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• PI ‘ .. - /~. The West:Mauer Impraremont ag ir v a l t rizitAlecond dna! Tag Parochial Clergy a Campimow The Hosea raunnt4 araea7der to be boa& tap too.merrOW. Lord NOG ilbtice thalloto Mondaj be should present a Petition from Banbury respeabig its representation. The ether Orders of the Day were then disposed of, and the House Adjuurned at Rya *Tux& THE EVENING STAR. LONDON. TEITASDAY, MAY 18,1826. STOCK EXCHANGR, TWitLVE O'CLOCK. The evasive answer given by the Porte to the Ruffian UM , mown, has caused a slight depreeden in the Coma Market this morning. Consols opened this burning at 78* 4 for the Account, the game price that they leg at at yesterday; but in the earner part of the morning, a lot of Money Stock was thrown en the. Market, which caused them to decline to 784: since which a re action has taken place, and' C.onsob are, up to the present time, at 75*. but no business of consequence doing. We have azaha a dearth of arrivals. The Account in the Foreign Market yesterday went over with out any failures. In this Market little is doing. Current Price's Old Spanish 74 8, Mexican 824, Colombian new 431, Peruvian 314, Angolan 754 76, Breallian Hoods 554, Oseehrsk 1114, New Scrip *to par. PRICK OF STOCKS AT TWO O'CLOCK. Brink Stock 201 200 201 V 6 S per Cent. Red. 77 3 4, 14 3 per Cent. Cons. 78K 1, 31 per Cent. fi4W t . Si per Celt. Red. 8444 1 4 % % 4 per Cent..94 3 / 4 3 / 4 3 / 4 Long Ann. 1$ 11-16 % 5 4 11-16 , ' India Bonds. 9 10 prem. • £l,OOO Earlier,. Bills 9 10 prem. £5OO ditto 9 10 prem. £lOO and £2OO ditto 9 10 pron. Cons. for Acct. 7834 14 4 per Cent. Scrip 14 prem. 4 per Cent. 1826, 93 3 / 4 34 FOREMN FUNDS. TWO O'CLOCK. Colombian lids t 6 p Pram. Eds. 1122, Sp C. 41* 4 1 Do. Bois 1824, 424 Russ. Ns, 11182, S pC. 751 Do. Acc. 42i 4 . Ditto Acct. 7111 Danish 1id5, 1 112.5,3p C. 5314 31 Span. Bonds 5 p Ct. 74 Ditto Aect. 54 Do. Acct. Greek Bds 1 SYS, S p C. IS Span. Sp. C. 16113, Mex. Bonds 1825,621 Pr. Reines, ii p C. elf SOC. Ditto Acct. 624 4 Eadssage, SOc BRITISH •NU FOREIGN SHARES, TWO O'CLOCK. MASC. Anglo Mexican S put. 100 50 30 United Mexican • 40 80 Alliance lkitiela* For. 100 10 71 l'rotector Fire SO 1 Continental Gas 100 e 1 Gas Engine Carriage 100 1 51 West India Company 108 3 24 3 EXCH ANGEL HANIIIIII4II, May 12.—0 n Leaden. 34. 11. sM. 36. 8. Sn. Prevesseusou, Aram 811.-.-On Landon. 9 $ll. Lanesge, Slav 8.....011 London ' $ N. 4. 804. Basun, Maw I.—On London. 3 M. T. 41. FRENCH FUNDS, Passe, Mae IS. live per Cents. .1 96f. 40e. Three per Cents. . . 154 f. Mc. Iterates de Naples" . . . 73L SOF. Royal Spanish Loan . . 4441. Hayti.= Loan . . . • 734 f. • Frankfort I 3 apers * io the 12th i and Haialsurgh Papers to the 14th inst. reached us this forenoon. They do not contain any political intelligence. An article from Vienna states that the Ambassador of the Emperor of BRAZIL, at this Court, has received instructions to en gage three hundred officers, on advantageous conditions, for the Brazilian army. The long pending disputes between Russia and Tur key have now approached a crisis, and a short period will decide on peace or war between those powers. We believe our illustrious countryman the Duke of Wit.- LINOTON, and that skilful .statesman Prince Manila- VICH, are of opinion that the Ottoman Forte will yield to the demands of Russia ; but those who have bad better opportunities of knowing the Turkish character, believe that its usual obstinacy will be manifested on the pre sent occasion. What the precise terms of the demand made by the Court of St. Petersburgh are, is not, we suspect, very accurately known; but we believe, when they were transmitted, little expectation was enter tained in the Russian capital that they would be acceded to; and we stated some days ago, on authority on which we can rely, that the ultimatum, on being presented. was treated contemptuously, though, as is •elial in Turkish diplomacy, the Ottoman Porte gave an evasive answer. Six weeks is allowed by the Russian Government for the decision of Turkey; and we are assured that no longer time will be allowed, although it is stated, in a French Paper, that the Reis Effendi has informed the &resists A mbassador,ll. Mtrar ACV'', that 4. the Porte could not make any answer before it had