at a favourable opportunity, to call the attention of Parliament to the subject. T. K. BROMFIELD.

***The Collections on the Waterloo Charity shew with what facility the least sums may be transmitted from each Parish.

Mr. URBAN,

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community that in any manner doubts his having been a great man; and this wholly from his omitting to use the means generally employed in the Navy to accomplish order. His Lordship had no character as being a Martinet, or 'strict Disciplinarian,' a character which officers have heard so much praised, that they sometimes imagine it contains every thing that is needful.

It is a well-known remark that

"LORD MAYORS.

"Never one of this Office was a Devon

shire Man by birth, on my best inquiry; whereof some assign these reasons: 1. The distance of the place, whose Western part is removed from London two hundred miles. 2. Because the Devonians have a little London (understand it Exeter) in their own County (besides ether Haven towns), wherein wealth is gained near at hand. But, whatever be the cause this County hath made so little use of the Exchange in London, no English Shiremen have applied them

selves more profitably to the King's

Court, and Innes of Court therein, or have attained greater wealth and honour by living in those places."

As an improved Edition of this Work, with Additions, has been lately published by the accurate and laborious Mr. John Nichols, this respectable Editor will have to record in the

next edition, that the present Lord Mayor, being a native of TIVERTON, has wiped away the above reproach from the County of Devon! Thus bas arisen (and there may have been others) one Devonshire Man, who has made free use of the Exchange in London, and who is returning back the advantages accruing to him from wealth thus acquired, by discharging the arduous duties of the high office of Magistracy in a manner which, whilst it has secured to him the honours of a second civic reign, redounds to his own credit, and augments the municipal glory of the first City in the world. Yours, &c.

Mr. URBAN,

JOHN EVANS.

Oct. 13. Tis a strange truth that the profession which was adorned by the abilities of Lord Nelson, and which he carried to a height that never before was equaled, is the only part of the

dom been successful Commanders. Nor can it be otherwise; no man under their command feels any zeul; does any thing but what he is comit is destroyed by terror. No man

manded. He who makes use of those severities which (though the Laws may sanction) create hatred in the minds of the people, has a conviction within him, which must tend to unnerve all courage. CANDIDUS.

BEG leave through you to inform

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the Gentleman engaged in the publication of the Lockhart Papers, that a copy of Lockhart's Memoirs, with manuscript notes by Sir John the Union with Scotland, is in the Clerk, one of the Commissioners of possession of his representative, Sir George Clerk, of Penycuik. was consulted by Mr. Laing in preparing his History of Scotland; and by Mr. Somerville, when engaged with his Reign of Queen Anne. I am hapPy to find that so valuable a collecsented to the world; and trust ibat tion of Papers is about to be prewith the Culloden Collection, and the Stuart Correspondence, it will do much part of the last century, and the exto elucidate the story of the earlier piring struggles of Kings.

our banished

Can any of your Correspondents inform me whether there are any original letters of John Hampden preserved in our public repositories, or among the private papers of the representatives of his friends? Whilst preparing for the great struggle with the arbitrary Government of Charles I. he must surely have corresponded with his principal associates, the Earl of Bedford and Lord Say, Pym, Knightley, Fiennes, and the younger Vane. G. W. M.

Mr.

HAVING lately looked into Dr. Whitaker's edition of Thoresby's "Ducatus Leodiensis," I was greatly surprised to find that in speaking of my late most excellent friend Mr. Lindsey, as having been a pupil of the eminently pious Mr. Bernard, although be admits that he was nest and amiable," he subjoins, "but of perplexed understanding and scrupulous conscience, who forsook his former connexions and the Church of England for an Unitarian Chapel in Essex-street." vol. II. p. 72.

