with hail and sleet, which was follow. ed by a very heavy rain, and in the evening an awful storm of thunder and lightning, such as perhaps was never witnessed here at this season of the year; the latter was uncommonly vivid, and the peals of thunder were exceedingly loud and rapid in succession. It continued, with little intermission, the whole night."

RIOTS OF IRISH IN LONDON.On Sunday morning, in consequence of a quarrel between two Irishmen, one resident in St Giles's, and the other in Whitechapel, a desperate battle took place between them in Short's Gardens, and many of their countrymen, inhabitants of their respective districts. Mr Read, the magistrate, went to the place with police officers, and committed several to custody. Another very serious affray took place between two parties of Irishmen this morning, in the Hampstead road, arising in some measure out of that in St Giles's on Sunday. Three men were taken away apparently lifeless, and another had his head fractured, and is not expect ed to recover. There were above 80 persons engaged, half that number having sallied forth from Bloomsbury, to attack others who were at work in the neighbourhood of Camden town, but the latter party obtained the victory.

20th. PERSIAN AMBASSADOR. His Excellency Murza Abdal Hassan, envoy extraordinary from the King of Persia to the British court, arrived at Plymouth on the 30th ult., and was received with every mark of respect and distinction. He was brought to this country in the For. midable of 98 guns, which was obliged to perform quarantine for several days before he could be landed. Ministers had prepared every neces

sary accommodation for his excellency at Plymouth, and on the road to London. He stopped at Bath to view that city, also at the different towns of consequence through which he passed. Mr Hosea met him at Plymouth, acted as his interpreter, and travelled with him to London. He is lodged in an elegant house in Mansfield street, prepared by government for his reception. On the 15th current, all the King's ministers in full dress paid their respects to his excellency; and this day (20th) he had his first audience of his Majesty at the Queen's palace, and delivered his letters of credence. He was introduced by Marquis Wellesley, and was accompanied by Sir Gore Ouseley, Bart., whom his Majesty appointed to hold the situation of mehmander during his residence at this court. About one o'clock, his Majesty's carriage and six beautiful bay horses, with the servants in new state liveries, and two new carriages of his excellency, together with that of Sir Stephen Cottrell, master of the ceremonies, arrived at his excellency's house. In a short time after, his excellency came out of the house, carrying his credentials in his hand in an elegant gold casket, upon a silver salver covered with crimson velvet. His excellency appeared highly pleased with the grand appearance of his Majesty's carriage and superb liveries, also with the reception of a generous English public, who took off their hats, and gave him three cheers. Mr Chester, for Sir Stephen Cottrell, who was indiposed, followed his excellency into the coach, and took his seat on the left of his excellency. Sir Gore Ousley took his seat with his back to the horses. His excellency's carriage followed, with Mr Moreir, who went from England with

Sir Harford Jones upon his mission to Persia as an interpreter, and returned with his excellency to this country in the same capacity, and other attendants. In the third carriage were two pages, his excellency's priest, and Mr Durant, the interpreter to the attendants and household those who were not of this country were dressed in new eastern dresses. The procession was led by the carriage of Sir Stephen Cottrell. The streets through which it passed were crowded to excess; and the Park was so extremely thronged, that it was with great difficulty the carriages could proceed. It being the determination of government to shew his excellency every possible mark of respect and distinction, he was allow ed to enter the Queen's palace by the great doors in front, where, usually, no persons are allowed to enter, but those of the royal family. His excellency entered the palace about a quarter before two o'clock. He was accompanied to the state apartments by Mr Chester, Sir Gore Ouseley, and Mr Moreir. His servants were dressed in scarlet coats, richly embroidered with gold lace, breeches and waistcoat of green and gold, hat cocked, with gold lace. On his return to Mansfield street, Sir Gore Ouseley and Mr Moreir were invited to partake of an entertainment with him called in Persian a Pillaw; it was composed of rice and fowls stewed with spices. His appearance is noble, and his manners agreeable. In his diet he is extremely abstemious.

PHILADELPHIA, November 10th.— "The Emperor Napoleon has created Mrs Jerome Patterson of Balti more, a duchess of the house of Napoleon, with a suitable establishment of 40,000 crowns per annum; her son, a prince of the French empire.

