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in that fortress are engaged in continued quarrels, which often end is bloodshed. Those who are the most embittered against each other are Fotamara, Commodore of the citadel, and the brothers Griva,: from Missolonghi, who command in Fort Patamidi. On the 13th Dee. they fired on each other for several hours. The unfortunate inhabitants sought refuge in the churches, and after the firing had ceased, assembled in the market place. The name of Demetrius Ypsilanti was heard on all sides; the people de manded him as their chief, he was fetched from his residence and conducted into the market-place ; he however did not chew much inclination to accept the honour intended him. It was believed, however, that he dissembled, anti that the whole affair was a pre concerted plan, founded on the removal of the Members of the Government, who are gone to Aguira, in order to seize on the reins of the Government, a conjecture which the well-known con nection between Ypsilanti and the Grivas, renders probable. VIENNA, JAN. 23. Lettere have been received here, from the indefatigable naturalist, lir. John Natterer, who was to arrive at Obidos, on the river of the Amazons, at the end of the year 1826, and as he would there find letters, both from the Director of the Imperial Cabinet of Natural History, and from his own family, urging his return, it is hoped that we shall see him in the course of the summer, after 10 years travels in Brazil. Metal'knee, 881; Bank Shares, 1057. 1. We published in our Paper on Saturday a list of ships of war building in the United States, taken from an American Paper of the sth ult. which also con tained advertisements for contracts for the supply of masts, yards, cordage, &c. for those ships. It would appear from this statement that the Go vernment of the United States are not only directing great attention to the increase of their navy, but that they do not contemplate the probability of these ships remaining in a state of ordinary, by their contracting for the stores necessary for fitting them out. All these ships are of the largest dimensions of their respective classes, and are to carry guns of the heaviest metal. The vessels which are to be armed with 18 guns, are 700 tons each, being nearly as , large as our old small-class frigates. We trust that it may be very long before the Navy of England has to contend again with that of the United States ; 'but, still, it behoves our Government to be well prepared with ships of such dimensions and armament as, in the event of any Unexpected circum stances leading to hostilities between the two countries, would enable our seamen to contend with the Ameri cans on equal terms. The Navy of Great Britain, now in ordinary, we believe to be, both in respect to number and condition, in a state which it never had attained in any former period ; but if other governments build ships of classes which we have not, we must follow their ex ample, and be prepared for any enemy which can by possibility meet us on the ocean. To preserve the Empire of the sea, ought to be the first object of the Minister of. England. Non illi Imperiutu pelagi scevumque Tritlentem, Sed mihi aorta datum. We have, no doubt, witnessed periods of greater prosperity than the present ; but it is equally true that we have all .seen much worse times. As contrasted with the commencement of last year, the first month of 1827 may be said to have exhibited symptoms of re turning prosperity ; and yet how unwilling are we to draw national or individual comfort from this sort of contrast. We are ready enough to compare our lot with the: brighter periods of our past existence, and the result is well described by the poet— gc " Che ricordarsi del tempo felice " Nella miseria, But to men engaged in active life, and who have not sufficient leisure to appreciate the " luxury of woe," this species of rumination is not only unprofitable, but ex tremely pernicious. Unfortunately the events of the last twelve months have given too much scope for such me lancholy musings. Never, perhaps, did fickle fortune more wantonly assert her dominion over the destiny of man. Innumerable were the instances of persons who supposed themselves beyond the reach of misfortune, suddenly hurled to the depths of poverty and distress. Great, indeed, must be the change from opulence and the means of alleviating the distress of others—to a condition of extreme privation, added to the imprac ticability of meeting pecuniary engagements ; but bad as this is, let it be recollected that some things are still worse. Extreme bodily pain, mental aberration, and loss of character, are worse ; and, though a man may have been deprived of all his substance, still his case cannot be called utterly hopeless, if he has health and cha racter left. The same fickle dame may unaccountably restore him to his former prosperity. As to higher hopes and higher sources of consolation, it is not in our department to allude to