Rev. Dr. McCarthy, Bishop of Antinoe, AGRICULTURAL REPORTS. of wheat. The fallows, where they have been well worked in the summer, are tolerably clean, and turnips appear remarkably healthy. Apples do not swell, but fall off; a small proportion coming to maturity. Fat cattle now meet with a very ready sale, owing to the great demand at Sinithfield. Lean stock rather declining. The manufacturers at Coventry, are at a complete stand for want of the raw material (silk); but Birmingham is now alive from the opening of the Spanish and Portuguese ports. Wool is on the advance. high, and consists of three stories. The lower story, or body of the tabernacle, is of the composite order, having the Divine Lamb, surrounded with glory, resting on the sealed volume, embossed upon its door. Instead of a pediment, the emblematical pelican, feeding | its young with its own blood, is exhibited in alto relievo. Upon an ornamented pier, on each side, stands an angel, supporting a chandelier of four lights, and upon the capitals of the two columns on each side of the tabernacle door, are two other angels on their knees; each of whom supports with one hand a similar chandelier; with the other, a palm branch interwoven with ears of corn, vine leaves, and grapes. These, uniting at the top, form a canopy for the exposition of the blessed Sacrament, the back part of Midland District-Warwickshire. The which canopy exhibits the usual emblem of the Trinity. The tabernacle is crowned with vegetation at this time is particularly luxuriant, a rich and well-porportioned crucifix, and and all the summer crops well housed. The has candlesticks, altar cards, and a book-lands are in great forwardness for the sowing stand, in the same style, and equally rich with itself. The whole consists of wood, carved and gilt, lately executed at Lisbon by Italian workmen, at the price of £600.Many persons of distinction, of different religious persuasions, besides an immense crowd of people, assisted at the ceremony; order was preserved outside by a detachment of soldiers, &c. The prelates, clergy, and others, made a procession round the chapel as past of the ceremony of blessing it.—The Verger, in a surplice, led the way, followed by the Processional Cross-bearer between two Acolythes with candles: next, 50 children of the choir, in surplices, two and two. Then the Rt. Rev Dr. Power, Catholic Bishop of Waterford, in his pontifical ornaments, attended by his Acolyth, in a surplice, holding a lighted taper; Dr. O'Shaughnessy, Bishop of Killaloe; Dr. Milner, Bishop of Castabala, Vicar Apostolic in England; Dr. Young, Bishop of Limerick; Dr. Coppinger, Bishop of Cloyne; Dr. Delany, Bishop of Kildare; Dr. Moylan, Bishop of Cork; wearing the stole, with his other ornaments, as Bishop of the diocese; Dr. Troy, Archbishop of Dublin; next the master of the ceremonies, Rev. Dr. Walsh, Thuriser, Acolythes, Mitre-bearer, Crosier-bearer: Archpriest, Dean M'Carthy, Archdeacon, Dr. Murphy, in copes; then the officiating Deacon, and Subdeacon in their tunics and dalmatics, lastly, Dr. Brav, Essex, 20th September, 1808.-Harvest Catholic Archbishop of Cashel, chief offi- being now pretty well finished, many of the ciating prelate, in cope, pallium, and mitre, farmers have begun threshing, conceiving followed by a band of musicians and singers. wheats will be lower; and from their own -The service itself consisted of the Veni confession the crops rise well in general. The Creator Spiritus, the Ave Maria Stella, the late showers keep the turnips in a luxuriant Litany and usual Hymns, Psalms, and Pray- state. The young plants of clover are very ers for the benediction of a church; to which strong. The sowing of wheat is not com succeeded High Mass, and a part of the menced; but it is commonly expected the Te Deum. After the Gospel in the Highlands will work well for the seed; particuMass, a sermon was pronounced by the Rt. larly the clover lays. Northern District.-The crop of potatoes in all the northern parts of the kingdom is very abundant: and turnips, particularly those sown late, have come on much better than could have been supposed. Corn has been generally well got in; but does not give a full crop. The smut and mildew have partially affected some districts. The whole of field labour is unusually forward. Suffolk.-Wheat, barley, oats, peas, and beans, have been all got in, and in excellent order, with a few exceptions. Turnips are most wonderfully improved by the late rain; so that these will be about a fair crop.Coleworts and cabbages look healthy and well, and promise also an abundant crop.Clover seed will produce a full crop; and the young clovers look healthy and well.