The National Register. — London, England, 1808-08-07 00:00:00

AITGITST 7. so ftened. and ;t.. promised the supplicant life, on condition that ne should &vulg..: the truth at Dodoes' Commons, as satin; him that he had long suspected Madam of these tricks in his absence, and that he would obtain a divorce ; a fier which, any gentleman was welcome to his wife's af fection. Clacas of. BA lastts.—The Stamp Act, which commenced its overation on the 2d instant, requires that every check d ra wn on Bankers or others shall specify the place from whence it is drawn, and if such place be inure than ten miles distant from the residence of the Banker, it must be stamp eil as a Bili of Exchange although payable to bearer on llossitd. The penalties on the drawer, payer, and acceptor ti; any check drawn contrary to this Act, will effectually prevent the partent of any such drafts in future. The price of Bread was ordered to remain the same as last week : the Quartern Loaf of Wheaten 12id. and Household 1 Old. Mrs. Bsllington is gone, for the remainder of the season, to .wises. The Duke of Q , has been nearly drowned in his lacteal bath. His Grace imagines that the shorted road to Heaven is ly the mili.3r way. , The sages of Doctucs Commons are extremely jealous of certain fashionable staymakers, who have of late dealt very largely iu divorces; not indeed to part man and wife, but to separate b:ystnes friends. In the former part of the sixteenth century, bear-bailing was a favourite diversion, and exhibited as a snitable amusement for a princess, and at a kter period it main tained a place among the recreations of woman of rank.— Among- the spectacles displayed for the diversion of Queen Elizabeth, when she was entertained at Kenelworth Castle, by the Earl of Leicester, bear-beating's. and boxing-matches, are enumerated by the historian of the festivity.. - :....: THE COURT AND WORLD OF FASHION. Wednesday, at twelve o'clock, his Majesty arrived in tow n from Wind•or, and was received at the Queen's Palace by the Duke of York. At two o'clock his Majesty held a private Levee The following had the honour of being presented to his Ma- Msty :—Capt. Selby, It. N. on his return from the capture of Mari-Galante, and Deseada, in the West Indies—Colonel Sir Thomas Dyer, who brought the important dispatches on Tues day. ills Majesty afterwards held a Privy Council, and gave audi ence to the Duke of Portland, and the rest of the Cabinet Mini sters, and left town for Windsor at six o'clock. His Alajeity appeared cliearful and in remarkable good health. EAST INDIA AFFAIRS. Wednesday a Court of Directors was , held at the East Tndia House, when the un lermentioned Commanders took !rave pre vious to departing for their respective destinations, viz. For Madras and Bengal.—Capt. H. P. Tremetilicere, of the Asia; Capt. Thoonat. Jones, of the Walt hamsto w ; Capt. 11 enr Hughes, of the Tottenham; Capt. James Jameson, of the Gene ral Stuart; and Capt. George Simpson, of the Union. Far Madeira, Madras, and Ileneal.—Capt. T. M`Taggart, of the Oreau I and Capt. James Hay, of the Sir S. Loshington. For liontbay.—Capt. James Normand, of the Devaynes. The Court adjourned, at six o'clock till Wednesday next. INNER, AT THE CITY OF LONDON TAVERN. —asp. Thursday, the illustrious Personages who have visited this country on the most important mission in the history of modern diplomacy, were entertained at this Tavern. At about half past six the Noble Forekners arrived, and, accompanied by the British Minkter4, entered the room, where they were re ceived by nearly :300 of the principal Merchants, Bankers, and Traders of the (lily of London, and by most of the Breads of the incorporated c ompan i es. Ab out 100 more persons dined i n au adj trent apartment, and joined their friends when the cloth was removed, and sufficient accommodation runid be afforded. Toe tables is the principal rooms were seven ; one at the top, Ind As others at right angles with it. At the former the guests :7,"'"Myfri THE NATIONAL REGISTER. ad* were disposed in the following order : Sir Francis Baring is tlrtt Chair ; on his right in rotation, Admiral Apadoesa, Lord Mid grave, his Excellency the Portuguese Ambassador, the Chan cellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Ferrao, Don Rafael de Lupo, Lord Bathurst, Right Hon. Charles Long, Don