The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser. — London, England, 1806-01-31 00:00:00

~~ I E XPIRING LAWS. The Committee upon the Expiring Laws having made their Report, the following is an account of the expiring and expired laws, at the end of the present Session ; or after 21st January, ItsoB, and (A or bef,,re th.! Ist August, 1807, &c. Thirties (Ealiaitare) 6 Geo 11 c. 29. Cochineal and I. dlr. 7 Geo 11 e. 29. Sum mirk Spirits (osreliouung 15 Gao. e. 23. Rum led Spirits (exporting) 33 Geo. 11. c Transportation of felons, 19 Geo 111. c. 74. Removing Felons, 24 Geo. 111. at. 2, c. 56. Removing Felons, 25 Geo. 11l C. 46 and 34, e. 63. Navy Asusen, 43 Geo lii. c. 16 Farliausent, judge Fox, Lord Melville, 43 Gao. 111. C. 117, and 43 Geo l 11. e. 123. Woollen Cloth I'atent,32 Gen. HI. e. 73. Loyalist's COmpensation, :38 Gen. 111. c 68, &c. ewroturallaud Judicature, 33 Geo. 111 e. 76. Securiug Traitors, 43 Gen. 111, C. 116, and 44 Geo. Ili. e. i. Duty on Pensions, 39 Ceo. 111 e. 3. Duni:nor Cristurns, 45 Geo. 111 c. 14, and 107. ----vv. Excise, c. 19. Malt Duty, 43 Geo. 111. e_ 22. Mutiny Aft (Army) 45 Gvu.lll. c. 16. ( Marine) 45 Geo. 111. e 17. Innkeepers (Soklics) 45 Geo 111. c. 37. Militia Pay, CI Gea 111. c. 62. 40 Gen. 111. e. 44. Allowances Di*eln"died * Sohalterns, 43 Ceo 111 c 60. Militia Pay and Allowance% 41 Gen 111. c. 63. Sugar Drawbacks, 43 Geo. 111. c. It. Ditto ditto, 41 Ceo 111. c 74 Corn and Provisions (Importation and Exportation, 39 Ceo. 111 c. 87. Ditto, Idea, 41 Geo 111. c Cm, Intercourse, 42 Geu 111. c. 35, .1:c. Woollen Manul 3 43 Gen. 111 c. 136. Importaiino in Foreign shipa, 44 Geo 111. c. 29. Fast India Shipping, 4; Geo. 111. e. 63. Tallow, 7 Geo. 111 e. 13. Annuities, 5 Ann, c. 19. Linens, Calienes;&c. Duties, 3 Geo. 111. e. H. Creditors 33 Geo. 111. c. 74. Militia S ervices in Great Britain, 44 Ceo. 111. e. 52. Pilots (Dryer) 3 Geo. 1. c. 13. Britili Fisheries, 26 and 39 Gen. 111. 4. 81, 109. Aaserkan Trade 37 Go. 111. e. 97. Malt Duty, I G;0. 111. c. 3. Linos Bounty, 29 Gaol!. e. 15. Hemp an.l Flax, 4 Geo 111. c. 26. Flax and Gitton, 23 Gco. 111. c 77. Dublin Paving Enquiry, 45 Gee. 111. e. 112. Peeing Teens, b Geo. M. e 15, 11, 22. Prins. at Wales, 43 Gro. 111. e. 26. Coils, 45 Giro. 111. c. 126. NNNNN Ire It COOL A T lONL 40 Gen. 1 11. c. 4 I. General Regulations,l 43 Geo. 111. c 97. 44 Geo. 111. e. 103. PARTICULAR IIrOULATIONS. Spirits. Distilling sod Warehousing, 45 Geu.l.ll c. 104. Tobacco, 97 G 111. c 42. Coffee, e 52. Auctions, 311 GO.lll. e 24. Spirit Rectiners, 52. Hide; and Skins, 40 Gee. 111. e: 9. 15oun ties, --e. 20. Cards, etc. e. 43. Permits e. 611. 45 Gro. 111. c. 39. s Taxes. e. I ns. Paper, &T. e 106. ' P Annuities, 13 and 14 Geo. 111. c. 7. !whin', 36 Geo. 111 c. 52. reseiind Abuses, 44 Geo 111. c. 106. Stamps (Duties on curtain Legacies), 44 Geo. ni. c. U. Greggiland Fishery. 26 Geo. 111. e. 41. ities, 6 Ann, c. 5. es Polies, 32 lied 40 Gen. 111. e. 117. r Warchisusing, 41 Geu In. c 44 wkanelland Pottery. 63 Geo. 111. e. 63. Police Officer, 42 Geo. 111 e 76. Military Abuses, 43 Ge• 111. c 47. Annuities, 6 Ann, e. 11. Parliament Prieil¢p ofl, 11, 12 Gen 111 c. Warehousing Wine. 43 Gen. 111 c In 3. Collieries, SI Giro 11. e_ 14. Seduction n 1 Soldiers ur Sailor'. 37 Groin e 70. Dmo, 37 Gen 111 C. 40. • fialt (American Tiaile), 44Geo 111 c. 101. 