The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-06-01 00:00:00

VAUXHALL GARDENS.

The weather was not much more favourable last night
than it was on Monday evening, when these gardens
opened for the summer season. Notwithstanding this,
however, a company much more numerous attended, I;
is, perhaps, hardly yet known, that the concert-room af.
fords a most splendid shelter from the " pelting of the pt.
tilcss storm ;" and that the discordant jarring of the
warring elements nerd no longer deter those from paying a
visit who feel disposed to enjoy the feast of song. It is
true that we are accustomed to associate silver moonlight
with the dulcet symphonies which steal upon the car, the
perfumes of Arabia which float along the fairy-lit walks,
vie glad countenances, which speak volumes of happiness,
and all the other numerous sources of enjoyment making
up this delightful scene of enchantment ; but bisn's light
is now not absolutely indispensable : the spell may be cam,
plete though she be absent. As regards the vocal depart,
ment, the proprietors seem almost to monopolize the musical
talent. There can be little doubt, therefore, but that they
will reap a plentiful harvest. Last night Signor de Begnis
sung "Non piu andrai," in his best style; Mr. Sinclair
gave the " Red red rose," with great spirit and feeling;
Miss Cooke executed Bishop's pretty plagiarism, "Shosld
he upbraid," from Bishop's " Bid me Diseourse,"in a most
effective style; Mr. Braham gave " Kelvin Grove," and
" Blue bonnets," with his usual success. The fire-works
concluded the entertainments of the evening. They were
of a most brilliant description, consisting of rockets, ser-
pents, &c. &c. We cannor help remarking, however, that
in one respect we experienced considerable disappointment.
It was announced chat there would be exhibited " three
serpents pursuing each other in contrary directions!"
Considering this a curiosity, we looked out for it wi:h
some anxiety ; the artist, however, did not keg) his word.

We understand his Majesty has been graciotiAly pleased
to signify his permission to have his name enrolled as the
Patron of the Western Literary and Scientific Institution.
On Tuesday the Duke of York had a grand dinner.
party, at his residence in South Audley.itreet, to meet
their Royal Highnesses the Princess Augusta, the Duchess
of Kent, and Prince Leopold. Among the company were,
the Princess Feodore, the Duke and Duchess of Northum-
beeline!, the Duke of Wellington, the Marquis and Mar-
chioness of Hertford, &c. &c.

Yesterday the Princess Sophia visited the Duke of
York.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited the
King yesterday,
The Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Sophia visitai
the Princess Augusta yesterday.
Yesterday morning, about ten o'clock, Prince Leopold,
attended by Baron Stocktnar and Sir Henry &ton, left his
residence in Pall-mall, in his travelling-carriage and four,
for Do ver. His Royal Highness's suite followed in two
carriages and four. From Dover his Royal Highness will
cross over to Calais, and proceed to Pat is, whence, after
making a short stay, he will proceed to Saxe Coburg, on a
visit to his mother, the Duchess of Saxe Coburg. His
Royal Highness took leave of the King on Smithey, pre-.
vious to his derarture.
The Earl of Westmorland transacted business yesterday
at the Foreign-office.
•Yesterday "Lord Marybormigh and the 'Right Honour-
able Sir Charles Long had audiences of his Majesty.
The Judge-Advocate laid before the King, yesterday,
some proceedings of courts-tnartial, and took his Majesty's
commands upon the same.
MALT Du Tir.—A few weeks ago, a petition was sent up
from the licensed malnitcrs of IValtefield and the neighbourhood,*
the Lords of the Treasury, preying that the mistake which had
been made In the New Imperial Measure Act, by which the duty
upon Malt would be materially augmented, might be corrected.
This petition was transmitted through Lord Milton, from whom
several letters have been received on the subject. We hare been
favoured with a copy of the last, which we communiea'e with plea.
sure to our readers, as it announces the pleasing fact that the object
of the petition has been obtained. The duty is now reduced to
2s. 7d. the bushel, which, from some unam.ountable mistake is
calculation, on the enactment of a change of measures, was fixed at
2s. Bd.

