The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1808-01-11 00:00:00

TWELFTH NIGHT.

On the festival of Twelfth Night, a ,
of one hundred and seventeen slipped at the.,
Inn, Southampton, in one room, at the invite
of Mr. J. OsasituzszoN, the fortunate holder
the late prize-ticket of -2003001. obtained by Sdre.
The occasion was what is commonly called a Rt
in Feast, on account of a capital house which,
building for him iu Orchard-place.
Twelfth night was celebrated with a hill mrsiee
of merriment at Uffington, the seat of Sir SANCI
FLUDYSR, near Stamford, on Wednesday. Th,
was a full measure too of that necessary ap,
to such an entertainment, the cake. One,
three yards is eireatafrremee, and of a propor
able thickness, we understand, graced the bawl,
room. A select party of friends, in appropriat..
taw, kept up the chime of glee limit a missal.,
hour the ensuing morning, with uninterrupted
rit.
The Lincoln Cake-assembly, on Twelfth-ni
was numerously and fashionably attended. Althoti
it happened in the mulct of the election tensile,
the two candidates were present, the good hamea
of the evening was not affected by the pertai,
state of the city. The forbearance and urhanit
with which our little political feuds are conducted
when they are not the immediate businesa of '
time and place, are characteristic of Lincoln.
king stud Queen, although they dances
opposite parties, can join 'hands in th
nothing contentious hail happened.
Yesterday morning His MAJRSTY,
AUGUSTA, SOPHIA, AMELIA and MARY, _
ponied by Ladies CRENLILY and Czuotrefe WA,
.toutsitivv, General MANNERS, and Major Parc:
rode to St. Georwe's Chapel, where a Sermou
preached by the Nev. Dr. Iltazu, from sth cle-y
ter of St. John, and 11th verse---" Wilt thou be math,
Whole '" They afterwards returned to the Palace.
Mr. SHERIDAN, who returned from Mr. WHIT,
RIRRAD'S, on Friday last, had a einference of
hours, on Saturday, with his Royal Highness
Prince of WALES, at Carlton-house.
N iscount STILINGFORD, we regret to state, „.
nues much indisposed at Clifton, near Bristol. Th-!
iscountess, his very affectionate mother, is '
constant attendant.

Lord Lev Egos (lowest was to sleep at the ,
gins of STAFFORD'S house, in Cleveland-6405,,