them ; and, indeed, we are not sure of escaping censure, even for recommending the aid of philosophy to meet the great reverses of life. It is sincerely to be hoped that the result of the dis cussion on the Corn Laws, added to the change, harsh, however, salutary, which has been effected in the currency, will place the prosperity of this kingdom on a footing, less liable to those violent fluctuations for which these latter times have been distinguished. For, without. South Sea speculations, nothing better could be expected from a state of things, when the currency of the country was in the hands of an in dividual Company, who, however, much they deserve praise for the moderation they displayed, strangely had the power entrusted to them of changing, by the amount of their issues, the value of a note from ten to thirty shillings , and, when only a single penny of difference in the average prices might in a moment inundate the kingdom with foreign corn. These two great measures of value were thus constantly changing, and what could be looked for but monstrous fluctua tions in the prices of commodities. With a bullion currency, and a fixed duty on corn, we shall at all events know what we are about. Joint-stock Com panies are not likely to be in fashion for another cen . tury (when politicians may, be again looking out for them, as astronomers do for comets); and, with peace at home and abroad, Britain will soon forget all but the lessons which misfortunes are destined to teach. The following letter has been addressed to JOHN BENNETT, Esq., Secretary of Lloyd's:— DEAL, FEB. 4, 1827. We beg leave to acquaint you that the Buoy on the South Sand Head appears riding without the Staff awl Vane, whether arising from design or accident we know not. (Signed) GOODWIN, CURLING, and Co. Agents. It is understood that Don Jose de Madrid, who is now in Paris, will replace Mr. Hurtado, as Minister from Colombia to the Court of London. We have received Gibraltar Chronicles to the 15th ult. in clusive, they contain nothing important. The Mail for England, by his Majesty's packet Zephyr, Lieut. Church, was appointed to be closed on the following day she arrived on the 13th at the garrison, in 31 days from Corfu, and 23 from Malta ; Major Taylor, of the 95th regiment, passenger. THE FUNDS-(THIS DAY). CITY, Twelve o' Cluck. The British Funds, which during last week exhibited such a decided tendency to improvement, have this morning had an evi dent prospect of a further rise ; Consols opened at 801 t for ac count, were afterwards done at 80/, sellers, and are now soi for account. Money still continues extremely abundant, and the in telligence from Portugal is favourable; Stock is scarce, and there appears decidedly a difficulty to employ surplus capital in the City ; India Bonds have advanced to 49 51 pm. ; Exchequer Bills are quoted at Saturday's price, 28 30 pm. The Foreign Funds have been all alive, particularly Colombian Bonds, which Securities have been done at MI, and are now 381 ; as no actual intelligence has arrived which can be depended upon of a remittance being shortly expected to pay the dividends due, this rise must be taken as one of the highest compliments paid to the character and energy of the Liberator, Bolivar ; for it would appear that the rise on the Bonds of between 7 and 8 per Cent., since his arrival in his native country, has been occasioned chiefly by the reliance placed on his extraordinary talent and honourable principles ; it may also here be proper to observe that tin above price is, with the two half yearly dividends due, of 6 per Cent., which reduces the cost of this Stock to less than half that of Mexican, which have been 661 I, since which they have been a shade higher, and are now quoted at 664 ; Portuguese have also been looking up, and are now 75 6. In Shares, Colombian are higher, being 18 19 per Share ; Tlal puxahua, 65 75 ; and Real del Monte are rather lower, being 95 100 pm. _ _ Three per Cent: Consols, Hi ; Ditto for account, 801 j ; India Bonds, 49 51 pm. ; Exchequer Bills, 28 30 pm. FOREIGN Foxns.—Brazilian, 61 3; Buenos Ayres, 53 5 ; Chilian, 36 8 ; Danish, 591 ; Colombian, 1824, 38 9 ; Mexican, 5 per Cent., 54 6 ; Ditto 6 per Cent., 66 71; Portu guese, '75 6 ; Peruvian, 33 5 ; Greek, 16 4; Russian, 87i 8 ; Spanish, 12 4. MINES.-Angio Mexican, 30 25 die. ; United Mexican, 10 8 die. ; Real del Monte, 95 100 pm. ; Tlalpuxahua, 65 75 pm. ; Bolivar, 2 3 pm. ; Colombian, 18 19 per Share ; Potosi, 80 5 per Share. Two o' Clock. Consols have advanced suddenly to Sli for Account; India Stock, 240 ; ditto Bonds, Sl' pm. ; Russian Stock, 88 fr. In the other Foreign Funds, little or no alteration. THREE 0' CL 0 Consols have been 81i they are now 81g. FOUR &CLOCK—CLOSING PRICE. Consols 81R- Danish Bonds 60+ Do. for Ac. 81i Greek Do. 1825 16 Brazilian Bonds Mexican Do. 1825, 66 a Buenos Ayres Do. Peruvian Do. 35 Chilian Do. Russian De. 88+ Columbian, 1821, 87i Spanish Do. 12-1- SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY). FROM LLOYD'S. DEAL, FEB. 3.