36 Goo. 111 c. 20. Gunpueilsr and Anse, 36 Geo. 111 e. 42, ke • INDIA. CALCUTTA GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, Ocr. Lt. —•••••• • TORT WILLIAM, OCT. It. With sentiments of the deepest sorrow and regret, the Government announces the decease of the Most :the Moat Charles Marquis Cornwallis, Knight of :She Moat Noble Order of the Garter. Governor eral of the East India Company's Possessions, and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's, and the Honourable Company's Land Forces in the East Indies. This Aiding and greatly to be deplored event, took place on Saturday, the sth instant, at Ghasee pore. is the province of Benares, where his Lord ship had arrived, in his progress to join and to as. rinse the personal command of the army in the geld: as well as for the purpose of accomplishing other important objeas, intimately connetied with the interests of the State. pario g a long and ailive life, distinguished by 10nently honourable and arduous exertion in the service of his country, this illustrious and revered Nobleman manifestel all the energies, combined with all the virtues, which can dignify exalted pub lic ration, and adorn the sphere of private life. As a patriot, a statesman, a warrior, and a maw, the character of Marquis Cornwallis shines with distinguished lustre. The records of the British Empire in Europe and in Asia, bear ample testimony to the splendid and important services rendered by him, in different quarters of the globe, to his Sovereign and his e =try. Po the East India Company, the memory of Marquis Cornwallis is peculiarly endeared. To the service of his country in India were devoted some of the most vigorous years of his valuable life ; and there, at an advanced period of it, has it pleased Divine Providence to terminate his earthly career of honour and of glory. British India will ever be proud to associate with its happiness, its prosperity, and renown, the grate ful remembrance of its venerated benefador, Mar gni: Cornwallis ; and the Natiie Powers of India will sincerely regret a man, soh* so detervedly pos sessed their ut.bouctied confidence, and highest esteem. By his Sovereign. and his country. the death of Marquis Cornwallis will he d.plored as a public calamity. Europa at large. to whom his lame and his virtues have long been familiar. will lament tie loss of such exalted and respetieJ worth ; and his tory will record his magnanimity, his benevolence, his love of justice. his inflexible integrity, his ardent • M 1 I WOW t• IMF valour, his wise and prudent policy, as eminently worthy of imitation, and of praise. he lag of Tort William to bb immediately hoisted half-staff high, and to continue so until sunset. Minute guns, sixty-six in number, corresponding with the age of the deceated, to be fired from the ramparts of Fitt William. Similar marks of resra, with the solemnities suitable to the mournful occasion, to be paid to the memory of Marquis Cornwallis, at all the principal military stations and posts dependant upon this Pre sidency ; and copies of the preceding orders to be tr.insissitted to the Government of Fort St. George, Bombay, and Prince of Wales's Island, and also to the Government of the British possessions in the Island of Ceylon. By order of Government, J. LUIAISNEN, Chief Sec. to the Govt. Caksotta Gazette of the 26th of Oilober, states, that at a General Meeting of the Inhabitants, it was Resolved That in addition to the general mourning, which has been adopted, as a public token of the concern !elt by this Settlement, on the death of Marquis Curnwalli,; • mausoleum be erected, with the permission of Government, over the place of inter ment at (h•seepore; as a memorial of esteem and reverence for his virtues, and of gratitude tor his eminent services.. Committees were at the same time elated for India and Europe, to carry the above resolution into execution. The Committee in Europe consists of Lord Teigomouth, Sir J. Gore, Celle's! A. jto,s, G. A. Robinson, Esq. Colonel A. Kid, MADRAS GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, Sart 