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Population. From the population abstract, not long since published by order of the House of Commons, it appears, that of the total number of males in Great Britain, about 1 in 27 is in the army and militia; 1 in 11, or 20 out of 210 are either in the army, navy, or seamen in the merchants' service. In the sea-ports there are 132 females to 100 males, and in the manufacturing towns 113 females to 100 males, The total of the male population in Great Britain is 5,450,292, and of females, 5,492,354; which is the propo.tion of 100 females to 99 males. The chances of war with respect to one sex are balanced against the diseases which the other sex is exposed to. Recent Arrival of Spanish Sheep and Shep-repeatedly and justly censured for a disregard of herds.-The Spanish sheep, which have lately

Westminster Abbey, Henry VII's. Chapel, and other dilapidated national Buildings-" In concluding the account and illustrations of this unique and very sumptuous building, I feel solicitous that the whole may be found deserving the approbation of that Committee of Taste," under whose judicious and enlightened auspices the chapel is to be renovated, and its exterior walls and embellishments restored to their pristine character and effect. This important task is worthy of an enlighted and affluent nation; and its completion will reflect honour on all the persons who are con cerned in it. The Gothic or Vandalic destroyers of our elegant and interesting buildings have been who engage themselves in protecting or renovaall beauty and grandeur; therefore, those persons

ting such structures, as are ornamental to the
country, are entitled to literary praise and nation-
al honour.-Instead of lavishing thousands of
pounds on useless projects, and worse than use-
less individuals, would it not be creditable to a mi-
nistry and government, to appropriate two or three
thousand pounds a-year, to protect and repair our
great national buildings; and towards the en-
couragement of such publications as are honestly
and laudably appropriated to illustrate their re
spective histories and architectural characteristics?
The answer must be obvious; and as the Com-
mittee of Taste is now occasionally employed in de-
liberating on subjects of this kind, it is humbly
recommended to their attention and fostering care.
-In taking leave of a building, which has at once
excited my admiration, warmed my fancy, and
self of the poet's words, and exclaim:
occasioned much investigation, I shall avail my-
How reverend is the face of this tall pile,
Whose ancient pillars rear their marble heads
To bear aloft its arch'd and pond'rous roof,
By its own weight made stedfast and immovable,
Looking tranquillity!--CONGREVE.

Britton's Architectural Antiquitie

arrived in this country, came as a present from the Grand Junta to His Majesty. There were 2,500 sent: 700 of them died on their journey; their skins have arrived within these few days. Those that have arrived alive are at Kew and Richmond, and are thriving very well. Thirteen shepherds came over with them. His Majesty, with a princely munificence, has given directions for them to remain in this country as long as they like, at his expence. They are put under the care of Mr. Snarlet, His Majesty's principal gardener, who has allotted to them a house, called the Call-house, situated at the upper end of the Queen's garden, near Hyde-Park corner, where they prefer sleeping upon straw to beds. Two labourers attend them, to procure their food, and assist in cooking, &c. They have a pound of meat a man provided for their dinners and suppers, and are not pleased if the meat is not very fat; they have it cooked in their own way, and, in general, eat the enormous quantity of a peck of onions at a meal. An old sailor, who knows the Spanish language, has been procured, for a companion and interpreter to them, and by his assistance, after every meal, they stand up, join their hands, and put their toes together, while they sing God save the King. They also sing a Spanish national air. The old sailor is furnished with money to conduct them about London, and shew them such exhibitions and curiosities as may be most entertaining. They were highly amused and astonished with Westminster Abbey, and the curio-half-yearly meeting of the proprietors of the sities to be seen in it. They walk the streets with their crooks in their hands, and their grotesque appearance attracts the notice of the passengers. Increase of Pay in the Naval Hospitals.-In order to insure our brave defenders, the navy, the best medical assistance, and to encourage medical gentlemen to enter the navy, where there is at present a great scarcity of medical officers, government has acceded to the proposal of the commissioners of naval revision, in their seventh report, and increased, from the 1st instant, the pay and allowance of the officers of the naval hospitals at Portsmouth and Plymouth, and those at Deal and other quarters, now temporary, are to be placed on the same footing, while they are kept up. We are glad to learn, likewise, that on the recommendation of the transport board, all the surgeons to prisoners of war are to have the zame salary, viz. £500. per armum, with a house, coals, candles, &c. or an adequate allowance.

VOL. V. [Lit. Pan. Dec. 1808.]

We add an earnest request that particular attention be paid to the preservation of the monu ments; now scandalously defaced and broken.

