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The Sun.
London, England, 1826-12-18

which, if Amarente have fallen, we may be pretty certain has, by
this time, followed its fate.

Oporto, or more properly, °Porto, derives its name from a
city Which formerly stood on the opposite bank, of which it was
the port or harbour. It is, in respect of numbers, the second, and
in every thing else the first city of Portugal. It stands on the
right bank of the Douro, at its mouth, and contains a larger pro-
portion of British population, and of British capital, than perhaps
any town on the Continent; the whole, we need not say, employ-
ed in the wine trade, which derives its English name from the
town where it is shipped, and where it is generally stored. From
Oporto to Lisbon is about one hundred and eighty miles, or three
days' good bard riding. Of the irruption of the refugees, in the
centre of the frontier, very little has yet appeared ; and we shall,
therefore, only notice these towns in the South, where the line of
march has been more specifically indicated.
Villa Vicosa, or Viciosa, is a town in Alen-tejo, lying about
100 miles due east from Lisbon, and about 30 miles west from
Badajos. • If the notice which we gave on Thursday, from the
Journal des Della's, be correct, the insurgent troops which have
occupied Villa Vicose, must he those who were So opportunely
supplied by accident, with the arms sent trout Badajos tofilerida,
with the notable guard of a lieutenant and twelve men. Accor-
ding to other accounts, likewise given on Thursday, they advan-
ced to Estrernoi, en the same line of road, whence they declined
slightly to the left, and took up a position at Evoramonte. Es-
tremoz was at one time a very strong town, and contained above
seven thousand inhabitants.

Evora is the capital of the province of Alen-tejo, and one- of
the most ancient cities of the kingdom. It is about twenty-five
miles from Estremoz, and fifteen from Evoramonte. In march-
ing to meet the insurgents in the south, the Regent's troops,
Whether from false information or otherwise, seem to have kept
too far to the rigkt, for Evora, where they are said to have
halted, is, if any thing, in the rear of the position of the rebels.
London, England, 1826-12-18

PRICES OF SNARES AT ONE 0-CLOCK.

raid.
Anglo Menican Mining Company X7S
Brazilian Mining Company , 20
General Mining Association 5
Pasco Peruvian Mining Company .... 15
Potosi La Paz and Peruvian Assoc.
United Mexican Mining Company 2/ 4

PRICE OF IRISH

Hank Stock - - -----
(lov. Stock, 3h, per cent. 92 14 fi h;
Ditto, New
4 per Cciit. 93 yi
Gov, i)eb, 3N, per cent ... &Wil il
Commix; 3 per cent. 76ly, •
Royal Canal Stock
trend Canal Stock .......
City Deb. 4 per cent. --..
Rallart Office Deb. 4 per cent..,,

Per Sham
48
3231

1
£2 8 S 2 10
104

STOCKS, DEC. IS.
St. Patrick Insur. (per share)
Royal Irish Ditto
National Ditto
Patriotic Ditto
Hibernian Bank
Provincial Ditto
Royal Irish Mine
Imperial Mine
Mining Co. of Ireland
Commercial Buildingi

MAILS.
Arrived. Due. Arrived.
0 A inei Ica 0 Due. Guernsey A: Jersey. 2
U Brazil 0 I Ham burgh . . 0
0 Buenos Ayres' 0 I Holland 0
0 Donaghadee 0 II Jamie* 0
2 Dublin
1 Flanders 0
I France
.01 0 Malta
_
0 Gottenburgb 0 2 Waterford 0
..... ... 0
•

HIGH WATER A•T LOND
Horning 6.7 minutes after 4.

3N BRIDGE TO-MORROW.
Evening ll:minutes atter 9.

Zbit

LONDON,
MONDAY EVENING, • DEC. IS, 1826.

At a late hour this afternoon we received, by Ex-
press, the Dale, dated yesterday, but it :is very
barren of interest, from the:theatre of operations in
Portugal, bringing no later dates from Lisbon than
the .sth.inst. Accounts have been received from Ma-
drid, of the,l2th, at which period they did not know
ally thing for certain respecting the operations in
Tras-oe-Montes. The Portuguese deserters from the
Algar ves, have united iii the Alentejo with those that
entered on the side of Estremos, and appear to direct
their march on the Algarves. Contradictory news
have been circulated for three or four days at Madrid
on these events.

The Etoile is filled with extracts from the Engfist
Journals respecting the King's MeSsage to Parlia.
ment.

General CASTELLANI, commanding the advanced
guard of the French troops at Cadiz, arrived at Paris.
The Marquis of MousrtEn, the French Ambassa-
dor at the Court of Madrid, had passed Victoria on
the 7th inst. on his return to Paris.
The French Funds were—Five per Cents. 97f. 90c.;
Three per Cents. 66f. 65e. ; and, after 'Change, they
were done at 67f.

We received last night the Paris Papers of Friday,
and the .Etolle of Saturday morning, and as their cwt=
tents are, under present circumstances, more than
usually interesting, we have given copious extracts
from them in mother column. They do not, how-
ever, put us in possession of any very important intel-
telligence.
The Doile makes no observations on the
policy of Great Britain and France on the present'
London, England, 1826-12-18

MANCHESTER, Dr.c. 16.

We are extremely gappy to say this week a eonside
rabic extension of demand has been experienced in mot
branches of manui'actures, accompanied, we believe, by
trifling increase in the prices of hand-loom calicoes
ant
some other descriptions of cloth. In some particular ar.
tides stocks are rather heavy, and the selling prices quite
as low as at any former period; but, in regard to other
kinds of goods, such as fustians, nankeens, &c. the quan-
tities upon the market, we understand, are very light.—
In twist, the purchases for shipping, in consequence of
the advanced state of the season,are less than some time ago
but there is an improved demand for home consumptim
The mail of yesterday week, from Manchester to Lon-
don, was delayed for a considerable length of time on
Saturday morning, at Redburn, Herts,:by the wheels
taking fire. •

STATE OF TRADE.—BusilieSS still continues in a
• very stagnant state, not only in Edinburgh, but throughout the
country generally.. The wholesale merchants have been shortening
their credits, and contracting their dealings; and there is, we an-
derstand, a marked Ailing off in the consumption of those articles
which are usually sold to the labouring classes, but are not neces-
saries in the strictest sense of the term. Banking affords perhaps
the best criterion of the amount of transactions in all the depart-
ments of trade; and a friend of oars, who has access to the best
sources of information, assures us, that the quantity of banking
business dune in the country generally at present scarcely exceeds
one-lburth part of what was done in 1821 and 1823.—Scetchtnan.
London, England, 1826-12-18

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FRENCH PAPERS.

