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The Rev. Alexander Macpherson to the parish of Golspie, vacant by the death of the late Mr Keith.

The Rev. Angus Kennedy to the parish of Dornoch, vacant by the death of the late Dr Bethune.

The Rev. Duncan Macgillivray to the parish of Lairg, vacant by the translation of Mr Kennedy.

The Rev. Hugh Mackenzie to the parish of Assynt, vacant by the translation of Mr Macgillivray.

25.-The Prince Regent has been pleased to appoint the Rev. James Thomson, jun. to be assistant and successor to the Rev. James Thomson, sen, as minister in the parish of Rerrick, in the Presbytery of Kirkcudbright.

The Rev. John Paimer, M. A. to the Rectory of Peldon, vacant by the death of the Rev. Jehosaphat Mountain.

Rev. Wm. Ward, of Mile-end, Colchester, to the Rectory of Great Horkesley.

26.-Mr James M'Gesch, ordained Minister of the Associate Congregation of Minnyhive.

28.-Mr William Rogerson, ordained Minister of the Associate Congregation of Thornhill.

31.-The Right Rev. Dr Walsh, consecrated Roman Catholic Bishop of the United Dioceses of Waterford and Lismere.

Sept. 2.-Mr George Shepperd, ordained Minister of the mission of Fort William.

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The Rev. George Addison, lately of Auchterhouse, admitted by the Presbytery of Dundee to the church and parish of Liff and Benvie, vacant by the death of the late Rev. Dr Thomas Constable.

13.-His Grace the Lord Primate of Ireland has made the following promotions iu the Diocese of Armagh:

The Rev. William Bisset, Archdeacon of Ross, and Rector of Loughgilly, to the Rectory of Kilmore, and Chancellorship of St Patrick's, Armagh, vacant by the death of the Rev. Richard Bourne.

The Rev. Dr Stewart to the Rectory of Lough gilly.

The Rev. Charles Atkinson to the Rectory of Creggan, and Treasurership of St Patrick's, ́Ar

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The Rev. James Campbell to the Rectory and Vicarage of Forkill.

16. The Lord Chancellor has presented the Rev. Robert Sutton to the Rectory of St Michael's, York.

METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.

THE striking similarity that has so long been observed between the last and present seasons is now, we trust, at an end. Since the commencement of September, a very remarkable change has taken place in the state of the weather, and at present has all the appearance of being permanent. During the last half of August, there were only six days dry throughout; but since the beginning of September, there have been only four days in which any rain fell, and that in very small quantities. Of the 3.566 inches of rain stated below, 2.992 inches fell in August, and 374 in September. The temperature too has rather improved since the commencement of the month, for though the thermometer has occasionally sunk lower during the night, it has almost uniformly risen higher during the day than it did in August, so that the mean temperature has been on the whole higher. The annual average quantity of rain in this place is from 20 to 21 inches. In 1816 it amounted to 23.850; but since the commencement of the present year, there has already fallen 21.593, of which 16.451 fell during the four months commencing with May. After all, from the present appearance of the weather, there is reason to expect that the rain of this year may not far exceed the annual average.

METEOROLOGICAL TABLE,

Extracted from the Register kept on the Banks of the Tay, four miles east from Perth, Latitude 56° 25', Elevation 185 feet.

From 17th AUGUST to 16th SEPTEMBER 1817, inclusive.

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General character of the period: first half cloudy and wet; last half dry and warm, with foggy nights.

Least ditto, 6th to 10th Sept.

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METEOROLOGICAL TABLE,

Kept at Edinburgh, in the Observatory, Caltonhill.

N. B.-The Observations are made twice every day, at eight o'clock in the morning, and eight o'clock in the evening.

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THE fine weather, which set in with the commencement of this month, has continued with little or no interruption ever since, and a more favourable harvest season, so far as it has gone, has seldom occurred in this country. Reaping has made some progress in all the lowlands of Scotland; and in the higher and later districts, all sorts of grain are hastening towards a state of ripeness, and promise to dispel the fears which were so generally entertained at the date of our last Report. In the South, the fields are already cleared in the more early situations, and both the quantity and quality of the produce are represented as equal to that of good years. Prices have accordingly continued to decline; and now that new wheat appears in the market, the old, of inferior quality, is almost unsaleable.-All other crops have also been greatly benefited by the favourable change of the weather: Hops, in particular, are found to be much more productive than they were expected to be. Potatoes are not only abundant, but of excellent quality, and have been selling in the Edinburgh market for some weeks past much lower than usual for the season. It is understood that more than the ordinary breadth of land is at present under this crop.-The following article, taken from a contemporary journal, we shall submit to the consideration of our agricultural readers; and if they can con trive to make their potatoes root as well without the stalks as they are said to do in France, the discovery (taking it for granted that the experiments are accurately reported) must be esteemed of very great importance-as a potatoe crop would thus be rendered of nearly five times its present value.-September 22.

AGRICULTURE EXTRAORDINARY.