consulted its allies, respecting the important demand of Russia." As. however, there is no doubt that every Envoy at the Turkish Court has instructions how to act, the Porte may easily avail itself of their opinions en the 'abject; though we believe, so far as relates to the dispute with Russia, the latter power has declined the interfereoce of any third party. Nor can we be surprised at this, when we find all the promises made by the Porte to Lord SraarlosoaD have been broken, and a mission, which was considered as successful as it was skilful, rendered abortive. So far as regards the affairs of Turkey and Russia, e believe these are few persons that think they will ' be settled without an appeal to the sword; nothing would be more popular in Russia than a war with Turkey, and although the Emperor NICROLAS may not be very anxious to engage in a contest which can not fail of being expensive, yet he is determined to bring the.dispute to a speedy issue. iVith regard to the affairs of Greece the result is not so evident ; the Etoile of Monday contains an article from Constantinople of the 20th ult. stating that the Porte has rejected all the proposals of Mr. STRATFORD Callum; in ta•our of the Greeks, and that the Reis Effendi had refused to agree to any concession. How far this is true, or what were the distinct pro-1 petals, of our Ambassador, we' do not affect to knows; if, however. the statement in s respectable Morning Papei be time, the fate of Gavot will sot depend on the fiat of the Reis Effendi or of the Porte itself. After stating that the Duke of Wact,isoTos only failed in his mission to St. Petersburgh, where failure was inevi table, because the Russian Cabinet had previously made its decision, the limes of this morning asserts the deter? mined independence of Greece in the following • very confident manner : " Respecting Greece, however, tke Doke succeeded in a manner the most absolute and complete. The independence of Greece was secured by his representations to the Russiin Cabinet. Her release from Turkey was not kit contingent on the precarious issue of her own military resources and exertions. Her fortresses might be captured, and her brave men slaughtered, and legions of Arabs might overrun the fields of the Mores s but the resolution was an nounced by England, and Russia concurred in it unequivocally, that Greece should no longer exist as a slave to the Turks. Let, therefore, the friends of general liberty dismiss . their fears for the result of this sanguinary eoriflict—.Greece wiU ere long be free ; and instead of the future being rendered mere doubtful by the fall of the fortress recently captured—an event calamitous only for the innocent blood which it has cost—we are inclined to think that the moment of liberation to the Greeks will be hastened by it rather than retarded." Most heartily should we rejoice to see Greece free and independent; but we confess there appear to us some obstacles to such an event, the removing of which may present much difficulty. Both Houses of Parlian=;:assembled last night. In the House of Commons, the Bonded Cora and Corn Importation Bills were advanced another stage, audit is not likely that they will encounter any further opposi tion, in that House at least. In the House of Lords, the Debtor sad Creditor Arrangement Bin was read a third time and passed. By this BiU, a trader liable to the Bankrupt Laws may, in case of his insolvency, compound with his creditors: and when seven-eighths of those e• 1 ditors, in number and amount of debts, agree to: an arrangement or composition with the debtor, tlik, agreement shall be binding on the remaining ereditma, whether they accede to it or not. The new measute certainly seems a very rational one, but we hope ciao care is taken to prevent, or at least punish; all collusion, which we fear will be attempted by the creation of fictitious creditors. it does not seem to be generally known, but his $ fact, that an Act similar to this was passed either in the reign of Wl/.1.141M 111. or Queen Anna, and that it was repealed the ensuing Session,-on the alleged ground, l we gelietve, of its having led to many frauds. We do , not recollett the preche terms' of that Act, or the"time at which it was pasted, but certain we are that it . : was of a similar nature to the Debtor and Creditor Bill just passed; and we are equally certain;that it was only in force a single year, when it was, repealed. FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE. =~,_ . . •PRINCR PARTS, •;',/ The tallouriekis a dosalptios Of Ailf &ONO ti - tite_ Party at Ids Riro HighseasVirand• •Minlidsyr evening:..