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A NEW FEATURE IN LIFE ASSURANCE. Only two•thirde of the Preminm to be Paid, the remainder to he deducted from the sum aesured. A SYLUM FOREIGN and DOMESTIC LIFE OFFICE, 70, Cori:bill, and 43, Pall-Mall, London. Lowest rates ever published, whether for a term or for the whole of Life. Tite following are seleeted from the even rates . Age. Wholiaife.l 7 Years. Age. IWhole Life. 7 Years. `-'0 111 1) 017 1 40 1 7 1 110 8 30 2 0 1 2 10 50 4 2 0 2 1 7 ALTERNATIVE. One-third of the Premium may he left unpaid, to he deducted from the stun assured, on a scale equal to interest at 4 per cent. Thus, at the age of 30, 20 Guinea■ a year will insure 1500/. in the first instance, to he reduced by 101. ISs. 5d., if the Mitered die within the first year ; by 591. 2s. 11d. if he die within the fifth year ; and so on, according to a scale endorsed on the Policy. ASCENDING SCALE OF PREMIUM. A man a: 30 instead of 21. 2e. for every year of life, may pay IL Be. 7d. per annum for the first seven years, 11. lis. Id. prr annum for a further sevcn years, and 31. Os. 11d. for every year of life after. This scale ought to supersede all others in cases of An nuity, or Leases for Lires, in which very low rates for FO long a period as 14 years, will be found highly advan tageous. VOYAGES AND FOREIGN RESIDENCES. Persons voyaging or residing abroad, Masters, Super cargoes, and others, insured for the whole of life or for a specific Voyage. NAVAL AND MILITARY SERVICE. Officers insured against all risks, for an even Premium, or enrolled for a future period, on payment of an anima Fee. PREGNANCY, DELICATE HEALTH, & OLD AGE. Females need not appear ; the rates for diseases are mo desate ; and Policies are granted to persoas of ad veeced age. Insura;ces may be effected without delay, and full par• Collars obtained from the Resident Director, at 70, Cornhill. NEW WORK, BY THE AUTHOR OF BRAMBLE- TYE HOUSE. This day was published, in 3 vols. post Bvo. WALTER COLYTON. A Tale of the Reign of Jatnes 11. By the Author of "Brambletye House," " The New Forest," &e - . Ste. Menry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. MR. COLMAN'S NEW WORK. In 2 vol. small Bro., with Portrait, dedicated by Gracious Permission to his Majesty, DANDom RECORDS. By GEORGE COLMAN the YOUNGER. " Perhaps few individuals have enjoyed to an equal ex text with this great public favourite, the rare privilege of being admitted to the very first, we might almost say, ex clusive society. The recollections of his life are therefore fraught with no ordinary interest."—Courier. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, f 3, New Burling ton- street. This day was published, in 2 rola. Bvo. THE DIARY AND CORRESPON DENCE OF RALPH THORESBY. Author of " The History of Leeds." Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH HUNTER, F.S.A. " A serious, a very curions publication, and one which afford. a great deal of interesting information, and sets before tts pictures of society and =mina drawn in the liveliest tone, and bearing the stamp of ierfect truth upon every lineament. Here we get into the genuine company of great grandfathers ; we gossip with them—hear their opinions—know th?ir minds—observe their customs—note their fashions—laugh at their weaknesses,—and wonder that so great a change could have been operated within the century that has passed between their fretting their hoer upon the stage, and our occupying the scene."—Li terary Gazette. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burli❑g ton-street. ACTUAL STATE OF INDIA. This day was published, in 2 vols. Bvo. with a fine Portrait by Meyer, and Map, THE LIFE of SIR THOS. MUNRO, Bart. and K.C.B. late Governor of Madras. With Extracts from his Correspondence and Private Papers. ny the Rev. G. R. GLEIG, M.A. 111. R. S.L. &c. " We hardly know how to express the satisfaction we have derived from the perusal of these volumes ; the more than satisfaction, the instruction mingled with delight, pride, and pleasnre, in the contemplation of such a charac ter as that of Munro. This book is a guide to the Indian Statesman, and ought to be made the vade mecum of every young luau looking to our Oriental possessions for useful and honourable employment."—Spectator. "An admirable work, which ought to take place wherever Collingwood's Memoirs and Correspondence and Bishop Heber's Journal are to be found improving and dc lighting the hnman mind."—Literary Gazette. Maury Celburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton -street. This day was published, in One Vol., with Map and Plan, THE MARQUIS ofLONDONDERItY'S NARRATIVE of the late WAR in GERMANY and FRANCE. " This highly important work is the only concccted and well-authenticated Account we have of the spirit-stirring scenes which preceded the fall of Napoleon. It introduces us into the cabinets and presence of the Allied Monarchs. We observe the secret policy of each individual :—we see the cenrse pursued by the wily Bernadotte, the temporis ing Metternich, and the ambitious Alexander. The battle of Bentsen— the assault of Dresden—the defeat of Vandamme at Kulm—the fall of Dantzic—the re-esta blishment of the Electoral dominions—the Battle of Leipsie—the unhappy fate of Prince Poniatowski—the kot pursuit and narrow escape of Napoleon—the character et Gaulainemart—the battle of Laon—the barbarities of the Cossacks—entiy of the Allies into Paris—the deser tion of Napoleon by his Generals—his last struggle and departure for Elba, are a few of the interesting contents of this work, which deserves a place in every historical library."—Globe. Printed for Henry Coburn and Richard Bentley, Sp Yew Burlington-street. This day were published, in 2 vols. Bvo. with numerous Plates, 325. bound, - FIELD SPORTS of the NORTH of I. EUROPE, including the Narrative of a Residence in Norway and Sweden. By L. LLOYD, Esq. " Independently of its animated description of field sports, the work abounds with so many entertaining anecdotes, stories, and remarks, that, aim where we may, we cannot miss hitting something."