The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1807-09-28 00:00:00

HELIGOLAND.

A letter, recently received from Heligoland, gives
a miserable description of the inhabitants of that
little island, who, at the time of the surrender, were
in a state bordering upon starvation; and yet, ob-
serves tile writer, you cannw• go into the poorest
house in the place without seeing several sets of real
china and down beds. At the time of its surren-
der, the island contained thirty-two pieces of can-
non, besides field-pieces and mortars, with a large
stock of ammunition. One of our gun-brigs was
wrecked off the island at the time of its surrender,
and the Wanderer sloop had nearly shared a similar
fate, as she struck on the same rock, and lost her
false keel. The writer describes this island, which
is only three miles in circumference, to be by nature
as strong as Gibraltar. livery part of it is fifteen
hundred fret perpendi..ular above the surface of the
SeA, the only entrance being by a flight of steps,
two hundred and three in number. At the time of
it. capture, there were on the steps three large ehe-
Vaill 11, frte, and two gates, and pointing on them
were three six pounders; so that the capture of this
little spot would have been attended with much
bloodshed had any defence been made. The nuns-
her of inhabitants at Heligoland is about tnree
thousand ; every article is double the price it is in
k....gland, and there is such a scarcity of provisions
on the island, that it supplies are not immediately
sent horn this country, the people will be reduced
to a state of famine. There is a curious custom
prevalent at Heligoland z when two persons wish
to marry, they cannot do so without scliciing the
permission of the Governor, otherwise the lon.r .a
would not be valid. Toe late Governor was about
to sail for the Contilier.t, when the letter we have
alluded to came away ; in consequence of which he
had applications from several hymeneal specu-
lators.

On Saturday, Mr. Came arrived from Sierra
Leonne, with Divaciles from the Govaasoa, to
Al inkier,.

The Conrurd, BALL, from St. Übes, for New-
found Lind, foundered at sea ; crew s.sv. d.
The iforg, AT HOL L, from M ,nte Video, for Vir-
ginia. is lust on the coast of Br az:l.
'fhe S.rprize, . from St. Thomas's,
for the Clyde, sprung a-leak on the I I th of August.
and was obliged to bear away for B:rnsuda, in com-
pany with a frigate, assisted the fleet through
the passage.
The Indiotry, Kilter, from London, for Qaelsee,
was spike with on the 17th of Auguston the flanks
of Newfoundland.

Iteport states, that the definitive answer 01 Go-
vernment has been giv.n to Mr. Moiratar, on the
siihjett of the differences with America; and that
it espies's.* our determinalion not to relax, in the
smallest degree, from the niaritime code and Laval
rights, as they exist th.s moment. The right of
search is maintained, as it respeas seamen as well as
goods, and no exception are to be made in the co*
hi ships of war. A demand is also made of the
Americsn Government for an immediate repeal of
the Non-importation AO.
A bag of letters has been received at the Post-of-
fice from the Mediterranean some of them state,
that several provinces in the kingdom of Naples
were in open 111SUT:retiOn, aiij that considerable
bodies of troops hail taken the &Id against the in•
surgrats, whom operations are itywesented All par-
taking more of enterprise than of discretion. It is
probable that the recent march of French troops
into Southern Italy, may bare been occasioned by
these commoti-ins.

A letter born Ceylon, &fed the 7th April. states,
that genie changes had taken place in the Ministry
of the King of Cindy, highly fastour.ible to the Bre.
tub interest. 'lle Prime Minister, the violent enemy
of the English, ha, been dissraeed and-thrown into
prison, upon suspicion of A conspiracy against his
Master. The Offers who fell into the hands of the
Candians, during the last war, have been heated
with great indulgelice, and it is Doped will shortly
be released.

Letters were received, on Saturday, from Sierra
Lents*. by the Ana, arrived in the Dowas, but they
do not contain any news.
The Lori packet, which arrived at Yarmouth on
Friday, brings intelligence, that when she passed
Elsineur, five sail of Danish men of war were Com-
pletely rigged, and had joined our beet.
Report states, that at a C.tbinet Council, holden
on Friday last, it was ordered that a Court Martial
should be immediately called, for the purpose of
inveAtating the conduit of Genera! %Arm txxxoect,
respeding the late unsuccessful and disastrous expe-
dition against Buenos Ayres. and the treaty sub-
serviently entered into with General Lt to teas.
The following passengers have arrived in the
Nertkniriberiand, Capt. R A INCOME :-••••

