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P.IRISLIN F.ISHIONS. I lie ie,iversture of the ronioepherertor having th.elgr.d, the ills remain nearly the stifle. 01IT Detentes •till MrAt Cit pntes, a it'. very large bands anti hit., eit h er of straw, or ui a bans of silk and straw very rl.rep. The ribhous upon the h its are plaited still in very close plaits. The fashionable flower is hawthorn, and the newest ribbon is lilac act! (imago, stripe:l enrlcllud d. In the most splendid assemblies we sin: on the female pun a great minimiser of cn.e.i`si beak Upon enter ng bta box at the Thestus, a W 0111413 of fashion Litters riff her he, banish up, and sits with he head unoivcreil Tin. young men at fashion wear the necks et' their Ants an very high, CI A the angles which pass the cravat, are just a► Abut with the meddle 'taut of the awe F.ISI/10N. TILE COUNTtss oF CLARF's ROUT. This Lady last night " blanched her sables," and pave her first grand party since the death of the Ear at her elegant town house in Saville-street. Her Lidy snip has been long a distinguished leader of fashion ; and notwithstanding the interruption caused by the loss of her L. rJ, the display of last night proved that she still retains the same elegant taste. The company consisted of a portion of the fashionable world, in number between I and SOO, to whose admiring eyes, the house, from the mo. ment of their entrance, presented every appearance of the most rotated splen:iour. The stair-case lead ing to a most 'verb suit of rooms, was covered synth crimson, and lighted up with the greatest bril liancy.—Pleasure sparkled in every eye, but in none was it more strongly marked than in the eyes of th e elegant hostess. Youth and beauty were also gene ral, thoogh not universal, but the exceptions were few, and only set off the charms of the great ma jority, if, indeed, such inesistilrie charms could be augmented by any adventitious to more ad- ip.intage. In the splendid circle were the following distin rsished personages, of whom many did not depart from the icgive scene until tour in the morning. And St. Alban's. .31.seiniaers , —.Salt.bury al.d Ely. torl,—Wincliels 2, Stair, Disby, Jersey, Csrnalen, Gal;o -s.ay and F. 41. saw.. Vue4umur—Cole, Uoduii.l, Brume. And Lorth—a.ot ittgAitt, St. I leLn...„ Templeton, F.•rbes Mor- petit. Adare, 11utr.trt , C..rtoigtuit, G Br.olMrd, .1. lizresfunl, lenburougii, 12 , ..he, G. C-veodoli, and Gleirb.:ri ie. Jr, s—R Wils.m, 4.1.1 J. Suiclaa. G metal Tlventon. 'clone a—Mathew, Vane, and Sparrow. 111.ssrs.—t/rhy Hunter, 111a:inert, emeeer, Dui, C. t:raven, Caux:ii 1, t*:(1.1.; Robitis,n, (watt, Andrews, Spencer, lit:lLtsrse, Freemantle, Dent, Allarkttain, and Hope. Albano, Rutland, andHt . lUtOrt. Ailatektokt•ars-tiali.! , ury awl Dow wino.. irearatrears.— i'albut, Antrim, 114nrolo Sefton, 4111dbrimug4, Jersey, Crivalci, Ely, Louluway, AVeramorelau I, Sefton, and Leif i.n Vire unites: Girifo.d. Bartel. P Crofton 19a.rs—:Imitingfield. Percival, G. Cecil, C. Jenkintron, Ntor petli, 11. Cavendish, CAvs,lur, Carrington, Seymour, Sm arr:, L. Nlanners, Suuderlmid, C. I.e 1111 l Illemkske, litcwsrts, Langford, Cutirtessav, G. B arr y. mere, liaggerstou, Cli_menu, DO Cliffurd, Coleman, S. 1 , 4111 e, E. ildliers Euston, and S. Lumley. Jlistreah•Arby limiter, Baukes, Butler, Fitelieriiert, Do- Creevev, Henry, L..touche, Duff, Rubinson, Seeneer, Dick's, and Sparruw. 31.sia—t;i , litons Emu, Ord, !Simmers, llendoke, Comte nay, C41:41311, DLigens, awl Munk. LADY BROWSLOW'S ROUT. Laiy Brownlow gave, on Monday evening, a large and elegant party to near .iOO persons of the fizst rank, at her house in Hill -street; the front and back drawing-rooms were lighted up in a very sapaior style, the company began to assemble at ten o'clock, and continued to encrease till twelve. In the splendid circle, we noticed the Duke.