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The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1808-12-21

HAMPSHIRE ELEC7ION.

- NOWDAY. DSC. ln..
A Meeting was this day held at the Castle of Win-
chester, in pursuance or notice. to ei ct a proper
Bart,
to :teed Sir H. Paulet*. John Slildinay,
Bart, Aerea..eri, loth a tornalwr for tllis count'.
in parliament. The Nleettug was very nitnierousiy
and respectably attended. Tile candidates were,
the Hon. Was. Herbert, Thomas Prcemaii Heath-
cote, EN. and Sir Join Pollen, Bart. of lieditatn,
near AnAover. The Hots. Wm. Herbert was pro-
posed by Sir Thomas Miller, Bart., seconded by.
Sir t'harles Mill, Ban. Mr. Hentchote was pro-
posed by Sir Nathaniel Holland. Bart., sacouded by
Sir Charles Rich. Bart. .4fter the necessary forms
were gone through, end the Sheriff had explaiued
the purport of the Meeting,
Mr. Haancar thi' came forwunl and declared,
that lie was not :ictua.eil by any 'natives of •Ims-
tility whets he objected to. Mr. Meatheote, which he
did on account of his being Member for Bleteiiiii4-
Iy, in Starry, and us such coub.l not accept his seat,
as he could not vacate his sent for IBletelling.
fly ditriag the recess of Parliuunnit ; and that to
prevent mistakes, he (Mr. Herbert) would read his
W;tieit he did.
Mr. TODD (a Freeholder) presented a Protest.
signed by sieve..al freeholders, which be now read,
hesii iu eGet the ~,anto objections to the election
of Mr. 11..athente, as were stated by Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Blowrrar.it considered Mr. Heathcote per-
fectly eligible ; hut in the event of his not being
on, he proposed Sir Julia Pollen ; which motion was
l'he seentnled
SHKRIFF, let-the emenenstanees, thought
it W::4 his strait-forward duty to discover the judg-.
mciit of the parties by a oileo of hats. which was
decidedly for Mr. Heathcote.
Mr. tit:near demanded a poll.
Sir Jona Pel.t.sim mud, he only wished to repre-
sent the comity fur fear Mr. Herbert slionld steal
in. lfe had ins other pratetrinon but to prevent hint
from doing so.
• Mr. llghanaw then adverted to what had fallen
from SirJohsa Pclleu, and that he trusted there had
been n4thirig secret in his conduct that warranted
such aconstructin7his conduct was fair and open
in every way.
Mr. Ron said that there never was a
doubt iu the mind of the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, that the Chilt,ns Hundreds might be
given sit vacation • it was usually given as a matter
of coarse, whether to a friend or foe.
Mr. BANJUL Meleher for Stockbridge, said, that
it wws a question of doubt, and that it Was riailent
it was so, by the friends of side. Heathcote
pet ups third person.
Mr. PORTALL contended on the same side.
A poll was demanded, and an adjournment has-
ing taken "dime, it a 11,4 agreed that the poll should
begin to-tuurrow.`at ten o clock.
London, England, 1808-12-26

MEETING OF SCHOOLMASTERS.

In consequence of notice previously given, a nu-
merous and respectable meeting of Schoolmasters
was livid, on Tuesday evening la.t, at the Crown
and Anchor, in the Strand, fur the purpose of tak-
ing into consideration a plan for publishing a
chir.ts Weekly Purr, to be culled The Preceptor,
to be conducted expressly for the use of .schools
and private families; and of which the profits are
to form • fund for the relief of Teachers of both
sexes.

Nit% MoitroN, of Kensington Gravel-pits, was
called to the Char.

Mr. Roamers, of Liaeolv'rainn-Fields, then
optn&d the business of the evening, by reading
several letters, from eminent and respectable indi-
viduals, front which it appeared, that so far back
as the beginning of August last, printed Pro-
spertimes of the iattaided Paper were circulated,
and that the plan had the approbation of all those
whose letters he produced.
Mr. ROiliRT Botta the author of the plan,
then addressed the meeting, at some length, and
explained its nature and object. lldic observed, that
the study of history formed an esdeutial part of
education; that the knowledge of history was in-
separably connected v. ith the education even of the
poorest luid lowest children in the oommunity.—
He then contended, that it was of more import-
ance for the youth of England to be made ac-
quainted with the history of their own country, and
paitieulurly of their own times., than that of any
other time or country. The histo:y of posonig
eveio was only to be found in daily, weekly, and
other publications. But as these frequently con-
tained articles that atm considered cult for the
perusal of young persons, Mr. Bell said it had
long occurred to him, that there might be •
periodical work so con !acted, a. to convey, with
as much truth and impartiality as possible, thi•
most useful species of instruction; and, at the
same time, he totally free from the vulgar and in-
decent statements that might tend to excite a vi-
dons curio,:ity in ynalintilds. Such was the na-
ture of tine plan ulna' he thensitrerill to the
; and which, after long doilier.itioti, and
wetly communications with schoalionsters, be had
brot4;ht to Its present state of inaturity. Be-
sides historical infornsition, he prorscd that
the intended paper should contain original es.
says on mural, literal:, and scholastic subjects,
together with naiseclkiwoos articles, cab tdatetl
to instruct and entertain young r.-on-. Mr.
B. dwelt 1111 comos oilier rclatiog to this
institution; and left it to the Meeting to decide,
whether his plan ivas wortlia of their adoption.
There was not au .01,11/041/Mil present why dad not
London, England, 1808-12-26

10licD OF
4 .•

Yesterday the President and Measly-re of the
Board of Inquiry, convened fur the purpose of to.
vea/i•;asing the conduct of the Chats Gess.rals,
'troika upon the Duke of York, id the !base
Guarrit, end delivered in their report, which Ilia
Royal Highness as Cuimnauder-io-Chicf, uud.r-
took to lay bvfore H.I IVe uaderstautl
the report is extremely voinuatauttr, i(ieel ruwour
alms that there I. to he au Court Martial. 11 e
do uot, however, ',ledge ourselves to this fact.

The Atlas transport, No. 77, was off Hastings on
Friday last, in tow of a gutriwig bound to Ports-
mouth. All her masts were cut away, her rir,ong
destroyed, awl plundered or every thing; fruits
which it is supposed she had been esptnrW by the
French, and the crew CArTird to Fr4llCt.

