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Sequence, was ever mentioned by him, in the course of that negotiation. Is he willing now to accept of office, in disregard of that important measure? The season for it is probably past!-We would advise him to be well assured of that, before he accepts of office on such conditions, if he has any regard for his reputation, either with the present or with after genera

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The following character of the present administration by the Accurate Observer, we think fit to quote: "The nation, we are told, governs itself under the present ministers, and for them.' That the nation governs itself in a great measure is but too true; that it governs itself for the ministers is a position which I do not comprehend. Differing as I do with the "Near Observer" as to their rare merits, I am ready to admit that some of them possess eminent talents; and certainly I have no desire to brand any of them as perfidious, corrupt, unprincipled, or profligate. I believe they deserve those stigmatizing epithets as little as those persons to whom the Near Observer' has thought fit to apply them. But, collectively, I do not think they possess sufficient ability to direct successfully the complicated affairs of the nation; and unless recently they have much changed their opinion of their own powers, or think the circumstances of the nation have become less difficult and embarrassing, there is scarcely one of them, I believe, who does not agree with me in this opinion. For some of those ministers I entertain a very high consideration; and of the private character of Mr. Addington in many respects I think well. But truth compels me to add that, as a public man, he has disappointed the expectations which were formed of him, and has not proved himself qualified for the arduous duties he has to fulfil.

The habits of his life have led him to the consideration of subjects totally different from those which now occupy, or rather harass, his mind. In the Speaker's chair he had great merit, but complaisance and management did much, and often assumed the appearance of higher qualifications; but the difficulty of the present day is neither to be managed nor compromised, it is to be met alone by vigour, firmness, and decision; qualities in which he appears to be peculiarly deficient. Considering his means and resources, and the state and circumstances of the nation, never did any man appear to me to stand in a situation of such tremendous responsibility.

Another passage it is necessary to quote for the sake of the remark which it suggests:

It is one of the first duties arising out of that responsibility, to represent things and persons in a true and faithful light in that quarter in which much must necessarily be learnt from such representation. No man is more courteous than Mr. Addington; no man takes so much pains to recommend himself universally. We cannot suppose that he has been deficient in every dutiful attention (so justly due from all) in the quarter alluded to. It is to be hoped, that in recommending himself, in advancing his own pretensions, he has been careful not to depreciate those of others; but it is alarming and unaccountable to see the great talents and experience of the country excluded from a share in its Executive Government, in this hour of general anxiety."

How extremely personal and insulting are these expressions! "No man is more courteous than Mr. Addington; no man takes so much pains to recommend himself universally." Were these the qualities which recommended him so long to Mr. Pitt? Is it now at last that Mr. Pitt has found out this to be the only valuable property of his former friend? How

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utterly devoid of all decency the insinuation which follows," it is to be hoped that in recommending himself, in advancing his own pretensions, he has been careful not to depreciate those of others." Is it fair, is it honourable to charge a man by inuendo with so great a crime as abusing the ear of his sovereign? Does the auther think to clear himself of bringing such a charge by beginning his sentence with the puny phrase," it is to be hoped that he has not?" Why does not the man speak out if he has any proof of such a crime against Mr. Addington? If he has not, how base to wish to persuade the public that he is guilty of it? It is an easy thing to fabricate accusations in this manner. It is to be hoped that there was no unconstitutional compact between the present and the late ministers for some time after the changes in the government took place. It is to be hoped that no unfair means are taking by any of the opposers of the present ministers to get into their places. adds, "but it is alarming and unaccountable to see the great talents and experience of the country excluded from a share in its executive government, in this hour of general anxiety." How very malignant, but at the same time how very ridiculous it is to endeavour to impute this to Mr. Addington. Has not this author himself described to us the anxiety of Mr. Addington to place Mr. Pitt, and some of his principal associates, in the foremost places of the Executive government? Who is it that Mr. Addington appears in reality to have excluded? Lord Grenville alone. From the pamphlets it does not appear that there was another individual proposed to Mr. Addington, whom he insisted upon excluding. What, then! are all the great talents and experience of the country contained

