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LITERARY NOTICE. MAGIC RING, a Romance, from the German of the Baron de-la MOTTE A translation has at length appeared of an-, otker work by the Author of 'Undine. Al— though decidedly hostile to the gem -ral run of horrific romances of the German school, the Baron de la illotte Famine: has always been a favourite with us from his singular union of terrific de cription with the most animated portraitures of ' vatrrre.. Ile possesses, in the fullest extent, the wild imagination which appertains to the ro r:rance writers of his country, but, unlike them, he can at times vacate the throne of terror, and descend to the 'pathetic, and even to the playful. We know not exactly in what terms to speak of the work now before us ; the certainly cannot .zensure, but we must also frankly avow that it is the work which has least pleased us of his mas terly pen. So long a period has elapsed since Ire reviewed time translation of the first of his works which -appeared in this country (Undine), that we suspect our readers (and we confess That we ourselves have no very distinct re alembrance) have entirely forgotten the nature of our critique. Peter Sehlemild way be more fresh in their recollections. In our mention of this last work, we noticed the extraordinary ima gination which was displayed in the story, and gave equal credit to the descriptive powers of -the author. In the Magic Ring there are occa ,ional evidences of both these qualities, but in the construction of the story it appears to us de cidedly inferior. The title also seems to be, in -tome degree, a misnomer, for although we hear .constantly of the Magic Ring throughout the kook, yet it is not until we approach the conch).- sion of the last volume that we becomeacquaint .ed with its singular properties. The story may .be sketched in a few words. It opens with the appearance of the Lally Gabrielle (not the fair D'Estrees, mistress to Henri IV.) with her cham pion Count Archimbald von Waldeck, to reclaim ...her ring, which has been won successively from all the most celebrated warriors by the skilful arm of Sir Polko de Montfaucon. The sight of Abe combat, which is lost by the champion of the lairGabrielle,rouses the dormant spirit of the young Otto von nautwangen, who immediately procures the honour of knighthood, and sallies forth, from .which period the work is little more than a succes f;ion of battles in the lists and on the field, single .combats and wholesale slaughter, which we shall not attempt to enumerate, as they will be found more. interesting to our readers in the pages of the work itself than in our columns. With re gard to the translation, we may safely give un qualified praise, not so much with reference to its fidelity, as we have not the German copy to com pare it with, but as respects the skill with which it is composed, in as much, as were it not for the singularity of the fable, it might be perused as an original stork. We subjoin an extract which affords a fair view of the descriptive powers of the author and the ease of the translation. " Meanwhile, Sir Archimbald being employed without, in making preparations for his tragical pastime, Vole° had taken - Gabrielle's lute, seated himself with it at liar feet, and begun gracefully to play with the strings. It was a pleasure to look on him in his dark blue armour, finely inlaid and gleaming with gold, his dark brown hair, upturned whiskers, smiling lips, and pearly teeth. As to Gabrielle, she fixed her eyes sted castly on the ground, in silent impatience, and suffering all the agonies of suspence. Whoever had chanced to see these two, the knight and the lady, both clad in the same colours, and thus sitting together, would never have thought that there were any evil intentions betwixt them; but rather that the lady had made him a present of the fine blue end gold scarf which flowed . over his broad shoulders, and that he was now thanking her for lier courtesy, by a love melody on her lute. Such peace and tranquillity, however, were not of long continuance. Archim bald soon made his appearance, in a frightful guise, at the en trance of the tent, for he had now put on his helmet, with the visor closed, which represented the head of an eagle, with a great silver beak, to which strange head-dress the rest of hie armour so well corresponded, that he might have been looked on as a visitant from some fabulous land of hobgoblins and oiensters. All is ready,' said he; whereupon Folco started lip, light as a feather, from his position at Gabrielle's feet, laid away the lute with great care, where he had found