The Sirprise, JENILIS3OII, from Workington, is
lost iu Cooway hay.
The Aaiun, of Shields; the Commerre. SAUS•
WWI. of Ipswich ; and the ►VethHail. 4110 111111,
from Londou. fur Boston, are on shore near Yar-
mouth.

The Hope COCILCRILI, from Newcastle, for
Guernsey, 1;u been captured by a French priva-
teer, re.captured h the Mate and three boys, mud
carried into PortsinutaK

The .Vary. Cstitio from Harrington. for
Dundee, is lost near fle:intnaris.

It is proposed to call Meetimrs in those parts of
the North of Ireland particularly interested in the
linen matio:acture, for the purpose of pentioniog
Parliament for a repeal of the Orders w Council.
so far as-they offset America. The Atom-icon Lai-
bargo having deprived them of the usual supply of
eli X seed.

Friday night, about twelve o'clock, a most dread-
ful murder ww c.anaittecl at the Bell public-house,
in Stall-street, Both ; the perpetrator name is
Taylor. .00 of Mrs. fey, the landlady, who shot
Jon-, Urea. a mail-coadi.u.t.an dead oa the spot,
and a ith surd-•r pistol shod W. Gcsott, likewise
a mad-conelnuon, through the jaws, mud who now.
hes in a ileplorAile Instr. The horrid cidast:oplie
originated in s gitiubling dispute; an *Cray ensued,
when TAYLOR left the room, ran op stairs, pro.
cured the pistols. arid resorted to the fatal isieusure.
The wretch is in rustosly.
A very serious accident occurred to the Reading
stoge. in its progress to that town, no s,nunt.y
night. Nearly uppusise the 31.0106 of Crosby
:puldie-hoitse, in Breinford, the itoisAi was encouti-
tervil by a waggon. on its way to Laudon, iu eu-
deavouriug to keep clear of which. the stage ass
driven with extreme violence craiast the sign-punt
of the public-house, winch stands at a ecosideratile
distance fruit the houses. Su great va. the cou-
cusston, that the splinter-bar looks, :rar'nag the
hind-wheels awl the body of t!:e cOsleh in toe nod,
while the horses set oft, at toll speed, with the
fore-part of the re!iicle, which they drew to the
Three Pigeons public-house, where they were ay.
custornel to strip. Noce of the pusseugers acre
hurt, but the driver, who is also owner of the coach,
hovinz heen thrown with great force front his seat,
is so much bruised in rouseunriiisr, that be now
lies at that Thrust Nemo %about hopes of reap-
very.
London, England, 1808-10-14

FROM TUE rarzcii AND DUTCH PAFERS.

Pweti, WEPT. it".
The hem] of a cllttitin of the ntn corps of the
Gram! Army haw entered this capittil. It wits re-
ceived in tile Kinie intionir as thv ht corps.

OCT. 1:
On the v4th u!t. arrived at Calais au English-
sloop of ca.tvd the 310qas et Anse, Wlliaatm
Tempel, ore.ter, of airt ..., littlytt wills iPi loos of
coals. She WAS SCIZ in th.- night of the .10th i
the Humber, by three Fren..th prisoners, whoa-scal-
ed from Norutmt Cos,. T:itice were only tin: Carr
fain and one seaman on board.

OCT. 2.

Letters from Bayonne, of Sept. 24, cautaio the
following inteiliaetice.:—
" 'froops cud- artillery daily arrive here. The
passage of the army will continue through this place
diving the whole mouth of October.
have this it:sushi received inf:nnation, that
the Spittii4l Geneva', Blake, came from Ca:
Astunus with a division of euuo men, cud is niaicii-
ing upon Bilboa..
Letters received this morning from Vittoria
state, that Marshal liessieres, who t. ad removed h:s
head-quarters to Burgos, had, upon receiving intel-
ligence of the movement of the Spaniards, matched
at the head of a divisioa, with the int-ntion of cut-
tin;; them ott ; and it was even said that he had al-
ready an ived at Laredo, through which pima it wait
most probable that Blake s corps woulit euleavour
to escape. The same letters further state; that X it.
trina is in a state of comp:, to tranquillity ; aid
should the Siumnirds Attack the French its their
strong pmation., their temerity would most certainly
receive a severe ehastiseinent. .

•
" At the departure of the latest intelligence from
Bilbua, no English ships were then in vie.v ;
the movements against the city were regarded as
being merely intended to 'prune a diversion. Mea-
sures were taken accordisogly.
o Thee. ttttt 'terms, relations with
.Fleyonne are stns
iu fiat activity. _ _

" The tmops that were encamped on the Glavis
set off till, morning tor Spam ; and it 11 mtated, that
the troops on their march for tin. alll ar-
rive sootier thou we expected; as they afe advanc-
ing by different routes through the Greater rod
Lerne► Unities.

" The plllies of breed. meat, forages &c. are
ordered to he got ready by the nth.
The corps commanded by Marshnl Ney is in
the presence of the Insurgent army. untlrr the
cmumasid of General Castitism ; and exctileitiN
appears is hare concerted route enterprise with
Marshal Moncry.
" All the troops are fall of animation, and their
march through France is a tenly iniiTtiticent wipe-
ditiou. They proceed through the dispartments
London, England, 1808-10-14

84771, OCT. IL

Our Theatre opened, on Saturday, with the rra-
gedy of The Revenge; and to give additional eclat
in) the first performances, the Managers have en-
gaged, fur a few night-, Mr. Young, lute of the Hay-
market. The character of Zanqa, which he made
choke of, is well suited for a display of theatric
talents of the first order; and he sustained it
throughout in a manner which deservedly called
forth the warmest plaudits, and proved that les
reputation had not been over-rated. The Bath
!while have already had an opportunity of becoia-
tog akaptainted with the excellencies of his Hamlet,
in which he is next to apprar, and we doubt not
that it will attract a crowded audience.—The"The-
etre has undergone some interior alteration ; and
the resident theatric corps were severally greeted on
their appearances; they acquitted themselves with
their accustomed degree of merit.—His Koval
Highness the Duke of Gloucester honoured the
Theatre with his presence, and seemed highly gra-
Unai with the performances.
His Royal Higlineas the Duke of Clarence has
licesi pleased to appoint the Rev. George Morgan,
'on of Francis Morgan, Esq. of Shepton-Mallet,
to he one of his domestic Chaplains.
Toe Lord Chancellor has presented the Rev.
E.lw. Webbc, L.L.B. Rector of Bath'slton, to
thy Rectory of Ramnington in this county.

