The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-09-18 00:00:00

WINDSOR, SEPTEhIBiII 16.

The Ist regiment of life guards had a field-da!
on Downey Common, on Friday.
The Princess AUGUSTA paid • morning visit or
Saturday to the Earl and C011(111108 of Ha Imam'
■t St. Leonard's Hill. Hc► Royal Highness at.
tended divine service paterday morning at thr
parish church. The sermon was preached by the
Rev. J. Gossrrr.

There was a numerous assemblage of company or
the Terrace in the evening. The baud of the liG
guards played for two hours.

DINNER TO THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE.

On Wednesday lest this respectrd and hiyh•miaded Noble
mar was entertained by the Corporation of Torch'', ant
they t roployed entry sacra ion to give eclat sad splendour u
the festive were, and to enhauce t►e seutinseat which dic
lated this complimt ot to his Grace.
At an early hoer his Grace arrived is his earriace, es
ensiled by a numerous train of Gentlemen, and a large see
cony*. of the tenantry of the sorrorodieg cougar,. Th
Doke was also met by a essse►ura body (rum the town, nix
had a decorated car pit pared, in which was the Waterline
band, to sober his Grace into Toughs'. His Greet der
went round the horn, sod visited every pert that issue
Ghostwrites,.

la tie evening the town wan brilliaatly illuminated, has•
fires biased in I situations, and the river Blnekonta
shone with the reffectedAres from die comity Waterfordoide
where the tenantry hulas, asorashissl, and where every de
monstration of joy and ratalation was 'manifested by dm
lighting of boutires, &c. to give lustre to the scene.
About half-past Amen o'clock the company amembled i 4
dinner, whirl) was prepared in he great room at the MS:
House, and consisted of every dellesey of the season. Th.
wion and fruits, &e. were of the best and rarest quality.
The Mayor, James Ellis Greco... lE•q. presided, and ti
company consisted of upwards of one hunched persons
amongst *horn were, besides his Grate. lb. Earl of Clare
the Him. Mr. Abircromby, M.P., tlist Hoe. Mr. Leith. Cs'
Curry, Colonel Krane, . Mr. Power. M.P., Mr. Wrists
Becher, MA', Mr. Beaumont, lee. iv. Ike.
After the usual realise toasts of " The King,"—" Tti
Duke of York and the Army,"—" The Duke of
,Clarest
sod the Navy," S.c.
The MAYOR rose, and proposed the health of 4 Thei
Noble Guest, the Doke of I/seta:Abler," which being droll,
with thunders of applause,
His Grace rose and returned thanks at some length witl
Isis characteristic dignity and grace. He professed a Mixer
attachment to Ireland, deep sympathy for the Ist, 'offering
of her people, and the most anxious wish ou his part, as
landlord aad proprietor, to serve soil advance her in ever
way. He particularly iscaleated the necessity of anion am
harmony, sod.horying all differences in oblivion; sad cm
eluded by thanking and drinking the health of " The Cor
potation of Youghal," fur the prosperity of width Awe,
said, he felt the toast lively solicitude, sad which ho (acetic,
atria should be wattled to promote.
P. The health of the Earl of Clare" was neat (Oren, sae
this Nobleman returned thanks, declaring Ma auschnslat
his native country, sod the warm interest be felt is ads tat
suds measures.a.Aroald tend to relieve her from the dither;
ed situation under Orldeh she tahonred, and which no.perik
regretted more than he did.
The health@ of the other distinguished picots went re
spectively dewarki and they severally reissued thetas, ass
at great length, particutielj • •
The Roe 111r.'A BERCROM BY, who reiterated' tbi sea
timents of *Grace in siroug and impressive language, as
&eland his indium's to follow up the patriotic views if Ii
Duke, in every measure that could promote the interest
Ireland. He observed that the dirties, of Ireland had con
cited throughout England and Scotland but sae (echos 0
sympathy, and of roc/eased exertions to ameliorate her situ
mime and to promote her ustiosal smprovement.
Mr. WRIXON BECHER also addressed the Meetings
consid e
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try, which thin Gentlest's a so well Immo to valerian.
Messrs. Marren, illagratio, Sit piens, and Bertridge, war
invited, and they gave venial good glees in fine stilt
which added much to the hilarity and festivity of the even
lag. The Waterford band wan also in •ttrodaace,
filled op the iutereals srf vocal harmony by playing severs
appropriate sirs.
The Doke did not retire until nearly one o'clock. Tin
day was 'peat with barium'', and conviviality, and did Apra
boomer to the burp' nli t y of the Corporation of Yearend. li'
the highly distinguished guest., on this interesting worms.

Count and Countess LIEVF.N entertained his.E-
celleticy M. Da WA LLENSTEIN end a *elect party
of his distinguished friends at dinner yesterday 111
their house in Miley-street.
Viscount GRANVILLE will entertain • largt
party of distinguished friends on a shooting exca•
won during the season at his seat, Wherstonl
Lodge, Suffolk.
SADLER', WILLS.—The favourite melo-drams
of Joon of Are, and the inimitable personation
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the heroine by Mrs. EGERTON, continues to excite
the admiration of overflowing Nod frainionable su-
dtences. Tom and Jerry, aith the brillinnt fire.
works and the beautiful weather, are WO 4141tig
wonders foe this theatre. On Monday and lad
night the house was completely filled at a very esrl7
hour.