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" COUNCIL OF STATE.-SITTINO OF APRIL MI.

* The Connell of State which, in execution of the command of
his Majesty, has heard the Report of the &talons of War said
.Legislation upon that of the Minister of War, having for its ob.
ject the examining wbeti.er officers, made prisoners cf war, and
who, after having broken their parole, are retaken with arms la
their hands, ought to be carried before a Military Commission.
" Considering that these officers having iorrigiced the Laws of
Nations, return thereby tinder the Laws of War.
"Is of opinion, that when officers, prisoners of war, bavlaw
broken their parole, are r with arms in their bolds, dm
capita punishment incurredetetabem cannot be inflicted till aka
they have been carried before a Military Coauebsice, elkarwad
wick ascertaining the identity of the individuals, and the mkt,
of the facts. (Signed) 1. G. LOOllll..
" Approved at the Palace of SE. Cloud, May 4.
(Signed) " NA POLUIX:.

CORN-MARKET, MARK-LANE, MAY 29.
This day we have not many fresh arrivals of What, and lb*
remaining supplies but inconsiderable, sales thereof support last
quoted prices—The same may be observed in Barley and Ma
White Peas keep their price—Very few Grey—Tick Beau a
trifle dearer—Oats are here in middling supply, and this trade 111
named at little ductuarioa—Flour continues at late prim.
CUILIIINT FUCA' AS
Wheat, 83s. 110 s. 130 a. - Beans 714. 775.
irk ditto (new) 4111 s. 748.
Fine ditto, 1345. ISt..
Rye, 744 82s. Ditto (fine Old) 755. 766
Barley, Sac 6 Ss. Od. Oats, 44s 504.14*
Malt, 118 a. 955. Poland ditto, Us. 578.
White Pease (boilers) 82s Ms Pouter diuo, Sis.
Grey ditto, 74.. 765. Rape bred, 474. AO.
kin. Flour, 10Ss.110a.-Bsconds, 100 s. to 105 e. •
' SMI I'HFIRLD—May 99.
Beef Es 2d t 3 6s 41 I Veal Is Od to 8s 04
Mutton is 4d to es rid Pork Is 04 to 71 44
Lamb 7. W. to es. id.
J.uu about mu—Sheep and Lambe, 5780.
Galva" 110..e1p, 309.

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IGATX dINNIFERSARr OF THE BIUTIaII
AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.

