The Sun. — London, England, 1821-05-03 00:00:00

• ',r± 0 `J ( I ~ltitu, ?") - , c#‘44'4l€ NUMBER 8950.] Fil i t,V, K2 O Hs , VI 5 -'---:.---... -- .---mc,_:- • :4:3 f. '/V , _,Y-= „, , k , li - 1 , ..,..,v, ~ , , ~.... , .7- ---,..., • ~......_ ~.. - - 7....• , ..4.71 • ~.* ..,Y , V ~..„,4,,,.,,,,,......,.,f,... ~...;', . 0 - ,14,p , ..*:,7A, \\, • Age _ /,‘ Vi l \; \\ • THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1821. PICTILILLING-OFFICE, May 1, 1 S2l. E COMMISSIONERS for VICTUAL „ LING' His .11dJESTY 'S do hereby pr e No cep no on Friday, the 31st of August next, they will be rea dy t o rewire Tenders in writing (sealed up), and treat Jar the Supply of all such quantities of SEA PROVISIONS nt al/ be required for the use of His Majesty's Ships and Vessels at Jamaica and New Providence, during the space Qf Twelve Calendar Months certain, front the Ist o f :\ ovena -47 - next, ant' further until six months warning shall be given ' 9l. the termination of the Contract, the Conditions of which may be seen at the Secretary's Office. N° ' s egard will be had to any Tender in which. the Price 4.011 not be i nscr t e ,! i n words at length, or that shall not be de -I°'tere4 to th e B oar d before One o'Clock on the said, Fri ea!lt: th v Mst of disgust next, nor unless the Person who t he Tender, or some Person on his behalf, attends, to klten called for: nor will any Tender that contains r itr i va gati' prices upon some articles, and prices much itY.e -° the weal Lane upon otkri, be considered as proper to oe • 7 aY httte‘t. 6, ac hTesider must also be accompanied by a Letter signed t z Lu'o respun.rilde Persons, engaging to become hound with Brie P "rtg !emitting, in the Penal Suns of 15,000/. for the Pcif(drhulace of the Contract. VICTUALLING-OFFICE. April 10; 1821. I IE COMMISSIONERS for" VICTUAL 2vo LING His MAJESTY's NAVY do hereby give r ,.„‘,itr, ',Jett on Tuesday, Mr Bth of May, they will be ; ( 7 to reecioe Tenders in writing (sealed up) and treat for "PP% (use separate Contracts) of what FRESH BEEF, e required for the of' his o.ajesty's Ships and Pes f,*nt the ander2 . nentionedP o rts,•.during the SpaCC of Twelve '-atendar Mbuths to contntenee front the days noted against tncle Port,' Vi a. : • - Penzance Greenock Gue r nsey and Jersey - I I \lewenstle and Tininouth Haven Campbelton - 1"I • Gaiwby 3 . l lfat• t, Carrickfergus, Larne} 74 e Cond Harbour, and Newry itions of the Contracts may he seen at the Secre e7l,:' Office: at this Wive, or by applyin , - to the Collectors ti e 4 , Alajesty's Customs at Penzance, Greenock, Newcas ti:,'anipheltown, Galway, and Belfast, and to the Post ,,eire at Geeerttsey and Jersey, respectively. M ew r egardwill be laud to any *Tender in which the Price ''&t be inserted in words at length, or that shall 2,,,e,e.delivered to the Board before One o'Clock on the said z)t o k e ". 7 l. the 81k of May next, nor unless the Perspn who u k s the Tender, or some Person on his behalf, attends to ,k; '2' when called f4r: 4 ?, 4( ' I S Tender must also be accompanied by a better, signed re.yiionsilble Persons, engaging to become bound with 'lk e °Pit/ tendering, in the Penal Sum of L. 500, for the of each ofthe Contracts. (",. T. MARY. NEWINGTON. SURREY. ,\'l SUNDAY- NEXT, TWO SERMONS • be PREACHED in this CHURCH, for.the 13E -01 •"f SIX El ON DitED CHILDREN, belongi n g to the Y 1- ' 4) SCHOOLS of this PARlSH—that in the Nlorning, li t !d tl ; 4 6. Rev. JAMES MOORE, LL.D. Vicar-of St. P a n c ras, •Ht on The -Afternoon, by the Rev. JOH N WILLIAM t AKER, FelloW of St. John ' s College, Cam • and One of the Domestic Chaplains t o hi s G race th e 1- CAZity of Canterbury.. Service will begin at Eleven ; 4 is.C, in the Morning, a:ld a t F o ur in th e Aft ernoon .— liars recently been enlarged on the Madras Sys ' 416 4 , 4 . united with the National Society. It now consists Vi ..