—Literary Gazette. " Mr. Lloyd'. work on the Field Sports of Scandinavia is one of the most valuable productions ever given to the Sporting World. It is full of individual adventure, often of the most romantic and perilous kind. The chase of the bear in the savage and almost interminable forests of Sweden and Norway was the principal object of this en terprising English gentleman, who often, for this purpose, passed whole nights in the wilderness. In this daring pursuit he destroyed a greater number of that ferocious animal than has been achieved by any other individual ; and his success obtained him a special introduction to the King of Sweden."—Morning Journal. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New I3urling ton- *treet. This day was pablished, in Four - Vols. Svo. with Plates, price 21. 16s. rrHE CROAINVELLIAN DIARY—The 1 1- DIARY of THOMAS BURTON, Esq., MEM BER in the PARLIAMENTS of the PROTECTORS OLIVER and RICHARD CROMWELL, from 1656 to 1650, now first published from the original autograph manuscript; with an Introduction, containing an Account of the Parliament of 165 t, from the Journal of Guibon Goddard, Esq., M.P., also now first printed; and several other curious Documents and otieer", Historical and Biographical " The great interest of the book is Cromwell himself." Gentleman's Magazine. " This is little short of a miracle—the recovery of the &bates of the Cromwell Parliaments taken on the spot by one of the very members.".—New Monthly Magazine. " These volumes overflow with information respectin g the principles sari proceedings of the Legislature during a most important period of English history. Every library, which pretends to contain an historical collection, must possess itself of Burton's Diary : •it is as indispensable as Bernet or Clarendon."—Atlas. Printed for Henry Colbarn and Richard Bentley, 5, y e w B i refington-s!rett. . . OD Tuesday, 20th April, will be published, in I vol. svii., THE DOONI OF DEVORGOIL. A Melo-Drama. 11. AUCHINDRANE; or, the AYRSHIRE TRA GEDY. By Sir WALTER SCOTT, Bart. Printed for Cadell and Co., Edinburgh; and Simpkin and Marshall, London. This day was published, Byo., price 2s. 6d. THE REVENUES of the CHURCH of ENGLAND not a Burdcn upon the Public. John Murray, Albemarle-street. This day was published, Svo., price ss. 6(1. NUPTLE SACILX ; or an Inquiry into the Scriptual Doctrine of MARRIAGE and DI VORCE, addressed to the two Houses of Parliament. First published, without a name, in 1801 ; reprinted, by private desire, in 1821 ; and now acknowledged by JOHN IRELAND, DD., Dean of Westminster. John Murray, Albemarle-street. This day were published, in 2 vols. post Bvo., with Illus- trations, T HE REV. G. CROLY'S POETICAL WORKS. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. In a few (lays will be published, in 3 vols. post Bvo. lIHE KING'S O W N. A Tale of the Sea. By the Author of the " Naval Officer." Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. In a few days will be published, in 2 vols. small Bvo. PERSONAL NARRATIVE of an OF FICER in the ENGLISH ARMY of OCCU PATION in FRANCE. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. This day was published, a New tdition, iu Two Vols. 12m0., 12s. boards, SERMONS, intended chiefly for the Use of Families. By the Hon and Rev. GERARD T. NOEL, ALA., Curate of Richmond, Surrey; and late Vicar of Bainham, Kent. N.B.—This Edition comprises both the volumes of the octavo edition. Printed for C. Hatchard and Son, 157, Piccadilly. This day was published, in One Vol., the Third Edition of T HE SPEAKING FRENCH GRAMMAR. By J. V. DOUVILLE, A• M. Professor of the French Language, 1, Soho-square, and 2, Lawrence-lane, deaiside, London. " This Grammar, being particularly calculated to faci litate the speaking of French to English persons, will he found eminently useful, and no student of the French Language ought to be without it."—Morning Post. " We decidedly recommend the Speaking French Gram mar to Schools and private Teachers."—British Traveller. 2. The CHILDREN'S INTRODUCTORY BOOK to the FRENCH LANGUAGE, in a Series of nineteen easy and progressive lessons, with colloquial Essays, in illustration of the rules; and also reading lessons in French, of which the most difficult words are given in English at the bottom of the page. By J. V. DOU VILLE, A.M. London. 1830. " This small Work will he fourd an excellent little book to be put in the hands of beginners."—Weekly Times. DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. South Sea Stock Old Annuities New Ditto Ex. Bills, .£l,OOO 2d. 80 81 pin. Ditto lid. SO 81 pm. Ditto ....... 241. 80 81 pm. lid. 80 81 pm. Ditto . Ditto lid. 80 81 pm. Bank for Account India for Account Cons. for April 16 PRICES OF FOREIGN FUNDS Austrian Bonds Brazilian Bonds 711 A1i% Buenos Ayres 13onds Chilian Bonds Colombian Bonds Ditto, 1824 22►,4 Banish 75 Greek Bonds Ditto, 1825 43S Guatimala Mexican Bonds Ditto, 1825 Per IS,h.a7ire* PRICES OP SHARES THIS HAT AT ONE O'CLOCT Paid. Anglo Mex. Min. Co. (iss. at 51 . pm.).£loo 3S Brazilian Mining Company 5 1014 Brazilian Imp. Min. Co. ( isa. at 51. pm.) .£2O SOl. 80 Ditto National lO Columbian - Mining Co. (las. at 5/. pm.) £11) 10 '6 United Mex. Min. Co. (isa. at 21. pm.) £3914 21114 3 4 Protector Insurance Comp PRICES OF HUSH STOCKS, DUBLIN, APRIL 7, Bank Stock ... .......... 240 ;St. Patrick 1 nxur. (per 811.) ConsolB, 3 per cent. Gov. Stock, 3 per cent. 99%1National Ditto — Ditto, New —,Patriotic Ditto — 4 per Cent lO O l/, ! H ibernian Bank 22 Gov. Deb. 3 1 ,,', percent.... 92 Provincial Ditto 27 Royal (anal Stock ... ...... 