-The rowings of grass are very abundant; from the late continuance of rain. OBSERVANDA EXTERNA. AUSTRIA. HUNGARY. Comparison of Catholics and Protestants at Presburg. The following data are derived from an accurate calculation. 20,859 cathofic inhabitants of Presburg pay in taxes 36,211 florins 56 kr.-8,144 protestant inhaBoth pay bitants pay 25,615 florins 43 kr. ly. The revenue of the regalia amounts to to the domestic treasury, 11,873 florins year80,000 florins yearly. In a representation made by the catholic congregation of Presburg and their prolocutor, Sissel, dated 24 JanuaTy, 1803, against affording any aid to the protestant churches and schools, from the municipal treasury, the protestant clergy are stated Word servants (Wortsdiener.) 66 Hungary (say ther) is an apostolic catholic kingdom, in which the apostolic kings administration of the town, sol y for the have left the beneficia regalia to the civil support of the catholic clergy, che ches and schools, but never intended increby to favour the protestant Word servants. The H ingarian constitution considers the catholic religi on as 'a diplomatic religion, and is bound in duty to support this only. Public Instruction. The Lutheran schools in Hungary are now ordered to be established on the same plan as the catholic (religious instruction excepted) for the attainment of which a decree has been issued by the court. INDIES, EAST. Grand Seignior dethroned.-Vienna, Sept. 3.-The following particulars of the late rebellion at Constantinople have been received here from a very respectable quarter ::-The Grand Vizier marched to Constantinople, with 20,000 men, and Mustapha Bairactar, with 15,000, after they had previously detached a small corps across the Danube and Wallachia, which the Russians suffered to be done, although it was contrary to the terms of the armistice. On the arrival of the two Turkish generals in the vicinity of Constantinople, Mustapha Bairactar marched unexpect dly with his force strait to the seraglio, where he was joined by the Captain Pacha, and a number of janissaries. Mustapha surrounded the seraglio, demanded that Selim should be delivered to him, and threatened to carry the seraglio by assault, in case of refusal. In answer to this demand, Selim's dead body was shewn him from the walls, with the exclamation, "here is Selim! Sultan Mustapha had murdered Selim in the most cruel manner. When his corpse was thus exposed to the troops, the Captain Pacha stood dismayed at the dreadful sight; but Mustapha Bairactar exclaimed-"All is not yet lost!"--declared Mustapha unworthy of the Genuine Cochineal Insect.-The Honourthrone-proclaimed his younger brother, able the Governor in Council having been Mahomed, emperor, and ordered the public pleased to resolve that a reward of 5,000 star to be made acquainted with the revolution pagodas or £2,000, shall be paid to any which had taken place, by the firing of guns. commander of a British vessel who may imThis being done, Mustapha Bairactar gave port alive at Madras the genuine cochineal orders to carry the seraglio by assault-pene- insect, the growth of South America, the trated into the interior of the palace, and following description of the species of insect found Sultan Mustapha, with a sword in for which this reward will be paid, and of his hand, in the very act of wounding his the mode recommended to be pursued for the younger brother Mahomed, whom he also in-accomplishment of this object, is published tended to destroy. Being overpowered, and for general information.-There is a distinc prevented from carrying this deed of bloodtion in trade of four kinds, viz Mestique, into effect, he was conducted into a pivite room of the palace, and confined. Mustapha Bairactar then nominated himself Grand Vizier, and appointed his antecessor governor of the fortress of Ismael. He thereupon issued a proclamation, stating that the Porte had enemies against whom the war must be continued; and that, consequently, warlike preparations must be carried on with increased vigour During these transactions, the main body of the Russian troops took up another position near Tassan. Sultan Mahomed is 26 years old, and not 15, as was stated in the first accounts; his father died in 1789. He is of a mild and generous disposition. Mustapha Bairactar is 45 years of age, a man of firm resolve, and undaunted courage. A few days will develope his plans. Compreschane, Tetruschaie and Sylvester, of which, the first is accounted the best, and the last the worst; the three first derive their names from, the situation of their produce, the last is found wild, and though perhaps superior to the spurious insect procured here, is not considered as a desideratum.If either of the other three kinds above specified could be procured, it is suggested that the live insect may be preserved on the plant during the voyage to Madras, but as the success of this experiment on a sea voyage must be precarious, every other practicable mode that can be devised should be attempted for this purpose, the following is understood to be the mode practised by the Spaniards for preserving the insect while propagating its species, or depositing its eggs.