The National Register. — London, England, 1809-08-06 00:00:00

THE NATIONAL REGISTER. 502 BUONAPARTE CON VICTED OF FORGERY. Of all the actswhich have distinguished and disgraced the character of Bnonaparte, and which mark with more peculiar truth the features of his tyranny, that by which he has .presumed to falsify his Majesty's Speech at the close of the last Session of Parliament, is at once the most auda cious and the most mean.—That the public may at one glance of the eye see the whole infamy of this transaction, we here lay before them a genuine copy of the Speech, to- Feller with the spurious and mutilated representation of at which BuoNArAturu caused to be inserted in the Moni teur of Monday the 10th July last, No. 101. The Speech, such as it appeared in the Moniteur. M y Lords, and Gentlemen, 41 We have rereived orders from his Majesty to inform you that the present slate of the public btasine3s allows his Majesty So dispense with a further continuance of your labours in Par 'Waco. " His Majesty doubts not that you will return to your pro vinces with the intention of exerting the influence of your know ledge and of your example, more deeply to engrave on the hearts of his subjects respect for the established laws, and at tachment to that happy constitution w hich it has always been the ardent wish of his Majesty to support and maintain, and upon which, under• the 'protection of Providence, depend the happiness and the prosperity of this kingdom. " Gentlemen of the House of Commons, 46 We are c o m m a n ded by hi 3 Niajest v to thank you for having so liberally provided for the services of the pr: sent year, and to ex p re,:. how much his Majesty is satisfied at your having been enabled to provide for those services, without almost any new burden upon hi: people. " 11 is Majesty particularly commnyvls us to thank yon for the oherity you have manifested in promoting the wishes his Majesty bad expressed respecting nu increwed provision for the poorer. elergy. That object was in the highest degree interesting to his Majesty's feeling, and de3erviog the favourable epniideration of Parliament. " My Llrds and Gentlemen, " The uncertaint y of all human events, and the vicissitude; at tendant upon %% at., do not allow us to cherish too confident a hope of seeing the present struzgle terminate in a fortunate issue ; far we have to sti oggle against an enemy or an active genioc, with whom every thing prospers timl whole most incredible projects never foil of stirce,s.' His Majesty, however, commands U 5 to assure you, that he is determined to continue to assist, and to *airport, to the utmost of his power, the efforts made by Austria, convinced that- you will agree with him, that every measure which tends to Cie rc=establi. , Sment of her independence, are Ho leis conducive to the true interests of Great Britain than they are becoming her character and her honour. The original genuine Speech runs thus:— " Nly Lords and Gentlemen, " The atrocious and unparrallelcd act of violence and trea chery by which the Miler of France attempted to 5 urprize and to enslave the Spanish Nation, while it has excited in Spain a de:ermindl and unconquerable resistance against the usurpation and tyranny of the French Government, has, at the same time, awakened i t other nations of Europe, a determination to resist, by a new effort, the continued and increasing encroachments on their safety and independence. " Although the uncertainty of all human events, and the vicis situdes attendant upon war, forbid Inn confident no expectation of a sat isractory issue to the present struggle against the common enemy of Europe, his 'Majesty commands us to congratulate you upon the splendid and important success which has recently crowned the arms of the Emperor of Austria, under the able and distinguished conduct orhis Imperial Highness the Archduke Clarks. To the efforts of Europe for its own deliverance, his Majesty has directed us to assure you that he is determined to continue his most strenuous assistance and support, convinced that you wilt agree with him in considering every exertion for the re-establishment of the independence and security of other nations,,as no less conducive to the true interests than it is becom ing the character and honour of Great Britain." Oit the 19th of this Month the Paco of Tickets and Shares will advanee.— Thom who iuteod to adventure in the protest State Lottery, will %aye consider ably by anintoteniate purchantt.