The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1807-06-25 00:00:00

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Tt e House met this day, at twelve o'clock, when
the Speaker took the Chair, without counting the
House, and the Clerks immediately proceeded to
swear i the Members till (*oar o'clock, and the
Fious t.ljnorned, till twelt•e o'clock to-morrow,
'n one business will be again proceeded in.
A'»ut •20 lembers took the usual Oaths.

YIIE BRITISH PRESS.

LONDON,
THURSD Y. Jura 25.

The Otani Opposition Dinner took place yester-
day. at Wit.LTS'S Roams. The company consitted.
exciarieetr:, of Members of Parliament, steady friends
of th-.. late Ministers. Two hundred were expected.
but tee company only amounted to 180, Mr. Cox
of Norfolk, and several others, bring detained in
touruzy. .Mr. SHrRIOAN. Cilinel MAC MA HON
111 r. C. BRADSH AW. an 1 otners who are known
as the intimate friends of his Royal Highness
the Prince of Wet Las, were present. The busi-
ness of the meeting, as may be seen in our
account, was merely convivial, but it was well un-
derstood that all who attended were staunch friends
of Opposition. The list is a formidabln one. A
meeting, we understand, will take place, this day,
at the house of Earl FORT ASCU e, when the proceed-
ing 4 the party, on Friday, will be taken intu cor-
aideration Lord MILTON has been urged to move
the Ameniment to the Address. the Hon. Mr.
WARD has been also urged to undertake that duty.

We gave, yesterday, theProgramma of Sir FRAN.
C:1 BuR oet is procession on Monday next. through
the city of Westminster, to dinner at the Crown and
Anchor in the Strand. We do not blame the
friends of the Baronet for expressing joy at the suc-
cess of their exertions it, his cause. They have
certainly obtaineu a great viflory, and may be in
dulged in even a little extravagance in their exults,.
tion. These are, however, some circumstances in
this business, that call forth observation. Sir
FRANCIS BURDRST, in his letter to Mr. PULL,
declining the honour of filling the Chair at the
Cr au and A.cnot, previous to the late West-
mi. ter E'eaion, declared that he had a gi eat
objeaion to be exhibited like liJiterfilto. How
v.mes it then that the wardly Baronet, who
&via ed such maiden modesty upon that oc-
casion, now courts the public germ, and though
scarc.ly recovered from a dangerous wound, con-
descends to encounter the blaze of a summer's sun,
from IS to five o'clock, in grand pomp and page-
antry, through the principal streets of the city of
Westminster, surrounded by the populace of the
whole matropas The answet to tnis question
surely cannot be, that Sir FRANCIS Buenas-1., like
the sensitive plant, $1 rinks from the touch, and is
insensible to the shouts of the populace. We repeat,
however, that we do not blame the friends of Sir
Vaisacts Buttner for expressing a lively joy upon
his cicalas. for the great, extensive, populous,
wealthy. enlightened. and independent ciiy of
Of a triumph,
tnd satisfalion.

vations upon
of sell may

not within

tatted the Pro-

mony, have very freely disposed of the Beadles of
the several Parishes on this occasion, but we pie.
sums that it will be necessary to procure the assent
of the respeaive Churchwardens. How far it may
be proper for such a ceremony to take place at all
so long after the day of election, on which day
alone, according to immemorial custom, it has
ever taken place is Westminster, is another ques-
tion. That it will draw together an imm:nsc
crowd of people cannot be doubted, and as it is
impossible to say what mischiefs may ensue, we
doubt not tha. Government will take all due mea-
sures to preserve the peace of the metropolis, on an
occasion so likely to produce disturbance, confusion,
and more fatal consequences." With regard to the
argument, that the ceremony so long after the fact
is unseasonable, and contrary to immemorial usage
—there is nothing in it. Sir FRANCIS Bosn:Tx
was confined to his bed by a severe wound at the '
time of his return ; and Monday, we understand,
will be the earliest day his health will admit of so
much fatigue and bustle. Indeed, it is asserted,
that the Baronet, in making his public entre so
early as Monday next. will run some risque.
and shew too much disposition to gratify the im-
patience of his friends. That the procession will
a produce disturbance, confusion, and more fatal
consequences," we hope will prove an idle menace.
We are aware, however, that prophets 11AVe it st,me•
times in their power to assist in the fulfilment of
their own predictions. The Conductors of several
of the Newspapers, which profess hostility to
Sir FRANCIS BURDETT, have already given re
among their friends, that they are denounced 'Jr
that day, awl that they expea their houses will
be attacked by a lawless mob. Our readers
must recoiled, that when CoallETT sought to gain
notoriety in this city, he refused to illuminate for
the peace of Amiens. The consequence was, his
windows were broken, and this was exaaly
he expected. The idea is as old as Athens, in the
time of Plant Rates, who practised a similar arti-
fice. He wounded, and then presented itim,elf to the
people as a man who bad suffered these wounds it,
heir defence.

