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. WEST IND IES. --Nor (PROM THE JAMAICA PAPERS.) 'SHE AGENT'S LETTER. " Kimsrox, FE8.14. " I had lately an interview with Lord Bathurst, in the course of which it was my endeavour to impress upon his Lordship my conviction of the danger and im propriety of the continued efforts making all over the country by the advocates for the emancipation of the negroes, pressing forward petitions for expediting that object, and more especially in districts where the ques tion cannot be understood. Such proceedings seemed to me to merit, on the part of his Majesty's Ministers, something more marked than disregard; and I respect fully suggested that they ought to be met in the House of Commons by a decisive declaration, that if the Bii tish public should persist in demands by which the lawful property of the Colonists must be injured, com pensation must in the first instance be not only pledged, but provided. Such a declaration was indeed become necessary, since it would not be difficult for me to prove to his Lordship that cases for compensation, upon the clearest principles of equity, had already occurred, and that our properties altogether had become of little or no avail, whether for purposes of sale or transfer. " His Lordship said he could not undertake to say now in what manner these new Petitions might be met in Parliament, or what might be the language of Mi nisters regarding them, but in his own 'opinion they would not be considered as worthy of much regard. His Lordship did not seem willing to enter upon the discussion of a provision fur compensation, nor was this perhaps the fittest time for my pressing that subject. " P.S. I last night received a letter from Mr. Hor ton, written by direction of Lord Bathurst, a copy of which, together with a copy of what I have just written to his Lordship in reply, I now transmit to you ; and I have not any observation at this moment to make to you on the subject, excepting such as you will gather from my letter to his Lordship. You may rest assured that in the course of any communications with his, Lordship, the interests of Jamaica shall not suffer by want of zeal and exertion on my part, be the mode of that communication what it may." The consequence of publishing in the Papers of this Island, the confidential personal communications be: tween Lord Bathurst and Mr. Hibbert has been, that his Lordship has declined all personal interviews with him, as will be seen by the following letters above al luded to : Copy of a Letter from It. Wilmot-Horton, Esq. to George Mb bert, Esq. dated Downing-street, January 9, 1824. " Sia—l ani directed by Lord Bathurst to inform you, that as the Committee of Correspondence in Jamaica have thought proper to publish a Report of the communications which took place in the personal interviews which he had with you, his Lordship desires that in future his communications with you may be confined to writ ten documents, as records of verbal conversations are naturally liable to incorrectness. " 1 sin also directed to inform you, that in making this commu nication his Lordship does not give any opinion of the accuracy or inaccuracy of the report of his conversation with you in question, which in point of fact he has never seen. " His Lordship regrets that under these circumstances the inter course which has hitherto subsisted between his Lordship and your self, as Agent for the Island of Jamaica, must cease to he se couu stential as the interests of that Island seemed hitherto to require. " 1 have tha honour to remain your obedient humble servant, (Signed) " R. WILMOT-HORTON." Copy of 11r. George Ililibett'a letter, in reply to the Right Hon' the Earl Bathurst, dated Minter -court, 10th January, 1824. " blv Lono—l received last night the letter of Mr. Horton, dated the 9th instant, written by directions from your Lordship, which informs toe, ' that as the Committee of Correspondence in Jamaica have thought proper to publish a report of the communica tions which took place in the personal interviews which your Lord ship had with we, it is your Lordship's desire that, in future, such communications may be confined to written documents,' for reasons which your Lordship goes on to state. " I shall, by the mail of this day, transmit a copy of Mr. Horton's letter to the Committee of Correspondence, and your Lordship will, I