The National Register. — London, England, 1808-06-06 00:00:00

.304 4... f .1.~e"•'4 MR. PITT'S BIRTH-U Saturday se'nnight, the annivemary dinner Isfr. Pitt's Birth-Day was held. at Merchant Tay. ter the healths of the King, Queen, and Royal Family, had beer • given in the usual way, an Ode was delivered from the head of . the table.—The Duke of Beaufort, who was in the Chair, gave, . according to the last line of the Ode—" The Immortal Memory of Mr. Pitt"—which was drank and accompanied with:natat -lions; and Mr. Gibbon gave a song adapted to the occasion.— Bk. Fitzgerald recited some verses in praise of Mr. Pitt, whirl, were encored. The Army and Navy of England followed, 'with their usual patriittiz reception. The Duke of Beaufort then gave the King of Sweden; and Mr. Canning, in the name o the Swedish Ambassador, returned thanks by observirg that the .spirited conduct of his countrymen, int. Swedes, fout.d in the meeting of that day an additional impulse, from the loyalty am: patriotism with which the assembly were inspired. Several other toasts were given, which were received with enthusiasm„ among them were--" Success to the Spanish nation in their struggle. against Bonaparte; and may the Royal Family of Portugal establish in tike Brazils that independent empire tvloict , they could not preserve in Europe." . " May the landed and commercial interests of this country ever continue a: united as at present."—The toasts and sentiments given were accompa nied with appropriate songs, catches. mud glees. " Success ti the Administration" being given, the Lord Chancellor return" thanks; but from the occasion of its being the celebration 4,f Mr. Pitt's birth-day, who was his most intimate friend, hi feelings overpowered him, and he spoke in a tone so feeble inaudible, that his utterance was very indistinctly heard. It is calculated that not less than 900 persons, among whom were a number of the nobility, were on this occasion entertained. THE COURT AND WORLD OF FASHIOn Tuesday, at two o'clock, His Majesty held a private Levee, at the Queen's Palace, which was attended by the usual Officers of State. 'the following had the honour of being presented to his Majesty Lieutep- Stewart, of the First Guards, upon his . Sot Incessant o'er the art, _ The Muses look with anxious eye To sec the clouds of discoid . That the•roud clarion's warlike sound; Which awes a trembling world, may cease, And aßtheir tuneful choir around May strike the lyre to notes of Peace ; • The scenes of ,horror and of death be o'er, And feel .Ambitioo grasp her iron rod no mote. Vain are their hopes, their vows are vain; War still protracts his bloody reign; And u hen these halcyon hours are past That lull awhile the stormy blast, The Muse again, in martial lays; . Must bid her voice the Song of Battle raise; Must shew that all the joys that smile On Britain's Heaven-protected Isle, Call on her Sons with tenfold might To stein the threatening waves of tight, Whelm ia the ensanguidd tide their Country's foes, And guard with giant arm the blessings !leaven bestows. The performers were Messrs. Sale, Neill, Knyvett, &c. and Mr. Knyvett played the piano forte. Neither the rrince of Wales nor the Princess of Wales had arrived at half past twu o'clock, but trey were •at the • Draw ing-Room. Her Royal ilighness slept at her new residence at Kensington Palace tut . Friday night, and the Princess dressed there for the Draw ieg-Room yesterday. After the performance of the Ode, above .:.irty persons were presented to her Majesty, who continued conversing with the assembly until near five o'clock, when her Majesty' retired. The Drawing-Room was well attended, and the dresses were particularly beautiful. Ilis Nlajesty was not present In the, etteniag the public offices, &c. &c. were illumivated as usual. COURT DRESSES. TIER MAJESTY. A yellow and silver tissue train, trimmed with blend lace, and the petticoat yellow and silver tissue, covered with blond, and draperies of diamonds ; sleeves and body to correspond. TICE PRINCES! OF WALE! Displayed the elegance of her taste in a superb Court