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London, England, 1826-07-29 00:00:00

LORD MAYOR'S VISIT TO OXFORD.

BRIGUTON, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, 3 O'CLOCE•
Much has been said about the Brightonians having given
offence to his Majesty, and that they are not again to be
tonoured with the presence of Ralty. That this is in-
ended for party purposes, or rather by their rivals for royal
favour, no one who thinks for a moment can dispute. It is
natural for the town of Windsor to wish to keep the King
in their vicinity, and, consequently, reports are propa-
gated, as destitute of truth as they are easily seen through.
We, indeed, are indebted to our august Sovereign for
I making U 3 what we are, and we litre ever gratefully ac-
knowledged the patronage bestowed upon our town. It
is now clearly shown that the Pavilion does, and is to,
remain in slain quo, and that nothing has been removed
which might justify the assertion so of tin expressed, so
often refuted—that his Majesty is disgar.:ted with the con-
t duct of the Brighton people ; on the contrary, much of the
materiel of Carlton Palace has been brought here ; there-
' fore, we have a right to expect that towards the autumn
his Majesty will again he among us.
Our races begin to-morrow, and some are inclined to
suspect that the fixing them on a Saturday is a ruse to
kee the ompany amongst us a day longtr ; but however
the p effectc may be, we do not think that anything of the
sort was intended by those entrusted with the arrange-
ment. And here, without the slightest wish to cast any
reflection on the Stewards of last year, we cannot avoid ob-
serving, that it was notorious that something was wanting,
; particularly on the last day, when every one but those im-
mediately inbrested was kept in the dark: till an hour or
two before the running, not a soul could speak as to what
was intended, and when the sport did commence. no one
I could tell what horses ran, who they belonged to, what
they ran for, or how they came in.
The Stewards of the present year, Earl Egremont and
Lord Dunwioh, are so completely au pit as to what ought
to be done on these occasions, that we have a right to ex-
pect the best of sport, anti that every thing will be arranged
for the gratification of the company.
Within the last week we have had a considerable influx--I
of visitors, and our coaches are every hour coming in
loaded, insomuch that most of the hills, which a few days
ago disfigured our windows, have disappeared. The Libra-
ries, the Ste)ue, and the Chain Pia, are crowded each
evening, and Brighton is now at least equal to its best

days.
The Theatre opens to-morrow everting, and, if we may
judge from the number of performers whose names figure
so conspicuously in the bills, Russell seems determine(' to
do great things ; but " all is not gold that glitters ;" for,
with the exception of Mrs. Orger, Miss Vincent (the
Drury lane 'facia), Russell, and Barry, we should say
that the company is only numerically strong.
The Downs are in good condition for the races, the late
rains having moistened the turf, and consequently made it
more favourable for the horses ; and in this particular we
have an advantage over last year, when the sport was ma-
terially and prejudicially affected by the intense heat of the
weather and the dryness of the ground. The preparations
for to-morrow arc now going on, and we have little doubt
but the most sanguine expectations will be realized.
The following are the principal visitors now here :
The Earl and Countess Mountcharles, Earl of Egremont, Earl
and Countess of Howth, Earl Lisburne, Dowager Countess of
Normanton, Earl and Countess of Coventry, Lords Lennox, Put-
cliesta, C. Somerset and lady, Barnard and lady, Dowager Conn.
tess and the Ladies St. Lawrence, bay Barbara Crawford, Sir
John and Lady Maclean, Sir N. Colthurat, Generals Stopfurd,
Travers, Colonels Austin, Wallhouse. Money, Admirals Sir W.
Fahie and Stopford. Major Crawford, Captains Harrison and
Crispo, Messrs. Charles NV yndlistn, Douglas, &c. &c.
During the whole of the morning Lord lig.remont has
been actively employed in the business of the rack s. To
guard against the body of pickpockets who have already
arrived here, upwards of' 200 special constables have been
sworn in this morning; they are placed under the guidance
of Taunton, who is engaged for the purpose. To com-
plete the arrangements and fill up the Plates, Sec. a Meet-
ing of the Race Oummittee will be held this evening at the
Royal Oak, where his Lordship will preside. A full at-
tendance of the members is expected.
