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-:-•.,..-.- a • NUM' • r ' - . . ' . . . . . • . . . . . •• - r ...., ...,,,... .. • 4 ---. Zi li '4. 1 40 pr.: l4 , AL ' r ‘, in: t. 4 . . . ••• '.4: '',..;„ : ., : r 4.20,4\qt / ~.. ..,t . 1 760.• ~/ "- - . • , e' an* C V. t i i .< '. • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1 •-• t) 799 Nom RICE '4l-*.• - Pr CONTRACT FOR OATS. TREASURY .CHAMBERS, Cos missaria t Department, September 2D, 1,121. the Court, with six horse-shoes, a bag Of nails;thtee bundles of sticks, and a small axe, exclaims, • " Tenants and ozeupiers of the moor, in the county of Salop, come forth and do your service!" The senior AlJerman then stands upon the table, and is a,ked, " How many shoes are there?" He answers, " Six." The Ilaroo's Clerk then says, " A good number." lie then chops the sticks, which are held by the Officer of the Court. SUCII persons as are desirous of Contracting with the Age nt for Commissariat Supplies, to deliver 305,0001b5. of OATS , at the Military Depot in Tuoley-street, may receive Particulars of the Contracts at this Office, between the hours of 1 1 'Ten and Four, and deliver their Tenders, sealed up, and di rected to the Agent for Commissariat Supplies, marking thereon T e nder for Oats," on or before Tuesday, the 9th October, but nooe will be received after Twelve o'Clock on that day ; or w ig auy Proposal be noticed unless made on or annexed to a printed particular, and the prices inserted in words at length ; nor unless a letter be subjoined to such Proposal signed by two Persons of known property engaging to become bound with the ram te ndering, in the sum expressed in the Particulars, for the due performance of the Contract. MONEY LOTTERY. ICIFT and Co. have the satisfaction of knowing S that the superior merits of the present Scheme have ob fluid for it a great degree of pu!ilic approbation. A plain state- fent of the leading, features will be its best encomium. It con firm EE Prizes of "7,0,0e0, and many other Capitals.— All the Prizes are of Sterling Moat , / ; and the good old fashion of " Not Two Emits to a Prize" is again restored. This •Sclienie is so plain and simple, th.lt no one can fail to understand it no the fast perusal. The Drawing begins on the 50th of the PRESENT MONTI! (October). and Co.'s Offices, No. 11, Poultry; 12, Charing- OVAS ; and 51, Aldgate lligh-street, have been fortunate to the • public in the sale of great Prizes, particularly the last 230,000 31oney Prize ever drawn.—Schenies at large gratis. CLARE'S NEW rOEMS. nit day was published, in Two Yoh. foolscap Oro. with a fine Portrait, from a Paintiti by W. Horror , ILA. price 12,6 • THE VILLAGE MINSTREL, and other Poems. Hy iOIIN CLARF., • The Northamptonshire Peasant. • London : Printed for Taylor and Ileasey, 93, Fleet-street ; and E. Drury, Stamford. • Of whom may be had, The Fourth Edition of I'OE3S DESCRIPTIVE of RURAL Corot and SCENERY. By JOHN CLA Rt. Price .ss. 6d. hoards. Oti the First of October was published, price No. X I. of THE LONDON JOURNAL OF ARTS AND' SCIENCES, to be continued on the Last Day of every alternate mouth. This valuable Repository of Scientific Informa tion contains:—l. A parti:ular description of every New Patent Inventina, with - many Plates, illustrative of the Specification;, :I'y Artistsbf the first talent. 11. Original Communicatim son various branches of the Arts and Sciences. 111. Novel Inv:11- *ton' and Discoveries in Mechanics and Chemistry, for which Patents have not been obtained. IV. Critical Reviews of such Publications as are connected with the Arts, V. A Miscellany of Polytechnic and Scientific Information, selected from Essays, .Jour ..k, and Private Sources, both Foreign and Domestic.— The .orthcoming Number contains, among other subjects : Frith's Patent for Dyeing Fast Colours—Foster's for Manufac turing. Wrought Iron—Newnlan's Safety Co. ck—Simpson's 'lmproved Smdfers—Law's Improved Ships' Bolts--Manby's Steam Engine—Cooper's Air Tight Bottle Stoppers—Carter's Steam Engine—Arineslz..y's Improved Mode of Building Ships —Cluipman's Transferer for Lading Coals—Original Communi cad° on Machell's Improved Lamp— ovel loveadoo, Dubow& fees Perdifume, &c. &c.