FTTJCRFCEETT. COLLEGIATE ESTABLISHMENT, FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG GENTLEMEN, BY THE REV. MR. MARCUS. I. ata Curate of St. Sepulchre § All Saints, in Northampton. V1 riiHE REV. MR. MARCUS having, with the ad- JL vice cf several of his Friends, determined upon opening A COLLEGIATE ESTABLISHMENT IN THIS CITY, On the same Plan of Instruction which he has long pursued, loth 111 London and in Northampton, with great success; begs h ave most respectfully to intimate this his intenttoh, and at the same lime to solicit- this patronage ofthe Parents and Guardians of Youth in Aberdeen and its neighbourhood. Mr. M. would likewise announce, that this Establishment is ji,' ended Tor the recept: on pf Pupils in every stage of their progress : that it will not be confined to the attainment of the Elements of Education, " but adopt a plan more enlarged and complete ; no iH& j, scfence, nor accomplishment being over- looked that can be sought for in a finishing School, nwr any labour or atteulion spaied th^ t nfiiy he sapected in an Iostitu- t* on merely preparatory. In ord<: r therefore to combjne. tUe advantages of sound el& s- i ileal Instruction with ( host* of moral ctn. t rfi'llectunl tulfure, Ir. Mwcs plan of Education will be conducted on the nystem adopted iu the public Schools. an<> comprise with the Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and English Languages, the Mathe- matics and more general branches of Tuition. Terms of Board and Instruction, together with a Synopsis of Education, and particulars as to the time and place of spell- ing the above Seminary, may be had on application to Mr. Makci' 9. Dempsterys Hotel, Jan. 3, 1823. e>- n? L GEORGE BOURNE & CO. ( Formerly Bourne # Connie) ETURN their Thanks to the Public, for the very 4 liberal Support they have met with since they came to Aberdeen. They have now REMOVED from their Old Shop in Broad Street, to those very Extensive Premises in the OALLOWG ATE. formerly occupied by Messrs, ADOISON, FALCONER. & Co. where G. B. & Co. have made very consider- able Improvements ; and trust to merit a continuance of past favours in the CHINA,. GLASS. and STONEWARE Line. G. B. & Co. have lately been making very considerable ad- ditions to their Stock, of the Newest and most Fashionable CHINA DINNER, DESERT, TEA, and BREAK- FAST SERVICES, oil of the best Quality made, G. B. & Co. are the only Makers and Agents iu Scotland, for VlTRIOttS STONE BOTTLES, warranted not to absorb Liquid Acids— for Ale, Porter, Beer, Spruce and Ginger ljeer, Soda Water, jj$ k, Blacking, & c. ; also JARS for Pickling, Preserving, Sc. & c. Black GLASS ISOTLES, of all Sizes, for Ale, Porter Beer. Ac. CUT GLASS matched toany Pattern. CHINA, STONEWARE, and GLASS, to any Pattern, and in any Quantity. Having been Manufacturers of CHIN A, STONEWARE, if. upwards of Thirty Years, can with confidence recom- mend their Goods as being of the first Quality. An Elegant and most Fashionable Assortment of TEA TRAYS, WAITERS, & c. N. B — All Orders, bj Letter, will be carefully attended to. Gatiowgrite, Aberdeen. TO BUTCHER . AND OTHERS. Wanted by the Union Whale Fishing Company, TWENTY TONS BEEF, of Oxen not under 7 cwt. and SIX- TONS PORK. Tenders may be lodged for the whole, or any part of the some, at the Company's Office, on or before the 12th inst. Commerce Street, Jan. 4, 1823. TO WHOLESALE MERCHANT'S. CO VNTRYMEJI. ERS, arid tie PUtiLlC TO BE LET, AT WHITSUNDAY FIRST, » yn AT HOUSE ill Silver Street, presently occupied JL by Mr. MAITLAMI, consisting of a Dining and Drawing Room— two Bed Rooms, and Bed Closet— two Attic Rooms, Willi Drying Garret— a Kitchen and Washing House, with a sufficient accommodation of Cellars, and a small Garden • behitfd. Apply to. PATRICK BOOTH, Esq. " Netheikirkgate. TO LET, THAT large and commodious FLOOR in UNION STREET, presently occupied by Mrs. HUNTER, con- sisting at x Dining and Drawing Room, four Bed Rooms, Kitchen, Water Closet. Pantries, three Cooniceiled Rooms, • ml Cellars. Apply to GEORGE CLERIHEW. SUN ' LtFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. nPlIE Managers having had Premiums calculated JL proportionable to the values of the risks at the different periods of Life ; which, Under 45 yiars of age, when the As surance is forthe whole of Life, and under 55, for shorter ( A- riods, are considerably lower than are generally required. Tublcs of the New Rates, with the Conditions of Assurance, • may be had at the SUN LIFE OFFICE, in Comhill; ASH AT THE SUN FIRF. OFFICE, in Craif s Court, London. Also, ot ariy ofthe Agents lor the SUN FIRE OFFICE. AGENTS IN SCOTLAND. Aberdeen, - ROBERT MO RICE. Brechin, - CHARLES OGILVIE. Edinburgh, - ROBERT ALLAN & SONS. Glasgow, - JOHN FERGUSON. Kelso. - ALEX. BALLANTYNE. HT! JI) UVN£& SALT. 4 UPSET PRICE REDUCED from £ 5000 to £ 4MO. On Friday the 31st day of January next, at 2 o'clock after- noon, within the Lemon Tree Tavern of Aberdeen, there will beexposed tosaleby public roup, ALL and WHOLE the LANDS and ESTATE of BROADFORD, lying within ten minutes walk of » ' ^ heCross of Aberdeen, as formerly advertised. The rental of the property, consists of Feu- duties amply tecured and punctually paid, ... ... =£ 207 10 11 And Rent of Ground, lying along Hutcheon Street and George Street, still unfeued, ... 46 13 0 £ 25' i 3 11 ALEXANDER ROY, OPPOSITE THE PLAINSTONES, HAS just got to hand, for. his Winter Trade, the following Articles : 80 Pieces Drab and Olive FEARNOUGHTS, from 3s. to 3s, 6d. per yard. 120 Pieces BLUE PLAINS, friMn Is. 3d to 2s. 9d. per yard. 50 Pieces Da k SWANDOWN, from. Is 2d. lo 2s. 200 Pieces Double- iweedled VELVETEENS, and CONSTITUTION COKDU'ROYS, from 8d. to Is. 4d. 200 Pieces Ell- wide COTTON SHIRTING, at Five Pence per yard. 300 Pieces LILAC PRINT, * t 8d. per yard. 250 Do. DARK CHINTZ, do. at lQd. per yard— same as sold lately at Is. 6d. per yard. 600 Dozen BLUE SHAWI. S, full yard wide, a'Gd. each. 100 Pieces fine IRISH LINEN, from Is. Cel. to 2s. per yard. 100 Do. B E D TIC K. from Sd. to 1 s. per yard. 550 ENGLISH BLA* NKETS, from 5s. to 12s. per pair. 150 LADIES DRAB FRIEZE MANTLES at lol GJW- AP X'. iD'S CLOTHES. 300 FEARNOUGHT GREAT COAT#, Men's full Sizes, at 8s. • 150 Gentlemen's SURTOUT COATS, from 21 s. to 40s. 500 Blue and Mixture SIIORTCOATS. at tips. 360 Pairs BLUE CLOTH PANTALOONS^ at 4s. 6d. 180 Do. C A SSI M E RE do. at 10s. 390 Ditto Double- tweedled CORDUROY PANTA- LOONS, from 2s. 6d. to 4s. - 400 Pairs Double milled PLAIDING DRAWERS, from 2s. to 2s. 6d. 450 VESTS, from 2s. to 2s. 9d. of the most fashionable Patterns. 4,500 MUSLIN SHAWLS, full Ell- wide, at 2 Pence Each HI CO. FISHINGS in the Rivers DEE and UGIE. will have on sale at their Warehouse. No. 8, Broad Street, FRESH, PICKLED, and KIPPERED SALMON, during the Season. Aberdeen, Jan. 1, 1823. GENUINE MALT WHISKY. THE GLENBURN DISTILLERY COM- PANY beg leave to intimate to their friends and the public, that in consequence of tile alterations recently made at their Work, and a complete change of system in their mode of Distillation, they can now with confidence offer WHISKY of a quality equal, if not superior to any made in the North of Scotland ; and if their friends would do them the justice to allow it a little age before using, they ( latter themselves it would compete with any Smuggled Whisky generally Offered for sale. The Company are satisfied, that to he approved, it requires only to be generally introduced ; and a. » the law does not ailow ' less than an Anker to be sent from the WUrk, Families, ami Others, may be supplied in smaller quantities, at the Shops of FAROIIHARSON & Co, St. Nicholas , Street.; 1/ LESUK <: « H, Kwiad Sw » » i at the very low price cf aer Pint, Monev" oi 5s. 4d. Credit 9 18 3 £ 244 5 The Feu and Teind Duties and Taxes, and Public Burdens, payable out of the property, i Unountonlyto ... ... ••• • • » fceaving a free yearly Rental of ... The Unfeued Ground mightbo turned to great account, by being feued off in lots, as it lies along two fine New Streets, and in au airy and agreeable situation. A number of Ihe present Feuars' being in non- entrv, the purchaser will have tight to a Year's Feu- duty, and in some cases, to a Year's Kent from each, for their entry, over and above tile Annual f'cu- duty payable for the Ground. There are Two Annuities heritably secured on the Property, viz, on. e of =£ 100 per annum, payable to a Lady,- aged about 53, and another of /-' 15 per annum, to a Lady, aged 80. , far these Two Annuities, the purchaser will be allowed de- . duction from the purchase price, of an equivalent value. Part ofthe price, amounting to £ 976 7s. 3d. will remain in tbe purchaser's bands for several years. Private offers for the Property will be received, previous to ! the sale, by John Ewing, Advocate in Aberdeen, in. whbse hands the title deeds, renin!, and plan of the property may be i sccn> ..' Alftdecn, Dec 37, 1322. il t SALE OF CLOTHIERY & HABERDASHERY GOODS. Upon Monday the 6th January current, there will be sold by Auction, in BROWN and SON'S SALE ROOM, UNION STREET, ALARGE ASSORTMENT OF SUPERFINE BROAD & NARROW CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, DUFFLES, FLANNELS, PELISSE CLOTHS, BOM- BAZETTS, and BOMBAZEENS, MUSLINS, CAM- BRICS, SHIRTINGS, Scotch and English BLANKETS, COUNTERPANES, BED QUILTS, HATS, GLOVES, BUTTONS, & c. & c. The Sale to begin at 11 o'clock forenoon. N. B. — An extensive sale of BOOKS will commence on tbe 13th inst. among which are, the Works of Gibbon, Hume, Smollet, Robertson, Romairie, Whitby, Campbell, Beveridge, Barrow, & c. & c. Farther particulars in a future Advertise- ments. OUTSTANDING DEBTS FOR SALE. On Friday the 28th day of February, 1823, and within the Lemon Tree Tavern of Aberdeen, at two o'clock p. M. there wjll be exposed to public sale, HjMIE OUTSTANDING DEBTS due to the Se- - tt. questrated Estate of ALEX. WALKER, Merchant and In- surance Broker in Aberdeen. As also, all claim, right, and interest which the Trustee has, or may have, under a Bond and Letter of Relief, granted by Mr. Andrew Davidson, Advocate in Aberdeen, to Mr. Walker. Under this Bond, the purchaser will hare right to upwards of ^ 1000 sterling ; a considerable part of which is se- cured by arrestments. A I, ist of the Debts may be seen, on applying to James M'Hardy, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will give every ne- cessary information. Aberdeen, Dec. 17, 1822. RUSSIA OIL. BALDNESS OR GREY HAIR WIN SURE NOT BE seen, by now tising Prince's Celebrated Russia Oil, as it is so improved with an extra valuable ingredient, through which ittias made the Russia Oil the greatest nourisher and preserver to the hair in the universe, will make it grow thick and long, a » H prevent its falKngoffor ever turning grey ; and is such a nourishei to the roots of the hair, that if it even has began to turn grey, will restore it again to its natural colour, and if used often it will never turn grey again, and is sure to clear the scurf, from infancy to old age, and when dressing with it, will always keep the head and hair clean and beauti- ful. Gentlemen who have lost their hair, and have the least sign of roots of hair remaining, by using regularly for a few mpntbs, Prince's Improved Russia Oil, with the extra valu- able ingredient, will be sure to restore it, and produce a fine head of hair, which hundreds have experienced, Even Medi- cal Gentlemen have published in the Gazette of Health, that Prince's Russia Oil is superior to any Oil for the hair, and will do, in cases cf baldness and weak hair, what can possibly be done in the thickening, strengthening, and restoring it, if there is the least sign of roots. Ladies will find Prince's Russia Oil preferable to any other Oil for dressing their own or false hair, as it gives it a natural gloss, softens and curls it. Gentlemen wearing powder ought to. use it instead of pomatum : alsopromotes eyebrows, whis- kers, & c. Proveci by affidavit, the 24th November, 1814, before the Lord Mayor of London, that A. Prince is the Original Pro- prietor in the universe ofthe Russia Oil ; and therefore if any Perfumer, Medicine Vender, Hair Dresser, or any one else, sell Russia, that is not Prince's, they are impostrs, as they sell, counterfeits to their customers. It is no wonder that Ladies and Gentlemen have complain- ed of late of the Russia Oil not being of service to the hair, as they have found out that unprincipled persons have sold them counterfeits. %* Ladies aud Gentlemen will be particular, asimposters iu Great Britain, France, and other different parts of the Con- tinent, have made the covers of the counterfeit Russia Oil so much like the Genuine, and some more to deceive* falsely have printed ou their counterfeit covers " the original" or genuine Russia Oil," and some even are so daring; although they know it is punishable, to p'irt the Original Proprietor's Name, and pretend they are sent by the Proprietor, and also copied the Affidavit of the Original Proprietor; made before the Lord Mayor ; therefore purchasers should be cautious, and have it of the Proprietor, or of respectable and principal Per SALMON". JAMES PHILIP $ j^ JJAVING now commenced their SALE OF PROPERTY IN ABERDEEN AND STONEHAVEN, BY PR1 VA TE BAR GAIN. Ist. rpHAT PIECE of GROUND in the Ilard- - » - gate of Aberdeen, near the end of Windmillbrae, measuring about 159 feet along the south side of the Ilardgate road, and 69 feet along the east side of Bon Accord Street, and extending, in a square direction, about 140 feet in depth, eastward from that Street :— Together with the STABLES HAY and CORN LOFTS, and SHEDS, formerly used by Mr. Goitnos, Mail Contractor in Aberdeen, aud at pre- sent by Mr. Dempster. 2d. That PROPERTY in the Town of STONEHAVEN, on tbe south side of the Water of Carrou, with the whole buildings thereon, formerly a Brewery, aud lately used by Mr. GORDON for the Mail Coach Horses, See. if these subjects are not sold before the first of January next, they will be set for such number of years as may be agreed on. Apply to Mr. Gordon the Proprietor, in Union Street, or to Charles and Alex. Gordon, Advocates in Aberdeen. REWARD. SOME malicious and evil disposed person, or per- sons, having, in the course of last week, broke a consi- derable number of the PUBLIC LAMPS, in different parts ofthe city, but particularly about FOOTDEE, These are offering a REWARD OF THREE GUI- NEAS, to any one who will give such information to the Clerk of Police, as may lead to the detection of the offenders ; the reward to be paid on conviction, and the informer's name concealed, if required. There being reason to suppose, that many of the Lamps have been broken, for the purpose of selling the Chtystal to Dealers in Stoneware, it is requested, that if any such is offer- ed for sale, information thereof may be given at the Police Office. By Appointment of the Board, WM. CHALMERS, Jt. Clerk. Police Office, Dec. 31, 1822. FOR SALE. Upon Friday the 24th day of January cutt tbpre will be ex- poiid to sale, fry public roup, wiLbin the Etinori Tree Tavern, Aberdeen, at two o'clock afternoon, r|- IHE STOCK of GOODS belonging to the Se- X questrated Estate of WILLIAM CUSHNV, Merchant in Aberdeen consisting of « general assortment of CI. O- THJERY, SILK MERCERY, and HABERDASHERY GOODS— in one Lot. Six months credit will be allowed on security. The purchaser will get immediate entry to the Shop in Union Street, occupied by William Cusbnv. For farther particulars, application maybe made to Alex. Webster, Advocate in Aberdeen, Trustee on said estate, who will show an Inventory ofthe Goods, and furnish every requi- site information. thing to their selfish interests. Such is the consequence of luxury, and such have been its consequences in former ages and in every country. My assertion has. been proved, on many occasions, by the party who now, unfortunately for our country, hold the reins of . Government. When it suits their purpose, Ihey flatter the Prince, by maintaining Tory prin- ciples, and when there is any ri » k of their losing ofliee, they cajole the people by pretending to support the Constitution, in order to secure their majority in Parliament: they are only steady in adhering to one another and clinging to office. The " great Statesman now no more," whose name has become the watch- word of the faction, had no sooner entered into office, than he adopted Tory principles in appearance, in direct op- position to those he had previously professed ; he might per- haps have obtained credit for lus change of opinion, as the result of honourable conviction, had not tbe Regency Bill laid open his character and convinced all impartial men, that he had been guided solely by bis lust of power. His great coadjutor, Scotch Hiw, was ever ready to lick the dust for every Minister that chose to accept of him as a tool, and yield the patronage ufhis native portion of the Empire, for his benefit. On the occasion just mentioned, as. well as others, they professed themselves thorough paced Whigs, and exerted • heir utmost ability to limit the power of the Crown, and se- cure the rights of the people. Were I to enumerate all the instances that are on record of their changes of principle, iri- stea- lW- a letter, I should'write a volume. As the transac- tions are recent and notorious, it requires only » little con- sideration to convince every man that their, principles, what- ever ihey may be, are not the honourable principles ofthe Tories. Experience proves, tbatHbeJionest Tories were ever ready to sacrifice life and fortune _> ® f their King and country. On the other hand, the only - objp'cWef the Borougbmongers seems to be, to enrich tbemijetVes, $| ttmr may be the con- sequences to the nation. Some of tfiese are most forcibly de- picted by your Correspondent, GLEKMQRENSIS, and are felt all over the Empire, in the uncxampjod distress of all classes. But what further dreadful consetjupiVgS await us? This con- sideration is still more serious. I h& g all those who have any love for their country, or any regard for their posterity, to look into the history of former ages, and compare the pro- gress of the Goths, the Vandals, and Huns, with that of their posterity, the subjects of our august Ally, the Autocrat of all tbe Russias— I beg they will lay the Map of Europe before them, and measure the distance betwixt the line which formed the western frontier of that Empire, previous to the defeat of CHARLES XII. of Sweden, and tile line through the kingdom of Poland, now the western boundary; casting the eye south- ward, to the Banks of the Black Sea. Such being their pro- gress in the period alluded to, about a hundred and sixteen years, it may easily be conjectured that the time is not very dis- tant, when they will have over- run the whole of Europe, to the Atlantic Ocean, as their ancestors did, after the Roman Empire was annihilated by luxury and despotism. These were the allies that secured the conquest to the Goths and Huns: the Holy Alliance is formed for a similar end, and in all pro- bability will succeed. The restoration ofthe British Con stitution would most certainly prove the most effectual check to the catastrophe thus to be apprehended, as it would be a great means of uniting all the Powers in the West of Europe, in repressing that most formidable enemy ; and enabling this country to assume her usual dignified attitude, accustomed to command Peace, on Sea and Land Alas ! how have we fallen? SIMPLICIUS. Don Side, Dec. Si, 1822. LEASE OF THE FARM OF KENNERTY, FOR SALE. UPSET PRICE REDUCED TO £ 900. On Friday the 10th day of January next, at 2 r M. ( if not previously disposed ofby private bargain) there will be ex- posed to sale, by public roup, within the Lemon Tree Ta- vern of Aberdeen, HPHE REMAINDER of a LEASE, for Ten - I- Years and Crops, as from Whitsunday last, ofthe valua- ble FARM of KENNERTY, inthe parish of Peterculter, 7 miles from Aberdeen. This Farm consists of 250 Acres of Land, 200 Acres of which are inclosed with stone dykes, into 20 regular Fields, of proper siz ; s, which are well watered, and compeletly adapt- ed for Grazing. The Land, which is of a superior quality, has been improved, at a very great expence, and is in good order, i under a regular rotation. It enjoys one of the bett climates ' in this quarter of the country; is early, and well suited for ; raising Green and Corn Crops. The Deeside turnpike road j goes within a few yards of the Farm. There is a genteel Dwelling House upon the Premises, covered with slate, and abundance of Offices. The purchaser will be entitled to a very large melioration on the Houses, and to the value of the Fences built by tbe Tenant, extending to about 12,000 ells. At. a moderate calculation, the Farm will yield upwards of £' 200 of Surplus Rent. Application, for further particulars, maybe made to John Ewing. Advocate, Aberdeen. THE VEGETABLE TOOTH- POWDEIL r| MIIS Dentifrice has so long been in general use, aud an appendage to the fashionable toilet, that it is almost To the EDITOR ofthe ABERDEEN CIJ'RONICLE. SIR, 1 beg leave, through the medium of your paper, to offer the following cautions to my fellow- constituent Members of St.' Paul's Chapel. * ... 