Oa Monday reciting, about seven o'clock, Mr.
A xinioxx la trendier from 51unchester) WIOI stop-
ped on the mid, about half way between Walling-
ford and Bending, by n footpad, who demanded
his money, which Mr. ANTHONY resolutely re-
fused, when the footpad succeeded in dragging bins
out of his gig, and a desperate scuffle premed, iu
which the footpad was knocked down, and proba-
bly would have been secured, had not another ap-
peared, who presenter! a pistol, and shot. Mr. AN-
THONY through the left breast, and be felt; they
then proceeded to rifle his pockets, but fortunately
he had put his pocket-hook, which contained bills
and non* to a considerable amount, into hi. gig
box. %%lien they had got every thing oat of his
pneket., some bones were heard at 4 short distance,
an:l the vdlaiue made oft Through the tied at-
tention of two gentlemen, Mr. ANTHONY was enti-
Veyeil to iteadiug, where greet hopes are enter-
tarried of his recovery.
On Tuesday eennight- a young man, mimed
DANIEL GRILIGNWRLI., clerk to ROBEttT W.It.DI
EOO• n I Carlisle, bring nn his returafrein Srangtt. o,
where he had been on PI hunting party, found him-
self taken ill, and endeavoured to cross • lveio.. in
order to sit unobserved, when be fell suddenly 'crack-
wan!, and broke both hie anus. The egauy ari-
sing from PO dreadful a inisfortune, soon reiale;ed
hint iiisenntile, and in this situation he had lain up-
ward. of nine hours, when he was discovered by
Roars? IVitsox, Esq. of Carlisle, whose dog
won'd not pass the place, but coatinited to Lark,
ti K 6 called several times by his inaster.—..lie awe
lies iu a linger-sus state.
London, England, 1808-09-07

JACOBS V. DALLAISAN.

Plaintiff's • Celebrated glass-manufacturer in this
city ; Defendant • teacher, of thelitifkinical per-
suasion, lately resident at Cambridge, and whom
the ilaitiuti had engaged from Loudon, to teach
his fanti!y the Hebrew and German languages.--.
The engagement was for three years, at 151. a-year,
with board, washing, and lodging. At the end of
nine mouths the Defendant %vas dismissed from the
Phtintitf's service, for some irregularities, and the
Plaintiff also arrested him for the earn of elf!. ss.
UNOllieS IttIVKIICed on amount of his services.

The Jury, In their rcrilict,coniiiilered the Plain-
tilfpistified iq di,charging the Dcfendant, and up-
on inquiring. of the Judge if had power to
make the Defendant any allowanui• for the putt of
the year he had been in the Plaintiff's service?
•lliv l.uananr infornunl thew, that liu had
not, as the I)elendrint had not fulfilled the mg:ve-
t:nein on his part, but had forfeited all rig it to any
wditry at all. - •
The Jury 'found for Plaintiff, &mar. .isi. 5..
deducting 51. from the original debt, tot Defend-
ant's expenses from London.
DIOLL V. SATCHELOit, SMITH,ViId EVAN&

This waa au action' for assault mod false impri-
. liniment. The Plaintiff formerly resided in this
eit), %vine(' he hitol#Onitted, leaving• his wife and
fain:ly resident.; in the ('title Precincts. The Me.
fesidsist, Mr; Batchelor, had been Deputy Gover-
nor of St. Peter', lins:atal. The other Defendnot
were, a eopstalsir, and the keeper of St. John's
Bildewell. The Plaintiff was apprehended at Se-
..lialwiry, undjer.* warrant of Mr. Alderman Daniel,
wherein ite Was charged with laving lett:kis fruiiiy

burrientoree to the ; and Le wee brco~l,t
flint) Path, in -tognpwtry with • OW: Cutmuld, dp-
relieriatcl lenvint two •l+iutarsl- ohildren
e r. lfati•LL•lur win. sit the. Dos-
pitul whew they aryial., inn, it appeariil iti
tvi-
d that, by hir ordet, Smith took Dible to
wlicre he was received by Evan% with-
out inquiring under A% hose authority he was com-
mitted.

The Plaintiff veitained in Bridewell eight days
and i.even nights, at which time lie v:as conveyed
before Mr. Alderman Daniel, alien there appeared
no charge against Itini;but what had been founded
in mistake, and he was at' orditigly discharged.
In mitigation of damages, the Jnoutt agreed
l'ivith the Defendants Cbunsel, iu observing, that
'there was uo vindictive or malicious conduct proved
against the Defeitilants.—DtutunteslsL
London, England, 1808-09-07

BRISTOL SUMMER ASSIZES, Sm. 4.

On-Tuesday, Ur. Baron GRARAM arrived in this
city, and, sneer opening Ina ennnni,...sion at Alai
Prius, proceeded to try the fol Ina ing ause.

TVEIRbIAI4I V. (ULU (Aid GRAXOEit.

This aeIICYI Kith brought for neglect, in not for-
warding goods in a reasonable time. The parti-
culars were us follow the 27th September,
1206, Mr. Tyerrnati sent a box to the Orientlama'
warehouse in Bristol, requesting it might be for-
warded to London the same day, as it contained
fur., which had been scut on approbation, and
w!iich did not suit; Plaintiff heal d nothing of then%
till 13th Dee.mher following (a lapse of nearly
three months) when he received a litter from the
furriers in 11,0oidon, dated the 12th Detemlier,
stating the arrive of the furs that day, lint iu con-
sequence of having been kept so long, and the sea-
son being over, they could not take them hack,
therefore they were returned to Ylaintid ; lie re-
fused to take thew, and commenced an action
for the amount, in consequente of the Attention..
The Defendants Couneehithwitted what had been
stated, hut iu their defence produced m notice of
the Defendants, stating, that they would not be
responsible for any goods delivered to them above
the value of live pounds, except they were .entered
and paid for accordingly. The Judge was of opi-
nion the Delcudatits were not liable.--laotilt
uousuited. •

cox r. /MHO?.
An action for slander and defamation. The
Plaintiff a filmier, constable, and tailor ; the De-
fendmit a farmer and auctioneer. The. Plaintiff,
in the execution of his office as constable, being
about to apprehend a person suspected of felony,
the Defendant observed to a witness, at that time
an inmate in Defendant's house, that it was •• Duly
setting one rogue to catch another, foe that Cox
had stolen hay nut of Sir A. Elton 's wagon."
The same remark Defendant was also proved to,
hare repeated at Failend's Inn.
The Jury, after • short consultation, found a
verdict for the Plaintiff, damages 40s.
London, England, 1808-09-07

MANIFESTO OF 111 E Las AU:EST, 111111.