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in Great Britain, when these pamphlets we have We were engaged in considering the state of parties been considering, came to be examined; and as they tended to throw some light upon that state, we have entered at considerable length into the investigation of them. We have spoken, as we always have done, and as we resolve always to do, without fear or favour, whatever we thought of each party, or of any of the individuals who compose it. We have hitherto found something to praise, and something to blame in them all. Whatever our countrymen may think of our performances, they have reason to applaud us for our intention.

Political History, Foreign and Domestic, from December 16, to December 31.

The threats of invasion have been equally loud during the last fortnight, as at former times. Letters have been published, purporting to be from Holland, which represent the preparations to be going on in the different ports of that republic with unabated activity; and state that no doubt is there entertained of the attempt being made with the most desperate enterprize. Certain transactions at home have increased the belief in this country that the boasted expedition is on the eve of being tried. Last week some ships were of dered out from Portsmouth with uncommon expedition, and occasioned a report that the French fleet was actually at sea, Some communications too, of

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an unusual nature, have taken place between the || peror for these uncommon preparations, is the gloomy British minister for foreign affairs, and the ministers and unsettled state of Europe.

of the neutral states resident in this country. A letter A dispute arose between the Emperor of Germany, was sent by Lord Hawkesbury to the Swedish mini-and the Elector of Bavaria, about a small district, ster, informing him, that in consequence of the pe- which each supposed had fallen to himself in the late culiar circumstances of the moment, it has been judged partitions of the empire. After mutual explanations expedient to issue orders, preventing all ships under the affair has been amicably adjusted. Swedish or other neutral colours, from entering any port or place on the coast between the Humber and the Downs, with the exception of Yarmouth roads and the Downs, to which places they will still be permitted to resort. Some representations with regard to this order having been made by the ambassadors of the northern Powers, an explanation has been given, that the limitation described is applicable to no other vessels than to those which may come to our coast directly from the ports of Holland, or of countries occupied by the arins of France. The reason for this order is represented to have been certain intelligence received by government that it was the intention of Bonaparte to seize upon all neutral vessels in the harbours of France and Holland, to convey troops in them by fraud to the coasts of Britain.

Hints, in spite of all precautions, are not wanting of the difficulties attending the preparations of France. The want of sailors is not one of the least. The sailors at Rotterdam actually refused to take the finished vessels to Flushing, till they had individually obtained a certificate that they should not be detained for the expedition to England, but be permitted to return to their families. It is stated that Bonaparte has declared a great measure of finance to be necessary for the safety of the state; and has made to his privy council the following proposal: that on each individual of the thirty million inhabitants of France, a personal tax shall be levied of one franc a month, until the present embarrassments be removed; that as each individual cannot however pay this tax, a committee of the most wealthy inhabitants be formed in each commune, who shall be made responsible for the collection of the tax,

and who thus will be obliged to pay for the poor. This report is chiefly to be regarded as it is an additional

intimation of the financial distresses in which the

French government finds itself placed.

It is reported on the authority of private letters from Gottenburgh that the French have threatened to invade Denmark, and that vigorous preparations are making in that country to oppose them. The grounds of this quarrel are said to be the refusal of the Danes to shut up the Sound against the English at the request of the French government. This report is very little to be depended upon. Denmark is not the only power whose consent is necessary to the shutting up of the Sound; and the consent of these powers to such a measure is not to be expected. Besides there is little probability that Bonaparte will force the Danes into hostilities with him; their co-operation would give too much advantage to the attempts of Britain upon Holland.