1. Beware of raising the seat- rents, for such a measure may thin our benches, besides the positive inconvenience wjiich it would occasion to the poorer, and, absit invidin verbrf the least religious part of our little community, 2. Beware of electing any Clergyman, whom you have not reason for believing to be unwilling to enter into obligations with any Church, which has usages, doctrines, and canons, different from those of the Church of England. 3. Beware of casuistry ; a promise is sacred and inviolable, whatever some Lawyers, many Divines, and almost all Jesuits, have said to the contrary. In conclusion, I trust that a few weeks or months, perhaps a few days, may restore the Congregation of St. Paul's to that temper and moderation, by which for a century they fiave been distinguished in the judgment of their impartial fellow- citizens of every denomination. I subscribe myself, Sir, with best acknowledgements A Constituent Member of St. Paul's. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1823. THE NORTH WEST EXPEDITION. dips. 501 lbs. of 12 to the lb— Ditto, cuts, 1,512 lbs. of 20 to the lb— Herbs dried, GOO lbs. in U< cases— Celery seed, GOO lbs.— Raisins, 112. lira, for the gun- room mess— Scotch barley only for the sick— Oatmeal, six gallons, in small casks— Carrots and Parsnips, as much as the ship pan stow when all other things are in— Marmalade or Concreted Lemons, seven eases, each containing, six- or eight jars— Coals 115 chaldrons. Note— The officers take out as private stock consider- able quantities of essences, spices, wines, & c. & e. The Nautilus transport of about 400 tons burthen, accompanied them to the beginning of the ice in Hudson's Streights, having lightened them of'some of their stores so far, and carried ten chaldrons of coals additional for" each ship, with twenty- five live bullocks as a general stock, besides a great number of sheep, hogs, & c. which they killed as soon as delivered, and huug around the ships to freeze, as frozen meat will never putrifv. Each ship is strongly eased with iron on the hows to resist the ice. Between the chain plates and the sit'e. '-> fiScd up flush with wo4 to pre » ei; t tht lodgment of the ice, and a double hand of strong timber, eighteen ii. ch. c-; thick, goes all around the water hue'to ward the ic- off from the sides—- this is an addition tt> the original thick- ness ofthe ship's sides. ' Ihe fore and main masts are each fitted exactly alike, in spars, sails, and rigging ; the mizen is Wqne ringed ; the decks are diagonally laid ; the bulwarks obotit five feet six inches high, and strong d. tvids for the wlulo boats, thesarne as the regular Greenland fishin.? vessels'. The discovery ships are not coppered, as the copper tears oil' by the friction of the ice, collects weeds and other impediments, and also impedes the sailing. Inside the bows they have four and a half feet additional thickness of solid timber, to withstand the shocks of the ice when it comes direct head on. As much as possible of iron work has been abolished, particularly abaft, and coppet' substituted ; even the strongest bindings and fastenings are made of copper, by which it is found that the com- pass is considerably Ie^ s affected. Each ship is completely lined round the inside, and under the deck between the beams, with three inches thick ofthe best cork closely and neatly fitted, to assist ill retaining the heat and repelling the intense cold. The cabin and sky- light windows are all double, those of the cabin being six inches apart, and between which there are dead lights of cork of that thickness, which, as well a3 the outward stern falls, are closely caulked in when re- quired against'the severity of the frost. Lights into n't the other births are of strong patent glass reflectors, and the remaining thickness ofthe deck has tampions of cork at least eight inches thick, which closely fills up the boles, and are fastened by strong slides. Each ship is fitted up with a hot air apparatus, which has a coiiimu'tiicating duct ( that can be opened or shut at pleasure) into every one of the officer's cabins, as well as right down the middle of the ship forward between the seamen's births ( cots) toward the gallsv ( the place for cooking, & e.) and which also can be regulated at pleasure ,!.„ — The cooking fire- place, even to the highest tenftwiwure. unnecessary to offer any further recommendation of it. Com- posed of Vegetables, without the admixture of any Mineral or pernicious . ingredient whatever, it is free from the usual ob- [ jection so justly formed against the use of other Dentifrices.— , ,. rT „ — • i I Its detersive power is just sufficient to annihilate those destruc- furners Medicine Venders, and Hair Dressers; where they , tjve ^ whkh adbere lo tbo Gam at) d in the , nterslice8 may rely on their not selling them spurious. j0f the Teeth ; and, if used regularly, will preserve them in a Ask for Prince s Improved Russia Oil, with the extra ingre- sounJ stateev, en ( Q 0| d dient, and observe Princfc" on' the wrapper and seals : and his address A. Prince. 9, Poland- street, Oxford Street, London," is on the cover of each bottle : without, it is not genuine, and cannot answer the purpose. The ounce bottle 5s, or a large bottle, containing five ounces, One Pound, which is a saving ; or six lyrge Fur 51. which is yet a greater saving. Sold wholesale, retail, and for exportation, by the sole Pro- prietor, A. PRINCE, No. 9, Poland- streel, Oxford- street, near the Pantheon ; and by ] VIr.' Smyth, Perfumer to his Majesty, New Bond- street ; Hendlie, Tichborne- street; Messrs, But- ler, .20, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, and by most principal Perfumers and Medicine Venders. Observe— There are trash counterfeits selling in petty shops for any small price, which are injurious to the hair, but the ge- nuine is only sold in two sizes, in 5s. and 20s. bottles. Ladies and Gentlemen residing in the country, be certain of paving the genuine Russia Oil by sending a remittance to the Proprietor, it will be forwarded immediately by coach. Ob- serve, there are persons ho, finding they cannot now impose by selling counterfeit Russia Oil, it being now well known that Prince's is the original and genuine, so they pretend to sell Bears'Grease, but it is well known that Bears' Grease, or any other hard grease alone, is too harsh forthe hair and makes the hair fall off. And since January, 1822;, Prince's Russia Oil was im- proved with the extra ingredient, through which it will always keep pleasant in this or in any other climate, and it is proved, the older it is, the more it nourishes and preserves the hair.-— Several Captains that have come from the Continent, have de- clared, that whenever they landed merchandize, they have been asked if they had any of Prince's Russia Oil, therefore mer- chants will find an advantage in exporting it. Merchants- aqd Captains will receive a libera! allowance for exportation. The Astringent Tincture, which may be used with advan- tage at the same time as the Powder, possesses the property of sweetening the breath ; and by persons who object to the use of a Powder, or who from various causes, require a frequent ablution of the mouth, it will be found pleasant and effica- cious. These Preparations are sold by Messrs. BUTLER, Che- mists, Cheapside, LONDON, and No. 20, Waterloo Place, EDINBURGH; and, fur them, by all the Principal Perfumers, and most Chemists and Druggists, throughout Scotland. It should be observed, that Messrs. BUTLER'S Name and Ad- I dress are printed in the bills and labels attached to the above, when genuine. To tie EDITOR of the ABERDEEN CHRONICLE. SIR, IN your paper of 14th December, a letter appeared, which for its elegance of language, just sentiments, and correct ar- gument, is seldom equalled. I cordially agree with GI. EN- MORENSIS in his opinions, but am displeased with him for ascribing all our misfortunes to Tory Councils, The prin- ciples of the Tories are doubtless inconsistent with the Bri- tish Constitution, as settled at our last Revolution, but I maintain, that they are upright and highly honourable, at least, when compared with those ofthe puty now m beat fed Tories, ' a party no more guided by the principles of tne Tories, than ; by those ofthe Turks. What then are they? The answer is | plain and simple, every member of the party is actuated by pure selfishness, and will adopt whatever principle serves bis immediate purpose, which is to retain power or profit. In* stead of Tory Councils, our disgrace and distresses are to be ; ( attributed to the Councils of Egotists, who sacrifice every ( From the Durham County Advertiser.) The following curious document has been handed to us hy an old and valuable correspondent; it has not before, we believe, appeared in print, and will at this moment be perused with peculiar interest:— Particulars and fittings of the two ships bound to the Arctic Regions on a voyage of discovery, and which sailed from the Nore under the orders and direction of Captain Parry, It. N. May 9th, 1821. Tonnage. Fury— 378 tons, commanded by Capt. Wm Edw. Parry. HECLA— 375 tons, commanded by Capt. Geo. F. Lyon. Draws on an average when complete. FURY, CEach about 16 feet 9 inches aft. and 15 feet 6 inches HECLA, \ forward. Average measure on deck. r pur t peet | n ) From the aft side of the Length, j j/^ j ft. 9 [ th* C J ot the knight bead. Extreme C Fury, — ft inches. Breadth, t Hecla, 30 do. 3 do. Note.— Tbe Fury is as near as possible of the same length and breadth as the Hecla. both contract built ships by ttie same builder, and upon the same dimensions. Each carried a 13 inch mortar at the battle of Algiers. Anchors, Cables. Saws. Each ship has five large and four, small anchors, besides ice anchors, which are only iron hoots in the shape of an S ; likewise five hempen and two chain cables— also long anti strong saws for the ice, & c. Guns. T FURT— Two 24 pounders, two 6 pounders, and two J brass swivels on carriages, the private j property of Capt. Parry. HECLA— Two 24 pounders, and two 6 pounders. Boots. • 5 whale boats of 25 feet; 1 launch of 22 feet, and 1 long gig. HECLA— 5 whale boats of 25 feet; 1 launch of 22 feet, aud 1 dingy of 12 feet. Provisions for three years in each ship, exactly alike. Bread, 33,00;) lbs.— FIour, 44,000 lbs— Preserved meat, hermetically sealed, 19,000 lbs,— Vegetable soup, 4800 quarts, in half gallon canisters— Gravy, soup, 4800 quarts, in quart canisters— Suet, 1200 lbs. in half hogsheads of 120 lbs. each— Pork, 4690 pieces, of 4 lbs. each— Dried cod fish, 4 cwt. private stock for gun- room— Port Wine, 300 gallons in barrels and half hogsheads.— Rum, 4000 gallons in barrels and half hogs- heads— Brandy, 100 gallons in barrels—• Peas, i50bush- els— Rice, 1000 lbs. for the gun- room mess— Sugar, 12,000 lbs. in barrels— Cocoa, 3500 lbs. in barrels— Tea, none allowed by Government except fox the sick. The gun- room mess takes 230lbs. the midshipmen's mess 158 lbs, its private stock— Pickles, GOO gallons, in 10 gallon casks— Cramberries, 60 gallons, in 10 gallon casks — Lemons, I case— Lemon Juice, 4500 lbs. in 5 gallon casks— Vinegar concentrated, 600 gallons in half gallon bottles, and packed in lemon juice cases, as it would not answer properly in jars, which would burst— Essence of Malt and Hops, 120 canisters, each containing a suf- ficient quantity of prepared yeast to brew 36 gallons of brown stout— Essence of Spruce, I4< 4 b. itlks in 1 case--' Molasses, 12,000 lbs. in barrels— Potatoes, 5 tons—• Caudles, moulds, 2016 lbs. of six to the Slv Ditto, Brass. FURY- m the galley, has large snow- niehing boilers, to afford sufficient supplies of fresh water, ovens, & c. & c. All this and the warm air furnace, when in full use, do not consume more than three bushels of coals per day. Each ship, besides the usual allowance of sea muskets, is furnished with three fowling pieces ( double barrelled) ofthe value of L. 35 each, and also eight excellent rifles.- Each man is provided with wolf- skin blankets, two sets of boots made of thick woollen cloth called fearnought, with cork and leather soles sewed together, the leather lowest ; also complete trowsers and body suits of the same kind of warm clothing, with hoods, and gloves without the fingers being divided. o o Every arrangement and consideration is mide to eon-* tribute towards the amusement as well as the health of the men, during the inactive time of their being frpzetj in. Powder and shot, organs for them to dance to, and a set of six drop scones, eleven feet high and eighteen wide, with two changes of side wings, to form a capital and elegant little theatre, which is erected on the upper deck, and which is entirely housed in with a tarpauling, and wanned by the flues from below, which was before but very badly done by red hot shot. The plays are per- formed once a fortnight, andthe officers are the actors, who are provided with a very extensive and well selected wardrobe ; the crews of both ships compose the audience. The theatre is on board the Fury, and concerts were to take place in the alternate weeks in tho Hecla; many of the officers being excellent musicians. The theatre and wardrobe are at the expense of the officers. The most ample supply of every kind of philosophical apparatus, & c. is furnished by Government, besides a temporary moveable Observatory, and every pOssil le con- venience to assist their observations and reckonings. All sorts of toys, looking glasses, knives, scissars, and every thing which may be serviceable and acceptable as presents, or useful as barter . for the natives of such islands and countries where they may touch, have been most ii* berally provided. They, took their final departure from the Nore at three o'clock A. it. on Tuesday the 9th of May 1821, with a fine morning and fair wind from the south- west and by south. A'ote.— The officers and men all receive double pay. COMPLEMENT Off OFFipERS AND MEN IN EACH SlllP : — Captain Lieutenants Purser Surgeon Assistant Surgeon Midshipmen Clerk to the Captain Gunner Boatswain 1 Caprenfer * 1 Merchant Master . 1 Ditto Mate T-' ie abeve two are to act as Pilots when in the ice. 1. Gunner's Mate 1 Boatswain's do. 7 Carpenter's do. 1 Sarlinaker Note- the above 58, one Astiouomer, who is a Clergyman, and acts as Chaplain, and his servant, wlib make the total in the Eurv 60. 1 Cook 4 Leading Men, to assist in conducting the ship wheii amongst the ice, and in leading a. id preparing for her through the openings and cuts ofthe ice. 1 Quarter Master • 1 Armourer's Mate 24 Able Seamen 1 Setjeant. Royal Marhre^ 1 Corporal, do. 5 Privates, do. 58 2 Admiralty Midshipmen 58 Total. - Captain Parry has in the Fury, in addition fo By letters from Captain Parry and Captain Lyon,, dated Hudson's Straits, 16th July 1821, they had verv rough weather from the Orkneys to Hudson's Straits, and though deeply and heavily laden, both vessels proved remarkably lively sea boats, and. for th; t class and descrip- tion of shipfting most excellent sailers. Captain Parry stated that their trim was so even as to make their sailing almost equ; d. * The Merchant Masters have been Captains of GreeuJ. nd traders, and are to be established as Masters in the King's service, with half pay after this voyage, and to l> at lii.; rty to c^ crcise their former ca;! i' g-. MISCELLANEOUS. FAT STOCK SHOW. The cxMhyi - n of fat cattle for the premiums given by the Highland Society of Scotland, took place in the inclosed area at Queenslierry iltmse, on the 26th Dec. A show of tbis description was new in Edinburgh, and it excited great interest. It was most numerously and respectably attended, ami the display of many fine specimens of different breeds of rattle at this, the first experiment, was highly satisfactory.— The Commi'tee of the Society, and the public, have equally t. « iWI:'. lW Barrack Department for the accommodation afford- ed on ibis oorasi. m. The arrangements for putting up and Kla- sing the different varieties of stock iu the show yard were So made by Btiilie Gordon of the Cnnongate, his Majesty's carpenter, who was professionally employed on this duty, that the cattle could lie vi « wvd hy a very large company without in- convenience or annoyance. There - mis a very fine display of short horned cattle, chiefly belonging to. or bred bv, Mr Roliertson of Ladykirk, Mr. Smart, ynuuger of Dunearn, and Mr. Rennie, younger of F « nt « ssic. The first plate in this class of prices was awarded to Mr. Keimie. His ox, which obtained the pritte for the most nymtnetrv. fat, and weight, was a very extraordinary animal, but wa- uearlv equalled in all points liy his companion, which was sold on tile spot for sixty guineas. This uncommon pair were tire;! by Mr Rntiertsm of Ladykirk. Mr. Rennie pro- duoedas entra « t « k * very large and handsome two years old bull, bi* d by Mr. Robertson, from SirJJM, and a fine lot of twenty two short binned bullocks, off" uniformity of stamp and character. thai would have done credit to a district in which the cultivation of this valuable breed was better known, and more widely extended. Mr. Stuart, younger of Dunearn, produced two very valuable specimens of the same breed— to speak safely, at least as genuine as any in the country, being descended, without a cross, . from North Slar, (• General Sim- • son's original bull), the own brother Of Comet, and from the best selection of Mr. Collin's stock of the day. His four year old heifer, iu jxiint of . symmetry, seemed perfect. He also showed a year old heifer, ( a short horned cross, with a country cow J which he sold for twelve guineas within half an hour utter the show opened. The second class of premiums was for Aberdeenshire cattle, ami in competition for these there were line specimens of stock exhif ited by Messrs llogue and Walker, from their hill farm of Suawdon, on tbe Marquis of TweeddaW's estate, Mr. Ronnie, and Mr. Dickson of Dunse. Afrer due deliberation, the J ulges awarded the piemiums in this class to the two first men- tioned lots. _ In competition for tiie premiums for the West. Highland breed, some beautiful animals were shewn by Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo, Sir John liuchan Hepburn, Mr. Home Drummond. M.' 1*. Mr. Alexander Brotlie. Coalston Mains, and . Mr. Dick on of Duhse. The first plate was awarded to Mr. Brodie's lot, rising five years old, bred by Mr. Stirling of Ktir, anil whitto ext- ited great interest and general admiration. The second premium was won by Mr. Home Drumtnond's-, rising six. Withiii the limits of a notice of this kind, justice cannot be done to the description of these animals, and the other lots produced, which were well worthy of observation, mid evince die skill and taste of the exhitiiters in the selection of this class if's- ock. It may certainly be said of these, what ir. ay probably be extended to the whole show, both in the com- peting-' 0^ aud those exhibited as the extra stock, that there was not an animal without merit produced, nor ' one that would riot be considered worthy of distinction on almost any occasion. Three very handsome heifers were exhibited by Mr. Dickson of I> inse. and Mr. Angus shewed a five year old Highland Ox. fed by the E. rl of Morton, supposed to weigh about 60 stones, a good specimen of symmetry of that breed in a small sized animal. The fourth Class comprehended Oxen of the Angus, Fife. Callowav, and any other breed. Mr. Rennie and Mr. Russel of Meadow field were the successful candidates for ' he pre- miums in this class. Anather lot exhibited for these premiums, belonging to Mr. James Stuart, was of the Marquis of Staf- ford's Dunrobin breed, and was much noticed. The Judges thought it properat the end of their aw ard k> mention that one of this pair was superior to all the Class shewn, though the inferiority of his companion prevented them from awarding the premium to the hit as a pair. Mr. Stuart sold the pair and a voting heifer for seventy- five guineas. Tiie fifth Class of i'n Uliuais for the ox of the most symmetry, fat, and weight, of a.,; y age or breed, afforded a competition between the Short- horn, Fife, and Aberdeenshire breeds.