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ROYAL FAmmr. vies , mourn, SEPT. 6. The presence of the Niece here attrafts much company; numbers are coming, daily, for miles round the cnunt'y, to see his Royal Highness. Yesterday, after the PRINCE'S return from the ge neral inspeetion of the troops, encamped here, His Royal Highness was entertained, by the !hike of CIISIREILAPID, with a sumptuous dinner. Every assistance was given from the King's kitchen, to render the entertainment truly elegant. The Dukes of Yote and CAMIRIDGE, and all the Field Offi cers, were of the parry. We had a very elegant esplanade last evening. flis MAJESTY, the Dukes of Yoe's, Cum r t.Ah:D, aid C•MISIIIDOE, Princesses AUGUSTA, SOPDIA, anJ AMLLIA, walked a considerable time. Among ih.• company, we noticed Earls WEaT MORE AND and CIitSTLIIIIELn, Countesses Rails:on and Pour IT, GAMS MUNST R, Baron DALIN, Lady Bur ten LT, Generals FITZROY and CARTWLIGHT, Colonels TAYI OR, CAUIPRELL, HOWARD, SIEW•RD, and DisattOW. Early this morning, His MAJESTY rode, as usual, accompanied by the Duke of YORK, and General CAR milli:Hr. After breakfast, he rode through the neighbouring villages, accompanied by the PR 't49. CESSEL . 1 he weather is remarkably fine for them. The Theatre opened again list night, which was very thinly attended. Nothing but Royalty will ill it. ILIPT. 7. The K►lan was prevented from riding this morn ing. on account of a heavy rain falling, which con- Coiled till past it o'clock. The weather clearing up, His Iklaissvv, the Duke; of Yoax, Cuss ask -1.11.41), and CA 1111110111 E, the Plincesses AuousrA. SOPHIA, and Astat.iti,intend'Ai by Count MVI,STER, Earl CHCsI tItrIELD, Lord .1. THYNN E . General Carrwitionv, au Mr. FILL are gone for a short ride. Earl and Countess Poet es left us this niirningr, fora few days. No time is yet fixed for the Ps tNc leaving us. We ore very badly watched and lighted, and every few evenings • robbery is committed. Arrivals at ist.cs's Hotel :- 14n and %aim llottirlh, Me. I.r.riortir, Mr. Harvey, Mr. 11, Mr. and Mra. Bragg, Mr. and Mrs. Cnould s Lind kluig 111L,11 RI s. IIAVMAIIK CT. This el.gant Theatre resumed its cour,e of amuse ments on infurday night, with Tie Afesteseintee, and Tem humid. Mr. ELLiventes Otiaziew was ex cellent. Neither of these popular pieces appeared to have lost any of their attrailion. The house was full, and the company elegant. In the fashion able circle were, the Countess of Wir.vs:trois, Lady SA LTOUN. and Madame Caassist. GERMAN THISATIL. This elegant little Theatre recommenced its en. tertainmcw.s on Saturdg night, with the new Opera, called Di, Dr", 1 1 ...ver; oder, &rich a, d Gt.ic4 G.- self SrA Gertr: (Tie Sriturs ; or, Ltiv Lects Lie.) And a new Farce, in two Mts. called A(.L. Fur llickt. (The D eVe M..h.) Both piec•s were received with unbounded applause. The music of the Opera is charming, and the Conccrtn of ref S'orm, by Mr. Seel sec r, was exec•ited by Master P swa bs°, with great ability. He was rewarded by repeated plaudits. The house WAS Lied with elegant com pany- THTATIII Of LOYALTY. This house opened on Saturday night in the most perie9 state. The see: cry and decorations were beautiful, arid the announces were execute I in the most finished style They commenced with the grand Pantomime, intitled, The Ciosen•Essper:m sJ Chard; or, Harleviiii lit Liverpool. It affiirded very ample fi:ld for the ingenuity of the artist, in giving a most interesting view of the har bour, docks, dtc. of that gre it commercial town. The docks could scarcely be called a delusion, as real water Was introducrd at the back of the cage. Mr. LAURENT was the Chum, a cha reler in which he stands unrivalled. He made his entre in a host on the water, from whence he was transported by one of the Gatti to China, and made Emperor. Many laughable situations arose out of this incident. —There were several good transform atiii4s—among which, that of a hat into a balloon, se is entitled to particular notice. Machinery, v: dancing and music, all exhibited their aid, to make a delightful tont ex .molt. . tihe centrical situation of the house, and the vatted excellence of