.. - " , f I 4. L. 7 . _ ; - 7 NEST INDIA MERCK:II.7S, On Monday last, at one o'clock, a highly respectable meet -In; of .geollerneit connected pith the 11". vt India Trade Assemhledwt the City of Lontlon,Tarern, fir the purports of re ceiving the report of the committee appointed at the general Aoretilig on the 13th inst. Andrew Colville:, El. itavin; taken the Aair, the minute* of , 'the last meeting were mad and approved. of. The Secretary then read a pethinn, &non up by • the corn •rnittee, and which prayed principally the protection of the • • Government to th. free spoil and imgort of the produce of the British West India colonic*. The Chairman here ohserved, that in the event of the colonial system undergoing the anticipated change, the carrying trade of the British West India ship-owners must, in mane measure, Tall into the hands of foreign ship-owners. The Amerieen ship.. ping would undoubtedly compete with that of this country, in carrying the produce to the Continent. Coast& of 100,003 tons of British shipping were sow employed in this trade ; and and it was a factthat al least one-third of the West !maim pro duce win shipped direst to the comities:tail ports. Mr. George Ilibbert wished to Mier a few remarks to the meeting, and should conclude with moving the approbation of the gentlemeo rasembled to the petition just read. Ile should be glad to learn what compensation was to be . made to the West India ship-owners for the concession that was expected of them ; would the French Government cede any privileges in the Mauritius? Ile did not mean to say that. East India sugar might not be shipped at en low a [eke as stand, as it was contended, but lie was sure that the enormous freight .which would be necessarily charged, would enhance the price . to a considerable e►tent, and the result would most •certainly he, that the British consumer would be difiestistied witle. the supply mu furnished. The petition was then agreed to, and most of the gentlemen present Wein signed ii,-it was ordered to be left at Lloyd's and the Jamaica Cottee Louses, for the signatures of those concerned. The unanimous cienks of the meeting was then voted to the Chairman, and the meeting adjourned. -~ ...,. ~.. TOO NATIONAL RUCISTUA _ BANK OF ENGLAND. On Thursday a Quarterly General Court of Proprietors of Bank Mock was held, pursuant to public Inothle, which was numerously attended, The Chairman, in proposing a half-yearly dividend of ! per cent. accounted for the redaction of one per cent. by stating that there had been a diminution of the usual profits of the Company. Mr. Goundry, in opposing the reduction, observed, that the general body of. Proprietors could not but greatly, and with reason, be dissatisfied with the sweeping statement given by the Chairman. He, for one, was dissatisfied with the unesndid conduct of the Directors, and should therefore propose, as an amendment, That there be paid to the Proprietors ilse usual half yearly dividend of 5 per cent. on the sth April next." Mr. Nesbitt shortly seconded the amendmeat. The Court ultimately diri :ed upon the amendment, when there were—For the Amendment 45—Against it W—Majority 19. The original question was then pot and carried in the affirm alive. A ballot was subsequently demanded, and appointed for Wednesday next, The Court then ,proceeded to the consideration of v loan of fewtnillioaa proposed by the Directors to be advanced by the Bank to Government— to be paid in annual instalments of two millions,and for which the Bank is to receive an annuity aninanting in the lire years to 599,0091. It was finally resolvedlo confirm the loan. • By this operation, the sum.of