— The first plate was awarded to Mr. Rennie, for his Ox which has already been noticed as a very extraordinary animal. The second to Mr. Guilatid of Stripeside, for a very large black Ox of the Fife breed. The Aberdeenshire Ox belonging to Mr. Dickson was less noticed only from being brought in com- petition with these animals. He was a dun Ox of an ex- cellent stamp, and only inferior to the others in size and weight. But of all the stock which was exhibited, there swas none more curious, more generally admired, nor greater beauties of their - kind, than two Shetland heifers, Minna and Brenda by name, the property of Mr. James Bell of Leith. These little animals were very Bit, and made their appearance at the show, as is supposed, in a very different condition from that in wliich they left their native shore, Minna had travelled 84 miles to the show from Mr. Bell's estate in Dumfries- shire, and joined her sister Brenda, which had been fed by him nearer Edin- burgh. The little animals were great favourites with all who beheld them. The Members of flie Society's Committee for superintend- ing the show in attendance were, Sir John Sinclair, Mr. Diiwt'. ie, M. I' Mr. Robert Graham, Mr. Macdonald of St. Martins! Ml Macdonald Buchanan. General Graham Stirling, Mr. Small Kier. Mr. Ferguson of Woodhill, with the official Officers of the Soeiety. The judges selected by them to decide the premiums in the dill rent classes were.— For the first class, Mr. Wilsou of Preston, Mr. Gulland of Stripeside, and Mr. Pattullo of Millfield. For the second, Mr. Thomson of Pusk, Mr. Wilson, House of Hill, Mr. Andrew Walker at Letham. For the third, Mr. Rennie, younger of Fantassie, Mr. Bogue of Woodhall, and Mr. Aitkin, Carneil. For the fout th, Mr. Crawford, Pitbauchie, Mr. Sands, Blarcessnock, and Mr. Onl, Blairdrummond. And for the fifth. Mr. Wilson, Pres- ton Mr. Bogue, and Mr. Ortl. The Committee of the So- ciety were very much obliged to these Judges, in coming to tvwn for the purpose of acting on this occasion, and affording the assistance of their acknowledged practical skill, in award- ing the premiums. On the whole, the success of this experiment of a fat stock show must be highly gratifying to the Highland Society of Scotland. Seven.; suggestions have lieen made to the Com- mittee who officiated nt Queensberry House for enlarging the range ofjireiniums, so as to comprehend not merely those classes exhibited oil Thursday as e- xtra stock, but also sheep and other kinds of stock. Some very fine Leicester wedders were shewn by Mr. Dickson, and two very beautiful pigs from Mr. Gray's farm at Gorgie Mains, near Edinburgh. It is understood that it would be very agreeable to many interests, if, in addition to the various local shows which have long been annually held for the Society's premiums, souie encouragement was given for a competition at. this season, of fat wedders of the Black faced Cheviot anil improved Le icester kinds. existing; and that Parliament, therefore, should be petitioned, to direct their earliest attention to that enactment. III. That the hardships and disadvantages resulting from the sudden alteration in the currency liefore mentioned, appear to the Committee to have been considerably increased, by the concurrent operation ofthe coinage act, ( 56. Geo. III. c 68.) by which, in consequence of the regulations for the silver coin- age, gold is made the sole legal tender for payments, except to the amount of forty shillings. IV. That a remission of taxation, as far is is consistent with tbe public safety and interests, and with the preservation ofthe national faith; and, ( where practicable), the substitution of taxes, which would press more equally upon the whole community, ill the room of some which arc severely felt by those Vho incomes, ( now greatly reduced), are derived from land, would be a great source of relief. V. That. it. would he very desirable to have country hanks established in England and Ireland, on principles similar to those adopted in Scotland, which, by augmenting the circula- tion. and placing it on a footing of security, would confer an essential benefit upon every part of the United Kingdom, whose interests are now so closely combined. V I. That although the Committee do not venture to re-' commend, in the present situation of the country, that any fresh provisions should be introduced into the corn laws, as now established, they are of opinion, thai the permission to warehouse foreign grain in this kingdom lias an effect very prejudical to the wholesome and intended operation of those laws. VII. That by improvements in the distillery laws, an ade- quate reduction of the duty on spirits, and more freedom of the trade, a much greater consumption of grain would take place th in at present— the revenue would be increased — a bet- ter quality of spirits made— and the fraudulent practices which now accompany distillation, with their demoralizing effects, would he prevented, or diminished ; and that by adopting, also, a better system for the manufacture and sale of freer, the con- sumption of that article, and consequently of barley, would be greatly increased. The Meeting then resolved, that a eopv of the pro- ceedings - of this day lie transmitted to the Convener of everv county in Scotland, with a request, that he shall take the earliest opportunity in his power of calling a county meeting, to take the same into its immediate consideration. On the motion s'f Lord Succoth, seconded by the Honourable Lieuteiiant- General Duff) the thanks of the Meeting were voted to the Sub- Committee, for having conducted the business referred to them, with so much zeal, prudence, and ability. Upon the thanks being voted to the Chairman, be expressed his great satisfaction that the business had been brought to so happy a conclusion, and his full conviction, if the proceedings of that day were acted upon energetically, by the counties of Scotland, that consequences highly useful to the country at large might be confidently relied on. He particularly al- luded to the plan of making silver, jointly with gold, a legal tender, by means of which alone, owing to the low price of silver, ( 4s. lid. per ounce), compared to its mint price, ( as, ( id. per ounce), an addition would be made at the rate of nearly 12s. per cent, to the prices of all agricultural productions ; and another most important object, an increase of circulation, would likewise be ob- tained ; for the issuers of paper money would be enabled to maintain in - circulation a larger amount, when, in- stead of being compelled to pay exclusively in gold at 31. 17s. lOJd. jier ounce, they could, in their option, pay in silver, at the rate of 5s. 6d. per ounce. He added, that either silver alone, or jointly with gold, had been a legal tender in this country, from the most ancient periods of its history, till the Bank restriction and the coinage act of 1816, when, for the first time, gold was made exclusively, except for payments under • 10s. the standard of value. AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS. A number nf counties in , Scotland, ( Argyie, Bans', Caithness, Cromarty, Dumbarton, Elgin, Fife, For- far, Lanark, Mid Lothian, Renfrew, Sutherland, and Wioton,) luid appointed Committees to meet at Edin- burgh, for the purpose of considering the agricultural distresses of the country, and the means of relieving them : and a meeting of the General Committee was held at tlie Waterloo Hotel, on Monday the 23d of Dee. 1822, the Right lion. Sir John Sinclair, Bart, in the chair, when he laid before that Committee, a report drawn up by a Sub- Committee, appointed by a former general meeting on die Kith December, whicii consisted of tin* following members : The Ear! of Rose Serf, Lord Belhaven, Sir Henry Steuart, Bart, of Allan ton, John Vans Agneiv, Esq. of Sneuchan, tii'bert Laing Meason, Esq. of Linderiis, George Robertson Scott, Esq. of Betlholm. and Sir John Sinclair, the Chairman. After some discussion, the following report was un- animously approved of:— REPORT. The Sub- Committee beg leave to express the opinions they have formed on die ' important subject referred to them in the following order : — I. That one great cause of the present agricultural distress arises from the rapid alteration that took place in the currency, in consequence of tbe'act 59. Geo. 11 I. e. 49. which has increased the real value of all money payments, rendere*! the prices of ali the productions of the soil disproportionally low, and oc- casioned a want of a sufficient circulating medium in the coun- try ; thereby augmenting, to a great degree, the heavy pres- sure of taxation, and of other burdens affecting those classes who are now suffering; and hence that many persons who have entered into money engagements are involved in obliga- tions, which they cannot fulfil without ruin to themselves and their families. TI. That ifthe provision of tbe said act ( 59- Geo, III c. 49.), by which " all tile restrictions on payments in cash shall finally cease and determine on the Ist of May 182."!," hecarried into effect, it is likely greatly tu aggravate the severe! i stress now EXECUTION— James Burtnay, condemned for rape at the High Court of Justiciary, was executed at Ayr, pursuant to his sentence, on Friday the 20th December. This being the first execution which has taken place at the new gaol, the gibbet was erected at the principal entrance to the prison, in rear of the county buildings, facing the sea. The platform was elevated upon a large temporary stage, railed in, and sur- mounted by a gibbet, similar to the one formerly used. The whole w- as enclosed with a strong wooden paling. At one o'clock, about thirty of the freemen ofthe town, chiefly mem- bers of the late volunteer corps, assembled at tlie old gaol, where they were supplied with arms; they were then formed in rear of the staff of the Ayrshire Militia, under the com- mand of Captain Clarke. The Magistrates, preceded by the town's officers with their halberts, soon after took their station in front, and the whole moved off to the place of execution ; there the armed bodies, with a strong body of special con- stables, were drawn up within the enclosure in front of the gibbet, and another party of constables were stationed round the scaffold which supported the drop. Betwixt one and two o'clock, the crowd, chiefly composed of the lower classes, be- gan to accumulat- e rapidly, and was, upon the whole, fully as numerous as we have witnessed on any similar occasion of late. The unfortunate individual was attended during the whole of the previous night, and also upon the forenoon ofhis execu- tion, by one or more clergymen of the place. About two o'clock, the solemn strains of that hymn so appropriate to the occasion, " The hour of my departure's come," were heard to issue iu trembling sounds from the grated wicket of the con- demned cell. Soon afterwards, the usual preparations within doors were completed, and about half- past two o'clock Burtnay made his appearance upon the platform. He was dressed in a suit of decent mournings, and was more corpulent, robust, and healthy in appearance than is usually the case with per- sons in his situation. On arriving at the steps of tbe scaffold, he was so weak as to require assistance in ascending, and seemed to suffer much mental agony. After spending a few minutes in prayer, or rather in short ejaculations, which were scarcely audible to those around him, he dropped the fatal signal, and was launched into eternity. From his struggles, he appeared to suffer considerable pain before life was extinct. After remaining suspended 40 minutes, the body was lowered into the coffin, when a letter was taken from his vest pocket, addressed to the Provost and Magistrates, thanking them for the attention shewn him while in confinement, and requesting that, for the sake of his relations, no speeches might he per- mitted to be hawked through the streets. We understand that his friends were particularly anxious to obtain possession of his body as early as possible, intending to attempt resuscitation. For this purpose, four men were in waiting, who carried off the coffin on their shoulders ; but, as might have been ex- pected, all their exertions to restore animation failed in pro- ducing the desired effect. Much praise is due to the execu- tioner, for the humane and deliberate manner in which he perforated the disagreeable duties of his situation, rendering, by every means in his power, the mental and bodily sufferings of the criminal of as short duration as possible. Immediately after Burtnay was thrown off, a young fellow, after making three unsuccessful attempts at pocket- picking in the crowd, was apprehended by Mr. Gunn, and lodged in jail. Burtnay was, we believe, a native of Ireland, and was about 20 years of age. Prior to the commission of the crime for which he forfeited his life, he was employed as a workman ill some of the coal pits iu the neighbourhood. He was of the Presbyterian persuasion, but extremely deficient in religious knowledge. After receiving sentence of death, he was re- gularly visited by the different clergymen in town; but for a considerable time, neither their most earnest exhortations, nor a sense of the awful situation in which he stood, seemed to make any serious impression upon his mind. On the con- trary, he was heard to express a careless indifference as to his fate, and always eat his victuals very heartily. As the fatal hour approached, however, feelings more becoming a dying man seemed to be awakened, and thoughts of a hereafter be- gan to press close upon him. On the morning of execution, he seemed much shaken, and was eventually reduced to a state of great weakness. To the clergy who visited him he expressed a grateful Eense of their kindness, and declared that he died in peace with all men. It is rather a singular circum- stance, and it was related by himself, that, before he was ap- prehended, he was paying his addresses to the identical girl who was courted by Breton, lately executed here for stouth- ricf.— Agr Courier. IRELAND. DUBLIN, Dec. 21 This afternoon, at half past two o'clock, bis Excellency the Marquis of Wellesley received the addresses of the Corporation and the Uni- versity of Dublin. The Corporation proceeded to the Castle, with the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, and other civic Magistrates at their head, in full costume, The Colle- giate Body was headed by their Provost, Dr. Kyle. The address, and answer of his Excellency, the Marquis Wellesley, are as follow : ADDRESS OF THE CORPORATION. MAY IT PI. EASE YOUR EXCEM. ENCY, We, the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, Commons, and Citizens of the City of Dublin, assembled ivnd especially convened for the purpose, beg leave, most dutifully, to approach your Excel lency with tile expression of our deep and truly heartfelt abhor- rence at the flagitious insult offered to your Excellency in the Theatre Royal, upon the night of Saturday, the 14th of De- cember inst. Such an outrage directed against the person ofhis Majesty's Representative must at all times awaken the liveliest indigna- 1 tion in everv man attached to his country, the Constitution, or the laws. But we acknowledge that an occurrence of so atro- cious a nature, in the instance of your Excellency, has excited in our'bosoms a pang of more than common poignancy, as it leads to the afflicting recollection, that ( he object of this dastard ly and most criminal aggression was a personage, the whole of whose illustrious life has been dedicated to the Empire, and who is known to hold it not amongst the least of his glories, that he is an Irishman and acitieen. We in; reat your Excellency to believe, that we find it impos- sible, by any language that we can command, to render justice to the feelings which at { his moment oppress us; we shall, therefore, desist from the attempt, and presume only to add, fliat we most cordially congratulate your Excellency upon your providential escape from injury, on the occasion to which we have alluded; and • that with the purest sincerity of heart we most anxiously hope for a long and happy continuance of that life, to the brilliant achievements of which our Sovereign and his people have been lieretofote so eminently indebted. To which his Excellency was pleased to return the following answer : WEt, t, risr, EV. It is suitable to the station which this city holds in the civi- lized world, to manifest the sentiments which you have express- ed on this awful and calamitous tjccuslon. The outrage which has been committed certainly admits of no palliation from any attendant circumstance; the offence, however, is a more proper subject for the consideration of the Courts of Justice than of this place. Your wishes for the continuance of my life demand my ac- knowledgements. Advanced in years, and in a long career of public service, I cannot desire that my life should fie continued beyond the moment when it may be no longer useful to my King and country. Placed upon this throne hy the favour of my beloved Sove- reign, surrounded( by the attributes of Majesty and Royal power, and intrusted with the sword of justice and mercy for the good government of the people of Ireland, I will remember that I am one of that people, and therefore, even from this place, I am entitled to address my countrymen, and, above all, my fellow- citizens of Dublin, in the voice of friendly ad- monition and affectionate remonstrance. Dreadful as the event is, which has assembled you in this place, employ your humanity, prudence, and delibrate tem- per, t- o derive from the terror and consternation of the present moment, the salutary maxims of good order, cheerful obedi- ence to tire law, and mutual affection amongst yourselves.— Assist me in the auspicious task of assuaging the irritations which disturb the harmony of your great and loyal city. Con- sult tile natural emotions of your own bosoms and the true in- terests of your own Society, expiate the horrors of the present crisis by a cordial co- operation in the noble work of peace, and present to the nations of Europe the glorious example of a me- tropolis, united in genuine principles of liberty, loyalty, and general concord. DECEMBER 24- The procession carrying up the address of the inhabitants of Dublin to his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, began to move from the Mansion House in carriages this day at two o'clock. It compris- ed, as we expected, rank, worth, talent, and public prin- ciple in the metropolis. The Lord Mayor was at its • head. The Duke of Leinster, the Earl of Meath, the Committee and Society, and a great number of persons in carriages followed. The deputation proceeded up the grand stair case into the state apartments, from whence they were conducted into St. Patrick's Hall. A circle was formed round the throne. The Lord Mayor oc- cupied the centre. On his right hand was his Grace the Duke of Leinster, Alderman M'Kenny, Sir Robert Shaw, & c. On the left , vere the Earl of Meath, the Hon. Francis Heley Hutchinson, Mr. Grattan, M. P. Mr Henry Grattan, Mr. O'Connell, Mr. llujrh O'Con- nor, Nicholas Mahon, & c. His Grace the Lord Arch- bishop of Dublin, ( Doctor Magee) the Ex Judge Bay, Most Rev. Doctor Troy, ( Catholic Archbishop), and his coadjutor, Most Rev. Dr. Murray, and many whose names and titles we cannot stop to communicate, were even in the circle. About three o'clock, the Lord Lieu- tenant, attended by his full State suite, entered the Hall. The Lord Mayor immediately read the address, to which his Excellency replied in a most gracious manner. On no occasion during tHe present winter, and scarcely at any time during the last, were we called on to perform the painful duty of laving before our readers such an alarming list of Whiteboys atrocities as the subjoined statements so unhappily furnish. Perhaps during the last fifty years— certainly never since the newspaper system was brought to its present high state of perfec- tion, have the public prints of any district presented so defective a picture of their own immediate vicinity as that which for some time past has been supplied by the Journals of the south of Ireland. Some of them conceal the truth, and pervert it, for the vilest and the worst of party purposes. We allude to none particularly, for it is but too true of a large proportion of our contemporaries in Munster. Others soften down these villanies from a laudable, though misdirected love of moderation, or from a culpable timidity, or a constitutional scepticism ; while others again, amongst which class we reckon ourselves, over- cautious for the sake of maintaining their credit, waiting in almost everv instance for evidence little short of what would be accepted in a Court of law. But what forms the chief obstacle to a competent acquaintance being formed with the state of this province by the Go- vernment, and the people at large, is the apathy, to call it by no worse name, with which many of the coun- try gentlemen, and all the farmers, treat the events that are passing, as is proved by the little pains which they take to make these atrocities objects of attention. The consequence of all this is, that a great number of the outrages perpetrated, remain as much a secret to the nation as if they were committed in China.