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had been argued before them for thirteen days, viz. "Whether an individual of any state may sue a state, or the United States; or, whether the citizens of any one state may sue another state?" Their opinion was, that every individual of any state has the natural privilege of suing either the United States, or any states whatever in the union, for redress in all cases where he can prove a just claim, a loss, or an injury, having been sustained: and vice versa.

Mr. Locke's statue, the Discobolos, was sold by auction. It had once before been offered for sale; when 8001. was bidden for it, and it was bought in by himself at This day-such are the variations of taste-3601. was its price. Mr. Duncombe is the buyer.

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16th. This day was held the anniversary meeting of the sons of the clergy; at which were present the Right Hon, the Lord Mayor, his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, president; Sir John Skinner, vice-president; his Grace the Archbishop of York; Lords Thurlow and Fielding; Bishops of London, Peterborough, Lichfield, Coventry, Lincoln, Salisbury, St. David's, Gloucester, Carlisle, Bristol, and Exeter ; Aldermen Clarke, Wright, Gill, Pickett, Boydell, Skinner, Glynn, and Langston; Sheriffs Tebbs and Brandon; Sir William Dolben, Sir Richard Kaye, and George Byng, esq. with many of the clergy and gentry. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Griffith Griffith, M. A. rector of St. Mary-le-bone, London, domestic chaplain to his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, from the epistle to the Galatians, chap. vi. "Bear ye one another's

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Mr. Beach, a paper-manufacturer, of Denbury, in Connecticut, North-America, has manufactured a quantity of incombustible paper, a quire of which he has presented to the New-York museum. From this circumstance it is probable that the asbestos (a stone resembling the Venetian talc) found in Italy and some parts of France, has been discovered in the North-American States. In a cloth made from this stone the ancient Romans used to burn their dead bodies, to prevent their ashes from being blended with those of the funeral pile.

18th. This morning, the honourable Mrs. Rawdon was nearly burnt to death at her house in Dover-street. The accident was occasioned by a spark flying at some distance from the fire, against her muslin dress, which she had just put on previous to going to chapel. Her first effort to extinguish the flames was by rolling on the sofa, when happily the servants rushed into the room in time to save her life, and prevent the spreading of the flames, which had communicated themselves to the furniture. This is, at least, the fiftieth fatal accident of the kind that has happened within a few years.

24th. The Recorder made his report to the King, of the prisoners convicted at the Old Bailey in April sessions, which were, Charles Allen for a highway robbery, Mary

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Goodall for the same, Wm. Turnbull for a burglary, James Somerville for the same, Catherine Owen for robbing in her dwelling, Jane Huggins for the same, James Lavender for a rape, John Price for a highway robbery, Elizabeth Cope for robbery, all of whom were respited during his Majesty's plea

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27. Came on before Lord Kenyon and a special jury, in the court of King's Bench, the trial of Mr. Frost for seditious words spoken at the Percy coffee-house. The Attorney General addressed the court on the part of the prosecution: he then called Messrs. Tate, Savilliac, Yateman, and Bullock, as evidence for the crown. Mr. Erskine addressed the jury, in a speech of great eloquence, on the part of the defendant. The jury retired for about an hour and an half, and brought in their verdict -guilty.

The indictment against Mr. Frost stated, that he on the 6th of November last, at the Percy coffee-house, Rathbone-place, made use of these words: "I am for equality; I see no reason why one man should be greater than another; I would have no king, and the constitution of this country is a bad one."

There is an establishment in Sweden well worth the consideration of every country: this is called, "A Board of Commissioners of Health." Its sittings are at Stockholm, and it consists of three officers of state, three chemists, and six physicians. This board inquires into every practice, and every kind of adulteration of food, drink, or medicine, that can be anywise prejudicial to the health of the

people, and by the authority of the state officers who sit at that board, its decrees have the force of laws, and heavy penalties and punishments are inflicted on all who disobey.

DIED, at Kilmarnock, aged 111, John Craig. He served as a soldier in the North British dragoons, and was at the battle of Sheriff Muir in 1715. He was never married; nor ever had any sickness, but worked as a day-labourer till within a few days of his death, and retained his memory and senses to the last. There was found in his possession, secreted in an old chest, a number of crown and half crown pieces, and other smaller coin.