% ;TiI : ...:ZYS and 200 Girls, 240 of which are annually clothed. IE tiALL CARPET WAREHOUSE, No. 31,CHA1tING CROSS. Public are most respectfully informed, a. ''ot withstanding the late advance, they can be supplied , 4 4 .4,‘",;,r0l Thousand Yards of the best fire frame BRCS "I'"rd I'ING of last year's patterns at ss. 6d. per ly, Reasiy 11, 1 '1 nev only. "Also a very considerable quan !r II", "tarib-Rogos o f e v er iption, "full 3u per cent. un- Ma nnfactiier's prices. Every other kind of Carpet &c. equily cheap. UAL ACCOMMODATION.— No- Qs4C`fleinen Ladies of Fortune, Gentlemen, and Persons ii - s l i e n t er, are respectfully informed, that Mr. E. G. at his tot, Duke -street, Adelphi, Strand, has up of u„ a ny amount required, at command for the Discount ',Pea:excet eptionable Bills. All business transacted with tcresv. 11/ Personal!" or by letter (post paid.) ' 4 ) . th : The Advertiser will procure for any length of time , 4 44 ) 1'2 ''Pon the deposits of every description of valuable Propert, wit a ttend a n c e no and secresy. Established 'onstant . Cash by way of Annuity. 4 --......„ ~,, MOORE'S IRISH MELODIES. P - I V - ER has the honour to announce to the N t . • J.N o • • b` 4 itv.." l l , y, Gentry, and Subssrib l ers that the EIGHTH s t Pu h , ..tt , of this National and high y i ' , ular WORK. will 1 oIise?LISHED on THURSDAY NEXT, the 10th of May. e: 4 l l e 4t rs (3 s i te s r t e r tl i n i e d s; d to make early application to the ,or to their Music or Booksellers for 4 ',,isti t l,'" as to ' sec . ure first impressions, and to prevent any P4 lle r , Which mi , ht eecur from change of residence, & . c. &C. ‘‘`lish' r,"Prietor begs also to state, that in compliance with the k iti„:'' the Public for an Ed . ition of the Poetry of th . is Work orr,i4ected vvith Music the Eight Numbers, revised . and 1. 4 tl . "(1 by NI r.Moore, are in the Press, and will be published "de," Alowing Month, in 12mo, uniform with his Anacreon, 34: 11,1 Epistles, &c. &c. ,"... ~...„........it2,............and, 8d May, 1821. I , 4 A-P LOTTERY !—GREAT C-IAI3I - Classes !-No reserve of Tickets !—Nu ALf . 'l,,L r ; 4 '4 L "N ONE DAY! 17th of THIS MONTH (MAY). . 4 ‘ll f a a'' ' t Cry Ticket or Share drawn singly, each deciding its te t i t v , and i?o other ! I ' ) Fitl i tr jry Ticket or Share purchased before 17th of This ' O Nsore to be decided that Day, when ALL t e p . 'lse, 'Uize., and all the other 4,003 Capital and other (\ 4 ifee,,,',ll:vl' BE DRAWN illl,4t:ne Tickets are issued in Chances of TiCket, Half, .I'ces 'c i l, Eighth, and Si xteenths, and the following are the e lietr the 17th May only :- 41 f - £l4 14 I Quarter - £3 17 0 tiros 7 13 1 Eighth Sixteenth only One Pound. - 119 6 41)tok"::ricket and Share Chances are selling by 13ISH, Stock- . 41 1 1•1 . 4, Cornhill, and 9 Charing Cross, who shared' old in the last Lottery, ' 2,053, Class A 2,888, Class A Three of 421 000 ! 9 4 2 1888, Class B ..? to ur : t er era' minor Capitals ; and by all his Agents in the ry. sys Schemes, with full Particulars, gratis. ke•.,..............______________________ IIA.RDSON, OODLUCK, and CO. tif th . respectfully beg leave to recommend to the attention l ei), ell' Friends and the Public, the Scheme of the State Lot ', which is formed on an entirely novel Plan • S TICKET CHANCES are only Cl 4 14s. each, QIXTEENTH CHANCES TWENTY SHILLINGS. , 111 And other Shares in proortion. First dal the chances now on sale mit t be decided on the 4t of brawing the 17th his Month, ' b 4,007 Prizes will %th rawit, inclu'ding TWO ' PR!' 'S when c 2 n loool. and Forty ilche!' CaPitals l; 'and the Holders‘oEf the First 100 Numbers Iln on that day will bare a further Chance of TWO k1a%„::......%(!ft. 20,20.0, 'and many other Prizes. Th ere are no io,_,, erY Ticket decides its Own fate. Iblo,i'•r• 1 and SHAKE C HANCES for the 17th of This t.:(3 ‘ 4ti are." Sale by RICEJARDSON, GOODLUCK, and t.lkjaNtia. Old Established Office, BANK BUILDINGS, FREEMASONRY. MASONIC NOTICES FOR NEXT •WEEK. Monday, May 7, LONDON. Nos. 5, 27, 39, 89, 218, . 223,r 289. Com. Boy's School, at 7. COUNTRY: Nos. 20, 64, 72, 102, 148, 191, 202, 219, 267, 311, 369, 372, 398, 423, 498, 502, 503, 509, 632, 638, 644. Tuesday, --. 