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pressed with those sentiments of kindness
and regard towards their men, which they
on so many occasions have proved them-
selves to deserve; but his Royal Highness
has reason to apprehend, that in many in-
stances sufficient attention has not been paid
to the PREVENTION OF CRIMES. The
timely interference of the Officer, his
sonal intercourse and acquaintance with his
men (which attention is sure to be repaid
by the soldier's confidence and attachment),
and, above all, his personal example, are
the only efficacious means of preventing
military offences; and the Commander-in-
Chief has no hesitation in declaring, that
the maintenance of strict discipline, without
severity of punishment, and the support and
encouragement of an ardent military spirit
in a corps, without licentiousness, are the
criteria by which his Royal Highness will
be very much guided in forming an opinion
of the talents, abilities, and merit of the Of-

ficers to whom the command of the different
regiments and corps of the army are confid-
ed.
(Signed) H. CALVERT.
Magistrates of Edinburgh.--Tuesday,
Sept. 30.The Magistrates and Council
walked in procession to the High Church,
where an excellent sermon was preached by
the Rev. Thomas Macknight, D. D. one of
the ministers of the Old Church, from 2d
Peter, chap. iii. verse 17.- Beware lest ye
also, being led away with the error of the
wicked, fall from your stedfastness." After
divine service, they returned to the Coun-
cil-Chamber, and proceeded to the election
of Magistrates for the ensuing year. The
Council was filled up next day, and the
government of the city vested in the follow-
ing gentlemen:-

The Right Hon. Kincaid Mackenzie, Lord Provost. George White, Neil Ryrie, John Anderson, Robert Anderson, Esqs. Bailies. Alexander Henderson, Esq. Dean of Guild. John Manderson, Esq. Treasurer. William Arbuthnot, Esq. Old Provost. Arch. Mackinlay, Thomas Scott, Walter Brown, William Sibbald, Esqs. Old Bailies. Robert Johnston, Esq. Old Dean of Guild. John Waugh, Esq. Old Treasurer. William Pattison, Thomas Brown, William Dunlop, Esqs. Merchant Councillors. Messrs Thomas Miller, John James, Trades Councillors. Messrs James Thomson, Conveener; James Bryce, John Laing, Alexander Lyall, James Anderson, James Denholm, Ordinary Council Deacons. Messrs John S. Simpson, Alexander Ritchie, Thomas Kennedy, David Tough, Arthur Knox, John Yule, Andrew Wilson, Andrew Lawrie, Extraordinary Council Deacons. Wm Pattison, Esq. Captain of Orange Colours.

In the afternoon an elegant entertainment

was given at Oman's by the Town-Council, at which the Earl of Glasgow, Lord Viscount Melville, the Lord Justice Clerk, the Lord Advocate, Sir William Forbes, Sir John Hay, Sir William Rae, Sir John Marjoribanks, Sir Patrick Walker, Sir Gregory Way, Sir James Douglas, Major General Hope, Major General T. Trotter, the Officers of the North British Staff, several other naval and military Officers, a number of bankers, merchants, and many of the most respectable inhabitants, were present.

The Provostship of Mr Arbuthnot has been singularly marked with numerous works, both of utility and ornament, in the city and its environs, some of which, it is true, were projected before he entered on the duties of the Chief Magistracy. Under his auspices, in times of peculiar distress, the city of Edinburgh was among the first places that adopted plans of improvement in the public walks, &c. which were carried into effect by a liberal subscription, thereby affording relief to many hundreds of the industrious in the working class of the community, otherwise totally destitute,-while the astonishing spirit and extent of public and private undertakings have produced full employment to those connected with building. These works, when completed, will prove highly useful and ornamental, and consist, among others, of the following:The Regent Bridge-new prison, road, walks, and shrubberies, on the Calton Hill-the County Hall-the revival of the works at the College-the New Merchants' Maiden Hospital, near the Meadows-the Cornmarket, west end of the Grassmarket-the improvements on the west side of the North Bridge, next Prince's Street-the Gas Light Company's works, on the north side of the Canongate-additional wet dock at Leithcommodious access to the markets from the New Town-the parapet and iron railing in Prince's Street, west of the Great Mound -a similar improvement at the Bank of Scotland-the laying down side-pavement in the narrow streets of the Old Town-the removal of the jail and other obstructions in the High Street-Mr Henderson's ornamental ground between the North Bridge and Trinity Hospital, before little better than a waste-and, though last, not least in the enumeration, those fine specimens of architecture, the two Episcopal Churches at the east and west ends of the New Town; the whole of which having been in progress at the same time, has given employment to immense numbers, (besides those engaged in works entirely of a private nature) and will render the last two years an important era in the city annals.

Quarters ending

Year ending

Quarters ending

Year ending

Jan. 5. 1816. April 5, 1816.] July 5, 1816. Oct. 10, 1816. Oct. 10, 1816. Jan. 5, 1817. April 5, 1817. July 5, 1817. Oct. 10, 1817. Oct. 10, 1817.

374,006 1,023,718 20,031 12,124 1,429,879

10,992,280 8,551,561 9,450,951 9,224,975 38,219,757 10,545,852 9,518,103 9,339,489 9,010,079 38,413,523

4,689,453 6,445,952 3,916,543 4,220,140 19,272,088 2,073,389 809,565 1,251,985 1,147,015 5,281,954

16,609,350 15,044,300 13,982,917 14,502,296 60,138,863 ||13,831,181 10,533,929 11,552,961 11,523,548 47,441,619

COMMERCIAL REPORT.

