The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-07-13 00:00:00

110YAI. MUNIFICENCE.

From the nary Gazrtle.]
We have much pleasure in communicating to our readers
that our ingenious townsman, Mr. Hancock, who requested
permission, some months ago, to present to his Majesty a
beautiful cabinet of his own manufacture, made from an
elm tree of Suffolk growth, has been munificently rewarded
for his loyalty.
Mr. Hancock has received a letter, which we have per-
mission to transcribe into our columns, and we have great
satisfaction in doing so, not only because we heartily
wish encouragement and success to Mr. Hancock, but
because we think it our duty to record the munificence of
our beloved King, who is truly styled, not only the Mo-
narch of a free people, but the Patron of the Liberal Arts.
Carlton (louse, 10th July,. 11126.
a,--I am commanded to acquaint you, that the King has been
graciously pleased to comply with your desire, and to accept .the
Cabinet, prepared by you and hprward^d to Carlton House, for the
purpose of being. presented to his Majesty.
His Majesty is gratified wick your dutiful attention, and has
further commanded me to transmit to you a draft (which I enclose)
fur one 'Mildred guineas, as a mark of his Majesty's gracious ap-
probation. • I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your very obedient Servant,
Trios. Maanam.n.
To Mr. Hancock, Bury St. Edmund's.

We are happy to say the Duke of York continued to go
on well yesterday. Sir Herbert Taylor did not transact
military business with his Royal Highness, on account of
Sir Herberis having appointed to hold s levee at the Horse
Guards. It is expected his Royal Highness will shortly
leave Mr. Greenwood's villa, at Brompton, and proceed on
a visit to the Duke of Rutland at ILlvoir Castle.
SIR AVALT SR SCO'l T.—We learn that the profitable of-
fice of King's Printer fur S,otland has been conferred on
Sir Walter Scott.
We understand that Miss Graddon, of the Theatre
Royal, Drury-lane, whose Vocal powers have been the
theme of admiration of those who have witnessed her
scientific efforts on the boards of that theatre, has been en-
gagi d to lead the Operatic department at the Southampton
theatre, from whence she intends taking a tour through
the West of England, having received offers of engagement
in the principal towns in that part of the kingdom.
BATTLE or Poier Etas.—The exhibition of Mr. Bul-
lock's Panrereomachia, or Historical Model of the cele-
brated Battle of l'oictiers, has excited public curiosity in
no ordinary degree, to view an exhibition which, inde-
pendent of its novelty in this country, possesses claims on
our admiration of a much higher order. Indeed, whether
it be viewed as a work of consummate labour and art, indi-
cative of the very extraordinary talents and classical re-
search of Mr. BUllock, or as a faithful historical represen-
tation of one of the noblest achievements connected with
the history of our country, it must be equally gratifying to
every individual who possesses the slightest " tinge of a
taste for Literature and the Fine Arts.'
ridding and Co. feel grateful for the preference evinced
by the Public in purchasing their farewell ventures at the Lucky
Corner, No. I, Cornhill. The Nix 30,0001. Prizes for the 111th of
Juiy (next Tuesday) would have been sufficient attractions to have
sold all the Tickets, but when it is considered this is the very last
' Lottery. and that there never will;he another in this country, can
L there be a doubt but all will be solid beforetieluck is
drawing?
reservWtho is
there will not be tempt:A to cmbrate this last opportunity? Will
not those who have been unsuccessful, try whatt in
, the last ?-1,1111 not those who have been fortunate fish in the same
pond for more ?—And will not all who have "never yet tried, make
a point of doing NO now ?-11uti mind, Tie,ets are becoming
- scarce; therefore don't delay a visit to Pidding's lucky Corner,
where a 20,000 Guinea Prize was sold at the last drawing.