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........1..M.1 ... G -,,.... T , ELDERLY AND DEBILITATED SUBJECTS. Fourth Edition, Price Ss. dedicated to Dr. Iloglake, A PRACTICAL TREATISE on the PROPER DIET, .Ch. EXERCISE, &e. Ste. of Elderly People, and of those who were born weakly. or who have brought on, by indulgences or abuses, general or local Debility, or in wheat symptoms of breaking up of the System appear; as Dropsical Swelling of the Legs, General Nervous- 1 ress ; with Directions for Regulation of the Bowels, and the Use of the Bound Leaf Cornel. when a Tonic is necessary. By J. H. ROBINSON, M.D. of St. Crests. i• We have no hesitation in saying that weakly and nervous subjects will derive more valuable information from this work than from all the volumes which have been published on diet. It is clearly the pro duction of a physician of experience, who has paid particular atten dor to the subjects It embraces."—Monthly Gazette of Health, February 1830. From its uniform grateful and strengthening effects ea the sto mach, I consider the Round Leaf Cornet the natural tonic of man, a nd the stomachic comforter of old age."—Paerzsma Ives. in the America' Medical Journal, June, 11128. Sold by Simpkin and Co. Stationers' -court, and all Booksellers. ASTHMA, NERVOUS INDIGESTION, &c. Just published, Second Edition, price Is. lid. A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE NATURE, CAUSES, AND TREATMENT OF ASTHMA, with full directions for the use of the Lobelia Innate, with numerous Medical Testimonies of the peculiar Anti-asthmatic Virtues of this Plant. In structions for the use of the Chirayita Herb in Cases of Indigestion of Nervous and Bilious Subjects, with Directions for Diet, &c. By RICHARD REECE, M.D. Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, &c. Su. " The pamphlet before us is an instance of that disposition which tin ever marked this experienced practitioner, to reader his dicoveries and the results of his practice serviceable to the country at large, He gives a detailed account of the eficacy of the lobelia inflate, in Cues of asthma ; be describes the manner in which it is 16 be pre pared—whea its exhibition is proper, or otherwise, and, in short, M enters into every particular concerning its adminbtration, that is ne cessary to guide the most simple to the knowledge and the enjoy ment of its virtues. The same description applies to the clairayita herb."—Monthly Review for January, 1831. The merits of the lobelia inflate, we know from expetlence, are no: over-rated by Dr. Reece. His observations on it and the chi rayita herb, as well as the opinions he bas offered upon asthmatic complains in general, deserve the attention of the profession and the public."—Medical and Physical Journal, for December, 1830. " The profession is indebted to Dr. Reece for the introduction of some very valuable medicines into practice, and from the high teed monies in favour of the lobelia 'nests and chlrayita herb, we strongly recommend his work to the notice of the medical practitioner."— Medical and Surgical Journal, Dec. 1830. Sold by Simpkin and Cu. Stationers' -court, and all Booksellers. THE REAL BENEFIT OF MANKIND AND THE HONOR OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. 1 On the lit inst was published, price Is. No. I. of the MONTHLY GAZETTE of PRACTICAL MEDI 2 CINE ; or, MEDICAL, DIETETIC, and GENERAL PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNAL: containing upwards of thirty original articles on important subjects, by Dr. Kinglake, Dr. Harrison, Dr. Sully, Dr. Reece, Dr. Clark, Dr. Blundell, Dr. Gordon, Ac. Ac. Viz. Digestion, Gravel, Intestinal Discharges, Extensive Effects of In- Lamina! 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Both the above articles are sold, with ample direc tions for their use. 13ePartictila;In asking for HENRY'S BALSAMIC ESSENCE cr the INDIAN ANISEEDS.—SoId in Bottles at Is led. and Re. sd. each. A PARODY on " HERE'S A HEALTH TO KING WILLIAM, GOD BLISS HIM. A prime pair of Wellington Boots, if you'd buy, To the fam'd Noah's Ark quick repair; At the price, such good Articles ne'er met your eye, For with HowanD's Boots none can compare. When round the gay board, if ask'd the best news, I always say—Haste and possess them ; If you don't prefer Boots, you can buy the best Shoes, Here's a health to King William, GOD bless him. From the West End and City, all classes resort, To Howard, his work is so prime, At Noah's Ark, 36, St. Martin's Court You'll find Boots that will bother old Time. So long. yet so easy. you'll And them to wear, Ti, no wonder all wish to possess them, They can ne'er buy such Boots for a Guinea a pair. Here's long life to King Vi liliam, Gorr bless him Mr No. 36, St. Martin's Court, Three Doors from St. Martin's Let Oboerve the Nosh's Ark in the Window. APPROVED MEDICINES, SOLD ST Messrs. BUTLER, Chemists, , kt their respective Estatillshments—CHEA MIDI?, Corner of St. Prt.!