The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-03-24 00:00:00

THP All:IfY.

The •Pield Exercise anti .volutions of the Army, as
revived by Major-Gentral Sir Henry Torrens, K.C.B. and
K.T.S. Adjutant-General to the Forces, which are now
directed by the Commander-in-Cliief, by the commands
of his Msjusty, to be promulgated for the ore and guid-
ance of the Anny, are prefaced by the following
INTRODUCTION.
" Thirty-three years have elapsed since the late General Sir
David Dundas conferred upon the country the essential benefit of
introducing a system of Tar,irs calculated to combine and unite
the Field-Nloventents of the Forces, and the fundamental prin-
ciples laid down by that distinguished veteran must ever form the
basis of subsequent systems, and insure to his memory the lasting
gratitude of the British Army.
"Improvements however have bean sac led by p.sectical expe-
rience during the late eventful war, which, although important and
essential in the abstract, were partially adopted, without adherence
to any general or fixed principle of formation. The ninth was, a
practice at once desultory and disunited, and the itstvantages to
be derived from these improvements were liable to Ur ome nuga-
tory, by the revival of that discontent variety of system, with its
consequent evils, which had called forth the labours of Sia David
Dundee, and to the remedy of which the science and accuracy of
that eminent officer had been to successfully applied.
" Under these circumstances, it was deemed necesaarr,.by the
Commander-in-Chief, to take advantage of a period of peace for
re-establishing uniformity, by prescribing to the Army a regulated
system ; which, while it rests on the leading principles introduced
I by Sir David Dundas, shall combine the additional formations,
with the increased celerity in the mode of executiog all movements,
which have been partially practised for the last tew years, at the
uncertain discretion or Commanding Officers ; and fur the attain-
ment of this desirable object, the attention of his Royal Highness
has been given to what appeared to him best calculated to unite
simplicity with utility, and precision with celerity.
I " The execution of this task having, at the same time, been
entrusted to Inc. as belonging to the situation in which the King
• has been pleased to place me, I have proceeded in my bumble en-
' deavours to fulfil the important duty so assigned to me, under the
gracious protection of his Majesty, and the auspices and instruc-
: don of Ins Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief. Thus en-
. couraged and supported in the prosecution of my labours, the fol-
' lowing Revision of the General egulations for Field Exercise and
! Movement has been prepared; and having been confirmed by prie-
r; rice, submitted by the Cornmander.in-Chief to the King, and
finally approved by his Majesty, is now promulgated fur the use
I land guidance of the Army.
" 11. TORRESIB." .

11f.4 R KETS.

(From the Lrmdmi A-fn. Price Current]

COTTON.—The demand for Cotton considerably improved last
week, and about 3,600 bales were sold at former rates, viz. 1100
nemesis, ordinary, :Ad. middling, 31d. a Mil. fair, to fat.
! good fair; 1.1 W) Surtax. OA very ordinary, a id. ordinary,
tild. a find. fair, fid. a aid. good fair, 7d. good, 7111. very good;
Id() Madras, Sid. middling, Gid. fair; 303 Vowels, lid ordinary,
Bid. a Bd. good fair; 20 Orleans, IPA. fair; 370 Pcmams,
middling, to 11 id. good—all in bond: The Surats have been taken
chiefly for home consumption ; the rest partly for export, and
partly; by speculators.
Lirmaroot., 31ancit 20.
" Ws have experienced a very animated demand in our Cotton
market ; in the early part of the week considerable business was
done by speculators, whose attention was chiefly directed to Up.
lands of the new cam; the trade has since continued to purchase
freely, and the prices of Bowed and Alabama have advanced fully
id per pound: no alteration in the
,tines of other kinds, though
Brasil. have been taken mare freely.
COFFEE.—The prices of Coffee last week fell generally 2s. a
3s. per cwt.; the fine and clean descriptions, which have lately sup-
portedthe currency so excessively well, participated in the general
elir : large parcels of St. Domingo, nearly good ordinary pale,
sold 04s. a 635. 6d., the damaged sold 112 s. a 6.55. ; middling St.
Lucia sold Me. a 875.; gond middling 13erbice 103 a., fine middling
1033. a 100 a. 6d—There were four extensive public aides this fore.
noon, completely establishing a marker currency. The ordinary
deseriptions of Jamaica are again Is. a 2s. lower; all qualities of
Demerara and Berbiee 35. a 4.. lower ; St. Domingo, good ordinary
coleury GU., damaged 325.
SVGA R.—The hopes entertained by the West India merchants
that Government would, in some measure, give relief to the planter,
by allowing distillation from Sugar, when the prices of Grain were'
high. has been for the present completely disappointed. The Sugar
market last week was in a very depressed state, and the few sales of.
(acted were at prices a shade lower than the reduced quotations. This
forenoon the market remained in the same languid state; the pur-
-1 chases are quite inconsiderable, and there is an increasing disposi-
tioa among the holders to effect sales ; the prices are nominally the
same as on Tuesday last, but the few sales effected are at rates a
shade lower. There were a few purchases of crushed Sugars re-
ported last week, and inconsiderable parcels of Lumps ; the busi-
ness effected otherwise was trivial, and the market must still be
stated in a very languid state, but without variation in prices. Mo-
lasses were heavy at 275. The refined market is uncommonly heavy
this forenoon, and purchase, may be made on lower terms than last
week. Molasses remain at 275. In Foreign Sugars no purchases
by private contract.
HEMP, FLAX, and TALLOW.—The demand for Tallow
has considerably revived ; the business done has been considerable;
the nearest quota'ion for yellow candle Tallow to-day is 345. Gd.
Hemp is dull, and rather lower. In Flax there is little variation
to notice. The letters yesterday from St. Petersburgb state the
prices of yellow candle Tallow had advanced to 110 roubles.
FRUIT.—The demand generally is very partial at present ; two
cargoes of Denies arrived last week, also a large parcel of Turkey
Raisins, some sales of which have been made privately at about 455
to 45a fid., which are exceeding low prices.
RUM, BRANDY, and HOLLANDS.—Since the Government
contract there has been a complete stagnation in the Rum market.
We have beard of no sales of the least importance; the quotations
are in consequence nominal. Brandy is also exceedingly heavy,
and few purchases are repotted: parcels to arrive bee on board are
still quoted 2a. 10d. a 2.. lid. In Geneva there is no alteration.
SILK—The prices of Silk remain entirely nominal; the trade
are busy sending the Silks lately cleared from the warehouses
back, that they may get them out at the reduced import duty.
WOOL—'Fhere are few purchases of Wool lately reported ;
the quotations in consequence must be considered nominal. A
Committee has been appointed by the trade, and several interviews
with the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the President of the
Board of Trade have taken place, but nothing decisive as to the
return of duty of the Wool on hand has transpired.
TEA.—There is no alteration in the prices of Tea. The advice@
from China received yesterday, dated 9th December, state die
trade with the Chinese was uninterrupted, but the differences were
not finally adjusted ; the question as to giving up men, etc.. was
put off till the next season. The market this forenoon Was Rammed
a very heavy appearance, on account of the arrivals, and the open-
ing of the trade in Chins..
011:I.—The business done in Sperm Oil has been mast exten-
sive ; about 1,000 tuns have been sold ; but, as the stock is consi-
derable, it had produced no alteration in the prices. In common
and Seed Oils there is no alteration. The latter are heavy.
IRISH PROVISIONS.—Beef and Pork remain unvaried.
Bacon firm at Aria. and the stock light. The arrivals of Dutch
i Butter having fallen oft. 112 s. has been paid on the quays, and'
fine qualities are much wanted. Cork Butter has also advanced.
RICK—The prices of Rice have given way very materially this
forenoon. There were three public Wes; the first consisted of
132 trit. good new Carolina Rice, and wild 31s. Gil. a 32d. ; the
the second. 209 brls. middling Carolina, were all taken in 30..
and 31s. • the third, 222 brls., in consequence of the heavy market,
was withdrawn.
PIM E NTO.-By public sale, two large parcels sold considera-
bly lower ; good quality lila lid., ordinary lid. a Md.
INDIGO —The holders are sanguine of obtaining still higher'
prices ; the premium on the last sale isstill about Is. Gd. per lb.