—Review of New Publications—Mis t:are t.f Polytechnic and Scientific Information. La/don : Printed for Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Pater noster-row. DU:MESS' ESSENCE OF ANCIIOVIES. Warehouse, 107, STRAND, corner of the SAVOY-STEPS. 1011': BURGESS and SON being apprized of U the neniet aus endeavours made by many Persons to impose a spurious .'tr:iele fer their make, feel it incumbent upon them *request the attention of the Public, in purchasing what they conceive to be the Original, to observe the Name and the Ad dress corr,sponds with the above; the general appearance of the spurious descriptims will deceive the unguarded, and for their detection, S. lieitoEss and Sum submit the following Cau dons :—Some are in appearance at first sight " The Genuine," but without any Name or Address:—some " littacoss's Es otnee of Anchovies :"—others " Bustols's,"—sand many more u;thout Address. _ _ _ JOHN BURGESS and SON having been many years honoured with such distinguished approbation, feel every senti ment of respect towards the Public, and earnestly solicit them to inspect the Labels pri•eious to purchasing what they conceive to be of th.ir make, which they hope will prevent many disap pointments. BURGESS' NEW SAUCE, for general purposes, having gives such gnat satisfaction, continues to be pr.:pred by them, and is recommended :1a a most useful ar.d convenient Sauce— will keep good in all climates. Warehouse, 107, Seam, corner of the Savoy-steps, London. (THU ORIGINAL FISII.RAUCK WASEHOUSE). I WERS'S TONIC PILLS. to Ur tkness of the I Stomach, Indigestion, Costivenese, 'Annus Irregularities, &c. are carries:ly recommended in all those cases (and they are my numerotis) where, the stomach being already weak, and the digestive powers deranged, active purgatives are highly preju dicial, and productive of serious injury to the constitution. These Pith, ia their operation, are peculiarly mild, safe, and effectual. As a gentle aperient Tonic, they tie 'nee, and yet strengthen the stomach, restore the appetite, primute digestion, and keep the bowels in a regular and comfortable state. free front costiveness, but by no means too relaxed. The Tonic nils are sold (at 2s. 9d. 4'. 6d. ils. and V—s. per box) by the Venders of Genuine Me iicines, wholesale and retail, in London, and throughout the Xiugdom. Observe the signature of " John Towers" on the label, rd his name round the royal arms' on the seal. LIGNONPS ANTISCORBUTIC DROPS. IRMA SERUM CARR FROM ERFIONORTR. Bridgnorth, April 12, 1821. WILLIAM LLOYD, Inspector ("I Hides, Hun gary-street, Bridgnorth, hereby certifies, that last August be was attacked with a very serious affection in his legs, which cc:me-need with a considerable swelling, attended with violent • gain; in a short time they broke out into ulcers, which discharged very profusely. Shortly afterwards his whole body became af fected with the same baneful disease, and thus his life was ren dered completely miserable. It was not till he had remained in Qs truly distressing condition sevenl months, that he was re c,lmosentled to a trial of Mr. LI G Nri .INTtscoIILL- TIC DROPS. and, however singular it may appear, he has to larm that a complete cure was effected by two small bottles of this wily dicacioui Medicine. NVILLIA M LLOYD. I hereby certify that I witnetsed the :hove cote. G. It. G ITTON. To Mr.jolui Lignum, Sorgeen, Manchester. These. Drops are sad i.• moulded square bottles, at 2s. 2d. 4s. 8.1. and 11 I. tone l IS. lmrtie is equat to three 4s. tad. ones), by 31r. Ligaum, No. 57, Bridge-street, Manchester ; and by J. and C. Evans, 42, Long-tme, West Sutton sand Co. Boer Church-yard ; Ilatcl:7 and Sons, 2.5, Elect-inkrket ; and C. Butler, 4, Cheupsisle ; E.. Edwards, Gil, St. PauEs 'Church -yard, London ; liuticr and Sons, 34, Sackvillc-street, Kewbery and Soo3, 4, Dame -street, Dublin ; R. Scott, and .1. Baxter, South-bridge, Edinburgh ; it. ?Nelson, Surgeon, and J. Baxter, Italian Warehouse, Glasgow ; and all Medicines enders. 