Star.
London, England, 1824-08-17 00:00:00

(DURT OF CHANCEBY-7'HIS DAY.
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WARD VP OOTJAT..—..LATIVitAIED V. SCUMMIER.
The Loss Otarcitt.46 was this day attended by the respective
parties hs thh &awls his private mens,.when the marriage settle-
ment was laid before his Lordship. Same conversation took place
as ni canals parts of the document, and his Lordship In the end
Was pleased to make the order confirming the arrangement entered
into, and the parties left the Coon with satisfaction.
A NOVEL SUITOR.
No small degree of mirth was excited this morning by the ap-
pearance of an Arab servant in the Court, bearing in his hand a
letter addressed, in Arabic,Eldon, to " Lord John High Chan-
' cellar of England." Having been introduced to the officers of the
Court, Butt, Esq. his Lordship's Mace-bearer, was requested
to speak to him. On looking at the letter, Mr. Butt, like others,
could make nothing of it ; but the mystery was soon cleared up, by
the messenger saying that it came from Sansid Khun, the Nabob,
resident at Calcutta. Several Counsel were standing near, and the
question now was, whether the document should be handed to his
Lordship or not? It was, however, resolved, that his Lordship
horrid be made acquainted with the circumstance, and the messen-
ger was directed to call at his Lordship's residence for an answer.
INSOLVENT DEBTORS' COURT, AUGUST 16.

Captain Charles Knatchbull, of Wimpole-street,
Cavendish-square, of Nantes, in the department of the
Loire, France, his Britannic Majesty's Consul there, of
Worrall's Hotel, Park-street, Grosvenor-square, for-
merly Lieutenant in the 14th Regiment of Dragoons,
afterwards Captain in the 80th Regiment of Foot, then
Captain in the 22d Dragoons in India, and since re-
duced Captain in the 20th Light Dragoons, came up to
claim his discharge.
The petitioner was opposed by Mr. COOKE, on behalf
of Mr. Thomas Worrell and Messrs. Stonehouse and Co.
Mr. HEATH appeared for the defendant, and stated
is limine that this Gentleman had been three years and
four months in actual custody; he therefore put it to
his Learned Friend's consideration, whether in this state
of business before the Court, he would enter upon his
opposition? He merely mentioned it; at the same time, I
he wished not to be understood as asking a favour.
Mr. Commissioner Bowes said, that without any sug.l
gestion from the Bar, the Court often asked the question
—supposing you make out a strong case against the in-
solvent, do you think that after so long an imprisonment
we should remand him for any considerable time ?
Mr. Coons said, he was instructed to proceed, and
commenced the examination.

The insolvent stated, that in 1821, he resided at Wor.
rail's Hotel, and contracted a debt of 1931. for which
he gave bills of exchange ; on the 23d of March, 1821,
he executed an assignment of a salary of 5001. payable
under the will of Sir Edward Knatchbull, his father,
but denied having conveyed an eighth part of 24,0001:
bequeathed under the said will.
Mr. COOKE said the insolvent had been indicted for
a conspiracy to defraud.
Mr. Commissioner HAnats—Yes. he was, and ac.
quitted; and suppose, on the merits of the case, I take it
for granted that everything was settled between the
parties up to the 23d of March, 1821?
• Mr. Cooms (to the insolvent)--When you executed
this assignment of the legacy, bad you not in fact dis-
posed of it?
Mr. HEATH objected to the question, and the Court
appeared to sanction it, at the same time ordering the
deed to be read.

' The insolvent afterwards went on to state that he re-
ceived 1301. a-year as half-pay: denied having any
hones in France, or any claim on the Knatchbull estate.
Messrs. Howell and Partridge held two bills of exchange
in his favour, which were available to his estate.
Mr. Coots again conferred with the Court. The
Learned Gentleman said he did not wish to take up their
time unnecessarily, he would therefore request that Mr.
Worran appo;nto4 ossihraft gad that the Court
would order a portion of the Insolvent's half-pay fqr the,
payment of his debts.
The COURT then ordered 251. a-year to be set off from
his half-pay, and approved of Mr. Worrall being
assignee.--An affidavit was then ordered to be filed,
when he will be discharged.
George Monroe, who had been examined on several
days, came up for judgment.
Mr. Commissioner Hmtan, in pronouncing judg-
ment, said there never had been a case before the Court
which bad caused more trouble, owing entirely to the
obstinacy of the insolvent. It appeared that the insol-
vent bad been in partnership with his opposint cre-
ditor, Mr. Milton, in the wine trade, which partnership
was dissolved in the month of April, 1823, after which
Mr. Melton entrusted him with wine for sale, part of
which the insolvent gave in payment of his own debts,
and part he sold, and retained the proceeds.. To justify,
this conduct, be at one time stated that the partnership
continued, and that the wine being a joint property, he
bad a right to dispose of it; and at another time he stated
that he was selling for Mr. Melton on commission.
The COURT could not admit either statement as a justi-
fication, and therefore adjudged the insolvent to be re-
manded
for 12 months from the date of his petition.
William Puderiford, a milk-man at Portland Town,
for assigning his milk-walk, horse, cart, &c. to mem-
bers of his family to the injury of his &editors, was re-
manded for six months.

