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pawns AMELLA's BIRTH DAY. This amiable Pitmen' having on Tuesday last at tained her tlst year, the same was celebrated with unusual splendour it Cumberland-Lodre. in Wind -501 Great Park. In the morning. th bells si Wind sor rang, and soon after nine o'clock, His Meussrv • on horseback, accompanied by the Dikes of KENT and CAMBRIDGE, and attended by Generals Carl-- valour and FITZROY, and the Hossoarahle Mr. Vitus's, left Windsor Castle, and, after an ex. csirsion in the Great Park, about half past twelve o 'clock, met Her MAJESTY, the five Paiscss•:es, .t-sl the ROY AL DUKES, who had arrived at c o mberland-Lodge in their carriages. Two large marquees were pitched on the lawn before the house, one of which was occupied by the Gentle men of the Cluir at Windsor, and Her MA I rsT v's Band of Instrumental Performer', and the other by that of the Staffordshire Militia. These Bands en tertained the Rov at. PA rur tr with several military and other pieces of nuisic ; and At dinner, and at trrw.tr is, the Gentlemen of the Choir sang several very excellent catches and glees, which gave great delight. Soon after two o i clock, the Roy A L l'A a• v, arid their Nobie Visitors, sat down to dinner, at which every delicacy of the season was served up. Among those invited, were Earls UIRRIDGE and Family, HARRINGTON, ROSSI. N, and Sr. HE LEN'S ; Lords HENLY, Bosros, and RIVERS; Ge neral and Mrs. HARCOURT ; Colonel Dassaow ; Mr. and %Ira. FREMANTLE, &c. Soon after four o'clock the dancing commenced, accompanied by the Staffordshire Band. Several very favourite country dances were led down by I.IA RU •L PA s- TT, and the day was spent w th great hilarity and mirth; about eight o'clock in the evening, the Ito Y• AL Paur v left the Lodge, and mils ned to %Vindsor, where they were meted by ringing of bells, and the acc!arnarions of the inhabitants. .heir Royal Highnesses the Dishes of Y ■IC end KENT rec.'. ned to town that evening; the ethers of the ROYAL PARTY supped together at the Queen's Lodge. IMITATION Of TR& IMPROMPTU 111 MONDAY'S BRITISH FRISS. °t. ens, fi ere., et axt4, d s Peovirarra is de Paris, Partians ik to republicae. Grand' ilior4elerrs cis potititte, I)cd ie ;metier Si denatu , . /east :sister Au grln4 nitre *le, N •Tte eu efttla' a •r'un I: ~,Icrfur. riogPunt. 2,4,1 at dcteit F" sup.n. ler .4•11.1t04. , UnperiPos Cssari..,tue ; ilni; lOU Ne pea= v. ape ri,w, 0 qve tet accidtat ta:c.he ; C.r si Ipnem est &sort! ert cow-hr, L%-rjoit 11 . $1*.ni , $ Sr port• b . . a. APII!YALT, COL IDA V7i , of F 77.7, RV , . r., M•r Liftrnet at, Mr and Mrs M. , ki n tr,-i,. Mr. And Mos m rur, Mre ird M•er M.- NI • IA."0", Mr P. , d, Mr IJarha,ll, Nfr S.save, Mr. 11.116t0.1, Mr. Bell, and Mr Lung Wednesiay af. crnoon, at three o'clock, were married by special licence, at St• Georges, Hano ver-scriare, the Hon. CHARLES S !LW/. AT, Sol of the Earl of I.ONDO7:DERRY, vs Lady CATHARINE SUCH, sister to the Earl of DARNLEY. His Lord s 6 p gave her away. It is said the Hon. CAT'ENDISIt Bit scsitAw si ill sneered his father, thel.t!e Sir 11. sits' CA vesnisw, 13.:r. in his vcry lucrwire c.npio. ments in Ireiand. He is sitsceeded ii his estints aad harone:agr by the lion. R Ten Ar.o 19n:1, his eldest son, who married Coneys. Mr. tits xv, Irely t !ken up in Dublin, is the gentlemao scbo brought the aailitea for f.dse impri imment st Mijor Swam, no sviii,ll occa‘icn, Mr. Culla N, and Mr. J. Bra NGTON, displayed such clogirer. ,. .e anii legal ability. Iris Grace the Dnke A run t, accompanied by his son, ford JAMES MCRit A v, Arrived at Duirgia•, Isle of Minn, on the morning of the t. , .7th uit. in the Prince P.l::,?rd revenue cutts.-, cotamandsd by Sir JOHN Rein. 't he Earl of MOIRA and his Ccuntecs attensie I divine serske last Sunda}, in the High Chus.b, Edinburgh. The Counters of Moctsrt.nar•s is enjo)ing the luxury of grin: . at l:er seat .It h..t:itlq G. . tcr ti,e death of he: fatly% :in 11. C A VET DIS7t, to was mc..r. . and her daug!at. Lads Car nsuise ..lxszs• sta. hos , not long re:ay:lt-A from Ireland, witt:e they p•lipose) I" see rou. 