8, LONDON. Nos. 23, 62, 290, 300, 367, 479. COUNTRY. Nos. 24, 67,133, 145, 211, 263, 292, 427, 537, 604, 626, 668, 714. Wednesday, - 9, LONDON. Nos. 3, 11, 16, 19, 29, 47, 79, 92, 96, 237, 257, 334, 353, 435. Grand Festi , val of the Royal Arch. COUNTRY. Nos. 159, 213, 215, 232, 314, 344, 440, 442, 447, 478, 647, 661: Thursday, - 10, LONDON. Nos. 6, 18, 194, 271, 299, jiol, 326, 338, 499. R COUNTY. - NOS. 110, in, 153, 172, 178, 269, 278, 354, 397, 531, 549, 591. Friday, --- 11, LONDON. Nos. 128„:161, 275. COUNTRY. No. 33, 282, 283. LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF SAINT GEORGE'S CHURCH, BARNSLEY. A grand procession of Free Masons took place at Barnsley, last Monday, to lay the foundation of a NEW CHURCH which is now building there, by the commissioners appointed under the late acts. . The day proving favourable, a greater concourse of persons assembled to witness the ceremony than were ever collected together in that town 'on any former occa sion. Their number was estimated at from 13 to 20,000. By permission of the master of the Free Grammar school, a lodge was opened there, in due form, by brother, A. Foulds, W. M. of the Friendly . Lodge, Barnsley, soon after twelve o'clock.— A number of visiting brethren were present on this interesting occasion, from the Lodges at Wigan, Sheffield, Wakefield, Thornhill, Doncaster; Hopton, Rotherham, Leeds, Hudders field, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Preston, and Edinburgh. About one o'clock, the procession moved towards the site of the church, in the following order, amidst an immense assemblage of spec tators , Detachment of the Barnsley troop of Yeomanry Children of the National School Mr. Rickman, of Liverpool, the architect Rev. R. Willan Curate of Barnsley Gentlemen of town, on foot 2 Tylers with drawn swords Inscription plate carried by the master of a lodge 2 Stewards with wands Music Junior brethren Architect with mallet • Superintendent of works with the plan Deacons with wands Secretary carrying the book of constitutions on a purple velvet cushion Registrar Treasurer carrying his staff and the bottle with deposits Steward with a! St. George's lodge (Don-1 Steward with a wand caster) banner J wand Chaplain Wardens P. Masters Masters Wine, oil, and corn carried by 3 masters of lodges Junior warden with the plumb _ _ _ Senior warden with the level Steward with f Volume of the sacred law carried i Steward with a wand I on a crimson velvet cushion, f a wand Deputy master with the square Steward with f Friendly lodge t Steward with a wand 1 banner f a wand Sword bearer The W. Master 2 Stewards with wands 2 Tylers Operative masons not being Freemasons with white aprons Cavalry. A large platform was raised on the north side of the intended structure for the accommodation of the ladies and gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, which was crowded to excess.- Another was placed on the south east, for the grand master, acting on the occasion, and his principal officers. As soon as the procession arrived at the place, and the W. M. had taken his station on the platform, an appropriate ode was sung by some of the professional singers engaged for that purpose. The upper stone was then raised, and an impressive prayer, written for the occasion, was offered up by the Rev. R. Willan, the officiating curate. The treasurer then deposited in a hole of the lower part of the stone, a bottle, containing a number of coins, among which were a sovereign and half sovereign, a crown and half crown, of George IV. over which he placed a brass plate with a suitable inscription.