tion of 220,000l. on excise, stamps. The post office, with the casual revenue, produeed 180,00ol, which, with the several articles he had just gone through, produced a gross sum of revenue, amounting to 7,000,000l. and upwards, while the Sinking Fund bore a proportion of 1-50th to her whole unredeemed debt, being more favourable than the proportion of the Sinking Fund in England, which was as 1. to

POLITICAL PERISCOPE.

Panorama Office, Nov. 28, 1816. THAT man is but a puny statesman who contents himself with looking to the day, as it passes over him. "There will be no end to this rain, see how the atmosphere is changed," says one who has waited all the morning for an interval, in which to quit his house. Wait a little; a few hours produces sunshine, and the learned prognostica, tor takes advantage of the occurrence in perfect forgetfulness that he had indulged his fears at the expeuse of his judgment and veracity.

The statesman who is not wise for tomorrow is not wise to day. Not that be never fails in his opinions; that his hopes are not blasted; that his fears are not realized; that his best wishes refuse to obey him

His best laid plans sometimes elude his very grasp; sometimes are thwarted by the veriest trifles. "Go my son," said Chancellor Oxenstierua of Sweden, to his child, departing for a public Congress, where, for the first time, he represented his sovereign-" go and see, with how little Wisdom and Prudence States are govern ed." Who does not recollect the wonders dependent on a game of cards, a kingdom, or intelligence strongly affecting a kingdom, wou or lost by the turn up of an ace

62 5-6th. He should now trouble the committee very shortly on the subjects of future taxation in Ireland. The extension of the property tax to that country was now out of the question; but whatever might have been his opinion about its expediency in Eugland, he should never agree to its extension to Ireland. It would be useless for him to attempt to conceal it from the committee, that the whole of the taxes that could be laid on Ireland, even by the extension of those in England, without any exemption, would not make up the deficiency of the revenue. He would deprecate any increase of duty on salt and coals, which were so necessary to the subsistence of the people of Ireland, and of one of which (coals) they had not an internal supply. The state of the exchange between the two countries, was most unreasonable between two members of the same United Kingdom. The first and principal means of remedying this evil, would be the assimilation of the currency of the two countries; and this measure, thought, might be concurrent with the removal of the restriction on cash payments by the Banks of Ireland and England. He was aware that the exchange was considered a bounty on exports, and a tax on To which of these divisions the gentle absentees; but this was a partial good for men who affect to call the poor and dis a great and general evil. The revenue of trest among us to discussions, in which Ireland, for the fifteen years previous to speeches are made, and sentiments vented, the Union, had amounted to 30,795,000l. the very reverse of discussions, we do not and in the fifteen years subsequent to know. The number collected mars all that event, had risen to 78,200,000l. being hope of information; and these we must an increase of 48,000,000l. and in propor-leave to be dealt with, as the strong ap tion more than that of the revenue of Eng land. The Right Hon. Gentleman concluded by moving two resolutions, which were in substance declaratory of the opinion of the Committee, that the taxations of the two countries should be assimilated to each other, and be regulated by the proportion of their respective expenditures, subject, however, to such limitations and modifications as peculiar circumstances might require

he

But, in general, prudence and steadiness will accomplish their purposes. There are men so violent that they drive all before them: but who confides in them? there are others more subtle but more sedate.

of Public Establishments determine.

There are other assemblies in which the rational and considerative powers of the Public are displayed to great advantage. Many truths are freely proposed; many facts are gradually elicited; the mind receives intelligence as well as conviction, and the result is not Benevolence-for that was prior-but directions for the guidance of Benevolence in a right channel.

Such is the state of things at home Parliament is appointed to meet at the end of January; which we take as an indica tion of the hopes of the Ministry that the Christmas quarter will allow of a favourable report, and that the whole year taken

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together, will not prove so excessively can the utmost vigilance maintain their
deficient as some have anticipated and tranquillity.
To what region has not the late win-
reported.
There are many things to be deter-terly summer done mischief? The British
mined on in the ensuing Session of Parlia-ports are open for corn: the French give
ment, of "great pith and moment." They bounties for corn: every country near us
will be strongly debated. They will be has suffered severely., May our measures
decided, perhaps, by small majorities. taken for relief be crowned with success !
They will demand talents; and more than
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talents, knowledge and skill.