81 whom also may be had, Mr. lignunt's IMPROVED LOTION, for all Scorbutic Eruptions, price sa. 9d. Duty included. N.B. Mr. Lignum's numerous Prat:l.:ix:a! engagements pre chnle the possibility of his attending to any letters of Advice, Elm the usual comp:intent of a 1:1 Note be inclosed. This day was published, price 7s. 6d. with Engravings, T HS EDINBURGH PHILOSOPHICAL JOUR- ' NAL—No. K. Conducted by Dr. BREWSTER and Professor JAMESON. CONTVIII.—Mr. Stevenson's Description of Bridges of SUP pension; Mr. W. Ilacgillivray on Birds found in the district of I larris, part of the outer range of the I lebtides • Analysis of Mr. Barlow 's Essay on Magnetic Attractions; Ob servations on the Countries of Congo and Loango, as in 1790, by Mr. Maxwell; Account of Water-Spouts observed at Sea on Voyages to and from India, by Francis Buchanan, 11. D. ; Dr. Knox ba the Cli mate of Southern Africa, with an Abstract of a Meteorological Register kept at Graaf lieynet ; Mr. Andrew Livingstone's Ob servations on the Solar Eclipse of 7th Septbmber, 1820, made at Gibraltar ; on the Difference between the Land and Sea Rates of Chronometers, by Lieutenant Mudge, IL N. ; on the Magnetic Influence of the islands of St. Mayo and the Great Salvage, by I.ieut. W. Mudge, It. N. ; Experiments and Observations on the Effects produced on the Rates of Chronometers, by the proximity ' of Iron Bodies, by J. Barlow, Esq. • Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh—Sew:uric INIELLIGLNCIL : Natural Phi losophy, Astronomy, Optics, Acoustics, Electricity, Electro- Magnetism, Meteorology, Chemistry, Natural History, Zoology, General Science, List of . Patents granted in Scotland since lit June, 1821. Printed for A. Constable and Co. Edinburgh ; and Longman and Co. Lontlon. _ _ Of whom may be had, all the preceding Numbers of this iouruJ, price is. 6d. each. _ .... COMMISSIONERS OF INQUIRY. The following is a copy of the Circular addressed by the Commissioners of Inquiry to the Heads of Departments, on their arrival in Dublin: We have been desirous of having this interview with you, as his Majesty's Commissioners in Ireland, and in the same manner with the !leads of the other branches of the Revenue in this coun try, previous to any more formal proceeding, for the purpose of stating the general outline of the course which we propose to i pursue, as far as we can determine it ourselves, in order that by a knowledge of our views and intentions you may be the better prepared to afford uI that assistance which we confidently rely upon receiving from you. " The Lading ajects of our appointment are, " 1. An inquiry into the whole system established for the col- lection of the Public Revenue in Ireland, with a view generally to the suggestion of any improvements of which that system may appear susceptible, and more especially to such alteration, either of regulation or practice, as may be conducive to the in troduction of a greater degree of conformity than now exists, should a complete assimilation be found unattainable, between the Revenue bepartments of Great Britain and those of Ireland; and, 2. A review of the duties, drawbacks, and regulations by which the commercial intercourse between the two countries is at present impeded or emharrassed : for the purpose of submit ting such measures to Parliament as may appear to us to be practicable for the removal or modification of those remaining distinctions, whereby the full accomplishment of the union of the two countries has been hitherto retarded, " In the prosecution of the inquiries necessary to accomplish those important objects, our first proceeding will be to commu nicate with the several members of the several Revenue Boards, so as to obtain the benefit of all the information which each in dividual connected with those Boards may be able to afford us, with respect to the present mode of collecting the Revenue of Ireland, and also to receive his suggestions with reference to such changes as may be usefully introduced into the existing system ; .and as we conceive that no persons can be better qua , lifted than the Commissioners and Principal Oft ersof the Board of Castems and Excise for giving opinions, as well as informa tion, upon the second head of inquiryto which we have alluded. we shall be obliged to the Gentlemen of those Departments if they will come prepared to answer