Colonel Toussard, late of the Ameri can revolutionary army, is appointed governor of the young prince, with the rank of general, and a splendid salary. He has left Philadelphia for Baltimore, to take upon himself the duties of his appointment."

An address of the Common Coun cil of London, praying for an early and strict inquiry into the causes of the failure of the late expedition, was presented this day to his Majesty at the levee. His Majesty in his answer says, that " he has not judged it necessary to direct any inquiry to be instituted; but that it will be for the Parliament to ask for such informa tion, or to take such measures, as they shall judge most conducive to the public good."

23d.-DEATH OF MARQUIS DE USTARIZ.-Spanish papers announce that on the 27th September, D. Ge ronimo de Ustariz y Tovar, Marquis of Ustariz, member of the supreme council of war, assistant of Seville, and intendant in commission of Andalusia, died at Seville, aged 74. He had long lived in retirement, in con sequence of his disapprobation of the measures of the court, but passed his time in prosecuting plans of public utility in the district in which he resided, till French treachery called him again into active life. To his patriotic exertions, and the admiration which his worth inspired, is chiefly to be ascribed the noble en thusiasm of the Arragonese in the cause of their country. His papers are said to contain a treasure of his torical and political knowledge, and he was deeply sensible of the necessi ty of reforming the government of his country, as well as of securing its independence.

25th. This day Admiral Otway's squadron, with all the transports, ar

rived in the Downs from Walcheren, which is now completely evacuated by the British. QUEBEC, Nov. 4th.--STEAMBOAT." Arrived here from Montreal the steam-boat, Accommodator, being the first that ever appeared in this harbour. She receives her impulse from an open, double-spoked, perpendicular wheel on each side, which are kept in motion by steam. No wind or tide can stop her course, and when a sail is ordered to be hoisted with a favourable wind, her progress will be greatly accelerated."

A daring robbery was committed a few nights ago at the White Hart Ian, Bristol. The robber first plundered the pockets of a gentleman and lady, lodgers at the inn, while they were asleep, then entered the room of Mr Turner, the landlord, and, though he was awakened by the noise, plundered his and his wife's pockets, &c., turned the key, and continued his depredations. The robber's escape was favoured by the loudness of the wind and the darkness of the night. A person who had lodged in the house for some days, and called himself a traveller out of place, has been apprehended on suspicion.

26th. AMERICA. DISMISSAL OF MR JACKSON.-On the 28th of August, the Africaine British frigate arrived in Hampton Roads, Virginia, having on board Francis James Jackson, Esq. envoy extraordinary to the United States. He landed at Annapolis on the 4th of September, and immediately proceeded to Washington, where, on the 11th, he was received by the secretary of the government as successor to Mr Erskine. A correspondence relating to the arrangement formed by Mr Erakine, in the adjustment of differences with America, took place between

Mr Jackson and Mr Smith, in which the latter took great offence at certain expressions in Mr Jackson's letters, denying, on the part of the British government, that Mr Erskine had power to enter on such an agreement, and alleging that Mr Smith had misinterpreted Mr Erskine's instructions. In consequence of this, Mr Jackson by the last accounts was interdicted from all official intercourse with the American government, and had even been exposed to some personal insults. He resides there only as a private citizen, and waits the instructions of the English cabinet on this extraordinary emergency.

MISCELLANIES

PUBLISHED IN COURSE OF THE MONTH.

BRITISH NAVY.-The following is the amount of the British naval force up to this day :-At sea, 91 ships of the line, 10 from 50 to 44 guns, 118 frigates, 131 sloops and yachts, 6 bombs and fire-ships, 149 brigs, 29 cutters, 85 schooners, gunvessels, luggers, &c. Total 620. In port and fitting, 29 of the line, 9 from 50 to 44 guns, 51 frigates, 31 sloops and yachts, 4 bombs, &c., 32 brigs, 7 cutters, 17 schooners, &c. Total 180.-Guard-ships, hospitalships, prison-ships, &c., 35 of the line, 11 from 50 to 44 guns, 13 frigates, 5 sloops, &c., 1 bomb, 3 brigs, 1 cutter, 2 schooners. Total 71. In ordinary and repairing, 60 of the line, 16 from 50 to 44 guns, 53 frigates, 28 sloops, &c., 7 bombs, &c., 16 brigs, 1 cutter, 7 schooners, &c. Total 188.-Building, 45 of the line, 23 frigates, 4 sloops, &c. Total 72.-Grand Total 1131.

