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In our days the high born'and the wealthy have small inducements to Violate the salutary restrictions of the law." ‘ However the moral code may be infringed, the criminal one is respected. In breaches ofprivileges and honor, aristocratic delinquency is chiefly comprised, and loss of character and caste the severest penalty incurred by the offenders. ‘ ‘

'Tlier'e aie, however, within our own recol- fig

lec’tio‘n', some melancholy exceptions to be found._ -—Men ofsuperior rank have occasionally present- ed~ themselves as criminals; and as the well being of society demands, the impartial hand ofjustice, visited‘the offence with unmitigated severity. QIthe few unhappy cases, one will be remem- bered withullvely regret. For no crime were there more apologists; for no punishment more

tion was asked by the clerk of the crown, and—- Guilty was faintly answered, With a recommen- ti n. to mer '

daAiil agonizfig pause succeeded—the court was silent as the grave—the prisoner bowed re- spectfully to the jury—them- planting his foql firmly on the floor, he drew himselfup to his fu height, and prepared to listen to his doom. Slowly Judge Mayne assumed the fatal cap, and, all unmoved, he pronounced, and Campbell 1 3rd his sentence. ‘

, «While the short address that sealed the ,1 isb‘ner’s fate was being delivered, the silence dfihe court ivdbvbroken by smothered sobs; but when the sounds ceased, and “ Lord have mercy on your soul” issued from the ashy lips of that grave old man, a groan of horror burst from the auditory, and the Highland soldiers who werg through the court, ejaculated a Wild “ Amen, while their flashing eyes betrayed how powerfully

The last scene of his life was in perfect keep— ing with the calm and dignified courage he .hahd evinced during his confinement. The . nig_t before his execution the chaplain slept in his room.‘ This gentleman‘s exertions to obtain a remission of punishment, had been incessant, and now that that hope was at an 'end, he la-. boured .to prepare the doomed soldier for the trying hour that awaited him. On that melan- choly night he‘never closed his eyes, while Camp- bell slept as quietly as if no extraordinary event should happen on- the morrow. ‘ To the last his courage was unshaken; and while his friends were dissolved in grief, he was manly and un- moved. He mounted the stone stairs leading to the scaffold with a firm and measured step; and while the rope was being adjusted, the colour never left his cheekpnor did his countenance betray the slightest agitation. . One circumstance disturbed his equanimrty

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"‘i ’I IMPROVEMENT OF THE Corm’mtn—The followm ing instance of the imperfect state of communi .

generpl sympathy—and While his sentence was

rvaccordant to the letter of the law, the steruest ethic lamented that justice required a victim like V Major Alexander Campbell.

cation in the north, about ninety years since'r has been communicated to us by a gentleman ,1 I well versed in local antiquities and general inform; ; mation. When the late Principal Macleod,ofi‘,

for a moment. On entering the press-room, the executioner, frightfully disguised, presented himselfsuddenly. Campbell involuntarily-shrunk from this loathsome being, but asif annoyed

the fate of their unhappy countryman had affect-

ed them. _ I Nor did the result of his trial disturb the

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This unfortunate gentleman was the descen- d’ant of an ancient family in the Highlands. Having entered the army at an early age, he served under Sir Ralph Abercrombie, and in Egypt had particularly distinguished himself. He Was transferred to the 2lst Fusileers from a Highland corps, and his promotion to a brevet major, it was said, had given offence to the se- nior captain ofthe regiment. Certain it is, that between these officers no cordiality existed— Iittle pains were taken to conceal a mutual dis- like—frequent and angry altercations took place, and the temper of Campbell, constitutionally warm, was often, irritated by the cool contradict- ory spirit ofhis unfortunate victim.

The 21st regiment was quartered in Newry when the halfyearly inspection occurred. As senior officer, Major Campbell commanded on that occasion. After dinner, in the course of

keeper’s confidence in the honour of the condem- ned soldier. On his return to the jail, an assu- rance that he woul not escape was required and given; and to the last, Campbell continued to enjoy all the comfort and liberty the prison could afford. ‘

Meantime, strong exertions were made to save him—petitions from the jury, the grand panel of the county, and the inhabitants of Armagh, were forwarded to the Lord Lieutenant. But the judge declined to recommend the cori-

that the wretch should shake his firmness for an instant, he} calmly desired him to proceed, and take care that the arrangements for death were such as should make his transit from the world as brief as possible. '