— Cork Ad- vertiser. £ Here follows a long list of atrocities, burning of tvthe corn, killing cattle, & c.] The Dublin papers of the 26th inst. state, that two persons are capitally committed on a conspiracy against the life of the Lord Lieutenant, and others for the minor offence of a riot.— The Magistrates are still employed iu collecting information. The following is from the Dublin Journal of Monday last; — costsriiixev VJ ASSASSINATE THE LORD LIEUTENANT. " This evening Henry Ilandwich, and George Graham, were fully committed by Counsellor Gabbett, for having, with divers other persons, feloniously conspired, confederated, and agreed to kill and murder, his Excellency Richard Marquis Wellesley. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. " Mr. James Forbes was apprehended under a warrant from the Magistrates of the Head Office this evening, and fully committed oil the above capital charge. " Matthew Ilanhridge is committed for conspiring to cause a riot, and for actually, with others, having caused one, oil tbe night in question. William Graham and William Brownlow are apprehended on the above minor charge, which is bailable." FOREIGN INTKLLTGENCE. FROM FRENCH PAPERS. The Paris papers state, that nothing was definitively settled when the Duke of Wellington left Paris ; but that there was no difference of opinion among the Con- tinental powers with respect to their interference in the affairs of Spain. The mode and the time had only to be settled. The Spaniards are stated to have given notice that they will receive tenders for equipping 50,000 men instantly. A loan offour millions is also to be negociated. We have no accounts on which we can at all depend of the state of the contest between the Royalist and Constitutional armies. Advices from Wilna and Warsaw mention, that great movements are about to take place in the Rus- sian armies of the south- west. A private letter from Ulin may be regarded., perhaps, as throwing some light upon these movements. It is there said, that atier the departure of Lord Strangford from Verona, Prince Met- terriich received very important dispatches relatively to the affairs of Constantinople; but the nature of their contents had not transpired. " Ilere,"' as the writer of the letter observes at t'iifc conclusion of it, " is ft vast field for all sorts of conjectures." PARIS, Dec. 21.— Yesterday evening the Marquis Clermont Tonnerre, Miuister of tbe Marine, had an audience of his Majesty. The Journal of Toulouse of the 13th December, contains the following information, which gives new hopes that peace will not be disturbed :—" We announc- ed in one of our last numbers that this town was going to be occupied as a park of artillery, in which were to be placed three trains of artillery, and a bridge of boats. On the 15th inst. accounts were received from Govern- ment, ordering the suspension of the work on the bridge of boats. The Baron d'Eroles was still at Toulouse on the 18th, and it was notknown when lie was going to take his departure. The courier from Mahon brings intelligence of the 20th Nov. that on American arrived there with infor- mation from Algiers, stating that before it left, an Algerine squadron was on the eve of sailing to act against the Spanish flag. MADRID, Dec. 15.— It is stated as positive, that a Treaty of Alliance between Spain and Portugal has been concluded. Eight thousand men are to enter Spain forthwith, and to be placed at the disposal ofthe Go- vernment. It is even said, that a commercial treaty has been arranged between these two Powers. The same Plenipotentiary would not be charged with it, ac- cording to rumour, for it is affirmed that he is recalled to Portugal. General O'Donnel has concentrated his forces at I'uente la Reina, and Torrijos has left Vittoria, at the head of 3000 men to give him battle. The manner in which the Ministry treat General Morillo givs reason to believe that thev are desirous of being reconciled with this important individual; impor- tant from his military renown, and whose principles are those of a moderate Constitutionalist. It is said that some of the principal Generals, such as Lopez Banos, Ballasteros, and Qmroga, have expressed to the Minis- ter at War their desire to see Morillo invested with some considerable command, in order to prove to the nation that the enemies of the Constitution need not calculate upon him. SPAIN AND PORTUGAL. Lisbon papers have been received to the 8th inst. their contents are of considerable interest. In the sitting of the Cortes of the 4th, a report was made on a dispatch from the Minister for the Home Department, in which the Congress was informed that the Queen having refused to take the oath to the Con- stitution of the Monarchy, the King had resolved on carrying into execution the decree ofthe Cortes, ordain- ing that whoever shall refuse to swear to the Constitution shall quit the kingdom and renounce the rights of a Por- tuguese citizen. But that the Queen having represent- ed that her delicate health would not permit her to travel without endangering her life, and the physicians of her household having consulted together, and unanimously declared that her life would actually be endangered if she were compelled in her present state to undertake a jour- ney either by sea or by land— his Majesty issued a de- cree, commanding the Queen to retire to the Quinta de Ramalhao with the necessary attendants, but refusing her request to be allowed to take along with her the Infan- tas, her daughters : adding, that this retirement in the Quinta de Ramalhao should continue until the state of her health might permit her to travel beyond the kingdom. This dispatch was accompanied with an exact account of all that had been done in this business, together with the orders which had been given, the opinions of the Council of State, the votes of the Ministers, the pro- positions made by his Majesty to the Queen, her ob- jections, and the declaration of the Faculty, & c. The President proposed that the Cortes should consi- der oftTae manner in which these papers should be dis- posed of. Senior Javier Monteiro moved, that they be print- ed for the information of the whole nation, and that the originals be referred to a special Committee. This motion was carried. In the sitting of the following day ( the 5th), Senor Pato Moriz read the following motion :—" It being in- dispensable that the law should be carried into effect, as well with respect toLhe ex- Queen of Portugal, as any other person, who may refuse to swear to the political con stitution of the Monarchy ; and its execution having been delayed by the report of ten physicians, stating her life would be endangered by'tlie severity of the weather if she should travel in the present stale of her health, 1 propose that the Government be required to order, that the same ten physicians do continue to attend the ex- Portuguese citizen, during her residence in the Quinta de Ramalhao, and accompany her up to the period of her quitting the Portuguese territories." This proposition remained over for a second reading ; when, should her Majesty, who is a sister of the King of Spain, refuse to take the oath to the Constitution, she will be obliged to quit Portugal. The Ordinary Cortes had assembled on tbe 1st instant. The King had resolved to be present, and had given the necessary orders for the officers being in attendance ; but an indisposition by which he had been for some davs oppressed, became so severe as to compel his Majesty to absent himself, and to commit the delivery of his speech to a Minister. The speech contains no distinct allusion whatever to the state of foreign affairs, but principally dwells on the necessity of consolidating the Constitution in all its branches. " It is necessary," says his Majesty, " that the great work which has been begun should be completed, in order that the Govern- ment may make known the effects of the salutary reform which the country desires. The adjustment of the re- yenue and the establishment of public credit claim vour especial attention. Tliejnost mild and adequate means for this purpose would be the establishing of an equili- brium between the public income and expenditure, by reducing the latter according to the rules of a rigid eco- nomy. This reduction and the reform in the mode of collection and management, must depend on the wisdom of your deliberations. " The well- directed liberty of the press, and the dis- tinctions which the Constitution confers on virtue and talents, doubtless augment the hope of the moral arid political regeneration of the Portuguese people, with the progress of civilization. But the efforts of the Go- vernment for the encourageniement of arts and sciences will be insufficient, without the support of legislative authority— a support which your knowledge and patrio- tism assure me will not be wanting, as you must be con- vinced that a people cannot be free without being virtu- ous and civilized. " The regulating laws of the municipal and adminis- trative bodies, on which, in a great measure, depend the execution ofthe Constitution, and the vivifvino principles of regeneration, are more than all others ne- cessary for preventing those doubts which belong to each of the constituted authorities not being precisely, fixed. It was certainly necessary to destroy the ancient institutions, but the necessity for those which are to be advantage- ously substituted for them is still urgent." The President, in his answer, dwells principally on internal regulations; the only allusion he makes to fo- reign affairs is in the following paragraph :— " We have nothing," he says, " to fear for external security ; for the nations of Europe, already wearied by destructive discords, and emancipated from the delusion of false ideas of grandeur, appear to be sensible of the necessity of union, and of meeting each other with a fraternal embrace." BAYONNE, Dec. IT.— The insurrection is censing in all the neighbouring provinces of Spain; the band of the Cure Zabala is annihilated ; nearly all tl « 5 officeM, superior and inferior, have takeii refuge in France ; they are within our walls. The couriers from Madrid and all quarters of the Peninsula also arrive without experienc- ing any delay. The term of the amnesty granted to the Navarrese by General Torrijos expires on the 20th of | this month ; we know that a great number of the soldi- ers who were with Charles O'Donnel have returned to | their homes. O'Donnel, alarmed at this desertion, is extremely anxious to be removed. A General named Laguna. whom wc have seen here for some days past, it is said, is about to replace O'Donnel. MADRID, Dec. 14 — A new treaty of commerce between our Government and that of England is talked of more than ever. The injury which it will do to the southern provinces of France cannot be disguised, as their relations are supported in an especial degree by those with Spain : but if the policy of France is hostile to us, can we hesitate in such a negoeiation, and shaif we, with reason, be reproached on account of the ad- vantages which we should grant to a Power which refutes a , a to join the eaemies of our liberty and our indepen- cence ? The Spanish Administration has just entered into a fresh contract with a foreign house, for a prompt supply of ninety thousand muskets. Meantime the ma- nufacture of arms for the Peninsula is proceeding with increased activity; the work goes on night aud day.— Several bankers of the most opulent houses in London have sent agents to Madrid, with full powers to negoci-' ate for the new loan of forty millions ( reals) opened by1 the Spanish Government ; Sir R. Cox is of the twitf- ber. The national armies continue to triumph in- all points. The civil was is newly concluded. In the sitting of the Cortes of the 8th, the Minister of Marine proposed to apply a part of the extraordinary funds assigned linn to the building of ten- ships of this line, twelve frigates, and thirty brigs. This project has been referred to a special committee. DEC. 8.— Yesterday the King v as pleased to dispatcli the following decree :—. Don Fernando VII. by the grace of God and- the Constitu- tion of the Spanish Monarchy, King of the Spains, to all whom these presents may concern, be it known, that the Cortej Extraordinary have decreed thus : — The Cortes Extraordinary, in the exercise of the authority given tliein by the Constitution, have decreed— Art. 1. The Government is authorised to effect the saleani emission of 40,000,000 of reals vellons in rentes, at the rate of five percent, to be inscribed on the Cireat Book. 2. The said rentes shall be sold at the highest possible value, consistent with the time and circumstances. 5. The Government shall give circumstantial information to the Cortes of the produce of this sale. 4. The Government shall apply whatever sum may be found proper to the sinking fund of these sales. the Duke del PARQUE CASTRILLO, President. MARIANO MORENO, Deputy Sec. MARTIN SERUANO, Deputy Sec. Madrid, Dec. 4. Whererore, & c. Signed with the Royal Sign Manual. Tn the Palace, Dec, 6. Tn virtue whereof the Secretary for the dispatch of Finance will receive proposalsfor the negociation by sale or commission of the 40 000,000 of reals vellons rentes; and the Government will, in due time, accept the proposal which may be found most advantageous for the public. Madrid, Dec. 7, 1822. FROM GERM^ PAPERS. The destruction of the Turkish fleet in the port of Tenedos, as stated in our last, is confirmed from various sources. It appears that the Greeks on board the fire- ships saved themselves on board the otlter ships ; onlr one of them had his right hand burnt. He observed that the inflammable matter did not catch fire, on which he seized hold of some live coals and threw them on it, by which his hand was burnt. But this brilliant aclion is not the only success of the Greeks. A letter from Trieste gives the following additional details : " Eight thousand Albanians, under the command of Omer Vrioni, entered Acarnania, and advanced as far as Missolongo, where Maurocordato, Normann, ami other Greek Chiefs, were posted in considerable force. Three Turkish ships bombarded the city from ihe sea. Marcos Bozzaris, with 3090 Greeks, occupied the pass of Tygos, aud he was surrounded bv 2000 Turks. For three days the Greeks disputed the pass, and during that lime they were witheut food. Matters were in a state of despair, when twelve Greek ships arrived at Misso- longo on the 3d of November, having on board soldiers. The three Turkish vessels were immediately attacked and burnt, aud the Greeks disembarked. " United with the forces in the town, they immediate-' lv attacked the Turks, who, unable to resist, took t. » flight, and being pursued, several of them were drown- ed in the Achelons ; many others were killed, and a con- siderable number made prisoners, only the cavalry savin* themselves. This brilliant victory saved Western Greece, and its enemies will uot hazard a second attack this winter. " Fifteen thousand Greeks are said to be under arms in Candia ; but I will not answer for the authenticity of this news. On the Sth of November there was a very bloody and obstinate battle, in which the Greeks were victorious ; and, in consequence of the victory, became masters of. the fortress of Canee." FRANKFORT, Dec. 14.— It is reported that after the close of the Congress at Verona, the affairs of the German Confederation, and especially the Diet, will be the subject of particular conferences between Prince Metternich and Count Bernstorff There is a report here that Plenipotentiaries from all the Great Powers are shortly to go to Madrid, M. Meier; President of the Municipal Council at Reinach, in the Canton of Basle, has been condemned to deprivation of his office, three years confinement in chains, and all costs for have taken money for issuing evidently false certificates for corn, which was forwarded by merchants of Berne. MOLDAVIA, NOV. 30-— The second army, under Wittgenstein, and that under the Grand Duke ( which last include the Polish army)', are still in their positions, well prepared for action : no movements are yet observ- ed among these troops. It is hoped that the answer of the Porte to the proposals which Lord Strangford takes to Constantinople will be such that his Majesty the Emperor Alexauder will not he compelled to draw the sword. We have just learnt that the separate corps of Count Woronzoff( to which a very fine division ot hussars has been added) will not inarch back to Kremenezeck, but remain in the Austrian frontiers till the result of the conferences at Veronals known. HAMBURGH, Dec. 17.— The frost which has con-- tinued for some days has filled the Elbe with drift ice, so that to- day no ships have sailed. Sonle vessels lower down the river, bound to this city, have been stopped by the ice. The communication with Hamburgh is open. A. N'CONA, Dec. 12.— A vessel arrived from the Ari chipelago has brought very favourable news ot the causo of the Greeks. The Captain entered H ydra on the 19tli of November, while guns were'firing and bells ringing.. The Greeks were at that moment celebrating a Te Deum for their victories both by sea and land. The latter were gained at St. IViadc, opposite to Anatohcon, and Vrachory over four Pachas, who commanded the combined Turkish and Albanese forces. As for the naval victory, it is much more important than was at first announced. The last report received by the Admiralty at Hydra, Nov. 24, makes the number of ships lost by the Turks amount to 21, of which seven are large ships ; the Admiral's ship and two frigates be- came the prey of the flames ; two other frigates, and thirteeen corvettes, brigs and galliots, were cast away or driven on the coast of Asia bdtween Cape Phonics and t! ig harbour of Pacha Liman. Two other frigates dismasted, were abandoned to the mercy of the winds, * the hulls of which were saved bv the Greeks, who took possession of them. While the grand Turkish fleet entered Constantinople after its losses to winter, the Greeks, strong in their boldness and their indefatigable ardour for independence, rejected every idea of repose, and spread themselves with their slii^ s over all the seas of the Levant. The Ipsa- riots are cruising off the Dardanelles; the Hydriots in the watersttf the islands of the Cyclades. The Cassiots are about Candia, extending their cruises even to Cyprus. A division is stationed in the Gulf of Argos, and block- ades Napoli de Roman! ; another division directs its Course on the coasts of Epirus, to keep the Albanians JSB order ; a third, commanded by M. Lazuros, a skilful ' seaman, is arrived in the Gulf of Patras. This latter is occupied in transporting to Missolongo 3000 men from the Peloponnesus, commanded by Ni- cetas the younger, who were to reinforce the Etolians. After this expedition Lazuors determined lo force the passage of the Little Dardanelles, to enter into the Gulf of Lepanto, in order to chase away the Austrian vessels which have sailed on for six months, supplying Corinth and Lepanto with provisions, and supporting the Turks in their operations by all the means in their power. The Greeks complain bitterly of the conduct of the Austrians which thev call Anti- Christian. They even pretend that the vessels of this power have done more evil to them than the Turkish fleet and the fleet of the Corsairs. This latter only presented itself twice this year before some ofthe besieged places, while the Aus- trians, protected by their flag, sail continually over these seas and along the coasts of Greece, to re- victual these places. CANAL OFDARIEN. The American papers have renewed the discussion on the practicability of cutting a canal across the Isthmus of Darien, the narrow neck of land which divides North and South America; and from the extracts from an in- teresting work printed at Madrid in 1788 ( which they publish) it would seem that nature " has, by means of rivers and bavs, & c. nearly completed a catial of her own construction," as is exemplified in the case of our Ca- ledonian Canal. The obstacles formerly stated, the rocky nature ofthe land, & e. do not, it seems, materially exist. The riches of the countries to which such a work would open a communication are immense ; as. they abound, in addition to quantities of the most precious metals, with almost all the finer products of a southern clime. But the grand advantage ofa cut across the Isthmus would be tlie shortening ofthe passagefrom Europeand America to India and China. The whole width of the land is be- tween 60 and TO miles ; and the New York Daily Adver- tiser says on the subject, " It is the opinion of some thai a canal of twenty or twenty- five miles, on certain parts of the Isthmus would complete a navigable communica- tion between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It has also been asserted that the canal might be carried through a prettv level section of country, where no great difficul- ties o, excavation would probably occur. If these opini- ons be well founded, there might be a diminution often thousand miles in the passnge from this country to China and the East Indies. When South America is tranquil- lized, the project may, perhaps, at no very remote period, be accomplished." The advantages of a com- munication at this point, between the two great oceans, would be incalculable, and even should a canal fail, owing to local obstacles, we trust a rail- way will be projected. South America, though an infant country, will have the great advantage in such works, as well as in her mines and coasting navigation, of the gigantic powers of steam, which is now rendered applicable to purposes even beyond the conception of earlier ages. Steam would be peculiarly applicable to the navigation of the Oronoko, the Magdalena, and other large rivers of South America, which wind through thousands of miles of rich aud prolific provinces, which the difficulty and delay of communication have hitherto almost isolated from the civilized and commercial world. We think Bolivar, on holding out sufficient and secure inducement for the cutting of a canal, would probably find a sufficient num- ber of spirited individuals in our own town of Liverpool to undertake the project.