trust, receive through me such explanations as they may offer on the subject. " Meantime I venture to assure your Lordship that the publica tion of any part of the letters of their Agent, which relate to per sonal conferences with your Lordship, or any of his Majesty's Mi nisters, has in no instance been authorised, much less directed by the Committee of Correspondence, although it has recently once or twice happened by means of the access which each individual of the Committee must have to the letters of the agent, whether the Assembly he or be not sitting. " Your Lordship's commands, that in future your communica tions with me may be confined to written documents only. I re ceive with regret, not only from the loss I must thereby suffer of the facilities %Lich your Lordship has often so kindly afforded me for the discharge of my important duties, but from the additional • wobble which, I foresee, I must be compelled to give your Lordship, In the course of performing those indispensable duties in future. "'These considerations, however, are merely personal, and, as to what regard:: the interest of Jamaica, a Colony in all respects so instrumental to the welfare of Great Britain, I do not indulge an apprehension that they will be permitted to suffer through the want of any necessary or useful means of communication between his Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonial Department and the Agent for that Island. " I have the honour to be, very respectfully, my Lord, your Lordship's obliged and faithful servant, (Signed) " GHORGE IIIBBERT." LETTER FROM SIR. lIUSKISSON TO MR. GLADSTONE. (Copy) Eastham, Nov. 2, 82.1. " Mr DEAR now return you the letters front your prin cipal Attorney at Denterat a, which you have been so kind as to send for my perusal and information. I ant very sorry that the forebodings of those who deprecated in vain the agitation of the Slave question by the House of Commons have been FO soon realised; and that this alarming insurrection in Demerara, and not any of the improvements Which were anticipated by the promoters of that discussion, is the practical issue of it. lam sure I need net tell you (though I be lieve we have not the credit of it with many of the West Indians) that the Government did everything in its power to prevent Bux ton's motion altogether, and that Mr. Canring in particular exerted all his personal influence with Mr. Wilbet force and others for that purpose. I perfectly agree with you, that in a matter of this por tentous difficulty, it is only by gradual amelioration—by moral and religious improvement, by humanity and kindness, by impercepti bly creating better dont.tstic habits and feelings among the slaves, by counter.ancing and encouraging all that cats have that tendency in the conduct of the owners and white people, by repressing with the strong arm of the law, and stigmatising with the moral power of opprobrium and disgrace whatever leads to an opposite result— that we have a chance of ultimately (and even then remotely) pro viJing for the termination of so great an evil, moral and political, as the existence of a large population, in a state of chattel possession and pet sonal slavery. " In principle, this is t he end which every good man ought to wish for, perhaps to look to, but it is an end, which so far front publish. ing or proclainiing at the outset, he ought almost to conceal even front himself. It is the fault, and a heavy one it is, of Wilberforce and his associates, that by agitating the question, and proclaiming their object, they have rendered the application of the means both hazardous and more difficult, instead of feeling that every step to. wards their own ultimate object was in itself so much of real and substantial improvement, that it ought to have beets enough to have satisfied their feelings for the present, whilst it would leave them this assurance for the future, that, in doing an immediate good, they had made a safe stepin advance towards the attainment of theirfinalwishes. hope, rather than expect, that what has happened at Demerara may teach this party more discretion, and that we shall not witness a repo. tition of those Inconsiderate petitions and provocations to debate the question of emancipation, which formed a part of their tactics in the last Session. On the other band, I trust that whilst the Government provides adequate means