apply for services, whose very appearance, and obstreperous conduct, are disgusting; but, who are often, with difficulty sent away from the registry.

Much, that is truly painful, and yet that is important to be known, for the wellbeing of families, is frequently developed in the reported grievances of subscribers and servants. The committee think it right to mention, for the caution of the subscribers, that female procuresses will sometimes obtrude themselves as kitchen visitors. By means of their illusive conversations at these visits, worthy young servants, if in other respects answering their nefarious purposes, are made at first to undervalue respectable situations, and unknowingly to take services which those infamous creatures recommend, but which are absolutely ruinous to their morals and character, and real happiness through life!

It is also a known fact, that many keepers of chandlers' shops and greenstalls, near respectable neighbourhoods, greatly interfere, in taking the part of servants, against their employers. These are not only the receivers of domestic articles that are purloined, but are, in common with ordinary register offices, the panders of vice for houses of ill-fame, and for individuals of licentious character*. These are continually decoying servants from respectable services to their utter ruin! It is therefore probable that the society's registry, in the course of the last three years, has spared many young and unsuspecting persons from destruction, by placing them in the families of subscribers, who might, by another source of information, have been introduced to vicious connections; and thus, much good service has been preserved to the community, and honest comfort to individual females.

Many serious complaints are made by servants applying at the registry for situations, of the unusually short warnings, and hasty dismissals, which they have been subjected to. Though it cannot be doubted, but many of these servants have themselves been grievously in fault, yet, where their characters for honesty and sobriety have been unimpeachable, the punishment of a hasty dismissal is certainly far too severe for any ordinary offence; inasmuch as it often wholly destroys their honest and comfortable prospects through life!! While a female domestic servant's character is vulnerable, at many more points, as it must be, than that of any other species

City Marshal's Evidence in the Police Comittee Report.

REPORT OF THE SOCIETY FOR PRopaGATING THE GOSPEL IN FOREIGN PARTS. Feb. 21, 1817.

This Society was incorporated by King William III. and is directed by its charter to make an Annu Report to the Lord Chancellor, the Chief Justice of the King's Bench, and the Chief Justice of the Com mon Pleas.

RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.

The Receipts of the year, from contributions and dividends on stock, have been 5,2081. 7s. 2d. In addition to this sum, Parliament has granted, in aid of the expenses of the society in the North American Colonies, the sum of 78601., making the disposable receipts of the year 130681. 7s. 2d.

Of this amount, the sum of 12,1471. 18s.

9d. has been expended in salaries and gratuities to Missionaries, Catechists, schoolmasters, and in exhibitions to scholars at the college in Nova Scotia.

MISSIONARIES.

In Newfoundland, the society has five Missionaries at annual salaries of 2001. each; and eight school masters at salaries amounting together to 1151.

In Nova Scotia-oue Missionary at 4001. and fifteen at 2001. each, with four stations vacant; nineteen schoolmasters, whose salaries together amount to 2901. and five school mistresses, whose stipends amount to 451

In New Brunswick-Eight Missionaries at 2001. each, with one station vacant; nine schoolmasters, whose salaries make 1151. with two vacancies, aud one school mistress at 101. per annum.

In Cape Breton-One Missionary at 2001. per annum

lu Upper Canada-One Missionary at 2751; two at 2201. each; five at 2001. each; and one at 1001.: with a school master to the Mohawks at 201. and a Catechist at 101. The Missionary at Kingston, the Rev George Okill Stuart, is also Missionary to the Mohawk Indians; and the Rev. Robert Addison, Missionary at Niagara, is also appointed to visit the Indians.

In Lower Canada-One Missionary at 2151., and 4 at 2001. each. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE BISHOP OF NOVA SCOTIA. The venerable Bishop of Nova Scotia departed this life in the month of February, 1816, after more than fifty years devoted to the service of religion in the North American colonies; first as a Missionary in the United States, previously to their separation from the mother country; and afterwards as the Primary English Bishop in those colonies, which are now designated British North America. The society, under whose auspices this exemplary prelate continued for the greatest part of his long and laborious life, were ever sensible of the value and importance of his unweared exertions, in the cause of virtue and religion. The prosperity of the church, in those distant parts of his Majes ty's dominions, is principally owing to his active superintendence; and his frequent correspondence with the society, bears full testimony to the zeal and ability with

which he executed the functions of his high office.

