| per Cent. 88 I Lottery Tickets, 271. I > n. 4 per Cents. 84f | Cs. for Ac. 784 J EDINBURGH; ApvII 23. At t. he - Meeting ofthe- Town Council oil Wednesday, the Lord Provost slated, that lie had received a tatter from the Rev. Dr.' Murr of Glasgow, thanking the Coun- cil for the honour conferred on him in being appointed one of the. Ministers of the Citv„ and signifying his ac ceptance ofthe charge. - The Council having some time ago determined oti giving new dials to St. Giles's and the Tron Church clocks, a very handsome model, givwi in by the Greenside . Company, wai on Wednesday ap- proved of. The dials are to be of copper, aud we umh r- stand, with the expense of erection, will cost £ 400. - » The work is to be begun forthwith. On Wednesday the 10th inst. Mr. Angus M'Mill. in, Preacher of the Gospel at Lochranza, was ordained and admitted Minister of the Parish of Kihnorie, Island of Arran, vacant by the death of the late Mr. Crawjbnh The Rev. Mr. Kelly, Minister of Southend, preached and presided On the occasion. This has been a very har- monious settlement. We understand, that all the witnesses who were summoned to appear on the trial of William Murray Borthwick, on Monday next, have receive! notice that it will not be necessary for them to appear. In what manner the business is to be disposed of we have not heard.— Glasgow Courier. The shock of an earthquake was very distinctly felt at Crieff and neighbourhood, betwixt nine and 10 o'clock, on the morning of the 18th inst. The shock was so severe at Ferntowc- r, the seat of Sir David Baird, as to set the bells" of the honse a- ringing, Extract of a letter, dated Connie, 15th April:— About half past nine on Saturday ( the 13th iustj w/ iil^ at breakfast, we were visftcd with tile smartest shi>< f!^ » f an earthquake that has heed felt in this neighbemrhotftt for the last fifteen, or twenty years. It was accompanied by two very loud reports, one apparently above Our head.-, and the other, which followed immediately afterwards, under our feet. The noise of these, which were much more terrific than thunder, lasted, I should think, fully 30 seconds. It set our kitchen utensils a- ringing, and brought down some of the covers of the pots and pans. I have felt much severer shocks in the West Indies, but not accompanied with such a noise, The sensation it created in me was exactly like that I have felt on tho deck of a vessel on her guns being discharged. A young man in Methven, lately paid his addresses to a voting damsel of the same place. After tiie banns of marriage had been proclaimed, the maiden thought proper to draw back. In consequence, he raised an ac- tion against her before the Sheriff; but the case hnyinf been subsequently submitted to arbitration, it was decid - ed that the maid should pay £ 20 sterling of damages for her fickleness. On hearing the decision, she offered to perform her original promise ; but the swain indignantly refused her offer. A discovery was made t'ne other day of a young phu3- terer, remarked for good looks, being a female. ' Sh « has been working in Glasgow and Paisley for half a dozen ofvenrs in this character, and was correct in her general deportment. It is said a disappointment in lov6 was the cause of her disguising the sex- PRICE OF TALLOW, April 20. ovn Tallow, 44s to — s Graves, •— s to 12s, Yellow Russia, 4.- s to — s Good Dregs, — s to ( S Hi. J ditto, 45s to — s Yellow Soap, 80s to b ... p ditto, 40s to — s Mottled, 90s to — s . citing Stuff, 36 s to — s Curd, 98s to — s Ditto rough, 23s to —- s : Palm, 7 000s to Sr Price ol' Candles, per doz. 9s fid— Moulds, l is Os, BIRTHS. In Dublin Street, on the fifth inst. Mr.?. Rattray, of a daughter. In St. James's Square, London, on the 15th inst. Right Hon. Lady V. uie Stewart, of a daughter. On the 23d inst. Mrs. Ferrier of Helleside of a, daughter. MARRIAGES. At Richmond, on the 15th inst. the Hon. Pownall Bastard Pellew. M. P. eldest son of Lord Viscount Exmoutll, a Capt. in the Royal Navy, to Georgina Janet, eldest daughter of AI. Dick. Esq. of Richmond, and of Pitkerrow- house, An^ us- sliire formerly Member iu Council, and President of the Board of Trade at Madras, At Edinburgh, on the 15th in- t, Thomas Tod, Esq. Advo- cate. to Mrs. Erskine, Coates Crescent. At Woodside, oil the 25th ult. Gavin Struthers, Esq. of Redding, to Marion, yoWgest daughter of the late Joint Dykes. Esq. of Woodside. At Wester Newington, on the 11th inst. Mr. Walter Richard, of ihe Stamp Office, Edinburgh, to Mary, ' dauAter of William Miller, Esq. As Dairy House, on the 17th inst. Captain Wauchope, Royal Navy, son of Andrew WaijchopeofNi^ dtle- Mafisclia,!, Esq, to Ainle, fourth daughter of the late Sir David Carnegie of Southesk, Bart. A i Lciih, on the 18 h ms. t. Robert T5; ichinti. in, Af. to El en, eldest daugh'cr of Captain Robert Frasc- r, atul niece and co- heiress of the late Major William Fraser of llle Hon. East India Company's Service.' At St. Paul's Chapel, " Edinburgh, on the 17th inst. Mr. John Porteous. draper. High Street, to Anne, only daughter of Mr. John Drysdale late of the Scois Grevs. DEATHS. At Portland Place, London, on the IsHh inst. Sir Nathaniel Conant, aged 7$. At Shandwick Place, on the 13th insr. Edward, youngest son of 1 hotnas Miller, Esq. of Cllenlee, Advocate. At Glasgow, on the 4ih inst. Mr. Ja.., es Bi uge Mitchell, accountant. » At Nilhbank, Dumfriesshire, on the 25 Ti ultimo. Mis. Yorstoun, widow of Thoinas Yorstoun, Esq. some time Chamberlain to his Grace the Duke of Queelihberrv, at Drum, latirig. At Haddington, on the 9th instant, Anne J\ laclaurin, daughter ot the late Colin Maclaurin, Professor of M uheinatlcs in tbe University of Edinburgh, In Upper Norton Street, London, on tiie l^' lb inst. sin- cerely