•s, London; Sackville-street, Dublin; and Princes•street, Edinburgh ; and may be had of the most respectable Dealers in Patent Medicines in the Kingdom. 111XON'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS.—As a mild and LI effectual remedy in those Affections which have their origin in sbid action of the Liver and Biliary Organs, namely, Indigestion, L.. , of Appetite, Head-Ache, Flatulence, Heartburn, Constipation, . These Pills (which do not contain mercury in any shape) have with more general approval than any other Medicine. In Boxes zs od. 45.6 d. 11s. and BU ILEA'S FLUID EXTILACT OF SARSAPARILLA.— F.+: making the Decoction as it may be required, in a superior manner, , tuntly and economically. 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POWER'S OINTMENT FOR RING WORM.—The Inventor .1 :Lis remedy has for the last ten years cured several hundreds of per -A gratuitously, until the demands have become so numerous, that f, let lb it a duty he owes to himself, his family, sod the affiicted, to 1... it publicity. In Pots, at 2,9 d. and 4s. Gd. LUTI.EII'S LACTUCARIU LOZENGES—(prepased ac -:i!log to the formula of the late Dr. Duncan), for allaying irritation :!.:se Wind-pipe it cases of Cold, which Is the occasion of Cough, and in breathing and expectoration Boxes, Si. sod 46 ' 6d. ktSIIALL'S UNIVERSAL. CERAT&—an excellent re ` d l for broken Chilblains, Scalds, Burns, Wounds, and Sores of ,:ft denomi nat i on , especially sure and ulcerated Lees. Is Bose., at and es. 9d. s B. The above Preparations, when genuine, will have the Name A..iiire ss of Messrs. Busxsa attached to them. Particular stein this caution is requested. "C i.e No. 13,682. sh FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 14, 1831. CONGREVB'S BALSAMIC ELIXIR, FOR COUGHS, HOOPING-COUGH, ASTHMA, SHORT NESS op BREATH, Ike. Price Is. led. 26. 9d. and 4e. 64. per Rattle. THE following Letters, selected from numerous others, addressed to Mr. Coogreve, will prove the sepetiority of this invaluable Compound. WINTER COUGH. Sir—For the last nine years I have bun troubled with a dreadful Cough, which has always keen worse in winter. After taking every re medy to remove it, and Sliding myself to be gradually declining in health, I bad recourse so yours, sad am truly thankful to say that I sever passed a winter for some years so free from the complaint. I hope thousands of my fellow.is&ros may try it, and Sod the same besalt. It Is above all price. I shall never be without a bottle. Yaws, &c. S. LETCHLRE. IS, Camila!, Loudon, March IC 1430. SHORTNESS OF BREATH, CONSTANT COUGH. site. Sir—Gratitude constrains me to acknowledge the great benefit I have recently received from your very valuable Balsamic Ether. Towards the elese of July last, I was severely afflicted with a constant cough and incessant wheezing, attended with a very great diffi culty of breathing. which prevented my taking any rest for several weeks together, but in an erect posture , through fear of suffo cation. After having been attended by three very skilful Medical Gentlemen, and my complaint still continuing, I was persuaded by a friend to make trial of your excellent Specific, which through necessity I gladly embraced. and after a few applications, I found very con siderable relief in breathing, and in less than a week the distressing and alarming sensation of wheezing was so far abated. that a could spin venture to lie down ia my bed, from which time my health and strength began gradually to increase, and was so far restored, that I again com menced my profession. My only motive, dear Sir, in being thus prompt in troubling you is, that others similarly aMicted may know where to find a remedy for their sufferings. I am, Sir, gratefully yours, PETER BEDFORD. Alfred House Academy, Kingsland-road, Oct. 26, 11129. P.S. I purchased three 2s. 9d. Bottles, and half of the last I have put aside, having no further occasion for it. You are at liberty to publish this for the good of the public. HOOPING-COUGH. Sir,—Having two children very ill with Hooping Cough, for which disorder I tried various medicines, to no purpose, I was recommended to try your excellent Balsamic Elixir. After administering it two or three times they found wonderfkl relief, from its clearing away the thick phlegm from their chests, and allaying the violence of their coughs. They have nearly finished the second bottle. and are now free from every symptom. I thought it my duty to let you and the public know the virtue of your valuable remedy, which has beyond any thing surprised me. I ant, Sir, your humble Servant, MARY ANN GORHAM. 