49% !Royal Irish Mine — Grand Canal Stock — Imperial Mine — City Deb. 4 per cent ...... RS Mining Co, of Ireland Mallard Office Deb. 4p. c. Commercial Buildings — NEW WORK BY BURCKHARDT. In a few days will be published, in 1 volume, uniformly printed with his other Works, VOTES on the BEDOUINS and WA- I/ABYS, collected during his Travels in the East. By the late JOHN LEWIS BURCKHARDT. Published by Authority of the African Association. Ilenry Co'burn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. In a few days will be published, THE THIRD VOLUME OF Dlt. DODDRIDGE'S PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE, Including many Particulars in his Life hitherto unknown, with Notices of many of his Contemporaries, and a sketch of the Ecclesiastical History of the Times in which he lived. Henry Colima an 4 Richard Bentley, 8, New Bulling ton. street. This day was published, in 1 vol. post Svo. CARWELL ; or CRIME and SORROW. " This new tale of domestic lire is, we understand, from the pen of the widow of the late Mr. Thomas Sheridan. The plan of • the story is a complete departure from the beaten track of fiction and involves the rarest eloquence and pathos."—Globe.. _ _ _ Henry Collura and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. This day were published, in 3 vols. small Svo. T HE MANNERS OF THE DAY. A Novel. " An authentic record of the Manners of the Day, particularly of the state of female society at the present time, which we think has ❑ever been so thoroughly exa mined and so attractively depicted. It is, in the true sense of the word, a lady's book; some of the comic per sonifications would not disgrace the author of the School for Scandal."—Literary Gazette. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. This day was published, in 2 vols. poet Mvo. with Illns- trations, lANDER'S WANDERINGS IN AFRICA, comprising RECORDS of CAPTAIN CLAPPERTON'S LAST EXPEDITION to that COUNTRY. " These two volumes present so much incident, and that so diversely combined with the elements of humour, pa thos, astonishment, or terror, as to enchain the attention with all the tenacious power of a romance."—New Monthly Magszine. Henry Colbnrn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. MR. GLEIG'S NEW WORK. Thi• day was published, in 2 vols. post Syn. THE COUNTRY CURATE. I3y the Author of " The Subaltern," " The This day was published, in One Vol., Svo.,iprice 10s. 6d. AVINDICATION of CHRISTIAN FAITH ; addressed to those who, I:elieving in God, yet refuse or hesitate to believe in Jesus Christ, whom He bath sent. By JOHN INGLIS, D.D., One of the Ministers of Old Greyfriar's Church, Edin burgh, and one of his Majesty's Chaplains i❑ Ordinary in Scotland. Printed for William 131 zckwood, Edinburgh ; and T. Cadell, Strand, London. WHITE CONDUIT-HOUSE. THE CONCERT, consisting of Original Music, will take place in the GARDENS, On Mornay, and every Evening during the Week, the weather permitting. Should the weather he unfavourable, The CONCERTS will take place in the GRAND ROOM. Composer and Conductor—Mr. WHITTAKER. Assistant Conductor—Mr. I). W. RAE. The Poetry and New Songs by Mr. C. DII3DIN. The Doors will be open at Half-past Si; and the Concert commence at Half-past Seven. Port, Ducellas, and Sherry, per Bottle. THIS DAY AT ONE O'CLOCK. INeapolitan — Pertivia3 Bonds 2P,4'..2 !Portuguese Bonds ! Prussian, Ohl ... ......... ... 101% Ditto, New !Russian ,Spanish. 1821 IC , N 3 S'i!si ;•—• 823 lIY4 'French 3ER Exchange e,entecasen, cent. Exchange p. c. I CAI f . —, .. 21 f. 79,-. Chelsea Pensioners," &c. CONTENTS :-The Pastor—The Poacher—The School mistress—The Shipwreck—The Fstalist—The Smug• glers—The Suicide—The Miser—The Rose of East Kent, and the Parish Apprentice. " We have risen from the perusal of these volumes with feelings of unmixed satisfaction. The ' Country Curate' will increase the well merited fame of the author." —Literary Gazette. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. Just published, corrected to the Present Time, .EIGJES NEW PICTURE OF LON- A DON, with Plan of London and Map of the En virons Os. hound. Ditto and 108 Views 9s. bound. Ditto ditto and 21 coloured Costumes l2s. bound. Ditto ditto and Rowlanilson's 51 coloured Costumes Printed for Samuel Leigh, IS, Strand ; and Baldwin and Cradock, Paternoster-row. This day was published, in a pocket volume, with Seventy four excellent engravings, and a Map of London, from a new survey, comprising all the late improvements; to gether with a map of reference to the squares, buildings, and all objects of interest, I 2s. bound, THE PANORAMA of LONDON, and VISITOR'S POCKET CO3IPANION; in a tour through the Metropolis and its Environs. By THOMAS ALLEN, Author of the " histories of London, Lambeth, &e." " This work is a very gratifying treat to those who are argnaintel with the edifices engraved and described, and to resitlento in the c o untry, who are desirous of knowing ~laces of which they are in the habit of hearing or read innog coTniisei d p er o a c b k l e e t - r s e i c z o e rn ii m n d e n c: i i a e t a i I , i m n f G t e h n e t u m o a; f o a t g h . e r Published by Whittaker, Trencher, and Co., Ave Maria lane. VRICF,S OF SZ'OCICt THIS ft tnk .track 217 16 1 4 3 per Cent. Heti t)95,i1.4 per Cent. Cons. 93 %%% 31 per Cet t.... Ditt, lied. 9074 10016 I per Cent. Ann.... 102414%4 Ditto, IFW 10114% Bank 1.. Ann. Ditto 30 years Ditto 50 years .........19 5-16 • In tia :Stock . i • Ditto Bonds B2 pm. j 1 Due. (Arrived. Arrived. Due. . _ . O America O Brazil O Buenos Ayree 0 0 Jamaica 1 O Cartliagena 0 0 Leeward Islands ... 0 I Dublin 0 0 Lisbon 0 0 Flanders 0 0 Mexico O France 0 0 Sweden O Guernsey&Jersey.. 0 1 Waterford ~~j3 ~~ ~t~"~ LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 10, 1830. We gave extracts from the French Papers of Wednesday in The Sun of yesterday. The following are the Funds at the close of the Market :-- FRENCH FfINDB.—PARTS, Aram 7.—Five per Cents., 1O&. 10c, sc. 10c. 1.5 c. 10c. 15c. ; Four per Cents., 101 f. fnc. ; Three per Cents., 113 f. 85c. 80c. 90c 85c. 90c. 85c. 95c. ; Bank Stock, 1,9150 ; Rentes de Naples, 92f. 35c. 80c. 90c. ; Rolfes d'Espagne, 13 1 /,, ; Royal Spanish Loan, Al 897 i ; Rentes Perpettielle d'Espagne, 77 4 / 4 % :Xi 73f. ; Ilaytian Loan, 555 f. 552 f. 50c. 555 E—Exchange on London—One month, paper, 25f. 65c. ; three months, paper, 251 hOc.