(From the Etoile, dated Saturday.)
lVfaomo, Dec. 4. Their Majesties, the King, Qua and
their Royal Highnesses, the infantes and Infantaa, left the Escu-
rial this morning at eleven o'clock, and arrived in town at a
quarter-past two. • The procession passed from the Iron gate, one
of the gates. of the Prieto, to the palace, between two lines of
troops, who were in the finest condition.- The most remarkable
were the Cuirassiers and the Lance Chasseurs of the Royal Guard,
the first .Regiment of Light Cavalry of the line, and the Volun-
: tear ROyalist, Cavalry. The Volunteer Royalist Infantry had been
under arms all the morning. -One -ol,the Swiss regiments in the
service of France was also worthy of notice : the men are distin-
guished by their martial air and fine appearance. Five battalions
of the Infantry of the Guard closed the double line. The bells
began to ring as soon as the Royal carriages appeared in sight,
and continued till ti ey entered the palace. Their Majesties were
satiated with the most lively acclamations.
" The Royal Family had nut been a quarter of an hour- in the
palace when his Majaty and his august brothers appeared, in the
grand balcony, whence they saluted the people in the most affable
manner.- The cries of 'Live the King,' Live Ferdinand' VII,'
continued long to resound.
" All the corps which were in garrison at Leganes, at Carman-
dales, at Viealvaro, at Setafe, and other villages in the neigh-
tionrhood of Madrid, arrived this morning to assist in forming
the line, along with the guards, the provincial
.militia, and the
troops of the line in garrison in the capital.
" Zssiotta, DEC. 3.—1 wrote to you on the 28th of Novem-
ber' that the Portuguese Royalists bad taken Miranda and Bra-
ganza, and I now send, yini the capitulation of the latter place ; at
the same time informing you that the troops made prisoners joined
the Royalists, and marched with them, to form a junction with
the Royalists of Galicia, and attack Chaves, into' which General
Claudine, lets retired, with about 600 men. The Commandant-
-General of Estremadura communicates, that the Portuguese
Royalists, who were in that province, entered Portugal on the
15th, and took the direction of Lower Beira. We are assured,
that after taking Chaves, they will all concentrate and mirelt iu

one body MI Oporto. This is en that we know here of Portugal.
‘! Ulu• Commandant-General is at Alcaniaes. The day' mfore
.yester►lay, at serer in the evening, the first battalion of Queen
An►elia's regiment arrived here. The other two battalions have
itiarched to Beneventa. It is stated for certain, that the:whole
'of this regiment •twill bu ►tationed at Sanabria, near the head
quarters.
London, England, 1826-09-30

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.

IL Wilson, Leith, merchant; at Buge's Coffee-house, Edin-
burgh, Oct. 14, at 1.
G. Douglas, Edinburgh,-Wright, at the Reyal Exchaage Cof-
fee-house, Edinburgh, Oct. 4 and 18, at 1.
P. Murray, jun. Troquhain, grazier, at Robert Wilson's Inn,
New Galloway, Oct. 6 and 20, at 12.
The Stirling'. Banking Company, at the Sheriff Court-house,
Stirling, Oct. 26 and Nov. 'B, at 1.
D. Macfarlane, Glasgow, merchant, at the chambers of Messri.
Mann and Smith, Glasgow, Oct. 18, at 12.
London, England, 1826-09-30

HOP INTELLIGENCE.

\VottCß►Ten, SEPT. 27.—0 n Saturday last, 5,22t3 New
Pockets were weighed ; the prices,given at th►e faii were nut
maintained, there being eon►e reduction in good qualities, and still
More on inferior ; the average may he •stated at 75a. to Sae...•.
The picking is drawing to a concluhion ; 10,855 New Pockets
hive been already weighed in our market.

EAST firrroan.—,The Hop-picking in the North Clays is
finished ; the plantations vary much, smne having only seven to
nine cwt. per acre, others from 12 to 16 cwt., bUt the average is
expected to be about 11 nr 12 cwt. The quiintity of ground in
the North Clays is only about 600 acres. The greater part of
the hops grown thil season are of an excellent quality, the warm
dry weather having produced a very forward ripeness.
London, England, 1826-09-30

CQUNTY FIRE OFFICE and PROVIDENT
LIFE OFFICE,Regent-sfieet, London ; Establisbed 1806.
VRESIDENT AND TNUNTLES.
THE pUKE OF RUTLAND,
THE MARQUESS OF NORTHAMPTON,
EARL GREY,
LORD KING, &c. &c. &c. ' , •
IDDEVTONS.
.1. T. Barber Beaumont, Eeq. Sir S. B. Morland, Bart.
Francis Const, Esq. lion. Thomas Parker
Sir George Duckett, Dart. William Praed, Esq.
Sir John Harrington, Bart. ,General Shrapnell
lion. Frederick Hotbain Sir William E. Welby, Bart.
it Richard King, Bart, Sir Robert Wilson

_
&c. &e. &c..
Capitals, a Million Sterling and upwards.
The Profits are divided amongst those who now insure, as well
tus the original Members, in just proportion to their respective
Payments.
lu the Fire Office, Returns, during the last thirteen years, to
the amount of 62,000/. have been paitrto all Person* tato-Lave-
continued insured Seven Years, upon Annual us well as Septen- '
nial Policies, and whether they have been Sufferers or otherwise.
In the Life Office, 'Bonuses of 13!. Bs. awl 26/. Us. per
Cent. have been divided during the last Fourteen Years.—An-
other Septennial Dividend will take place next year, in whirl,
those who now insure will participate.
Military Men are not charged additional, unless called into
actual service. -
Persons are at liberty to pass and repass to the Continent un-
der limitations, without Licence and extra Premium.
Persona removing to unhealthy climates, ,or subject to bodil)
infirmities, may be insured.
If any ilerson die by' Suicide, Duelling, or the Hands of Jus7
tie*, the full value which his Policy bore on the day previous to
the time of his Death will be paid.
No Admission Fees are required, nor is any Charge wade fur
Policies, except the Stamp Duty.
London, England, 1826-09-30

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No. 10,625.