5, Queen's-row, Paradise-row, Palmet's Village, Westminster, Oct. 14, 1830. Also. in Bottles, 13id. rack. CONGREVE'S GOLDEN BALM, volt CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH. The following letter, recently sent the Proprietor, will better extol its virtues than auy thing he can add, and prove that it is " Tsts Mwswaa's Bess' Cossrame►u roe me Nurture." No.l, Queen's Row, Palmer's Village, Westminster, November 7, 1830. Sir—ln hopes that all parents will try the same remedy, I have thought it my duty to inforni you that your "Golden Nam" has wrought the greatest wonder in my child, aged seven months, in taking mit bottle only. I cannot describe the agony she endured from her gums before its use. Night after night she deprived me of rest by con stant crying, and nothing stemeerto give her a moment's ease, and I was often afraid she would expire it; convulsion fits. Her gums were very hard, and much swelled and inflamed. She had wanted away to a mere shadow. But. Sir, only judge of my astonishment i A few drops rubbed on her gums gave her immediate ems. I applied it two or three times a day, always with the same effect; ha bowels which were very costive, became regulated ; and 1 thank GoD the child is fast recover ing its flesh and strength. She has since cut two teeth with consider. able ease. In writing this I perform a duty 1 owe to you and the public. Your humble servant, MARY CARTER. Witness, Sarah Harrold. Prepared and Sold, by the Proprietor, " Henry Congress," 30, Col lege Street, Chelsea ; and sold by moat wholesale and retail Maid= Venders in Loudon and the United Ringdom. N.B. Ask for Congrree's Balsamic Elixir,' and Congraes Golden Balm,' and notice kis Signature (Henry Conrail), across the Stamps. PRICE 71). EXTRAORDINARY CHARGE OF FELONY. A charge of felony was on Wednesday brought under the notice of the sitting megistates at Lambeth-street po lice-office, out of which arose some singular disclosures, and in the hearing of which considerable time was oc cupied. The facts, which will be found of somewhat extraordinary character are these :—On Friday last, Miss H. a young woman, most respectably connected, who had been atop piag some weeks previously at the house of Mr. T. an ex tensive mercer and draper, carrying on business in the parish of St George's in the east, was brought before Mr. Wyatt, on a charge of having stolen a valuable muff and tippet be longing to Mrs. T. It being than alleged that varioas other articles of property were miming, and the necessary wit nesses to complete the charge not being in attendance, the accused was remanded for further examination until yester day. The pain she felt at the degradation of her situation, preyed most sensitively on her mind, and at the New Prison, Clerkenwell, where she was confined, she was scarcely seen to utter a syllable to any of the prisoners with whom she wax confined ; but spent her time in walking about, in ap parently the utmost mental uneasiness and anxiety. In this state she continued until Monday morning, when taking advantage of the absence of her fellow-prisoners, she sus pended herself by her handkerchief from the iron bars, and when discovered and cut down, life to all appearance was quite extinct. However, by the prompt application of some powerful restorativesand other remedies, animation was restored, and she afterwards so far recovered as to be able to be removed to this office at the time appointed. On being brought to this office, Mr. H•RDWICK humanely pointed out to her the consequences which might result from her rash attempt. Hiss H. who appeared much affected, expressed mucb con trition for what she had done, bat said she was quite inno cent of the offence laid to her charge, for that, instead of stealing the articles, as had been alleged, they had been made a present to her by Mrs. T. Mrs. T. denied that this was the fact, and declared she hid never given the prisonei either the muff or tippet. Mr. Hs How lc ic questioned Miss H. as to whether any thing particular had passed at the time the present was made ? Miss H. replied that she could not recollect: but that Mrs. T. having acquainted her (Mies H.) with all her se crets, and admitted her without reserve into her confidence, for this it was she thought tho present had beeen made her of the articles in question. A lady, a friend of the accused, here came forward, and stated on oath that Miss H. had informed her of receiving the present from Mrs. T. and she afterwards accompanied Miss H. to that lady's house with the same muff and tippet on. The witness added, that this took place after Mrs. T. had returned to her husband's house, subsequent to her elopement. Mr. and Mrs. T. affected much indignation and surprise at this insinuation, and asked the witness what she meant by the expression of Mrs. T.'s elopement ? The witness replied, that they surely could not be igno rant of its meaning. They, however, still appeared to evince a total ignorance on the subject, and begged the Magistrates would require an explanation from the witness of the insi nuation which she made, and which was to them of a most unpleasant nature. Mr. HLRDWICK, in consequence, requested that the affair might be explained. On which Miss B. stood for ward, and with some hesitation, stated that Mrs. T. had left her husband's house about Christmas last, and went to live at the Portugal Hotel, Fleet-street, but after stopping there a few days, she attempted to commit