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The eastern side is decorated with a hass-relief, re­ presenting a peasant’s release from servitude, and on the western side is the representation of the Goddess of Justice with her attributes. The four corners of this pedestal arc decorated with four figures of Italian marble; they represent; Fidelity, agricultural Industry, Bravery, and Patriotism; the attribute of the first is a dog; a plough and a cor­ nucopia, is descriptive of agriculture; and the weapons of war with the flag of victory are the trophies of bra­ very, and on one side is the .civick crown. This monument was erected by public subscription, and its erection has cost about 2,800 Pounds Sterling. Frederick's Hospital. This benevolent and charitable institution is indeb­ ted for its origin to the beneficence of His Majesty King Frederick the fifth. The foundation-stone to this edifice was laid in the year 1751, and the charter Mas granted to it in 1756; this noble building, situated in Amalicgadc, was com­ pleted in 1757; it is supported by different endowments, and its capital at the present moment amounts to about 100,000 Pounds Sterling. PUBLIC HOSPITAL’S, CHARITIES &c.