our questions, not only on the points relating to the execution of their own functions, and the extent and necessity of the establishment, as well in Dublin as in other parts of this country, but also respecting the present system of countervailing and protecting duties and drawbacks, and the expedience of simplifying the intercourse between Great Britain and Ireland, under regulations more consonant with the true spirit of the Act of Union, having due regard to the para mount necessity of offering the most effective security to the col lection of the Public Revenue in both countries. " Having explained thus far what the motive and object of our first communication with the members of the Revenue Board are likely to be, we have only to add, that we are all of us prepared to expect from them a cordial co-operation with us in the furtherance of the objects of our Commission, which, as you will perceive, are prospective, and do pot ne cessarily' lead to investigation of the past conduct of any in dividual in any class of the Revenue Department, although particular cases may occur which may render such investigation unavoidable. We have, therefore, made this communication to you, with the assurance of deriving from you, and the Chief and principal Officers of the several branches of the revenue of Ireland the full advantage of knowledge and experience, not only in the shape of information to be given us in answer to out direct inqui ries, but in the communication of opinions and suggestions upon all such matters connected with the revenue under their manage meat, as my appear to them to require alteration, or which may in their judgment, be susceptible of improvement." FASHIONS FOR OCTOBER. Vissznso Dasss.—Round dress of violet coloured Cachemire, with a broad ornament round the border of willow green velvet or moss iduche de sok ; the mancherons on the top of the sleeves consisting of a falling ornament of the same material; the bust finished by buttons of filagree silk and Brandenburgh ornaments of the same colour as the dress; French collar of willoiv green nines ;docile de sole. White crape bonnet, with violet caul crown of satin, surmounted by a plume of white ostrich feathers. Double standing up ruff of patent lace; Cachemire shawl of Apollo's hair-colour, with variegated border. Violet kid half boots, and lemon.eoloured kid gins es.—Lo Belle Allen We. WA LEIN° Deess.—A high dress, composed of poncentt Bros de eVepfes; the corsage fastens behind ; the back is plain ; the fronts are ornamented by a trimming of thesame material, in the form of a wreath of leaves, which slopes down on each side, and forms the shape of the bust in a very becoming manner. The collar is very deep, and is ornamented at the edge by a loop trimming. Long sleeve, finished at the hand by a loop trimming : very full epaulette, terminated by a band and bow in the middle of the arm in front ; a similar bow surmounts the trimming of the bottom of the sleeve. There is a full ruche, of the same material as the dress, at the bottom of the skirt; this is surmounted by a trimming also of the same material, of an uncommonly novel and pretty description. [lead-dress, a bonnet of gms de Naples, to correspond : it is of a moderate size, lined with white, and adorned with a very Cull plume of white feathers, tinged at the I edge with the same colour as the dress; strings, to correspond, tie it under the chin. The hair is mach divided on the forehead, and very full at the sides of the face. Necklace and ear-rings, dead gold. Limerick gloies, and black kid shoes.-41ekermattles Repository. Comte Ditess.—A white lace petticoat over one of white satin, the trimming of the petticoat consists of gold tissue die.; Fused in folds, and edged with gold cord.; train of gold-coloured satin lined with white satin, and trimmed with bunches of gold shells, placed at regular distances: this trimming goes all round. —The corsage is tight to the shape; the front is formed of folds, to correspond with the trimming of the petticoat. Sleeves of gold-colcured satin, trimmed with folds of tissue and gold cord ; a band o plaited cord terminates the sleeve. A very full Elizabeth ruff stands up round the back of the neck.