The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-07-26 00:00:00

BRIGHTON. Jutr 24.

Last evening, the Steyne, Parade, and Pier head,
were crowdrd with company : great mots and pc/m(1
were the prevailing dress. Toe band played an the
Stryne. About seven, a heavy shower came on,
and the company took refuge in Dora ALMON'S Li-
brary. At eight o'clock, Sir JOHN Lane arrived
at his house, the corner of Germaine-street, from

town.
LAdies.

He 'drove his coach and four, filled with
Seventeen race horses arrived at the Castle

Ltvery Stables ; nr stranger is allowed to see them.
About seven o'clock in the evening, a jockey went
to wash his horse, close to the bathing machi. es,
opposite the Marine Parade; the sea was very rough;
and a wave took him and his horse compicely t ff
to sea. Fri: tunavly, some fishermen witnessed the
circumstanco, and threw him a rop.., which li,
cast .ht hold of, and they di sgged him and the frost
on s. ore. an I, altl,ough j I,t exhausted, iv kept his
seat. To .:'itch praise cannot be given to the men
for their i-al and aftivity, in thus saving the lives of
the man and horse.
the wcaiher was so rough, that there were very
few votaries at the shrine. of N-•ptune this morn-

ing. At twelve. the weather became enchanting ;
the Is,fitch a•as crowdA with ciimpanv, and the
. machines put in requi,itinn ; the lihraries
filled At DUN iLDSON'S were she Countess and
Mi‘s FORTLICM Earl Ca•ViN, Sir JOUR LADE,

and a crowd of fashion.
The Dulez and Duchess of Sr Asses's, and
Mrs. Psuov, are arrived. Lord G. Ca*. e.. DISH is
espeeted on Friday; the Doke and Duchess of
MARLeuRoUGH are daily expeaed at their house;
it is next the Neill= ; the :ied• are aired, and every
preparation made for their reception. Calonel
Niceoxsura is gone to Portsmouth with his son.
His beautiful house is in Nortu Buildings, where Lis
ram* is hourly expatert.
Baron Boescca he; been very ill with the emit :
but is so much recovered, that he set out this morn-
ing, at eight o'clock. in his coach and four, accom-
panied by the amiable Baroness, for Doneghadee.
in Scotland, and from thence, across the water, to
Downpatrick. The Baroness goes no faother than
Cuckfield, sw! era the Baron's horses and suite went
yesterday, to be in waiting. It is expeCted, the
Baroness. will return here to-eight.
As a Geatleman's carriage drove down the Ma-
rine Parade yesterday, it threw clown a servant, and
he was so much bruised, that his recovery is doubt-
ful.
Thr Earl of Pe r ce aria °eau, in Lis larourite ; Mr.
and Mrs. METCALT, and Miss VI in their
carriages, are the most conspicuous here to day.
This night, by desire of the Officers of the South
Gloucester regiment, will be performed The Pear
Geatimaal, with a new Military Dance called Ike
Deans Head, by Mr. RATCHFORD, Miss RATCH.
TORD, and Miss SEARLE, with the farce of The
Waterman ; the Military Band will play.
This evening the weather is so changed, that the
ladies, whose charms were concealed under their great
coats and pelisses last evening, are walking in de.
gsnt half dress, large turbans, and many have taken
the rest ; inucc playing in every quarter, grouper
of well dressed beaux, betting three to one against
Saaelut. Hannibal is the favourite.
Six caches from town are just atrived, loaded
within and without, and several post,chaises—all is
bustle ; lodgings have risen .50 per cent.
The biz in Don ALLISON'S Library was like the
Stock Exchange : a continual succession of com-
pany. WILKIA Auftion Room was crowded with
ladies. A Mart of true carnelian, set in gull,
only brings seven shillings ; whilst a Tunbridge box,
with Cupid shooting a der,, and a pretty motto,
brings six. The ladies were not in a buying hu-
mour, but promised better prices tomorrow. It
was ten before the auaion finished, when the com-
pany retired to their respeltive homes, except those
who had formed festive parties to coachide the day.
The town had the appearance of a general illumina-
tion, from the lights in the different bow windows.
Amongst the promenaders this evening were the
Earl and Coantess of Cxemslosie.
This afternnon has been rich in arrivals, it hes
brought the Duke and Duchess of Beovomn from
Petworth, the seat of the Earl of Ecar.stose ; the
Earl and Countess of RA ART MORI, Loud W ILLT•11
Russet. s, and Mr. Jo:spigots, the :treat lotto:an.
Every preparation was made this day at the
Paviiien ; hut the Pitt ace has not arrived. There
see a thousand conjeetures. it is said he is
indisposed. There is but one voice in wishing
for his presence. Dean W•t.su hue house on the
New Steyne ; General and Mr. JOHNSTJIIIS dined
with him today.
The Earl of BARRYMOOF. had a *mall party to
dinner on his arrival l'he donkeys were in great
demand this forenoon ; the fashionable rides are the
road to Rottendeen and the Race Course, to view
the workmen emeloyed in the preparations for Fri-
day. Monday wiil be the grand liens ball, and
Thursday the verireas.