two millions will be annually thrown upon the money market. The Bank of England, by their quarter, are restrained from entering into an engagement of this nature for a longer period than five years. BENEVOLENT .WCIKTY OF ST. PATRICK. The anniversary festival of Brie institution was celebrated en Monday, at the City of Lumina Tavern. The Duke of Buck ingham and Chandos was in the chair. Ile was aupposted on the right by Lord Palmerston, on the left by the Duke of Wel liaqton. Amongst the company we observed Lords Canwilliam, Arundel, A. Dill, and Beresfurd, Sir John Doyle, Mr. Plunkett, Gou,bern,&c. On the removal dike cloth Nets Nobis Dowine, wits excel lently song. The Duke of BucatNctlatst then announced to the meeting, that he received from his Majesty, their most benevolent patron, his annual donation of lOU guineas. • The Duke of 111 exist:toot aimlogized for the absence of the Dukes of Yurk and Clarence. The former, be observed, was obliged to attend his Majesty at Blighion, and the latter was persecuted by that most merciless enemy the gout. The health of tikr two royal dukes was given with three times three. The Duke of DUCK-ING4 AM proposed the health of the (Marquis of Wellesley, the Lord Lieutenant of helm's'. The Drake of W ELIANG roN begged leave to return thanks on behalf of his Excellency the Loyd Lieutenant of Ireland, for the manner in which the company had drank his Itellth. The Duke of BUCKINC:IA ni.st proposed the health of the Duke of Wellington, whom he designated as the hero who. uader the auspices of providence had • bottled the destiny of Europe and of the world. (Cheers.) The Duke of %V ELLING rON returned thanks. He weld assure the assembly that one of the dearest wishes of his heart was, to for ward the interest of the society ; and, with that view, be would give his attendance wheartver it was in his power. Toast—" The Citizens of London, contributors to this Charity." With three times three. The Duke of DUCI:INGIIA NI proposed the health of Marshal Lard Beresford, the repteseatutive of • family to whom Ire -1 tud was much indebted. Lord Bent:spout returned thank, very briefly. The TREASURER then lead the report of donations ; from which it appeared that 1,1b91. 'ie. had been subscribed oa the occasion. The Duke of WELLINGTON proposed the health of the President, whose tether, he observed, was the founder of this I estit The Duke of BUCKINGIIAIi, after ativertiol to Ilse total ab sence of party-spirit which that society presented, and expeess ing his wannest wishes for its welfare, the noble Duke con cluded by proposing " the beelth of Mr. J. Smith, and the Com viiittee who conducted the subscription for the relief of the dis tressed Irish." Mr. J. SMITII returned his moat grateful thanks for the honour which had been dens to hiumell add Mu other gentle men to whom had been inhusted the dist rihutioo of a Inge sum of money fur the relief of their brethren in Ireland. The elr,!ct of. the application which bad been male in behalf of that nuf ferriq p uple would not terruittare with the present moment.— Ha by proposing. ss The prosperity, peace, and hap piuess of the kingdom of irelant" (Cheers.) Ott the health of his ;11,jerity's Aliaislers being given, Lord Palmerstoo returned thanks. The Duke of DUCKINGItIen proposed "The health of Lord Hill, and the heroes of Waleituu." 