--axleaoa and licvonshi-e. Earls—Podamoutli, Macclmlld, Chetwynd, Sefton, and We,t more and. rat omds—Sydney, Cole, Stopfo:d, Courtenay, Gosford, Monte, and Cranky . Lerds--tac.k.and, retre, Furbes, RaditoA, Gwyder, sod Augiwitn. Temper, %V. Wynne, 11. I)aaliwond, R. Gamma, and M. W. R r.t.y. :%Irmaa—l-larvey ' Ilene tge, Drummond, Duna..., Fordyce, Sloane, Parite , , Weyland • and Wills. Due/tews—Ouvomiore and Rutland. Air Own, - se--Rath and S..deibui y. Co.4., , ttsics—Casiutuiptugi, craw), Portatiitliton, and Potts• rsonoetesser—Sydney and Goccurd. Latites--.1.. L. Saktittkra, Carbery, Garrott, De Clifforl, ifarvev, Flenboruugh, Punsintbys, Stourton, C. Lennox, 4L.evdnr, gingham, auk' L. Manners. Alittrrats--Whithr , ad, 11Lta.kclitfts, Clarke, I larvey, Ile ne. 4 Union, D. North, Traver 4, Hone!' wund, Riker, Sydney, Plummer, Mutant, and Cunt% alla. ditast—Wherlur, Pterre i ttnatt, Wt.lallam, Manners, Hain incrsle.y, Grant, liar icy, awl Augers. FASHIONABLE P RTI ES THIS EVENING. Coontess of Kenmore's Rout, Portosru-stiu.ue. LAI Rrowalovis Rout, }lilt-.beet. Puookoareet. L.viy Burke,' Concert, lido. 011..1,11411.11%!. Lady I I u.stingtiedl's Rout, Gouveutc-minare. L. 1, 1 1, IL/fells Rout, I ...over-syuara. &Ira. Funlyee'i Rout, WhiteUail. Vas. Whitaker 's Rost, Baker-street Barcusess(;roltou's Ruut, Yesterday morning his MAJI:STV, attended by General Gwvaar, rode in XVindsur Great Park and the neighbourhood of Windsor. Soon after one o'clock his Msfi.sr Y left Windsor, and arrived at the Queen's House about half past three. Her MAJrSTY and the Pa lacassr.s, attended by Lady ALSINA CIPVIENLAND and Miss VYSE, left Windsor about half past nine o'clock, and arrived at the Queen's House about twelve o'clock. The PillNCi of Wst.as WAS espened yesterday at Brighton. His Royal Highness having purchased the Promenade grove, it will no more be opened fur public amusement. Yesterday morning, about half past t.n o'clock, the house of Lord iti.ax LEY, at Cranford, was dis covered to be on are ; but we are happy to say, by timely assisr2nce, it wai got under without any ma terial damage. he family WAS in Louden'. Mrs. Wittzt.sa gave All elegant rout, on Mon day, to a large and fashionable party, at her house in South-street. The Earl of Catrrmartri.n will entertain this day, the Earl of Uxistocc, the Earl of DA soave, Viscount F.t.s.stourn, and the rest of the Direitors of Ancient Music, at his house in Chow field.street. Lady RiDLas's music, on Monday last, at her Louie in Portland-044.c, was attended by most of the amatteori in the nietropol6. Eatl CAMDIEN will give a cabinet dinner, =fri day nest, at his house in Arliogiou-strixt. SONS OF THE CLERGY. Yesterday was rehearsed, in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, before the Stewards and a very respeaable audience, the Music, previous to the Anniversary Meeting to-morrow, when a colle•dion was made to the am )(int of 721. IGs The Trom bones were added, tOr the first time, to flanders atomises, in that noble edifice, and had a most pleas ing etre& The French Ambassador and the liatavian Minister Plenipotentiary have signified their inten tion of honouring the Stewards of the Sipes of the Clergy with their presence at St. Paul's Cathedral tc.-morrow; accordingly, twenty seats have been allotted for their accommodation, and for their Ladies -.ad Suite. Viscount Di aI.ON gave a public breakfast yester day, at his house in Fiteroy-square, which was at tended by near 300 of the fashionable world. The Earl and Countess of K Fa:MARE, Earl and Countess Mucarrsoa ft is, Marchioness of WATERFORn, Earl and Countess of L MERICK, Lord Lou Tas, and Lord Coat: were of the party. The Countess of RUC PC !Nall A MSH I R E has fixed her grand rout for the third of June. The Marquis of A ticaeoßN is about to dispose of his mansion in Grosvenor-square, and to retire with die family to Ireland, in consequence of the death of his much lamented daughter, the 'late Lady HARRILT HAMILTON. Lord and Lady CAST LT.REAGH left town yester day, for their seat in East Sheen. lord Howe left town on Sunday for Twickenham, where he will remain for a few days. The Countess of lhotay last night entertained a large party at her house in Grosvenor-square. Mon sieur Dc V a I. entertained the Company with his ad mirable performance. Lord and Lady HA R ROWRY are now at Bath, much recovered from their late indisposition. The Countess of ANTRIM has announced, by the issue of five hundred cards of invitation, her ball on the 2.3 