To provide for this income, there will be The annual subscriptions of 195 members Rupees. 26,724 20,892 47,616 4,500 Total 52,176 It may be satisfactory to see how the present fund has been formed. before the public; as it would indicate the certain means of rendering it independent of any undue influence or monopoly. Nor is the question, we apprehend, very difficult of elucidation by the application of those rules which regulate the circulation of Great Britain and Holland, for by attending to these, we may readily discern where the analogies, and where the anomalies exist Although the plan of this institution was circulated only in the course of last month, and the first instalment on the shares will not be payable before the first proximo, we understand shares already bear a premium of two or three per cent. We shall not be surprised if the premium rises, as many are anxious to hold shares, and as there can be 74,300 little doubt of the dividends being consider13,362 able. There has been subscribed as follows: Rupees. 22,650 10,446 1,20,758 N. B. A considerable part of this sum has not, from various unavoidable circumstances, been yet received; there cannot be, however, the smallest doubt but that it will be all very soon realized. Wm. Harvey, Sec. to the Managers. Calcutta Circulation,-and Establishment of the New Bank.--April, 1806. Every one must have noticed with satisfaction the favourable change which has lately taken place in the course of circulation, by which the currency of paper and specie are nearly equalized, and there is reason to hope, from the very great attention paid to this, that, 'cre long, they will be at par. The circulation also of this great settlement will be supported by the establishment of the new bank, about to be opened under the guarantee of Government. We understand that the whole of the shares (in number 500) have already been subscribed, although the subscription was to continue open till the 15th of the month. The capital of the bank is 50 lacks of sicca rupees, divided into 500 shares of 10,000 rupees each. From the rapidity with which the subscriptions have been filled, we may conclude that a much greater sum would have been subscribed, if required, and we have already heard the regrets of those who deferred their intentions too long. The utility of this esta blishment is above our praise, as it must gradually supersede shroffage, or the premium which specie bears to paper currency. It is much to be wished, that a clear and comprehensive dissertation on the circulation of Hindostan, which absorbs so great a part of the precious metals, with the interest and influence which te Shroffs have in it, was Of all countries, Hindostan possesses the greatest resources for banking, from the immense sums which must be in the country. A peculiar cast, who devote themselves to the business of exchange and remittances, possess millions; and it is owing to their influence, co-operating with immemorial custom that the interest of money is so high throughout Hindostan. The influence of a different policy has effected a partial reduction of the per centage in the British possessions; but the iminense capital of the Shroff's pervade the circulation, and influences it occasionally. Portuguese Inspector of Settlements. The Governor General at Goa has the authority of nominating, triennially, the governors to the subordinate Portuguese settlements in India, viz. Demaun and Din, as well as Macao and Timor; previous to the expiration of their respective governments, a judge is sent to investigate and inquire how they have conducted themselves, in the various trusts reposed in them; he is to listen, and attend to any complaints that may be made against them, also to inquire into the conduct of the Recorder, Custom-house Master, Pay-Master, &c. &c. and report the whole to the Governor General. judge is denominated Sendicante. Ship launched at Bombay, Tuesday 27 May. This On Monday se'nnight was launched from the yard of Messrs. John Gilmore and Co. a noble ship, of nearly 1200 tons adineasurement; she was named the Fort William, and afforded a grand spectacle to a numerous assemblage of persons, who attended to witness the interesting scene. We understand this ship is destined for the China trade, in the service of the Hon. Company, agreeably to proposals published by the Court of Directors, for engaging India-built ships of suflicient dimensions for the regulat China trade, in consequence, it is under This is broken by means of a mill composed of two stone wheels, one before the other, drawn by a single horse. Water is added to it: the matter retains a reddish colour; and is placed in a trough, where it is kept moist by pouring water over it. The trough being filled, calcined lime, which is left to be extinguished in the open air, is mixed with about one eighth of cement. A mould made of boards is prepared, in which, after having laid a thin bed of sand, to prevent the cement's sticking to the mould, they throw in a bed of cement and one of brick bats: then, successively, two other beds, of brick bats and cement, the last must be of cement only; then the mould is taken off, and the stones ranged in a heap to dry. The lime being very absorbent, soon makes the whole a solid body. These stones are not Tong before they are dried hard, and fit for use. It is thought there exists a similar manufactory in Prussian Poland, where they are more successful in making good stones, of the ruins of basalt, which combines better with lime and alumine. The pebbles around Boulogne would be still preferable, and there is no doubt but of them, artificial stones, equal in quality to