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THE ICATION4L SEGICTSV,

at all tiunt-s vierrble ta every oilier feeling. They wire assured
there was no pressure whielt would not be submitted to by the
Pubiie, in order to preserve the national honour, which had
never txren tarnished. He conclialed by humbly presenting
bill, entitulcd an Act to apply certain Funds to the service et
1819.
The royal ascent was ittnnediately given to the .kppmprietion
Bill, the Churches' Building Amendment Bat, and several pri
vale Bills.
Ills Royal Iliglineas the Prince Regent then delivered the fol-
lowing speech
%. My Lords and Gentlemen,

" It is with great regret that I am again obliged to announce
to you the continuance of his Nlkiesty's lamented ind•yxe.ition.

•• I cannot dose this Session of Parliament without expressing
the satisfaction that I have derived from the zeal art assiduity
with which you have applied yourseh:es to the several important
objects which have conic mile: sour consideration.
•• Your patient and laborious investigation of the state of the
circulation ar.d currency of the kingdom demands my wannest
acknowledgments; and I entertain a confident expectation that
the meastuts adopted. as the result of this inquiry, will be pro.
ductive of the must beneficial consequence...
•• Gentlemen of t'w. Ilousetf CWIOIIOIII.
'• 1 thank you for the supplies which you hare graraed fur the
service of the present year.

•• I sincerely regret that the necessity should '.ave existed of
making any addition to the burdens of the people; but I antici•
pate the most important permanent advantages from the effort
which you hate thus mr.de fur meeting at once all the firaincial
difficulties of the country ; and derive much satisfaction from the
belief, that the means winch you have detised fur this purpose
are calculated to press as lightly on all classes of the community
es could be expected when so great ar. effort was to be made.
dbi Lards cmi Gentlemen.
"1 con;:nuc to receive from foreign powers the strongest assur-
ances of thtir fr:eadly disposition towards this country.
•• I have observed shit great concern the attempts which have
recently been made in some of the manufacturing districts, to
take advantage of circumstances of local distress, to excite a 'pint
of disaffection to the institutions and Government of the Country.
No object can be nearer my heart than to pror.tote the welfare and
prosperity of all classes of his Majesty's subjects; but this cannot
be effected without the maintenance of public order and tran-
quillity.
•• You may rely, ilmtlore, upon my firm determination to
employ for this purpose the powers entrusted to me by law ; and I
have no doubt that, on your return to your several counties, you
will use your utmost endearonn, in co-opetation with the magis-
tracy, to defeat the machinations oh' those whose projects, if sue.
CEadlll, could only aggravate the evils which it is professed to
remedy; and who, under the pretence of reform, have really
no ether object but the subversion of our happy constitution."
Then the Lord Chancellor, by the Prince Regent's command,
said,
dfy Lords and Genlicsnen.

" It is the will and pleasure of Itiajloyal II iglinets the Prince
Itegmt, acting in the name and on the behalf of his Majesty,
that this Parliament be prorogued to Tuesday the 24th day of
August next, to be then here holden, and this Parliament is
actsudingly prorogued to Tuesday the 24th day of August

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
M4)ND4Y, JULY 12.

Nrw Writs were ordered for Milbotune Port in the teem cf
Mr. l'asbelil, who has accepted the office of Welsh Judge ; for
Eye. vice S,r 11 Gitlind, appointed Attorney Gener.d ; and tor
Ashburton, in the room of Serjcunt Corky, named Sejtitor.
General.

A new Writ was also ordered for Edinburgh, in the mom of
the Hon. Wan. Dundas, appointed Registrar of SAJ`..Uleti fur
geotland. _ _ .

Mr. U. A. TAVI.OR presented the Report of the Committee
on the subjtet of Steam Engines commtning Smoke. Tl:e Report
was not so perfect as it might be; but still he deemed it calcu-
lated to be highly usiful. Ordered to ix. piloted.
A Message hoin the Lords required the attendance of the
Commons to hear the Royal Assent given to sundry Bills by
Commission.—(Sec Lords.)
. _

SCOTCH RIINGIIIL—IAM‘i A. HAMILTON presented the Re-
port of the (:outinittee appointed to enquire into the State of the
Seidel] Burghs. Ile moved that it be printed.
Mr. W. DOUGLAS wished that the printing of the Report
should be piistianied till next Session. on the understanding that
early in bitch &vision the Report should be taken into. considera.
duo.