it on the carpet, and with an elegant bow quitted the tent. Then Sir Archimbald offered the lady his arm, and led her out. Otto and Bertha followed, lost in astonishment, and scarce daring to believe in this realization of scenes, such as had been known to them before only in their ballads and romances. " When they came out of the tent, a bright beaming light guided them to the ground that had been .prepared by Sir Ar chimbald. A circle, wide enough for the attack and career of two horses, was enclosed by a double row of torches, whose red thanes burnt powerfully amid the calm darkness of the night, mating all distant objects into the blackest shade, while even the meanest flower or plant was visible in the circle. Archim— bald led Gabrielle to a turf-seat, covered with a rich carpet, so . placed that she was directly opposite the middle of the enclosed ground, on which spot the two knight- would meet, in their fearful encounter. Near the lady were stationed Otto and Ber tha, one on each side, and behind her were a numerous train of her own and Archimbald's attendants. On the opposite side -of the ring, were visible, through the red torch light, many strange figures in rich dresses, who were probably squires of Sir folco de Montfaucon. - " Count Archimbald now-formally requested leave of absence from the lady, and went away. on her right hand, to mount his charger.—Meanwhile, Sir Folco was already visible on her left, at the extremity of the ring, seated on a graceful light footed grey horse,with a close visored golden helmet on his head. His opponent not being yet ready, he pranced about in a play ful manner along the turf, guiding his horse, .as it seemed, mare by words than by management of the reins. On coming near Gabrielle, the animal on a secret signal from his rider, bent his knees for a moment in respectful homage, then started up with a fine capriole, continuing to bound and curvet so lightly and so elegantly, that he seemed almost to move on wings;. the golden belts of the saddle, and head gear making pleasant music, till at length the rider regained his former po sition in the distance. There the horse stood obedient and tranquil like a statue, -turning back his elegantly formed head towards the knight, as if ..in friendly confidence, and asking whether he had performed his part correctly ? Where upon Sir Folco took.off his iron glove, and kindly clapped him --on the neck. " During all .the while, it aflbrded a strap ,e contrast to ob serve how Count Archirnbald's charger, his dark coat spotted with foam, plunged, reared, and struggled, so that two squires,. with their utmost exertions, -were scarcely able to hold In the midst of his fury, the Count sprung upon his back, and with violent strokes of the spur, made him plunge inure wildly than ever, galloped him several times up and down with great strength of limbs, and skill of bridle, till at-last the horse knew his master, and stood as if rooted to the ground, waiting his commands. Still, however, his eyes .fiamed so wildly, that they might be compared to the red -glare of the torches ; and with his right fore hoof, he began to pace and tear-up the turf,` as if he would prepare a grave for his rude rider's opponent. Although In our opinion the Magic Ring is inferior to other .procluctions of the same pen, it cannot on the whole but be read with considerable interest by all admirers of the German School of itorrauce. FRENCH PAPERS. (From the Couriff.Francais of Tuesday, Nov. 22.) Puts, Nov. !2.1.—A Lady distinguished hy her rank, the graces of her understanding, her enlightened piety, and the noble use she makes of her fortune, lust year published the charming novel of Ourika, which every body was eager to read. Certainly, neither the author nor the readers suspected that the work contained he resies, ill-sounding propositions and insults to the Clergy ; but there are practised eyes which discover irreligious tendency, where persons at tached to morality and religion cannot suspect it. A Frenchman wished to print in Spain a transla tion of Ourika. The Vicar General of Barce lona appeared. We shall refrain from all re flections on this affair, and only lay before our readers the letter to which it has given rise : " TO THE VICE-GENERAL AVELLA. " Most illustrious Sir—lionaventura Carlos Ariban repre sents to you, with all due respect, that having received from one of his friends residing in France, a translation of the novel call ed Ourika, with the commission to publish it in this City, he has presented the manuscript to your Lordship to obtain the necessary approbation. Your Lordship has referred it