of increasing the internal security of the Co. they will not, from temper, or a mistaken confidence that the danger is at an end,lose sight of those measures of improvement which are Within their poorer. Among those measures must be a greater, aasesrapinent and provision for Ministers of the Establilestil Church, either of Wand or of &otiond. I think the example of Smith, of whom it is difficult to presume he was altogether inno cent of the late conspiracy, proves that the Colonies and the Govern ment must look for the religious ixstruction of the Negroes to men whose situation and tenure will afford a better security that they will not overstep the views and intentions of their employers, than can be found in the voluntary zeal, even If always honest and sin cere, of the Missionaries, for the interests of religion. lam sorry that the vicinity of Smith to your estate, and his connection with some of your slaves has involved you in some loss of property ; but looking to the Immense stake you have in this Colony, you may conscle yourself, if the result of this formidable conspiracy should be, that its premature explosion affords the chance of a better in surance against the repetition of a similar danger. " I remain, &c. &c. &c. (Signed) " W. lI.USKISSON." " John Gladstone, Esq. Liverpool." TRIAL AND EXECUTION OF REBEL NEGROES IN JAMAICA. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM BUFF BAY, DATED THE 10TH INSTANT. " KINGSTON, ?SKIMS KY 14, 182.4. " Henry Oliver was executed pursuant to the second warrant on Wednesday last; he died without makisg any confession, but earnestly implored forgiveness from his MAKER and JESUS. George was executed on Fri• day ; he also refused to make any confession, and on the platform he held up his head and desired all to look on his countenance, and say whether he appeared to be a bad Negro. Of the tour condeinned to death by the last Slave Court, the sentence of three has been corn-, muted to transportation. Sarnedi and George Taylor, who were sentenced by the same Court to transportation, have been pardoned by his Grace the Governor." Accounts from Demerara, dated the 16th of January, state the arrival of the 27th, or Enniskillen Regiment, about 500 strong. Martial law was still continued, the red flag was flying, and the militia were kept under arms. The Negroes found guilty of being concerned in the rebellion were sentenced to different punishments —from one thousand to two hundred lashes, which were all inflicted. Cobino and Sammy, who received one thousand lashes each, were further sentenced to be worked in chains—the former for life, the latter for seven years. THE EVENING S'l'Ai. LONDON. MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1824. THE FUNDS. STOCK EECHANGE, TWELVE O'CLOCK. Consuls opened this morning at 961, I, and afterwards got up to 96i, With little or no business doing; and fur Money 96k, 2. Two Expretses have arrived this morning from Paris, bringing the Ren:es of SatUrday at 102 f. 60c. fot Money, and 102. 90c. for Time. Spanish 16, Ducats 96. FOREIGN FUNDS. No business of consequerce up to this hour in the Foreign Market. Current Prices: New Spanish 1.5 i to 16, Old 171 to 18, Russian 971, Chilian 856 86, Colombian 94, Colombian Scrip to 4, Mexican Scrip 106 9 , Austrian 176, French Scrip 18, Alliance Sham 166 to 17. PRICE OF STOCKS AT ONE O'CLOCK. 3 per Cent. Reduced 95 3 / 4 3 4 S per Cent. Consols 96 1 4 3 / 8 4 per Cents. Old 100 1 ,6 3 4 4 per Cents. Assented 101% 102 c per Cents. New 106: 1 / 8 109 losy, Bank Long Aims. 23 1-16 23 1 / 6 India Stock 299 K—South Sea Stock 108 3 / 4 Exclieq. Bills (ci,a)o) 565. 52s.—Small 565. 525. Consols for Acct. 96% 3 / 6 5/6 This forenoon we received United States Papers to the 21 of April, from which we make the followilig extracts: knoli THE NEW YORK GAZET:E. NEW YORK, APRIL 1. In the brig Morris, arrived at Baltimore from Rio Janeiro, came Mr. J. Silvestre Rebello, Minister to the United States, front the Government of Brazils. LATE FROM COLOMBIA.