The National Register. — London, England, 1812-05-31 00:00:00

MAY 31. It i - now many rears since, that a Clergviran who held a small curacy ;II t'lle country, had th:: misfortune to lose his wife and two children in the course of a few weeks. This afflictive stroke was so severely felt by the poor man, that finding himself, from a depression of mind, incapable of pursuing his pastoral duties upon a spot wifch each moment awakened in him a thousand distressing recollec tions, he resigned his situation, and set off for London, in the hopes of obtaining a Lectureship. These hopes at length failing him, he, as a List and almost hcrless re: source, was prevailed upon to apply to Mr. PzacEvaL, with whom he had been formerly a brother Collegiate, al though he had had no intercourse with him since that pe riod. Mr. P. instantly recognized him, and then supplied him with a sum of money, until such time as he could make due inquiries into his past conduct .nd merits. These proving . fully satisfactory, Mr. P. had the gratifica tion of obtaining for this worthy man, from the CHAN CELLOR, a living of 1801. per annum. The day before Mr. PnitcEvAL met his death (Sun day), he inquired of his valet what engagements he had for that day ? He answci ed, none. e , What ! not any one to dinner ?"--gg No."---cc Then lam happy, for I shall have a pleasure I very seldom enjoy, of dining with my family alone." It so happened, that all his children dined at home that day In the evening he called for a Prayer Book, and read the service to his whole fa mily. At the usual hour, Mrs. P.ERCVVAI, ordered the children to bed, but he begged her to give them leave to stay up a little longer, as he so seldom had the enjoy ment of their company altogether. When the time ex pired, he kissed teem all, and gave them his bles s ing very remarkably. A Sunday passed in this manner must be remembered by his relict with satisfaction, though timed with the severest sorrow. Sir VIC A ItY GIBBS was cn Friday sworn in one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in the room of Mr. Justice LAWRENCE, who retires. Sir SAMUEL Ro lIILLY, it is supposed, will he the new Attorney. General. Sir VICA !TY in taking leave of Lincoln's Inn So ciety, addressed the Benchers in a short speech, in which he expressed his obligations to them in terms cif heart-felt sensibility. He was answered by Lord EfISKINE, who blre testivony to his merits as a distinguished Member of the Society, and said that he was qualified to discharge the duties of a higher station than that to which he was 110Y.r to he General LEI'EBVRE who broke his parole, is arrived at Boulogne, where (to the disgrace of England be it said) he was '.., - ,nded by one of our own countrymen. The Kiri of BUCKINGHAMSHIRE II:1S bscn sworn in as Chancellor of the Dnchy of Lancaster, in the room of the the late Mr. PERCEVAT,. The reason assigned for this is, the precepts to summon a Jury and witnesses, for the trial of the rioters could not issue without the Chancellor'sfifit. Lr , rd Viscount Comp - rox was on Wednesday elected Member for Northamp►on, in the room of the late Right Honourable SPENCER NI:LEVAL, without oppo siCon. Tuesday, thelannual distribution of the Premiums and lt.,!wards, adjudged by the Committee (4 the Society of Arts, to the successful Candidates in the several Classes, took place. Among the premiums distributed was one of a Silver Medal, or twenty Guineas, to J. Fiscn, Esq. of Red Heath, near Watford, for 123 stocks of bees ; and to J• C. CURWEN, Esq. M. P. of Workington Hall, Cum berland, for his improved method of feeding much cows, the lesser gold medal. ~+--~-~- _, • • ORIGINAL POETRY. ON FLOWERS, GIVEN BY A FRIEND. Why droops thi4 rose? Why fade these precious sweets, In spite of all my care to save their bloom; So ruthless death the fondled babe oft meets, Nor can a parent's cries avert the doom. Farewell, dear flowers, the lesson you have giv'n, Deep on the tablets of my heart shall rest; No earthly joy I'll seek, but to beav i n, Where man alone can be supremely blest. 333 THE COURT AND WORLD OF FASHION. THE PRINCE REGENT'S LEVEE. Friday, his Royal Highness the PRINCE REGENT held a Levee at Carlton House, which was numerously attended. A party of Life Guards and Foot Guards marched into Pall-mall and the Court-yard at Carlton House, in the • morning ; the Duke of GLlucester's b,.nd, in their State uniforms, attached to the former, attended, and played some charming pieces during the day. It being a Cellar Day, all those who are Members of the dis►til guished Orders wore their sninrl) C. liars; several, came without them, and were obli . ..Ted to retrrn home for them, it being contrary to Ccurt etigiLtte, to receive them without. Atter the Levee, his ROYAL HIGHNESS heirg seated on his Throne, the Loan CHAMBERLAIN illtrOdll:cd to his presence the Members of Cle University of Oxford, with the Address on the Assassination of Mr. PhRC'EVAT. Lord GtENVILLE, the Chanccllcr of the Universiry, in his full and superb robes, 'conducted by the three Squire Bea dles, attended by— The Archbishop of York, the Bishops of Landon. Oxford. Ilrince ester, St. Asap.), and Carlisle; the Lard Charctilor, a:, Lord High -tew . o . d of the Univpt sity ; the King's Advocate. the Judge of the Admiralty, t!te Duke of D:trset, Lords Binning and Kenyon, fuci te:ootooth, :he SpeAter of the House of C;),111110.1S, Sir J. C. HirpeNley, Mr. M. A. Taylor, Sir John Nichol, an l about one hundred Masters of Collegcs, House;, Proctors, Doctor:, Masters, They were all most graciously received. They came in proccsiion from the St. Albans Tavern, in S. AlLans street,. dressed in their college d-esses, which ha , i a very grand effect : the novelty of their appearance attracted a large concourse of people. The following were also prevnted with similar Ad dt Mr. J. Berens, Recorder, from Maidstone; Mr. Lyttleton, from Kid derminster; Mr. Pocock, and Mr. Astell, from BlL.:gew.iter; Mr. Houstoun ' from Glafkow ; Mr. Owen, from the Corporation o. Pem broke; Mr. Wilbraham Bowl& and Mr. Macdonald, fro:.: Newcastle tinder-Lyne ; Mr. IV! Sutton, from Scarborough • Mr. IL Lavendi,h, from the Mayor and Corporatinn ot Derbv; Dundas, from the Corporation of the City of York; 1\ lr. Dickenson, from From ; C. Taylor, from Wells; and Mr. Saville, from the Borough ot Oak hampton. THE NATIONAL RT'..GISTER. •, INSTU.I.AI ~'-' The Order cf the Bath having been ex'ended to fifty Knights, including the Sovereign and the Grand Master, 23 are to be installed to-morrow, at Wcstminster Abbey, which is the largest number that ever took place at one time, and will render the sight the grandest that ever was seen of the kind. Orders have been given from the Loan CHAMBEIMAIN's Office for the fitting up of a grand canopy and a throne for the c2l7lt:N, and places fi)r the PRINCESSES, to see the Installation. The PRINCES. CIIA tuoTTE of WAL: s is also to be there. The Installation takes place in HENRY the VllTn's Chapel, which has !wen fitted up with seats for the purpose of accommodating a n'urner • us company, and the ceremony will be performed by the DuKE of