COLONIAL PRODUCE.-Sugar.-The market has been rather dull for the last two weeks, and the sales inconsiderable. Prices are, however, still maintained, and some holders even calculate on higher, owing to the present small stocks compared with those at the same period last year. The difference is 17,341 casks; the prices 11s. to 13s. higher. The Refined market is also languid, and prices have declined 2s. to 3s. Molasses 3s. higher. In Foreign Sugars no business doing. Coffee.-The demand has again slackened, owing in a great measure to the quotations from Amsterdam and Hamburgh be ing lower in proportion than the London market; but as no sales of importance have been brought forward, prices are still maintained. The Stock, compared with that at same time last year, is 2192 casks, and 31,968 bags less. Cotton. The market has been exceedingly dull during the last two weeks, and prices have rather declined; but as the manufacturers have been buying very sparingly, and as their stocks are known to be very low, they must soon come into the market; and the holders evince little disposition to lower their prices. The imports of last month, into London, Liverpool, and Glasgow, were 22,237 bags. Tobacco. This article continues in very limited demand, without variation in prices. The imports into London last month, were 1591 hhds Virginia, and 590 hhds Maryland. The prices, compared with those of last year, are 1d. to 2d. per lb. lower. Indigo in considerable request, and prices advancing. Rum.-In this article there has been considerable business doing, principally for export; Leeward Islands, 2s. 8d. to 2s. 10d. Jamaica may be quoted a shade lower since our last.

EUROPEAN PRODUCE.-Hemp, Flax, and Tallow.-The demand continues steady, but owing to considerable arrivals, prices are giving way. Oils.-The lowest quotation of Greenland Oil is £46, and there is every reason to expect a farther advance. Southern Oils continue to advance; Linseed also may be stated a shade higher. Irish Provisions. -Prime Mess Beef in considerable demand for shipping. Pork has become very scarce, particularly the inferior qualities. Bacon without alteration. British Manufactures continue in steady demand, and prices generally may be stated on the advance.

Premiums of Insurance at Lloyd's-Guernsey or Jersey, 15s. 9d. Cork, Dublin, or Belfast, 15s. 9d. to 20s. Hamburgh, 20s. to 30s. Madeira, 20s. to 25s. Jamaica, 40s Greenland, out and home, 34 guineas.

Course of Exchange, Oct. 10. Amsterdam, 38: 2 B. 2 Us. Antwerp, 11:15. 2 Us Hamburgh, 35: 2. 24 Us. Paris 24: 60. 2 Us. Bordeaux, 24: 60. Madrid, 37 effect. Cadiz, 36 effect. Gibraltar, 32. Lisbon, 58. horn, 484. Naples, 42. Rio Janeiro, 62. Dublin, 74 per cent.

Frankfort 146 Ex. Genoa, 461. Leg. Cork, 8 per cent.

Prices of Gold and Silver, per oz.-Portugal gold, in coin, £4. Foreign gold, in bars, £4. New doubloons, £4. New Dollars, 5s. 2d. Silver, in bars, stand. 5s. 3d.

Average Price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, computed from the returns made in the week ending the 8th day of October 1817, 58s. 84d.

LONDON, CORN EXCHANGE, OCTOBER 7.

THE New Wheat in yesterday's market was in rather good condition, and the prices realized were in consequence 4s. higher than those of the preceding week. In Foreign there was no advance, and little business doing, as the new English proved so dry. There appeared no occasion for the mixture of foreign or old, which is generally the case when new wheat is first used by the miller. There is still some inquiry for Rye to export, but the demand is not extensive. The New Barley brought to market continues to be of very indifferent quality: fine parcels are scarce, and fully support former prices. Both Old and New Oats, of good quality, are in great demand, and may be stated on the advance.

Two or three samples of New Beans have appeared at market; price 40s. to 43s. The supply of Pease being very inconsiderable, Gray advanced 2s. and Boilers 8s. per quarter. Rapeseed scarce, and the late prices fully supported.

3d,. ..24s. Od.

.......27s. Od. 3d, ...24s. Od.

There were 727 bolls of wheat at market, whereof 615 were sold.
Average of wheat, £2:0:2:3-12ths per boll.

.40s. Od. 2d,. ..28s. Od. 2d, 3d,. .......32s. Od. | 3d,......24s. Od. | 3d,......21s. Od.

2d,

......

Os. Od.

2d,...... Os. Od.

3d,....

Os. Od.

3d,...... Os. Od.

1st,......31s. Od. 1st,......31s. Od.
.......26s. Od.

.....

whereof 1030 were sold.

There were 1357 bolls of wheat at market,
Average price, £1:15: 10:1-12th.

Note. The boll of wheat, beans, and pease, is about 4 per cent. more than half a quarter, or 4 Winchester bushels; that of barley and oats nearly 6 Winchester bushels.

Average Prices of Corn of England and Wales, from the Returns received in the Week

ended 27th September 1817.

Wheat, 74s. 1d.-Rye, 43s. 6d.-Barley, 42s. 2d-Oats, 28s. 11d.-Beans, 47s. Od.-Pease, 24s. 11d.Oatmeal, 37s. 9d.-Beer or Big, Os. Od.

Average Prices of British Corn in Scotland, by the Quarter of Eight Winchester Bushels, and Oatmeal, per Boll of 128 lbs. Scots Troy, or 140 lbs. Avoirdupois, of the Four Weeks immediately preceding the 15th September 1817.

Wheat, 68s. 8d.-Rye, 68s. 7d.-Barley, 44s. 2d.-Oats, 39s. i0d.-Beans, 56s. 6d.-Pease, 56s. 6d.— Oatmeal, 32s. 5d.-Beer or Big, 43s. 8d.

*** The Agricultural Report is unavoidably delayed till next month.