ment, for his temper was usually calm and mild, and he had ever been one of the kindest and most indulgent masters. He then burst forth into a strain of invective against Buonaparte, so loud that he might be heard in the streetMoriar Napoleon was his constant cry from the moment of his attack almost to that of his death. Medical aid was called in, and he was removed to Paddington, where his paroxysms were so violent, that it was with difficulty that he could be kept in bed. On Monday night, after a restless day, during which he had scarcely ever ceased to cry out Moriar Napoleon, he dropt into a short sleep, and a message was dispatched to Admiral Apodaca with the intelligence. It was thought his disorder would assume a quieter aspect-vain hope! at half past eleven he awoke in a violent paroxysm, and almost immediately expired.

20. Last week an inquest was held at Merton, Lincolnshire, on the bodies of Hannah Taylor and her infant daughter, whom she had tied to her side with a bandkerchief, and in a paroxysm of insanity had precipitated it and herself into a well at Harmthorp, in which they were both drowned The unhappy woman bore an excellent character, had not lain-in more than three weeks, and is supposed to have been afflicted with a fever, in consequence of the loss of her milk. The jury returned a verdict of Lunacy

22. The Parisian Board of Longitude have given the following statement, in round numbers, of the population of the empire for 1811, distinguishing the inhabitants by the language they speak,

and excluding the military:-The French language 27,916,000; Italian 4,922,000; Flemish or Dutch 4,411,000; German 4,100,000; Lower Britany 1,075,000.-Total inhabitants 42,424,000

26. Extract of a letter from an officer on board his Majesty's ship Franchise, to a friend at Plymouth :

"At three on Wednesday morning, in the act of wearing, we unfortunately run down the transport brig John and Jane, William Wishart master, with 219 of the 11th regiment on board, 14 of her crew, 15 women, and six children, making in the whole 254 souls; out of which are saved, Ensign Duff, and 22 of the troops, Mr. Wishart master, his mate, and six of the crew; making in the whole 31 saved, and 223 drowned.

"I am not competent to give you the minute details of this unfortunate event; suffice it to say, that Captain Allen, his officers, and ship's company, exerted themselves to the utmost of their power in preserving as many as possible from the wreck. I suppose the Franchise could not be going at less than the rate of eight or nine knots, as they were obliged to run a little before the wind to clear another vessel she struck the brig with her cut-water right on the beam, which stove her to pieces, and she filled instantly; the rigging of the vessel being foul of the bowsprit, kept the wreck under the weather bow, by which means we saved so many lives: no boats could be used, the sea ran so high. About four o'clock, having got all off the wreck that were living, we cut away the rigging, and made convoy signal to rendezvous at

Falmouth,

Falmouth, where we arrived at two p.m.

"The boatswain of the brig got safe on board, but recollecting his wife was left behind, he leaped again on the wreck, in hopes of bringing her with him, but was never seen afterwards."

Extract of a letter written by a survivor in the transport :

"I was officer of the midd'e watch, which, in consequence of the state of the weather, and of an order on the subject, had not been turned up. I was in bed, undressed, but not asleep, (about three o'clock in the morning of the 21st) when I was alarmed by the report of a gun from the Commodore's ship, the Franchise, Captain Allen. The report was so loud, that I knew she must be very near us. I ran on deck, nearly naked, and found our vessel standing on her larboard tack, with part of the crew aloft reefing the sails, the wind blowing a violent gale. At the same time seeing the Franchise running down upon us so very fast, as convinced me of our imminent danger, I ran below to alarm my brother officers, all of whom were in bed. I returned upon deck immediately after the Franchise had struck our vessel nearly a midship, almost dividing her. Those below joined mue in a few moments, with the exception of Captain Grigby, who was prevented, perhaps, by the rushing in of the water. The attempt to describe the scene that now presented itself, or the horror of our situation at this awful moment would be vain. The melancholy pleasure of recording the heroic constancy and resignation of my companions alone is in my

power. This last and well-deserved tribute of respect to their memories; may in some degree soften the distress of their friends, and afford a slender consolation for their loss. Each officer appeared perfectly calm and resigned to a death then appearing inevitable to all. After shaking hands, and mutually promising, if surviving, to acquaint their respective relations with the fate of their friends, they recommended themselves to God, and each prepared to meet his destiny. A moment after, a second shock from the Franchise separated the transport, and with the greatest difficulty, after succeeding in fastening a rope round me, I was dragged on board the frigate, where I immediately fainted, and never after saw the wreck. The remaining officers and men, twenty-two of the latter only excepted, found a watery grave. Before I close this melancholy narrative, I should do justice to the uncommon devotion of Mrs. Donovan, wife of J. Donovan, of the third company. She had got upon deck with her child in her arms, and seeing the impossibility of being saved, insisted upon her husband, who had declared he would stay by her, to leave her and take care of himself. I am also bound to return my most grateful thanks to the officers and ship's company of the Franchise, who all exerted themselves to save us in a manner far above my praise."

