lume, concluded by expressing his conviction, that if there be any one feeling superior to every other, which gives us a foretaste of bliss and partakes of heaven on earth, such feeling must pertain to those chosen men, whom the Father of Mercies has appointed his ministers in so glorious a work.

The Reverend W. Evans seconded the motion of Mr. J. H Gill. He remarked that the wish of the ancient Philosopher to procure a fulcrum for his lever in order to move the earth, seemed to have been realized by the Bible Society, whose pious and disinterested exertions in the diffusion of truth by the Scriptures, ten led to excite the regards of all nations round the habitable globe. He recurred with pleasure to the introductory speech of the Reverend E. A, Bray, who professed his adherence to the Bible Society as Minister of the Church of England, which has been reputed as the most liberal, religious establishment in Christendom.

This called up the Reverend Mr. Hughes a second time, who felt persuaded that he spoke the sentiments of his worthy Colleague, when he expressed their high sense of the honor conferred on them by the vote of thanks, adding that the encomiums passed on them were higher than they were conscious of meriting. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was then passed, and a subscription immediately entered into, when the Meeting concluded, and the company departed, deeply impressed with the truly Christian sentiments that had fallen, and with a sense of the importance of the objects embra ced by the Society.

Torrington, October 1st. The North Devon Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry, completed their permanent duty this day at Bellevue. It is but justice to the Regiment to say, that they never appeared to greater advantage. Lord Clinton, and a considerable number of Cavalry Officers, who were on the ground, remarked with much praise the precision and rapidity of their several evolutions.

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The number of spectators assembled on the occasion was immense, and the most genteel and respectable families in the neighbourhood were likewise present. At the conclusion of the field day's exercise, the ladies and gentlemen repaired to a large marquee belonging to the Regiment, the interior of which was tastefully arranged under the auspices of Lady Rolle and the Misses Rolle, and presented an abundance of every delicacy which the season afforded. The wines and fruits were of the choicest sorts, and, of great variety. During the entertainment, select pieces of music were played by the band of the Torridge Regiment of Local Militia; and afterwards dancing commenced in the marquee, and was kept up with great spirit. Thus finished a day of great gaiety with universal satisfaction.

Exeter, October 10th. This day an annual meeting of the Governors of the West of England Eye Infirmary took place; Edmund Granger, Esq. in the chair. The Surgeon to the Infirmary presented the Annual Medical Report, of which the following is an abstract. Admitted from September 29th, 1813, to September 29th, 1814, 396 patients. Remaining at the time of presenting the last annual report 69. Total under care during this year 465. Of these 383. have been discharged-347 cured- 30 having received benefitand 7 not relieved. Of the patients blind from cataracts, 8 have been discharged cured; and there are 4 at present in the house in progress toward recovery. There will be found as in the last year, and originating in the same cause, the prevalence of small pox, an unusual proportion of cases of severe and dangerous inflammations, There have been under care of the infirmary since the last report, more than 40 cases of inflammation, with ulçeration of the eye, the consequence of that malady, which has in some instances occasioned a loss of vision, and in many others caused irreparable injury. Total number of patients admitted since the opening of the Infirmary 2991. Discharged cured 2536. The Treasurer reported 12 new annual subscribers-a balance in hand on the annual account of 531. 6s. 10d. and a deficiency on account of the purchase and altera. tions of the house for the Infirmary of 421. 16s. 9d. Officers elected for the ensuing year, were Earl Fortescue, President; S. F. Milford,. Esq, Vice President; R. Russell, Esq. Treasurer.

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Exeter, October 21st. On Tuesday the 18th Instant, the Musical Festival announced so long before, commenced. This City was scarcely ever so gav, or so full of beauty, rank and fashion. It presented a scene of the utmost animation, as if one general feeling had pervaded the county and brought into one focus all varieties of age and condition. The great and praiseworthy exertions of Mr. Paddon answered the most sanguine expectations All the performers vocal and instrumental acquitted themselves in their several departments with the utmost nicety of correctn ss. The names of Catalani, Braliam, VaughanBartleman, Bellamy and Salmon, carry with them their own praise. Music has been called the "food of love"-it is surely also the food of devotion. The fine-toned organ, the various stringed instruments, the trumpets, the bassoon, double drum and an immense choir of fine voices, all bursting forth in one grand chorus, glorifying their Maker, echoing and reechoing through the venerable Cathedral, seemed to raise as it were mortal man to the abode of angels. Madame Catalani, whose more than human voice, made the vaulted roof of the Cathedral vibrate and struck her auditors with silent wonder, was honored with the notice of the first characters in the County. To add to the pleasures of the week, Mr. Sadler, Jun. ascended on Saturday from the Castle yard, where an elevated platform had been erected. A leaden cistern of considerable depth had been made in a corner of the yard for containing the materials of inflation, whence the gas was received into the balloon through a silk valve, The signal gun being fired, the balloon with its depen dent car, was moved struggling on the wind, and placed upon the platform. The aeronant, receiving his flag from the hand of Lady Mary Fortescue seated himself in his car, when the cords were loosed, and the balloon being tree, floated from the stage, & rising slowly and majestically, presented to the brilliant and crowded concourse a spectacle at once awful and delightful. It is understood Mr. Sadler descended with perfect safety about twelve miles and a half from the Castle yard Exeter, in the direction of Sidmouth.

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The following articles were imported into London during the last week. Barley 290 quarters; Beans 270 quarters; Eggs 50, 000; Flour 430 tons, Grapes 75 baskets; Marmalade 355lb Walnuts 150 Bushel; Oranges 117,000; Orange Peel 79641b; Otto of roses 96 ounces; Oats 3400 quarters; Peas 300 quarters; Dried Plumes 492lb; Butter 1000 tons; Pork 38 tons; Bacon 17 tons; Hams 15 tons; Rye 200 quarters; Tangues 312; Tamarind, 1561b; Wheat 12710 quarters; Prunes 2104 boxes; Smyrna Raisins 54 barrels.

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