A MASONIC INTELLIGENCE. T Montrose, on the 7th of January last, there were great rejoicings on opening the New Bridge for carriages. It was long thought impracticable, being near half a mile across a rapid influx and reflux of the sea; but this important work has been happily accomplished, and the great post-road from the south to the north of Scotland is now united. A procession of Freemasons, amidst immense multitudes, took place upon this Occasion; and the Grand Master pronounced the work well built and trust-worthy. The Chaplain returned thanks to Heaven for the completion of so great a public good; and the lady who laid the foundation-stone was the first to pass the bridge in her carriage, amidst the applauses of thousands. The ferrymen, who had weathered many a blast for their passengers, appeared in the procession with muffled oars. The Freemasons of the different Lodges of Montrose have it in contemplation to apply to government for leave to embody themselves for the defence of that place against foreign invasions, to be under the direction of the magistrates, the Grand Master of St. Peter's Lodge, and officers appointed by them. On Thursday the 12th of February was erected in the church-yard of Sunderland, a monument to the memory of a worthy Brother, who had been Secretary and Master of the Sea Captains Lodge in that town. It is a pedestal with a pyramid supporting a blazing urn, with many Masonic devices, and is the work of Brother WILLIAM SHIELDS. The inscription and lines are on two sides of the pedestal, T W To the Memory of Empty the glare of symbol and of sign, FREEMASONS' SCHOOL, APRIL 13, 1795. J. F. S. This day the Anniversary Meeting of the Governors and Friends to the Freemasons' School, was held at the Society's Hall in Great Queen-street. By four o'clock scarcely a seat was to be had, so popular is this Charity now become. The Earl of Moira presided, and, after a very plentiful and elegant dinner, those ladies who had tickets were admitted into the gallery to view the procession of the little female objects of the Charity, who paraded three times round the room preceded by the Stewards, and the Chevalier Ruspini, the worthy Institutor, leading the two youngest; the band of the first regiment playing several pieces of music. The Noble Chairman took this opportunity, so interesting to all present, to point out the benefit the public were likely to derive from the Institution-how much it behoved us to hold out a protecting hand to that sex who had fewer resources than the other, and who, from the delicacy at tached to their nature, were less able to provide for themselves in the day of trouble. His lordship also took occasion to remark on the great industry of the little innocents, the labour of whose hands had produced to the funds of the charity which supported them the sum of 1581. during the last year; and in a happy strain of pathetic eloquence, in a speech of near half an hour, that did honour to his feelings as a man and a Mason, warmly recommended it to the protection of the public. Though no general collection was suffered to be made, yet, in order to gratify the wishes of many present, the Secretary was permitted to receive voluntary contributions, which amounted, with the produce of a sermon at St. Clement's on the preceding day, to 1141. exclusive of a donation by the SHAKESPEARE LODGE of 20 iron bedsteads, and of 60 blankets by the LODGE OF RURAL FRIENDSHIP, towards furnishing the new School House, now nearly complete. In the list of contributors, to the honour of the sex, were found the names of many ladies. In the intervals the company were entertained with some excellent songs by Messrs. Incledon, Dignum, Page, Caulfield, Addington, &c. About nine o'clock, after a day spent with the utmost harmony and conviviality, Lord Moira quitted the chair, amidst the reiterated applauses of the whole company for his very polite conduct and active zeal on behalf of the charity. The rude and unwarrantable behaviour of one of the Stewards toward the PROPRIETOR OF THIS MAGAZINE a short time before the tables were covered, would justify a severe reprimand; feeling, however, the advantage this medium would give us over the person alluded to, we disdain to use it in any more particular manner, as we trust he has felt by this time the impropriety of his conduct. MONTHLY CHRONICLE. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. PARIS, MARCH 17. THE Convention received the news that the Grand Duke of Tuscany had TH ratified the treaty signed in his name by M. de Carletti, and that he had continued the powers of that minister. The Convention recognised M. de Carletti in quality of Minister Plenipotentiary of Tuscany at the French Republic, Barrere, Collot d'Herbois, Vadier, and Billaud de Varennes, have been each convicted, and sentenced to banishment from the territories of the Republic. TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN FRANCE AND PRUSSIA. On the 5th of April the ratification of a treaty of peace between the King of Prussia and the French Republic was formally announced to the Convention. The treaty is signed by the King of Prussia as Elector of Brandenburgh. HOME NEWS. Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to his Friend in London. "Having read in one of the London papers the account of Citizen Castis's wonderful bomb-shell, which he presented to the National Convention the 28th of August last, I beg leave to inform you, that Mr. ADAM FIFE, of the ordnance department here, a skilful and experienced artillerist, was appointed in the summer of 1793 by the General to the command of a battery, when we were threatened with an attack from the enemy. He formed a composition with which he filled a number of shells, to be thrown by cannon in tead of mortars, in such a manner that the shell should lodge in the sides of the ships in order to set them on fire. His Royal Highness Prince Edward, on purpose to ascertain the real effect of this invention, had a butt made of ship-timber above three feet thick, perfectly solid, and placed at the distance of,500 yards from the cannon which threw the shell. The first shell went entirely through the butt; the second lodged, and immediately set it on fire, and totally consumed it in a short space of time. The prince, the governor, and a number of officers, together with other inhabitants, were present at the experiment, and highly applauded the ingenuity of this invention, being perfectly satisfied with the good effect it would have should we be attacked by a naval force." ARRIVAL OF THE PRINCESS OF WALES. April 5. At noon her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, accompanied by Lord Malmsbury, landed from on board the Augusta yacht at Greenwich Hospital. Her Royal Highness was received by the Governor on the great stairs, and attended by him to his house. There Lady Jersey, Lord Clermont, and other attendants, were introduced to her. At half past one the procession left the hospital in the following order: Two Life Guards, Two Dragoons, Two of the King's footmen. One of the King's coaches and six, in which were Lord Clermont, Lord Malmsbury, and two ladies. The Royal carriage, with the Princess, and two ladies of her household. A party of Horse Guards. Her Royal Highness sat forward in the carriage, with the windows down, so that almost every person was gratified with a view of her. The Princess arrived at her apartments at St. James's a quarter before three. As soon as her arrival was made known to the Prince of Wales at CarltonHouse, his Royal Highness went immediately in his vis-a-vis to St. James's. Having entered the apartment, he was announced by Lord Malmsbury as her Royal Highness's intended consort, and presented to the Princess; her Royal Highness attempting to kneel, she was caught up by the Prince, who, saluted her. They conversed together for half an hour, in which time the Duchess of York arrived. The Prince and Lord Malmsbury then left the room for an audience with the King. In their absence the Princess came to the window of her apartments, where she was seen by an incredible multitude of people, gathered on the Occasion in spite of the rain. After the Prince returned from the King, they dined together in her Royal Highness's apartments, accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of York, and Lord Malmsbury. At seven o'clock the Princess appeared at the window, and addressed the populace to the following effect: "I am extremely flattered by the reception I have met in this country. I feel grateful for the kindnesses I have received, and hope that I shall ever merit the good opinion of the people. From the dampness of the night, and the length and fatigue of the journey, I really feel indisposed, and hope that I may be excused for withdrawing from the window." She then made three curtsies. She speaks the English language with fluency, and made herself fully understood. The Prince next addressed the multitude. He apologised for the Princess, who, he repeated, was fatigued and indisposed. He thanked the people for their manifestations of joy, and their patriotism, which he had no doubt was pure and sincere; and he assured them that their curiosity should be amply gratified at a future period, when the Princess was more composed. The Princess curtsied and retired, and the Prince bowed and retired, amidst the acclamations of the people. 