Part of the second division of the expedition,
consisting of five compAnies of the German Legion,
embarked, or. Tuesday, at Ramsgate, and immedi•
ately sailed for the Downs, where they will be
joined by some other corps, and then proceed to its
destination. An order to that effect WAS sent off on
Sunday evening, in consequence of dispatches re-
ceived that mottling from the Continent.

Yesterday, Her MaJcsev and the PRINCESSES
breakfasted with the Countess of 1-I•‘COUIT.
Yesterday morning the Prince of Wales paid a
visit to His MAJESTY.
Yesterday, a Court of Dire&ors was held at the
Esst India House, when the undermentioned ships

were thus stationed, viz.
Sarah Chnstianz, Ann,'Capt. Marion, Diana, Glory, and
Northampton, for Madras and Bengal; Experiment, and 1%-
gress, for Modena, Niadrnt, and liengal ate %Valliant Yuttc-
ntry, and Urnop, for Bombay dirett.
The following CAptains were sworn into the com-
mand of their resiwaive ships, •;z.
C 44. II beeper, Glory; and Cat Tigrecs.
The Court adjoutned, at 6 o'clock, till Wednesday

next.
We understand, that by the last accounts re.
ceived by Government from Lord Hurcurusou, it
appears that both the French and Russian armies
are so strongly entrenched, that which ever may
first presume to attack the other, may count upon
certain defeat.
Sir JoHN Ducawciern is to twilit his flag in the
Channel fleet, as second in command.
The Transport Board are now taking up, as fast
as they can be cleared of their cargoes, great part
of the late horr.zward-houad East Country ships,
and no exertion is spared in forwardiog the grand
objet in view.
Colonel li•Microts, of the Royal Waggon Train,
is immediately to proceed to the North, on an im-
portant secret mission. The Agent tar transports,
at Ramsgate, is ordered to provide a vessel for him
and his attendants.
The Duke Dc Better sets off for Stralsund im-
mediately. Tire Duke of 0111,1 ANS will also pro-
ceed in a few days to the Russian army.
Some of the papers, alluding to the Errntsm in
V, Lydon Gasate. aespecting the Address t.f the
University of Dublin, sagaoicusly observe, •• this
certainly is a most curious circumstance : a strange
dull appears to have been committed, but on suku•j
side of the water remains to be ascet tained." Now
really we always thought that London was upon
this side of the water.
Yesterday, Mr. Archdeacon Coxe presented to
His Mains y, at the Levee, a Copy of his History
the House of Austria, which was graciously
received.
Much has lately been said respaling the state of
Ills M•stsr V's eyes, in which, we are rary to say,
nn material ahrration has lately taken place for the
better. All that is known for certain respeeting
them is, that Mr. Paters, the Oculist, attends His
MiIUTY regularly every Sunday morning, at
Wiadsor. He caanut bear a strong sun, or a great
light of any description. An objet at six yards
distance from him he cannot discover, but any
person or thing sear him he paceives as well as
ever he did ; as a proof of this, on Sunday everting,
when he was walking through the crowd on Wind-
sor Terrace, he discovered Lotd Waerwour 11. Cr-
Inoel
ANSON, his Lady, and several utters among
the company, an! spoke to them in his usual con-
descending and affable manner. No glasses can be
got that can be of any service to him. He wears a
side. with a large brigs in the

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The MARQUIS and Mel BCH !UN i.SS qf ABE It-
CORN'S AJ A SQl:Eltei Oz.

