The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-05-30 00:00:00

TIIE ADDRESS.

Mare news (min Lilliput morn, I own ;
This' Gestic,, fir'd with jealous anger, frown -.-
What, though th' indignant voice of age exclaim,
And prou.fly scorn my young attempts at fame ;
And while my longia; eyes your smiles pursiie,
Think I had better learn—to knit and sew ;
Or, white my prattle your attention draws,
A rod—would better tell your just applause !
Shall infant Genius, then, in earliest bloom,
Expire, ►y your irrevocable doom l•
N0..-lm the precious bud, expanding, smile,
And shed its influence o'er this favnur'd isle ;
Here a let it bloom once more--. 14 Heav'n's commend
More precious than Gslconda's golden •and.
And when the Tragic scene unfolds its charms.
Aad Randolph's sorrow ev!ry breast alarms,
As mothers feel-sea sistets fondly dear,
As brothers—hail your infant sister hers.
And let not Prejudice despotic reign,
Or bind your senses in hi: rig'rous chain.—
But let proud judgment fancy's spells obey,
And, 'midst her wilds, enthusiastic stray ;
Nor bind the wand'rer with a stem command,
But raise young merit with a parent's hand.
Yours is the peter, to bid the infant mind
Soar, with a flight resistless, unconfined—
Unless your kind applause our bosoms warms, •
Mute is the Poet's strain—the muse resign. her chanty,.
For I will tell you (if you needs must knew it)
That I ant prompted by a youthful Poet.

A child, not seven years old, reciting the %2r:es
of a boy of twelve, and each of them exhibiting
talents that would do credit to any age, inspired
frelings of the most lively interest in every breast,
and excited the most rapturous applause.

• Alluding to the Yerirtg Marius, who cummeiwwl his
theatrical career in that town.

SOCIETY FOR PROSECUTING FELONS,

FORGERS,

This Society, which was instituted so far back as
the year I iii 7, under the patronage of the late ce-
lebrated Sir Jolts FIELDING, held its Anniversat y
Festival yeAerday, at the Crown ar.d Anchor,

Strani ;

Sir Cll:taLtis PRICE, Rut. Vice-President, in the

After the cloth was removed, Non no4is, D. ntine,
was sung by Messrs. TAYLOK, BARDUN, and OD
WELL, in a superior style.
The Kin:, the 12!:Cf17, tie Prince and Pri•re,e or
Wales, and Itlaal nmily, were severally drank,
with three times three, and universal applobation.

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God Slre the King, and Rule Britannic, followed,
by Mexsrs. TAYLOII, BAIMON, and oowcia., in
great degree of excellence.
Tne Chai.e 4f )(wit mid the Army with three times throe.

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Lq d Nathan, and the Navy, with three times three (cathu•
biaelt • Uge).
Gite.—" Flow thal we M with spend our Haan )"—by
MIS, A. Taylor, Chtweil.
Sir CHAILLs Nice then rose, and in a most ap-
propriate spee6i addressed the company ; he te-,
gretted the absence of their worthy Piesident, Al-
derman Comte; but at the tame time Was ratiS-
fil4l they would all rejoice at the occasion of his
absence, bring called upon by the Heir Apparent
of the Crown, to give that Noble Personage the
pleasure of his company. He then propor.el :he
health of the President, which was
.10 fully shank
with three times three.

The health of the Chairman was then proposed
and drank. with three times three, and universal
applause.
After which, be congratulated the Society, upon
the prosperous appearance of their funds, and
the great utility which the Society had been to
the public at large ; but, more particularly to
the security of the tradesmen in the middling class
of life. whose property was, in a great measure,
secured to them by the interference of this Society,
inbringing to justice the culprits who ventured to rob
the honest tradesman of his labour. After some
further general observations on the utility of the So-
ciety, he concluded by proposing the health of
Mr. Deputy Aldridge," whose personal exertions
had been a great means of bringing the Society to
its present state. This toast was drank with three
times three, and with enthusiasm.
After an appropriate speech from Mr. Deputy
Atnalocie, Tie Phihviehropic Society (who were
celebrating their anniversary in an adjoining room),
w.is then proposed by the CHAIRMAN, and drank
with three time: three, and universal applause.
A great number of favourite toasts, catches
glees, and snags, followed, and about eleven o'clock
the Chairman retired ; and soon after, the company
broke up, in the utmost harrnimy and good humour,
perfealy 3:dished with the entertainment which had
been provided; and which, in justice to Mr. SIM.
Kiss, was, in every respell, both as to wines and
dinner, of the very best quality.

