mountain towards the heights thereof, and that the enemy designed, while their right attacked us in front, their left should take us in flank, he changed the disposition of his army, marched and gained the height, by which means our flanks being secured, the Duke, about eleven o'clock, attacked the left of the enemy, and in less than half an hour put them into disorder, and forced about 5000 of them to quit the field of battle, pursuing them for three miles together to the river Allon, where many of those who had escaped slaughter in the flight, were drowned. During this, a body of Highlanders, of the enemy's right, falling suddenly upon Morison's, Orrery's, and Clayton's regiments, whilst they were in some disorder by the changing of their ground, broke quite through them.But our dragoons, charging vigorously, gave time to those regiments to retire in good order, with their artillery, towards Stirling. Here it is worthy of remark, that though the Western clans and restoration regiment, being the flower of Mar's army, composed his right wing, and though he himself, General Hamilton, and General Gordon Glengarie, and other heroes, were there, yet they neither at tempted to disturb our left in their retreat, nor to charge our right in the rear; but retiring to the top of a hill, looked on, while their left was cut to pieces by a body of troops making little more than a third part of their own number. My Lord Duke, being returned from the pursuit towards Dunblain, halted there, and dispatched orders to his left wing to return and join him, which they accordingly did, and the army lay under arms all night, intending by break of day next morning to go in quest of the body of the enemy; which when night came on, stood entire upon a hill about a mile from his Grace but early in the morning he got intelligence that they made their escape under favour of the night.His Grace being in want of provisions, considering the fatigue his troops had undergone, and hearing of no enemy within five miles of him, returned to Stirling to refresh his troops, and wait for further accounts of the enemy. Yesterday, thirteen colours, one standard, three pieces of brass, and one piece of iron cannon, with five covered waggons, taken from the enemy, were brought in hither, as will be tomorrow another piece of cannon, which could not be brought sooner by reason of the carriage being broke: Huntly's, Tullibardine's, Panmure's, Mar's, and Logie Drummond's colours are of the number. Panmure was taken, but being desperately wounded, was left in a cottage under the charge of a dragoon, of which the enemy being informed by the country people, sent and carried him off in the night. Strathmore, the captain of Clan Ronald, Colonel Gor don brother to Aboyn, and Mr Mackenzie brother to Seaforth, are among the slain. Fraserdale died this morning at Dunblain, Appin is said to be killed; and the prisoners say Earl Marshal, who stood by the standard when he was killed, has had the same fate. The body of rebels which broke through our centre gave no quarter; my Lord Forfar, who acted as Brigadier and charged at the head of Morison's regiment, was barbarously butchered. My Lord Duke treated the enemy in a quite different manner, offering quarter to several gentlemen undesired, and giving it to all who asked. And particularly his Grace parried the strokes of a broad sword, aimed by a dragoon at a gentleman, who was wounded and begged quarter. My Lord Hay has two wounds; one through the right arm near the shoulder, and another on the upper part of the right side, neither of which are dangerous, his Lordship resting well and being free of fever. May God preserve so precious a life, for the the benefit of his country. Should he die, it would be an irreparable loss.— Our troops, who are very hearty, and desirous of meeting the rebels a second time, are cantoned in this town and the neighbouring village. Account of the Execution of MARGARET MYLES, hanged at EDINBURGH, on the 20th day of November 1702, who refused to pray, and confessed that she had compacted with the devil and renounced her baptism. (From the same.) 'HE day being come, she was taTHE ken from the prison to the place of execution, Mr George Andrew, one of the preachers of this city, earnestly exhorted her, and desired her to pray but her heart was so obdur'd that she answered, She could not; for, as she confessed, she was in covenant with the Devil, who had made her reBounce her baptism. After which, Mr Andrew said, Since your heart is so hardened that you cannot pray, will you say the Lord's prayer after me. He began it saying, Our Father which art in heaven: but she answered, Our Father which wart in heaven; and by no means would she say otherways, only she desired he might pray for her. He told her, How could she bid him pray for her, since she would not pray for herself. Then he sung two verses of the 51st psalm, during which time she seemed penitent, but when he desired her to say, I renounce the Devil, she said I unce the Devil; for by no means would she say distinctly that she renounced the Devil and adhered unto her baptism: but that she unced the Devil and hered unto her baptism. The only sigh of repentance she gave was after the napkin had covered her face, for then she lifted up her hands and said, "Lord, take me out of the Devil's hands, and put me in God's, Procedings of the CALEDONIAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. THIS Society now consists of about 100 members, comprising a good many of the first names among the nobility and landed interest in the country; with a most respectable list of professional gardeners, on whose zeal and activity its prosperity must evidently in a great measure depend. By the liberality of the donations received from Honorary Members, together with the subscriptions of Ordinary Members, the Society has been enabled already to commence its operations. At a meeting of council on the 10th of January last, it was agreed that honorary premiums (gold and silver medals, of which a model was exhibited) should be immediately offered for the production of the best Fruits, Culinary Vegetables, and Flowers,- for new and improved varieties of these,-and for communications on various important subjects connected with horticulture, it being understood that these oommunications should be founded on actual experiments. The following are the subjects and prizes agreed on : I. Production of Fruits, Culinary Vegetables, and Flowers. (SILVER MEDAL.) First Tuesday of March, 1810. 