A most extraordinary fraud has lately been committed by some arch

impostor, who has personated Earl Percy, and obtained 18,0001. from some money-lenders, by granting them annuities. The attornies went down in company with the broker, who raised the money from different persons, and met the pretended lord at the Black Bull in Hexham, when he executed the annuity bonds, and received the money. The loan, it seems, was proposed to be only 15,000l.; but so eager wasthe monied man to accommodate the heir of the house of Northumberland, that he forced upon him 18,000l. And so numerous were the tribe of gulls, that the impostor had to sign his name to different deeds 55 times. The impostor was discovered by an assurance being offered at one of the offices on the life of Earl Percy, which brought it to his lordship's knowledge.

A flight of eagles has lately visit ed the Sussex coast near Hastings. They have often been seen on the shore to the eastward of the town, or hovering over the stupendous cliffs between the Govers and Ecclesbourn, or Fairlight farm. It is supposed that they are of the species called the sea eagle, which are described by naturalists to be nearly as large as the golden eagle. The very uncommon appearance of these birds on the southern coast has excited very great curiosity. Many of the gentlemen and farmers in the neighbourhood have endeavoured to shoot them, from an apprehension of dan ger to their lambs in spring, if they should remain there, but hitherto without success. They have already made great destruction amongst the rabbits on the warren, near the signal station, from whence they were first discovered by the lieutenant who has the charge of it.

Mr Coleridge, in his paper, "The Friend," gives us an Italian pun:When Buonaparte was in Italy, having been irritated by some instance of perfidy, he said in a loud and vehement tone, in a public company, ""Tis a true proverb-Gli Italiani tutti Ladroni," (i. e. Italians are all plunderers.) A lady had the courage to reply, "Non tutti, ma Bona Parte," (not all, but a good part.)

CURIOUS TOUCH OF THE HYDROPHOBIA. Some time since, a dog, having symptoms of hydrophobia, was pursued, and passing in the street, at Coggeshall, in Essex, was observed to bite a bread barrow, which was standing at the door of a baker in that town. The barrow was actual ly chained up in the yard for six weeks to prevent its being used, and a carpenter was sent for to cut out that part which was seized by the dog.

A farmer at present resides near Horsham, who has occupied a small farm nearly forty years, and has until these very few years past perform ed all the labour of tilling and cultivating the land himself, without any assistance except that of two horses, one of which he bred upon the farm above thirty-four years since, and is now in constant work. The other is more than twenty-one years old, and has belonged to the same farmer more than fourteen years. The uni ted ages of these agricultural horses is more than fifty-five years, and they are now able to perform all their work.

A private in the second battalion of the fourth regiment of foot, ha ving a propensity for desertion, lately absented himself for that purpose, and to prevent detection, ascended a lofty hay-stack, in the neighbourhood

state of mortification, and his tongue quite black. He is now under the care of Dr Roberts, who will doubtless use every means in this singular case to effect a restoration to health. He was accidentally discovered by a hay-binder who was employed to cut bay from the stack, upon which he had lain three weeks, and must shortly have perished, his faculties and or gans of life being incapable of the least exertion. What is most extraordinary in this soldier's case, about two years ago he was in a similar situation, having then deserted and secreted himself upon a hay-stack, where he was discovered, almost lifeless, after laying there on that occasion about a fortnight; his life was then preserved by medical aid almost to a miracle.

of Colchester, by means of a ladder, where he intended to remain about 48 hours, till the alarm of his desertion had a little subsided. A short time after he had ascended the stack, the ladder being wanted by the farmer, it was removed, to the great mortification of the soldier, who lay anxiously waiting the lapse of time when it was supposed the pursuit would be over; during which time a lassitude and debility affected him so much, that he was unable to use exertions to descend the hay stack, therefore was obliged to remain without food, and subject to the inclemency of the late severe weather, which has so much injured him, that doubtful if his life can be ared. His frame is reduced to a skeleton, his feet and legs in a

it is

mere

very