—The cement was then laid on the lower stone by one of the Freemasons, and the up per stone let down slowly, while the music continued to play a solemn air. '['he W:111., with his necessary Officers, descend ed to the stone, and after having tried it three times with the plumb-rule, level, and square, he took the mallet and gave it three knocks, saying— " I lay the foundation stone of this Church, to be called St. George's, in the name of the Most Rev. Father in God, Ed ward Lord Archbishop of York, and may the Grand Architect of the Universe grant a blessing on this foundation stone, which we have now laid, and by his providence enable us to finish this and every other work which may be undertaken for the advantage of this town and county." The whole body of the brethren then gave three huzzas ; after which the plan and elevations of the intended structure, were submitted to the Grand Master's inspection, anti being approved, were delivered to the Grand Architect. Corn, wine, and oil were suecessively poured upon the stone by the W.I11.; at the conclusion of which ceremony, he said, " May the all-bounteous Author of nature bless this town and county with abundance of corn, wine, and oil, and with all the necessaries, conveniencies and comforts of life ; and may the same Almighty,Power preserve this town and county from ruin and decay, to the latest posterity." After three huzzas had been again given, in which many of the spectators heartily joined, the W. M. and his Officers then re-ascended the platform, and an eloquent occasional oration was delivered by the G. Chaplain, the Rev. Brother 111. J.-Nay lor, of - Wakefield. The length of this oration precludes our giv ing it in our columns, which we the less regret, as, at the earnest request of the brethren present, it is to be presented to the public through the medium of the Press. Gold was then put upon the stone for the workmen, and the procession returned through the town to the Grammar School in reverse order, where the gentlemen filed off, and the masons entered their temporary lodge-room. After closing the Lodge, with the usual solemnities, the brethren, preceded by music, marched in procession to the King's Head Inn, to partake of an excel lent dinner prepared by Mr. Ward. Brother Faulds, W.M. presided, and in the course of the afternoon prefaced the various toasts with great propriety; he was ably supported by Brother Woodcock, P.M. As soon as the cloth was drawn the Chair man gave— The King, Grand Patron of Masons, and the Craft. This was most enthusiastically drank, with the honours in the good old way and in high style. Tune " God save the King.' His R. H. the Duke of Sussex, M. W. G. M. ; with the ho nours. Tune, " Hail Star of Brunswick." His R. H. the Duke of York and the Army; with the ho nours. Tune, " Duke of York's March." His R. H. the Duke of Clarence and the Navy ; with the honours. Tune, " Rule Britannia." Many other appropriate and patriotic toasts were given. During the intervals, the Sheffield band, led by Brother T. Foster, performed several beautiful airs, and the afternoon was spent with that harmony and decorum which has ever charac terized Free Masonry. In the evening there was a ball in ho nour of his Majesty's birth-day, which was attended by several of the brethren, and the principal inhabitants of Barnsley and its vicinity. hicituAsE TO A FAMILY.—Afew days since, in the neigh bouthood of Balinacargy, in the county of Westmeath, the wife of a farmer was safely delivered of two children. ; his cow had two calves, his sheep had two lambs, his goat -two kids, and his sow nineteen pigs, and all in the space of 2.4 hoUrs.• ~~~~_ The Suecesi which has attended the Opening of this e x. tensire Summer Theatre, far surpasses any thing expe rienced during the last Five Years. The Boxes hare been nightly filled with the first Families of Rank and Fashion, while the Pit and Gallery hare overflowed at an early hour. 