the entertainments, this Theaturi must become a favourite, and Mr. LAURENT will succeed in his ambition to win the laurel. Yesterday morning, the Duke of GLOUCISTIR came from Brornpti.n to Gloucester House. L td Gwv MR was much better yesterday. Mr. PITT left tuwn on Saturday, with Mr. Lallo, for the seat of the latter Gentleman, at Bromley. Mr. hint. epos; intends to visit Norwich next Friday, in his musical tour. Lincoln Races, which commence on Wednesday MeV, arc expelled to produce much sport. lherit must be a general Ncorainz, when a general dying prevails, Is at present. A Cockney being ask d. where the Chops of the Channel were situated, answered, 6. no doubt, in liat!sls Bay." Lord a Pem's jonrnev to Ireland, is for the purpose of visiting his estates, which are consider able, in that country. Mr. tilt AT r at+ is in Dublin. He will not leave Ireland until the meeting of Parliament. Shrewsbury Theatre will open this day se'nnight, when the races will commence. The Larl o f B trootwarta is busily employed in making vast improvements in his estates at Ash bridge and Hemelhampstead, Herttordshire. The new and extensive Theatre in Boaton, eolnshire, s in a most promising state of forward. le a. The sultarnental preparations are on as *ix. 'rain scale BRIGHTON, SEPT. G. - The Earl of CHATHAM, accompanied by his Aid de-Camp, and Brigade Major, passed through this place, last evening, on their way to Chichester, from Eastbourne, in his Lord•hip's carriage and fonr, with two out riders. Their only delay was whilst the horses were changimr. Earl CRAvaN stood at the carriage side, speaking to his Lordship. The Marquis of Bt. A enrol o came here yesorday from Worthing, in his carriage, drawn by four beaual ul bays, and returned after paying his respeds at Marl boroughlmuse. The Steyne last night was crowd cd with company ; many ladies walked there pre vious to their goi:•g to the ball at the Castle, which WAS honoured with the presence id 300 eirenntes. In the hiiiliant circle were, the Duke and Duchess of M ars t. guilt/ewe and Lady AMLI.IA SPENCER, Lord and Lady F. SPENCER, :Marchioness of Dow-e -ntree, Countess of CLARE, Lord and Lady WIL LIAM RUssi.L, Earl CRAVEN, Lord DA lINLE.Y. the Hon. Miss Forer [were, also MIS. FITZNERIII.It Mr. and Mrs FAIR rtELEr, Mr. Mrs. and Mess Jun.:stood, NIT. METCALF, Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT W•IIIIIM, and Miss Lott KELL ; many officers and families from Lewes and its neighbourhood. Earl CRAVIN, Lbrer WILLIAM RUSSELL, Lord D and Mr. DOOMIIRT v, were of the breakfast patty, on boardthe Cygnet sloop, on Wednesday last ; there was a most superb desert of frui,. Several cotillions and Scorch reels were executed; the whole conc.mlcd with a merry dance by the crew, and the company returned on shore highly delighted with their morning's entertammint. Bartholomew Pair has been held the West Cliffs; Punch and Ark, with the rest of the &vomits persona, have drawn many visitors from the neighbouring villages. At half past three this morning, there was a most tremendous storm, with tliu:aler and lightning, ri proceeded from the East. About seven o crock, the rain fell in torrents. At Wittes's Audion Rooms, List evening, a subscription was ovens,' for a donkey lac:, and a jingie”g match, to take place this day, at twelve o'clock. l'welve of these molten itasono.o-r, f ully caparisoned, mounted by their ragged whippers, re- I paired to the North Parade, lint 4s.sra t .e soils of Alan interfered, awl would not allow c.ern to take their stand. They then p.ucti,drd to the cricket ground, followed by Gentlemen on hot:e l:sack, Ladies an land sus, and an innumerable con course of persons of all descriptions. Atter waiting sonic time, in expeclatioa of the arrival of the clerk of the course, Cu mark the ground, weigh the jockeys, kc. he appeared mounted on a prey nag, and informed the rar,ged gentlemen, that the sue set ibas to the races would have them sun outside the railing, on the North l'arade. I lie jise4rct sour. mused, said their cattle's feet were tender, anti that the stones would injure them ; but it was all in vein, they were dhliged to comp