Is judged necessary to embark the gun-wharf some howitzers, medium twelve-pounders, and nades, in men of war's launches, acted by artillery-men, which, their usual activity, was soon aclished, with ample ammunition, deavour to sink her. She was completely surrounded, and after st heavy firing of howitzers and at her, betwixt wind and water, unk, amidst a tremenduous blaze re. We are happy to state that ves were lost, and only one artil. man materially hurt. The Captook the San Josef, 110, with the gallant Nelson her commander, on glorious 14th February, 1797, r Lord St Vincent, which now was gside her, as a British man of war, tness her ancient rival's conflag

on and destruction.

1st.-This morning, about twenty utes past six, the inhabitants of nouth were alarmed by the shock in earthquake, which lasted for two three seconds. The houses were ken, the people hurried from their s, and the utmost alarm prevailed some time throughout the town. e shock was felt in like manner at Imouth, Budleigh, Salterton, Star18, and for many miles along the ast; but we have not heard of any consequences from it.

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY.-The anversary of the society of St Patrick as held on the 17th inst. at the city London tavern, by a company of arly 400 persons. The toasts were table to the occasion. In proposing the prince regent," Lord Darnley, ho, in the absence of the Duke of evonshire, filled the chair, cautioned he company from mixing any thing fa political nature with the convivia ty of the evening. The health of the rince regent was then drunk with pplause, but not without slight marks f disapprobation in some parts of the

room. Among the subscriptions received, the list of which was read by the treasurer, was one of 501. from her royal highness the Princess of Wales. Loud applause followed the mention of this subscription, and the chairman was called on to give the health of the princess. The chairman said, this ebullition of feeling did honour to the Irish heart and after the reading of the list, he proposed the Princess of Wales, the Marchioness of Downshire, and the Countess of Loudon and Moira.” (Cries of "No, no! The Princess of Wales.")

After some observations from General Matthew, the chairman proposed "the Princess of Wales and other lady patronesses of the society," which was drunk with applause. A letter was read from Lord Moira, excusing his absence; and on the chairman giving "Sir John Doyle and the 87th regiment," Sir John made a short and manly speech, returning thanks for himself and his brethren in arms.

22d.-Late on Saturday night, or early on Sunday morning, the house of Mr Elisha Long, of Sible Hedingham, in the county of Essex, was broke open, and robbed of a large quantity of English and Foreign coins, plate, &c. to a considerable amount. Several daring depredations of a similar nature having been committed in that neighbourhood lately, a Bowstreet officer was sent for, and Lavender was dispatched in consequence. On the officer's arrival he found four men in custody, whose names are Davy, Finch, Halls, and Potter. The latter was admitted evidence by Mr Majendie, an active magistrate, who resides at Castle Hedingham, about a mile and a half from the spot where the robbery was committed. From a variety of evidence adduced before him, it appeared that the robbery was planned to be committed on Wednesday seʼennight, when all the prisoners

went, with their faces blacked, to attack Mr Long's house, but seeing a light in it they gave up their intention. They were induced to the act from its being generally believed in the neighbourhood that he had guineas hoarded to a very considerable amount. Saturday night was fixed upon for the second attempt, when Potter, who is admitted evidence for the crown, refused to accompany the others, or to have any thing to do with it; however, he agreed to lend them a chissel, a gimlet, &c. to break open the house with, and they went with their faces black. ened and effected their purpose. On Sunday morning as a person was passing opposite to Finch's residence, a piece of paper was found, with the words "Seven Crowns" written on it. The person having heard of Mr Long's robbery, shewed Mr L. the paper, who identified the words to be his handwriting, and the same paper that contained seven English crown pieces, which had been stolen. This circum stance led to the detection and apprehension of the gang.

23d. The university of Cambridge was again thrown into considerable alarm by a fire breaking out at Sidney College, the incendiary, therefore, must be still within its walls. The flames were happily got under without much damage.