" Grosvenor place, May 13, 1826.
" consequence of m application to the 'Treasury, I
have just received a letter from Myr. Robinson, of wh:ch I subjoin
an extract The Commissioners of Exci.e have been instructed

to take the duty on Malt at the rate of 2s. 7d. per bushel only,
which will have the effector placing the M &haters aa nearly u possible
upon the tame tooting, in point of duty, as they stood in the year
11125. Your Lordship will perceive that the difference at the pro-
peeled rate Is almost incalculably small, and 1 trust, therefore, Met
this arrangement will be satisfactory to the parties interested.' I
remain your very faithful servant, tvrow•"
GENERAL have to record the death of this
celebrated man, which took place last week, at his residence is
Kingstown. Previous to the rebellion of 17911 he filled the situation
of barony constable in the county of Wicklow, and was of :he Es•
tablishrd religion. In some of the excesses which distinguished
the conduct of the military stationed in the disturbed districts at
that period, the residence of Holt was burned to the ground, and all
his property destroyed. Stimulated by a desire of vengeance, he
took up arms, placed himself at the head of • numerous band of
the disaffected, and, acquainted with all the fastnesses in his twin
mountains, erected his standard on their summit. His first attacks
nn the authorities were of such a nature, that, long after the mine-
tion of rebellion, and when the country was slowly returning to
a state of calm, he continued to be the terror, as well as the objector
pursuit, of the local authorities. Disappointed in frequent attempts
to make him prisoner, and feeling the force of his summary ven-
geance, the Government acceded to his offers of surrender, on cots
dition of his expatriating himself. Misconduct while in New South
Wales, whither he was exiled, was so exemplary, that he (Mistral
a full pardon, and returned to his native country, where he con-
tinned lo the period of his death. He was in the constant habit of
dwelling on the adventures of his early military career, and detail-
ing the man muscle of his mountain campaigns.—Dablia Freeman's
Journal.

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PA TRN T SPINE SUPPORTER: A patent has lately been
granted to a Mr. Shoolbred, for a newly-fnrented spine altimeter,
which promises, from the high testimonials of admiration the pa'
tentee has received from the moat highly respectable medical prac-
titioners, both in London and Edinburgh (including the names of
Sir A. dormer, Dr. Duncan, Mr. Shaw, &e.) to be brought into
very general use. This admirable and well-constructed instrument
in point of simplicity and neatness, slid the apparent case with
which it is so excellently fitted to the bodies of ouch prisons ague
inclined to coots or fall forward, front weakness in the back. or
from other causes, excels any thing of the kind that has ever before
id, by its general adoption, for his perseverance and ill.
been invented; and we hare nn doubt that Mr. Shoolbred will be
amply re
genutty in bringing this highly uivful instrument to isprisent
state of perfection.
FUN AND FROLIC VERSUS THE BLUE DI:VILS.—Tbe
changeableness of the climate of England, it is said, as well
many other causes, tends to promote that national disorder, the
Blue Devils, to a most alarming degree ; and we know of no re-
g
'ltaly so powerfully etrecilve in dispelling this bane to mirth and
good-humour than "amusing friends and ood cheer."
To such
persons who are so afflicted we recommend a visit to the Masque-
rade at the Argyll Rooms, this evening, where they are sure to
find " lots of amusing friends;" and as for "good cheer," the
supper, which is initially provided upon those occasions, sided by
' the sparkling champagne of Charles Wright (which, by the by. le
the cream of the jest), would be sufficient to drive away even Old
Nick himself!
FATAL AccinEw T.—Yesterday morning several chil-
dren. taking advantage of the absence of the labourers employed
at Mr. Alderman Thompsoo's iron factory; situated by the Irate.
side in Upper Thames-street, who had gone to their breakfast.
were playing. with some heavy scales, supported by three stout teen
bars placed ID a triangular form ; unfortunately two little girls,
got into one, and a fine boy abotft nine years of age, the sun
oi/odious the streetkeeper of Viralbrook Ward, was twisting the
. If
scale round, and suddenly letting it twirl round, .the quick mouon
removed one of the supporters from its fastenings, and the whole
weightof the beam fell upon the boy's head, and he was instantly
deprived of life A ellllelllllll
belonging to the wharf ccevered
him in his tens to Mr. Price, a surgeon residing in Canoe-street.
w, 1.01113 d the forehead completely crushni•
tWo 140taillablall escaped destruction.

