Thomas Ga.-kell, Liverpool, Lancashire, rag and paper.merch ant' June 1,2, 27, at one, at the Star and Garter, Liverpool. Attornies' Messrs. Swin den and Rowlinson, Liverpool; and Mr. Chester, Staple- Inn, London. Richard Eiolcroft, the younger, and Joseph Pickering, now or late of Warrington, Lancashire, upholsterers, June 5,8, 27, at eleven, at the Mosley-:; rm Inn, Manchester. Attornies, Messrs. Hewitt and Kirk, Manchester • and Mr. Hurd, Temple, London. Richardhiachell. Liverpool, Lancashire, merchant, June 10,11, 27, st one, at the Globe Tavern, John-street, Liverpool. Attornies, Messrs. Cooper and Lowe, Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London; and Mr Kidd, Liverpool. Thomas Dodd, Liverpool, Lancashire, butcher, June 1,2, 27, at ele ven, at the Globe Tavern, John -street, ,iverpool. Attornies, Messrs. Blackstock and Bunce, Temple, London; and Messrs. Bardwell and • Sterbcnson, Liverpool. Henry Sandwi h, 131ackbeck, Colton, Lancashire, carrier, May 22, 23, al two, and June 27, at ten, at the Sun Inn, Ulvcrston, Lancashire. Attornies ' Me;srs. Baiter and Martin, Furnival's-Inn, London; and Eickson,Ulverstoo. _ _ _ _ Richare. What. , Cradley, Hereford, corn-dealer, May V. 7. 28, at six, and Juut 17, at eleven, at the Ram Inn, Gloucester. Attornies, Messrs. Me kings, No. 2, Hare•court, Temple, London; and Mr. W. C. Ward, GI oucester. John F.vigg, Ludate-street, laceman, May 19, 30, and June 27, at eleven, at Guildhall. Attorney, Mr. Chambers, Furnival's-Inn, John Rohinsen, of Bristol, victualler, May 27, 29, and June 27, at twelve, at the Commercial Rooms, Bristol. Attornies, Mr. James No. 1-2', Gray's-lon-square, London; and Mr. Cooke, Bristol. David Philips, of Bristol, hath rdasher, May 21, 29, and June 27, at twelve, at the Rummer Tavern, All-Saints-lane, Bristol. Attornies, Messrs. Whitcombe and King, Serjeant's-Inn, Fleet-street, London; and to J. 11. Frankis, St. John-street, Bristol. Thomas Fairfax of Carlisle, Pudsey,York, drysalter, June 1,2, and 27, at eleven, at the Hotel Inn, Leeds. Attornies, Mr. Robert Fearnley, Leeds; and Messrs. Blakeiock and Makinson, No. IS, Serjeani's-ann, Fleet-street, London. William Lunn, of Saint Mary-at-Hill, London, slopseller, .May 26, 30, and June 27, at twelve - , at Guildhall. Attornies, Messrs. Sweet and Stokes, Bahiughall-street. John Gely, of West Cowes, Isle of Wight, builder, June 1, at two, 2, at eleven, and 27, at two, at the Bugle Inn, in Newport. Attornies, Mr. Worsley, New i . ort ; and Messrs. James and Abbott, Newport. George Donidieu, rof Temple-place, Blackfriar's-road, Surrey, blue maker, May 23, 30, and June 27, at twelve, at Guildhall. Attorney. Mr. Patten, No. 76, Hatton-garden. John Ellison, of North Shields, draper, May 18, at nine, 26, at ele ven, and June 27, at eleven, at the Northumberland Arms, North Shields. Attornies, Mr. H. Suttree, Bell-court, Waibrook, London; and Mr. Richard Barker, North Shields. Samuel Lawrence, of Stepney-Green, Middlesex, carpenter, May ^3, 26, and June 27, at ten, at Guildhall, London Attorney, Mr. Sel by, Upper Charles-street, Northampton-square, Clerkenwell. Richard of Wood-Street, Spitallields, Middlesex, silk-mane. facturer, May 23, 30, and June 27, at twelve, at Guildhall, London. Attorney, Mr. Coote, Austin-friars. Walter Powell, of Castle-court, Birchin-lane, London, bill-broker, May 19, at ten, 26, at eleven, and June 27, at ten, at Guildhall. At torney, Mr. Edward Clarke, No. 9, Thavies-Inn. John Howse, of Bladford Forum, Dorset, dealer, June 8,9, and 27, at ten, at the Greyhound Inn, Blandford Forum. Attorni?s, Mr. George Moore, Blandford, Dorset; and Messrs. Wilson and, Chisholme, Lincoln's-Inn-Fields, London. HEBDOMADARY; OR, EPHEMERIS FOR THE WEEK. MAY. 17. Whit-Sunday.—Epistle. Acts 2. 1. Gospel 1. St. John 14. 15.—The Resurrection of Christ had fulfilled the Prophecies, and confirmed his Divine Mission, but it was not yet promulgated in the world. The in spiration of the Holy Ghost was to enable the Apostles to publish the Religion of Christ, and Salvation in his name. This Feast, also called Pentecost, because it happens 50 days, or seven weeks after Easter, was instituted to commemorate the descent of the Paraclet, in the visi ble shape of " Tongue,, of Fire," upon.the Apostles. The auellation of Whit-Sunday, Whit-111.inday, &c. originated from the circumstance of this day, having been anciently chosen to admit adults to the Sacra ment of Baptism, which they used to receive in white garments, as a sign of the purity and innocence which this ceremony bestowed upon them.