THE ARMY.

WIDOWS' PENSIONS, &e.

The payment of the undermentioned Services, due on the 24th
instant, will commence on Monday, the 16th of October, for
three months, from the 25th of June to the 24th instant, viz.:--
Widows' tensions, Unattached Pay of General Officers.
London, England, 1826-09-30

MIDDLESEX SESSIONS, SEPT. 29.

John Tafe, who Wag convicted on Thursday of an as-
sault upon Charlotte Gunnell, was put to the bar to reettiVe
the sentence ,of the Court.

CHAIRMAN addressed the prisoner, and said, that
he hnd been found guilty of a most Waal and cruel assault
upon an unprotected female, and that his conduct merited
the severest punishment. The circumstances of his- ease
had undergone the greatest considertition ; and the, con-
clusion come to by himself and those who acted with hint
was, that he should be imprisoned one year.
Prisoner—lt's no use uty saying any thing, now that I
have received sentence; but you might uti well send any
gentleman in Court to gaol for the °Renee as me.
enstastsN—You have at least been proved to have
said, " D—n her, I wish she was drowned ;" and " It's
not her happinetts, but my own, that I lonic to." This
was both cruel anti unkind.

ISLAND 0? ASCENSION, AU *
transport, Lieut. Garrett, has arrive(d"frlot -L'lCriale,‘LAQ:ii:
tlosaldio,ttlirctiloitel, ltsitleinestozlmiitn,mantdi
was making preparations to
advance to meet the .Ashanteegso,
If)‘jertetrr'arinnlcled.i.
from 10,000 to 20 000 t about
o:igibotriotililgicersiejabdsta
tai.;;Aieltecostel
iiiaalleit,
the British
Lieut:Bradlesyrtong ; and
astronomer, of Trinity
tic mg the allies, about 11,000, but much
the Government Agent
at Cape Coast, was dead.
NEw Btsuop.----Doctor Brinckley, the celebrated
copoge, has been promoted to
the vacant Bishopric of elope. The 1../octor is u
Cambridge man, end is said to be indebted to Mr.
Goulburn for this promotion. We understand he is
1 amiable and learned, and likely to do credit to his
patron.----Freeman's Journal.
The Earl of Egremont, who was the earliest patron,
if riot the originator, of the Portsmouth and Arundel
_
coul, has, to enable the Commissioners to complete
it, surrendered to the Company, the whole of his shares,
''iie hct' h ile debt
'1115'7 cluesCti.; and has engaged to pay to
Government'l from the Company for Ex-
chequer Bills borrowed, for the amount of which he
bad become the guarantee.
London, England, 1826-09-30

NOTICE is hereby given, That a SESSION of
OYER and TERMINER and GAOL DELIVERY for
the TRIAL of OFFENCES committed on the HIGH SEAS,
within the Jurisdiction of the ADMIRALTY of ENGLAND,
will be hell at JUSTICE HALL, in the OLD BAILEY,
LONDON, on TUESDAY, the 24th day of October next, at Eight
o'Clock in the ' Morning :—And all Sheriffs, Gaolers, and
Keepers of Prisons, in whose custody any Prisoners, charged with
Offences committed on the High Seas, or within the said Juris-
diction, may be, are hereby required to transmit a copy of the
Commitment of every such Prisoner to Mr. BICKNELL, the Soli-
citor of the Admiralty, on Spring Garden Terrace, London, in
order that the necessary measures may be taken, for removing all
such Prisoners to His Majesty's Gaol of Newgate, for trial at the
said intended Session : And all Mayors, Justices, Coroners, and
other Officers, before wlioii and Inquisitions, Informations, Exa-
minations, or ,Recognizanees, may have been taken touching any
such Offences, are required to transmit the same forthwith to Mr.
TnoatAs Sumro:4, the Clerk of Arraigns of the High Court of
Admiralty of England, at his Office, at the Sessions House in the
Old Bailey, London. J. W. CROKER.
THE Q

ARTERLY REVIEW, No. LXVIII.
was published YESTERDAY.
Printed for John Murray, Albemarle-street.

On Saturday the 30tb, will be published, in Svo. 2 vol.
with lb Plates, a second Edition of
THE TRAVELS. and DISCOVERIES. in
NORTHERN and CENTRAL AFRICA.

By MaJon DENHAM, Carratw CLAPPERTON,
and the late DR. OUDNEY.
Printed for John Murray, Albemarle-street.

lIVIPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM-
A. PANY, SUN-COURT, CORNHILL, and No. 5, ST.
JAMES'S-STREET.

niaxeroa s. ,
CORNELIUS BULLER, Esq. Chairman.
JOHN HORSLEY PALMER, Eiq. Deputy Chairman.
Grant Allan, Esq. • Daniel Mildred, Req.
Charles Barclay, Esq., M. P. Sir Charles Price, Bart.
.near Bully, Esq. Joseph Reid, Esq.
Charles Danvers, Esq. John Baker Richards, Esq.
John Henry Deffell, Esq. John Smith, Esq. M.P.
Samuel Drewe, Eeq. Henry Smith, Esq.
William Fry, Esq. Henry Sterry, Esq.
Robert Lang, Esq. John Henton Tritton, Fa'.
Richard Lee, Esq. and
David Lyon, Esq. Richard Twining, Esq.
F.X.DIRIWTOIis!

George Brown, Esq.
Andrew Culvile, Esq.
Jereuniul► Esq.

Sir James Shaw, Bart.
Robert Slade, Esq.
Joseph Timperon, Esq.
[TORS.

AUDI'

Michael Bland, Esq. James Pattison, jun. Esq.
Gerard De Vieme, Isq. and '
Andrew Louglinan, jun. EN. John Tritton, Esq. •
This Company have resolved to make the followiq reduction
in the Rates of Premium hitherto charged on the three common
Classes of Insurances, except in special cases.
First Class
Second
Third 59. Od. to 4s. 6d.
P. MILNER, Accountant.
London, England, 1826-09-30

charge of Captain Dawkins hive been safely delivered, and
will be retained as a memorial of the splendid achievement
which has illustrated the auspicious commencement of your
Excellency's command of the Indian Army.
We have the honour to be, my Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient humble servants,
(Signed) - AMHERST.
3. 11. HAIUNGTON.
W. B. BAYLEY.