suicide by swallowing a dose of poison, and on this circumstance coming to her husband's knowledge, he at once removed her home. Mr. and Mrs. T. the most solemn manner, declared that there was not a tittle of truth in this statement, which they said must have been got up merely for the purpose of intimi dating them from coming forward to prosecute. Mr. T. as sured the magistrates that during the eight years be was married, his wife had never even for one night, slept from under his roof. Mrs. T. also declared, that she never, to her knowledge, slept at an hotel, and that as for the For tugal, she knew no more where it was than her infant child of three months old. Mr. HARDWICK, finding the parties so pertinaciously positive, questioned Miss H. more closely on the subject, and asked her if she spoke of Mrs. T. being at the Portugal from her own knowledge, or if she had made the state ment merely from what she had heard from others ? Miss H. replied that she spoke from her own knowledge, for that she bad visited Mrs. T. at that hotel three different times while she was there; and that after her husband bad taken her away from there, she, Miss H. herself paid the bill which she had incurred, and which amounted to 21. 18s. This fact, as well as Mrs. T.'s being there, could be p:oved by the waiters and chambermaid them. Mr. T. requested that the case might be postponed to a future day, when he would be able to prove, both by his own servants, and those at the Portugal-hotel, the utter fal lacy of these statements. Mr. HARDW ICK replied, that the ease had now assumed an aspect which, in justice to all parties, required further investigation, and for that purpose he would remand the accused until Friday, On the application of Mr. Wooller, who attended at the request of her friends, Miss 11. was admitted to bail, to ap pear on that day. Independent of the above singular incidents, there are several others connected with this case which are worthy of remark. bliss H. has been for some time paid addresses to by a gentleman who was formerly an officer in the royal n avy, but is at present Captain of a West Indianan, and a day was some time since fixed on for their marriage. A short time before the. arrival of the day nami?d, a German Baroness, of considerable property, fell violently in love with the broth er of Miss H. and another day was appointed for the celebration of the nuptials of both couples, and that day was hest Wednesday. The necessary forms of publishing banns.' &c. was gona,,through at St. George's Church, Hanoves square, where the ceremony was to have taken place. It is, however, for the present,in consequence of the present " un toward event,' deferred. • EXTRAORDINARY IND MYSTERIOUS DISAPFTAR-" ARCS OF AN oRNIAN BOY. Tuesday, the Mb of last December, a young country lad, dreseei in a new blue musk frock, good abase, dec. was brought before s It. )larrlott, the 'magistrate at Quassaquate Police-offs 'e, by WSJ Mowell, am of the of B. division of pollee. Toe iaii , it appastak had bun wandsrlag mar Westminster Abbey, and on be. •I 4 toudgeoll nom said be was endeavouring to hid out lots untie, but all the d ration he had was "Charles Hopkins, a aseyer, London." He was completely destitate; with the cxcep 13:1 of a bundle, containing a clean pair of stockings, a shirt. and a B:biu Mr. Howell said that the lad had been given into his Charge, 4N he had no home to go to, and he had b. en takes care of at the statioti.i.ouse fse the night. The lad's statement was as follows • —He said that hit name war Joseph Hopkins, his father bad been a sailor, and about two years and a half ago he pl ace d hi m w i t h a M r. Jost:pit Gore. a farm at Cbilwell, about four miles from Liverpool, from which port his father had sailed for New York, but on the voyage had fallen overheard, au.l his mother bad been dead many years. He wse 14 years ut age, a:A had continued with his master until a few days ago, when, from he distress °Lobe times, be bad been obliged to sell of and discharge hit servants. He received from his master 30s. and with this cunt tr... veiled to London. At Northampton, be slept in a room with a Jew pedlar, who robbed him of all his money. The landlord of the hossae gave him is. 6d. and he still continued his journey, and on the road he met with a drover. who gave him his meals to assist him to drive his cattle to London. He did not expect to have any dificulty in finding his uncle, u he onderstcod that he lived at Pimlico, which he thought was a street. Mr. Marriott advised the lad to find his wag hack again to Chiba's% and ordered him to be discharged. A gentleman, who happened to be present In the oiler, (Dead the poor lad outside, crying bitterly : be questioned hint minutely, and from the artless and intelligent manner in which be repeated Ms story,. be believed him. He got the lad a bed for the night in the neighhouri,,,o.t. He was strictly questioned by several of the oaken, who all be lieved his story to be correct, and on the following day the gen tleman got him a situation with Mr Gowland, residing to Nelson square, Mackfriars-road, who was highly pleased with the lad. 111.