—The ie.kas of Gloucester's dicoid Wei rich WWI; satin with ergo lisse Wit fit. jier ipor wits trnatirkiltd wkls I profusion of diamonds. The Princess Augusta wore a Nue dress with a white dress hat, and a, profusion of .diatimads miles; then. The Duchess of sent was drawd in i rich striped white silk. Tier Royal Highness's hair was ornamented with diamonds. Th. Duchess of Claience's dress was of white satin, with a whitel lace dress over it. Head dress diamonds and Sowers. The Prin. cess Feeder's dress was of rich white satin. . • The Duke of Atha entertained a distinguished party at dinner yesterday, at his home in Great George-street, Westnsinster.. t The Dowager Marchioness of Futter entertained a distinguished party at dinner yesterday, at her house in Privy Gardens.. • The Earl and Countess of flatewood gave a grand dinner part/ yesterday to a mtmilisus party, at their residence In Hanover-say. Charles Seri& Onley, FA. 14:P. had a dinner party yesterday, at his house in Great George street, Westminster. Mrs. Hughes gave a grand concert on Tuesday evening, at her house in South Audley street, which was very numerously and fashionably attended. Mrs. Miles gave an elegant ball and supper on turqday evening, at her house in Hamilton place, which was attended by upwards of 300 of the bent ton. Mrs. Gyks' Snit ball, - in Upper Seymostrstreet,. Tuesday !Veil. lag, was attended by 300 fashionable'. . MOVE 11 ENT& Earl Spencer left town yesterday, for his seat, Althorp, Nor. vulpurusw.w. Earl Howell has arrived at the St. Jamas Hotel, Jerrityn street, a tour. The•Farl and Countess of Sefton and the Ladies•Molyntita bate arrived in town, front their seat, Stoke Farm, Berks. The Hon. Captain Bridgeman, R.N. left town yesterday, for his seat near Shrtwsburi. Colonel Dalrymple. arrived yesterday at Fenton's New Hotel, St. James's street, Yvan his seat in Surrey. Sir William Ingilhy, Bart. has left ditto, fur his sett, Kettlethorpe Park, Lincolnshire. Arrivals at the Waterloo Hotel, Jermyn street—Admiral Sir Philip Durham, from Scotland ; J. Auldin, Esq. from thy Conti nent. Departures—Nlr. Mrs. and Miss lempler, for their suet in Somersetshire. Arrivals at the Burlington Hotel, Old. Burlington and Cork streets--.-Lady and Miss liildmay ; Captain Parker, It. N. 'De partures — Dr. and Mrs. Shuttlewoeth , and ltuttlewortb, Esq. for OlfuAl. The Duke of Yuri: transacted military business with the Kim yesterday. Yesterday the Right Hon. Wit. Husuisson enter- Wised the Cabinet Mishears at dinner, in Somerset-plate. Yesterday, their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Gunman* and the Princess Bowes took their customary driie round the circle of the ltegent's Park ; and afterwards walked and sat in Jenkins's Nursery Grounds, admiring the trees, the plants, romantic walks, and shady seats, with which that beautiful Nur sery abound'. It will be seen by the following letter from Mr. Se cretary Pear., that his Karam has ordered soot• to be subscribed in his name for the relief of the working manufacturers in Dublin : Whitehall, May 10. • Sir,—Tt has been represented to the Krug that considerable dis tress has for some time prevailed among the working manufacturers la that part of the city of Dublin called the Liberty, and that the tgi:ions caused by the want of employment have been hithertor by those exposed to them with the greatest patience. His MAJINITY is desirous of aiding the benevolent exertions that have bees made for the alleviation of this distress, and has been graciously pleased to direct that his name may be added to the list of !misdeals units for the sum (dna I am, Re. ROBERT PEEL. The Chairman of the Committee in Dublin for the • Relief of the Working Mansfactrrers. The Essay for the Medal presented to Harrow School, by Mr. Pext. was declared in favour of Mr. T. D. Act.sits.the ssn of Mr Tumuli Act.airs. Mt. J. T. Taoism and Mr. C. TIMMS vow were second in excellence. Tie Essay (which is on Piddle