The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1807-07-31 00:00:00

WINCH/ MN, Amy I.

On Tuesilay our MCI commenced. which were
well attended ; there was great sport on the Dawns
each day. On the last day of the, races, u the corn
/any were returning. a melancholy accident was like
to have taken place. As the Steward of the Rae's
was driving tour in hand, by sonic misfortune the
carriage was oveitnrned in Swan-lane. in Elide.
street, by which several ladies were bruised, but
sr are happy to add, they are in a fair way of fe-
wer).
A little boy on the race ground had his arm
broken.
'lle grand ball given at St. John's house, on
Tuesday evening, by the members of the county,
was more numerously attended Vian was ever
remembered; the ball-room was uncommonly
crowded with beauty and fashion. A splendid sup-
prr, with an elegant display of confcdioner; . was
served up in great taste, by Johnson, of I.tiodan.
The dancing concluded at about six o'clock in the
morning.
The Steward's Ball, on Thursday evening, at St.
John's house, was numerously attended by a great
ariuslalage ot beauty, fashion, and many char:Afters
or &dation.
isinemesnme
The last arrivals at Bath are—

ten ;ad Lady Clith,rd. Earl of Charlermait. Carl of Carats
Sir C Tomer, Sir fli-Musamat, Unwernor Brown. Licut.-Co
load Crump, Major and Mrs. Alcork, Rea. Lie Sam.
Mr. and Mn. Andrews Ran. Mr. Mrs. and Mn;
tawny, R.ll 11r R Franc.., Rev. Mr Wales, Rev. Mr. E.
'and Mn stopfind, t:1,4 and Mrs BuN,r, Cart. May, Capt.
marry, Mr. ani Mr.. !And, Mr. and Mr, preas.n., Mr. and
Mrs. tlkrilaway, and Mr. and Mn. Bullrr.
Sir Stoney SMITS. we are concerned to state, is
eery ill.
The COMIIANDMI in CUSS/ reViCW:d tht 12th
Li ht Dragoons yesterday at Hounslow.
Miss SMITH, Of Chllent-gaidell theatre, has ar-
rived at Edinburgh, and was to make her duet, in
the pan of Perlis, on Saturday last, with Mr.
Cooas's Sripi. ; and On Monday, Miss Swirls
was to play Deplanes's. and recite a. Calleas'a Ode On
tie lassims."in which she stands unrivalled in Dra-
matic fame. •

The Nubility and Gentry in the vicinity of Dun-
dalk, Ireland, are raising a subscr_i_ptinn for the
pur-
pose of establishing a Private Theatie for Dra-
inane Representations, the profits of which are in-
tended to be applied to the use of the Louth' Hot.
pitai, and other public charities. Among the sub-
serihers are, Lords JOCILVN, MOUNYJOY• SOUTIE-
WILLt Moat, and LonTlij the /Inn. P. JOCILYN,
Hos. J. JOCELYN, Slf E. Btu. sw, &C.
On TuestlAy last, the Rigtat Hon Earl PORCY
arrived in N-wcastle, and the neat mAr4ing set uut
to review the Percy Tenantry, op the Eyne.
It is said that the Duke of ilaormio means to
visit the Lakes this year ; and that it is his gf.4C2s
intention to be At the Keswick Wool Fair, on the
filth of neat month.

Mr. Boxeres was to read the parts of floe fir/i.r
and Sir Charles Racket, at Oxford, on sluesday
night.
On Saturday sennight Sir G. 0. Pace Teepee,
Bart. of &minden Park, Bedfordshire, pain into
the hands of the Treasurer of the Bedford Infirmary
the sum of 100 guineas, to by applied to the parcel
puffins.. of the; institution.

Mr. emaaaibroeskt &timed the play of The
Corfu,. with great splastker, on Moocity. at the
Swansea Theatre.

The Marquis of fluor tee's stud WAS adver-
tised for sale, on Wednesday, st the Repoliwry in
Edinburgh, in consequence of his Lordship's going
abroad.