!Valiant Buckley, a cloth,worker from Oldham, for
having sold his goods by auction when there were only
a few persons present, and which were all bought by
his son immediately before be rendered to prison, was
remanded for siz months.

The Russian General Orransuiwat is very ill, in con-
sequence eta coateliat es the bead, caused by a fall from •is hone.
Elm—Saturday night, about eliven o'clock, the fe-
male servant of Mrs. Wetherall, cowkeeper, in Swiss-
yard, Westminster, was awoke by hearing the horses in
the stable, adjoining her room, plunging and groaning
very loud. She got up and went to the stable-door
to see what was the matter, when she saw a light
in the loft above the stable; she alarmed the fa-
mily and neighbours, and as scion as the stable-door
was opened, the fire rushed out with dreadful violence;
the whole neighbourhood instantly became a scene of
great confusion from the extensive stabling, which was
built entirely of wood, being in great danger. The en-
gines quickly arrived, and, by very great exertions.; the
fire was confined to the stable where it broke out, which
was levelled to the &mound. One horse was found burnt
to death, another has since died, and a mare in foal,
valued at one hundred guineas, is so dreadfully burnt
that it is feared she must be killed. It appeared nothing
but a miracle prevented the fire from extending its ra-
vages to the other stables ; for if it had, besides the great
quantities of hay, straw, Ike. upwards of 130 cows would
have fallen victims to the devouring element.
Monday evening last, the Sovereign eoach upset,
when nearly at the bottom of the hill- at Morcombes-
lake, a short distance horn Bridport. Five of the pas-
sengers were much hurt, and are now at the Bull Inn.
The accident happened in consequence of the wheel
escaping from the shoe-drag, and the hores not being
adesunte to the weight.

GRAN,D REGATTA.
Yesterday the second grand Sailing, Match for the present year
took place, for a Prize given by his Majesty's Coronation Meet.
Thep was, according to the conditions, to be sailed forty Gen-
demen's pleasure vessels, and the following were nominated to con-
tend for the Prize :
No. Vessels' Names. Owners' Names. *Belonging to Tons.
1 R°7ll RIM T. S. Stokes Retheritithe 11
Frietsdatp B. Williams Paul's Wharf 7
3 Fortitude M. Martin DMlbank 7
4 Mositing Star W. H. Lever Ditto 4i
S Dotterel' B. White Vauxhall 8
6 Antelope J. Gadd Arundel Stairs 8
7 Spitfire • T. Bettsworth Chelsea
8 Calypso IL W. Sharp Arundel Stairs 10
9 Armw Lieut. Wilson Southampton 12
10 White Rose S. Holmes Cowes 9
11 Cornet Thomas Hooper Pickle Herring 13
The time appointed for starting was tour o'clock, but it was not
till within a few minutes of five that the match commenced. The
distance was from Blackfriars Bridge, round a boat moored off this
side of Putney Bridge, and back again to the Cumberland Gardens.
On the signal being given, the Dotterell cleared out in fine style,
and took the lead : owing to the Comet and Spitfire getting athwart
each other, those boats and two others were at first entangled, and
it was some minutes before they were fairly separated. As soon as
the first tack took place, the Dotterel' lost her superiority, and the
Royal Eagle shot a-head, followed at some little distance by the
Spitfire and Fortitude. The two foreign boats, as they were termed,
those from Southampton and Cowes, were not placed, owing to the
violence of the winds during the whole of Sunday, which prevented
their coming up the river as far as the bridges. The wind during the
whole of the time was W.N. W. and consequently, during the first
part of the sail, nearly in their teeth, so that much opportunity was
not afforded for a full display of naval tactics : by the time that the
Royal Eagle had reached Battersea Bridge, the Fortitude had ob-
tained the second place, and was not far in the wake of het foremost
rival; an awkwardness in managing her mast, after passing the
bridge, again threw her back, and the Eagle turned the corner full
ten boats' lengths a-head of her; the period at which the vessels ac-
complished this part of the voyage was as follows: the Royal Eagle,
27 minutes past six ; the Fortitude, 98 minutes; the Comet, 51
minutes; the Spitfire, 36 minutes; the Calypso, 38 minute.; the
Dotterell, 39 minutes; and the Friendship, 41 mhiutes • the other
boats did not perform this part of the task. and therefore lost all
claim to the prize. The same awkwardness with their mast again
prevented the Fortitude from coining up with the Eagle on their
return, and after passing Battersea-bridge, it appeared evident that
the Royal Eagle was destined to be the winner. At about half-
past seven she reached the boat moored off Cumberland Gardens,
havingperformed the latter part of her voyage at a very slow rate,
owing to the decline of the wind, which, during the race, had sunk
from a fresh breeze into almost a calm.