'l'. preszat an A n. -rkan t%e 1.1 . 11% ;.T •ss lien'O.',lll,:.ir A yr. Tni, ntilJneis of the cliw ! : .• :.po - rq is atte 1, : L. souc!i iaysor t co ho ad zi:e CLma sitars. it,a tsar to a man I:, 4 41! WOL!ld "I:ANC <srpn ed /: Gr.v. r, 5ec...0.111e • been i g7rat Ity. t Admiral Lr.uts. l'rer.ch are tiAtural:y torlJ (1 . A Art: .e7e. A panning C'n-respondent observ, s, that the Fr..nch who irom a f:rs C wnoid scarcely venture to the w. , :de.,••.. ails of Eng land. . Admo al CODNWALI.IS, we ate told, has rat hack to S. Helen':-, being unable to cn • ,unt, the s:.•.b ut the wind in the sir.; sof the Channel. It must. in deed have been a awed-Gir.llg wind. Jahn Bail attra6ted a brilliant -nee, las; night, at the Haymarket Theatre. Mr. Ettairus's Pe rt:p.m( W .111 much appLlUded. and Ni 7. BA%NISTLII, jU'' TrU st r:o , Last ra , :ht, the res:rs; R sears dosed his engage *lnn' at fr.ft EuMburgh fheatri. DLL, FreJerickstuwn (Mariam!), on the 24.. h May, a Juel was lough: h..l,veen Li•ut. Wm. P..2.i.vm•, cf . 7::c United St.4tes' Army. d ELIE DAVIS. :•tusient of Metiieine in that place. Mr DAVIS **IS Wounded in both his th.6hs, but, it is caper:teal, nut mortAlly. DETENCE OF THE COUNTRY. A numerous Meeting of the Merchants, Traders, and Gentlemen, residing in the City, was yesterday held . at the Mansion-house, for the purpose of con sidering the most effeEtual means of voluntarily giving prompt assistance to Government with Horses, Carriages, and Drivers, for the speedy conveyance of Froops in the event of Invasion ; 'llhe Right Hun. the LORD MAYOR, in the Chair. The COMMISSARY GENERAL rose, and addressed his Lordship and the Gentler:sus present, as follows : " My Lord Mayor, aliow rite to express my thanks to you for your very gr at promptitude in calling this meeting. My Lord and Gentlemen, it is my duty as Commissary General to provide against all casualties relative to to.: army, and to make arrange ments for the speedy conveyance of great bodies of troops from or.: part of the kingdom to another, in the event of to invasion by the enemy. The volun teer spirit of the people of this country, and the great success in the recruiting service, have furnished us with an iinmenso body of forces; but if an invasion should take place, and we have not the means of conveyancsr for those forces, we may a , well be with out them. Gentlemen, there has beer a very great subscription, indeed, already entered into by the Farmers, Coach-owners. &c. In that class, one citizen alone has subscribed no less than 400 car riages and horses, and there are others who have also subscribed a great many ; but those are by no means sufficient, and recourse must oe had to the carriages of private Gentlemen; I am sure there is no Gentleman who hears me, that will not come forward with cheerfulness, and give his assistance, upon this pressing occasion. It is not a part, but the whole, we want for this most import. ant service. If we have not arrangements made in time, all will be confusion and disordi r Painful, indeed, will be the necessity, if I s , ould be obliged to press all carriages indiscriminately. 'That power is given to me by the AR of Parliament—l mean the Mutiny Ad ; and painful as it would be, yet it would be my duty to do so, unless some proper ar rangements are previously made. For this p irposs, requested the Lord Mayor to convene this meet in in order that I may ascertain the number of hories and carriages which you will famish, and so make the necessary regulations, that I may not be us press the whole as the ;tour ol necessity. I have prepared a paper which you will sign, with the number of horses, carriages, atc. which yon can supply , opposite your name. Similar subscriptions enter'n:; into in other parts of the town. Tnere will be a meeting to-morrow, of the Gentlemen at the other end of the town. I have had so very ef felual assistance from the Gssilemen of the trade of coach owners, attr. that I cannot avoid expressiog my obligst;sins to them. I do not mean to trouble you with any farther observaticios ; you are ail fully satisfied of the necessity of this bra i.sh of the service ; and I am well aware, that I could add nothing t excite farther that zeal and liberality, I 53 WAD know ex: , iss amongst • Alderman Patcs--.