Total........£.62,000,000 If the war had continued, Government would have raised these sixty-two millions at least, and probably more; but as its glorious termination enabled them to reduce the expenditure, the money has been left to accumulate in the hands of the public. NOTICE. The American Secretary of State has received from the United States' Consul at the Isle of France, a letter, dated Sept. 2, 1817, enclosing the following new tariff of pilotage and port dues, published August 29, 1817 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct, that the following tariff of pilotage and port dues shall be published for general information : TARIFF. Port Louis, Mauritius, 29th of Aug 1817. Pilotage of all English vessels to the flag buoy, per foot, I dollar 50 cents. Boats and wharps, &c. 15 dollars. Port clearance, 6 dollars. Anchorage, one fifth of a dollar per ton on vessels receiving cargo or breaking bulk. Ditto, one-tenth of a dollar per ditto on all coasters. Pilotage into the Harbour. Anchorage, seven-fifths of a dollar per ton; after eight days, and not breaking bulk or receiving cargo, one tenth of a dollar. Mooring with a chain, per day, one dollar. Ditto Pointe aux Forges, and Trou Fanfaron. Vessels under 100 tons, per day, 25 cents. Ditto ditto 200 tons, ditto 50 cents. Ditto above 200 tons and upwards, per day, I dollar. Mooring a vessel by pilot to the hulk, &c. 20 dollars. Winding alongside the hulk, 10 dol lars. A tank of water, -12 dollars. FORGED BANK-NOTES. In order to lessen, if not prevent, the frequency of forgeries, the following certificate of the efficacy of a plan was, according to an evening paper, offered to the Directors so far back as the year 1797; "London, April 5, 1797. "Mr. Alexander Tilloch, of Careystreet, London, having submitted to our inspection a specimen of an art invented by him, for the purpose of producing checks to prevent the forgery of Bank-notes, bills of exchange, drafts, &c. we have examined the same with care and attention, and we declare each of us for ourselves, that we could not make a copy of it, nor do we believe that it can be copied by any of the known arts of engraving. It, therefore, appears to us highly deserving of the notice of the Bank of England and private Bankers, as an art of great merit and ingenuity, calculated, not merely to detect, but to prevent the possibility of forging bank and other circulating bills. (Signed) "FRANCIS BARTOLOZZI, R.A. Engraver to his Majesty, &c. "JAMES HEATH, Engraver to his Majesty and to the Prince of Wales. "JAMES FITTLER, Engraver to his Majesty. "J. LANDSEER, Engraver to his Majesty. "J. R. SMITH, Engraver to the Prince of Wales. "FRANCIS HAWARD, Engraver to the Prince of Wales. "JAMES BASIRE, Engraver to the Royal Society, and to the Society of Antiquarians. "WILLIAM SHARP. "WILLIAM Byrne. "THOMAS HOLLOWAY. “W.S. BLAKE (Writing Engraver). "JOHN PUKE (Writing Engraver). "WILLIAM BLAKE. "WILLIAM SKELTON. "MARIANI Bovi. "ROBERT DUNKARTON. "WILSON LOWRY. "JOHN ANDERSON (Engraver on WOOD). "RICHARD AUSTIN (Steel Letter Cutter & Engraver on Wood)." ROYAL MARRIAGES. By the Royal Marriage Act, two modes are provided by which the Princes of the Blood may marry :— 1. By the King's previous approbation, by and with the consent of his Privy Council, and consequently, by the same authority, in the name and on behalf of his Majesty, by the Prince Regent. 2. By the Prince intending to marry, if he shall have attained the full age of twenty-six years, entering on the books of the Privy Council such bis intention, specifying the person; which notice shall authorize the union, unless both Houses of Parliament shall, before the expiration of twelve months from the date of such entry, expressly declare their disapprobation of such intended marriage. FEES. The fees paid upon each pardon granted under the Great Seal, amount, according to a return just made to Parliament, to no less than 50%. 177. 