VHILIAN MINING ASSOCIATION.-
‘..-/ Notice is hereby given, That at an EXTRAORDINARY
MEETING of the DIRECTORS, held on the 29th day of
SEPTEMBER instant, specially called for the purpose, it was
Resolved, That the Directors do recommend to the Proprietors to
DISSOLVE the ASSOCIATION, and that an EXTRAOR-
DINARY GENERAL MEETING of the PROPRIETORS
be held on the 16th day of OCTOBER next to consider such
recommendation, and pass or reject a Resolution to dissolve the
Association.

And Notice is hereby further given, That such Meeting will be
held at the CITY of LONDON TAVERN, Bishopegate-street,
at One o'Clock precisely, on the said 16th of OCTOBER next.
As by the Clause of the Deed of Settlement, thirty Proprietors
must be present to constitute a General Meeting, the attendance
Of every Proprietor.ie partic►tlarly requested on this occasion.
SAMUEL CARDOZO, jun., Secretary.
Winchester House, Sept. 30, 1826.

PRICES OF STOCKS THI:
Bank Stock shut
3 per Cent. Red shut
3 per Cent. Cons ...................SO 4
3j4 per Cent.
Ditto Red shut
4 per Cent. New ............... 951,i%
Ditto, Scrip —
shut
Bank Long Ann.
India Stock ...................• •' **
-, Ditto Bonds..

DAY AT ONE'O'CLOCK.
South Sea Stock
Old Annuities
• New Ditto
Ex. Bills, £l,OOO '2d. l 5 Id pm.
Ditto 5OO 17 pm.
Ditto Small
Ditto Advertised
Bank for Account
India for Account
Cunt. for Account 80

NUS AT ONE 0 CLOCK.
Neapolitan, 1824
Peruvian Bonds 27%
Portuguese Bonds —
Prussian, 5 per cent.
Ditto, New —
Russian, New, 5 p. c.
Spanish, 1821 101%
1823 71,i
French Reutes, 5 p. c —f. —c.
Exchange —l. —c.
---- 3 per cent.
Exchange 251.60c.
London, England, 1826-09-30

PRICES OF SHARES AT ONE &CLOCK.

Paid. Per Share.
Anglo Mexican Mining Company ' £65 17)4 15
Brazilian Mining Company llO 3554 391
British Iron Mining Company 32%
Castello and Espirito Santo Brazil Ditto 5 2 14 N
Alliance Fire and Life Insurance Company 10 7311

COURSE OF EXCHA
Amsterdam C.F. 12 '7

NGE YESTERDAY.

Ditto, at sight
Rotterdam 2U. 12 8

Leghorn 47
Genoa 43
Venite 46
Malta
Naples 39
Palermo per oz. 114
Lisbon 4l)
Oporto 49
Rio Janeiro 43
Bahia 43Y4
Buenos Ayres 43
Dublin, 21 days' sight l%
Cork l%

Antwerp l2 8
Hamburg!, 2)6 U. 37 6
Altona i. 1% U. 37 7
Paris' 3 days' misfit
Ditto 2 U. 25 95

Bordeaux 25 95
Berlin
Frankfort on Maine, Ex.M. 155
Petersburgh, rble. 3
Vienna, effective fi 2 M. 10

Trieste do.
Madrid 34

Cadiz
Bilboa
Barcelona 'Ll%
Seville 33
Gibraltar 45
London, England, 1826-09-30

PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.

E. and H. A. Cooper, Kingsdon,Somersetshire, farmers—E.
K. Cowie, W. White, and R. J. White, Manchester, wine mer-
chants—J. Peers and G. Wright, Liverpool, sizing manufactu-
rers---I. Gibson, C. Tew, and J. Tew, Dudley, Worcestershire,
woollen-drapers—P. and J. Lucas, Beaufort Wharf, Strand,
timber-merchants—J. and J. Brooke, Halifax, iron-founders—J.
Gregory, sen. and J. Gregory, jun. High-street, Marylehoue, fur-
nishing ironmongers—R. VI. and M. Pearson, Kendal, West-
moreland, manufacturers.—W. Schofield, Almondbury-common,
Huddersfield, • and 0. Armitage, Thurston-land, Yorkshire,
clothiers--E. Davis, and T. Pike, Lyinlconibe and Widcombe,
Sotnersetshire, shoe-makers—G. .J. and J. Neele, Newcastle-
street, Strand, engravers—T. and B. Hanson, Holborn, tea-
dealers—W. Williams, Penrant, Caniarvonshire, R. A. Poole and
0. Roberts, Carnarvon, brick-makers—P. Booth, W. Deakin,
and G. Deakin, Norton-Hatumet, Derbyshire, manufacturers of
sickles—H. Hallett and W. Turner, Maddox-street, Hanover-
square, tailors—.W. Morton, sen. and W. Morton, jun., Drury-
lane, tallow-chandlers—F. Hickee, F. Hickes, jun-, and T.
Hickes, Cheapside, factors—W. Carson and D. Parry, Liverpool,
wholesale grocers-.-J. Borosou and R. Neville, East-street, Mary-
la .bonne, tallow-chandlers--J. and W. King, Aldersgate-street,
shoe-merchants—J. Crump and R. Mutrie, Watling-street, muslin-
warehousemen—W. H. May and C. Lukin, jun., Rio de Janeiro,
merchants.
London, England, 1826-09-30

EXPLOSION OF A PRIVATE STILL.

• This morning, about nine o'clock, the neighbourhood of
Shoreditch mid Curtain•road were thrown into great alarm
by a violent report, which proceeded from a small house
at the Shoreditch end of Leonard-street. Upon inquiry
it turned out that the noise proceeded from the explosion
of a private still, and in a few minutes after the lower part
of the premises were discovered to be on fire. The in-
mates of the house lost no time in making their escape,
the neighbours assisting and offering them an asylum in
their own houses. They, however, took advantage of tI4
confusion, and knowing the consequences of their deteli-
tion, made an immediate retreat, leaving all their goods to
the Excise-officers, who soon after arrived, arid adopted
the usual plan of seizure. The fire was soon extinguished.
Upon examining the premises, the remains of a still were
found in a concealed part of the ground floor, at the back
of the house. It was completely blown to pieces, and
some portions of the frame and brick-work of the window
near which it was placed were-thrown to a distance of 215
feet, into a neighbouring garden. It was difficult to *-
certain what liquid had been distilled; but, from the smell,
it had every appearance of gin.
London, England, 1826-12-27

COVENT GARDEN.