y, and returned to the North Parade. where all the balconies were filled with Ladies. A latrip-post, decorated wi.h a yel -I.w sag, was the starting post; two favourites were seleeltu, one was named Pavileoa, and its rider Buckle, and the other Sammie. Light donkies started; each rider was distiniuished by a bunch of ribbon, tied on his right arm. Pavilion's rider wore blue, and Saricho'i pink. At last the bell rang for starting. Sangho was the favourite. The add, Mil three to ore in his favour. Bets were universal. The Ladies were as sanguine as the Gentlemen ; tour of the latter rode berme, and cleared the course. The distance round the rail', g is bait a miie. Sarre.a to it the lead for halt the course, then Pa.i.'is pa led him, and came in first ; the rest kicking b • hind. The bell then rang for the second heat, and Pavilion became the favourite. 'l'he Gentlemen ran at the side, whipping and animating the coursers. rior 64tadie got irii ; hteLed, bolted, and left the course. Pavilion coming in the vigor. However, tire k'.owing ones were not to be .iisiroly eel ; a second maul WAS made, and the bets were even, five guineas a-side, which, after affording great sport, was won by beach. • ibesi the lona rid match commenced, which consisted of seven boys. six blindfolded, the seventh with a bell in his hand, another at h:s back, and a th.rd at his breast ; a ring was formed, and the blindfolded boys pursued the one with the bell. They were allowed halt an hour to catch him, he was the tutor in the peseta instance. The Palaces horses and servants leave this on Monday fur London, and he is expelled to return it: re or. the 10th. The fashinnables art determined Miss liteuicrou shall not suffer in her benefit by llis !loyal Hi f ;h• ness's absence, as there is not a place to be had for this night: half the pit is changed into tire ►htlling seats. SATCRD‘y, WT. 7. flsoncrots, for her benefit last night, pliyed Juivria in The lientymeoe, and Clara in Main/sow/ : the hcusa overflowed. Tne staircase and lobbies were filled with compass) ; the carriages reached to the end of Wett.strevt. The Earl of Carrrifaw returned here last night from Chichester, and intended to review the troops on Newmarket. Hill this day; but the weather ba► provrd so showery, and bioisn such an hurricane, the review did not take place. The coaches were an hour later this morning ; they were delayed by the roam. The Coun,ess of Cs. Aa s commands the play to-night, for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. LOAN. ..• His Royal Highness the Irioce of WALES has purchased Mr. Joussrom's house, the South side of the &tryne, at Brighton, it will be pulled Jodan, as it p:events a view of the sea. from the Pavilion. The Fitt and Second Battalions of the Queen's Royals, the St. James's, the St. Margaret's And Sc. John'r, and the Mary-la-bonne Astociations, aue to be reviewed on Thursday, the 26th instant, by the Earl of IIA IMMO Tor, upon Wimbledon Common. The Bishop of LONDON has lately vested in his five Archdeacons. as trustees, the sum of 6,7001. Three per Cents. y tiding an annual incoma of alOOl. towards establi.hing a fund for the relief of poor clergymen in his diocese ; but not to be conneded with that excellent charity which is already esta blished lot the relief of their V. idows and Orphans. In a few day., the camp at the C urraKh will break up, previous to which the troops will be twice reviewed by the Command.r of the Forces. The Topa:s frigate. one of tire vessals which took the Blanche. is rep tied, in letters fru,u Plymouth, to have been captured by the Raitors.side, ,, f 04 cons, and carried into the Tagus. We shall TeCnVC much pleasure in the confirmation of this Account. DrWk. SEPTIMIIit 7. lad night, about 9 o'clock, it blowing a very brisk gale from the S. W. and a high sea, a strange sail was observed standing close in shore to the east ward, which was at last discovered to be a French logger privateer, mounting 18 gone, sopposed to have sixty men on board; she stood in between the shore and the Detpeenle gun-brig, then lying in the roads, and, having stood along for a short time, she hauled her wind and