• boy repeated his story, and Mr. Gowland wrote on Monday the 34 of January, to his master, and also to the High ('onsraole that neighbourhood. The I. d appeared highly delighted with hi. situation, and executed every command with the greatest alacrity. He appeared to be grateful for• the least kindness, and showed the utmost attention and assiduity. So far did he gain the e.teen. of his master, that be was intrusted with various small sums of money to purchase articles in the nelghbouthoo.', and on one oc casion was tent to a home with some valuable plate. On Tues• day, the 4th instant, his mistress that him to a butter-shop in Blackfriar's-road to buy some eggs, and gave Into a shilling and some halfpence. The lad ran into the kitchen for his bat, and spin coming into the parker, said be was sure the shilling wool I be *unlearnt, and put down the halfpence. He went out, but covet returned since. • Every inquiry was made for him, but in vain. It was now supposed that the lad was a gross impostor, and that be had been leagued with thieves to. rob the house, and this sus picion was in some measure corroborated by the following circuns stance. About eight o'clock the same evening that the lad di.ap - peered, a young fellow, about eighteen years of age, of rather • forbidding appearance, called at Mr. Gowland's house, and revers , . ed to speak to him. He said that he understood he wanted a servant to look after a horse and gig, aid clean knives, ace. lir. Gowland inquired who sent him. The stranger replied that a ma., bad sent hint, but he did not know who he was. Ott bring fur ther questioned, the stranger said that be lived in Windmill street, New-cut. He was told be was not wanted, and accord ingly he went sway. Information was given to several of the police stations of the circumstance, with a description of the boy if be should chance to be picked up, but no tidings could be beard of him. Yesterday a letter was received from the High Constable of Pres cott, near ChUwell, to whom the boy's statement had been sent. to Inquire into the truth of his story, and contrary to every expectation, it was stated to be perfectly correct. Not only did his late master, Mr. Gore, give him the highest character for honesty and integrity, but all the farmers In the neighbourhood joined in his praise. The highly respectable clergyman of the parish of Chile ell also bore te.ti• many to the excellent character of the boy, and offered to do anything in his power for him. The case was now involved in more mystery than ever. The circumstance of his leaving the halfpence when he went for the eggs showed that he had no intention of abscond:ng, and leaving his clothes and Bible behind hint (the latter he considered his greatest treasure) confirmed tbat fact. The strange lad calling the same evening about the place, sent by s moo he knew nothing about, coupled with the excellent Character the lad has received, has OeCi aimed some fearful and dark surmises. Several old ;mike -piker. were yesterday consulted, and hat au epheion enutd,be formed. The unfortunate orphan, there is little doubt. has been trepanned by some diabolical villain, for purposes which we scarcely dare mention, but which have not been uncommon in Scotland. WindmilLstreet is no torious as being the resort of thieves of every description, and if ru mour is is any way to be relied on, worse characters than thieves infest that street. Information of the above mysterious circumstances were yesterday gives to L division of the police, at the station house, in the Waterloo toad, where a full description of the lad's person and dress was taken down. A Ward Meeting of Farringdon-without was, in pursuance of a requisition, held by Mr. Alderman Waithman, at the. inquest-room of St. Andrew's, Holborn, this day, at 1 . 2 for one o'clock in the forenoon precisely, for the purpose of petitioning his Majesty for the extensioa of the Royal mercy to the misguided persons capitally convicted under the special commissions. The petition on behalf of the convicts at Winchester and other places, from the parish of Clerkenwell, was signed by upwards of 2,000 householders within six hours, and was presented by deputation to Lord Melbourne, Secretary of state, yesterday afternoon, at four o'clock, who promised to transmit the same immedia tely to the King. The three prisoners at Winchester, Eldridge, Gilmore, and Annelle, have been respired by warrant from the Secretary of State. A respite had been previously granted by the Judges in the cue of Holdaway, to allow time fur enquiring into the truth of some affidavits which bad been made in his favour. The two prisoners Oakley and Darling, in Heading gaol, who have been respired, are to be transported for life. We are concerned to state that Lady Ann Gregory met with a serious accident on Thursday evening. While read ing in her dressing-room her clothes accidentally caught fire, and she was rather seriously injured. Mrs. W. Gre gory, in her effort to extinguish the flames, was also slightly burnt. Lady Ann is, however, considerably better.