The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1805-08-23 00:00:00

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wursioutit, A I'OtIST 21.
We have great pleasure in being able to an-
imance to the public, that His MAJXSTV'S eyes are
4o much biuter, he walks and rides walnut usirt
his glasses..

LAU evening Hi; MAJESTY and the Royal Dukes,
with several Attendants, walked on the Esplanade
till near R o'clock, when they and the whole of the
Rov At, FA!trr.v honoured the promenade rooms
with their presence, where there yeas a grand ball
The QUEEN and Duke of CL EEL AAD S band at-
tended by permission, and played alternately. Soon
After the ROY AL FAMILY entered the rooms cine-
rig commenced. At eleven o'clock the Roe At.
FA sit t.y retired. The dancing ceased in a shoit
time after, and the rest of the company left the
rooms highly delighted with their evening's enter-
tainment. There were upwards of 300 persons p re.
sent.

HIS MAJEcTY rude out at his usual time this
morning, attended by Generals CA aywa lon r and
FITZROY; Colonels TAYLOR and 1-lowaan, and
Count MLNSTCR.

Soon after ten o'clock, the whole of the ROYAL
FAMILY, except the Duke of CLMSERLAND, went
on board the Royal Yacht. They were accom-
panied ky Earls PAuLer and MACCLESFIELD ; Ge.
nerals CA wry/sway and FITAIV,Y ; Colonels
CAMP CELL, STEWART, liovr•Rn, 'lay Los, and
srLvENs ; Countesses RADNOR, rouLLY, and
MAesvi LLD; Lady ButeELLY; Messrs. GREVI LLE,
Vssecv, find Gitosvxmon ; Mrs. Gsosvreoa and
Mrs. WiNy A RD. It being a very fine day, there
was an excelknt shew of boats to accompany them.
We have a great num.,er of craft in tho road.

THE DUKE OF CLARENCE S BIRTH DAT.

The Anniversary of His Royal Highness's
Rirth.day was celebrated on Wednesday, at
Bushy Park, in a style at once interesting and
elegant. The morning was ushered in by the
ringing of Hampton bells, which coatieu,d
without intermission until night. His It ryal
Highness th- Duke of KENT'S band played on the
South Lawn at Bushy Park, and the band of
the 14th Regiment on the West. The interest
of the scene was much increased by the loyal
inhabitants of N Impton, Teddtngton, and Twick-
enham, assembling in the Patk. to hear the music,
and see the company as they arrived. The Dike of
Cr ',evict's fcur lovely sons, dressed in blue
jackets and tiowsets, attended by the Park-
keepers and domerics, at three n'cleck fired rill
twenty-one small brass cannons that we e placed on
the South Lawn. This ceremony concluded with
chimers, three times three, commenced by the
ch!dren, and most enthusiastically echoed by every
person present—the bands playing Ride liedeisiiia.
At half-past sit His Royal Highness the Prince of
Watts arrived to congratulate his Royal Brother,
and partake of the festivities of the day. His ROY A t.
HIOHNISS was attended by Lord Geanrt ev, Sr;
Joffe WARREN, Colonels HENN IRLR and DALRYN-
ptt, Maior Bectost r et. o, and five other Gentlemen.
lie was received with a repetition of the salute ; the
bands playing, God Save Me ; all heads unco-
vered, and all hearts open to receive him. Dinner
was immediately served in the most sumptuous
stile. The finest wines and fruits covered the
hoard. The company consisted of four ladies; Mrs.
and Miss DA Laymet.t, Mrs. Sleet. ta, Mrs. Ins.
DAN, and, with Their ROYAL HIGIINFSSLI, twenty-
five Gentlemen ; also the Duke's four daughters,
beautiful in the extreme, dressed in plain white frocks.
The kindness and attention of the PRINCE to the
youthful gronpe was most interesting. At one.
supper was served, and the company separated at
an early hour. The Ladies were most brilliantly
attired. Mrs. JON nA res dress was much admired;
it consisted of an under dress of white satin, with a
robe of purple gauze, richly embroidered with silver ;
a large purple velvet Spanish hat, with a plume of
white feathers. The PRINCS left Bushy Park at
one o'clock yesterday for Carleton Hnuie, much de.
lighed with the entertainment he had received.

Adrt MC RR AV, Captain G. Nlusamr. and
ten n_tval otficeit, dined with Sir 1. COFFIN, at the
George Inn, Portsmouth, on Tnesday. After din.
ner the Admiral set off for his seat at Chichester,
to meet Mrs. M R a AY.

