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Men ler of any University, and was only an honorary
Member Of the University of Dublin, on having ob-
tained therein the honorary degree of Doctor of
Laws.

A letter from a correspondent at Whitstable gives
a Melancholy account of the part of the crew of the
Hindogan brought on shore at that place. Some
were frozen to death, some died of the bruises they
received in making their escape from the wreck.
Some had their limbs broken, and some were naked.
Some lay down to sleep, but never woke again. Of
the latter two were at the Duke of Cumberland
public-house. The ship has lately suffered so mate-
rially, that it has been found necessary to abandon
her, there being not the smallest hope of getting any
thing more out of her hold ; she now lies in such a
situation that she must inevitably soon go to pieces,
all the beams having given way, and the sea making
fair breaches over her. The silver is the most ma-
terial thing that has been saved, which was effected
with the utmost hazard and difficulty. Eleven of
the chests are lodged in the Treasury, and two are
abandoned in the skip, as every effort is now deem-
ed useless. The Company's Officers have in conse-
quence left the wreck, as have also the gun-brigs,
which went down for the purpose of protecting the
property.

The Dutch Government is taking every pos-
sible precaution to prevent the dykes from being
damaged at the breaking up of the ice. Consider-
able apprehensions are entertained in Guelderland
and part of Holland on that event. Orders have
been issued by the Batavian Government for the
inhabitants of the villages situated on the Rhine, the
Waal, and the Meuse, to form themselves into de-
tachments, under leaders of their own chusing, that
they may be ready to repair wherever danger may
present itself, to give all the assistance they can.
The Swiss art abandoning their country in great
numbers, in consequence of BONAPARTE'S benefi-
cent interposition in their affairs. It appears that
the pecuniary damage which that unfortunate coun-
try has received by the revolution, with which the
French have overwhelmed them, is immense ; and
that :t is impossible to levy it on the remaining
sufferers.

The only Power which promises to he benefited
by the distraaions and convulsions of Switzerland,
is the United States of America. Great numbers of
the inhabitants are embarking with their families for
the New World.

Letters from many of the manufatdluring towns in
England state the great exertions made by foreign.
ers, to procure models of our machinery, and to
entice our artisans to leave the kingdom, particular-
ly those engaged in the cotton manufaaure.
Every precaution has been taken at the ports, to
frustrate these measures ; but we arc assured very
considerable progress has been made in France, and
other parts of the Continent in the Cotton Manufac-
ture ; and that principally from the information and
assistance derived from this Country.
The State prisoners have, since their condemna-
tion, condu6ted themselves with becoming propriety
and decorum. They were yesterday attended by
the clergyman belonging to the prison. They are
suffered to remain in the same part of the prison
which they occupied previous to their trial.
Thursday the prisoners, who stand committed
for felonies, were removed from the several gaols in
the city of London and county of Middlesex, to
Newgate, in order to take their trials at the ensuing
Sessions ; which commence on Wednesday next, at
the Sessions-house in the Old Bailey.
Yesterday the LORD MAYOa went to the Church
of St. Gregory, Old Fish-street, and held a Ward for
the election of an Alderman for the Ward of Castle
Barnard, in the room_ of the late Alderman ItiGDY._

Mr. GRIFFITHS, of Dodors' Commons, proposed
JONATHAN SMITH, Esq. Citizen and Patten-maker.
The motion was unanimously approved of, and his
Lordship declared him duly elected.
Mr. SMITH expressed the high sense he entertain-
ed of the honour done him upon the occasion, pro-
mising to use every exertion that niight tend to pro-
mote the duties of his office in the Ward for which
he was elected.

The Wardmote tendered their thanks to the
LORD MAYOR, for his impartial conduct on the oc-
casion. His Lordship returned the general compli-
ments paid him with the greatest politeness, express-
ing his obligations to the Ward for the attention
shewn him at the time of his election.

Mr. GRIFFITHS moved, that the proceedings up-
on this occasion might be published which was
unanimously acceded to.

Colonel ODELL, Member for the county of Lime-
rick, arrived in town last night, at Blake's Hotel.
Mr. JOHNSON, one of his Majesty's Messengers,
arrived on Thursday, with Government dispatches
from Admiral Sir JOHN B. WA !MEN, at St. Peters-
burgh.
Lord JAMES TOWNSHEND, youngest sort to the
Marquis TOWNSHEND, left town yesterday for Ports-
mouth, to assume his command in the Navy, on his
new appointment.

