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OPENING OF LONDON BRIDGE. On Monday last the preparations forthe interesting ceremonial of opening London-bridge by their Majesties in person were re- sumed. The double line of barges from Somerset-house-stairs, where the Royal party were to embark, to the bridge, were safely moored during last week, and the regulations adopted under the controul of Sir T. Byam Martin, on whom the arrangement of the entire procession on the water devolved, were of the most satisfactory kind, although he was obliged, from the great num- ber of applications made by individuals to have stations assigned them in the line of procession, to give a vast number of refusals. It was originally intended that the embarkation of the Royal party should take place at Whitehall-stairs, but is understood to have been the choice of his Majesty himself to alter this arrange- ment to Someiset House, in order to afford a greater number of his subjects an opportunity of seeing the Royal party and suite proceed in state along Pall-mall, Cockspur-street, and the Strand. Early in the morning the bridges were crowded with numbers who stationed themselves wherever they could obtain a view of the splendid pageant. Most of these early risers brought provi- sions with them, to enable them to make good their position during the day. The barges and wherries ranged along the line of rowing were early filled and the river presented a very gay appearance, with the flags and streamers that hung pendant from the larger vessels, and the various erections which on shore com- manded a view of the river. The passage in the centre of the river was about 150 feet, until about half-way between South- wark-bridge and the new bridge, were it becomes more extensive, and gradually spreads to the stairs of the new bridge on each side, so as to afford ample space for the boats in the procession to land their inmates and retire. The termination of the lines at these points were formed by the eight city barges, with the navi- gation barge and shallops. The flags from these barges, which were early in the day filled with the liverymen of the different companies, presented an animated and gay appearance. The banks aud buildings of every description along the river side had been fitted up with stages and galleries, which through- out the day were crowded with persons of respectability. Flags were flying from the various churches, &c. within the line of pro- cession and view and the towers of these edifices were crowded with spectators. The day was exceedingly fine, scarcely a cloud to threaten a shower and the arrangements for the whole procession, &c. appear to be of the most excellent character. The principal tradesmen in the neighbourhood of the Borough and Newington Causeway closed their shops at one, for the pur- pose of enabling the persons in their employ to participate in the festivities. At one o'clock the whole extent of the Strand was lined with multitudes of respectably dressed people, waiting the approach of their Majesties and the windows, balconies, and even the tops of the houses were crowded with ladies of fashionable appearance. The police were stationed in a double row, to preserve the car- riage-way clear from the Palace gate, St. James's to Somerset House. The whole crowd, rich and poor, were very decorous and orderly, and the latter exhibited no signs of drunkenness- an appearance too frequent on Mondays devoted to similar holi- day spectacles. Shortly after, his Majesty's state band, and a guard of honour consisting of 100 men of the Grenadier Guards, arrived at So- merset House, and took up their station within the quadrangle. The appearance of the Strand at this time, from the crowded state of the streets, the number of ladies in the windows, &c. and the multitude of flags flying, was very animated. The following was the order in which the procession passed through the Strand, &c. on its way 10 Somerset House :— Two officers of the Grenadier Guards, mounted. A picquet of the Dragoon Guards, two with swords drawn. The High Constable of Westminster mounted, bearing his silver staff; Two of the Dragoon Guard* mounted, with swords drawn; The Royal Party and suite then came conveyed iu Twelve carriages drawn each by two horses, caparisoned in the usual manner as on state occasions. The carriage in which his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex rode, ac- companied by one of the young Princes, was bailed with repeated acclamations from the crowd; his Royal Highness bowing repeatedly in acknowledgment. A party of the Dragoon Guards preceeding and surrounding The carriage in which were their Majesties, with two of the ladies of her Majesty's household; their Majesties sat with their backs to the horses. The King wore an Admiral's uniform, and the various decorations of several orders. Their Majesties were hailed with tremendous bursts of" Bravo!"