Every +tine has either read or heard of the fatuous " Itiquet with
the Tutt,? who, in flat contradiction of the old adage, " iota,/
earva in, corpore curare was a good natured inothirtive little
Prince, us generous as lie was deformed. Should any one, how
ever, be upfortunate enough to be ignorant of this amusing little
fairy tale,let him forthwith proceed to Covent-Garden, where he
will find it made the subject of a most splendid and sucteeuful
pantorunne. The scenery, indeed, of this piece, though through-
out surpassingly magnificent, is not its soli recommendation; the
tricks keep it in admirable countenance, in proof of which we
may instance the very clever one, entitled, " Bubbles," which
ridicules the late rage for, and subsequent &monition of, Joint
Stock speculations. The Sun Eating House is au enomplary comment
on a but dinner, and the Moon and Milky Way Company so pha-
lli* promising as to deserve, Mr. John Wilke for its director.—
The view of the grand triumphal arch, now erecting at Hyde-
Park corner, happily illustrates an architectural object which, we
suppose, will some time or other be finislied—probablyael Grams
calendar. Bat the heat and most prominent seen* of all, was that,
us at Dtary,,lan,of Vauxhall on a gala night ; here we bad,
not merely tightrope-dancing, end en ascent a a Sagui, but an
exact representation of Mr. Green's balloon which, after traveler-
ing the theatre, descended in a moonlight view of Itichumnet-
bridge. Mporig the chief characters Mr. Eller (Harlequitr) it
entitled to considerable praise ; and, indeed, scents es likely to
make us much by his heels, as many others by their beetle ; Hits
Romer (Columbine) was elastic and gracefirl,-the very spirit of
mercurial übiquity ; and Mr. J. Grimaldi, (Clown), as foolish
as an orthodox clown should be. The House was crowded iu
every pert.
London, England, 1826-12-27

COBURG.

of those unjustly termed This little Theatre, one of the best
Minor—puts forth strong claims to approbation, in its splendid
Spectacle of 4, Xlie Golden Days of Good Qusea Bess," which tar
scenery, decor4ion, and writing, is fully equal to any thing type
yet repneented:at
_minor tlitee of entertainment. This, however,
is not its sole ceciimineuthition, for 'the Mielo-drannt is , followed
bill showy Pantomime, entitled " Cinderella, or the Little Ohm
Slipper," which has the rare good fortune to combine pretty
actresses with first-rate dancing. In the first piece, we should
not omit to notice the introduction of a moving Panorama, and
mechanical representation of the destruction of the Spanish
Armada, which displayed a very unusual degree of pictorial ex-
cellence. Among the actors Mr. Davidge_the spirited and
liberal lessee—distinguished himself by his manly and discrimi-
nating performance of Jeremiah Bowater..-..a true English sailor.
The rest of the ,characters were, with thifereut degree* of excel-
lence, well supported; and both pieces were given Out fur rept-
titiou, to the satisfaction of a crowded house.

.
SURREY AND OLYMPIC THEA'FIiES.
'loth amulitv;little laves of entertsdomos).thuuth f" ja"i"
to the Adelphi or the Coburg, in the style lul tharewtsc of
foriMuitys. Thi.l, deserve, however, it visit, And 81 6"''l' we rtetuu-
mend them to the notim of nnr numerous holiday play-giwiirs.
London, England, 1826-12-27

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

GUILDHALL,—(Dus DAT.)
James Wagon charged two boys, apparently about 14 or 15
years of age, with having attacked him, yesterday, on Saffron-hill;
and robbed him of his bat and handkerchief.—Remanded till to-
morrow.

There were several charges of trifling aksaulta, most of which
were arranged between the parties.
The Alderman intimated that he should sit punctually at eleven
o'clock to-morrow, because he should have to go away early to
attend the Court of Aldermen. •
London, England, 1826-12-27

BOW-STREET.—(Tan DAY.)

A great number of disorderlies"were disposed of this morning.
All the assaults on the watchmen had been arranged, before exa-
mination, but Mr. Minshull adopted a very salutary course in
examining the watchmen, strictly as to their having received
money,--dcclaring at the same time, that no watchman should
be allowed to receive money before the hearings.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET—(Tits Dar.)
A person named Penny charged a woman of the town with
stealing his watcli, and subsequently pawning it.—Case dismissed.

WORCESTERSHIRE CORONERSHIP.

A remarkable contest has taken place for the Coronership of
Worcester, between two attornies, which closed on Saturday last,
by the return of Mr. Smith, by a majority of 189. The num-
bers on the gross poll were— •

Smith .5876
Stokes 5686
The poll lastediten days ; and what is more remarkable is, that
though the whore of the money last year divided among the four
Coroners of the county, including travelling expences, only
amounted to 260 and some odd pounds, the expellee of the pre-
sent contest, for a quarter of these emoluments (by no means
net, as may be imagined) is calculated at between 4 and 5,0001.
on each side ! Another remarkable circumstance is, that the
losing candidate was supported by ►►early all the aristocracy of the
County.

One of the objects of the contest is conjectured to be to aseer-
tain'the state of the political strength of parties in Worcestershire.
At the last contest, in 1806, between Lygon and Lyttleton, the
freeholders polled amounted only to 2,647, and though many
small freeholders who ran vats for Coroners are not qualified to
do so for Members of Parliament, yet, making all allowances, we
imagine there must be a great invresse. The poll-books, how-
ever, will be, no doubt, accurately dissected.

JURYMEN-HARRIS v. WHELDON.

TO THE EDITOR.

fits—:-Please:to correct the following iu your List of the Jury
in the above ease :—Chas. Aboyne, merchant, . should be Chas.
Arbouin, wine-merchant, 19, Murk-lune ; Will am John, tales-
man, should be William I'on', 18, Lawrence-lane, Cheapside.
The above Gentlemen were seen in the box by the writer of
this. A SUBSCRIBER to your Paper for nearly
City, Dee. t 6, 1926.. Thirty years.
• Read William rya.