It is certain however that measures have been taken in Russia to increase to a very large amount the number of the troops; and orders have been sent to the different ports in the Black sea, to have a large fleet ready in spring. The reason published by the Em

Opposition has no doubt been made by the Spaniards to the cession of Louisiana to the United States. That they must yield however is pretty certain, if Bonaparte be in earnest to obtain the accomplishment of that object. A sort of reform in an article of considerable importance has been effected in the constitution of the United States. A bill for altering the mode of electing the President and Vice-President has passed into a law. When the number of votes for the President is equal, the five highest on the list are to be selected, and the final choice is to rest with the House of Representatives. In the case of the Vice-President the choice is to be limited to one of the two highest on the list; and the final decision to rest with the senate. It is expected that this alteration will have a tendency to weaken those party contentions which have so much distinguished all elections in the United States.

It is reported that the remnant of the French force in St. Domingo is reduced to the utmost distress imaginable, famine and disease having committed the most dreadful ravages among them. They are represented as in want even of the common necessaries of life, and some accounts state, what will at any rate probably happen very soon, that the whole had submitted to his Majesty's forces.

The following detailed report of the army estimates may be depended upon as correct, and is not one of the least important particulars which we have to || record.

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government with regard to Egypt, it is proposed to appoint a consul to reside there.

ROYAL ACADEMY.-On Saturday evening last a general assembly of Academicians met for the purpose of delivering With regard to Ireland a much more pleasing sub- the gold medals, which had been voted by the Society to ject of record is furnished us this time than we have the successful candidates in painting and sculpture. The President accompanied the delivery of the medals by had for a considerable period past. The opening of a suitable exhortation, approving the exertions of the sucthe river Shannon at Killaloe, an object so long de-cessful candidates, and calculated to make a proper impressired, has at last been accomplished. The falls of sion on the minds of the students in general, by representKillaloe had for more than forty years baffled many ing to them the necessity of a strict attention to academical attempts of the most skilful engineers, supported by studies-without which, any efforts to obtain the higher all the liberality of parliament. The object was again excellencies of the art would be vain. He concluded, by undertaken last summer by Mr. Brownrigg, and is recommending to those young gentlemen who were more now happily effected. This cut is capable of convey- advanced in the three departments of arts which constitute the Royal Academy (and who would, at no great distant ing any vessel which trades on the river Shannon from Lanesborough to Limerick, a course of 160 English period be enrolled as some of its future members), that they not only study to attain a high professional character, but a miles; and when the grand canal shall be opened to moral one to accompany it; this he said, would give dig Banagher, a complete inland navigation from Dublin nity to their profession, to themselves, and to the Society, as well as to their country, and enable them to be the future managers of that noble institution, which had under the benign patronage of his Majesty, and the annual exertions of its members, risen to be one of the most exalted Academies in the civilized world.

to Limerick will be effected.

The chief subject which occupied the attention of parliament from the date of our last number to the time of the recess, was the bill respecting the volunteers. The bill related merely to the removal of certain ambiguities with respect to the exemption of volunteers from the ballot for the militia, and the army of reserve. We do not think it necessary to give any minute account of this temporary regulation, as government has declared that the volunteer system in general is under its serious consideration; and a bill containing a general code of laws with regard to this important object will be introduced early after the

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At the Royal Society on Thursday the 22d, a paper was read on the three sulphurets of copper, lead, and autimony, found in Cornish ore-by Count Burnon.

At the Meeting of the Society of Antiquaries on Thursday the 15th, a curious account was read of a game at cards anciently played in Italy, and called Minchiate. The account was accompanied with a present of the cards themselves, and a small pamphlet in Italian, containing the rules of the game. It appears to be by no means an easy game; but is represented, when once learned, as far more entertaining than any other. The value and depicture of the cards differ considerably from those now in use.-At the same meeting a communication was read describing the ruins still remaining of ancient Carthage.-The Marquis of Blandford was admitted a member; and Lord Darnley ballotted for and elected. The Duke of Norfolk was present. This nobleman, who frequently honours the Society with his attendance, appears to take a considerable interest in its prosperity, and is known to be well versed in all the objects to which the Society directs its attention.-On the 22d was read, a Description by Mr. Repton, of St. Ethelburgh's Saxon gate at Norwich: also, the remainder of Mr. Wilkinson's account of ancient Carthage, and its enceinte, communicated through Mr. Jackson. It appears that the old city was nine miles round. The galetta or new port, is now making with the ruins of the ancient city, which are daily ploughing up to find treasures.

