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House timely possession of that information. The Honourabb
Gentleman concluded by incising, That the papers which he had
es terday moved tor, rrlative to • the-tank issue, should be laid
before the Home on its sitting en Monday.
Mr. VANSITTAaT said, thMt so far from wishing to throw any
obstacles in the siay of the motion of the Honotorlible Gentleman
(Mr. Horner), that lie had intended to anticipate his wishes, by
postponing the question for a few days, to give time for printing the
papers in questiett. it was not the first time however, that the
Honourable Gentleman (Mr. Horner), had beets dealt hardly with
on t!te question of the Bank Restriction, as all the facts which had
happened since the time when that question. was first agitated had
controverted the opinions of she Honourable Gentleman.
Mr. TIERNEY wished to know!' what the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer would propoce On Monday ? :

Mr. VANSITT IRT paid. that he should propose to adjourn the con-
si►kration of the Acts to '1 hursday next.

Mr. TIERNEY thought the postponement of the question would be
of advantage, though he would wish not to be understood to say
that further inquiry was not neeescary.
Mr. V tsstrrAnT said, be would not so interpret the Right
Honourable Gentleman (Mr. Tierney).

Lord A. HAMILTON thought a Committee to inquire into the Rank
affairs was necessary, before the House•coul'l agree to prolong the

le friction.

Mr. MANNING maintained, that the Rank never evinced any di..
inclination or drlay to comply with the ()Mils of the House.

Mr. HouslEis disclaimed any intention of imputing backward-
ness to the Bank. —No, his charge applied to the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, who had placed the Bank in such circumstances as to
justify the complaint which lie felt his duty to prefer, when it was
announcel by that Right Honourable Gentleman, on the very first
day the 11on4e niet, that he intended, after a .sliort notice, to bting
forward a Measure of such magnitude without haviN any informa-
tion before the House. With a view to obtain some in(ormation OA
the subject, he was anxions that, at least on. Monday the papers to
hich his motion referred should he laid on the table.

Mr. VANSITTART thought the motion might be withdrawn, on
understanding from the Honourable Director that the papers alluded
to would be presented.

Mr. Holt?'Ea declined to acqniesce in this proposition.—Thi moT
tioa was agreed to.—Adjourned.- •

TIIE KING'S HEALTH:—Sunday last Lord St. Helens and
General Campbell, as Lord and Groom in Waiting,. attended
at St. James's Palace. when the following Report of'the state
of the King during the last month, was exhibited :

66 WINDSOR CASTLE, FEB. 4.

" The Kim. continues in Enoo health; but since the last Report.
1.i4 Majesty has been less uniformly tranquil than he was during some
'acceding months.

The COMMEICIAL,HALL WINE COMPANY respectfully
invite their numerous Customers, the Nobility, Gentry, and
Buyers of Wines and Spirits in general to their Concerns in
SKIWNER STREET, SNOIit'HILL, and OXFORD STREET. In
Skinner Street they will have the Opportunity of viewing
and tasting the LARGEST Stocx of the FINEST WINES in
the kingdom; in Suowhill and Oxford—Street, Samples
only are kept. For Particulars of the Company's Articles
and Prices, see the Advertisemeut.

