tence of death upon the prisoners, when a scene of the utmost distress presented itself. The prisoners cried most piteously, and when desired to stand up, they fell down below the bar. After some minutes delay, they were supported by the police officers; and Lord Hermand, after a suitable admonition, in delivering which he seemed to be extremely agitated, and was often interrupted by the cries and lamentations of the prisoners, sentenced them to be executed at Edinburgh, on Wednesday the 29th day of April next. 30.-Friday, the sitting Magistrate in the Council Chamber sentenced Alexander Aitchison, Jacob Wagner, George Hardie, George Macqueen, George Thomson, and Duncan Mackenzie, to be confined for sixty days in Bridewell, at hard labour, for stealing a quantity of articles from the shop of Mr Alexander Spence, goldsmith, Bank Street. The above culprits are all young boys, some of them not exceeding ten years of age; and the whole have formerly been in Bridewell, some of them not less than four times. This strongly shows, that this mode of punishment is disregarded by the young depredators in this city and neighbourhood. 14.-A bill of suspension and interdict, at the instance of James Stuart, Esq. younger of Dunearn, and others, proprietors in Prince's Street, against the completing the road from the Earthen Mound, presently forming through the Park, in front of Prince's Street, towards the public markets, having been lately presented, the Lord Ordinary on the Bills appointed the bill to be answered. Answers for the Lord Provost and Magistrates of Edinburgh having been given in, Lord Bannatyne, upon application from the suspenders, agreed to hear counsel upon the question of interdict; and on Monday, upon hearing Mr Cunningham as counsel for the suspenders, his Lordship observed, that it was unnecessary for Mr Laing, on the part of the city, to state any thing, as his Lordship was disposed to refuse the interdict, which he did accordingly, but passed the bill quoad ultra. APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS, &c. I. CIVIL. Edward Langdon Oke, Esq. is appointed Consul at Southampton for the kingdom of Hanover, in room of Thomas Bedingfield Day, Esq. Mr Harington is approved of as Consul at the Cape of Good Hope, for his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias. Mr Isaac Hadwen is approved of as Consul at Gibraltar, for ditto. II. ECCLESIASTICAL. The Prince Regent has presented the Rev. James Sievwright, minister of the presbyterian meeting at Gateshead, Newcastle, to the church and parish of Markinch, presbytery of Kirkcaldy, vacant by the translation of the Rev. D. Wright to Stirling. His Royal Highness has also presented the Rev. Mr Laidlaw, Newcastle, to the church and parish of Kirkton, presbytery of Jedburgh, vacant by the death of the Rev. Mr Elliott. 2 8 20 32 43 48 A. Graham to be Ensign by purch. vice Dixon 12 do. Surg. B. Sandford, from h. p. 83 F. to be Surg. vice Roberts, cancelled do. Lieut. W. Hunt to be Adj. vice Imlack, res. 26 do. Lieut. D. Vans Machen, from h. p. 75 F. to be Lt. vice Briscoe, superseded 5 March Hosp. Assist. J. Clarke to be Assist. Surg. vice Gardiner, 14 Dr. 12 Feb. Lieut. W. Havelock, from 43 F. to be Capt. by purch. vice Haines, ret. 19 do. Ensign R. W. H. Drury to be Lieut. by purch. vice Havelock, 32 F. 5 March Halford to be Ensign by purch. vice Drury Capt. P. Macdougall, from h. p. 11 F. to be Captain do. do. Lieut. H. M'Quarrie, from 86 F. to be Lieut. do. Ensign Campbell to be Lieut. vice Rogers, dead 12 Feb. Geo. Fitzroy to be Ens. vice Campbell do. Capt. F. C. Crotty, from h. p. 39 F. to be Capt. 26 do. 1 Dr. John Dillon to be Cornet by purch. vice Dillon, ret. 4 15 16 17 ret. 5 March 1818. Assist. Surg. W. Gardiner, from 20 F. to be Assist. Surg. vice Hickson, dead 12 Feb. William Elton to be Cornet by purch. vice Lane, prom. do. James Cannon to be Cornet by purch, vice 73 M'Dougall, prom. do. Lieut. A. B. de C. Brooke, from R. Horse, 74 Gds. to be Capt. by purch. vice Supple, 26 do. Lieut. S. Douglas, from h. p. 50 F. to be Lieut. 