'the Duke of WELLINGTON returned thanks, in the absence of his noble friend. At half-past 10 o'clock the Duke of Buckingham quitted • the chair, but manxof the company remained to a late hour. NIATILH TO EXtTLR Atli) HACK,7-Alf. Vivian, an. officer hi the artny, completed ilk tat,t; of performing 65' miles a day ntt foot from London to Exeter and hack (111 lad meirbist. Tile pedestrian was to eICCOisiLIIIOI the 65 InlicS a dity, anll• at much over as he Wed. , teschA the village of Dust's - A, near Andover, at eialit o'clock on the evening of the firic day, and started again at twelie o'clock. The pedestrian travelled to Salisimiy 'refine breakfast, nearly twenty miles on the second day. took a repast six miles f Hiandibrd, and tovertd his I of the aecond day within twn miles of Bridport. ,CLI the third day, tile pedesiiiim touched 011 Exeter at five °clock hi tile abernouti, and did his 65 miles at nine o'clock at night. Tile Worth day he was a little amiss, hut recovered, and reached histliord day'a destina tion tie tr Coombe The pedestrian started at 12 on. Friday Mali', and reached Shrubs Hill, on the Big abut road, leaving I ' .elf tg3 miles to do in eight hours ou the Litt day. Mr. Vivian won the watch with gfeat Iliad twenty minutes w spare. .1t was for WO sovereigns. • •, DREADFUL FLRE AT CANTON IN CHINA. AN immense quantity of TE4 anti other property having been destroyed by this sad calamity, there is no doubt of TEAS being dearer, as the East India Company have not a *efficient assortment for the next SaIe.—FREDERICK and ROBERT SPARROW and Co. announcing to their Fiiends the removal of their original Warehouse from No. 6, to those very extensive Premises No. 8, Ludgate Hill, feel much pleasure in staling, that at the East India Company's Sale, which ended on the 13th inst. there was a much greater proportion then usual of strong full flavoured TEAS, which, selliur , at roost favourable prices, induced them to purchase very largely, thereby enabling them to olTer upon most ad van ta;eous terms, from either of their Warehouses in London, or throuo the medium of their Country Agents, good Genuine Teas, cheaper and of better qualities at their respective prices thou any oilier house in the kougdom. At the same time they request their friends to be particular, in the Direction viz. No. 8, liudgale Hill,. (nearly (opposite the Belle Sausage), No. 138, Oatord-street, (between Holies-street and Old Ca ' vendislo-street), wed No. 2, Charing-cross, (the second house from Northumberland Houk.), and to see that all Tess from qlovse Warehouses are wrapped is printed papers, with Name, Address, and price per lb. thereon, and those for the country in Lead, free of eryenee.—Country Ageats, Dealers, Families, .Proprietors of Inns, Taverns, Coffee houses, and large Eats tlishouents supplied upon moat favourable terms, by applying or adotreasiog to F. and It. Sparrow and Co. at their principai AVareliouae, No, 8. Lottl,pote Hill, inelosiug 'cash notes, baukert)' bills, or orders upon London fur payment, whom the change, if any , shall he incloatd is the goods.—N.B. Two or. clever Shoponeo and Porters wanted. ALBION FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. NEW BRIDGE STREET, BLACCIIIAII. • EMPOWVIED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. CAPITAL—ONE MILLIOK. INSURANCES falling due at CHRISTMAS Will expire, unless renewed within fifteen days from that period. The Company's Rates and Conditions are of the most yeas, n able description:—no Charge is made for Fire Policies, %len die Premium exceeds ss :—no Adniission Fine is charged on Life Insurances .—a liberal commission is allowed to Solicitors, , and and others, who effect Life Insurances;—and every Pfferea by which the interest and convenience of the public may Ire promoted. WARNER PHIPPS, Szeretary. BIRTHS. in Berton crescent, the hay of Wm. Wastell,.esq. of a son• In Sew orreet, Spring gardens. Led> , Geurekna Grenfell, of a awl. Deis. W. C. Bonifield, of Chatham place,or I derghter. In Duke street, Westminster, the lady of C. A. 