to your Fiscal, whose opinion you have adopted, not thinking fit to give the permission asked, because the work contained heretical ex pressions, words offensive to the Clergy and ill-sounding in pious ears. As your Lordship has verbally declared, having be sides confidentially read to the undersigned the same censure, approved. In consequence, to satisfy his said friend, respecting the commission which be intrusted to the undersigned, and for his inspection, in case he should resolve on seeing the errors of the work, to make the necessary corrections, that he may be able to publish it in this kingdom ; at the same time to make his own conscience easy, by undeceiving him with respect to the false maxims which he may, perhaps, hare innocently im bibed in reading the work—humbly beseeching your Lordship to be pleased to order that an authentic copy of the above mentioned censure be communicated to him—a favour which he expects from the goodness of . your Lordship. (Signed) " B. C. MIHALY. " Barcelona, August 12, 1324." In the margin is the following note :—" There is no reason. (Signed) " A VELLA. " Barcelona ; August 14, 1824." COUR ROYALE OF PARIS. SOLEMN SITTING OF NOVEMBER 2L By the heat which prevailed on the former occasion, the varnish of two pictures has been destroyed. At the Sitting to-day, for the trial of the Courier Francais, the crowd was very great. 'F his is the second time thi. Journal has been tried for tendency ; and the Procureur-General concluded that it should he suspended for three months, on account of this second offence. M. Seguier presided, and was accompanied by MM. Amy and Cassini. M. de Broe, the Advocate- General, began his pleading against the respon sible Editor of the Courier Francais. SIERRA LEONE. ( Further Extracts from Sierra Leone Papers. ) FREETOWN, JULY 23.—We regret to state, that Mr. Campbell, the gentleman his Excellency the Governor sent with a message to the Kussoo and Bullom nations, was at tacked with fever on his way back to this colony, and is now confined to his bed at York. Our informant, however, states, that when he left, Mr. Campbell was recovering, and hoped to reach Freetown in a few days. We are happy to acquaint our readers that this gentleman has so far succeeded in the, object of his mission, as to induce the hostile parties to agree to the terms proposed—viz. to sub mit their quarrels to the arbitration of his Excellency the Go vernor in Chief. Six of the Kussoo headmen have already arrived, and the Bnlloms are expected hourly, for the purpose of completing this much desired object. The East India Compa=ny's chartered ship Roxburgh Castle, George Denney Commander, bound to China, came into this harbour on Saturday last, bringing with her the French brigan tine L'Eleonore, late Morailleau master, which she fell in with on the 7th instant, about six hundred miles to the westward of this port, and in lat. 10. 30. N., in apparent distress, having lost the master and third officer, and the mate, with a part of the crew being at that time sick. It appears, upon inquiry, that this vessel had taken a cargo of 135 slaves at Shebar, about three weeks betbre, where the Captain and Lieutenant died : and that soon after quitting the river, the officer then `in command of the brigantine was taken very ill, and it was r said there was no porson on hoard capable of ascertaining the position of the ship. In consequence of this, Captain Denny states, that the crew entreated him to take charge of the vessel, which he immediately did ; and considering Sierra Leone as the nearest port, he put an officer and seven men on board the brigantine, and bore up direct for this place. Immediately on her arrival in the harbour, she was seized by his Excellency the Governor-in-Chief, for a breach or our Slave Trade Aboli tion Laws. This is the second French vessel laden with slaves that has been brought into this colony within the last six months, under fortuitous circumstances in a great degree similar. They both took their cargoes in at the same place; both put to sea, and shortly afterwards, being picked up in distress, came volunta rily into this port : both vessels are about 60 tons burden, and both crammed 134 poor wretches into a space scarcely capable of containing 30 at full length. We should hope that the knowledge of these facts in Europe would at last be the means of inducing the French tiovernment to take some decided steps towards the abolition of this hateful commerce among her subjects, and that her solemn declarations and treaties, made in the face of the civilized world, will no longer remain a dead letter, to be pointed