To this, however, it is not easy to give so much to fix the exact, or particular a decided answer. Yet some light period of weaning the infant, as to may be thrown upon the subject, by caution against weaning him too early; considering the progress of the in- against weaning him, till, by the prefant's teething. sence of a certain number of teeth,

The function of the teeth is neces- there is some reason to think, that his sary to the process of dig stion. By digestive powers are capable, of assithe teeth the food is masticated; in milating new sorts of food. the act of mastication, it is mixed Now in what manner should the with the saliva; by this division, and weaning process be conducted ?—or this mixture, it is prepared to under- with what sorts of food should the ingo the digestive process; and with- fant be supplied? out this preparation, it is not to be It is the practice of some to wean supposed, that the food can be regu- the infant at once. A particular larly digested. The progress of the night is fixed for the occasion. On infant's teething, therefore, may lead this night the spoon and the crato some information, concerning the dle are to be particularly at work; period, at which he should be weaned. and from this time henceforth, he is The progress of the teething pro- not to taste his wonted food. Nay, cess, however, is not always uniform. soot or aloes, or some such horrid There is a considerable variety, in thing, has been applied to the nipple, this respect, in different infants. to drive the infant from the breast, But in general, the front teeth begin and to deprive him at once of the food to appear, between the end of the fifth to which he has been so long accus: and the beginning of the eighth tomed.

month; and about the twelfth or four- Can the living body bear such teenth month, the infant has got all treatment? It will bear almost any his front teeth, and the foremost or thing when done gradually; but a small grinders of both jaws. Now he change so sudden it cannot bear. shews some power of mastication; The most severe and formidable disnow his stomach is capable of digest- ease must ensue; weaning-brash and ing other sorts of food; and now he all its direful consequences. may be very safely weaned. This disease is generally known, and But should the infant not be wean- many know it from sad experience. ed, till he is capable of masticating It produces the most dreadful havoc his food? We would not argue the in the infantile constitution. It first point, or carry it to the extreme; for deranges the bowels, then the liver, although the teeth be destined to mas- and then the whole frame. It wastes ticate the food, to mix it with the sa- the infant, reduces him to skin and liva, and thus to prepare it for the bone, and brings rickets and other for digestive process; yet if an infant has midable diseases in its train; nay, in been well nursed, if he be thriving, if many cases, it is only the most judihis food shall be well chosen, and if cious, and well directed treatment, the weaning process be properly con- that can possibly save his life. The ducted, he may surely be weaned, origin of the whole, is weaning the without injury, before he has actually intant, too suddenly and too early. acquired the power of mastication. The remedy therefore is obvious. We have reasoned concerning the To prevent every consequence, it is function of the teeth, and the mix- only necessary, to wean the infant grature of the food with the saliva, not dually, and at a proper period. The weaning process ought not to be be

In

It is highly probable, that the de- gun too early; and when begun, it ficiency of the digestive process, in ought neither to be finished in a some old people, is partly owing to night, nor in a day, nor in a week, their want of teeth; in consequence nor even perhaps in a month. of which, their food is not sufficiently taking this very important step, there masticated, and mixed with their are several things, which ought to be saliva. considered-the season of the year,

the state of the infant's constitution weaned at last, and gradually brought and health, the progress of his teething, &c.

Next to make choice of his food. It is not his nature, to live wholly, either on animal or vegetable aliment, and therefore he ought to have a due proportion of both. Let him be nourished by his mother's milk, for the space of five or six months, or until he has got a pair of front teeth in each jaw. Then let him be accustomed to the use of other milk, and learned to feed by the spoon. Next let the weaning process be begun, and during this process, let him be brought to a diet, consisting of milk, veal-tea, chicken-broth, or weak beef-tea, with a due proportion of well prepared bread. Let the quantity of these substances be gradually increased, and the quantity of his mother's milk gradually decreased. Let him be

to the use of food of a more solid nature, and to the common articles of diet, according to the prógress of his teething, or according as the power of his mastication increases.

By conducting the weaning process in this manner, the safety of the mo ther's constitution, as well as the constitution of the infant, is insured. The secretion of her milk gradually ceases; her change of constitution comes gradually on; Nature operates, and supersedes the weak and imperfect interference of art. Weaning brash, and all its direful consequences, are only to be found among those infants who are crammed with improper food, and who are too early and too suddenly weaned. J. HERDMAN,

Old Broad Street,
22d July, 1807.

HISTORICAL CHRONICLE.

DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.

London.

gratulating her on her arrival in this country, to which she returned a short but affecting answer. The Princess of Wales and the Duchess then drove to Blackheath, where she was afterwards visited by his Majesty, and has since been to London, and had an interview with the Queen, and the prin cipal part of the royal family.