— The hair is divided so as to display the forehead very much ; it falls in loose ringlets at the sides of the face. The hind hair is dressed low. A diamond bandeau is placed very low over the forehtad ; the lappets are of point lace ; a profusion of white ostrich flat feathers finishes the col Pure. Diamond ear-rings and necklace. White kid gloves, and white satin shoes.—ltietm The tenni:mho:l of the Court mourning has prevented the .au tumnal fashions 'from being so decided as they. in gener .1 are. Pelisses are expected to be very general for promenade dress: we have not observed anything particularly novel in those now preparing, except in one instance, that was a pelisse of Pomona green reps .4 ; the trimming of the same material, mixed with chenille , it consisted of roulesus twisted so as to torm wreaths of serpents twined together. This trimming all round, and the bottom of the long sleeve, was finished.to correspond. Na epau lette, but its place was supplied by a large pelerine cut in five points, which fall very low ; these paints were edged with che nille trimming. The collar, which stood lip very high round the throat, was also pointed. The pelisse fastened down the front with silk ornaments, to correspond in colour ; they were of the demi lozenge form, with the point turning upwards. Walking dresses of gros de Naidesilevantine, and reps, are also expected to be much' in favour. The bonnets are of silk, to correspond with the pelisse or walk ing dress. Several orders have been given for Leghorn boamts, decorated in the French style, with very full wreaths or bunth..s of poppies mixed with ears of ripe wheat. A very elegant car riage spencer has started, composed of white merino, trimmed with ixancersis silk braiding and buttons ; tight to the shape, and the waist of the usual length; finished by a small jacks, com posed of tabs cut in the form of shell, ; plaited panccau silk band confinesit at the waist. The epaulette is Very fall; the fulness is looped is the drapery style with buttons and curd ; there are two tows so arrangesi as to form demi lozenges. Difiner-dresses consist chiefly of silk ; acpresent there is nothing novel either in tit._ form or trimming of its-Jour dress. The colours likely to be most in favour are Ivaco:ix, Pomona peen, lavender, Chesnut, and raspberry red. THE ICEIV SHERIFFS. FURTHER PARTICULARS. • The civic flotilla arrive) at P.slace•yard about half past two o'clock, and the patties having landed, walked up to the Exchequer. In consequence oldie repairs making in front of Westminster Hall, the Ci tizens could not go up to the Exchequer by the usual entrance, therefore they went into Court through the small door in the tower at the back of the Exche quer Coffee-house. The office of the RECORDER, usually the eulogist on these occasions, was trans ferred to the COMMON SERJEANT, who approached the bar, with the LORD MAYOR on his left, and one of the new Sheriffs o;► his right. The venerable Cursitor Baron having been seated, Mr. CoussoN SERJEANT addressed li s ins as follows: I have the honour to pre,ent to your Lordship, on the part of the Mayor, Corporation, and Com monalty of the City of London (on whom, by Char ter of King John, which preceded the ancient and .great Charter cf Liberty, devolved the Shrievalty of Middlesex and the City of London), the new Sheriffs. That Charter was confirmed by many of King John's successors, and at last it received the sanction of the Legislature. In pursuance of the right of the Citi zens of London to elect Sheriffs, I have to present at this bar to serve the office of Shrievalty, elected by their fellow-citizens, John Garratt, Esq. and William Venables, Esq. Both these Gentlemen have been long known to their fellow-citizens. The first of ' them derived credit and fame where he lived by the conduct of his excellent and worthy father, who dis tinguished himself, and•riised a competency of wealth which enabled his son to give security for discharging the duties of any situation, however high. As much may be said of William Venables, Esq. who has been long known in the Ward where he resides as a citi zen supporting the private interests