— Liverpool Mercury. The following are the particulars of the late fracas between the American Consuls at Algiers and the Go- vernment of that place, as given in a letter from an American Officer, dated from Gibraltar:— " The late disagreeable affair at Algiers has occasion- ed some uneasiness to our merchants, and various stories have been afloat respecting it. However the real state of the affair is as follows :— " Our Consul Mr. Shaller, being away, had left his nephew, the Vice- Counsel, to act in his place, who, when out hunting, met some Turks, who told him he was trespassing on their fields, and desired him to go off. lie refused, and theyinconsequenceattemptedtouseforce, uponwhieh he presented his gun at them, whichsoirritated the Turks, that they immediately disarmed him, and beat him with the butt- end. The Vice- Consul imme- diately complained to the Dcv, and demanded satisfac- tion : but the Dev told him he could give none, adding, ' I allow vou sufficient protection in appointing you a Dragoman.' This officer is a man sacred among the Turks, every Consul being allowed one as a protection. If a Turk insults any one under their protection he losses his head. Our Vice- Consul had omitted to take his Dragoman with him, therefore he was refused satisfaction. He, however, told the Dev, ifhedidnot punish those men in twenty- four hours, he would cut down the American flag staff, to which the Dey replied he was perfectly at liberty so to do. The flag stafF was accordingly cut down, and a vessel chartered to bring the Consul to Port Mahon, and Dr. Swift is left in his place. This has occasioned great alarm among our merchants, to whom the idea of an Algerine war is by no means palatable, as it would do so much injury to our commercial interests, which are not in the most • flourishing situation now, although we are in the midst of peace. The Vice Consul's conduct has met with some animadversion from several of our mercantile peo- ple, who consider hitn in a great measure as the ag- gressor." From the LONDON GAZETTE, Dec. 24. Foreign- Office, Dec. 23. The King has been plensed to approve of Mr. Fran- cisco Jose de Noranha Feital, as Consnl- General at Glasgow and the other ports of Scotland, for the King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil, and Al- garves. MEMORANDUM. His Majestv has been pleased to approve of the 13th Kegiment of Foot being formed into a corps of Light Infantry. ceiveu tlie holy sacrament in the private chapel of the Pa- vilion this morning, at nine o'clock ; at twelve precisely his Majesty again entered the Royal closet, to attend Divine service, which was performed by Dr. Pearson and the Sub- Dean of St. James's. The sermon was preached bv the Dean of Hereford ; before the sermon, Handel's pastoral symphony, with the recitative and chorus, " Glory to God," and after the sermon the hal- lelujah chorus •-'.• as performed by his Majesty's band, in a manner which does infinite credit to Mr. Cramer, the leader. After the service the holy sacrament was admi- nistered to all who thought proper to receive it. This is the first time that the public have been allowed to re- ceive tho communion in his Majesty's private chapel.— His Majesty was attended in the Royal closet by the Lord Steward ; Lord Mount- Charles and Lord Francis Conyngham were in the pew with the equerries, and the ladies of that family were, as usual, in the division of the Royal closet to the right of the King. His Majesty looked remarkably well, and was dressed, as usual, in a blue siirtout, buttoned close up to his throat; also a black neckcloth, and a small star. There is no company at the Pavilion this evening; his Majesty dines at six o'clock, an hour earlier than usual, ill order to give the house- hold a long evening to enjoy the ancient festival of Christmas. Yesterday the Earl of Liverpool, the Duke of Wel- lington, and Viscount Melville, had a consultation with Mr. Secretary Canning, at the Foreign Office. PROSECUTIONS FOR PERJURY.— A number of persons were some time since tried in the Court of Ex- chequer for a participation in certain smuggling trans- actions at Claughton- wick. in Yorkshire. All but one were convicted, but one of the accused made out a satis- factory case of absence from the scene of the delinquency, which, in technical language, is called an alibi, and was, of course, acquitted. The principal witness against the whole number ( a man named Mead) was on Thurs- day the 19th inst. tried in the Court of King's Bench upon a prosecution for perjury, instituted by the acquit- ted parson, and was found Guilty. Eighteen - utluy witnesses, who appeared for the King at the trial in the Exchequer, were next day to have been tried in the King's Bench on the same charge of perjury, but the Defendants had demanded a special jury ; a sufficient number of special jurors did not, however, attend, and the Solicitor- General, who appeared for the defendants, having declined to pray a tales, the case went offfor a defect of jurors, after having cost the Prosecutors 50001. LONDON, DEC. 28. Mr. Canning arrived at the Palace on Monday, and had the honour of dining with his Majesty. The Mar- quis and Marchioness of Bath, the Earl and Countess of Warwick, Lord John Townshend, and Mr. Greenwoou were also included in the Royal Dinner Party. The additional company in the evening included the Earl of Uxbridge, Lord Bingham, Col. Cavendish, Col. Lvgon, Mr. de Roos, and the Hon. Mr. Upton, ofthe Life- V Guards ; Lord W. Thvnne, Lord W. Paulett, and Col. Sir Edward Blakcney, of the Royal Fusileers ; Lady Louisa Thynne, Mrs. Cavendish, and General Sir Ed- ward and Lady Kerrison. Mr. Canning took leave, and returned to London on Tuesday.— Brighton Chronicle. BRIGHTON, Dec. 25.— His Majesty and suite re- EXTR A ORDINARY CASE OK LIBEL. DOMINICA, Oct. 3.— One of the most singular, and, in fact, unprecedented trials for libel has just been de- cided here. The parties were S. Bridgewater, Esq, Collector of the Customs, plaintiff", and the proprietor of the Dominica Chronicle, defendant. The libel was contained in a notice to correspondents in the following words : " Castigator is wholly inadmissible. We have nothing to do with Ihe robbery at G— n— a, some years a< jo. It is a black- faced business, and should have been tried in that Colony." * This notice, it was supposed, alluded to some com- munication handed to the Editor of the Chronicle, re- lative to a transaction which occurred during the resi- dence of Mr. Bridgewater in the island of Grenada, the place implied in the notice. It appears, that during Mr. B.' s residing there, he received some information that the premises of a resi- dent on the island, named Waugh, had been broken open during the night and were in the act of being robbed. Under that impression, he repaired to the spot with his servants, to render Waugh such assist- ance as he iright stand in need of; but Waugh, under some misapprehension, and ignorant of the persons designs who were thus disturbing him ( for the robberv was a fabrication), Called to the military guard, and gave Mr. Bridgewater into their custody, and ac- cordingly conveyed him to the guard- house. Waugh, however, in the space of ten minutes followed him there, accompanied by the brother of the plaintiff, and apologising for his hasty conduct, satisfied Mr, Bridge- water, and the whole of the parties proceeded to their respective homes. The paragraph above alluded to appearing to con- vey an intimation that Mr. Bridgewater had gone to Waugh's house for the purpose of committing a burg- lary, that Gentleman instantly commenced an action against the proprietor of the Dominica Chronicle, for libel, and laid his damages at 50001. The Jury, after some deliberation, returned a verdict for the plaintiff-— Damages, 5001. Upon this decision, the defendant moved an arrest of judgment ; but failing in that, put in a Writ of Error, and the cause was argued before the four Judges, viz. the Earl of Huntingdon, Mr. President Reid, Mr. Lockhnrt, and Mr. John Ludlow, and after hearing the case minutelv, the Court divided, when it was found the votes were equal, the two former Judges being in favour of the proprietor of the paper, and the two latter against him. This places the sentence in statu quo, their being no other power of appeal, and the case has caused a considerable sensation in Dominica and the neighbouring islands, as it is totally a novel and unpre- cedented occurrence, for which llie Legislature has made no provision ; and the defendant has been deprived of that benefit the law intended should operate for him, when the act which empowered him to appeal to a Court of Error was framed. Letters from Copenhagen communicate the extraor dinary fact, that the merchants there are shipping barley and oats to the port of Konigsberg, the late harvest hav- ing proved so every unproductive for these sorts of grain. Not only are the complaints great in Hanover respect- ing the very low price of corn, but it is said, such is the depressed value of butcher's meat, that, remote from large towns, cattle are slaughtered for very little more O 1 , , O J than the cost of the hides. NORFOLK MEETING.— In compliance with a requi- sition signed by several hundred " occupiers of land, tradesmen, and others affected by the severe and unpre- cedented distresses of agriculture,," the High Sheriff of of Norfolk ( Sir R. P Jodrejl, Bart.) has convened " a County Meeting of the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and others," to be held at St. Andrew's Hall, Norwich, on Friday, the 3d of January, " for the purpose of taking into consideration those distresses, and the best means of relieving them," Letters received yesterday morning from Plymouth announce the sailing of the expedition for the West Indies, consisting of the following ships :— Gloucester, 74 ; Phaeton, 46 ; Valorous, 20 ; Eden, 20 ; and Bellette, 18 guns. The Prince Regent, a first rate line of battle ship, has been commissioned at Chatham, to supply the place of the Gloucester, ordered on foreign service. Captain Parry is appointed to the command of her, for the pe- riod that Admiral Sir B. Hallowell's flag, as Commander in Chief at Chatham, may be flying in her. Mr. Robert Gourlay appeared before the Magistrates to request on order from them, to compel the overseers of Wily to allow him a sufficient maintenance as a pauper. He entered into a very long detail of circumstances re- lative to his situation, the sum of which was, that he had gained a settlement at Wily ; that he had not where- with to support himself; that he did not wish to eat the bread of idleness ; he did not ask for . charity, but em- ployment, and a sufficient sum for his labour. The Magistrates listened with the utmost patience and atten- tion to his storv : they were aware of his talents, his integrity, and made ample allowance for Ins eccentricities. Mr. Swayne, of Wilton, in a way which did credit to that feeling and humanity for which he is so eminently distinguished, on inquiring about his property, was in- formed by him that he had given L- 1500 in trust for the beitefit ( we ih'nk) of his family, but over which he had no control. As for the ring which he had upon his finger ( we believe it was a mourning one), he considered that to be a species of property with which parish officers have nothing to do. The Magistrates fully coincided in this opinion, and seemed surprised and offended that such a subject should have been introduced. The Ma- gistrates ultimately made an order for an allowance of three shillings per week to the once opulent and generous possessor of Deptford farm Southampton Chronicle. Sir Thomas Lawrence's exquisite drawing of Young Napoleon is not Only a most beauliful specimen of art, but a remarkably correct likeness. The resemblance to his father is also so strong and remarkable throughout o ... a the whole range of features, that it is said to be im- possible even for a stranger to see the drawing without immediately recognizing it as the portrait of young Bona- parte. Canova, the celebrated Sculptor at Rome, is now said to have left behind him a fortune of seven millions of francs— a sum not far short of three hundred thousand pounds sterling 1 A match was madesome time ago, for one hundred guineas a side, between Lord Kennedy and Captain Barclay, which was agreed upon to be decided before Christmas- day : the latter gentleman undertaking to find a man who should throw a cricket ball the distance of one hundred yards forwards and in order that no advantage should be derived from the wind, he should throw the ball back again the same distance. Hyde, Park was the place fixed upon, and last morning the Noble Lord and his sporting adversary met, when the latter produced a fine athletic countryman, to all appearance, who attempt- ed the undertaking with the disadvantage of an unfavour- able morning, and failing in it, his not getting beyond 98 yards in his best throw, consequently the gallant Captain lost his money. 3 per C. Red. 3 perCt. C. 3 § Cents. 4 per Cents. India Stock, PRTCE OF STOCKS. ' a shut 9 I if 9' flll India Bonds, 33 36. pr. Ex. B. 2 4 3 pr Lottery Tickets, — 1. — s. Cs. for Ac. 80 « ! NAVAL REGISTER. MARKETS, AVERAGE TRICES OR ilf) liV. The following is the General Average which governs Im- portation, taken from the Weekly Returns of the quanti- ties arid Price of British Corn, Winchester measure, iu England and Wales, for the week ended 21st Dec. VV heat, Rye, Barley, Oats, - 38s 23. 29s 18s 8d 6d Od 9d Beans, Peas, Oatmeal, Bear or Big, - 25s lOd 29s 3d OOs Od 00s OOd The Average Price ot Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com- puted from the Returns made in the week ended the 25th Dec. is 29s. 4| d. p'er cwt. duty exclusive. CORN EXCHANGE. Dec. 27. Wednesday having been a close holiday, we had more busi- ness transacted in our market this morning than ordinary, and the consumers being fearful that the navigation would be closed, bought rather more freely ; yet our prices are the same as on Monday for prime samples of Wheat and Barley, although our supplies are abundant; but Oats, from tbe mag- nitude of the arrivals, are heavy sale, and a shade lower. CURRENT PRICES OF GRAIN. Wheat s. s. d. s. s. d. White ( new) 26 to 46 0 Pease, Maple .. 26 to 29 0 Do. Fine ... — to — 0 Do. White .. 26 to 30 0 Do. Old ... — to — 0 Do. Boilers .. 30 to 34 o Red 24 to 40 0 Smalt Beans .. 26 to 30 0 Do. Fine ... — to — 0 Do. Old .. — to — 0 Do. Old ... — to — 0 Do. Tick .. 21 to 27 0 Rye -— to — 0 Do. Fine .. — to — 0 Barley 22 to 27 0 Oats Feed .. 16 to 21 0 Do. Old — ro — 0 Fine .. — to — 0 Malt 40 to 55 0 Do. Poland .. 19 to 23 0 Do. Fine — to — 0 Do. Potatoe .. £ 3 to 25 0 Pease Hog ... 26 to 28 0 Do. Fine .. _ to — 0 Flour, 35s. to 40s. — Seconds, — s. — s. FROM LLOYD'S MARINE LIST, Dec. 2- 1. The Whim sloop, fitted out at Nassau, commanded by Licn- tenant Hnbson of his Majesty's ship Tyne, with Messrs. Hallo- way and Phillips. Midshipmen, and manned from that ship, was captured 29th September, while lying in Guanaha, bv a piratical schooner, a large vessel being in sight. The officers and men were kept prisoners several days, and most cruelly treated. COHUNNA, Nov. 30.— The sloop William and Ann, bein? in a sinking state, was abandoned of!' Cape Finisterre. The crew took to their boat and have arrived herein safety. The Palermo, from Seville to London, has been repaired at Ferrol, and is wailing a wind. The Dave, from Newfoundland to Oporto, is repairing at Corcubiou. ( Memorandum.— The William and Ann, above mentioned, is supposed to have been from Malaga to London.) HAMBRO', Dec. 17.— The Caroline, Spelman, from Oporto.' for this place, was totally lost 9th inst. off the llever. Crew saved. Since the 15th inst. the frost has been very severe, and the navigation is interrupted. Some vessels which sailed this morning have returned into the harbour, and none can now come up to this place. The Sal mon, Atchcson, of and from Annan to Liverpool, was struck by a heavy sea near St. Bees Head, Gill inst. antl immediately foundered, with all on board. DEC. 27.— The Good Intent, Richardson, from Memel, was driven on shore near Sbeerness on Tuesday, but was got off without any apparent damage. Antwerp, Dec. 24.— The frost has set in very severe, and the floating ice increased so suddenly that the Albion, Hurst, and Thomas and Ann, Minter, both for London, have hauled into dock, as the pilots refused to take charge of them down the river. The entrance into Flushing is quite unimpeded by ice, and offers every security for vessels bound to this port. The Vrow Gerarda, Schultz, sailed from Surinam 30th July, for this place, and has not since been heard of. Bremen, Dec. 17 The frost continues with easterly winds. TUIIIAMR,- E-.- v. itr.— oieat quantity OT ice IN the Upper Elbe, and it freezes most intensely. Hamburgh, Dec. 20.— Wind East— the frost is very in- tense. Memel, Dec. 7— The weather continues quite open and warm, and no appearance of winter; and it is the same in the interior. Sandifiord, 1) c. 7.— The Hazard, Berg, from Wyberg to Cadiz, has put into Frederickshaven with sails damaged; she had been out 32 days. The bull of a Dutch galliot was towed into Straholm a few days ijflo, full of water, and her masts overboard. She had been flnfu with flax seed aod hemp. A galliot, said to belong to Copenhagen, from Oporto, laden with wine, fruit, and salt, is lost at the entrance of Eastrice harbour. The master and four men drowned. The Hebe, Foreman, from Zante, put into Penzance 20th inst. very leaky, and with much damage. Tbe Thetis, Harnisch, from Stettin lo London, having ex- perienced very bad weather, has put into Mandahl, and was discharging her cargo to repair. Elsineur, Dec. 17— The Kiero, Colquhoun, from Peters- burgh to Hull, is on shore near Saltholm, but expected to be got off. The Ranger, Carter, from Petersburgh to Bristol, put into Greenock 22d inst. water- logged, and would be obliged to discbarge and go into dock. The St. Basilius, from Dublin, has arrived at Drontheim, with damage and loss of rudder. ago " the " Afrrcrlcuri ship Tea Plant, returned dismasted. She' had run stern on in the dark upon an ice island, early in ihe morning ofthe 12: h of last month. It was so abrupt that the [ ship did not strike it til! the bowsprit had been fairly thrust into the ship. This, was in laf. 56. 57. S. an. I long. 60. W. In the Conway we fell in with ice. in iat. !