1. The best six heads of Spring Brocoli. 2. The best brace of Cucumbers, 3. The first Radishes sold in Edinburgà market, raised on the open ground. 5. The best six Carnations. 6. The best six Pinks. After this season, seedling carnations and pinks only to be admitted. First Tuesday of September 1810. 1. The best dozen of Peaches, (from the open air.) 2. The best dozen of Apricots. 3. The best dozen of Green-Gage Plums. 4. The best dozen of Jargonelle Pears. 5. The best basket of Gooseberries of each colour. 6. The best Currant Wine; two bottles to be produced, together with a short account of the method of preparing it. First Tuesday of December 1810. 1. The best dozen, or half-dozen kinds of Apples, with their various local names, particularly kinds not generally known, with their peculiarities and history. 2. The best dozen, or half-dozen kinds of Pears, also with names, &c. 3. The best six heads of Early Brocoli. 4. The best dozen heads of forced Sea-Cale. 5. The best half hundred forced Asparagus. II. Production of new or improved varieties of Fruits, Culinary Vegetables, or Flowers. (GOLD MEDAL.) 1. For the best new Apple, adapt ed to the climate of Scotland, raised from Seed. 2. For the best new Pear, raised as as above. (Ten years to be allowed for the production of either these articles.) 3. For the best new Peach or Nectarine, raised as above. (Six years to be allowed.) 4. For an improved variety of the Dutch Currant, raised from seed. (Five years to be allowed.) 5. For the best new and produc tive Early Melon. 6. For the best new Early Cucumber. 7. For the best new Strawberry, raised from seed. (Four years to be allowed.) 8. For the best new sort of Early Potato, without blossoms, raised from seed. (Five years to be allowed.) III. Communications. (Gold or Silver Medal, according to the merit of the Communication.) 1. On the best method of improving the sorts of Brocoli already cultivated, and for saving their Seeds ge nuine in this climate. 2. The best method of cultivating and of forcing Sea-Cale. 3. The best paper on the Curl in the Potato, and pointing out the best mode of prevention. 4. The best treatise on Orchard Fruits adapted to the climate of Scotland, with lists and descriptions of the different kinds,-their habits of growth, &c.—their synonymes or local names; those for the table, and those for kitchen use. 5. The best treatise on the culture of the Dutch Currant for wine. 6. The best mode of preventing or curing the Mildew upon different Fruit-trees and other Vegetables. 7. The best mode of preventing or curing the Canker in Fruit-trees, &c. 8. The cheapest and most effectual mode of preserving Fruit-trees on walls from the effects of late spring frosts. 9. The best method of preventing or destroying the Caterpillar on Gooseberries. 10. The best method of destroying the Small Caterpillar, or Grub, infesting the blossoms and leaves of Apples, Cherries, &c. 11. The best mode of destroying the blue insect, breeding in the crevices of the bark of Apple-trees, and causing them to canker and die, chief ly by on those trees imported from the London nurseries. 12. The best method of destroying the Coccus, or scaly insect, infesting the branches of Pears and Apples, chiefly upon walls. 13. The best method of destroying Wasps, Woodlice, Earwigs, &c. infesting wall-fruits. 14. The best mode of preventing the depredations of the Turnip fly. 15. The best preventive against the Maggot infesting the roots of Onions, Shallots, &c. 16. The best method of preventing the Worms in Carrot, Cauliflower, and Brocoli roots. 17. The best mode of destroying the Wire-Worm. 18. The best mode of destroying the Pine-bug,-the Brown Scale,the White-bug,-the Aphis or Greenfly, the Chermes,-the Red Spider, -the Thrips; or any other insect infesting Hot-houses, Pits, Melon and Cucumber frames, &c. 19. The best means of increasing the quantity of Manure, and the best mode of applying it to different crops. 20. The best means of bringing into a bearing state, full-grown Fruittrees (especially some of the finest sorts of French Pears) which tho' apparently in a very healthy and luxuriant condition, are yet in a state of almost total barrenness. 21. The best account of a Scotch Kitchen Garden, or of a Scotch Orchard. We understand that a Committee has been appointed to meet, at Mr Sommerville's, Botanic Garden, Leith Walk, the first Tuesday of May, July, and August, for the inspection of such articles as may be produced at these seasons, and which cannot be shewn at the Quarterly Meetings in June and September. And we farther understand that, Communications may be sent either to Mr Walter-Nicol, Leith Walk; or to Mr P. Neill, Old Fishmarket Close, Edinburgh, the two Secretaries. Learn, Age, when now it can no more supply, To quit the burden, and consent to die; Secure, the truly virtuous never tell How long the part was acted, but how well. Youth, stand convicted of each foolish claim; Each daring wish of lengthened life and fame, Thy life a moment, and thy fame a breath, The natural end, oblivion and death; Hear, then, this solemn truth, obey its call, Submiss, adore, for this is mankind's all. 116. In the church yard of Llenrhaider, Wales. Heare lyeth the body of move; And if so fair, from vanity as free, As firm in friendship, and as fond in love. Tell them, tho' 'tis an awful thing to die, ('Twas even to thee)-yet the dread path once trod, Heav'n lifts its everlasting portals high, And bids the pure in heart behold their God.' 119. In the same place. William Powell, Esq. one of the Patentees of the Theatre-Royal, Covent-garden, died 3d of July 1769, aged 33 years. His widow caused this monument to be erected, as well to perpetuate his memory, as her own irretrievable loss of the best of husbands. |