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value 150 guineas, which had been voted to Colonel the Honourable George Harris, by the officers who had served under him in the 2d battalion of the 73d regiment, on the occasion of his retiring from the command of that corps, in testimony of the high regard they entertain of his character and conduct, has been recently finished, and was, a few days ago, presented by Captain Henry Coane.

Iceland Fishery.—The Society of Fishermen's Friends, at Deal, have succeeded in procuring a bounty from Government of £3 per ton, for the Iceland Fishery, and two vessels, of about 100 tons each, will shortly proceed under the superintendence of an old and experienced Dutch skipper. The crews are chiefly composed of boatmen belonging to Deal. Another vessel of about 100 tons is also intended to be sent. It is hoped that this enterprise will form a new era in the history of Deal, and, if successful, will in all probability be followed up next summer with a more extensive outfit.

28៛Gaelic Society.——We learn with pleasure, that a branch of the Gaelic Society of Perth has recently been established in this city. This society, like those of London and Edinburgh, has for its object the preservation of the martial spirit, language, dress, music, and antiquities of the ancient Caledonians. It has established a Gaelic school in Perth, and will extend its benefits in this way as its funds increase. Its efforts in this view may be considered as closely allied to those of that most excellent society lately instituted here for the support of "circulating Gaelic Schools" in the Highlands of Scotland, which have been already productive of incalculable advantage to thousands of old and young, formerly incapable of reading the Scriptures even in their native tongue. For the accommodation of members resident in this city, a commission from the parent society, appointing the Rev. Mr Simon Fraser and Mr John M'Gregor presidents of the Edinburgh branch, with certain powers, has been granted; and at a meeting held here on the 9th current, which was well and respectably attended, the commission was read, and suitable addresses delivered from both these gentlemen, explanatory of the nature and objects of the institution, and expressive of their confidence that these would be promoted by all who wish well to their country. We with pleasure anticipate a considerable accession to the numbers and respectability of this patriotic and useful institution, in consequence of the establishment of a branch in the metropolis.

Escape of Young Watson.—Some light has at length been thrown on the mysterious concealment, and ultimate escape, of young Watson from this country to America. It now appears, that on the night of the 2d December, the young conspirator accompanied his father and Thistlewood towards Highgate. On his father being captured, he returned by a circuitous route to London, He proceeded to the house of Pendrill, a bootmaker in Newgate Street, who was one of their party, and who, it will be recollected, was one of Preston's bail accepted by the Lord Mayor. Pendrill received him with the welcome of a partizan, and it was determined that he should wait till the probable fate of the elder Watson was known. This delay produced the necessity of immediate concealment, in consequence of the reward offered for his apprehension the next day, and a room for his accommodation, in the back part of the house, was prepared; Pendrill, from his own close connexion with the party, feeling a more than common interest in the fate of his friend. He continued Pendrill's tenant for upwards of a month, and in fact, till the vigour of pursuit had abated. During all this time, however, he did not remain a close prisoner, for his host having procured him the costume of a Frenchwoman, he frequently wandered forth in the dusk of the evening. During these excursions, he frequently encountered perilous adventures; but at last, at a convenient opportunity, still attired in his female dress, he repaired to Liverpool, in the care of a female friend, and there, after due precaution, he took his passage on board an American vessel across the Atlantic. Soon after his departure, Pendrill, apprehensive of some disclosures affecting his own safety, sold off his property, and followed the course of his friend, and set sail for America also. Within the last fortnight, a letter has been received by a publican in the neighbourhood of Moorfields, from young Watson, announcing his safe landing in the "Land of Liberty," and expressing his gratitude for the generous protection which had been afforded him by his friends in London, and by whom a subscription was entered into to defray his expenses.

Scottish Corporation.—On the 26th, the Spring Dinner of this admirable charity was held at the Crown and Anchor Tavern in the Strand, and was numerously attended. We reckon that the company amounted to nearly three hundred persons, who were of the most respectable classes of society; the Marquis of Huntly was in the chair, the Duke of Clarence being prevented from attending by indisposition. A very liberal subscription was made in support of the charity.

Burnt Fen.—The Board of Agriculture have received the satisfactory information, that the extensive tract of land in the Isle of Ely, called Burnt Fen (nearly 16,000 acres), which was deluged early in the winter, from a breach in the banks of the river, has been so well drained by the constant working of the windmills, that the whole of it is now in a proper state to be sowed with oats.

Obelisk.—The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Obelisk at Cheltenham, dedicated to his Grace the Duke of Wellington, took place at one o'clock, 26th instant, attended by Lord Hill, and all