“ My Lori and Gentle men, permit me to trespass, for a moment, on your time. Feeling as I do nos , ide situation in which we are at this moment, and whish every man must loch from the state in which this city now st .ads, I am confident no exertlo ill be wanting on our rats to give the Noble d.O enet every as i.tance in nut power. He is a ma amst highly to he re :petted; and I am sure titer is it one here wh, does not know that he has tilled that situati , n iti which he is tan: t de e. vediy placed, with honour to himself, and i ter i y o hi. country. We all w. 1 know, that, by his jodicious •ttrahgements, and great talent and exset.ons, he toss saved this natitin up wards of one million. He is one of us he is our brother; I should beg par.loo fir saying thus mush before his face; but it is a tribute due to him, ,shic!: at this moment I cannot withhold. shall we not then come forward with zeal, and assure that Gen tlemast, that he shall want for nosh rig whatever from us, which is in our power to give him; and that we will strain every nerve to give him effeCtual assistance to stop the progress of the enemy. You must dl feel, Gentlemen, the necessity of this : let as then leave nothing undone to render this effec tual, and s. ew the eseiny that we are ready to meet and to repel hint I shall not take up more your time, but offer a few resolutions for your consideration, which are intended to prevent that confusion and irregularity which might otherwise occur at the moment of danger." SIT.. Alderman PR IcE then read three resolutions, Liu fi. it two expressive of the anxious wishes of the me ring to give their utmost aid to the Government in the event of invasion, and of the necessity of en tering into a pl in laid before them for the purpose of furnishing Gove:nment with horses, vantages, &c. at the shortest notice. The third resolution was to form a Committee, in order to carry the other two into cffeCt. The Cosi stissa eV GENERAL --ssAs the Resolutions refer to a plan laid bsfore you, it is necessary I should read it. (See the &oohs/ions as front qf m& Paper). I must hoe explain, Gentlemen, that it is not en account of the ekpence that this is do :e, but it is so very easy for Gen tlemen to provide this, and would be so great A difficulty for me to do in the time of necessity. Gentlemen will understand that the bodies of their coaches ate nut required, only the carriage part, a, the simple machine which you have seen at the door answers every purpose." The Resolutions were then read by Mr. Ald.r man PRICE, and seco ided by Mr. Alderman Ct. The question was put upon each of them by the LORD Mavos, and agreed to unanimously. Some gentlemen objetiled to signing their names to the plan, on the grounds that they, chiefly resid ing in the country, kept all their carriages and horses there, and might be called upon to subscribe in their several parishes. The COMMISSARY G told them, they might very well sign the plan ; but desired they would describe the places where their horses and carriages might be situated, as they would he want ed .n different quarters. A Committee was then formed out of the gentle men present, and a subscription entered into. Se veral Master Carmen attended, and were informed by the C immissary General that they could render the most essential service to themselves and the public by hanging a couple of boards to their carts, I which would by that means convey ten or twelve • men, and assured them they should bearnplyrerrat• neratrd. He then read an address from the body cif Carmen, expressing in the strongest terms their de testa:ion of the :wading enemy, and their determi nation