d, and masquerade on the tlath, in Grosvenor square. Lord C ARTXNET arrived in town on Monday last, front his seat, Haynes-house, Ampthill. JOHN CLAUDIUS BERESFORD, Esq. M. P. has pur chased an elegant house in York-place. His M aJ Est. s' has conferred the - honour of Knight hood On SAMUEL .turciprourrv, Esq. The beautiful engriving by Mr. ANICEIt SMITH, from 4 , The l'wo gentlemen of Verona," (No. 498, of the present Exhibition at Somerset House) is just published in the Second Number of Mr. KEA asi. v's elegant Edition of Shakspeare. Lord ssott is arrived at Bath, for the be nefit of his health, which we are happy to hear, is daily improving. The remains of Mrs. HARVEY were removed, on Mondav last, for interment, to Grosvenor-chapel, South Andley-street. By the death of this amiable woman the poor have lost a sincere and useful friend. liy her will she has bequeathed 3001. to her man servant, 2001. to her favourite maid, and to all her other domestics in the same proportion. A poor beggar woman whom she daily relieved with a shilling per day, has now a settled annuity of 10 1. for life. In consequence of the demise of Lord litek.iis, a Lordship of the Bedchamber becomes vacant. The Peerage descends, in the present instance, to his Lordship's only son, the I lon. Mr. GEORGE PITT, who many years represented the county of Dorset in Parliament, but latterly had retired from publi,: life, and contingently devolves to the male issue of PET i:s BECKFORD, Esq. of Stapleton, in Dorsetshire, his Lordship's son-in-law. Yesterday the Master and Wardens of the Baker's Company waited upon the LORD M ',Yoe at the Mansion-house to set the Assize of Bread, and after examining th 4 Mealweighers' returns, his Lordship ordered t he Assize to be continued the same as las t week, viz. 9d. the Quartern Loaf wheaten, and 71 household. The Margrave of BsnEN and the Duke of WeRTEM4LRG have assumed the tide of Eleftor, pursuant to the ratification of the Conchouin of die %.,>ith March. Yesterday se'nnight a dispensation passed the Seals, to enable the Rev. Wsastr.s Wiiisr LER. M. A. of St. John's College, Cambridge, Rector of Newtini ber, in Sussex, and Chaplain to the Right l lon. the Earl of H.S RROW nv, to hold the united teaories of All Saints and St. Clements, in Hasting, void by ces sion, and presented by Sir Goor tr NVLBSTER, Ban. It is at length determined the Installation of the Most Honourable the KNLONTS of the Mitiraiiv Oitucti of the Barn shall take place on the 19th instant, in Westminster Abbey, and the Ball at Ranelagh, on the Ist of June, in commemoration of Earl Hones victory. A most magnificent Sa loon is building in Ranelagh Gardens for dancing, the itoxi - NDA being reserved solely for supper, which will consist of upwards of two thousand covers. The SALOON will be upon the same plan (but con siderably larger) than the one ere Red for the Noble men and Gentlemen of BOODLE'S Cit. 11 last year, and will be decorated with all the banners of the different Knights, by whom every arrangement has been made to render this fete superior to any enter , tainment of the kind ever given in this kingdom. The St. James's Loyal - Volunteers held their an niversary at the Free Masons' Tavern, Great Queen street, in commemoration of her Royal Highness the Duchess of YORK'S birth-day, by whom that corps was so highly distinguished un a former occa sion, in the honour of reserving their colours from her hands. Colonel the Right Hon. Lord A u tthusr in the Chair, supported on one side by Lord Cuts xeitristo,and Lord FITZH A R R IS; on the left,by Co. lonel Ro L L►STON, Major ELL low, Captains GRANT, COX, three Mr. HAM ArR3LCV's, who lately joined the Corps, and about sat down to dinner at six o'clock ; after the usual toasts, &c. &c. Messrs. DANeT, DOVE., GIANT, and Ansy.t. t charmed the company with Songs, Catches and Glees. The Wines with other accommodations gave general sa tailadinn, and at a late hour the' company retired highly delighted with their entertainment. The important affairs which at this time occupy the Cuisr CONSUL will require his presence some time longs in the capital, and it is said his journey is put off till some time between