The CILt9CELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, it was very un-
usual to object to the. printing of a Report ; it was unnecessarily
iscrediting the proceedings of the Committee; and he a:ought
& would be better to withdraw the Amendment. _ .

SPAN ?All OurltACE.—..Mr. M. A. TAYLOR asked vhether
there was any truth in the statement in the Papers, respecting as
extraordinary 'meek of a Spanish frigate on a British
Lord CASTLEA EAC II SAKI. that 60112 t fitiilar sti.ternents had
reached Gorernment through the Minister at Eedin ; and that
representations had in consequence been made to the Court of
Madrid. Respecting the faits, he could not now enter into ex-
pknetions.
Cane MEETING.—Mr. H. HrrelliNSON resented a Peti-
tion, signed by upwards of 3.000 inhabitants of Cork. complain.
in,; of the distresses under which they laboured, and praying for
such 'the' as the House could extend towards them. lie dwelt
on the roomful and orderly proceedings of the Meeting. observ-
ing that a poor bat excellent man hod been called to the chair.
lie agreed with the Secretary tbr Ireland, that the misfortture of
that part of the United Kingdom was the consequences resu:ting
from the number of absentees; and that no better proceeding
could be adopted than to allay those religious animosities which
be was sorry to say had recently been too much encouraged in
1 rr Laid.

Potition read and ordered to he printed.
Mr. B. 13AI fIVRST prcEnted toe Report of the Seixt Com.
mi:tee on the State of the Jas s.—Ordered to be printed.
Sir C. 114:RIIEL moved that the W,it fur Pcnrvn be not
issm3ll ti:l fourteen dcy* after the meeting of the Lext Session of
Parliament.—Orders d.

Dr. Puit.tiZlOßY Made a similar motion respecting I.t.e Barn-
staple Writ.
_ . _

::+ESSIONAL GRANTS.—The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHE-
(WEIL moved the Acitiresbes and Grants; fuel,
tOr an Ath;rub to the Prime Argent. to confer eorne dignity in
the Church on their CliaplAin. the Rev. C. IVl.rd.wrotth ; and
then Addlcese. fer the fellowittsumo.;--.

igsLir qv

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sit.M.l. Stet tsq. an Choi/man of fthe Committee.
4,3001. to H. Ley, F.:,q.
1,3001. to J. R:cktuktn, second Clerk.
601 W. to Dyson, Esq. for making Index.
3 tail. to G. Witham, fur direst of Edur ition Reports.
1.30/. to T. E. Tootiine„ for prepuling documents foc Expi-
ring Laws' Committee.
8,0001. to A. Carlisle, for reninneratinn as Secretary, &c. to
Charitable Foundation; Con nhie,iou.

550/. to Chaim:ll of BAnkrupt Culantittee Cut eerta:n

expenets.
These isddrestat were severally agreed to.
Mr. lit 3t t: moved, that 2,0001. be issued to Betray the et-
pences of witnesses suintnoned to att.:n.l the Saitch Ilurghs' Coin.
puttee. _ _

The Cuaxce.LLoa of the EXCHEQUER. under all the cir-
cumstances, said he would nos ni)pose the a,!.:re.s.
LHIGRATION.—The Criascrtima of the ExultEttur.tt
rose to nibve an Address for the supplying of Government with
auditional ratans to etwounige those thsposed to emigrate. The
object of Govetninent was to promote emignition to the CApe of
Good !lope I because that place presented advantages and facili-
ties preferable to those of America, ut the British Colonies else-
where.—The climate presented such great advantages, that, in-
dependent of what Government would do, bidividucls vreuld in
a ihort period find themselves in a comfortable coalition. With
the view of trying the experiment he should new only move for
50.000/.
. . . .