to come forward with 403 carts, for the pub lic service, on the shortest notice. It was signet• by the Warden; of thefellourthtp of Carmen. There were a Serjeant aid twelve of tie London Militia ready accoutred wits their knapsacks, &c. in w..iting, who molwed the carriage and drove oft a: full speed, to spew the Gentlemen with what ex- Ivelition troops creild he ccnveyed in c ss:. of emer gency. Sir John Earner and Alderman Perchard attended the meeting. IMIDULESLX ELECTION. Yesterday morning, at nine o'clock, the Candi dates and Sheriffs !net, pursuant to agreement, OR the hustings, in order to proceed on the investigation of the obj,:aed votes. Mr. Mainwxring brought NI r. Pigot with him as Counsel, who protested Against the examination of the votes alluded to, cm tended, that, according to an Ak'.'t of Parliament, no votes could be added to the numbers polled by each Candidate, at the close of the poll, and consequent ly the undecided votes could not be counted on Mr. PLum an argued on the part of Sir Francis Burdett. in opposition to Mr. Pigot, and several hours elapsed, during a discussion of the subja ; when the matter being finally left to illy Sheriffs. af ter two o'clock they came with the Candidates in front of the hustings, and declared the numbers thus— Fur Mr. Mainwar;l Str Frauci* Bunter.' Majority for Mr Mainwaring .. The Deputy Sheriff then addressed the Freehold ers with swing, they had been summoned to chuse a person to represent them in Parliament ; that a poll had taken place, and a majority of five votes appeared in favour of George Boulton Mainwar ing, Esq. in consequence of which he was duly elated, and returned a Member of the House of Commons. Mr. MAINWARING made an effort to return his thanks for the support he had experienced, but the indignation and uproar of the populace prevented him from being heard ; be, therefore, at the sug gestion of Mr. Mellish, bowed and retired from the Hustings. At this time there were but few persons compared to the number on the preceding day, and the officers did not appear to encounter any diffi culty in preserving the peace. Hissing and invec ti►e were exp. essed from all quarters as Mr. Main waring passed from the poll booth, .snj disappoint ment clouded the faces of many of Sir Francis Bur dett's supporters ; but no alts of outrage were committed. Sir Francis Burdett went to the house of Mr. Saunders, near the hustings, where a h 'I of persons assembled in front, cheering him, and expressing every sentiment of regard; applica ion WAS made by them for liberty to chair him to his house ; their request was, however, refused by the Baronet, through the medium of M. Townsend, who in an address begged of them to return ordetly to their respeCtive h-mes, assured that Sir Francis entertained the highest sense of their solicitude for his interest, which they could no: add to, by any public behaviour at the end of the contest. After some harsh remarks respecting the minority in which Sir Francis Burden had been left, be observed the military surrounded them for the purpose of pre serving order, and advised them to behave orderly, to prevent mi , chievous consequences. Mr. Pee a Most made a similar address. The populace then began to disperse, and within an hour after, there were not ten persons near the hustings. Sir Francis Burdett, accompanied by a number of horsemen, proceeded to town amidst the cheering and applause he has been accustomed to receive ; his colours wave I from the windows. About five o'clock Mr. Mainwaring, in his ear• riage, left Brentford, attended by a body of friends on horseback, the whole of whom wore his co lours; he went on to town without encountering any disorderly behaviour, further than expressions of disapprobation from the populace. Lvery step was taken to prevent disturbance or riot : the military were placed in situations conti guous to the road. On the other side Kew Bridge some of the Light Horse were placed. A party was also drawn up at Kensington, and a body of Horse