Mrs. LAMBERT'S Dinner, Ball, and Supper,
given at her elegant Villa, Kenton-lodge, near
Harrow, on Thursday last, was one of the most elc-
gant of the season. The dancing was commenced
by Lord NORTHWICK, and the charming Hostess,
at 9 o'clock, in a temporary room ereted for that
purpose, highly decorated with real and artificial
flowers, and beautifully illuminated with va-
riegated lamps. At twelve, the noble rooms
within the house were thrown open, and pre-
sented a most superb slipper. Among the pretty
women, none were more admired than the Miss
FLowcas, daughters of Mr. Alderman FLOwLR, the
fascinating Mrs. Cowat.t, Mrs. SMITH, &C. The
Pandean Band played in the grounds and house
during the dinner, supper, &c. and BRARAM and
fivraitaCE entertained the company with their most
favourit..- airs and ducts. Sir SioNav Salmi, Mr.
Assam% M.P. and many other Members of the
House of Commons, were prevented being of this
ddightful patty.

GRAND REVIEW AT BROCKET HALL.

Yesterday a grand Review of Hertfordshire Vo-
luntc,wr Corps, Infantry and Cavalry, took place at
Brocket Hall, the seat of Lord Melbourne, near
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Hatfield. Great preparations had been made for
several days past fur this gran•! military speetacle,
which excited much interest and expeitati,ut in ail
the surrounding country, for an extent of many
miles. At five o'clock in the morning, the drums
beat to arms in the town of Hatfield ; at nine the

hells were set a ringing, and so continued with little
interruption during the whole day. At ten o'clock
the beautiful Perko( Brocket Hall appeared like a
fair : Booths, filled with every kind of refreshments,
were laid out in various parts of it, and the company
began to arrive, some on foot, anzl some in every

species of carriages, from the clurnv waggon to the
light curricle, from the humble urt (,) the splendid
coach and four with outriders, through all the
intermediate classes of barouches, chaises, cha-

riots, &c. from Hadley, Wclling, Hertford,
lltintingford, St. Alban's, Hitchin, Hampstead,
North Mimms, &c. As soon as the carriages came
upon the ground, the horses and poles were taken
from them, and the company alighted. Some of
the ladies mounted the coach-boxes, from whence

they amused themselves with contemplating the
busy scene, and the surrounding country, which
appeared all in motion. Others formed into par-
ties, and partook of the provisions which they had
brought with them, or such as the booths afforded.
Groupes of &Ns and Beams were seen under every
tree, and in every alcove. The scenery was that of
gypsey-tent,' but most of the figures were in dress
and appe trance from the fashionable world.
The several corps began to assemble between ten
and eleven o'clock. The First Regiment of Herts
were the first that came upon the ground: nest
came the Hon. Mr. Axe's Troop of Cavalry, Mr.
Haas:iris's Troop, and Captain Catvtay's. As
the several Corps approached, the Hitchin Band
alvaiced to meet them, and condueled them into
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the Palk, amidst the most delightful martial music.
The Int:miry consisted of the first Regiment of Nests,
Hitchin, Stc. to the amount of 1000, and Captain
Iltistin's Corps of Sharp Shooters, a very fine body
of men. The Cavalry took their station upon the
Race-course. The Infantry were placed in the
valley behind, where they refreshed themselves, the; '
Marquis of SAL isser v having sent from Ilatfield
caravan full of provisions for their use. The Duchess
of YORK'S Band, consisting of twenty-two mcn,
also attended, and contributed much to the anima-
tion of the scene by their excellent performance.
At half past twelve o'clock, the Marquis of SALTS.
neav, attended by one servant, came upon the
ground, arid, having dismounted, took his station
on the right of the cavalry. At one o'clock a large
equestrian groups, elegantly mounted and dressed
in uniform, also arrived. It consisted of His Royal
Highness the Duke of CAMsEIDOE, the Marchioness
of SA LISRURT, and La:'ies Gr.ostaix• and Emmy
CECIL; Lord CHARLES SOMERSET, Lord CAS RI NO.
TON, Colonel SMITH, Captain Coot's, Captain
Kr Tr, and attendants. }.very eye was turn-
ed so ." —^"'+a es is appreache3. Duch.