regretted by all his friends and ii^' 411 nances, Robert Wilson, Esq. late Superintending Surgeon fn the East ludiii Company's Service on the Bengal Establishment. At Edinburgh, on the 16th instant, Mr. George Lyon, Br<; ugh ton Sireet. At tlfe Manse of Drymen, on tbe 14th'inst. Anne, second daughter of the Rev, Puucan MadfihlanV, P. D. Jf XtU) iUafttntr llooms. WILLIAM ROBERTSON, Bookseller, fi^ AKES the liberty of intimating to the Gentlemen 1 of AliertlecH Slid Its Vicinity, that lie hits taken a Lease of tUt eh'rfanf SUIT of BOOMS, which has for some year, piist b. iiii oiittiplei) As Hie LXCIIAMOK NEWS ttobSta. and thai it i. s ii) a intention ti> continue them oil art extended scale, after tiie term of VFfcftStjuday ensuing. The Central situation. tnodcttHp Suliscripfiufi, and superior elegitnce and accommo- tlation of these Uixirtis. recommend iliem to the attention, the countenance, altd support of the public in general. Tbe Robths Will lie furnished with most of the Lotidon Morning aiid fiveilfiig Daily Papers— Lloyd's Shipping and Comhll'iTi il Lists— Trices Current— the most approved Maps. t'hartSi and ' Aliases— Gazetteers, and other Geographical Wbfks— Directories— Army and Navy Lists, & c. Also, 8 selection of tire most respectable Provincial Papers, j> » rticula> ly such an are most likely to be generally interesting , an extensive variety of Reviews, Magazines, and other Periodical Works, will be supplied immediately on their pu- bliratiiln—- and in addition to these, it is W. R.' s intention to furnish the P. ooms with such New Publications, on subjects connected with Political Economy. & c. as niaj be best adapted to an institution of this nature.' As W. K. is determined that no expense shall be spared to tender it in every respect complete, and as his most careful attention will be given to the management, in a most liberal hiannef, he is confident it will not be excelled by any Estab- lishment of the kind in Scotland ; he, therefore, begs respect- fully, tosolicit the patronage of an enlightened public. Subscribers will have the accommodation of the Committee lioom, as formerly, for tbe purpose of transacting private business. Subsc ription Papers will be found at the Rooms, and at the Library, ftroail Srreet. Yearly Subscribers to the Library, who are also Yearly Jjiil^ cribers to the New Rooms, will be eiililicd to an extra iimk. ' New Public Library, Broad Street. ',- April. IK'yi. ' ~~ CAPITAL FARMS, OS THE BUCHAN COAST. THE following FARMS, on the ESTATE of • SLA1NS. belonging to Lieut. Col. Goanox of Cluny, are to be J. et, for 19 years, from Whitsunday, IK 22 KIRKTON and SEA FIELD, consisting of CRAWLEY, - OLD CIOCHTOW. - Mlf. L of I. fcASK. aikl CROFT, Ntiw cr. otn row, AliEUQf. SE HILL, MOTTLED SOAP, VERY CHEAP. < 10 268 1 400 100 84 C8 147 202 90 56 Acres. 19S 50 160 160 60 90 8.15'.—' Jtiis Finn is to be divided and let in two Posses- . sic ni, OGSTON, WATERSIDE hasof Arable Land, •• rtndof Link Pasture, JIADDO, - rOATIl ILL, • • MUD HOLE, • > EU. UPPER BROGAN, BYRE LEASH, - NORTH KNAPPERNA, - There are also several CROFTS to Let. Tfiese Lands are in general of the finest quality, well adapt- ed for the growth of all kinds of giain, and green crop. The tenants w ill have the advantage of using calcareous sand, which is in grc. 1t abundance upon the Estate, and very efficient— There is also plenty of Moss for their accommodation. The Port of NeWborgh, where grain is exported, and lime mid coals; & c. imported, bounds the south side of the proper- ty < and the fine fishing village of Collieston, upon the Estate, a'tlords a large supply of excellent Fish and Dung. Tlie climate is good ; and ihe Lands are situated within 14 miles of Aberdeen, and 10 of Peterhead, so that the Estate, is. possest of many local advantages ; and every reasonable en- rouragement. wflt be given to improving tenants. 1 iie boundaries of the Farms will be pointed out by Alex. Fetch, Ground- officer on the Estate. Attendance will bv'given at Collieston till tbe. 10th May next, for the purpose of letting the l'arms. T I) AY OF SALE ADJOURNED, - At tfie Desire of'intending Purchasers. On Friday, the 10th of May next, atone o'clock afternoon, in Dempster's Hotel, Aberdeen, there Will be exposed for sale, ' by public ruup, » PHE ptrious valuable PROPERTIES after- des- J cribed •—* tor Taft ? iie MANSfON- IIOUSE. OFFICES, Wall- ed'GARDEN, and LANDS of RAEDF. N. and part ofthe J^ S- OSN STOCKIST. on the vest thereof, measuring up- wards of 3* 2 Acres;;- beautifully situated within a mile and a half of Aberdeen ; and commanding a fine view of tbe town and bay. and the country adjoining. The House is large, well finished, and complete in every respect; tbe Offices are cmn- jnndiotBf and s& bstaotial ;• and the Garden is in full bearing, mid very productive. The House, Offices, Garden, Lawn, „„ d mosl of the Fields, are well sheltered, by belts and clumps of thriving tress.— Vptet Price £ 6 806. ... Lor 2d. Part ofthe LANDS of STOCKET, lying tm- mediately- south of Lot 1st, and bounded on tbe north by the Old Steal! Road; measuring upwards of 22 Acres. This Lot - ommands the same view as the last, and affords a very beauti- ful situation for a Villa— Upset Price £ 2.200. LOT 3d, FIVE PARKS, lying immediately eist of Rae- - den, consisting of upwards of 10 Acres of very good Land— Cnsrt Price j£ 1- 400. Lor 4tb, The LANDS of PIGGAR's CROFT, lying within three quarters of a mile of Aberdeen, measuring 17 Acres of very superior Land, surrounded by a Hedge Row of old Trees, wi'h a Rivulet running through the centre of the field - and either for Villas, or Agricultural purposes, this is the most desirable spot in the vicinity of Aberdeen.