On SuudAy last, Lord Vismint Mitivitte ar.
rived at Melville Castle, Scotland.

Lady ELLEN/Olt:MON, accompanied by two La-
dies and a Gentleman, arrived at D wer on Tues-
day, upon a tour round the Kentish coast.
Mr. Justice Fox and the Dean of ar•
rived in Dublin last week.

The Duchess of DORSItT arrived yesterday at
her seat atKnnle, frnm East Bourne.

Ltdv H. STANHOPE arrived in town yesterday
from Putney Heath.
Sir Amen 'SALO and Lady Dicasor left Kelso on
Sunday, for the South of Scotland.
Mr. H. Jottesr ores benefit is announced at the
Edinburgh rheatre for to-morrow evening, when
he will play the MA, in the flonenmeon ; and his
favourite charaaer in The Tate of 1111ssteris.
On Saturday last, the Duke and Duchess of Ros-
eman and suite, with the Hon. Mr. BICLI.ENIOEN,
arrived at Kelso, in their way to Flews. Their
Graces having been exreaed for several days, the
inhabitants were prepared to receive them with
every demonstration of joy. The bells rung a
mycry peal, and the noble party were followed to
their splendid mansion with all those gratulation,
which their presence at Kelso has never yet tailed to
i..spire. The Duke and Duchess looked extremely
well after their journey.
A very bitter publication appeared at Madrid,
.fuly 2.3, against the Prince of Peace. His Excellency
1i55 taken a magnanimous revenge on the author.
He sent for him, and gave him a lncrative situa-
don, with these words:—sr Despair may hare 'sided
.roa ; but / ea convinced Met the Ell siltfiad in yvs a
faithful steroid."

ATGRTON. Avows, 21'.
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The SteYrie was Well Attended last evening. The
Music played over DON A LDS° N'S Library, and
every thing looked ehearful. The Th atre was *full.
and the scene in the entertainment where the est is
introduced produced much mirth ; like Many other
detfroaesr, he became so fond of the stage, that it
was with great difficulty he Could be prevailed on
to vit it, nor did he unrit he eddresied the audi-
ence ; and it might have been to the purpose, as it
called forth bursts of applause. This niglit, by de-
sire of Airs. SCOTT WA NINO, The ILmeymnen will
be performed with entertainments. Mrs. Malmo,
lady of Colonel MARTIN, M. P. for Galway, gave
a cotillon party and. slipper at her house on the
Marine Parade last night ; there were tattles laid
for forty person;; the rooms decorated with fes-
toons of flowers ; the supper consisted of every
delicacy Brighton afforded ; and the tables were
decorated with the greatest taste, in a variety of
emblematical ornaments ; the most conspicuous
WAS the Tempe of Hymen. The deceit consisted
of the choicest fruits, baguets of the finest flowers
were laid for the guests. The whole arrange.
ments did great honour to the taste of Mrs. rive-
o, who super intended the entertainment. Mr.
&ate and the lovely Miss MARTIN led off the fa-
vourite dance La Bale Laitiere, which was followed
by several other merry dances, until twelve o'clock,
when supper was announced. The company sepa-
rated at two.

Mr. and Mrs. Flocs?, Mr. Hanvert, and two Mks
Jur+ es, Captain CHESTIER, Mr. RR/,YIN, Mr. UP-
TON, two Mr. gUR KS, and Mr. Mrs. and MissJOHN-.
s-roa, whose el-rgant figure and dancing were much
admired ; there were a number of military gentle-
men present. Ifis Royal Highness the Prince of
WA I. es's band played all night.
Much sport is expeEled from the race on Friday ;
Mr. &Hee, Mr. Mamma, and Mr. 61'101149PC,
side the Jer.isalem ponies.
Mrs. H wife to Captain HA I. LOWELL,
of the 74er roan of war, kft tnis f.r Portsmouth
yesterday. sl •pt at Arundel, and returned to firer
h use here this day. She intf!rds leaving this r n
Friday for f'unhrid;,.e•lVells, accompanied by her
children. 'lt. G. JOHNSTONE gives a cannon party
find supper to niorrow night, at his house, the
south side of the Steyne. There is not a ship to be
seen, the wind is so high it has blown them all
from the coast, yet the Duke of M 4:M80E01:GIS
and his Chaplain, Countess ftteett.er,
BE ACJaLOIS, and Viscount PETLMSHA NI, walked 0..
the Steyne, and braved the "pelting of the paying
storm."