-The insects destined for this purpose are taken at a proper G. G. KEBLE.-Act. Chief Sec. to Govt. Major O'Neil's Caravan Adventure.Bombay, Nov. 4, 1807. Major O'Neil who accompanied Colonel Macquarie in his overland journey, met with the following singulat and perilous adventure, in one of those little excursions which are not very dangerous perhaps in a flat country, but which are undoubt edly imprudent in a hilly one. On the 5th of June, having travelled about two thirds of the distance between Bagdad and the Caspian Sea, he lost sight of the Caravan in one of those picturesque places, and wandered about the whole day without being able to find it again. During this time repeated attempts were made to disarm and rob him by the lawless wretches who prowl about the conntry. At length about sun-set he was so suddenly attacked by four of them that before he could stand on his defence he was knocked down from his horse and disarmed.-The Dangerous Shoal in the China Seas. We have been favoured with the follow-banditti then literally stripped him to the ing extract from Captain Askwith's journal of the ship Elizabeth, coming down the China Seas, respecting a dangerous shoal, in the usual track of ships going or coming from China. At 10, A. M. looking over the side, perceived coral rocks under the ship's bottom, instantly ordered the helm a weather to wear; when before the wind -less than 5 fathoms with the deep sea lead.—In coming to the wind there was so little water under the bows, I expected the ship would have struck in pitching; when round, 8 fathoms. Less water was seen on the shoal to the South ward from the fore-yard. Lat. of the shoal, Long, by Chro. Meridl. distance from Con don, which we left the evening before, 7° 11' N. 107° 33′ E. 54' E. skin and shared the plunder amongst them, giving him a few of their own rags to defend him from the cold: after much ill treatment and repeated threats against his life they finally dismissed him.-In this forlorn condition he walked all night, and early the next morning was again attacked by three other men.One of them who was well mounted and better armed than the others, after striking him several times, seized him and dragged him in the cruellest manner to his house; where for two days he obliged him by blows to work at the hardest labour. Making him pull grass for his cattle, dig gravel, and carry it home from the pit, and then pull up by the roots a weed of remarkably strong fibres, which overran the greater part of an adjacent tract of meadow ground.-Notwithstanding this insupportable degree of labour, the barbarian had not the humanity to give him New Canal.-Calcutta, Dec. 1807. We any other food than bread and some milk dihave much pleasure in recording a notifica-luted with water. On the third day however tion, which was a few days ago published by a crier, in the country method, of the intention of the "Committee for the Improvement of Calcutta," under the sanction of the Board of Revenue, to prepare for excavating a canal, commencing opposite to the head of Durrumtollah-street, on the eastern side of the Circular Road, and to be continued to the Salt Water Lake, for the purpose of draining the eastern part of the Town, the level of which is somewhat lower than the western. The effect of this useful undertaking will be the increase of the value of landed property in Entallee and Sealdah, and the consequent building of villas, and the formation of pleasure grounds in the country, between Calcutta and the Salt Water Lake, and this will necessarily induce horticultural improvements, so that, in a few years, the aspect of the country, and its salubrity and enjoyments, will be essentially improved. VOL. V. [Lit. Pan. Oct. 1808.] he was liberated from this dreadful state of Royal Tyger.-Bombay, Nov. 4, 1807. -We have just learned from our friends at Tannah, that two persons have been carried off by royal tygers in the course of last week, from a native village nearly opposite to Powie, near the high road leading from Sion to Tannah. One of them, a man, was found in a jungle to which he had been traced by the blood tracks. The party who discovered him found him in the fangs of the tyger, who was in the act of sucking the blood from the neck of the unfortunate wretch. Not feeling themselves strong enough to approach, they retired for a reinforcement; and on their return with a stronger party the Tyger relinquished his prey and made his escape. On examining the body it was found entirely bloodless, the sanguinary animal having extracted it all from the back part of the neck and shoulders. The only other wounds were a contusion on the thigh and Que arm broken. The other sufferer was a boy, whose body was not found. Royal Tygers.