The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-03-02 00:00:00

PART 11.

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Grand Symphony. by 3luzio Clementini, who will him-
self preside at the by
- Clementini.
" Gratin Agirous," by tlatlame Catalani, with Clari.
rote Obligate, by Ur. Wilman
p10w.." Adelasia e A lersnio," by 111:ssrs. Garcia and
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l'utioni . • Mayer..
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A solo on the Hautboy, composed and executed by
Si.mor l'entroni.
" Angeis Ever }fright and Fair," be 31adameCatalani llandcL
" Teri -tto." from " Elizabetta," by Mesdames Vestris,
f'sstelli, and SIKTOT Garcia - . - Rossini.
" Great God." by 31adanie Catalani - - Ilandil.
Quintwo, from .4 10.. e in Egitto," by Signora Cara-
don. and Me•srs. Garcia, Chriani, Porto., and iknetti Rossini.
A l'ravc,.. from " 31use in Egitto," by Madame Bia-
gio! i. and Messrs. Cononi and Benetti, with the
Chorus and a 31ilitary Band - Rossini.
Spophor y.
AlTlimintt respecting Rotes to be made to 31r. SEGI'IN,
Opera (office, 105. ()nails/int. Regent-street.
Prit z of !foxes. for itioaki‘ Concerts—To Subseribeni, 15 guineas:
to Notwilibseribeni. IN guineas: Nightly, I guineas.
.linik,on to the Pit. 7..; Gallery, 3... lid.
The (.:meats will begin at fialf.pa•t Sercn o'clock.

TO THE Fit()PItIETORS OF EAST INDIA STOCK.
LAMES AND OENTLIIIEX
IN consequence of the Death of your late highly-
estimable Director. Sir Thomas Reid, I have the honour to
inform you, that I shall redeem the pledge which I gave you on
the FBI) November last, by proceeding to the Ballot on the occasion
of the present Vacancy.
In soliciting your attention to the subjoined Resolutions, passed
at a Meeting of my Friends. permit me to add, that the numerous
assurances of support which I have since received, while thsv
&Joni me every prospect of success, call for my warm acknow-
ledgments; and I vcitture to assure you, that should I be rimed by
your favour in the high and responsible situation to which I aspire.
my time and attention will be devoted to its arduous duties, and
my best exertions will he used to maintain and promote the various
and important interests which are entrusted to those who have the
direction of your affairs.
I have the honour to he, with great respect,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your faithful and obedient Servant,
H. ST. O. TUCKER.

N 0.3, Crrer Portland place, Ist March, lOU
Mr. Tucker's Committee will sit daily at the City of London
Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, where any communication' from his
friends will be thankfully received.

A' a Numerous aml highly Respectable MEETING
of PROPRIETORS of EAST INDI.I STOCK, held
at the City of London Tavern, on the 27th Nov. 1323,
Sir THOMAS BA RI NO, Bart. 31.1'. in the Chair,
The following Resolutions were passed unanimously :-
Ist. Proposed by Sir AlexanderJohnstnn, and seconded by George
Cumming, Esq. 31.1'.
" That as the administration of the affairs of the British posses-
sions in India involves the exercise of every function appertaining to
a great and powerful Empire, it is of essential importance that
among the Members of the Executive Body appointed to regulate
and control the conduct of the Local Authorities, there should
be found a due proportion of individuals. qualified by tiiiii!ovinent
in the several departnients of the public service in India, for the
efficient discharge of that great and responsible duty.
2.1. Proposed by John 31anin, Esq. M.P. and seconded by Wm.
Remington, Esq.
" That Henry St. George Tucker, Esq.. having, in the course of
active service in India. comprehending a period of twenty-three
years, discharged the functions of several of the highest Civil
Offices in India, especially those of t'te Financial, Revenue, and
Judicial Departments. with a degree of ability and success that re.
peatedly obtained for him the recorded approbation of the Autho-
rities both at home and abroad (as fully set forth in the official
documents circulated with .Me. Tucker's Address to the Proprietors
of the .1:11 .May. 1821, to which this Meeting particularly requests
the attention of the Proprietors of East India Stock), that Gentle-
man palm/ism, in the opinion of this Meeting. fair pretensions to
aspire to the honourable and important situation of a 31ember of
the Executive Body of the East India Company."

3d. Proposed by Thomas Weeding, Eaq., and seconded by
Thomson Mulkey, Esq.
" That the accession of knowledge and experience which Mr.
Tucker .I°o.l bring to the Court of Directors, in addition to gene-
ral talents and acquirements, must be deemed peculiarly valuable
in the financial and judicial branches of the Administration, in
which he held surcesaively the bigh and responsible situations of
Accoentard-Gcneral. Judicial anti Revenue Secretary, and Secre-
tary in the Financial and Colonial Departments.
4th. Proposed by Lewis Loyd. Esq. and seconded by Robert
Shedslon, Esq.
" That, in addition to the qualifications above noticed, Mr.
Tucker has had an opportunity of acquiring an extensive know-
ledge of the principles of commerce, and of their practical applica.
titre to the reciprocal interests of India and the Mather Country, in
cm:sequence of his having held the office of Public or Commercial
Secretary to the Supreme Government, and of his haling been
placed in other situations involving the practical details of corn.
mere:: upon a very extensive scale."
Sth. Proposed by Richard tampbell BUM, Esq. and seconded by
Edward 'fetcher, ENV
.‘ That on the ground of these high qualifications, the Proprie-
tors present at this Meeting, actuated by the desire of upholding
the weight and efficacy of the Executive Body, earnestly recont.
mend to the Proprietors of East India Stork the election of Henry
St. Boorge Tucker, Esq. to a Seat in the Direction on the first va-
cancy which may occur, and pledge themselves to employ their
strenuous exertions Mr the accomplishment of that object. '
THOMAS BARING, Chairman.
Sir Thomas Baring having quitted the ('hair—
It was moved by Sir Alexander Johnston, seconded by Thomson
Ilan key, Esq. and resolved unanimously,
" That the Thanks of this Meeting be given to Sir Thomas
Baring, Bart. for his very able conduct in the Chair."