19, 18: 1 .5. On Monday, anchored in the Roads, the French privateer Henrietta, of 20guns, prize to His Majesty's Terpiehorr, Capt. Bathurst. Captain Bathurst, on the 20th ult. and whilst cruising off the Port of St. Denny's, at the Isle of Bourbon, saw the Hellrietia at an anchor, close in with the land, and protefted by two formidable bat teries ; her advantageous situation could not, how ever, proteft her. A spirited and gallant attack was immediately made by His Majesty's ship, and within half an hour the French colours were struck; the major part of the Ifew.irtles crew hating throw• themselves overboard, and swam on shore. The Henrietta kept up a brisk and well fire for same time ; a heavy fire tram the batteries alio continued, till the Terptichort, and her prize, had gained an offing, and were out of the range of their shot. The Terpsichore had, we learn, four men killed, and four wounded ; the enemy's loss we have not ascertained. The Ifenrzcita arrived from France about ten months ago; she is a h indsome ship, and sails re markably well. She was on the point of sailing for India when captured. THE BRITISH PRESS. LON i) , 17 , , FRIDAY, JANUARY 31. "-""WEIREWw• The ROYAL FAMILY arrived, yesterday, at twelve o'clock, at the Queves House, from Wind sor. Their MAJESTIES came in the Kiss's tra velling chariot and four. The PRlNessses followed in two carriages. They will remain in town until Friday next ; within which time it is expeCled, that the new Administration will be finally arranged and completed. Various reports of difficulties and delays having occurred in Lord GRENVILLE'S plan of arrangement, prevailed in the course of the morning. According to some, the plan had been prepared, and was ready to be submitted to His Majesty ; but the death of the Marquis CORN WA t sisreadered another day necessary to fix upon a successor to that much-lamented Nobleman, and settle the Indian appointments, necessarily involved in that event. It was added, that this business would be adjusted yesterday, and that the whole plan will be certainly submitted to His MAJESTY this day. Of this, however, we entertain some doubt. Speculative politicians may form a new ministry or a new coalition, in their closet, with great ease and celerity ; but the praetical execution is generally a matter of some difficulty. We think, if it can be completed in the course of a week or ten days, the intended length of Their MaJtsrtes visit to town, that the country will have no reason to complain of delay. Mr. FRANCIS is named as the successor to Marquis CORNWALLIS. We should, perhaps, rather say he has been designated by his friends, as Lord GainviLtt certainly had not time to tura the subjeet in his mind, when the report re spelling Mr. Fa •ICCIII was circulated. Another re port stated, that some difference had already taken place between the heads of the two parties, which are expeeted to compose the New Ministry ; Lord Gamey' xtz being anxinus to appoint the Marquis Wit.essstv to a particular post in the new Ca binet, and Mr. Fox objefling to it. This report we believe entitled to still less credit than the former. It is supposed to have been raised, and industriously propagated, by some of the dependents of the now expiring Ministry ; who, having sinned beyond forgiveness against the FOIITES and the GRENVILLES, are grown des perate, and give vent to their rage and disappoint ment in the propagation of rumours, injurious to the dignity and character of the party. At two o'clock, Lord HAwtcssacav arrived at the QUEEN'S House, and was admitted to an audience of His MAJESTY, which lasted above an hour. This event soon became generally known, and the reports of diffi culties and delays were renewed with encrcaiel ' confidence. We do not believe that any serious difficulty hai arisen in the formation of the New Arrangements, upon the original plan, tho' -hey' do not proceed with a degree of celerity, sufficient to answer the Public expenation. Except Leer. HAW/CY:51010( and the ROY AL DUKES, His MA.