The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser. — London, England, 1805-05-30 00:00:00

CIIELTENII.4M, MA Y e 7. This delightful place fills daily ; such a numerous of rialto:WS, so early in the season, must he very trer;ng to the inhabitants, whose exertions to ; . .w; t hem elegant accomm c d ation are unceasin g , n.i it they continue moderate in their denvensis for rags , will eventually prove greatly to thcir ad 4„.Age, The prospeCit of once more seeing our wious and beloved Sovettriqm here seems to Arnate every individal of the county : and, it is oe sed that the celebration of His MaJzsrv's .0 1 . jay, which takes place at the Lower Rooms, Monday next, the 3d of June, will far exceed, in plendour and hilarity, any ertertainment that has .en given here fo r r some years past. 'The new, al, perhaps, fcr its size. the most beautiful and ,mmodious Theatre in England, will be open the ib of June, in honout of the day. The following tea very few of our late arrivals : lanes %iue , FA. Master or the Cerltnonies ; Unlearn weestesew /unwed, Viscount Northland, Lord and Lady tnegb, Lair and Sloe Mon Min R othuzns, Llrel and Meant banntenl, Lady Mare Lind:ay, Lily Elizabeth aid;nity, L i m-General and Mrs. Wale-4, Major-General Lair Miry RIM, Hots. Mi+4 Wow., rim. an Mia Floret, Hod. Mr. and Mn Vorteseue, Mr and e !Ira Lade Elizabeth lege, Right lion. the Lon! hi , hol • s,:•!:,;oe!, Sir CL•orge and Lads Leah, Lady Call, Lady wing, Admiral prisharie, Admiral and Mn. Picot. JWYAL SOCIETY OF MUSICIVIS. Litt night this highly favoured Society with Reyal Pemnage. had a second Benefit Concert this 4ioll at Hanover-square Rooms. The perform ice was, by command of Their MAJESTIES ' the " Wed Oratorio of no Mentitb, which was per erica by the Performers of Use Concert of Ancient lo.ic. The opening Song, by Mr. H•naisou, a. a master-prece. The other songs Mete support in the most finished style tly Mrs. BttulaGTON, list TEN Ji 4IgT. Mr. BA RT La AM . Mr. J. B. SA LH, c. The chorus •of 7Zeis and is gone oat was cog as a quanet by Mrs. Bud. i NGTON, and Mes.rs. W. KNTVLT,ITAIMISON, and T RTLEMAN. The performance was honon 4 with the preserve Their MAJESTIES, Princesse.tELiz AB ftT li, MA It Y, ruts, and Asset! A : Duke of Cuisine L AND, &C. LYesterc(Ay morning, so MAJI ST Y left Kew in hi cited by a party of the I, ed to Camberwell, whet Lorsv., and the Light Hoi f the Royal Horse Gus Ili.. NI vasty Arrived a o'clock, where he wa WA L as, the Duki CIIATHANto a kreat nu e oxthe ti after eight o'clock, His travelling carriage, es ght Horse, and proceed- His MAJESTY chani c ed were relieved by a party lc. Woolwich Warren about received by the Prince of 'OR K, KKK T, And Sussex, s•General of tiirt Ordnance, rof General o:Szers. The artillery were wader arms. led to trineeet the different that be ht not time for on his last visit. Soon after ele o'clock Her M AJE> I v and the PRlaCallitli Arrived. They alighted from their car riages at General M.Ct.ouD's house, and were re ceived by the ConntesA of CII ATH A %,, where they waited a considerable time, till they were sent for by M AMT . Y. In the comae of the morning the artillery went through their diffeient manoeuvres. lted.l.ot balls were tired at a hank prepared for the purpose. A number of poles, with flags flying, were eta ti/neJ in the Thames, and a number of shells let off at them. A temporary house was built for the oc• casion, and red hot balls fired at it till it was in flames. The RI)Y I. Pesry inspene I the manu g4'lsry of the various balls, and every thing rel.ttive to the artillery; likewise the Acudemy fur young Cadets. About half past two o'clock. the ROYAL PARTY mired to the Officer.' Mess-room, where there was a most sumptu-us refreshment provided by Earl are•m,consisting of every dvlicacy,hot and cold. A little before four o'clock. Her MAMTT and the Patacents set otf ;or London. His MAJZSTT went and vita.nirted the Depository—end, at five o'clock, visited the Princes. of WALES, at Black heath. The couvicls had a holiday upon the occa uka. His MsfrsTv will lay the first vane for a new church, on his visit this season at Birmingham. There will be a superb