at by the finger of scorn, whenever such a case as the present is made known. We have heard it whispered that some transactions have taken place among the crew and slaves of L'E/eonore, so dis graceful to humanity that we shudder even now at the horror of the details. A judicial inquiry has been set on foot, and we fear it will become our painful duty to record some facts, more dreadful than even the annals of slave-trade villainies have usually afforded us. We have also been informed, that there are some of the inhabitants of this peninsula among the slaves, said to have been sold by the Caulkers; and that there are six slave-vessels lying now at the Shebar, taking in cargoes of human victims, five of which have French colours, and the other Dutch. The SILK. TitADE was on Wednesday thrown into a state of the greatest confusion by the sud den and unexpected act of the Government, the lowering of the import duty on thrown silk from 7s. 6d. to ss. per lb. The throwsters are much dissatisfied, and allege they cannot compete with foreign thrown, when paying this lowered duty of ss. The alteration, on the other hand, is of course, satisfactory to the manufacturers of silk goods. Previous to 1824 the duty on foreign thrown was 14S. Bd. ; on raw, ss. 6d., leaving a protec tion to the home throwster of Os. 2d. per lb. The duties, in 1824, were reduced to 7s. 6d. on foreign thrown, and 3d. per lb. on raw, giving a protection of 7s. 3d. per lb. to the home throw ster. This seems to have sufficed, for, on the whole, this body flourished more than any other part of the trade. The present difference of duties between ss. on foreign thrown, and 3d. on law, leaves 4s. 9d. protection, and this is stated by the throwsters to be altogether insufficient. CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. Files of Papers from the Cape of Good Hope to the 211 st September, ‘rere received yesterday, and amongst the number The South African Com mercial Advertiser, which is conducted by Mr. GREIG, the gentleman so scandalously and ille gally treated by the Government at the Cape, and who came to England to obtain redress during the 'last Session of Parliament. The redress he ob i billed was an order for the restitution of his pro perty, n hich was not obeyed, and leave of absence for the Governor, who if he likes it may now re turn home. The disobedience of the orders of the Colonial Department has been productive of much inconvenience to Mr. GKEIG ; but having par tially supplied himself with type, &c. before his departure, he has been, we are happy to say, en abled to re-establish himself with every prospect of success. In the meantime the prospect of a new Go vernor inspires the colonists with new hopes, and as a series of splendid balls and entertainments were going forward at the Government House, the departure of his Excellency, it was expected, would take place on board a ship of war ap pointed to sail on the 30th. \Ye find it stated as an opinion in the Commer. cial Advertiser of the 14th of September, that by fixing the exchange of the rix-dollar at is. 6d., Ministers have arrested the progress of a great evil, but that indemnity ought to be awarded to those who are the greatest sufferers by the mea sure. An inquiry had been instituted into the loss of the Mulgrave Castle East I►►diania!l, but had not terminated. The Coilowing extract from a private letter supplies an interesting detail of the state of the colony : CAPE-TOWN, SEPT. 21. The contrast betwem the state of the colony now and in De cember, 1823, is greatly in its favour. The Commissioners have not given satisfaction, but their presence has prevented much of the mischief which such a " family man" as Lord Charles Somerset was able and willing to inflict on all those who would not fall down and worship at his shrine. The " Council" are, at present, only on their probation ; but, if we may judge by the sanction they are understood to have lately given to the Governor's disobeying the order of his :Majesty's Government to restore the property of Mr. Greig, it would ap pear that they consent to act the part of mere automatons.