natural stones, could be niade. Analysis of Human Hair. M. Vauquelin, the celebrated French chemist, has published the result of some interesting experiments which he lately made, to ascertain the nature of the animal matter | which forms human hair. From these it appears that black hair is formed of nine different substances, viz. animal matter, a white concrete oil, another greenish grey one, which is very abundant, iron, some particles of oxyde of manganese, a phosphate of line, carbonate of lime, silex, and a considerable quantity of sulphur. Red hair contains a red oil in place of a greenish black kind; and white, or very light hair, differs from all the others, as the oil is nearly colourless, and it contains some phosphate of magnesia, which is not found in others. Prize Questions The Free Society of Physical and Medici nal Science at Liege have, in their last as sembly, on the 12th June 1806, offered a prize of 200 livres on the question “What influence have the passions in producing diseases?" The answers must be sent in before the 1st of April 1807. The Chateau of Compiègne, After having been for some time empty, was converted into a national school. This château, built by Louis XI. and Francis I. tuated on the river Oise, in a forest containand decorated by Louis XIV. and XV. is siing 29,600 acres. The kings of the last dynasty used to retire there every year to enjoy stored to the royal domains, and arrangements the pleasures of the chace. It is to be reare making for the reception of the court. Phænomenon of Prematurity. A child, three years and eight months old, sented to the Medical School, as an extraor son of a poor vine-dresser, was lately predinary phænomenon. He bears all the marks of puberty, and his cheeks and chin are covered with hair. 30lbs, eats one or two pounds of meat, bread He easily lifts a weight of wine. We know of many examples of aniin proportion, and drinks three bottles of mal powers equally precocious, but there are none of children, arrived so soon at a state of virility, in whom nature was not nearly exhausted at the same time. The present subject would be a still more curious phænomeFrance for August.】 non, if he was an exception.—[Mercure de GERMANY. Professor Adelung's new Work. It Professor Adelung, well known by his works on the German language, has been engaged some years in a work on Languages in general, to forin three volumes in octavo. will appear under the title of " Mithridates, or a General Knowledge of Languages." The words are divided into monosyllables and polysylables. The first, which contains the Asiatic languages, has been published at Berlin. SETTLEMENTS AT NEW HOLLAND. Removal from Norfolk Island. Extruct of a letter dated Ship Sidney, Sidney Cove, June 8, 1805.—“ I wrote to you on leaving the pilot in Ballasore Roads, of my intended voyage to Van Dieman's land, with a cargo of cattle, &c. and have now the pleasure of informing you, that after a pasSage of two months and nine days, I reached in safety Port Dalrymple, the place of my destination, where I had the satisfaction of landing, all in high health, 622 cows, two horses, and 54 ewes. "I am at present at Sidney, on the point of sailing for Norfolk Island, for the purpose of removing that settlement to Port Dalrymple, after which I am destined for the river Derwent, in order to take on board a cargo of oil and skins for London. This is not a quarter of the world, from which you are to expect much news. His Majesty's ship Investigator, Capt. Kent, left this, on the 26th May, with some dispatches concerning Capt. Campbell, of the Brig Harrington, belonging to a house in Madras. The Harrington had been on the coast of Peru, and captured two Spanish merchant vessels and a schooner, belonging to the King of Spain; and as a ship is arrived here in six months from Europe, bringing an account, that there was no war with Spain, but only expected, the Governor has thought proper to detain the Harrington, Capt. Campbell, and his officers, until further accounts from Europe. The two prizes are fitting out for the purpose of being restored. POLAND. Polish and Sclavonian Dictionary. Mr. Linde, Director of the Lyceum at Warsaw, is engaged on a Polish and Sclavonian Dictionary. Many of the first nobility have contributed greatly towards defraying the expenses of printing it. Prince Adam Czartorinski has subscribed 4000 rxd.: Count Zamoiski 2000: Count Ossolinski 500: the Countess of Wurczel 500, &c. &c. RUSSIA. and secretary of state, to the Emperor of Russia, in the neighbourhood of Odessa, where he planted a quantity of mulberry trees about 4 years ago, 60 pounds of silk hare this year been produced." The late events on the continent are likely, if .he Russians exert but the smallest skill in beating up for recruits, to induce a great number of individuals to try their fortunes in these new countries. We conclude, therefore, that they will probably soon be much increased in inhabitants. Professor Forster, Mineralogist. Science has lost a very able advocate in the death of Mr. Jacob Forster, professor of mineralogy, who died May last at Petersburgh at the age of 67; he had been resident there the last 10 years: he collected several considerable cabinets of ores, and enriched among others that of the King of Spain. About 3 years ago, he sold his own valuable collection of ores to the Emperor of Russia for 50,000 roubles, for the use of the corps of Mine Cadets. Christmas Custom at the Court of Spain. Colonies on the Black Sea. About twenty years ago a rather whimsical Letter from Odessa, July 12, 1806. "The custom was introduced at the Court of Spain, newly established colonics in