It is a satisfaction, though of the gloomy cast, that all the world is as discontented as the most discontented among us? The people feel their distresses; and like pettish children, beat the first post they come near. They now discover that they have vested their capitals in manufactures foreigu from the nature of their country: that they enjoy no special privilege by nature, or by convention, and therefore, when they conie to struggle against a power they never before could estimate, they know not how to sustain the shock. They exclaim, whether right or wrong; and if they cannot blame and punish, they can asperse and execrate.

STATE OF TRADE.

Lloyd's Coffee House, Nov. 20, 1816. THE request for COTTONS for exportation is on the increase. The holders do not seem anxious to effect sales, and will not sell at a depression, they expect more than the buyers are willing to give. The imports into Great Britain during October, were 20,000 bags, being 6000 less than in October last year. Arrivals of East India Cotton are very considerable, about 4000 bales. The buyers deal sparingly, waiting for the arrival of the new crop.-Prices at Liverpool, Boweds, 17d. to 18d. mid19. fair to good, a few at 194d.-Orleans, 17 d. to 18d. ordinary to fair, a 204d. good fair, and very good Sea Islands, 25d, fair to 284d. very finePernams, 233d to 241d. very good-Maranhams, 22d. a 224d.-Bahias, 22d to fiue a 23d.-Demararas, 2011 to 234d.-Surats, 16d to 17d.-Bengals, 15d.-Carthagenas, 18d.

France has found her calculations faildling to fine, a her. It is not wonderful; for whether her ministers ever made a calculation before may be doubted; and certainly, they could have no intimate and accurate kuowledge of the powers, or the actual state of a Country, to which they were strangers but yesterday. If they continue to adhere to the old system they will be still more and more deceived. The greatest enemy of France at this moment is deception. Trick, finesse, chicane tours de politique should be the dread of every honest Frenchman.

Spain is lost in brilliances and Bullfights. We do not understand her politics; and believe them to be disordered from the attempt at rendering them subtle, refined, extremely sagacious. We have but a poor opinion of them.

Austria, too, has her marriage: the Emperor has ventured on a third wife, heuce balls, diversions, gaities, and what not?

Prussia looks gravely on at present and calmly puts forward her finances carefully a representative Government was expect ed, by this time, but the machinery is not yet in order.

If we look further, America, anticipates Golden Days: South America, or rather the dominions of the insurgents is the prey of anarchy. Portugal is at peace; but whispers are abroad on which hang doubts and fears.

The British power in the East Indies comprizes territorjes so vast, that scarcely

SUGARS depend entirely on the prices of as soon as the intelCorn. The holders watch with anxiety the prices in Mark-lane: ligence arrived that distillation from grain would still be continued in Ireland, the prices of Muscovades dropped 6d. to 18.but the holders in general would not submit to any depression. The late rapid rise of the Corn Market has advanced the price of all kinds almost daily. The demand is very extensive; a great deal of business is doing. The wholesale grocers and refiners are very considerable purchasers in the anticipation of a rise, but the greatest demand is for the purpose of holding on speculation: probably no less than 12,000 hds. changed hands on this account, in one week. The purchasers of refined goods are very anxious to effect extensive contracts at near the present rates, for the spring shipments, but the refiners decline, expecting to realize a considerable advance: great quantities are taken for immediate shipment, and higher prices reported: the refiners are asking still higher rates, but they are not yet acceded to: any increase either for shipping or home de mand, would materially advance the cur

Jency in the present state of the market, as it is without adequate supplies of refined goods. Foreign Sugars are held for higher prices: Molasses advanced.

RUMS are in great demand at improving prices. The quantity held on speculation is very extensive, and by capitalists who can retain it from the market without any inconvenience: this speculation is not wholly dependant on the distillation, as it is in great demand for export on account of the derness of French Brandies: it is even rumoured that it will probably be admitted in France on account of the great failure of the vintage in that country. French houses here are busily enquiring for this article.

