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superb oriental dress, and his two supporters appeared in the same costume. The Secretary of State was also arrayed in robes corresponding with his high office. The Knights were dressed in black, with elegant velvet sashes of the same colour, bound with crimson. The Lord Mayor wore a scarlet robe, trimmed with fur, and the Aldermen, gowns and wigs, with white wands. Sir Hugh was elegantly dressed in a black velvet robe, embroidered with silver lace, and trimmed with ermine. The Champion was clad in black armour, and had a very grim appearance. The brethren were all well dressed; each of them wore a neat apron, and many of them elegant sashes. The pageant upon the whole was a very splendid one; the only thing wanting to complete the effect was a proper military escort, to repress the eager curiosity of the crowd.

NOVEMBER.

7-Murders at Greenock. This day came on at Edinburgh the trial of Robert Surrage, John Dempsey, John Beck, Joseph Elliot, Malachi Clinton, and Patrick Lynch, soldiers in the 13th regiment of foot, accused of having, on the 30th day of July last, discharged loaded guns from the window of a house in Shannon's Close; Greenock, at sundry of the lieges, and in particular at Robert Simpson and Henry Pearson, both of them quay watchmen at Greenock, and at Archibald Morrison, mariner in Greenock; in consequence of which, these three persons were mortally wounded, and Simpson died on the spot, Pearson in about two hours, and Morrison about twelve hours thereafter. Malachi Clinton, previously to the examination of witnesses, was dismissed simpliciter from the bar. four o'clock next morning the Jury returned a verdict, finding Beck not guilty; the indictment not proven against Elliot and Lynch; and Surrage and Dempsey guilty of the murder of Robert Simpson and Henry Pearson, as libelled; but unanimously recommending Surrage to mercy. Surrage and Dempsey were sentenced to be executed at Edinburgh, on the 13th of December.

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9.-Execution.-Yesterday the unfortunate men M Colgan, Grant, Connor, and Crosbie, were executed at Glasgow for housebreaking and robbery. At five mi

nutes past three o'clock they walked up to the scaffold with a firm step, attended by the Rev. Mr Marshall of the High Church, and the Rev. Mr Scott. Their behaviour there was extremely decent and becoming. After remaining a short time in earnest conversation and prayer with the above reverend gentlemen, they kissed each other, and taking farewell of their religious assistants, dropt the fatal signal, and were launched into eternity. An immense crowd of men,

women, and children were present, but no accident happened.

17.-Dreadful Accident at Rochdale.On the termination of a fair, annually held here, it was determined to bait a bull for the amusement of a great number of persons, whose tastes are as savage as their amusements are cruel; and accordingly the animal was tied, about one o'clock, to a stake at the edge of the river, near the bridge. The radius of the cord was about six yards, and the animal in making the circle was frequently three feet deep in water. The crowd collected to witness this sight exceeds credibility; and the number of penple, on or near the bridge made it difficult to pass. The sides of the river were also covered with spectators of every age and sex; and many were seen near the bull up to their middle in water, jumping with ecstacy at the sport. At every revolution the animal made to disengage himself from the dogs, were seen people tumbling over each other, in mud and water, up to the knees; and the shouts of joy occasionally expressed could only have been equalled by the yell of savages. This sport continued for about three hours, when, shocking to relate, a considerable portion of the parapet wall, leading to the bridge, gave way, from the extreme pressure of the crowd, and five persons were killed on the spot. The stones composing this parapet are large, (many are a yard in length and proportionably thick,) consequently they fell with an overwhelming force. The pressure of the crowd near the bull was so great as to force numbers of spectators, along with the stones, upon the unconscious people below. One woman had her thighs broken, and a young man had his arm completely cut from his body; besides numbers who were wounded in a manner too shocking to relate.

25.-Illuminations and Riots.--We stated in our last number, that London had been illuminated three nights in consequence of the abandonment of the prosecution against the Queen; and it since appears that the same feeling of satisfaction has been displayed more or less generally throughout the United Kingdom, in illumi nations, bonfires, ringing of bells, and other marks of public rejoicings. In se veral places, however, considerable differences of opinion have prevailed; and in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other places, where the magistrates had interfered to prevent any public testimonies, considerable rioting took place. On the morning of the 19th several placards were found posted up in this city, inviting to an illumination in the evening. These were instantly torn down by the police, and in the forenoon, the magistrates issued a proclamation forbidding such a display; and promising protection to the inhabitants against