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PARTIES.
The nuke of Beaufort entertained a distinguished party at dinner yes-
wedgy, at his bouse In Grotrenortmptare.
Tie Dike of ()rerun entertained a large party at dinner' yesterday, at
ear Mere Is Clargesttrcet.
riA Dowager MsrcLiaurts of Exeter had a grand dinner party Tester-
del, at her house In Privy-gardens.
'woeful Willoughby de Emby gave an elegant entertainment on Tilte-
d" at bee house, Whitehall, to the Duke of Dorset, the Miechloness of
Lad!l the Earl, Cs:attest, and Dowager Countess of
Lordd
sal ad Henry Cholmandeley, Lord and Lady Marybornuch, EL
inindone, Lord Arthur 11111, Lord Loraine, Colonel Arbuthnot, the lion.
(pales Percy. Mr. Sneyd, Fitzroy. Mies Bagel, Ike.
Lady Rom gave a grand ball and sapper on 'Tuesday evening, at her
pone in old Palace-yard. The smite of drawing-rooms were toed up
too vest elegance. and were mast brilliancy 'nominated. Dancing
eernautted about 12 o'clock, In the print:4.ll drawing room. The inviter,
thick consisted of every delicacy of the graston, was announced soon after
The tines and fruits were of the ehoice.t description. It was past
fore yesterday morning before the company retired, which consisted of
arKuds of PA fiehlunablet.
11r. and Mrs. Langford Brooke entertained the Earl and Coontega of
Filarzeth and a large pasty at dinner yesterday, at their house In Brook-
street.
The foliating distinguished pertorages had dinner parties yesterday :
The Earl of Castilla, the Earl of Surfolk, the lhasaaer Countess St. (lees.
wain's, Wilmot Horton, Esq. M.P., Sir Charles Mots& the Earl of Mans-
geld. Admiral Fellowes.

MOVENIF.NTS.
Sir George Robinfon, Bart. left town yesterday, for his seat, Cranford,
Northamptonshire.
The Right Hon. Mfr. and Mn. Sturges Bourne and family left town yes-
terday, far their seat, Tesitwood.hotrie, Southampton.
The lion. Charles Vesely has arrived at Harald'■ llotel, Jermyn-street,
from Ireland
Arrivals at Hatchett's Hotel. Dover-street, Piccadilly:—Mr. and Mr..
Tionisas Sheppard. from the n nth.
Thomas Page, EN. arrived yesterday at Fenton's New Hotel, St.
Jameee-stree., from his seat in surrey. Mr. and Mrs. Lowther left ditto,
for the Contlueat.
Arrival. at Rend*. Rotel, Lower Grosvenor-street —Sir Thos. Aubrey,
Part. from his seat. Derpon.bouse, Bucks ; T. B. %Venom, Esq. frost.
ty,eltenbant a Miss Hoare and Miss Read. from Suffolk. Departures :
lir. and Mrs. Jodrell, for Paris; Mr. and Mrs. Mills, for their seat In
Hants.
Arrivals at the Harlington Hotel, Burlington and Cork streets :—Lord
and Lady Lorton and family, from Paris, Captain Moore, from Kent.
Departures :—nir John, Lady, and Hits Gore, for their seat near Wind-
sor, Captain Parker, R.N. fur Lithtield ; J. Itarnsbuttons, Esq. for his
seat in Berks.
Arrivals at the Royal Hotel, St. James's-street .—Colooel /Enos, from a
toari H. Hattershy. Esq. from a tour. Departures:—Sir Robert and
Lady Lida; fur Cheltenham, J. J. Guest, Eoq. for Wales.

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