A considerable number of Gentlemen have visited the
Downs this morning, to witness the horses take their exer-
cise. Nearly all that are engaged were out, including
several of the crack Newmarket racers, all of' them looking
in prime racing condition. Some slight betting took place
on the Cup, for which Chateau Margaux is backed against
the field. Stumps is the favourite for the Brighton Stakes.
The appointments for to-morrow are as under:—
The Brighton Stakes of 25 soya, each, 15 forfeit, and only 5, ite.
with 100 sovs• given by the Town. Two miles.
Lord Emenvont's Stumps, 4 yrs, 9.t. 41h.
Duke of Rutland's El Dorado, 5 yrs. $4. 111 b.
Mv. T. scaith's Whipconl. 4 yrs, 0.4. 51b.
His Royal Highness the Duke of York's Dahlia, 4 yrs, fist. 41b.
Mr. Greville's c. by Woful, 3 yr( Ist. 41b.
Lord Worcester names ch. c. by Interpreter. 3 yrs, ist. 21b.
Lord C. Cavendish's b. c. by Allegro, 3 yrs. 71t. lib.
Lord Dunwich names b. c. by Sinolensko—Borah, 3 yrs, Est. 121 b.
Duke of Richmond's ch. c. by I'an, 3 yrs, 6.4. 101 b.
The following paid live sovertigns forfeit :—Mr. Scott's Wings,
Mr. Theobald's Strymon, and Col. Russell's Leeway. Five Sub.
scribers did Dot name.
A Gold Cup, value 1110 guineas, given by his Majesty, added to a
sweepstakes of 10 sovereigns, each, for all ages. Two miles.
Lord 0. Cavendish's Ganyntede, 6 yrs.
Theoluild's Cydnus, 5 yrs.
Mr. tirevilies Lionel Lincoln, 4 yrs.
Mr. NVyndhant's Chateau 51argaux, 4 yrs.
Mr. T. Scaith's Whipconl, 4 yrs.
The Pavilion Stakes of 100
laso st
sovereigns each, for 3-yr olds. The
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Royul Highness the Duke of York's c. by Merlin, dam by
Wasy.
Duke of Richmond Almack by Comes.
Lord Egremont's c. by Frolic, dam by Election.
Lord Cavendi-h's c. by Allegro—Pagoda.
Mr. Neale's 1. by Selim—Stster to Rentembrancer.
The Town Plate of 601.
The horses to be named this afternoon.

On Tuesday evening, at six o'clock, the Lord Mayor, email.
partied by the Members of the Corporation of the City of London,
left the star Inn, at Oxford, and proceeded to the Town Ilan,
where
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Representatives
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City ldiermen,
Bement. The dinner, which had been provided by the Corporation
of Oxford, was pronounced to be equal to any thing the metropolis
had ever produced. The venison was particularly fine. The
dessert and wines were of a superior quality, and the latter were
all iced.
The Mayor of ()elm& T. Ensworth, Esq. was highly compn.
mented on his liberality, as manifested in the sumptuous nature of
the entertainment, and on the style in which it was got up and
served. On the sideboards there was a grand display of gold sell
silver cups, received at various coronations for several centuries
past by the Mayors, who have the privilege of presenting a vas
tumble cup to the Kirg to drink from, and of retaining it ter their
tee. The cup given by Queen Elizabeth was much admired, brill
of pure gold. King Charles the Second's was richly ernho.sel.
The first toast gitren was " The King:" after which, 'et,,
Duke of York and the Army," " The Duke of Clarence and the
Navy," " The Duke of Sussex and the rest of the Royal Fs.
roily " were drank with becoming loyalty and enthusiasm.
Tl;e Mayon of OXFORD then rose, and expressed the gene&
cation which he felt at having the honour to entertain the hind
Magistrate and Members of the most ancient and powerful Como.
ration in the kingdom. Ile proposed the health of their distinguished
visitor, the Lord Mayor of London.
The toast was drank in a very distinguished manner.
The Loito MAYOR, in returning thanks. said lie had adifficiiity
in expressing the gretilierition which was felt by himself and hts
fellowonembers of the Corporation of the Ci:y of London, for hie
honour done them in a city which brought so many pleasing alto.