—" God save the King and Queen and other demonstrations of loyalty. The Royal carriage was immediately after followed by a squadron of the Dragoon Guards, with drawn swords. Banner of the Dragoon Guards. Several persons of rank rode on either side. The whole was closed up by a squadron of the Guards (Blues). Then followed an immense number of carriages of the nobility, and several persons of rank and distinction on horseback. The whole cortege drove by at a hand gallop, amid the repeated cheers of the multitude assembled, handkerchiefs waving, &c. &c. Their Majesties embarked at Somerset House. A railed passage, extending from the entrance of the roadway, in the western wing of Somerset House, under an arch, to the water side, had been constructed, covered with an awning, and lined with crimson baize. Down this their Majesties and cortege pro- ceeded on foot, to a platform prepared for the occasion, and also covered with an awning, from whence-they stepped into barges prepared for their reception. The whole being embarked, the barges moved down the river in the following order :— Two Harbour-Masters' Boats. The Trinity Barge. Victualling Board. Navy Board. Treaslllcr of tfe Navy. Board of Ordnance. Commander-in-Cliicf of the Army. The Admiralty. Lords of the Treasury, ROYAL BARUE. flOYAL FAMILY, Lords, &< in Attendance. Ditto. Ditto. Naval Officers. Barges filled with the Nobility and Distinguished Individuals invited to the Ceremony. Two Harbour-Masters' Boats. It was low water, and the whole advanced at a slow and steady rate, amidst the cheers of the multitude and the discharge of cannon from boats stationed on the river and adjacent shores. A notice has been issued that carriages cannot pass over the bridge for a few days, but that foot passengers will be allowed, under certain regulations, to pass over and view the grand pre- parations made to receive their Majesties. The gun boat moored between the Southwark and London bridges was most tastefully fitted up, the seats, &c. being covered with flags. On the bridge an immense number of flags were hoisted. The royal standard will not be hoisted until his Majesty lands at the new stairs. The total of the supplies furnished by Mr. Leach, of the Lon- don Coffee-house, are as follow :-370 dishes of chickens 150 ditto hams and tongues 75 raised French pies, &c.; 75 pigeon pies 40 sirloins of beef 50 quarters of lamb 250 dishes of shell-fish, tkc. 200 ditto salads, cucumbers, &c. 200 fruit tarts 200 jellies, creams, and strawberries 8501bs weight of pine-apples 100 dishes hot-house grapes 100 ditto nectarines, peaches, apricots, &c.; 100 ditto green gages, Orleans plums, &c.; 100 ditto currant, gooseberry, raisin, &c. 150 ditto orna- mented Savoy cakes; 300 ditto ice cream, &c. 100 ditto tart- lets, rout cakes, &c. The attendants are of the most respectable class, and in num- ber not fewer than 250 persons. From the bridge the view was most magnificent. As far as the eye could reach a dense mass of vessels covered the river, with the exception of the centre of the stream, which was left free for the royal party and their attendants. Every boat was thronged with well-dressed and anxious spectators, whilst flags of every description floated on the breeze; the richness of their colouring and their variety and number were beyond any thing before wit- nessed. Shortly after four the loud and general cheering from the river gave signal of their Majesties' approach. A royal salute was fired from the brig stationed off Southwark-bridge, the shouts from the people on the river increased, the bells of the churches struck up a merry peal, and in a few minutes the fore- most of the royal barges were discovered making their way thro' the centre arch of Southwark-bridge. The stairs on the London side of the bridge had been covered with crimson cloth, and at the bottom of these stairs their Ma- jesties were received with all the formalities on the occasion of royal visits to the city. His Majesty then paused to survey the scene around him. At this moment the air was rent with the most deafening cheers from all sides, and the King, taking off his hat, acknowledged this hearty greeting of his subjects by repeated bows. His Majesty walked up the tremendous flight of steps without the slightest appearance of fatigue. Upon reaching the top of the stairs, the sword and keys of the city were tendered to his Majesty by the Lord Mayor. His Majesty was graciously pleased to return them to the Lord Mayor, and to signify his wish that they should remain in his lordship's hands. His Ma- jesty was then presented with a gold medal, commemorative of the opening of the bridge, having on one side an impression of the King's head, and on the reverse a well-executed view of the new bridge, with the dates of the present ceremony, and of the laying of the first stone. As soon as these formalities were completed, and the whole of the royal party had assembled in the Pavilion, their Majesties proceeded to the end of the bridge amidst the enthusiastic plau- dits of the people. Their Majesties were attended by their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Cumberland and Sussex, and by the principal members of the Royal Family. In going to and re- turning from the Surrey end of the bridge, their Majesties threw medals to the spectators on each side of them. Just as the royal procession had reached the Surrey side of the bridge, Mr. Green, with a Mr. Crawshay for his companion, made his ascent in a balloon. Their Majesties were quite close to the aeronauts, and appeared to take much interest in this part of the entertainments with which their presence was celebrated. His Majesty showed himself from the parapets on either side the bridge to the assembled multitudes below, and was evidently much struck by the appearance which the river presented. A hearty burst of cheers from the river welcomed the King as often as he showed himself. After the conclusion of this ceremony, their Majesties and the royal suite returned to the Pavilion, where a cold collation was laid out. A similar repast was served up to the guests at all the other tables. As soon as their Majesties had concluded their repast, the Lord Mayor rose to drink his Majesty's health, with