of the City of London, and carrying on trade in a most respectable Manner. The Citizens' have marked him for his worth, because when he was opposed by a competi tor, they gave him the preference. The Citizens of London are perfectly convinced, that in tile present high and important trust he will acquit himself in a way to deserve the esteem of his fellow-citizens. They trust the splendour of the high office will be maintained, and the privileges of the Citizens be sup ported. They feel convinced the high dignity be longing to the Sheriff of the Metropolis of the British Empire will be preserved. My Lord, I have also the honour to present Robert Waithman Esq. Alderman and framework-knitter, and John Williams, Esq. the late Sheriffs, who come to render to our Sovereign Lord the King an account of the issues and profits of their office. I should not perform the duty I am to execute if I did not do justice to these Gentlemen. The first of them, who is a Magistrate of the City of London, and who entered into office in that charac ter, was lately distinguished at the close of his office by being returned to the Court of Aldermen, as one of two Magistrates qualified to be elected to the high and important office of Lord Mayor. Of the other Gentleman, James Williams, Esq. I must say, he stated upon his entrance to office, that no private feel ing of a political nature should interfere with his public duty. His fellow-citizens will all agree that the declaration has been borne out, and that the most zealous attention has been paid to the duties of his office. He has been peculiarly kind and attentive to all who had access to him, and particularly 'distin guished for the strength and firmness 4ith which he has executed the sentences of the law against crimi nals. His- humanity and kindness to all the unfor tunate prisoners under his charge have been most exemplary. fie did not confine himself to the task of supplying prisoners with comfort and necessaries; but endeavoured by advice to reclaim those who had wandered from social duty, making them better members of society. I have now given you an ac count of the conduct of the late and present Sheriffs, and have only to add, their characters still promise' the highest advantages to their fellow-citizens." The COMMON SERJEANT then moved to record a warrant appointing William Oxten attorney for the new Sheriffs. He next moved to record the appear ante of Messrs. Waithman and Williams, to return an account of the issues and profits of their office, from the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, in the first year of the reign of King George the Fourth, to ' the same Feast in the present year, viz. for one year. The Ex-Sheriffs were then sworn by the Cursitor Baton to their accounts, and put in Mr. S. Colinridge as their Attorney to make the returns. The Officer of the Court then called upon the se- , nior Alderman to perform the ancient ceremony of counting the horse-shoes and hob-nails, and cutting the stick.. The Officer of the Court, standing on the table of The tenants aid occupiers of land in the parish of St. Clement D,tnes are also called upon co do their service, which service the Alderman performs by counting the nails, which are turned out of the bag. Having ascertained the number, he is asked how many there are? He answers. Sixty-one." The Baron's Clerk— ,, A good number." The cerestiony ends with counting the nails. The (MOWN SERJEAST, at the close of the busi ness, invited the senior Baron to dine N% ith the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs: but the Invitation was not ac cepted, on u;e ground that he was engaged. The Proce,ston then lett the Court, and returned in the bari;es to Illackitiars-bridge, under a salute of several guns, fired from Godfrey's yard. On land ing they proceeded to dinner. THE DINNER. A more splendid entertainment of the kind has seldom been witnessed. Mr. Sheriff GARRATT being of the Goldsmith.' Company, and Mr. Sheriff VERA.. DIAS of the Stationers, the principal members of both Companies were invited, and the banquet was held in the magnificent Ball of the former, where above 150 Gentleman sat down to the repast, and the