— Upset Price =£ 3.150. On each of tliese four Lots, there are several neat Cottages, - end Offices., for the ^ accommodation of tbe occupiers ofthe LOT 5th, An ANGULAR FIELD, near tbe top of • S'oekat Brae, called the Cachet Hat, consisting of Acres. i Purer Price £\ Z> 5. LOT 6tli, About 3 ACRES of excellent L AND. at Clay- fiills; verv valuable either as Building Grounds, or lor a Brick work.— tfiMcf Price £ 150. LEASE S. totlst B'BMATNDER of a LEASE of 50 years, from WhiKundiv IttK of 17 Acres of Land, near (' » .' neraie— the Rent payable to the Proprietor is only £ W, ^ IM 2d, " RKMAlNDElt of a LEASE of 57 years, from Martinmas 1784. of part of tbe Lands of Nortbtield, adjoin- ina. io. tbe iwt Lot, measuring 6 Acres; the Rent to the pro- nrioor is onlv £ 6.— Upset Price £ X5. * HOUSES IN SCHOOLHILL AND HARRIET STREET. toT ut, That commodious DWELLING HOUSE fronting the Schoolhill. lately occupied by Mr. More; and Banaeof Houses and GROUND backward, fronting Harriet Street ( Tl'Ul Price J? 700. I OT Od The DWELLING HOUSE immediately west „ f last Lot, frond, Ig Schoolhill, and Oincr.,, behind, occu- rU by Su- pl^ n Pellat, Esq. Rent £ 41 5,.- Upset Prtce w£ ft( Kb Cilirncraie - Upset Price 17 2 LOT 2 cupied y « Tf wbu*' and johuMoirj Kent £ ii 10— Vp* t * ' pEV DUTIES. I OT 1 FEU DUTY oil LANDS at ClayhHIs, £ 12 DITTO on HOUSES and Gaol*"- Harriet Street, DITTO on Ditto, DIITOon Ditto, DITTO on Ditto, DITTO on Ditto, DITTO on Ditto, DI TTO on Ditto, DITTO on Ditto, TYFE * COMPANY HAVE on Sale, verv fine MOTTLED, LON- DON CUllD. WHITE, and YELLOW SOAPS it greatly reduced prices to Families and those taking quan- tises. F. £: Co. with best thanks to their Friends atid the Public, or the preference given to their TliAS beg leave to re- commend their present Stock as won by of notice, particularly The CONGOUS at Os. 6s. 6d. to 7s. being strong full flavoured Teas. . - * Fine SOUCHONG, PADRAE, CAPER, and PEKOE, froiti 7s. to lOs. * ' s. GREEN TEAS, 7S. fid. to 10s. Finest GUNPOWDER Il YSON. only 13s. per Lb. SUGAliS, 6d. 10 9d,- « - REFINEI>, lod. to Is. craia. Mus MESTON respectfully intimates, that his SUMMER CLASSES for ENGLISH. GEOGRA- PHY. HISTORY. & c. will be arranged on Thursday, the 2d May ; and requests, that those who intend to honor him with their patronage during the Summer Season, will come for- ward as early as possible, as he cannot conveniently make another arrangement until the 2d November. ENOI. ISU AC- ADEMY, I Union Street, 26th April, 1822. J BITTER ORANGES FOR MARMALADE, I N fine condition, at 9d. per Lb.: as the quantity is - i- very small, early application is needful. LEMONS— Lisbon, and St. Michael ORANGES. Muscatel. Bloom, and Sultana RAISINS. Also, a small quantity of Malagas and Black Smyrna, for making Wine. London MOTTLED SOAP. A large parcel of OIL CAKE, for feeding Cattle. Some fine Siilton CHEESE, for present use. Paraiezan, Cheshire, Gloucester, and Dutch CHEESE. ROBERT TROUP Has on hand, tlie best Alloa and Edinburgh ALE, and London STOUT, Soft and Brisk, that wiil please the nicest taste. R. T. has just got to hand, this day, some Bags of the best FRENCH WALNUTS. Barcelona NUTS, & c. & c. Ac. BEAUTIFUL ALABASTER WORK. There i„ just arrived from Derbyshire, aud now selling, in that Shop in Queen Street, south side, next to Mr. Mackie's Wool Shop, AN extensive and elegant assortment of ALABAS- TER WO R K, in great variety— It. consists of the most beautiful Ornaments for the Mantle- Piece or Side- board— Watch Cases— Sugar Basons— Egg Cups— Tumblers— Can- dlesticks— Smelling Bottles— and various other articles for use and elegant decoration. The Public are therefore respectfully invited to inspect this singularly beautiful Collection, which will be found well worth their attention, and sold on moderate terms. SALE OF SPLENDID 4- VALUABLE OLD CHASED <$• MODERN PLATE— JEWELLERY- ITALIAN BRONZES— CABINET OF COINS, MEDALS, & c. & c. & c. HMACSWEIN begs respectfully to acquaint the • Nobility and Gentry pf Aberdeen and vicinity, that the Sale of this valuable property ( formerly advertised.) will take place in Mr. Morrison's elegant and commodious Hall, adjoining the Exchange News Rooms. Union Street, Aber- deen, on Wednesday the 1st ^| ay, and continue the two following days. This Collection weighs neatly 6000 Ounces, and is presum- ed lo be the.- niost magnificent display of SILVER PLATE ever seen in this part ofthe Country. The workmanship is of the most superior order, and the chasing executed wiih an exquisite degree of taste. The subjects are in general his- torical from the best masters, and will be found peculiarly interesting lo the Connoisseur. Tlie assortment is very ex- tensive, comprising every thing necessary and useful, as well as rare and curious ; several items have beeii the property of Royal Personages. Catalogues, descriptive of the articles, may be had at tho Agency Office, at 6d. each ; and the Goods may be viewed on Monday 3nd Tuesday following. The sale will commence on Wednesday, at 12 o'clock. A Porter will stand at the door to prevent improper persons entering, Agency Office, Union Street, lail April, 1822. NOTICE. WHEREAS, the FISHINGS upon the River Don have of late bvery much infested by Boys, and other People, Angling upon the Banks", who destroy quanti- ties of the Sin'olts. and other Young Fry, by which the Fish- ings arc veiy much injured • Tbe Proprietors and Tacksmen upon Neilier Don. and Crnives on Don, have resolved to prohibit all such Angling, within their limits, in future, with- out a special leave in writing from the Proprietors:* and have accordingly instructed their Serv„ nts to be particularly atten- tive in preventing suoli illegal depredations upon their respec- tive Fishings, in time coming— of Which this public notice