four times four. The company rose, and after cheering in the most enthusiastic manner, sang the national anthem of God save the King." His Majesty bowed to all around, and appeared to be much pleased. Sir C. Hunter then rose and proposed that health and every blessing may attend her Majesty the Queen." The Lord Mayor then presented a gold cup of great beauty to the King, who said, taking the cup, I cannot but refer on this occasion to the great work which has been accomplished by the citizens of London. The city of London has been renowned for its magnificent improvements, and we are commemorating a most extraordinary instance of their skill and talent. I shall propose the source from whence this great improvement sprung. The trade and commerce of the city of London.' The King then drank of what is called the loving cup, of which every other member of the royal family partook. His Majesty next drank the health of the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress, and His Lordship, in a few words expressive of the deepest grati- tude, thanked his Majesty. At six o'clock their Majesties re-embarked, amidst the same loud cheering, firing of artillery, ringing of bells, and the other marks of respect which had marked their progress down. The procession had a more imposing appearance on its return, in con- sequence of its being joined by several of the city barges, in- cluding that of the Lord Mayor. The same excellent arrange- ments which were observed in the early part of the day were followed up in the disembarkation at Somerset-stairs, in which not the slightest disorder or confusion occurred. Their Majesties, on landing, were loudly cheered as before. In going along the platform, her Majesty, who leant on the King's arm, turned round repeatedly and bowed to the surrounding multitudes. His Majesty remained uncovered the whole of the way along the platform. The cheering at this time was immense. In a few moments after their arrival at Somerset-house, the royal party entered their carriages, and returned to the Palace, escorted in the same way as on setting out. The cheers as their Majesties passed along the Strand were loud and continued. The weather throughout the day was most favourable. Con- sidering the immense assemblage on the river and its banks, we are happy to say, that we heard of few accidents, and only one of a fatal nature, that of a young, man who was pushed off a wharf at Bankside and was drowned, though only a very short time in the water. Three men were taken into custody charged with having pushed the man in. Mr. Green, and Mr. Crayshaw, the gentleman who accom- panied him in the balloon, landed safely at Bexhill, Surrey. PLAN OF DRAWING FROM THE CIRCINGLE. The exhibition on Tuesday, before his Majesty, of this new mode of draught, as applicable to cavalry horses, was attended apparently with the greatest success. At about half-past two o'clock a party of the 9th Lancers, attended by several officers, took up their station in the Home Park, in the clear space im- mediately under the Terrace wall. There was also present a party of the Horse Guards Blue; and a boy belonging to the Life Guards, dressed, under the superintendance of Major Head, in the costume of the natives of South America, mounted on a grey charger, was an object of some curiosity to the company. The horse was managed simply by a piece of plaited cord at- tached to a bit of enormous power, and the rider held in his hand the lasso, a piece of leather thong, about 20 feet long, with a noose at one end, and attached at the other to the girth of the horse and from this lasso of the South Ameticans, who are so expert in its use, and throw it with so much exactitude, as to be able to catch and carry off at full speed the wild horned cattle in the plains of Spanish America, and at a distance of 20 feet, Major Head, we presume, first formed the idea of applying the principle of horses drawing from the girth to military tactics. The first experiment tried was, to recover and carry off an amu- nition waggon, supposed to be left behind on the field in a re- treat, and which, but for this new application of power, must be relinquished to the enemy. At the word of command, a body of the 9th Lancers rode up to the waggon, fully equipped, every man having a cord with a hook at each end of it, and each fasten- ing one hook to a ring in the circingle, and the other hook to the pole of the waggon, they gallop of at full speed and carry the baggage waggon with them with the greatest facility. A heavy car, containing a Serjeant and fifteen men of the Coldstream Guards, was drawn for a considerable distance by the same means and when the cavalry halted and disengaged the lasso from the horses, the infantry dismounted at the same time, ad- vanced and charged together. This movement, which was exe- cuted with great rapidity, showed, that by means of drawing from the circingle: horse and foot may be made to co-operate. A six-pounder field-piece was in like manner carried off at full gallop, and with comparative ease, by only two cavalry horses, and a heavy truck containing straw, &c. was taken away by one horse. A bull, whose horns had been entangled in the lasso, was then dragged forward by two of the cavalry, and carried away at full trot, all the resistance of the animal being ineffectual. Several distinguished officers on the ground expressed a decided opinion as to the Successful result of the experiments, and con- sidered that the introduction of -Major Head's plan into our mi- litary tactics would be attended with considerable advantage.