any attempts to compel them to it. Notwithstanding this, however, a partial illumination commenced about six o'clock, in most parts of the Old Town, and in some inferior streets of the New Town, which, as the evening advanced, became more general. About nine o'clock, riotous bands of young men and boys assembled, and paraded the chief streets of the New Town, demolishing, without opposition, the windows which were not illuminated. At an early hour the corners of the bridges were taken possession of by a disorderly multitude, and whenever a person of respectable appearance passed, the cry got up, "Off hats for the Queen," and such as had the temerity to refuse compliance, were immediately assailed with showers of mud and filth, not unfrequently accompanied by blows. In the afternoon, the magistrates had assembled a strong civil and military force at various points; consisting of the Edinburgh volunteer infantry and cavalry, a part of the 7th dragoon guards, and the high constables, and police of the city; but this force was not called into action till near eleven o'clock, when they soon cleared the streets, but before this period, damage had been done to windows and other private property, amounting to above L. 2000. For their not fulfilling the promise of protection held out to the inhabitants, while such a powerful force was at their disposal, the magistrates have been by some persons severely censured; while others approve of their forbearance, and consider that by it the greater danger was avoided by not bringing the military in contact with the mob, until the feelings of the latter had been allowed to vent itself in the work of destruction. Leith was, on the same evening, partially illuminated, and many of those who did not choose to do so were visited in a similar manner. A few windows were again lighted up in Edinburgh next night, but all was quiet.

DECEMBER.

THE QUEEN. Her Majesty, since the withdrawing of the Bill of Pains and Penalties, has received numerous addresses of congratulation from various parts of the country.

The Hon. Keppel Craven, one of her Vice-Chamberlains, has written to Lord Liverpool, demanding a Royal Palace for her Majesty, to which his Lordship replied, that he had laid the demand before the King, but had not received any commands on the subject. In consequence of this demand, a project has been suggested in London, of building a Royal Palace for her Majesty, by subscription; and considerable sums have been actually given by individuals for this purpose.

Her Majesty having intimated her intention of attending divine servive at St Paul's on the 29th ultimo, preparations

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were accordingly made for her accommodation; and afmultitude, never exceeded, it is said never equalled, in number, assembled in the streets of London on the occasion. The Queen rode in procession, accompanied by the following cavalcade, which was arranged by Sir Robert Wilson :

Three Trumpeters on horseback.
Sir Gerard Noel.

Stewards with white wands, four abreast.
Three Trumpeters.

Column of Gentlemen on horseback, four abreast, about 700 in number. Three Trumpeters.

Sir Robert Wilson.

Stewards with white wands, four abreast. Her Majesty's carriage, surrounded by Gentlemen on horseback with white wands, containing her Majesty, accom

panied by Lady Anne Hamilton. Stewards with white wands, four abreast. Three Trumpeters.

Gentlemen from the western parts of the county, on horseback, four abreast, in number about 500.

The Hon. Keppel Craven, her Majesty's Chamberlain, was in the next carriage, and was followed by Mr Hobhouse, in full Court-dress, in a private chariot. Fifty horsemen followed, and a number of private carriages, in which were several elegantly-dressed females. As soon as her Majesty had passed through the' gate at Hyde Park Corner, the eastern division of horsemen, who had formed in Piccadilly, took the lead to conduct her Majesty as far as Temple-bar, the Hammersmith division falling into the rear. The number of carriages which now joined the procession was considerable, and the pedestrians beyond all calculation. From Hyde Park to St Paul's, the streets presented one solid mass of people, and every window, from the basement to the attic, and even the top of the houses, were filled with spectators. The procession passed along St James'sStreet, Pall-Mall, Cockspur-Street, and the Strand, amidst the waving of handkerchiefs and the cordial cheers of countless thousands.

Her Majesty was received at the church by the Lord Mayor, and entered it leaning upon his arm. Archdeacon Bathurst had come to London on purpose to preach before the Queen; but notice was sent that the Dean of St Paul's would not allow sermon on the occasion. Her Majesty was scarcely seated when the service commenced. Her Majesty knelt a great part of the time. Her veil nearly half covered her face. Next to her, on the left, sat Lady Anne Hamilton and Mr Hume, on the right Sir R. Wilson and Mr Hobhouse. Below her Majesty stood Mr Keppel Craven, opposite to her sat the Lord Mayor, Aldermen Wood, Waithman, and Sheriff William

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and Alderman Wood's two daughters. The Queen's name was omitted in the Liturgy, but no notice was taken of the omission by the congregation. At forty minutes past one

the prayers ended, and her Majesty and the Lord Mayor retired arm in arm. Her Majesty drove off amidst the shouts of the multitude.

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Lt. Col. Ponsonby, fm. 42 Dr. rec. diff. between full pay Cav. and full pay Inf. with Lt. Col. Brotherton, h. p. 22 Dr.

Major Bishop, fm. 64 F. rec. diff. with Bt. Lt. Col. Bailey, h. p. 1 Pro. Bn. of Mil.

Bt. Lt. Col. Wilby, fm. 90 F. with Capt. Paget, h. p. 31 F.

Capt. Grenfell, fm. 7 Dr. rec. diff. with Capt. Towers, h. p. 21 Dr.