" After so many days of Twin and affliction, the
period has at length arrived which I could tes:wct
from the vslour and firmness with whteh you de-
fended this illustrious capital. Having wit oessed
the shameful fli;lit of Cue I reach stares. who ii.ve
abandoned the ortiiler). ammunition, and prow-
lions, a inch their detestable euiiidity had helpe4 op,
let us now perform our principal duty. an:l offer up
thinks to the Omaipotent, who *talkies! cou-
digs punishment on those wretched soldiers rile
profane the temp!e., outrage the aired iinvi,:s
$ the dinady. anJ are such straLzers to roe ,
that they are not earthy to mars Wt....C...4in..cu.
London, England, 1808-01-04

YOUNG'S NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.

This day isi;shii;Veds;lCTlar7 Volume,, stn. illustrated
with Fifty-Eight Plates, containing sso Figures, price
51 'A. boards
jiC °LIME' of LECTURES on NATURAL
PHILOSOPHY sad the MECHANICAL ARTS,
coitaniog as accurate and eatensivealcw of all tbe depart-
ments of mechanical phikaopby, with the latev.t improve.
mews and discoveries.
By THOMAS YOUNG, M.D. P.R. and
Member of Emanuel Col , Cambridge, and lade Pt ofemor
.of Natural PNioet,hj la the Royal Instiletion.
Printed for J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church-yard.
The first volume eon lets of sixty popular Lectures on
Theoretical and Practical Mechanics, the Mechanical Arts
and Maanfactures, on Hydraulics, Piseummica, Acoustics,
Optics, Attraviomy, Geography, Heat, Electricity, Magnet-
ism, Meteorology, and Natural History, and on the History
of the several branches of Sciente.
The second volume contains the Elements of Mathema-
tics with their applications to the doctrine of Natural Phi-
los:pity, a systematic Catalogue of Rooks, and Memoirs re-
lating to all the subjects of the Lectures with OtrAMOltti
=lnsets and remarks ; a Collection of MinAlaneous Papers,
reprinted:with additions and correcting', sad &copious index
of the whole Work.
London, England, 1808-10-22

SIIREWSBUR r.

The Theatre continues to amuse the town in the
most agreeable manner—not merely the town, but
the country also ; far its influence is by no means
confined. There was an overflow, nut very many
nights since, and a great part of the company were
strangers. The Comedy of •• Secrets Worth
Knowing" obtained, on Friday evening; a coma-
dcrable share of applause. Mr. CRISP played the
part of Rostrum, the auctioneer, in his usual very
excellent manner. Miss STRATTON'S Mrs. Oreveile,
and Mrs. WATntnaoa's Rose Sydney, were well
performed, as was Mrs. CM•SIBERS'II
Jane Shore." on Saturday, Miss STRATTON'S
Alicia was very conspicuous, and Mrs. WATKIN•
SON'S Jane Shore, for the feeling sand interest which
it produced in the house, merited every encomium.
Lord !innings received all the justice from Mr.
Ouse that could have been bestowed on the cha-
racter—he gave the part havery admirable style.
On Monday was played the Comedy of " The
Poor Gentleman." The piece received every sop-
port from Mr. itnwswatt.t.'s Lieutenant Worthing-
ton. Mrs. Cu IMBFRS'II Lucretia Mac Tab was
well performed; the scenes between her sand Durtor
Oliva were most highly langhable—Mr. Cats,
represented the cadre character of the Doctor in a
very happy manner, and the company gave him
every applause.—Treader night we ha the play of
eurfeur,” and the humorous Farce of " The
Merry Mourners." The Curfew appears to hate
made much impression, and was most favourably
received.
London, England, 1808-10-22

NAVAL ACTION. ACTION.

Extract of a letter from Capt. Bloat', of the .7n-
Fiona, elated 7th October, 1808. tlw Lizard bearilig
E. by N. distant 1.5 imagoes. to Isis brother in Liver-
pool:—" This is to halms
,you of the death of
Capt. Ilimiwearn, • hick took place RD the sth ult.
after as of eight days. after which nothing
material occurred until the std iast when at three
p. at. we fell in with a French privateer, full of
men. he burnt; in English jack hoisted at the
main. we took bins for an English gon-brig ; we,
however, cleared for action, and he sheered up
seeder owe quarter. till within half pistol shot, alum
he hoisted French colours, and, without hailing,
fired iuto us with his great guns and small arms, his
deck eiresiskd with men, which we returned with a
broadside, our guns being loaded with round and
canniator shot, elms be hauled his wind. firing his
musketry. we firing our great guns as long as they
-oakl reach him ; et five p. at, she having left us
se stood on our mune. not being in a cocilition to
'Mow bum. being thump:din our rigging, and
ails, and the ship making* coasiderable quantity
if water; at sin p.m. lost sight of the prirstecr.—
tt half-past eight, a. is. in at. 49. 44. long. 12. ti.
aw a brig right a-head ; cleared for action ; st half-
iliAt eleven O. m. hoisted a French ensign, when she
err-to, and sibewed Iliiinbro' colours ; we then
red a gull, pulled down the French, and hoisted
;aglish cnlnurs, and went on board to overhaul her,
hen finding the Captain had different papers, one
at agreeing with the other, as took possession, and
dared her for Liverpool. At half-past one p.m.
,covered • strange sail ; at even p. no. she came
u with us, and pressed to be His Majesty's sloop of
RE brig Maltase, Captain Natal STEWARD. who
'Tied me and the Captain of the brig, with the
,pera of both vessels, on board his ship, sating he
mild take the lung from us ; he then sent his boat
took W. 4:ouet.r and the mini we had left on
and the brig, out of her, putting Isis own people
board, not suffering rebate to take a single article
their clothing, except what they had on, nor can
• get Z.: speak to fht Captain of the luau of war
get the people's clothes overheat's]. Farttitintely
t a man of our crew was hurt. N. B. The name
our prize is the Johanna."