—The Good Hope has been supplied with all anchor and cable, and remains with the Iris. Two ships spoken with at the back of the Goodwin Sands, reported to be from Ba•- tavia to Amsterdam, have just (10 A.M.) bore up, and are run ning down the Channel. The Iris is under weigh. PORTSMOUTH, FEB. 4.—Wind E.—Arrived, the Induetrie, Busling, from Batavia, for Rotterdam, sailed September 19, and from St. Helena, December 4 ; lost an anchor and , kedge off Ostend; also arrived, the Perseverance, from Oporto in 17 days; Sisters, Broad, from Messina in 47 days ; and the Eden trans port, from the Mediterranean. Sailed, the Ortestes transport, for Sierra Leone and Cape Coast. Arrived, the Aurora, Gibson, from Gibraltar ; and the Economy, Handyside, from Gotten burgh. FALMOUTH, FEB. S.—Wind E.N.E.—Arrived, the Sir W. Curtis, Wittingham, from London, and sailed for Lisbon ; the Royal Mail, Scott, from St. Michael's in 14 days. Sailed, the Endeavour, Blacket, for Gigon and Lisbon. PLYMOUTH, FEB. 3.—Wind E.N.E.—Arrived, the Princess Royal transport, from Portsmouth ; and Lark, Beatson, from Leghorn in 40 days. BRISTOL, FEB. S. --Sailed, the Loyal Briton transport, for Ja maica, with troops. Cons, FE n. I.—Wind E.S.E.—Sailed, the Lord Suffield and Louisa transports, for Jamaica. LAW INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY). COURT OF CHANCERY. IN THE MATTER OP CLIME.TS, A SUPPOSED LUNATIC. In this matter an application was made on Saturday by a per son of the name of Bush, a distant relation of Mr. Clements, all of Bath, for a commission of lunacy to issue against Mr. Clements, on the ground that from old age he had become incapable of ma naging himself and his affairs. After the petition was heard His Lonusius' stated he would apply himself immediately to the reading of all the affidavits filed in the matter, so as to enable himself to dispose of it in judgment this morning. On coming into Court, he said he had accordingly applied himself to the affi davits, and, upon the whole, he did not think that the ravages of age had made such inroads on this old gentleman's mind as to authorise this Court to grant the commission. It bad not been alleged that this gentleman had any disorder of mind, but that his memory had, in a great measure failed him. Mr. HEALD wished to know, whether it was the Court's plea sure to dismiss the matter with costs? His LORDSHIP thought there were many peculiar circumstances in the case, which forbade him giving costs, and which circum stances he was of opinion, it would be better not to detail. Mr. HEALD, after this intimation, did not press for the costs. WARD OF COURT. Mr. AGAR said, a case of a Ward of this Court was seine time ago brought before his Lordship, in which he. felt a difficulty.— It was desired to stand over to know what the father of one of the parties would do in the way of a settlement. Such proposal was now ready to be made, if his Lordship would hear it to morrow before he came into Court. Ills LORDSHIP assented to this. _ __ LORD GWYDYR. V. HOUSTON AND ADAMS. Mr. Maur moved ex-parte, on the part of the plaintiff, for an order that service of a subpoena to appear in this case, on one of the defendants, an attorney, might be considered good service. The attorney was sworn to be out of the jurisdiction of the Court. The case stated by the bill, was that of an account, and the only question was, whether the two defendants were jointly, or sepa rately accountable to the plaintiff, as his agents. An action was brought, and the present bill sought a discovery.—Order made. FRANSLAND V. BANK OF ENGLAND. His LORDSHIP'S opinion in this caseWas;;;;;;;ase ought to be directed for the opinion of the Court of King's Bench. Mr. SUGDEN had no objection to this mode, provided a case was directed simply to try whether the plaintiff was entitled to recover against the defendants, without trying a number of ques tions between so large a body of creditors and the Bank. his Loansuir certainly felt he could not saddle the plaintiff with the trial of questions between the defendants and all the world, but still it was possible to shape a case as between the plaintiff and defendants, that might set a great number of ques tions between the Bank and other persons at rest, without at all injuring the plaintiff. However, the Court wished to have the cue set down f o r Wednesday morning next, t o b e t h en fi na lly disposed of. ANOTHER WARD. GRAY V. DICKINSON. Mr. Moimicu praeented a petition to confirm the Master'e re port, approving of a proposed marriage of a ward. The petition was mentioned to the Court the other day, and the information now tendered was, that the Master had approved of the selection this young lady had made of a husband. His LORDSHIP-But I wish a little Inure information. What is the state of the proposed settlement? Mr. MotirAcu—The Master has approved of the settlement, Which is, that 200/. should be paid to the husband, and that the rest of the girl's fortune should be settled on herself. His LORDstrir—Whithas thegentleman proposed to settle? _ _ Mr. MONTAGU—Mr. Wakefield appears on the other side to consent. - • ' - His Loansuir—But what's the proposed settlement? Mr. WALEFIELD—Her fortune consists of 1,2001. 