Schools) will be recited, we boar, on the next Harrow Speeeh.day, which is ?horde_ y se' t. H The Right on. W. H. FAILMANTLE, it is understood. will be appointed Treasorer, is the Lord Steward's departraost, to the Mil At Lord C. Bill1;LIMIL, demised; and WILLIAM YATES Pm., Eel. it is said, will succeed Mr. resstatatx at the India Board: r • .OF A PRINCE OF SWEDEN. g STOCKHOLM May S. ' „ .Ts•day, after two o'clock, her Royal Niemen * Crown.' Prianesii was happffy delliered of a Prime. As elute as this firth nate neat , was known, the sincerest joy was every where mani fested. Their Majesties the King and Queen. with the Crown Paine, sod a numerous sake, went to the Cathedral to return thanks to Heavers for having granted their wishes. The young Prince will be baptized au the 11th of this month, which Is the anniversary of his Majesty's Coronation, and receive the name of Charles Louis Eugene. Her Royal flightless is as well as can be wished. Mar s.—The day before yesterday there were thanksgivings in all the Churches, which were crowded, for the happy delivery of the Princess. In the Cathedral, where their Majesties and the Crown Prince attended, service was performed by br. Heiken, the principal Chaplain to the Court, after which lir Deem was per. formed. In the evening the National hymn was sung twice in the Opera with the greatest enthusiasm. 11 HAWKHURST FESTIVAL. • A festival of a most gratifying description took place at Hawkhurst, in Kent, on Monday 'obi. S ime of the resident Gentry who had witnessed with concern the frequent appeals to the poor-hoz, which have of late unfortunately become too common among the labour ' ing population, determined on making an effort to restore the true old English reeling of independence, which an habitual dependence on parochial relief threatens en, tirely to destroy. To effect this desirable object, they promoted by their personal exertions, and aided by their purses, the formation of a friendly subscription society among the agricultural and pther labourers in their neighbourhood. The object of the association was to create a fund, by trifling periodical contributions, out of which the members were to be relieved, at certain rates, in case of sickness or other casualties. The plan, formed at first upon a very small scale, succeeded beyond the fondest expectations of its benevolent pro jectors ; a decided improvement was effected, not only in the pecuniary affairs; but also in the moral condition of the contributors ; the parochial rates were relieved of a considerable portion of their bulthens ; and numerous. •candidates for admission poured in from the adjacent parts• of Kent and Sussex. Oa Whit-Monday, the day appointed for the cele. bration of their annual festival, about two hundred of the members, cleanly and comfortably dressed, and wearing cockades, marched in procession to the princi pal inn, where Henry Winchester, Esq. of Hawkiirst, a benevolent promoter of the Institution, presented them with a pair of colours. The flags were red and blue, sad bore, in letters of gold, the appropriate mottos of '44 Loyalty to the King and obedience to the Laws ;" and ." By faith we persevere, for our trust is in Cod." The procession then marched of, in exeellent order, to Itawh burst Church, where a most appropriate discourse was delivered to tbeta • by the Rev. Mr. Clever. . • .-After Divine, Service, the men proceeded in the same order to a bona Sited up on the Moor, wheie, a dinner was provided fur The Rev. Mr. Clever took the head et the table, supported ly George Mathews, F.sq. and , surrounded by many of the Patrons of Society. At seven o'clock, the Rev.. Gentleman and kis friends retired l and about eiebc the gaen lightly separated and re tired to their homes. Although left to tbenaselves, surrounded by plenty;.not a single instance of intozicatius *Awed among the whole number. • • - GOLD , FISH a• • • .q',••mii‘e.o.o: • •1. VAS , ••• • _No* Hosier was bronek — kefore Amerman AMU% V, Walls ' , yesterday, charged with basieg,soysterioody depriMd we Mr.., .F Watson of a gold sovereign, without his cow* • . .. - 41diry ',Hosier is a maiden of all-work, recently strived in raven frekGlaucestershire, with a prospect ot speedily hemming a damsel . ?