Grand Junction Canal.-Tuesday, Nov. 1, the

Grand Junction Canal was held at the Crown and Anchor tavern, Wm. Praed, Esq. in the chair; when a statement of their accounts was laid before the company, and the proceedings of the committee, since the last meeting, approved.-Mr. Harvey then read a report from the committee to the proprietors, which gave a very favourable account of the general concerns of the company, shewing, that the increasing trade which they had formerly ventured to anticipate, had been fully realised. It appeared that the tonnage had increased very considerably since the last meeting.The sinking fund had been increased to near £70,000, and bids fair to bring the concerns into a more properous state in a short time.-A dividend of £2. per cent. clear of property tax, was declared to be made on the 5th of January next.-Considering the heavy expenses that had been cccasioned in restoring the aqueduct at Woolverton, within the last half-year, the general expenditu 2 was considered as very moderate.-There was a to

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lerable full meeting, considering the season of the year-upwards of sixty sat down to dinner, when the usual toasts were drunk; among the rest, "Success to the Spanish Patriots," with three

times three.

Chalk Figure of George III-An equestrian figure of his Majesty has lately been formed in chalk on Osmington hills, the property of Mr. Wood, opposite the bay of Weymouth. Although its length is 280, and its height 320 feet, yet the likeness of the king is well preserved, and the symmetry of the horse is complete. It forms a novel and pleasing object to the pedestrians on the Esplanade, but more especially to those who are fond of water excursions, as from the bay its view is more complete. It has been carried into effect under the direction of Mr. Wood, bookseller, at the particular request and sole expence of John Rainier, Esq. brother to the late admiral.

counties, there was a great appearance of governors and subscribers, at the George Inn, (Lord Viscount Althorpe, M. P. in the chair,) when the report of its present state of the patients admitted and discharged, (viz. 778 in, and 1280 out patients, of which 1783 were perfectly cared,) and of the monies received and paid, within the last year, was laid before them, and they expressed their satisfaction, with the management of this noble charity, by which 42,288 persons have been cured, and 5678 relieved, since the foundation of the old county hospital in 1744. After which the governors and subscribers walked in procession to the parish church of All Saints, when a sermon was preached, on the occasion, by the Rev. R. Cherton, Rector of Middleton Cheney, from Phillippians iii. 16. "Whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing." A collection was afterwards made at the church doors as usual, amounting to £94. 11s.

Statutes for hiring Servants.-The magistrates of Warwickshire, at a late sessions, came to a

tendency to promote idleness and immorality among servants; and accordingly have recommended to masters of servants in husbandry not to attend such meetings, nor to hire servants without characters.

Persian Professor.-A native Moonshi, named Monlave Meer Abdon Ali, has been appointed Persian Preceptor at the India Company's ColNge at Hertford, with a salary of £600 a year. Lunatic Asylums.-The plan for county Asy-resolution, that statutes for hiring servants have a lams for Lunatics, in pursuance of the excellent act proposed by Mr. C. Wynn, is generally adopting throughout the kingdom. At Notting ham the ceremony of opening the asylum was conducted with extraordinary solemnity, and, in the evening, the president, governors, &c. of the hospital, were most splendidly entertained by Earl Manners, at Thurland-hall.-To the everlasting credit of the county of Lincoln, a sum exceeding £6000 has been raised in the space of one year for that excellent and truly benevolent institution the Lunatic Asylum.-We request our readers to refer to Panorama, Vol. I. page 1255, et seq. for the interesting Report of a Select Committee of the Hon. House of Commons, to en

quire into the State of the Criminal and Pauper Lunatics in England and Wales, where will be found the number in custody in the different gaols, houses of correction, &c. &c. taken from returns received from the several counties, dated Whitehall, January 20, 1867, and signed by C. W. W. Wynn.-In the same place will be found a Plan proposed by the Committee for division of the Kingdom' into Districts, for Erection of Lunatic Asylums, and Thoughts on the State of Criminal and Pauper Lunatics, excited by the measures pursued in the late Parliament.

Margate Pier.The improvements of the pier a Margate are at length determined upon. The subscription books were closed last month, when there appeared to have been collected no less a sum than £26,000. This sum is to be expended in securing the barrier and extending the pier 200 feet beyond its present boundaries.

Military D'put.—Orders have been issued for the formation of a grand depot of artillery and ammonition at Weedon, as being the most centrical part of the kingdom.-A large portion of the atillery will be drawn from the southern district, and it is understood that the depot, when formed, will be second only, in point of magnitude, to the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich.