is given, that none may hereafter pretend ignorance ; and all ihose found trespassing will be prosecuted. Aberdeen, April 12, 1822. , ABERDEEN SAVING BANK. " VJOTICE is hereby given to the Depositors of Money A ^ ia the Aberdeen Saving Rank, that, from and after the first day of May next, interest at the rate of Four per Cent, per annum only, will be allowed on all sums then in Deposit, or which may be ajlerwards lodged. ' Those wishing to withdraw their money, will be paid Principal and Interest in the usual manner, ou giving one week's previous notice. Pi/ order if the Directors, fSignedJ WILI. M. SMITH, Treas. Aberdeen, April 5, 1822. FOR HAMBURGH DIRECT, THE FINE Schooner HAZARD, A. I. ( A Regular Trailer. J JOIIN SMITH, Master, Will, on discharge of her present cargo, take the birth again, for the above port, and will positively clear at the Custom House on Wednesday, 8th May. The Hazard will immediately, on delivery of her outward cargo, lye on a general ship for this port. For rate of freight and passage fine, apply to the Master on board, or JNt). STEWART. GENERAL AGENT, EXCHANGE COURT. Aberdeen. April 26, 1822. N. B. Shippers will have 110 time to lose in sending for- ward their orders, as die vessel will only lye ten days on the birth. Tot 5. L. OT 4. J. OT 5. LOT 6. LOT 7. Tor 8; J. OT 9. IS 20 11 10 6 I of 10. DITTO on HOVSM in Schoolhill. Ai!.* bC- e Fell Duties are - veil secured on 8 16 11 4 15 O 5 0 Buildings and fWdf wi4H « " p.. t up at eighteen years purchase. As the interest of tnoney is deceasing, these leu Duties, which, 4 , be above rate. wouM yk- IU upwards of 5| per cent, are well " woriFiy of i!, e attention of those desirous of investing small sums '"' fffifiXMr THE ABERDEEN THEATRE. • five SHARES of this THEATRE wiil be put up sc. ' Datatelv, at £ 45 each Share. P JMCFi LANDS TONTINE. Flf'fKtS SHARES will be put up separately, at £ 25 SHIPPING. ErGHT SHAITESoffhe ABERDEEN and LONDON filVIfflNG COMPANY wUl he put up separately, ai « < i on* r" eh'h; " Vcu Duties are fctured, may bfe seel, m the hands of Andrew • Jopi, AtlWMt, to Aberiluitt- W whom those desirous offur- ^ l- ur'iftfunaatioa may FLAX AND CLOVER & EEDS. BEST LONDON GLUE. DUTCH AMI AMERICAN FLAX SEEIS, OF Crop 1821. Perennial RYE GRASS, Warranted. English Spring TARES. Red and White CLOVER and RIB GRASS SEEDS, at greatly reduced Prices. ,, Apply to LESLIE CtlUlCKSlIANKi Gallpwgat*, WHO HAS ON CONSIGNMENT* Quarrl/ and Shooting GUNPOWDER.. GREEN . and I. INTKEED OLL- S. SNTL, FF and TOBACCO, superior Qnnlifir. .. A Targe Quantity of very best LO SBON GLUE. Aberdeen, April 29, 1822k.. '.'•'' THE CHR ONICLE. ABERDEEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1822. & ummavjL> pf JioltUrs. THE Austrian official journalists, who so long have . maintained that there would be no war between Russia and Turkey, now inform their readers, that war is in- deed, certain, but tliey. cannot see why that should have any effect in brinoino down the value of Austrian sectiri- ties. the war they say is just and n c. cssftry, and every good christian must heartilv wish success to the arms of Russia. The Editor of the Morning- Chrnnicle, surpriz- ed at this sudden conversion, exclaims—" What ! and are not Lord LONDONDERRY, Lord LIVERPOOL, and our LOUD CHANCELJ- OR. who talks so feelingly about his conscience, nut good Christians ? Aye ! tl\ at they are, Christians of the first water; Bible Society and Suppression of Vice Christians too !— and vet they wish well to the Grand Signior, as a legitimate all prosperity and tranquillity.'" To be sure, it would have been more agreeable had the Emperor A LEX AND EH paid sotne respect to the plans of our Hibernian State Physician, and abstained iron) disturbing the Reposcof Europe by firing of guns, and in indictment language committing acts of violence with swords, sticks, and so forth ; and by the bye Christianity ought not to be propagated by force of arms. But the Northern Autocrat is wilful, and the reasoning of our Statesmen is upon him altoge- ther lost. As he formerly silenced Lord LONDON- DERRY, when making a Specch about the independ- ence of Poland, by the laconic observation—" My Lord, I have Ji. ve hundred thousand men in Poland"—- so we suspect, lie would briefly mention the returns of his ar lilies assembled on the Pruth, were he now rt quested to abstain from ftny attack upon the Turks. In fact, he knows his power— and now that NAPOLEON has been removed, no matter by what means, he feels himself at full liberty to act bv and for himself. The sudden change of the language of the Austrian Journals has given rise to the supposition, that more than an armed neutrality is intended, and that there is a design of partitioning the Turkish Empire ; and were such a plan successfully exe- cuted, the Spanish Revolution would then be the object of hostility to the Holy Alliance— but at present this is mere conjecture. That the Russian armies arc by this time upon the advance is generally believed ; and it is said, that a descent in the vicinity of Constantinople will lie made in great force By the latest accounts, the Russian fleet in the Black Sea was ready for service ; but as yet, we have heard nothing ofthe immense num- ber of transports necessary for tbe conveyance of such an army. That the Greeks will appear as auxiliaries in this great expedition cannot be doubted— and as they, single handed, have already resisted the Turkish naval pcTwer, there can be no doubt ofthe issue, when they have the assistance of the Russian fleet. The comn and of the seas is of thegrcutcst impprtance to invaders, for by making feints, they tfiay wear out their enemies by con- stant marches, so that at last, - when the descent really takes place, no effectual