THE DEATH BANNER. [A young Pole, after receiving several desperate wounds, refused to leave hi3 ranks, and-struggled on. He fell; and his comrades, taking1 his heart, placed it on a spear, and u»ed it as a standard in a successful charge against tne Russian sq uadrons.] AND art thou fallen, thou, Thy country's gallant one ? The patriot's ai-m is nerveless now, The patriot's goal is won. Thy comrades cannot lose thee thus, Again for Poland—charge with us Another charge-but one- For all thou Iovedst in life;— Come, where the war breathes darkest dun, And light us to the strife: Who shrinks from battle's whirling tide, Thy heart our banner-God our guide? O rally rally all That Poland calls her own— Swear to avenge a brother's fall- Swear by this heart alone; Swear, ere we burst on yonder horde, The warrior's oath ;-the lifted sword. Op with it -'tis a star That lightens o'er the field, Dimming the fiery eye of war They reel-they faint-they yield. The bloody banner holds its path, Like heaven's lightning in its wrath. Yonder see it gleaming, The standard of the free; In its own life-blood streaming, Brave heart! we follow thee. In cannon's thunder, foeman's shot, In blood and flame we sever not. On !-o'er their servile ranks The patriot's charge has gone Like mountain torrent burst its banks- The banner leads them on O'er riven helm and shattered glaive, The crest of battle's fiery wave.

HOUSE OF LORDS. THURSDAY, JULY 23.-The Marquis of Bitte presented a petition from Merthyr Tydvil, against the truck system. Lord Wynford gave notice, on behalf of the Earl of Eldon, that he would move, on Monday next, for a copy of the indict- ment in the case of The King v. O'Connell, and a copy of the information taken before the magistrate. On the motion of the Bishop of London, the Churches Building Bill went through a committee, and was reported with amend- ments. FOREIGN RELATIONS. Earl Grey said he had it in command from his Majesty to lay on the table copies of the papers relative to Belgium. The Marquis of Londonderry said he begged to ask the noble earl if these were the only papers connected with Belgium which he meant to lay before the house and if all the papers which had been communicated to the public through other channels were not to be presented for its information. Whatever the noble earl might think of his foreign policy, in his opinion it exhibited such a picture through Europe as never was exhibited by this country before. He therefore thought that the house ought to have a day fixed for the discussion of the papers, as he felt that the King of Holland made out a case in which a total want of faith and of honesty towards an old ally was manifested. Earl Grey answered that he had not as yet the commands of his Majesty to lay any other papers respecting Belgium on the table and he considered it unnecessary to take notice of any ,other allusions of the noble marquis. The Queen's Dower Bill was read a second time. The Marquis of Londonderry gave notice that he would, on Tuesday next, move for copies of all documents relating to the negociations respecting Belgium. On the motion of Lord Wharncliffe, the house went into a committee on the Truck System Bill. The bill then went through the committee as did also another bill, introduced by Lord Wharncliffe, for the payment of wages in money. The second reading of the Coals Duty Bill was fixed for Thursday.—The house then adjourned. FRIDAY, JULY 29.—BELGIUM.—The Marquis of London- derry said that the noble and learned lord on the woolsack hav- ing asked him to postpone his motion, which stood for Tuesday next, he had deferred it to Tuesday week, on which day it was his determination to put a question to the noble earl opposite, relative to the papers which he yesterday laid on the table. Earl Grey said he was almost sure the answer he must give would not be satisfactory to the noble marquis. THE QUEEN'S DOWER BILL, On the motion of Earl Grey, was read a second time, and ordered to be committed to-morrow. THE AUGMENTATION OF ECCLESIASTICAL BENEFICES. This bill was read a second time, and ordered to be committed on Wednesday next.—Adjourned. SATURDAY, Juur 30.—The house met at two o'clock, when the Lord Chancellor, the Duke of Richmond, and the Earl of Shaftsbury took their seats on the woolsack as commis- sioners for giving the royal assent to several bills. The Speaker appeared at the bar numerously attended by members of the House of Commons, when the commission was read giving the royal assent to the Oaths before the Lord Steward Bill the Re- duction of the Salary of the Master of the Mint Bill; the Abo- lition of the Custom House Oaths Bill; a Bill for Providing for the Widows of the Writers to the Signet in Scotland the Com- position of Assessed Taxes Bill, and to upwards of fifty private Bills.—The house adjonrned.