25 do. Ensign J. Kearns to be Lieut. 26 do. prom. Arthur Mair to be Ensign, vice Kearns, 5 March 69 Gent. Cadet J. E. Muttlebury to be Ensign, vice Weir, prom. 19 Feb. Gent. Cadet J. F. Woodward to be Ensign by purch. vice Dixon, cancelled do. Capt. W. Brownson, from h. p. 23 F. to be Capt. 26 do. Lieut. W. Black, from h. p. to be Lieut. 25 do. 26 do. Hon. M. Arbuthnot to be Ensign, vice Spooner 6 March Lieut. J. Wilson to be Capt. by purch. vice Rogers, ret. 5 do. vice Armytage, York Rang. C.F. G. C. Ricketts to be Eps. and Lt. by purch. 1 Foot. Lieut. J. Stoyte, from h. p. to be Licut. vice Bothamley, dead —J. Jeffries, from h. p. to be Lieut. vice Miller, dead 10 Feb. 88 11 do. Ensign J. G. Rogers to be Lieut. by purch. 5 March vice Wilson do. H. Massingberd to be Ensign by purch. vice Rogers do. John Gibson to be Ensign by purch. vice Smith, ret. 12 Feb. ney, dead 25 do. 26 do. M. B. G. Reed to be Ensign by purch. vice R.Y.R. Capt. T. Baylis, from h. p. to be Captain, Lieut. H. Armytage, from Coldst. F. Gds. to be Capt. více Finch, R. W. R. 5 do. R.W.L.R. Capt. Hon. J. Finch, from R. Y. Rang. to be Major, vice Massey, ret. do. Ensign P. Gray to be Adj. vice Kent, res. 25 Nov. 1816. R. Eng. Gent. Cadet W. Trevelyan to be 2d Lieut. vice Tweed. prom. 18 Nov. 1817 S. W. Dixon to be 2d Lieut. vice Williams, prom. Staff. do. Major G. W. Walker, 59 F. to be Dep. Adj. Gen. in Ceylon, with rank of Lt. Col. in the ariny, vice Erskine, dead 5 March 1818 Dep. Inspec. W. W. Fraser, with temp. rank, to be Dep. Insp. of Hosp. 12 Feb. do. Hosp. Assist. D. Williams, from h. p. to be Hosp. Assist. to the forces in Birmingham Assist. Surg. F. Sievwright, from h. p. 6 W. I. R. to be Supernumerary Assist. Surg. in the East Indies 19 do. Assist. Surg. B. Campbell, from h. p. 25 F. to be Sup. Assist. Surg. in the East Indies do. Assist. Surg. T. Napier, from 95 F. to be Sup. Ass. Surg. in the East Indies 26 do. Assist. Surg. J. Ligertwood, from 12 F. to be Sup. Assist Surg. in the East Indies do. Assist. Surg. A. Sinclair, from h. p. Sicilian Regt. To be Sup. Assist. Surg. in the East Indies. do. Exchanges. Lt. Col. Everard, from 51 F. with Lt. Col. Dunkin, 77 F. Capt. Stirling, from 1 Dr. G. rec. diff. with Captain Northcote, h. p. 8 Dr. Lieut. Dunne, from 2 Life G. with Licut. Harley, h. p. 40 F. Kingsley, from 3 Dr. rec diff. with Lieut. Lloyd, h. p. Farmer, from 4 Dr. rec. diff. with Lieut. Daly, h. p. 76 F. Lieut. Mitchell, from 9 F. rec. diff. with Lieut. Mahon. h. p. 49 F. Rogers, from 30 F. rec. diff. with Lieut. Steuart, h. p. 11 F. Hill, from 45 F. rec. diff. with Lt. Reed, h.p. Armstrong, from 48 F. with Lt. Heard, 55 F. Davidson, from 89 F. with Lt. Noble, h. p. Worsley, from Rifle Brig. rec. diff. with Lt. Crawford, h. p. 45 F. Campbell, from Rifle Brig. with Lt. Brockman, h. p. 84 F. Farrar, from York Chass, with Lt. Sutherland, h. p. 1 F. Imlach, from 2 F. with Lieut. O'Brien, h.p. 87 F. Walsh, from 3 F. rec. diff. with Lieut. Sterling, h. p. 42 F. Ross, from 26 F. with Lt. M'Niven, h. p. Dowling, from 77 F. rec. diff. with Lieut. Marshall, h. p. 4 F. Nott, from 80 F. rec. diff. with