the 21st of May and f2lst of June. Letters from Wesel state, that the King of. Paussi w will have an interview with the Cri tEs Consul., and, according to every appear ance, at Dusseldor f, to wltkh place the Eledur of 1 .1.1A1.11•111• Will IrektiT„ FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE . YROM VIE FRENCH PAPE:tS. rArtiF, MAY 6. It is confidently asserted that Lord Whitworth re ceived dispatches from his Court yesterday morning, to the arrival of which great importance ,appeared to be alzazheil. For these finor o: five de ys, it has not ce.ised to he announced that the departure of tais Ambassador has already taken place, or is about to take place. But, according to al/ appear ances, there yet remain many chances favourable to ve maintenance of peace. Yesterday, about four o'clock, Lord Whitworthfiad a conference with the Minister of Foreign Relations,-(C toys Francois. ) From all the intelligence of yesterday it was no longer doubted that the English Ambassador was on the pcint of departing, and the report of a rupture between France and England appeared to be con firmed. Since this morning appearances have changed, and hopes are t ntertained that the peace will not be broken. It is said that the departure of Lord \Vhitworth is deferred ; that he has this morn ia.; had an important to iference with the Minister of Foreign Relations, and that immediately after the conference, a Courier Extraordinary was dispatched ta London —( journal du Commerce.) The English Ambassador has put off his depar ture for some days.—(Publi..iue.) _ MAY 7. The political horizon is much cleared since yes terday. It is now certain, that the Ambassador of England will not depart before the arrival of a Cou rier, whom his Excellency expeas from his Conn.— ( CI, j - du Galina.) Utters from Naples state, that veF.sels have been prepared to carry to Malta the number of troops necessary to complete the 2,000 men, whom that Court is to furnish, and form provisionally the gar rison of that place, according to the terms of the Treaty of Amiens. The 'preparations for the First Consul's journey to Belgium continues, noiwithstanding the clouds that obscure the political horizon. French Funds M. 4.ECISLATIVE BODY. SITTING Of MAY 5. The expeaation of an Official Communication to the Legislature, relative to our present situation with regard to Great Britain, attracted a vast crowd of persons to the different Tribunes, long bet re the opening of the Sitting. Not a single word was how ever said on the subject, and • the next Sitting was adjourned over to the 7th May. The following is the Address of the new Authori ties of the Canton of Basle, transmitted to the First Consul by the Landamman of Switzerland CITIFEN FIRST CONSUL, " After having given peace to Europe, it was dotfutless worthy of your generous sentiments, to put an end to the unhappy dissensions which for several years had convulsed Switzerland, the ancient ally of France. Your intervention, General First Con. sul, has procured for us this blessing ; and the :In of mediation, which offers constitutions, adapted to he manners, to the usages, to the resources, and to the local circumstances of the different Cantons, has restored to confederated Switzerland, its ancient existence. It was with the liveliest gratitude, that our fellow-citizens exercised the prerogative which the new constitution assigns them. Chosen by their suffrages, we appear, the Burgomaster and the Members of the greater and smaller Councils, and the first aft of the Sovereignty which we exercise, is to vote an address of thankfulness to the magnanimous hero, who, by giving us a constitution, founded on the equality of political rights, and a federative system, which cements more closely the different Cantons to each other, has crowned his great work ty guaranteeing, in the name of two powerful nations, of which he constitutes the glory, the liberty and independence of regenerated Switzerland. Deign, General First Consul, to receive with interest the homage which is offered to you by a simple and generous people. The remembrance of your be nefits is engraveu on our hearts. We will transmit them to our descendants, with