the point where the human figure ceases, which is about twelve inches below the vertex of the head, it resembles a large fish of the salmon species. It is covered with scales all over. On the lower part of the animal the scales I resemble those of a fish; but on that part of the animal which resembles the human form, they are much less, and scarcely perceptible, except on a near inspection. On the lower part of the body it has six fins, one dorsal, two ventral, two pectoral, and the

tail.

which are produced by lightning in that city, may be specially attributed.

Architectural Improvement.-Mr. Whiting, of to those which have distinguished him for proIpswich, has recently added another invention fessional ingenuity. It is a Lintel for the openings in brick-fronted houses, instead of the arch, either straight or curved. Simple in its construction, and neat in its appearance; its material is cast-iron; it promises to supercheap, for it spares labour; and durable, for sede, in most cases, the method that has hitherto been pursued.

Improved Mode of soldering Cast-Steel Articles. Instead of employing the usual speltarsolder, or brass, for uniting the highly-converted cast-steel, and which, on account of the great heat requisite to fuse it, is very likely to injure the quality of the steel, silver solder has

The pectoral fins are very remarkable; they are horizontal, and evidently formed as an apparatus to sup-been substituted with the most complete sucport the creature when in an erect posture, like that in which it has been sometimes represented combing its hair.

"The figure of the tail is exactly that which is given in the usual representations of the Mermaid.

cess; it being not only fused with a less deadvantage, that the white colour of the solder gree of heat, but it was also attended with this was much less distinguishable upon the joints, than when the yellow speltar solder was used.

Chemistry and Natural History, bas substiNatural History.-M. Drapier, Professor of tuted, with success, in lieu of the poisonous matters employed in preserving objects of "The proprietor of this extraordi- natural history, a soap composed of potash nary animal is Captain Eades, of and fish oil. He dissolves one part of caustic Boston, in the United States of Ame-potash in water, and adds to the solution one rica. Since writing the above description, he has called upon me, and I have learned from him the following particulars:

part of fish oil: he rubs the mixture till it accompletely dry, he reduces it to powder with quires a pretty firm consistence. When it is a rasp. One part of this powder is employed in forming a soft paste, or liquid soap, by "It was caught somewhere on the means of an equal quantity of a solution of North of China by a fisherman, who camphor in musked alcohol. This liquid soap sold it for a trifle; after which it was ously cleared of its fat, and the other part of is well rubbed upon the skin of the bird, previbrought to Batavia. Here it was pur- the soap and powder is plentifully scattered chased by Captain Eades for 5000 between the feathers. Thus prepared, the Spanish dollars, and he has since bird is placed in a moist situation, in order been offered 10,000 Spanish dollars that the particles of soap may soften and for it, but refuses to part with it for down, and the skin. It afterwards is put in a attach themselves perfectly to the feathers, the that sum. Captain Eades is a pas-dry place. By this means it completely resenger on board the American ship, sists the attacks of larvæ, and has neither the Lion, now in Table Bay; he leaves danger nor the inconvenience of arsenical prethis port in about a fortnight, and the parations, which, as is well known, stain and Lion visits the Thames on her passage down. spoil the extremities of the feathers and to America, so that it will probably be soon exhibited in London."

GLEANINGS FROM LITERATURE,
SCIENCE, &c.

Conducting Power of Tin Plate.-At a meeting of the Helvetic Society of Natural Sciences, at Bale, M. Pictet gave a detailed report of a remarkable descent of lightning upon a house at Geneva, which had no conducting apparatus; but the roof of which was covered with tin plates, and provided with gutters and pipes of the same metal, in communication with the earth. The event proved the great importance and preservative property of the metallic covering used in the construction of the houses at Geneva. It is, without doubt, to this circumstance that the rarity of accidents

New Compass.--Mr. W. Clark, of Chatham Dock, has invented a mariner's compass on an entirely new principle. The needle consists of four arms or poles, placed at right angles, and uniting in one common centre. The two northern poles are secured to the N. W. and N. E. and the two southern poles to the S. E. and S. W. points of the card, which places the four cardinal points right between the angles of the needle, and allows the card to point

north and south as heretofore, the cards now in use answering the purpose. This compass has been tried under different circumstances, and, as far as can be ascertained by the experiments already made, is allowed to possess the principles of polarity and stability beyond that of any compass now in use.