resistance . can be made. The preparations on the part ofthe Sublime Porte are upon a great scale ; and very probably, the Turkish armies may be superior in numbers to their assailants, but in every other respect inferior lievond comparison. Yet we'fit, d it reported, in some of the London journals, that the success of Russia is by no means certain in this great cnterprize ; no doubt the race is not always to the swift,- nor the battle to the strong, but as the Russian army, excellently well appointed, is in the highest state of discipline, while the Turkish force can be considered as nothing better than an irregularly armed mob, the result may be anticipated with confidence, treachery out ofthe question. It were idle to indulge in corijectures, what consequences shall follow upon the overthrow of the Ottoman power— fot assuredly they are not foreseen even by tbe Statesmen of Russia. The shock will be felt far and wide, and in the present state of society great changes mav take place, not at this time in the contem- plation of the human mind. ! The history connected with the dismission of Sir B. BLOOMFIELD, from his situation in his Majesty's household, is not a little curious and interesting, as given in the public prints, and we have no reason to doubt the authenticity of the narrative, which is in substance this : His Majesty made the Marchioness of CoNYINGflAM a present of a diamond necklace in summer 1820, and upon seeing it worn upon the first public occasion by her daughter, Lady FRANCES CONYNGIIAM, told the Marchioness that he had intended it as a decoration for her own person ; but the Ladv said, that it better be- came her daughter and for herself she wanted a i> ia- mond Stomacher, which was accordingly procured. The price of the Nccklace and Stomacher, amounted to seventy thousand pounds— an order upon the Treasury was given for the amount, it would appear, as a matter of course. Lord LIVERPOOL, however, engaged in the prosecution of the Queen, and somewhat unpopular, as well as other great folks at the time, declined comply-, ing with the order, stating, that there being at preseut such a disposition to cavil at public expenditure, he could notconsent that the sum should be paid by the Treasury, adding something about the Privy Purse. His Lord- ship's communication was received . bv Sir B. BLOOM- FIELD, as the journals have it. at an unlucky time ;• and having some reasons to be shy of the announcement of unpleasant intelligence, he resolved to keep the Letter in retentis. A second order upon the Treasury was however presented cosne months ago, when Lord LIVER- POOL immediately posted off to Brighton, aud in con- sequence ofthe explanations that took place, Sir. BEN- JAMIN was dismissed from office, and his place suppli- ed by the appointment of Lord F. CONYNGHAM, the second son of the amiable Marchioness. THE VELOCITY STEAM YACHT, ANDREW CKANE, COMMANDER, WILL continue to sail from ABERDEEN every MONDAY and FRIDAY, at Six o'Clock in the Morning; and from NEWHAVEN, near Leith, every TUESDAY and SATURDAY, at the same hour— calling iff Stonehaven, Montrose, Arbroath, Crail, Anstruther, and Kiie- till further notice. The Public are respectfully informed, that this fine Vessel has undergone considerable improvements si ace last season, and no expence has been sp ired to render her un elegant, safe, and comfortable conveyance for Passengers. From tbe superiority ofthe Vessel, and the weH known at- tention and experience of Captain CHANS. wh-> has been many years in the Aberdeen and Leitli trade, it is hoped the VELOCITY will be fnund worthy of a continuance of tlie liberal patronage she experienced last season For farther Information, apply at the Aberdeen, Leilh, and Clyde Shipping Co.' s Office, Uuay, Aberdeen ; or at their Office, Dock Gates, Leitli. Aberdeen, April 15, IS22, even receiving stolen gftods, lie . admitted— but lie contended, that this had done the plaintiff no in- jury; besides, Said he, " there Waft no malicious intention in these statemSli'fs, thev were merely put forth in the way of political Warfare !" Why did not this pleader Urge, as his clients themselves did upon a former Occasion— that they, being Englishmen, must necessarily life men of ItOnOirf— that they published false accusaticths with the very best intentions in the world, in order to support our politicaffiistitutioha, as row happilv administered ? It is highly probable, that a good deal of tlie private history of this Journal will come abroad ; for although the fines and damages awarded may be paid for the Editors, the chance is, that some of them, like BoutfnvtCK, may turn evidence for tile public, and make disclosures. STATE OS IRELAND.— The state of~ that unhappy country was brought under the particular notice of Par- liament bv Sir JOHN NEWPORT on Monday evening ; and although the ministerial vote prevailed, much valua- ble information has been communicated tb the public, which must be productive of the best effects. Ireland is an oppressed and enslaved country ; and although Mr. GOTTLBOEJKNE attempted to say, that the misgovern- iment of the country was solely attributed to King John, the fact is most notorious, that the Vite- regal Govern- ment of that country has been ever notorious for Oppres- sion, abuses, and jobs of 1 he very worst description.