. This species of amnseme"t has been conducted,
at the Argyle-street Rooms, with suAl rate and :-re-
witty, that we cannot wonder at the ascendancy it
has gained in the fashionable world. The number nf
tickets delivered are said to have been five hundred;
and the persons so honoured were the particular
friends of the noble host and hostess. Each
ticket was marked with the name of the invited
guest, and was not to be transferred, under pain of
eternal prohibition from the revels of the Noble
House of Abercorn. There were two bars placed
between the folding-doors of the es;:rance hall ;
one was at the foot of the stairs ; a groom of the
chambers was placed at each bar, who each exa-
mined the ticket, before any person ss.ls allowed to
pass. ,There were no decorations of any kind, but
the whole house brilliantly lighted by patent lamps
The two back drawing-rooms were the recepti. .r-
-rooms, and the front drawing-room was ill..
scene of affirm, lighted by superb eh:red licr.
Supper was laid on tables round the rooms ; eery
few hot dishes ; but fruits, pastry, and cold .it its
in abundance, and every thing in the greatest regu-
larity. The compel.), were very late in Abton!lii,.g.
There were a variety of charaftere, and,. very
beautiful fancy dominos; there were a nu.eoer of
bur-eyed Neat of St. Catharine, Flower ...trio, Std-
tonos, Milisehrsers, Harlequins, and Opera I ',neer. The
Marchioness of Bt. A NOVO AD was a fair and nitre est-
ing Cellars.; her dress simple, elegant. and be-
coming. Inc Duchess of lisauroat and Lady
II Ait ROWBV. were fair Qua. rs, dressed its 11.,ve-,:n.
loured Irish stuffs, close cambric caps, an I hand-
kerchiefs of the same cover, their spetless bosoms,
the seat of every virtue. There was a very. :sr iking
mask, that commanded great attention, he repre-
sented the Charm' DJ, of Karam, in his state rote s,
and was supported by two very tine women, in
English ...starer, and so nearly Abel in ere-, dress,
and manner, they might have pass ••.I for silere.—
A Lady attralted much notice by the elegance of
her figure and the vivacity of her manners ; she
wore the Irish cestvere of lila, and
•• on her fat, front a Mirk patch shone,
" W Inch tea Ili might kua, or let alone "
Curiosity was excited to the higr est degree to
ascertain the fair incognita, wnen a gentleman, in
the uniform of an .4rl-.rie-eareir of the late Duke
of recognised its the fair mask tire re-
presentation of a dashing lady of that day, when
Lady A-- Hari poteb was the fa-
vourite toast of the Castle if Dublin. There
was an excellent mask—an Irishman, who wag
loud in his praise of trial by pity, arid the law.
that defee•ei oppression, and il.esesd a proud Lord
it that a rata, opposed to a aotn, is felt a wine," when an
honest haysitsktr putted him by the sleeve, and ex-
claimed- Arra*, Jaeley Magee, be not too bold"
An excellent interlude of a b•rzed for was prepared.
hut the treat got cad. and the game escaped.
• Between twelve and one the crowd became so
great, that a guard was sent for to protect the
house. Amongst the numerous company were the
following :
Princes—Lsrerhasy and Stahremberg.
Duke.--St• Alban's, Beaufort, kutlasid, and Argyle.
Marquises—Blandhon, Waterford, and Salubury.
Earls—Clutimell. Chatham, Lunsdale, Fusion, Shaftesbury,
Jersey, Talbot, Poets, Bmiboreugl,ll3lCo,ll%, Cholmond,ley,
Selkirk, Lauderdale, Longfurd, Percy, Harden:lce, Cowper,
Camden, Barrywoore, Ileuester, theby, F..sex, and Morino...
Viseourits—thsolston, Duricaod.m, P.ilinerstol,,
sham, Hampden, Pollington, Muurvjoy, Newark, Prim,.
Lewisham, and Courtenay.
Lords--Monson, Broke, G.Beresfaui, Carrinron, A
ton, Poosouby, Rodney, Chic, torid...v, 11. F le., • J
Murray, Kervimpun, Alvanley, Dc Cbfford, r, I. ,a
vain., Mulgrave, Sinner ville, C. S. Manners, anu S.-y