llft tøte 11a1tl1 VIRTUOUS YOUTH OF LouIS XV.-Louis XV. in the first year of his marriage, faithful to the conjugal vow, put his courtiers in despair, not leaving them any hold on his morals. These men are not able to domineer over princes exempt from passion they cannot serve passions which princes have, not, and conse- quently obtain the recompense of these services. L hey then adopted the resolution to concert among themselves to lay snares for the young King, and to plunge him into corruption their first attempt was not successful. One of them'sought to inspire him with a taste for a lady of the courthe replied to him La trouveriez-vmis plus belle que la i,eine ?"-Di-. Lardner's Cabinet Library, Vol. VII. Historical Memoirs of the House of Bonrhon, Vol. II. COMFORTABLE SLEEPING.Tlie adage that 11 poverty makes a man acquainted with strange bed-fellows," was cu- riously realised in an examination lately at the Mansion- house. A number of vagrants were brought up for sleeping in the open air in Bilingsgate market. One of these peo- ple said by way of defence, that he never intended to trou- ble the market with his presence again, as he altogether conceived it to be the most ineligible sleeping place in London; in fact it was next to impossible to sleep, the boatmen began to make a noise at so unseasonable an hour. He had a right to know, as he had tried the principal sleep- ing places; he had slept on the flags in Old Fleet Market, in the pens of Smithheld, under the arches of London bridge, on the pavement of the Minories, in the lime-kilns of Paddington, among the repairs of St. Saviours, and in St. Michael's chureti-vard but he never slept in so uncom- fortable a place as Billingsgate market. He was sorry to give a bad character to any place, especially in a Court of Justice; but he must say upon his honour, that a man bad no business to go there, unless he had got blind drunk, which, in his opinion, no respectable person would do." SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCE.—It is a fact not generally known, that beef can be kept fresh for many years. The beef is encased in a tin can made for the purpose, and when taken out it will be found as fresh and sweet as if it had been only a day from market. This fact was proved beyond all doubt a few days ago. The extensive house of Messrs. M'lèie Lindsay, and Co. of Greenock, who export this ar- ticle, had kept some for upwards of ten years, and when opened found to be quite fresh, and as delicious as if newly killed. The many inconveniences to which crews of vessels are subjected, and the disease consequent upon living on salt provisions, may thus be avoided at a very little expense. Salmon is preserved for years in the same way, and the house before mentioned, exports thousands of cans annually. EDUCATION.—To diffuse information among the people, and render them capable of comprehending sound reasoning on public business, was a favourite object of Cecil. In contradiction to the absurd idea that ignorance is the parent of good order, that men will prove the best subjects when they bestow no thought on their social relations, it was the maxim of this sagacious statesman, that where the people were well taught, the king had ever good obedience of his subjects." Considering the church as the grand channel for the moral as well as well as religious instruction of the people, he earnestly laboured to fill every ecclesiastical office with able, learned, and active teachers. To impress these senti- mentson his sovereign as well as his political colleagues, he warned them that where there wanted a good ministry there were ever bad people for they that knew not how to serve God, would never obey the King.—Dr. Lardner's Cabinet Cy-clopmdia, Vol. XXI. Lives of British Statesmen, Vol. I. SOCIAL CULTIVATION OF Music.—WThere several young ladies, sisters or friends, reside in one family, there is an opportunity for bringing the social harmony of voices to a kind of perfection, which casual intercourse can never lead to. In a country life the accomplishment of music is especially graceful. What can L better befit morning or evening society in an arbour, or in the shady recesses of a park or pleasure ground, than an Italian arietta of Millico or Paesiello, aided by a few extempore touches of the guitar 1 A glee sung by heart will not render the labours of embroidery less interesting, or badly occupy the interval between reading aloud. One of the chief delights of ladies' work is, that It so little engrosses the thoughts. While their fingers are me- chanically employed, they may, in a hundred ways, entertain themselves and those about them, as well with the music of their voices as with the merry conceits of their wit and fancy.—Har- moniconfor Aug. 1. ANTS IN SOUTH AilEllICA.-Tlie walls and floor of my apart- ment (at Buenos Ayres), says Sir E. Temple, were nearly covered with what at first gave me considerable alarm but having been assured that I should not be molested, I took courage, and found that I was not deceived. This was a colony of ants, which had their settlement in one of the beams of the roof, and having seve- ral roads to it, they were spread in divisions of millions over the room, but always preserved the nicest order and regularity in their ranks. Day and night their industry was unceasing I never found the least inconvenience from them, but often much amusement in observing their curious labours. Sweets seemed to be their great allurement, for the sugar bowl every morning was found to be in their entire possession, and to dislodge them was no easy task. Perhaps no house in Buenos Ayres is altoge- ther free from them. THE RIcK-Eu RNERs.