Wednesday BENJAMIN GOSLING, Esq. LAUNCE-.
LOT SHADWELL, jun. Esq. and JOHN JONES, ESq.
were called to the degree of Barristers at Law, by
the I lonourable Society of Lincoln's-Inn.

We are assured that a communication has been
made to the Helvetic Congress of two reports which
are said to have been presented to the Fi Rsr CONSUL
respecting the organization of the seven c
Aristocratic Cantons of Zurich, Berne, Soleure,
Friburg, Basle, Lucerne, and Schaffhausen. They
contain the following observations:
" The patrician families who have lost their pri-
vileges by the revolution, cannot cease to detest
France : if they say that they love France, they bear
in mind its old regime, which they are anxious to
see re-established. The inhabitants of the country
and the learned men of Switzerland are more dis-
posed to espouse the principles of the revolution than
to support the state in which France has been placed
since the 18th Brumaire. The governments that
ruled in Switzerland since the revolution have adopt-
ed all the absurdities of the French revolution. They
eagerly and precipitately abandoned the system of
Burgherships, an institution which is the true and
first basis of the love of country and of all the vir-
tues which distinguish the Swiss character.
" The FIRST CONSUL, in order to complete his
mediation, must take upon himself the first appoint-
ment of the authorities in the Cantons. That is the
wish of the majority of the deputies, who are con-
vinced that the mediator sof Helvetia must necessa-
rily be also the Legislator and Elector of that coun-
try.

MASQUERADE.
XING'S THEATRE.
The concourse of the sons and daughters of social
mirth, at this fete on Thursday evening last, was
very numerous ; but there was a very small sprink-
ling of farhionables in the extensive groupe. Be-
tweea the hours of twelve and one, the Stage and
Concert-Room were as full as they could be, with
convenience to the Masqueraders. The Characters
were pretty numerous ; and the following among
them were the most prominent : a Gentleman and
Lady, in the old French Court style, attended by a
Valet ; this groupe were exceedingly well dressed,
and supported their charaders to the life ; we were
sorry to lose them at an early hour, probably from
the pressure of the throng that constantly attended
their evolutions, which, from the size of the lady's
hoop, made a large sweep. Two Harlequins were very
well dressed, and only wanted—azility : a few les-
sons from a dancing-master might not be thrown
away, previous to their next appearance in that cha-
racter. A Fool, whose part appeared to sit as easy
upon him, as if he had been especially gifted for it
by nature ; a Piece of antiquated Virgiqi.'y, dressed
very characteristically, but did not seem, in the be-
ginning, to be possessed of that extreme loquacity
with which that description of the fair sex is gene.
rally supposed to be endowed ; however, she ap-
peared very anxious to defend herself from the at-
tacks of the impertinent malts, and towards the lat-
ter end brushed them off with some humour. A
West countryman, who came to town " to z.re life :"
he, very prop:rly, made his cfrb,it by scraping ac-
quaintance with a lass, who dangled at one arm,
and a IVatchman, who led him by the other. A Fruit
Gid,tvho warranted herwares delicious. Besidesthose
already enumerated, there were the usual number of
Gipsies, Jew Pedlars, Clowns, Sailors, &cc. all mixed
up into a motley, and very diverting crowd. There
were seldom less than fOur groupes of dancers ;
gem, Christians, Pagans, Turks, and Quakers, all
shook their kgs together, in perfed harmony.
There may have been a great deal or genuine wit,
suited to the humour of the place ; but all that we
heard was common-place.

Her Mair.srr had a selea party, at Buckingham
House, on Thursday last. Among the company
present were, Earl of HARRINGTON, Duke of
Mots; T ROSE, Earl of H RCOURT, Lord Sc. HI:-
I. I. NS, Lord CATHCART, Lord CRANLE Y, Lord
AMHERST, General CARTWRIGHT, Col. SPENCER,
Messrs. W. PRICE, W YNN, BELL A SYSE.-.-( Ladies)
her Royal Highness the Duchess of YORK, Lady
MACCLESFIELD, Lady CA THCART, Lady C. DA.
mtrt. Lady C. %VVNN, BELL ASYSE ; Mrs. A. STAN.
HOPE, Miss FINCH, &C. &C. Bic.