Northampton Infirmary. At the anniversary mecting of the Northampton General Infirmary for the reef of the sick and lame poor of all

Insurance Company at Birmingham.-At a numerous and respectable meeting of the inhabitants of Birmingham, it has been resolved to establish a company for the insurance of lives, and for granting and purchasing annuities, to be called the Birmingham Life Insurance and Annuity Office, with a capital of one million, in 1000 shares, of £1000 each, ten per cent. on which is to be advanced in five instalments. The leading principles of this institution are professed has been subscribed, as a security for all the ento be as follow:-1st. A capital of one million gagements of the institution, the proprietors taking upon themselves the sole responsibility, while the insurers participate with them in the profits, without any risk.-2d. It not only pays the sum assured on each life, but at the expiration of every seven years appropriates one-third part of its profits to increase each policy, in proportion to the aggregate amount paid by each person for premium, which gives persons assuring at this office every reason to expect their representatives will receive a very considerable addition to the sum insured.-3d. Every proprietor is under the necessity of making an assurance, and when it drops, a new assurance must be made in its place, which gives an additional stability to the institution, by a perpetual renovation of policies.

Portsmouth Water-Works, New Buildings, &c. -At a meeting of the inhabitants of Portsmouth and liberties, held at the Guildhall, to take into consideration the report of the committee appointed to investigate the plans, proposals, and estimates, for the intended water-works for those towns, Mr. Nicholson's plan was preferred as the cheapest and best adapted for the purpose. A subscription was immediately opened, and in twenty-four hours the sum wanted (£32,000) was raised, and the books were closed. Seventy shares of £50 each were likewise taken conditionally, in case the money should be wanted.

The King's Proclamation for Meeting of Parliament. By His Majesty's Proclamation, given at the Court at the Queen's Palace, the 23d of November, 1808, the Parliament that stood prorogued to December 8, is further prorogued to Monday the 16th of January, 1809, when "the said Parliament shall, on the said 16th day of January next, be held and sit for the dispatch of divers urgent and important affairs; and the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and the Knights, Citizens and Burgesses, and the Commissioners for Shires and Burghs, of the House of Commons, are hereby required and commanded to give their attendance accordingly, at Westminster, on the said 16th day of January next."

AGRICULTURE.

ter bubbles up; consequently it is of that thickness.
and unconnected with the bottom. That it is also
entirely unconnected with the shore is evident, as
boats have sailed entirely round it, and sounded
the water with long poles, without finding the
bottom.
-Present and future State
of Great Britain.-" I indeed am not one of these
who consider the increased luxury of the country
as a public benefit, or as any proper criterion of
public strength and prosperity; yet, when I see
the great bulk of the people (I speak not of the
vicious refuse of an overgrown capital) to be bet-
ter fed, better clothed, better lodged, and better
educated, than the same class either ever was,
or now is, in any other part of the world, I can-
not but look upon the situation of this country to
be extremely prosperous.-1 am not ignorant that
our commerce is the parent of our national opu-
lence; and that our opulence, rather than the
number of our people, is the present sinew of
our national strength. But should commerce
ever desert us, as it has deserted all other coun-

that we should still be able to maintain our sta

Newspapers.-There are at a medium published in London every morning 16,000 newspapers, and, every evening, about 14,000; of those published every other day, there are about 10,000. The Sunday newspapers amount to about 25,000; and there are nearly 20,000 other weekly papers, producing in all the enormous sum of £245,000. Enormous Shark.-A most enormous shark was caught by the fishermen at Hastings, Nov.tries in which it once flourished, I am anxious 18. it was entangled in seventeen of their nets, and completely broke them all; but being wounded, and nearly spent, they contrived to tow on shore this monster of the deep. It measures 30 feet in length, and upwards of 20 in circumference, and is supposed to weigh at least ten tons; has four rows of teeth, and the throat is so large, that it could swallow a man with the greatest ease. It is considered by all who have seen it to be the largest of the species ever met with in any of the seas of Europe. Colonel Bothwell has purchased it for his friend, Mr. Home, the surgeon, of Sackville-street, who intends to dissect it, and place the skeleton in his museum.

Monument to Wedgwood.-It has been resolved by the proprietors of the potteries inStaffordshire to erect, at Burslem, a monument or statue to the memory of the late Josiah Wedgewood, Esq. by voluntary subscription. The Etruria workmen have collected £70, as a just tribute of their respect to that great and worthy character.