mom.
Dacheef.e.—Gordon, Bedford. Northumberland, St. Aalan\
aufert, kirtland, arid Dowager Bottrop!.
Marchionesses—Dowager Bath, Salisbury, Exeter, Blond
ford, and Waterford.
Countesses—lieverley, Clonmell, Chatham, Lonsdale, Eus-
ton, Dowager Clionticdl, Shaftesbury, Jersey, Talbot, Pow's,
esberough, BalCerai, Dowager Jersey, Talikerville, Essex,
Il
Harrington, Buckinghamshire, Dowager Buckiiigriani,ture,
Ilihe.ter, Barry mire. Camd n, Hardwicke, Cowper, Clancarty,
Chnlinundeley, A'dborough, and Mexhorough.
Viscountesses—L./oncoming), Ossulston, Hampden, Mel-
bourne, and Newark
Ladies...Do Percys, Lowthers, Fitzroys, B. Cooper, F.
Bernina, E. Halliday, C.aulcy, Elliott, Carrington, Lemon,
Fluriluke, Clive', Berenord, M Gore, M. Besuclerk, Hanoi.
tort, C. Crofton, Kensington, S. Bayley, M. Fordyce, Heath.
cote, Saville, C. and S. sword, LooLoys, Plaits, Rumbold,
W. c,,sr.lon, Static:say, Poosonby, limners, L. Con:rolls, C.
Forrester, R. S..y moor, C. Marbord, Cecil% C llowa,d. A. M.
Stanhope, E. %dlucr., M Marknam, %littera'', Suangeways,
Douglas, St. Benno.. k, C. Grevnle, low ristierid, Thyroies,
Yorke, C. Worrier, Dynem,, Loo• One, Ilk Clifford, Dowager
Templeton, C Iteliasyse, Nudheick,Clurtley, and Maly.
Mistresses--Fria.erbert, Urby Hunter, Villiers, Moittay,ue,
Burrowers, Duyrie, MOT Hee, Foie, Cove, lindyee, T.
Slit-Anton, Malcolm, Haworth, Payee, Hawkws, kle.eletn.
Morton Pitt, Boehm, Caulfield, Dancer, Hales, DUIll1•11,
Si.lirey, F. Pigott, Robinson, Sidney, Bourcri., Stanley,
Wedderborne, Cavendish Bradshaw, and Spemer.
Miises—Gum, Purees, Temples, H•tes, Drummond,
Upton. Courteiray, Rushouts, Weiderburne, Bouveries,
Huirloke, Lemons, Smith, Pigott, Gores, Kerry*, Bolton,
Rumbold, Rigby, Gordon, Slope', Windham, Seymour,
Norman, Somerville, Clarets, and Doug'oi.
Sirs--David Baird, George Bowyer, E. Crofton, Edward
Hamilton, G. Heattscute, and W. Abdy.
Count-.-Walditein
Admit al•Bentinck.
Colotias-a Mead*, Burrowes, and Stanley.
Emends--Beresford and Pl.nrps.
Thornton.
Cr otainsa-deresforrl and Percy.
Messrs -..W. and F. Ponsouby, T. Yorke, W. Irby, E. liar.
bond, Wedderburne, Biroverie, Pigou, C. Manners Sutton,
Primrose, Luttrell, M. P. Andrews, Bruinmel', L. and F.
Stanhope, Gore, Boehm, Gill, !doper, J. Marlaoc.,
hold, Hales, M. Drummond, Sidney, Ward, Bayley. P. Pos-
ter, Lascelles, Clive, Rigby, Pole, Chohnondeley, Robinson,
M G. Lewis, T. Sheridan, Horace Reeliford, Mo.ton Putt,
Haworth, Giles, Lamb swill,. Lamb, Goulkiborne,
U.
Markham, Hill, Berkeley Craven, E. Montague Montague,
C. Locke, Wortley, Ashbu:nhatn, John Manners, Morris, Os-
borne, T. Smith, Burrell, and Celverden.

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Father Thames will this afternoon have to boast
of all the amateurs of she skull, as Six Young
Watermen, highly skilled in the art of rowing.
are to start for Arrtav's Prize Wherry, given its
honour of His ?A LOUT I's Birth-day. The ►oats
are all to assemble about five o'clock. at tie several
etches of Weattninster-bridge. Great bets are Je-
• • • ••;.• •••••anrilhoere matt;•.

Westminster, Westminster. Whether an ovation of
they h sae a jolt g•oend of pride and
We are induced to maks these char
i.. by oar fears mat an mess of
I-ad to disagreeable consequences,
the contemplation of those wr.. phis