—St.Torpetes, a principal man in Nero's Court, and one men tioned by St. Paul.-1771. The Princess of Wales's birth-day. The Sim rises at 4 h. 12 min. sets at 7 h. 48 min. 18. Whit-Monday.—Holiday at Public Offices. This day and the following were formerly set apart for the pertormance of religious duties, but are now generally devoted to mirth and pleasure. Green. with Fair, which is held on.this and two or three following days,accord wg to the gecttnese of the weather * displays., under the verdant shades SUNDAY, MAY 17, 1812. UNI rED STATES. The unfortunate event which has suddenly deprived this nation of its ablest Statesman, has cast a general gloom over the public mind, and robbed every other intelligence of its interest. We have, however, collected the follow ing information, which at any other time would have been deemed highly important. . Advices from Washington. ha-Vg *tit tcceived to the 15th of March, which states that'. Vlngress• were on that very day debating the important 4tmistion WHETHER 'lli,:r - SHOVLD ISAJS A DLCLARATLOS of wAn At.iMICST Gitc, MAY 17. ITHE NATIONAL REGISTER. 303 of the noble trees, which adorn there, the fantastically-formed lawns, hills, and slopes, all sorts of fun imaginable.—The Martyrology ap pointed this day to commemorate the martyrdom of Venautius, who, accused of being a Christian, under the reign of the Emperor Decius, was. after all kinds of torments, thrown from a rock, and at length beheaded.-1804. Buonaparte is made Emperor of the French.--1797. The Princess Royal of England married to the Prince of Wirtemherg. —l2OB. The Swedes take the Russian flotilla.-1800. Died, Field-Mar shal Suwarroff, The Sun rises at 4 b. 10 min. sets at 7 h. LID min. . First quarter of the Moon at 4h. morning. 19. Whit-Tuesday.—Holiday at Public Offices.—St. Peter Celestin, who, from his solitude was forced into the Papai Chair, and after hav ing performed the duties of a good Pastor there for several years. abdi cated, and returned to his hermitage, where, In mortification and prayers, he passed the rest of his life, which ended In the year 1296. Also St. Prudentia, who died in the second Century; St. Dl:l:gran, first Bishop of Worcester, who died in 968.-1744. Her Majesty, Qu;,•n Charlotte's birth-day. The Sun rises at 4 h. 10 min. sets at 7 h. 50 min. 20. Wednesday.—St.Bernardintri,of the order of St. Francis,an emi nent Preacher, who died in the year 1244.—This is Ember Week, hails , devoted to the ordination of Priests, Deacons, and Sub-Deacons, there fore fastings were ordered for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.—Oxfo• Term begins.-1497. Americus Vesi•utius sailed from Cadiz.-I.SUU. Death of Columbus. The Sun rises at 4 h. 7 min. sets at 7 h. 53 min. 21. Thursday.—St. Hospitius, born in P. ovence, where lie lived walled up in a little cell, having no d• or to it, but only a lit: !e witOow to take his provisions in, which were in,thing more than bread, friiit ' and roots; be died in the 6th Century.-1737. Mr. Burke impeached Mr. Warren Hastinms.-1808. Buonaparte annexes the l'epal tecritory to Prance.-1662. Marri.igc of King Charles IL at Portsmouth. The Sun rises at 4 h. 5 min. set , at 7 h. 55 min. 22. Friday.—St.JuLa. Soon alter the taking of Carthage by the Vin dais, she was condemned to die upon a cross in the 6th century.-177(1. Princess Elizabeth's birth-day,--f::1. B. C. the Battle of the dranieas, where Alex.in ler the Great, with !,0 noo Macedonians defi-at et? 600.00 i Persians.-1773. Death of John Ent:ck, Author of the" Spelling i)ic tionary," and other works. The Sun rises 4h. 3 min. sets at 7h. 57 ruin. 23. Saturdcw.—St. Lutychius and Flurentius, two hermits of Italy. They died in the sth Century.-1806. War declared against Prussia.- 1706. Battle of Ramillies, and victory gained over the French by the Duke of Marlborough. The Sun rises at 4 h. 2 min. sets at '7 h. 58 min. PRICE OF STO Rank Stock S per Cent. Reduced 60f t per Ceut. Consols 61 GOf 61 4 per Cent. Congo! 7 4 b per Cent. Navy Ann. .... sl 1 I Bank Long Ann lsd 7-16ths Cons. . fur Arciuut ;KS YES FERDAY. Imp. :3 per Cent. Ano India Bonds par I pm. Ex.:heq. Bills (3d) Ditto (Sid.) ls. dis. Is. pm. pax Ditto (31d.) Onmium 61 TIDE TABLE. MOO WATER Al LONDON BRIDar. Sunday . Monday . . . . .- . . 'Tuesday . Wednesday . Thursday . . Friday . Saturday MORNING. M. H. 42 after 6 7 30 8 48 3 27 9 2.2 10 AFTERNuON. M. H. 8 after 7 1 8 53 3 6 3 ... 55 9 50 10 7 12 THE NATIONAL REGIS'i ER.