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THE SOVEREIGN TRANSPORT.--Ore of the passengers in
the Sovereign transport, lost on the 16th of October last, in
the river St. Lawrence. is arrived in town, and gives a most
distressing accoust of that disastrous event. He says that the
instant the vessel struck, every man that could rely on his ex-
pertness in swimming prepared to confide himself to the
mercy of the waves. The sea ran mountains high, but the
distance to the shore was short. Many, who could not swim
endeavoured to secure whatever they mild meet with that
was buoyant; others conceiving there was no chance of es-
cape, went below, and there awaited their unhappy destiny.
Amongst the latter was Mr. James Goldsmid, one 'of the sons
of the late Mr. B. Goldsmith. who was an excellent swimmer,
hot 11.41 had the misfortune to sprain his arm a few days be-
fore, which deprived him entirely of the use of it. Ile pre-
vailed upon a brother officer (Mr. Farmer) to retire with him
to the cabin and meet their fate quietly there, alledging that
it was preferable to trusting to a piece of wreck, which could
only protract their lives for a few minutes, but could not ul-
timately save them. Ile urged similar arguments to Captain
1-lantlen, who replied he was not afraid to meet the destiny
which awaited him, but he had not courage sufficient to wit-
ness the agonizing grief of his wife, who was then below, arts
was screaming aloud for his assistance. When it is consi-
dered that between 250 and 300 souls were on board, some
faint idea may be formed of the scene of confusion and dis-
tress which was then exhibited. An officer endeavoured to
arrest the attention of the sufferers for a moment just to ;4..
qtrcst that such as might have the good fortune to escape,,
would apprize their relatives of the hapless fate of their corn-
paniOns. A very slio`lt.time elapsed before the vessel sepa-
rated and went to pieces. Out of the whole number on board.
37 only were saved.
STEAM BOAT.—z-A new steam-boat is launched to tuft
between London and .Grayes'end. It performed its first
journey last week, against wind and tide, in two hours and,
a quarter. The vessel is very .commodiously fitted up, and
capable of holding Soo persons. It consumes, during the
voyage, half a .chaldroti of coals. The expellee of each
passenger is &red at 2S. 6d. ; but has the advantage oflandin
its passengers without the aid of wherries, as it throws a
platform from its side to the wharf, avoiding, thereby, net
only the danger, but the extortion praetise4ho.the !Mermen.,
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• The Company's ship Arlie, arrived of Poser, the 7theilietilettelli .
from Madr,as the '2d October, arrived at the Cape the IlllilliNalltnittar,
and sailed from thence on the 3d December, oudet convey of MO
ray's ship Desiree, in company with the Troubridge, Sir Francis Sher-
burne, Marian' Thomas timid Starling (country ships), arrived at St.
Helena the 13th December, and sailed again on the 17th.—TheCaow
brian, ceuctry ship, from Bombay, and Hunter, American prise. joined
them.—Several Ainericat, privateers are reporttd to have been seen be-
tween lei. et. and 34. N.—The Madras and China shipi Wiacbilsea,
Surat Costly, and Castle Handy, arrived at Prince of Wales's-bland the
21d August. and were to sad in a fortnight.—The Samba, IMO China
Beet; viz. Elphinstone, Benibay,'Cambalva, Lady Melville, Neptune,
and•Scaleby Castle, sailed from Princeof NVules's Island the fed An,
—The direct China ,fleet. the Thames, Henry Addiugton, Weshed„
Thomas G-enville, Coutti, and Dorretshire, arrived at Prince of Wales's
Island 20th August.—The Prince Regent arrived at Madras the 15tb
September, and was estrweted to sail fr Bengal, in company with the
Surrey, Alexander, and Lord Keith, on the 6th of October. The Ben.
gal arrived at Madras, the 7th of September, and sailed f r Bengal,
about a weak before the Asia left.,fhe Lahore Ukbars received, con.
tradiet, altogether, the story of Mahummed Aaern Khan's death; that
chieftain we are assured, was, by the last authentic accounts, with his
army at Peer Meliaul ; the expedition against C.ashmeer was, however,
going en.— The dissensions between the Pindarees in Sciadea's and those
iu hlolkar's service continsed, and the affaifs of central llindoostan
wc.re altogether iu a very dubious and diatracte4 condition. It is stated

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that a Pesti pr Soisaletes trodps had
menaced Andt?or.—ilottjart Chile
acaitist CH•ltseteer ; the it.tjah arrived
yulpri the Chnottob. astd,after a short stay. proceeded
ard Rajtwre. He was prceeded by the principal part vi his (arm.

:W4Sl),lrg LONDON GA::',ErTE.