train and petticoat of pink and silver tissue. the train richly embroidered with beautiful coloured foil border, and silver bullion forming vine leaves, corn-flowers, and silver shells, interspersed ►with rich coloured stones ; the petticoat fttncifully embroidered tti iii► foil and silver in wreaths and shells tg correspond ; the drapery. of Brussels point lace, looped up with diamonds, forming rosets and stars ; the body and sleeves ornamented with point lace and diamonds. The head-dress of diamonds, and ostrich feathers. DUCHESS OF YORK. A white crape petticoat, most richly embroidered in Arabic stripes of gold and silver, the ground richly covered with hun ches of wheat ; the train of rich gold tissue, embroidered in sib ver ; sleeves trimmed with beautiful point lace, and limped up with diamonds; head-dress, a handsome plume of feathers, and a profusion of diamonds. PRINCESS ELIZABETH. An amber-coloured sarcenet petticoat, completely covered with a rich silver net, ornamented with amigo chains of, massy raver, interspersed with double yellow narcissuss, and wreaths 01 silver oak and Cyprus; train of amber aud silver tissue I bead ,lress of diamonds and white feathers. PR INC VAS AUGUSTA. A white crape petticoat, with an elegant border of lilies sod cocoa shells, fanciful drapery on the right side, formed of rings and mellows ; the left side nearly the same ; the middle of silver foiled stripes with spangles ; silver border of pine-apples, ornamented with rich silver tassels. PRINCESS MARY. A superb dress of silver tissue, richly embroidered with the same. The ground-work of the dress white crape over s atin, studded with large silver rings, and terminated with a ituadsom e vermicelli border with bouquets of garden grass and Guernsey lilies; the right side of the dress a magnifiemat draper) of silver tissue, with a massy border of foil shells, fossils, awl stones, stud ded iu festoons, from Which tsuuckes of oak and acorns Were us- , • • THE NATIONAL agosT-Eit r . JUNE - . . - - - • _ DAY. From regions wrapp'd in endless snow, - 4.- limner in celebration of Eternal Winter's demo domain, ant Taylor's Hall. Af. To where Sol's fervid axles flow toys] Fn mil v _ hied inces , ant o'er the arid plain, promotion. The )bishop of Down, upon his translation to that See. Ado:lira!, the Earl of Northesk, upon his promotion. HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTH DAY. Yesterday our gracious and beloved Sovereign entered into the 70th year of his age, with the best wishes of every class of his Alajesty's subjects, for a long continuance of that life which is deservedly so precious in the estimation of every good subject : " Sero in Carbon redeat !" The tower and park guns were tired at noon, as usual ; and the morning was ushered iu by the ringing of bells and other de monstratiosis of joy. Their Majesties received the junior part of the Royal Family at Buckiaghans House in the morning, where they breakfasted, • and congratulated their Royal Parent on the return of the day. Soon after oae o'clock, the Queen and the Princesses prepared to leave Buckingham House, and they arrived at St. James's at a quarter past two, escorted by a party of Life Guards. Her Majesty was ushered into the Council Chamber by his Grace the Duke of Portland, with whom she conversed for some time. The Princesses fort►►ed, as usual, on time left of the Queen, agree able to seniority. The Lord Chamberlain waved his wand for the performance of the Ode, under the direction of Sir W. Parsons : ODE FOR HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTH-DAY, BY HENRY JAMES PTE, ESQ. POET LAUREAT. Not with more joy, when gathering round, 'Dark mists the * face of Heaven deform ; When howls the wind with hollow Sound, Preluding to the rising storm ; We thro' the severing clouds descry Of cheering light a golden gleam, And hail awhile the clearing sky, And feel awhile the genial beam ; Than now, when spreading wide and far, Roars the tremendous peal of war, We bless of peace and joy the ray. That Olds the happy hourb of GEolltieSN..tal Day. • • --..... V . k ~-