The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-10-16 00:00:00

SOUTHEND, OCT. 14.

Mr. Qvicre had his benefit at the Theatre, nn
Viredoct,day ; and, on Saturday, the house rioted for
the season. The performance was for the benefit of
Mr. TROTTER, the Manager, when Mr. Qtacc
performed again, although his engagement was
closed.

The fishermen in this and the neighbouring vil-
lages have their attention engaged by a wreck,
which struck upon the sands, off here, ou Thurs.:Ay
last. It is feared those on board have perished, as
there has not been any boat heard of. The vessel
appears to belong to Erit!i, and is not yet got off.
Since the Theatre has been closed, BENNISON'S
Library is the only place of amusement ; and, when
the weather permits, is crowded still with company.

Yesterday morning. His MAJZST Y. the DA- of
KENT, Princesses AUGUST A, SOPHI A, and A.a c,
rode on horseback in Richmond Park. tier NI si..,T
Princesses ELIZABETH and MARY, followed in ;ao
opea carriages.
Mr. and Mrs. S HMI BAN. Mr. and Mrs. Oast,
and Mr. and Mrs. Scots., left OMAN'S Hotel, in
Edinburgh, on Friday last, for London
An Apollo Society is formed at Cork. far cha-
ritable purposes, who intreat the assistance of .ill
Theatrical and Musical Amateurs, to their laudahe
undertaking. On the 28th, they intend bring n,;
forward the Play of The Af-tc.iialet of rehire, and the
E.a.tertainrnent of The Agreeable Surprise. There
cannot be a doubt of its success, in one of the richest
and most enlightened cities in Ireland.
On Monday night, Mrs. Ens,' s performed the
parts of Letitia Manly, and Re..ihria, at the Glou-
cester Theatre.—Her airpearance was for that night
only.

Tie Heir a Law and Lore Laughs at Loam At,
were performed at Easthourne Theatre, on Mondry
night, by desire of Majw CatfLNDISII, and
Officers of the Derby Militia.
Three uncommonly large turtles were landed oa
Monday, at Portsmouth, from on board th,: Va 4.
guard, alive, and sent to London, for Mr. Pa?, the
Earl of CHATiI A go and Earl SPESCEI.

Master BETI V performed his favourite charafter
of Doositat, on Friday last ; on Saturday, Frtd,,,
in L.oer's Voles ; and, on Monday, Mandel. at Cie
Edinburgh Theatre.
The Bishop of St. ASATX is about to favour th -
literary world with a work oa Vito' t.'s Taus S. • •‘•
of Honey, arid his Season of Sowing Whea‘. 'rub n '"
Method Izavestigatats the Rigs and Setting, he
Axed Stars.

Captain Manages, of the Seeage, gave an ele-
gant Dinner, on Sunday, on board of that ship,
Portsmiruth, to LordC. BRAIEC LER.C,COINICI COURI
MST, and ten Naval Captains, at which the brave
Diamond-ruck defender presided with a loyal 4nl
convivial spirit.
The Cootie ROOKilii, who made his first appearance
a few months since at SADLER'S WELLS, has added
to his fame this last week, by his admirable perfo tr-
ance of the charader Mr. :infra sustained in Is
Bratare, the celebrated water-piece. We conipli-
ment him highly on his conception of the put, in
which he has pointed out more beauties, in whit was
already beautiful; although, at the same time, we
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do not wish, or mean to detract Mr. Sauce's alai
hides, who has always been a most useful perform-r.
On Wednesday morning last, a duel was fonylit
on Mus.elho-ough Link., near Edinburgh, bet.. igen
Lieutenant 'Nratsto, of the Berwickshire, and Ei -
sign lit AC/CLUCK, of the Dumfries-shire
when the latter received a mortal wound in his
thigh, of which he died soon after.
On Saturday se'nnight, the 2d battalion of the
89th Connaught Ranger), quartered at Own •
fries, were presented with their colours. Lieu:errant•
Colonel WALLACE addressed the battalion in a
short, but animated and lively style. The standard•
were then consecrated by a devout and appropmr-4
prayer IEOI7I thic Rev. Dr. IBA 111140T04. Th. Of-
ficers gave an elegant dinner, at the King's Arms,
to the principal persons of the town and neigbboui-
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