Lt. Archer, h. p. Colls, from 2 W. I. R. with Lieut. Grassi, h. p. York Lt Inf. Vol. Ensign Penniger, from 70 F. with Ensign Sherburne, h. p. 1 F. Powell, from 43 F. with Ensign O'Donnell, h. p. 27 F. Hart, from 74 F. with Ens. Gore, h. p. 9 F. O'Brien, from 20 F. rec. diff. with 2d Lieut. Douglas, h. p. 21 F. Quarter-Master Ross, from 68 F. with Quarter-Mr Macbeath, h. p. 62 F. Assist. Surg. Sheppard, from 80 F. with Assist. Sur. Regan, h. p. 93 F. Resignations and Retirements. Major Supple, 17 Dragoons Hames, 32 Foot Rogers, 77 do. Massey, R. W. I. Rangers Cornet Mimmack, 4 Dragoon Guards Ensign George, 75 Foot Smith, 88 do. Digby, 97 do. Trousdell, 4 W. I. Regt. Appointment Cancelled. Ensign Dixon, 75 Foot | Surg. Roberts, 1 Foot Superseded. Lieutenant Briscoe, 8 Foot Reinstated. Captain White, 2 Ceylon Regt. Lieutenants. William Newnham Surgeons. James Carruthers Herman Cochrane N. M'Morris Thomas B. Wilson Robert Williams Pike Pioneer Sappho Spartan Spey Tamar Tees Wil. & Mary, yt. Carnation Cherokee Curlew Doterell Drake Erne Ferret Grasshopper Harlequin Alexander Fisher H. P. Hoppner Robert Boyle Thos W. Moffett Mich. Stackpoole W. Ellison Harlequin J. B. P. Chichestea Ditto Pearce Power W. S. Thomas Assistant Surgeons. William Connon Thomas Mitchel Camp. France Iphigenia Liverpool Sappho Spartan Spey Tees Alexander Doterell Pike C. Carpenter Edward Coleman W. Hewett J. W. Young Pike Queen Charlotte Ditto Shamrock Vere Gabriel Ditto H. Carter Ditto Royal Marines. Capt. E. Ñ. Lowder 1st Lt. W. J. Stewart A. Dunlop John Cooke 24 Lt. W. Calamy W. Gowdy W. Sidney R. Holmes J. Patrick R. East Bulwark Queen Charlotte Curlew Doterell Drake Driver Erae Favourite Ferret Florida Grasshopper Harlequin Iphigenia Liverpool Pigmy COMMERCIAL REPORT.-April 10th 1818. Sugar. The demand for this article, for the last ten days, has been limited, notwithstanding the stock on hand is very much reduced, and there is a certainty of no considerable quantity of new Sugars reaching the market for some weeks to come. Still there is no depression of price, and the holders confidently anticipate an advance. The excessive bad weather in the Islands has rendered the crops very late, which has retarded, and must yet greatly retard, the arrival of fresh Sugars in the market. In London, an advance upon Refined Sugar is anticipated from the extensive exportations about to take place to Russia. At Liverpool, some East India Sugars, brought forward by Auction, were withdrawn for want of purchasers. In Glasgow, some new Demerara Sugars sold by public sale, at 89s. 6d. and 93s. per cwt.-The demand for Molasses continues extensive.-Cotton. The demand in Liverpool continues regular for this article. The sales, for the week ending 4th April, amounted to 6200 bags. Very considerable importations are daily expected in the different ports. In London, the demand for foreign use is very extensive for Bahia Cottons, an inconsiderable quantity could only be obtained. Though the demand is less brisk than formerly for other kinds, still the prices are steady. The price of Cotton abroad is now very high, so much so, that the importer cannot, in many instances, realize the sum paid for it. The East India Company have declared a sale of about 15,000 bags, on the 24th of this month.-Coffee. The stock of this article is very much reduced. In London, the demand has of late been more languid; the high prices are however maintained, and the holders anticipate a further advance. Great part of the limited stock now on hand is held by speculators. In Liverpool, the demand has lately been extensive, and about 400 casks and 4000 bags have been purchased by public and private sale, principally for home export and upon speculation.