At a Common Hall, held on Midsummer-day, at Guildhall, several Aldermen and Gentlemen were put in nomination for the office of Sheriff of London and Middlesex, when Christopher Smith, Esq. of Queenstreet, and Richard Phillips, Esq. of New Bridge-street, were declared to be duly elected for the year ensuing. The following is a statement of the Her Serene Highness the Duchess quantity of porter brewed in London of Brunswick, sister of his Britannic by the twelve principal houses, beMajesty, and widow of the late Duke tween July 5, 1806, and July 5, 1807. of Brunswick, who was mortally wounded at the battle of Jena, arrived on Tuesday the 7th of July, in the Clyde frigate, Commodore Owen, at Gravesend; and the Princess of Whitbread Wales had her first interview with the F. Calvert Duchess on board that ship. On removing from the ship to the barge, by the first twelve houses in London, the Princess took her seat on the left from July 5, 1806, to July 5, 1807.

Meux
Barclay
Brown & Parry
Hanbury

Barrels.

Barrels.

170,879 Combe

80,278

166,600 Goodwyn

72,580

135,972 Elliott

47,388

125,654 Clowes

38,554

104,251 J. Calvert 37,038

85,004 Harford

33,283

The chairing of Sir Francis Bur- and six others, with small ones. Next dett took place on Monday the 29th of was the High Constable on horseback, June. It excited great expectation, followed by nine assistants, three and and drew together an immense multi- three, all mounted upon horses, tude. It consisted not merely of the To them succeeded a horseman, with population of the metropolis, but of a large blue flag, with "Burdett and crowds from the vicinity, who cover- our Country," inscribed in letters of ed the roads in every direction, from gold. He was followed by three bugle an early hour. The procession com- boys, in blue jackets and caps, on menced from Covent Garden, and at horseback, bearing small blue flags, twelve o'clock began to move in the with the figures 5134, the number of following order-Four men with bu- the Baronet's majority, inscribed in gles, on horseback, followed by two letters of gold. Next came a large men on horseback, bearing large flags, white flag, with the inscription,

"Purity of Election," in gold.-Next rious parts, and banners embroidered followed the flag of St. Ann's parish, with gold, gave to the whole a splenand Electors. Next the flag of St. did effect. This equipage was drawn Paul's, Covent Garden, and St. Mar- by four white horses, richly caparitin's Le Grand, and Electors. Next soned, and decorated with purple ribthe flag of St. Clement Danes, and bons, but the horses were not four St. Mary Le Strand, and Electors. abreast, as was expected, but (by the Next the flag of St. Martin in the particular desire of Sir Francis BurFields, and Electors. Next the flag dett) were harnessed in pairs, and of St. James's, and Electors. Next conducted by four persons leading the flag of St. George, Hanover- them on foot. square, and Electors. Next the flag

About two hundred horsemen folof St. Margaret and St. John, and lowed the Car, all wearing dark blue Electors. The Electors all walked favours. The procession was closed four and four, with favours in their by an immense number of the popuhats. Next followed a large dark blue lace. It arrived at the Baronet's flag, inscribed with "Burdett the house, in Piccadilly, about three choice of the People." It was succeed- o'clock. As soon as the Car came ed by a band of music, and another opposite his house, the procession large blue flag, with "Committee," halted, and the Baronet was carried inscribed on one side, and "Purity of upon the hands of two gentlemen from Election," on the other. Next follow- his door, and seated in the Car. ed the Committee, three and three, Sir Francis Burdett wore a blue the Chairman in the rear. Next a coat, white waistcoat, and nankeen large sky-blue banner, inscribed "The pantaloons, white stockings, and a Constitution." Then came Mr. Jen- white beaver hat in his hand, which nings, walking uncovered, supported he kept for the purpose of paying his by Mr. Adams and Mr. Glossop. Mr. obedience to the company at the Jennings is the Gentleman who re- different windows, who cheered him presented Sir Francis Burdett upon as he passed. He seemed to be the hustings, during the Election. in very good health and spirits. Next followed a large dark blue ban- Mr. Jones Burdett, Lady Burdett, ner, motto," The Triumph of West- Colonel Bosville, and a number of the minster." Next followed the Tri- friends of the Baronet, followed; and umphal Car. the whole was conducted with great The vehicle was intended as an decorum. Bills were posted at every imitation of the ancient triumphal corner, recommending in pressing car, and not unclassically constructed. terms, the most peaceable conduct, It was surmounted on four wheels, and hoping that any insult given by superbly ornamented. On the more the enemies of Sir F. B. would not, advanced part was the figure of Bri- on this occasion, be resented by his tannia, with a spear crowned with the friends. The only airs played were Cap of Liberty. In the centre was "Rute Britannia," See the Conquera faggot firmly bound, the emblem of ing Hero comes," and "God save Great union; and on the posterior part of George our King." the platform was a pedestal, on which The Car arrived at the Crown and was placed a Gothic Chair for the Anchor, exactly at five o'clock, and Hero of the day. He sat with his head the Baronet was carried by four genuncovered, and his wounded limb tlemen into the house, amidst the huz rested on a purple cushion, while the zas of the populace. He was so much other was sustained on a sort of Impe- overcome with the heat of the day, as rial footstool, under which the mon- to require medical assistance, but he ster, Corruption, was seen in an agon- soon recovered. Great preparations izing attitude. On different parts of had been made at the Crown and the Car were depicted the arms of the Anchor, for the dinner. Tables were City of Westminster, and also the in- laid for 2,000 people, but the comsignia of the United Kingdom. Or- pany did not exceed 1,500. They. namented draperies of crimson velvet filled all the principal rooms. Every and purple silk was distributed in va- precaution was taken to prevent acci