-Extract of a letter from Goa, Oct. 1807.-As lieutenant E. Davies, in company with an officer from Cabo were riding out lately in sight of, and about a mile and a half from this place, they were suddenly met by two large royal tygers, who after viewing them for a few seconds, came bounding towards them with such velocity, that as the hill was very rugged and rocky, they at one time gained so considerably on them, as to be within a very few yards, fortunately however, their horses ultimately gained ground, and brought them clear off; this, is one of the few instances we hear of of Tygers pursuing their prey any distance these followed them some hundred yards. Earthquake at Sumatra. From the west coast of Sumatra, we learn, that between the 21st and 24th, an awful convulsion of nature occurred at Padang. An earthquake and inundation of the sea having taken place, by which property to a very considerable amount belonging to Europeans and natives, was swept away, not less in value, it is stated, than one lack of dollars; and melancholy to add, not fewer than four hundred natives are supposed to have perished, by this awful visitation. We do not understand that any European lives were lost on this distressing occasion. A new river had been formed, (by which Padang had become completely insula ted) with a channel of five fathoms water. The source of the river had not been ascertained, when the Venus left Padang. Rice, Want of Rain.-Extract of a letter from Calcutta, Nov. 8, 1807.-. . . . . . We observe however that October has passed away without the usual rain, towards the end of the month. This want of rain, if it continues during the present month, will render irrigation from the tanks and jeels, necessary to insure a productive crop of the rice which is reared by transplanting, and which is extensively cultivated, and constitutes the main crop in Burdwan and Birdhoom. The rice which grows in deep swamps to the length of several fathoms, and is produced in the Eastern districts of Bengal is not likely to suffer by this want of rain. Caution to Eastern Traders.-A Chinese passenger, on the Brig Tweed, lately arrived from Borneo, reports that the head merchants of the different Rajahs of Sambas, Mompaiva, and Pontiana, are now, and have been for some time past, in the habit of filing down brass and silver, for the purpose of mixing with the gold dust, which they usually barter for articles purchased from European traders : the silver is coloured by boiling in a certain preparation. This accounts for the great loss which has been experienced in gold dust sent from hence. Present State of Malacca.-The fort walls of Malacca were built by a colony from China, at least three hundred years before (1512) the Portuguese got possession of it.-The walls are by no means so strong as is generally thought, but they served to strike a terror into the Malays, who have a superstitious veneration for them, as some are said to worship the devil through fear. The works are now preparing to be blown up, mines are excavated along the side facing the sea, some of which are charged. Two were exploded, with great skill and precision, on the 16th October, 1807. The wall was turned over com. pletely on both sides with a very trifling explosion, and without injuring a building or a tree.-The country round Malacca, embracing a circumference of 8 or 10 miles from the fort, is a pleasant and most productive spot. The rising grounds are barren and rocky, and the acclivities have been used by the Chinese for places of sepulture.-Redoubts are also raised on the Bocca China and St. Jonas. On the sides of the hills are innumerable trees of a variety of species including the Sepharee, Areca, or Betle-nut tree, and the fences of their fields are Bamboo, Rattan, Acacia, &c.