•-syork-e-for she has met with many plod /rinds in town who ,carefully instructed her hew to .builibe full-prbof gin at any and she basalready made considerilile proficiency therein.— Tice accuser, Mr. John Watson, is a large, comely, well.impin-• kilted, soft-spoken young personage, handsomely done up in bottle grill; broad cloth : and, according to his account, she deprived him Soc•the sovereign in this manner /between ten and eleven o'clock he was st,the Black Ball, - in liiiithilehr; and Mary was there likewise-.be was eating oysters by himself, and Mary was. drinking gin with her friends. 'Whilst he was eating his oysters, Mary watched him attentively, as though she begrudged him every oyster he swallowed ; and at last she said to him, " I say, Mister, don't you mean to give me an oyster ?" " Certainly," replied Mr: Watson; and thereupon be very gallantly handed her one of the finest ; at the same time taking a sovereign from his pocket to pay for what he had had. Bet Marys* sooner saw the sovereign glittering between his Angers than she snatched it from hips, clapp'd it into her mouth with the oyster, and gave .a gulp— " It isn't piss l" said the astonished Mr. Watson—" Indeed,•but it is though t" rejoined Mary; and thereupon Mr. Watson laid hands upon her and gave her in charge to a constable; for he really dap* believe she bad swallowed . i 4, and he was io hopes the eon stifile would And it concealed somewhere orother. The constable, one Mr. Bradley, a worthy blacksmith of St. Se milehre's. parish, said he " arcked her imenedently, as far as it was possible for man to sarch her, and found nothing in the shape of a, sovereign."—" liewsemever, she told me," added the constable, "that the Gentleman shoved it into her mouth..and it might have slipped down tinwares, along with the oyster." Mary, In her defence, declared positively that Mr. Watson se , teeny did ante a sovereign into het mouth—that is, if it was a so vereign, which she did nut believe.—" When I az'd him to give ' me a hoyster," paid she; " he did giro me one• cenainly, but he 'steed me money as I'll give you half a sovereign, pretty maiden; said he to me,' if you'll let me see you home,'—' No, sir,' said Ito him again, I wants none of your money, I've got money of my own, and what I've got, I works hard and honestly for.' And with that be takes me round the neck, and shoved the money into my mouth—be did—shame on him !" Mary concluded by saying, that she verily believed it was only a balf.sovereign after all—be cause " it slipped down so desperate easy." • Mr. Watson, in reply, solemnly declared, that it was a whole severely, and that the story of his haying forced it upon her was energy *acme. She snatched it from him,' and popp'd it into her mouth the very instant be took it out of his pocket ; and he could bring a doses witnesses to prove it. " Then let the ease stand over Vatil to-nutrrow," said the Alder. mane; and Mary was re-conducted to prison. Yesterday a Court of Directors was held at the East bona House, wises tin undermentioned ships were thus stationed, vis.—eawb;idp, for Bsugal, to muck at Madras, aid Jaws Sib. bald. C.orawall, and Hercules, ter Bengal direct. PH INOMISA OF TIMWFATHIN4-+AllaillElßO, MAY LI --..After three weeks dry weather, we bad, on the Ist of May, a fall id snow scaly a foot deep ; on the 3d the weather became milder in this part of the country, and leaterday, after a sultry forenoon, we had the first thunder storm. The very first flash of lightning struck a flock of sheep, about three quarters of a league from this city, and killed the whole flock, consisting of 170 sheep. The •shepherd and his dog were not injured, though only a short distance from the filck. On the lit of May a man was frozen to death, who, being in a state of intoxication, lay down in the snow. The Court of Assize passed sentence on Saturday, in . , the a ff air of Mr. Taffiroff, known by the name of Ta• phiroperdo, who was accused of bigamy by Madame Mandela. He was accused of having, before his mar riage with Madame Mandeut, espoused, in Greece, a Miss Veiestia; and a paper, said to be the certificate of bisanarriage, was produced. Thispaper, written in the Greek linguage, being laid before competent ,41dges,", was thought to be very irregular, and the Coutt, aim •a short consultation, acquitted the