The Au►ora, —. from Bristol, for Lisbon, was
ken with on the i7th of Septembrr, with the
, of fore-top-mast, eery leaky, and had thrown
t of her cargo overboard.
London, England, 1808-10-25

ANOTHEIL LITTER, SAME MAW._

" The flab ..f truce sailed from the Downs on
her return to France, this morning, about eight
o'clock, with the same passengers she brought to
England on Friday last.
" The Mee c'utt'ers (one of whom I am told was
a Frenchman) came down last night at twelve
o'clock, and slei.t at the Three Kings lin.. At
six this morning they were summoned to liroc*-1
ton their !passage home, and were quickly ushered
on board the Princess of Orange. Admiral Camp-
flag-ship, where they were joined by the
other Gentlemen (.s naval and Military Officer,
both French), whn were not allowed to gn to
Lyndon, and from thence immediately convesid
t. the vessel which brought them over, being tor-
biatlea any communication with the shore more
than alc•ul utely necessary."

" DOVER. OCT. 23.

The French boat, which brought over the
Russian and M reach Messengers, wort back this
morning, about teu o'clock, and would, in slt pro-
bability, reach Boulogne this afternoon. We hear
from Deal, that the Frenchman was sent 0:' board
the Bag-ship the Prioress of Orange ; he was dress-
ed iu regimentals, ainl had on two epaulits ; his
rompamon wine green. The twat which brought
them ass moored astern of the C'lgJe litigate until
her return. Lord Himkesbury, who was at our
Pilot a Court uu Saturday. set 4,11' immediately the
Court broke up, ou account of tile .11,1i,Letieers' arri-
val. Owing to the indrof wind and thick weather the
boat was nut seen from hence when She WI itt I,lto
Ilse 13/Willie"

•Puctus3t

• • •••••

CRIB IterStilt ti ItEGSO Y. •
The graral pugilistic eimiteat to IT roux:A this Jay by Ana
rival heroes, was yesteeloy the subject of *semi eonrersa-
tyu the sporting etreles. It is expeettei to take plat*
within Sit miles of London; "event of 4e amatearo thwi-
*elves hating been much .li.satisfierl with the fat:ailing Anse
aft e the last 7reat battle between Gully a:t.t Gr.:gown' looght
in Sir John -Sebrittlit's Pr.rk. An ilaialf.lSC trylba is eX-
preit.,l, as there was a 'real drtgaud yeaterriay t a ehaittrs,
hu7:ies, sad hack horses. The batik will be Arnett is •
ya iiTt tope ritg.
Girth's gerunds are Lis frieml Gully and Gibbon'.
Gregsou's seconds arc Clsike and Jam., litcichcr.

. •
Gib and Grapon are •he two greatmt efuthins in :Le prro
feti:os. The triewis of the twiner nulesU boast that he can
earl y away more hutting than any mail is alge to give hiss.—.•
He is tensideleil urinal to Gul:y in taste mid science. mol
greatly superior to Unison in temper. Gregana's *iced*
rely cl • -fly spun Lis tiresulean strength. Unless a elbows
Mow. such as .he tremet;lons to, girt n by Gaily to Greg-
sun, should give au early use divisive turn to the ferht, tt
is .spectril to be one of the test rest soul ;urge.' in the an.
ball of pugilism. lie. shall 6:ive is full report of it to.
014/1 ruw.
London, England, 1808-10-25

THEJTICE.

DRURY -t. AWE.

The comedy of A Bold Stroke fur a Wife seat
performed last ni;lit with a de4ree izf excellence
tleit deserved a more crowded audience. At half
i:riee the attraction of Blue Btord, however, filled
the lilt and lower lioNes completely. The Princess
or wat.es entered Mr. A?I MUTE teS box just be-
fore the commencement .1 the entertainment.

Her ROY AL HIGHS 111 wore a scarlet velvet pelisse
and a turban. and au accompanied by tlit lady in
waiting.

ZING'S THEATIIF., OPEN-HOUSE.

Richard the Third was perlOrmed, for the first
time this season, last night, but the whnle effect of
the !Aar was lmt, by eke hosmeness of Mr. Constr.
In the scene with Lady Anne he as not audible,
and muehi disapprobation was 'hewn by the audience
as he left the atage. Upon his entrance in the
twene with the Queen and Princes, he was :assailed
with *Hisses and cries of Off! Off!" Mr. Cooks:
came forward, and most respectfully addressed the
audience nearly as follows :

" Ladle. ard Genthoneu—Oa toy corning to t►e Theatre
this rvtaiug, I found rnyself oppressed ■ sevreesessld amid
indisposition. 1 hoped, however, to hate gone through wry
arduous part without this appral to yuuc iirdulgenee ; but
air hoarseness has an much increased, that I aro obliged to
thus solicit your fixbearaure."
The moment Mr. COOKE bad ended, the Thea-
tre rang with plaudits, and *ll disappointment was
lost in concern for the individual alio had so often
and so successfully contributed to their amuse-
ment ; however, in the fourth and fifth acts he ral-
lied, and performed with great spirit. Miss Nog-
TON was very interesting in Leidy Axle.
London, England, 1808-03-31

SALES BY AUCTION(.
BOOKS.
By Mew,. KING sad LOCHEE,
At their Grad Roses, as, King-street, Coventiardins,
THIS, rind two following dam at IS, '
ACOLLECTION of BOOKS, its various
Languages sown them art Chaabirre's Dictionary,
by Refs, a vols. ; Hoteitin's Dorset, a vols. ; Vandyke's
Mrs& ; Biograpliia Britunnics, s vols.; Bstessrdi Antiq.
Rossianorum, rum A ner De Bey, 3 vols.; Ben Josson's
Plays, isc. ; Hist ors Jrialies Moosatiqaes, * tom, avec Sg.;
Sinatt's Dresses, * sob, ; Euripides, by Elag, 2 vols. ;
Cirri y Creek, llt vols. ; Voltaire, too lons. ice.
Alsy be viewed and Catalogers W.

