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GERMAN PAPERS.

STOCKHOLM. JAN. 14. ,
In consequence of a new regulation, the Foreign Ambaasadors
at this Court enjoy unlimited exemption from duties of custom on
all goods directly addressed to them.
CHRISTIANIA, JAW.
The bankruptcy of • mercantile house at Leith has unfortunately
obliged three considerable sod esteemed houses, viz. one at Drain.
men and two at Christiana, to stop payment.
Se. PETERSICROH, JAIN 19.
That Emperor has been pleased t 3 grant to the Aliniatet of
Finance, Hr.- Cancrin, an estate in Courland for 56 years, the an-
nual revenue of which is 20,009 itibleat
Count Fersea, the oldest-Chamberlain in this Court, died lately.
Ile was the only son of Count Feysen, so celebrated in the reign of
Catherine 11. for the expedition against Poland,
BR OSsELS, JAN. SI.
We learn that Prussia is one of the States of the Continent which
endeavours to establish an intercourse with the South American
States, and has appointed M. John Eschenberg to the office of
Prussian Consul at Buenos Ayres.
litzota, Ft.. 3. '
The sea beats to-day with such fury against the dike, that great
fears are entertained lest it should give way. The waves beat over
the dike, which has sustained much damage in the long-continued
storms. All the inhabitants of this district are in motion to em-
ploy means to avoid the danger as well as possible.
EXCHANGE!?
Waxers GS, FEB. I.—London, ; two US. 35 114.
PiTUISBERGH, JAN. 18.—,Loodon, 13-16 ;—Paris. 1014.
Amsrassau, Frs. 4.—London, 399; two months, 39 7.

• SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL SOCIETY.

The Fourth Anniversary Pinner of the above Society was held
et the City of Lennon Tavern yesterday evening.
WILLIA 31 MANNING. Esq., M.P. in the Chair.
The dinner, which coiner, liended almost every delicacy of the
‘sion, was furnished by Messrs. Peacock, the ever
of the
tote of London Torero.
the professional tinge, in attendance were Messrs. J. Smith,
Broadhurst, C. Tat lot..l'vetell, Loathe, and Master Smith.
Immediately atter the cloth was remmred,
The Cnoia YON gave " The King," which was drunk with en-
' ihneem.
Anthem—" ankh see the King."
Then followed—" The Royal Family," and " The Duke of
Auk and the Army."
Olee—" How merrily we lire that Soldiers be."
In rising to propose " The Duke of Clarence and the Navy,"
The Coats Nos said. that the Institution had received his
Royal Hightiess's warmest support, and that thia toast bad poth-
oler claims upon the attention of the assembly. Drunk with uni-
vosal applause.
seng-.." Rule Britannia."
, Vice-Admiral Sir R. K two returned thanks, on the part of his
&yid Highness the Poke of Clarence, and regretted that circutn-
gauss prevented his Royal Highness from attending.
The CHAIRMAN then gave •• The Health,of Prince Leopold."
Snit by Master Smith—" When winds blow soft along the
rime deep."
The Cuoiastow said. that in proposing " Success to the Sea-
• men's Hospital Society," ho felt there could be no difference of
opinion. In the short period tsf four years, no less than 3.360 sea.
I reo had been relieved by the Society, who would have suffered all
the pain and horrors of disease, if It had not been for the humane
on extended by this Institution. Drunk with three times three.
/ Solo by 31r. Taylor—" Jack Rhino's a curious and whimsical
elf."
The CHAIRMAN said, there was another toast which he should
tee the honour to propane, without fear of incurring the
sure
-
lure of the company. He meant the health of a Noble individual
who was expected to have filled the situation to which be had been
,00peeteelle called—one who would hay% filled that situation with
ouch more ability, and in a manner, he doubted not, more sada-
glory to the assembly—he
Applause.) That N'ible Lord had been prevented by particular
crcumetarces from attending this day, but his heart was with
Mem, sod on every occasion he had proved himself the ardent and
• ndefatigakie friend of the InePtation—Drunk with three times
three.