— Our late Colonial Secretary, Colonel Bird, was a man of busi ness, and effected much good for the colony; but he decided too hastily on measures which caused discontent ; and he pre maturely tried his strength with Lord Charles Somerset. his successor, Sir R. Plaskett, had difficult ground to walk upon, and at first was much disliked : experience, however, has ahewn that he is disposed to act honestly, as fur as his connexion with the Governor permits him. The accounts by the last vessels from England give no reason to hope that the present system of governing this colony is nearly at an end; no one here believed for a moment that Mr. Greig would ever return. The influence of the Governor's fa mily, it was supposed, would shelter him even in that most alarming stretch of power, the seizing and sealing up the presses of Mr. Greig. The power of the Governor here is such, that men who regard their wives and connexions are afraid to openly recognize those who have fallen under his displeasure. An in stance occurred in the case of the Rev. Mr. Wright, a worthy and clever man, who, being incessantly annoyed, was for a long time at a loss to conceive in what he had given offence, until his indignation and conscious innocence forced him into an inquiry as to the cause of such unmerited persecution, when he was in_ sultingly told, by a dependent of the Governor, that " not.. withstanding ".11r. Pringle., Mr. Fairburn, and Mr. Greig, were obnoxious to the Governor, he ( Wright) had the audacity to preserve his intimacy with them." You will thus see what a state we are in. Mr. NVright has actually been driven to reside among the Caffres beyond the boundaries of the colony, merely to avoid the annoyances to which he was subjected. After the foregoing, you will easily conceive the sensation produced here on the receipt of the English journals, containing the ac counts of the proceedings in Parliament respecting our Go vernor. Every face was lighted up with joy and satisfaction ; even the " dependents" could not conceal their feeling. " Will he avail himself of the leave of absence ?" was the universal inquiry. " Will he ever come back ?" was inter rogated with a significance that seemed to answer itself. I have not time just now to comment on the proceedings in Par liament in regard to this afildr. What could Mr. Horton mean by the assertion " that the charges against Lord Charles were the effect of a conspiracy ?" If he mean the conspiracy of oppressed, and injured, and innocent individuals, against the overbearing tyranny of a Governor, then a conspiracy does exist. Lord E. Somerset is reported to have said, that " his noble relation was anxious to afford the commissionei.s every facility in the investigation of the charges against him." Yes, among other facilities, the Governor sent his aid-de-camp, Mr. Whiteford, to be present at the investigation of the " chief horse case ;" the consequence of which " facility" was, that no one could afterwards be found who knew any thing of the matter. Pr. Bailey gave up the anir, and has gone house to pursue it. The Governor's friends count much on his known adroitness. Certainly he is no common antagonist, and in cunning he is equal to Machiavel himself, and he will have great advantages over his accusers, from the distance hence, and want of evi dence. I pray Heaven that Lord Charles may not be victo rious : if he he, we shall have a " life interest" in his despo tism. Wo to the suspected and disaffected" (as he terms those who do not fall in with every thing he does) ! If he ever re turn, may the Almighty step in to our deliverance. These are, I will venture to assert, the wishes of 9-lOths of the commu nity. The Home Government have done much for the colony lately, and will do more on proper information ; we do not want a Governor of " good intentions :" this is th. cant of the day ;we want an active Governor—a man of business, one who has his character to depend upon, no exibiscsd family in fluence, no train of impoverished followers elk enriched at the expence of the colonists. The news last received from England has, it should seem, put Colonel Bird on the alert; he has suddenly taken his pas sage in the Espiegle ship of war, and it is supposed that he will not be idle on his arrival. Certainly no man knows so much of the delinquencies of the Governor ; and unless his pension keep him quiet, he will unfold a tale to the confusion of Lord Charles Somerset. I send you, by this conveyance, the three numbers of Mr. Greig's journal, the South 4friran Advertuer, published here since his arrival. His (Mr. Greig's) business as a printer and publisher is quite at a stand, but having (contrary to Earl Bathurst's advice) brought out with him a small quantity of type, he has been enabled to re-commence his journal. Judg ing from present appearances, lie is likely, eventually, to reap the reward of his independent exertions. THE ARMY. A large detachment of recruits, belonging to several Corps, arrived yesterday in town from Norwich, "on their route to the Depots of their respective Battalions. A detachment of recruits is ordered to march this day from Westminster for Bristol, on its way to Ireland. A detachments of recruits belonging to different Regiments arrived yesterday in Westminster from Ipswich. Yesterday afternoon, at four o'clock, the first division of the 79th Regiment, or Cameron Highlanders, under the command of Lieut.