-Oil. The arrival of three vessels at London, from the South Seas, with about 1000 tons of Oil, has considerably lowered the market. The depression on Southern Whale Oil may be estimated at £4 per ton. Greenland Oil has, in consequence, given way in price. The Cape Oil lately at market has all been disposed of. Cod and Seal Oil are merely nominal in price. In the Liverpool market, Palm and Turpentine Oil remain steady. Olive Oil moves off slowly. Rape Oil is dull, but Linseed is in request at 4s. 6d.-Tobacco. The inquiry for this article continues to be considerable. The principal part of the reduced stock in the London market is held by speculators, who anticipate a considerable advance in price. The demand in Liverpool has been limited, but prices remain unaltered-Rice. For some days the demand for this article in the London market was considerable. It has however again subsided. Considerable quantities of East India Rice were offered for sale, but withdrawn. The qualities, however, were of inferior descriptions. In Liverpool, Carolina Rice has been sold at a reduction of 18. to 1s. 6d. per cwt., and which was cccasioned by the supposition that the new duties would only be 10s. instead of 20s. 04d. per cwt. Upon the whole, the market for this article may at present be considered as very heavy.-Corn. The price of grain has rather advanced. The supply at the London market has lately been more limited, and the demand considerably increased. The expectations, however, of considerable arrivals of foreign supplies may probably prevent any material advance. The abundance of the last harvest on the Continent, as well as in America and Ireland, is far more than sufficient to make up for the deficiency in Great Britain. The demand for Barley for shipping has been considerable. Beans, and gray Pease, and white Boilers, are in good request. The principal advance took place on the finer qualities of Wheat.-Irish Provisions. Prime Beef continues in fast demand. The inquiry for India and mess Pork is increased. In Bacon there is no variation. The Butter market has of late been heavy, and a depression in price is expected to take place. In Liverpool, the stock of Butter is small, and the demand regular. Pork is in good demand.-Naval Stores. Spirits are not so much in demand, and the price rather lower. In Pitch and Rosin there is no variation. The purchases of Stockholm Tar have been made at a small decline. An arrival of rough Turpentine in London is said to be disposed of at 19s. without any allowance. In Liverpool, 500 Barrels have been sold at 18s. to 18s. 6d. per cwt. and 300 barrels Archangel Tar, 21s. 6d. per barrel.-Hemp, Flax, and Tallow. In London, the demand for Hemp has given way, but the price is little varied. The sale in Liverpool is very dull. Flax is in limited request, at former prices. There is not much business doing in Tallow; and the limited purchases of yellow Candle are a shade lower. In Liverpool, the stock of Tallow is much reduced, and therefore the article is inquired for.-Shumac, &c.-This article has been in great request in the Liverpool market. 1500 bags were lately sold at 21s. to 23s. 6d. per cwt. Brimstone from Sicily has been sold at £27, 7s. 6d. per ton, and higher rates are demanded. 