Ir“m elunabay—Alr. Shank, Cird Sees:es; Lieur..Colnnet
Stott, His Majesty's 16th Regiment, Captain haird, His
M•jeaty's edth R••gimcnt; U.:on:nuns Lewis, aiseen, and
(ieerge, His Majesty's 77th Regiment ; and Lieut. 'fainter
Lieut. Williams, died March de.
From Ceylon—..LieuternanU 111'Cabe, Sraellies Rolm. 11,nitti,
Csmphe'l, Saints, and Quarter-Master Ross, of His Majesty',
Slat Regiment; Mistresees Smeilies Smitu, M':ab•, and
Rua; Muss Smell's thorn at Sea); Mastms Sin,ta, W. R.
C. and G. Rosa; anA MMI Res.
From tile Cape of Good I lupe...Capt. Sorrell.
Frum St. Heleas--Major and Mts. G:een, Malley Green,
and tour Muses Green.

The *hi" Ste Shpiett Lusatian. and Few:
speertr. sailed from the Cape of Good Hope, the 23d
of January last, and arrived off Point de Gaffe, the
'A of April.
A Promotion of Flag Officers is espe&ed to
take place immediately ; the N:w List of Rear-Ad-
mirals to include the Hon. Captain Srorrok e.
A red ribbon is because vacant by due death of
Lord La vino-fon.

the Afiskid (lase*, of the it.h. staies, that ten
Caciques, who are Indian Chiefs, waited upon the Go.
vernment of Buenos Ayres, offering to bring forward
20,000 men, with 100,000 horse. to, as they termed it,
*. light against the red coati." The reception they
met with is very minutely detailed. including. of
course. an assurance of gratitude from the Govern-
ment, accarnpanied by an expression of coo&
donee, that their aid was unnecessary. It is added,
th.t bee other Caciques had after wards waited ur on
the Spanish Commander, with the offer of 10,000
auxiliaries, and met a similar reception.
A c4avoy tram China. under cony. p of the ben.
of 64 guns, is understood to be on its may home.—
The dispute respelling the murder of a Cisiarbt, by
a British seaman, has but been settled.

sroRTING INTFLLIGLACE.

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DONCASTER RACES (continued).
On. Hundred Pound Plate (..• three and f tir-year olds; th:e•
year old+ e. any let. 51b four-year olds Sat 7'b.....Mar4es
colts alloyed 21b. and welders Chao 311,...11enca two rods ,
each.
Lod Strathmore's b f. Desdemona. 4 yrs. nid . 1
Mr. S. Dunenintre'. b. f flionw.-11 Lass, 4 yrs. old .
Mr. T. Dunclinbe's b e. 3 yrs old . . . •
Mr. Uppieben b a by Precipitate, 3 yrs. eld . . S
Mr. Wilson's c Srouggler, 4 yrs old . 2 dr.
H unter Stake. or lOgs. each, to esti 1 2st each, and to bs rode
by Gen•lern.n —Four mar,.
Mr. C Chnlmondeley'. b. h by Y. Diomede, 5 yrs old 1
Mr. T. Sykes 'a br. horse, by Pittipitate
SIX Subscribers paid.
Mr. Watt', 9nutdeceek,ll4. 71b. seat Sir M. M. Stkes's ?Ake
Hornpipe Teasle, Sat. last mile, 50g1.-a•Won by the latter.
Mr. H atrium. ch. in. Elise, agst any horse, mar., or gelding,
that Mr. Surrees shall proslucew not exceeding 13 bands 3
inches, for 200 gt. each, p inch, 6st. and
71ba. tar every inch up 14 13 3. Three miles. Won by •
the forager.
These races have been very well attended, and
foitunate!y no materiel accidents have occurred. •
•
'file horse Buckle rode, on Tuesday, fell, by wl:ich
he was considerably sholk but not further injureJ•

TEWKSIiUKY.

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11,11011sDair, SEPT. 23.
A Maloof 131. by Manes, 4c. of all skies the best of three
two rude hews.
Mr. ?dues Eh. es. Leers, stud, B.t 131 b. . 8 1 I
Mr. likgges hr so. Mergaretta, 3v n, let. 31b. .1 5 •
544. R. Jones's hr e. TreJellek, 4 yrs, 74. 11(b. 4 6 I
Mr. Wortall's ch. h. Timekeeper, Syr., S.t Mb* 1 ♦ 2
Mr Sadler', b h tireins ehat.ai, 6*re, Bu. 111. 6 4 3
Mr. ailunner's bt. e 111. car, 3 yr., i.e. 7th. . 3 2 dr
.sks 11.1.upohunt'sb g. rsuulh•wy, 4y‘ 4,7 st. Vb. 7 dr
Thi....te prayed •cff ilitereitlllf •tl the favourites were
heate“, and the wunnt..g Isom. in the last heat *night haw
been covered with a sh,et.