Mr. liuye thought this experiment did not go far cncugh,
and that the parishes ought to be requested to join in the scheme.
The CHANCELLOR of the ExcitLituan, in explanation, ob-
served, thist it was a part of the scenic to invite parishes to send
out portions of theirsipulation ; but that any thing iii the shape
of compulsion wouldnot be countenanced by Govenauent.—
(11ear, hear!)
Alderman %Venn said, the waste and uncultivated spots
at home presented large means of employing the superabiumlant
poor ; at one plate .0„on0 acres remained uncultivated, and at
ano:her stone inigl-c he obtained for labour.
Mr. HUTCHINSON observed, that the system of deposits was
net so complete as it might be.
Mr. WILLIAM. would be more pleased if this sum were to In
devoted at home. lisiling satisfied that the greatest good would be
thereby done. lle felt assured, that occupation of the waste
lands would employ the poor to a great extent; and he should
peer such engagement of the poor to sending them from home.
Address agreed to.
Mr. HUILE Enquired whether any further information had
been received respecting Sir Thomai liishop's conduct ?
Mr. CANNING was undenaood to answer in the negative.
The debate on Sir 11. Parnell's Finance Resolutions was then
re-umed.

•
Lord PALMERSTON said. that he felt anxious to say a few
words, to explain the regulations adopted respecting half-pay
officers holding civil appointments. fhe government stood
pledged to make an alteration in the oath taken by half-pay
officers, and the Treasury would, with the fair understanding of
the House, make an arrangement to give effect to this measure.
They were to give half ray °dicers, holding civil appointments, a
military allowance equal to and in lieu of their haft pay. and for
such allowance no oath was required respecting civil offices. At
present the half pay officers swore that they laid nu office civil or
military. &c.; the alteration proposal was. that they held no mi-
litary office, except colonial offices. which were now allowed.
a Inch exceeded three times the :ate of half pay. As it had been
suggested that it was a hardship to take such an oath, in cases
where the other emoluments barely exceeded three tinter the
ray, the following arrangement was to be adopted s—The half
pay was calculated at the highest rate which it could pozsibly be.
and this was to be considered 1-4th of the income which a half
pay officer could have. But if his half pay were really less than
this sum, he was to be allowed to exceed the 3 dries his half pry,
so far as to make up this deficiency.
The CHANCELLOR of the Excumaut ft moved, that the dis
cussion be ad;:otirned till this day three weeks. This called forth
A variety of remarks, in the coure of which ,Mr. Hutchinson
remarked, alluding to the Expenditure of the Country, that the
detention of Bonaparte cost the nation about 500,000/. a year.
This was contradicted by the Ministers, who stated, that, far the
first three years, the eapence was only between 3 or 400,0001.
and that portions of that sum were paid by the East India Coin
puny.. The Ainendin.nt for the Adjournment was then agreed to.
Mr. HUME moved the resumption of the debate on tic Sturt-
;taper-Gums:rani llepartment, said was proceeding with come
extended details, whea
Sir .1. MAJOIIINANRI desired that the House should be
counted. .

'fhe House was accordingly counted ; and a; there were only
31 Members present, it was declared to stand adjourned till 10-
morrow. _ _

TUESDAY. JULY 13

The SPEAKER entered the House soon after one o'clock. At
half prat one o'clock, he was enabled to take the chair, shortly
after which. the Esher of the slack Rod stomuoned the Howe
to attend in the House of Peers.—[See Lord..!

