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Thursday the Gentlemen forming the St. Janes'
corps of Volunteers had a farewell dinner together at-
Freemasons"ravern, previous to the disbanding of
the corps, Lord A?.IHERST, their Colonel, in the chairs
upon which occasion they mustered more than SW.
Every thing was served up in the first style.

NEW Sporn WALES.—A private letter gives the
following interesting description of this Co ony and
of the native savages Sidney has a beautifnl-ap.
pearance ; the houses being white, intermixed with
trees—chiefly the peach—which grows with great
luxuriance here, in the same manner as our apple.
trees ; degenerating and producing no frait against
a wall. I have seen horses in an orchard as well as
pigs feeding, with permission of the owners on
peaches. In fact, they fatten the latter on this fruit.
In this town there are a church and hospital, aed I
dare say not less than seven or eight thousand inha-
bitants. You Tway judge what they principally con-
sist of—tk -most opulent have been convicts ;--rtnd
you will be surprised when I acquaint you, I have sat
at the Governor's table with highly/airmen, and some
characters less honourable, but who no* hold some
lucrative offices unde- the Crown. ynu must often
have read, of the natlets—they talk (I mean those
that visit the town) English fluently, and pay no re.
spect to persons. A naked fellcw will accost even
the Governor as he passes him with, S How do, Oa
vernor e with scarcely a nod. I visited them io the
vicinity of the town lately, and observing a child tole.
rably white, I remarked to the supposed father,' that
not your child—too white?' Yes, Sir, (replied the
savage) my sirs (wife) eat too much white bread.'-,.
I could not help laughing heartily. They are con•
rageous in fight, which frequently takes place. On
the death of any one, the nearest relation is obliged
to stand punishment for permitting him to die ! he
stands at a distance with a shield made of hard wood,
and the rest throw spears with great dexterity at him,
while he defends himself, till wounded, or, perhaps,
killed ; and there the affair ends. Lately, in the vi.
cinity of the town, a battle took place, where about
200 were engaged. I believe in consequence of the
death of the celebrated Bennelong, who visited Eng-
land some years ago, and was taken great notice of.
The spears flew very thick, and about thirty men
were wounded.

•' To see the children running backwards and for.
wards, behind the hostile parties, where they share an
equal danger, would surprise you. The fair sex en-
courage the men to battle, and when the ladies can
refrain no longer, they set to with vaddie: (a heavy
short club), and many a broken skull ensues. In
company with a gentleman, I went to see a harm.
berry, or night dance, a short way from Sidney, about
ten at night. We found 60 or 80 lying in front of
the fires in the wood, all naked, men, women, and
children. They began, alter painting their bodies,
to sing and dance in yokes and attitudes that it is im-
possible for me to describe. There were no ether Eu-
ropeans present ; but we met with not the least mo-
lestation. Many of them who had learned my name
said Mr. --, you give some rum when come to
town.' It is a most singular trait of these savages,
that they fight with a degree of honour which would
reflect credit on the Mit civilised nations ; if one of
them throws a foul spear, (when his adversary's back
h turned) he is, if observed, immediately turned out
for punishment by all parties. Another strange mode
of fighting in single combat with vr:tddiek is this:—
one holds up his head, whilst the other strikes him A
blow which is enough to fell an oz s and in case be
' does not knock his brains out, he allows the other to
do the same ; but their skulls are like flint. The na.
the of Van Dieman's Land are of a different race of
savages, for they never mix with Europeans, and
: dhos lhikaeretheescAapeflidcainnst.o
thTet
oodbushs-ri:inn;
lghiavenveeo(wrnvi
mkalnlycgtahseroos, are.) frequently shoot them with.
out the least cause, which may be a reason for their
nor mixing with us. The climate is healtbytand the
children of Europeans remerkably

A MITE CAST INTO THE TREASURY OF THE LADIES'
FUND FOR PROMOTING FEMALE EDUCATION ON THE
Bill FISH SYSTEM.

POEFI?r.

at I.llBi MITFIIIID. •

The stream, which once a slender rill
Roll'd scarcely seen its humble way,
Now gnawsly from the bill,
And flashes into day.
0 Stream of Knowicdgt.! when thy tide
: Brings hope and lite and power
To evety mitt that decks thy
Forget nut then the Bowel

•

".* .'VOrget not gentle Wonsan then,
.ren for the sex, whose mighty mind
•••• Csitee Shakesfeare's spells to Englishmen,
'And Newtdn to mankind !
For tbeir's were sobli of such a frame
Ask the ligtitillng's fire ;
In darkness and from ifereen they came
dastle and esipire.

A thousand wreaths crown Mim'a proud brawl
A thousand mogues his name record;
The marble almost-living now,
Nbw the death-dealing sword:
His greatness lives in earth and sky,
And tracks the pathless flood:
But Woman's happier destiny
II only to be good.