The CHAIRMAN then gave—" 'The Ladies, subscribes to this
t harity."—Drunk with the usual honours.
Solo by Mr. Broadhurst—" Sing, sing. Music was given."
The nest toast was, " The Vice-Preskinits."
Mr. liver tea remised thanks.
Then followed, " The Committee of Manae,•ement."
Captain BOWLES, R.N. in returning thanks, observed, that the
Conmotee considered themselves stewards and trustees for carrying
• into effrethe friendly and excellent objects of this benevolent In.
• Mutton. It was highly satisfactory to be able to state, that this
Insatution, after a trial of four years, had fully answered the ex-
pectation of those hy whom it had been established. Beyond all
- doubt It had relieved a greater proportion of human misery sod suf.
tering than any similar Institution had done in the same limited
hue of time, and possessing the same limited means. The oreat
assiduity of the officers in their several departments was Melly
praiseworthy and creditable to them. The good order and regale-
no which prevails on board the Grampus, is to be attributed to
Ow unremitting exertions. • The increasing exertions and exem.
ph:, good conduct of Lieutenant Nl'Cleay, the superintendent, was
unhy of particular notice. The supporters and well-wishers of
tee Institution could not too strongly confess their gratitude to the
radical department and the visiting physicians. As to the state of
tat funds, the friends of the Institution were fully informed on this
point, and he should not presume to add many remarks on the sub.
eat. He did not fear 'that such a Charity would be suffered to fall
.ut the ground in a rich and wealthy metropolis like this. He
thought it only just to observe, however, that the amount of annual
obseriptions, the only certain income which the Charity, possessed,
did not amount to one-third of its expenditure. The 'mono-
uto had received the best support of his Majesty's Government,
sad particularly of that portion of it with which the Noble Lord was
coenceted who was to have presided, but whose absence had been
orontisened by unavoidable circumstances. He was confident the
Institution would also receive the support
. of the public.
The next toast was " the Treasurer,' which was prefaced by a
ihwt speech Rom the Chairman.
Mr. WILLIAM., in rising to return thanks, observed, that he
fdt prosid of any connection with an itiktifution whiCh he conceived '
I.W eminently,worthy of support—considered either in relation
...Ithe means irtftch it applied, or the objects which it iniught to re. '
eve, it was In institution which had a peculiar claim- on the ho-'
unity qpd charity of the country. There were no objects which 1
note devetily excited the sympathy of Englishmen than British
amen. There was no deed of courage or persexerance which this
"nimble body of men had trot achieved. Whether ft was atthal
torrid zone, or In 'elle frozen ocean, they rose superior to all ob.'
loci*, and triumphed in every attempt. These were the objects
ankh this Institution sought particularly to relieve. If anything
corseted from the character of this particular class of men, it was
ttu their profession gave them peculiar habits, which in some
feature separated them fiont society. When the sailor milts hie
sop, and a obliged to live on shore, by sickness or distress, lie
brows not where to tarn—he is wholly devoid of friends.. This
luttutios affords him an asylum, in is therefore worthy of the
lupport of 011011mbstry. But this Institution does not confine its
ithef to ilaidokraidloran every individual who lands no the shores
ditched map partake of Its benefits. More that one-sixth of
thus who base boon relieved by its funds were foreigners in distress;
yet foreigners do not contribute to its funds,and what is this but a mat.
le:donde to Englishmen? It was a society founded on British bene-
volence, and this alone entitled it to the strenuous support of &British
public. But the society wants to be known—it did not receive the
tuppon which it deserved from British merchants ; and the cha-
ncier of British merchants was too well known to have it supposed
fa swami that they lacked liberality. He supposed they must
be ignorant of the existence and objects of the Institution. Every
person was received ; it was applicable to the wants of the poor
moan who could procure no ticket or recommendation ; it arose
tot from necessity, and sot from any speculative opinions. It was
tublisbed in a season of scarcity, for British solduee and salon ;
rid when the scarcity passed by it was found that a assoisbar=
pnlos tvmsined oar the hands of the Institution, who won
with disease, and could not labour. Such was thwarlgin of the
lontution. In conclusion, Mr. Williams called upon the assembly
to onside the utility and necessity of the Institution ; and if they
did he was sure it would continue to be supported whilst Britain
yenned Britain, which he trusted would be until time shall be no
moo ,
Ale this the following toasts were peoposed, and drunk with
aPelluse:
" Doctors 31`Kennis and Roberts"—" The Lord hlayor"—
" The Margate Steam Packet Company"—" l'he Elder Brethren
of the Trinity (louse"-o•• The East India Company"_." The
Gorman and Company of the Bank of England," &c. &c.