'Tito Grand Spectacle of " The Secret Mine" retains its original popularity, and the. New Comic Pantomime, which terminates the Evening's Ente!tainmentk., has been pro nounced one of the most amusing Harlequinades produced for some years., ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, ASTLEY'S, WESTMINSTER BRIDGR. rrIIIS EVENING, THURSDAY, 3d, FRI DAY, and SATURDAY, at Half-past Six o'Clock pre cisely, an Entire New Comic Ballet of Action, called THE SAILOR'S FROLIC. Immediately after which, 10th time these two years, a Grand Equestrian Melo Dramatic Spectacle, called THE - SECRET MINE. With entirely New Dresses, splendid Scenery, Decorations, and extensive Platforms fit for the display of the beautiful Stud of Horses. HORSEMANSHIP. A Comic Song, by Mr. Herring. The whale to conclude with, 101 h tinie.,•Wn entirely New trarlequinade, replete with extensive new Scenery, Machi nery,-,NLethanical Changes, Transformations, Dtessei, and Decorations, founded on, and called LIOGAILTII'S APPRENTICES, .OR INDUSTRY AND IDLENESS. Boxes. 4s.—Pit, ft—Gallery, Is. Doors open at Half-past Five, and begin at Half-oast Six o'clock precisely.—Half Price at Half-past Eight.—Places to he taken of Mr. Kinloch ' at the Box Office, from Ten till l Four o'Clock.—Private loxes to be had Nightly. In preparation, and speedily will be produced, an entirely new grand Military Spectacle Drama, with new and pictu resque Scenery, extensive Machinery, Dresses, and Decora tions, to be called " Gregarach, the Highland•Watch-wusd," in which Mr. Cowell will make his first appearance. at this Theatre. PUBLICATIONS. This Day was published, in 4 Vols. 4t0., price 31.35. 11 4 IFE of the RIGHT HON. WILLIAM PITT, to February 1793. By GEORGETOMIANE, D. D., Bishop of Winchester. Printed for JotiN MURRAY, Albemarle Street. This Day was published, price is. 6d. rillHE CHRISTIAN REMEMBRANCER ; or the Churchman's Biblical, Ecclesiastical, and Lite rary Miscellany for May, being the Fifth Number of the third Volume, containing, among other articles, Enmity to God by Nature, Scriptural Doctrine of Divorce, Defence of Penrose on Human Motives, Society for the protection of Religions Liberty, Review of Jebb's Sacred Literature, D'Oyley's Life ofSancroft, Debate on the Catholic Question, &c. &c. _ . . _ Printed for F. C. and J. itivington, St. Paul's Church Yard, and Waterloo Place, Pall Mall. Of whom may be had, the First and Second Volumes of this Work, price in boards, 11. 18s. Speedily will be published, elegantly printed in Four Volumes, ERALINE. By LiETITIA MATILDA HAWKINS. Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington, 62. St. Paul's Church yard, and 3, Waterloo-place, Pall-Mall. Of whom may he had, by the same Author, A few remaining COPIES of THE COUNTESS and GER TRUDE, or Modes of Discipline ; the Second Edition, in 4 Vols. Bvo. 11. I6s. And ROSANNE, or a Father's Labour Lost, 3 Vols. Bro. 11. 7s. LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INTELLIGENCE. [FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. j (No. XI.) GREEK LITERATURE.—The great college at Chios, which has increased so as to become a kind of European University, continues to flou rish in spite of all obstacles. The number of students amounts to 476, a considerable number of whom are natives of the Peleponnesus, Cepha lonia, and the islands of the Archipelago. It is remarkable that two youths from the interior of North America have come to Chios to study the language of Homer. Mr. Varvoti, one of the richest Greek merchants, has presented 30,000 francs to the college, together with a number of books purchased at Paris. LITHOGRAPHY.—A society has been formed at Munich for the imitation of Oriental MSS. The object is, by means of Lithography, to mul tiply copies of the best works which are extant in the Turkish, Arabic, Persian, and Tartar tongues; and to dispose of them in the East by the port of Trieste. The cabals of those, whose business it is to write MSS., and the different ornaments with which the Turks and Arabs adorn their writings, have been obstacles to this design hitherto ; but, by the aid of lithography, the difficulty it is thought may be overcome. Thus the cheapness of that mode of engraving will contribute to spread, to an unlimited extent, the treasures of the East. EXPEDITIONS OF DISCOVERY.