Canal Steam Navigation.-With a view to the introduction of steam vessels on canals, a very interesting experiment was lately made in the Union Canal, at Edinburgh, with

John Deere Thomas, D.D. Rector of Kirby, Misperton, 2 vols. 8vo.

Angelica, or the Rape of Proteus, a Poem, by Lord Thurlow.

Poems on several occasions, by Lord Thur low, second edition.

To be published by subscription. Disserta tions, introductory to the Study and Righ Understanding of the Language, Structure, and Contents, of the Apocalypse. By Alexander Tilloch, LL.D.

Ireland. The distresses of the inbabitants in this afflicted country still continue to excite the sympathy of the English nation, and to call forth its benevolence. In almost every part, liberal contributions have been made. In the metropolis alone, the subscriptions have amounted to £220,000.

Average Price of Grain per Quarter, for the 12

Districts, from the Gazette. Wheat. Barley. Oats. Rye. Beans. Pens

s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d June22.42 5 17 0 18 618 5 24 324 3

29.42 6 18 4 18 10 15 6 25 11 26 10 July 6.42 6 19 4 19 018 2 27 0 26 11 13.43 1 20 219 318 3 27 10 28 8

Ir is a characteristic of civilized nations, to venerate age, and of none more so than the English, whether the individuals

"Flaunt in rags, or flutter in brocade."

On this account we hope the following instance of longevity will not prove unacceptable to our readers.

Ellen Tate, now an inhabitant of the work-house in Liverpool, was born in the parish of Killede, in the county of Antrim, Ireland. Her maiden name was Craig; but of her family, her connections, and early life, very little is known, and of that little, scarcely any thing can be considered as interesting to the public. Having attained a state of maturity, she was married to a schoolmaster, whose name was Tate, by whom she had four children, two of whom died at an early age.

Of the two that survived, one frequented the seas; and, in the course of events, sailing regularly from Liverpool, he considered that place as his home. His mother at this time being left a widow, he took a house in this town, and sending for her to inspect and manage his affairs, she bade a final adieu to Ireland, and fixed her abode in Liverpool. In this situation she remained until his death, which happened about 50 years ago, at which time he was unfortunately drowned, while pursuing his common avocation.

Being thus bereft of her only friend, she supported herself for a short time as a common carrier in the market; but this failing, she travelled through the streets with a basket, containing religious tracts, tape, laces, &c. which she continued to sell, until the profits were insufficient for her maintenance, when she applied to the parish as her last resource.

She has now been in the workhouse about sixteen years, but during the last seven months she has not visited the town. This, however, rather arises from disinclination than inability, as her strength is great, when compared with her age, and she enjoys perfectly good health. Her memory is highly retentive. In her present situation she is quite happy and contented, and is a favourite with the governor, who is a worthy man. In consequence of her advanced age, she has an extra allowance of tea, some ale, and other comforts. Strangers and gentry who occasionally visit the workhouse, view her with veneration, and frequently give her money. She seems to have outlived the tempests of life.

COMMERCIAL REPORT, LIVERPOOL, 24th JULY, 1822. THE attention of the mercantile public has been of late so much directed to purchases in the various descriptions of foreign funds, now on sale, that the commerce of the country has been disregarded in an unusual degree. This remark particularly applies to the colonial trade, which is also much contracted by the circumstance of many merchants directing the returns of shyments to the East and West Indies, to be sent to the continental ports for sale,-so that ús importation of colonial produce will shortly be reduced to the supply of the wants for the hone consumption of the country. Whilst this state of things naturally tends to narrow may branches of trade, formerly flourishing, it is pleasing to know that the manufacturing d tricts are in a comparative state of prosperity, and the artisan is now at full work, with all the necessaries of life attainable at reduced rates. The late heavy arrivals of Cottons have, in great measure, checked the demand which had arisen, and which had produced sales, during the last 14 days, to the amount of 29,638 bags.-The sales of the last week, exclusive of 2000 bags taken on speculation, were :

d.