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The gold medal for the best historical picture, the subject, Achilles, frantic for the loss of Patrocles, refusing the solicitations of Thetis to forbear meeting Hector, was adjudged to Mr. George Daw.

The gold medal for the basso-relievo, the subject the Wrath of Meleager, was adjudged to Mr. Humphry Hop

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BENJAMIN WEST, President.

Old Council.
J. M. W. Turner
John Soane
Charles Rossi

Sir Francis Bourgeois.
New Council.

P. J. De Loutherbourg
Robert Smirke
Joseph Farrington
George Dance

Visitors.
Robert Smirke

Charles Rossi
Thomas Banks
Thomas Stothard
Thomas Lawrence
John Flaxman
Henry Fuseli

Martin Archer Shee
Joseph Nollekens.
Auditors.
George Dance
Joseph Farrington

Cambridge. To the Worshipful the Vice-Chancellor, the Heads of Houses, and to the rest of the worthy Members of this University.

S. Lyon, Hebrew teacher, most humbly recommends an extraordinary Hebrew manuscript, containing the Pentateuch, written by Rabbi Hyem, a Courlander and Polish scribe, who in knowledge and the art of writing, excelled any scribe that ever lived.

It is written after the manner and order of that which Hilkiah the high priest found in the temple (2 Kings, ch. 8.) which was afterwards acknowledged (by the men of the great congregation; who were 120 in number, among whom were the three prophets, Haggai, Zachariah, and Malachi,) that this book was the very same written by Moses in the wilderness, on account of its wonderful arrangement, called with pillars of 1: it contains 265 pillars, each beginning a verse with one and the same letter (1) which on account of the length of time required, makes it a work too expensive for common use; the small compass of the MS. and the beauty of its writing is incomparable. Mr. Lyon pledges his honour for its accuracy, and the whole of the above assertion, and therefore thinks himself in duty bound, to recommend it to the University, as it will prove an ornament to the public library.

P. S. The authenticity of this Manuscript is founded on

a fact well known to all the tribe of Jews, as well as to all persons skilled in the knowledge and history of the Hebrew tongue-namely, that no copy of the Pentateuch is permitted to be read in any Jewish Synagogue throughout the world, which has not been written or authorised by a Scribe, who has served an apprenticeship of 14 years, and who can produce certificates attesting his full qualification

for the sacred office he undertakes.

It is with satisfaction we learn, that there is now, in the press, a new translation, which is much wanted, of the Works of Sallust, by Dr. Stuart.-To this performance are prefixed Two Essays, on the Life, Genius, and Writings of the Historian, with elaborate Notes, biographical and critical; the whole being designed to illustrate the Civil, and, in particular, the Literary History, of the Age of Augustus, and of that which immediately preceded it.—The work, we understand, will be comprized in two volumes 4to, of which the first will be devoted entirely to the Essays, and the second to the Works of Sallust, and to the copious historical and biographical illustrations accompanying the latter. We congratulate the lovers of classical learning on the prospect of this performance.-By the one division, it will probably add to the too small number of our respectable versions of the Prose-Classics; and by the other, besides a useful inquiry into the character of a writer, which has, perhaps, never yet been fairly appreciated, it will open a considerable field for information as well as criticism, on the Literature of a celebrated period.-It is a singular circumstance, however discreditable to English learning, that, with translations of the ancient Poets beyond question the finest existing, we should still be outstripped, in our versions of the Prose-authors of Greece and Rome, by the greater part of our European neighbours, who have any pretensions to taste or literature.-The meritorious exertions of Mr. Murphy, and a few such scholars, will, we trust, ere long succeed, in wiping off the opprobrium from our national character.

one of the first Geographers in Europe; and we intend on some future occasion to be more explicit in our account of it. Professor Zimmerman is occupied in a physical description of the Earth, in about three volumes. It will be printed in three different languages. We have heard that Mr. Arrowsmith is to draw the Maps.