SURREY-PREEHOLD RESIDENCE, extensive
WALLED GARDEN, ornamental SHRUBBERIES,
lie\ PADDOCKS, FISH-PONDS, PINERIES, SUC-
CESSION HOUSES, Ike. TOOTING, SURREY•
By Mr. BURTON, •
Oa MONDAY, April us, at Gentway's,
4 SINGULARLY desirable FREEHOLD
IS_ RESIDENCE, situate in the rural sad respectable
Vfof Tooting, a pleasant distance of six milts from
: comprising an excellent Brick Doe!ling-beam,
with complete offices of every description, spacious coon-
yanl, capital stabling for nine hones, double ceach•lioose ;
most complete range of out-otlices, farmyard, ornamental
shrubberies, profusely clothed with a choice sclectium
pleasingly diversified, and disposed with infinite taste ;
tropic cascade, a plantation tastefully timbered, spacious,
and very productive kitchen garden, fully cropped ; and two
rich paddocks, containing to acres. This property is begirt
uo one side by a braittlful sheet of running %tier, well
stocked snit tish of various kinds, sud the remainder by a
lofty brick wall ; the residence of -Galindo, Esq. who
will give immediate possession.
To be vowed sill, tickets, which, with descriptive peril-
riders, may be had of Mr. Burton, tiu, Gambia; particulars
the premises, and at Garraway'a.
London, England, 1808-03-31

tufo

PROPERTY TAR OFFICE, FENCHURCH-STREET,

M MICH IS, 1106.
'TIRE COMMISSIONERS for executing the
Act of the 46th of His present Majesty, Chap. tis,
for granting Duties ua Pruerty, Profession*, Trades' and
Offices, within the CITY of LONDON, give Notice, That
within 14 Days after the sth APRIL nest, they shall pro-
eeed to put into Collection the Assessments on Trailer,
Professions, &c. &r. made and transmitted to Parties withal
their District, fur the Year commencing the 5111 APRIL.
tow, which they have delayed in order to give Merchants,
Traders, and Others, the opportunity of paying their Assess-
ments into the Rank of England, under a Number or Letter,
without passing tkruuttli the Collector's Books : and they
publish this previous Intituatiots, that such Persons who bare
through luslyerteme ucyJerted to avail themstives of this
Provisiou its the Act, may have an upputiunity urge cluing.
Ity Order of the Board,
SAMUEL FORD, Clerk.
London, England, 1808-03-31

PHCENI X FIR FeOFFICE.

ERSONS t1:74;50 s 41110
1.6111 od LADY SAY, it. roroootod N hits Notice, the
Meted Receipts ens wet ready of the Octr in Lomburd-ftreet,
and of the newly-erected °flee of lliaring.ctuss ; unit with the
newel Agents of the Cheeses, is the Cavalry.
The great Inmost its the rare of lisilduogs and all Building
Materials, steders et proaket far oil Persists, inutred by Pothri-s
if inhif ettaidertg, to nooks Aiiiiliers to the ebaoinet of their pre.
seat Insurusees ; and Notice is &roll gives, that Peewee tookiag
esehAdditiose wit set be prd to omit/rash Zero* row were Palci.v.
Insaranots in Anierica, the West-Indus, end es rho Con-
tinent et Europe, am effeeted vote T.,nes norravouleid with
their monad Rieke. iItiSKIN JONES, tee
N.B. No alarms will be moos by thin Oita tar Putiore •
Insurance spun Sans of Three Hundred Palmas or upwards

HOPE FIRE and LIFE I) I'FICE.
gqie-hill, iaalil need ion, fie li:raring Driddintgs,
Merrnondix, Vgps in Harbor, or it DorA,
CID, nod Cargo, ,froos Less or Dfing• ey Fire 4k fir, Jo-
wing Lives, growing Annorifirs 41c.
CkPITA.I., TWO MILLIONS.

Instal ante of Property friou Fire being of the first import
ance to the interest of Society, several institutions have beeu
formed for that useful purpose ; and Mile Company having
been establishes! upon a plan shirk Inside out very superior
advantages, the Directors feel confident of public support.
The business of the Company commenced at Michaelmas
last, meal Insurances, to a very cusaiderable amount, hare
already lieu 'fleeted.
Pmpooalo may be had at the Office, and Insurateresikby
persons whore Poikies expire at Lady-day, may be cites test
uprip=advantageous terms.
houring Property in this Dike, to the amount of
toot are entitled to very 'miller advantages' !!
AU Politica of MM. and vpwarda, . are Mod gratis; and
lasuranees upon Houscluilid Gouda, reader that amount, may
be effected without distinct specific:onm; !
No hisinction whatever in the Pa) swot of tows!
Loss dr Damage by Fire, occasioned by Lightnin, is
Me by ibis Company
}Maims paid on the removal, of goods, in ease of are, and
ell loss or damage thereby made gout to the insured!
No thossa mode fur lationiesteass!
A essoideratile deduction. is &loved to Ifsreheab en shirt
pared Itseeteees.
sast=ipe. Wive par low is allowed es eli"ipipirigis.

- - .
Polleasske mere tbas one year allowed a considerable dis-
eases'

Chickin Bie, on OW &rat, insured without the Average

ineinek carrying weer (an a new prior iple, invested ht
Mr. Bran*l), me ***tail in Oa most rlitible situation, in
the Metropolis, and reed, for issoneclicrie *clic* as the first
alarm of Firs.
Agents are appointed * mod of the principal Cities and
Towns in the tilted Kingdnin.
By Order of the Dheetors, WM. DORY, Clerk
looks, continuing the Tables of Kates of Pr.:whit*, with
every partisialar respecting Life Insurance, &e may be had
at tie Office, se ion to )Ir. St. CIS*, Actuary to *a
Life Department.
London, England, 1808-03-31

ci ry- ADDRESS.