BRANDY is rapidly improving on account of the causes stated above: a great rise in price is stated in letters from France, which has produced corresponding effects here. GENEVA follows Rum and Brandy in

their advance.

COFFEE is going off very freely. The East India Company gave notice, that upon all the Coffee sold at the sale of Monday, 11th November, the buyer or exporting merchant, will be entitled to a drawback of 5s. per cwt. on the exportation thereof. if within the time limited by law, and will the requisite formalities.

INDIGO has rather declined. The last sale at the India house, consisted of 9,420 chests, about one third was taken in for the proprietors fine 8d. to 147 under last sale.middling 6d. :-inferior 3

FRUIT is arriving in large quantities, and the prices declining, except CURRANTS, which are scarce, in request, and advanciug.

RICE is in great and extensive demand, particularly Carolina. The prices improve in proportion to the prices of grain. For Carolina in bond, 42s. asked.

TIMBER is now recovering rapidly from the long and severe depression which it has suffered. The stock in hand is said to be very trivial, and the importations, both from the North of Europe, and from British America, are very short.

TOBACCO is in languid demand, and a shade lower: the Continental prices are under ours; this precludes export: the dealers only bay for their immediate wanis. New Tobacco is now at market, the quali is good.

Or s.- Fish and Seal, rather advancing. Seed oils rapidly following the advance of the seeds.

AGRICULTURAL REPORT.

Radnorshire, Nov. 16th,—“ In the warmer situations of this county, the grain generally has been brought in, though considerably damaged by the continual rains; that which has been got in in the best way, is small au defective in quality. It is a melancholy fat, that upon a cakulation made by those most capable of judging, three-fourths of the graia reared in this county is now rotting upon the ground, and covered with snow. To the northern parts of the counts, not a former has carried a handful of grain of any description. The peat harvest has altogether failed."

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We give the above distressing account in 'he wores of our respectable correspondent: but cannot insert it without adding, that our accounts from the eastern and southern districts of the kingdom, are of a far more cheering description.

Bankrupts and Certificates in the order of
their dates, with the Atto ries.
BANKRUPTCIES ENLARGED, Oct. 15.
Hefford S. Southoa rani, York, bookseller.
Smith D. R. Lad ian hoster.

BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDEd.

Chambers T Canwick, York, farmer.

BANKRUPTS

Annett R Fence, Northumberland, agent. Søls.
Burn and Co. America-square.
Arundell G Totnes, Devon, common brewer.
Sol. Jones, Southampton-buildings.
Bowman & Liverpool, sail maker. Sol. Ches-
Chapman J. Mansell-s'reet, Goodman's-fields,
ter, Staple Inn.

merchant. Sols, Noy and Co. Mincing-lane. Carne H. Austin friars, insurance broker. Sol. Woodhouse, Temple.

Dormand G North Shields, Northumberland,
grocer. Sols Robinson and Co. Austin-
friars

Dyson E. Old Change, London, innkeeper.
Sol West, New Boswell-court.

Green E. Dar.ford, Kent, linen draper. Sols.
Pinkett and Co Temple

Greey B. J. Sandwich, Kent, tailor. Sols. Lo-
ding on and Co. Temple.

Johnson J. late of the East India Chambers, Leadenhall-street, merchant. Sols. Crowdie and Co. Old Jewry

Lomas R. Bishop Monckton, York, paper ma-
nufacturer. Sol. Gadman, Earl-street, Black-
friars.

Matthews W. Liverpool, merchant.
Griffith and Co. 'Liverpool.

Sols.

Stover J. Eaglevard, Ratcliffe-highway, sugar
Piner. So James, Bucklersbury.
West F Lile Birchall, Stafford, lead smelter.
Sols Mine and Co. Temple.

