The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-08-12 00:00:00

CratMSFORD, AL (it al. 9.

The Races on Galleywood Con:m ^t began on
Tuesday last. Lord Grosvenor's bay filly, beteo►a,
walked over the course for the Queen's Guineas, no
horse being entered to contend for the Plate with
het. Wednesday the Stewards' Plate was Adjud4ed
to Mr. Golling's mare, beating Mr. Child's ches-
nut mare V.Linteer, after two smart beat►. Mr.
Turner also started a mare which he called Crazy
Jeffs, nerdy for the intention of adding to the
sport, which had the desired effeet. An untortus
nate accident happened this day : a postchaise wa-
overturned, in which were several ladies, one of
whom had her arm dreadfully lacerated by the glass
of the window. The respeOlability of the Stewards
drew an elegant and numerous company to the balls
And theatre, and the race ground. Each day boasted
a display of much beauty and fashion.

PISCOUATESS SYDNEY'.

On Friday afternoon, at four ~'clock, this very
amiable and beantiful Lady was delivered of a set
and lic! r, at her house in Grosvenor-square. to the
great joy of that Noble family ; which, with much
concern, we state, was too won changed into the
mast poignant sorrow, for, at seven in the evening,
she died. This Lady was wile to the Right Lion.
JUNN THOMAS TON ASHEN!), Viscount SY ONLY. of
Chisiehorst. Kent, and was mart ;ad in May, 1802.
She had been Lad; Ca not INX CULP/IEII'S, young-
est daughter of the late Earl of LEITRIM, by
Lady Et-MAIMS St.IEFF !AUTON, daughter of the
fourth Viscount and first Earl of M ASSA It [ENS. This
very amiable woman, the present Dowager [;Quotes
of Lai CRIS., has, in the short space of thirteen
tnn.l:h, lost the best of husbands, her venerable and
irsii.Aed mother, her brother the late Earl of
MA isAlt act a, her beautiful niece Mrs. Mlats sot, and
Maw tur beloved and amiable daughter.

- - -
A duel was fought in a field near Smallhung
Green nn Friday, 'between Mr. S-4 and Mr.
T---1, reptax!)le young nts.o in the City. Mr.
8-- was dange:ously wounded is the right side,
and he was roly..yed to to in a very had state.
The parties had hren to a cricket match, near Hart-
ford ksfp,e, is company with a man of fashion ;
and the dispute, which of iginated over the battle,
was resptding a wager.

