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PDXTMAST.ERS' SOCIETY.

Yesterday, •dit-snniteirsary -of this Society, which
was established as a protection against the system
adopted for a-series of years by the farmers of post-
horse duties, was celebrated at the Freemasons Tavern.
There were present about 250 persons ;.„Mr. WHITE,
of Bishopsgate-street; in the Chair. After the usual
loyal wrists were given, the Chairman proposed the'
health of the Chancellor of the Exchequer? and exten-
sion of the freedom of trade. He stated;-that it was
not the practice of the Societn-Which had hen formed
fur the purposes of trade alone, to enter upon politi•
cal discussions, and it could not there'ore be supposed
that the introductign of the name of a member of his-
Majesty's Government had any reference to the con-
flicting interests and opinions of parties. The toast
was given because the Chancellor of 'the Exchequer
had shewn the utmost readiness to inquire into the
grievances by which the trade of the Postmasters had
been formerly oppressed, and because it seemed to be
his wish to remove the heavy restrictions with which
trade in general was shackled, as quickly as his co-
adjutors would permit him to do it—(Applause). The
greatest credit was due to the Right Hon. Gentleman,
as well as to Mr. HERMES, the enlightened Secretary
ta the Treasury, who most accurately examined every
clause in the Bill, and made such alterations as com-
pletely secured those who were interested in the mea-
mere. He congratulated the Society upon reaching its
sixth year with increased vigour. All through the
country the public, against whom the contrivances of
the farmers of Post-horse duties operated most ezten-
sively, were now perfectly aware of the benefits aris-
ing from the resistance which had been thus made
-to the oppressive system ; and it was no small proof of
the efficacy of the resistance, that not a single actin
had been brought against any individual,of the Society
.since its establishment—(C'heera). The health of Mr.
Hums, and that of Mr. SYKES, of the Stamp Office,
were then given. After which, the Chairman
.gave,
" The Postmasters' Society, and Prosperity to it."—
The Chairman, when his health was drank, reverted
t• the conduct of his Majesty's Ministers, which, he
said, proved at least a strong tendency towards a con-
currence with the.voice of the public, whose voice
should always prevail with respect to trade.

HAYMA RC= THRATRIL—Another fashionable audi-
ence filled every part of the House Tuesday night at an
early hour. The performances were Simpson and Co.
the new Ballet, and The Heir at Law. In the former,
Mrs. DAVISON made her re-appearance in town, as
Mrs. Bromley. Mr. Simpson served as the vehicle of
introduction to the metropolis of Mr. S. BENNETT,
whose reception was favourable. In The Heir at Lam,
this Gentleman assumed the character of Pangloss,
and confirmed the favourable impression which his pre-
ceding efforts had produced. DOW TON) in Lord Duberly,
and Mrs. HUMBY, in Cicely Homespun, exerted them-
selves in the most successful manner. _

The Honourable LEICESTER STANHOPE, who has
distinguished himself by his exertions in favour of
Greece, having passed from Genoa, where he had ye.
sided for some time, to Milan, was ordered by die
Austrian Police to leave the Austrian territories in 24
hours. The pretence was that his passport was signed
only by tl:e Austrian Consul at Genoa; but that this
was a futile pretence was evident, from the fact that
he was permitted to pass the frontiers (where the exa-
mination of passports is ordinarily the most strict,)'
without difficulty or observation... The whole affair has
probably originated in the hatred borne towards Col.
STANHOPE, as the friend of Greek independence.
BRITISH SETTLERS IN NORTH AMSRICA.--.-Friday
a Public Meeting was held in the Trades' Hall, Glas-
gow, for the purpose of forming a Society in connec-
tion with the Church of Scotland, for the purpose of
sending Ministers, Teachers, and Catechists to the British
settlers in North America. Earl DALHOUSIE was chosen
Patron, and Mr. FINLAY President of the Society; and
Sir M. S. STEWART, Vice-President.
The Associate Burgher Presbytery of Glasgow, which
met in Renfield-street Session-House on Tuesday last,
agreed unanimously to petition both Houses of Palle-
mint against the Roman Catholic Bill. A Petition
against the Catholic Claims, subscribed by upwards of
600 persons, has been forwarded to the House of Com-
mons, from the parish of Carluke. -
Sunday, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, as Mr.
JAMES Birr BRIIWORTN, woollen-manufacturer, of
Chamber-street, Dublin, was walking in his tenter
ground in the rear of his •house, he was attacked by
eight or ten men, armed with bludgeons, who left him
for dead ; his head being literally beat to pieces, so
that little hopes are entertained of his recover y. His
supposed crime, which has led to the present attempt
at assassination, abd also to the destruction of his house
and property, in January, last, is the introduction of
shearing machinery, which has been in use in England
these 20 years, and is now used in all parts, of this
kingdom, but is not admissible in this city, by the laws
ofthose murderers. The number of hands employed in
this branch would not amount to forty.—lrish Times.
MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE IN WATIRFORD.—A de-
plorable calamity, originating in the very culpable
practice of vessels firing their guns opposite the city,
occurred on Friday last, in the family of Dr. GEORGE
Wysa, residing in the centre house at the Adelphi-tet-
race. The thin 4Eolus, Captain OWEN THOMAS, bound
for Quebec, Was going down the river, when, just as
she came opposite the house of Dr. Wyss, his Lady
entered the tront parlour, carrying in her arms her
youngest child and only son, a lovely and most inte-
resting boy, eleven months old. At this fatal moment
the lEolus discharged some of her guns, the explosion
of which gave such a terrific shock tothe tender nerves
of the infant, as to produce almost immediate convul-
sions (the consequence it is supposed of the rupture of
blood vessels in the brain), which continued; with short
intermissions, until five o'clock on Saturday morning,
when death put a period to the sufferings of the babe.
By a Navy List, printed in the year 1705, ee ob
serve, that we had at that time in the Service, 7 first
rates, 14 second rates, 45 third rates, 63 fourth rate.,4o
frigates, 24 small frigates and sloops, 92 fire•ships,
yachts, bombs, store-ships, hospital ships, and hulks
The Lord High Admiral (the Prince of Denmark) had
7,0001. per annum pay. Captains were paid SOs. to 10e.
per day ; Lieutenants, 6s. to .ss. per day. In war time
this pay was doubled. No mention is made of half-pay.
Captains of ships had then power to take a portion of
prize-money from one seaman and give it to another.
In the year 2796 (June) we bad 100 Flag-Officers, 929
Post Captains, 251 Commanders, 2085 Lieutenants,43o
Masters, and 521 Surgeons. -
The Hampshire Hunt Baer% which took place on Friday, on
Worthy Down, afforded excellent sport. 'rbig ekgant H. H. Cop,
value 100 guineas, was won by the Hon. W. Gages horse Gimlet,
beating Mr. Villeicois's Veteran, by Blucher, on whom the betting
at starting was 10 to 1.

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