The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1809-03-23 00:00:00

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. SOCIETY OF 'CUTS., 11:
The Society of Arts wen S'arrifeira heir) their; an-
nual tinnier, at the Crown un l AnehafjlWeiterii,
yesterday; his Grace the Hake N unlit in t*
chair. There were upwards of two build( persoqs
pre-41'.. After a niaa sumptuous (limier. the-fol-
luerioa toasts were given from tl a ekLir-
1. The latsu ; with three Lutes three. 4
After which, Mes,rt. DIQIUM and Fitastassmou
VAIN " Godsooe tie Kiag
St. Priam of Wades, with thri e t:mes three, Coliewed by
" atheists."
3. The (Seim sad 1:0-,a1 Vainly. •
4. Peus?erity to the 'Society Arts, Manufactures,. sod
Commerce.
The Hon. Mr. Cta reonopropre.eti The health
lets Grace the Mike of winch *.a4 drank
wait three. tint
The %üb!. Duke returned thanks for the ho-
nour conferred on 111111 ; and concludethy givii.O
The health, ty. the Ladies who are _Eternises, of the
Society, which was followed by the ions of " A
Voomieg flower," by Mr. FITZSIMMOI4B. ll
In the coarse of the ereniog, the Doke of Non-
rots, alluding to.-the destraetiou of 1).-ury-lane
hr fire, aria the great diaolmek pref.tiaced -
by this event upon the public stock of harmless
ploasure,
'The rpretly re,ercation of the Theatre in sit. .d...tigioal
beatify."
This toast was received with enthusiastic tp-
plause. , ,
After several other appropriate toasts and wimp
by Meant. Itisine, Kitrar, ac. Sty. the Noble
unite retired at ten o'clock, and J. C. CUBWIIOI6
Esq. M. P. was unanimously called to the Chair,
whet, he gave the following toast :
The on-11~y of Nelsone and army his spirit lire wbare his
body died, u.i the ouseteroleci of a British man of war
after which Mr. F1TZ41M341)t.4 uaii ./Cd.Soles
!'earl, winch was inuat rapturously applauded; and
the remmuder of the eveaing was spent in the
i greatest gool humour and cooriviaii.y. COak-
[may did net separate antit el late hone.
Ysrossy_. mirsowoom
31A..t.a 30.
Lientenent•General tltott, who has resided here
for some time post, is appointed second in com-
mand, uuder Lorti Cristo, in the %Vtichester
district. lie will take his departure hence ou tins
day.
- Earl Berkeley, Colonel of the !loyal Smith
Glottrester Militia, :s expected here previous to
the volanteering from that teguntio into the Be-
gulard.
Last Saturday night the walls of the Teletneekas
room, at the Old Ship tavern, vibrated with the
sound of glee, song, and catch; and " Ratites Of
merriment, which are aura to set the table in a
roar," of a new Harmonic Society, instituted by
'nosy officers and gentlemen of the first respecta-
bility. Col. Fhillialore honoured the Society, by
performing the duties of the Chair, end was ably
supported by Ciptain Cram, of the rtoial South
•Gloneester militia. Mr. Wright presided at the'
piano forte, taking Parts and accompanying some
delightfsl Rice', by amateurs, all of which were
ptearitiglyy istvitedi sad went off with tire happiest
iciety is to meet every other Tuesday‘
to report new Members, who are admitted by bal-
lot, with the 'privilege of bringing each a voting
friend:
(hi Thursday morning two birds, considered of
•11's'efe kind, were lakeis in this town, the one hay;
log 'loom into a witutoe of Mr. lzard's boase, in
Gerinan-phicm, mad the other into • saw.:pit near
the Crescciitißuildittgre ; they are both of the mote
species., hoeing beautiful variegate., plumage, and
long birdlike a bind rail, brae like a woodcock'a;
red cycy slid are'shout the site of a jay. They
are very tame, and eat worms and other food eci-y.
voraciously, when ishdeed before them.
Seveial Cos pornions, it is said, mean to present
Mr. WA itol.lt with their freedom. Autoirg the first
are mentioned London sod Roahtoer.
By a Decree of the ad instant, BottAPaiTS has
created the eldest son of the King of liohtsoto
NAPOLI:ON Louts, Grand Duke of Lag and
Cleves.
A general Court Martial has lately been held, at
Chelmsford, on Michael and 'chummy Cassaiy„ pri-
vates of the std battalion of the 4th (or King's
owls/ regiment of foot—
" Fur hating deserted froth the said !attain's. at Col-
chester Barrscaa, os the lath Augost, ties."
The Court found the prisoners milky fifths
cajole alleged against them, and sentenced
them to be transported us felons, for the term of
seven years, and afterwards to be at the disposal of
His MAi Sate, for service, as soldier* in an of His
MAJESTI'S forces. Which sentence His MAJEITY
has been pleased to approve and.confitm, and to
command that the prisoners, Mieh. and roes. Ca.-
sidy, shall be transported as felons, for seycn.years.
to New South Wale...sod, at the expiration of such
period, that they shall serve as soldiers iu the corps
stationed in that colony.
Thr subscription for the Eight Million of Ex-
chequer Bills is full—the town is lull—the House
of Commons is full—and the Lottery °ilk's ate
full—of adventurers, who are takieg edam-Oil ge of
the tide of good luck which now noires, midis sums .
to lead to the possession of ea imoseose fortune.
One Ticket will 1440 e a Thousand Chasiefs—a cite
cumstence which *thirds the adveitturers in the
present Gran,' Lottery en opportunity rtf gaining,
by it &axle Ticket or .Sharevas many Prise* as they
could obtain ist farmer Lotteries by.the pito:hum of
a Thousand Tickets orSharts t the demand looms,
greeter, and the nfiniber unsold less, then it. any
of the late Lotteries thereforelke prices will rise.
Tickets and Shares are on snk, in great variety. at
Swirl. dud Co.'s Offires, No. 11, Poultry,. No.
it, Charing-Cross; and No. 31, AWgate High-
street.
The popular opinion runs high is favour of tha
Lottery : the Scheme is benelioul, and in. °islet
that the Adventurer should attain the four sto,oool.
two 10,0001, two 3,0001. six 1,0001. ten 3001. &e.
are. IA l'resent of Fifteen Hawked Tickets is given.
This noble present lends to the posse sing erites
heyOnd the power of ealcalatiou ; and bas created
a aetierel desire of becoming s Ticket or Share-
holder (previous to t • fatty of April), which
Hoallifllif end Co. experienced to a great ettevis
at their old rotohtiahed Stat. Lottery Itilices, oft,
Corrihill. and St. alergaret's !fill, Breroit th ; *here
recently hare slimiesl the ce of itlAtiad., two of
ut 3. k:-.

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