gala at the Public-roams. Rutland-square, Dublin, on Tuesday, the 4th of June, in honour of His Mat est r's Birth Day. Previous to the Grand Review in the Phiznis. park, Dublin, on the 4th ofJune, the Yeom Hwy are actively employed in improving their discipline. It is supposed th e y will muster in great numbers on His Mafesry's Birth Day. Last night, the elegant Comedy cf Tie Wall to Rap, lih, was performed at Drury.iane Theatre; Mrs. JOEDAN sang The !Vidor v..ith uncommon swec:aess. Mr. Et. LISTON apologised for the omis sion of the Ballet, Mr. B v IlliE and his son being in• disposed. Mrs. Sig 4Er danced her hornpipe in her very ben stile. The !nine was quite full. On Monday morning, the Light Company of the Mite of Gloncester'a Loyal Voluareers went to Kilburn, to tire for a medal, given them by their Captain Fan a sr , : r, which, alter a great deal of neellein tiring, was won by Mr. A nc v. We are authorised to state, that an amicable arrangement has taken place between Mr. BETTY I and Mr. lloucit, in consequence of which, the ?roux . ; 1:11,•••14 play e 1 Dorglet on Saturday, at Co. entry, on his way to Liverpool, for the benefit of chat Gentlem a:: . The Earl and Cogiotev. Of Oanorgo are exPeeled at the CA ,tic of Kilkenny immediately a:ter tile Binh Day. It is said a number at rank and fashion will accompany them ; and tilat they will visit Kil kenny during . the pettimnances at the Private The atre in that city. The Lush papers regret mostfeelingly the absence ,of the Countess of HA RDWICEE, from the Vice Regal Court ; they say, it forms a precedent to the Irish keel ton; and add, that the number of Ifaihionables from this part of the Empire, presented to I ler MAJEST r last week, at St. James's, is :almost incredible. Amongst the etesentationa vitte no less than four Marchiosesees. E___ .0 . TIIE.ITRIC4L PHENOMENON. A yeun7 Lady, seven years old, made her debut last Wednesday at the Belfast theatre, in the part of Teal Norval. Before the Curtain drew up, every part or the House was crowded, from curi osity, to hear hal- recite the following Address, writ ten for the occa.ion by Master ROMNEY Ron tNsots TIIE ADDRESS. Mare news (min Lilliput morn, I own ; This' Gestic, , fir'd with jealous anger, frown -.- What, though th' indignant voice of age exclaim, And prou.fly scorn my young attempts at fame ; And while my longia; eyes your smiles pursiie, Think I had better learn—to knit and sew ; Or, white my prattle your attention draws, A rod — would better tell your just applause ! Shall infant Genius, then, in earliest bloom, Expire, ►y your irrevocable doom l• N0..-lm the precious bud, expanding, smile, And shed its influence o'er this favnur'd isle ; Here a let it bloom once more--. 14 Heav'n's commend More precious than Gslconda's golden •and. And when the Tragic scene unfolds its charms. Aad Randolph's sorrow ev!ry breast alarms, As mothers feel-sea sistets fondly dear, As brothers—hail your infant sister hers. And let not Prejudice despotic reign, Or bind your senses in hi: rig'rous chain.— But let proud judgment fancy's spells obey, And, 'midst her wilds, enthusiastic stray ; Nor bind the wand'rer with a stem command, But raise young merit with a parent's hand. Yours is the peter, to bid the infant mind Soar, with a flight resistless, unconfined— Unless your kind applause our bosoms warms, • Mute is the Poet's strain—the muse resign. her chanty,. For I will tell you (if you needs must knew it) That I ant prompted by a youthful Poet. A child, not seven years old, reciting the %2r:es of a boy of twelve, and each of them exhibiting talents that would do credit to any age, inspired frelings of the most lively interest in every breast, and excited the most rapturous applause. • Alluding to the Yerirtg Marius, who cummeiwwl his theatrical career in that town. SOCIETY FOR PROSECUTING FELONS, FORGERS, This Society, which was instituted so far back as the year I iii 7, under the patronage of the late ce lebrated Sir Jolts FIELDING, held its Anniversat y Festival yeAerday, at the Crown ar.d Anchor, Strani ; Sir Cll:taLtis PRICE, Rut. Vice-President, in the After the cloth was removed, Non no4is, D. ntine, was sung by Messrs. TAYLOK, BARDUN, and OD WELL, in a superior style. The Kin:, the 12!:Cf17, tie Prince and Pri•re,e or Wales, and Itlaal nmily, were severally drank, with three times three, and universal applobation. . . God Slre the King, and Rule Britannic, followed, by Mexsrs. TAYLOII, BAIMON, and oowcia., in great degree of excellence. Tne Chai.e 4f )(wit mid the Army with three times throe. - , Lq d Nathan, and the Navy, with three times three (cathu• biaelt • Uge). Gite.