Rose W. J. Bishopsgate-street, silk mercer.
Sol. Wilde, Warwick-square.
Sols.
Surton W. Woolwich, Kent, baker.
Brace and Co. Surrey-street, Strand.
Scaife R. Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant.
Sels. Atkinson and Co. Chancery-lane.
Sels. Atkinson and Co Chancery-
Thompson S. Newcastle upon Tyne, money

scrivener

lane.
Todhunter J. London, merchant. Sols. Wilt-
shire and Co. Old Broad-street.

CERTIFICATES, Nov. 9.

D. Wood, Egremont, Cumberland, innkeeper.
J. Murray, Whitehaven, Cumberland, grocer.
S. Ogden,
Wallis J. Leicester, grocer. Sol. Taylor, John-G North, Brecknock, carrier.
street, Bedford Row.

CERTIFICATES, Nov. 5.

chant.

Keighley, York, money scrivener. W. Sharples L. and J. Daulby, Liverpool, merchants. Frost, Macclesfield, Chester, and J Ashton and J Fyres, Nantwich, Chester, vietualler. H Downer, Flers reet, London, ironmonger. WM. Ashton, Liverpool, timber merchants. T. S. LynTaylor, Nantwich. Chester, currier nell, Cha ham. Kent, tea dealer. R. Ellison, Gordon, Lonmonger's-lane, Liverpool, merlave of Great Surrey-street, Blackfriar's-road, W. Collen, late of Harwich, cheesemonger. Essex, farmer. J Turmeau, Liverpool, lamp manufacturer. J. How, Brentford, Middlesex, victualler. G. Tunbridge and J. Smith, Lower Shadwell, coal merchants. J. S. Debenne, North Walsham, Nolk, grocer.

J. Feara, Jate of Kingston upon Hull, but now of Sculcoa's, York, merchant. J. Higgo, Bath, wine merchan T. Blackhurst, Lea, Lancaster, dealer and chapman.

· BANKRUPTCY ENLARCED, Oct 19. Story T. South Blyth, Northumberland, master mariner.

BANKRUPTS.

Ansell W. Wantag, Berks, tanner.
Lamberts and Co Gray's lon

Sols.

Bodill T. R Bodill, and J Bodill, Nottingham,
Sol. Berridge, Hation
hat manufacturers.
Garden.

Burn A. Sunderland near the Sea, Durham,
ship builder. Sol Blakis on, Symond's Inn.
Bird J Church-street, Bethnal Green, baker.
Sot. Argill, Whitechapel-road.

Sol. Cart

Cordingley J. and F. Brown, late of Lawrence-
lane, London, warehousemen.
wright, Bread-street.

Sols. Clarke

Cecil J. T Dennison, J. Benson, and M. Dennison, Liverpool, merchants. and Co. Chancery-lane. Collison J. Chor ev, Lancaster, shopkeeper. Sol. Windle, John-street, Bedford Row. Grinsted C. and J. Lanham, Horsham, Sussex, bankers. Sol. S'edman, Horsham. Gillingham H. jun Corfe Castle, Dorset, grocer. Sol Lowden, Clement's Inn. Hudson J Oxford-s'reet, Middlesex, tobacconist. Sol. Hughes, Clifford's Inn. Joyce R. and Joyce, Twycross, Leicester, innkeepers. Sols. Burgoyne and Co. Dukestreet, Grosvenor-square.

Lee A. Wakefield, York, saddler. Sol. Farren,

Threadneedle-street.

Luke J. Exeter, ironmonger. Sol. Pidsley,
Exeter.

Massey W. Heaton Norris, Lancashire, cotton
spinner. Sols Mine and Co. Temple.
Morton T. Flixton, Lancashire, cotton manu-
facturer. So's. Mine and Co. Temple.
Morris J. late of Manchester, hat manufactu-
Sols Clarke and Co. Chancery-lane.
Pearse C. Wellington, Somerset, druggist. Sol.
Luxmore, Red Lion-square.
Parrish E. Beckington, Somersetshire, dyer.
Sols Edmunds and Co. Chancery-lane.

rer.

BANKRUPTCY ENLARGED, Oct, 22. Carling P. late of Union street, Middlesex,

tailor.

mery.

BANKRUPTS.