the sincerest grati tude for the august mediator, who has restored and secured to our country, peace, union, and indepen dence. Accept, General First Consul, the assurance of our profound respea." . „ The Grand Council of the canton of Argovia, under the Presidentship of Citizen Dolkn, voted 4 similar address. NIMEOVEN, APRIL 27. The day before yesterday General Frere arrived in this place, to establish his head quarters. The nest day the second battalion of the 48th arrived here, and the first battalion had arrived the preced ing evening. We expect a corps of light artillery, the statiot the 2d regiment of hussars, and the 11th light dragoons. These two regiments are quartered in the neighbouring villages. Three squadrons of the llth are also elpe6ted from Antwerp. I'llE HAGUE, APRIL 30. The Government of State has appointed, to com pliment the First Consul in their name, the Coun sellors of State, Brandseu and Bicker, and Vander ' goer, Secretary of State for the Foreign Depart ment. They will set out for Brussels as soon as they are apprised of the departure of the First Con sul for the Departnwnts of the ci-drvant Belgium. BREST, MAY 2. General Caffarelli, Maritime Prefect, arrived here the day before yesterday. from his return, and clier circumstances, apprehensions were entertained that a war would soon break out ; but these conjec tures are happily without foundation, and stronger hopes than ever are entertained of the continuance of peace. _ _ STOCKHOLM, APRIL. 15. We are now well assured that the dispute which Ica'. arisen between Russia and our Government, will not deprive us of the blessings of Peace.— Troops discontinue to be collected in Finland, and a good understanding is established between the two( Courts. LEGHORN, APRIL 4 20. Lord Elgin arrived here last night from Rome. lie was saluted by a discharge of artillery. The French General paid him a visit, and appointed him a guard of honour. He is to return to England by the way of France. Letters from Naples of the . 12th ult. state, that vewi) ;Ire preparing there to convey to llalt4 the renu,inder two eavusausi nra s vii- 1•••' T+l .- rue of the Treats of Amiens, are to form the glt son of that island. .This kingtlorn is so infested brig an ds, th a t a reward is offend to the troops f their apprehension. MILAN, APIIII.J4. The Vice President of the Republic had lately written a circular letter to the Prefccis, urging the levying of the conscription, which ought now,ronformably to the law, to have been completed. This letter has also for its objeet to contradiet the false report circulated by ill min,led persons, that the new levies were to serve out of the territory of • the Republic. BRUSSELS, MAY 4. Among the magnificent pie: which are to be given in honour of the arrival of the First Consul in rix city, that which is to he given by M. de Van.levi-Isl o the rich merchant, will he the most distingnisited. A superb hall is construCted in his elegant mansi• by throwing several apartments into each other. de VandeveLi has received an assurance from the First Consul, that he will be present at the kite, accompanied by Madame Bonaparte. MLNT'I., MAY 1. Though the intended visit of the First Consul to this place has been officially announced, it will, in all probability, not take place till about the end of the month. H %WOVEN, APRIL 22. His Royal Highness Prince William of CFuces ter is this day expelled from Brunswick. He is -^ remain here eight days, and is afterwards to 'p*,. teed to Berlin, to assist at a rei iew, which will tills, place about the end of May. Tile Dilke cif Car '.ridge, who set out fur Brunswick on the 1 th, rc t and yesterday. PET F . RSOURGII, A P It' T. 8. There has been purchased in Livonia Cir France, a great quantity of ship timber and other articles used in fitting out fleet. CSTAN riNOPT.E, MA.tCH 2P. _ The French Amhassador hati later i •• conferrence with the Reiss•Effindi, The subj?et it turned upon was tie evacuation of Fgypt ' Engli.l•. The Turkish mini , ter thanked the a.m. bassador in the name of his highness for the effe4=l: al interference of the French Government in a blisines so closely connefted with the interests of