—Cours Asithenlique. The following are extracts from German Papers, received this morning : FROM TIIF. WESER, 31ARCII 30. We understand that in consequence of the negotiations at Cassel, a Convention was concluded at Ermbeck, on the 27th of last month, by the Plenipotentiaries of the king dom of Hanover, the Electorate of Hesse, the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, and the Duchy of Brunswick, by which these four States agree to adopt (first for a period of twelve years) a reform system of Customs, and of all duties on exportation, importation, and consumption ; the establishment of a perfect freedom of trade in the interior, moderate duties with respect to the commerce with other countries, and entire reciprocity and equality of all rights and obligations between the contracting States, are said to be the fundamental principles of this agreement. M. Von Carlowitz, Privy Counsellor to the King of Saxony, has arrived at Cassel, in order to receive the ratifications (which have been now signed by all the parties) of the Convention, by which the States that concluded the Con vention at Cassel, the 21th S‘ ptember, 1828, agree to Prolong it till IS4I, and engage to afford to each other re ciprocal facilities to trade and intercourse. SWITZERLAND, MARCH SO. After the declaratio❑ of Berne that it will give up for the benefit of the whole Confederation a duty on con sumption upon Swiss wines, which it is affirmed produces to that Canton an annual revenue of 300,000 francs, we cannot doubt that the other Cantons, especially Zurich, Basle, Friburg, Schafhausen, Thingovia, Vaud, and Neufchatel, whose deputies have advocated, with so much zeal and eloquence, the freedom of trade in the interior of Switzerland, will most readily come forward to conclude a Convention, by which duties in the interior of Switzerland shall be uniformly reduced, no individual of the Confedera tion be subject in one canton to the laws of police and finance different from those of his own canton, a convention which shall give to any Swiss liberty to settle in any part of the Confederation at his own discretion, and which shall at length introduce a uniform system of weightm and nsea sores and metallic currency, the imperious necessity of which has been so lung felt, but all attempts at which have hitherto failed. (In the statement on this subject, published some years ago, it was affirmed that an ell measure was 57 different lengths within the limits of the 22 Cantons.) The Swiss regiment Von der Waid is to be removed from Naples to Capua, in consequence of some disputes with the Neapolitan Guards. ELISERFELD, 'MARCH 30. According to accounts received here from Mexico, M. Schmidt, Agent to the German American Mining Com pany in that country, had died after a short illness, just as he was on the point of r e turnin g home. His loss is the more ondi t to he regretted, as his own person a l statements o f t h e c es in Mexico and th e a ff a i rs o f th e ion ofthe Company would doubtless have been very valuable. The late Dr. Gooch is said to have written the able article on Insanity that lately appeared in the Quarterly Retnew. The last words of such a man, so respectable and so well-informed on that painful and distressing subject, cannot fail to make a great impression on the public, while the good sense and good feeling that per vade the article, do more honour to his memory than any sculptured monument. We this day publish two articles, to which we beg the attention of the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER—one a petition from the Licensed Victuallers of London and its vicinity, and the other respecting the Distillers from Corn Spirits of England, Ireland, and Scotland—both highly respectable, and most influential parties, who are likely to be particularly affected by the recent measures proposed by the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER. The main objection which the Licensed Vic tuallers have to throwing open the trade its Beer, arises from the large investment of capital which they have made upon the faith of existing Acts of Parliament, and their apprehension that, if the trade be absolutely set free, their ruin is inevitable. On the other hand, the Distillers complain that the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER does not deal fairly by them ; for while he levies a tax on British homc produce, he leaves Rum untouched, to the manifest disadvantage of the British agriculturist, and the distiller from corn. Now, though we are conscientious advocates for the extension of the principles of free trade, we cannot help remarking that the CHANCEL LOR of the EXCHEQUER ought to deal out justice with an impartial hand, anti that while he consults the interests of the public at large, he will not overlook those of individuals. But the respective parties have advocated their own cause so well, that we need only point at tention to their statements. The evidence given before the East India Committee by Mr. BATES, who has long been an eminent merchant in London, and is now a partner in the house of BARING, is of the highest importance, as sheaving the great enhancement of the price of tea by means of the Company's monopoly. If there be one man more than another peculiarly acquainted with the China trade as carried on both by the Company and foreigners, it is Mr. BATES, and he has stated that, according to his estimate, our teas cost this country a million and a-haysterling more than if they were to be imported on private account. This corresponds exactly with the results arising front a comparison of the prices of tea at Canton with those at the Company's sales in bond—the intervention of the Company's profits raising Bohea, front Sid. to ls. 9p. per lb.; Souchong, from ls. to 2s. 10-id. ; Hyson, from 2s. to 4s. Od.; and Gunpowder Tca, from 2s. 4-W. to ss. ld. This exhibits a profit derived at the expellee of the public of from one hundred to three hundred per cent., and whether this really goes chiefly into the Company's treasury, or is wasted by bad management, it is equally at the cost of the drinkers of tea. Mr. BATES says, what we presume must he generally admitted, that 25 per