> 6. 50 S. and long. 6.•>. VV. About oo degrees, however, appear to be the latitude where the islands were most numerous, and Where also ihe ice was seen in compact fields of great extent, a little to the east of the meridian of the Cape.*' i i HADDINGTON CORN MARKET, Dec. 27. A large supply of Wheat in market, which met with a heavy sale. Prices rather lower than last day— Top price of Barley and Oats same as last day. Wheal. First 24s Second 20s Third 18s Barley. 20s 6d 18s Od 16s Od This day there were 362 bo' Oats. 15s 6d 13s Od 12s Od Tease. 13s Od 12s Od 10s Od Beans. 14s 6d 12s Od 10s Od Is of Oatmeal in Edinburgh Market— Retail price per peck of best oatmeal. Is. Od. GLASGOW CATTLE MARKET— There was a large supply of fat cattle in Glasgow market on Monday, and prices were considerably lower. The little west country cows aud stots are now rather fallen off, and the large turnip fed stots are pre- ferred. Their prices ran from Gs. Gd. to 7s. Gd. a- stone There was a good supply of sheep, particularly of the ewes.— A lot of very fine black- faced wedders from the neighbour- hood of Stirling, which had been for some time fed on turnips, brought 20s. a- head. Grass- fed ewes sold from 5s. to 12s. and wedders from 12s. to 14s, each. Cheviot ewes brought 13s. and 14s. and best white- faced sheep from 18s. to 22s. MORPETH, Dec. 25.— At our market this day, there was a good supply of Cattle, and being few buyers, part was left unsold. There was rather a short supply of Sheep and Lambs, which met with ready sale at last week's prices. Beef, 4s. to 4s. 9d. Mutton, 4s. 3d. to 4s. 9d. Lamb, 3s. 9d. to 4s. 3d. per stone, sink, ing offals. The Dumfries Cattle Market is now well nigh over for the season. On Wednesday last there were not more than from 100 to 150 bullocks exposed for sale, and among these were no prime lots. The demand, however, was so brisk that one or two lots were bought up before they could be brought upou the sands. Prices in some cases advanced from 10s. to 15s. per head ; but this was not general, and perhaps 7s. on a L. 5 or L. 6 bullock was nearer the medium rise. During the last fortnight, every description of cattle, " both fat and lean, have advanced in price — the former about ten. and the latter 25 per cent, and the demand is daily increasing.— Many of those persons who are now in want of wintering cattle, cannot be supplied ; a melancholy proof ofthe distressed state of ihe farmers during the last three months, when all the neigh- bouring fairs were completely glutted with cattle of every kind, at most reduced prices, half of which could not find purchasers. Now, when a part ofthe farm produce has been converted into cash, a demand for cattle has commenced when they are be- coming scarce, the markets being nearly over. Many farmers, also, were compelled to dispose of their stock of cattle at a very low rate, to satisfy the indiscreet cravings of their land- lords ; whereas if they had been permitted to retain them uutil tbe present time, they would have been gainers of from 25 to 30 per cent Carlisle Journat. KELSO, Dec. 30. — At our second monthly market on Friday, we had but a small supply of fat cattle, but quite equal to the demand ; a few, indeed, were sold, but at prices very low. Of fat sheep the supply was more abundant, there being sundry large and excellent lots at Market; but the demand and prices were so bad, that we believe most of them were obliged to be removed unsold. SKIPTON FORTNIGHT FAIR, Dec. 17 Our fair seems to be on the advance; we are very well supplied with fat goods of all. kinds ; there w- ere many sold for the Liverpool market, and all kipds seem to be on the advance. Our siiow of Calvers was larger than last fair, and continue to advance in price. Good Calving Cattle are'very high. SMITHFIELD MARKET, Dec. 27. To sink the Offal, per stone of 81bs. Beef, 2s lOd to 3s 6d I Veal, 4s Od to 5s Od Mutton, 2s 6d to 3s OOd | Pork, 2s 8d to 3s 8d Beasts, 3416— Sheep, & c. 22,180— Calves. 180—- Pigs, 340. FAIRS. DECEMBER' Strathdon, 1st Tuesday Kincardine, Ross- shire, ditto Upper Banchory Tryst, 1st Wednesday Culbockie, 2d Wednesday Tain, Tuesday before Christ- mas 1 Mortlach. Dustan- fair, 3( 1 j Thursday Inverness, 22d day ( Old Stile.) Huntly Andermas- fair, 1st Tuesday —( New Stile.) Ellon, 1st Tuesday Turriff, do. and Wednesday Elgin, Audermas Fair, do. Rothiemay, 2d Tuesday Old Deer, Dustan Fair, do. and Wednesday Fochabers, Belli'.- Fair, 3d Wednesday Dingwall, Tuesday before Christmas Stonehaven, Thursday before ditto Turriff, Saturday before do. JANUARY- Banff, St. John's, 7th day Cullen, ditto Oldmeldrum, St. Nethdin's Fair, 1st Thursday alter the 18th Strichen Yule Market, 1st Tuesday Tain, Cormick's Fair, 1st Tuesday ( Old Stile. J Grap. ton, ist Tuesday -( New Stile.) Mortlach, 1st Tuesday Forres, St. John's, l. st Wed. Drumblade, St. Hilary's, 2d Tuesday Colltin, 18th day, or Wed- nesday after Laurencekirk, Tantan, 3u Thursday Old Deer, ditto Turriff, St. Paul's, last Tues- day aud Wednesday. On Sunday the Leander, 60, Captain Hammor, came into Portsmouth harbour to be paid off. On Monday the Valorous, 26, Captain James Murrav, sailed for Plymouth, to join Sir Edward Owen's squad- ron. On Tuesday the Briton frigate was commissioned at this port by Sir Murray Maxwell. PARTICULARS OF TIXE LOSS OF JUS MAJESTY'S BRIG, RACEHORSE. ( From the Isle of Man Paper.) We have this week to relate, what we do wiih much pain and sincere regret, the loss of his Majesty's brig of war Race- horse of 18 guns, commanded by Capiain W, B. Suckling.— The Racehorse left Milford Haven on Saturday the 14th inst. bound for Douglas Bay, for the purpose of convoying his Ma- jesty's cutter Vigilant, considerably damaged upon the rocks there on the 6th of October, of which we gave an account at the time. With a fine and fair hreeze, the lights on the Calf of Man were made lit 5 p. jr. of the same day ; some tune after another light was distinguished, which the pilot considered to be that on the Douglas pier- head, upon which Captain Suck- ling gave orders to haul to the wind with the trig's head off shore, and to reef the top- sails ; but ere a spoke of the wheel was given, at 5 h. 30 m. the vessel struck upon a rock. It was at this time dark and cloudy, with a heavy swell, which caus- ed the vessel to strike most violently ; with considerable difli. cultv the cutter was got out, and every exertion used to get the stream anchor into it, with the intention of carrying it out, but owing to the heavy breakers, it was found impracticable to keep her alongside.. At this early period, the captain and officers had the appalling and dreadful certainty that the rocks were through the brig's bottom. From the moment of striking, guns were fired, rockets thrown up, and blue lights burnt. The water was now lifting the lower deck, and it was not expected that the vessel would hold long together. The large cutter was filled with men and put under tbe command of the second Lieutenant ( Mallack), who received orders to endeavour to make the shore and pro- cure assistance. Soon after the galley, with Mr. Curtis ( pur- ser). Mr. Edwards ( midshipman), and seventeen men, suc- ceeded in clearing tlie vessel, with the same orders. It was nearly one A. M. before the cutter gained the shore, and at I 1 h. 30 m. the galley through a heavy sea, was pulled to tile rocks at Fort Island, Derbyhaven, from whence the officers and men immediately proceeded to Castletown to get assistance to the brig. During this time, from the rise of tbe flood tide, the sea was making a fair breach over the brig, and hope being at an end to save her, the lives of the crew became the only consideration with the officers. Five boats put off from Castletown, and every exertion was used to reach the wreck by their crews, but only one succeed- ed in passing through the breakers. This boat made five trips, and brought all the crew from the wreck, but unfortunately when nearing the shore, for the last time, with Capt. Suckling, the first Lieutenant Falknor- and a number of men, a sea broke on board and swamped her, when six of tbe brig's crew were drowned, and three of ihe'gallant Manksmen, who had so nobly and perseveringly risked their lives for the safety of all, shared the same untimely and lamented fate ; two of these men were married, and one has left, with his widow, eight young children. Captain Suckling and Lieutenant Falkuor were the last persons rescued, both much bruised, and the latter perfectly insensible. It is now ascertained, that the Racehorse had struck upon Langness Point, within the hay of Castletown ; and the sal- vation of the fives of the crew from so dreadful a situation may be considered miraculous. The cool and steady conduct, and undaunted courage of the Captain, is the theme of admiration and praise of all his officers and crew. His orders were se- conded by tbe Lieutenant, Master, and other officers, in the most exemplary manner, and the conduct of the whole crew was perfectly orderly and obedient. Not an article of clothing or property was saved by any one, excepting what was upon their persons. On Sunday and Monday the brig still held together, and every exertion has been used by the officers and crew to save as much of the stores as possible. Some things have floated on shore and been recovered. The Lieutenant- Governor and gentlemen of Castletown, particularly Mr. Kelly, the High Bailiff, have shown the utmost attention to the unfortunate sufferers. The officers are established at the George Inn, and tiie men in the barracks, with beds, blankets, and cooking apparatus. . We understand that his Grace tho Duke of Atholl has very condescendingly written to Captain Suckling, offering any as- sistance in his power to afford. ICE ISLANDS.— The following is an extract of a letter from Captain Basil, of his Majesty's ship Conway, to Commodore Sir J. M. Hardy, Bart, dated Rio de Janeiro, October 13, respecting the numerous Ice Islands which are met with at certain times near Cape Horn : " I think it right to mention many vessels have lately arriv. ed here, that on their passage round Cape Horn had fallen in with Ice Islands, which appear to tie spread over an un- usual extensive range : and although probably before any state- ment can reach England in lime to put the ships of tins season on their guard, tiie danger may have vanished-; yet I venture respectfully to suggest, that essential service might be render- dered to the navigation off Cape Horn, if, before the circum- stance be forgotten, due publicity w- ere given to the fact, tl . at in some years these formidable dangers may be met with, not as heretofore supposed, far south, and in small numbers, but thickly studding the whole of the sea, immediately off and on both sides of the Cape. A ship has recently been forced back, having everywhere met with ice off the Cape, and three days EDINBURGH, Dec. 31. Friday the Senate of. the University of Glasgow con- ferred the degree of Doctor in Divinity on the Rev. Thomas Taylor, A. M. Minister of Tibberiuuir, in the county of Perth. The Presbytery of Paisley have sustained the presenta- tion oi' the Rev. Dr. Barr to the church and parish of Port- Glasgow, ordered a call to be moderated upoil Thursday the 16th day of January, and appointed the Rev. Air. Gcddes, of Paisley, to preach and preside o; « the occesion. M. Richardson of Pitfou'r has presented Mr. Henry Henderson, preacher ofthe Gospel, to the church- of Kiriclaven, on the. translation of the Rev. Robert Skene Walker to Longforgan. The detachment of officers of the Ordnance Depart- ment, under the orders of Major Thomas Colby, of the royal engineers, employed in the trigonometrical survey in the Western Isles of Scotland, have recently returned from thence to London, the season not allowing them to continue their laborious duties in those islands. In the spring they will return to the same part. Other detachments in various places in Great Britain will re- main and continue the survey as the weather will permit them. The stations are Ayrshire, northern counties of North Wales, and the eastern counties of England. A match of rather a novel nature was lately made be- twixt two gentlemen in Glasgow, which was decided oir Saturday on the Edinburgh and Glasgow road, uetir Wc'steraigs. A young woman from the neighbourhood or Qtieensieri- y was to run fifteen miles against any Lanarkshire mini. A lad turned out, in honour of tho county, from Dalserf. For the first eight miles the lady took the lead, and finished tiiem within the hour,- but at this point, her opponent, who had hitherto cour- teously kept in the rear, shot past. Upon this she made a great effort, and resumed her position in front, but being again passed, the poor girl fell down in such dis- tress that the gentleman who hacked her lost all sight of his bet in the apprehension he had for her life. The lad continued at an unnecessarily quick pace, and com- pleted the fifteen miles in seven minutes within the two hours, having run the last mile in five minutes. He had previously declared that if he was beat by a woman, he would never again revisit his paternal mansion. After a course of damp and thick weather, we have had, since Thursday evening last, sharp frost, with a clear sky. The thermometer has been, as low as 2- 5 The ice is now strong enough to allow the amusement ofskaiting, which has been accordingly. prosecuted with great vigour, by crowds of boys, intermixed with men, 011 all the ponds and lochs in the neighbourhood. Such is the general eagerness for this amusement, that it is iir most cases attempted prematurely ; and in consequence we hear that at Duddingstone the ice gave way, and se- veral individuals fell into the water. Thev were, how- ever, rescued with no farther evil than a complete duck- ing. At CanonmiUs Loch we hear that a boy fell in, and was carried home apparently lifeless. DEEP SLEEP.— Monday night several people were attracted to die door of a labourer's house in the vil- lage of Johnston, by the loud and continued screaming of an infant, which became so alarming as to induce those who were assembled to force open the door, when, to their no little surprise, they found a child, about six months old, lying on the ground at the foreside of a bed, from which it had fallen, with its face a good deal cut by the fall, and its father and mother still asleep in the same bed, undisturbed bv its loud cries, and the noise necessarily attending the forcing of the door, m the pre- sence ofa clamourous multitude I The man who was apprehended on Saturday morning, suspected of being conccrncd in raising the dead-, has been handed over to the Sheriff for prosecution, One of the bodies has been claimed, and carried off by the relations for re- interment in the church- yard of t'. arl- stotine, from which it was stolen. The other body re- mains unclaimed. On Saturday se'ennight a woman of the name of Cameron was lodged in Cupar jail, on the charge of issuing a/ orged one guinea note of the Bank of Scotland. It is dated in June 1819, and but indifferently executed. On Wednesday se'ennight, Messrs. Gulline, Fergu- son, antl Dryden, officers of Excise at Dumbarton, after procuring assistance of Mt. Ferguson, commander of the Loch Lomond revenue boat, and boat's crew, succeed- ed in detecting two large private distilleries, on the shores- of Loch Long, and notwithstanding the assistance ofa great number of smugglers, who gathered round them with fire- arms and bludgeons, completely destroyed all the utensils, together with upwards of 40 gallons of wash and low wines. Proceeding onwards, they discovered another extensive illicit distillery, at the bottom of a. vcrv high and almost perpendicular rock, but were unable to destroy it, owing to the number of smugglers and their friends, who had by that time gathered from all the surrounding hamlets, to the number of fifty or sixty, who posting themselves on the summit! cf the cliff, with their faces blackened and otherwise disguised, rolled on them large stones down the precipice, which bound- ing from one angle of the rock to another, rendered it ^ 0 .... ,, extremely dangerous antl difficult for these officers lo reach their boat in safety, but which they happily did without receiving any material injury. It is with much regret we learn, that these vigilant officers were unable to secure and bring to justice these desperadoes. BIRTHS. At Ilarpole, near Northampton, on the 14th inst. the Lady of the Hon. and Rev. T L. Dundas, of a daughter. Ill Baker Street, Portmatl Square, on the 21st inst. the Lady of George Cleghorn, Esq. of Weems. ofa daughter. In Charlotte Square, on Thursday the 26th instant, Mrs. Tytler, of Woodhouselee, of a son. At Portobello, on the 24tb inst. the Lady of William Coch- rane Anderson, E-^ q. of Harehope, ofa son. At Holkham, on the 26lh inst. Lady Ann Coke of a son and beir. At Brussels, on the 23d inst. Mabelta Knox, wife of the Hon. John Henry Knox, ofa son and heir. MARRIAGES. At Edinburgh, on the 23d inst. Lieut- Colonel Rose, Por-< tuguese service,' to Catherine, eldest daughter of James Wjddeli. Esq. of Kingston, Jamaica. At Grange, on the 25di instant, Alexander Stoddart, F> ij. younger of Ballendrick. to Jessie, daughter of William Young, Esq. Burntisland. At Cousland Park, on the 25th inst. by ihe Rev. Walter Fisher of Cranstoun, Mr. Alexander Bu n, North Berwick, to Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. William Walker. At Edinburgh, on the 27th inst. by tbe Rev. It, Q, Shannon, James Rutherfoid, Esq. writer to the signet,- to Susannah Hardcastle of Haughton, daughter of the lo eased Michael Hardcastle of Haughtou, Esq. in the county of Durham. At Edinburgh, on ihe 20th inst. the Rev. John Htpiter, A. M. of Magdalene College, Oxford, and youngest son of of James Hunter, Esq. of llol'ioway, Middlesex, to Douglas, eldest daughter of the la< e Robert Richardson, Esq. of Peitlf. DEATHS. At his residence, Ranelagh House, Chelsea, oh the 20th inst. in the 69th year of his age, Gensral Wilford, Colonel of the 7th Dragoon Guards. In Dublin, after a most tedious illness. Hurts- Hamilton, MI . Archibald Minister of Esq. M. P. for the county of Dublin. At Granada, on the 7th of September last, . VI Vean. sail of the late Rev. Patrick M V, Kenmore. At Edinburgh, on ihe 20th instant, Charles Fleming, Esq. late Superintendent Surgeon, in the service of the Hon. Ed » t India Company. At' Edinburgh, on J9th inst. Win Jub> o: i, Esq, of Locliore, EARTHQUAKES IN SYRIA. Near the ruins of A mind:, Sept. 13, 1822. It has fall ™ to inv lot to relate the particulars of an event that has thrown most of the families of this part of Syria into sorrow and mourning, and all into the great- est difTicuhv and distress. On the 13th August, at half past nine o'clock in the evening, Aleppo, Antioch, Id it, Rilro, Giperstronr, JJ. ircourh, Annenos— every village, and everv detached cottage in this' Pacliolic, and some t wns in the adjoining ones, were, in ten or twelve se- conds, entin ! v ruined hv an earthquake, and. arc be- come heaps of stones and rubbish, in which, at the lojv- cut computation, 20,000 Imuran beings, about a tenth of the population, were destroyed, and an equal number maimed or wounded. The extreme points where this terrible phenomenon was violent enough to destroy the edifices., seem to be . Diabekir aud Marhali ( 12 leagues south of I. ntachin). Aleppo, and Scanderoon, KiRis and" Khun Shekooi!. All- w ithin those points have suffered so T, early equal, except Ori'a and Dntnchin, which . have liot suffer: d much, that it is impossible to fix a central point. The shock was s nsiblv felt at Damascus, Adenfl, and Cyprus. Fo the east of Diabekir and north of Killis, I am not well informed how far the effect extended in these radii of the circle. The shock was felt so violently at sea, within two leagues of Cyprus, that it was thought the ship had grounded. Flashes of fire were perceived at various times throu ghout tiie night, resembling the light of the full moon; but at no place to inv knowledge has it left a t'on appear fo lie distinguished by indented names, and it i. i a very extraordinary coincidence tbat the gently rising bills are designated as *' Lond- ll. iehen"— whereas in modem Geiman the very same elevations are styled 11 Landhochcn." FIRST APPEARANCE OF MR. TAYLOR* THE ELEGANT EQUESTRIAN. On NEW CIRCUS, UNION STREET, A BER DEEM. MONDAY Evening, Jan. 6, 1823, the Performance will commence with It [ JNN1NG V A ULTING. After which, first time, THE GRAND HORSE PYRAMIDS. COUNTRY DANCES; 0Jtr TIIE TYRQLtEHUN STILTS. STILL VAULTING, It// it/(' Troop of Fai'lligeurs, - *' MESSRS. CUNNINGHAM. H. BROWN. TAYLOR, ANSET.. CANTJT. ER, FURLONG. Ii. BROWN, GUNNING, and JATM- SS, the CLOWN. THE HUMOURS OF THE SACK, ' In which wji! he introduced,. THE ADMIRED FIIICASSE DANCfe,, By Messrs. U. BROWN and JAMES. TOUESTTUAN EXERCISES* I hi MRS. BROWN. Mr.. Cii. NNt* N< iHA. M's astonishinjy Performances on TILK TIGHT ROPE, Bl? lrFOS — Messr;. ANSEL and JAMES. After which, THE CELEBRATED MR. TAYLOR, first Horseman iu tlie World. The whole will conclude with, for the last three nights, the laughable extravagance, of the Tailor s Journey to Brentford. Riding Master, Mr. CUNNINGHAM. And Hilly Button, fthe Tailor.) ... Mr. JAMES. jj- Doors open at, half- past Six, Performance to commence' atjialf- past Seven. BOXES, 3s.