Sol. Hindmarsh, Crescent, CrippleBarber E. Yarmouth, Norfolk, dealer in perfugate, London Boothman W. late of Colne, Lancaster, hawker. Sol. Norris, John-street, Bedford Row Boorn M. Belney, Sussex, shopkeeper. Sols. Gregson and Co. Angel-court, Throgmorton

street

Hudson T. Mark-lane, London, maltster.
Sol. Church, Paternoster-row, Bishopsgate-

younger, Newcastle upon Tyne, merchants. Thompson J. the elder, and J. Thompson the Sols. Morton and Co. Gray's Inn

CERTIFICATES, Nov. 12.
J. Milner and V. Chaplin, Ironmonger-lane.
London, merchants. A. S. Roberts, Leeds,
J Tattersall,
York, spinster, flax spinner.
Wotton under edge, Gloucester, clothier J.
Clark, Repton, Derby, dealer and chapman.
H. Hart,
Hammersmith, innkeeper.
J. Landale, Manchester, merchant. J. Gill-
Portsmouth, navy agent. T. Sindrey, Trinity-
street, Rotherhithe, baker.

man,

BANKRUPTCIES ENLARGED, Oct. 25. Besley W. jun. and B. Besley, Tiverton, Devonshire, merchants.

Haws J. and L. Breyer, Blue Anchor-yard,
Rosemary-lane, sugar refiners.

BANKRUPTS.

Gernon W. and A. B. Goujon, Langbourn-
Chambers, Fenchurch-street, merchants.

Sols. Gregson and Co. Angel-court, Throg

morton-street.

Southwark, cheesemongers. Sol. Lindsay,
St. Thomas-street, Southwark.

Heggerty J. Bryanstone-street, St. Mary-le-
bone, dealer in lace. Sol. Saunders, Char-
lotte-street, Fitzroy-square.

Law T. Birmingham, die sinker. Sols. Price and Co. Lincoln's Inn.

Monkhouse J. W. Liverpool, iron merchant. Sols. Rowland aud Co. Lincoln's Innfields.

Taunton, Totnes.

Bounsell A Barton Bradstock, and J. Houn-Murch W. Totnes, Devon, builder.
sell, Bridport, Dorsetshire, rope makers.
Sol. Allen, Clifford's Inn.
Holt H. Belle Sauvage, Ludgate hill, tavern
keeper. Sol. Patten, Hatton Garden.
Hatchard H. W. Richmond-buildings, Soho,
book binder. Sol. Shuter, Millbank-street,
Westminster.

Johnstone J. Queen street, Cheapside, glazier.
Sol. Hurst, Milk-street.

Lewis W. Pontypool, Monmouth, glazier.
Sols. Price and Co. Lincoln's Inn.
Morgan M. Newport, Monmouth, shopkeeper.
Sol. Pearson, Temple.

Sol.

Mills J. Tovil, Kent, seed crusher.
Smith, Finsbury-square.
Macnair A. Queen-street, Golden-square, book
binder. Sol. Gabb, Union-row.
Pugsley C. Lower-road, Islington, floor cloth
manufacturer. Sol. Coote, Austin-friars.
Phillips L. and J. Phillips, High Holborn,
glass merchants. Sol. Charter, Cooke's-
court, Carey-street.

Taylor B. and W. Taylor, Fleet-street, liuen
drapers. Sol. Mason, Gray's Inn.
Wohlemberg J. St. Catherine-street, biscuit
baker. Sols. Chapman and Co. Little St.
Thomas Apostle.

Walter A. and J. Stokes, Bishopwood and
Lydbrook Works, Gloucester, and Walford,
Hereford, iron masters. Sols. Lamberts
and Co. Gray's Inn.

CERTIFICATES, Nov. 16.

Sol.
Metham W. Hinckley, Leicester, pig jobber.
Sol Constable, Symond's Inn.
Proud J. Bilston, Stafford, bookseller. Sols.
Price H. Dolgelly, Merioneth, shopkeeper.
Price and Co. Lincoln's Inn.
Pattiuson T. Newcastle upon Tyne. grocer.
Sols. Griffith and Co. Liverpool.
Rebbeck J. Devizes, Wilts, snuff manufacturer.
Sols. Young and Co. St. Mildred's-court.
Roberts W. Manchester, corn factor. Sols.
Sol. Popkin, Dean-street, Soho.
Brundett and Co. Temple.