—" Flow thal we M with spend our Haan ) "—by MIS, A. Taylor, Chtweil. Sir CHAILLs Nice then rose, and in a most ap propriate spee6i addressed the company ; he te-, gretted the absence of their worthy Piesident, Al derman Comte; but at the tame time Was ratiS fil4l they would all rejoice at the occasion of his absence, bring called upon by the Heir Apparent of the Crown, to give that Noble Personage the pleasure of his company. He then propor.el :he health of the President, which was . 10 fully shank with three times three. The health of the Chairman was then proposed and drank. with three times three, and universal applause. After which, be congratulated the Society, upon the prosperous appearance of their funds, and the great utility which the Society had been to the public at large ; but, more particularly to the security of the tradesmen in the middling class of life. whose property was, in a great measure, secured to them by the interference of this Society, inbringing to justice the culprits who ventured to rob the honest tradesman of his labour. After some further general observations on the utility of the So ciety, he concluded by proposing the health of Mr. Deputy Aldridge," whose personal exertions had been a great means of bringing the Society to its present state. This toast was drank with three times three, and with enthusiasm. After an appropriate speech from Mr. Deputy Atnalocie, Tie Phihviehropic Society (who were celebrating their anniversary in an adjoining room), w.is then proposed by the CHAIRMAN, and drank with three time: three, and universal applause. A great number of favourite toasts, catches glees, and snags, followed, and about eleven o'clock the Chairman retired ; and soon after, the company broke up, in the utmost harrnimy and good humour, perfealy 3:dished with the entertainment which had been provided; and which, in justice to Mr. SIM. Kiss, was, in every respell, both as to wines and dinner, of the very best quality. Mrs. LAMBERT'S Dinner, Ball, and Supper, given at her elegant Villa, Kenton-lodge, near Harrow, on Thursday last, was one of the most elc gant of the season. The dancing was commenced by Lord NORTHWICK, and the charming Hostess, at 9 o'clock, in a temporary room ereted for that purpose, highly decorated with real and artificial flowers, and beautifully illuminated with va riegated lamps. At twelve, the noble rooms within the house were thrown open, and pre sented a most superb slipper. Among the pretty women, none were more admired than the Miss FLowcas, daughters of Mr. Alderman FLOwLR, the fascinating Mrs. Cowat.t, Mrs. SMITH, &C. The Pandean Band played in the grounds and house during the dinner, supper, &c. and BRARAM and fivraitaCE entertained the company with their most favourit..- airs and ducts. Sir SioNav Salmi, Mr. Assam% M.P. and many other Members of the House of Commons, were prevented being of this ddightful patty. GRAND REVIEW AT BROCKET HALL. Yesterday a grand Review of Hertfordshire Vo luntc,wr Corps, Infantry and Cavalry, took place at Brocket Hall, the seat of Lord Melbourne, near _ . Hatfield. Great preparations had been made for several days past fur this gran•! military speetacle, which excited much interest and expeitati , ut in ail the surrounding country, for an extent of many miles. At five o'clock in the morning, the drums beat to arms in the town of Hatfield ; at nine the hells were set a ringing, and so continued with little interruption during the whole day. At ten o'clock the beautiful Perko( Brocket Hall appeared like a fair : Booths, filled with every kind of refreshments, were laid out in various parts of it, and the company began to arrive, some on foot, anzl some