The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-12-09 00:00:00

'EMBER 9, 1825.

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This day is published, in flvn. price 10s. mid.
AREVIEW Of the DIFFERENT MODER/kf
OPERATIONS PERFORMED on the EYES for
the RESTORATION of LOST, end the IMPROVE3IENT
of LIIPERFEOT VISION. Ts which the most jodicintis end
successful method's of Operating on times Organs in eases of MO&
nett is described, and the MUM of haute faithfully (Willem/rd.
The Anatomical Structures an Rumours of the Organ, and die
Diseases itserdental to each, with the appropriate treatment are next
separately described ; and those- more extraordinary and of rater I
occurrence are also therein treated of.
The various kinds of Cataract* with die most approved modes of
operating, are next pointed out, *o enable the Suwon to select the
one most applicable to the case. '
fhe best methods of forming an Artificial Pail, when she nit.
tural one has been obliterated by dissociate also demonstrated, and
the advantages of one operation la peefelrence to another (applied to
the case in question,) so described that the Surgeon cannot tor in
selecting the one most proper.
The work concludes with a dassatStion of the Diseases of the '
Lids, and the lacrymal appendages, wkh the necessary mode of
treatment; the whole being the result of several years extensive
practice in this important department of Surgery'.
By WILLIAM CLEOBURLY,
Member of the Royal Utdlege of Surgeons, London ; and one of
the Surgeons of the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. I
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A FULL ACCOUNT of the SYSTEM of FRICTION, as
adopted and pursued with the greatest success, in cases of Con-
tracted Joints and Lameness. frail 'rations tames. BY the late
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eminent Surgeon, John Grosven Esq. of Oxford; with (Amu.
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considered, particularly as it relates to the use of percussion pow.
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making it. Shooting illustrated, and the art of shooting flying
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, A VISIT to the FIVES' COURT. By ROBERT CRIME.
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SALES BY AUCTION.
CELLAR OP WINES. LIQUEURS, EAU DE
COLOGNE. Ste.
MR. PHILLIPS respectfully notifies, that TO-
MORROW, at One, he shall SCIR3Irr bv AUCTION,
at Mit Rooms, 73. New Bond-street: • CELLAR of 300 Dozens
of FRENCH and FOREIGN WINES. including Old Port of
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Carew, Noveau, 31araschlno, Ratafia de Grenoble, &c. and
fifty boxes of Eau dc Cologne.
May be tasted at the time of Sale, and catalogues had this day
at 31r. Phillips's Office, 73, Bond-street.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PORCELAIN, PIER AND
CHIMNEY GLASSES, LAMPS, LLISTRES, &c.
Al" R. PHILLIPS most respectfully informs the public.
11 that on MONDAY NEXT, at one, he shall SUBMIT
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and excellent bedding, a variety of carpets, u.seful and ornamental
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moved from his residence, Gloucester-place.
May be viewed two days preceding the Sale, and catalogues then
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STOCK OF FRENCILLACE, SILKS, MUSLINS,
SHAWLS, &c. &c.
W. PHILLIPS respectfully atittounces that on
./V.11; '24IIORSDAV NEXT, 15th inst. at One. ha shall SUB-
MIT by AUCTION at his Rooms, New Rond•atreer, the Stock
of Valaable Brussels Chantilly. Lisl? and Mechlin lace in dresses,
scarfs, lappets, ruffles, veils, &c. A variety of camel-hair and
other shawls. Elegant hall dresses, rich Gros.de.Naplcs, and other
silks FrenCh worked misfire, cambric and gainie reckerchiefs,
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To be sold in consequence of the Firm dividing Partnership.
May be viewed the day preceding the Sale, and Catalogues there
had ; and at Mr. Phillips's Office, New Bond-street.

ANCIENT AND MODERN PICTURES.
MR. PH I LLI PS respectfully notifies, that on SATUR-
DA Y. 17th instant, at one, he shall SUBMIT 13v
AUCTION. at his Great Rooms, 73. New Bond-street, a small
COLLECTION of pleasing PICTURES, by Masters of the
Italian, Dutch, Flemish, French. sod English Schools, the property
of a Gentleman, removed from his residence, Gloucester-place.
May be viewed two days preceding the Sale, and catalogues then
had, at the Auction Mart, and at 73, New Bond-s.reet.

LIBRARY OF BOOKS AND BOOKS OF PRINTS,
LOOSE PRINTS, AND DRAWINGS, &c. &c.
VI R. PHILLIPS has the honour to inform the nobility
.I.V.A_ and gentry, that on MONDA Y. 19th instant, and follow.
ing Day, he shall SUBMIT by AUCTION, at his Great Rooms,
73, New Bond-street, an extensive and valuable LIBR4RY of
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Drawings, in portfolios, and framed ant glazed, miniatures and
bronzes, marbles, and miscellaneous objects of taste antityertu, the
property of a Gentleman, removed from his residencejOloucester.
PlaSe•

May be viewed three days preceding the Sale, etnd catalogues
had at the Auction Mart, and at 73, New Bond-street.