3 per cent. consolidated, and 2701. reduced 4 per cent. annuities, and also a re versionary interest in 770/. which is all to be settled on herself, except about 2001. which is to be paid to the proposed husband. His LORDSHIP--43ut what is be to settle ? Mr. WAKEFIELD-The Master has approved of the settlement. His LORDSHIP-I have heard that statement already; allow me to say, it is no answer to my question. The Master may approve of settlements, and does approve of settlements, which I shall not approve of. I desire to know what his proposed settle ment is? Mr. WAKEFIELD-The gentleman also approves of this set tlement. His LORDSHIP—There can be no doubt of that, if he has not a penny himself. Mr. WAICJEFIELD—He states that he's a surgeon. His Lonostur—Aud that constitutes his fortune ? Mr. Wmotristn—lt does, together with this, .that his father has been a surgeon for the last twenty years, which he is about to retire from, leaving the business to the young man. His LORDSHIP-What ' s that busine;s' worth ? What does it bring in annually ? Mr. WAKEFIELD-That does not appear. Ilia Loansitir—lland me up the papers, which I shall read. But we are getting altogether into a wrong practiee. One gentle man appears at the bar, and asks an order, as of course, because some other gentleman appears and consents to the making of the order, without, in short, either of the gentlemen knowing any thing at all about the case. It was only the other day a similar application was made to me, in a case in which the lady had con siderable property; but the father of the yming man refused to settle a sixpence on him, or rather to give him it to settle on her ; but I would not allow that, and.l.s.anuot allow such a practice to proceed. VICE-CHANCELLOR'S COURT. The VicE-CitAxcitLLoa was unable to attend the Court to-day, but proposed to hear any motions that were brought to his house. COURT OF KING'S BENCH. TM' XING 0. THOROUGHGOOD. JUDGMENT. This was an information filed by the ATTORNEY-GENERAL against Edward Thoroughgood, an excise officer, for corrupt practices, in permitting hides to be marked with the Government stamp, without payment of duty, and neglecting to enter the same in the survey book, as in duty bound. The defendant suffered judgment to go by default, being brought up this day to receive the judgment of the Court, The SOLICITOR - GENERAL pressed for a severe punishment. The crime, he observed, was of a serious nature in itself; but the circumstances under which it was committed enhanced the guilt. The defendant, by his own admission, continued from January 1825, until the same period in 1826, committing acts of fraud on Government, to prevent which he had been appointed to his sta tion, and highly remunerated. Mr. Justice BAILEY in passing the sentence of the Court, told the prisoner that he had been guilty of a breach of trust which blasted his prospects in life, for he had thereby lost a situation which he had held for 20 years, and at a time when he was nearly being placed on the superannuation list. After a suitable address, be said the judgment of the Court was, 'that the prisoner be con fined in the House of Correction, in Guilford, for twelve months. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. (SITTINGS IN BANCO.) roux V. CARTER. Mr. Sergeant VAUGHAN moved for a rule, calling on Bramscam, attorney for the defendant, to show cause why he should not be obliged to pay 281. as the amount of a verdict for damages and expenses recovered against the defendant through his (Branscam's) gross negligence and fraud. The defendant consulted Brams cam respecting the case, and upon being informed by him that the expense of a defence would he very considerable in case of his not being successful, the defendant said he would rather settle the matter. Branscam, however, assured him that he had a good defence, and undertook to conduct the cause for him. The defendant heard nothing more of the matter till the 26th of Nov. last, when Bramscam informed him that it was to come on for trial next day, and desired him to bring his witnesses. The de fendant accordingly came with two important witnesses on the 27th, but on his arrival he was told by a clerk of the defendant's that the cause bad been just tried, and a verdict found against him ; though it afterwards appeared that the cause had been tried on the 23d of November, undefended. Under these circumstances the Learned Sergeant submitted .that Branscam ought to indem nify the defendant against the loss sustained through his miscon duct.