And, though do rays of genius dart,
Yet well to her the s►ill is given,
To write tl:e Wife's, the Mother's heart,
To re. 2.9. the vt:Ly to Harem
3 hen, Stream of Knowledge when thy tide
Brings hope and life and power
To every tree that decks thy ►ide,
Oh ! Lathe the lowly flower !

O,IIkIBRIDGE C9IIIIIIENCEMENT.

The Commencement took place en Monday last,
and was unusually splendid.
The Chancellor held a Levee at Trinity College
Lodge on Monday morning, previous to the business
of the Senate House, at eleven. Expectation had
been raised by the news that Marshal Blocher and
Lord Stewart would visit the University, and they
arrived at Trinity Lodge by 11 o'clock : the carriage
was drawn into the Court of Trinity, and indeed
sound the whole area of that noble College, by the
populace. The Bishop and a deputation received the
illustrious veteran and his noble companion in aims,
and after adje-aing their dress, they repaired td the
Senate House, where the sight of Blucher in a Doc-
tor's robe, occasioned such a tumult of applause, we
never before witnessed in that assembly. Lords
Stewart and Burghersh were received with similar ac-
clamations, and all three, presented by the Public
Orator, in most appropriate speeches, to the degree of
LL.D. We must not omit, that previous to the ar-
rival of the gallant warriors, a Petition from the Uni-
versity to both Houses of Parliament, on the subject
of the Abolition of the Slave Trade, was read in a
most dignified manner, by the Chancellor, and with
the exception of two voices, passed unanimously a
crowded Senate.

At four, the Chancellor, accompanied by his illus-
trious Visitors, repaired to Trinity College Hall,
where a splendid banquet was served to upwards of
200 persons. A band of music played diming the
whole of the evening, and the gallery of that magni.
ficent Hall was filled with ladies, all anxious to see
and applaud the gallant Blucher. Upon the health
of the Field Marshal being given he returned thanks
in German, in a most impressive manner ; and Lord
Stewart kindly gave in English the sentiments which
the veteran had uttered. It is difficult to recollect
the precise words, but among other expressions of
kindness which he uttered, he said, that while he
could not in language do justice to his feelings, he
must beg the country to look at his eyes, which would
express his satisfaction, and to lay their hands upon
his breast, and feel his heart beat in unison with their
own. The veteran afterwards gave " Lord Wel-
lington," and then " The Bishop of Bristol," and
" Prosperity to Trinity College." The healths of the
Emperor and King of Prussia were drank with en-
thusiasm ; and the Chancellor himself gave " A last-
Mg union between this Country and Prussia." Every
toast, indeed, was received with the warmest acclama-
tion ; but one sentiment given by the Bishop of Bris-
tol (the Master) quite electrified the company assem-
bled ;it was, " he Abolition of Slavery and the Slave
Trade, in every part of the globe." Here Was a burst
of feeling which resounded throughout the whole Hall
—it was one universal acclamation. The illustrious
visitors took their leave of the College at ten o'clock
in the evening, at id proceeded to Newmarket. The
Chancellor honoured the Master of CaiusColluge with
his presence at supper, where a large party were as•
sembled to meet his Royal Highness, and a most ele-
gant entertainment was provided.

Tuesday last the PITT Club gave a grand dinner
at the City of London Tavern, to Field Marshal
Prince BLUCHER of Walstadt, Field Marshal Prince
PLATOW, and to their own illustrious Member and
countryman the Duke of WELLtNarox.
Wednesday an Inquest was held at the Olive-
branch public house, in Gray's•inn-lane, on the body
of P. Shargense, who lost his life on Monday near
!he above spot, by heing kicked on the head and body
ri a general fight with a number of Irishmen. After
mature deliberation, the Jury returned a verdict of
Manslaughter.
During the night of Thursday, last week, some
:,lidacious miscreants entered a farm-house, near
Kiikmanny, county Icilkenny, and perpetrated the
raubt atrocious cruelties on a man and l& wife, who
were left in charge of the place by the person who has
recently taken the farm, besides murdering their in-
fant child. The infant was murdered at its mother's
breast, by a blow supposed to be intended for the un-
happy parent. She, as well as her poor hutbatd,
were cut and mangled iii so cruel a manner as to
Lave their rtcovery very dobbtful.
—sday Tuesday evening, J. W. Sheppard, pupil to Mr.
_ _ -
over the chains
Bri.dge. to
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Lir • 11- o._
Daniel, surgeon, of Bristol, in leaping ove
placed at the entrance to Prince's. street
look at a boat, lost bis equilibrium, tell la
titld WA& drowned.