— By the arrival of the brig Fanny, in fourteen days from Laguir a, we have received a file of Caraccas Papers to the 14th March; from these, and advicei from ILltimore, the following intelligence is collected : Letters from Bogota, of 7th January, announce that the most satisfactory arrangements are devising by the Executive of Colombia respecting Mr. Zea's Lo.tn, and that Mr. Hurtado carries with him to England instruc tions to recognise it fully and unequivocally, on satisfy ing himself of the regularity of the contractors' ac counts. The country was quiet, and since the capture of Porto Cavello, merchants felt themselves more se cure in their persons and property. General Rodrique Torro filled the office of Intendant of Venezuela. Ge neral Soublette was in Caraccas, and continued to have the direction of the war in the Department of Zulia• General Paez was in the Apure, and was not expected back till next May. FROM JAM 'cit.—We have received by the schooner Allen, Kingston Papers to the 11th inst. Very violent gales have been experienced in the island, attended with heavy rain, which it was expected would injure the inland crops. BOSTON, 111 ARCH 13. A most daring attempt was made yesterday at sunrise, by some of the convicts at the State Pi ison to escape. They rushed upon one of the officers and threatened his life, in order to get the keys which he had in his possession. Foiled in this attempt they retreated to the eating-hall, and a spirit of mutiny and insubordination became general through the prison. The whole number of the convicts assembled there, many of them armed with dangerous weapons, and refused to leave the hall or go to labour unless their fellows, who had attempted the life of the officer, could he (Accused from punishment. —The situation of the officers, especially those who, having charge of the shops, were by this unexpected combination in the power of the convicts, became se riously alarming. The ordinary force in the govern ment of the prison was found insufficient to quell the mutiny, unless at an e xpense of life, which it would have been horrible to have incurred. Under these cir cumstances, a request was made to Major Wainwright, commanding the United States' Marines at the Navy Yard, for assistance, who with great readiness ordered out his coramand i and repaired himself to the prison. Immediately on his appearance, all resistance by the convicts was terminated, the ringleaders were subjected to punishment, and order restored throughout the yard. Letters from Laguyra, received at Baltimore, an nounce the honourable acquittal of Commodore Da niels, who had been tried for the recent loss of two sloops of war. He was ably and eloquently defended by General Paez, and after trial, was noticed with dis tingui.lied honours by the people of Caraccas. BRAZIL.—The schooner Moses, arrived at New York in 29 days from Cayenne: the Captain states, that a ves- ' sel belonging to Cayenne had arrived at Para, but was obliged to return with her cargo, in consequence of a revolution which had broken out ; the streets of Para were drenched with the blood of the murdered at noon day. The Governor of Cayenne had dispatched a brig of twenty guns, and a schooner, for the relief of such per sOns as had sought refuge under the French flag. Para is a town and lorttess in the Brazils—population about 10,000.—/kt/fin:ore Gazette, 26th March. MANILLA.—A friend handed us yesterday a Procla mation, in Spanish, from Manilla, without date, signed by the Captain-General of the Philippine Islands, by which it appears that a part of the troops, headed by a Captain Novelles, had raised the standard of insurrec tion, with the object of rendering the Islands inde pendent of Spain ; but they were quickly put down, and Novelles and ltuiz, with '2l of their followers, shot. This forenoon we received accounts from Spain via Bayonne, but they are by no means important ; such as they arc, however, we subjoin them : BAYONNE., APRIL 17. 131 our accounts from Madrid of the 12th, we learn that the Military Cool Mission sits permanently : it tries, or rather it condemns, all that are declared and influential partisans of the Constitutional cause. The French gardes du corps complain much of having been obliged to leave Madrid to follow the Court, which is in fact, very dull. General Bourmont, devoted to the Clergy, is u,ing his influence to get Don Victor Saez :estored to the Moistly. There is still a want of har mony between the General and the Ambassador. A decree of the King orders works to be undertaken for the purpose of bruiOng water to Madrid, which in the summer is extremely scarce. A title and patents of nobility are promi:ed to him who wid undertake the work; foreigners may take part in it, and will enjoy great pi ivileges. The King has nominated three Bishops and two Archbishops. The Diario contains a long article against several passages of a libel said to have come (rout England, which attacks the system that it seems intended to fol low in Spain. The Spanish writer says on the contrary, that no happiness can be hoped for, excert under an absohne Government, &c. All the A inbasadors go to! Toledo, except the English Ambassador, who does not' find an hotel to suit him, and will not leave Madrid.