The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-02-19 00:00:00

THE KING.

WINDSOR, FEB. 17.—This morning his Majesty took
an airing in his phaeton in Windsor Great Park, and in-
spected in a particular manner the various improvements,
which are proceeding with great exertion, to complete the
plans which have been laid down. The health of the King
is very good.
Yesterday morning, at a quarter past eleven o'clock, his
Majesty left Winelaor in his travelling carriage, with out-
riders, and escorted by a party of the 3d regiment of light
dragoons, and arrived at Carlton Palace atout half-pat
one. Soon after, the King received visits from the Deked
York and the Duchess of Gloucester. His Majesty was
attended by the First Lord of the Treasury, time S:mretary
of State for the Home Department, the Secretary ef State
for Foreign Affairs, the Secretary of State for the C',.lunial
Department, the Master-General of the Orehiance, the
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, &c.
Lord Viscount Granymile was introduced to his Majesty
by Mr. Secretary Canning, upon his being appointed Am-
bassador to the King of the Netherlands, in the room of
time Earl of Clancarty. The Noble Viscount kissed howls,
and had the honour of a private audience, to take lure
previous to his Lordship's departure.
The above Cabinet Ministers all had audiences of his
Majesty.
The Court broke up at half-past four o'clock.
At ten minutes before five o'clock his Majesty left town,
on his return to Windsor, escorted by a party of the 34
light dragoons.

MARQVIS WELLESLEY.—The poor in the neighbour-
hood of Woodstock, where the Noble Marquis occasionally
resides, continue to receive the most marked proofs of the
charity and generosity of our illustrious Chief Governor,
who, last winter, summer, and this month, has caused
large quantities of provisions, &c., to be distributed to the
distressed population of that part of the country. Eighty-
five familks, in particular, have been the constant oluicts
of his Excellency's I.enevolence; and, from a state of
abject misery, now enjoy comfort and happiness. This is
the fourth time, within a sheet period, that his Excellency
bas ordered ample supplies to be distributed to the poor of
the neighbourhood and surrounding country.—Dattia
l'afriot.

A private letter front Paris, dated Monday evening,
states that the Minister of Finance is making great efforts
to bring up the price of renter to something near the
English price; and it is expected that he will succeed to a
certain extent, so many investments haring been made in
them to foreign houses, and other indications given of
general confidence. Amongst these may be mentioned tle:
rise of 1 per cent. on Monday, notwithstanding the ru-
mours of the King's indisposition, and a paragraph in the
Rade of Sunday night, announcing that French troops
had been ordered frem Mont Louis to the Stu d'Ergel,
and a regiment to reinforce the garrison of Figuieras.
The unfortunate youth who has recently been so eon-
pletely pigromed in the gambling ral.on at Paris, is nearly
related to the House of Austria. He is a very handsome
man, consequently a mighty favourite with the ladies,
whose sviety, however, be relinquishes for (to him) the
more fascinating attractions of the dice-box.
Yesterday a Court of Directors was held at the East In-
dia-house, when the following Commanders to.:* leave of
the Court, previous to departing for their respective di sti-
nations ; viz., Captain Richard Clifford, Lady Melville.
and Captain Kennard Smith, Fairlie, for 'Madras
and China. The, following Commanders were sworn,
viz., Captain Thomas Francis Balderston, Asia • Car-
tain John Small Henry Fraser, Marquis of Handy; and
Captain Thomas IVilliams, Princess Amelia; for China
direct.
Pour': or las If aryborough gaol alone
there are at presentfrorteen policemen for trial at the next
Assizes, on charges of murder, and other unjustifiable
acts in performance of their dity.—lrish Times.

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