—'rbe particular Numbers bespoke at Richard son. Good it ck alsd Ct,.'4 Offices, Cornbill and Charinr-Cross ' are now ready ter delh er, 1 , and those who svish for more than rue Tiviust of.a Number, should nabs earl) application s to pre/vest dieellphatinont. FASHIONS FOIL AUGUST. AUG. 6. EXTRACTED FROM LE BEAU MONDE, AND SIONTNLY REGISTER. The lovely birth of fashion have now flown from the smoky atmosphere of the metropolis. to waie their plumage in the see breezes or the soft sylvian air of their rural retreats ; we have therefore less to say concerning the variations of that inconstant godtiess, Moderne Costume, this month than usual. Yet novelty does not wholly relinquish that dominion over dress which is so willingly yielded him; hut w hilt the elegance of the drawing-room no longer excites emulation, we find that lighter objects and individual caprice are pursued through hide. scribahle vraictics. It is in this season that taste in dress he• comes free from the influence of example, and while it changes with every whim of every moment, it is loaf, befsre it can be depicted. if we can speak of any particular mode of habiliment being more usual than another, we would mention the crape mantle, n hich is frequently seen distended in luxuriant folds on the Steyne at Brighton, and on the Esplanade at Weymouth. its form varies according to the inclination of the wearer, and ad :nits of different modes of adjustment. Chemise dresses in mus. lin are much worn, and as they loosely throb over the lovely forms which they can be barely said to invest, they indulge the glass-eyed insects that buzz about the beach, with more than a glimpse of those charms which chastity,withont any of her ancient fortifications is left by herself to defend, The Barclay hat and bonnet made of moss and fine plaited straw, are much admired ; but the most elegant companion to the light walking Chemise dress is the satin cap and short veil, with. a bunch of silver or coloured grapes. The Crazy Gypsy hat of chip, worn over a small laced cap, and tied down with a bunch of white ribband on the left side, has an exquisitely simple and engaging effect. The only novelty which may be said to be generally received is the morning breakfast dress. It is a French jacket, made of tine muslin, elegantly embroidered with Guernsey !lilies and rose buds, or with large spots, worked flat, in silk or lamb's wool: and occasionally goldfinches are elegantly introducett i , with all their various shades in the borders. The hack is high, and not mote than half a yard is the length from the w aist, ss ith full plaits on the hips. The frog; is crossed in the conic form, confined with a gold button. It is worn with a corresponding train petticoat. Nothing can exceed the elegai;ce of this beau: i. ful and attractive drets, when worn over en elegant form. In full dress, the backs are made to lace ; the trains are very long : lace and Italian trimming adorn the front, to which the slecvei are made to match. The materials for fall dress consist of vel lum gauze, crape, or Italian net. Yellow, blue, and white are the prevailing colours. Plain clear muslin frocks, with short twisted sleeves, looped up on the shoulder, and ornament ed with a narrow border of stertim flowers in colours, worked inss.tin stitch, have a simple and delicate appearance. Dancing Dress, formed of a Biscayan coloured or white silk gauze, over a white satin slip, ornamented from the bosom to the feet with pearl loops and buttons; the neck, sleeves, and bottom of the dress with pearl rosettes to correspond; sleeves very short, with a white satin sleeve to appear below ; waist moderately long. Silver ornaments may he wont with this dress. White silk shoes with pearl buttons. French gloves and fan. DRURY-LANE THEATRE. Friday a meeting was held at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, of the new Renters of the late Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Mr. Hosier in the Chair. Mr. Sheridan attended, and proposed that each Renter should accept of 12!. 10s. per annum, with a free admission, instead of 25'. the usual annuity, or 15/. without a free admission. This he offered to have guaranteed on undoubt ed security, and that he would, before the Ist of March next, have a fund to rebuild the. Theatre; consenting., at the same time, to o►ter into an engagement that if he failed in providing the fund at the time stipulated, he would forfeit all his interest in the Theatre and Patent. This proposal was listened to with the greatest complacency by the Renters, and a Committee was appointed to commune with Mr. Sheridan from time to time. It was also intimated, that the Drury-lane Company were to perform at the Lyceum Theatre, the ensuing winter season, under the patent; and that it was expected that the Renters would forego all claims. until the new theatre was built ; in which proposal they also up. peared to acquiesce ; there were about sixty renters present and all the trustees, except Mr. Graham, who, we are concerned to state,-is ill at Worthing. 1 ..