The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1804-09-01 00:00:00

IZOrAt FAMILr.

wevuotrtr. A VG. 29.
The pure air of this place has already had a visi-
ble elTed en the health of our beloved Sovereign,
and there is not the least doubt but that a taw
weeks will restore him to perfeet strength. His
spirits are excessively good, and he endears himself
to every class of his subjeas, by the greatest Ai-
hility and condesonsion, conversing with the farmer
on agricultural. itffairs ; with the soldier on the du-
' ties of his important station; and with the sailor on
boasted preparations of the enemy, and the per-
f.:.sl reliance he has on the skill and bravery of his
navy. On the latter, he bestows the highest corn-
anenclations on all occasions. When going on board
-yesterday, hearing an attendant caution is sailor to
be careful in conveying a musical Instrument from
the barge to the yacht, he instantly turned round
and said—" Oh ! there is no occasion for that cau-
tion; every thing is safe in the hands of a British
seaman." His recolleilion of persons and distant
ircumstances is as strong as ever; and his VA-
!sation, which is far more lively than ever, dif.
.v.-s smiles on all around; while on graver sub-
:;r::s he fails not of giving ample proofs of a very
'general knowledge. In point of aaivity, he car.
tahly has no equal; his hours of repose are very
roc; and the remaining ones are completely occu-
,red either in business or recreation ; so that he can-
" rot ever be said to have an idle moment. Take,
t. r example, Monday last ; His Majesty rose about
is o'clock ; bathed in a temperate bath, was on
horseback before seven, rode several miles to meet
the Staffordshire Mrlitia, saw them encamp, and
returning inspe&ed minutely the camp of the So-
merset regiment; returned to breakfast, and at ten
went out to sea, where he prepared the dispatches
of the day, reads, &c. came on shore at six o'clock.
dressed, and visited the Theatre at seven, whiCh
' has to boast of an excel.ent company of comedians,
..inder the able management of the veteran Hughes,
a deserved favourite of Royalty. Sandford, an
exceedingly clever aatir, ii the hero, who is well
supported by Mr. and Mrs. Farren, Miss Grant,
&c. &c. The command of this evening is The Poe,
GetWeemen, and Raising the Winds and the house,
which, though elegant, is rather small, is certain of
boasting an overflow. There are about 4000 troops
here, and the fleet consists of the Geseemt and
.4:0/eit frigates, a twenty gun ship, three Royal
Yachts. and several sloops and cutters; a force
snore than equal to meet any attempt which the
Corsican Usurper could send, should he, envying
the happiness of a Monarch, who lives in the hearts
I• 1 all his people, dire to interrupt the content which
is here felt by all, and visible iu every face.

110OVIT 30.
Yesterday afternoon, about Ave o'clock, the
ROYAL FAMILY landed from their cruise: they
were as usual received with a royal salute, and re-
peated pusses from the populace. Several of the
attendants were sea-siek during their voyage. Ills
lisitsry inspected the picket guard on his return.
The Roy''. FAMILY, after taking tea, honoured
the Theatre with their presence, which was as usual
crowded. The performances were The Poor Gee-
I, sow, and ReusiNg th. Dieter 011opod and
Darr by Mr. SANDFORD; alit MAPISTY appeared
extremely amused with the character of Duller, it
was the first time of his seeing It sided. Between
the: play and entertainment, Mr. MILLI■ gave a
very excellent dance; and Mrs. Ms Batson a comic
song, in the chataaer of a Beggar, taking of
the manners of the year 1572.
The attendants upon the ROYAL FAMILY were,
t,,e Earl of UXBRIDGE; Lawd PAULLT, General.
I :Atilt, CARTWRIGHT; and Fs-tailor. Ladies Ix-
Lin-Stet, M. WINYAsco. and J. Taysms.
the Rov•I. FAMILY were received by all ranks
I.f peopk with the strongest tokens of loyalty.
This morning, His M A JEST Y WAS, as usual, on
h irseback by seven o'clock, And did not return till
p.st nine. In a short time after his return, be gave
atulience to Lord HAWCERAURY.
Alvan ten o'clocko the ROT•L FAMILY em.
ha•knl on board the ftoyal Yacht, for their morning

Lord HAWKWICRY accompanied His MaJest,
on board, and the Messenger, who arrived here this
:uotiong with dispatches from Miniver', followed
the Roy AL FA \lli. Y on board, and will return in a
heat, Is hen Ills MAJ SST Y has written his answers to
the dispatches, to enable him to return by the mail,
leaves here this afternoon.
Sir ROMS' WI (sum bad the honour of accom-
plying the Roy Al Fatuity on board the Yacht.
Yesterday, "n the Royal yacht appearing in sight
I I return from their cruise, a party hired a boat to
off to meet them, and to have the honour of ac-
. )Apar.ying them, but being fresh-water sailors,
ne.t knowing how to manage the boat, she
.e :ved on one side, and several of them were thrown
~rhoar.f; hut, by timely as,istante, they were
el; without tee ivin, any other injury than a good
The tollowing were the arrivals yesterday at the
King's Head :
Mr. Mr+. Unwary, nevi fan o?, ani Mr. Will end sons.
At the Royal Hotel—