— PIT, 2s.— GALLERY, is. Half- price to the Boxes and Pit at a quarter before nine— Children admitted to the Boxes and Pit at half- price. fty Ladies and Gentlemen taught the Polite Art of Riding and managing tkeir Horses— Horses broke for tbe Road or Field. Signora- FEREZI is enga<£ ed. will appear in a short time. Due notice will be given of Mr. BROWN'S first a ppearanee. CHEAP POTATOES. OmVROLLS White KIDNEY POTATOES, ^"' JD 50 BOLLS Red KIDNEY POTATOES, Are now se'Iing in Cellars in Shiprow. opposite Shore Brae, at . as. 4d- per measured Boll, or 4d. per Peck. These Potatoes are well worth the attention of those re- quiring Potatoes for Seed— and as the Cellars must be cleared immediately, they will be sold at the above low price. Intending purchasers will please apply early to prevent disappointment. Not to be repeated. January 2, 1823. THE CHRONICLE. ABEUDEEN SATURDAY, JANUARY I, 1823. chasm to r. tiv extent, ' although in the low grounds slight. j The Flying Horseman, will go through bis Wonderful Act of crevices1 are every where to be seen, and out of many j IIOR SEM ANSHII\ of then* water, issued, but soon subsided. ' I here w as i [ lis dauntless and graceful Feats on Horseback, rank him the nothing remarkable in the weather or state of the atmos- nhere. , Edifices on the summits of the highest mountains were not safer than those on the banks of the rivers or on t'fiebeach'of the sea.' It is impossible to convey any adequate idea of the scenes of horror that were simultane- ously passing on the dreadful night of August 13.— The awful dnrtoMs the continuance of the most violent shocks at short intervals; the crash ol falTing tValb the shrieks, the groans, the accents of agony and despair of that long night, cannot be described. When at length the morning dawned, and the return of light permitted the people to quit the spot on which they fiad been providentially saved, a most affecting scene ensu- ed. You might have seen many unaccustomed to pray, ' some prostrate, some on their knees adoring their Maker, others running into each other's arm's, rejoicing in their existence. An air ofcheerfuliicss and brotherly love animated everv countenance. In a public calamity, in which the Turk, the Jew, ] the Christian, the Idol. itO'r were indiscriminate victims' or objects of the care of an impartial Providence, every one fortfot for a time his religious animosities, and what was a s'tiil more universal feeling in that joyful moment, ^ very 6ne looked upon the heaviest losses with the great- est indifference. Hut as the sun's rays increased in in- tensity, they were gradually reminded of the wsyits of shelter and tfffood, and became at length alive to the full extent of the dreary prospect before them, for a greater iViass of human misery has not been often produced by any of the awful convulsions of nature. A month has now elapsed, and the shocks continue to be felt, and to strike terror into every breast night and day. ' I he fear that they may not cease before the rainy season common- re's, litis induced those whose business cannot allow of. then quitting the ruins of their towns, instead of rebuild- ing their houses, to constfuct temporary hovels of wood without the walls ; and many families, who thought themselves before this calamity Stoutly lodged in a dozen of apartments, now exult in the prospect of passing the v. inter'irf a single room twenty feet square. ' The spaci- ous mansion that has been the residence ofthe British Consul at Aleppo for two hundred and thirty years, is completely ruined. The house's of all the other public agents, and private European inhabitants at Aleppo, have been entirely ruined. At Aleppo tlie Jews suffered the most, on account of their quarter being badly built, with narrow lines ; of a population of less than three thousand souls, six hundred were lost. Ofthe Euro- peans, only one person of note, Signor Esdra di Picciotto, the Austrian Ccmsul- Genertd, and ten or twelve women and children, perished. Ilut the greater part are now suffering from ophthalmia and dysentery, occasioned by exposure to the excessive heats by day and to the cold dews of night. When it is considered that two- thirds of the families in Aleppo have neither the means of making n long journey to remove to a town out of the cflcct of tlie earthquake, nor of building a slu- d to keep off the rain, it is impossible to conccive all the misery to which they are doorm- d the ensuing winter, " or ever to find more deserving objects of the compassion and charity of the opulent," who it has " pleased God to place in happier remotis of the globe." Here planks and fuel are cheap, and the people have the resource of tiles, which they w'ere taught to make during their long residence at Antioch ; but at Aleppo, where wood is very dear, they have no contrivance to keep out the rain, but free- stone walls and fiat roofs, made of a very expensive ce- ment. SEPTEMBER 20.— I am sorrv to say that shocks of the earthquake continue to be felt to this day, the 30th after the principal shock; and no change has taken place in the state of desolation which that dreadful catastrophe has produced. OCTOBER 18.— Until the 9th inst. slight shocks of earthquakes continued to be felt ; since that day they ltave entirely ceased, but confidence in a continuance of safety from that dVeadfol calamity is not restored." We regret to find bv the following interesting com- munication, that the earthquakes which desolated Syria bad not censed at the date of later advices than those hitherto published., Levant Compatiy's Office, Dec. 19, 1822. " SIR— loaddition to the communication which Imade to you yesterday regarding the earthquakes in Syria, I beg to acquaint von farther, that Mr. Consul Barker reports, under the date of the 19th October, ( being the dav after the date of the latest extract published) as follows:— At half- past five, P. M. a violent shock of earthquake has destroyed all our hopes of its being terminated. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, G. LIDDELL." The Levant Company, London, have set on foot subscriptions for tire relief of the most distressed of the surviving inhabitants, which will be remitted, with pro- per instructions for its application. ISLAND OF COLL. WP copy the following account from the Morning Herald, in which' it is given on the authority of a correspondent : — In the island " of Coll, at the foot of the mountain llenfoil, there are at this time existing the remains of a monastery of great antiquity, Pa t of the ruins in this island have recently been removed by some of the poor natives, in order to procure ma- terials for repairing their cabins. On pulling down one of the walls of considerable thickness, a vaulted apartment of fair dimensions was laid open, partly Consisting of masonry and partly formed by operations from the rock. Around this cell or room appear a variety of shelves or ledges, neatly formed of slate, supported by stone brackets, and bearing upon them, in considerable numbers, what, according to modern phraseology, would be termed " specimens." Each specimen stands in a small- tray or saucer of lead, which appears to have been cast in a mould of chalk or some other soft stone. The names of the specimens are indented or engraved upon the lead trays in eld Latin. Under one of the shelves were discovered one iron hammer and two hammer heads of stone, one of them is basalt, and the other a bright green siliceous stone; audit is extra- ordinary that their shapes ate very similar to those recommend- ed by Mr. M'Adam for hammers in bis works for road mak- ing. In one part of the vault is a very ingenious composition of hardened clay, being obviously a model ofthe island, so faj: relates to its geological structure. Tbe varieties of eleva- A report has be: n in cir. ulatijti for some time, ami seems to acquire strength— that His MAJESTY has it in contemplation again to enter into the married state, and with one of his fair subjects. It appears, that the marriage act does not restrain the Sovereign, but merely the other branches of the Royal Family, from forming matrimonial alliance with subjects ; but if this be really the case, why should any branch of the Royal Family hf so restrained on account of proximity to the Throne, when the King may marry whomsoever he pleases ?— The justice'of an act which renders it, compulsory on any branch ofthe royal family to remain unmarried, ot- to marry contrary to inclination, may well be question- ed ; and it is generally believed, that a deviation from the common practice would be generally approved by the country. If the report be well founded, a communica- tion upon the subject will be made to Parliament in the course of the ensuing Session. BIRTH.— At Rotterdam, on - 22d December, Mrs. JAMES YOUNG, of a Son. MARRIAGES. — At Pitcarrie, near Bervie, on Friday 20th ult. Mr. JAMES Ai. EX- ANNRA, merchant, Montrose, to MARGARET. eldest daughter of Mr. John Duncan, manufac- turer ^ liere. At Petcthead, on the 24th NIT. PATRICK JA. UIFSON, Esq. Surgeon, to Miss CHARLOTTE, secontl Daughter of John Sutter, Esq. Ship Owner in Peterhead. At Edinburgh, ou tie 26' th ult. by the Rev. Henry Grey, of the New North Church, Sir ALEXANDER RAMSAV, of Bat- main, Bart. M. P. o ELIZABETH. second daughter of the Hon. William Maille of Panmure, M. P. DEATHS.— At Aberdeen, on ill,' 23D ult. Mrs. ELIZABETH MAIH.. relict of the la e ALI XAMIEK GAKtoiii, Esq., On the 17th ult. Mrs. JOHN LEONARD, SI. Martin's Street, Leicester Square, London. At Grantown, on the 16th ult. Captain ALEXANDER GRANT of Tullocbgorum, aged 89 year-. At New Orleans, on the 22d July, 1822, ALEX. SIIANH, a native of Aberdeen, or neighbourhood, aged about thirty- two. He was several yeais in the . West Indies, and clerk there to the houses of - Vf. Cavan and Company, and . Manm and Company, Ouadaloupe, and bad been about four years at New Orleans. At Montrose, On tbe £ 0ih ult. 40 the 87th year of his age, Mr. JAMES HENRY, merchant; iti his youth- he served his . M ' ijos- jt. . ajxd u'"- La'. ird Ui « r fivct conMimtHletl ify Ri'ar- AU » miral evens, which co- operated with Colonel Coote in the reduction of Pond. cherry, in the year 1760. He was on board the Tiger, and was one of those who volunteered from that ship in the escalade, at w hich he received a wound in the hand. He shortly afterwards lost an arm in an engagement with the French Beet. He cherished the remembrance of tlie warlike exnloiis of his eaily days, and being an intelligent man, could jtive an accurate description of the icenes iu which lie had borne a part, and which be detailed with a degree of animation . trongly characteristic of tbe hardy veteran. Summary of IMtlkg. ALTHOUGH the ultra press of Paris continued to put forth assertions that war. was determined upon, and in fact inevitable, to the very last moment that such assertions could obtain credit, the dismissal of the Duke de MONTMORENCY from the foreign department, and the interim appointment of M. de VILLELE, who has always been the advocate of pacific measures, leaves now no doubt, that the war party have sustained a com- plete and final defeat. Since the accessionofM. de VtLt. Kt. E to office, he has communicated to the Court of Madrid Ins Most Christian Majesty's dispositions with regard to Spain— and these are altogether pacific. The Spaniards are assured, that so long as they con- tinue quiet and tranquil, they should find in their neigh- bours true and sincere friends. This is no doubt very candid aud becoming on the part of a Government that, but a few months ago, was expending large sums of money for the purpose of exciting insurrection against the established authorities in Spain— and qualified as this declaration is with a kind of threat that, in case Spain, torn bv factions, shall continue to be dangerous to France, recourse will be had to move efficacious mea- sures than mere remonstrance, it might leave some doubts as to thej- eal intentions of the French government, were it not well known, that it dare not venture upon hosti- lities against Spain. The Army of Observation has manifested its friendly disposition towards the. eonstitil-' tional troops under MINA, in a mann ir not to be mis- understood ; shouts of Vive la Liberie !— Vive la Con- stitution !— Mart an Tyrant!— were cordially inter1 changed, and a considerable body are said to have gone over to the Spaniards with their arms : and it is not be- lieved that a single French battalion would have acted against them had orders to that effect been issued.— Tjtese important facts, having transpired, notwithstand- ing' the- degrading restrictions under which, the. public press in Franco is placed, were quite sufficient to give full effect to the pacific counsels of his Grace of WEL- LINGTON— for it was recollected, that in the Armv of Observation were many veterans who had not forgot their former achievements, and eertoinlv entertain no prepos- session in favour of the Bourbon family, or the present political state of their country. In short, they were dis- affected and when ordered to charge, it appeared doubtful in what direction the bayonets might be pushed. The Courts of Petersburg!), Vienna, and Berlin, con- tinue to hold threatening language ; but it is not be- lieved that, without the slid of Britain. and France, they will venture upon hostilities. The change that has taken place in his Majesty's Councils with regard to foreign . affairs, since the death of the Marquis of LONDONDERRY, is truly great ; and notwithstanding the distresses of the country, were a change as beneficial, to take place, in the Home Depart- ment, much of that gloom would be dispelled that at pre- sent overhangs these kingdoms. The report is confirmed, that our naval commanders in the Mediterranean have, by particular orders, recognized the blockade declared by the Greek Government, and Captain HAMILTON, of the Cambrian, was among the first to congratulate the gallant Greek Captain CANARis, on his having a se- cond time destroyed a great part ofthe Turkish fleet by fire. Ofthe intentions of the Emperor ALEXANDER with regard to Turkey very little is said— but should he attack that power next spring, it is believed his conquest would be easy. His Minister, M. Pozzo DI BORGO is said to have been much dissatisfied at the late change in the councils of France, as he had laboured incessantly to force on a war between that country and Spain. It isj however said, that the views of Russia mav probably be counteracted by the formation of an independent Greek Government under the protection of Britain, but we know not upon what authority the report is founded. A Meeting has lately been held at Edinburgh of Gentlemen from many Counties of Scotland, for the purpose of taking iuto consideration the agricultural dis- tress now prevailing, and the best means of relief ; and it seems to be at at length fully understood, that the re- action of the paper money system is one principal eause of thu rapidly increasing distress ; the Report of the Meeting our readers will find in p. 2. col. 1. The Commissioners of Police have unanimously appointed Mr. WILLIAM CJI. MMEXS to be Joint Clerk, and Collector of the Police and Watch Assessment, along with his brother, Mr. JOIIN CHALMERS. On Tuesday morning last, a fire was discovered in the attic storey of a house iu College Street, . occasioned by two children with a light, following a kitten under a bed. The flames burst forth with great violence, so as to threaten the destruc- tion of the whole house, but by ilVe prompt assistance of the Fire Engines' ffom Messrs. Hadden & Sons' Manufactory, and those of the Norwich Insurance Company, as well as the exertions ofthe people in the neighbourhood, the fire was ex- tinguished in about two hours, after. consuming great part of the ' roof and of the floor where it began ; as also, the furniture of the poor tenants, a great part of which was either burned or destroyed. Oh Wednesday, being New Year's Day, the young men of Six Incorporated Trade*, viz. Hampierinen, Bakersj Wrights and Coopers, Tailors, Weavers, and. Fleshers, walked in Pro- cession through the streets of this city, carrying their several ensigns and insignia of their crnjts, with many beautiful de- vices and decorations, while tile young men themselves were fancifully andtastefully dressed; the whole forming a gratify- ing spectacle to the crowd of admiring spectators who. thronged after them iu their extended progress, through nearly all the streets and avenues both of Old and New Aberdeen. The Treasurer of the Infirmary and Lunatic Asylum has received, by the hands of Mr. Hutcbeon, Advocate, the follow- ing legacies bequeathed by the late William Duguid, Esq. of Granite Piace, near Aberdeen. To the Infirmary. L. 10U( duty L. 10) L. 90 To the Lunatic Asylum, L. 100 ( do. L. 10.) ... L. 90 The Treasurer has also received, by the hands of Mr. James Giant, Advocate, the following legacies bequeathed by Miss Eliz ibeth Forbes, late of Queen Street. . To the Infirmary, L. 100 ( duty t- 10) L. 90 To the Lunatic Asylum, L 200 ( do. L. 20) ... L. 180 The Treasurer ofthe Poor's Hospital has also received, by the hands of Mr. Grant, a legacy of L- 100 ( duly L. 10) L. 90, bequeathed by Miss Forbes. The Treasurer of the Coal Fund has also received L. 50, ( less duty, L. 5). being a legacy by, the late Win. Duguid, Esq. of Granite Place. The Treasurer of the Sick Man's Friend acknow ledges, with gratitude, tbe receipt of the follow ing sums : From Major D. M ... ... L. l From the Executors of the late Mr. J. M'Allan, j- ir Alex. Webster, Esq. ... L. 2 From the Executors of the. late Wm. Duguid, Esq. of Granite Place, per D. Hutcheon, Esq. L. 50, ( less du'y L H) L. 45 The Ti casurer of the Female Society thankfully lu- know ledges receipt of L. 10 sterling, per Mr. Allan, Advocate, being a donation from a Lady, who has requested her name to be con- cealed. Mr. Thorn. Treasurer to the Clothing Society, has the honour to acknowledge the receipt of various articles of warm Clothing, sent by a Lady, at Union Piace, for the benefit of the Society— and in their name to return her their best thanks for her seasonable donation. I'RICE OF PROVISIONS, & C. IN THE ABERDEEN MARKET, YESTERDAY. Quartern Loaf — — OOD Oatmeal, p. peck, 9!' I a lid Bearmeal. Potatoes, - Malt, — Beef, p. lb. Mutton, — Veal, — 7d a Od 7d a IOd — 2s 3.1 a Od — 3d a 5d — 3d a 5d — 3d a 5d Turk, — — 2( 1 a 4d Butter, — — 1 Od a 12d Eggs> p. doz. fid a 10( 1 Cheese, p. st. 5s Od a 6s Od Tallow, — 9s Oil a 10s Od Hav. — — 6d a 7d Raw Hides, p, lb - id a 5d Coals, p. boll, 4s 4d. a 4s. 6d OFFICE- BEARERS OF MASON LODGES, Elected on the 21th alt. being St. Johns Day. . JBERDEEX LODGE. ROBERT DUl'tllE, Esq. Merchant, R. W. MASTER. Alex. Brown, Esq. do. depute- master ; Alexander Snell, mason, senior- warden ; James Riddel cleik, junior- warden; Alex. Simpson, merchant, secietary ; John Chalmers, builder, treasure*!'; Alex. Low, Esq. merchant; Patrick Still, brewer, Baillie David Chalmers, John Blaikie. jun. plumber, Alex. Allan, E « q. advocate, and Duncan Davidson, Esq. do. assist- ants ; the liev. Dr. J unes Hogg, chaplain ; Chas. Winches- ter, advocate, cleik ; Win, Ctnimers. Robert Montgomery, and John Montgomery, stewards; James Reid, tyler and ofiiccr to the lodge. S7'. . M.