Josef Lopes Martinez, and the Swedish Amhassador : to the left of dm Chair in succession, General Jacome, Right Hon. George rae ning, Viscount Materosa, Lord Hawkesbury, Viscount Basal mail, Viscount Sidmouth, Don F. de Sangre, Don F. de la Ve ga, Don Joseph de Noyona; at the same table on the opposite side, were Lords Camden and Erskine, Messrs. Winlham, She ridan, Maitland, Brenton Long, Wellesley, Hammond, &c. At the other six tables the Members for London and Middle sex presided. The dinner and desert consisted of every luxury and delicaer of the season, which were provided in great abundance. The wines were Champaign, Hock, Claret, Madeira', &c. ' The following were the toasts first given, some of rebid' were introduced by short observations from the Chair, com plimentary to the illustrious persons named in them ; " The King."—" The Queen."—" The Prince of Wales and Royal Family."—" Ferdinand the "Vilth, King of Spain." " The Prince Regent of Portugal, and the House of Ilraganza.." " The King of Sweden."—" The King of the Two Sieilies." " The President of the United States of America." The only interruption to the general harmony of the meeting occurred when this last toast was annonneed ; and the marks et disapprobation continued until a new subject drew the &ism lion of the company. An excellent band was provided in the new orchestra, which struck up When the Noble Personages entered, and confirmed playing martial and patriotic pieces, from the best Alasters, during the whole dinner time. Afterwards they were atisi9ted by Messrs. Dignum, Gibbons, and other vocal performers, whe commenced with the favourite Anthem of " Non nubis Do mine." In the course of the eveniog, several new songs were given, composed for the occasion, and '' Rule Britannia" bad mine additional verses subjoined, adapted to the liberal purpose of the Meeting. The conviviality of the meeting having proceeded thus Far, the Chairman rose and said, that lie had to propose a very few sentiments to the Gentlemen presout, which he was remi t tent would meet with their cordial as,ent and approbation. Sir Francis then proposed 1. " Success to the Patriots of Spain, our brave associates in _ liberty and arms." x. " The health of our illustrious visitors, and may their cow rage and loyalty, be crowned with success : and when they re turn to their country, may they be rewarded by its atiection awl gratitude." Mr. Canning said, that he rose in the name of these snide zueAs to express their thanks for the flattering reception given them on this occasion. They desired him to acquaint this res pectable company, that without any hope of exterior aid, their countrymen would have endeavoured to rescue themselves front the tyranny by w hick they were threatened, and they trust they .honk have succeeded. Now having witnessed not only the promises, but the performances of the British nation to support their cause, they can entertain no reasonable doubt of a favour!! able issue. The honourable reward they propose is a pet ma neat alliance and friendship with this country, by which the se curity and happiness of Spain and Britain will he essentially promoted. As an indication of the high respect they bore to this meeting, they desired that the health of his Majesty should be again given. This toast was then succeeded by the following;— " May the united efforts of Great Britain, Spain, and Portuf gal, rescue the Continent from degradation and tyranny.," " May the Spanish, Portrguese, British, and Swedish Pow ers ever unite for the support of Religion, Liberty, Loyalty and Law. Lord Camden then proposed the health of the Chairman with three Ones three, which produced an appropriate speech from the worthy Baronet, and the return of the same complif ment to the Company. The Noble Vi-itors were nosy about to withdraw, when a pause was occasioned by Mr. Canning's health being g iven; 03 which the Right lion. Secretary said, that he had bfore ad dressed the Gentlemen present merely in the character of an it. terpreter : he now had the honour of !peaking to them in his own person, and he had the satisfaction in that character to re. turn them his most grateful acknowledgements. At half-past ten, the upper table was cleared, and we beli.ata lb( ;shots of the compan:: soon afterwards withdrew. .. t ~~ ~i.:.i.w ~~~ ~: ~. tt 1 1I J }_ t•l•