—Rule granted. COURT OF EXCHEQUER. THE BRITISH IRON COMPANY. SMALL AND OTDURS V. ATTWOOD. Mr. LOVAT moved the Court for an extension of time to the de fendant to enable him to put in au answer to the bill of the plaintiffs. A bill was filed by the latter, at the representation of the British Iron Company, in June last, against the defendant, a gentleman of property, in Staffordshire, in order to make null and void a contract which had been executed between them. The plaintiff had purchased of the defendant estates to the amount of 600,0007., and had paid 200,0001. before they filed their bill. The Learned Counsel then read an affidavit of the defendant's, stating, that the bill consisted of 1067 folios, and that from the intricate nature of the calculation, and the magnitude of the sums, it was impossible to put in the answer (though two orders for extension of time had been already granted) by the time the last order would expire, namely, the 9th of this month. That deponent had been fully engaged with his solicitor from the time be got the copy of the bill, and from the 3d of October, be fore Conasel. That the answer had already exceeded one thonsand folios, and would probably amount to two thousand, and that the extension he now prayed for was six weeks as it would be impossible to put in a full answer before that period. Mr. BICKERSTETII opposed the motion.—By the defendant's own showing he had had a copy of the will for seven months, and had laid instructions before Counsel on the 3d of Oc tober. He considered that there were some other motives for de lay, as he should be able to prove that a systematic fraud had been performed by the defendant on these gentlemen. Mr. LOVAT had abstained from entering into the merits of the case, and he thought that his Learned Brother should do the same. From his own instructions be must positively deny any thing like fraud. Mr. BICKERSTETH replied, that the fraud was certain; there fore he should say no more about it ; and again pressed their Lordships to deny the extension prayed for. • The COURT granted the extension of time for six ,weeks, on condition that the plaintiff should then be in the same situation as if it had been filed on the 9th of this month. SHERIFF'S COURT, RED LION-SQUARE. TILBURY V. KENRICK. The plaintiff in this case is a coach-maker, residing in South street, and the inventor, as our readom are aware, of that species of vehicle which bears his name. The defendant is a gentleman of fortune, residing at Nantclwyd Park, Buthoin, in Wales. The action had been, brought for 4711. 135., for carriage and harness furnished to the defendant, amr for the hire of two hunters for a year ; this last item amounted to 1051. The Jury assessed the damages to the amount laid in the declaration. SALE of the LATE DUKE of YORK'S HORSES. (THIS DAY.) The fell-known stallion Moses—The Duke of Richmond -1000 gs. Don Carlos, rising 6 years old, by Election —Mr. Wigram -195 gs. A Grey Barb Horse—'79 Abigail, by Whalebone—Mr. Page-91 guineas Rachel, 3 years old, by I. l r,alebone—bought for his Majesty— 560 guineas Lionel Lincoln, 4 years old, by Whalebone —Captain Sowerby— 480 guineas A Bay Colt, rising 4 years old, by Voful—Mr. Howe-170 gs. A Colt, rising 3 years old, by Merlin—Mr. Tattersall-570 gs. UNPRECEDENTED CIRCUMSTANCE.—A COW, be longing to Mr. Swindells, of the Pack-horse inn, Longport, on Wednesday, produced prematurely a fine calf ; on the following mornidg she had another : and in the afternoon, she crlved three more—making, in the whole, five calves ; none of them, however, are living, notwithstanding the cow is doing well. This is, per haps, one of the most singular facts on record.—Macclesfiellt Herald. FASHIONABLE AND MISCELLANEOUS. BRIGHTON, FEB. 4.—His MAJESTY continues to enjoy good health, and with spirits evidently im proved. The Royal Band was again employed last night in the Palace Concert Room, in the presence of the KING and Royal Suite, but without additional company. The. Duchess of Gloucester, attended by - Lady J. Thynne, left us on Friday, about half an hour past mid-day, to return to Bagshot. Her Royal Highness' departure is a theme of common regret. Divine Service was performed at the Palace this morning, in the presence of his MAJESTY and suite, by the Dean of Salisbury. Mr. Canning continues to improve in health, but the Right Hon. Secretary is yet confined to his man sion, attended by Sir Matthew Tierney. There has been no arrival at the Palace since that of Lord and Lady Strathaven on Monday last. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stanhope left the Pavilion, for town, on Friday. - The Portuguese Ambassador, the Marquis Pal mella, returned to Devonshire House, on Friday, his Excellency, soon after, left his name at the Palace. The Annual Dinner among the Sportsmen of the Brighton Union Hunt, took place, on Friday, at the Old Ship, and proved, as usually, attractive. Lord Lake was of the party. The Chair was filled by T. It. Kemp, Esq. M.P. His MAJESTY is an annual subscriber of 501., to the above Hunt. The Duke of .Stissex bas, we are sorry to say, been confined to his apartment, and dangerously ill of en inflammation in the chest; but by the measures adopted by his Royal Highness's Physician and Surgeon, Dr. Maton and Mr. Pettigrew, we are glad to s announce his Royal Highness as being considered eon- , valescent. The Princess Amelia, consort of Prince John of Saxony, was delivered of a Princess, oh" the 22d ult. The Duke of Devonshire will return to town in the middle of the week, for the purpose of giving u few splendid din-. ners, previously to his departure for Paris, where the Noble Duke is going to visit his sister, Lady Granville, and there his Grace will remain until Easter; after which the usual annual fetes will be given at Chiswick' and at Devonshire House. Saturday the Earl and'Countesa Bathurst and family Left Brighton for their resideneo in town. On Friday the Earl of Harrowby arrived in town from his seat in Staffordshire. On Saturday the Noble Earl as Lord President of the Council gave his annual entertainment to what is called the Great Cabinet, When the Roll of Sheriffs for the present year (as nominated on the morrow of St. Martin in November last at the Court of Exchequer) was arranged pre viously to its being submitted to the King in Council. Among the Cabinet Ministers present were the Lord Chancellor, the Duke of Wellington, Earl Bathurst, Mr. Secretary Peel, the Chancellor of tha. Exchequer, and Mr. Wynn. Mr. Buller and Mr. Greville, Clerks to the Privy Council, were also of the party. A Noble Earl, who has contrived to hold a seat in the Cabinet under various Administrations, is said to be about to retire from office in dudgeon, because a certain Right Honourable Secretary has refused to advance the Noble Earl's nearest relative to the highest rank in diplomacy;--Morning Chronicle. It is said that when the recent arrangements and removes in the Army, occasioned by the death of the late Duke of York, were submitted to the Highest Personage for his approba tion, the name of a gallant Marquis was erased, and that of a Royal Duke placed in his stead, by the Great Personage him self.--Morning Chronicle Mr. and Mrs. Henry Usborne have arrived at their house in Manchester=square, from their seat, Branches-park, Suf. folk. [ORIGINAL.] THE ASSIGNATION. The dews are falling fast, and the day is off the sky, And the Western clouds like shadows have assumed a raven dye; 'The flocks have sought the fold, there is silence on the lea— Then Alice, dearest Alice, why come you not to me? I look around o'er heath and hill, but no one is in sight; I hear the village clock announce the coming hour of night; Gloom gathers fast on earth, and, save the tinklinga of the rill, And the whisper of the drowsy leaves, all, all around is still. You know, you feel, how well I love, you see it in my eyes, You hear it in my faultering voice, you breathe it in my sighs, You tell it by my nightly stroll along this silent lea— Then Alice, dearest Alice, why come you not to me ? Doth Sorrow—that despotic Lord of all beneath the sky— Hang out his raven banner in thy dim and darkened eye? Doth illness weigh thy gentle heart ? then come not o'er this lea, Or creep into my bosom, love, its warmth shall shelter thee. If I thought I e'er must see the hour when we were doomed to part, When death should blench that pretty face, and still that beating heart, The world, the laughing world, that now is sunniness and glee, When thou wert gone, sweet Alice, would be all a blank to me. For dearer than her first-horn to its gentle mother's breast, When with looks of perfect happiness she watches o'er its rest ; And dearer than their native home to exiles on the sea, 'Mid the uproar of the mighty waves, art thou, sweet girl, to me. Then come, my love, beneath yon elms, your presence I await; Already, hark ! the village clock has struck the hour of eight ; Already—but methinks I hear light footsteps o'er the lea, And yonder gleams a fairy form ; she comes—she comes to me. A SMALL POET. THE LATE DUKE OF YORK.—WO have received a likeness of the Duke of York (in the medallion form), executed by a Mr. Moseley, in a very creditable manner. We trust it will be successful. Another, by Mr. Clerc Smith, bookseller to his late Royal highness, has equal claims on onr attention. Lord Sidmouth, during his administration, procured the late Charles Dibdin a pension of 2001. per annum, as a re ward for his " spirit-stirring" sea songs, which were published in the early period of the war. The popular ballad of " Poor Jack," the copyright of 'which was sold by Dibdin for five guineas, in the course of three years yielded a profit of 2,0001. to the purchaser. COMMON PLEADER OF LONDON.