— The King will remain at Aranjuez till the 19th, and return to Aranjuez before he goes to the bath of Sa- 1 cedon. On the 11th a train of 40 mules, loaded with money, arrived at Madrid. Under the Constitutional Government the Corps of Advocates had presented a Petition, in which it re quested that the statutes of the order might be regulated in conformity w ith the new laws. Proceedings are now instituted against several of those who signed this Peti tion ; and it is reported that they will be banished. All kinds of persecution continue: those who held offices under the late Government are daily in danger of being put into prison, or exiled from the Capital. The Marquis of Mataflorida is here with his two sons: he is going to his embassy or exile at Tulin. The Spanish prisoners continue to pass through here: they are very miserable, and fear the mom.:nt when they shall reach their own country. WINDSOR, APRIL 23. This being the Birth-day of her Royal Highness the Duchess of GLOUCESTER, the morning wits ushered in with the ringing of bells, and the guns were fired in honour of the day. _ _ _ This morning the 75th Regiment marched from the Fuot Barracks, with their band playing, to the Cavalry Barracks, where Divine Service was performed in the Riding School to both Regiments. The Royal Horse Guards' band attended for the first time in their new uniform, and ;played on the Terrace. There wits a nu merous assemblage of company. BO.IRD OF GREEN CLOTH. ST. JAMES'S PALACE, 24111 OF APRIL, 1824. BY COMMAND OF HIS ',MAJESTY. Notice is hereby given—That all carriages going to his Majesty's Drawing-room, at St. James's Palace, on Thursday, the 29th of April, arc to fall into the line at the top of St. James's -street, in Piccadilly, go down the left-hand side of the street, round the cor ner of Pall-mall, and enter at the iron gate nearest to the Palace; set dhwn at the Arcade, and come out of the Palace-yard by the iron gate nearest to Marlborough House, and pass through Pall mall into St. James's.square : in taking up, they are to come down St. James's-street in like manner, passing through the same gates as when they set down, and go away through Pall-null. No hackney coaches will Ise permitted to come within the iron gates, but must set down at the outside thereof, and go away through l'all-mall. The gate at the top of Constitution-hill will be open only for car riages of persons having the enlrA which are to proceed down Con stitution-hill, and enter the Palace at the Stable-yard gate, turn i into the Ambassador's-court, set down at the Arcade, and go out at the gateway in Cleveland-row ; turn to the left, and wait in Cleveland-row, the Stable-yard, or St. James's Park, till called for; then to take up in the same order as they had set down, pass away through the same gateway, and go up the left-hand side of St. James's-street. The carriages of Ambassadors, the Ministers, and Great Officers of State, may remain in the Ambassadors' Court till called for. Tickets fur carriages belonging to persons having the entre, going in at the gate on the top of Constitution-bill, will be delivered at the Board of Green Cloth, St. James's Palace, on Wednesday neat, between the hours of one and three o'clock. Chairs are to come down the right-hand side of St. James's street, from Piccadilly; dress chairs are to enter at the great gate of the Palace, and pass under the Colonnade into the Ambassadors-court; set down there, and wait in Engine -court till called for.