Ancient Pic Nic.-Sep. 18. Wednesday se'nnight, Shelford Bidwell, esq. was elected mayor of the borough of Thetford for the year ensuing; on which occasion the usual entertainment to the corporation and most respectable inhabitants was given; the sources from whence it was (as usual) derived, are not unworthy of record: the roast beef is provided by the town clerk; the boiled beef by the tenant of the tolls of the navigation; the geese by the tenant of the bridge tolls; the game and wine is provided by the mayor elect; and the keeper of the tavern adjacent to the guildhall, finds the plumb puddings. This is an immemorial custom in the above very ancient borough-may it net have been the origin of the present fashionable Pic Nics?

Floating Island. The floating island, which has emerged from the bottom of Derwent water, Cumbe land, three times in the course of about 30 years, ha ecently appeared above the surface. At first it was of a dark brown colour, but soon became covered with verdure.-It contains about an acre of ground, and is quite stationary. By thrusting a pole in several places to the depth of three yards, the wa

tion as a free people, among the despotic powers of Europe. It would be far better for us, to be a free nation of labouring peasants, than a nation of gentlemen, wearing chains of slavery gilt by the gold of commerce.-An improved agriculture is preparatory to, and productive of, an increase of population. The time I hope will come, when an unproductive acre of land will not be found in either of these our fortunate islands; and when that time shall fully come, we shall have food within ourselves, for the annual sustenance of thirty millions of people at the least, and with a population of thirty millions, what power in Europe, what combination of powers, will dare to attempt our subjugation?"-Bishop of Landaff.

Holderness Agricultural Society.-A most res pectable assemblage of the members of the Holderness Agricultural Society was present at their meeting at Hedon, on the 19th of September. Previous to the dinner, the following question was discussed, viz." What are the comparative profits of crops of hemp and flax, with respect to each other, or to crops of corn?Is the land on which they are cultivated more or less fitted for a succeeding crop ; and what sort of land is best adapted to the growth of hemp and flax?" A very interesting conversation ensued, and it was the opinion of most who took part in it, that much of the land in Holderness is suitable to the extension of the cultivation of flax.

Sommercourt Hool Fair.-At Sommercourt Michaelmas fair, samples of nearly 30,000 weight of wool were produced. Some very fine fleeces from the flocks of lord Fa mouth, Sir Christopher Hawkins, Mr. Gwatkin, Mr. Roberts of Newlyn, and others, were exhibited. The woolstaplers, however, seem to discourage the sale of wool in the open competition of a fair, thinking it more their interest, perhaps, to make private purchases from the farmers, of fine and coarse wool at one and the same price. The object of the gentlemen and farmers, we apprehend, is, to obtain a fair price for their wool in proportion to its quality and fineness.-The Agricultural Society, by recom

mending the establishment of wool fairs, and by | in the highest condition. The party witnessed the sale of wool at 16 ounces to the pound, as in the result of an experiment to determine the reother counties, instead of 18 ounces, as com- lative increase of weight between soiling and grazmonly sold in Cornwall, to the prejudice of the|ing: the trial commenced the 14th of May, and farnier, have in view to obtain a price adequate to was concluded on the 4th October. The animal the quality of the wool: and, as Cornwall is par- soiled had gained 16st. the one grazed 9st. 941b.→→→ ticularly well adapted to the produce of fine wool, Six Highland Oxen, which were tied up on the it is probable that, by obtaining a better price for || 29th of June, -had on an average, increased 8st. or their fine wool, the quantity of fine-woolled sheep a pound and half a day. The animal grazed was would be greatly increased, and the commons and allowed an acre; the green food consumed by the waste lands very much improved, to the great animal soiled, was not the 6th part of the two cutbenefit of the community. tings of a good acre of clover.-Gentlemen were appointed to see animals from various parts of England weighed, an experiment undertaken by the president to prove the early maturity and propensity to fatten of the different breeds, to note the consumption of food, and the qualities of different green crops.--On Friday morning, an astonishing concourse of people assembled at an early hour at the Schoose, to view the prize-cattle, which were numerous. The farming implements attracted much notice, as did the ploughing match. -A large party rode round the farm with the pre

Leicestershire and Rutlandshire Agricultural Society. The annual meeting of the members of the Leicestershire and Rutlandshire Agricultural Society, was held Oct. 14th, at the Crown inn, Leicester, the earl of Moira in the chair :-the meeting was most respectably attended. Mr. Hose, of Melton produced several samples of wool from crosses with the Merino breed; one in particular from a new Leicester ewe and Merino ram, for the wool of which, if produced in any quantity, he had been offered by some eminent manufacturers double the value of the price for Leicester-sident, Mr. Curwen; after their return, 630 sat shire wool.