As J. Deering, Esq. was shooting upon his estate in Yorkshire, accompanied by another gentleman, they descried a large bird in the air, which, on a nearer approach, they found to be a hawk. With

some

succeeded by some means in getting to the top of the outer wall, which is 30 feet high, when they made an effort to jump into a tree in Mr. Walker's demesne, at the west end of the prison, in which one of them succeeded, but the other was unable to effect his object, and had his back broken from the violence of the shock. The other prisoner, who escaped without any injury, very humanely took the disabled man on his back, until he lodged him in a cabin at a village at some distance, where he was discovered the next morning, and brought back to the prison, but in such a dangerous state that he is not expected to recover; the other effected his escape, and has not since been apprehended.

4. In consequence of a trifling quarrel, a duel took place at Barbadoes, on the 15th of January, between Captain Boardman, of the 2d battalion of the 60th regiment, and Ensign De Betton, of the Royal West India Rangers, in which, at the first fire, the former was shot through the heart, and instantly expired. The survivor immediately escaped from the island.

On Saturday morning last, the 2d, the honours due to the birth, character, and services of the late brave and lamented Duke of Albuquerque were paid to his remains. The Chapel Royal of Spain, in Spanish-place, Manchester-square, was fitted-up on this occasion, for the celebration of a solemn dirge, with much mournful magnificence. The floor and greater part of the interior of the chapel was covered with black cloth, and large sable draperies

were spread over the pillars, the fronts of the galleries, and above the organ, &c. The coffin, which had been deposited the night be fore in the vault underneath, was placed on a platform or bier, moderately elevated, in the centre of the chapel. The outside coffin was covered with crimson velvet, richly ornamented with gilt handles, stars, and nails, and a large gilt plate with the arms of the late Duke engraved thereon, and an inscription reciting all his numerous titles.

At the foot of the coffin, a step lower on the bier, was placed a square casket, covered with crimson velvet like the coffin, and ornamented in the same manner, and which contained the embalmed bowels of the deceased. On the top of the coffin stood a silver urn, containing the heart, and a ducal coronet. Towards the foot of the coffin were displayed the full-dress uniform coat of a Spanish General, worn by the Duke, (of dark blue, faced and lined with scarlet, and very superbly embroidered with gold) the sword and cane placed saltierwise; the scarf, the hat, with feather and Spanish cockade, &c. Over these were placed the blue and white ribbon, with the other insignia of the order of Charles the Third, and the Chamberlain's gold key. The sides of the bier were appropriately decorated with heraldic bearings: in the centre of each, an escutcheon with the family arms on the shield, enclosed within the collar of Charles the Third, in an ermined mantle, ornamented with military trophies, and surmounted by a ducal coronet. On each side of the escutcheons was the crest of

the.

the family, (a knight in full armour, with a cross in his right hand, emerging from a circular embattled tower) and the family motto. The whole was surrounded by twenty very lofty gilt candlesticks, with lights burning. The altar was similarly lighted up, and silvered escutcheons fixed up in various places. The particular mourners sat between the coffin and the altar, mostly Spanish officers in their uniforms, and gentle men residing here, who are natives of Spain, with some British officers who have served in that country. Many English and French nobility and gentry sat in the body of the chapel round the bier. The Marquis of Wellesley and Admiral Apodaca sat on the same bench. The foreign Ambassadors and other foreigners of distinction, and their ladies, occupied the private gallery to the right of the altar, and the King's Ministers and their friends sat in that to the left. The rest of the chapel was filled with persons of both sexes, in mourning. The chapel was opened at ten; admission to which was obtained by tickets. At eleven o'clock the solemn service of high mass was performed with all the magnificence which accompanies the celebration of the principal rites of the Roman Catholic church. A Catholic Bishop, the Reverend Doctor Poynter, Coadjutor of Lon don, officiated in person in his splendid episcopal vestments, wearing a white mitre on his head.

The united musicians of the Spanish and Portuguese chapels performed the celebrated mass of Mozart; after which, the office for the dead was chanted. The impressive nature of the service,

and the peculiarly afflicting circumstances of the occasion, excited much seriousness, and called forth the silent but strong expressions of deep-felt regret. The ceremony being concluded, at two o'clock the body was carried out by six bearers, and placed in the hearse.

It was then conveyed in great ceremony, and with a very numerous attendance of mourning coaches and carriages of the nobility and ministers to Westminster Abbey, where the procession was received by the dean and clergy; and after a short funeral service, the body was deposited in the Ormond vault, in Henry VII. chapel.

5. The yellow fever has been most destructive in the ships stationed at the Leeward Islands. The Nyaden frigate, Captain Cottrell, has lost 47 men and officers. The Thetis has suffered even more than the Nyaden; she has lost seven midshipmen, the captain's clerk, and 73 men. The season had not been so destructive for many years.

A body of English, under the command of General Graham, engaged a much superior force of French, at Barrosa, in Andalusia, and after a severe action, defeated them with great slaughter.

7. About twelve o'clock on Monday last, the Theban frigate, on her way from Portsmouth to the Downs, discovered, when off Dover, a large lugger privateer, which she gave chase to, and it blowing very strong she came up with her in about an hour and a half. The Theban repeatedly desired the logger to strike, but the latter refused, and continued to

steer