The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1806-09-08 00:00:00


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TM statmerout petitions for relief, daily laid be-
fore their Graces of Bedford, are, with judicious and
humane caution, referred to a worthy citizen, whose
local knowledge, and long etperience, tender him a
fit medium to discern between the impostor and the
really wretched ; and thus, while the impostor is de.
feared, the teal ohjetis of compassion, to an almost
incredible number, are daily experiencing the bou
team aid of this truly Noble Pair.
The Marquis of Tavistock, son of the Duke of
Bedford, is arrived at Cork.
The Earl of Westmeath arrived at Donaghadee
on Friday la►t.
Wednesday night, the Right Hon. Sackyille Ha-
milton, and itob..nt Rutledge. Fsq. two of the Di-
redors General of Inland Navigation. arrived in
Limerick. last from Waterford, on their route to in-
sped the several works carrying on in this kingdom,
particularly those on the Shaneon, under the direttion
of that able Engineer, John Brownsigg, Esq.
On Saturday last, a number of prisi.nnrs, under the
escort et a strong military guard, arrived in town
from Tullamore. They are brought for trial by a
Court Martial, the proceedings of which are begun.
The great thornuehfare line of streets from the
Royal Hospital at Kilmainharrs to Dublin Castle, is
to be immediately improved by the widening of
Skinner.row..and Cutpurse-row.
Yesterday was launched from Cardiff's yard, on
Sir John Rogerson's quay, the packet built by snb-
seription for Captain Skinner, in consequence of
the loss of his former vessel, the V Ai.; a. Several
persons of rank, and the Committee appointed to
undertake the business, were present, during the
time the vessel was getting off the stocks. The
launch was effeded without the least difficulty or
accident ; the vessel was introduced to the waters
by Mr. Beresford„ as "The Otiblti Parie!"—aNd
a more beautiful one, for her size, never went of
the stocks
The representation of this city and county will
be strongly contested at the next general eledion ; a
diligent canvas tor the county has been ping on
for several months past.
In the event of Mr. Henry Alexander not going
out to the Cape of Good Hope, with his noble re-
lative Lord Czlecloo, we hear it i; the intention of
that gentlem in to become a candidate for the re-
presentation of Derry, whenever the ensuing general
election shall take place.
Charles Stewart Corry, of Bailihorongh, and C.
Coots, Esq. of Bellamont Forest, are, we heat, to
&elate thlemselves candidates for the county Cavan,
at the nest general ale/ion ; a great number of
freeholders, in the interest of those gentlemen, have
been registered in that county, in the course of the
last year.

AIL COO ir E.
The Theatre at Liverpool was thronged en Mon-
day evening, to witness the
_fracas which was ex-
peeled to succeed the appearance of Cooke, after
She ayarpcsaar of a swingy which he had shewn
;Bite preceding night of his appearance, in Richard.
After some bustle, Cooke came forward. apparent-
ly with considerable agitation, but, cheated by in-
moat peals of applause, he soon displayed his '
usual self-possession, and addressed the audience in
a very twat and skilful manner ; indeed, consider-
ins the situation in which he was placed, or ratir!r
the situation in which he had placed himself, we
Muss say that his aegaittance was obtained not only
Withost any show or any expression of meannes.,
het with considerable dignity ; and to the honour
of do audience, this manly and unbending deport-
meat, was greeted with the most ardent and un-
mixed applause. As soots as order was restored,
'he addressed the house neatly in the words we shall
give ;• hie manner was singularly impressive, and
the feeling he exhibited throughout the whole of
what he said, proved that there was more of the
man than the oder in it
Ladies sad Oeuleac‘ ....When last I had the honour to
&apes before you, lundlettouk a part which I did at the time
co'i•lder myself fully smut to: It was snot pteasure to think
differently, and to that decision I bowed (Ira e(•pie:st.) The
explanation I then instituted to give, was not such as I wished
and I now declare, by my most sacred f4th, that the meaning
it conveyed was directly the rev•r•ke of what I intended Loa
and rtitrr steel orrlrev.) insult an audience, whose cheat.
ing 'wombat on I had 4.11 often tell with grateful pride, was as
distant (rum my Swinton, as it could possibly he from my in•
teri•st ni duty ; and I again ,aura that the sentiment which
I mint unhappily conveyed, was the very serene of what I felt
(launder: mrapp(ense, end a cry of east a! emegla!) With
the managers of this Theatre, I have an engagement to fulfil,
and i( f be pernint.il to go through with it, it stria be nay ua
most care, as mien a. I appeal before you, to undo even what
may Le regarded as the appearance of having given just cause of
offence." (Pane distisrt peels applosse).
Mr. Cooke afterwards performed with unegeilled
excellence, the part of 'ir Areby Mac Sarcasm. in
Macklin's fine little comedy of Lore-s.la•Mode. We
never saw him so animated, so easy, or so studious
to please.
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LIECUIION OF ROUVELLT.