-Colonel Brown, landed from the Cato transport, and marched into the Jesuits' barracks. The warlike appearance of soldiers hahited "in the garb of Old Gaul" excited surprise and admiration, not unmixed with sentiments of pity from the softer sex, at the bare idea of the sufferings even these hardy mountaineers must endure if. exposed to the rigour of a Cana dian winter, with such insufficient protection as their dress affords. We understand that these alarms rest on a bottomless tintnaut;on, and that the Higidanders, during the winter months, will submit to wear garments more suitable to the climate of these frozen regions. They are a fine-looking body of men, and landed in high order, notwithstanding their long voyage.— The remainin! , divisions may be daily expected; indeed, unless they arrive within a very short period, it will hardly be possible for the 37th Regiment to _r(turn to Europe in the transports which bring out the relief.—( Quebec Mercury, Oct. 22.) WESTERN LITERARY AND INSTITUTION. List nieit, hi pursuance of a Resolution en tered into on the 10th instant, a General Meeting of the Mem bers of the Western Literary and Scientific Institution was held at the Freemasons' flail, Great Queen-street, for the pur pose of taking into consideration the Report of the Provi. sional Committee, and the laws proposed for the regulation of the Institution. The advantages intended to be offered by this Institution are-Ist. " A Library and Reading Room, as a place of rational recreation and instruction, for persons whose attendance in business is not required during the evening ; 2dly. The pro curing of Lectures, to be delivered on various branches of Science and Literature, and the formation of Classes for the teaching of Languages ; by which means ready facilities for acquiring valuaLd:' instruction at a moderate expellee will be aftbrded." At half-past seven, Thomas CAMPBELL, Esq. having been called to the Chair, congratulated the meeting on the progress that had been made since the last time he had the honour of addressing them. When first this Institution was proposed, he felt no doubt in his own mind that it would be successful, for the objects were such as must meet the approbation of every rational mind, and were at the same time perfectly attainable. It was unnecessary for him to dwell on the advantages to be derived from throwing open to all classes of society the sources of information. To this end nothing could be more conducive than public Libraries, where persons might freely resort for amusement and instruction. It would be useless to detain them longer on points so obvious, and therefore he should propose that they immediately proceed to the business of the night. - The Secretary then read the Report, from which it appeared that the subscribers already amounted to upwards of three hun dred ; that donations of books had been received—one from 111 r. Peter Moore, M.P., of 150 volumes, and a subscription of 50/. from Mr. Drummond, together with smaller donations of books and apparatus for experrinents from other quarters. It contain ed a list of Gentlemen who kindly offered to give Lectures on various subjects. gratuitously. At the head of the list was the Chairman of the present meeting, who is to deliver the first lecture on the best means of prosecuting literary studies. It was also announced that spacious rooms had been taken in the house occupied by the Society of British Artists in Suffolk street, for the purpose of following up the objects of the In stitution. The laws for the regulation of the Society were then read and adopted, with some slight variations suggested by the different persons who attended. This part of the business occupied the greater part of the night, and gave rise to many trifling discus sions ; all, however, conducted with decorum. The laws.having been adopted, it was proposed and agreed to, that a subscription should be opened for a Building Fund. The thanks of the meeting were then voted to Mr. Peter Moore, M.P. and the other Gentlemen who had favoured . the Society with donations and subscriptions. It was agreed that another General Meeting should be held on the 6th of December, fur the election of a permanent Com mittee. The CHAIRMAN, on the thanks of the Meeting having been voted to hint, rose to return thanks. He