Mr. Jennings, who recently published Doctor Ntevrick's
splendid volumes of Ar.cient Armour, has in the press a new work
on European Scenery, bCaptain Batty of the grenadier guards.
It will comprise a selection of sixty of the most picturesque views
on the Rhine and Maine, in Belgium and in Holland, and will be
published uniformly with, his French and German Scenery. The
Int artists of the metropolis having been engaged to engrave the
plates, and the most liberal plan having been adopted. it is con.
fidently trusted that, in point of eueution, this will far surpass
his former works. A well-engraved aeries of Views on the Rhine,
• river abounding, perhaps, in more picturesque beauties than any
in Europe, has long been wantir.g ; and when combined with views
of the remarkable and splendid architectural features of the Nether-
lands, and the bustling marine and river scenery of Holland, we
may venture to predict that it will be a work of mare novel and
varied character than any which has yet appeared. Ererypossible
attention will be paid to punctuality of publication, consistent with
the very best execution of the plates. The first Numberwill contain
the tire following plates, and will be published on the Ist of May :
Ehrenbreistein from Coblence (Rhine) ; engraved by E. Goodall.
Sr. llichael's (Ghent) ; engraved by Robert Wallis. Bachrarach
(Rhine); engraved by Edward Finden. Gate of Ghent at Wove;
engraved by J. Edwards. Cathedral at Illayence ; engraved ley'
W. Weolnoth.
.—Tv.
TRAGICAL EVENThe Etnile of Sunday contains the
following account of a fatal event which has just occurred near
Paris :—" Two families have recently been plunged into cluster_
nation. M. de —, whose parents are in affluence, and who
had himself a fortune of 10,000 francs a year, fell in love, a year
ago, with Mademoiselle Brecourt, a figurante of the Royal Aims
detny of Music. The vigilance of her mother, however, for some
time an-meted the views of the young man, who was waiting for
an opportunity to carry off the Lady. 'The mother having been
apprised of his intentions, applied to the police for assistance. who
arrested Mademoiselle ltrecourt at flourg la Refine, v-hen only half
a league from N. de —, who bad appointed to nicer ha.
Some time afterwards, however, Mr. -- sticreeded in eloping
with Mademoiselle Breeourt to Bourtleaux : on their arrival in
that town, he bought her diamonds and other expensive articles;
and, in short, was so extravagant, that at the end of a few months
he was destitute. He then -wrote to a rich aunt in Paris to solicit
assistance, which she promised, upon condition of his •handoning
-his connexion with Mademoiselle Breeourt. To this, by the
urgent entreaties of the young lady herself, he agreed, and they set !
out together on the 10th instant for Paris, where it wit proposed
that they should separate. On arriving, however, at an inn near
Paris, the idea of separation caused them such violent despair,
that they resolved to put an end to their existence, and for this
purpose put a quantity of lighted charcoal (a common mode of
melds in France) into the room where they slept, and in the'
morning they were found sullMentai."