— Since the British took possession of the place in August, 1793, the vallies produce rice and sugar-canes in great abundance, the cultivation of which, under a settled and permanent state of government, might be much extended. -The pulse and fruit brought to the bazar for the shipping are produced in the gardens of the families whose little house and garden left them by their ancestors, supply the only means of their subsistence. The revenues bring to the company 80,000 dollars a year for land-rents, taxes and customs. The customs are farmed, and there is a considerable trade with the Buggesses from Borneo in the season between the monsoons. They also trade with Sumatra, Rhio, and many of the 1 1 rivers of the peninsula both to the E. and W. and have frequent communication with Java, from whence they receive teak wood, pepper, &c. &c. and they get spars fit for masts from Stack and Arroe, but these growing in a low marshy country are of inferior quality. In the river which runs close by the fort walls, small vessels (120 tons) have been built. They have good timber including what they get from Samarang or Java, and intelligent carpenters. Under the lee of the island nearest to the fort they have a kind of harbour, where in the S. W. monsoon they can carry and secure vessels drawing 16 feet.-The cultivators, sugar-makers, distillers, and farmers of the customs are Chinese. ITALY. Earthquake.-Letters from Turin state, that, on June 25, the vallies of Montaldo, in the department of Stura, had been visited by a dreadful disaster. At 11 a. m. a violent hurricane arose, which was succeeded by several shocks of an earthquake, and a very heavy fall of hail; whereby every thing within its compass has been destroyed. All the trees, together with a great number of houses, have been thrown down; and the water in the fountains continued thick and muddy, from the violent agitation, till the following day. One hundred families have been reduced to the greatest poverty; and it is confidently asserted, that fifty years will scarcely be sufficient to repair the damages occasioned by this distressing calamity. Ferino, and Falling Mountain.-Inconsequence of part of a mountain having suddenly given way, the lake formed by the Adda, in the valley of Ferino, not far from Milan, has overflowed its banks: the inundation lasted more than 12 hours, and entirely destroyed all the fruitful plains in the neighbourhood of Ferino, and even carried away several bridges, some of which were of stone. PRUSSIA. Heat of the Weather.-Koningsberg, July 3, 1808. Daring eight days the weather had been here remarkably sultry; but on the 1st inst. the heat became extremely violent. At 2 p. m. a thick black cloud of smoke burst out from one of the great squares of this city, called the King's Garden, which in a few moments totally darkened the air, without its being possible for the people, who had collected in great numbers, to imagine the cause: but, suddenly violent flames burst from this cloud of smoke, and it appeared that the roof of the new theatre, which has no connection with any other building, was entirely in flames. The fire raged with so inach violence, and spread with such rapidity, that part of the roof was consumed, before it was possible even to think of means for extinguishing the flames. In a quarter of an hour the roof was wholly consumed, and fell in this rapidity was no doubt occasioned by the violence of the wind, which had blown very hard during the whole of the day, and facilitated by the extreme dryness of every thing, produced by the scorching heat of the sun. Fortunately, however, the fall of the roof confined the fire within the walls of the building.--When the king, who at the time was at his country residence, received intelligence of this calamity he proceeded immediately to the city; but, in consequence of the abovementioned circumstances, it became totally impossible to extinguish the fire; and at 4 p. m. the whole of the edifice was reduced to ashes. SPAIN. Triumphal Entry of the Patriots.-Madrid, August 23. This day various bodies of troops of Andalucia, Murcia, and Valencia, to the number of 15,000 men, entered this city; they were headed by general Castanos and accompanied by an English nobleman, they were received by the city under a magnificent triumphal arch of the Ionic order with allegorical figures in basso relievo and various inscriptions in praise of our deliverers. The arch is situated between la Placuela de la Villa and the Constantinople monastery, looking towards las Platerias On the summit of the structure is placed the crown and arms of Spain, in union, supported by two lions, with the following inscription under it. "To our greatly beloved Ferdinand VII, By the imperial and crowned city of Madrid." Lower down appears a garland of olives and a crown of laurel. On looking to the right, is seen a painting, containing various figures, representing the city of Madrid giving thanks to the provinces: she supports by her side the arms of the city; underneath is the following inscription. "To the Spanish army, Defenders of her religion and laws; "To the worthy heroes Who maintained at Sarragossa and Valencia The glories of Numantia and of Saguntum, Who renewed on the plains of Baylen |