In the conrse of the evening, the cup and cover was presented to
Captain Stokes, the owner of the Royal Eagle, in the Orchestra of
Vauxhall Gardens, amidst the applause of the spectators. The vi-
sitors were numerous. The Fantoccini, the Juggler, the Concert,
and the el cetera, in which we include everything, went Off remark-
ably well, u did the fire works, and at a late hour there still
seemed but small token of breaking up. The illuminations were on
a larger scale than usual, and in several parts of the gardens mili-
tary flags and other trophies were suspended, to mark it as the
birth-day of the Duke of York.

Thursday last, a sailing-match took place between his Majesty's
Revenue cruisers, Tartar, Fox, Lion, Adder, and Rose. They
started from Weymouth Roads at a quarter past 12, r. at. The
course agreed on was as far Eastward u Lulworth Cove ; front
thence to start again together, and return to the anchorage. The
following was the order of sailing :
Rose, arrived at Lulworth, 9 minutes past 1.
Tartar ... ditto ... 14 ditto ditto.
Adder ... ditto ... 14e ditto ditty-
Lion ... ditto ... 15 ditto ditto.
Fox ... ditto ... 16 ditto ditto.

The start from Lulworth took place at 2 minutes after one,
v.*. the Tartar getting in first by nearly half an hour, followed by
the Fox, Lien, Adder, and Rose, which last cutter was unfortu-
nately obliged to shift her gaff-topsail during the sailing, and cons.-
quendy was considerably impeded. The Officers met in the even-
ing on board the Rose, Captain Johnson, where true hospitality
opened the door, and after having taken a cheerful glass and sang a
slurry song, the company separated.

FORCHILIE EXPULSION OF A DEBTOR PROM THE FLEET
Parsou.—A person of the name of Braybrook, late ofl
3helbrd In Bedfordshire, was committed to the Fleet
Prison at the snit of a creditor resident at Hitchin, in
Hens; Brit from motives of humanity towards the de-
fendant's large family the plaintiff did not declare
'against him, hence the prisoner was left supersedable.
Instead of availing himself of this clemency and re-
turning to his family, who were forced to go to the
workhouse, where they have since been a burden to the
parish, he obtained from time to time fictitious actions,
and remained his own prisoner, preferring a life of idle-
ness to one of industry. He derived his support from
the rent of his room, and the precarious bounty of
green-horis prisoners. Last week several spirited colle-
gians represented the matter to the Warden of the Pri-
son, and stated the hardship that a volunteer prisoner
should, by occupying one of the rooms, deprive more
deserving and necessitous persons of their privilege: in
consequence of which Mr. Brown applied to the Attor-
nies in the actions, and procured the necessary dis-
charges, after which he was expelled by his brother col-
legians as an. unworthy "fellow ;" and the Governor gave
strict orders to the turnkeys never to admit him again.
Some time in the month of October, 1823, the Lady
of Colonel B—, of South Audley-street, was robbed
of a small bureau, in which were deposited jewellery of
various descriptions, to a considerable amount, besides
a valuable gold watch and appendages. A few days
previous to the robbery, the Colonel and his Lady had
arrived in England from Florence, where Mrs. B. en-
gaged a young Italian girl as a ille-de-chatabre, and
brought her to this country. The young Florentine,
the first to whom suspicion attached, was interrogated,
but nothing could be elicited from her, except an un-
qualified negative, to the alleged charge; she was then
given into the custody of an officer, and underwent two
examinations before a Police Magistrate, but was dis-
charged ; soon after she quitted this country for her
native place. Colonel B. caused rewards to be offered,
and a description of the articles was left with the prin-
cipal pawnbrokers and jewellers, but all without effect.
A few days since, however, as the family were seated
at dinner, a respectably dressed man knocked at the
door, and informed the servant that he wished to see
the Colonel on an affair of some importance. The
stranger being shewn into the parlour, " Was not your
house robbed of jewellery during the last year ?"
" Yes," said the Colonel, " what of that ?" " Because,"
rejoined the stranger, " I am come to restore the pro-
perty, with the exception of one ring (a diamond),
which the Florentine girl pledged for £2, and of which
the ciplikate‘has been either lost or destroyed ; every
thing else you will find in this case (producing a small
rose-wood box). This information has been imparted
to me by the uncle of the girl, who is a member of a
religious order in Naples, who no doubt became pos-
sessed of the secret by means of confession." The Co-
lonel begged the name of the Ecclesiastic and his ad-
dress, that he might duly express his acknowledgments ;
but on this point the agent was impenetrable, merely
replying, that his Reverend Friend did not seek praise
for the performance of a solemn duty.