On Wednesday morning, John Dndce Romney
Rouvelet was executed at lichester, pursuant to
his sentence, at ew last Assizes for Somerset, for
uttering a bill, the acceptance of which he had
forged, with an intent to defraud Madame Si•
meon, lace-vender, of Bath. Since his con/stain:l,
the unhappy man had conducted himself with great
propriety. His last days were chiefly spent in
writing letters, many of which he delivered to Mr.
Boderip, the Under Sheriff, requesting they might
be sent to the several persons to whom they
were addressed, in England and the West Indies.
He declared his being guiltless to the last, saying
that he died a victim to perjury, but that he forgave
the infatuated woman who sv:nre against him, and
all his enemies. After the usual time spent in de-
vaiply praying under the gallows, he said a few
words to the populace. intreating their p in
his behalf, declaring that to cJed in peace with all
the world, but still persisting in his innocen:e. As
s,-on as the cap was drawn over his face, lie instant-
ly dropped his handkerchief, and was launched into
eternity.
Itouvekt had been buoyed up with the hopes of a
reprieve or respite, and even on the morning of his
execution, expressed great surpass- that none bad ar-
rived. He was dressed in a blts: coat with metal
buttons. stripped trowsers, green slippers, and a fur
cap. 41e was Ahmit forty years of age, sad had die
appearance of a Cre•:le.

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tOilf; I tivrgLuGENCk.

BRITISH ARMY IN CALABRIA.
OFFICIAL NOTICCS.
ESSI S JILT O.
SURRENDER OF

Articles of Capitulation concluded between Ccl.
Oswald, commanding a division of the troops of ills
Britannic Maj,sty, s:tving under the orders of his
Excellency Major-General Sir J, Stuart, Com-
mander in Chief of the British Army in CAla'oria,
and M. Michel, Captain of Battalion in the Imperial
Corps of Engineers, Member of the Legion if Ho-
nintr, commanding the French troops in the Fort of
Scala :
Art, I.—The Gsrason of the Fort of S. ilia stall sur•.odor
prisoners of war on parole, and with a promi,e not to sr rvu
aatinst the troops of His Eritann Mai.sty or those of his Al-
lier, until they shall be exchanged. 'limy shall he conseyed
to Toulon on hoard of English ships, and at the expense of
the Brill h Goternment
Art. II —Elie Garrison shall march out with all the honours
of war, that is to saw, with arms, ',Agent. COlO ,TS living, drums
hr sting, elution and lighted matches On anteing at the va
opire, the soldiers shall lay down their aims, but the officers
shill inrrizrve their swords.
Art the poverty belonging to the olllcers, sub.
officers, and soldier:, arid, in general, to all persons foidid
aub-
the f trees, anall ha preserved to them and protected.
Art. I V .--The Calahr Lin and Italian refugees, who are in the
fortress, shall he allowed to ration-to their Ironies. 'I heir per-
sons, their effects, and property of every hind, shall be re-

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spelled.
Art. V —The wounded shell remain in the forrress,but shall
he iiiiinerh.tely removed to the ho.pitals and be
recommended to the humanity and generosity of the English.
When tn.:weed, they shall enhv all the advantages of this
Ca,.itulation, and shall be couvebod to France.
A.t. troops of the Garrison are allowed 48 hour.,
reckoning from the time of the ratiStattion of the present
Treaty, to prepare for embarkation.
Art. Vll.—All the storm, ammunition, artillery, and ever.
kind of public property, shall be delivered to the Commissaries
appointed by Colonel Oswald.
(Signed) MICHEL, Captain of Hsttalinn of
Engineers, Sec. c.inimauding the
French T.oops in Soho.
OSWALD, Colonel, command-
ing the Division of the 13,iti4h
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Camp before Seale, 'ramps under the command a
July V), tom Major-Genera SaJohn Stuart.
The number of prisoners was 400. They have
been embarked agreeably to the Capitulation.