24th. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Brunswick expired last night at a quarter past nine o'clock. Her royal higness had been subject to an asthmatic complaint for some years, which was increased by the epidemic disorder now prevalent, with which she was attacked about two days ago, but no alarm was excited till the morning of yesterday. About five o'clock her royal highness seemed better, but spasms came upon her chest about eight, and her royal highness died at nine o'clock, without pain.

This venerable princess was in the

76th year of her age, and the last surviving sister of our sovereign. She was born on the 31st of July, 1737; and on the 17th of January, 1764, she was married to the late Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttle, by whom she had issue, three sons and three daughters. Her royal highness was confined to her bed only two days. The Princess of Wales visited her on Tuesday, and remained with her royal mother for a considerable time.

27th. The monument erected by the corporation of London to the me mory of Mr Pitt was opened to public view. It is placed on the south side of Guildhall, exactly facing that of his father the late great Earl of Chatham. Mr Canning, accompanied by Lord G. L. Gower, attended the corpora. tion committee; and, after viewing it, expressed his satisfaction with the design and the execution of it.

The massy substance on which the figures in this composition are placed, is

intended to represent the island of Great Britain and the surrounding waves. On an elevation in the centre of the island, Mr Pitt appears in his robes, as chancellor of the exchequer, in the attitude of a public orator. Below him, on an intermediate foreground, two statues characterize his abilities; while, with the national energy, which is embodied, and riding on a symbol of the ocean in the lower centre, they assist to describe allusively the effects of his administration. Apollo stands on his right, impersonating Eloquence and Learning. Mercury is introduced on his left, as the representative of Commerce and the patron of Policy. To describe the unprecedented splendour of success which crowned the British navy while Mr Pitt was minister, the lower part of the monument is occupied by a sta tue of Britannia seated triumphantly on a sea-horse; in her left hand is the usual emblem of naval power; and her

28th. On Saturday morning, betwixt two and three o'clock, a fire broke out near the Townhead, Kelso, in a hay stack belonging to Gilbert Kilpatrick, which was entirely consumed, together with a great part of a stack of wheat, in spite of the prompt assistance which was rendered by the inhabitants. From the stacks being entirely distinct from any dwelling-house, and from several suspicious circumstances, it is believed the fire was wilful. A reward of 20 guineas has been offered, to be paid on the conviction and discovery of the incendiaries.

BANK OF SCOTLAND.-This day the following noblemen and gentlemen were unanimously elected governor, deputy governor, and directors of the Bank of Scotland, for the year ensuing:

Governor.-The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Melville.

Deputy Governor.-Patrick Miller, Esq. of Dalswinton.

Ordinary Directors.-George Kinnear, Esq. Adam Rolland, Esq. Robert Wilson, Esq. Donald Smith, Esq. Robert Dundas, Esq. John Irving, Esq. Andrew Bonar, Esq. John Dundas, Esq. Harry Davidson, Esq. James Donaldson, Esq. James Hope, Esq. and Peter Wood, Esq.

Extraordinary Directors.-Duke of Montrose, Marquis of Douglas, Earl of Kellie, Earl of Glasgow, Robert Clerk, Esq. Archibald Douglas, Esq. Sir Patrick Inglis, Bart. General Sir D. Dundas, K B. Alexander Keith, Esq. Right Hon. Sir John Sinclair, Bart. A. C. Mait. Gibson, Esq. and Lord Balgray.

30th. A very destructive fire occurred in Manchester, which has consumed property to the amount of 50,0001. The fire broke out about 12 o'clock at night, on the premises at Messrs Green and Co., and spread to those of Messrs Aspinall and Co.,

which were entirely consumed, as well as several adjoining warehouses.