There is at present residing at Pinkell Cottage, near Newton •
Stewart, the seat of Lieut.-Gen. the lion. Sir William Stewart,
Alexander t\l•Creadie, of Sorby, whose corporeal and mental
taculues seam but little impaired by the wasting hand of Time,
although he is at present in the trXth year of his age. This sin-
gular specimen of antiquity panelists such a youthrid cheerfulness
in conversation, and such a madness of relating the manners and
miaow' of the people of Galloway in the early part of his life. as
to make him not only an amusing, but likewise a very inrructive'
companion. When he was a young inan, about on years ago, he
says, •• there was net a spinnir.g wheel to be seen frac the Bri-
gend d'Dumfties to the braes o' Glenap, nor were the people of
Galloway acquainted with dying any other colour than black.
which, when mixed with white wool, was made into clothing
Ilmaklen grey) for both laird and ladies, and was far afore the
twittery wormwabs made now-aalays."—The broad na tiond
bonnet was invariably worn by men of every station in this
quarter then, except by the Earl of Galloway. and Col. Agnew
of Scuchan •• they introduced the thritecs, fashion of wearing
hats in this country." Saks were only worn by the lap
;Tr Wen. an' nano o' them had either r.ecksnr Inuthans."—Looking
glasses were then so scarce. that •• gin a bonny lama wanted to see
her-el, she had, like my Joe Janet. either to keek into the draw.
well, a cog fu' o'' water, or a dub at a dykesitle." This
curious eininieler was born in the parish of Kitkinner, in the be-
ginning of Me year 1114, and has always been a labuinktus and
Mud-working man. When he was lot rats of age, du:ingthe
harvest season, he bound up the grain cut by four able shearers,
aid to the present flambe cooks ail his own victuals, casts his own
pents, and manages all his own atEars. and can read the stnallert
anima of the Psalms of David without the help of spec-
tarles. He was never out of Galloway except once, and
then only for a few days. His present joutncy trom Sorby
to Finkel]. Cottage was undertaken at the desire of Sir William
Stewart, who would have autseyed him in a carriage. but the
old man preferred travelling on toot, and performed rite last nine
miles of his journey with great ease in about fodr lours.
A boat, or rather a canoe, kO feet long, was last
week found by mane workmen, digging in Pinch-
beek-feti, Lincolnshire, 6 feet behAv the st:rface of
the earth, where it must have lain the man centuries.
The Grand Jury at the Cheshire Quarter Ses•
sions, on Tuesday, found true bills of indictment
aeainst Sir Charles Wobiely, bait, and the Rev.
Joseph Harrison, of Stockport, for the seditious
speeches made by them on OA 2.6 th. ult.at Stye:4W..

JULY 18.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Pl nts, JULT i?.—Yertertlay the King honoured with
iii,t.i.(nitture the cniitr,ict of inarrinze between .t he (' tde
htundreville, Lieutenant in the and Lady
Caroline Cirudenell Bruce, daught of Lurd Ailediur), u
Peer of 1:1141an

At h•:Ir-I o'clock thi• King went in his carriage to
Yen:tides, and having reviewed the guards of the company
of Nimllles, he entered that part of the park which is culled
the King's Garden. This part actually forms a very beau-
tiful English garden, representing that of Hill well, iu Eng-
land, whore Isis Nlikjetity bail resided. The King walked fur
a long time it; this garden, and then proceeded to Trianon,
where he fuunil trcaps drawn up iii order of haul is s-
passed them in review, His Majesty returned to at. Cloud
at h ilf past five o'clock.
It is stated as a rert sin tract, that n young English Noble-
man. Lord Powericourt, ulfere•d Madame Blanchard, at
Tivoli, 0 laui, to permit him to accompany her iii her last
ascent. The di ly refused it, not having been apprised of it
in sufficient time to allow for an alteration in the latit, and
some other prepardtions that mere inilisp-nsiible.
Major Kelly, one of the bravest officers of •the English
army, well known and highly %Oiled among his countrymen
for the amenity of his manners, died on Saturday, at five
o'clock, in consequence of a duel which soak place on the
Thursday preceding between him and another Englishman.
He endured fur 48 hosts severe sufferings.—llia death has
excited the regret of all abet knew him.
FR 4 ttitrnorr. Jutg steeeniwo ion attempted nt
Selmalliach, on the person of M. Ibel, makes a greet
here. This Pielbident of the Regency oftbe Duchy of Nas-
ball has the reputation of au aisle statesman; but arbitrary
Me 05116. s are imported to hlin.
It is affirmed that the young apothecary reproached the
President w ith being the cau,e of his country'► misfortunes,
previously to aiming at him a blow 33 ith a poniard ; the
attempt, factonately, oirly produced a slight nostaid. tut
Ins first PLIRIi •alien, he confessed the fact, idle:jag for Isis
motive a wadi in rid his country ,of a man so injurious to
the pahlic weal. It is attained that this fanatic has had an
troivirmity education, and that he served as a volunteer daring
the last war of invasion.