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On the opinion given by Dr. W. of, the understanding of that excellent person, I shall not animadvert, although there are those who would require some further proof of its being "perplexed," than merely that of his having conscientiously seceded from an Establishment, some parts of whose Liturgy and Creeds, and many of whose Articles, he could not reconcile with the leading doctrine of Scripture, namely, the unity of God, and which therefore he considered as being highly inimical to the simplicity of the Gospel, and to the interests of integrity and truth. My object in this paper, which I request you will insert in your valuable Miscellany, is to rectify a mis-statement which would lead all those readers unacquainted with the fact, to draw the erroneous conclusion, that when Mr. Lindsey resigned his living, the step from Catterick to Essex-street was one of easy achievement, a mere every-day occurrence of preferring one comfortable situation to another; a misstatement which I consider myself as being more peculiarly bound in duty. to correct, as i am probably the only person now living who was present during nearly the whole of that heartrending transaction, and who was, intimately acquainted with alf the distressing circumstances by which it. was preceded and accompanied, and which followed in its train. far indeed as that excellent person himself can be implicated, it has long ceased to be of any moment what others may feel or think. He is placed far beyond the misconceptions of ignorance, or the misrepresentations of bigotry; but to the living it may be of importance that they should have the means of duly apGENT. MAG. November, 1816.

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preciating this part of his conduct, that they may thence learn by example as well as precept, that to the genuine Christian, perfect integrity in the sight of God is the "Pearl of great price," a treasure of inestimable value, which he is imperiously bound to purchase, though he should be compelled "to sell all that he has" in order to obtain it.

Eminently pious from early youth, and uniformly excellent in the whole of his conduct, Mr. Lindsey knew no other desire than to devote himself wholly to the ministry. The splendid prospects that early opened upon him from his intimate connexion with two of the first families in the kingdom, by whom he was regarded as a confidential friend from the very moment of his leaving Cambridge, had no other influence upon his mind, than to put him more seriously on his guard against the allurements of high station, the desire of wealth, or the love of power; aud it was his firm resolution from the very first, never to accept of any situation in the Church, in itself however unexceptionable, the duties of which he could not personally fulfil. All offers therefore of further preferment, of which he had many, be firmly resisted; and for the space of ten years, at Catterick, devoted himself wholly to the arduous duties of a faithful affectionate parish Minister. The Living was at that time worth about 300!. per ann. although I am told it is now raised by Mr. Lindsey's successors, who for the space of more than forty years have not resided, to the annual amount of 14007.

In this retired situation, it is probable my venerable friend would have ended his days, had he not been from time to time more convinced by a closer examination of the Sacred Oracies, that there are many things enjoined by the Established Church, which they do not authorize; and hence the distressing dilemma, whether to continue in a respectable situation, and one of considerable usefulness, esteemed and beloved by all, or subject. himself and Mrs. Lindsey to great pecuniary difficulties, to the cen sure or pity of his numerous former friends, and to the prospect of spending the remainder of his life in useless indigence. Often have I seen

him

him under the utmost anxiety, not whether he should encounter these difficulties in the cause of truth and a good conscience, but whether he might not be mistaken in making a decision, so contrary to that of almost all to whom he had mentioned the subject; a necessity, which to an affectionate, humble mind is perhaps the most painful part of the trial. When, however, the decision was finally made, with what composure of spirit did not Mr. Lindsey determine, not only to part with his plate and furniture, as a means of present subsistence, but even with a well-chosen library, which he had for many years been carefully selecting; in which Mrs. Lindsey, most highly to her honour, very cheerfully concurred. So far was it from being the fact,

that when the resignation of Catte

rick was signed, a congregation in Essex-street was prepared to receive the seceder, that, on the contrary, at that trying moment, the world was all before them, and, like our first parents, "where to choose" they

knew not.

It was indeed Mr. Lindsey's earnest wish, to form a congregation not bound down by contradictory Articles and Creeds of the 16th Century, a kind of specimen of a reformed Church of England; but so uncertain was he of success, that for some time he had hesitated whether to make the attempt in London or at Bristol. On the 9th of December, 1773, the writer of this paper accompanied her honoured friends on their doubtful pilgrimage as far as Wakefield, where they were kindly received by the late excellent Mr. Turner, the Disseuting Minister in that town. At that trying moment all their former connections, some of whom could have administered essential comfort, stood far aloof; and not one ray of light, save the faithful testimony of an approving conscience, enlivened the gloomy horizon.-Never can I forget what were my sensations when the chaise that conveyed them towards London drove away from the hospitable door!