The Rev. Dr. Stanser, Missionary at Halifax, has been appointed to succeed to the see of Nova Scotia.

PRAYER BOOK AND HOMILY SOCIETY. ISSUE OF BOOKS.

The number of Prayer Books issued from the Society's Depository, since May, 1816,

Africa by the expedition sent to the windThe attempt to explore the interior of that which was sent up the Congo. A letward coast has proved equally abortive with ter from Sierra-Leone, of June 30, states, that intelligence of the failure had arrived at that place a few days before. Captain Campbell was reported to have died of a broken heart, and the expedition was expected to return. The second naval offiSierra-Leone on account of ill health, but cer in command, who had been left at was recovered, and on his way to join the hearing of Capt. Campbell's death, to conexpedition, returned to Sierra-Leone on sult the Governor upon the future conduct of the expedition. A dispatch was immediately sent home to Lord Bathurst.

AMERICA: BRITISH.

Emigrants for Servants.

Letters from Halifax mention a circumstance of considerable importance to our unfortunate countrymen, who were deluded to emigrate to America. A committee was formed for the register of every person arriving, his age, qualifications, &c. and it was requested that every person in the colony would transmit what servants,

it was expected to be followed immediately in Canada and the adjacent provinces.

AMERICA: UNITED STATES. New York, August 18.—Inundations. Several accounts are given of inundations in various parts of the country, which have been very destructive.

It is stated that seven tan-yards, two taverns, three stores to breweries, one candle and soap manufactory, one whip factory, two nail factories, one jeweller's shop, one copper smith's shop, and several other buildings, in all fifty four, were destroyed in this city.

It is estimated that two hundred thousand dollars would not recompense the people of New York and its vicinity for their losses. Forty-five or fifty families lost their furniture and clothing; and, in a word, many people worth from one to seven thousand dollars on Saturday morning, are now reduced to poverty.

Earthfall.-A remarkable circumstance happened on the 30th ult. on the Genesee river, about ten miles above New York. A part of the land on the north bank has fallen into and across the river, so as completely to change the course of the stream, which was at this place about eighty yards wide. The land on the south side of the river was level for some distance; on the north there rose a very high and steep hill, commencing about 20 or 30 feet from the edge of the bank. Along the intermediate space a road passed, the level of which was not more than six or eight feet above that of the water, In the afternoon of the day above-mentioned, about half an acre of the bank fell into the river. About

half-past ten at night the people in the neighbourhood were suddenly alarmed by

a tremendous noise from the hill accom

panied by a jarring of the houses. Upon going immediately out they discovered huge masses of the mountain tumbling from above into the river, and dashing the waters to a great height. About fifteen acres of the surface is supposed to have fallen. The cavity left in the hill is of a circular form, the back part of which presents a precipice nearly perpendicular, of about 150 feet in height. Several of the trees which stood on the side of the mountain yet remain in au erect posture, having

A Third American Steam Boat burnt.

An article from Philadelphia, dated July 21, says: "A gentleman who came up from Wilmington yesterday, informed us that the steam boat Vesta, while lying at the wharf was discovered to be on fire, On Sunday morning last, about two o'clock; and notwithstanding the greatest exertions were used to extinguish the flames, she hope of repair, being almost burnt to the was so much injured as to preclude any water's edge."

Newly constructed Binnacle.

An inhabitant of Boston, in North America, has exhibited a newly-constructed binnacle, with converging mirrors, which from the light of a lamp, diffuses upon the compass a clear and conspicuous light, the rays of which are at pleasure tinged with a green shade, which has, upon the eyes of the helmsman, a good effect in looking out, and prevents the binnacle from shewing light abroad, so that vessels cannot be traced by it in the night. The lamp s placed in the upper part of the binnacle, near the illuminator, and has, attached, a trimming apparatus, which, by a simple operation, effectually, and with perfect safety, trims itself. The binnacle is made to carry but one compass, and is so calculated, that all the inconveniences of smoke arising from the lamp, and of blowing out in squally weather, are avoided. The whole is simply constructed with a manifest saving of expence.

AUSTRIA.

Religious excursion; fåtal accident.

Vienna, Aug. 20.-The annual devotion to Maria Zell, in Styria, whose pious pilgrims, to the number of 4,600, returned here yesterday, with the Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese at their head, has, upon this occasion, been attended with a cruel accident. As they were crowding upon each other to see the new machine, which, by the force of water alone, moves the carts that carry the newly cut timber to the plain, the ropes broke, and many of the pilgrims were killed, and a great number severely injured.