Yesterday a grocer, residing in Star-street, Edgeware-
road, in attempting to shoot a mad dog with a rusty
gun, had the misfortune, by its bursting, to lose his hand
on the spot. He was immediately conveyed to a sur-
geon's in tfiq neighbourhood, *here amputation of the.
tore-arm was judged necessity.
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- SPORTING IN 11:111.:IGENC R. •
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MIT' G-Rt /0 NI, TATTERSA L L' 8, A UO:
TM. beim( the first day of York Races, seittely atiyfi u-
npaid, and of course but little betting took place. As thd "lurk
Thirty Guineas Stakes will be ran for on 'Thursday nex:, we ath-
join the odds on that and the St. Leger.

VOSS THIRST UVINCAI STAKES.
se to 1 apt Canteen 46 to 1 agst Caccia Pistil
6 to 1 agst Streatham 86 to 1 apt Young Catton
DOSCASTIII SS. LEGS&
7 to 2 apt Brutandorf 23 to 1 apt Trull]
7to 1 agst Swiss 18 to 1 apt Equity
11 to 1 apt Osmond 20 to 1 agst Jerry
13 to 1 apt Heinous 23 to I agst Caccia Piatti
14 to 1 apt Mustachio 18 to 1 agst Cadiz
14 to 1 apt Canteen 3.5 to 1 agst Ina
19 to 1 apt Altisidora 35 to 1 apt Streotbaol
25 to 1 agst Serab 3S to 1 apt Cattim
Lotd Muncaster's gr. m. I.nct. is matched against T.ord
Normanby's br. h. Cornet, Sst. on theUa, last day of Doncaster limes,
for 100 sovereigns, h. ft. Last mile.
Mr. Riddell has sold his b. e. Mustachio to Cie Hon. T. 0. Pusvlet
WIGTON RACES—Auourr 11.

A Purse of .ClO for horses, &c. that never won the value of £5O.

at any time (matches excepted. Heats, four times round and a
distance.
Mr. h#P Minnie's cb. m. Maid of the Mill, 6 yrs old . 1 1
Mr. Jackson's br. b. Lost MI, 6 yrs old . . 2 2
Mr. Hodpon's br. g. Thunderclift, 6yn old . 1 3
Mr. Robinson's ch. m. Queen flab, syn old . 4 4
A handsome Saddle. fleas, three times round and a distance.
Mr. Wilson's b. m. . . 1 1
Mr. Storey's '.... m. . . . 2 2
Mr. Parkins ch. m. 3 3
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A muck for f 5, between Mr. Parkins's b. m. and Mr. Haiti.
ley's b. m.—won by the former.

Til rIVIDAV.