Caernarvon Society. The Caernarvonshire Agricultural Society, duly appreciating the importance of improvement, has appropriated a class of premiums to tenants only: those who have their farms in the best general state of cultivation, and in the neatest and most exact order as to fences, drains, &c, or who shall drain or improve the greatest quantity of land, or lay most manure, or raise and consume on the farms the best crops of turnips or cabbages, or lay down the greatest quantity of pasture or hay, or raise the greatest number of forest trees, will be entitled to premiums varying from 15 guineas to two guineas and a half.

Sir W. W. Wynne's Meeting.—The annual entertainment, established by Sir Watkin Williams Wynne for the meritorious purpose of improving the breed of cattle and sheep in the principality, took place on Friday the 16th of September, and was attended by the principal agriculturists and farmers in North Wales, and the adjoining counties. It gives us pleasure to state, that the in⚫creased number of claimants for the various prizes, and the improved appearance of the stock shewn, afforded the most ample testimony of the beneficial effects which may be expected to arise from this excellent institution. The morning was occupied in viewing the different animals at the farm, and the sale of 150 ewes, which averaged 458. each; the company, nearly 500 in number, then adjourned, to dinner at the house; after which, the prizes, consisting of seven silver cups, were adjudged, and delivered to the successful claimants; and the letting of several South-Down tups by auction closed the business of the meeting.

down to dinner, and partook of every rarity at the hospitable table. The premiums were distributed at the assembly rooms.-Mr. Benn, of Middleton Place, previous to their leaving the tent, proposed that a piece of plate should be presented to the president, as a mark of their esteem for him, who was the friend of the farmer, and the zealous promoter of the interests of agriculture. The motion was unanimously and cordially approved. Before the society broke up, a superb vase was presented to the president, by the Manks branch of the society, with the following inscription:-"To John Christian Curwen, Esq. M. P. Member of the House of Keys, and President of the Agricultural Society of the Isle of Man: In grateful acknowledgment of his strenuous and successful efforts in Parliament, in defence of their country's rights and independence, and of the benefits which their agriculture has received from his protection and his example: this tribute of their respect is presented by the natives of the Isle of Man, 1808." -The president proposed a general association to put a stop to the depredations committed upon turnips and other green crops, which would be no less for the advantage of the farmer than the las bourer, as every step towards improvement încreases the demand for labour.

Lunnan and Vinney-Water Agricultural Society. The annual feast of the above society lately held at Dunnichen, was numerously attended. The show of cattle and horses, in the morning, satisfied the judges that the improvement of those valuable animals had not been unattended to by the members of the society. After dinner Mr. Hendrick, minister of Dunnichen, was appointed chaplain to the society, in the room of the late Mr. Wright. The president congratulated the Workington Agricultural Society, &c.-On society on the rapid progress of the district in Thursday, Oct. 6th, a very large party of gentle agricultural improvements, particularly in the men and farmers, from various parts of the king, sowing of wheat, and informed them of his haydom, attended to inspect the Schoose farm, being obtained a promise from Sir Joseph Banks of a longing to J. C. Curwen, Esq. M. P. and to view specimen of a new spring wheat, brought by that the different implements at work. There have gentleman from abroad, which has the valuable been soiled at the Schoose farm, this year, above property of ripening well, although sown as late 100 horses, and 60 head of caule and oxen, all as the month of April. The president has also

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availed himself of the favourable disposition of ing the expectations of the society. Several of Sweden, to commission several hundred weight of the finest long-horned bulls and draft stallions in the best Swedish turnip-seed, that seed being Ireland, were candidates for those premiums. known to degenerate when long sown in Great The long-horned cattle still maintain their supeBritain. Its culture for spring food, and that of riority. The shew of North Devons was highly tares for late autumn food, for all kinds of stock, respectable; several beautiful specimens appeared was warmly recommended, as was the culture of among them. There were one or two good Teespease and tares with dung and the drill. Several water or Durham cows. The Hereford cattle new members were admitted; and the next years have entirely disappeared.-The society inculcate meeting was fixed for the 4th of July. in the strongest manner an attention to milk and Long-horned Oxen.-As a specimen of the long-butter, as well as to beef, in the selection of cows horned breed of oxen, in Westmoreland, Mr. Simpson, of Wattsfield, near Kendal, bought, in March 1806, four 3-years old oxen, at the sale of the late M. Wilkinson, of Pallet Hill, near Penrith, which he fed on hay and grass only, They were kil ed and sold at Liverpool, by Mr. Edwards, batcher, in Dale-street, on Saturday the 8th and Saturday the 15th days of October, 1808, at the following weights and prices, viz. £ s. d. 4 hides, 5971s. at 5d. per lb....... 12 8 9 Ditto fat, 443lbs. at 6d. ditto.. 14 15 4 Ditto small offal.. 4 0 0 Ditto carcases, 4,308lbs. aver. 63d.do, 121 3 3