-In conse quence of the severe indisposition of one of the gentlemen holding the office of Common Pleader in the Corporation of London, and who is expected shortly to resign, a new election is expected. Amongst the candidates is Archer Ryland, Esq. Barrister, of Gray's Inn. Mrs. Fry left town on Friday last, upon a tour, for the purpose of visiting the gaols of Ireland. The extraordinary and successful exertions of this benevolent woman in the prison of Newgate are well known--she has entirely reformed the female departments--turning the most vicious and dissipated habits to in dustrious results. Her influence and regulations even extend to the transports for the conveyance abroad of the convicts. She had an interview with the Secretary of State on Monday, and she a proceeds on her perilous undertaking under his es p ecial care and o sanction. M manner in which it is exec ut e d, as well as the matter it contains. It is entitled, " Chrono lo g ical R eco rd s of the British Royal and Commercial Navy, from the earliest peri o d (A.D. 82 7 ) to the Moreau, a t work he F which rench i s Vice-Consul remarkable in L un o t i o ld f °. the manner has just publishedaccount present time (1827) ;" and is printed lithographically. The labour of colleeting the materials, digesting them, and transferring them to stone, must have been immense. There are in the work 85 folio pages, closely written, in a character as small as the limits of legibility will permit, and almost every page is inter spersed with intricate tables. But besides being curious as an impression from MS., this singular publication may be recom mended as a useful work of reference. AN ECCENTRIC. —Seven physicians and a surgeon, a year or two ago, were sent by a wag to a gentleman in rude health, and an undertaker, who arrived to take directions, was met by the affected deceased in the hall, and desired to walk into the library. The man, although astonished, obeyed. " You see that old chest," said the old General, for he was a General Officer. " Sir, I do." " Well, measure it." The undertaker obeyed. " Can you snake my coffin of that ?" " I can, Sir." " Then send for it, and proceed with it without delay." The coffin was made, and placed in the library bookcase, where it remained till the demise of its owner, who has recently been deposited in it.—. Berwick Advertiser. 5 7 -~ ' KID`S - T Rossini's opera of " La *Gana Ladra"Lvves performed at this theatre on Saturday night, to a house crow - den it all parts: The , characters throughout were most admirably (i.A.,,iLuted, and were as follows : Fabrldio (a rich farmer) ....a, !timer D'Angeti Lucia (llis wife). :,.ll;ttiora D'Aageli Giannetto (thtir son, an officer) Pippo <a dapper lad ill Fabrizio's servicr,.., Madame Vestris Ninetta (in the same service) Fernando (her father, an ofticcr Podesta -(or Mayer of a town in Fraeee) —Do beguiii Isacco (a Jew peripatetic merchant) The chief attraction, however, of the evening, was the first ap pearance of Mademoiselle Ayton, who has but lately arrived trout the theatre at Venice. Welcomed with more than the usual ac clamations bestowed on strangers, she modestly,,and with audit self-possession, acknowledged the flattering compliment. She is of that 'stature common to young ladies, fully formed and genteel in shape and figure ; her age appears to be somewhat about 24, more or less ; her features are rather inclined to be petites. Mlle. Fanny - Ayton may be said to resemble the late Miss M. Tree, but more sttongly framed ; or the Juliet Miss Kelly, but taller ; or Madame Caradori herself, but more ani mated and vigorous. On the whole, although we cannot pro nounce her a tine woman, still she may be tidily said to be an agreeable one—as far as those exterior finalities constitute the idea. On her coining out, her first air was the beautiful and es lebrated eavatina "Di piacer mi," and she sai.3 it with the most exquisite ieaiing, particularly the allusion to her lover, in the , w m o o i a • t d s i;n L i fi 'a c t a t n ro t t t and ;e tr,c a t4 l c e l x ie preps far i zi on 7 . " to w lna h i ic is li she par gave th e most she pro= f d o u r ce a d n seunccloirde.elighstheinwhasernoatudleasient:iv7aita sustainingthey part l i e t I I De Begnis in the last scene of the first act, ptst before she is eerie ducted to prison. The duet with Curioni, in the_ rst meat of the 2d act, " Piu,non resisto,—addio," &c., deseried and received maei applause; as did also the duet with Madame Vesicle, in the next' scene, "Mi cadono le lagrime in' opprime it suo ddiar !" &e. BUt the chief delight and admiration of the audience seen:o haVe been reserved for the chorus of the Judges in the trial scene, and tlse quintetto. Of Mademoiselle Ayton it is enough further to add, that she is not only a good singer, but a clever and a graceful actress—en tirely, however, in the Italian style ; and this specimen of ber taste and talents gives ample assurance that she will be a great acquisition to the Company at this theatre. Madame Vestris pang delightfully her part of the duetto with Ninetta—" Eben per min memoria," &c. It was easily observed that in her acting she was not so lively and unembarrassed as on tle stages of the English theatres. . Cuiioni and Zuchelli sang and performed the parts of the distressed .lover and father with corresponding feel ings. Much of the applause bestowed on them was deservedly