felt deeply grateful for the honoar that had been conferred on him. He assured them that it should always give him the most heartfelt satisfac tion to contribute to the attainment of the objects they had in view. From the Report that had been submitted to them, and the laws that had been drawn up by the provisional Committee they must have seen what could be effected by a Committee of commercial men. It was not because a person was a journey man hook-maker like himself, or because he occasionally deli vered a speech in the house of Commons, that he was better fitted than others for the practical purposes of such an !maim, tion as this. It was proposed at their former meeting. no doubt from praiseworthy though mistaken motives on the part of the individual from whom the suggestion proceeded, that the Mem bers of Parliament, and other Gentlemen who honoured them with their attendance upon that occasion, should be chosen members of the Provisional Committee. He must say, that he felt at the moment some indignation at the disrespect which the proposition seemed to imply, and felt some difficulty in re straining his feelings. Knowing some of those who were ap pointed, and who had been principally instrumental in bringing this project to maturity, he entertained from the beginning no doubt of its success. He alluded in particular to one indivi dual of the Committee, the son of a friend whom he most highly valued, who had more intellect in his head, and more kindness in his heart, though without the affectation of it on his lips, than almost any man he knew.—(Cries of name.)—This was not the proper place, or he should be most ready to name him. —(A laugh, occasioned by an impression on the Meeting that the Chairman alluded to Mr. Place of Charing-cross.)—When he found that this individual interested himself in the establish. ment of the Society, no doubt remained o❑ his mind as to its utility and practicability. It was the suggestion of that much valued friend that induced him to attend at their first meeting; anti he should ever feel proud of having been one of the first who contributed his humble support towards the prosecution of a plan which could not fail to produce the most gratifying results. Thanks having been voted to the Provisional Committee, the Meeting broke up. NATIONAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. The Members of this Institution met together yesterday, at the Freemasons' Hall, for the election of twelve additional pensioners. The object of the Society is to take under its protection indigent gentry, tutors, governesses, per sons of education and respectability of conduct ig professions or trade, who, by reverses of fortune, have become, in their de clining years, the victims of misery and want. The applicants, in order to be eligible, must have attained their 60th year, or la bour under some infirmity that totally incapacitates theni from maintaining themselves. That the funds of the charity may not be diverted into improper channels, it is required that the petition ers produce a certificate, containing a declaration that their po. verty is not the result of vice, idleness, or extravagance, and attested by at least four subscribers, who have a personal know. ledge of the truth of the case. A subscriptiOn of five shillings constitutes a member, and confers a right of voting. The re lief given by this charity is in no case less than 121. nor does it in any instance exceed 301. Since the formation of the establishment eighty-six persons have been admitted as pen sioners, and in the last year, according to the Report of the Committee, fifteen hundred new subscribers have been added. From the increased funds of the Society it is expected that the elections in future. will be semi-annual instead of annual as hitherto. The society is mainly indebted for its success to the female patronage it has received, and we perceived that the ladies were the most active yesterday in their canvass for votes in favour• of the respective objects of their bounty. An incident not unworthy of record, as illustrative of the powerful eflect of female influence on such occasions, occurred in the course of the day. A young lady of considerable beauty, a member of the Society of Friends, instituted a very active can vass, and several gentlemen subscribed at the moment to vote in favour of her candidate. This pretty satisfactorily shows, that " The light that lies In woman's eyes" may be often made available to the best interests of charity. INDIAN ARMY.