• CAVENDISH-SQUARE.
VALUABLE FURNITURE, NOBLE GLASSES, LOFTY
SILK CURTAINS, OTTOIIIANS,,&e. &c.
Ix; R. PHILLIPS respectfully llnnounces, that on
OIL TUESDAY, 20th instant, andMllowing Days, at One
each Dals he shall SUBMIT by lON, on the Premises,
No. I, Cavendish-square, comes largaret-street, Part of the
tlandsonse „MODERN FURNI. E, formed of Rosewood and
Mahogany ; 'noble pier and eh ey glasses of large dimensions,
vir.-90 inch. by 62, 99 by 50 by 49, 82 by 53 ; and several of
minor sizes about fiftelen fon out, field, and other bedsteads, and
hanging', with their axcellen bedding and appropriate chamber
appendages : a capital! sideboard and a set of dining tables 15
feet long by 6 feet wide ; suites of dining and drawing-room and
chamber chairs, In morocco, silk, and chints • large carpets
wardrobes, chests of drawers, dressing tables, and wash-stands ;
two valuable and costly rosewood commodes, enriched with
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richly cut glass and mountings, and four others : several suites of
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suite of carved end gilt ottomans, sofas, and chairs, complete for
four draining rooms ; a variety of culinary articles, and miscella-
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May be viewed three days preceding the Saler and Catalogues
had (at Is. each, to be returned to purchasers) on the Premises ;
and at Sir. Phillips's, 73, Bond-street.

DEVONSH IRE,
Between Tavistock, Plymouth, and Devonport.
VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE, EXCELLENT
RESIDENCE.

With Offices, Gardens, Plantations, Pleasure-grounds, Farms,
capital rich Grazing-ground and Lands, partly irrigated, and
containing nearly Five• Hundred Acres, with valuable Common
Rights. By Me. ROBINS,
(OrWarwick-house, Regent-street,)
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At Garraway's Coffee-house, 'Change-alley, Comhill, London
on THURSDAY the 17th inst., at 12,
Milli POUND ESTATE, the property and residence
of Admiral Sir H. Sawyer, 1C.C.13., comprising a very de-
sirable, elegant, and substantial
MANSION.
planned for the accommOdation of a Family of the first respecta-
bility, seated on a lawn, and embracing delightful views of the
surrounding country, richly varied by hill, wood, and water. The
house contains, on the ground-floor, entrance-halls. excellent din-
iog-parlour, study, and drawing-room, handsomely fitted up ;
library, store-rooms, and water-closet. On the tint story, ttve
spacious airy bed-chambers, dressing-rooms, and closet, neatly fitted
up ; water-closet, &c. On the upper story, two secondary bed-
chambers, two servants' bed-rooms ; and in the wing, two bed.
rooms for maid-servants, and three rooms for men ; principal and
secondary staircases, excellent wine•cellars under the house. The
offices comprise butler's pantry, housekeeper's room, still room,
store rooms' capital kitchen, scullery larder, servants' hall, and
every other requisite and necessary domestic convenience. De-
tached, good dairy, scullery, bakehouse, &c; two bed-rooms
over wasbhouse, brewbouse and laundry over, beer-cellars, &c. ;
convenient stall and box stables, for eleven horses, harness-
room, coachhouse for three carriages, open stable, paved yard, &c. :
the whole plentifully supplied with excellent water; capital
kitchen garden, walled and cross-walled, planted with tine choice
fruit trees, spacious grapery, green-house, &c. in the most com-
plete order.

The Mansion is surrounded by beautiful plantations, shrub-
beries, and pleasure grounds, through which there are extensive dry
gravelled and other walks, rustic alcoves,. seats, &c. Sundry en-
closures of rich meadow and grazing lands, which, with part of the
lawn, is irrigated from a spring rising close to the house, the waters
of a peculiarly soft and fertilizing nature, and, for use, possessing
all the properties of the Bristol Waters. At an agreeable distance
is a farm-house, and requisite agricultural buildings, the whole
about 210 acres, laid out in a pleasing park-like style, studded with
tine forest and other trees.

Also Stoke Hill, Comercw, and Alstow Farms, with good farm-
houses and buildings, and about 260 acres of rich meadow, grazing,
and arable land, let to most respectable tenants.
nis estate is most desirable for the residence of a family of con-
sequence and as an investment; the whole in complete order. The
mica and taxes very moderate, a most beautiful country, pleasant
neighbourhood, near good markets, and excellent roads in all direc-
tions, situated about four miles from Tavistock, and ten from Ply-
mouth and Devonport.

May be viewed by applying on the premises. where particulars
may be had ; of Messrs. Foot and Son, Solicitors, Devonport ;
Mr. Whidon, Hotel, Plymouth; Bedford Arms, Tavistock
Clench, New ondon inn, Exeter ; ‘Vhile llart, Salisbury ; Busk
Bristol : York House Hotel, Bath ; lien and Chickens, Birming-
ham ; Messrs. Dyneley and Getty, Solicitors, Field-court, Gray's-
Inn; at Usrraway's; and of Mr. Robins, No. 170, Regent-street,
where a plan of the estate may be seen.

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TO SPOIISTAIIIEN.
RITISH FIELD SPCIRTS ; embracing Practical
Instructions in Shooting, Hunting, Coursing, Rating, Fish-
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and Horses ; also, on the Mensoment of Fowling-pieces
II other Sporting Implements's—By W. H. SCOTT.
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