3000 bags of Saltpetre were disposed of on the week ending April 4th, at 41s. to 41s. 9d. per cwt. Several lots of New York and Philadelphia Flaxseed were sold at £5, 5s. per hhd. but upon which an advance of 5s. is now demanded.Rum, Brandy, and Holland.s. In the London market, the demand for Rum, which had been considerable for exportation, has again subsided, and purchases may therefore be made a shade lower. In Liverpool, the business done on this article has been considerable. From 600 to 800 puncheons were taken in the week ending April 4th, at 3s. 7d for 16 O. P. and on which quality the demand chiefly Rum. Geneva continues dull. The better kinds of Brandy, being very scarce, maintain their former prices, inferior qualities of which there has lately been considerable importations from Naples, Spain, and Bourdeaux, may be quoted on the decline. The latter is used for adulterating the real Cognac before it comes to market, and the price of which, in France, is at present uncommonly high.-Wine. By the last advices from Oporto, a great rise has taken place on Port Wines. There is little doubt but it must continue to bear a much higher price than it has for some time done. Sherry, by the last advices, is also considerably advanced. The other descriptions are expected to follow.-Dyewoods. The demand in Liverpool for Dyewoods has rather been languid. Jamaica Logwood was sold at £9, 10s. to £9, 12s. 6d. off the quay. Nicaraqua Wood, at £30 per ton. 140 tons Parafustic at £6 per ton, and small parcels of Cuba, at £16 to £17 per ton. Honduras Mahogany, lately imported, sold at 14 d. per foot. About 1500 Buenos-Ayres' Hides, of good quality, have been sold at 9d. per lb. In our previous Numbers we have had occasion to notice the increased activity of our Cotton Manufactures. This activity fully continues. During the three first months of this year, the importations of Cotton amount to 146,881 bags, and the export only to 7001 bags, which clearly points out the vast and increased consumpt in this country. The excess of importation in Liverpool, during the period we have just mentioned, is 37,633 bags more than for the corresponding period of 1817. From the first of January to the 1st of April, there has been paid, at London and Liverpool, the duties on the following articles for home consumption, viz. Sugar, Coffee, Cocoa, Rum, 727,742 cwts. 276 ditto Duty is £1,091,610 424,181 gallons, allowing for strength, 275,700 £1,334,845 It is not one branch of our manufactures only which have increased, every one has felt the invigorating change. The following is a correct statement of the great increase in the Woollen Manufactures of the kingdom, viz. Narrow cloth milled during 1817, Increase in 1817, 11,706 ps. 1,582,907 yds. Broad cloth ditto, The increase also of the Revenues of the country have kept pace with the most sanguine expectations. During the quarter ending the 5th instant, the excess beyond the preceding quarter is £739.009, and the excess beyond the corresponding quarter of 1817, is no less than £1,589,507. This excess also has taken place after the immense payment made for duties on Sugar, at the end of the previous quarter, and immediately before the additional duties took place, and which amounted to £500,000 or £600,000; and yet, after all this, we find the Customs, for the last quarter, increased nearly £200,000. Course of Exchange, April 7.-Amsterdam, 37: 2 U. Paris, 24: 20. Bordeaux, 24:40. Frankfort on the Maine, 142 Ex. Madrid, 40 effect. Cadiz, 39 effect. Gibraltar, 35. Leghorn, 51. Genoa, 474. Malta, 51. Naples, 434. Palermo, 130 per oz. Rio Janeiro, 67. Dublin, 94. Cork, 94. Agio of the Bank of Holland, 2. Prices of Gold and Silver, per oz.-Portugal gold, in coin, £4: 1:0. New dollars, 58. 44d. Foreign gold, in bars, £4: 1:0. New doubloons, £0:0:0. Silver, in bars, stand. 5s. 4d. |