The new Sheriffs will be sworn in at Gail&
hall this day, and this afternoon will give to
their friends a magnificent entertainment at Dra.
pets' Hall. I'o-Innerow they will be entertained
with the new Lord Mayor at the Mansion Home g
and on Wednesday Mr Sherif Nisi.' es will enter.
tain the Loin Ma yea, the Corporation of London.
and his friends, with a sumptuous dieser, at Ste.
tionere-Hall
Messrs. Gonsas and Co. on Saturday. exhibited;
at their home in Long Acre, the magnificent State
Carriage of Mr. Pm toes, the n:vii Sheriff This
carriage is superior in splenJour to any that has
been seen in the City of London for many years,
and indicates in every part the perfedion which the
Arts have strained in this country.
Messrs. W:wous and Co. of Bishnpsgater.street,
have tatted up for Mr. C. SMITH, with rival splen-
dour, the State Carriage built by them a few years
ago for a former Sheri.
The remains of Rear-Admiral Ro t irsora were
interred, on Saturday, in St. Clement's Church.—
The body was followed by two sons of the deceased,'
and six Naval Captains.

On the I7th ult. LUCIEN BON A P• 11 TE arrived at
Rome, from ROE:lens, in order to attend the lune.
ral oI one of his sons, who died about a week be.
fore. The Italian and German Journals simply
mention him as the Senator Luct sm.

Dispatches from Admiral Gamma have been
received at the Admiralty. They are dated the
14th ir.st. and state, that the Vulierneae, a fine 113
gun ship, had that day come out of harbour, and
on the Itith or 17th would sail for England. All
the others were equipping with the utmost dispatch;
and it was Thought that the whole would be ready,
and the immense quantity of stores embarked, by
the end of this mouth.
A correspondent, after describing the sortie in
which Sir Dario Hai RD was wounded, states, that
the wound was a contusion in the neck, from a ?Tent
ball, which threw him from his horse, and in his
fall he had one of his fingers hurt. The gallant
General was out on duty the next day, to the great
joy of all who knew him.
The Chapel at Holloway, near Islington, was
burned down on Saturday morning, about three
o'clock ; and some su.picion having arisen that the
fire was not accidental, one hut.dred pounds reward
is offered for the discovery of the incendiary.
The 'Fre Madoc Races, Carnarvonshire, which
ended Saturday stonnight, after three days of excel.
lent sport on the New Course, promise to rival even
Doncaster er Balmy. There was a most numerous
concourse of the beauty and gentry of that part of
the Principality, and the theatre had to boast of the
very fanciful assistance of several amateur gentle.
men aulors, who, as an Irish Gentleman observed,
proved themelves as genuine ria4‘bri of mirth, as
the regular servantr of the Comic Muse. Mr.
Nixon's Lade Pentweasle. Mr. Paics's Sir tills
Friendly, Mr. JOSIPII MADOCICS'S Lanes, and
‘V MIRK% COHNkAMIOn, were unrivalled, and con-
vulsed the horse with laughter. The rest of the
sports and entertainments were supported with a
liberality and taste, which the patron of the meeting
so uniformly displays, and whose magnificent Im-
provements in that country. cannot be too much
admired. A very large subscript.on was entered
into for the ensuing year. and the new Stewards, Sir
WATICIN WILLIAM; Wynn, and Sir Tioum as
Mosrvra, gave a plate, value 501. as likewise Mr.
W. A. M•oocoss a cup of the same value.
There is a, felicity attending many subje&s, that
the more they.are considered. the more apparent is
their internal worth. A strong instance of this de.
scription is the present New Lottery Plan, which
conriprehen.'s two Schemes for ewe stake of adven.
Cure. An impartial view of this conerund interest,
divested of narrow rejudices, will .hew it. on a
compwative scale struh formet Lottery Plans, to
possess superior excellence and advantages over
every one of them.

An incpisition was taken on Saturday at th•
Mitre, ►retween Ashford and Hampton, nn the body
of Amplew JANLII BAULL, a corporal, who was
accidentally shot on the preceding day. The de.
ceased was the non•commtssioned officer of a small
detachment of guards, for escorting three deserters
on their way to the thp.l in the Isle of Wight.
Whilst the party were refreshing themselves at a
li•tle public house, A room, cr.e of p•ivates, was
laying down his arms aid accoutrements, when the
p ece suddenly went off. and lodged the ball in his
body, below she right arm, which was the cause of
his death. Ile deceased and AssoN were particw
awl/ good friends.--aleeitleatal