cent. would be a fair mercantile profit on tea, and that a fair profit on the use of capital invested in the China trade would be five per cent. beyond simple interest on the money ; and he adds that he would venture to contract to deliver tea for one-third /ass than the Company's sale prices in London. Here then we have a practical answer to the assertion that tea would be as dear with a free trade as under a monopoly. If there be any reason for a mo nopoly at all, let it be enjoyed by those who offer to supply us one-third cheaper than the Company ; but let a privilege be no longer en dured which is in itself a heavy taxation, in ad dition to the unjust exclusion, by it, of British shipping from an extensive branch of commerce. The American and other ships by which the China trade with Europe is carried on, are for the most part consigned to, and often partly owned by, British merchants. They touch at some port in the Channel, where they receive • their orders from London, and thence proceed to the markets that happen to,be the most favour able. If the Committee were to call for an account of the number of foreign ships which have arrived in our ports from China for orders within the last three years, it would throw some light upon the enormous folly of our Legisla tion, in depriving our own shipping of a parti cipation in the China trade. The depressed state of the shipping interest, that is to say, the serious reduction in freights compared with the cost of labour and provisions, and with burthens to which it is subject, ought to warn Parliament against continuing to sacrifice it for the sake of the Company. We can scarcely credit the rumour that the Charter is to be renewed with scarcely any alteration, if it be meant that the Government have expressed any intention of letting the China trade remain on its present footing. Surely no such premature hints can have been given after the explicit declarations of Mr. PEEL and Lord ELLENBOROUGH, that Government proposed the inquiry without any pre-conceived opinions in favour of the Com pany. The evidence very lately given is entirely • in favour of a free trade—and that in particular to which we have alluded, is a convincing proof; as any can well be, of the injury sustained by the public from the existing system. Letters from Leghorn state, that very large purchases of grain continue to he made there on account of the French expedition, which occasioned much briskness. The following is an extract of a letter from Toulon :—" It is positively asserted that the expedition, now almost ready for sea, will act not only against Algiers, but against Tunis and Tripoli, and that the Pacha of Egypt will co-operate with a large body of cavalry, in retina for which the conquered territory will, under certain conditions, be ceded to him, so as to form with Egypt, one state. In consequence of this, it i s understood, that the troops will be landed at various points, among others, the ports of Bona and Bourgyie are spoken of. The recent accounts from Algiers state, that the Dey had erected batteries along the coast at points most eligible for landing, and that orders bad been sent to the Arab hordes in the interior tc advance and oppose the progress of the French. The Dey is said to have been very liberal in the distribution of presents to the Chiefs, and that powerful hordes of these predatory troops were to be sent to his aid." The Knight of Kerry, WO understand, will be tgain returned without opposition—Dublin Morn, Reg• ;"*. SHIPPING IN] ELLIGENC2.--(THIS DAY.) FROM LLOYD'S. DEAL, APRIL S and 9.--Wind S.S.E.---Arrived from London, the Thomas King, Williamson, for Demerara; Ottawa, Douglas, for Quebec ; and Enchantress, Drew, for Bengal. PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 8 and 9.—Wind Sailed the Lady Faversham, Ellerly, for New South Wales. FALMOUTH, APRIL 7 and B.—Wind S. fresh.—Ar rived the Sisters, Gilman, from Messina. BRISTOL, APRIL 8 and 9.—Arrived the Hardware, Seward, from Messina; Caroline, Sherwood, from Cadiz ; Sarah, Hayman, from Bilboa. LivEaroor., AralL 7 and B.—Arrived the Henry Thompson, Drew, from Baltimore ; Lord Gambier, Tay lor, from New York ; and Margaret, Innes, from Smyrna, and John and Mary, Harry, from Zar.te. The Fanny and Matilda, Covey, from Alexandria ; the Asia, Yeoman ; and the New Manly, Tyark, both from Smyrna, have arrived in the Creek. The George Canning, Payne, front Cephalonia, has ar rived off Falmouth. The John Scott, Croall, from Demerara, has arrived in the Clyde. The Eliza, Miller, from Alieant, has arrived at Dublin. The Canning, Penfolk, from Cabanca, has arrived at Waterford. THE MARKETS.--(THIS DAY). COVENT-GARDEN MARKET. There was a good supply at this morning's market, and trade was dull. Strawberries, Rhubarb, Aspar,gus, and Young Onions were cheaper than on this day se'n night ; in prices of other things no alteration. s.d. s.d sd. s.d. Potatoes (cwt.) New ditto (per lb.) Cabbages (12 heads)... 0 0 0 0 Apples 1 0 4 0 Ditto Red 1 6 3 0 Sweet Oranges (II 0) ... 3 6 10 I) Ditto Savoy 0 9 lli Seville Oranges S 0 12 0 Horse Itadish(bundle) 1 6 3 6 Lemons 4 0 12 0 Broccoli 0 8 lli Asparagus 1 6 3I) Celery Rhubarb 0 3 1 0 French ditto Turnips 12 boonches).. 1 0 2 0 Spanish Hazlenuts Coleworts or Greens... 1 6 3 0 French Walnuts Radishes Young Onions 3 0 4 6 Sea-kail (pnmmet) .... 1 0 2 0 Leeks 0 9 111 Small Sallad (baArct).. 0 9 0 4 Carrots (per bushel) 2 0 411 French Beans 2 0 3 0 Parsnips (dozen) 0 4 0 8 Strawberries (thumb).ls 0 21 0 BrocoliSprouts (bush )0 9 1 0 Cucumbers (brace) .... 2 0 3 0 Turnip Greens 0 6 0 2 HAY MARKETS.—(At per Load of 36 Trusses.) ST. JAMES'S. Coarse heavy Lowland Meadow Hay £2 5 to .£2 15 New Meadow Hay 0 0 0 0 Useful Old Ditto 2 15 3 15 Fine Upland Meadow and Aye-grass Hay 4 0 5 0 Clover Hay 3 10 5 5 Oat Straw £2 4to £2 8 I Wheat Straw... 2 10 2 I t Supply of Hay good, but not to say great, of Straw limited; trade with both very dull at Thursday's prices. SM ITH II ELI). Coarse heavy Lowland Meadow flay ..E2 5 to £2 15 New Meadow flay 0 0 0 0 Ugcful Old Ditto 3 8 3 15 Fine Upland Meadow and Ry - c-gragg flay 4 0 5 1: Clover Hay (extra fine)...Cs 10.