• acsrst received no visitors yesterday. Lord GliLN viccs did not see him. His lordship had an ap• pointment with Mr. Fox and Viscount SIDEIOUTII, at Mr. Fox's house, in Arlington -street, at nine o'clock at night. Mr. Fox dined out with Lord Geolicie CA•f NIIIISII, at his house, in Saville -street; and had not returned when Lord Gitesivit.t.a and Viscount SIDMOUTII arrived at Arlington-street.— Lord GaENYILLE'S carriage was immediately sent to bring Mr. Fox home ; and, after his arrival, he held a conference with these two Noblemen, which con tinued for more than an hour. His MAJCSTY will sleep at the QUEEN'S House,until his return to Wind sor, that be may be constantly present to superintend the new arrangements, until their final completion. Yesterday a Court of Dire tors was held at the East India House, for the purpose of reading the Dispatches brought by the Medusa frigate. 'l - he Court came to an agreement to wear mourn ing for one month, in compliment to the memory of the deceased Marquis CORNWALLIS, to com mence on Sunday next. The Court adjourned at six o'clock till this day. Sir GEORGE B•RLOW WAS far advanced on his journey to Ghauzepore to join the Marquis CORN WALLIS, when he was met by Mr. ROBINSON, who acquainted him with the death of Marquis CORN• WA LI. IS. The Guvergrnent General devolving on Sir GEORGE, he immediately appointed Mr. Uo. REY, Vice-President ; and Mr. LGNISDEN (Secre tary to Government), three in Council. Previous to the death of Marquis COINWA LL ill, ad vices had been received of the release of the British Residency by SCIND/ A, and of Mr. JENZlss's arrival in the camp of Major-General Jonas, at,Tonk ; .of Se ND I complete separation from the interests of Ho z z A Is, and of a Vakeel having been delegated, with full powers to enter into a negociation with the Bri tish Government, for the adjustment of all differ ences between the two States. The Vakeel had been publicly received in Camp by Lord 1./att.—Sir GEorroz BA RLOW, had passed Benares,. on his way to the Upper Stations, where he was proceeding to Siren the course of the . negociatio4s; with . 'Serried, with which Chieftain there was every prop ped of a speedy anal satisfaftory arrangement.— 'lo A it's troops were again in motion, and had ad vanced towards the coantry of the Seiks, on whose aftive co-operation he professed to have rgu * cla sle peldeuce ; but it was not apprehended that be would derive any assistance from themi Part of his force, consisting of infantry, with some guns, were detached, and actually had entered the pro vinces ceded to the East India. Company, by the last treaty. Lord I-AK' was preparing to send a force to reduce this detachment,.which it Was expecetd would be overtaken before it could do any Mis- chief. _ steenc--T—Jerreessaie Admiral Grouse M a RTIN is appointed second is command at Portmsouth, wire Admiral Sir I. Coe rile, who is going or 4 kave of absence for twelve months, The Narcissus frigate, which sailed from Ireland with the Expedition under Sir Hosts Porn* sr, had been at St. Helena, and had sailed again to join Sir HOl4l, whose destination it was supposed was against the Cape. 