--The following extract from a private letter from Madras, dated 16th July last, and from a quarter that may be depended upon, is so highly creditable to the native army on the Madras establishment, that we have much plea sure in inserting it : " Within the last two months there were embarked for Ran goon 1,300 volunteers and recruits, without a man being ab sent, or even late, or a complaint, however trivial, unadjusted. There are now '2,600 men ready to complete all our regiments on foreign service ; and upwards of 4,000 men at the depot at Wanagahbad, and any number of recruits cau be obtained." DAY AT ONE 0 PRICE OF STOCKS THIS IlAnk Stock 3 per Cent. Red. ;'per Cent. Cons. 3 per Cent Ditto Red O:4 1 4 per Cent. New lO2 Mit, Bank Long Ann. India Stock Ditto Bonds South Sea Stock Old Annuities ................ New Ditto... .......... . t.toB.ill..s51000(1).0/i 3 1 c fo l ais• Ditto Small IV. 3 Ditto Advertised .............. Bank for Acct. ............. 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The folloici" extracts : 1 , 40 V. 1$• 1 hl t iNrco , ' „l o ra , e p : o e s a t s ot hays a et v h s ec e b cn e i in It appears certain that our army will be considerabli"- poi consequence of an order from his Alajesty to redu ce lis po a/ theAugsburgi: of t ii esGovernmente as l possible the number of centinels stationed at filr ieus s a . Li° ~: f , B. ; t r ei c nn l circle Iw l B t i a tah s td its rtahw o e ffinßcaeot sy.irPr ntli nb cucrgi 11; -If 11 i . . c . Wgl 3 - 011 ' ' . „ o i,t r ' It was e ^ n the ith of Nov. 1776, that our present Al in- e f I tience,l/4fot, invitation Van Goethe, arrived at Weimar, in conseq to enter into the service of the Grand PM' oj e day morning, being the 50th anniversary of the dal et t • OP rival, his Royal Highness the Grand Duke sent an 111- 13 %1S letter to Mr. V. Goethe, with a medal executed bY 1t , 1 , 1.. "' 0 • t Berlin, according to the directions of the Grand P'‘!'e.. li letter was in the following terms : as." " Most esteemed Privy Councillor and 'Minister doi " It is certainly with entire justice that I consider H'eir'stile which, complying with my invitation, you a rrived a t Ero as the day of your actual entrance into my service, 6111°40 the Most gli•ip that time you have never ceased to give me tory proofs of the most faithful attachment and fri6ls.filft;el the dedication to my service of yoar rare talents. T ile 0 01 anniversary of this day, I accordingly consider with the 104 lively pleasure as the Jubilee of my first Officer °f S rt tate alO il i with fidelity, constancy, anti attachment, has bi tlie- ,: n t,e ol " panied me in all the vicissitudes of life, to whose pow sel the most ever ready and cheerful service I owe theltaPPY ar pr i lost important to lo ve r 'tir undertakings, and whom, t Jig nently attached to me 1 consider as one of the 0° 1 % 1 04 guished ornaments of my reign. Jo king - Joyfully ta ..., ,orev A i l of the happy occasion of the jubilee of to-day t° e ' - 'OO sr sentiments to you, 1 beg you to be assured that the , ..„ „°' S chan b*e. " their P Medal has on the face the busts of 01 tr 1) 0 The 3 nesses the Grand Duke and Duchess : on the revelle'd Os ° of Goethe, with two branches of laurel rountl it, °l- 6 ., lowing inscription continued from the face to the revers . ARLES AUGUSTUS AND LOUISA' CH . the coo l ' To GOETHE. ho lC The day was kept in a suitable manner bY ° munity. • -r n'O' —......., The case of JEPLISON v. the Executor° °I P po ll ' tfirl r eilr i tialii x ,ssr c hni n ids , hoi sismoi l cuale e asri a lyec r tes d .ol 1 s l o a m t e e l y of iu those 1 1 1 1 o e s e i i Ro l l'sls ta C o c o : s r t : f t . ci g i f t ° l : s o trafficking in seats in Parliament, in vi i ii l ich $ y f T C le:s e m s cinnooortnrousrpijoutuidosuniligi:lll4"l:l:c:ibieeillieopnioii: t tje of Commons was beyond all bounds/ a nd t 'JO' with England was certainly beneficiel in ti f t:o b ‘j , country of such a Parliament, if it cool Or Soill e ( to have produced no other advantage. e fe 1 othldelessi is. c ell 0 1 however,seize the as theexa opportunitymple a: t ro: e s : Er ; eabis :: oB :a. sat t fret to call the attention of the public to 1 , 1 - , o a w l s ' a e l n u t a a r n y e wch e check to os Parliamentsimilar i l a i is e t x r a pected , it ri ;: a i t a re a t t now eo w syee b t a wn g ho o ot i , 1 particulari anxious i x forward, ious f for sr and tao ts i he tn e n a s t P ui a: ei st na ei : 1 01 : s c o t ; I g i :0 : I : o n t e r i l : there. Moreover reflections may of be ° de 0° a non-existent body, which it -ffi A ig a ti g l at ll6l :o ll t e w x is is e tit t ig o indulge in when di recte d oil °e re' one, and which, howe ver 0 ° and true in themselves, might erl