dent from the excessive crowd, and with the happiest success. The geometrical stone staircase, and the floors, were propped with strong pillars. At night there was a partial illumination in the Strand, St. Martin's-lane, and a few other places.

MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.-This day (Friday, June 26) the House met as usual, when the following speech, with which the Session of Parliament was opened, was delivered by his Majesty's Commissioners:

"My Lords and Gentlemen,

"We have it in command from his Majesty to state to you, that having deemed it expedient to recur to the sense of his people, his Majesty, in conformity to his declared intention, has lost no time in causing the present Parliament to be assembled.

His Majesty has great satisfaction in acquainting you, that since the events which led to the dissolution of the last Parliament, his Majesty has received, in numerous Addresses from his subjects, the warmest assurances of their affectionate attachment to his person and Government, and of their firm resolution to support him in maintaining the just rights of his Crown, and the true principles of the Constitution; and he commands us to express his entire confidence that he shall experience in all your deliberations, a determination to afford him an equally loyal, zealous, and affectionate support, under all the arduous circumstances of the present time..

"His Majesty could not but lament the extension of hostilities in any quarter, which should create a diversion in the war so favourable to the views of France; but lamenting it, especially in the instance of a Power with which his Majesty has been so closely connected, and which has been so recently indebted for its protection against the encroachments of France, to the signal and successful interposition of his Majesty's arms.

His Majesty has directed us to acquaint you, that he has thought it right to adopt such measures as might best enable him, in concert with the Emperor of Russia, to take advantage of any favourable opportunity for bringing the hostilities in which they are engaged against the Sublime Perte, to a conclusion, consistent with his Majesty's honour and the interest of his ally.

"Gentlemen of the House of Commons, "His Majesty has ordered the estimates of the current year to be laid before you, and he relies on the zeal of his faithful Commons to make such provision for the public service, as well as for the further application of the sums which were granted in the last Parliament, as may appear to be necessary.

"And his Majesty bearing constantly in mind the necessity of a careful and economical Administration of the pecuniary resources of the Country, has directed us to express his hopes that you will proceed without delay in the pursuit of those enquiries, connected with the public economy, which engaged the attention of the last Parliament.

"We are commanded by his Majesty to inform you, that his Majesty's endeavours "My Lords and Gentlemen, have been most anxiously employed for "His Majesty commands us to state to the purpose of drawing closer the ties by you, that he is deeply impressed with which his Majesty is connected with the the peculiar importance, at the present powers of the Continent; of assisting the moment, of cherishing a spirit of union and efforts of those Powers against the ambi- harmony amongst his people: Such a spition and oppression of France; of forming rit will most effectually promote the pros such engagements as may ensure their continued co-operation; and of establishing that mutual confidence and concert so essential under any course of events to the restoration of a solid and permanent peace in Europe.

perity of the country at home, give vigour and efficacy to its councils, and its arms abroad; and can alone enable his Majesty, under the blessing of Providence, to carry on successfully the great contest in which he is engaged, or finally to conduct it to "It would have afforded his Majesty the that termination which his Majesty's mogreatest pleasure to have been enabled to deration and justice have ever led him to inform you, that the Mediation undertaken seek, a peace in which the honour and by his Majesty for the purpose of preserv- interests of his kingdom can be secure, and ing peace between his Majesty's Ally, the in which Europe and the world may hope Emperor of Russia, and the Sublime Porte, for independence and repose."

had proved effectual for that important ob- Married.] Richard Bogue, esq. ject: his Majesty deeply regrets the failure captain in the royal horse artillery, to of that mediation, accompanied as it was by the disappointment of the efforts of his Miss Hanson, daughter of John H. Majesty's squadron in the sea of Marmora, esq. of Russell-square.--By special and followed, as it has since been by the license, Richard Neave, esq. of Linlosses which have been sustained by his coln's Inn, third son of Sir Richard gallant troops in Egypt. N. bart. to Miss Irvine, only daughter