Aged 83, Mr. John Oliver, the eccentric miller of Highdown-hill, in Sussex. His remains were interred near his mill, in a tomb he had caused to be erected there for that purpose near 30 years ago, the ground having been previously consecrated. His coffin, which he had for many years kept under his bed, was painted white; and the body was borne by eight men clothed in the same colour. A girl about twelve years old read the burial service, and afterwards, on the tomb, delivered a sermon on the occasion from Micah vii. 8, 9, before at least 2000 auditors, whom curiosity had led to see this extraordinary funeral.

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At Thurgaton, aged 101, Goodwife Mack. She was of a strong, athletic constitution, and, until within a few years of her death, would occasionally exercise herself in some of those labours of the field and farm-yard which are usually allotted to men.

In Jermyn-street, St. James's, in his 60th year, Wm. Hudson, esq. F. R.S.

F. R. S. author of the "Flora Anglica." Mr.Hudson was a native of Kendal, was brought up to physick, and kept an apothecary's shop in Panton-street, where he practised with great reputation till, a few years ago, the house was found to be on fire at nine o'clock in the evening. Mr. Hudson was not insured, but had no wish to be plundered by the mob, and kept the doors fast till he and his servants were nearly caught in the flames.

At her house in Berkeley-square, lady Ducie; married to lord Ducie about three years since. She was the widow of Mr. Child, the banker, and mother of the present countess of Westmorland. The illness which occasioned her ladyship's death was a mortification; but she had suffered much, for about three weeks before, by a complication of the gout and dropsy. The attack of the gout was produced by her having taken cold one night, during a long delay of her carriage at the Opera-house door, and drink ing, presently afterwards a large glass of lemonade. Her property, according to the will of her late husband, Mr. Child, is now to be thus distributed: the countess of Westmorland, in addition to the annuity of 2000l. which she already has, is to have another 40001. for life. The remainder of the real and personal property, with the profits of the copartnership in the banking-house, except the legacies thereafter mentioned, devolve to any son of the countess of Westmorland (except such as may enjoy, or be heir to, the title and estates of Westmorland) who shall first attain the age of 21; and, if no son, then to any daughter who shall first at

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tain that age, or shall be married with the consent of guardians and these estates and property are to be theirs absolutely and in fee. If no second son, or no daughter, shall attain the age of 21, or become entitled to this property, then the eldest son of the countess of Westmorland may inherit it, on attaining the age of 21.

28th. At Berlin, in his 69th year, the celebrated Dr. Anthony Frederic Busching, well known for his "New Treatise of Geography,” first published in the German language, in 2 vols. 1754; translated into English, 1762, 6 vols. 4to. with maps; French, in 14 vols. 12mo. 1788; Dutch, 1779.

At Hopetoun-hall, near Edinburgh, at the surprising age of 137, a man of the name of Robertson. This modern patriarch had always lived in the family of the lords of that place, whom he served in the capacity of inspector of the lead works, for four complete generations, besides the time elapsed since the birth of the present possessor. The funeral was celebrated with a decency that did honour to his noble patron, who has bespoke an elegant monument, with an inscription expressive of the zeal and fidelity of an old and worthy servant during the space of 110 years.

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4th. This being his Majesty's birth-day, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells; the flags were displayed on the churches; at one o'clock the Park guns

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by those at the Tower. In the evening the houses of the different tradesmen belonging to the royal family, the play and club houses, &c. were superbly illuminated.

8th. This morning as colonel Dundas, and R. Dundas. esq. (son of the secretary) were on the road to Dover, from whence they were going to proceed with dispatches for lord Henry Spencer, at the Hague, they were stopped in their chaise a little on this side Dartford by eight footpads. The gentlemen were both asleep when the chaise was stopped, and immediately on their being awaked, Mr. R. Dundas fired a pistol and shot one of the villains, who fell against the wheel of the chaise; one of his companions then opened the door of the chaise and fired his pistol, the ball of which unfortunately entered colonel Dundas's right breast; after which the gentle men were obliged to submit to be plundered by this gang of despes radoes, who all got off, and carried with them their wounded companion.