Stone I. Southtown, Suffolk, ship builder.
Webster F. St. Ánstell, Cornwall, linen drapes.
Sol. Peacock, Lincoln's Inn-fields.
Sols. Cardale and Co. Gray's Inn.

CERTIFICATES, Nov. 19.

E. Bellis, Nantwich, Chester, woollen draper.
E. Bellis, Stapley, Chester, cheese factor.
G. Coltman, Stourbridge, Worcester, grocer.
T. Whellier, Exeter, spirit merchant. J. Gre-
R. Harwood, Swansea, Glamorgan, grocer.
cotton merchant. C. Hall, Charlotte-street,
gory, late of Manchester, but now of Liverpool,
Fitzroy-square, cabinet maker. J. Meteyard,
Liverpool, cooper F. Wyatt, Plymouth, gro-

cer.

W. Gumm, Gloucester, stationer.
BANKRUPTCY ENLARGED, Nov. 2.
Lark H and J. Woodhead, Essex-street, Strand,
navy agents.

BANKRUPTCIES SUPERSEDED.

Edmundson R. and R. Liverpool, upholsterers.
Samuel A. Liverpool, silversmith.
Thompson T. and W. Swift, Little Bolton,
Lancaster, iron founders.

BANKRUPTS.

Sol. Taylor,

Burgess F. Leicester, hosier. Barlow T. sen. East Retford, Nottingham, innJohn-street, Bedford Row. Ox-Collman L. and J. Lambert, Old Bethlem, merkeeper, Sols. Exley and Co. Furnival's Jun. chants. Sols. Gatty and Co. Angel-court, Throgmorton-street.

J. Storr, Owstwick, Holderness, and R. C. Young, Sculco.tes, York, merchants. E. Williams, Plymouth Dock, iron founder. A. Smith, Bedford, Lancaster, muslin manufac turer. S. Barrowclough, North Bierley, York, shopkeeper. T. Hart, Stow Market, Suffolk, corn merchant. J. Peet, Horwich, Lancaster, calico printer. R. Outridge, Newport, iron founder. M. Corgan, Chipping Norton, ford, banker. J Lawson, Sheffield, inercer. W. Smail, Taunton, Somerset, vintner. Pean, Chepstow, Monmouth, merchant. G Pope, Aston Tirrold, Berks, farmer. G. Bullivant, Manchester, calenderer. W. Buchanan, St James's, merchant. H. Staynes, Ampthill, Bedford, grocer. W. Coleman, Chart next Sutton Valence, Kent, dealer. E. Beals, Hartstreet, Covent Garden, victua Her.

J

BANKRUPTS, Oct. 29.
Appleton J. Armley, Leeds, merchant. Sols.
Tottie and Co. Leeds.

Bailey B. Beddington Corner, Surrey, calico
printer, S. Hurst, Milk-street.
Campbell P. Liverpool, draper. Sols. Hurd
and Co. Temple

Doudney W. W. and G. Tanner, High-street,

Delahoy J. Deptford, printer. Sol. Willey,
Dixon J J. Maddock, and J. Maddox, Liver
Great Prescot-street, Goodman's-fields.
pool, soap boilers. Sols. Blackstock and Co.
Temple.

Griffin J. Little Ryder-street, St. James's, mil-
liner. Sois. Pownall and Co. Copthall-court,
Throgmorton-street.

Green B. Oldfield-lane, Lancaster, victualler.
Sols. Duckworth and Co. Manchester.
Hugi es J. and C. Outhwaite, St. Paul's
Church-yard, upholsterers. Sol. Niblett,
Bread-street.

Hampton J. Longdon, Worcester, merchant.
Sol. Dimes, Friday-street.
Hayes M. Liverpool, merchant. Sols. Lowe and
Co. Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane."