The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1822-01-07 00:00:00

AT HA MsGATE.

RAMSGATIS, JANUARY 4.

A public dinner awns given yrstrttlay at the Albion Hutel,
by the i.habiiants of Itainogste, to Sir William Coons, to
testify thew ■rknuwt.dgmratta to the %Worthy Blifnefi fur
the snotty marks of kindness and attention to the inteiros of
this nels, and mote putictilaily for the deity and hnvp
tslity be so lately displayed in entertaining at Cliff Howse
our hauled Alluarrls, on his elicit to his Hanoverian don't
nines, wilco his Ms,;eaty was so graeitoisly pleased to ticket
this harhour as his place of cnibalkation, and fur the
partitions made and rreriiiinn given to his Maje.ty by Sir
Witham and the Truaere of the litrbour, whets the honour
of a Fecund vial! a as runfeired union ns be the King's landing
herr on his return front 12. e eutitioeot.

Dinner heist: announced, soon after five o'clock nearly
150 took their Slitjlo Is at thi. table, when the worthy B iro.
net, arentripauird by bin sun (Sir. Charles and his
nephew (Captain Clll N ), entered the room, escorted
by the Stewards; they were wetted by all standing, and
were most cordially greeted a ;th clapping of hands aud re-
p•sted cheerio:. The guests briny seated at the right ►aud
of the Chapman, R. Tonsaiiit, E.g. • substantial dinner,
with removes of game, w.in nerved sip. Sir William was s•
excellent health, awl during dinner challenged a great many
of hie friends and townsmen to tale wine with him.

When the cloth uas rem wed, The King" wee gineu
eel rapturously shuck wish four times roar. The oseontiasis
in the urelseatra the II sane MGod rare the King," and all pee-
pent 'joined in the chorus.
" The Duke of Tusk and the Alloy ;" three times three.
Rand—Duke of Yurk'a march.

Ilse Mike of Clarence laud the Nary;" three tintes three.
Band—Rae Britannia.
The Cmmaws then rose. and in a neat and oppromiate
speech, stated the object of this mewing, expressing the
sentiment, of his fellow-kiwi...men towards the smithy
Baronet on hie right baud, and eititmerating a variety of
occasion■ 1111 which he bad not been unmindful of the inte-
rests of this town. The situation in which he hart this day
the huaour of being placed afforded him the snort heartfelt
satisfaction, as being the organ of conveying to Sir Wllluana
Curtis acknowledgraigats of the gratitude and esteem doe
from his felleiwAusirnimen, who were now aaseirdikd fur that
impure, sad iu their name, sail that of the town in general,
more particularly to return dna . fur the hospitable recep-

_w realms, as
be bad done nn mere times his duty lgawier ;
felt paiticularly happy that the royal rut bad dives this to- •
habitant, and sisi:iirs of itsmagate an opportuoity of as-
pressiug their loa!ty and attachuient.*hieb did them .staw,
groat credit, mid he hail the pleasure. to add •Shot his
pity had beau graciously pleased to impress Inroad( swab
gratified with his riceptiou lwre. The worthy Baronet
had always consul. red Itarosgate a loyal town, and the
conduct so lately adopted litre made good she pro-'
verb that " Hones: y is the best pulley." To his younger
friends presets! li‘o strongly recommended the parse-
vering in loyally mut duly to the King : to be loyal was •
In he good; sod he bail no doubt that the behaviour
of the inhabitants Oil the late ucessioo would ultimately tt-
defend to their ademitage. He sincerely thanked them for
their kind wisher of many returns of yeses of health, (Astra-,
tag that as he was now at as advanced age, it was out pre-
bible that he should enjoy many more; boot should it plea*,
God to spare hint, the interests and welfare of ilanisgate
would always claim his best attention.
The worthy Baronet then concluded by drinking the healths
of all present, wishing them many years of happiness and
prosperity, and rapt-m. 44 the gratitude he felt at the honour
then conferred upon him; that be should always remember
this day with pleasure, sad the asanwer In which their
worthy Chairman had commuoicatird their armaments to
him, aided to the gratification lie experienced.—Sir IVolliato
then sat down amidst lung and continued silvering.
An appropriate sere, written for this occasion, was thee
sung Coin the oreheNtra.

The health of Lady Curti,' and family were rhea given, mei
drank with cheers, ohms Sir Wrt.t las again rose, mud re-
turned thanks for this additional ins. k of respell.
" The Marquis of Conyugham, Lord of the Manor."
The Marquis of Camden, Lord Lieutenant of this
county."

The CHAIRMAN rom to propose the health of a gentleman
present, one ahem they all revered for bin kited and chart-
table sets—a sincere frieod to the poor and distressed—the
widow and orphan, the aged and infirm, all found to him •
benefactor; it was 'warmly, orcemary, he unnerved, to name
this worthy maw, their OWS memory would point out to
them their respected neighbour, Thomas Wane, Esq.
The applause 11111C11 followed the health of this e•cellent
fleatleotao proved ihe high respect iu which he is soiree-
sally held.
Mr. WAais, in rising to return thanks, was so overpow-
ered by has ferlimrs, that he roald slot at titst give utterance
to his thoughta; the company cheered ham for some time.
alien begrime recovered himself, be most slut crely and warmly
thankael them for their good opinion; slating his wish al all
times to be of service to his neighbours, more particularly to
those in distress.

The o•xt Will WIN "The Hon. L. Burrell and the GeP.•
ilemen Viritors present ;" for which Mr. 33 reterood
thanks.

" J. A. Warre, I q. the Nlember foe Tannlon," bring
drank, he thanked them for this ;nark of respect to him, as
an orcasional residcoi among them, swing the pleastrie be
hould at any time Pei in rendering :my parliamentary ser-
vice to the lowa of Rarnsgate.

The bust Kent Yruevanry being given, was drank silts
applause, and duly acknowlrtlged by 'fltotrias Garrett, Kvq.
their Lontenaot•Colonvl.

Morland, Erg. late High Sheriff of the County,
was next given, when Mr. !Harland returned thank. for the
hollow, expressing himself gratified that Lis public-conduct
during the year of his serving that Ober, bad met with their
approbation.
The health of .1. P. Powell, Es q. of Quasi Park, There,
wan drenk and duly ac'oisowledged.
Sir William Corte then pinpomil the health of the
Reverend K. Harvey, the Vicar of Saiut Laurence, near
Ramsgate, which was drank and acknuveledgcd by his son,
the Iteveread H. Watery, juntilr, who expressed hie muse
of the honour of the wonky Baronet's mast to his father,
who was by Mora. prevented attending, which he the Inure
regretted, an his father ha.t thereby tont this opportunity of
manifesting the ease. in and respect be felt fur the worthy
Baronet, in common with his neighbours and parishioners.
S I other and alteroate glees mod swags follow-
ed, natil shoot a quarter before !keen, when Sir W. eart:i
and his relatives departed, highly gratified with the anent iou
they bad ri vetoed.

The Chairman quitted the chair soon afterwards, when
it was filled by Mr P ,ce, who occupied the same darter the
rest of the evening. 'rhe Witte was briskly ricesilated 'int
n tale hear, when tEe teat of the company departed, highs
pleased with the °pito tuoily they had all participated in, of
aliening this math of respect to the worthy Barooet.
ten this occasion several neighbouring Gentlemen and
visitors bore, who were desirous of oniting with the label's.
Santa is paying their retiree.. IS Yir Wen. Curtis, acre
peeneot„ among whom were—Flue. L. Burrell, J A. W ,r:e„
P. NP.; W. Matteotti, E9ll. ; J. J. Poses*, Eel ; J.
Hires, Baty (of WarokkalureVi T. Booth, Eli ;
Cooper, Esq , &e.

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