The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-10-03 00:00:00

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE.

Paoressoa DOGREL.—On Saturday last died, at his
rooms in Trinity College, after a short but severe illness,
the Rev. Peter Paul Dobrce, M.A. Fellow of that College,
and Greek Professor in this University. He took the de-
gree of B.A. in 1804, and M.A. 1807. It is seldom that
this University has sustained a loss more deeply or exten-
sively felt than that of this learned individual. lie was
born of an ancient family in the island of -Guernsey, and
educated tinder Dr. Valpy, at Reading school. He had
there imbibed a fondness for Greek literature and criti-
cism ; the intimacy with which Professor Porson
guishd him, while yet a student at Carnbtitlge, strength-
ened this preference; and to those studies, for twenty-five
years, during which he resided for the most part in College,
lie devoted unremitting application. Though these wae
the great object of his labours, his mind was too enlarged
to make them the exclusive one; he had a moderate know-
ledge of mathematics, paid more attention to metaphysics
than is usual with members of the southern Universities;
was well acquainted with the history of modern Europe,
and with the history of his own country. Nor did he al-
ways shrink from the bustle of active life: during the re-
sistance of the Spaniards to Napoleon, he was tempted to
abandon for a while his habits of studious retirement. A
relative who had long resided in Spain, and was a member
of the Junta of Valentin, came on a mission to England ;
with him Mr. Dobree returned, devoted for a time his ser-
vices to her cause, and encountered some danger and hard-
ships, when the temporary conquest of that province by the
Freneit drove the more active ',artisans to seek refuge in
Minorca. With this exception, lie spent his life in literary
retirement,

Seeking knowledge for its own reward,
And hiving wisdom with each studious yens.
Ilia ingenuity of thought, his clear judgment, and habits
of cahn inquiry, excited high expectations as to the result
of his labours whenever he might give them to the world ;
but, except the editing of some of Porson's MSS. he de-
ferred their publication from a desire to render them snore
perfect. Ile ever entertained, and manifested by his con-
duct, a strong,attailitnent to the principles of civil and reli-
gious liberty. In private life he was social, but disliked
what is generally called company, preferring the frequent
and unrestrained society of a few friends. To those who
have been long gratified with this intimacy, his interesting
and judicious conversation, his remarks playful yet forcible,
his unruffled temper, his modesty of demeanour. the bene-
volence and simplicity of his heart, and are affectionate-
ness of his disposition, will render his loss severe and
irreparable.—Carnbridge Pres:.
MUSICAL MEMORIALS LY SALZBURGH.
[From the Parthenon.l
No city in Germany, and perhaps none in Europe, is
more remarkable for beauty of situation than Salzburgh.
Thus it is always an object of curiosity to travellers visit-
ing that part of Germany. But the interest attached to
the city itself, is frequently forgotten amidst the:admira-
tion which the picturesque scenery of its neighbourhood
naturally excites. In the lovers of music, however, a vi-
sit to Salzburg!' cannot fail to rouse an interesting train of
recollections. While Salzburg!' was 'wrier the dominion
of a Prince Archbishop, the magnificeht performances of
church music, which took place at the Spiritual Court,
were highly celebrated. Even now, in its present decayed
condition, Salzburgh presents a memorial of musical
glory, which Will never cease to awaken curiosity and in-
terest, while a single vestige of it survives the destroying
hand of time. We allude to the house in which Mozart
was born, and in which he passed the first years of his life.
It is an antiquated looking structure, somewhat in the old
Italian style of building, the walls rising several feet
above the lower part of the roof, Very little of which is vi-
sible. The house has four stories, with a range of five
windows to each, and the ground story is arched. The
windows look out upon two streets, or more properly
speaking, on a square (the Kollegienplatz), arid a street
(the (:etraidestraese). Round the principal room, which is
on the right wing of the house, runs a wooden gallery,
which, when Mozart's family resided here, was in rainy
weather set aside as a place for the children to play in ; and
here the great musician passed many of the happiest hours
of his childhood, in the society of his youthful compa-
nions.