—Generally Oat Straw .L2 4to £2 8 I Wheat Straw 2 8 2 10 Meadow Hay 55. per load higher than last quoted ; in prices of Clover flay and Straw no alteration. A moderate supply, and a dull trade. THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.) CITY, TWEL VII 0' CLUCK. By an extraordinary conveyance from Vienna, to the 4th of April, we have received the following commercial intelligence " Never has there been such an abundance of unem ployed money in this capital. Discount is only at 2 per cent. The Funds are getting up : Four per Cents., for money, 9911; for time, 100 k; Two and a Half per Cents., for money, 68i ; Bank Shares, for money, 1,350 ; for time, 1,405. Although the prices are high, most of the Funds are purchased for foreign countries." THE FUNDS. We have no arrivals this morning of any description, which must be owing to the prevailing easterly winds at sea. Consols, which left off on Thursday at 931 for the Account, open,d at 93i !,-; but on some large purchases being made, they got up to 931 a both for Money and time, and 931 for next Acccount. The market at present appears firm. Some accounts from Paris state that the Ministry have not as yet decided on the dissolution of the Chambers.— The Liberals wish for the re-establishment of the Parisian National Guard ; but the Journals in favour of Villele say, ‘, what is the use of the National Guard, while all remains tranquil, and the laws exist; a National Guard only answers to maintain order, and to prevent robberies and assassination. The Foreign Market at present is devoid of all intereA : nothing doing. ENGLISH FONDS. Bank Stock, 216 17 31 per Ct. 100 India Stock, New 4 per Cent., 1021 3 per Cent Cons. 931 1 4 per Ct. 1826, 10441 Do. for Account, 93 1 India Bonds, 82 83 Ditto Reduced, 92ii- Excllequer Bills. 80 81 TWO O'CLOCK. In regard to political information we have none to the present hour; still the Funds are animated, with an im provement from 931 to 93i / for the Account, and 93/ / for next time. It is supposed that there are great Bears in the house, who are getting into stock against next Fri day, which will be settling (lay in Consols. Consols may be quoted at present 93i sellers, and the same for money. We understand that in consequence of the Life repeal of Excise duties, 200 men will be transferred from the Excise to the Custom-house by July next, and will retain their former salaries. A report prevails that France and America are not at present on the best terms. The Algerine expedition pre vents France from showing her teeth at present. In the Foreign Market, Brazil and Spanish Stocks have rather improved. Greek Bonds are not quite so good. .111?E.E O'CLO CK Consols 931. FOUR O'CLOCK.—CLOSING PRICES. Consols 931 Do. for Ac, 93i Brazilian Bonds ?1- Buenos Ayres 33} Chilian Do. 26 Columbian, 1824, 22} Danish 7,5 Greek, 1825 44+ Mexican, 1825 Peruvian 22 Russian 110/ Spanish 16i THE KING.—We f e lt it to be our duty last week, to notice the slight indisposition neder which his MAJESTY was labouring—a renewed attack of cold ; we rejoice to Bay every unpleasant synoom has vanished, and our beloved Monirch is restored .to perfect health.— Berkshire Chronicle. WINDSOR, APRIL 9.—This forenoon the KING, accompanied by the LORD STEWARD, Lord and Lady STRATHAYEN, and his household suite, attended Divine Service in the Grand Music Room. The Bishop of CHICHESTER officiated. The Rev. Mr. SEYMOUR assisted in reading the Lessons of the day, and the party of the private band selected on the occasion performed the Hymns and other pieces of sacred music appropriated to the day. Yesterday afternoon, at half-past two o'clock, the KING, accompanied by the Loan STEWARD, left the Castle, in his poney phaeton, followed by a part of his distinguished attendants in another phaeton. His MAJESTY on leaving the C title proceeded by the Home Park and the private drives by Frogmore Lodge and the new plantations to the Royal Lodge, where he inspected the improvements car rying on, and from thence proceeded, by the Obelisk, to Vir ginia Water and Belvidere, returning by China Island, Sand pit-gate, Queen Anne's Ride, and Sheet-street-road, to the Castle, where his MAJESTY arrived at half-past five o'clock, and at seven o'clock honoured his distinguished attendants with his company to dinner. Yesterday afternoon Lord and Lady STRATHAVEN arrived at the Castle, on a visit to his MAJESTY, with whom they will have the honour of passing the Easter holydays. Yesterday afternoon the Bishop of CHICHESTER arrived at the Castle, and had the honour of dining and passing the evening with his MA „rem-, and will continue his visit until Monday next, as he will administer the Sacrament, with the usual solem nity, to his MAJESTY, on Sunday. His MAJESTY, we are happy to state, is daily improving in health. It is said that Mr. C. WRIGHT, in addition to his other numerous speculations, is bidding for the pro proprietary of Drury-lane Theatre. SYDENIIAM, OR MEMOIRS OF A MAN OF THE Wortr.n.—This novel, which is at present exciting so great a sensation in the upper circles, is supposed to he the autobiography of a certain well-known Baronet. Be this as it may, it may be pronounced to convey the most complete picture of the fashionable world that has yet been given to the public. The terrible artillery of th , • writer's wit and satire is made to bear upon its vanities and vices with extraordinary effect. The intrigues—the perpetual struggles for pre-eminence--the heart- burning' of the unsuccessful—the manoeuvring mother—the faith less wife—and the desperate gambler—are pourtraycd to the life. Notwithstanding the daily inquiries as to the author, he still continues incognito. That he should wish to remain so we are not surprised, when we consider the many unpleasant dilemmas to which he might be exposed on coming in contact with those whose portraits he has so satirically bit off in the work. • ~ ` R , P ~ s THE DISTILLERS FROM CORN SPIRITS In the trade regulations