Guards stationed at Hyde Park gate : by such judicious atrangements and diligence of the Magis trates, tranquillity prevailed, with the exception of a crowd occasioned ►y two or three who threw stones at the carriages with Mr. Mainwaring's co lours; they were taken into custody. ALARMING FIRE. Last night, about eight o'clock, a dreadful fire broke out in three warehouses in Ducks foot-lane, belonging to Messrs. Whiting, letto, and Co. wholesale grocers, in 'Thames-street. In a very short time the whole concerns were in flames, and the entire stock, consisting of teas, sugars, &c. was consumed. The tire was not got under until near eleven o'clock, by which time the roof hal fallen in, and the inside cf the buildings was completely de,troyed. We, are informed that when the person, whose business it is to shut up the warehouse and see all safe, went there for that purpose, on opening what is called the Lump-room (a place where a fire is constantly kept), he found it in a blaze. The property which has been lost is very considerable. A great number of engines at tended, and the Volunteers turnea out with the greatest alertness and promptitude. On the ISth of December, I SO3, four booksellers of London were t.,kim into custody, and put into the State prison, for publishing a translation of the Life of Bonaparte. Archicar Listeraires fit l'EurPpe, N.. 2, fur the swath of February. The Heads of the ditfoont Synagogues in Lon don, and opulent Jews, have addressed to their set a strong exhortation tx o b ey the I i.vs ; nc.t to carry on any trade on the Chiistiin ; not •o keep houses of ill-fame, or commit other lariats, tinder their high censure, and torf,:.:urc of the privileges attached tv them as belongiag to Omit rtosninunity. : The Hon. Admiral Cornwallis anchored at St. Helen's this ovening, to wait for a favourable wind, it having blown contrary since he sailed. Tne Na?mad curer, and Nib lugger, also arrived. Remain at Spithead, the Hydra, with the Mcdi. terranca3 convoy; the Eperrier, with the West India convoy. LIVMOOL, AUG. 7. The whole of the fleet •the Leeward I ilands is arrived here, except the William licatheutt, aid the Uel,• of Ko,r, —, from Demerara ; the former is captured, and i• is supposed. the latter is also. attixuast, kUOUST G. Attired on Saturday erer.ing after post, His Hi+ jetty': ship Orph.e/, Capt. Hill, with the fleet far the ♦Vest Indies, under convoy; A fleet of large ships passed the Berry Head this aftcrnoon, fur the EaAward, supposed to be the Eaw India fleet. DEAL, AUGUST 8. Arrived His Majesty's ship, Howncy,' of 50 gum. with the fleet (ahoy 169 sail) under convoy, from the Leeward Islands, Also the ,t.;._.• ,, ce man of war, with the Hnoal George, Earl abode), Ir.eVington, H.,nono C •Itle Enr; ej x4netZtirtllll, nerectrbire, Ocean, Irarlay, Hope, !!tire.!, We.cford, Warr Ha:tinge, Goa/is, and Galvel East Indiamen ; Eliro, Betsey, Thomas. lirouk an,l II" Warn Pranens, Zke. &c. u.•der convoy from St. Helena.—Wind W.N.W. PLYMOUTH, AVOUST 7. Arrived the Plover and Nharod sloops of wirs from a cruise. Sailed ilis Majesty's Tier, nn a eraise. The French squadron are again got into Brest.— Wind N.W. BRISTOL, AUG 7. Came in the Ocean, Wheelwright ; from Virginia; Betsey, from Newfoundland; Berea, Bayley, and Emilia, Bulphin, from Grenada; ifaria, Po cock, ANN, Williams, Kingrion, Etheridge, Cu,,,l Taperit, and .fans, Fraser, from St. Vincent's; Phillips, and Venai,Pkarim, Hunt, from St. Chris topher's; ILviy Corrie, and Km: Datil, Shit stone, from Nevis; Bran,,, from Tobago ; Aron, 'turves ; and Myerra, Sikock, from Dame rata: Bristol Volunteer, Jacques, from Antigua; Co/word, Wilson ; Trusty, White and Atlas, Sand, from B.arbadoes; B. ita 1.4, Bell ; and trcat-falims, Shaddeo. from St. Vincent's; Mervin, Adieu', from Tobago. Arrived, in the River St. Lawrence, Jaw, "Ilex ander ; at Newfoundland, Mermaid, Bothy ; Leas, Evans; _Wary, Letten, and Princess Royal, Camp. bell, from Bristol. wow +.r'' L. 'V . . • : . • t NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.