To each article is annexed the number of the page of this volume in which it is to be found. 1787. May 20. An extraordinary inundation of the fea on the coaft of Coromandel, p. 172. Sept. 23. A violent hurricane in the Bay of Honduras, and other parts of the Weft Indies, p. 44. December. Serious difputes between the Emperor and his Brabantine subjects, P. 42. 1788. Jan. 10. A warm conteft takes place at an election at Holyroodhouse, of one of the fixteen Peers for Scotland, when Lord Cathcart is elected by a majority of one, and a protest is taken by the Earl of Dumfries, the unsuccessful candidate, P. 48. 15. Thomas Miller of Glenlee, Efq; Lord Juftice-Clerk, appointed Lord Prefident of the Court of Seffion, in the room of the late President Dundas, p. 48. 28. Lord George Gordon fentenced to be imprisoned five years in Newgate, pay a fine of 500l. and find fecurity for his good behaviour for fourteen years, under the penalty of 15,000l. p. 47. 29. The members of the college of justice, by a decifion of the Court of Seffion, found not liable for taxations for the support of the poor, &c. within the city of Edinburgh, p. 95. 29. An edict registered at Paris in favour of Proteftants, p. 92. 31. Died at Rome, Charles Edward Lewis Cafimir Stuart, commonly called the Pretender, p. 101. 147. 221. 313. Feb. 4. Sir Elijah Impey appeared at the bar of the House of Commons, to make his defence, p. 121. 5. On a debate in the House of Lords on the election of a Scots Peer, the Prince of Wales divided with the minority, p. 69. 7. Petitions from a great many of the Royal Boroughs of Scotland prefented to the House of Commons, praying for a Reform in their conftitutions, p. 98. 376. 10. Formal declaration of war made at Vienna against the Turks, p. 91. 12. A petition prefented to the House of Lords by the Earl of Dumfries, against the late election of Lord Cathcart as one of the fixteen Peers of Scotland, p. 71. 13. The trial of Warren Haftings, Esq; for high crimes and misdemeanors, commenced before the High Court of Parliament in Westminster Hall, p. 105. 20. & 21: Debates in parliament on paffing over fome officers in the late Naval Promotions, p. 179. 21. A bill receives the royal affent, for laying an additional duty of 6 d. per gallon on all Scots fpirits imported into England, p. 72. 73. During this and the following month, most of the great diftillers in Scotland, and a great many dealers in grain, became bankrupt, p. 100. 152. 250. March 20. The Bank of England increase their half-yearly dividend from 3 to 34 per cent. p. 149. 464. April. An arrangement made, by which, in all future promotions, the Eaft India Company's military officers in India are to receive brevet commiffions from his Majefty, p. 243. 15. A treaty of defenfive alliance between Great Britain and Holland figned at the Hague, p. 247. 16. The celebrated naturalift, Count de Buffon, died at Paris, p. 257. 25. The King, Queen, and Prince of Wales, prayed for by name, and the reft of the Royal Family in the ufual manner, in the Non-jurant Chapels in Scotland, in confequence of a resolution of the Bishops, met at Aberdeen on the 24th of April, p. 357. 26. His Majefty's horfe-grenadier guards reduced, and another corps appointed in their ftead, p. 249. During this month many respectable houses in England concerned in the Cottontrade, failed, p. 249. June 3. June 3. Lord Mansfield refigned the Chief-Jufticeship of the court of King's Bench, after holding it thirty-two years, p. 300. 6. Serious difputes between the King of France and the parliaments, p. 299. Infurrections, &c. 18. War declared by Ruffia and Sweden, 298. 404. 26. A great victory gained by the Ruffian over the Turkish fleet in the Black Sea, p. 347. The Royal Bank of Scotland obtain a new charter from the Crown empowering them to double their capital, in confequence of which, it is increased to 600,000 1. Sterling, p. 357. July 2. An act of parliament paffed for regulating the flave-trade, p. 447. 482. 3. An act of guarantee of the Stadtholderian form of government entered into by the States of Holland, p. 350. 12. The King (accompanied by the Queen and Princeffes) set out for Cheltenham, to drink the waters, for the benefit of his health, p. 356. 13. Great damage done in France by a terrible ftorm, p. 352. 14. The Ruffian fleet in the Black Sea commanded by Adm. Woinowitz, defeats the Turkish fleet under the Captain Pacha, p. 457. 17. An obftinate engagement between the Ruffian and Swedish fleets in the Baltic, p. 348. The falaries of the commiffioners of customs and excife in Scotland increased to 600 1. a-year each, p. 360. Aug. 4. An infurrection in Brabant, in confequence of the Emperor's severity, P. 406. 13. A definitive treaty of alliance between Great Britain and Pruffia, figned at Berlin, p. 611. 16. The Royal Family quitted Cheltenham, and arrived at Windfor. 