stsod out again, upon perceiving that the Pe/tvai, hovelling.privateer, mounting one 18-pound carronade, 'as imme diately manned with 90 sum fellows, and set our hi I ursuit r,f her ; not so much for the purpose of giving her battle; she could not attempt to cope with so very superior a force ; hut to watch her mu lion, and retake any of our sternrnost West India ships that she might chance to fall in with, as it was very evident the Frenchman had come out with die hope of cutting (4 some of the stragglers. The Polecat watched her all night, and had the pleasure of seeing her close into Calais Barbour at day light this morn.ng ; so that fortunately she had failed in her intentions. Had the West Indiameu been two hours later, or the wind been against them, or the evening very dark, in all probability she would have succeeded iu the capture of some of them. The wind has continued to blow a strong gale from the 5. W . ever since, with a heavy sea ; so that all our ships belonging to the Calais aid Boulogne .cations, have been ;Staged to put into the Downs and Dun geness, and thus have the Frenchmen an opportu nity of venturing out ; and, I understand, we may expeß more visits of the same kind from them, particularly until the return of the homeward bound East and West India fleets. I observe one of the London Papers mentions a cannonading to have been hemd off Bout g e, on Thursday night last, which is supposed to have been some of nor cruisers falling in with a part of the ene my's flotilla ; but it was nothiog more than the ar rival of the Desprrah• gun-brig, and Daborrre cut ter, with Sidney Smith, and his party, return ing from Dungeness. TIM IJREST FLALT. A letter from an officer on board the Ilidernire, dated wff Ushant. on Wednesday last, says, " Ihe enemy's fleet continue at their new anchorage, now immensely strong, and which affords them much facility in putting to sea, should such be their intention. fh.:y extend across the entrance of Brea, from Cemaret to the east end of Bettliciume Bay, the co ist around them presenting an alma.t continued chain of heavy batteries A new bat tery of thirty.two heavy guns has just been finished between Point St. Mathew and itertheaume, arid another nearer Bertheaume is nearly completed. Their present position, which is sheliered from all but westwardly winds (which blow right in), is suf ficiently strong to.proten them ; it affords them op portunity to exercrse their crews, and is probably occupied with a further view of harassing our fleet, and constantly engaging a large force in the blockade. "The in-shore Nod Iron now comprises the rag fatignUe, Surilentn,Con , fq. and lehx, t:'ere are repeating ships stationed between them and Cie fleet. " During the last ten days, the enemy's fleet has made several partial movements ; erery day some of then vessels get under weigh, hut, at night, re turn to their anchorage between Camaret and Rey theaume. Our fleet will continue in sight of them, until a strong westerly win driers them into Brest." Sir &tasty Sure h..d a ii.ng conference, on Saturday, with Mr. PITT and Lord BAK fi IM. He is to have a separate command along the opposite coast, in the Leopard, of 50 guns, to which his two newly-construdell vessels, the Gemini and Center ire to h-• attached. The Erst India fleet which sailed from Cork on the evening of Saturday the 31a, had made so large an offing on Sunday morning, as to be nut of sight of the pilot boas. As we stated on Saturday, the Diana Indiaman was obliged to put back—she was run foul of by a ship, outside the harbour, and had her bowsprit and all her top-gallant-masts carried away. She will be unable to recover the convoy. The late overland dispatch from India, we un derstand, has brought an Account, that some letters from HoLdtart have been intercepted, which have betrayed to our Government the projeift of a new confederacy amongst some of the Native Chiefs, having for its ohjeft the vigorous renewal of toe war ; —as also a plan for recruiting and assembling . a large body, through the agency of some French Emissaries.