the southern on Christmas day; which is the Nasimiento, Russian provinces, lying on the Black Sea, or nativity. In the interior of the palace flourish exceedingly, the inhabitants have there is a very spacious wainscoted room; all good houses, conveniently furnished, and every year during several months hands are are likely to reap an abundant harvest from employed in preparing a kind of landscape in their newly cultivated fields. Except a few this large room. Thousands of wooden fiill-disposed individuals, incapable of grati-gures one foot high are represented, all retade, all feel and esteem themselves happy, inarkably well finished, and dressed accordand gratef a beneficent government, ing to the different costumes of the country; which has cated them with so much good-habitations are seen, Roman and other ediness and care. Such measures have been | fices well executed, rivers, fleets: in short adopted to furnish the dwellings completely with necessaries, that more than 250 families could now find their support in these countries. About 60 families are already arrived from different countries, partly provided with carriages and horses. They have found a welcome reception. There remains room and conveniencies for near 200 more, who in like manner, with those who have preceded them, may be assured that with industry and good exertions, they cannot fail of procuring an easy, and comfortable subsistence. The worthy Governor General, the Duke of Richelieu, who lately returned from a journey to his govemment, is unceasingly attentive, with as much prudence as philanthropy, to establish and increase the welfare of these colonies. The cultivation of Silk, increases by degrees in the southern provinces of the empire. On an estate belonging to Mr.. von Engel, actual counsellor, a whole country whose horizon seems to meet the skies. The object of the inhabitants is to rejoice at the nativity of Christ. The three Kings are seen with a numerous suite, coming to visit J. C. and offer magnificent presents. Thousands of wax tapers, artificially concealed, diffuse a moderate yet bright light. Nothing can convey a true idea of the Nasimiento, which is quite an extraordinary thing. It is to be seen for about a fortnight; the King invites whomsoever he likes." The Nasimiento is said to cost annually twenty-five or thirty thousand pounds. SWEDEN. Royal Corps of Geometricians. The king has ordered the formation of royal corps of Geometricians for the purpose of projecting plans and military charts, for arranging the descriptions, and collecting alb the documents and papers relating to the military operations of the Swedish grateful testimonies of regard which the citizens of Bristol annually pay to the memory of the late eminent and charitable Edward Colston, Esq., are as honourable, to themselves, as they are respectful to that exalted character; and time seems not in the least to abate their veneration for him. On Thursday, Nov. 20th, the anniversary of his birthday, the bells of the different parishes, were rung throughout the day, and the societies instituted for the commemoration of it, and for initating his exemplary munificence, met as usual, and liberally contributed towards the relief of their necessitous fellowcreatures, by raising among them £694 for that benevolent purpose. Water in Sheep.--It has been often remarked how little the disorders incident to sheep, are ever known in sheep countries. The common shepherds keep pace with the common farriers, and only observe that the animals have always died, and they cannot help it. A farmer near Kilham in Yorkshire, turned his flock of sheep into a field of turnips he had hired, which were remarkably strong and good. In a short time he lost 20 of them by the disorder called the water. He grew so alarmed, that he removed his sheep, and would not permit them to eat any more turnips. On this, the owner of the land remonstrated and insisted on the turnips being eaten on the ground. After some little time and altercation, the farmer brought back his flock, and six more of them died. On this he took his final leave of the turnips and said " they killed sheep, and he would have nothing more to do with them." The owner of the land had them publickly cried, but the turnips had got so bad a name, that with no little difficulty they were let at half price. The next farmer sent in his sheep, and in a short time lost about eight or ten. On this second disaster the reputation of the turnips was gone entirely, and a farmer had the offer of them for nothing, provided he would cat them up, to which he agreed. He sent there 630 sheep, so that the experiment was a very ful and fair one. The method he pursued he heard of in Northumberland. As soon as the sheep had filled themselves with the turnips, he made his shepherd go among them and move them about. They voided in consequence a good deal of water. He did this for some days, at stated intervals, and sometimes made his shepherd go among them in the middle of the night. By this method they were never suffered to lie long, and swell with what they had eaten. The consequence of this proceeding was, that after eating up the whole of these faulty turnips, he removed his 630 sheep, all in good condition; without the loss of a single sheep. Two circumstances may be deduced from the above experiments: the complaint of the water which so frequently kills sheep when put out to turnips, arises from their gorging themselves with this watery food, and then continuing without exercise to carry off the beginning of the complaint; the second, that this method may tend to prevent the disorder, at the small expense of a little trouble to the shepherd. Should this method prove on trial, as successful as the experiment gives hope, the farmer will have many reapublic will be obliged by the cominunication. sons to thank the man who tried it, and the WALES. New species of Cotton.