Goldsmid, fm. 12 Dr. rec. diff. with Capt. Craufurd, h. p. 60

Hervey, fm. 22 F. with Capt. French, 82 F. Burton, fm. 33 F. with Capt. Rist, h. p. 37 F. Cox, fm. 37 F. with Capt. East, h. p. 30 F. Lieut. Manners, fm. 1 Life Gds. with Lieut. J. Hall, h. p. 6 Dr

Hughes, fm. 5 Dr. Gds. with Lieut. Mercer, 70 F.

Burne, fm. 3 Dr. G. rec. diff. with Lieut. Carrol, h. p. 22 Dr.

80 F.

Baghott, fm. 3 Dr. with Lieut. M'Queen,

L'Estrange, fm. 7 F. with Lieut. Ricketts, h. p. 2 F. G.

Boyd. fm. 11 F. rec. diff. with Lieut. M'Crummin, h. p. 78 F.

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Ball, fm. 22 F. rec. diff. with Licut. Green,

Gray, fm. 24 F. with Lieut. Wall, h. p.

Cornwall, fm. 24 F. with Lieut. Keppel, Cape Corps

Blackwell, fm. 25 F. with Lieut. Dunne, h. p. 2 Gar. Bn.

Foulkes, fm. 40 F. rec. diff. with Lieut. Crabb, h. p. 58 F.

Percival, fm. 63 F. rec. diff. with Lieut. Douglas, h. P. 68 F.

Payne, fm. 75 F. with Lieut. Baldwin, h. p. 11 F.

Forbes, fm. Rifle Brig. rec. diff. with Lieut. Rochfort, h. p.

Cornet Whitmore, fin. 8 Dr. rec. diff. with Cornet Wathen, h. p. 21 Dr.

Ensign Stafford, fm. 27 F. with Ensign Ogilvie, 87 F.

Satterthwaite, fm. 35 F. with Ensign Dickens, h. p. 34 F.

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Mackay, fm. 51 F. with Ensign Estridge,

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Lloyd, h. p.

Resignations and Retirements.

Col. Hamilton, 3 F. G.

Lt. Col. Werge, 17 Dr.

Colquit, Gren. Gds.

Major Weyland, 16 Dr.

Capt. Ferguson, 6 Dr. Gds.

Beardsley, 51 F.

Bowles, 81 F.

Ensign Douglas, 59 F.
Enery, 72 F.

Appointments Cancelled.

Major Phillott, 33 F.
Ens. Torrens, 50 F.
Surtees, 4 Vet. Bn.

Surg. Stewart, 65 F.
Ardley, 17 F.

Qua. Mast. Hill, Rifle Brig.

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FROM the middle of November to the 10th of the present month, the weather continued open and mild; from the 5th to the 10th the thermometer often stood as high as 54° Fahrenheit, and never fell below 47°. Frequent showers had rendered the soil rather moist, and under this unusually high elevation of temperature at this period of the season, vegetation made rapid progress. Early sown wheat assumed a lively, close, and vigorous appearance. The frost, which has been pretty severe since the 11th, will have given the plants a check that may not be unfavourable to their growth in the summer months. Late sown wheat came up fair, and the plants acquired sufficient strength to enable them to resist the winter frosts. Cattle are now fed by the hand, and sheep that have been sent to the low pastures continue to pick a scanty subsistence on the moors. The partial failure of the turnip crop has prevented the feeding byres from being so well filled as usual; a little addition has, indeed, been gained to early sown turnips since our last, but late turnips have only acquired an additional bulk in foliage. The usual number of sheep are not this season fed on turnip grounds, and this may occasion a brisk demand in the butcher markets by the end of March. Farm labour of every description was in an unusal state of forwardness before the frost set in, and farmers are now employed in carting out dung to turnip and potatoe ground, where the soil was too wet for bearing carts during the continuance of the soft weather. There is still little inducement for farmers to thresh out, and from the unbroken appearance of many stack-yards, it may be inferred that this operation is something in arrear. The last crop, particularly wheat and oats, turn out better than even was expected, but still the prices will not remunerate the grower. Grain of every description has met with a dull market since our last, nor is there any prospect of a sudden rise. The prices of cattle, however, has improved considerably within these six weeks past; those cattledealers who purchased largely about the end of October in the northern markets, realised handsome profits at Hallow Fair. Draught horses are at this season in little request, and sell at low prices. The want of regular employment convinces the labourer and the mechanic, that the advantages of cheap corn are more apparent than real. Farmers, merchants, and manufacturers, believe that all is not well, but they have not hitherto condescended unanimously on any mode that is likely to prove of mutual advantage.

Tulips appeared above ground about the 5th December. The Tritoma media, an exotic, was in full flower by the 9th. The arbutus tree is now in full blow, and many of the young fruit begin to set.-Perthshire, 14th Dec. 1820.

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