'Extra& of a Letter from Mogadore, dated Ist November s—a A large ship has been towed into Santa Cruz, by the fishing boats, having been found without any pertain on beard. She is laden with brown sugar in 'hogsheads, and one of her masts appears to have been shot away. The Anna, —; and the Mornsagton, from London, are arrived at Bengal. Extract of a letter from an Officer of the Baring East Indiaman, dated at St. Helena, 223 Decem ber, 1805.—a On the 12th of November, off the Cape of Good Hope, spoke an American, Who in formed us that Admiral Limon, with the Iforerree and Belle Poole, intended to sail the next day in search of us. Having received intelligence of our ' coming, from an American from Batavia, which had passed through the fleet, the Commodore lin ' mediatly changed the course , __ and declared his inten tion of steering for t he Brazils, instead of St. Helena ; the same evening, we lost the fleet, and arrived here on the '2d inst. as did also the Air/ e a Cattle, which had likewise lost the Commodore on the 12th November. Five days previous to our arrival here, a ship of the line and a frigate passed the Island. An American vessel from the Cape, says the Admiral left Table Bay on the 9th No vember, intending to cruise off St. Helena six weeks, and then go to the River Plata. The louts French frigate is lost at the Cape. An Extrast of a Letter received from on board the Termagant sloop, dated at Gibraltar, the 7th Dec. says, " We left Lord Cot cisowooo cruising off Car -1 thegena, on Thursday last, with seven sail of the Line, two Brigs, and a Cutter. On our passage, we spoke the Britannia, Admiral LIM Noaritssa, and the Enitypnion frigate, which were on their way to join Lord COLLINGWOUD. We afterwards de tained a Danish ship, of 2AI tons burtben, laden with a valuable cargo, from Smyrna, bound to Dortrecht, and she is arrived here. the Sophie shop, Capt. Rustairaosn, sailed from hence yesterday, with dispatches for Lord Li NCYPJGD." -. FASHIONS FOR FERRUAR v. The Circassian turban, is the host tea at this fitment. h.nr, , can ts, fiat re beantifii , and b.co 11 , 1; it is .compoi,t .*:•ite and eersc, richly ornamented with an ve:, anti ental ;Jooy in front. The shawl turban, have Made the:. pearance, bit are too heavy and titiSeeoming to Fouceetd of white sates MtWin. Imperial, &c &c. &c. are far 1.. many of which are crilantemtwit with steel, patent pearls,,,, or veil. The Trafalg ir diem% hat, lob ch in some dagree resembl e , cap, is I , i new and uncommon, thy it is likely to hare a I N reign. Preir, hats of every kind, at: cinch worn in is e oar, hut inlet elelatit in whi•or, monrdl, Or (wile, on, or moo natrtela itaideri. Torras are •till mach the fwihA „. iunde.tus of all kinds. PACkit I silted with hair v •is, ova quite massiias ten. White and coloori”; s.pn c.o v e n , k lace, for urolresc are newer than tlipie of :twain and Leif vet :apt, racily or...ittientei with gold and silecr a far rJrci , • Sala, its endress :hoist the ornrmrnsstt Crape and caia Ares:es, einh tied in *bite, or a e .,, el vdrets, :re mast ele;atit for full dims; also las len - no, and every kind of thin muslin. d.r.s every descri;,tion, are old! the Wit. high 1 , 1 the sito:i, with cutlets, mid lung ',Nieves. N., es, but trimmed 1r0.111 , 1 the bottom, aNavrts, and other c irises, ar.• on:y proper for elderly Ladies. Black a n d coloured velvet pelisLA are !et general, trimmed either with fur or lace; suzucers seem go. lig et.: :t4 out of Its • Chin chilly Muffs and tippets are most prevalent for .. dress; and swansdown for full dress. ' Velvet hat: and bonnets, in black and coloured, are r prevailing for mourning. We hardly c.insider the fa• worth met:tl thluzli it c Tree* is a hale worn. elsoice of colours scents more the effect of fancy, than tivli . . The last Bath arrivals are— Earl of Tankervillr, Lord ICilwarden. Ltd, Lenox , I. Str.sitr; Lady I.:Air, lion. Mr. Kennedy, Dun. blr. Sr o Hon. and' Rev. Mr. Goinsione Sir Win. Pole. Sir S !food, Sir T. Hop-, Colonel B ill's, V Trcvelyn, Afsj-ir Hooper, M• 10 1. Bird, Rev. Dr. ;toter:, K Dr. Mrs. and MiY Marri .tt ' Dr. arodum. Dr. RcLtl c, currie, Rev. Mr. S w eet, Bev. Mr. Kingston, Res. N'.