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cannot but recommend it, to their sedu- 
lous attention. 
86 A Garland fair my Henry brought,” a fa- 
wourite Song, sung by Mrs. Margerumy, at 
\ Prauxhall Gardens, Written and composed 
by Fobn Parry. 15. 
© This is cne of those simple little songs 
which are calculated to please the gene- 
rality of vocal practitioners. The me- 
Jody is remarkably natural, easy, and 
unaffected, and the sentiment of. the 
words. is faithfully consulted and grace- 
fully expressed. 
The» *¢ Marchioness of Abercorms Hornpipe,” 4 
favourite Ronda. Composed and arranged for 
\ the Piano-forteyby 8. Hale, 1s.Gd. » 
This is 4 pleasing little piano-forte 
rondo, and greatly calculated by the ge- 
neral constraction of its passagés to im- 
pve the finger of the learner. The di- 
ed Ak os DO ey 
New Acts of the British Legislature. 
[Oet. 1, 
gressive strains are faneica with much 
ease and freedom, ‘and. the aggregate 
effect.is highly creditable to Mr. Hale's 
abilities in this species of : composition. 
Farnowick’s Hornpipe, arranged as a Rondo for 
the Piano-farte, and inscribed. to Miss 
Susanna, Man Cassels, eh Wi prise by 
Mr. Fay. 2 6d 
This horppipe, as arfanged by Mr. Jay, 
forms an agreeable and improving ex= 
ercise for the instrument for which ‘it is 
written, and cannot but prove highly ac~ 
ceptable to juvenile practitioners, 
Eliza to ber Linnet; written by Miss H. €. 
Reynolds. Composed and dedicated to Miss 
MM. Gill, by F. Davies. 1s 6d. 
The melody Mr, Davies. has given to 
these words, is at once tasteful, attrac 
tive, and appropriate; and the sympboni¢ 
piano-forte accompaniment does credit to 
bis fancy and judement. 
ABSTRACT OF THE PUBLIC LAWS ENACTED BY THE 
BRITISH LEGISLATURE. 
Pussed in the lust Session of Parliament, 48 Geo. ILI, anno 1808, 
RTY-EIGHNT Geo. 3. cap. cxi.” 
A Permanent Local Militia shall 
be ballotted and enrolled in England, not 
exceeding six times, including volunteers, 
the original quotas under the general mie 
litia act; and the deficiencies in eflective 
volunteers, now to ‘be supplied: by addi- 
tional militia men.» § 1-—3.. > 
“The men are to’ be ‘ballotted out of 
persons between the ageof 48 and 30, 
returned in the militia lists, and no per- 
son ballotted shall be allowed to tind a 
substitute; or be entided to.bounty, § 3 
‘Persons, returned.as ft to.serve, uot 
appearing. within the time limited, are 
to forfeit not exceeding 51. nor less:than 
28s. and on non-payment to beimprison- 
ed for not exceeding fourteen days. § 9. 
- Special constables shiall; be above the 
age of 30 years. - § 16. 
Persons unable to serve, from illness 
or bodily infirmity, shall be excused. § 11. 
‘Persons in orders, or pretended or- 
ders, and not carrying on anyother trade, 
“except that of a sclioobmaster; medical 
men, and persons employed. in’ the 
Tower, at Woolwich; the gua-wharfs; or 
powder-magazines, are exempted from 
servite.  § 12. 
But no articled | clerk, or apprentice, 
horany poor man with ‘fess than 3. chil- 
dren, nor any person of the height.of 5 
feet 2 inches shall be. exempt feo serv-- 
ing inthis militia, § 14. 
Apprentices ballotted shall not enlist 
. yr army, havy, marines, er regular 
e — 
militia,without the master’s consent; ang 
service under, this act is not to affect in- 
dentures or contracts between masters 
or servants. § 15. 
Persons ballotted not appearing to be. 
enrolled, are to forfeit 801. or if they 
have not an income of 200l.a year 20! 
oronly 100]. per annum, 101. the pay- 
ment of which fine is to exempt thei 
for two years, §16., - 
Persons Imprisoned for e042 
of fines are'liable to serve wheir’ released - 
and persons claiming €xetnption upor: 
payment of 201, or 10]. are to sign a de- 
claration, that their income does not ex- 
ceed sactsams as aforesaid, or ‘produce ¢ a 
certificate from the commissioners of the 
property tax to that office; and formaking * 
apy false viene ges there isa penalty 
of 501. § 4 v3 
Persons Lal lotted engaging to serve in 
any voluntcer corps at their own expense, 
shall have half of their fines remitted ; 
bot'if they shall not continue to serve ” 
for four years, they shall forfeit treble 
that sum remitted, and be liable to serve | 
in:the local militia “forthe” remainder of 
the term: § 20. 
The days-on- which wateatbant atvent? : 
are to, be specified. in. the certificate of - 
their commanding officers, . § 21. 
Persons claiming exemptions, on pay=— 
ment of fines, are’ to sign a declaration 
-that they have not insured); and persons 
refusing tesign such: declaration, not ap> 
pearing; or are a tw declaration, ares? 
vi- re te 
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