— ' Hackney chairs are to enter at the new footway iron gate nearest to the Palace, set down under the Arcade, and pass away on the outside of the carriages, through the new footway iron gate, next to Marlborough House. Yesterday, Divine Service was performed to the KING'S Houtehold, at his Palace is Pali-mall, by the r. &mosso. KING'S THEATRE. Saturday evening Rosso: es Opera of Oleo was performed at t:,:t Theatre, in which Madame l'aszA made her appearance in the a . ratter of I:leak:none, after an absence of seven years. This Lad voice is what is termed mezzo soprano, and has consideratle power the middle and upper pans, the lower tones are not so good. Sie possesses great musical knowledge, a finished style of execution, and most exquisite taste. It is not therefore surprising that she have acquitted herself of her arduous duties in an extremely MI:, factory manner to a most crowded and brilliant audience ; who to. tified their approbation by calling for her at the finish of the Ore r .,. —She was led on the stage by Signors GA KCIA and lintett t, a m t acknowledged the kindness of the audience by a graceful curt se. Of Signor GA RCIA ' S performance of °kilo it is needless to say in ot than that he sang with all his ac cus t ome d exce ll ence ; at th e eo „.: mencenient of the Opera he appeared to be Wintering tinder t 4.? effects of his recent indisposition ; but before the dote 11.• quite himself. In order that the public should n ut „ perience any disappointment by the postponement of th e and consequently of the appearance of Maitime , Managers, with a zeal that well merits praise, engar Becks z to perform the part of Bodrig,o (in place of wbo is ill), which he did very respectably. It is unnecessary to s ae more of the remaining character s , sus t a i ne d by Signors Poiero at,! BENELLI, and Mad. CARA DORI, than that they were very performed, and that the Opera went oft with great eclat. In the Divertissement and Ballet Mad. Nion.rr made her fir st appearance this season. We observe no alteration in her, excepiing that she is a little thinner. MARRIAGE IN HIGII LIFE. --.10.-- Saturday evening, at a quarter past eight o'clock, Lord FRANCIS CONYNGHAM led to the Hymeneal Al:.1; the beautiful Lady JANE PAGET, the daughter of the Marquis of ANGLESEA. The ceremony was performed at Argyll House, in Park-lane. I.y the Hon. and Rev. RICIIARD BACOT, brother of Lord BAcol, the presence of the following distinguished personages: Duke and Duchess of Richmond; Duke and I) !chess of Argyll ; Marquis and Marchioness of Conyngham ; Countess of Ilzhrid g ,, Lady Ilarriot Ilagot, Earl of Mount Charles, Lady Elizabeth Conyngham, Lady Charlotte Conyogham, and her youngest sister; Lord Albert Conyngham, Mr. and Lady Augusta Chichester; Lady Sarah Bailey, Lord Graves, Mr. Denison, M.P. The Earl of UXBRIDGP. gave away the blooming. Bride, who wore a dress of Valtn6ennes lace. The Lae GEORGIANA and AGNEs PAGRT we::: the Bride -maids. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple departed hi a new post chariot for Cumberland Lodge, in Windsor Park, tittle to pass the honey-moon. The Bride is in her est h year, the lit idi groom i 4 27. —At nine o'clock the company sat down to a most sumptuous banquet; covers were laid for eighteen in the Great &door. FASHIONABLE ARRANGEMENTS FOB THE WEEK THIS EVENING. The Countess of Essaa's Ball, Hill-street. The Countess of ARRAN'S Assembly, Dover-street. Mr.and Mrs. MITCHELL'S Entertainment, Charles-st. Berkeli l .s,i. WEDNESDAY. A LIIACK'S Grand Ball, Willis's Rooms. 711 U RSDA Y. His MAJFITY'S Drawing-room. The Duke of NIONTROSIt'S Dinner Party, in Grosvenor-square. The Duke of Lloaszv's Party, Ilarley.street. ?dr. Secretary CANNING ' S Grand Entertainment in hor.our of Li; 11saiesvy's Birth-day, Gloucester Lodge, Brompton. Sir A. Hrurs , Bart.'s Juvenile Ball, ilill.street, Berkeley , qua: e. Goorary Wax:worm, Esq.'s Entertainment, in Hal:ova-sq. Lord GiIANTIIAII'S Party, St. James's-square. FRIUAIi. Lady MAROUTRITT. WALPOLL'S Quadrille Ball, Grosvennr-urrez Mrs. FIICEMANTLei Rout, Stanhope-street. The Marquis and Marchioness of LAN3DOWN'S Entertainment, at Lansdown House, Berkeley-square. N'iacountess Munvit.t.E's Rout, at the Admiralty. GODFULY WENTWUKT/I, Esq.'s Entertainment, in Hanover-sq. BVXDAY. Ii iron "%Vara-Imes (the Prussian Ambassador), Grand Entertain meet, in Mansfield-street. The Earl and Countess of LoNsbatt's Entertainment, Charlet street, Berkeley-square. Yesterday morning., the Duke of YORK and the Prin. CCU AUGUSTA attended Divine Service at the Chapel Royal, and heard a sermon by the Rev. Dr. STANIER CLARICE.. The anthem was, " I have set Gon always before me," composed by Btact. It was admirably sung by Messrs. W. Kxvverr, Krum, T. Wttql, and two of the