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London, England, 1819-02-08 00:00:00

PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS.

Abstract of the Net Produce of the Revenue of Great Bri-
tain, in the Years ended 6th January 1818, and 6th January
1819; distinguishing the Quarters.—And, the Total Produce
of the Consolidated Fund, the Annual Duties, and the War
Taxes.—As also, thb Total Produce of the Customs and Excise.

Abitract of the Net Produce of the Revenue of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, in the Years ended
sth January ISIS, and sth January 1319; distinguishing the
Quarters.—As also, the Total Produce, including and exclud-
ing the Arrears received upon the War Duty on Malt and
Property. /

A !3ill to regulate the Cutlery Trade in England,

A Bill for the Preservation of Game, in certain Parts of
Wales.

LONDON JOURNALS.

FROM THE MORNING PAPERS OF THIS DAY.

[Morning Herald.]

DUEL PREVENTED IN HIGH LIFE.—It is said
that a serious rencontre between..a gallant Colo-
nel and his brother-in-law has recently been Pre-
vented by the intervention of mutual triends.—
It appears, that during the absence of the Colonel
front England, 'an Officer of some rank, but not
distinguished for bis overflowing coffers, success-
fully addressed, and finally eloped with, the beauti-
ful: daughter of a Noble Earl. The Lady is a
ward in Chancery, entitled to a considerable for-
tune ; and apprehensive of the interfertnce
of, my Lord Eldon, it was deemed expedient by
the happy pair to fly to Paris, where they are
now residing. The Colonel, who had been
making a tour of Europe, on his return to Paris,
was not a little astonished to find the new-married
couple, and :became so Indignant, although he
bad himself taken, la.siwilar course with regard to
the sister of the runaway; that he sent a challenge
to her husband,
.and: a meeting was actually ar-
ranged--,-when a diScoVery by lite friends led'to
more amicable adjustment of the affair. The fa.
wily of the Noble Earl are thrown into much af-
fliction on this unfortuniite occasion, ibis being
the 'third match In Opposition to the Wishes and
expectations of the Noble Father.

PORTSMOUTH BANK.-,-The Commissioners- un.
der the auxiliary' CoMmission have been recently
engaged for_sotue dais in seeeiving proOf of debts
binder 201. We understand the gross amount of
debts due to the Bank exceeds 286,0001.
debts due by ti►e Bank, it will be remeMbered,
*as stated to be about 253,000/.- It must afford
some consolation to the, numerous creditors in-
volved in this unfortunate failnfe to hear that
the Assignees are most indefatigable in their exa-
mination of the debtors' accounts, and the general
concerns of the,Bankrupts' Estate.—(/bid.)

The Widows of Naval Officers, though they.
may have, re-married, are, under a new benevo-
lent regulation. of the Prince Regent; entitled to
the Pension arising from their former husband's
rank, from the commencement of the present year.
Several widows have already claimed the respec-
tive. Pensions ; and in most instances, we arc gra-
tified to hear, such was the scanty means of these
relicts of our brave Sons of the Ocean, that it has
proved a real boon to t

[Morning Post.]

coottrZIARTIAL.—The evidence against Col.
Ray is closed, and he is to enter on his- defence
to-morrow.

WESTMINSTER Et.ccTioN.---The High Bailiff,
it is said, has issued his precept for the Election
of a Member to serve in Parliame►it for the City
of Westminster, to take place on IVednesday next.
(Ibid.)