8d. REMEDY FOR THE ROT IN SHEEP. The recent rise in the price of mutton is said to have taken place in consequence of the rot having made considerable progress in the sheep-walks, from the late wet weather. The use of a few ounces of salt given to these necessary animals, is not only a cure, but will also prevent the malady. On the ERECTION of NEW PARISHCHURCHES. To the Editor of the European Magazine. SIR, Pis Roya miguessin te price of ERHAPS no clause in the speech of gent, at the opening of the present session of Parliament, has given more universal satisfaction, than the one which recommended the attention of Parliament being particularly directed to a subject deeply interesting to every member of the Established Church; namely, the erection of new churches in the metropolis. The want of places of public worship commensurate with the population of the west end of the town, is an evil that has been long and justly complained of; and the prospect of the removal of that evil has afforded pecu liar pleasure to the inhabitants of that quarter. The aggregate number of persons resident in five of the principal parishes in the western part of London; viz. St. Martin's in the Fields, St. James Westminster, St. George Hanover-square, St. Pancras, and St. Maryle-Bone, is estimated at 224,268. Now if we suppose that each parishchurch was capable of containing 1500 people (which is an overcharged calcu lation) there still remains an overplus of t 216,768; and I would inquire, in what places are they to fulfil the duties of their religion? It may, perhaps, be answered, there are parochial chapels. True: but on what system are they conducted? on a most mercenary and t most improper one. There the meretricious attraction of popular preachers, theatrical singers, &c. &c. are to compensate to a certain class, for the mortification of sitting two hours, with nought but religion to amuse them!!! The accommodation of the middle and lower ranks of society is never once considered by the managers of these establishments; I presume they deem it immaterial whether these stand or kneel to worship their Maker. I can confidently affirm, that five guineas per annum is demanded in more than one proprietary chapel, for a single sitting. You must be aware, Mr. Editor, how comparatively few there are who are enabled to meet such, an exorbitant charge. Hence the alarm ing increase of sectarism among the lower members of the community; which is indisputably owing, not, as it has been asserted, from the luke warmness and inactivity of the ministers of the Establishment, not from any disaffection of the people towards that Establishment, but-from the poverty of parochial churches. They are literally enforced by necessity to desert their, ancient standard, and enlist under the banners of new leaders, many of whose principles tend to the complete subversion of religion, morality, and social order; and who possess an influence over the minds of their converts as boundless as it is baneful, Are we not then imperiously called upon to crush in its germ an evil, to mature and which, if suffered strengthen by the "stealing hours of time," will ultimately become firm as the oak, poisonous as the upas. The plain and obvious method of doing so is this: let every one who calls him. self a friend and member of the Established Church, use his most strenuous efforts for the promotion of that subscription which is opened for assisting to carry into effect a plan for the erection of new Churches and Chapels, by uniting their influence and fortune for ib upport: the former is in the power of the poorest individual; may every one who possesses the latter use it in this cause; they may rely on the assurance, they never can exert it in a better. It is said, that the sum collected for the Cenotaph to the memory of the Princess Charlotte, has far ex seeded the most sanguine expectations; and it appears to my mind, that a portion of it allotted to the building free church would be more strikingly illustrative of the virtues and character of the deceased, and would prove more generally useful to the best interests of society, than any other method of disposing of it. I remain, Mr. Editor, Your constant reader and Well-wisher, March 17, 1818. E. R. BIOGRAPHICAL REGISTER OF EMINENT PERSONS RECENTLY DECEASED. No. XXVII. DOCTOR CHARLES BURNEY. D.D. unwearied assiduity in this arduous profession. From the peculiar mortifi cations attendant upon this task, Dr. Burney was not exempt, although he toiled for so many years, and with so much success in this wearisome profession. From this enervating profession the Doctor in 1812 totally retired, leaving in the hands of his son, the Rev. Charles Parr Burney, a charge which he had himself so long and so honourably exercised. In 1807, Dr. Burney entered into Holy Orders, and has resided since his retirement from the school, at his Rectory-house, at Deptford. There, in the continned prosecution of literary pursuits, were passed his latter years. Surrounded by the noble library he had collected, he