It was a curious incident attendant on this melancholy event, that the 42d regiment, With whom he had served in Egypt, even garrisoned the town; and the same men he had led to the bayonet charge against the invincibles of Na-

vict, and, consequently, the Irish Government refused to interfere. A respite, however, was sent’ down, to allow the case of the unfortunate gentleman to be submitted to the King. . The mental agony of Campbell’s attached wife was for a time severe beyond endurance, but by a wonderful exertion she recovered suflicient

conversation, Captain Boyd (asserted that Camp- bell 'had'given an order incorrectly on parade. A hot and teeming argument resulted—unfor- mnately'thaf evening the mess table had been geiler'iéd for the theatre, where the officers had patronised a play, and the disputants were left together at a moment when the presence ofa judicious friend might have easily averted the catastrophe. Heated with wine, and exasperated by what he conceived a professional insult, Camp- bell left the table, hastened to his apartments, loaded his pistols, returned, sent for Captain Boyd, brought him to an inner mess room, closed the door, and without the presence ofa fiiend or witness, demanded instant satisfaction.

., _ . . - - ted the body to the family cemetery, and in the chustoimd as we are to the area‘s “war i ‘ ghots were promptly interchanged, and in the struggling to beat up tq_the incliorage. _ poem words, ,, they laid him in his father’s Vilized times, when the. most bloody contests are. ,: 1) st fire Boyd fell, mortally wounded. The success ofthe itt e art was for a time fonowed by an morease m the numbers of the

The dying man was removed to his barrack mom, and Campbell hastened from the scene of blood. The storm of passion had subsided, and the bosom‘ of the wretched homicide was tortured with unavailing remorse. In a state ofmental

, pbrenzy be rushed to the chamber where his

victim lay, supported by his distracted wife and surrounded by" his infant family. Throwing himself upon his knees he supplicated pardon, urged Iloyd to admit that' “ every thing was fail-,7! The dying man, whose sufi'erings were intense, to the repeated intreaties of his opponent implied, “ Yes it was fair—but Campbell, you

fortitude to enable her to set out in person for London, to throw herselfat the Queen’s feet and implore her conimiseration. To cross the chan- nel before steam had been introduced, was fre- quently tedious and uncertain; and when the lady reached the nearest point of embarkation, her journey was interrupted ; a gale of unusual violence was raging, and every packet storm- stayed at the other side. She stood upon the pier in a state of exquisite wretch'edness. The days ofthat being wboni she loved best on earth were numbered, and to reach the seat of mercy was forbidden ! The storm was at its height—a mountainous sea broke into the harbor, while a crowd anxiOusly watched the progress ofa fishing boat, which under close reefed canvass was

uncertain. The spray flew in sheets over the mast head, and frequently shut the Vessel from the view of those on shore. But seamanship prevailed—the pier was weathered—and amid the cheers of their companions, and the caresses of their wives, the hardy crew disembarked. At

poleon, formed the jail guard to'witness his exe- cution. The feelings of the Highlanders when drawn out to be present at the ignominious end oftheir lion-hearted comrade, were indescribable —When the sufferer first appeared at the fatal door a yell of anguish pealed along the ranks, and every bonnet was respectfully .removed. Campbell addressed a few words to them in Gaelic. Instantly every face was upturned to Heaven; every cheek was bathed in tears; every lip ut- tered a prayer for mercy at the judgment seat, and when the board descending with thundering violence, announced the moment of dissolution, the fearful groan that burst from the excited soldiery will never be forgotten.

After been suspended only till life was extinct, the body was placed in a shell, and a hearse in waiting received it, and drove off rapidly. The remains of the ill-starred soldier were conveyed

turningwith his mother and family to the island

city, fit for the road, had broatb.