—• Mr. C. GRANT opposed Sir J. NEWPORT'S motion upon the ground, that his Majesty's Ministers had some measures in view for the relief of Ireland, just as the Lord Advocate has a salvo for the grievances of the Scottish Burgesses. Upon this occasion, tire speeches of Mr. SPUING RICE and Mr. PLUNKF. TT were truly admirable ; and that, of Mr. ELLIS was in so far good, that it gave a very fair idea of the esprit de corps of the Dublin. Corporation. BIRTHS - At Kinnriundy. oiithe 12th inst. Mrs. FERGUSON was safely delivered of a Son. At Balbegno Castle, on Ihe Ifith inst. the Lady of Captain RAMSAY, II. P. 14th Regiment, ofa daughter. MARRIAGES— At Aberdeen, by the Rev. Dr. Ross, oil Friday the 12th inst. Mrs. ALEXANDER DUCIHD, to NINIAN M'Gn. p, Esq. Glasgow. At I. ismore, 4th curt. Dr. KENNEDY, of the Royal Navy, to CATHERINE PEAREY, fourth daughter of ANDREW PEAHEY, Esq. late of Miltown Duff. On the 50th ultimo. Mr. GEOKCE WRIGHT, farmer, Col- lin- haugh, parish of Cureston, to Miss ANN CRAIG, daughter of Mr. John Craig, wright, Brechin. DEATHS.— Oil ihe Mill in. it. MARGARET F. NICOL, infant daughter of Mr. L. Nicol, Advocate ill Aberdeen. At Aberdeen, on Sabbath last, Mr. ALEXANDER WATSON. Hair dresser, in the 43d year of his age, deeply regretted by those nurneious poor people who shared his extensive benevo- lence. as well as by all who knew his npright and exemplary character. , His death was awfully sudden— for as he walked feebly fiom the effects of a late illness, and leaning on his Brother's arm, intending to go to St. Paul's Chapel, be drop- ped down in Tannery Street, and inst'antlv expired. At Aberdeen, on the ] 4th curt. Mr. JOHN I. OGIE ARNOLD, son of the late JOIIN ARNOLD. Esq. Calcutta, in the 14th year of his age : a very promising young man, and of a sweet and amiable disposition. On Friday the 29th of March last, died in Old Aberdeen, at the age of 47, EWEN M'LACHEAN, A. M With distin- guished reputation he taught the Grammar School of that city for twenty years. At Clirisliansand, in Norway, on the 23d February, Mrs. Gaox, sister to the late Win. Leslie, Esq. of Denlugas. On the 28th February, at Montreal, Lower Canada. Mr. WM. GRAY, aged 32 years. Proprietor of tbe Montreal Herald for several years, much and justly lamented; he has left a widow and only daughter to deplore hi. loss. At Huntly. aged 80, Mrs. MAIIV STARES, widow of ihe late Rev. JAMES MONUO, Minister of Cromarty. The Beacon it appeari, is again to make its appear- ance, not iti Scotland, but in tbe Metropolis, where it will no doubt enjoy the Patronage of the Bridge Street Association, shaving the labours and partaking of the honours of the JOHN* BULL. Whether it is to receive pecuniary and literary support from Scotland we are not as yet informed— but we understand, it is to be conduct- ed upon the PRINCIPLES SO much approved by " men in high official situations. The Editors of the JOHN BULL have again been convicted of malieious falsehood in the Court of King's Bench, and found liable in £ 500 . damages to Mr. Alderman WAITHMAN. These Edi- tors having already officially admitted, that they had de libcrately published wilful falsehoods, the trial would in this case be altogether without interest, were it not for the argument made use of by their Counsel in pleading mitigation of punishment. That they had falsely accus- ed Mr. WAITHMAN of dealing in contraband goods, aad play of squibs, crackcrs, a nd bonfire?, while tnanv loyal ar, 4 convivial parties met to commemorate tile occasion, by drinking our Sovereign's health. We understand, that tlie Association nf Students in Divinify here, in aid of the Diffusion of Christian Knowledge, have voted tile sum of Fifteen Pounds, to the funds of the Society at Inverness for the Education of the Poor in the Highlands, an Institution highly deserving the siippurt of every lover of his country aud of inanfcirid. We have heard that ' the man Nairne, lately imprisoned itt Ihe jail of Elgin, for stabbing his wife ifi several places, got out of custody the other day in ratheV an ingenious w- ay. Hi* Sister, according to our information, went to the Sheriff, and stated that she was tiie prisoner's v » ife, and had perfectly reco- vered of her Wounds, The story was believed, and N'airne go his liberation before Ihe trick was discovered. lie has of course absconded.— Inverness Courier. Two of the London smacks here, within these few days, have been brokeinto .-' nil rptibed of a variety of valuable article*. On Friday se'ennight, 8 or 9 blankets, several bed covers, and feather pillows, with three great coats, were abstracted from the cabin of the Cato ; and on the night between Tuesday amd Wednesday last, from that of the Regent, there were carried off 15 or 16 blankets, 15 pairs of sheets, with some bed covers and feather pillows, a pair of pistols, and several bottles of brandy, as also various small articles Tbe depredators ap- peared to have regaled themselves with two bottles of brand?, before leaving the calriil of tile latter vessel ; from which it is supposed, that there were several concerned in this daring and nefarious business. We understand, that part of the blankets and sheets have been found in the sand among the bents; near the bathing machines, and that some suspicious characters have been taken into custody. About the middle of last week, a man came into a public house in the Back Wynd bete, and after ordering supper to Ire prepared for several people, began to drink pretty freely from a Bottle of Whisky, which he took from his pocket. None of hisexpeetCd companions appeared, and it was soon found ne- cessary to pitt him to bed, ns he seemed rather intoxicated, and complained lit tfia same time of being unwell. In the course of the night, the people in the house paid Id in several visits, without observing any particular change or cause uf alarm, until the morning, when be was found lifeless. The body was afterward, laid out in Drum's Aisfe, for two days, and no per- son having claimed it, was decently interred in the Church* yard here on Monday last. The deceased appeared to be a middle- aged man, was dres- ed in blue clothes, and said hh name wa* John Macdonald. FIRE BNGINES.