— Dublin Morning Re ter. The Collections for the O'Connell Fund at the chapels of Waterford, exceed five hundred pounds. Waterford Mirror. _ _ _ By letters patent under the Great Seal of Ireland. his Majesty has been pleased to grant unto Standish O'Grady, of Rockbarton, and the heirs male of his body lawfully begotten, the dignities of a Baron and Viscount of this part of his Majesty's kingdom called Ireland, by the names; styles, and titles of Baron O'Grady, of Rockbarton, and Viscount Gail lamore, of Caher Guillamore, in the county of Limerick. Dublin Gazette of Saturday. Thomas John Battersby, Esq. barrister-at-luw, has been appointed to the office of Recorder of hells, vacant by the death of the late Marquis of Headfort.—Dublin Evening Mail. IMPORTANT PO BLEACHERS.—" Treasury, January 5. —Mr. Spring Rice presents his complimente to Messrs. M'Donnell and Co. and has to acquaint them that three- Sim have been given by the Treasury for payment of the whole drawback on barilla, used by bleachers."—Dublin Morning Register. A diabolical attempt to commit murder was:ntade on Sa turday night last, at Newton-moor, near Ssockport. The Foreman of Mr. James Ashton, seeing a crowd,ofttum-onts, went among them for the purpose of remonstrating. with them • on their unreasonable conduct. In the course of his obser vadoei, he remarked that he believed the prices offered by the masters were as h*li as they could 'afford in the present Mate of the market. Hamm answered by loud execrations from a numbil'of the* .people, and 'cries •of " four-sad:: two-pence or Siring I" Finding he was we likely'to maks any impression no bin 'tourers, be left throw bet we. soo n followed by tip men; eae of whom fired a pistol at hiss; happily, howsysr, withedeleffeet, though the ball .Ftruck coat:' Vri f ilderstand that Ae; two men mined in this diabolical outrage have since been taken into custody by the Stockport Police.—Mariehester Herald. ... . ' .. n I , 0 . timonwharo 7 . 0 1788. .... THE HON. CAPTAIN SIR ROBERT SPENCER. In the last number of the United Service Journal, there is an excellent biographical account of this distinguished officer, whose death we lately announced. The narrative throughout is written with great judgment, and we particu larly recommend the following sensible remarks on the pro priety of maintaining the efficiency of our naval force by the employment of young, active, intelligent officers : " The late Admiralty has been frequently censured for the adoption of that system under which Captain Spencer, in preference to many older officers, was so constantly employed. " We have always been of opinion, that in a profession so active as the navy, a certain proportion of young officers should be kept in commission. For this we have the high authority of Lord Collingwood, who, whilst he bitterly re grets the insipidity of his service, which occasioned all his young men to leave him, indulges the expression of hie ex ultation over the exploits of the young officers in the Adriatic, at the head of whom was Sir William Hoste. Let it be re membered, that Lord Nelson was only 39 years of age, when, under the naval administration of the venerable father of the subject of this memoir, he boarded the San Ni cholas and San Joseph at the battle of St. Vincent, and principally contributed to the success of that glorious achievement. " The want of the excitement of war, and the attractions of prize-money, are sadly complained of by what is termed the old school. It is to be expected that the young men are not affected by the influence of these mortifying privations. Youth and activity are inseparable, and if a proportion of the younger branches are not employed, we tremble for the effi ciency of the navy. " Claims of long and unrequited service must carry very great weight, and justly so. But it is the duty of the heads of a profession to look beyond the claims of individuals to the country's claims, and to encourage and bring forward a large proportion of young and active men. We are with reason proud of the merits and glory of the heroes of the last war. Their imperishable fame is associated with the brightest period of our naval history, and it is because the system which we uphold made them what they are that we advocate its continuance. To our predecessors we owe those noble practical lessons which ought to stimulate our seal and form the basis of our nautical acquirements. From oar young officers we may expect a degree of theoretical know ledge and general acquirements, of which :ciicumstences have, in many instances, deprived the experienced veteran. It behoves, then, an able administration to amalgamate . the two, and to ingraft the energy ana attainments Of the young school ?on the ex, erience and professional knowledge of the old. .\Nk . 1 . I I