which are contemplated - by the •il,;' 3 Chancellor of the Exchequer, those affecting the Distil-•'° ,l s:, !era from Corn Spirits are the most important, not only in their amount, as an augmentation of the taxes which are to press upon a large class of capitalists, but in their con tingent operation upon tie agricultural interests. With the two great classes so involved, the Capitalist and the Agriculturist, are necessarily connected the nume rous operatives who are dependent on both. The fiscal regulation announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer is, that an additional duty of one shilling per gallon be imposed upon home-made spirits in the 1- 4 1 English market. The supposcd idea of this impo , ition is to concede something to the belief that the consumption of ardent spirits is an injury to the public morals—. . r ,t this cannot, however, be the Chancellor of the Excite— -S -pier's plan; for he omits to impose upon Rum in his ''',l new schedule any additional tax, and, therefore, he keeps in .. 1 the market a liquor which not only comes in in a finished . .. j il state, but is also caplble of being converted into all the ~I purposes that Corn Spirits can be for consumption. The --' 1 Right Hon. Gentleman, therefore, must be supposed to take up the subject as an item of revenue, and in that view how does the question stand? In the year 1825, the Distillers from Corn Spirits, after a full investigation of their case isy Lord Goderichs came to a perfect understanding that they were entitled to a protecting duty of Is. 64. a gallon in the market, '. i against the competition of Ruin ; and, at a late interview, " which sonic of the gentlemen principally concerned, who were parties to making the arrangement with him in 1825, I hod with his Lordship, he distinctly admitted, net only the correctness of that understanding, hut also the equity, of the principle upon which it was fixed—adding, that were lie now to make a regulation upon the subject, h o would do exactly the same. Notwithstanding this comparative scale of protection for Corn Spirits, the official returns of the last year shew that Rum has gained in the market, as follows CONSUMPTION OF RUM AND BRITIS/I SPIRITS INT ENGLAND. For the year ending sth January, 1830 Rum 3,302,143 Ditto sth January, 1829 do. Increased Consumption for the year ending Jan. 5, 1830... 237,257 (See Parl. Paper. No. 211, , 29th March, 1830.) For the year ending sth Jan., 1829 ... British Spirits Ditto Rh Jan., 1830.., do. Decrease on British Spirits in England, for the year ending Jan. 5, 1830 58,9219 (See Parl. Paper, No. 211, March 29, 1830.) Average price of Barley for 5 years, from 1820 to 1921 ... 291. Od. The same average for 5 years, from 1825 to 1829 31s. 9d. Average Advance on the price of Barley, in the last 5 years ss. 9d. (Sec Parl. Paper, No. 154, March 13, 1830.) The Corn Distiller is at this moment, perhaps, the only direct trailer who assists to find a market for the two classes who are most bereft of one. And it is just at such a time that the Minister steps in, to impose an additional tax of one shilling a gallon upon Corn Spirits, while he leaves Runs, already making its way with corm -,, ; .s parative advantage in the market on the old terms, untouched by any increase of duty. The Right Ilonoorable Gentleman knows as well as any map that large as the capitals engaged in the Corn Spirit Trade always were, they became greatly augmented in conse quence of the law of 1823. The English distillers alone say, that upon the faith of that change they incurred al- . terations at an additional expence of 250,0001., indepen dent of those by the Scotch and Irish distillers, who be; to make corresponding arrangements for their trade in this; '1 market, at a very considerable expence to themselves, which they never would have incurred unless they had thought this arrangement was to have been permanent. Indeed, instead of having to contend with this shilling of proposed additional duty, they might have hoped, from the relative state of the market last year, as between Rum and Corn Spirits, and more particularly.: from the intended reduction of the Beer Duties, which must undoubtedly increase the competition with their trade, that if the Chancellor of the Exchequer were to interfere at all, it would have been in the way of a re duel ion of duty on Corn Spirits in England. The Right Hon. Gentleman likewise knows that the Home Distiller, independent of the extensive employment he confers in his own works, is an immense consumer of 4. agricultural produce, particularly of that portion of it (stained barley) which without him would not find market. Besides, the refuse of the Distillers' grain largely' provides for the adequate supplifs of our meat markets, and in the feeding of the cattle so supplied a valuable quantity of manure is accumulated, for the restoration and cultivation of the soil. If the Chancellor of the Exchequer persists in carrying forward this measure, it is not alone the ruin of these capitalists which will be the result ; but it Will, by sub stituting West Indian fer Corn Spirits, at once deprive the landed and agricultural interests of an important market for their grain. They should, therefore, see the necessity without delay of expressing their sentiments to the Legislature upon a subject which so deeply involves their most vital interests. THE SPIRIT TRADE. (From the Edinburgh Evening Courant.) STATEMENT OF FACTS, SHOWING THE IMPOLICT AND IN. JUSTICE OF THE ritantaxsicit PROPOSED TO RE GIVRti TO RUM OVER BRITISH SPIRITS IN ENGLAND. Afterduty on u Britishuchin spiritsquirya in Englanddcons was iderationa fix fe ed few at y 7s. ear per years ago, the gallon, and that on ruin at es. 6d. per gallon; It is now r proposed to increase the duty on British spirits to es. per gallon, and to leave the duty on rum as before, making difference of only 6d. per gallon between British spirits and rum. It has always been the policy of the Legislature to protect the home manufacturer of spirits against the competition of rum and