The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-07-29 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE BRITISH PRESS

have read with much pleasure your strictures
upon the pamphlets recently pubbsle_al upon the subject of
new docks, and agree with you that after the Royal assent
had been given to the Bill for constructing the wet docks at
St. Katharine's, and all the public grounds of opposition
discussed in Parliament, and had been overcome, they
should have been left to the test of experience. The com-
merce and navigation of the fort are deeply interested in
their success, for by such means alone can the public de-
rive a reduction in the rates and charges of the port.
There are two points which I ant dsirous of noticing, as
connected with the subject, which arc in my opinion truly
important, but not adverted to in the article in question :
the first is, that it appears that the total value of the transit
trade of Greta Br Lain in 1824 was 10,158,596/., and that
London enjoyed a portion of that trade, during that year,
equal in value to 9,160,486/. ; so that the out-ports, as
compared with London, participated in such trade to an
extent only of 720,0001. : thus fully proving that London
is, and I trust will always be (if the charges are moderate),
Idie emporium. The next point is, with respect to the
means which the promoters of the St. Katharine Docks
will possess, of diminishing rates to the public. In illus-
tration thereof, consider, Sir, that the West India Dock
Company, although a large portion of their rates is from
30 to 100 rcr cent. under those of the London Docks,
are still able to divide 10 per cent. to the proprietors, which
clearly proves, that with a limited capital, the benefit the
public look to from the establishment of the St. Katharine
Docks, which will afford accommodation nearly equal in
extent to the Landon Docks, at less than half the outlay, is
sure to be realised.

I remain, Sir, your obedient servant,
MERCA TOR.

Prince Leopold left town yesterday for Claremont.
MARRIAGE tY Iltau LlFE.—Yesterday morning were
married, at St. 61torge's, Ilatiover-equate, Alexander
Stewart, Esq. M. P. to Lady Caroline Pratt, youngest
daughter of the Marquis of Camden. After the eel einony,
the happy pair set off for the noble Marquis's seat, Bayham-
Abbey, Sussex. . . _

A comet was seen at Brighton, about two o'clock hi the
mornings of the earlier days of last week ; its position in
the heavens was due north east, and it is described as hav-
ing that appearance which is denominated "bearded."
ENG LAND.—The late Dr. Clark thus apostrophises lila
native country in the last volume of his travels, and few
men have seen more of the world:—

" Oh, England I decent abode of comfort and cleanliness and
decorum !—Oh, blesses: asylum of all that is word, having upon
earth !—Oh, sanctuary of religion and of liberty for the whole civi•
fixed world !—lt is only in rioting the shoe of other countries that
thy advantages can be duly estimates, !—Mav thy sons who hare
'taught the good fight' but know and guard what they posSess in
thee ! Olt, land of happy firesides and cleanly hearths, and do-
mestic peace Cie cradle of heroes, the asylum of innocence, the
bulwark of private security and public honour!
Whcrc'er I roam, whatever realms to see,
11Iy heat!, untravad, fondly tuck to thee "