16. An arret was published in France, intimating, that all falaries, penfions, &c. above a certain amount are to be paid partly in treasury-bills inftead of cash, which spread a very great alarm throughout the kingdom. A total change of the miniftry foon after took place, when this and fome other obnoxious arrets were recalled, P.407.461. 28. Elifabeth Countefs-Dowager of Bristol, commonly called the Duchess of Kingston, died at Calais, p. 466. 469. 29, Great frauds committed in the Irish ordnance-department, p. 465. Sept. 11. Altercations take place between Denmark and Sweden, in confequence of the former affifting Ruffia with troops to act against Sweden, p. 510. 561. 23. The foundation-ftone of a draw-bridge over Leith harbour laid by Lord Haddo, late Grand matter mason of Scotland, in presence of the magistrates and a vaft crowd of fpectators, p. 515. 29. The Turkish garrison of Chotzim, confifting of about 3000, surrender, and are allowed to march out with the honours of war, p. 509. Oct. 1. William Brodie and George Smith executed at the weft end of the tolbooth, Edinburgh, for robbing the excife-office, p. 514. 11. The Archbishop of Canterbury's palace at Lambeth broke into, and plate to the value of 2000 1. carried off, p. 513. 16. A truce concluded between the Danish troops and Sweden, p. 562. 17. The King feized with a very aarming indifpofition, p. 564. 565. Nov. 5. Being the centenary of the Revolution, was obferved as a general thankfgiving in Scotland, and celebrated throughout Britain with every demonftration of joy, p. 564. 567. 6. The Affembly of the Notables meets at Verfailles, p. 562. 23. A form of prayer prepared by the Archbishop of Canterbury, put up in all the churches for his Majefty's recovery, p. 564. 568. Dec. 9. Both Houfes of Parliament appoint committees to examine his Majefty's physicians, regarding the state of his health, p. 376. 10. Long debates in parliament refpecting the Prince of Wales's right to affume the Regency during his Majefty's indisposition, p. 576. THE THE SCOTS MAGAZINE. JANUARY, 1788. CONTENT Anecdotes of Mr RAIKES, the celebrated founder of the Sunday Schools 1. Vindication of the ENGLISH FORCES Cm. ployed against Tippoo Sultaun s. Singular cate of a Boy who fwallowed COTTON 8. New theory of the NATIONAL DEBT 9. LETTERS of Mr STERNE, continued 11. Account of Sophia Hoffman, the INFANT MUSICIAN 12. Hints for regulating Mr HOPE's ftudies 13. On the beneficial effects of METHOD 16. Curious difcoveries with a Microscope 19. Anecdotes of W. DRUMMOND of Haw thornden 21. NEW BOOKS. Bellendenus 22. Sauffure's journey to the fummit of Mont Blanc 25. Winter Evenings 28. Knox's Tour 31. Catalogue 32. Original thoughts on MODERN EDUCA TION 35. CALONNE'S ADDRESS to the English and French nations 36. Elay on SNUFF-TAKING 37. S. POETRY. Ode for the new year 37. An elegy written at Bruffells 38. Julia, a ballad 39. To a lady with a prefent of Pope's works ib. Lines to a lady by Dr Aikin ib. HISTORICAL AFFAIRS. Turky 40. Germany 42. Poland 43. West Indies 44. America ib. France 45. Portugal ib. England: Boxing match between Hum. phries and Mendoza 45. Prince of Wales, Duke of York, and Pr. William Henry, arrive at Plymouth 47. Mr Macklin ib. Lord G. Gordon ib. Ireland: Great fog at Dublin 47. Scotland: Edinburgh new water-pipes 48. Election of a Peer in the room of the late Lord Dalhousie ib. New green market at Edinburgh ib. The late Lord Juftice-Clerk appointed Prefident of the Court of Seffion, and other promotions ib Judgement in the trial of fictitious voters 49. Distillers against the commiffioners of Excife ib. LISTS. Marriages and Births 49. Deaths so. Preferments, &c. 51. 52. A short Sketch of the Life and Character of Mr ROBERT RAIKES, of Gloucefter. T HE outlines of a character fo diftinguished in the annals of this country as that of Mr Raikes, cannot fail to engage the attention of the reader: in proportion as he feels himself interested in the welfare of mankind, he will intereft him. felf in every particular which concerns this bright example of unbounded philanthropy. His prefent biographer (who is taking this liberty with him without his permiffion or knowledge) does not mean to puff him up with ideas of fuperiority to the reft of mankind; while, at the fame time, he cannot with-hold from him that commendation which is due to VOL. L. the inftrument of fo much benefit to the world. The founder of SUNDAY SCHOOLS. was born in the city of Gloucefter in the year 1735, of as worthy and respectable parents as any in that city which gave him birth, or in any other. Mr Raikes, his father, had for many years diftinguifhed himself as the editor and fole proprietor of a Weekly Journal, which, as it was remarkable for the judicious selection of its contents, was, of course, very extenfive in its circulation, and very generally approved: the Gloucester Journal for a confiderable period ftood unrivalled, extending itself through the A counties |