--Count Roman zow, has again fitted out two new ,expeditions for the discovery and investigation of unknown countries. One of the expeditions is to endea vour to travel along the solid ice on the coast of Tschutksi from Asia to America ; the other to ascend one of the rivers on the North-west coast, in order to penetrate the unknown space which is between Icy Cape and Mackenzie's River. ANTIQUITIES IN FRANCE.--The Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres at Paris has insti tuted three prizes of five hundred francks each, which are to be adjudged annually to the authors of the three best dissertations on national anti quities. They hope thus to excite greater atten tion to this branch in archaeology, relating to their own country, and to encourage those who engage in studies, calculated to throw so much light upon its history, both political and moral. TENERANI.—The name of this sculptor will be more generally known throughout Europe than it is at present. He is a native of Carrara; was first a pupil of Canova, and subsequently of the no leSs celebrated Thorvalsden. The exquisite figure of Psyche, which he has produced, would alone suffice to stamp his reputation, displaying as it does powers that promise a rich maturity of genius. This statue has been greatly admired at Rome, and in the opinion of some connoisseurs it possesses greater purity, simplicity, and beauty, than are to be found in any of the works of the two eminent men, his instructors in the art.. EPITAPHS. A Correspondent encloses the following re marks in reply to' the paragraph in THE SUN of the 26th ult. entitled " The vanity of Epi taphs" : There are but few, and they are not enviable Characters, who grudge the harmless flattery of an Epitaph. It very seldom happens that an Epitaph is so sported with as to be made an ironical memento of a departed friend. I will allow, for the purpose too of illustrating more fully the illiberality of the sen timent " that the extreme limits of the vanity of man termi nate in an Epitaph ;" and that the Epitaph arrays a list of qua lities which the deceased never merited. I shall ask by whose hand has this Epitaph been traced ? Seldom is it written by the individual defunct previous to death ; for'few, and they are eccentric beings, are inclined to anticipate so seriously their end : or, if they do, theycan scarcely dare to leave behind them that which conscience would tell them must be a lasting record of a lying tongue; very few can be desirous of committing that error, for which they never can atone. Then if the hand of a friend has " erected this frail memorial iiigh,"'on what principle can it be made " a testimonial of the pride of the living ?" In my travels, I have seen but few instances, where the name of the individual paying this last tribute, has been inscribed ; and when it has been so, where is the crime ? We do all feel a satisfaction, which is pride, in doing that which we think we ought to do, and it is just pride. Supposing that the epitaph is a blazoned falsehood—whom does it injure, or whose principles contaminate ? Surely, few would lead an irre gular life, because they have witnessed an adulatory, un just epitaph upon a being who once existed : then the force of bad example cannot be urged. To one who may be a stranger to the relatives of the deceased, and who had been such to the mortal on whose tomb the epitaph may be—that epitaph if re. cording either in simple or gaudy language, virtues of a com mon or rare kind, and ascribing such tothe departed being, such, I should think, would induce and encourage posterity to follow the pattern of human life there recorded for observation, in the hope that they may carry to the grave the esteem of their friends, and merit it after death. Nor is this the only use or purport of the epi taph. When one to whom we have been fondly attached can amuse or instruct us no more, and when,in return, all the atten tions we would gladly continue to pay, can never more be receiv ed,when the recollection ofpast hours of sincere and happy friend ship, and of subjects which had been imprinted on our minds, from peculiar circumstances, can no longer, or again, be dis coursed between us, when we remember every trivial offence that vainly we would wish to amend, and regret that they ever occurred, the heart overflowing with unaffected regret and sor row, seeks consolation:in the resource alone that is left, of in scribing on the tomb the then painful feelings of attachment, gratitude, and friendship, in the epitaph on that friend. A. NAVAL MONUMENT. EDINBURGH, APRIL 30.