A Sweepstakes of one guinea each, with Eve added by the Gentle.
men of Wigton, for horses not thorough bred.
Mr. Strong's b. in. Fanny, 6 yrs old • - 0 t
Mr. Barton's cb. nt. 3liss Tipple, aged 2 1 2dr
Mr. John flodgson's b. in. Jennie Deans, 4 yrs old 0.3 dr
A Purse of £lO for any horse, &c. that never won the value of
£5O at any one time (matches excepted).
Mr. 31.31innie's ch. m. Maid of the Mill, 6 yrs old
Mr. Jackson's br. h. Gleaner, 6 yrs old .
Mr. Atkinson's ch. h. Enterprise, 4 yrs old
A Purse of six sov. for the beaten horses (catch weight).
Mr. Robinson's ch. m. Queen 31ab 5 yrs old
Mr. Barton's ch. m. Miss Tipple, aged
Mr. Jackson's br. h. Gleaner, 6 yrs old

1 1
. 3 2
2 dr

LONDONDERRY RACES—Mo►:oar.
King's Plate of lop. Thee mile heats.
Mr. Joyce's b. h. Friday
Mr. Battersby's ch. h. Irishman
Maiden Hunters' Plate, 3gs. p.p. added for half-bred hunters
Ladies Course.

Mr. Hill's Young Benbow
Mr. Fairley's Margaret

1 1
2 2

1 1
II 2

TUESDAY.
Irish Society's Protof 50p. fur Irish bred horses. ladles' Course.
Mx. Calwell's Alaty Ana . 1 1
?Jr. Batterby's Welcome . 4 4
Mr. Savage's Lumber 3 dr
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WibliCOAT.

Racing Stakes of lOgs. each, with 50 added, and 10 to second horse.
Mr. Joyce's Friday . . . . 1 1
Mr. Irwin's Pegasus 2 S
Mr. Calwell's Calista felL
THURSDAY.

Handicap Stakes of Sgs. three forfeit, for bun
mined. Ladies' Course.

kones aL

Mr. Calwell's Calista
Mr. Battersby's Irishman
Mr. frwira's Derry Lau

4 1 1
1 3 3
2 3 dr

SATURDAY.

Match for 50gs. p.p. Ladies' Course, was won by Mr. Hill's
b. ni. Lady Anne, beating Mr. Maxwell's Election.
Pony Races for a Plate given by the Right Hsu Sir J. F. Hill,
• . Bart. Once round.
Mr. Batteraby's b. p. . . . I
Mr. Cutrey's bl:p. . . 2
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Mr. Harvey's g. p. . bolted .

SPA RRIN G.
The set♦to at the Tennis Court yesterday were brilliant. h
was for the benefit of Ben Burn, who has not only risen lint hi:ta-
riff in the Fancy, but who patronises his kindred in the Prise Ring.
Jem Burn set-to upon this occasion with Tom Belcher, the best
regulator of thick heads the world ever produced. It was shoge-
ther a specimen of fine science; and Torn•Beicher, now called as
oadd one in this instance, proved himself best. John Martin, who
has to fight young Burn on the 23d of SLptember, saw the set-to.
Notwithstanding the pre-eminence in the set-to against gifted science,
the young one was backed at even.
The Chelsea cobler exhibited with a very fine fellow from the
Bristol nursery, named Bailey. Tom Bekhec is the patron of
Bailey, who proved himself an admiripg scholar of his celebrated
master. It was give and take in glove-fighting ; claret flew in such
style, that they were necessarily obliged to be parted, In consequence
of an indication that fighting was not allowed.

Moyle, the grinder, made a most gallant set-to with an Irishman ; .
they knocked each other-about to their hearts content, and Moyle
had the best of it.

Harry Harmer, although a blinker, put in some scientific bits
upon Bob Burn's nob.
Ben Burn and Oliver closed u fine a day's play as the season bas
produced. Ben returned thanks, and his patrons were •ery well
satisfied with the treat.

The works of the new bridge over the Seine, opposite
the Hotel des lavatides, in Paris, are commenced.

It is supposed that 3,000 houses will be built in Bir-
mingham and its environs during the present year.