[FROM ANOTH/lit .ceseeerumnawrf]-
.11/11ERS--fIATIRIS v. WHELDON.
Jac Ceowoove., , orchiuit, liniolvvourt, Broad-otrevt.
Bartholomew Jeffery, ditto, WS, Throgniortou-street.
( 'out is, banker, 15, Lombard .atreet, (ion of Sir William.)
London, England, 1826-12-27

ARGYLL ROOMS.—Under the immediate Pa-
tronage of the Haut 'lon.—The public are most respect-
fully informed, that the ROYAL MASQUERADE will take
place THIS EVENING, WEDNFSDAYp Dec. 27.—The most,
liberal preparations have been made fpr giving to this Masquerade
the advantage of unprecedented attractions. M. Hullin, of the
,Acidettiie Royale de Musique, is engaged for the direction of the
admired and splendid Ballet of " LA FETE DES NATIONS,"
in which several Artistes from the Continent will appear, being
their first performance in this country. M. Hullin is also charged
With the management of the Quadrilles, for which the Great Sa-
loon will be appropriated, aod more accommodation provided,
through the facilities peculiarly belonging to this establishment,
than upon any previous occasion. The Saloons will be brilliantly
illuminated. Quadrille Bands, of established celebrity, are ex-
pressly engaged for this evening ; as are other choice and efficient •
Bands for Waltzes and Country Dances. A Royal Military Band
will also.be stationed in the Rooms, to relieve the others, by the
performance of some of the most approved symphonies and other
pieces of music.—Tickets, One Guinea each, including the usual
refreshments of Tea, Coffee,, Lemonade, Orangeade, &c.
A SUFFER, the purveyance of which is entrusted to the ezpe-
rienced taste of Mr. Grogan, of Prince's-street, Caveudiah-square,
will be provided by him in the Lower Rooms, for which Tickets
may be procured, at 7s. dd. each.--The Wines, of every variety,
and of the best quality, will be furnished by Mr. Charles Wright,
of the Opera Colonade, Haymarket. A certain number of
Boxes, detached from the area of the Great Saloon, for families
and parties to see the Masquerade, may be had on application to
Mr. Charles Wright, at Two Guineas each. Masks, Dominoes,
&e. to'be had, in great variety, at the Rooms. Persons leaving
the Rooms after Three o'Clock will not be re-admitted. No
,person admitted without a mask, nor upon any.account (charac-
ters en masque excepted) without full dress. Complete precau-
.tiunary arrangements have been made with respect to the police,
which will be under tee direction of Mr. Plank, of Marlborough-
-street Office.—Tickets 'as above to be had only of Mr. Charles
Wright, Opera Colonade. The doors will be thrown open at
Ten o'clock; the Supper Rooms at One precisely. It is parti-
cularly requested that in setting down at the doors, the horses'
heads may be ordered to be turned towards Piccadilly.
London, England, 1826-12-27

BEHIND THE CURTAIN.

(From the Opera Glass.)
We understand the new Opera announced at Drury-lane
is by Mr. Soane, and the music composed by Mr. Bishop.
The management and ilia composer are said to be mutually
pledged to each other—the one to bring the opera out
before the 10th of January, the other to have the music in
time, which we should suppose would depend more on the
performers than the composer. The cast is to be as strong
as poseible. The following names have been mentioned to
us as the principals :—Btahatti, Hotn, Bedford, Dowton,
Harley, Cooper, Hooper; Mitts Stephens, Miss Oraddon,
Mrs. W. Geesin, Mrs. Davison.
When the play of Deql and Dumb was lately revived,
we mis-stated, from information upon which we were as-
aured we might depend, some of the circumstances of its

introduction to the. London stage. We have since seen the
gentleman through whom it was presented, and from him
learned the facts, which are as follow : •

" Holcroft first offered his play to Mr. Harris, by whom
it was rejected. Mr. Kemble was then ut Drury-lane.
Holeroft having quarrelled with Kemble, desired the work
might be submitted to him as that of Mr. M., to whom our
former article alluded. Mr. M. saw Mr. Kemble under
the assumed name of Mr. Herbert Hill. He was most
kindly received, and Mr. Kemble took the entire. manage-
ment of the pretended Mr. Hill's play upon himself, never
once appearing to suspect the truth. He even wrote one
scene tor the introduction of servants, and made some other
changes, which it is probable he would not have done, had
he known it to be the work of Holcroft. The scene Mr.
Kemble introduced was the only one at all disapproved by
the audience, and was either suppressed or much shortened
afterwards. Mr. Kemble, of his own accord, obtained a
purchaser of the copyright, and got 200 guineas for it.
He afterwards said, he had known throUghout that the
work was Holcroft's. In either case h►s conduct was
highly creditable. If he really -thought he, was serving an
unknown author, with no other friend, it was disinterested;
if he knew he was serving Holeroft, who would not trust
him with the secret--►t was magnanimous."

CORN-EXCHANCIFI—(Tnta Dav.)
There was no market held here on Monday. The suptlies of
the preceding week were very large, and there is a fair quantity
of most'Grain frodi up to this day's market. There is so thin
an attendance of buyers here, that it may he called a holiday
market, and there is, therefore, the greateet difficulty in effecting
sales, and most articles may reported rather lower in value.-

Foreign
London, England, 1826-12-27

ADELPIII THEATRIL

Mere, too, we have a Man in the Moon pantomime, founded
on the humorous old legend--(which Blackwood has *a ably vet,
;titled, and Mi. Praiser rendered so acceptable in his aids pivots'
prose)-of Daniel O'Rourke, who having one night taken rue
much of the ;crater, was benighted in a haunted Irish' bog,- and
from thence by a natural process transported to the won:: where
in it second tit of intoxication he challenged the Kitty/44411"w
to fight : aad'was by hie orders kicked back to.earth, as an awful
warning to ad young men whb are in the habit Of wterrtiOtig ton
freely at the shrine of Bacchus. This, therefore, we tetra to be a
first rate moral pantomime, fraught with the purest philoeophy,
and assuch to be universally recommended to the rising generation.
Its scenes—and we can give them no higher praise--.era fully
equal to its morale—particularly the ones illustrative of the Old
and New London Bridge; the Vale of Glendalough, and the
Mound at Knockfergue. The tricks, too, arc more adroit and
novel than usual; one of which (awl we think the heat) namely,
the appearance of Pantaloon in pit, box) and gallery, in rapid
succession, anti with a quickness beyond calculation, afforded the
most outrageous satisfaction. Paulo was the Clown, and Miss
Daly the Columbine,' of the evening ; and when we have stated
thus much, we have stated we think all that is met likely to en,
sure success to a Pantomime.
London, England, 1826-12-27

//a?