- FROM LLOYD'S LIST. GR 44444 N0,Ae0.11.-4 5 asseri he the Maseirs, roma V rein is Lori Duncan, Daniels. from Limerick ; Dorothy, Willis, ham Memel; Esketa Cbriatiaria, Orman ; Iroriesionr, Clam by, from Mimic; Profit,— from --; Vr•rwr Ansa, Smith s F r ieod.hi 2 , JuLlNwl ; jots:Lona Sop •Ic ; sad tic. FOOT Brothers, from Embalen —Sailei th , l C mule; th- 'fhre • Mothers, Patrick. for Ooosto ; Jo.ige ••••• j mad the Josige relict, Emibdim. . AIIIIIVE•. In the Deena—. The Progress, Frost, Industry, Hill, and the Ai red, Moffatt, (rota Dalaiaira ; Mary Ana, W. , od, Rum, and Leviathan, Brice, from Trinidad Cove, iiVtatt, Iltecov , rv. Taylor, and Edward, S. mpoora, fn - ro Tab .go ; La y Nelson, II twman, and Caroline, H from St. Kitts, kiss G orze, Cotten, Ceres, Al'lntievls, and Heori.rna , Kelly, Vinc.nts; Marv, P.zzer, Prince of Wake, Fremt , F.ineald, Conk, Kelso, lice, and the Kirby, Dr% (rose An. gua John, Bonet, Barrick, Gibson, Good Intent, 'Rayner. Fa. Valens, John and Mary, black, and thv Seartere, Scott, from I)einerara; Naas, Hisrt, and Lacitv, Pirate it rm Neris ; Richards, and 80r.., Burnett, fr.i.n Sorb aloes ; Alfred, Rob-o. , lee Branch. litiodford, Fs , ry, D Canadian, Shadto.id, Haat/till, itoSson, front Toasts; Just Clam le.on, Mary Au r, 111,ser Blackburn, Good hidne, Moffatt, and Lad, Psi.ryn, !Lary, from Grenada. At Liverpool--the Active, Stanley ; Dolphin, Wilkinson; B•itannia, Brown; and the Good Wentworth, from Gvincnica; Sally, Crew. from Deccwam ; Conwi.y, Gibbs, from St. Lucia; Speculation, Byrn', from B.niiess ; AtTairthy ; and Lovely Lam, —, tram T citota; O'Br:en. horn St. Vincent's; Uriana, Walker; Cheri-. and ---; and the West Indian, from Acit qua ; Favourite, Hnlainby, from Quebec; Venus, Text; and Nancy, Oliver, from istachusetts ; Augusta, Mined, from New Orleans; Eliza, Brawn; Lord Dunca.i. Battle ; Ag•nn. is, Stone; and the Hunter, f rom Lo ma a d Nam. oundland. Of the Lisard—the Falcon, Ford, ditto. At Bostorm—the Indefst g'bk, ditto. At Barbados, — the Defiance , Midge, from Bristol. The Pert Rummy. Collins, from St. Kitt's; the Bacetao, —, from Demerara ; ..nd tt s A lt rk, Brown, from Grenada, for London, h.ve put into Ramsgate harbour, with damage. JAMES TIERNEY, seaman of the Dreadnought. of 98 guns, who was conv49ed at the Exeter asvises, for seducing from their allegiance two seamen, with him in Poignton Royal Naval Hospitol. at Torbay, is respited on a point of law, reserved for the ()Onion of the Twelve Judges. At Lynn, the tempest on Friday morning was un usually heavy at intervals, from three till eleven o'clock. Mr. Ptowstoer's mill, near the town. was much shattered ; the eleetric fluid passed through it in different dirkaions ; three persons were within at the time, but received no further injury than a shock. The fall of rain was very great, nearly two inches. On Saturday night last, a fire was discovered at die house of JAMEY Doves, Esq. of Hockham-hall, Norwich, occasioned by the servant accidentally setting fire to the curtains, in going to bed. which, however, by timely assistance, was happily ex tinguished without any material damage. 1 ntrystioug Fact.— On - Tuesday, the 2 tth of April, Henry Grymes, of Bath County, Stale of Virgi in, under the influence of delirium, broke his skull a .-'t a stone. A:ter having shattered it, be :ook out a piece about three inches long and two broad. Cosi= eluding that this would not put a period to his ex istence, be thrust his fingers into his brad, and tog out a considerable quantity of his brains. Install of immediate death, he wareoittp Feta .ed to do, faa. (2,-rcac of reason! and walked halve—he lives. anti :l.e Thursday evening following. He appeared veil penitent and rational until he expired, and in tis mean time gave to his friends the above statemen of the transaCtion. The cause of his derangemes is believed to have been a disappointment :a snap ri.ige. Through the whole ea' lus life be summates an unsullied charaCter.