prisoner. GENERAL ELECTION. Both tile Meter itepresentatites of Preston have declined their seats, and consequently electioneering is very brisk there. The Hun. Mr. Stanley, grandson of the Earl of Derby, has made a am cewful canvass, and Mt. Wood; a Barrister, and son of Mr. Ottiweli Weed, of Liverpool, is now canvassing. Mi. CoWaste has also sig nified his intention to try his luck, and on Monday last Made itii card, accompanied by Sir Thema BeantlaWayto Berme, Bert and other friends, who alighted at the Castle Inn, In the spades§ Mar. ket-place, amidst the acclamations of the people. There appeared to be about 10,000 persons within the square. The populace were addressed front the window of the Inn by Mr. Cobbett,ill a speech replete with political lore. His speech was received with grog applause by the people at large, and being Whit-Monday, there was an immense concourse of strangers, Mr. Cohbett'sintentiona are not to canvass the town in person.—Blaciebtan Mail. Dowton.— Mr. Ildakeltn concluded what is generally believed fa be a very successful canvass at this plate on Thursday evening last, when he took his leave of the freemen in a very appropriate addict's. —On Finlay morning last, J. G. Heathcote, Esq. one of the lament Members fur the Borough, commenced his canvass, preceded by nine very superb flags, entirely new fur the occasion, bearing the usual mottos of the *range party.—On Saturday and Monday the same Gentleman continued his canvass, and on each evening ad. dressed different assemblies of freemen, declaring that the success he had met with on his canvass fully justified him in the belief (ISA at the day of election he should be placed at the head of the poll.— On Friday last a deputation of freemen waited upon C. K. Tunitafd, P.sq. of Frampton House, requesting him to come forward as it Candidate for the representation of the Borough in the blue or op position interest, which that Gentleman eventually declined doing ; in consequence of which, a meeting was called on Saturday even ing, to nominate some eligible person for that purpose, when it n zs ultimately decided, that an invitation should be transmitted to Mr. bladed's, formerly Member fir the Borough, requesting him to come forward as a Candidate in the blue interest, and thus the matter at present rests. The electioneering canvass at Grimsby was carried on with great spirit during all last week; the contending parties paraded the town every day from about 10 in the mornhir tillll or 12 at night i accompanied by bands of music and an immense number of lap % lighted tar-barrels, ffambeas Ike. It is confidently stated, th at Sir Hugh Inn's, of Locbalsh, Bart. will be rrelected for the district of burghs which he represents at present.—lnverrien Courser. • The respective friends of Lord James Stuart and Wyndham Levris,Yaq. the present Members for the Glamorganshire Boroughs ; have been actively engaged this week in canvassing the Burgeasee of Swansea and Loueher ; and if we may rely on report, and judge from present appearances, a warm contest is likely to take place be tween the above candidates at the approaching election.—Cembriass. Dom.—Early on Monday morning, a duel was fought ha a field near Highgate, between a Mr. N. T. S--s, young Gentleman from the Sister Isle, and a Mr. 13—M, an Italian; I Mr. S. was attended by Captain W. and Mr. B. by Mr. E—tee. Mr. B. fired first. and missed Mr. IL upon which the latter Gen tlearao discharged his pistol in the air, which pet an end to Are affair. The quarrel originated the coming before in Portlancl. place, in ersaarquente of Mr. S. horse-whipping Mr. B. having mistaken him for another Italian dentieman, whom, we are in. formed, he much resembles. Mr. S. en being convinced of his mistake, apidegised, but Mr. B considering Mr. S. had carried the joie too far, insisted en a meeting. Oa Wednesday morning a meeting took place be tween Mr. J. P.ill * --I*, and Mr. M—a—r—y, the former at traded by Mr. J. G... -IJII-.-11, the latter by Mr. 6. M —se--).. The parties fired two shots• each without effect, and were preparing ter a third, when the country people assembled interposed. An adjournment was immediately propeied, when the people reso lutely' declared that the parties had bad ample satisfaction, and that they would net suffer then) to murder each ether ! The second* then consulted for a few moments, and the ponies were forced of the ground.