A Map of Europe was published at Vienna, by Mr. A. F. W. Crome, and afterwards re-printed by F. A. Schrambl, in 1787, which gave the different productions of each kingdom, the ores, minerals, &c. the chief places of trade, and the superficial contents. We sincerely hope it will soon appear in the English language, or that one on the same plan may be published of the different counties in this kingdom.

We lament that the excellent Survey which was taken some years since of the Bermuda Islands by Captain Ilurd, of the Royal Navy, has never yet appeared.

Arrowsmith is at present employed on a Map of India in six sheets, which is nearly ready for delivery, dedicated to Colonel Wood, Surveyor-General of the province of Bengal. This Map will be succeeded by one of The Alpine country, in the South of Europe, which will be dedicated

to Lord Newark.

prints in imitation of drawings; Margaret of Anjou, and Westall has lately published another pair of historical her Son Edward Prince of Wales, nearly perishing from fatigue, in the Forest of Hexham: the other, Milton, when composing his Paradise Lost.

W. Daniel, has also completed a View of the Brunswick Dock, at Blackwall, and is at present engaged on another interesting subject; the frigates stationed in the Hope under the command of the elder brethren of the Trinity House.

The Cap of Liberty elevated by the French on Pompey's Pillar has been lately deposited in the great Hall of the British Museum. It came to Lord Dartmouth as head of

the Board of Comptroll, who took it, to the Museum in his carriage.

At the late Sale of Mr. Woodhouse's library in the city, many very valuable books came under the hammer, which the great press of other important articles will not allow us to notice. Mons. Peltier's library of the best French au

Mr. Robert Jamieson, a pupil of Werner, has in the Press, "A System of Mineralogy." It is expected to be the completest system which has yet appeared, and if so will prove a great acquisition. It is to be immediately followed by a system of Geology according to the Wer-thors, with some classical, a few English, and Books nerian plan, illustrated from the strata of Britain. This last work will, if possible, be of still more importance than the former. The learned world is but imperfectly acquainted with the Geological opinions of Werner, which have been delivered only in some of his latest courses of lectures. They are the result of 30 years observation in the country best adapted for such a study; and must therefore be of great value.

The first volume of a series of Picturesque Views in Scotland, taken during a late Tour, by a young lady, will be published shortly. They are engraved, or rather printed by herself, after the newly discovered manner of drawing on blocks of stone, called the Polyautographic art-invented by Aloys Senefelder, a German gentleman.-The volumes will appear occasionally, each containing 12 Views.

A Voyage of Discovery in the North Pacific, is about to be published by Captain Broughton, who commanded a Tender, under Vancouver. It is full of curious information, particularly respecting the coast of Japun, the gulph of Tartary, the coast of Corea, and the Licqueo islands, situated between Japan and the island of Formosa.

It is in contemplation to publish an Illustrative Catalogue (Catalogue raisonnée) of all the best Maps, Charts, Topographical, and Geographical Surveys, that have appeared in England for the last forty years, with the number of sheets, scale, publisher's name, and where printed. We can assure he Public that this valuable undertaking is in the hands of

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of Prints, was sold by Mr. King on the 19th, 20th, and 21st of December.-Mr. Banke's library from Lincoln, was sold by Leigh and Sotheby on the 20th and 21st inst.

We are sorry to announce the loss of the valuable Library of the Rev. Sir Charles Cave, Bart. by fire, which lately happened at his Parsonage-House, at Thedingworth, in Leicestershire.