Mr. Welsh of Milburn, of ash grown in any? island of the river Ness, about the

sticks, of the rudest description) was copied. it" ' Mr. Welsh from a cart used in the transport prisoners from Perthshire to be tried at cnt Court of Justiciary. The first straight-{oi row in ploughing land in the province of Moi , was made by the late Mr. Thomas Duncan farmer in Alves, about sixty years since. . T, worthy farmer marked out the straight liaegb’ means of holes placed in the field,a*ad his hours, ploughing, fairly “ gone a-jee i”

when he went first to College at Aberdeen, about eighty years ago,

to Scotland. There the clan and relatives ofthe deceased were waiting to pay the last tribute of their regard. In immense numbers they escor-

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that moment the sorrow oftlielady attracted the notice of the crowd, and it was whispered that she was wife to the unhappy convict, whose fate even in that remote spot had excited unusual sympa- thy. An aged fisherman stood near her, and Mrs. Campbell inquired if " the- weather was likely to moderate?” The mariner looked at

are a bad man—you hurried me,” and shortly ofterwards expired in his wife’s arms. ’

When the melancholy event was communica- tied, at the solicitations of his friends, Campbell- lbft the town. “No attempt was made to arrest him, and he might have remained in partial retirement had he pleased. But his high spirit could. not brook concealment; and contrary to the entreaties of his family, and the opinion of

Hprofessronal advisers, he determined to risk a. trial, and in due time he surrendered himself, asthe summer assizes were approaching.

From 'the moment the unfortunate duellist entered the prison gates, his mild and gentlemanly demeanour won the commiseration of all within. The Governor, confident in the honour of his prisoner, subjected him to no restraint. He occupied the apartments ofthe keeper—went over the building as he pleased—received his friends -—'-;held unrestrained communication with all who sought him—and, in fact, was a captive but in name.

Penal-l never forget the 13th of August, 1808. I arrived in Armagh the evening of the Major’s trial, and when, I entered the court house, the jury had retired to consider .‘ the verdict the should pronounce, The trial had been tedious 4tiv'il-igbt had fallen, and the hall ofjustice was rendered gloomier if possible, from the partial glare'ofa few candles, placed upon the bench where Judge Mayne was seated. A breath- less anxiety pervaded the Assembly, and the ominous'wsilence' that reigned in the court was unbroken by a single whisper. I felt an unusual dread; 'a sinking ofthe heart, a difficulty of res- piration, as’I timidly looked round the melan- choly crowd. My eyes rested on the judge- he was a thin bilious-looking being, and his cold and marble features had caught an unearthly expression, from the~shading produced by the accidental disposition of the candles. I shud- deredhasjgazzed upon him, for the fate ofa fel- low-'Creatulre" hung upon the first words that

the sky attentively, and shook his head. “ Oh God ! he will be lost,” she murmured. ” Could I but cross that angry sea, he might yet be saved l” Her words were overheard by the crew of the fishing boat, who were securing its moor- ings. A momentary consultation took place, and with one consent they offered to carry her across, or perish. “ It is madness,” said the old man, “ no boat can live in yonder broken sea.” But the courage of the hardy fishermen was un- shaken.

The lady was placed on ,board; the skirt of the mainsail set, and after a passage as remark- able for its shortness as its danger, reached the Scottish shores in safety, To the honour of these noble [fellows be it recorded, that they re- fused to accept one shilling from the mourner, and followed her carriage with their eyes, invo- king blessings on her journey.

The commiseration ofall classes was painful- ly increased, by the length oftime that elapsed between the trial and the death or Major Camp- bell. In prison he received from his friends most delicate and constant attention; and one lady, the wife of Capt. , seldom left him.

y She read to him, prepared his meals, cheered

his spirits when he drooped, and performed the gentle offices ofkiridness, which are so peculiarly the province of woman. When intelligence arri- ved that mercy could not be extended, and that the law must take its course, she boldly planned an escape from prison, but Campbell recoiled from a proposition that Would compromise his honour with the keeper. “ What," he exclaimed, when assured that otherwise his case was hope- less, “ shall I break faith with him that trusted in it '.’ I know my fate, and am prepared to meet it manfully gr but never shall I deceive the person who confided in my honour.”

Two evenings before he suffered, Mrs. urged him earnestly to escape. The clock struck twelve, and Campbell hinted that it was time for her to retire. As usual, he accompanied her to

should issue. from the’lips of that stem and inflex- ible oldman. From thejudge my eyes turned to the crimipcal, andwhata subject the centrast offered tothe artist’s pencil! In, the front of the bar,

habite'd, in deep mourning, his arms folded across his'breast, the homicide was awaiting the word

the gate, and on entering the keeper’s room, they found him fast asleep. Campbell placed his finger on his lip—“ Poor fellow,” he said in a whisper to his fair companion, “ would it not be a pity to disturb him 1'” Then taking the keys softly from the table, he unlocked the outer wick-