young Gentlemen from the Chapel Royal. Yesterday morning the Duke of CLatiteNcE attended Divine Service at the King's Royal German Chapel, and htaa a sermon by the Rev. Dr. KUPER. Prince LEoroto came to town from Clateinc.At on Saturday. His Royal Highness dined with the Duchess of KENT, at the King's Palace, Kensington. The Liuchess of GLOUCESTER and the Princess Se rb[* visited the Princess 4:cos-EA. Their Royal Highnesses alto . - wards took an airing together in a carriage. Saturday, the Duke and Duchess of CLA RENCE ar rived in London, from Bushy Park. Saturday, the Duke of Yonx arrived in London, from Newmarket. The Duke of GLOUCESTER being convalescent, Ili; Royal Highness rode out yesterday in his carriage, and called or. the Duke of YORK, the Duke and Duchess of CLARILACt, and tee PTillMil AUGUSTA. Yesterday morning, Prince LcopoLo attended Divine Service at St. Philip's Chapel, Waterloo-place. Saturday. the Duke and Duchess of CLA RENCE, the Duchess of KENT, the Princess Emma, and the Prince of I.cmis- GEN, attended by Captain CONROY, went to view the Exhibition of Water Colours in Pall-malt East. The Duke and Duchess of CLARENCE dined with the Princess AUGUSTA on Saturday. Prince LEOPOLD visited the Duke and Duchess of GLoucasraa, yesterday ; and afterwards with the Prince of LIMN GEN, took an airing in Hyde-park. Last evening, the Princess AUGUSTA drank tea with the Duchess of Karr. A select party had been invited to meet her Royal Highness. Saturday afternoon, the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHE MICA and Lady &titan ROIUNSON left town on a visit to Earl SrsN cut, at Wimbledon. _ _ _ The Admiralty and Navy Boards have entered into a contract with Sir Eu. Balms, and Messrs. Jotiarra and Nicnotros, by which the latter bind themselves, under a penalty of £2OO,OtXO, to complete the New Dock Yard at Sherness, in four years, in cluding the houses for the Officers, and the Chapel. They are to be paid for the work done by the month, but not to receive more than £60,000 per annum. If work shall be completed which shall amount to more than that sum, the surplus is to be paid by bills bearing interest at the rate of 3} per cent. Sir ALEXANDER MALLET, Bat. left town on Satur day night with dispatches for Frankfort, Berlin, and St. Petersburgh. THE PARKS.—A numerous assemblage of fashion ables were yesterday congregated together in the Parks, to enjoy the salubrity of one of the most serene days we have experienced this spring. The warmth of the atmosphere hasat length compelled our fair countrywomen to doff their winter costume of muffs, furs. and bear-skin tippets, for the more tasteful and airy trappings of summer. Numerous as were the equestrians, we had to regret the loss of many of the leading stars of attraction, who are now at New market, or enjoying the Easter holidays in social retirement at titer seats in the country. The Commission for directing the alterations and repairs to be made in Windsor Castle has been appointed, and con• sists of thc following members :—The Earl of Lis , wow., the CHA* CELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, Mr. ARBUTHNOT, Duke of Waa.taNcrte 4 . Earl of ABLRDZEN, Sir Dl. W. BinLey, and ALEX. BARING, Esq. Yesterday morning, the Bishop of St. A sis PII pi eache3 a Charity Sermon at St. Mary-le-Bow Church, Cheapside, for the benefit of the City of London National Schools. Several hundr of the scholars of both sexes were present, who attracted much tendon from their neatness in dress, and decent deportment. Afte,'' the sermo.i, there was a very liberal subscription for the support the schools. Friday being the anniversary of St. George's Day 3 party of Gentlemen dined at the King's Arms Tavern, High lio'• born. In commemoration of the day, there was displayed the in the ha:, COlr, &c. as an emblem of the feelings of men wh' appreciate their own country. Wales, adorned with leeks —Ire land, with the shalurock—Scotlaud,with the thistle—and En! 411d' with the rose. ; Il 714, %niter's wee our U Melba demo habit Mock vat by J , Ol lion. ( to be e pleasur Sat the in lantC imme to me to the the g The s snast cn sh two Wate lowin borne i colour with tl Captai full un A and t cove' and a had c The and wher Servi over range forms then the ci Th• WlWai shore dischal Off I Off The Down and St also ar .lienga! $O. 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