— Mr. John Leith who has hitherto had the management of the Fire Engines belonging to the Commissioners of Police, having resigned his charge, the Engines have now been committed lo David I. ongmuir. Over- seer of the Police. Regent Street. Y,' e are desired to state, for the information of the public, that in the event ofa fire taking place, information thereof should be instantly given at the Watch House, as the surest means of obtaining an early attendance with the Engines. The Gentlemen composing the Jury in ihe cause SORUTON against CATTO, & c. have paid to the Treasurer of the General Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb, in aid of its funds, the sum of Six Guineas, being the allowance made to them as Jurymen on the above trial. On Monday last, a meeting of Ihe Ship- owners of this port was- hefd in the New Inn ; the Lord Provost in the chair — when it was resolved to petition the Legislature against certain parts of the Bill lately introduced into Parliament by Mr. Wallace, on the subject of our maritime laws, which appeared to the meeting to be fraught with consequences highly injurious to the British Ship- owner, and calculated to shake the naval preponderancy of the country, by doing away the essence of that great bulwark of our naval rights, the Act 12. Charles 11, commonly called the Navigation Act. The Petition has been very numerously signed, and has been transmitted by the Lord Provost lo be presented to Parliament. The Treasurer of the Aberdeen Education Society, has re- ceived from a friend to the Institution, by the bands of R. Morrice, Esq. Advocate, Five Pounds ster. And the follow- ing letter, enclosing a One Pound Note, has been received h\ the Secretary : — " Institutions similar to that ofthe ' Aberdeen Education Society, on the plan of Mutual Instruction,* have experienced very beneficial effects from being provided with a juvenile library, and miking the use of tbe books one ofthe rewards of merit. A few pounds would probably answer the purpose ; and it is requested that the enclosed One Pound Note may be forthwith applied to the purchase of Books, suitable to such a purpose, bv way of a beginning." MR. PUTNAM'S RECITATION,— We were much pleased with Mr. Putnam's Recitations at ihe Argyll Rooms last night. His selection of pieces is very judicious, and liis delivery very chaste and elegant. He has the utmost variety of subject, from the deepest pathos to the lightest gaiely, and yet there is not on the whole a single line or allusion which is at variance with the purest and best feelings; and, while every piece is given with due effect, there is none of that broad mouthing and ranting which, in most of our pretenders to elo- cution, are so offensive to good taste. His is not " the true Ilerricoles vein— a tyrant's vein— a part to tear a cat in ;" neither does he ' roar you, as it were, a sucking turtle," in all ihe lisping mawkishness of an affected miss. He adapts the tone very accurately to the sentiment, and suits on the act. very gracefully to the word. His audience was numerous and very genteel ; and we were not at all surprised at the applause which he received. That applause was, however, of the same chaste and dignified character as the delivery of the reciter.— The audience were held in mute and almost breathless atten- tion during the recital of each piece, and gave their roll of sus- tained thunder only at each close. A considerable number of very interesting females were present ; and a physiognomist would have found a high intellectual treat in contemplating, upon their features alternately glowing and sad. the effects of those powers of enunciation and of action which arrested ' their attention. We felt confident, that, from the tnore intellectual part of a London audience, Mr. Putnam could not fail to meet with encouragement. He deserves it. We have known him for many years, and we have ever been of opinion that the elegance of his manners and the accuracy of his conduct in private life, are every way accordant with his professional abili- ties. To have said this before Mr. Putnam began his profes- sional labours in the metropolis, might have been considered as the partiality of friendship, but we can now do it without hesitation, as our opinion must be confirmed by the voluntary sufliages of all who have heard him.— True Briton. The Guildrv Incorporat oil of Perth, met on Tuesday last, iu their hall, to take the Lord Advocate's bill into considera- tion. After tbe bill was read and considered by the meeting, it found only four supporters, in the person ofthe Dean of Guild, and three Baillies. It was agreed to petition against the whole measure, and that the petition should be entrusted to Lord A. Hamilton. The other public bodies of Dundee have followed the ex- ample ( fthe Hammermen Incorporation, in passing resolutions against the Lord Advocate's bill. MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY. Burji aj Xintorc— James Shepherd, E- q. W. S. Baling Elder. Pre.