The property of tills Paper having lately passed into new hands.
the sonduetors invite public attention to the great improvements
which have been introduced into its ruiumns. 'The 'best 'proof that
these are dUly,apPreciated'lly allelitisee'ofsoeletk, Is the intreased; and'

STILL I.l4)llltasltici cIaciILATION,, or THE tor,
which will hear comparison with any Nilotic Journal in the Empire.
The Proprietors spare neither labour nor expellee to merit a oontinu-
mice of public favour. The SUN is printed with beatititlil new type,
cast. for theporpose, and worked by a machine, which throws off upwards
of two thousand impressions an hour.
Me SUN, DAILY EVENING NEWSPAPER, contains the latest,
most authentic, and interesthig information, upon all subjects of general
importance—Polities, Foreign and Dome4tie—The Arts—Science—Lite.
rature....Commerco—Trade—Sporting...Fashion.—Public Amusements;
blending the pursuits of human life, in one circle of pleasing variety.
Thit Paper possesses advantages entirely peculiar to itself; presenting
at one view
Tua Muir OP TUR LONDON SORRENTO JOURNALS,
n aeration to the various intelligence common to other Newspapers.
London, England, 1826-12-27

TUE RING.

Peter Crawler took hie benefit yesterday al the Tomtit Court,
anti wee well supported, The aseetublage of nobe was Vary uu-
elieroels, mend
the sports proved to be highly gratifying. Among
the sate-to were those of Latham and the Biscuit Baker, White-
headed Hob enetWynnes, Young Dutch Sam and Raines, Han
and Abbott, Scroggins and Wallace, Jam Bums and Cannon,
Alice Raid and the Sailor-boy, and as a Anis)), Toni Beltiier
mend Harty Harmer. Crawley returned his grateful thanks fur
the generous patronage which he had received ; but, at, the
desire' of his friettils, did not eet-to. He will return to trainlig
this day. •
ittnuNsoN AND YOUNG GAI.--After au admir-
able convivial dinner at the Borne Tavern, Clutter-lane, yestti
day, the final deposit for the fight between these male was made
good, and some heavy betting took place.
CANNON AND Bowan') OiNteat,.---Last night, the Arta depu-
sit of 501. (26/. a-side), was deposited in the hands Of the Stake-
holder, for the fight between Cannon and ()'Ne al, fur 100/, to
come oft the Sloth of February next.---;Cannon is at present the
favourite.
London, England, 1826-12-27

THE MARKETS.

, (From the-London New Pries-Curmai of Tueiday.)
SUGAR—The Sugar Market last week was brisk for the
season of the year ; the sales were considerable ; the prices
without any variation. This forenoon the market was
closed on account of the holydays. In the Refined trade
during the last week there was little business doing; and as
the holders became anxious to effect sales they were offer
ing parcels at 6d. to is. lower; but few purchases were re-
ported. Molasses were steady. By public sale on Friday
909 bags Mauritius Sugar sold at prices Is. higher than
any previous rates.
COFFEE—There were no public sales of Coffee after the
day of our publication (Tuesday). Last week the pur-
chases were confined to small parcels by private contract
for the home consumption of the country. There were in-
quiries after St. Domingo at about 505.,
_ but no good par-
cels could be purchased at that price. There were no pub-
lic sales of Coffee this forenoon, and we believe no pur-
chases by private contract.
Rum, BRANDY, and HomaNDs—The Rum Market was
very firm last week, but the buyers evince no inclination to
comply with the late advance, except for small parcels for
immediate orders • some Jamaica 33. over at 3s. 10d., WO,
we believe, the only purchase last week. Brandies have
been selling but not in large parcels. Geneva is still scarce.
Tonacc9—The purchases of the New Tobacco for home
consumption. continue general and extensive; the Moo
demand has been inconsiderable, but the Market is still
watched by extensive exporters.
HEMP, FLAx, and TALLOW.—TaIIow had advanced
from 38s. to 395. 6d., but the Market lies since become
heavy. Hemp and Flax are without alteration.
Corrost.—The Cotton Market has been firm and.im.
proving, on account of the very favourable intellige
nce
ee
from Liverpool and from the manufacturing districts ;
purchases for the week ending on Saturday inclusive, can
sist of 300 Sulam, sd. a ; 100 Egyptian d. a 71d9
100 West India 7id., duty paid. There is something do-
ing this morning in Egyptians ,at prites.
LeDloo.—The Market prices are rather higher, but
there is little doing. •It is stated that one or two par-
eels have sold at Is. 6d. advance on the last East India
th

•
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House sale,
moil.: -gseBl;ishe.:_ea7Oil
at Stfhaerkreetduhetiasonbeoefo
gsaoolPeodsKu.saPligPr Ehuti—lnaßifytedptilcdsaveleryonhigFhri,d4dl.)ano2d7 libar P°PP°4
parcels 01 newly-landed
wo or three ,
West India Molasses have sold 30s. and 30s. t>d• eni
quality. •
TEs.---There is no alteration in the prices of Teas since
the India House sale.
FRUIT.—The demand for Fruit continues Ilene"' anal
extensive. No new Currants are now left in the bands
the importers, and the trade are re-selling the Currant. fr"
a 100 s. The Figs are of an uncommon fine quality Oil
Irni.epheear tvlytu:. the late
season, and the principal holders will not sell except
iat 11
further advance. • ..
ritISH PROVISIONS.--The accounts from Ireland 6ta_i"
that Beef had advanced 7s. 6d. to 109. per cask; ru";f
2s. 6d. The market has bees very firm in consequonce°
these statements.
London, England, 1826-12-27

ARRIVALS.

Wheat. I Barley. oat,. I Flour.
LAW qra. 5,200 qra. 1,1501) qri. I 40350dtka.