A Grace passed the Senate of the University of Cambridge, on Thursday, the 15th instant, to confer the degree of Doctor of Laws, by mandamus, on E. D. Clarke, Esq. Fellow of Jesus College, as a public mark of the esteem which the University possesses for the labours of this

zealous traveller.

M. Mosca, the celebrated Neapolitan musician and composer, arrived at Paris, about the middle of last month with the famous singer, Signora Strina-Sacchi; for whom he lately composed at Venice, a new Opera, entitled La Castalda, which was received with the most enthusiastic applause: many of our countrymen, who were at Paris in 1802, must remember this admirable singer at the Opera Buffa.

Bohn in Haarlem, has published a very instructive account of the Cape of Good Hope, &c. under the title, "Reizen naar de Kaup de Goede Hoop, Jerland en Nor wegen, in de Jaaren 1791 tot 1797; door Cornelius de Jong, met het onder tyn bevel Staande 's lands Fregat van Oorlog Scipio, &c. 2 vols. 8vo, with 5 plates. The author

age of nine months; then weighed again, and the food registered till the age of twelve months; then weighed again, and the food registered till the age of fifteen months; then weighed again, and the food registered till the age of eighteen months; and then weighed again, and produced.

having been twice at the Cape, from the 29th of March,
1792, till the beginning of May, 1793, and from the 10th
of November, 1794, until the 19th May, 1795; he was
thereby enabled to collect more copious and more correct
information on that interesting colony, than could be done
by travellers, who occasionally only visited the Cape, and
we have no hesitation to state, that he has acquitted him-guineas.
self in a manner, which does equal credit to his zeal for the
diffusion of useful knowledge, and to his acuteness of ob-
servation and inquiry.

AGRICULTURAL.

The Smithfield Cattle Club met on the 19th inst. the Duke of Bedford in the Chair. He observed that in the arrangement of prizes for the next year premiums were proposed which had not formerly existed: as in the 1st, 5th, 8th, and 11th classes.

Mr. Bellamy's Bath Powder, for curing the disease of scouring in cattle, was mentioned with great approbation by Mr. Grey of Tracey Park near Bath, which testimony was corroborated by many gentlemen present, who thought it deserved the patronage of that Society. The following are the Premiums and Regulations for the ensuing year:

The eleventh class is of pigs.-To the person who shall produce the best fat pig, not exceeding the age of twelve months-ten six months, as in Class 10, be produced. It is required that a register of weight and food, from the age of

At the show of 1804, no candidate shall have permission to bring into the yard more than one pen of sheep in a class; nor more than two beasts in any one class.

No stock is to be received in the show yard without certificates delivered with them, scaled up and directed to the judges of the year.

The exhibition for Lord Somerville's Spring Prizes was fixed for the 27th and 28th of February.-The object of these prizes is extremely laudable; they being for cattle fed on the principle of being brought to maturity in ten months; with a view to prove that the expensive feeding which has been heretofore practiced is unnecessary. Mr. Wakefield's sheep-shearing in Essex, will take place on the 30th and 31st days of May.

SCIENTIFIC.

received a letter from M. Von Humboldt, the learned and About the end of last month Mr. Delambre, in Paris

The first class consists of beasts fed on any food.-To the owner of the best ox or steer, of the weight of 160 stone and upwards, twenty-five guineas. To the owner of the next best ox or steer of that weight-hardy German traveller, whose scientific researches in South fifteen guineas.

It is required that the beasts sent in claim of this premium, have been worked at least two years, ending January 1, 1804; that they have not been put to fatten previous to that day, and that no cake or corn be given before the 5th of April; that the whole of the food consumed from the 1st of October to the 30th of November, be certified. It is also required that the time of putting to feed, and the state of the flesh, be certified, under the attestation of two respectable persons.