Mr.Mat.vt le closed his engagement, on Thursday
er'nnight, at the Manchester theatre, in the parts of
Coast 41wavir r, Capraist ..Stehck, and 1144; in The
Cede. The .idepte4C‘eld has been a Stock-p;eee, and
his performance of Michael teas reclined the most
unbounded applause.
Mr. RAYMOND, Mr. Poems, and 14 V
Mr. ITZ-
ZINNOtis, have reached Scotland, on their wey to
Ireland. Q. Wednesday last they were to per-
form their ,‘ Sumner kopusemeerits" at Glasgow, and
on Tuesday next at EdinLargh.
Viscount Howick has been indisposed for some
days; but is now much better. His Lordship and
Family will leave town in a few days for North-
amptonshire._

Lord and Lady Finer gave a grand dinner, on
l'hursday, at their house in Hid-street, litikeley-
square, to

His Rowel Highuets the Prince of Wales, the Duke of
Lei.ater, thu Duchess of Redford, the Harehteness of Dawn-
shirt, the Countess D vaager of Sefton. Vescoutit Peeerthsoi.
Laid and Lady Kannel,d, the Runt Hon. R B. Sheridan. filo
Hen. %Airs. Littleton and P. Burrell, Mr. Clto:sqondeley,
sad Mr. Meteux.

The company dined in the back p.trlour ; the
table was set out in toe greatest style of elegance;
a superb frame, filled with gold vases, was placed
in the centre of the table, and lighted by eight gold
candlesticks, bearing lights. His Royal Highness
the Prince of WALLS 54L at the head of the table,
and Lord FOLLY to His ft.,,yal Highness's right.
The dinner was most sumptuous, and the desert
consisted of the choicest fruits of the season. At
ten o'clock the company repaired to the drawing-
rooms, which
cut glass Grecian lamps, which were new on the
occasion. Card t.tbles were laid, and the company
joined by the Earl of BARMY LOP C, the Countesses
.)1 HAIIINOION and BARRY MOLL, Lady M. St•s-
o•.re, aad s oral other Nobility.
Windsor Meat t e re-opened on Tuesday evening.
ring the short recess it has been decorated and
beautified, the boxei new 'meet, and a most excel-
lent company seleitted by the Manager for the enter-
tainment of tta• Nohtlity and Gentry of Windsor and
Its environs ; much novelty is promised ; TOW'S .old
Geer,. Lad Addsd..a; or, ihr Fruits
qf a simile Lew; and Toe Curfew, are all in rehe---
01l The p-rformances on Tuesday night were
Schoolpr Fretafis and KENNY% admirable farce
of Peak: thr Wiad ; LesJ Rumour and Diller were
perforated by Mr. CHAT SALLEY, wit!: great
vivacity and ease. Mrs. Muoin pourtra7ed the
..;eatle sorrows of Mo. flosndto4 wit.) truth and feel-
n2; Miss 'away, a fair eleavran'se of fashion, came
forward in the innount and intaestit.g part of ketei.:y,
ard was very well received ; as was Miss Kea is
Mr. Watt:HT, ;x: MatiAm displayed
much humour. The Theatre v.-ps cnowded with
tashioa, and we have no doubt tR Managm's u-
nbolts Win be amply rewarded.

SPORTING INTSLLICENCII.

KMU rstroitto RACTS•
TUESDAY, JULY 28.

A Maiden Mize of Zp•l. f••r ill ages, that Agar wan a plate of
WI. match." awl asseeps•sites eitee;stel—ersur veer oils to
carry 7st. 141 b Eve vet, olds gst 6lb sic ,ear-olds and aged
horse. gst. 101 b. Mee; and gel•lonv a.tossett dib. revue,
mild heats
\lr. C. Ci10111111c.r1.1.3...
Young Csiariot,b, Ch.riot 1 1
\f r. F. K. b an. Vo.e, 4 yes old • • 2
Mr. E &suede es ch. g Lelarses, aged . . dt

s 4 di DAY.
A Poe! Mitch of Irnap. each h. f. Teo miles.
Praluce of Su W. Garen!'" CJ.a.taot.a, covered by Item.
bletonian
Produce of T. 1.. Illroolea's, Esq. Mei Jordan, covered
1,3 Benusgboruugb

!AMBER ru,l KAM.
TUCLDIIY. JULY 21.

The fluntere Sc e
,sukee. nt Vona (;,on-a, e.ch. p Two
Ml.li, Heats, le.: coca, rod, by tun 11M,
and Won, by
Mr Smiths more • . I I
Mr. .h.• . 2 2
Col. Rent..res eh. Raiding . 3 dr.
Th.,s race was keenly eqntestcrl. and a ffqrdad food sport.