SALM:MAGI! also contains another monument, the eight
of which must be gratifying to those who may be induced
to make a pilgrimaze to the birth-place of Mozart. This is
the tomb of Michael Haydn, the celebrated Joseph
Haydn's brother. The works of Michael Haydn are but
little known, even in Germany, having been chiefly com-
posed for the church service; but those who have had the
opportunity of becoming acquainted with them, pro-
nounce them to be compositions of first rate merit in the
class to which they belong. Michael Flaydn was Chapel-
master at Salzburgh, where he died in the year 180. In
DWI, a monument was erected to his memory in St. Pe-
ter's church, at Salzburgh. Beside an altar, on which
stands a funeral urn, is a black crucifix, with golden rays
etnerging above it. A lyre rests against the urn, and both
are partly concealed beneath the foltls of drapery. At the
foot of the altar is an hour-glass, and a music-scroll, ins
scribed " Requiem," one of the principal protluctions of
the composer. Other scrolls are also scattered nbout the
pedestal of the altar, inscribed with the commencing
words of the composer's works: as for example—Domitte
Deus—Tres sitat—Teriehra. forks surd—Kyrie eleison, &e.
The urn bears the following inscription, Hie rividescit
tepid ; and on the altar appear these lines, in gold letters
ou a black ground :
MICIiAELI
11A VDN
NATO DIE 14, SEPT.
1737.
VITA FUNCTO.
DIE 10 AUG.
11103.

' .BRIT'ISII COMMERCIi TVITH INDIA AND
Flew of the Mae and Progretia of the Commerne between Eng-
lund end the East Indies and China , luriug II perish of ten
pasta each (extracted from the curial* and valuable Work of Air.
C. Moreau, on the Kost India Company's Record•, from 2600
to 1C25 founded on Oricial camentx, ,te.)

REAL VALVE .-t 4 Pricei 11
or roc c2ll ~- of ..0
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1714 to 1723 •12.691,135, 0,175,129, 6,518,006 10
1714 to 1733 15,444,003: 6,053.4691 9,390,534 136 rill 8
1734 to 1743 17,152.6391 6.754,593 10,399,036 104 195 7
1744 to 1713 21,197.799 9.1175,34 11,322,459 151 197 8
1754 to 1763 20,736.200 C:1125,565 14,110,6431114 191 li
1764 to 1773 32,359.035 6.695 966 25,7414.06911401276 10 & 1114
1774 tn. 1781 35,235,102 5,091.467 30,14363511141169 Ii & 7
1784 to 1793 54.614,174 12,635,7113141.9711,391 11312•21 8 & 104
1794 to lam 06,985.761 21.449.408[ 65,536,296 143226 „i„,„,
1304t0'11114 86.1:24.84V ;4,156,3'J1j 62.663.449 154,212 -IFI
1315 to 1824 87.419 •
1771 47,8r7
) ,012, 39 352.265 181 30
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Total 170 C53961;1133 287 1831317 366 783
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The progress and present state of the Stock of the East India
Company 12 as follows •
Sums At per
Ca
advanced. p
Cent. ital.
Nate.
A grant of 2,000,003/.
.0 £ .£ was made to the Com.
1703 2,060,000 87i 9,200,000 pany in NM. and On.
1781 1'240'000 155 . 8°°,91)0 other of 917.705/. in
1813, to defray the ex-
-17119 1,740.000 174 1.1100,000
1722 2,000,000 200 1,000,000 eines inCarred by them
__ rn the public serri..e.
—__
Total 7,7110.000 Total 0,000,000

• The 'Leconte for the year 1813 were destroyed by the tire a
the Custom-house, London.

NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER MEETING.

NEWMARKET, SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
The present Meeting is expected to he very numerously
attended, and in particular by the Nobility and higher
class of sporting men, as it is the only important Meeting
which has taken place here the ydr during the time that
Parliament has not been sitting. Up to this afternoon,
however, the town has not had any unusual appearance,
the arrivals as yet not being numerous, but towards night
the scene will be altered materially, as most of the lodgings
are bespoke.