the Porte. The Reiss-Effendi has also declared, that the sultan his master was ready to draw clover the ties which united the Porte with Franee. We arc assured that very shortly a new treaty of commerce will he set on foot, which will rest on grounds highly advan• a b ,, euus to France. LAW INTELLIGENCE. COURT OF X ING's BENCH—Ti ESDAY, MAY 10. PORTLAND TRESS-GANG. Lieutenant Hastings, and J. F. Morgan, mas'er's. mate, of his Majesty's ship L'Agle, were brought up upon &Leaf corny: to be bailed. They committed to Dorchester gaol under a warrant. the Coroner, standing charged with murder. The fiefs upon which they were so charged were briefly as fol lows : the Lieutenant and the other gentleman went on shore on the isle of Portland, on the 2cl of April last, tor the purpose of impressing seamen; they pro ceeded to the village of Easton, from thence to Chis• well, where the mob assembled to oppose them. Captain NVolfe, of I.' A g./e, was also with them, and lie attempted to seize a seaman ; in the scuffle his pistol went off, and immediately some of the mob who were armed with musquets, tired at., the press-gang and wounded four of the men. the • marines in their company immediately fired in re. , turn by which some of the mob were killed. The affidavits of Captain Capt. Wolfe, Lieutenants Smith and Salmon, and of several of the crew present, were all read, from which it appeared that the mob had behaved with great violence, and that the press• gang did not fire until they had been first fired at, and otherwise greatly insulted. From a defect in form the depositions taken beford the coroner could not be read. Mr. Easkisti: shortly addressed the Court, an,' observed, that although the Coroners' Inquest hal returned a verdiet of murder, it was impossible tint any Grand Jury could find such a bill, upon the fitets disclosed by the affidavits before the Court. The Court directed the Defendants to be admitted to bail, themselves in 4001. and four sureties in 1001. each. The sureties being immediately given, they were enlarged. The States of Germany are beginning to follow up the new arrangements rendered necessary by the final settlement of the Indemnities. After the arri val of the official intelligence at Carlfruhe of the ratification of the conclusum of the INet on the :24th of March, the MA NG It AV 1: of BAD 6 : N alai the Durck: of Weartmaceo assumed the title of Elec tor, secured to them by the definitive ratiti.:ation. At Abbeville, in France, the following calamitous circumstance took place on the 2d of May. As the jailor of the town, in the execution of his duty, was shutting the old gates of the city, after banishing woman of loose morals, they suddenly fell off the hinges on the crowd, killed six, and dangerously wounded four persons. Last Saturday morning the Brighton fishermen were placed under considerable alarm, by the ni 11 approach of an East-Indiaman, and two cutters, to the shore of that town; but were soon relieved from their apprehensions, on discovering that the mentioned ship was proceeding_ to land her passe.. gers. Forty came on shore, and immediately en gaged post-chaises for their conveyance to London. The Indium:in was afterwards boarded by the crew of one of the cutters, who impressed eighteen of hex hands, for his Majesty's service. Yesterday se'nnight the I lastings fishermen again brought into that port, upwards of three ton, weight of souls only ; besides large quantites This abundance of delicious fish was c.inglit on he newly discovered ground, to which the tisherni n have given the name of niltnlnd Ground. The Hastings men, (who it seems are now become better acquainted with the rocks) for their kaoxl• this valuable ground, are indebted to sum. F. men, by whom it was first discovered. Last Weihaesday, WILLIAM MARSHALL., a 1«1 employed to ride with the mail to and from Mid hurst and Arundel; was taken before the Earl tiC EGacnotsr, charged with quitting the mail, Jo.ur ing, and wilfully mis-spending his time on the t.) the detriment of the service, and by his lastisinp committed to' the House of CorreAion, at Pettvonli, to hard labotr, fair the sinu:e4 out month. , - . , ,: a - I r AIM . -I s ~f.~