th'at, wouldse'al destiny-—his noble and com- manding figure throWn into an attitude of calm determination, was graceful and dignified—and, when on every countenance beside a sickening anxiety was visible, not the twinkle‘of an eyelash or motion ofthe lip,'betrayed in the prisoner’s face the appearance of discomposure or alarm—Just then a slight noise was heard—a door was softly and slowly opened—one by one the jury reluct- antly returned to their box—the customary ques-

et..—.“ Campbell,” said the lady, “ this is the crisis ofyour destiny—this is the moment ofyom escape; horses-are in readiness, and”—-. The convrct put his hand upon her mouth. ” Hush ’l” he replied, as he gently forced her out, “would. you have me to violate my pro- mise ?” Bidding her good night, he locked the' wicket carefully, replaced the keys, and retired

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appilcation of steam power to the cultivation of the soil.” The merits of the invention, with re- ference to the conditions enumerated, will be judged of by a commitee of the society, especially appointed ; and the inventor will be required to exhibit the machinery and modes of applying it in Scotland. Looking to the greatly extended application which has recently been made of steam as a motive power, and seeing that the difficulties which are opposed to its application to the purposes of the farm have at least been partially overcome by the efforts of individuals. it has appeared to the society that, without exci» ting expectations which may not be realized, a strong ground exists for having this possible ap- plication of steam power made the subject of fair and satisfactory experiment. A steam engine has recently been invented 'in France, with which, it is said, four miles of ground can in a single hour be excavated with an engine of only eight horse power, to the depth ofa foot and the breadth of two feet. The earth, as it is turned up, is thrown into a sort of sail, which hurls it to a distance of 60 feet—A steam plough has been lately shipped offfrom Glasgow to British Guiana, intended for the cultivation of sugar lands in that colony—as a great necessity has arisen for the employment of some other power besides manual labour, in work- ing the sugar estates. The machinery consrsts of two iron boats, one containing a small high-pres- sure steam-engine with a drum, round which the endless chain of rope is coiled, and the other a reversing pulley, by means of which the chain or I'Opehls extended, and allowed to work whichever way is required; the ploughs are attached to this chain, and made to work backwards and forwards With great rapidity and accuracy. The experi-

er ages. It is ascertained by an exact computa« tion, that when the'three great capitals of Khor» assau were destroyed by Tiirior, 4,347,0tl0personsl were put to the sword.

King’s College, Aberdeen, was desirous of red. '

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when they saw these preperations thought Mr. Duncan’s mind‘baflj The late minister ornate,» ’r the worthy Mr M’Killican, used to declareflhat. "

there was not a yard ofstonb’

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ofSkye, he applied for a post-chaise in Aberdeen, . but found that the only public carriage in the. gone that day to Ar-yi“ There was another vehicle, but it want...“ ed a wheel, and the only person in Aberdeen: that could repair it was laid up with drunkennesygv The first coup-cart made in the north was con; ' structed under the superintendence of the late ‘

At the same time, seven. ,.

hundred thousand people were slain in the neigh- '

bonrhood of the city of Monsul, which had risen" V

in the neighbourhood ofthe ancient Nineveh; and the desolation produced a century and a half be- fore by the sack of Genghiskhan, had been at least as great. mighty conqueror, and his Mogul followers, inthe

country betweenthe Caspian and 'the Indus” I that they almost exterminated the inhabitants ;. "

and five subsequent centuries have been unable to repair the ravages of four years. 500,000 Moguls, under the sons of

I Genghis, so completely laid waste

the provinces to the north;

of the Danube, that they have never since," ‘

regained their former numbers ; and in the fam-

Such were the ravages of- this .0

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ine copsequent upon the irrnption of the same; .I barbarians into the Chinese empire, thirtW .2

millions are computed to have perished. the great invasion of Timour twelve of the most flourishing cities ofAsia, including Delhi, Ispahau

Bagdad, and Damascus, were utterly destroyedg. » 1 heads, one of which”: on their ruins.‘ "i

and pyramids of human contained 90,000 skulls, erected

EAGLES Courtyard—When two eagles are inn pursuit of a bare, they show great tact: it is exw actly as if two well-matched greyhounds were turning a hare—as one rises the other descends, until poor puss is tired out ; succeeds in catching her, it back, and holds by the ground with the other, striking all the time with its beak. '

Tue THOUGHT 0F ANOTHER Wotan—It isu not in the hey~day of health and enjoyment—it