As is customary at the October Meetings, Cheveley Park,
the hospitable abode of their Graces of Rutland, will be
the head-quarters of the fashionable visiters ; and here, as
well ai at Itiddlesworth, and other seats, shooting parties
will be very frequent.
The Duke and Duchess of Rutland are already arrived,
also the following of the Noble Party invited—Marquis of
Graham, Earl of Chatham, Laid Charles Manners, Lord
Robert Manners, and many others.
His Royal Highness the Duke of York is expected at
the Palace in the course of an hour, but we have not heard
whether his Royal Highness will he there or at Cheveley
during his stay at Newmarket ; the latter is the most
likely.
The following Noblemen and Gentlemen were expected
in the course of the cycning:—Dukes of Richmond, Graf-
ton, and Portland ; Lords Sefton, Lowther, Jersey, Ye-
rulam, Orford, Cavendish, Fitzroy, Bentinek, Anson ;
Sir John Shelley, Sir J. Byng, General Grosvenor; Ho-
nourables—lle Roos, Irby, Edwards, tke.
The races this week do not aftind so much scope for spe-
culation as is generally the case, being composed chiefly of
matches, of which there are an unusual number on the
two first days; the stakes inott to be noticed, and on which
the betting will principally rest, are the Grand Duke Mi-
chael and the St. Leger Stakes ; of the former nothing has
yet been said, but considerable interest exists on the latter,
as, besides several others, Rufus and Middleton (winner of
the Derby) are entered. The betting hitherto has been
cautions, for though Middleton is of course the favourite,
yet there are many who favour Rufus, from his being, in
a manner, on his own ground, and from it having been
asserted that he will be jockied by Buckle, who so well
knows how to manage him : we have also heard it hinted
that Middleton is not well, and will not be allowed to start,
but this is unauthenticated. The above are the only horses '
in this stakes upon which any betting has taken place,
Middleton being against the field at evens, and Rufus at
about '2 to 1. Some slight business has been done this
morning on the Derby, at the following odds:-
10 to 1 agst The General 16 to 1 ago Bolles,.
12 to 1 apt Cedric 20 to 1 agst any other.
16 to 1 agst Sophist
OAKS..:-DONCASTER ST. LEGER.
Nothing has been done on these Stakes.

The appointments for to-morrow have been thus settled
this morning
The Trill Stakes, a Subscription of Ten Sovereigns each ; tliree
yrs, 7st. 91b.; four yes, /Ist. 111 b. ; five yrs, Jut. 21b.; six yri,
61b. D. 51.
Mr. Lambton's h. m. Spermaceti, 5 rs
Mr. Pettit's gr. f. Bravura, 4 yrs
Lord Anson's br. g. Ajax. 6 yrs
Mr. Prendergast's b. 1. Witch. 4 yrs
Duke of Grafton's be. m. Zinc, 5 yrs
Mr. Wyndham's gr. e. stumps, by Whalebone, out of tkotin- ,
9 yrs
Third Renewal of the Grand Duke Michael Stakes of Fifty Sove-
reigns each ; for colts, Bat. 71b. t and fillies, list. 31b.
Mr. tireeille's Lionel Lincoln, by Whalebone
Duke of Portland's c. by Teesdale. out of Pledge
Duke of Grafton's b. s. Bolero, by Partisan

eh. c. by 11uler, out of Medora
c. by NVoful, out of Sister to Nectar
Lord Exeter's br. c. Retreat, by Cumus out of Advance
Ada, Sister to Augusta
Mr. J. Rogers' Fiddler
Lord 0. H. Cavendish's e. Black Cat, by Bourbon
Lord Stradbrooke's ch. e. Strynion
Mr. Wyndham's Brother to Blaelt.antl-111-Bllck
Lord Harley's clr. f. Bianca, by Waterloo
Lord Grosvenor's b. e. Orlando, by Blucher
b.c. by Blucher, out of Zadora
be. f. flonduca, by Blucher, out of Boadicea
Mr. B. Pettit's f. by Waterloo, dam by Soothsayer
Mr. Hunter's C. by Orville, out of Canvas

Mr. Williamson'tic. by Ibiphasard, out of Harriet's dam
c. by Jelin. dam by Orville
Mr. Gloss's c. by Muley, out of Merrymaiii
Match-200, h. f. D.M.
Mr. Molony' Cinder, 9st. 2.b., apt Ger.eral Grosvenor's Crockery,
Ost.

Itlatch —2OO, h„ ft. H.M.

Duke of Grafton's Cramer, list. 71b., agst Mt. Thornhill's Sur.
prise, 13st. 21b.
Match-1-0 son. T.V.C.
Mr. Lce'a Shaeribac, fist. 11th.. agat Mr. Pettit's Retreat. Ilst. 21b.
on the Tuesday there will be six races, six. a Plate, a Sweep-
sta.es of 11X/ each, and four .Matches.