-The whole expense to the county of Hants, arising from damage during the disturbances of the last winter, and the charges of the Special Commission, is very little short of £ 10,000. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF CHURCH LIVINGS.—It will be seen with pleasure, that the Bishop of London invites an inquiry into the revenues of the church, and affords his earnest support to that part of the Archbishop of Canterbury's bill which con- templates a more equal and equitable distribution of church livings. We cannot do better than quote his own words on this important subject The Bishop of London could not suppress his feelings, of satisfaction at the inquiry which was to be insti- tuted by the present measure. He felt quite convinced that the Church of England had no cause whatever to fear any inquiry, and if it had any such fear, that was the best reason why inquiry should be instituted. He was glad that the bill would cause an improved distribution of church livings. When the real state of the case was known, he believed there would be no disposition on the public mind to trespass on the integrity of church property, although there might be a desire to meliorate the distribution of it. The people of England had a right to look forward to an improvement of the church livings, provided this could be done without any violation of the principles of property. The Church of England had within itself the means of placing its establish- ment upon a foundation of increased efficiency, by means of a more equal distribution of livings, and by this it would be better able to answer all the objects of that establishment." It is but bare justice to the Bishop of London to state, that he uniformly shows himself to be the strenuous friend of the poorer and labo- rious clergy. JUSTIFICATION OF BAIL.—The public are not aware of the iniquity practised in the Bail Courts during the Terms, nor of the conspiracies connected to procure the liberty of swindlers. At the last Old Bailey Sessions three buffers' bails were con- victed of having attempted to obtain the discharge of a prisoner confined in the Fleet Prison, and sentenced, each of them, to imprisonment for 12 months in the House of Correction and a few sessions ago a fellow was transported for 14 years for per- jury, in giving bail for a defendant.—During the last term one fellow, who had been an inmate of a prison nearly 12 months, obtained his release by tiring out his creditors-not by white- washing," for he knew that the Insolvent Act would spoil his trade of bail-buffing-and a fortnight afterwards justified bail in an action for £ 140, although he had been a few days before asking charity. In another case, the name of a buffer was given in as bail, in an action for £160, and he described himself as a jeweller. The attorney for the plaintiff, upon inquiry, ascertained that the bail had been lately released from prison, by means of the Insolvent Act-that he had been imprisoned under the de- scription of a scale maker; and, while in prison, obtained a scanty living from a menial office which he held amongst his brother prisoners. This buffer was afterwards proved to be always in readiness to swear to any matter, either as a creditor under a fraudent commission of bankruptcy, or bills of exchange, to sway the choice of assignees, to an alibi, recognizance, or cha- racter at the sessions or to make affidavit of debt to any amount, to arrest a party, for the purpose of keeping him out of the way, if he happened to be a witness against a gaming house or brothel keeper, and thereby stay the course of justice.—Some days ago a man made affidavit that he saw a sum of money for which an action was brought paid. The attorney for the opposite party knew well that he had had a buffer to deal with, and at once threatened to indict him for perjury. In apprehension of the consequences, the buffer acknowledged that he had been paid the snm of 7s 6d for the bit of perjury but he really thought there was no harm in it, as the man who paid him wanted the money very much, and he whom it was intended to defraud was very well able to afford the expense.-The case of a person who is a witness against a notorious gaming house, and who was arrested a short time ago for no less a sum than £700, by a party whom he had never seen, and with whom he never had any dealing, in order that he might he prevented from giving evidence, is now under investigation, and will shortly appear before the public. INDEPENDENT MEMBERS.-—The committee of Mr. Prendergast has published the following delectable epistle from the anti-reform candidate for Weymouth to Sir G. F. Johnstone:— Copy of a Letter from C. B. Wall, Esq., pro tempore member for Weymouth, to Sir G. P. Johnstone. SIR.Havillg received a requisition numerously signed by the elec- tors of Weymouth, inviting me to offer myself a candidate to fill the seat vacated by Major Weyland, and having also seen a copy of the arrange- ment entered into at the late election, I concur therein, and engage to hold the seat at Weymouth until such time as you may require me to vacate for you. I have the honour to remain, sir, your most obedient servant, C. BARING WALL." Will the House swallow tins'! We shall, no doubt, have Mr. Wall telling the House on the question of Weymouth, that he is much more independent than the members for London. The Post describes his election as a proof that the delusion respecting the Bill is passing away!-Oh oh oh RATS IN THE STATUE.