Mations to the mind. Ile hoped that the most friendly intercourse
would always subsist between the two Cnrporatione. In conelu.
kW), he proposed the health of t` The Mayor of Oxford," which
was drank in a very warm manner.
The health of " The Members of Parliament fur Oxford" was
then drank.
Mr. LOCKHART, in acknowledging the honour done. then said,
it gave hint great pleasure to meet the Lord Mayor and Megistrates
of the City of London, who by their example, gave a tone to rite
whittle city and empire. lie was sure, front what he had seen at d
heard of the present Lord Mayor and Magistrans, that tone and
example would be of the best kind. He concluded by proposM{
the health of " Alderman Atkine," with whom he had lone acted
in Parliament. He entertained the highest respect fur the Worthy
Alderman, and rejoiced at the prospect of meeting him there again.
Alderman A T KIVS. in returning thanks for the kind manner in
which his health had been drank, said lie had often acted in oppo.
sition to his friend, but always with respect and esteem.
The health of " Alderman 3legnay" was then drank, alter
which followed the healths of " the Aldermen, the Bailiff., and
Vice-Chancellor of Oxford."
ftl r. Lottenalor then proposed the health of "the venerable
Chamberlain of London," who was present in excellent heath,
though he was in his 87th year. The Hon. Member spike of hint
as a model of the elegant manners, literary taste, and kind dispo.
sition of tie generation that was past. lle was happy to see that
the Chamberlain, who had been the companion of so many roes
whose names were cow enrolled in our history, was still in health,
and had loot none of his vivacity.
The CH A M R LAIN returned thanks in a very neat speech; and I
said that lie lied certainly arrived at a time of life when a writ ef
ease might fairly be claimed, yet he should be the most ungratefel
matt alive were he to do so now, after his health had been so pro.
posed and received.
The healths of " the Sheriffs of London, and of the Town Clerk
of Oxford," were then drank.
The Town CLERK, in returning thanks, said, that if ever he
should write a history of that City, he should record the 3leetilg
this day as an enrich in its annals.
The health of Alderman Lucas was thi n drink, when theist.
ter, in returning thanks, said, he hoped the I icy of London would
always be ready to do suit and service wherever it was required. He
should always be ready to promote the harmony which now exirted
between the two Corporations, and to return the hospitality and
kindness with which they had been treated.
The healths of the Town Clerk and Solicitor of the City of Lon.
don were then drank, and the Civic festivity continued until slats
hour.

CORNWALL AND DEVONSHIRE MINING
COMPANY.

Thursday a Meeting of the Shareholder' in this Company toot
place at the King's Head, in the Poultry, for the purpose of adopt.
mg measures for the recovery of astir deposits: R. Rut, Esq. is
the chair.
Mr. WY. CLARK stated, that a Meeting had taken placed"
that day week, at which some extraordinary disclosures had bien
made with respect to Mr. Wilke, jun., the Saltaior to :h..' caw.
parry. He had made that statement, and ale. iVilks, in order to
bop him mouth in future upon the subject, had serval him with a
wilt of trespass, he supposed for defamation. That object would
be completely defeated. It appeared evident, from the infanta-
tion which he (Mr. Clark) had received, thet Mr. Willis had
charged the Company with 121,00'J/. as the price of the mines.
This wax stated at a Meeting at wliteit Alta Willis was present,
and a refusal was given by him to the request that he would min.
dun what he had given for them. A Director (.lr. Teague), who
was vendor of mote than one-half of the mines, refused also to give
an answer; but he (Mr. Clark) had traced the whole concoctive to
its source. lie then handed in a paper of the particulars, freon
which it appeared that Mr. Wilks had agreed to give 79 wet for
those mines, for which he had charged the Company the sum of
121,000/.. by which he put into his own pocket, and thole a kis
party, 40,40111. (Cries of •• Shame !") The scheme was grt up at
the Albion Tavern. After having put forth a prospectus, siz of
the projectors, amongst whom was Ale. Willis, proceeded to Corn.
wall and Devonshire, and framed a Report, which was a perfect
delusion upon the public. All the parties engaged in visiting the
mines were the actual buyers and :tellers, and all the agents were
dependent npon them. Ore gentleman, who had been employed
to value the mines, estimated that at 3,000!. which .Mr. Wilke and
his party had estimated at 20,000/.. and which they recommended
the Company to purchase, as worth 30,000/. Mr. Clark proceeded
to detail many circumstances in confirmation of his charge, arid
concluded by stating, that the deed of settlement, as the whole of
the proceedings were fraudulent, was not binding.