'I olk, tag. M.P. of A son. At Gretnhem lodge, Berke, the lady of A. Taylor, km. req. of a daughter. In apital square. the lady of It. Danbury, esq. of a inn. In holtuu street, Piccadilly, the lady to Dr. Gairdner, of a doogidet. 'll.c lady of Satolford Groban,eog. M.P. of o doubter. MARRIED. At St. James's dwelt, George Carr Glyn. rm. on of Mr Richard Carr Glyn, ot Gaunt's, Dorseishire, to Nlartanne, daughter of Pascoe Greaten, req. M.P., of taplow how, Hacks. At Christ chards, Surrey, Fhos. Wild, esq. of Southampton place, Easton square, to Elizabeth Stafford, third daughter of the late B. Philfrot. esq. of Stamford street, Bladariars. At Illusion, Derbyshire, •Mr. Samuel Fuller, of Red Lion street, Cletkenwell, to Peace Maria, youngest daughter of the late Mr. T. Harrison, of the former pima. DIED. Gn Thorsday last, In Half Moon street, Gen. the Right Hen. Sir G. Beckwith. G.C.8., colonel of the Birth regiment. At her house In Crou street, Islington, aged 76, Margaret, relict of the late Mr. Waiter Madge, for many years a respectable stationer it the Royal Exchange. At stoke Newington, Mr. G. M. Thompson, late of Little Britain, nett 46 years. At A.liford lodges , Halstead, aged 24 years, Angelo de Tastet, esq. ymngest son of F. de Tenet, mi. Mr. henry Gannett, of the House of Commons, and of Laleham, Middlesex, aged 70. At Eaton, near Stamford, Samuel Payne, esq. Mr. Simnel Barber, eaten( SWCCILIV;'s alley, Royal Exchange, aged 110 years. Edward Bedwell, esq. formerly of Middle Scotland yard, Whitehall, aged 7. BANK OF ENGLAND, MARCH 110, 18.23. THE Governor and Company of the Bank of England give notice, that a GENERAL COUR'f will be held at the Bank on Thursday, the 47th instant, from 10 o'clock in the forenoon till 4 in the afternoon, to take a Ballot, in pur suance of the following demand; v.a. t— *. We, the undersigned Proprietors of more than £5OO Bank Stock, demand a Ballot, on the amendment for a dividend of it ' per cent." NATH. GUNDRY P. LAURIE JAMES NLSRETT W. HORTON . WM. TH WAY TES THOS. COURTNEY JAS. PARKINSON THOS. BUTTS. GEO. REYELEY R. BEST, Secretary. ^a^ , - • ~. EMI v-- • 401 4 /DON liAltkaras CORN EXCHANGE, Mownair, iIAUGH 17. Our turf :bet continues on the decline, and While may be quoted ite. per qr. under lass Monday's prices. only a very few samples suppqrling 5 e. lletioy is also lower by 2a., and Owls may be quotid at a redutilsill ens. pet'qr: 'Rom this day week. Roans and Peas are in ow doorad. and the supply being scanty, are as dear as our lauleplatalilsas. Some expectation is 'held of Flour being 2a, lowa at ttis *es of tbejoarket. CbRN EXCHANGE, WEDNEsuar, Manck 19. Very little grain has been brought into the mat ket since Monday. add but little business is doing this morning. Wheat may be quoted at cur statement of that day, and Barlerls-like wise without variation. All grain, in fact, may be nominally given at our last prices, as so little business has been done that no just criterion can be flamed—the corn factors, however, do not anticipate any alteration from Monday's quotations. CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY, MARCH 21. There is a considerable overplus supply -from Wednesday's market, but we cannot quote any alteration in the price—a few tine samples of Wheat may be quoted at 60s. but general good qualities continue at sns. Baney maintains our statement of Wednesday. and Oats are also without any variation from that day's quotations. Deans and Peas are not very plentiful, and are without alteration. There has been but'little -business done Inihe market, -but few of the buyers having made their appear once. CURRENT PR IC 'Per W incite I of GliAl rater filen,are 111011 V• Y. S. SC; a 48 46 a SO St a 58 24 a - 30 SO a 38 St a 62 24 a 23 1 23 a 23 26 a 30 1 26 a S*l 28 a 34 3t a 40 •28 a 33 241. a 284 Old Wheat New Red Wisest New Wkite de Rye Bap* .