31st.-BURY.-Ann Arnold capitally convicted of the wilful murder of her bastard child, a boy between four and five years old, about the 10th of February last, by deliberately taking off his clothes, with the exception of his shirt, and throwing him into a pond covered with bushes, in a field in the parish of Spekhall, whereby he was drowned. The body was not discoveted till near three weeks afterwards, in a putrid state; and then in a most extraordinary manner, by a boy keep. ing sheep in the same field, who ob served one of his flock looking sted. fastly into the water, and making a noise, which attracted him to the spot, where he at first thought it was a dead lamb in the water; but soon afterwards he tried to get the supposed lamb out, which was then floating, when he found it was a child, upon which he gave information to his father and others, which led to the inhuman mo. ther's apprehension at Hardly, in Nor folk.

The inducement to this crime appeared to be, that the father of a second bastard child, of which she was delivered about nine weeks after Michaelmas, at Howe, in Norfolk, had premised her marriage, on condition that she could induce the father of the first child, who allowed her 1s. 6d. per week for its maintenance, to take the sole charge thereof-but this he refu sed, and she had the cruelty to destroy it in the manner above related, although she acknowledged the poor infant feelingly exclaimed, on being stripped at the pond, "Mother, what are you going to do?" She was sentenced to death on Friday, and immediately conveyed from hence to Ipswich gaol in a post chaise, was there execu ted on Friday last, apparently exhibiting a penitent behaviour, amidst an immense concourse of spectator, and

ody delivered to the surgeons, to issected and anatomised.

t an early hour, Hanover-square the avenues leading thereto, were ded with people who were assemfor the purpose of witnessing the mencement of the ceremonial of Funeral of her Royal Highness the hess of Brunswick. A detach t of the foot guards was on duty e square, and formed a line from ate residence of her royal highness top of George-street, through ch the procession was to proceed. re were also several troops of the hussars on duty, who afterwards ed in the procession.

t half-past eight, the necessary ngements having been made, the se, which was richly emblazoned the armorial bearings of the deed, drew up to the corner of Brooket, and received the coffin. The sons appointed to accompany the cession, having taken their respectplaces, the whole proceeded round north-side of the square to Georgeet, down which they passed into aduit-street, Bond-street, and Picilly, and so on to Hyde park Cor

The cavalcade stopped at Stains, re refreshments were prepared, and ained there for some time.

The procession had a very solemn grand effect in all the villages ough which it proceeded. The son knell was sounded as it passed, the inhabitants who lined the streets public paths, behaved in the most corous manner. It reached Frogre about eight at night, where the d was lined with a party of the 33d iment, carrying lighted flambeaux; the whole of the military at Windwere drawn out to receive it. The stle-yard was filled with infantry and valry, and illuminated by the blaze flambeaux. As soon as the proces

sion entered the yard, the whole presented arms, and the band struck up a solemn dirge, which gave the scene altogether a truly grand and impressive effect. At the porch of St George's Chapel, the body was taken out of the hearse and placed upon a bier, which was carried by ten yeomen of the guard. On entering the chapel, the aisles appeared lined with several troops of the royal horse guards, partly under arms, and partly with lighted flambeaux; the organ opened its pealing tones, and Dr Croft's admired funeral service was sung by the whole of the choir. The Duke of Brunswick had arrived at the Dean of Windsor's in the afternoon, and acted as chief mourner; he was supported by Barons de Hackel and de Nortenfeld. Among other noblemen present in the procession, were the Lord Chamberlain, the Earl of Winchelsea, Lords Somerville, Rivers, St Helen's, and Arden. The body being placed near the altar, the chief mourner took his seat in a chair at the head of the coffin The service was performed by the Dean. The gentlemen of the choir sung the anthem, "I have set God always before me," by Blake: The funeral service concluded with "I heard a voice from Heaven;" after which, Garter King at Arms proclaimed her late royal highness's style, which ended the ceremony.

AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. ENGLAND. The mild dry weather through nearly the whole of last month has favoured the seasonable avocations of the farmer. of the farmer. The spring sowing is in a more forward state than could have been expected, from the heavy rains that had fallen in the preceding months. The tenacious soils have worked kindly, except those that were rendered adhesive by the feet of animals, in the consumption of winter