-A manufactory of a new species of cotton, the invention of an Irish gentleman is about to be established in the neighbourhood of Llanelly. IRELAND. Bedford Asylum. November 28, his Grace the Duke of Bedford visited the house of industry in Dublin, and laid the first stone of a building for the reception of 1000 poor children of every religious denomination. His Grace was pleased to permit it to be called the Bedford Asylum. We are grati fied in reflecting, that by the increase of these establishments for the education of youth, in honest, active industry, and by the extirpation of religious prejudices, those distinctions which have been hitherto a wall of separation, dividing man from man, will in time be done away and give place to a more enlightened policy, and more enlarged benevolence, under the protecting patronage of our revered viceroy. Irish language in Down.-Mr. Harris in his History of the County of Down, says "the Irish tongue is in a manner banished from aniong the common people, and what little of it is spoken, can be heard only among the inferior ranks of Catholics; and even that little diminishes every day, by the great desire the poor natives have, that their children should be taught to read and write the English tongue, in the charter or other protestant schools, to which they willingly send them." Compare Mr. Carr's opinion, Panorama, p. 698., recent OBSERVANDA INTERNA. Commerce. The spirit of commercial enterprise in this country, and the opinion entertained of the importance of our conquests in South America, are strongly manifested by the fact of 72 vessels of upwards of 44,000 tons burthen, having already About half the ves sailed for Buenos Ayres. sels are from London. Reports under the Manifest Act.- We understand that the commissioners of the Customs have signified their determination to enforce very strictly a due observance of the Munifest Act, and have directed their officers particularly to require, that masts and every other description of wood, be regularly reported under their proper denomi"nations." As the raff trade forins so very considerable a part of the imports, we insert this notice by way of caution to the captains of merchant ships in general. Royal Academy.After a variety of counter cabals and intrigues, which have disgraced this academy for a considerable time past, Mr. West is at last restored to the presidency of this society. Sunday Schools. It appears from the Annual Report published on the 1st Dec. that 272 poor children are educated in the Sunday schools of the city of Durham, under the care of eight teachers and their assistants. The schools owe much of their present pros perity to the benevolent attention of the ladies of Durham, whose visits have produced the most beneficial effects in the improvement of the scholars. The committee have unanimously determined to reward the most diligent at Easter, with such gratuities as shall be thought proper, at a meeting to be held for that purpose." sistent Corinthian altar-piece; and the erection of one of a Gothic design, in unison with the remaining building. By this alteration, so long the wish of every man of taste, we are afforded a fascinating view of the interior of the chapel of our lady. The very liberal conduct of the Dean and Chapter on this occasion, must be a subject of general approbation. LANCASHIRE. Sight suddenly regained.-It is no less remarkable than true, that Joshua Albinson, a resident of Denton near Manchester, who had been quite blind for the last twelve years had, a short time ago suddenly and unexpectedly, his ocular faculty restored to him, without any means whatever having been used for the purpose, and the old man is now in good health and spirits, thankfully enjoying the blessing which kind providence has thus bestowed on him. LIVERPOOL. Prodigious Fossil Bones from America.A gentleman who has just returned from a mineralogical tour of several years in America, has brought from New Orleans such objects of natural history collected during his researches, as will astonish the naturalists of this country. Among others is the remains of an animal of the lion or tyger kind, of such stupendous magnitude, as almost to exceed the bounds of credibility, being on a moderate calculation fifty feet long. A single carnivorous grinder weighs ten pounds, one foot covers a space of four feet by three, and the tail must have been three feet in circumference. It is clear from the structure of the bones, that the animal must have been very fleet, and capable of making unmense bounds or leaps. What could have resisted the impetuosity clination for destruction. of such a creature with such power and inA universal car nage must have followed wherever he moved. The whole of the collection has been purchased for the Museum, the proprietor of which has published the interesting manuscripts of the gentleman who discovered and brought them to this country. RADNORSHIRE. Singular Discovery.--On Wednesday evening the 3d of December, was found in a field at a farm house belonging to Mr. Roberts, of Pyennor, near Knighton, Radnorshire, several hundred pieces of gold coin, supposed to have lain there many centuries if not a thousand years; they were deposited in pipkins, and are now in a perfect state, about the size of a half crown and of the value of eighteen shillings or thereabouts. SOMERSETSHIRE. Colston's commemoration at Bristol.-The |