—Saturday being the anniversary of the birth-day of the late Lord Viscount MELVILLE, the foundation-stone of the Monument erecting to his memory, in the centre of St. Andrew's-square, by the Royal Navy and Marines of the United Empire, was laid by Ad miral Sir DAVID MILNE, K.C.B. and Admiral OTWAY, Commander-in-Chief, assisted by other Naval Officers. An appropriate prayer was of fered up on the occasion by the very Rev. Prin cipal BAIRD. This structure is to be an exact representation of the celebrated column of Tra jan at Rome, and must consequently prove high ly ornamental to the splendid metropolis of Scot land.—The current coins of the realm, an Alma flack, and several newspapers, were deposited in a crystal bottle, hermetically sealed ; as also the following inscription, engraved on a plate of gold In Memoriam Yin Reipubliew gerendm peritissimi HENRICI DUNDAS, qui, regnante Georgio Tertio, Temporibus Gloria haud minus quam Periculo plcnis, Prafectus Navalis Eerarii, Regi a Secretis, .Septemvirorum Navalium Princeps, Classibus Britannia bene feliciterque consulendo, OPTI3IUS XAUTARUM AMICUS;" In perpetuum haberi meruit, htec Columna collocata est, Sociis navalibus et classiariis sumptum Sponte conferentibus, ut admirantis et grati Animi extaret ad postcros MONUMENTUM. ' Anno Domini MDCCCXXI. Georgi Quarti Regnantis 11. On the inverse side : TO The memory of that Illustrious Statesman HENRY DUNDAS, LORD VISCOUNT MELVILLE, During the eventful and glorious reign of George the lIId. successi% ely Treasurer of the Navy, one of the Principal Secretaries of State, and First Lord of the Admiralty, Of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 'Whose unwearied and successful exertions to promote the interests of the British Navy have justly entitled him to be ever esteemed The Seaman's best Friend : This Monumental Column is erected, BY THE Voluntary contributions of the Officers, Petty Officers, Seamen, and Marines of the Royal Navy of these United Kingdoms, As a testimonial of admiration and gratitude, ' in the year of our Lord 1821, And in the second year of the reign of HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE IV. There was deposited at the same time, and i►► the same manner, a plate of silver, with the names of the COinmittee of Management inscribed upon it.—The Naval Committee, and several of ti►e friends and admirers of the late Lord Melville, dined together at - the. Waterloo Tavern in the evening. Admiral Otway, Commander in Chief, in the Chair. PRICE SEVENPENCE. BRITISH and FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIET Y. Yesterday the General Meeting of this Society was held in the Great Hall at Freemasons' Ta vern, which was completely filled by Ministers and Subscribers of almost every denomination. We have seldom seen the Hall filled by a more respectable assemblage.— Lord TEIGNMOUTII was unanimously called to , the Chair, and opened the business of the day in a short speech. The Report was read by the Rev. Mr. Owen, the Secretary. It was very long, and gave an energetic account of the progress the Society was making in every qua r t er o f ie world, and of the' powerful effects that bad already been perceived in many quarters, from the circulation of the Scriptures. The Report also contained much curious matter, derived from the accounts - sent by the Missionaries from the most remote quar ters of the earth. It was received by the Meet ing with warm expressions of gratification. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER congra tulated the Society upon their increased and in creasing success, and moved the Thanks of the Meeting to their President, Lord Teignmouth. Lord TEIGNMOUTII, in returning thanks, ob served, that this Society was likely to become the means of union amongst all sects of Chris tians, with whose particular principles it need never come into contact. lie rejoiced that he had lived when this Society was born, and he was still more rejoiced that he had participated in such a Society, which hallowed wealth by its use, which warmed and expanded the affections of both rich and poor by the union of their common interests. The Bishop of GLOUCESTER said, he had been a long and established friend of the British and Foreign Bible Society, and as such he rejoiced in the satisfactory report of their lust year's la bours. After some observations, he concluded by moving the Thanks of the Meeting to the Dukes of York, Cambridge, Sussex, and Glouces ter, for their patronage and support. Lord CALTHORPE seconded the motion. His Lordship observed, that it could not but be a great satisfaction to all who appreciated loyalty, as they ought to perceive that in this, as in every other instance, the Members of the Illustrious Family at ,the Head of this Kingdom continued to take fresh interest in every thing that affected the spiritual and moral interests of their people.— (A pplause.) The motion was carried unanimously, with great expressions of• feeling. The Duke of GLOUCESTER assured the Meet ing that he felt, in the most sensible manner, the feeling which had been just expressed towards his Illustrious Relations and himself. His Royal Highness said, that they had found no greater gratification than in forwarding the interests of such Societies as this, and warmly as he felt to wards them, he could assure the Meeting that his Relatives felt still more ardently. Several other appropriate thanks were made, and thanks voted to the Vice-Presidents, the Committee, &c.—lt appeared from a statement read by Mr. Owen, that the receipts of the So ciety for last year amounted to 89,1541. The total net expenditure was 75,0001. Of which 26,270/. had been expended for Bibles. The meeting separated at a late hour in the afternoon. AIAGDALEN CHARITY. The 63d Anniversary of the above excellent Institution was celebrated yesterday. At one o'clock a Sermon was preached by the BISIIOP of LONDON, from the 18th Chapter of the Gospel of St. Matthew, and the 11th verse :—" For the Son of Man is come to save that which is lost." There were present ly the President, the Earl of Radnor, the Committee, Governors, &c.—The following is a Report of the number of Admis• sions and Discharges from the Institution of the Charity, August 10, 1758, to Jan. 4, 1821 ADMISSIONS. Previously to 1820, 4,829—1 n 1820, 71—Total, 4,900. DISCHARGES. Previously to 1820. In 1820. Total. Reconciled to Friends, placed in service, or other reputa ble and industrious Situa tions . - - - Lunatic, troubled with Fits, or incurable Disorders - 103 Died - - - . 88 Discharged at their own re quest - - Discharged for improper be haviour In the House, Jan. 4, 1821 - 323 f 53 3289 759 17 776 4754 3 571 Total 4828 72 4900 Of the number reconciled to friends, or placed in service, some, undoubtedly, have relapsed into their former' errors ; but many, who left the House at their own request, have since behaved well ; and several of those discharged for impro per behavidur in the house, have, to the certain knowledge of the Committee, never returned to• evil courses. To justify the above assertion, great pains were taken to trace out the situation of all those Women who left the House during a space of four years ; and the result of that in quiry, which was made with' the utmost accuracy, shews that during that period about two-thirds of the whole number of Women - admitted were permanently reclaimed. In the evening the Go vernors and Friends- of the Charity held their' !Anniversary Dinner at the Old London Tavern, where a liberal collection was made. On Tuesday last, the f i rst of 'may, 'the first stone of the new Observatory at Cambridge was laid by the Rev. Dr. WORDSWORTH ) Vice-Chan. •