But it is not my intention, Sir, to take up the time of yourself or your readers with any further details respecting the opening of Essex Chapel, which has already been done much more ably by the present Minister,

Mr. Belsham, in the memoir of his excellent predecessor, published for J. Johnson and Co. St. Paul's Churchyard, 1812. If I shall have succeeded in proving that, either through inattention or prejudice, the learned Editor of the Ducatus Leodiensis" has not in this instance given an accurate statement, and that there are subjects on which he should be read with caution, my object will have been obtained. But be this as it may, by inserting the above in the Gentleman's Magazine, the respectable Editor, to whom it is probable even the name of the Writer is unknown, will evince his liberality and love of truth, and greatly oblige an Occasional Reader, CATHERINE CAPPE.

Mr. URBAN,

WHEN

May 1. THEN men are impressed, and more particularly when they enter, they should not be sent immediately on a Foreign Station, until they visit the port to which they belong; which might be done, by permitting them to find a proper substitute, or to give security to a certain amount. There are very few who will not be able to obtain one or the other. A certain time of liberty should then be allowed them.

The Impress service should be confided to very different persons from those to whom it is generally entrusted, and who are frequently the refuse of mankind. A seaman never forgives the outrage of being seized upon by such miscreants. This abuse too often arises from the neglect of the Admiralty orders to officers commanding gangs; who leave it to men most improperly selected. A gang is seldom headed by a proper officer. The persons employed upon this service should possess a knowledge of seamen, with a great share of prudence.

When people are impressed from any ship, it should be the duty of the officer who performs that service to afford the ship immediate help; and to take her into her destined port; and their wages ought to be secured to them while on board, and be under the controul of the officers of such ship.

No impress should take place abroad, except under the most imperious necessity; and rules should be laid down for its proper regulation.

No

No ship bound to a foreign station should be permitted to send on board of outward-bound vessels, and take from them one or two men, as is often the case at present, contrary to the orders of Government. It is also necessary that apprentices should be protected by some better rules; which upon any officer presuming to transgress he should be amenable to punishment.

When men have served a certain time in the Navy, according to rank, situation, and trade, they should be free from the impress, agreeably to certain regulations, different situations, and tonnage of ships; making a difference between those who have entered, those who are impressed, and those who bave left their country during the time of war, to evade their services in the Navy. Perhaps the following propositions would give the outlines to obtain the object in view.

The East India Trade, as now conducted, is a waste of men, instead of raising them, having no apprentices as seamen (unless officers, servants, and midshipmen are considered such, which I do not); and while they navigate their ships with foreigners and Lascars, no change will take place! This trade ought to raise at least as many seamen as it now gives you, instead of drawing upon the Navy, and other trades, to answer its purpose *. What advantage Government can possibly deem they obtain from the present mode is beyond my comprehension. That it tends to impede the raising of seamen is sufficient proof against it, without advancing any thing farther upon the subject. With respect to this trade, I should propose that, at the commencement of a war, the first and second officers be exempt from the impress either on board, or on shore. If the third officer had served one year in the Navy prior to that time, he should also be exempt. The fourth officer, two years. The fifth and sixth officers of all ships above six hundred

It is au understood arrangement between Government and the East In

dia Company, or the owners of ships, that each ship shall turn over in India a certain number of British seamen to the Men of War on the station. This is a negative mode of raising men for the Navy.

tons, three years. Boatswains, carpenters, and gunners, four years. Cooks, stewards, &c. six years. Seamen, eight years. And if it shouldbe necessary to retain them one year longer, in that case they should be allowed double wages. All those who fill such situations at the commencement of a war, not having served in the Navy during war, provided they enter into that service, shall be discharged at the ends of the periods abovementioned; but if impressed, then two years more, to be allowed for exemption. Every ship should carry one apprentice during war for every fifty tons of tonnage; half of whom should be indentured from seventeen years and upwards, for three years. And no apprentice should be impress ed under the age of twenty, unless he has been five years at sea. All men who leave their country during time of war, and go into foreign service, or who are in foreign service, and do not return within a limited time, should be liable to double servitude if impressed.