The second class is of beasts fed without cake or corn.-To the owner of the best ox or steer, of the weight of 100 stone or upwards, twenty-five guineas.-To the owner of the next best ox or steer, of that weight, fifteen guineas. It is required that the beasts sent in claim of this premium, have not been put to fatten previous to the 1st of January, 1804; and that the time of putting to feed, and the state of the flesh, be certified, under the attestation of two respectable persons.

The third class is of beasts fed without cake or corn.-To the owner of the best ox or steer, under the weight of 100 stonefifteen guineas. To the owner of the next best ox or steer, under that weight-ten guineas. It is required that the same certificates be produced, as in Class II.

The fourth class respects cows-To the Owner of the best fat cow (heifers excluded-fifteen guineas. To the owner of the next best cow-ten guineas. It is required that the cows shewn have had three calves at least; that they have calved in the year 1803 or 1804; that the time of their last calving, and the time when dried, be specified; and the same certificates required as in Class II.

The fifth class is of oxen or cows.-To the owner who shall produce that ox or cow which has gained the greatest weight from the 1st of April, or any later period, to the 1st of December 1804, fed upon grass and hay only-ten guineas.

It is required that certificates of the weight, from two respectable persons, be produced with the ox or cow animal.

N. B. No beast to gain two prizes.

The sixth class is of one-year old long-woolled wethers.-To the owner of the best pen of three one-year old long-woolled wethers, of one man's breed-ten guineas.

The seventh class is of two-years old long-woolled wethers.-To the owner of the best pen of three two-years old long-woolled wethers, of one man's breed-ten guineas.

The eighth class is of one-year old short-woolled wethers.-To the owner of the best pen of three one-year old short-woolled wethers, of one man's breed--ten guineas.

The ninth class is of two-years old short woolled wethers.-To

America, we noticed in the eighth number of this volume, dated Mexico, the 29th July last, whereby the latter acquaints him, that he has collected upwards of 6000 plants, has been equally successful in all other branches of Natural History, and intends to return to Europe at the beginning of next year.

M. Vauquelin, Member of the National Institute, has been charged to analyze the atmospheric stone, which lately fell in the vicinity of Apt.

Mr. I. N. Gebhard of Vienna, is directed by the Archduke Charles, to undertake a mineralogical and botanical survey of the Tyrol, for which purpose the Prince has not only minutely pointed out to him his route, but also furnished him with instructions which strongly display not only his exact knowledge of that country, but also his ardent zeal to promote the progress of natural history.

The Academy of the Fine Arts and Sciences at Caen, has proposed the following prize-subjects for the 12th year:-1. An Eulogy on Malherbs, containing a correct view of the state of the French language and poetry at the conclusion of his life, and of his influence on both;-2. What would be the influence of the improvements, of which the navigation of the Orne is susceptible, and the junction of that river with the Loire, by means of the Sarthe and Mayenne, upon trade and agriculture?

The same Academy will adjudge a prize of 100 francs in the Public Sitting of the 1st. Pluviose of the 12th year to the author of the best French ode on the landing of William the Conqueror in England.

The Academy of Sciences and Arts at Grenoble, has offered a prize of a gold medal of 600 francs, for a correct statistical account of the Department of Isere; this prize is to be adjudged in the month of Pluviose of the 13th year.

Under the direction of Doctor Redowsky, Count Alexey Rasumowsky, has formed at Gorinsko near Moscow, a botanical garden, which for exotic plants is said to vie even with the gardens of Paris and Kew. In the month of for which the Count paid 160 rubles.

the owner of the best pen of three two-years old short-woolled September, a beautiful Strelitzia Reg. was in full blossom,

wethers, of one man's breed-ten guineas..

N. B. No cake or corn allowed for sheep.

The tenth class is of pigs.-To the person who shall produce the best fat pig, and the most satisfactory register of its weight and

tod, verified by certificates-fifteen guineas.

It is required that the pigs be weighed alive at the age of six months, and the food, both sort and quantity, registered till the

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