"A new Product from Potatoes.-An apothecary of Amiens has just obtained a new and very lucrative product from potatoes, by burning the stalks and leaves of the plant to extract the potash, which it contains in abundance. This method consists in cutting the plants just when the flower begins to wither, at which time the stalk is in full vigour. He cuts them five inches from the ground, with a very sharp instrument. The stumps left soon push forth new shoots, which suffice to bring the roots to maturity. The plants cut down are left upon the field eight days, to dry them properly. They are then burnt, as the manufacturers of soda burn the kali, in a hole five feet in diameter and two feet deep, washing the ashes, and evaporating the lye. By this process 2500 lbs. weight of the salt is obtained per acre. The author of this process calculates, that an acre of potatoes, deducting the expences of cultivation, will produce potatoes to the value of 225 francs; and in salt, deducting the expences of manufacturing, 816 francs-in all, 1041 francs."

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Average Prices of Scotland for the Four Weeks immediately preceding 15th August. Wheat, 67s. 1d.-Rye, 66s. 8d.-Barley, 45s.-Oats, 40s. 8d.-Beans, 57s. 11d.-Pease, 58s. 41.-Qatuncal, 35s. 3d,-Bear or Big, 42s. 2d.

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COMMERCIAL REPORT.

COLONIAL PRODUCE.-Sugars.-Since the date of our last Report, the market has been lively, and prices improving. Muscovades have been extensively in demand, and have advanced from 9s. to 10s. per cwt. in the course of the last ten days. During the week ending 16th, it is calculated that above 11,500 casks changed hands. The demand for refined goods, both for shipment and speculation, has been extensive, and an advance of 2s. to 3s. has been realized. The great advance on raw sugars has occasioned the refiners to demand a farther advance, and there are no lumps offering under 115s. Of foreign sugars there are scarcely any for sale; any parcels offering would realize prices 2s. to 3s. higher. The aggregate average of sugar has been taken for the four months preceding the 5th instant; it is 45s. 103d.; consequently, the import duty remains at 27s. per cwt. Coffee. The prices declined 2s. per cwt. last week. Good ordinary Havannah 92s. and 93s.; common quality sold at 89s. and 89s. 6d. which had formerly brought 92s. and 93s. Cotton. There continues to be great speculation in Bengal cotton; above 5000 bags were purchased last week, chiefly, it is believed, for re-sale; the prices 12d. to 14d. The imports during August into London, Liverpool, and Glasgow, were 35,592 bags, being 1627 bags more than in August last year. The Rum market has been heavy, and prices of Leewards Id. lower; Jamaica without variation. Tea.-A sale commenced at the India House on the 2d, and is not yet finished; prices have gone higher; the Boheas 1d.; Congous 1d. to 2d.; and Hysons 3d. to 4d. Indigo.-There are purchasers of last East India parcels, at Is. per lb. premium on the sale prices; the holders generally are asking 15d. per lb. In Spices there is still no variation in price. Tobacco. There is no general demand. Several orders for export, but limited as to price. A cargo of Virginia has been purchased at 51s. per 100 lb. manifest weight.

EUROPEAN PRODUCE.--Hemp, Flax, and Tallore.There has been a great depression in the prices of tallow, and the market heavy. The prices of hemp and flax cannot be stated at any alteration. Hops.-The prices declined L. 2 to L. 3 last week, the crop being much greater than was expected. The duty, which had been laid at L. 45,000, is now estimated at above L. 95,000. Brandy and Geneva continue without variation.

British Manufactures.-We continue to notice, with pleasure, the most cheering reports from all quarters of every branch of our domestic industry. Most of our workmen are now in full employment, and wages are gradually'improving. A considerable manufacturer, who, in one article alone, paid last year duties to the amount of L. 10,000 in the ten weeks following the 1st of July, has this year paid in the same period above L. 13,600; and we have reason to believe that the demand for woollens, linens, and cottons, taking them together, has been augmented in at least the same proportion. A letter from New York, speaking of the arrival there of an American vessel from England, states, that there was nothing on board but English manufactures and other stuffs. The quantity of cotton spun in Scotland this year is supposed to be a tenth more than in any former year. During the last three weeks, cotton yarn has advanced in Glasgow fully 74 per cent. In short, the iron, woollen, cotton, leather, soap, and candle manufactures, are all increasing; and almost every loom and factory in the kingdom employs more men, or gives them higher wages, than it did six months ago.-September 16. Course of Exchange, Sept. 16.-Amsterdam, 38:0 B. 2 U. Ditto at sight, 37: 8. Agio of the Bank on Holland, 2. Hamburgh, 35:2:24 U. Paris, three days sight, 24: 40 U. Altona, 35:3:24 U. Dublin, 94.

Prices of Gold and Silver, per oz.-Portugal gold, in coin, £4: 0:0. Foreign gold,

in bars, £40:0. Silver, in bars, standard, £0:5:3.
Premiums of Insurance at Lloyd's.-Guernsey or Jersey, 15s. 9d.
Belfast, 15s. 9d. to 20s. Hamburgh, 12s. 6d., Madeira, 20s. to 25s.

Cork, Dublin, of
Jamaica, 40s.

Weekly Prices of the Public Funds, from August 18 to September 15, 1817.

Aug. 18th

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Sept. 1st.

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