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Aland, insurance-broker, March te, 7,
niitehaven. Attorney, Mr. Falcon,
;reel and Heywood, Whitelinven.
, Gloucestershire, mealman, Feb. 17, 18, and
!IWO% -95. at eleven, at the Castle and Ball. Bath. Anomie-, Mr.
Potts, Serjeant's Inn, Fleet•street ; and Messrs. Bateliellor and Evans,
S. M. Tnmkina. late of Stanton St. Oxford•hire, farmer, Feb.
IR, :45, and Mate,. 23. at twelve, at Guildhall, London. Attorney, Mr.
Bugg, Addle-street, Alderrualibury.
T. Stammers. of Sudbury. Sutiollc, and J. Stammers, of Foxearth, Es-
sex, merchants, Feb. 13, at five, Feb. 11, at ten, and Mardi V 5. at ele-
ven, at the Rose and Crown, Sudbury. Anomie', Messrs. Frost and
fiedmao., Sudbury; and Mr. Stevens, Clare. Suffo:k•
T. Trew. of Chichester, brewer, .1f arch 2,3, and 25, at eleven, at the
Swan Inn Chielteiter. Anomie's, Messrs. Bleasdale, Alexander, and
Hohne, New Inn, London : and Mr. 11.1,oades, Chichester.
J. N. Kahrs and P. Botillen, of Great Winchester-ereet, merchants,
Feb. 18, 21, and Mvreh Vii, at tell, at Guildhall. Atturoies, Messrs.
Oakley and Birch. Martiteselane, C onion street.
117.1100-ton, of Cambridge, linen-draper, Feb. 14, 25, and March 25,
.1 ten, at Ottildliall. Attornies, Messrs. Cilapinatt and Stevens. Little
St. Thomas Apostle, Queenstreet. .

T. Muck. iii Pateruo.ter•row, printer, Feb. 13, 18, and March 15,
at ten, at Guildhall. Attornies, Mts•rs. Russell and Jot!, Cr, wu•cuurt,
Alder%eate stre t.

J. Fitch. nt Colchester, linen-draper, Feb. 14,'1'i, and March .25, a
ten, at Guildhall, London. Anomie', Messrs. Jones and R y u4l
Roy& Exchange.

SOUTHWARK ELECTION.

The election of a Member to serve in Parliament, in the room of
Henry Thornton, Esq. deceased, commenced yesterday in the Bo-
rough. The Hustings were erected opposite the Town Hall, Mr.
Barclay was the declared Candidate, and a party, at the head of
which was Mr. Hersee, had declared their intention of supporting
the interests of Mr. Win. Jones Bartlett.

_ At twelve o'clock the Deputy Bailiff appeared on the hustings, and
was immediately joined by Mr. 6'. Barclay, who was accompanied
by venal respectable. vlectorr. The friends of Mr. W. J. Biirtlett,
soon4terwards appeared, but the hustings being already occupied.
they were constrained to take their standing on the Poll Clerk's
desks.

The usual forms baying been gone thrpugh amidst the greatest
confusion—

Mr. F. Young addressed the popuhice, amidst a clamour which
almoPt drowned his ♦oke, and proposed Mr. Charles Barclay as a
fit and proper person to represent the llarough of Southwark in
Parliameat.

Mr. Hersee immediately followed and proposed Mr. W. J. Buy-
Ott as a fit person to till that honourable situation.

Mr. F. Young again stept forward to address the meeting, and de.
dared that he had known Mr. Barclay for thirty years, and from
the knowledge he had of his principles and character, had no hesita-
tion in pronouncing him a person every way qualified to represent,
the porough of Southwark. He was a man who %void.' not be led.
by the opinions of Ministers on the One side, or by the voice of fac-
tion on the other; but, that lie would universally consult the in-
terest of those whom be might have the honour to represent.
Mr. Mouldensecosided the nomination of Mr. Barclay, and spoke
of hilt as one who would at an times stand forward to support the
rights and interests of his fellow subjects.
Mr..Hersee then addressed the meeting on behalf Of Mr. J. W.
Burdett, whose sentiments he said were too well known to require
comment, they were in unison with those of his brother Sir F.
Burdett, and was such u would no doubt secure his retcrn to Par-
liament as a representative.of the Borough 'of Soithwark.

I'TTE..NATIONA REGISI TEL
ered Donibulponr.. and I. Drape, of Whitehaveo, CUmbri
to prosecute t 4 deAigns itA, as eleven, at the Black Lion, t
in the hoc of Gisjrat, be- Elm court, Temple ; andlgesars. St,
oceeded nn the rtuadtue.. J. Taylor, of Mar.lifseld, (Holmes'