tables and sideboards glittered with a profusion of gold plate, some pieces of which were of high antiquity and very curious workmanship. At the Dinner the LORD MAYOR presided, sup ported on each side b'y his brother Aldermen,• the Members for the City, one of the County Members, the late and present Sheriffs, &c. Among the indi viduals attending were— Alderman Nlagnay, Lord Mayor Elect; Alderman Sir W. Curtis, Bart. M.P. Aldermen Sir C. Flower, Bart. Sir C. S. Hunter, Bart. Birch, Annesley, Ileygate, Cox, Wood, Waith man, Garratt, Venables, Browne, and Lucas; T. Wilson, Esq. M.P. S. Whitbread, Esq. M.P. T. A. Curtis, Esq. J. Esdalle, Esq. J. Nichols, k:sq. .-- Lett, Esq. Oldham, Esq. Cattley, &q. &c. The tables were spread ith a profusion of delica cies. On the removal of the cloth, Non ItioGis Do mine was sung by Messrs. Broadhurst, Pyne, and Taylor. The LORD MAYOR then gave " The King," which was drank standing, with three times three, and amid loud demonstrations of loyalty and affection.—Tune, GOD save the King, in which the greater part of the company joined chorus. The next toast was, " AU the Royal Famlly"—three times three. and great applause. " The Duke of York and the Army" followed—three times three, and much cheering.—Tune, " See the Conquering Hero comes." " The Duke of Clarence and the Navy"—three times three. Tune, " Hearts of Oak," followed by the warmest expressions of approbation. "The City of London, and Prosperity to its Trade."—Time, " The Hattie of Trafalgar—received with acclamation. The LORD Mavort then gave, " The Magistracy of the City of London, and Sir William Curtis as the Senior Magistrate." Sir W. Corms returned thanks, and warmly eulo gized the twenty-six Aldermen of London, as a body of independent Magistrates, than whom none were actuated by more honest motives in the discharge of their duty, or were more determined, under every circumstance, to fulfil the engagements which they incurred, when they accepted the solemn trust which their fellow-citizens had reposed in them (Applause). " The Sheriffs Elect" were then given, amid much applause, and each returned thanks, and commented upon the arduous nature of the duties on which they were about to enter, and which they were determined to execute without any reference to political opinion whatever. The manner in which the worth) Sheriffs described the character of the office whose oidiga tions was by the favour of their fellow citizens im posed upon them, did them great credit. " The Lord Mayor Elect" was then given, and his Lordship politely returned thanks. " The health of the late Sheriffs" was also drank with much applause, and Sheriffs WAITHMAN and WILLIAMS respectively made their acknowledgments for this testimony of approbation of their fellow-citi zens, for their conduct in the high and responsible office, from the labours of which they had been just disengaged. " The Members of the City of London" were drank, and Sir W. CURTIS and Mr. Alderman WOOD re turned thanks. " The Members of Middlesex" followed, and Mr. S. C. WHITSREAD•TCLIMIIed thanks. Sir W. CURTIS gave, .4 The Lord Mayor of Dublin and the Corporation." " The Members of the Common Council," and the usual corporate toasts, were then drank : the social enjoyment and harmony of the evening were main tained to a late hour, and the company dispersed highly pleased with the hospitable conduct and ur banity of the worthy Sheriffs, and the agreeable cha racter of the evening's festivity. DISTRESSING ACClDENT.—Yesterday morning, as three young Gentlemen were amusing themselves in a sailing boat on the River Thames, between Vaux. hall and Battersea bridges, a suJden squall coming on the boat became unmanageable, and upset, by which accident two of the unloitunate youths were drowned. A watorman on the Surrey shore, seeing the accident, promptly put off, and succeeded in rescuing one from his perilous situation: his name is JAMK.oN, and he is the son of a Gentleman residing at Chelsea. Every effort to recover the bodies of the 'other two was unavailing; it is conjectured they must have been carried away by the current, which set strong at the time. Their names are KING and WILKINAON. N.?? 30% Ices