Mel li.ker and finally, Cotarot D..ohmer and Emil!, Sir
"."0,11 Lad,' nod Lanily ; lion. Min Hetchin;s, aad
Pa- n.

n Monday last a Match of Cricket was played
at Maldon, between eleven married and eleven sin-
& Gentlemen of that town, which, after an agree-
-451' contest, terminated in favour of the former.
t nu the following day, a grand match was play-
, it the same place, between eleven of the Royal
1", Militia, patronised by Lady Ca am ay. and
' "en Gentlemen of Matdon, Essex, which, alter a
eontegt, wherein great science in that minly ex.
• v .is displayed on both sides, terminated as
older !--

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'OI !►fa:don, 1.1 fisningc

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'aid five wick-tit g down
On the 22J inst. seas ki led, near Wrexham. in
Deribighthite, by a fall, the Rev. TJ MOT 14 N 1; EN-
of Exeter, aged 4i, protestant di sorting
and tutor of an academy kept in his heu.r
01' Purpose of educatirg young gentlemen in the
:rviral branches of learning Ani science, necessary
prep ire them for learned professions, trade, or

BiRM/NGHAM, Ammar 30.

CONSECRATION AND PRESENTATION OF
COIMURS.

Yesterday was appointed for the consecration of
the Colours belonging to the Second Bat'alion of
the Loyal Birmingham Volunteers, and for the
consecration and presentation of the Colours to the
First and Third Battalions of the same Corps. The
arrangements that had been previously made for the
OCCASION induced the public to anticipate much gra-
tification in witnessing the interesting spedacle : and
their expedations were not disappointed.
At a very early hour the ringing of bells, the
sound of the bugle, and beating of drams. gave
6 note of preparation' The different battalions
assembled at their respeaive parades about seven
o'clock; precisely at eight, the First Battalion
marched from head quarters to it. Martin's
Church, where the beautiful colours of the former
Birmingham Association were suspended over the
Altar, as a memorial to posterity of the bravery
and loyalty of our fellow townsmen.--At half pa►t
eight, the other battalions joined the First at their
Parade, in New-street, and soon after marched for
Moseley Wake Green.

The 'foot were preceded to the field by the Yen.
marry Cavalry of the neighb.,urhood, with the
Right Hon. Lord Ayle►ford, at the head of his own
troop, anJ that of Mr. I,:gge, wita the liandsworth
Cavalry, Captain Co.titnandant Clark, who hand-
somely volunteered on tor occa•ion, a.id greatly
added to the gratifying spenazle of more than two
thousand men in arm, r •t•iving their standards, and
swearing to defend t'•em with their livcs against a
rash and inveterate fov.„

The processi•tn rea.:fied the Green about half past
ten, when tht: tree Battalions irumedi.tely formed
into line, air; were reviewed by Lieuteetatit-General
Gardiner, ;. .sing tint,, Root a•ta rear, uncovered.
The wor.' was then given 'or stun Fug at ease, and
the go... Asher companies advant•eJ to :le front : the
..eniAN:a Miss (dim r•• al High B ii-
liff 1. supported by Price. Etc.
ladies of our res, e. l . r ti-s, presented
he colours to the I irst l'it t thins (the
Second having Mid tm a pl. v:. us J ty), wiaeh
were received ny Der: •i-ut...as
The Standards ~: :re cons.:erated. -I a very ei •quent
and iMprrisive pr..‘:vr, by the •:ev. Cna lee urtis.
This ended, tits. fl.ntalio..s again t. rm a i ten &me ;
and, after several mar. Bing ma aauvres, fired three
volley, in honour of the 411011.

Genera; Gardiner expressed to the Noble Colonel
his approbation of the stealiness and good con ud
-1 the re.ginie;:t duriig the. day, and t.l the able
manner in which they acquitted themselves.
After the ceremony the whole returned to town
with their standards. &c. making a most martial
appearance, amidst the acclamations of the multi.
tusk Their re-entrance into town, at three o'clock,
was marked by ringing of bells. and other tokens
of the most rapturouswelcome.—Dinner were af-
terwards provided for the non-commissioned officers
and privates, at the different inns, &c.

The fineness of the day attraaed a paste as-
semblage of beauty and fashion, than was, perhaps,
ever witnessed on a similar occasion. Notwithstand-
ing the immense concourse of spellators who at-
tended, we are happy to say, no accident oesrun-ed.
The Earl of Dartmouth, Generals Gardiner sad
Megan, with their suite, Earl of Aylesford, the
()titers of the Loyal Birmingham Volunteers, Ace.
dined at the Shakespeare Tavern, and passed the
afternoon with much conviviality.