List night.
Mr. MELvIS has arrived in Dublin, and was
make his &bad, on Thursday last, at the Dubai
Theatre, in his favourite parts of Gossamer ail
Michael, in Laugh sokeis you Can, and The Adopt,
CANNANO is
fsrohernixpp;s
visitesetd , this day, at his hou>e
aet to the Fart of MALlfr
sinellyn,ittni'stat hisrrrtiord'
near Hculr~.
TRROMPsux, Esq. arrived on Saturday, at
his house, in Grosvenor-square, front his seat iu
York hire.
Gen. Btren is expected, this day,.at his home,
iu Chesterfield-street.
The Duke of SOWEItae? gave a grand dinner,'
yesterday, at his house, in Piccadilly, to the Pua-
•fLaillESlL AMBASSADOR, and several other of the
Foreign Ministers.
The Earl of MALSISIIIIIIY and Lord INTER IRE,'
are expected, this day, at their house, in Sprit;
(:ardens, from their beat, at l'ark Place, near
Henley,
A new caricature is published, called, The Cat-
alanian Attack on the Chance-Seller. It repri,
seuts a Court of Justice, with the Judges robed,
and CATALAN( dressed in a crimson rube,, and a
plume of three Ostrich feathers, with the counte-
nance of a fury, and cat's claws, Hying at thet'hasice.
Seller's face.
The performers of Drury-lane Theatre were
called to the reading of a new comedy, on Satur-
day, of such considerable promise, that it was or-
dered into reheanial imniediately, by the Manager,
and is to precede the other numerous novelties to
preparation.
On Friday Lord CASTLEREAGII left town CM a
visit to Earl CAMDEN, for a few days, at his rest
at the Wilderness, in Kest.
Earl BAT/WHIST is at Brighton, where Le has bees
shove a fortnight.
On Friday a numerous party dined with the
Comte Da Lt LLB, at Goralielcl. Mr. FAWRINnt, the
Clerk of the Privy Council, was of the party. Beds
were presided for all the visitors.
Miss MARKHAM, the daughter of the late Arch-
bishop of Yoax, is dangerously ill of a dropsy at
her home in South Audlev-street.
The last arrivals at Bath are—
Earl and Coinsamsesetßuckinghasashire, Baron Hosopescb,
Lord and Lady Leak, Lord and Lady 31untgunicrie, long
and Lady ilinaineh Lady S. Barges, Lady Lindsey, Lady B.
Lindsey, Lady S. Breitart, Lady Le Dezpcncer, Hon Mr. D.
North, Moo. Mrs. B. Yaw, Sir M. awl lady Lopez, Sir W. and
Lady Briaco, Sir B. awl Lady Leslie, Major-General Caldwell,
Alajor.Generat Wimp, Colonel and Mrs. Pringle, colawet,
Mn and Miss Ass*, Colonel Whalley, Colonel Taylor, Cr
howl Hill, Colonel Thompson, I.kmtcuseet-Colonel rad Ana.
Mrs. F.spinassw, Lieseteesaat-Coluael Alku, Lieutenant-Ca
bail Power.
The Norwich Dramatic Company concluded a
most successful season, at Ipswich, on Tuesday last.
Mr. Drill:ma's benefit was the most productive ever
'remembered there ; the house was completely filled,
and more than 301. was refused at the doors. The
theatre at Norwich was opened on Thitisday night
last with The West Sadie* and The Wedding Ring.
Several new pieces are in rehearsal, and Madame
FREDERICK is engaged as a dancer.
Portsmouth Theatre was crowded wth crenpany
all last week. Mr. MILLER, in his celebrated
Sailor's Song, and Woodea Shoe Dance, was as ex-
cellent and pleasing as ever. On Friday evening
Mr. lifetimes drew, as be always does, a bernper.
Ile never played Alatricalit with greater spirit .--•
OR Saturday evening Mr. lactsnou anti Mr.
DOWTON, in the same piece, proved a rich treat
indeed. It was Mr. Derwrotes first appearance lit
that Theatre, but his reception proved that a Ports-
mouth audience knew how to appreciate merit. Ilis
acting{ was admirable, and the aptilais-4. he received
must have been highly gratifyilig to his feelings.—
Mrs. LITCRYIELD for a mouth at the
l'urtsmouth Theatre.