—" What is most to be dreaded in a state 1" demanded Hoang Kong of his Minister Koang Tschong. "Prince," replied he, according to my idea, nothing is more to be dreaded than what is called rats in the statue." Hoang Korig did not understand this metaphor, and Koang Ischong explained it to him in the following manner: "You ltnow, prince, that in many places statues are erected in honour 01 the tutelar saint of the place these wooden images are hollow within and painted without. Now, by some chance or other, a rat had penetrated into such a statue, and nothing could be thought of or devised to drive it thence. To set fire to it they did not dare, fearful that the wood would catch neither did they dare to place the image in water, lest the colours might thereby be effaced. Thus the rat remained protected through the respect they had for the image." And who are those rats in the state' asked Hoang Kong. "They are," said he, "people who pos- sess neither virtue nor merit, and yet share the favours of their prince these are the rats in the statue." PRIVILEGE.—-Parliament-men are as great princes as any in the world, when whatever they please is privilege of Parliament: no man must know the number of their privileges, and whatso- ever they dislike is breach of privilege. The parliamentary party, if the law be for them, call for the law if it be against them| they will go to a parliamentary way. If the law be for theroj then for the law again. Like him that first called for sack to heat him then small drink to cool his sack then sack again to heat his small drink.—Selden. CAUSE OF SlIt ROBERT PEEL'S DISLIKE OF THE PRESS.- Never was Luther wiser than when he threw the inkstand at the Devil's head. For the Devil dreads nothing but ink, and be- takes himself to his heels as soon as he noses it.—Borne. DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE.—We learn from the Westminster Review that Prince Talleyrand has been instructed to propose to our government, that it shall send to Paris one copy of every work published in England, and that, in return, the French go- vernment will send to this country one copy of every work pub- lished in France. The English works to be deposited in the National Library at Paris, and the French works in the British Museum, and both for the use of the public.—This would cer- tainly be an exchange honourable and serviceable to both parties. Of every work published, eleven copies are delivered to chartered colleges by order of government—many to be stowed away and worm-eaten in certain obscure corners of this kingdom. Now, we cannot but believe, that one of these would be°more serviceably disposed of by being deposited in the National Li- brary at Paris than at the College of Aberdeen, and may be read by quite as many Englishmen, to say nothing of foreigners. SINGULAR CASE OF SOMNOLENCE.—A Spanish lady, Donna Maria Mora, is on her way from Cadiz for the purpose of pro- curing medical advice in London for a most extraordinary case of somnolency. The lady, it is asserted, remains asleep at times for three whole weeks and no means have hitherto been de- vised for awakening her. Nourishment is supplied her by her attendants while she is in a state of insensibility. There may be some exaggeration in this account-but the story, we have the means of knowing, is founded in truth.—Literary Gazette. HUGH KELLY, the dramatic author, who died in 1777, was a person not likely, at his first introduction to Dr. Johnson, to have pleased. a person of "predominant vanity." After having sat a short' tkfie, he got up to take his leave, saying, that he feared a longer visit might be troublesome, Not in the least, Sir," Johnson is said to have replied, "I had forgotten you were in the room.Croher's Life of Johnson. THE Ex-KiNG OF FRANCE.—The Bourbons, among other kingly qualities,.had a-great disinclination to pay their debts.-— Besides PfaflenhofFen and others, Charles the Tenth owed Count Isemburgh about 300,000 francs, of which, with all his applica- tions, the Count could never contrive to recover but 30,000. He has lately cited Charles before the Court of First Instance of the Seine, and obtained a judgment in absence against him. THE DUCHESS OF BERIU.-lf this lady had any political de- signs, she has seen fit to drop them. She is now in Tuscany, and is about to proceed to Leghorn to the sea-bathing. Blacas, De Conny, and Berthier de Marsan, have received orders from the Piedmontese government to quit its territories. THE KING ot ENGLAND AND THE KING OF THE FIDDLERS.- His Majesty has presented to Signor Paganini, by the hands of Sir Andrew Barnard, a valuable diamond ring, in testimony of his admiration of his extraordinary talent. QUOTATIONS.—Avoid them, unless you are well studied in their import, and feel their pertinence. A gentleman one day looking at the skeleton of an ass, which had been dug out of a sandpit, and admiring and wondering at the structure even of that despised animal, made a very mal-adroit use of one. Ah said he, with the deepest humility, and a simplicity worthy of La Fontaine, ice are fearfully and wonderfully made." The Belgians have found a chronogramme in the following announcement oi rheir King's title Leol)oldus Belgaruin Rex voce Populi." By adding together the amount of numerals in the above words, the year of his accession is found, viz. L 50, L 50, D 500, V 5, L 50, V 5, M 1000, X 10, V 5, C 100, V 5, L 50, I 1-1831. MARCH OF EXCITEMENT.-In Italy two hours, in France twenty-four hours, in England forty-eight hours, and in Bel- gium four days, are necessary to rouse the feelings of the people. A DIFFICULT TASK.—A gentleman once sent for a limner to draw his picture, who was requested to place him standing unseen behind a tree. 0 ADAM'S SLEEP. He laid him down and slept-and from his side A woman in her magic beauty rose, Dazzled and charm'd, he call'd that woman bride," And his first sleep became his last repose.