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A young woman charged with the care of a child four years old, belonging to Mr. Pearson, merchant, at Whitby, walking too near the edge of the precipice, over the new half-moon battery at that place, the ground gave way, and she fell with the child in her arms from the height of near 100 feet perpendicular. The young woman was dashed to pieces, and her remains were conveyed from the spot a shocking spectacle; the child had its right arm broken, but providen tially received little hurt besides, and is now in a way of recovery.

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of the young gentlemen, edu cated at Eton school, to Salt-hill, took place. About eleven the boys assembled in the school-yard, and were soon after properly arranged in the procession according to their rank in the school. Their Majesties, with the Prince of Wales, Princesses, duchess of York, and prince William of Gloucester, arrived at the school-house about twelve, and took their station in the stable-yard. The boys marched twice round the school-yard, and thence went in true military parade with music playing, drums beating, and colours flying, into the stableyard, where they passed the royal family; the ensign having first flourished the flag by way of salute to their Majesties. The procession then moved on through the playing fields to Salt-hill, where they were again received by the royal family; when, after again marching by and saluting them, the boys proceeded to dinner. The number of boys who marched in the procession amounted to 500. The collection for the benefit of the captain far exceeded all former ones; the sum spoken of amounts to 10001. The fineness of the day drew together an immense number of spectators, which materially contributed to the largeness of the collection; a great number of the nobility and gentry, who were old Etonians, were present. The motto on the flag and on the tickets distributed on the occasion, was, Mos pro lege. Their Majesties, Prince of Wales, Princesses, and duchess of York, made their donations to the salt-bearers. In the evening the boys returned to Eton, and afterwards the saltbearers and scouts appeared on the

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terrace in their dresses, and were particularly noticed by their Majesties. The novelty of the sight had a very pleasing effect, and rendered the scene extremely splendid. 12th. The king held a chapter of the most noble order of the garter, and honoured the three following noblemen with that illustrious order.

The marquis of Salisbury, vice the duke of Cumberland, deceased. The earl of Westmoreland, vice the earl of Bute deceased.

he should stand in the pillory once, between the hours of one and two o'clock, at Charing-cross; and, after the expiration of his imprisonment, that he should give security for his good behaviour for five years, himself in 500l. and two persons in 2501. each.

The Settlement at New South Wales, we are happy to hear from many respectable quarters, is in a very flourishing state. Governor

Philips has brought home with him very minute and particular

The earl of Carlisle, vice the accounts of the actual situation earl of Guildford, deceased.

14th. General Dumourier arrived at Mr. Carco's, hatter, Piccadilly, and immediately gave notice of the event to lord Grenville.

of the colony. By these we are informed, that the settlers were making very considerable progress in the cultivation of their land, and in rearing of live stock. Every settler had at least one breedingsow, with sheep goats and other cattle. The pasturage is uncommonly fine and in great plenty; and such progress had been made in clearing and cultivating the government lands, that nearly 2000 acres were in corn when the governor left the settlement, with every appearance of a luxuriant crop. The celebrated Barrington is likely to become a man of some conse

The duke of Buccleugh has established a charity-school at Grafton Underwood, for the education of all the poor boys and girls of that parish. It ought not to pass unnoticed, that Mr. Carley, the person his grace appointed as schoolmaster, was born without hands, and is, notwithstanding, fully capable of teaching writing, as well as other useful branches of learning. 19th. This day general Dumou-quence at last. His natural talents rier received an order from the secretary of state to quit the kingdom in 48 hours.

Mr. Frost was brought up to the King's Bench to receive his sentence; Mr. Justice Ashhurst, after recapitulating the circumstance of the trial, told him, that the court had fully considered all the facts proved, and, upon the most mature deliberation, adjudged, that he should be struck off the roll of attornies, and imprisoned six months in Newgate; during which time

entitle him to a more respectable dis tinction than that which he enjoyed, and we hope he has tasted enough of the bad effects of vicious courses to abandon them entirely. Major Grose, commandant of the New South Wales corps, and lieutenantgovernor of the settlement, commands at New South Wales, in the absence of governor Philips; captain Nepean is second in command. Governor Philips tells many curious stories of his Majesty's subjects in Botany-bay. Barrington is high

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