Her MAJESTY had likewise a party yesterday
evening. Among the company we notice the fol-
lowing, viz. Earl of CHEST::FIELD, Earl of Cot7a-
TOUN, Earl of BULKELF.Y, Lords Sr. HELENS,
MORTON, STOPFORD, General MANNtits--(La-
dies) Marchioness of BATH, Countess of HARRIS-:-
TON, Countess of ELY, Ladies SUDLEy, C.\ It DIGAN,
A. M. ST ANHOPE, &C. &C. &C.
The ROYAL FAMILY will not leave town until
the weather shall become more favourable, as the
air of Windsor is considered too keen for the Prin-
cesses, at the present harsh season.
Dr. GISRORNE attended the PRINCESSES yester-
day, at Buckingham-house ; the PRINCESSES are so
much better, as scarcely to require his care.
Lady SAR All FARE was presented a Court, on
Thursday, by her Mother-in-law, the Countess of
WESTMORELAND. Lady S. was most elegantly
dressed in fine point lace, pearls, chains of pearls,
and white satin, and white feathers and chains of
pearls in the head-dress. Lady SARAH looked re-
markably well. She has a tall, eleq,ant person, and
makes a most lovely appearance. This was her first
appearance at Court, and therefore may be regarded
as her entri into life. Lady S. posseses, exclusive of
the above, 1(X),000 charms.

Among the presentations at the Drawing-room,
on Thursday, were thee of Captain Fg.)t.EY and
of Lady Lucy Foi.e.r, on their marriage. Lady
Lucy FOLEY was presented by her relation, Lady
H. FITZGERALD ; and her Ladyship's dress was
particularly admired for its elegance and superior
taste.

The Bishop of LONDON has appointed Mr. Pao-
sr's to the situation in his Majesty's Royal Chapel at
Whitehall, lately held by B. CHAMBERLAIN, Esq.
ieceased. _ _

Mrs. PARIS had a Ball last night, at her house in
York Place, Portman-square, which was fashionab!y
attended.

General SIMCOE and family will pitch their tent,
for the spring season, in Somerset.strect.
The Earl of YARBOROUGH is on his return from
Paris, where he has been on a visit to his son, the
Hon.' Mr. PEL It A st, who has been dangerously ill,
but whose health, we are happy. to state, is much
restored.

Sir J. DAsimono KING, 'M. P. fur Chipping
Wycombe, and Col. BAGWELL, M. P. for Carlow,
have taken up their residence at Miller's Hotel.
Captain and Lady L. HARVEY, P. PH11.1.11'5, the
lion. M. SYNGE and family, just arrived in town,
are also at Miller's Hotel.

The Duchess of BOLTOV, since her return to
town, resides with her sister, Mrs. Louriitu, in
Upper Brook-street.
Among the numerous fashionable changes of re-
sidence yesterday, Lord ro R T ESC IJ r aid Lord MI 1)-
DLETON arrived in Grosvenor-street, and Lord
SOL TH A MP TON left it for the cAmtry.
Lord NELSON yesterday sat on the bench next to
Lord EL LENBOROUGH, for the purpose of hearing
the discussion of the affair between Captain Fn-
MANTLE and Lient. RICE, but it did not come on.

We are sorry to inform our fashionable readers,
that the Dowager Countess SPENCER'S illness in-
creases. She is confined at Devonshire-House. Her
illness is a violent cold, accompanied by a rheumatic
complaint.
Mrs. CALVERT, jun. was delivered of a son, on
Thursday evening, at her house in Albemarle-
street. _ _

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Part of the Duchess of GORDON'S suite arrived in
town last night from Paris, and her Grace is expect-
ed in the course of a few days.
The Marchioness of SALISBURY will commence
her Sunday Musical Parties to-morrow evening.
Marquis Towt-is6r4o. and family will return to
town, for the season, to-morrow, from Rainham,
Norfolk.
Chevalier DE SAuzA arrived at Grillian's Hotel
on Wednesday night, from Paris, to assume his si-
tn,ation as Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary
ftom the Court of Portugal.