shared with De Begnrs, who was an excellent representative of the village despot, and executed his share of the accompaniments with his usual excellence. A more delightful opera, or a better perforMance altogether, has not bean presented at this theatre at - any time. PARIS JOURNALS. The following is the calculation of the Stump Duties paid on the various Paris Joinnals the duty is about one sous per sheet : Ft-Rites. Constitul ionnel Journal des Debats 0,000 115,000 Courrier Journal du Commerce 75,000 Quotidienne 90,000 Moniteurf Journal de Paris These are supposed to be in the pay of Govern. Drapeau Blanc mcnt ; and the stamp duties paid into the Gazette de France Treasury are not knun .1. Etoile Filote Pandore et Nouveaute 30.0G0 The Little Journals Y Mercure et Globe 14,000 —Literary Gazette. THE MARKETS-CTHIS DAY). CORN-EXc:<:.ANGE. The arrivals of most sorts of Grain last week were tolerably good. There are moderate supplies of Wheat, Barley, Beans, and Pease, this morning, from the Ajacent counties. Superfine sam ples of Wheat are in demurl by our millers, and the pricei tained for such rather exceed the terms of last Monday, but we • are still compelled to report the trade very heavy for all other de scriptions. Fine Barley sells well at last quotations, and other kinds obtain rather better prices than of late. Beans are rather dearer, owing chiefly to the demand for teed. Boiling Pease Still sell very heavily. Grey Pease are unaltsred, except for seed, which exceed our quotations by 2s. to Se. per quarter. Seed Oats are inquired after, but there are very few here; OtLer de scriptions are rather higher than last week, with a better Pale than of late. In Flour no alteration. PRICES ON BOARD OF SHIP. Wheat, Red (old) White (old) Red (18`26) 47s. 51s. --.Tiek (new) Fine - (old) . Superfine 56e. 58c —.Barrow (new) White (18`l6) .... 51s. 54-s ._„, (okl) .. ..495. ..525. ..42g. --..... Fine 558. 5%. Superfine 62s. 635. Rye (new) 36f4 40s . . Brank Oats, Feed 266. - —Fine 3os. Poland Fine 344. Potatoe_ 32s. Its. Ws. Fine Barley (new) Ws.' 38s. —Superfine ' 39s. 41s. Malt Fine 57a.056. Pease, Grey (new) .Maple (new) —,White (new) Boilers ..... --- ---"' - --- Fine Ms. :Scotch Flour (per sack) ;t,-, Seconds tes, North Coutur ) ~ I _os. Bran I Is. ARRIVALS OF GRAIN IN LONDON DILRLYG LAST WILZIG gd From Whence. , .- - ----------. It , E 1. y g , r. Qrs. Qrs. 15 157 Qrs. crs frs. Qrs. Sokf.. Bridgewater - _ 2 -_ _- .-- - 40 Cowes - _ _ - - -7 - 651 Colchetder .....52 2 91 1097 - - . 34 141.9 ~ Harwich 137 302 1225 __ -- 81 10 201 i Leigh s 1116 372 - 145 - 305 161 LT) ;•,-.', Mahlon 567 350 200 15 -- 13° 124 1114 hull - - Ipswich lBl 457 1359 -- -- 924 10 74 $ lent - 120 254 2214 Lynn - - - h 6 Newhaven Poole - 11 -- -- -- -- __ 118 Rye Southampton - - - VO - 250 Stockton - - - 1408 Wells .... - ......... - 1220 220 - DI N 3VauOloffad Dundee id g e ... .. ..... -:. ... ... _ 2 0 0: 11 :: : L E .._ ... ...:: ... . . . .. . - 1 i„.7.i 3785 4240 4383 835 - 1047 680 8747 limn Limerick - - - 1743 - Youghall - --. '- 788 - - FOREIGN . Antwerp - -- -- 356 -- 120 -- -- Bourdeaux - - - 250 -- 1 2 .7 7 - - Caudebec Dantxic - tts - 1000 - - - -- Delfziel - - - 680, - ~.- 118 - Dieppe - - - Dunkirk - - -- 050 -- 250 __ - -- • IPB - -100 33 . - Hamhurgh __ Emden - - - 4(81 057- - - 18 - Harlingen - Harre - -- - 1980 - - - - I - - - 1782 - - - - - 7-- - 1290 - 556 - - - 450 - 1 92 - - 1 143'1.1'1' a : unionl e :a t lnr c r:tid r e6 s b sl t n i r a g : l .. ' Politrieux - - 1600 -- - _ _ Quebec Riga - - - -- -. __ Rochefort - __ Rotterdam - - no -- 20 - St. Martin - - -,. 76 - 5:30 - _ Total AGGREGAT Tares, 113—Linsi 3955 : (PIA eed 63_3, Imo! 14383 OF 0! 18215 I EMIL K. 4181 OF 1.1 1 544 J LSE. •Musty o—Br di, 18, lemp, day's This market exhibited a fair average ti me o f ye a r sapp ly, SMITHFIELD MARKET. but the w eather having been favourable to slaughtering, 'and the trade in the carcass markets a little renovated, each kind of meat commanded, though much against the apparent inciiiisaioh of the buyers, an advance of about 2d. per stone beyond Irriday'S Qne tations. About 700 of the Beasts came from Norfolk; the eisiefeet part of the reivainder from Sussex and the western and'snidlani districts. PRICES PER STONE OF BLES. TO SINE TINE OPTALS. s. d. tor. d. a. d. is c a ; Inferior Beasts 3 4 3 3 South Down Wethers . 2 4 6 : a . ' Inferior Sheep Second quality ditto 3lO 4 2 Large coarse Calvert... 6 6 . - 6 2 Prime large Oxen 4 6 410 Prime mall ditt0......, 8 10 • Prime Scots, &c 3 4 3 8 Small Porkers ... ... ...... 2 u ',7 Second quality ditto—. 3 8 4 0 Suckling Calves...lW. to it ye% Coarse-woolled ditto ' WWI. SUPPLY, AS nut CLERK 8 RTATE . ........ , I Sheep. 5 0 5 4 Large Hogs ........ .. ..... 6 2 6 . I • Calves: 7 11:_76.120. Beasts. 2,433 - . . NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL MARKETS. At per stone, by the Carcass. s. .to s. (1. Hod ... 304 4 (1 Veal • l. 41. tog. d. Nlut 4 5 t on 2lO 3 10 P ork a 9 8 11