Within these few days a new religious sect, strongly resembling that of Paeschal has been discovered in the environs of

Weidling, near Neuberg, in Lower Austria. A high mountain in the vicinity of Neuberg is the theatre of the new worship. The followers of this sect frequently repair to an old oak in the mountain. They attempted to compel the curate of the village at the foot of the mountain to go up with them to the oak, to perform mass; but he manfully refused.

Servian Chief beheaded.

Aug. 9-News has been received that Czerny George, who has lived for some time in Austria, attempting to return to Semandria, was arrested by the Turks with a Greek attendant, and both behead ed the same day.

Aug. 27.-The navigation on the Danube is at present very active. Much merchandize is conveyed by this river for Turkey.

New Queen of Poringal.

The archduchess Leopoldine, afer having been formally delivered up to the Portuguese Minister at Leghorn, went on board Admiral Penrose's ship, the Albion, 71, where she partook of refreshments. The next day, she embarked in a Portuguese ship of the line, on board of which there was a grand ball in the evening.

BELGIUM.

Brussels, Aug. 16.-The taking into active service the officers on half pay has had so favourable an effect on the minds of the military, that those who two years ago obstinately refused to serve under the present Government, are now very happy to be engaged. In the choice of them less attention is paid to their former political opinions than to good conduct. The number of officers on half pay so put into active service is said to be 600 of different ranks, but there are no Generals or Colonels among them.

Egyptian Wheat: experiment on.

M. Van Honwermeeren, Mayor of Lede, in East Flanders, has tried the experiment of growing Egyptian corn: he has discovered that a single grain has produced 77 stalks a general from 50 to 70) and that the ear of each stalk is six-sided, each side containing from 14 to 15 grains, some even 16; the result of which is, a single grain produces 6468.

The crop of potatoes in Flanders is so abundant, that it is supposed the quantity is three times as great as in common years. It is now exactly 100 years since the cultivation of the potatoe was introduced into Flanders by the Bishop of Namur,

Algiers, victory at, commemorated. ROTTERDAM, AUG. 27-This being the anniversary of the glorious victory of Al

giers, there was a Grand parade of the Burgher Gaurd and of the corps of Marines, many of whom, as well as their worthy Commander, Captain Ziewogel, were present at the Parade, and made a speech to the officers, subalterns, sailors, and marines, who participated in that day so honourable to the Dutch flag, He also addressed two sailors and a marine, who were maimed in that battle, and have received the order of William.

We learn from Amsterdam, that since the 26th of August, there have entered that port 140 vessels laden with wheat and rye, from the north, particularly Russia and Prussia. In these arrivals are not included the vessels laden with buck wheat, barley, oats, beans and peas.

BRAZILS.

Consequences of the Insurrection.

Recent accounts are received from the Brazils. Every thing was tranquil, but the effects of the late attempt at revolution were severely felt. There was scarcely any business doing at Pernambuco, and the greatest distress had been experienced for provisions, which had been rendered more severe by the number of soldiers that had been detached to suppress the late insurrection. Letters from Bahia describe the death of the chief conspirators to be perfectly different from what had been represented. Martins and two priests had been shot, not hanged The former harangued the soldiers and populace previous to his execution, mentioning that through his means at Pernambuco great excesses had been prevented. The Governor of at the manner of the execution. The miBahia had published his high displeasure litary fired five times, the bodies were dreadfully mangled, and two ramrods werefound in the body of Martins.

DENMARK.

West Indies have returned, part with half carCommerce. Most of the ships that went to the goes, and part in ballast These ships having been for the most part fitted out with borrowed funds, and the sugar and coffee which they price, because all the foreign markets are overhave brought here having been sold at a low stocked with these articles, large sums are now wanting to cover the Bils of Exchange; this has caused a further decline in the Danish Exchange; and as it becomes worse every post day, there is reason to fear that it will again be at 500 or more. Several merchants are greatly embarrassed by this circumstance. But notwithstanding the loss which has in general attended the trade with the West Indies this year, ships are again fitting out for the Danish Colonies, and a productive crop of sugar is expected.

Vast shoals of herrings having again shewn themselvel for some few years, on the Jutland coasts; and in the Belts, measures are taken