On Wednesday, the 6th of May, /812, the British
and Foreign Bible Society held their eighth Anniver-
sary at Freemasons' HAL The attendance was so
numerous, that the Hall was filled almost immedi-
ately after the doors were opened ; and many hun-
dreds, among whom we regret to say, were the Earl
of Hardwicke, and several Members of parliament,
and other Gentlemen, subscribers to the Institution,
were Unable to obtain admission. At twelve o'clock
Lord Teignmouth, the President, opened the business
of the day by reading the Eighth Report ;—which,
From tile variety and importance of the facts it enu-
merated as indicative of the operations and success
of the Institution, and the very animated and impres-
sive sentiments with Which it concluded, may justly'
be considered the most interesting and valuable of
those compilations for which the Society are indebted
' to the able, pious, and indefatigable exertions of their
VW), Christian President. His Lordship (who was
relieved by. the Rev. Mr. Dealtry in reading a part
of the Report) having hfought it to a close,'delivered
a brief and impressive address ; and proceeded to
read a letter from the Bishop of Durham, wherein
that excellent Prelate expressed his deep regret at
being prevented by the state of his health at so ad-
, vanced a period of life, from attending the Meeting
of a Society in which he took so cordial an interest,
and desired that a draft for £5O might be accepted
as his Proxy. The cash account having now been
read by the Assistant Secretary, the Bishop of Kil-
dare, (lately appointed a Vice President of the So-
ciety) rose and moved, that the Report which his
Lordship the President had read should be adopted
and printed under the direction of the Committee.,
The Bishop prefaced this motion by an admirable
speech. in which he stated the want and acceptability
of the Scriptures, according to the authorises" Ver-
sion, nbt only among the Protestants, but also among
very mazy of the Roman Catholics in Ireland, and
spoke in terms ofitigh commendation of the exertions
made by the Dublin Association and the Hibernian
Bible Society of Dublin to meet the exigency. The
'Bishop asserted, that .the ignorance which prevailed
in that country on the subject of religion was not to
be conceived, that the doctrines of the Reformation
were utterly unknown in many parts of it. His Lord-
ship then described, in a very pious, simple, and
feeling manner, the recent accession cf. the Profes-
I sor of Maynooth to the Protestant Established
Church ; And concluded by an affecting appeal on
behalf of a people who nteded so greatly the assistance
of the Society, and were so prepared to profit by it.
The Earl of Hardwiekefiaving been prevented by
the -pressure of the crowd from entering the Hall,
'dispatched a letter, (which was read to the Meeting)
wherein his Lordship expressed his regret at being
compelled to retire, and the more so, because it has
been his intention to move the Resolution of Thanks
to the. President. Mr. Wilber force, after adverting
to the suddennees with which the duty of makingthut
4Potion had devolyed on hilt, delivered aespeech
whiCh would deserve to be eln-igreh'isAffilhe happiest
.4 his effusions'im any preeedineKtriliErstry. He
complimented the Noble President anteing theeentre
of the largest religious circle which the *604 had
.:eyer witnessed. 64 71ttle 4/14.70a.r Lordship expect,
;(said Mr. Wilherforce).whekint returned to your
.atatiye country, tia-etoy let toe and- retirement
tilhich your puhlitabou acnnydtiettilf% Govern-
'rent had earneda that so high and useful a destination
was reserved for you as that to which your Leidship
hasteen called," Mr. Wilberforce then proceeded
to descant, with exquisite beauty and feeling, on the
scene which he now had the satisfaction to witness,
contrasting it with the stormy and tumultuous scenes
in which so great a part of his time is spent. He
seemed to have entered a higher *region, within the
beanis of telc,stial light, and to have left the clouds
and storms of this Tower world beneath him. The
Institution appeared to him very aptly described in,
. those beautiful lines of Goldsmith
66 As some tall cliff, that lifts its awful form
• Swells from the vale, and midway meets ;he storm;
• ho' rcand its breast the rolling clouds are spread,.
DMA sunshine settles on its head."
The Bishop of CLOYNE, in seconding this motion,
stated, that after the vei y eloquent and able manner
in w hich the subject of the proposed Resolution had
been treated, he should not offer a single word by
way of recommending to the Meeting what every
• Gentleman present must, from full conviction of the
merits of the Noble Lord, be eager to adopt.
The Rev. Dr. WINTER, in moving the Thanks to
the Vice Presidents, delivered a judicious and candid
speech, in which he described in very swropriate
terms, the happy union of Christian parties which
this Society exhibited. L,ird Calthorpe, and Sir
Thomas Baring, in severally seconding this and a
preceding motion, delivered their. sentiments briefly,
but ie a very feeling and impressive manner. The
Bishop of Meath, (recently appointed a Vice Presi-
dent) moved the Thanks to, the Conimittee in a
speech of great energy. His Lordship concurred
with the Bishop of Kildare in rept esenting the state
of Ireland as needing the benefit which it was in the
power of this Society to impart. The Bishop remar-
ked that only the skirts of that cloud charged with
fertilizing showers, to which the Noble President had
compared this" benevolent Society, had yet extended
to Ireland. • His Lordship expressed the warmest sa-
tisfaction at witnessing so numerous a Meeting; uni-
ted thus cordially and ardently on an object of so
much importance, and assured them, that he should
endeavour to impart a similar impression to the
Clergy of that Diocese which constituted the sphere
of his labours.
The Right Honourable N. VANSITTART, M. P. se-
'conded the motion of thanks to the Committee in a
speech distinguished by his customary candour, ele-
gance, and discrimination. He bore the strongest
testimony, from his own personal experience, to the
industry and harmony of the Committee and the unia
formity with which, merging all peculiarities of re-
ligious sentiment, they pursued the great object of
their appointment.
The Thanks to the Treasurer were moved by C.
Galan. Esq. M. P. and seconded by T. 13.tansoton,
Esq. M. P. in a short but pertinent speech, delivered
unc:er the inconvenience of a cold, which almost sup-
pressed his utterance.
The Bishop of Nonwicit then rose, and moved the
Thanks to the Secretaties. His Lordship stated, that

he could bear his testimony to their zeal ; and pro-
ceeded to expatiate on their services, to which him-
self had been witness, with that simplicity, feeling,
and liberality,by which he is so eminentlydistinguished.
Mr. STEINIMPFF, in returning thanks, addressed the
Meeting briefly wi:h that Christian pathos which cha-
racterize all his addresses. He felt the respect paid
to his Colleagues as paid to himself. In the garment
of praise with which they were clothed, he felt him-
self adorned ; in their honour he was honoured. He
confessed that' oftentimes when he contemplated the
magnitude of the duties which belonged to his office,
and still more the responsibility which accompanied
them, he was almost ready to sink under the weight :
but he remembered that his SAVIOUR had said—
My grace is sufficient for thee," and then he fc#c en-
couraged to proceed. Adverting to the Continent
of Europe, and the services which the Society had
rendered to that part of the world, he directed the
attention of the Meeting to two foreign Clergymen,
the Rev. Dr. Brunmat k and the Rev. Dr. Schwabe,
who were present, and who would probably favour
the Meeting with some observations on the-subject.
Dr. BRUNMARK (Chaplain to the Swedish Embassy )
then came forward, and after appealing, as a foreigner,
to the indulgence of the audience, delivered a very ,
sensible, pious, and impressive address. He did ins-
tice to the paternal kindness and activity of his own
Government : but pointed out how, from various
causes, a grievous scarcity of the Scriptures prevailed
among toe lower orders of the people throughout the
Swedish dominions, which nothing but British bene-
volence could have remedied, and for which the Bri-
tish and Foreign Bible Society had provided a reme-
dy. Dr. B. then particularized the services which the
Society had rendered by promoting the printing of
the Scriptures in the Swedish, Laponese, and Fin-
nish languages ; and described the value of these ser-
vices, and the. gratitude with which they were felt, in
a manner which excited great interest, aid produced
a very considerable effect.
The Rev. Mr. HUGHES followed, and offered his
thanks to the meeting on behalf of himself and his
colleagues, to whom he was not snore united in office
and in labour, than in respect and affection. Mr.
Hughes then took a brief but luminous view of the
Society's exertions during the past year, and advert-
ed, in very grateful terms, to the kindness which had '
been shewn to himself and his colleagues, by the se-
veral local bodies to which their personal assistance
had been given. He closed an excellent address, by
glancing at the•advantages which would result from
this Society to Britain whatever might be her desti-
nation. If she were to remain the arbitress of na-
tions, she would have the means of extensive useful-
ness, and be a source of happiness to the world.—
If, on the contrary, her connection with other nations
should be destroyed, if she should experience such a
reverse as to cut off the means of her commercial
wealth and greatness, she would have within her-
self those resources which would sustain her under
calamity, and make national adversity contribute to
her improvement.
The Rev. Mr. Owns expressed himself unwilling
toereaken, by anyitkig he might say, the impres-
sion which must hive been made by she spion of feel-
ing and
,' ititiktrient in the speeches isOus.collitigues
wll hidded him. }Le was also aware that the
field to day was occupied by reapers of high conside-
ration: and that as the sound of their sickle appeared
to be so grateful in the ears of the meeting, he should
leave them in full possession of it. If, however, a
prOptr opportunity should offer at the close of the
biisiricsi, he shouldivery cheerfully glean,a few ears,
and present them elitlus offering on the altar of the
Society.
The Bishop of SALISBURY expressed the cordial sa-
tisfaction with which he took a share in the duties of
this interesting occasion ; and moved the Thanks of
the Meeting to the Synod of Glasgow, and the seve-
ral Synods, Presbyteries, &c. in North Britain, for
theirliberal contributions and support. This motion
was seconded by the Rev. T. White, M. A.
HENEY THORNTON, Esq. M.P. then came forward,
and moved the Thanks to the several Auxiliary So-
cities, &c. In doing this, he entered into a detailed
and very judicious consideration of the advantages
arising both to the funds and operations of the Insti-
tution from the establishment of Auxiliary Societies.
He appealed to the prodigious item in the Cash Ac-
count of £24,813. Ss. 10d. furnished by Auxiliary
Societies alone, in justification of his statement ; and
after explaining in a variety of ways the solid and
permanent benefits connected with this system of lo-
calization, concluded a very able and highly satisfac-
tory speech, by representing the several Auxiliary So-
cieties as possessing claims to the warmest gratitude
of the'Meeting.
Lord GAMBIER then lose, and moved the Thanks-
to the Corresponding Committee in Bengal. • In do-
ing this, his Lordship apologized for his inability to
the Motion as it deserved. The profession of arms,
his Lordship observed, was not favourable to habits
of public speaking. He did, however, consider it a
great honour to perform the lowest office in this bless-
ed Society : and therefore trusting that his feelings
would be accepted as an atonement for the deficiency
of his expression, he should satisfy himself with simply
offering the Resolution which he held in his hand to
their adoption. C. Grant, Esq. M. P. Seconded the
motion.

The Rev. JOHN Tovorsnn, (of Bermondsey), in
inovizg the Thanks to those Gentlemen who had con-
tributed Books to the Library, delivered a very neat,
canuld and pleasing Address. He drew a very happy
parallel between the Society as constituted of differ-
ent Christian denominations and the human body.—
Had you observed these apart, you might have seen
the brilliant eye, heard the eloquent tongue, and wit-
nessed the active,hand ; but you could not have con-
templated the symmetry of the whole, had -you not
seen them embodied in the Society itself. Mr. T.
was followed by
The Rev. Mr. &mow, (of Cambridge), who ad-
verted with much feeling to those labourers in the
East, Messrs. Martyn and Thomason, who had com-
menced their paitoral duties in the service of his own
church, and whom he regarded with the affection of
a brother. Mr. Simeon gave some interesting Ile-
tails respecting Mr. Martyu's visit to Shiraz, in Per-
sia, with a view to effect a pure Persian translation
1 of the Scriptures; and after descanting briefly on the
general object of the Society, and the degree in which
that object was promoted by literary contributions,
concluded by supporting Mr. Townend's motion. •
The Bishop of Nomvicu having moved the Thanks

to Lord Teignmouth, for his Lordship's conduct
in the Chair,
Mr. Owen came forward, and closed the business
of the day by an animated Address. He Congratu-
lated the. Meeting on the services which had been ren-
deted this day to the cause of the Society, by Irish
and English Prelates, by the defenders of our coml.
try (alluding .to Lord. Gambier), and (pointing to
Messrs. Vansittart and Wilberforce), by the en-
lighteners and the liberators of mankind. Mr. 0.
then called upon the Meeting to take a view of the
Society, in reference to the agents which it had called
into employment, the various scenes in which it. was
acting its dignified part, and the objects to whom its
kindness was extended. To ascertain these several
items, and present the grand total of the Society's
exertions, would stretch
,the intellect of an Angel,
and surpass the ccmputing powers of all but Hiss who
numbereth the host of Heaven, and called the stars
by their names. The tale could only here be•told in
part, and must be interrupted. He trusted, however,
' that those whom he had the honour to address would
be united in that perfect state, where the mighty nar-
rative would be completely unfolded• and neither
darkness intercept our view, nor weariness oppress
us. The direct adiantage of this Society was, he said,
I scarcely greater than the contingent benefit which re-
suited indirectly from it. While civil polity and so-
' cial happiness were ultimately promoted, it was im-
possible not to see and admire in what degree Kell-
! gion profited by the influence of such an Association.
The correspondence which it elicited, and the testi.
monies winch it collected from every part of the
world, were so many dispositions, from independent
and concurring witnesses, to the truth, the power, and
the excellence of Christianity. After a train of re-
marks, illustrative of these positions, Mr. 0. con-
eluded by urging the Members to take encourage-
ment from the triumphs which they had witnessed
this day. 41 Be ye steadfast," (said Mr. 0.) 64 un-
moveable—always abounding in this word: of the
Loan---forasmuch as ye know thatyour labour hasnot
been, is not, nor ever will be, in vain, in the Loan."
Thus terminated the Eighth Anniversary of this
great Institution. The multitude, amounting to be-
itween two and three thousand (and which would, had
there been space, have amounted to almost doublethe
number), were literally of one heart and one mind.
Never did the countenances of men indicate more vi-
sibly the strong feelings of mutual joy and affection
than those of that vast assembly. So perfectly had
the great subject absorbed all subordinate considera-
tions, that not an expression dropped from any speaker
which betrayed a controversial feeling.
A stranger to what has appeared in print would
have supposed that in this Institution of pure and
vast binevolence dm* is (as we trust there soon will
be), but one opinion and one feeling throughout the
British Empire and the Christian world. And when
we state that 35,690 Bibles, and 70,733 Testaments,
were issued last year, besides the number circulated
abroad by the Society's aid—that within that period
Seventy new Auxiliary Societies (including Branch
Societies) were produced in. Britain alone—and that
the net income of the year was £43,532. 12s. sd. and
its expendittrie (including its engagements) £46,530
10s. I Id.—we scarcely think we assume too much
ht claiming for an Association so employed and sup-
ported, the contributions, the co-operation, and the
prayers of those who are sincerely desirous ,g that all
men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of
the truth."

CRIME Or MINISTERS.—From authority we ititti,
that there Will be no change in the Ministers of For. 1
tune. The veteran Premier, CARTER, still being ati-
thorized to furnish the Ways and Means, at his Lot-
tery Cabinet, No. 8, Charing-Cross. Next Thursday
all the Lottery will be Drawn.
FRENCH LITERATURE.—Among the various novel-
ties that have lately issued from the French press,
particularly deserving the notice of the Literary
world, are, Voyages et Memoires Da CIIATBAU•
BRIAND en Grece et en Palestine—Paris dans le dix-
neuvieme Siecle--Mad. cl.e Stael's Work on Litera-
ture, with Memoirs of her lite.—Mad. de Geniis'
Histoire des Femmes Celebres—and Pigault Le.i
Brun's new Novel, Une Macedoine ; Copies of these
Works may, at present, be procured in London
of Mr. COEBURN, Conduit-street, and a few other
Booksellers.

CORONER'S INQvtsTs.—Yesterday an inquest was
held on the body of Master Boue, a yuung gentle-
man of Eton College, who fell out of a boat on the
Thames, on Thursday, and was drowned. Verdict,
Accidental Death.

An adjourned Inquest sat at a public house in
Pall-mall, on Wednesday evening, on view of the
body of a new-born infant child, which died in conse-
quence cf the inhumanity of its moihcr, a cook in a
gentleman's family in Pall-Mall, lan Monday last.—
Her pregnancy was a secret to all but another maid-
servant. She delivered herself-secretly in the privy,
on Monday, and, on the other servant hearing an in-
fant cry, she ran into the yard, and enquired what
was the matter. The unnatural mother had put the
infant down the privy, but it did not admit ot secre-
ting it, and she next deposited it in the dust-hole.—
The other servant followed thither with a candle,
which the mother put out ; and whilst the former
ran up stairs to give an alarm, she concealed it in a
coal-hole, where it was found, much bruised, and
survived only a few hours. The Jury adjourned to
get further professional evidence as to the cause of
its death ; and, after a surgeon had been examined,
they returned a verdict of—Killing and Slaying. The
mother was conveyed to St. James's Workhouse.

Friday se'nnight an Inquest was held at Long
Sutton, on the body of J. Baker, labourer, who was
scalded to death. The deceased had been employed
in brewing ale, and had set the Mash in the- tub,
Which stood upon a cratch, when, in reaching to
spread some sacks across the vat, a board laid across
the handles, and upon which he stood, gave way, and
the poor fellow fell headlong into the tub. A lad
I.who was in the brewhouse at the time, hearing him
fall in. ran to his assistance, and got his head above
L the liquor, when Baker got hold of the side of the
tub i but not being abie to recover himself, he got his
legs over into the tub, and walked through the scald-
ing wort. Medical aid was procured with all possi.
ble
.speed, and the poor fellow survived, in excru-
hCiattag..pakn, until Wednesday last (ten days after
the accident), when he died.

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DIVIDENDS to to made at GUILDHALL
Jane 16. R. Kennett and 0. Puncion Chtapskk, batch, if
eleven. June 164. Lulu* and J. Milker, Peale, ilneadrapers,
at one. June U. H. Jackson, Rod Liomeasea, stainers-, ado...
May 30. lames Abernethy, Francismteast, broker, at cheek..
May 30. W. Reeve, Clapham, coach-master, at twelse. Jam is,
H. Crokatt, Lloyd's Coffee-home, lantrame-broker, a
Jun. 13.1. Pulley, Capel-court, stork-broker, at ten. June 111.
M. and M. blear, Pleasdilly, geldenakha, at elem.
DIVIDENDS to be made in the COUNTRY.
June 19. T. Harrison, Liverpool, cowkeeper, makelevels,* ag
Globe. LiverpooL June 16. D. Putts, Exeter, wiermaadusee
at eleven, at the Globe, Elmer. June 17. J. Warms* Liver.
pool, ironmonger, at rlcven, at the George, Liverposi. Jane IL
W. C. Gilson, Plynmut G-Dock, estivener, at teems, at the Gslas
Exeter. June 62. R. Goodwin, Groakhditch Muse, hawing, es Its
at the George, Leek. June St A. Mowbray, Durum,. *NZ
merchaat, at tam, at the George" Nenacsals. Jane la T. Stamp,'
Bristol, carpenter, at Haven, at dm Doak Bristol.
CERTIFICATES. Jona 16.
C. H. sad T. Ueda Carlisle, emaakaanutaaurers. Ilmjeapg
Walmsloy. Surrey-00os, narchaen. Martha haste". "waft
ivintner. E. Maxwell, of Featbaranombuilthags, m. has
Newtoa Tooleparset, cooper. Wm. H. Worthy,Maokrat
merchant. S. Sinsoads, Spitalliells, ghsamambast. A.Thsonvk
Gracechurch-street, Landon, wardmat. Jobs bachlay, lbw;
draper. S. Wordsworth, Barasky, cordwainer. lea. Martian
Merchant, Stockbridge, inakaeper. Was. Hellas sad J. Wog,
Clerksowell, jewellers C. Um, Clifton, perfumer. OuTisaatee,
Stockbridge, barmy, tanners. Charles Miller, of AWpsa thltp
street, silvenaskha
DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHO'S.
Burdett and Cottle, St. Alban's, millwrights. Bob* sal je,
very, Manchester, silk-manufacturers. Bauer andasallea%
Bonsai', white-lead manufacturers. Lammas and Butgess, mee,
desfield, silk manufacturers. Churchill and Co i•
glen. Barn and Stalleid, Bishop-Wearasouth,
Groat= and Co. Liverpool. Semler and Ferrer; W
sugar-refiners. Lyn, and Co. London, madams. Wesi*
Wootifendsr, Burr, cotton-spinners. Niihau and Felaukten
mouth, hatters. Beck and Aiport, Flsh.street-IM,
Stubbs and Baker, Worthing, builders. D. sad T. FirialmilM.
thing, plumbers. Ewart and Co. Liverpool, anachisas. Maas.
and Watt, Stepney, rope-makers.--1.8.at d A.B. Sewell,' slip
street, slopsellers. Rogers and Get tins, Tewksbury, inumerm
F. and W. Williams, Chepstow, plumbers. Penh sad MAI.
westry, drapers. Dean and Stockwell, Itothatithe Wan,*
weights. Taylor and Stokes, of Aliemtrete, rablatanakett.
Blowers and Gudgen, Tottenham-courtroad, drapers. Sams/
Julehin, of Warner-street, joineta Flutter and Sank, U,
nurserymen. Scuttle' and Basbeld, Oxford-street, jewellers,

B&RTHS.

On the 18th Inst. at Edinburgh, Mrs. Captain aim; stag
Royal Perthshire Militia, of a son.
At Aberdeen, on the 16th Inst. the Lady of Ovule Ithaell,
424 regiment, of a daughter.
Lady '1 heodosla Rice, daughter of the Earl of Lisatitkets
daughter.

MARkill).

Rev. William Mallets Hoblyn, of Southfield-heave, to L
Frances, daughter of John Paget, Esq. of Newberry-km, Is.
Menet.

Rev. Nathaniel Humphrey, Rector of Thorpe Melnik
Northamptonshire, to Miu 9ull, daughter °fuse imam 114
Gent. of Chalcombe, Oxon.