6. Intelligence was received that Admiral Hotham had captured two French ships of the line. 8. This evening the solemnity of the marriage of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales with her Highness the Princess Caroline of Brunswick, was performed at the chapel royal by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The processions to and from the chapel were in the folowing order. In her Nuptial Habit, with a Coronet; Her Train borne by four unmarried And her Highness was attended by the On entering the chapel, her Highness was conducted to the seat prepared for her near her Majesty's chair of state. The Master of the Ceremonies, with the Gentleman Usher, retired to the places assigned them. The Lord Chamberlain and Vice Chamberlain, with a Herald, returned to attend the Bridegroom; the Senior Herald remaining in the chapel, to conduct the several persons to their respective places. THE BRIDEGROOM'S PROCESSION. In the same Order as that of the Bride, with the addition of the Officers of his Royal Highness's Household. His Royal Highness THE PRINCE OF WALES, Duke of Bedford, Duke of Roxburgh; ducted to his seat in the chapel, the Drums and Trumpets as before. Heralds. In the Collar of the Order of the Garter. Upon entering the Chapel, the several persons in the procession were conducted to the places appointed for them. Their Majesties went to the chairs on the Haut-Pas, the Bridegroom and the Bride to their seats, and the rest of the Royal Family to those prepared for them. At the conclusion of the marriage service their Majesties retired to their chairs of state under the canopy, while the anthem was performing. The procession afterwards returned in the following order: Drums and Trumpets, as before. Master of the Ceremonies. The Princess's Gentleman Usher, between two Heralds. The Ladies of Her Royal Highness's The King was attended by the Great The procession, at the return, filed off in the Privy Chamber. Their Majesties, the Bridegroom, and Bride, with the rest of the Royal Family, and the Great Officers, proceeded into the Levee Chamber, where the registry of the marriage was attested with the usual formalities; after which, the procession continued into the Lesser Draw ing Room; and Their Majesties, with the Bridegroom and Bride, and the rest of the Royal Family, passed into the Great Council Chamber, where the Officers, Nobility, Foreign Ministers, and other persons of distinction, paid their compliments on the occasion. Officers of the Prince's Household. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales leading the Bride, and supported by two married Dukes, viz. Duke of Beaufort, Duke of Leeds. The evening concluded with very splendid illuminations, and other public demonstrations of joy, throughout London and Westminster. BANKRUPTS. Jonathan Pratt, of Portland-street, plaisterer. John Gould, of Candwell, in Leicestershire, sheep-jobber. Horatio Stevens, of Birmingham, grocer. John Scott, of Wells, in Somersetshire, victualler. John Hall, of the city of Worcester, porterbrewer. Walter Haynes, of the city of Worcester, porter brewer. Samuel Haynes, of the city of Worcester, porter-brewer. John Bush, of Shepherd's Market, MayFair, painter. William Maclain, of Gosport, Hants, slopseller. John Mort, of Fore-street, London, callenderer. William Massey, of Market Drayton, Salop, shopkeeper. John Healy, of Manchester, watchmaker. Thomas Skenfield, of Bristol, timber-dealer. Mary Elizabeth Churchill, of Bath, milliner. John Langwith, of Grantham, Lincolnshire, builder. Stephen Seager, of Birmingham, grocer. Joseph Cave, of Walcot, Somersetshire, carpenter. Robert Frederic Eagle King, of Little Clacton, Essex, brickmaker. George Careless, of the King's Head Inn-yard, in the Borough High-street, Southwark, corn and seed-factor. Bryant Hooper, of UpperTitchfield-street, St. Mary-le-Bone, taylor. William Henshaw, of Liverpool, coachowner. William Lovett, of New Mills, in Rotherfield Peppard, Oxfordshire, papermaker. William Foster, late of Old Bond-street, victualler. John Jelly, of Bath, money-fcrivener. William Caincross, of Ship-yard, Wardour-street, Soho, cabinet maker. Thomas Gouldsmith, of Duke's court, St. Martin's-lane, hosier. Gamble, late of Willoughby Waterless, Leicestershire, money-scrivener. William Rogers, of Kingswinford, Staffordshire, corn-chandler. Thomas Camm, of Dudley, Worcestershire, victualler. Edmund Wheeldon, of Hasling-house, in Hartington, Derbyshire, dealer. William Harris, of Birmingham, in Warwickshire, buttonmaker. Stafford Gill, of Lambeth Marsh, Surrey, dealer in horses. Joseph Grimwood, of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, innholder. John King, of Newcastle, in Staffordshire, liquor-merchant. Adam Scott and John Robson, of Maid-Lane, Southwark, brewers. William Gough, of Kingswood, Wiltshire, maltster. John Gregóry, of Frome, Selwood, in Somersetshire, collar-maker. Robert Remington, of◄ Maidstone, in Kent, shoe-maker. John Gilman, of Furnival's-inn, in London, and of Pitfield-street, Hoxton, money-scrivener. Thomas Elwell, of Walmer Lane, in the parish of St. Martin, in Birmingham, coal-merchant. John Cole, of Chippenham, in Wiltshire, hatter. Charles Rathbone, óf Manchester, timber-merchant. The Lists of Promotions, &c. are unavoidably postponed till our next.] John |