in every species of carriages, from the clurnv waggon to the light curricle, from the humble urt (,) the splendid coach and four with outriders, through all the intermediate classes of barouches, chaises, cha- riots, &c. from Hadley, Wclling, Hertford, lltintingford, St. Alban's, Hitchin, Hampstead, North Mimms, &c. As soon as the carriages came upon the ground, the horses and poles were taken from them, and the company alighted. Some of the ladies mounted the coach-boxes, from whence they amused themselves with contemplating the busy scene, and the surrounding country, which appeared all in motion. Others formed into par ties, and partook of the provisions which they had brought with them, or such as the booths afforded. Groupes of &Ns and Beams were seen under every tree, and in every alcove. The scenery was that of gypsey-tent,' but most of the figures were in dress and appe trance from the fashionable world. The several corps began to assemble between ten and eleven o'clock. The First Regiment of Herts were the first that came upon the ground: nest came the Hon. Mr. Axe ' s Troop of Cavalry, Mr. Haas:iris's Troop, and Captain Catvtay's. As the several Corps approached, the Hitchin Band alvaiced to meet them, and condueled them into _ _ the Palk, amidst the most delightful martial music. The Int:miry consisted of the first Regiment of Nests, Hitchin, Stc. to the amount of 1000, and Captain Iltistin's Corps of Sharp Shooters, a very fine body of men. The Cavalry took their station upon the Race-course. The Infantry were placed in the valley behind, where they refreshed themselves, the; ' Marquis of SAL isser v having sent from Ilatfield caravan full of provisions for their use. The Duchess of YORK'S Band, consisting of twenty-two mcn, also attended, and contributed much to the anima tion of the scene by their excellent performance. At half past twelve o ' clock, the Marquis of SALTS. neav, attended by one servant, came upon the ground, arid, having dismounted, took his station on the right of the cavalry. At one o'clock a large equestrian groups, elegantly mounted and dressed in uniform, also arrived. It consisted of His Royal Highness the Duke of CAMsEIDOE, the Marchioness of SA LISRURT, and La:'ies Gr.ostaix• and Emmy CECIL; Lord CHARLES SOMERSET, Lord CAS RI NO. TON, Colonel SMITH, Captain Coot's, Captain Kr Tr, and attendants. }.very eye was turn ed so ." —^ "'+a es is appreache3. Duch. of Voice's — kr:rid struck Up, and the cavalry, which were formed in crimps, all presented arms. His Royal Highness the Duke of CA NI RRIDGE and com pany then went down the front of the several troops with his hat off, up the rear, and returned to the centre of the hunt, where the standard was flying. The troops then passed His Royal Highness in dose and open order, then formed in division?, and went through a variety of evolutions, with which His Royal Highness stas greatly phased. They made three several charges with astonishing precision, and a force and celerity that seemed irresistible. After the conclusion of the cavalry manoeuvres, His Roy al Highness entered into conversation wish the seve ral commanding officers, and congratulated them upon the excellent discipline, and martial appearance of the corps. Lord CHARLES Someasse gave the word of command. The review of the cavalry having thus concluded, they divided to keep the ground; and the Infantry, which had hitherto re mained out of sight in the valley behind, were called into adion. The Corps of Sharp-shooters took the right of the line. His Royal Highness and compae.y then passed them in front and rear as before, the Hitchin band playing God Save tie Kum, and the Marquis of SALIIIBUItY still occupying his original position. The companies then passed His Royal Highness in close and open order, then formed in line, and fired from right to left. The Sharp-shooters thre.v themselves out in front, and went through a variety of evolutions, advancing and retreating with great celerity and address. His Royal. Highness com plimented the troops upon their discipline, and tne review concluded at half-past four o'clock, with a ge neral salute. The Infantry left the ground, as they came, in waggons drawn by tour or six horses each. and ornamented with oak branches, laurel, &v. Six teen of these waggons came from Hitchin and six from North Mimms. Marled, might have supposed it was " Biretta, vaerl cawing to Densiaane."