The following is the Add-cis presented to !Lis
AJ as iv, ye-terday, at St. Jawit-4's

TO THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
The humble and dutiful Address of the Lord Mayor, Al-
dermen, and Commons of the City of Loudon, iu Com-
mon Council assembled:
4111:1T Gl•C101.111 SOVEREIGV
We, your Majesty's must oustifui and loyal subjects, the
Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons' of the City of Low
des,, la Common Council asacutbled, hutillily approach the
Throne with renewed amurances of our umiliakeu atlaclitimat
le your Illsjesty's most sacred p.rsnu and CuVentineat.
Your Majesty's faithful Citizens of Loudon are truly ens.
sible of the biestaugs which the people of this country enjoy
its a mealier manner, for whilst it bas Shared the Vosiglity
to permit the overthrow of me, nations of Europe, we ban
the happineas yet to peewee, unimpaired, our glorious Coo-
stitut.un—to he governed by the :Midget and moat blues olent
di tiloverennts, sod to be protected by go.ml aa4 alidnatinin
Lass, timely adnunieirivd To obtain these Matting*, oar
forefathers shed -their blued. They an placed he ler head*
as a IIsVC lull§ pledge, and we fuedi; home that our children.
will euj..y the same to the latest !w: kid tor thise.
We are out unmindful, fire, that, by tte• preponderating
inthiewmuf the Government of France, almost cam', State
spun the Cuotineet has becii compelled to unite is forming
cue visit gigaidlt Cont. deracy, s hum etfurta ars solely di.
reeled to bring destruction upon your Makjest)".l domi-
nions.
We view this climhinatlon without dread, Study relying
upon a contiostatiun of Are Etlemo protection—opus uniuu
amongst ail rank. of people—the taunt:boa of party
spirit, (most ueeaffllyr eecesseey at this very impurtaut
ci6ts,) opus tht !oatmeal .1 our causc—the valour and alidl
of your Majesty's, diets and armies, rid on tbe rigour, firm-
IMA and a istkets of your Mejeety.'etoesook.
With thee; aids, tee doubt not yost Majesty will confuttad
and defeat the elesips of cur itlVelerite enemy, and in duo
time be enabled to conclude a pesae at mr.re husieurable,' vv.
cum, amid fastisg. Signed by crier of Court,
• HENRY WOO irrifolltPE.
'lron which His 111AJLerY returned the following
grUCIMIS answer
I thank yon for your wry loyal and dutiful Address The
maneraneelt I feta*, fvuos you telf your tics halett attachment
to my Person and Government, &Weed inc tun greatest en-
tiafeet ion.

The, e kneople you have gives to all ranks and deseript. ego
away P..eoute, c.Wildioll sad petbliC spirit, et tYes immrtraut
crime eautort but prodoee the utort whale' enr.Nequeucee,
is mulblintt nee to resist. effectually, the powerful a..el
sive confederacy which the satin!, has directed ups,pa ley
ehouteion., sod ultimately to ec, otophsb the 6rsat object ef
all sty shorts—a secure sad Bence.
London, England, 1808-03-31

EAST INDIA HOUSE.

Yester. day, a Oti uterly General Court was held at this
East India [louse.
Ater the usual Irvin., the Chairman (Mr. EDWARD
PARRY) laid several Antuouto before the Court, are. ably
t., the ISµ lairs, the titles of which having been read,
• M. ROCK wiled to he informed, if these just rad
were sultic,entlyemple to estates. the Pr.o,rieturs to form a
judgment of the state of their :Ilion
Oa the COIAIRII•S's replying in the negative,
r RAN nix JArardion said, that it had been customary
h Ave t.:11 the 'papers t the Company's possissina read
• forws, which would (he the Pioprictors an ‘pportuuity
amen to them at their coaveueence.

The Deputy Chairman, (Mr. OKA w?), Toped that the
Proprietors would give the Executiee Body due credit,
shou,d say thing arise io the Committee of the House of
Cmnrnotte. • ..ich might be derme..: important to the is.
tei,sts of the Company, that tie earliest notice would la
%II ..1, to the ('.enersl rUart.
_ _ _

Mr. RANDLE J•rasos expressed his fflaittllSC to the
Hon. Deputy the the hatiuratice the. so cheerfully given.
tie eimfesard he felt a wore than sisal anxiety en the V3S.
jeCi., as thefe rem not asy betas.* of a Conimittce being
appointed with such Powers since the year usg, and A mime
be well rerollseted what a revolneuu in the eimstitntion Vf
the Company that Committee produced'. He felt the n3.We
deeply the importance of the nuttiest, when he found the
must enlighteued. lwrwt. , in other respects, so totally ig-
norant of the relative situation of the public :and the Coin-
pinny. He then adverted to Cie general idea, that the Ctlia-
p.m!, were M arrears to the public 'near six mallows. The
obligation between them was merely a contingent one, and
it was tiwiag to the sectessful exertions of ci;rl hie
Mavis that this Cline had not at present the shadow of any
legal exiete•ce.

The lielecew tau • w perfectly coincided with bill
Learned Friend u to the miserable growl iguurance sad
misconception w►ich was prece lent with lEup►rt to the Coin-
patty's affairs ; be said mince the Proprietors, that the
Committee of which ►ad rim homer en he.* Beember, had
nut beam diepusrd to trend. au the Company's r;arlas should
such au ides unfortunately occur, not a augment.* flint would
be lust in eutiveinna; his constituents.

The Cow t .altput ti... 1 at a yeat NI At tyre une, aim. die.
London, England, 1808-05-04

LEWES. M* 2.

The Bill fur tilling down the present Town-hall,
or Sessions-house, in this borough. and for erect-
ing a more commodious Ind conveniently situated
on the north-side of the town, nearly
opposite the White Hart Inn, was taken into caw:
sideration and discussed at our Session; and,
we err happyte state, from undoubted. authority,
that the Bill is likely to proceed, through all. its
Parliamentary stages, without opposition or diffi-
culty.
The new IJall is intended to be built from a
plau of Mr. Johnson, somewhat after the manner of
the Shire-hall, at Chelmsford, on the site of four
or five houses, now the property of the,Earl of Chi-
elunter.