• Waring, Rev. Mr Hole. The Earl and Countess of Servo,: arrived. Tuesday, at their house, Ailington•strect, 1r s .Lincolnshire. LEONARD BUILTON, Esq. I. arrived at NICItCf, Hotel, from RingsteaLL The Duchess of Gosooa, and Lady CHet- LOT rt [Anna, left town, yesterday, on a consola tory visit to the Marquis and Marchioness of Coiw. WALLIS, at their seat, near Bury St. Bdrriend't Vi . senunt RIVSTrIM, eldest son of Earl HARD. %vac It r, arrived in Dublin on the 2-1-tts inst. Mr. Co.ixe, of CoventlGarden Theatre, is sit to be dinoritosady ill at his house, Clog-etraet, Se. vent-Garfen. Lord Marv:LTA wzs greatly affected by news of the dradi of Mr.•Psrr, ltul remains ins,- posed at Bath. Oa Monday, set off from Ealinhurgh for London. the EarlauJ Countess of Flo L an oN, Lady J MoNroomeay and Miss Hamm-rot:. -• Mr. Pi r r's funeral is fisn.l, by report, for Moe day, but we do not believe it can take place so snot From the darkens in which the new minisreri arrangements are involved, we may presume, tha the cheese-parings and candle-rnik. snake .no part el the bus-nes:. A Birmingham Paper, in its list of the new distil, has et down Mr. BOLTOtt —Master °Phi Mine. Lord CAST LEREACti finds /sue strings to his hen not sufficient, and iv-now look.hig out for a shod. Another Auctioneer, we understand, will start I Westminster, against Mr. Fos, with a determinatit to knock him lawn. The Statesmen on the Continent must be sat prized to hear:that Lord 61(1111111.LP. is only • Cainnet-inaßcr., Viscountesses CRANLZY and SYDIItY, accompi nied the Princesses to town yesterday. • It is surprising 74: Trorrllert should ge. on a: well, as several of the peiformets are bad in t Jr.!. The death of the Marquis CORNWALI Is W•:.1 throw a gloom over the faghi.innilc, as w! , 11 as iv political world.—The Noble Families ofuanuo. Booroan, Mat:cu lO.N estas, TOWNSD, others, will go into nosisrminv. Door /fail, the new Provost of Triftity Co . lege, Dublin, obtains an excellent ROW, as part his new appointment. The following p'jdire3, has apyeared in a pq •iticial taper : In nivi:e to the manager, Mr. Peyton, and ns a mote's the siecerity of his trithe. to grltsfy m. blend. and the pa' - at lame, we 'newt Me following reple to en off r trade br 1•4 of the vilorouow stun of 501. I,:r eight, for Id nights, to 54 lee Reny :-- " Mr. Mien, Manners( the Shrewsbury Thrtre " SIR 'have received y. in invent, hut r montr to I..eidiel will net end 1.11 Nl.e, he enter C fl With your nisltes. dad we not been under thole eel/aging , . would, ihmaeh tom. Theatre n,..:, have been 14.0 shiend have pesrnmed in his nen? town. " 1 so, Sir, your h male 'enfant, and will wi.her, (Stinted) "HENRY BEl' fl " 45, Chs.lotte street, Pursisarl-;dace, Jets 11, • We understand, Oat private letters trove St tersburgh mention the death of M. Ds Wouonzui the Minister of the Ess name. Sir STIPIIIIN COIn:111A, Knight, Master of Co: monies to the KING, has received a grant pension of one thousand two hundred pound! r Annum; and on his cicirl:te, should his Lady vive him, she is to enjoy a pension of wren hulisfr.' and eighty-tiz pounds per annum, during the wris of her natural life. We understand that Lord Pat.assasvois is a Cl didate for the representation of the Universi Cambridge, vacant by the death of Mr. PITT. Lordship is said to have the support of the !, o: that lamented Statesman. Lord Hasa r . is s;:pportel by the i:lterest of• Mr. Fox.