Amongst the distinguished individuals present we noticed—W.
]lnning, Esq. M.P., Vice-Admiral Sir Richard King, Rear-Ad-
el* Douglas; l!aptains ('immanney, Byron, Sir O. Westphall,
Si C. Sullivan, Fowler, G Digby, Dundas, Richards, N. %Vil-
kulhhr, Bowles, Gordon, Young, FEN. • Captain Joan. Sir W.
Lye, ham Bart.,. the Rev. Sir C.eJervoise, et., Sir Thos. Tyrwhitt,
att F. M. Gmmanney, Sir Jas. Little ; Captains W. S. Clarke,
Locke, Ripley, Ihrkias, Lockner, 8.C.& ; J. W. Buckle, Esq.
Amongst the Subecribers, the 'Freemen. announced—The Elder
Brethren of the Trinity Rouse 200 guineas; the East India Coen-'
?,ty lea; John Woulman. Eaq. 601.; J. C. Clarke, Esq. 201.;
4 Manning. Esq. 101. 11.1,.; with a numerous list of Sub-
when of ten guineas, five guineas, &c. At the close of the even-
.% the Treasurer stated that the total amount of the subscriptioni
exceeded 1,040/.
Tas company separated at an advanced hour, after an evening
morkable ohly for the uninterrupted conviviality and harmony
`nth reigned throughout.

Cul Maria von Weber bat again appeared before the
lvklic, in a new opera, entitled Earyastle, kut the in-
lerist expectation excited by Der Freischulz—a production
tow justly entitled to the rank of European, has been dis-
,PQatted. This might naturally have been anticipated,
iw flume suddenly acquired will frequently prompt an author
roi9ecul4te too early in the market of public favour. The
treads of the composer attribute this failure, or rather this
"tat of correspondence to former fame, to the dulness of
thr Libretto, and the complicated nature of the subject
Sxtl which he had to work. But Should M. von Weber
base risked his reputation upon a subject which he deemed
u'whquate to his abilities ? and has not true genius &he
?"erto enliven, elevate, and adorn even a subject of a
nlldlone kind, as for instance the Cosi Jim tulle of Ma
471?—/Velve of Literature old Fail. ion.
8
termoven.—There has recently appeared at Vienna
4 eCileCtiOn of the works of the celebrated Beethoven. It
tutor's to
fifty-one volumes folio, and contains four thou-
`llwl Pages of music.
limes tragedy of Douglul has been translated into
14411, rid was recently produced on the stage at Genoa
with effee:.
.111
t Aka r.—Detachments belonging to the following
Ilatilts of Infantry, viz.:—The 2d, Bth, 13th, 90th,
ela 27th, 30th, 31st, 34th, 37th, 38th, 41st, 43d, 44th,
7t 44th, 47th, 48M, 54th, 67th, 89th, 89th, 98th, and
11001 staff Corps, embarked on the 25th ult. under the
T*l24wd of Staff Sergeant O'Doherty, at Dublin, for
+Sol,
on route to the depots of their respective regiments.
''
¢' India (South Hampshire) regiment of foot, is to return
.44
ts India to England.
0n Thursday
night a sharp frost set in. The streams
Pools is the country are frozen over, and this morning
„;;r picas of ice, front two to three inches in thickness,
are'lt,. till down the Clyde. The hills round this city
~Li.""lte with snow. Masons are completely off work on
.11,
tof the Severity of the weather. 'l'his morning, at
:; °c k, the thermometer outside of mu office indicated
ilegtees•—Giciagow Paper.