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one hundred and seventeen slipped at the Vi i as
in, Southampton, in one room, at the invitee, of I
Mr. J. OSKALDEATON, the fortunate holder tha
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adding for him iu Orchard-place. NW
Twelfth night was celebrated with a hill metal am
r merriment at Uffington, the seat of Sir SAMer liki
LIIDYSR, near Stamford, on Wednesday. The ate
as a full measure too of that necessary appenda uol
i such an entertainment, the cake. One, ale' wa
free yards in eireninfrrence, and of a propors„ RI
the thickness, we understand, graced the lanspi.t Li
mom. A select party of friends, in appropriat, ;., M
one, kept up the chime of glee until a reason.: an
our the ensuing wonting, with uninterrupted;, fro
t. Al
The Lincoln Cake-assembly, on Twelfth-ni A
as numerously and fashionably attended. Altliou tr
happened in the midst of the election hustle, au Q
le two candidates were present, the good humus 1:11
f the evening was not affected by the pertarl -, w
tate of the city. The forbearance and urbanit hi
ith which our little political feuds are conducts.
'hen they are not the immediate business of r. D
et
me and place, are characteristic of Lincoln. tj
Dug . mud Queen, although they chance to he A
pposite parties, can join hands in the dance al . P
othing contentious bail happened.
Yesterday moruing His MAJESTY, Pri . . . t
LUGUSTA, SOPHIA, AMELIA and M•av, at .. c
anied by Ladies CRANLILY and Csaotsse WA I
ieisaitv v., General MANNERS, and Major Pate Il
ode to St. George's Chapel, where a Sermon a • s
ireached by the tev. Dr. Iltavu, from sth cis, i
er of St. John, and fith verse--., Wilt thou be made c
rdialel-'" They afterwards returned to the Palace. 1
Mr. SHERIDAN, who returned from Mr. WHIT. 1
lasso's, on Friday last, had a amference of tit i
;ours, on Saturday, with his Royal Highness th
i'rince of WALES, at Carlton-house. I
N iscount Svasse FORD, we regret to state, cold' .
Ines much indisposed at Clifton, near Bristol. Th. 1
1 iscountess, his very affectionate mother, is lit,
mustain attendant.
Lord Lem:sots Gowen was to sleep at the Als..
piis of Svarsoiro's house, in Llevelaud-aquao.
mist night.
Mr. Mtn.vis has arrived in Dublin, and Il'as n,
make his &bet, ou Thursday last, at the Dubl...
fheatre, in his favourite parts of Gossamer sew
Michael, in Laugh minis you Can, and Ilse Adopted
Child.
Mr. CANNLNO is expected, this day,'at his house'
in Bruton-street, from a visit to the Earl of Mettle '
Duey, at his Lordship's seat near Ileuley.
THOMPSON, Esq. arrived on Saturday, at
his house, in Grosveuur-square, from his seat iu
Yorkshire. '
Gen. BLUM is expected, this day,,at his house,
iu Chesterfield-street.
The Duke of SOMERSET gave a grand dinner,
yesterday, at his house, in Piccadilly, to the Put-
retitlitlitt AMBASSADOR, aud several other of the
Foreign Ministers.
The Earl of MALWIIIVRY and Lord Ftrznitaxis
are expected, this day, at their house, in Spring
Gardens, from their scat, at Park Place, near
Henley.
A new caricature is published. called, The Cat-
alamian Attack on the Chance-Seller. It re. •
sent. a Court of Justice, with the Judges robed,
and CATALAN( dressed in a crimson robe„, soda
plume of three Ostrich feathers, with the comae-
mince of a fury, and cat's claws, Hying at theGhastre.
Seller's face.
The performers of Drury-lane Theatre were
called to the reading of a new comedy, on Satur-
day, of such considerable promise, thin it was or-
dered into rehearsal immediately, by the Manage!,
and is to precede the other numerous novelties is
preparation.
On Friday Lord CASTLEREAGH left town on a
visit to Earl CAMDEN, for a few days, at his mat
at the Wilderness, in Kent.
Earl BATHURST is at Brighton, where Le has been
shove a fortnight.
On Friday a numerous party dined with the
Comte Da Lt tta, at Goasfield. Mr. FATIREN ER, the
Clerk of the Privy Council, was of the party. Beds
were provided for all the visitors.
Midi MARKHAM, the daughter of the late Arch-
bishop of Yana, is dangerously ill of a dropsy at
her house in South Audlev-street.
The last arrivals at Bath are—
Earl and Coulausaßlakinghautshire, Baron Honspesch,
Lord and Lady LA*ll44 Lord and Lady 31unigunscrie, Load
and Lady liihnainh Lady S. Barges, Lady Litutory, Lady H.
Lindsey, Lady S. Bralart, Lady Le Despcncer, Hon Mr. D.
North, Hon. Mrs. E. Valle, Sir M. awl lady Lopez, Sir W. and
Lady Milieu, Sir IL sod Lady Leslie, Majov-Groend Caldwell,
Major-General Womble% Coker] and Mrs. Pringle, colonel,
M., and Miss Asset., Colonel Whalley, Colonel Taylor, Co-
lonel Hill, Colonel Thompson, Lieutrunnt-Colonel sod Has.
Mrs. Espinasaa, Lieutenant-Colonel Alku, Lientraant-Co•
lend Power.
The Norwich Dramatic Company concluded a
most successful season, at Ipswich, on Tuesday last.
Mr. Hilt nas's benefit was the most productive ever
'remembered there ; the house was completely filled,
and more than 301. was refused at the doors. The
theatre at Norwich was opened on Thinsley
night
last with The West /*dims and 'the Wedding Ring.
Several new pieces are in rehearsal, and Aladaine
FREDERICK is engaged as a dancer.
Portsmouth Theatre was crowded wth cninpany
all last wet-k. Mr. MILLER, in his celebrated
Sailor's Song, and Wooden Shoe Dance, was as ex-
cellent and pleasing as ever. On Friday evening
Mr. lectanots drew, as be always does, a Lionises.
greater spirit .
indeed. It was Mr. Deisrrotes first appearance lit
OliDi eno
wnt'4evavoter: Saturday
playedci t eveningAl
ammoer l"1%111:ire c. 1141 hcprL proved a richll Il i
treat Ill.i r
that Theatre, but his reception proved that a Ports-
mouth audience know how to appreciate merit. his
acting was admirable, mud the applaii-4. Ily received
must have been highly gratifyitig to his feelings.—
Mrs. LITCHFIELD it enpged for a month at the
l'unsumuth Theatre.
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