< bytery of Deer— The Reverend George Gardiner, Aberdour ; the Rev. Charles Gibbon, Lonmay-, and the Iter. William Donald, Peterhead, Ministers; A. Youogson. Esq. W. S. Ruling Elder. Eurgh of Elgin— James Ivory, Esq. advorate, Elder. Pr • sbyteri/ of Lewis— Mr. Alexander Simson at Lochs, Mr. Willi irti Macrae at Barras, ministers. Roderick Mackenzie. Esq. W. S, Elder. We had no public celebration of His Majesty's Birth- day . on Tuesday; hut the populace neieindulged in the us- waliiis- NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. The fine brig Palladium, Crabb, which sailed from this, place on the 9th ult. for Riga, has not since been heard of ; and as her boats were found on the Jutland coast near Ilt » bsnaut, about the 1 Itli ult. there is too much reason to fear, that the vessel with all on board met a melancholy fale, in the tremen- dous gale of that day, which proved so. destructive to the ship- prng on that dangerous coast, as appeared by the many vessel** missing, and great Quantity of v^ reck cast ashore. In the fleet which sailed from the Orkneys on the 50th » i! f. w ith the wind from N. E. to N N. £. were the Bon Accord, Leti- ia, Alexander, and Middleton, of' Aberdeen ; Trav* » ll< » r and Active of Peterhead ; and a number of English Whalers and coasters. From the following state ofthe winds at Orkney, the Whale Fishing ships for the Davis* Straits Fishery, and others bound to America and the Westward, must have had good passages. March 31. NNE N NXE. moderate. April 1. N N N. do. 2. NW. do. NW. do. 4. NE WNW. pk- asant. 5. SSK NW. . do. 6. NE. Erfst. do. And up to this date, ( 19th April) the wind has continued frora SSE. to ESE. with pleasant warm weather. The Ehick, Maclean, at Rio de Janeiro, from tbe Cape of Good Hope. Willirttnina, field, at the Cope cf Good Hope, from St. Helena. The Hercules, Fairburn, for Greenland, at Lerwick, 15th fust, to sail the 16th. The Henrietta, Small, for Ditto, at Ditto, tbe i' 5th, to sail tbe I7th. f A great number of Hull' ships were also at Lerwick, antl proceeded for the Fishery about the same time. The Adrian, Gixexda, from Msddleburg to Leith,- was fallen in with on Thursday water- logged, and carried into Shields. ARRIVED AT ABERDEEN. April 19.-— Bell, Petrie^ Arbroatb, goods ; Resolution, Cravie, Newcastle, do.— 20. Charming Molly, Taylor, Ber- wick, do j Edinburgh Packet, Hossack, and Velocity, Crane- Leith.— 21. Peterhead Packet, Bruce, Peterhead, goods ; • Tuno, Blues, Dundee, ditto ; Mary and Elizabeth, Jamie, Beauly, salmon ; Regent, Philips, London/ goods ; Waterloo, Gilbert, Hull, do.— 22. Surprise, Lunan, Fraserburgh, po- tatoes ; Laurel, Reid, Mcmei. timber ; Triumph, Findlay, London, goods ; Brilliant, Rannie,, Leith.— 25. Douglas.. Kidd, Newcastle. — 24. Lord Iluntiy, Philips, London, do ; Two Sisters, Gray, Dysart, ditto.— 25. Brilliant, Rannie, Leith ; Hazard, Smith, Hamburgh, goods. Eighteen with coals, and 13 with lime. SAILED. April 19-— Velocity, Crane, Leith ; Mayflower, power, Dundee, ditto Nestor Thom. Q, uebc.> c, goods.— 20. Quebec Packet, Anderson. Quebec, goods ; Resolution. M'Gregor, Londoih~ 21. Dolphin. Barclay, Newcastle, goods.— 22. Aid, M'Intosh, Cromarty, do.— 23. Brilliant, Rannie, Leith.— 24. Velocity, Crane, ditto; Cato, Davies, London, goods.—- 25. Douglas, Kidd, Philadelphia, do. One with stones, ^ with lime, and 5 in ballast. At LONDON.— Nimrod, Anderson, and Search, Sutherland^ 22d inst. TIDE TABLE ~ CALCULATED FOR ABERDEEN BAR, ( APPARENT TIME.) Mortung Tide. | Evening Tide* April 27. Saturday, - - - 1 511 19M. j 5H. 53 M S8. Sunday, - - - | 6 — 27 7 — 42 7- 5 8 — 21 29 Monday, - - 30. Tuesday, - - - 8 — 55 - 9 — 28 May 1 Wednesday, - • 9 — 56 10 — 2! 2. Thursday, - 10 — 43 11 — . J 3. Friday, - - - 11— 22 II — Jrt" The Neap Tide is the Morning Tide of the 30th, Depth 13 Feet 10 Inches. MOON S AGE. I First Quarter tlic 28th day, at Tit. 8' . iMorninir. TO CORRESPONDENTS. A second Letter from li. has been received, upon the sub- ject of his former. communication— the decay of Literature. We have not room for its insertion this week, and as a second Letter from M. is in types, perhaps rt' may be better for our first Correspondent to hear bis antagonist out, before entering npon his reply. He may have his Letter, which appears to have been hastily written, upon, application, should- bc thiuk any alterations neces- arv. The Song by a School Bur/, although not sufficiently co/ rcct for publication, is not without merit; and: if the young aspir- ant to the favourable regards of the Muses persist, he ha » a fair prospect of success. We give as a specimen, his two GisJ- verses. — The subject is his Majesty's Birth- day. " Come lot us sing, God save the King* An* dance an' drink, an' a' that, An' he that winna join the King, A saul- less dunce we ca* that. For a' that., an* a that, Guid cause we hae for a* that. King . George is guid. gin wicked cheels } Vad only let him shaip that." Hang the Rogues f We are still obliged to defer M. ys second Letter, but hT shall positively appear in our next number. Several other Communications have beyn received, and shall be attended to. POSTSCRIPT; LONDON, April 23. New York papeis have been received to the 25th ult. They contain the. report of the Committee of Foreign Affairs to the House of Representatives oif the . message of the President, recommending the recognition of the independence of the Spanish colonies. The Committee entirely concur with the President, and unanimously declare it to be just and expedient to acknowledge the independence of the several nations in South America, without any reference to the < fiversity in their forms of government. They also recommend a sum of 100,000 dollars to be placed at the disposal of the President, for the purpose of carrying this measure into effect. It is mentioned that the Spanish Ambassador has formally protested against this proceeding. On Sunday, a Cabinet Council was held at the ' Foreign Office, Downing Street, which assembled at two o'clock, and continued in deliberation for about three hours, not breaking up till five. All the Cabinet Ministers were present. The whole of the King's establishment have left Brighton. Mavijuisses Conynghamand Londonderry* Lord Mountcharles^ Sir W. Knighton, and Mr. Walker, the apothecary^ are to at- tend his Majesty in his ensuing visit to the Continent. Mar- chioness of Conyngham and Londonderry jt in the Royal escort at Car is ami Vienna.