- ICII. IR'S LODGE. MARIANUS MASSIE, re- elected Right Worshipful MASTLR. James Ig. Massle, depute- tnaster; John Hay, sen. warden; John Byres, jun. do.; Niuian Kynoth, treasurer; Peter Abel, secretary ; the Rev. Mr. James Cordiner, chaplain ; Robert Smith, John Allan, George Daniel, Alex. Mitchell, Robert Birnie, and William Alexander, assistants; Robert Kilgour, William Forbes, and David Shirrefs, stewards; Thos. Cowie, clerk ; Benjamin Cletk, tyler. ST. NICHOLAS' LODGE. JOHN INNES, R. W. MASTER. John Duthie, depute- master; John Gill, and Jas, Middle- ton, wardens ; William Levie, treasurer ; Arthur Shand, secretary ; David Moir. James Spalding, and Middleton Hos- sack, stewards ; John Allan, and Robert Mitchell, assessors; John Cruickshank, James Greig, Alexander Rohb, John Smith, Isaac Routledge, and Alex. Abcrdeiu, committee ; James Cruickshank, cleik ; John Greig, tyler. OPERATIVE LODGE. JAMES MITCH EL. MASTER. George Clubb, depute master; Alex. Hunter, sen. warden; John Elrick, jun. do. ; Alex. Ligertwood, treasurer ; James Sangster, secretary and clerk ; James Selbie, Joseph F. trquhar, and James Thomson, stewards ; John M'Kenzi. e, tylor ;—. James Matbew, James Ross, Alex. Martin, George Davidson, James Collie. James Stewart. James Brechin, John Forsyth, John Yeats, James Bridgoford, and John Lyon, committee. ST. PETER'S LODGE. JOHN IRONSIDE. R. W. MASTER. Alex. Dunn, depute master; John Duncan aud Alexander Massie, wardens ; John George, secretary ; Wm Simpson, treasurer; Jjines Murray, chaplain ; George Cuckii. ni, Wm. Ironside, and Win. Begg, stewards; Nornvin Yule. John Gordon, George Scorgie, James Shirrefts, James Brechin, and Robert Smith, counsellors; Alex. Davie, clerk ; Edward French, tylej. ST. JAMES'S LODGE. ALEX. BROWN, R. W. MAsrEiu John Lunan, depute- master; James Leisk, sou. waiden ; William Adams, jun. do. ; Peter Petrie, re- elected treasurer; Peter Bruce, secretary ; Alexander Sutherland, chaplain ; John Copland, grand steward ; Charles M'Grigor, sen. tlo ; James Mitchell, jun. do. ; James Stewnrt, jun. Alex. Findlay, James Coutts, John Eddie, and Geo. Reid, coausedors; John Collie, clerk ; Joseph Reid, tyler. ST. LUKE'S LODGE. R. W. JOHN SIM, MASTER. John Meston, depute- master; Robert Milne, sen warden; Alex. Lawsnn, jun. do; Alex. Smith, treasurer; Andrew Bonnor, secretary; Alex. Stewart, grand steward ; George For- yth, son. . do.; James Brechin, jun. do.; G'eorge Stephen, John Youngson, James Nicot, Alex. Duthie, and John Stewart Gordon, assessors; Alexander Lawson, clerk;- James Fowler, tyler. We are happy to observe ihe large shipments of grain, which are weekly made at this port : prices are no doubt extremely low. but the ready market has afforded considerable assistance to the farmers at the present term, and holds out a prospect of better prices for what remains on hand. The exportation of Oats in particular, has been very considerable fur some weeks pa- t. Indeed, the facilities of shipping at ihii port, and the frequency of intercourse with the metropolis, render it every way eligible for the purpose. The Right Hon. the Earl of Fife has been pleased to present the Rev. Wm, AHardyce, to the .(' lunch and united, parishes of Rbynie and Essie, in the presbytery of Stratiibogie, vacant by the death of the Rev. James Milne. It will be gratifying to those interested in the commercial interests of tbe country, to hear, that a Montrose vessel fiom Ireland passed through the Caledonian Can d, last week, thereby avoiding the dangerous passage ofthe Pentland Frith. The Hon. Colonel Grant, of Grant, has geneiottsly allow-- ed his Tenants in Strathspey, an abatement of 25 per cent, from the rents of the year I 822 ; and lias expressed his ii. ten. tion of granting a similar indulgence for the uvo ensuing years. STRATHSPEY In addition to many former instances of benevolent attention, tola's native parish, we hear, that the Minister of Crwmdale has recently received Five Pounds ster- ling, from Sir Jas. M Grigor, Director General of the Medi- cal Department, to be distributed among the poorest of his pa- rishioners. On Friday the 13 h ult. the body of Elspet Robertson, a poor w oman, fiotn Glenlivai, was found in one of the holes ofthe hog belween Ac- hmadies and Knockan, in tfie parish of Boharm. It is conjectured tbat she had fallen accidentally into « bt> h, ila ('.,.,. H.. 1 / V before— r 11 1vitl^ waodoroj into til. bOif. probably with the view of shunning the diHiculties ofthe more common pass, known in ( lit neighbourhood hy the name of the Achmadies turnpike. The body wss identified hy her friends, and decently interred by them in the church- yard of Boharm the following Sunday. MONTROSE, Dec. 19.— We have to record a melancholy accident, which took place on Friday morning, about three o'clock. One ofthe fishing lights belonging to the Waterside, when about six miles out from the mouth of the River, was upset by a heavy squall of wind, aud two ofthe crew drowned. The whole of the crew, six in number, were plunged into the waves. Oilier three boats were within hearing of the cry. of distress; but two of them being, to leeward, only one oi the boats could reach ihe sufferers. By the exertions of this boat's crew, four of the men were picked up. The sufferers are William Findlay, about thirty years of age, and Robert Iuglir, about twenty : tbe former has left a w ife and four children ( the eldest about six years of age) ; the latter a wife and tw- o young children. In behalf of the widows and fatherless children, some humane individuals have opened a subscription * and we hear that upwards of L. 47 have been already paid to the Rev. Dr. Paterson. Such a mournful case . must surely rouse the feelings of the tender- hearted ; and we trust additional sub- scriptions will be obtained. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. During this week the wind has prevailed from the south- eastward, blowing hard and increasing for some days past to the violence of a storm, with a heavy sea on the coast. On Monday morning a large fleet went into Sunderland, and owing to a high sea, and the vessels crowding into the harbour, great damage was sustained. Otie vessel went ashore at the back of the north pier, five or six were nearly wrecked between tbe piers, while several others were dismasted, lost bowsprits, & c. so that the damage is estimated on the w hole at several thousand pounds. The following Aberdeen vesssls were of the number Johnston, Walker, with little or no damage ; Julia, Walker, guard- boards carried away; Lord Archibald Hamilton, Masson, with loss of try- sail and boom, rails, bulwarks, & c. ; Pearl, Burnet, bowsprit carried away, rails, stancheons, and try- sail hcom, with covering bo r.! » s arte '. The Grampian, Sturrock, from Wick to London, with herrings, was put into Scarborough on the 26th ult. all well. The Glentanner, Sellar, frotjn St. John's, N. B. as stated in our last, lias been driven to Cromarty by the present south- erly gale. The Scotia, Robisoo, from Liverpool to the Mediterranean, with wheat, nearly two months sailed, notbeimt able to reach Vigo, where she was to receive orders, in consequence of hav- ing sprung a leak in a heavy gale of wind, bore away for Lis- bon. where she ariived on the 5th ult.— where, it being refused to altow ihe vessel to haul on the ground, she must unload to be inspected. Captain Rubison expected to be ready to sail in about fourteen days ; and states, that four other grain loaded vessels had put iuto Lisbon, leaky. The fine schooner Farmer, Chapman, of this place, with some stones, and a cargo of grain, sailed from Aberdeen for London, on the 28th Nov. and about five days afterwards proceeded from Holy Island, where tlie vessel had arrived iu consequence of having shifted her cargo: and we regret to state, lus not since been heard of; so that there is too much rea- son to fear, the vessel with all on board have met a melancholy fate, probably in the calamitous storm of the 5th and Gth ult. Of tlie new, six in number, five, we learn, have left wives and families. The Catherine, Forrest, bound to Buenos Ayres, sprung a leak off Holyhead 21 at inst. and intended to return to Liver- pool. Fortune, West, at Buenos Ayres, 30ih Sept. IMPORTANT TO SHIPOWNERS. The Trinity House, in London, lias reduced the charges for lights, as follows :— Eddystone, British oversea traders, | d. per ton ; Foreigners, Id.; British colliers and coasters 2s. per vessel. Milford, British oversea traders, { d,; Foreigners, Id.; British colliers aud coasters, 1 s. per vessel. Flambro', and South Stack, ( each) British oversea traders, - Jd. per ton ; Foreigners, id. ; British colliers and coasters id. per ton Scilly, British oversea traders, ^ d. per toil; Foreign, ; British colliers and coasters, Is. per vessel, Buoyagei Beacon- age. Loadsmanage, and Primage in London ; British oversea traders. Id, per ton; Foreigners, 2d.; British coal vessels to be charged by the number of tons in their registers, not by the New- castle chaldron. British and Irish merchant vessels, wholly in ballast, to be charged only half. Portugal, Brazil, United States of America, the Netherlands. Hanover, Sweden, and Norway, to be rated the same as British vessels. ARRIVED AT ABERDEEN. Dec. 27.— Janet and Ann, Moir, Arbroath, goods.— 28. Juno, Blues, Dundee, ditto ; Edinburgh Packet, Hossack, Leith, ditto; Neptune, Davidson, Perth, ditto 29. Search, Sutherland, and Superior, Duncan, London, do.-- 30. Aberdeen Packet, Kerr, . ditto. Ten with coals. SAILED. December 27.— Mansfield, Morison, London, goods. At LONDON. — Lord Huntly, Phillips, 24th ; and Champion, Gilbert, 25th ult. Cuto, Davis, at Grimsby, 25th ult. all well. TIDE. TABLE CALCULATED FOR ABERDEEN BAR. ( APPARENT TIMF., 1 Morning Tide. I Eremng Tide. Jan. 4. Saturday, - - - 511. 50 M. CM. - 19. VI. 5. Sunday,. - - - 6 — 48 7— 21 6', Monday, • » - 7— 56 8 — 32 7. Tuesday, - - - 19— 8 ; 9 — 40 8 Wednesday, : lo — 11 10 — 3S 9- Thursday, 1 11 — 3 j 11 — 27 10. Friday, - - - 1 U — 50 | MOON S AGE. € Last Quarter, the 4th day, at 4th. 2m. Morn. P 0 S T S C R I P T. LONDON, Dee. 31. French papers have been received to the 29th inst. extracts from which, as far as relate to tbe change in the French . Minis- try, are as follow : ( I'LTOM TIIE MONITFIUR OF FRIDAY ) ROYAL ORDINANCE, " Locis, & c. '' Having accepted the resignation ofTered to ushy ouf cousin, the Duke Mathieu de Montmorency, of his functions of Minis- ter Secretary of State for the Department of Foreign Affairs', We have crriered and do order as follows : — " 1. The President of our Council of Ministers shall be charged ad interim with the office of Foreign Affairs. " 2. The President of our Council of Ministers is clyugcsd with the execution of the present ordinance. " Given at Paris, Dec. 25. , ( Signed) « LOUIS. ( Counter- signed) " JH. DE VILLELE, •• President ofthe Ccuntil of Ministers." ( FROM THE MOMITEUP. 0? SUNDAY, DEC. 29.) ROYAL ORDINANCE. " Lotus, by the Grace of God, & c. " We have ordered and do order as follows : — " Art. 1. The Viscount de Chateaubriand, Peer of Francc, is appointed Minister Secretary of Slate for the department of Foreign A flairs. " 2. Our President ofthe Council of Ministers is charged with'the execution of this Ordinance. " Given at Paris, & c. Dec. 23. ( Signed) " LOUIS. " And also bv the President of the Council of Ministers. " JH. DE VILLELE." " Louis bv the Grace of God, cSto. " We have ordered and do order as follows : —- 11 The Duke de Mathieu de Montmorency, Peer of Franco, is appointed Mtni. ier Secretary of Statti, and a member of our Privy Council. " Tbe President of the Council of Ministers is charged with the execution of this Ordinance. '' December 28. — And signed as the preceding." In whatever light the present dispute betwixt France and Spain may be viewad, none can doubt that its result will bo attended with the most important advrntages to the human race. Already has the Holy Alliance rendered itself ridiculous, and should the French Government persevere in refusing to comply with its recommendation ta attack the liberties, of' Spain, then will its power be for ever destroyed. Liberty will have gained a jrreat triumph, and Europe will soon enjoy the advantages of liberal Governments founded no'on divine but on hnninrigb. •. The report of the marriage of his Majesty lo a fair subject gains more and more ground every day. It was pretty generally, but erroneously, supposed that the Royal Marriage Act re- strained the Sovereign, as w ell as the rest of the Royal Family, from mariylng a subject. His Majesty is, however, unrestrain- ed by any fuw from marrying wbotn he chooses ; hut another question arises— whether be could marry without the consent of Parliament ? This question will be s ilved differently, ac- cording to tlie degree of extension given to the maxim tfiut the Sovereign can only act by the advice of responsible Ministers, The practice of looking abroad for wives for our Sovereigns, though uninterrupted since the reign of Henry the Eighth, fm little in its favour, while much may be said against it, " Wa marry our Kings and Queens ( as Air. Wilberforce observed) contrary to tbe law of God and of nature." Oueof the evils attendanton these marriages with foreigners is, that as all the foreign Princes are more or less despotic, their families cannot fail to be imbued with the maxims received and acted on at their Co 11 its, and as that part of our education which we receive fiuiu our mothers, has necessarily great Influence on our fur ture lives, the children of our Kings are exposed to the dan-' er of receiving improper because unconstitutional lessons in their infancy. We have no doubt that the announcement of a devia- tion from the established practice would be received by the public in general with great satisfaction, if the match appeared in other lespects a suitable one, that is to say, likely to be con- ducive to tbe happiness of the parties themselves, and to the promotion of the interests of the country. It has soioelimci been supposed that. the proposed elevation of the daughter of any subject, however exalted in rank, to the throne, would excite the jealousy of the rest of the aristocracy, aud render them hostile to the design. But this we take to be an imagin- ary danger. The popularity of the act, and the invidious na- ture of any attempt to force the King either to remain unmar- ried or to marry contrary to the law of God and of nature would ensure the success of any proposition on the subject to Parlia- ment.— Morn. Chron. BRIGHTON, pec. 29. — Brighton never could, during any previous winter, boast of so much company, especially those ofthe very best class, connected with the Court; antl the whole conversation in high life, here, relates to a most im- portant and joyous duent. which you have anticipated. There has recently been a perpetual intercl ange of messengers be- tween the greatest Personage and his Ministers ; and it is cur . rently reported, the dispatches and personal conferences be- tween the High Contracting Parlies are involved in this afluir, which in consequence of peculiar and marked attentions, and less reserve and mystery than before, are very obvious. We have been informed from a good source, hit presents of a most delicate and peculiar description have recently been made from one party to the other. We entertain considerable doubts about the appointment of Lord Francis Conyngaani as Under Se- cretary to Mr. Canning. Mr. Canning we learn is at this moment occupied in matur- ing a plan to conciliate, or to gull the Cunt. try Gentlemen at the ensuing meeting of Parliament. Having discovered that the grand specific which he recommended at Liverpool, has not produced the effects he anticipated from it, he is getting ready another nostrum, but one ofa much more powerful nature, for he now proposes to cure the evil, which, at the celebrated dinner, he mere ly advised the Country Gentlemen to bear with becoming patience. The mighty plan now in embryo, is no other than a new treaty with the Bank, to furnish , a Loan t<> the Landed Proprietors, of eight or ten millions at 4 per cent, interest, to enable them to pay off their mortgages, for a period of 15 or 20 years. The friends of Ministers assert, thaijhii sagacious scheme will aHi. rd vast relief, as the di . tressed laud., holders will by means of it get rid of ( heir 5 per cent, mort- gages, and thereby make up for the reduction in rente. We suspect how'ever Mr. Canning will he taught ere long, that the time for . these legerdemain tricks is gone by. There is but otie remedy for the evil which is preying on and destroying the oc- cupiers of land, and to that remedy tbe Ministry must come at last; for all other attempts to alleviate the disease and to hols er up the " system will in end be found abortive, Th. t sole reme- dy is a reduction of the taxes— a lessening of the burdens felt severely by all, but most at present by the holders of land. The Country Gentlemen must make common cause with the rest of their countrymen, and renounce the infatuation, that the re- sources of the Country can be impaired without their feeling it. It is from the improvement in tbe means of the country, and not from palliatives of this description, that they can obtain any im- portant amelioration of their situation. It wouldbe no difficult matter to shew that the reduction of their rents, produced hy excessive taxation, must, in the end, greatly exceed tbe reduc- tion of tbe interest ot tlirir mortgages, through any loan of the Bank. Some grand panacea is certainly preparing, for Mr. Huskisson, who for the last ten days was in the country, has been sent for by express. His Colleagues may profit hy his. financial skill, and he is qualified to give them, what they so much w: ant, some lemons in Political Economy. It is not supposed that Mr. Canning has yet derived much benefit in the way of proficiency in the science from Mr. Huskisscn's friendship.— On the score of talent we would not vvillingly fie unjust to a political opponent, and while we have always been ready to admit the superiority of Air. Canning to the rest of his brethren in . office, . we are persuaded that ere another year has passed over his head, he will himself make the discovery, lhat the mantle of the Ileaven- born Minister has not invested him with infallibility, and that his financial studies during the period Of the Bullion Committee, the fruits of which lie com- municated to the world in some pretty speeches, were not st* perfect as to allow him to dispense with all future application to subjects, which we are willing to allow are not the best suit- ed for the disply of hi* oratorical talents.— Morn. C'. ro.- t. There appears to be no longer any doubt that the ships- about to sail under the command of Sir Edward Owen are in- tended as a reinforcement of Sir Charles Rowley's squadisu a* Jamaica, forthe purpose of taking possession of the island of" Cuba, sboulel Spain be forced into a war with France, The French have a Small squadron ( including one line of battle ship) at Martinique, whose intentions it may possibly become netfC'l'saty to thwart. Should ihe deprecated event m t take pbice, and Sir Charles Rowley wish to return to England, Sir Edward Owen may in that case hoist a broad pendant, an I assume tbe command of the station for the next thrue years.— Hampshire Telegraph. The state of the revenue for the present quarter is, said to b, a Very favourable, in consequence of the increased consumption of malt, which has been so great since the reduction of the price of beer, as to make the tax on that article amount nearly to the same as it did previously to its partial repeal. By letters received in Glasgow, we learn that the river\ Elbe and Meuse are frozen up, soth. it the navigation with Hamburgh aud Rotterdam is shut up in all probability for this season. A society has been instituted in Liverpool for the prosecu- tion of fraudulent debtors. Friday a Court of Director i was held at the East Ind'a House, when the following Commanders took leave of tie Court previous to departing tor their, respective destinations, viz.— Captain Henry Cobb. Kent; Captain Alexander Nairne, General Kyd— for Bengal and China; Captain William Hops Herefordshire ; Captain Samuel Serle, Inglis ; Captain, William Cruickshank, Farquharson—- for Bombay and China; and Captain John Palocson, Repulse— for St. Helena, Ben- coolen, and China. Death of the Marquis of Draghedd.— This venerable Noble- man departed this life on the 2Bd inst. at his house iu Sack- ville Street, in the 94th year of bis age. He raised the 18th Dragoons in the year 1762, since which time ho commanded it until its reduction last y.- ar. His Lordship was married in the year 176G, to Lady Anne Seymour, eldest daughter of Fiancis Marquis of Hertford,, K. G. who died iu 1787, and was buried in the family- vault at. Melfont Abbey, where his Lordship's remains are to be deposited. Twelve Commanders have been made Post Captains, and ten Lieutenants, Commanders; awiougst the former is Georgi; Richard Peehell, Esq. Orders and Advertisements for ihis Paper are taken in by N'IWTON and Co. No. 5. Warwick . Square, Newgate Street ; It. BARKER, 33, Fleet Street, London ; and J. T. S. HITI » Iiuntci's Square, Edinburgh. •