In the West India Trade, the first. mate should be exempt as above, the second mate at the expiration of three years, in ships of five hundred tons, and upwards. Third mate, four years. Boatswains and carpenters, five years. Gunners, stewards, and cooks, seven years. Seamen, eight years. And the same regulation should

apply to all other vessels trading South ward of the Canaries,

The West India Dock' system at present, with respect to apprentices, causes the loss of at least one thousand seamen annually!

In the American, Mediterranean, and Baltic trades, the first mate, if he has served one year in the Navy, should be exempt from the impress. Second mate, four years. Boatswains and carpenters, six years. Gunners, stewards, and cooks, seven years; and seamen, eight years, &c.

Ships employed in the Greenland Trade and Fisheries, should have regulations adapted for their purpose, suitable to the above. Apprentices the same.

All ruoning Ships and Packets should carry four apprentices, to every ton of their complement. Half of each class.

All Ships under the British flag, sailing to, or from Europe, should be manned with British-born subjects; at least to the extent of two thirds of their complement, with their proportion of apprentices.

A certain regulation should take place with respect to men in all other Water-employments, for whom I do not presume to offer regulations, from want of information on the subject.

Transports should have three apprentices to every one hundred tons; half of whom should be above seventeen when indentured.

Apprentices should not be permitted to enter into the Navy, without the approbation of their Masters; and in that case the unexpired term of their apprenticeship should not be allowed as a part of the term of exemption, and the regular bounty should be granted to their masters.

All men who have performed their services in the Navy agreeably to these rules, should have a decided preference as long as their conduct deserves it, during and after a war, in all shipping employments belonging to Government, public docks, pilotage, &c.; and the freedom of any town in the kingdom, where they might choose to settle or reside after the war,should be their's by right.

It would be desirable to institute public schools founded upon voluntary contributions, in or near seaports, devoted to the education of children of persons actually serving in the Navy. And when their service expires, the education might be continued; but this must be regulated by the extent of the funds.

At the conclusion of a war, or at the expiration of time of servitude, the men should be conveyed free of expence to their nearest place of residence.

That no Ship should be allowed to sail outwards at the commencement of a war, with more than one third foreigners for the first two

years. One fourth for the third year. Oae sixth for the fifth yeur. One seventh for the sixth year. One eighth for the seventh year, and the remaining period of war. This may be governed as circumstances require.

Four years actually employed in the Merchant service, should be equal to two years in the Navy.

All masters, and half the mates and midshipmen, employed in the Navy, should be required to have served three years in the Mercantile service.

A certain portion of Lieutenants employed in the Navy, should be taken from those brought up in the Merchant service.

All trading Merchant-shipping, in a political point of view, should never have direct taxes laid upon them; with a view, if possible, to restore the carrying-trade we formerly possessed, but which is comparatively much diminished. This is absolutely neces sary to keep up the number of seamen required to man our Navy in time of war.

These suggestions are offered, under a strong impression of their great utility; and I feel persuaded that the outline drawn, when systematically arranged, would in the course of a few years war supply the Navy to its full extent with Merchant-seamen, would conquer the aversion our Seamen at present feel for the Naval service, and be fully adequate to render it far more efficient in officer,

and men.

By allowing men the liberty of retiring from the Navy at the expiration of a fixed period, it will prevent them from flying their country at the commencement of a war. It will also have the effect to induce them to enter freely, and greatly lessen the temptation to desert. In this case they will have an object in view after a certain servitude,which, commenced at the early part of life, will not ap pear long, particularly to respectable young men, who look forward to advancement in the Mercantile service, and who will have ties upon them to keep them in the Country. These will not now enter into the sea service, from having fear of being impressed, and all their hopes blusted through life!!!

THE SHADE OF ALFRED!
Mr.