IRIGEITON. A.tcust 9.
The Honour:atm- Btoreceev CRAVEN, Lord Pr-
'mow', Mr. MEL 1.1,14, and 'Colonel CON PER,
breakfasted with the Earl of BARR Y NOR this
morning. They were very merry : Lord Pict eit-
.l4A NI and Mr. M suosii were dancing before the
eindows. At one o'clock Mr. Meeeists and the
'-lonnurable Besot Rees, CRAVEN on the box, and
:oloriel COWPER in the barouche, set off fair Lon-
don, to proceed to York, where great sport is ex-
peeled. The Potisce, mounted eel his Arabian
grey. accompanied by Count SCA VJOLOIS, rude to
Eastbourne, but he returns to dinner, when he en-
fertains His Royal Highness the Duke of Si. ssex and
Count BEAUJOLOIS. The rifermancec at the theatre
to-night are The School of' the dance of The
Blind Man's Buff, and the tarce, Moirimcno,. There
will be a grand ball to-night at New 'l Ober, near
the Devil's Dyke; Mr. Lewis Nee re AN comes of
age to-morrow, and it is the commencement of a
fete in honour of it. I have this moment hard th it
37,000 sheep were washed away last week at a place
called Fulkin, near the Devil's Dyke; I can only as-
certain that such a thing is possible, and that sheep
have been lost there ; it is but eight miles from this
place.
ACP:MT JO.
The MARLIOROUGN Family are at last come.
Tn •ir arrival was announced Ly the ringing of bells,
and every demonstration of joy and respell. The
Theatre last night was crowded ; between the play
and farce " God save Me King" was called for, and
sung with the greatest enthusiasm and acclamations,
the whole audience standing up and joining in chorus.
The PRINCE had a large party to sipper; the
Band performed as usual, and at twelve o'clock
Uud :eve Me lung was played, when the company
separated.
Last evening, at half past seven, all the cliffs were
lined with carriages, pedestrians, and eqeestrians,
to behold four large ships that hove in sight, and
made aignels to the light-house, which were an-
swered by three red flags being hoisted in a mo-
ment. A report was circulated in the course
of the day that the. enemy were attempting
to land on some part of the coast. and an
extraordinary patrole paraded the whole of the night.
This morning early, all Brighton was in a hustle.
The Steyne was crowded ; every appearance be-
spoke something extraordinary. No Person seemed
to know wh,,,t was going forward ; when, at a quar-
ter before twelve, two signal guns were fired from
the east battery. Ills Royal Highness the Prince of
Wa I. es, mounted ..n e dark chesnut hors:, and dress-
ed in a plain brown coat, accompeoied by General
Bimocty met), and -*funded by one groom, took
his station in the front of the parade, where he was
joined by the Dirk. of Oar.sews, Viscount Per ea-
se o re, and thirty Noblemen and eleittlemen on
horseback. The windows were all tilled with com-
pany in every diretticef; the South Gloucestershire
Militia mustered on the parade, as also the Artillery
Company and the Enniskillen Horse. At the sound
of tale horn, the light infantry company took (brit
posts along the cliffs anal a party on the Steyne, the
main body remaining on tie parade, w..ich was
head quarters. In as instant the surrounding ele-
vations and points were taken p ,siession of by picket
guards of cavalry. Two field pieces were &awe
by eight horses. and two companies took their sta-
tion in James's street, under cover of some
homes. Two mortars drawn by four horses were
placed at the top of Church-hill. Every movement
Was performed with the' most Surprising alacrity.
Major Bt. ooctrtELD commanded- the cavalry, and
Earl Buie b:L EY the infantry. The town had the ap-
pearance of a besieged piece, and exhibited a most
interesting and novel scene. ThePaiecS amihis party
then visited the different posts, and expressed great
satisfaaion et the promptitude with which the orders
had bees obeyed. the troops ware then withdrawn
by the same signet ; the Cavalry went to Marlbo-
, rough Fields. close to the cii:ket groued, and when
His Royal Highness arrived ..here they poised him
in compenie, hen in open columns, and, *forming
into squadrons. sa;ur-d His Royal HighneSs. Thi:
troops then, went to tto barracks, and the Paine*
also, whi re he alighted from his horse and examined
every p art, and convene t a considerable time with
the officers. It is exceae Iwe shall have an alarm
in the night to try whether we areas ready as willing
to meet our weaseling foe. The Drake of MARL so-
Roues was a speltator from his garden. lam sorry
to say His Royal Highness the Duke of
is indisposed. He has not left his climber this day.
The Duke of Oat tees, who arrived yesterday, is
an inmate at the Pavilion. The business of Mon-
day is expeaed :o be very interesting. A sham fight
is talked of. The other Roe et. DUILLS are ex-
pelled to-morrow.

Eleven **Clock.

The play is over, and never did a country thzatre
boast such an Audience. The Pa Inca and his
Party arrived at eight o'clock. Miss Bautron, in
L.Jv Townly, was honoured with loud plaudits from
Royal box. Miss Rarcnroao and Miss S
in she Military Dance were animated with repeated
&otos. During the dance the Carl of BASIL/mote
was seized with a violent spasm in his arm, and
appeased in great pains his aria was put in A sling,
and before the entertainments were over, he ap-
peared much recovered. Mr. M kLII risort, in Mea-
desuer in The Deli Lorer, was extremely successful
in the scene where he supposes himself in an inn,
and, sitting down to drink, gives
" K4tg's Health,"
which was received veil a burst of applause. His

next toast was,
" The Rising Sun, that gilds the Susses plains, and sheds
its lusue on this happy land."
The audience acknowledged the arp,lication, and
received it with the loudest acchniatipns. The
applause interrupted the performance for several
minutes. The Pot lc did not leave the house until
the curtain fell The ladies were very much dressed.
Exclusive of the ROYAL f ARTY were the follow-
ing company: Lady 'd lion. Miss Foal- Escus,
Earl and Countess BLIIKEtAT and family, Earl and
Countess 1341111Y11101t. Lord and Lady W. Rt:s-
sst.t. Lord and Lady F. Sr lifiC 111, Ludy •lia v, Earl
C , MiTCALT, Mr. GOLCMII6 and
Indy, Mr. PLitniv aI. and family, Mr. Coosa* of
Lewes. Dosctor littt.tv and family, General arid
Mrs. JOHNSON, Sir Wit.t.s a 3. Cusris and family,
and Mrs. Fitz n r, who patronises the night's
performances. It is said the rarta4c will bcspeak
the play for Tuesdar.