E.diasates for altering, improving, wisicning, and-
rendering more secure to pasteugerr. the road over
Lewes Bridge, were also received, opened, and
discussed, by the Magistrates amsembled et the
said Sessions, and, we hope, the work will be
speedily carried iuto effect ; as, from the f.-reut and
increasing traffic of carriages, the sharp declivity
of die bridge, and the want of a footway over it.
nnniy rideable lives are daily placed in imminent
danger.

ASYLUM FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB.

The anniversary fekiral of the friends and rip.
porters of this benerolent Seminary, was held at
the City of London 'Cavern, Ilishopsigate-btreet,
on Monday last ;
1113 Royal Higbee.. the Duke of GLOUCESTER, Patron,
London, England, 1808-05-04

ROY.4L AC.IDEMT.

Nu. I.
Tlse present is the fortieth annual Efhtbitio eff
the Arts of the Royal Academy. The blotto pre-
tixel to the catalogue of tilt. t%orks
Toovt rear. rvo•npc Trrerro 21et.s;
warigret tsca.rreei
'Yung ofor.ne -----
These lit;., thus put together, are taken front
tau distinct rt.slges in the 23d book of The Iliad,
but u?on the stone subject, the funeral games in
honour of Prelim:bus. The two passages do not
give strength to each other, and they are perhaps
farther defective, their order being reversed, the
second passage being the first in The Iliad.
The general character of the assemblage is that
of an entertaining miscellany. It is not distin-
guished by any work of extraordinary merit.—.-
There is diffused through the whole u good deal of
taste in the design, and chasteness in the execution,
bat little to excite surprise or admiration.
Among the a orks of genius—No. 63. Iris com-
municating to king Priam, Jove's commands, that
he should go in persou to solicit from Achilles, the
dead body of his son I ketor, '.y Wstre ; No. 72,
Helen on the Scaan Coe, by WESTALL ; No. 120,
Cord-players, by WI bats ; are entitled to praise.
Another great defect is the general prevalence
of Portraits ; but this is common to all for-
ager exhibitions, with this difference—the Gen-
tlemen of the present day appear snore ambitious
of committing their• beauties to the canvass, than
the Ladies. There are Lett 'C'kesatcellori,
men, Sheriffs, and Under-Sherirs, but scarcely it
Duchess, Countess, or Actress, of beauty or merit.
l'he Model Academy is perhaps the most inte-
resting room of the %Hole suite. The 'minium of
busts is unusually west, and rune of them are
very line likenesses. Those of the Ptiuce and
Princess CHARLOTTE Of WALES, Madame CATA•
LANZ; and Sir W. W. WYNN r, are the most con-
spicuous. The most prominent work, however, in
the room is taus, " Menatry, intended to support a
'stun :" a full-length hermaphroditical figure, that
might be very well spared from the collection. A
colossal tng,t of Mrs. SZDDONS also does little credit
to the artist.

There are some inaccuracies in the Catalogue,
which ought to be amended. We shalt only men-
tion one : " A bust of Sow," is denotountod.
" A bit of Soars."
- [Ts be eentisited
London, England, 1808-07-09

that Island were 'lost, except that of the D
lint she was so injured, that it was imp'
put her to sea for a coubideruhle period.
sold at St. Kitt's, for the benefit of the a
tea, awl a part, as he believed, of her c
her. lie Knew that t:te Drfeuthanl had
ton goody Madeira. sod hud tul.,n in t
usual trade of th. Ivhiud, viz. 7:l,..:eirat w;
•betieved that Deteudant I/
voyaged to the %Van balks, other
cuoid not bay whether hey were eller/Pied
Mr/William Aberdeen proved the delie
accouitt, an the part of the DeAtint, to
luau Of Mr. A ut the non-su •ri•Jeeis
coifee-Itiosse, In that account, •
provortioti of the trice was stated to be soil
per pipe, aad suuie ut
A Mr. Ellmore was then called op the
the Plaintiff; to &hit./ the account silted
Leal retolered be Om DeVeibdaait. Ile win
of the Disfeudalit's ship when these alba
sold at Madeira; and when that vessel was
to be bold, from the effect& of the hurriesu
Kitts, he attended the bale, saw the urea
portion of the Madeira tine bold, and the
produced wab, on an average, std. current
did out taste the wine himself; but heard thi
ent gentlemen whu attended the public sal
t Viiio very loud.
The Logo CM I' Justine did not cone
the arcuunt then produced hud been but!
act.iiiitti to. Whatever doubts he 'night I
to he possibility of the Plaintiff maintain
netiois on the other counts of the dechsratit
'Reunion, futuishai by the Defends:A. nut
that tur monies pa.d and received ou Plainti
cuunt.
London, England, 1808-07-09

JERSEY', Jutr 4. .
His Majesty's brig the. SAehlrake returned here
on Saturday, from a cruise on we French coast.—
Sl.e is a complete wreck, having touched. Friday
last, on a ruck. about four wiles from Franco--
ahp was obliged. to cut Inc masts and throw her
ion* overland. She is gellag over to be repaired.
tiatarday last we had a tiiiiiiiier-stnnu, UtColl4pa-
Lied with hailstones of an extraordinary site, some
of them weighin;l near au ounce. 'mod upwards of
four itches in circumference. For a /platter ui
an hour previous to its falling, a dreadful noise,
much resembling thit of* distant wattr-fallvgrent-
ly alarmed the inhabitants; happily for tbt
it was very partial, and did hale tai:chief.' ex-
cept in Sts neighbourhood. where it
was felt most severely ; there is hardly a house but
had windows InAen, the green-houses rot nearly
uncovered, and the crops in the gar,kns mater: illy
damaged ; the lighiniug struck one of the
.44g.
staffs on the torn-hill, and shivered it to pieces.
London, England, 1808-05-03

MALT DUTIESCOLLE(TION BILL.

M. Husttueort, puristulut to notice, rose to move
for leave to bring in 11111 fog the better collection
of upon malt made in Great Britain. lie
observed, that irre4alaiitizs, abuses, and ev:ttions,
in the collection of these ditties, had uo•.r grown to
that extent that he thaiNlit it was high time to
endeavour to remedy and check tnem.
first provision he should pro,•ole to niske, would
be to stock 11. e quantity of barley recttiveil