—Sige Reporter. All differences between the master sailors of Dudley and the journeymen appear to be at an end. The trade have had a meeting, at which a regulation in the Nat 'of prices was made, not lowering the, wagesof the journeymen more than about one shilling per slack. dipqn these . terms the men generally have resumed their "Witt ant. 1.4. again is Peace* 'The continued heavy reins and the fall of snow in the linanotains very late in the season, have caused the tieers in - Silesia to overflow their barks to a great extent. ROYAL COLUMN or PHYSICIANS.— Yesterday after noon, at fear o'clock, Dr. - Etats delivered a Lecture on Chemistry, in the theatre of the College. Various ex periments were introduced; to illustrate different posi. tiens'of the Lecturer. Sir HasaY HALIORD took the Chair, in his tobes, as President of the College. CITY OE LONDON NATIONAL Senoota.—Yesterday, the annual examination of the children educated in the above schools, took place at the school-rooms, in Bald wia's-gerdens, before the Archbishop of ,CANTERBURY, .who presided on the occasion, the Bishops of LONDON, RESTER, GLOMS/MR, WORCESTIR, and Sr. ASAPH, Lord KENYON, .BC.C. &c. The children were examined as to their proficiency in reading, writing, and arith- . metie, and their knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. They answered all the questions put to them with a de gree of readiness which highly delighted their benevo lent patrons, and the girls exhibited specimens of their needle-work, which were much approved of by the La- • dies present. At the close of the examination the Chil dren sang a hymn composed for the occasion. Dustsatas, May 16.—Monday se'nnight, an honest farmer who resides but a little way from this - towel, found himself in a sad quandary. Monday being a preaching day, his wife and family, including the ser vants, had gone to Church ; and, strange to tell, during their absence, a mare foaled, four cows calved, and a sow presented him - with eleven pigs, with so slight an interval betaken the different births, that the animals seemed to have conspired to plague their respectable owner by foaling, calving, and pigging in concert, if not in rivalry with one another. The farmer was as: wended, as he area might, and, with no one to help him, his hands were literally so full of work, that he knew . not what to do first. So large an addition to his live stock was of itself a very welcome sight; but then his attention was sorely distracted betwixt a pretty little foal, four thumping calves, arid a numerous family of infant grumphies.— Dumfries end Galloway Courier. RIOT ON LERSAL Mooa.—Sunday morning, when, as is usual . on Whit-Sunday, a great number of persons had assembled on Kersal Moor, to view the prepara tions making for the races, a party of men, about 40 in number, chiefly, we believe, from the neighbourhood of Hollinwood, came upon the moor, armed with large bludgeons, and, without any provocation that we have been able to hear of, immediately began to knockdown every individual they came near, male or female; at the same time tearing down the booths that were erecting, overturning the standings, and destroying everything they could. After submitting to this treat ment for some time, almost without resistance, the people on the moor collected together, attacked the rioters, beat them off, and secured three, named George Bothell, James Miller, and Horatio Mallalieu, who were lodged in the New Bailey until Monday morning, when they were brought up for examination before Mr. FOSTER. The prisoners were all ordered to find bail, to answer at the Sissions, but net being provided with sureties, were committed to prison. Shortly afterwards, however, they were brought up again, to answer a charge of wilfully destroying a wheelbarrow and a . quantity of sweetmeats, ix. The case being fully made out against them, they were convicted is the penalty of 11. 136.6 d. and, in default of payment, were committed ,o the tread-mill for three months. The population of Germany is estimated at about 36 nillions ; for the educati. n of these 22 Universities are irovided; which contain 15,746 students, with 1,045 . e rofo. sure.