The Cum ii MAN stated, that Lord Palmerston had been mOO%
at the last Meeting. and expressed his surprise at the statement
which implicated the projectors of the Company. His Durasle?
also stated, that if the charges were founded in fact, a meet*
ought to be called, in order that those who were innocent an'oasst
the Directors might exculpate themselves. He (the Chaitrese
informed the Meeting that Ale. Willis held the deal, and the I oen
puny were in possession of nothing; and the mines were likely w
revert to the original proprietors.
I lere a conversation took place, in which it was admitted ups
all hands that I, ird Pahneraton and Mr. Sullivan, a Direnea
whose name had been polo:pun the list since the deed was sign,'.
were quite blameless in this affair, which, all admitted, was moo
disgraceful.
Alr. Ngw MAN (a Director) said he came forward to declare din
he never hsd attended a single Meeting of the Board, aid never
had received a single shilling. He had certainly allowed hi. more
to he added.to the list of Directors, but it was because he had such
telixnce upon the respectability and honour of those who formal tie
Board.
Mr. 0. Sattannage said he had something important to one.
municate. Ile should state it, not on account of the rariaace tha'
had taken place between hint and Ala al'ilks, but for the sake of
those respectable persons whom he had induced to become sub-
scribers to the Company. A Meeting- of the Projectors, as lilt!
were called, took place at the Albion Tavern, and it was erne
that he (Mr. Sheldrake) should be ranked as one of them, and the
he should get as much of the first instalment as the vest of the?`a
namely 4001. (Lipressions of surprise, and cries of " Shameful! !
Mr. CLARK—I forgot to mention that at the time this Compri
came out, a pamphlet was sent round to the subscribers, romaine
a copy of " the Bubble Act," and the draft of a Bill annexed.
which Mr. Peter Moore was to bring into Parlinment, for the more
perfect protection of the public from frauds. (Laughter.) Tha
was to perfect the delusion—to pretend to guatd the Company b.!
additional pena)ties--to show that the Compaq was complete
all its parts.
Mr. KEnstrave (a Director) said he greatly regretted his E.
quaintance with Mr. Wilke, hut he had farmed it in ainsequerce
of having seen him with Cord Palmerston and other respecable
persons. lie (Mr. Kershaw) was one of those who had gone tel
Cornwall, to inspect the mines, and he never hammed any
so much in his life. Etery moment of his lite had helm em: •
tered since. Ile was not capable of judging, and depended ur
the judgment of otheat, a..d was deceit ed. He went ti the Alri:
Tavern afterwards, and got money there; he received VOL.
he told Air. Wilke lie could not think of keeping, as he war f
entitled to it; to which Air. Wilke replied, that he de-trued it
his services, end if he did not like to take it as remold's:a:o.l:e
might consider it as a loan; lie went rolled to all the Directors. .0
request that they would be cautious of Mr. Wilke, as won as to
ascertained how badly things were going on.
TheCrlitaiAle asked who else had received money 4001'1
occa4on
Mr. KERSHAW begged that the Meeting would not insist ite
having the names., He had not exposed the proceellinge.,ls!
thought to have done, as Mr. Willis actually kept him m d'•
greatest terve.
The CHAIRMAN asked wheth:r Mr. Kershaw retained lb°
Mr. KensHaw—Yes; and more, which I afterwardsrecedeit
In all, I received upwards of 8001., but I am ready to Tr,
all. I never have had a happy moment since I received it. M•v)
has now an action against me for 67,0001.. of winch I don't,e,t7
farthing ; and he has another action against me for &lawyer °,l"e
of between 4,000/, and 5,000/., besides other law proceediester'i,
has, in fact, brought actions without number against 111,e•_ row 1
fault, but eot knowingly. I ant ready to give 09 11'
received. (Applause.) fir, Ice'
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It was then proposed, and unanimously agreed, tdaW
Committee, to inquire into the best male of proceeding of_to
the recovery of tie depbsits, and the punielanent of thole tyros
appropriated them
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