other spirits, because while it is matter of notoriety that the corn and labour required in the manufacture of British spirits are heavily taxed, the raw material, from which rum is produced, namely, the refuse of sugar, pays no tax whatever. But the proposed increase of the duty on British spirits entirely depriveithe home manufacturer of this necessary protection, as will clearly appear from the following comparative view of the respective prices at which rum and British spirits can be brought to market wader the proposed alteration of the duty _ The price of rum is at present Is. 9d. for the imperial proof gallon; adding the duty of Be. 641., it will be raised to 10s. 3d per gallon. Even at present, when grain is so cheap, British spirits cannot be made at a lower rate than 2s. 6d. per gallon; and the duty of Bs. raises the cost price to 10s. 6d. per gallon. Spirits made from malt are liable to a farther duty of I 3. 2d. per gallon when sent to England, msking the cost of spirits distilled from malt and sent to England 11s. Sd. per gallon. From this it appears that rum can be sold at 3d. per gallon less than raw grain spirits, and at 11.5 d. per gallon less then malt spirits. Can it, then, be doubted, that ' ll with this advantage, rum will supersede the use of British) spirits in this country ? This is truly the object aimed at, however it may be disguised, and the monopoly of the market of Britain for the sale of rum is openly stated, by the influential friends of the British planter, as a desirable result. It is well known that, at the present momeat, there are twenty thousand puncheons of run in the Lon- . don Dock, ready to be brought to market the momeat the . and o increased d u ty on sp i r it s t a k es e ff ec t. Th ere i s anot h er material cir cums t ance in favour o f rum , name l y, t h a t, when it i s t a k en ou t of b on d, i t i s on l y on the quant i t y . actually in the cask that duty i s p a id, w hil e t h e h ome dis tiller, on t a ki ng his spirits out o f b on d, i s compe ll e d to pay duty on th e w hole quantit y or i g i na ll y i n the cmk•—.-• This adva n t age is estimated to amount to 4d . per ga llon. It may b e supposed, by those n a gric u ltur i sts acquainted with (whosethe interests are id e ntical) cannot be so i mme di ate l y i n j ure d , by the pr o p ose d a lt era tion as they appre h end, became the public taste can no t su ddenly chang e from whisky to r um .' But this supposition must at once lie held gro un dl ess , w h en it is stated, that it is to the rectifier th a t th e w h o l e o f t h e whisky from Scotland is sold, and th a t t o hi m rum, i f i t be as cheap, is equally valuabl e ; if c h eaper, i t will to a err . taiaty be preferred. We may j us t a dd , i n or d er to s h ow , the extent to which th e m anu f ac t ure of spirits is carried subject, th a t th e home distiller s on, and its importance to the country, that, in the four years preceding the sth of January, 1830, the average con sumption of British spirits in England was about 7,4000,0 gallons per annum, nearly one-half of which was sent front Scotland, and principally from the counties of Mid-Lothians East Lothian, Clackmannan, and Fife. Since the year 1826, rum, although paying' a duty of Is. 6d. per gallon more than British spirits-has itaoriasel; - , ,.__‘ .. .. g.. in the COI vernment and, then Ppiri4 to duty will and to gr.: vilege of* made fro'i duction of If this G Overnin( Will not ti i ncreased destructio great inju ante of t forrn s surnptio n doln now tern annt rind fare barley, a ferior 01 malting, 1 "t to sent and amountint a market stance s w, growers. entreat a Which t 1 by the unless a the duty footing of CL A pc cannot 1 NPeCt. " Caleb' tbingof are clap. without and ben jugs of hidden various end, in individt Patricia: Minded nature, forth fri these m win is Sir W. bencvol pete wi is for the sin Willian pourtra gent go tised n and la: what ai of the r Walter Passion moor ;' vviil no' of the 1 By the Ravens The hi, aimed 1 " 0 grea ground, no new chinery impulse round gloom, ject 1110 ceeded modern We are amusen velopen morals quisite as well a 8 the by the te►it to dexterc hand a astonisl tition, 1 War, 1 sopher, th an tc Prefer t te nse I merely the n„ Scott. about ht linou mem/1p fermi ) , a lld The man th infaricy vers's Lion, bi natenes resolve: gitimati from tl philoso This day was published, in 2 vols. post Bvo. ER T R UD E. A Tale of the Reign of Henry IV. Oh Love! what is it in this world of ours Which makes it fatal to be loved 2—Ah ! why With cypress branches hut thou wreathed thy bowers, And made thy best interpreter a sigh ?—BTRON. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. This day was published, in 3 vole. post Bvo. Y-DENH A M; •••--7 or MEMOIRS of a MAN of the WORLD. " This novel, which is at present exciting so great a sen sation in the upper circles, is supposed to be the autobio. graphy of a certain well-known Baronet. The terrible artillery of the writer's wit and satire is made to bear upon the vanities and vices of the fashionable world with ex traordinary effect. The intrigues—the perpetual struggles for pre-eminence—the heart-burning' of the unsuccess ful—the manoeuvring mother—the faithless wife—and the desperate gambler—are pourtrayed to the life."—Globe. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street. This day was published, in 3 vole. post Bvo. CLOUDESLEY. A Novel. By W. GODWIN, Esq. Author of " Caleb Williams," " St. Leon," tze. " It is in the characters of Lord Danvers and Cloudesley that the great !merit of these pages consists ; they are drawn to the very perfection of metaphysical acumen ; nsthing can be more admirable than the various shadings of the feelings ; the different causes that in the first in stance produce similar effects—the changes, time and cir cumstances produce in both are wrought with a degree of skill which shows the hand of a first-rate ma.stcr in moral portraiture."—Literary Gazette. Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 8, New Burling ton-street.