jflarfcrts. CORN EXCHANGE, MARK LANE. Monday, August I.-Our arrivals and English of foreign wheat, including 100 quarters from Scotland, and 39 quarters from Ire- land as also English and foreign flour, including 100 barrels from Ireland, have been, since this day se'nnight, moderately good of other kinds of corn, as well as malt, pulse, and seeds, from all quarters, but limited. This day's market was, for that of a Monday, very thinly attended both by London and country buyers—by fewer of the latter than have been for a long time seen in it: it was indeed denominated, both by buyers and sellers, on account of the ceremony of opening the new London Bridge, a complete market holiday." The little business trans- acted in each kind of corn, as well as flour, malt, pulse, and seeds, was at but little, if any, variation from last Monday's quo- tations, which remain unaltered, though it was the pretty general opinion that, if any thing like extensive sales could have been effected, an abatement of several shillings per quarter would have been submitted to. Current Prices of Grain, per imperial quarter.—English Wheat, 55s to 74s; Rye, 36s to 40s Barley, 26s to 34s Malt, 64s to 72s White boiling Peas, 36s to 44s Grey Peas, 38s to 43s Small Beans, 00s to 00s Tick Beans, 36s to 43s Potatoe Oats, 28s to 30s Poland Oats, 24s to 27s Feed Oats 22s to 24s Flour, 45s to 60s.— Ra.peseed, new, £26 to EOO per last.—Lin- seed Oil-cake £10. 10s to Ell. 00s per 1000. -< Account oj Wheat, fyc. arrived in the Port of London, during the Week ending July 30. Wheat, f Barley. Malt. Oats. Beans. Peas. Qrs. 19,147 516 | 1,459 10,177 1,272 365 Flour—8,072 sacks, and 3,118 barrels. Imperial Average Price of Corn and Grain, for the week ending July 26. Wheat 64 3 [ Oats .25 8 Beans 39 7 Barley 33 9 } Rye 35 9 [ Peas 40 1 Aggregate Average of the Six Weeks, which regulates Duty. Wheat 66 3 Oats 26 7 Beans 40 3 Barley 34 5 Rye 37 10 j Peas 41 1 Duty on Foielgu Corn. of Wheat 20 8 1 Oats 7 9 Beans 9 6 Barley .10 10 ( Rye 14 0 Peas 8 0 SMITHFIELD MARKET. Monday, August 1.—In this day's market, which exhibited about an average time of year supply, both as to numbers and quality, the trade was, throughout, very dull; with beef at a de- pression of full 2d per stone with mutton, lamb, veal, and pork, at barely Friday's quotations. CPpr stimp nf mh. sinkin? offal. 1 V -a -_A' Inferior beef, from 2 2 to 2 6 j Prime beef, from 3 6 to 4 2 Ditto mutton 2 4 to 2 8 Ditto mutton 3 8 to 4 4 Middling beef 2 8 to 3 0 Veal 3 8 to 5 0 Ditto mutton 2 10 to 3 2 j Pork 3 4 to 4 4 Lamb 4s Od to 5s 4d. Suckling calves, from 12s to 28s and quarter old store pigs 12s to 18s each. Supply of Cattle at market:—Beasts, 2,404; sheep, 26,9G0; calves, 280 pigs, 230. HOPS. Bo?,ough, Mo,n.dail, Au,,ust I .-Our hop trade, on account of the present year's growth of hops having began to bear auspi- ciously, is very dull, so dull, that we believe it almost impossible to find positive quotations for the business of this, or of any other day, since this day se'nnight. As, however, transactions have been both few in number and limited in extent, we feel that, in justice to sellers and buyers, we cannot alter our last week's cur- rency. Currency: East Kent, in pockets, 1830, X6. 6s to £10. Os 1829 X5. 5s to £ 6. 0s Mid-Kent, 1830, t6. Os to fG. 15s; 1829, £ 4. 15s to £ 5.10s 18-28, f4. 5s to X5. 5s Sussex, 1830, £ 5. 0s to X6. Os; 1829, X4. 10s to f5. Os; 1828, X3. 5s to J4. lOs; Essex, 1830, t5. 10s to f6. 10s. MINING.—Sold July 21, at Truro. Copper Ore 3304 tons. Amount of Money £ 18,510 13 6 Average Price 6 8 6 Average Standard 99 3 O Average Produce • per cent. 9-| Quantity of Fine Copper 259 tons 7 cwts. METALS. Iron, in Bars per ton £ 6 5 0 to XO 0 0 Pigs 415 Oto 5 Q 0 -loops 9 10 0 to 0 0 0 Steel 30 0 0 to 0 0 0 Tins, in Bars per cwt. 318 Oto 0 0 0 ———— Ingots. 317 0 to 0 0 0 ———. Blocks. 3 16 0 to 0 0 0 Quicksilver per lb. 0 1 10 to 0 0 0 Copper, in Sheets 0 0 10 to 0 0 0 Cake Per'ton iA n t0 0 0 0 Lead Pig lo 10 0 to 0 0 0 Milled"oY Sheet 14 10 0 to 0 0 0 Ears • • 14 0 0 0 0 0 MONMOUTH: Printed and Published by the sole Proprietor, REGINALD JAMES BLEW1TT, at the Office, in Monnow-street. London Agents:—Messrs. Newton and Co., Warwick-square Mr. R. Barker, Fleet-street and Mr.G. Reynell, Chancery- lane, where, as well as at the Colonial Coffee House, Skinner- I street, this Paper is regularly filed.