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£152 7 4 Herefordshire Agricultural Society. At a late meeting of the above society, the premium for the best new variety of the apple was adjudged to T. A. Knight, Esq. who produced an apple he called the Fozley apple, being a cross between the yellow Siberian crab and the Orange pippin; in size it is nearly equal to the old Golden pippin; the pulp is of a deep yellow colour, and the juice remarkably rich and saccharine; the wood and -blossom are supposed to be as hardy as the native ..crab.

IRELAND.

for breed. There never has been at any of the society's shews so fine an exhibition of new Leicester sheep and the tup breeders pay more attention than formerly to the quantity and quality of their wool.-The South-Down sheep appear likewise very much improved, and the competi tion among the breeders of them is more spirited than ever. The society have purchased ten more tups to distribute through the mountainous districts. The committee have strongly recom.. mended the importation of the Merino breed, which it is supposed will answer extremely well in the temperate climate of Ireland.-Many of the swine exhibited had superior merit; there has been a rapid improvement in this species of animal since the Farming Society was established, and immediate steps will be taken to disperse their improved breeds over every county in Ireland. Some very fine draft horses deserved the premiums for standing gratis in the four different provinces. The Suffolk punch horses are reckoned best adapted to the agriculture and landcarriage of Ireland. A very handsome black draft horse from Leicestershire was shewn for the province of Munster. The cominittee made a full report of the society's proceedings during the last year, and transacted other important business.

SCOTLAND.

In Panorama, Vol. III. p. 418, will be found Ballinasloe Fair, Ireland.-The great annual an account of last year's fair, to which our readers fair at Ballinasloe commenced the 5th October, are referred for comparison-and likewise to p. Lord Clancarty, as usual, opened his park at Gar-418 of this number for the Agriculture of France, hally, the day before, to accommodate the pro- from official authority. prietors of sheep; a greater number appeared than for many years. On Tuesday, the 4th, 60,000 were sold in the park; and on Wednesday, the 5th, above 20,000 in the fair-green, making to gether 81,174: not a single sheep remained unsold; and the price was full 16 per cent, more than last year. There was a striking improve ment both in the form and condition of these animals, owing to judicious crossing with new Leicester rams, which are in good demand, a sufficient supply not having appeared at the fair. On Thursday the horse fair was held; there were very few good ones, and these were soon bought up at high prices.-The bullock fair was on Friday. The improvement in their frame, particularly of the three years old, far surpassed all expectation. The price above last year is supposed to exceed 20 per cent.-The meeting of the Farming Society of Ireland was numerous and respectable, more than 300 members being present. The society dined together on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The shew of breeding stock was far superior to that of any former year, and the encouragement held out by the society in their last premiums to induce the most distinguished breeders to let our males, gratis, has served the public in a way far exceed

New Prison, Exchequer, Library, &c. at Edinburgh. The first stone of a new prison for the County of Edinburgh, was laid on the 8th. of Sept. by the hon. W. Mauie, M. P. grand master mason elect of Scotland, with the usual ceremonies. This erection, which has long been wanted, is to be on a scale worthy of the metropolis: the whole of the houses between Forrester's Wynd and Leberton's Wynd being purchased, and about to be taken down, to make room for it. The plan is admirably calculated for the comfort and security of the prisoners, and the preservation of their morals, as the several classes will be kept entirely separate from each other, which could not be done in the former gaol. Another set of public buildings is also begun for the further accommodation of the courts of justice, a new exchequer, and a building for the reception of the magnificent library of the Society of Advocates. It runs westward from the parliament house, and will form a most magni. ficent pile of Grecian architecture.

Ploughing Match in Perthshire.-The Highland Society of Scotland having voted a sum of money to be bestowed in premiums for the encouragement of ploughmen in the Coshieville or Weem district of Perthshire, the competition took

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