—Hoin a a WAS in the upper provinces, with a small body of followers. The forts of Pow. aughur, Dohud, Auer Ghur, and all the territory dependant on those forts, both in Candisb and Go: - rat, have been restored to Scindia. the Seicks were assembling on the banks of the Uttuck, for the purpose, as was understood, of making an irruption loco the Mahratta States. The weather having become set exceedingly pro.. pitious to housing a most plenteous harvest, has given such a fillip to our farmers, that they are de. termined to send their gra: to more milts than one; consequently, every mail coach wnich arrives in London, brings a long list of orders tor 't'iikers in the present favourite Lottery, from those money. getting men, who seem resolved not to remain c on. tent when merely wealthy, but, by a lucky hit at a a I'en or Twenty Thousand Pound Prize, to rival their landlords. On Saturday, about one o'clock, as a gentleman was pas ing Ludgate hill, he was hustled by a gang of pickpockets, and robbed of his pocket-book. e gentleman secured oise of the gang, and was pro ceeding very quietly with him, till lie came near femple bar, when he rats off, with the utmost speed, down Inner Temple-..ane. The ay of "stop thief" was raised, and he wis again taken, and carried be. .ore Mr. GtBßa4, the sitting Magistrate, at How. street. The Prosecutor stated, that his pocket-hook contained a ten, and two one-pound Bank of Eng land notes, several bills of exchange, and papers of con-ideranle value. none of which were found on the l'rsoner. He was well knowu at the (Mice, and 'silly committed for trial. The Prisoner was very genteelly dressed iss black, and had an elepuat ring ou hia little finjor. STATE PAPARS. DECLARATION OF PIE FIR ITISH GOVVRN MINT, R.l.;Jerti. g the t.emons seisfl awl detained in Fraw.e, u. rmla ti,n of the law. of nnions and of Innpitalliv, and outing th: term, upon wh,ch it will c ~seat to a general tend fur an exchange of pri,uriers of war. SIR, Lnioning-street, Aug n, Icy* I have had the honour to lay before Lord Cam., den your letter of the 17th ult. iliclosin. the copy of a letter from Mr. Itiv:ere...erit•en 4 order of the French Minister of Marine and Co'cmi 'l, to the Commissioners for the Custody of P, inners of War, claiming the release of the Freach crews and garrison' that were made prisoners by His Ma jesty's squadron off Cape Francois. in the inland of St. Domingo • a the 3')rb of November last. in virtue or the gat Article of the Cone •ntion then agreed to by the English and French Commanders; and, in anso•er thereto, I am diroaesl to cornonini cate to you l his Lordship's sentiments, fir the infor mation of the Lords Commissioner. of the Admi ralty. in order that they may toe transmitted. throuelt Mr Riviere, to the French Government. In that let ter, Mr. Riviera states, that the Minister, under whose orders he ass, di reas him to observe, " - Chat tie mis fortunes of war are sutficiehtly heavy in them selves, and call particularly on those who, by their sitiation on either side, are powerfully enabled to inflaence the fate of humanity, • not to seek occasions reciprocally to agaravate those osla fortunes still mew,, either by evasions or discussions, unworthy of their public charaaer ;"--and he coo eludes his dispatch by r,marking—o That the AJ ?thrifty may be assured of the dire& and decided intension of the t iovernment of Franc-, th it foment" the ditties of humanity shall b• n-);led..t in favour of prisoners of war."-1 he senrim. nts .hos avowed are cong-ntal wilt those which are en...rtain c 1 by His Majesty's Minisiels ; an 1. h .w-vei much the condo& hitherto ad speed by the French Goy ono ment hsa differed from those sentiments. I A'n not withstanding cliteaed by Lord Camden to lay tae fore you the following statement, as he canton, from Mr. Riviete's expressions, but entertain the ee r pedtati• n, that when the jostice of the cases whisk I• proceed to Ity before you. fir his mformatimi„ shall be considered, the French Coverimeitt v. ill afford that satisfaction to this country, w:.ich she has a right to espea. At the very (onset of the war, even before His Majesty's Ambassador had left France, a vary siderable nnmher of His Majesty's stihj•as, who were resident in France by the pe•trf *lion of the French Governm-nt. and, on the loaf: of the Low of nations, or under the piti)rt -Rion of passports from the Ministers nt Franc-, were, in d••fiance of he eats. Wished practice of Enn can nations, detained as p.isonets or France, and nave since been c•mfine in distant torresses in she country.