of Voice's—kr:rid struck Up, and the cavalry, which
were formed in crimps, all presented arms. His
Royal Highness the Duke of CA NI RRIDGE and com-
pany then went down the front of the several troops
with his hat off, up the rear, and returned to the
centre of the hunt, where the standard was flying.
The troops then passed His Royal Highness in dose
and open order, then formed in division?, and went
through a variety of evolutions, with which His
Royal Highness stas greatly phased. They made
three several charges with astonishing precision, and
a force and celerity that seemed irresistible. After
the conclusion of the cavalry manoeuvres, His Roy-
al Highness entered into conversation wish the seve-
ral commanding officers, and congratulated them
upon the excellent discipline, and martial appearance
of the corps. Lord CHARLES Someasse gave the
word of command. The review of the cavalry
having thus concluded, they divided to keep the
ground; and the Infantry, which had hitherto re-
mained out of sight in the valley behind, were called
into adion. The Corps of Sharp-shooters took the
right of the line. His Royal Highness and compae.y
then passed them in front and rear as before, the
Hitchin band playing God Save tie Kum, and the
Marquis of SALIIIBUItY still occupying his original
position. The companies then passed His Royal
Highness in close and open order, then formed in
line, and fired from right to left. The Sharp-shooters
thre.v themselves out in front, and went through a
variety of evolutions, advancing and retreating with
great celerity and address. His Royal. Highness com-
plimented the troops upon their discipline, and tne
review concluded at half-past four o'clock, with a ge-
neral salute. The Infantry left the ground, as they
came, in waggons drawn by tour or six horses each.
and ornamented with oak branches, laurel, &v. Six-
teen of these waggons came from Hitchin and six
from North Mimms. Marled, might have supposed
it was " Biretta, vaerl cawing to Densiaane."—
The fineness of the day, the beauty of the surround-
ing scenery, the varous groupes of elegant com-
pany, displaying in their dress all the variety of
colour, the noise of the falling cascade, the sweet-
ness of the music echoed through the valhes, and
the fragrance of the air, perfumed with the odori-
ferous shrubs and flowers with which the park
abounds, charmed the senses, and excited the admi-
ration of all the spectators of every age, class, and
description, nor did the pleasures of the day sailer
the alloy of a single accident or disagreeable oc-
currence.
The Duke of CAMBRIDGE, and a large party, re-
turned through the Park, to dine with the Mar-
quis and Marchioness of Salomn-, at Hatfield
House, where their arrival was announced by
the ringing of bells, and other demonstrations of
joy. His Royal Highness had previctusly reviewed
a brigade of Volunteers on Tuesday morniag, at
Gnrhambury, the seat of Viscount G n autos s, near
St. Alhars's ; consisting of the St. Alban's Infantry,
Capt. CAL VIAT'S troop, Lord Gar strroera's troop.
Sir Joists Saaantora's, &c. after which ha were to
Hatfield Park, where his arrival, at half-past fire,
was ushered in with the ringing of bells, and he
was received by a company of the Hatfield Vo:tri-
seers under arms. His Royal Highness was enter-
tained there at dinner on Tuesday in a splendid style;
but the dinner of yesterday was much more sump-
tuous, and boasted a greater assemblage of company
Preparations were mule upon a grand scale : Of