— The fineness of the day, the beauty of the surround ing scenery, the varous groupes of elegant com pany, displaying in their dress all the variety of colour, the noise of the falling cascade, the sweet ness of the music echoed through the valhes, and the fragrance of the air, perfumed with the odori ferous shrubs and flowers with which the park abounds, charmed the senses, and excited the admi ration of all the spectators of every age, class, and description, nor did the pleasures of the day sailer the alloy of a single accident or disagreeable oc currence. The Duke of CAMBRIDGE, and a large party, re turned through the Park, to dine with the Mar quis and Marchioness of Salomn - , at Hatfield House, where their arrival was announced by the ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of joy. His Royal Highness had previctusly reviewed a brigade of Volunteers on Tuesday morniag, at Gnrhambury, the seat of Viscount G n autos s, near St. Alhars's ; consisting of the St. Alban's Infantry, Capt. CAL VIAT'S troop, Lord Gar strroera's troop. Sir Joists Saaantora's, &c. after which ha were to Hatfield Park, where his arrival, at half-past fire, was ushered in with the ringing of bells, and he was received by a company of the Hatfield Vo:tri seers under arms. His Royal Highness was enter tained there at dinner on Tuesday in a splendid style; but the dinner of yesterday was much more sump tuous, and boasted a greater assemblage of company Preparations were mule upon a grand scale : Of the capability of the place in the embellishment, in which no pains were spared, the following descrip tion of the house may convey some idea:--. The entrance hall, called the Marble Hall, from its pavement, which is chequered Warble, is • splendid and spacious. It contains a music gallery, supported by sea gods and sea mousters,and adorned in front with medallions. The colours• of the old corps of Volunteers are suspended from the cieling, and the place is farther adorned with taco most ter ride warriors, much more grim than the giants in Guildhall, at each side of the lire place. nine two warriors have beet erefted only within these • three weeks, and are mill the subjed of conversa tion in all the neighbourhood. The stairca,e is very grand, in the Gothic style, of carved oak, and adorned with emblematical devices ; and, particu larly, with a beautiful painting of the grand Re view by His Majesty, in Hatfield Park, about five . years ago. The grand dining-room, called, King James's Room, is a mast magnificent apartment. It is hung with white satin, in gold rn,uldings, and the ceiling i• beautifully inlaid with gold . Over the fire place is a bronze statue of King JAMCS I. at large as life. In the middle cl the great window is a most curious anti•pie table of great value, of lapis lazuli, inlaid with agate; and ether precious stones. The dinner was laid out in this room, upon a service of gold, and consisted of every 'usury. that nature, aided by art, could prodace. The state hed room, in which His ROYAL HIOUNLss slept no Tuesday night, and was to sleep last night, is most magnificent chamber. The hangings are crimson damask, and gold frin;e, and the state bed is a most curious and superb piece of workmanship. Among the other apartments in this princely man sion, bron;la into use upon this occasion, •A•as, the great gallery, leading to the drawing room. It is supported by twelve pillari, and contains four chimney places, a beautiful organ, and a variety of paintings, by the first musters, and other ornaments. It was brilliantly lighted up zt night, with varie gated lamps. The house was, inJeA a blaze 4 light, and all was joy and festivity. The Ten Regiments of Loyal London Volunteer', the Third excepted, were brigaded yesterday in Hyde Park, preparatory to the grand review by His MAJ..STY. 