-11 hilt' this flagrant violation of those laws and cnstonas. wh civilised anti ins have been an long gorded i , has taken place in France, His Majesty's G tool m-nt have yea allowed aU persons who are .4 fist" chos kotawn inolse-Cattel of the last war by the Jo. signation of " Nos-Cors4litaas," to return us France ; an I .526 rersows of •los dinctipto 11 h aro been actually was to France. whil't only one pets , ta of the same description is kno by the l'oansoott Board to have been seat from Frazee:oviiseouin ty- Lord Camden cnncrivis that this pliin state: nt sufficiently marks the direreet priacip!es which h•eik aluated the conduct of the two nazi. ns, and then.- tote makes no further comm-nt or observaiso a apon it, b u t direas me to state to yes o. other cirzuru.. stances conneaed with this sohject : In the month of June, 180$, . detachment of 'fis Majesty's troops land-c 1 on the Is/ and of it i.u. 1. ; and, on terms of Capitulation being refused. tier stormed the chief forte s on that Islan I. and t title the garrison prisoner's • t war ; bar, so fir from sisi..g the power which v .Rory so obtained miaht 'save afforded him. His Maj-cy's Comenand.ng o.fi•er, thongh he might have kept the garrison ,risotters in the West Indies —thnuxo h • might have sent etern to E .gland. stripped of all their private propeity, there to be retained .8 onto i ; yet, upon the high st principle of honour and um mitt,. he sent liens to their own country, on the.r pirok, with an e tire confidence of their being im nediate'y esclia..ged.-- No acknowledgment of Iho generous crindtiO has been male. and not a sin le B itsh p-isr.ner has been released in return for the g rrrrr on of St Lucia. In the same month of J one, 1803. the Isl ma .4 , Tosago was attacked by a string Brvis!) farce. an;, on being summoned t • surrender, Gen-r4l Se'!hieri the Commandant, not bean! in a sioratton to make resistance, proposed a capitulation the mot (iv - able to the French garrisoo, which coos sted of only 89 rank and rile. It was i the power of Ido..Ma. jetty's Commanding Officer to have forced the sta•- risan to surrender at discretion. yet he hum inety agreed to tits capitulatioit propose I. and s nt .1a• garrison to France at the expeoce nt Great Oresain. In Otilober 1803. the French RA. risoo of roadi cherry, consisting of 177 persons. cut off trim all possibility of support, were so (mooned to sorremaer by a strong detachment of His Majesty's torces, when. on their proposing a capatul.stioa. t:se British Commanding Officer, who might have red•iced them without the danger of loss, coosented so Allow them the most favourable and generous conditions : they Were to be carried to France, and to receive their hill pay till their arrival. from he Indian; Comp.o.y, and were only debaszed from scoring again tot a year and a day. A c end ship, named the was taken into empliyment tor this service. wine'.. a few aso ago, arrived in the Channel, 411t1 cee.ted id !forte. "Chat port being Wo. k•de.', the cartel WAS dircaed to proceed to Tecalop 1,J,•0n rs an. rival off that port, nn notice being taken in the snip, • several of the French officers requested to be allow. ed to enter the port in a bo.a:. Tot. was perm tted ; bet, en advaan. g near the harbour wan a ti ag of truce, the boot was s, repeatedly hr d 1111011, that they were obliged to relinqoish the attempt, and the cartel hos arrived in the Downs Notwiths.andiag these cireu o stances . and that the last public cartel sh•p • was tired upon from lair, which is pointed out by the French Govern:neat as the port to which Cos of titter are to be sem, tire cartel has been ordered to proceed to that port, ainsk tu make anothatotterupt .0 carry she capitulatio mitered into at Poodicherry into execution. now proceed Oa &de ialsviilug casts, to shat I