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8 to 94

With so great a weight of business, it was to be hoped that the market would have closed with a general amendment on the prices of the previous week, but such expectation has so been borne out by the result. The holders appear more disposed to meet the buyers; and the abundant arrivals now pouring in, tend to increase the reluctance of the buyers.

No variation of price can be noted in British Plantation Sugars ;-the sales of the last week were, 1500 casks, which went off at full prices.

Coffee. The public sales of this article have gone off irregularly: ordinary and fine ordimry qualities of Jamaica have realized 102s. to 110s. per cwt.; middling to good middling, 129. të 128s.; and fine middling, as high as 130s. 9d.

For Rum there has been more demand by the dealers. An entire import of 85 puncheons of good flavoured Jamaica sold at 2s. 9d. to 3s. 3d. for 30 to 45 O. P. 20 puncheons, averaging

16 O. P. 2s. 30 puncheons strong Demeraras, sold at 2s. 1d. for 25 O. P. A small parcel Berbice at 1s. 6d. per gallon: the holders evince more firmness.

There has been less inquiry for Rice, but no change in the market: 100 casks have been sold at 15s. to 16s. 3d. per cwt. in bond; little now remains in the importers' hands. For 200 bags white Bengal, 11s. 6d. per cwt. has been obtained.

The sales of Hides have been limited, awaiting the discharging of the vessels lately arrived Buenos Ayres hides of good quality maintain full prices, and are scarce.

Dry Salteries.-Fresh New York Pot Ashes have sold briskly, at 45s. to 45s. 6d. The stock of Pearls is reduced into a very narrow compass; but several ships have arrived from the river St. Lawrence, which will replenish our market with this article.

Dyewoods are less inquired after: 200 tons of Campeachy Logwood were offered by public sale on the 15th inst. and withdrawn at £9. 12s. 6d. but small parcels of this import have subsequently been sold at £10. to £10. 10s. per ton. Solid Nicaragua Wood fetches £31. 10s. per ton. Sicily Sumac brings 18s. to 18s. 6d. per cwt. Brimstone £22. 10s. per ton. 50 tons of Tarkey Velonia have been disposed of at £21 per ton. A public sale of 460 chests of Bengal Indigo will take place to-morrow.

In Naval Stores, considerable business is doing. The supplies of Tar exceed the demand. Of Turpentine, the import barely keeps pace with the consumption; and the advance on Spirits of Turpentine in London, has caused the raw article in our market materially to stiffes. Nothing has been done in Whale Oil to arrive; the reports of the success in the fishery are discouraging. Seed Oils have improved in price and demand.

The demand for Timber continues very limited, but the supplies are so superabundant as to deter purchasers from venturing, yet the wants of the country are very great.

There has been some little improvement in Grain; the fluctuations in the weather at this season will have a corresponding influence on the Corn market. The late rainy weather bas enabled holders to realize an advance. Oats and Barley are steady. For Linseed there has been more demand, and the crushers are willing to pay some advance on the late very low rates obtained here.

ERRATA. Col. 511, line 30, for Nitrogen Gas read Nitrous Gas. Col. 515, line 3, for Dr. Menzils read Dr. Menzies. Col. 628, line 23, for Auv read A. After the mottoes insert Dec. 3, 1821; line 53, for corruscations read coruscations. Col. 629, line 21, for gentlemen read gentleman. Col. 631, line 46, for Coliban read Caliban. Čol. 636, line 44, for created read erected; line 51, for Hospital read Hôpital. Col. 642, line 5, for spientiæ parim read sapientiæ parum; and line 26, for pathos read bathos. Col. 645, line 36, for principle read principal. Col. 647, line 30, for breathless read deathless; and line 39, for wαντων read παντων.

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