Lord. NORBURY, we hear, has•at length.shewn un-
equivocal symptoms of resignation. Ins Lordship will be sue.
ceeded in his office of Chief Justice of the Court of COMMIX% Plow
by Mr. Joy, the present Solicitor-General for Ireland. Mr. Serjeant
Laraor will, it is said, be the new Solicitor-General, and in the
room of the litter Mr. Lamm FOSTIII, the new Serjeant.
KtNo's BENCH PRI/lOW—A circumstance occurred
last week which has caused a great stir among the rulers
of Banco Regis. Mr. W. L. Williams, the proprietor of
the Surrey and Sadler's Wells Theatres, who has, since
the last Term, been in execution at the suit of Mr.
Woodrow, forupwards of 5001. but accommodated with
the privilege of residing with his family in the Rules.
presided on Thursday at a public dinner, at Nat.
Greaves's Coffee Room, which being a separate building,
'situated in the yard detached from Richardson's dwelling,
the Grapes public-house, has heretofore always been
considered as strictly within the Rules, and publicly re.
sorted to by all the detinues to meet their friends, either
for the purposes of pleasure or business. Benton, RV!
torney for the plaintiff Womb ow, aware of the Rule of
Court of the 35th George 111. which orders, " That all,
taverns, victualling-houses, ale-houses, wine vaults,
houses or places licensed to sell gin or other spirituous
liquors, and all places licensed for public entertainments,
shall he excluded out of, and deemed no part of, the
said Rules," sent two of his clerks as guests to the din-
ner, one of whom, pretending urgent business, requested
leave to retire for a short time, soon after the cloth was
removed, and proceeded immediately to the Crown
Office, tiled the necessary affidavit, :eturned speedily 10
the company, by whom he was received with cheers,
and his health proposed by the Chairman. Early in
the evening the Marshal, Wm. Jones, Esq. was served
with the notice of an ESCAPE, and instantly dispatched
one of his officers for Mr. Williams, who found the
Manager in high glee, listening to the melodious strains
of some of his performer:, whom he had invited to do
honour to the least, and entertain his friends with some
vocal harmony. The Marshal was doubtful how to
act ; but ultimately consigned Mr. Williams to the in.
tenor of the prison. On Saturday, Mr. Jones sunimoued
the parties before him, when a number of persons de-
ed that Mr. Williams had never left the Ran:
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" DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

ei WRITS ANDYRI;CURRANTSTINBUNCHts.—GatIier
the currants when not too ripe : collect the finest bunches,
and bottle them, taking care to shake them down on
the stool, in order to fill up the vacancies in the bottle.
When corked, lined, and put in the water-bath, be
r,i-eful to watch closely ; and as soon as you perceive it
I, )11s, withdraw the fire rapidly, and a quarter of an
hour afterwards draw off the water from the bath by
means of the cock, or remove the bottles from the boiler.
" Wiling AND RID CURRANTS, STRIPPRD.—When
the currants are stripped, they are immediately to bel
put into bottles, and the operation conducted with the
same attention as with the currants in bunches.- It is
better to preserve currants stripped than in bunches, as
the stalks always give a harshness to the juice.
CIIERRITA RASPBERRIES, MULDERRIES.a—GAttIer
time fruits before they are too ripe, that they may be
less bruised in the operation. Put them in separate
bottles, and shake the bottles gently on the stool. Cork
them, &c. and Complete them in the same manner, and
Pith the same care, as the currants.
" Currants and cherries may also be preserved in the
second method above stated for gooseberries, viz. with
boiling water, covered with sweet oil after it is cold.
"'Juice or law CURLIANTS.—Gather the curtains
quite ripe, and squeeze them upon a fine sieve: put the
skins which remain upon the sieve under a press, in
order to•extract all the juice which may be in them,
and mix this with the former juice. Perfume the whole
with a little raspberry juice, and strain it through a
sieve finer than the one first used. Bottle and cork the
juke, and expoe the bottles to the water-bath, with the
same attention as the currants, &c.

.• Proceed in the same manner with the juice of bar-
betries, pomegranates, oranges, and lemons.
" STartwaanares.—Numerous experiments have been
made on the strawberry, and in various ways, without
being able to:obtain its perfume, without having re-
course to sugar. Bruise the strawberries, and strain
them through a sieve; add half a pound of powder su-
gar, with the juice of half a lemon, to a pound of straw.
berries; mix the whole together, put the decoction in
bottles, and when cot kede"fbc. expose them to a water-
bath ;All it begins to boil, etc. This mode succeeds very
well in every respect except she colour, which suffers
considerably ; but that may be supplied.
" APRICOTS, PEACHES, AND liscrmaisEs.—.6.pricots
from standard trees in the open air answer better for
this operation than hot-house or even wall-fruit, being
less trader. Gather them when they are ripe, but
somewhat firm; when, on being pressed gently between
the fingers, the stone is perceived to detach itself from
the fruit. As soon as gathered, cut them in halves,
take out the stone, and peel off the skin with a knife as
delic: tely as possible. Put them into bottles, either in
halves or quarters, according to the size of the mouth,
and shake them on the stool to lessen the vacancies.
Add to each bottle from twelve to fifteen almonds;
cork them, and put them into the bath. As soon as it
boils, instantly withdraw the fire, and in a quarter of
an hour aftet wards draw off the water from the bath.