'They only 'blistered upon an aver age at 120 each regiment. The thinness of the ate tendanee was attrisrated to the shortness of the no tic The Brigade was under the command of the Earl of H•ItitINGTON. A letter from Kingston, Jamaica, dred the 214 March, says :—" On the night of the Bth inst. we were throws into some alarm, by the unexpc,fted news, that a considerable French Inece had appeared in these seas. They do no: appear, however. to ceri sicker themselves sufficiently strong to trouble this co. lony, otherwise theyeertainly would have crime down at once, instead of spending their force is the Wind. ward Islands. We are preparing for the Wort: The sailing of the first fleet is postponed front the 10th till the 20th of next month. Our alarrh "as not been so great as to induce as to lay onirnartial law, and we have since learned. "ff!"at the enemyllr,' force is much inferior to what was reported." Yesterday the anniversary rehearsal cf the chile• dren of the different charity schools of the metro:' polis, was held a: St Paul's Cathedral, preparatory to the grand anniversary meeting, to be held there this day. Hii MeeesrY has given orders for the Fire Ind _ Second Regiments of Life Guards, to be encamped this day. on Wimbledon Cenent mr. The Royal Horse Girard; Blue are to do duty at the Horse Guard. while the Life Curds are io c imp. They will be daily inspeded by the Foto. Other rte. ments, both of horse and foot, are also to join theme and the encampment is to col ti sue till t h e 11th of neat month. Wimbledon Common will, of course, be a fashionable resort. The j.ursurl, of the 25th, says, " We learn that some meetings of cliseffeaed persons ha: e been lately observed in the county of Kildare. TI- • malsoe, near Kilcock, is particularly mentioned as having been the rendezvous of art assembly of seve r ral thousands on one day in the beginning of the present week." We hope to Le enabled very silently to contrallid this unpleasant iris lives ce. One of the Debtors confined in leievegate effeded his escape from that prison at three o'clock yes terday morning. He let himself down into the street by a rope. We understand he was confined for a small sum, between ten and twenty pounds. A few days ago a vat, belonging to Mr. 85A. ItANKT, brewer, at Hatfield, containing .530 bar rels of what is called sixpenny beer, burst, and caused the greatest confusion; washed away the hog-styes, and did ether damage. Allithe people of the town ran to the spot wan pails, saucepans, and jugs ; some used their hats, and tile women their bonnets. Many were urn, their middle in beer. About 100 barrels sere saved. Last Siturday a man of genteel appearance went to St. Alban's Plat-straw - Market, and purchased to the amount of 1501. and appointed a public house at which to pay the money. He, however. did not attend, and carried away the property. but was overtaLen and lodged in St. Alban's Gaol. The property was recovered. Yesterday morning, about site o'clock, a boy, about 1.! jets of age, an a*rentice to a Pawn broker, in Pea) , 'France, Westegioster, was sent up stairs to fetch a pledge—and not returning at the expeded time, a bell was rung—and not anssverinz it. his mas er went in search of him—when be found him hanguig by the neck, lifeless. Every means were used to restore him to life, but without effect. hio cause can be assigned for the rails act. Yesterday, at the Mansion-house, the head welter of a Coffee-house near the tepid Exchange, WAS fully committed for trial by the leap kilsyoa. charged wrth privately steallag money from the tills in the bar ; fire marked shillings were sworreto. FIFTH DAV.—The Ticket,27,749. drawn a Pike* _ _ of 2,0001. was sold to an enunent Attorney, Ticket is,aot, a r. ize and the fortunate on demand. Undra , tinue on sale at :,nth 9, Charing Cr .»., is immensely rizh.._ the First dsawn Ticket eO.OOOl. in honour Them are only taw d and registered at Bisn's Oisceet orncy, at Netrcastle on Ts ice. the nize of I,OOUt was sol I in Sh.e, hnlders may receive their maq.., drawn Tickets and Sham will con- oth Ofikes, 4, Coral - 411, And , whilst any remain. 'l'ne Woerl . and /rickets are getting scarce ; ricket next Tut -shay is entitled to LIT of His MAitsr y'a brat Dar. ye Zays awe to draw. • • 4 II