enjoyed in the bosom of his family those pleasures which a cultivated mind can alone appreciate. There too, in the full vigour of manhood, with the promise of an extended life, he was summoned suddenly, but not unprepared to eternity. On Christmas eve, after reading to his family the sermon which he had prepared for the following day, he retired to bed in perfect health. Next morning, his servant, on entering his chamber, discovered that while dressing himself, he had been seized with an apoplectic fit, and was extended on the floor. He lingered almost speechless till his dissoJution on the Sunday following. common has CHARLES BURNEY, DiD & the long acknowledged him the first classical King, Rector of St. Paul's, Deptford, Vicar of Hernbill, Kent, Professor of Ancient Literature in the Royal Academy, and Honorary Librarian to the Royal lestitution, was the son of the late Dr. B. of musical celebrity. He was born in 1758, while his father resided as organist at Lynn, in Norfolk. At an early age he distinguished himself for his proficiency in classical learning; and as an assistant to Dr. Rose, at Chiswick, he perfected himself in those studies which in his later years acquired him the high reputation he so long enjoyed. On his marriage with Miss Rose the management of the school devolved upon him; and the best portion of his subsequent life was passed in the laborious duties of a schoolmaster for many years at Hammersmith, and afterwards at Greenwich. The eminence to which many of his pupils have risen is the pulpit, at the bar, and in the senate, bears strong testimony to his scholar of the age. When Porson died, the palm became undisputed; and, though we have still left amongst us men, whom days of undivided tojš, and nights of undiminished study, have rendered accomplished and profound, even by these the name of Burney will continue to be adduced, as of one who had reached the most eminent literary ascendency. In his criticisms in the Monthly Review he has left admirable specimens of his talents and skill. No man could endear himself to his friends more thoroughly than the subject of this sketch. His mind, stored with the richest treasures of antiquity, was equally attentive to the literature of the passing day, and the lighter ornaments of social converse flowed from him with a peculiar grace and playfulness. To the attainments of the scholar was added the polished carriage of the gentleman-and in his conversa tion, the eye could speak what the tongue might leave unfinished. His friends will long remember the fascination, and to those who knew him not, the charm is incommunicable. As a Divine, the discipline and ortho-, doxy of the Church found in him a stanch and steady supporter; and, although he published but few works on religious subjects, those which he has left are useful and important. It would scarcely be possible to adduce a stronger attestation of his merits as an instructor, than the existence of a club, consisting of gentlemen educated by him, and called after his name, The Burney Club who since his death have opened a subscription for the purpose of erecting a bust and tablet to the memory of their respected master in Westminster Abbey. His library, containing many highly valuable MSS. has been offered by his son to the British Museum, on behalf of which a petition has been presented to Parliament, praying that this collection may be purchased for the benefit of the public, and deposited in that institution. Dr. Burney was the author of the following publications:-" Appendix ad Lexicon Græco-Latinum, a Joan. Scapula constructum, et ad alia Lexica Græca e Codice manuscripto olim Askeviano, in lucem nunc primum vindicato," 8vo. 1789.-" Appendix, containing Remarks on the Greek Verses of Milton"-at the end of T. Warton's edition of Milton's Minor Poems, 8vo. 1791. "Richardi Bentleii et doctorum Virorum Epistolæ," 4to. 1807.-"Tentamen de Metris ab Eschylo in choricis Cantibus adhibitis," 8vo. 1809."Bishop Pearson's Exposition of the Creed abridged," 12mo. 1810.—“ Philemonis Lexicon Græce, e Bibl. Paris," Sermon 4to. and 1812.-" Svo. preached at the Anniversary Meeting of the Stewards of the Sons of the Clergy at St. Pauls, May 14, 1812," 4to. 1813. ment, such a communication reclines I am, Sir, your very humble servant, Christ Church, Hants, "Modern Refinement in Language," page 124, col. 2, line 13 from bottom, for "i" read "of." Line 7 from bottom, for it seems," read "they seem." ERRATA in the Letter on |