" Peaches are treated precisely as the apricots;—as
are also nectarines, only the skin is left on the latter.
Watch the water-bath closely, to prevent their being
spoiled by over-boiling.
" PLusts OF EVERY KIND.—AII the smaller kinds
may be preserved whole, with the stone in them, after
taking off the stalks; but the larger varieties should be
cut in halves, and have the stones taken out, as the va-
cancies they leave in the vessel, when used whole, can-
not be diminished by shaking, without bruising the
fruit ; and besides, the heat of the bath causes them to
shrink, and leaves the vessel half empty. Whether pre:
set red mire or in pieces, they are to be treated in the
same manner as the apricots and peaches.
" Small plums may also be preserved by the second
process above, respecting gooseberries.
" PEA Rs os EV ERY K I NO.—When the pears are peeled
and cut into quarters, and the pips with their husks are
t Ikea out, bottle them, &c. If they are of a kind
usually eaten raw, they should only be brought to boil;
but those kinds that are usually stewed or burled should
remain boiling fur five or si; minutes. Pears which have
fallen from the tree should be boiled for 15 minutes."

The Getman Papers state, that on the second repre-
slgtation of The Marriage "pro, at Genoa, its further acting was
interdicted, as being injurious to guod morals.

The celebrated spot called Gads-hill, near Rochester,
which SNANSPEAII6 has converted into classic ground, has been
newly planted with ►hrubs, that are in a thriving st..te. It is to
be hoped that the future traveller, when reminded by the simi-
larity of scene of the pranks which our great bard has immortalized.
will not have the pleasure of the recollection disturbed by any dread
of a renewal of them.

'The liberality with which our Government took offl
the heavy Custom-house duties on Fre. Ettgsstrusg.t, which,

witLciat contrihetiug materially to the Revivet . operated vexa-
tiously to the lovers and patrons of the Fine Arts in England,
has not been met with an equally liberal policy on the other
side the water. Not only is 20 per cent. ad ratorem duty continued
on l'nglisb engravings, but ear out of every three is taken from every
consignment of prints sent by the London print.selkrs to Paria.l
One of the hrst of our dealers sent, a few weeks ago, six engravings,
the prime cost of which wasitee guineas each, two,w axe taken from the
number by the Supreme Public Functionary at the Custom House,'
the value of which, added to the 20 per cent. duty, forms a charge
of sat per cent. on all English engravings exported to France.-•-•
We 61161VC the French Government to be wholly sinacfstainted +rid
Skis ealtoopittnary proceeding at their Custom-house, Aid we trust
that, When it reaches the ear of the Authoritia, proper means
will be taken to put a stop to it. It is extremely injurious
to British artists, and, if not discontinued, must be met by not
only re-imposing the former duty on Frentli prints (which is
now reduced to a nominal impost) but by an additional charge
equivalent to this prohibitory duty of 53 per cent. as the Paris
rs have refused to receive several consignments lately sent from
this country, Enghala engravings being thus raised to a remunerating
price so high u to "lust them oat of the French market.

In the last Colombian Papers there is rather a singu-
lar correspondence. Some anonymous incendiary ad-
dressed a letter to General Paez on his arrival at Caracc as
to the following effect :
To Saws Pito—Every one knows that Bolivar has demanded
from you the troops that are destined to protect this department, in
order that they may proceed to Peru, and become the victims of his
plans for the overthrow of liberty.
• We wait your arrival here, in order to know whether yon are one
of his infamous accomplices, or a true patriot. By sending the troops
you will approve yoursel( the one, and by refusing them the other.
" Remember the ridiculous game which the finical Iturbide
played. " A Counssurt."
General Paez, instead of treating the attack of this
cowardly traitor with silent contempt, published a long
reply in vindication of the designs of the Liberator, and
of ins own character.

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The Meatenies Oracle and Astison's eowsplete Lakora-
tory and Workshop. sttn.
(Extract concluded from the STA a of yesterday.)