••• ••• Pale Malt Feed Oafs Brew or Polanddo New Tick, Beans Old dilto New Pigemeditio Roiling Pease Grey Peiwe Rapeseed orr last FOREIGN. Aineriean Danlzie.... Riga and Wismar Russia and Vries. LIN FOR Ti of Eight Butt E WEEK, ',sunset,. 4. e. 36 a 48 46' a 601 52 a 58 14 a 30 30 a 38 52 a 62 21 a 93 23 a VS 16 a 110 26 a 32 28 a 31 '32 a 40 28 a 33 241. a 28/. a 38 a 42 20 a 24 .__ a .... 38 a 4 20 a 24 rIIDAT. land ditto Rye Barley Feed Oats BreworPolanddo Pigeon Renal. tiviliolt Pease Grey Anise Linseed per. ryr. 18 a 20 -- 10 a t 2 8 a 10 10 a :2 a - a 18 a 10 36 a 48 4G a So Si a ft 21 a 30 SO a 38 S 2 a 61 21 u 23 a 25 26 a 30 26 a 32 28 a 34 32 a 40 28 a 33 241. a 28'. 10 a 12 8 a 10 10 a 12 a - -- a - -- a - - a a 38 a 48 20 a 24 18 a 20 = a ewe I 0 a 12 8 a 10 10 a 12 •-•It , I a 14 —V --.. a ...... ... a 4.-. AVERAGE PRICE OF CORN, Per Quarter, uf the *el` e Maritime Districts of FAGLAN I) and WALES, fur ti ti Week ending Mitch 15th,estracted frost Saituday • Gazette. Wheat... 47s 2d Barley... 32s 5d I Reims 27s 61 Rye .... 26; 4d Oats.... 20; 7d 1 Peas ... stl I'ItICE OF FLOUR., Per Sack of Five 13u.liels, or 280114. Monday. s. s. Monday. a. ss Fine Englit.li Floor 45 a5O Norfolk Snffolk . 35 a4O Seconds 4440 .... 40 a 43 Wcat Cotisdiy .... 40 a 45 BREA; I, 044. to 7d. the Qtiarlern Loaf. BROWN OR MUSCOVADO SUGAR. Average Price frolll Ike Returns made is the Week ending , - Wednesday last. 375. lid. per cwt. exchisive of duty. PRICE OF TALI PIIICE UP FAT, per stone of s. a. Whitechapel Market 2 4 St. James'm Market Clare Market 0 0 .OW, SOAP, .tc. e. d. Town Tallow !Gioia do. Candle 0 0 While do. 0 0 Melted `lull hough 111110 2O 0 Giwvra 8 0 Good thew' Cllld Soap ... 86 0 aloilleal Yellow 110. IDLERS' HALL. 4 8 Average TALLOW-CHAP Price of CANDLEs—Moulds ea. ou. .. _ i, lON. Od. per dozen—Stores, per do. PILICE GP LEA:II - 161:, Per Pound. dutts, 50 to 031bseaela 22d to 234 114 . 044iit, Hides . Fine CoarB Hides 119(1 to 21d Crop Hide..., 35 to 40110, for cutting l9l to 2nd Oittir, 43 to 50194 2oi to 21 i Ca1if:0.1.0,30 to 40111 n 2ad to 2; il . Ditto,so to 1011 of 20d to 3( d Ditto.l9 to 80114 ... 214 to IT(' Tanned Done llidei. Small Scala (Greenland) . ..... .... Large ditto, per µbond •• . - .MITHI rAIiKET: FRIDAY, MARCH 21......13eef is the only meat which supports the quotations of lust market day, and the supply is moderate. Mutton has been declining, and may be quoted at Id. per stone under our last quotations. Veal is lower by 6,1. per stone. And rather heavy, and Pork is likewise dull in sale, at a &cline of Stl. per stons. • The following is a correct statement o f the prices and numbers at market:— PRICF. of MEAT, exclusive ratite Mal, which consists 'ot Bead, ISuttail.,aud Hide, and is worth about Id. per putroil.—Per elooe of Sibs, atoNUAi. Beef :is dti to 4+ 44 Mutton :is 4d to 41 6d Lam') Os (II to Os 0.1 Veal 44 4.1 to :: - )s 61 fork 8 , 1 1,1 4.. tit) Head ot Cattle al ntd.krt. Beasts Sorel) Pigs Calves - l7O I RIOA V. Beet 34 fid m 4. 4d !kl MUM Si Li to 4. 4 Lamb Oi 0 0. 03 Veal 4, tl4 to 5, 01 Pork 13% 134 to 44 4 1 rtudulLatile at 311414.4 t. Boats . Siieep Pip Calves LONDON: Printed and Published by the Proprietor, JOHN TIVNG,ed the Office, Vt, fleet-Street, where all Letters la the Editor, (pea paid) must be addressed. • 4,* ; 1 I `• • F t. ~~~ E . ~~) ~~ ~ ~~ :