6O

im) ' 01,';o()

CHARACTER OF Thy BURHESE.---At home the.
Burmese, probably owing to his military habits, is decidedly lazy,
and averse to work—to hie sbame, allowing, or rather compelling,
his wifit to toil hard for the support of his family, while he passes
his time in idleness, smoking or chewing betel, the favourite
pastime of natives of all ranks. His wants, however, are few and
simple; rice, and a little pickled fish, constitute the chief articles
of food, while water is his only drink. Naturally good-humoured
and contented, he seems happy and resigned, bearing all the op..
inrceetiat in which
cl:sev may
yuse he is subjected
kind with
and affectionate to his
be
apathy and ;Maier-
echildren, seldom evincing anger or ill .treatment to any member of
his family. It must, however, be allowed that the Burmese are
little guided or restrained in their conduct and actions by any
moral principle : selling their daughters, even to strangers, is a
common practice among them ; nor does the transaction reflect
either disgraCe or shame on the parties concerned. Government,
upon political grounds, strictly prohibits any woman from being
allowed to leave the country ; and the unhappy female* who are
sacrificed to this disgraceful custom generally return to their fami-
lies in no way slighted or degraded, but more frequently as objects
of envy, from the little stock of wealth they bring back with
them—Narrative of the Burmese War.
London, England, 1826-03-01

them, but to Ining them w•itl►in some practical
proportions, has failed.

[THE --REPREBII:NTATIYE.7
The Bank of England has at length acceded to
the wishes of Government, and consented to ad-
vance money upon the security of goods. The
object which Mr. Thomas Wilson had in view
having been thus gained, the motion which he
had undertaken to bring forward was, of course,
abandoned last night in the House of Commons.
Mr. Ellice then moved for an account of the ad-
vances which the Bank of England had made on
Exchequer Bills, under the 50th of Geo. 111.,
and the 3d of Geo. IV., empowering certain com-
missioners to lend money to distressed manufac-
turers, or to those who were engaged -in carrying
on publip works. lie stated that these commis-
sioners had still a surplus at their disposal, which
he' conceived they might, under the authority
of the aforesaid Acts, advance to manufac..
Curers in their present difficulties. Mr.
Tierney then got up and ascribed the dis-
tresses of the mercantile classes to the various new
measures introduced by Government; objected
to the arrangement which had been entered into
with the Bank as calculated to alter the whole
system on which the transactions of that esta-
blishment had hitherto been conducted, and to
place it, with respect to the commercial world,
in an invidious situation, from which its recent
liberal conduct ought to have exempted it. He
expressed his fears that this novel connexion be-
tween Government and the Bank would give
rise to unpleasant suspicions, and piece the
affairs of that establishment in a state of danger,
from which they could not easily be extricated ;
that tho House did not possess sufficient informa-
tion upon this subject to enable them to know
what they were about; and that he most sin-
cerely trusted the Chancellor of the Exchequer
would not hereafter have to reproach himself for
not having adopted the most direct and efficient
mode of relieving the distress of the mercantile
classes. The Chancellor of the Exchequer re-
plied, that if, on reconsidering the subject, he
could have found a more advisable plan of afford-
ing the required relief, he would have felt no bee
citation in coming down to the House and avow

ng a change of opinion ; but the more attentively
)e had considered the subject, the more weighty
lid he feel the objections which had been urged
gainst tlie► direct interference of Government.—

lie repelled the charge made against the Ministry
of having brought on the present distress of the
country by reducing the rate of interest payable
upon the
.public debt ; and deprecated, as a mat.
ter:of, pra.ctice,advances made out of the Treasury
in seasons of commercial embarrassment, as it
would encourage men to embark in rash specula-
tions, and to rely more upon the assistance of Go-
vi.rnment than upon the exercise of their own dis-
cretion and exertion ; that in several other in-
stances similar applications had been made to,
and refused by Government ; and that the prin.
ciple of such interference, being highly injurious,
ought to-be discouraged, except in cases of the
last necessity:
London, England, 1826-03-01

Y AT ONE O'CLoCK.

CHICK OF STOCKS THIS

13,t0k Stock 2Ol 2
3 per Cent. Red.. 77i
3 per Cent. COOL.— 77 011 to
3A per Cent 05,1
Ditto Red.
4 per Cent. New
Bank long Ann.
Bolin Stock
Ditto Bonds, 4p. c. 3 6 dig.
South Sea Stock

PRICES OP FOREION PI
Austrian 13(1s, 5 per cent—.
Brazilian Ilds
Buenos Ayres Ilds
!ids, 6 per cent —
Colombinti
lids --
Do. 11124
Danish, 3 per cent.
Greek Brls
Du. 1825
Guatimala
Nlexican lids. 5 p. e.
Do. 1025, 6 p. c.... 62 3 1j 2

Old Annuities
New Ditto
Ex. Bills IMO/. 2d. 1 pm par
Ditto .5001. 2d 1 pm. par
Ditto Small 2d.
Ditto Advertised
Bank for Acct.
India for Acct.
Cons.forAcct. 12April 77a 63]

imns AT omv. O'CLOCK
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Peruvian Bonds

Portuguese Bonds
Prussian, 5 per cent.
Ditto New

Russian. New, 5 p.c —
Spanish 1821, 3 p. c.
1023
French ltentei, 6 p. c. —f. —c.
Exchange ... —l. —c.
3 p. c.
Exchange -1.-4.

PRICES OW lIIIALtES AT ONE o'CLoCK.

Per Afire.

Anglo-Milian Mining Company
British Iron Company
Alliance Fire and Lite Assurance Company

116
~..... 1

PRICE OW IRISH STOCKS, PER. 25.
Rank Stock Alining Company
Cloy. Deli. 3 per cent.... 981 9 St. Patrick Insurance
4.pur cent. New do.
....444 National ditto

(;:ov. Stook, 3, per ct.tl4ii Ai
Consols 3 percent.
loyal Canal Stock
--
(:rand Canal Stock
Ditto Loan, 4 per cent.
Ditto Ditto, ti per cent.

Ilibernian Bank
Fish Shares
Patriotic ditto
Royal Irish Mining g pm.
New Brighton
Hibernian Gas Company

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Guernsey and Jersey
Lisbon
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llttill WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE TO-MORROW.
Nlorning, 26 minutes after 8.1 Evening, 3 minutes after U.