The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1807-09-26 00:00:00

MORE OF THE NAW MINISTRY.

A report lately prevailed in the neighbonrliood
of Exeter 'Change, that Mr. Pideock meant speedily
tornake an addition to his Royal Menager;e. A
finer colletlion of foreign beasts and birds than Mr.
PiJcock's, is no where to be seen; and in relrtion to
its contents, this Menagerie has been not inaptly
Pidceek's " thrice for Foreign Alf sirs."
Toe addition promised by Mr. Pideock was that of
a prodigiously fine ROYAL. Demo at Croce, lanly
imported from India. He also proposed Ls remove
his famous Old Man the Weed, from the Erit
2pirtment, which he at present occupies, to place the
Roe AL &NASA L Pr (az a ia t:se ap mutant inhabited
by the Parrots and Parroquets, and the Grand CAL.
sowary to be removed into a lower room. N ,thing
is wire common than to give to favourite dogs and
horses the names of the most renowned Heroes and
Minces, with all their titles—but whether Mr. Pid-
cotk's Roval Bengal Tyger is called Marquis %Vel.
and the Grand Cassowary First Lord of the
idain,;sy, we Jo not welly know; but it is cer-
tain that a vague and impeded account of this
new arrane,em-:nt, lately communicated to The
Ar1:1 Herald, gave rise to the extraordinary re-
port in that Paper of a Change of Ministry. In..
deed, The Herald, misled by the similarity of the
names, and an imperfed report, might have very
innocently mistaken the Foreign OtE-.:e at Exeter
V.hange, for that in Downing-street. Many more
grave and important speculations have been ha-
zarded in that Print upon a slighter foundation, but
7,is Carrier and Sass, who are next door neighbours
to Pidcock's, and appear tolerably acquainted w:th
its inmates, particularly the ROStlice, the Crewe
Cranes, Condors, and other ravenous birds from the
Guinea coast, ought to have knows Netter ; and are
inexcusable for swallowing a story which the stomach
elan eitrii4 could not digest. The M0,n,,,z Hensq is,
besides, remarkable as a mere kabVer and yet the
rcomea it gave tongue, the whole Ministerial pack
opeied, as if The Ahrning Herea were the truest
and keenest-scented hound is the field ; nor was it
Ilin;1 they severally felt the lash of the whipper-in,
that they could be called off.

A cry more liorrltie was never hallood to,
NCIf distal with horn,
In Cr in Sparta, or i Thesss!y.

As to the mistake itself, singly considered, it is a
mere ludicrous matter, and at the worst a 'lsar. It
is in the ittLirence that may he drawn from it, we
are to look for the real suoj-as of complaint and
monincarion to all the parties concerned. The di-
thered world will not hesitate to say, that the
eii,trness with which the Treasury Journals swab.
bred this monstrous story, betrayed th:ir real sen-
timents. Knowing that what we wish, we readily
believ:, invidious pope will say. that the facility
viiM which it was credited is a proof that it is in ttoi-
son with their wishes. This unfortunate exposure
cf the real sentiments of the Mtn:Aerial Prints, has,
of course, been to them a source of great sorrow
aid vexation. Crimination and recrimination are
the order of the day, and where they will end, it is
impossible for us to foresee. In the mean time, we
have extiatted Irein two of these Parrs, of yester•
day, the twolfollowing passages, as evidence of use
truth of our statement, and expressive of their pain-
ful and deplorable situation

I. is with sonar virprive that on one day vs uw, in a ye-
speAtole Evenin Paper, an article cipied from The M.ram;
reircting the report of a new arrangement in Athati-
nibtraiiiiii, and in the next, a direct coo adietion of it, de-
piecati.rg suc:i article as an "Opposition fidion," unworthy
of credence !—We know nut to whom the Comludhire of that
Print are indebted for so singular a change in their opini•in ;
hat their declaration of it bens Certain indications of tha con-
healing power that effected this rapid renunciation of their
former faith! The strangely coupled allusion ta .1 the assist-
" ince and advice offered to Adm lion by a Noble Mar-
.' qui.," as 'Minted of tome other Morning Paper, puts tubs
fact out of al question. In defense of our own bangle state-
ment, we have only to remark, that we gave it as a report
presetting in nne of the hest informed p•ilitcal circles, but
without prmunting to decide on the credit to which it might
be entitled Hid it been " a fi:tion of the Ex•Mini,try," T..
Meesting Herald, we trust, is the last Paper that would have
ken solicited to give publicity to their neceptious communi-
cations --We have only to add, that the report of the in-
New Ministerial Arra, gement, s,riiiig front whence it
lary, has lout holm of its conbegue at with the Public, by the
ettraurdinary mantter in *Mat it has beta contradicted.—e

t I..sysz ihreid.)
We ate not a little surprised to see so much attention paid
to old story of a change in Administration. which a MOM.
ing paper a fcw days ago had as clumsily trumped up. The
mew arraageineut said to be in contemplation was in its nature
so improbable and absurd, that we never thought of taking any
notice of it. The only thing probable in it was the accenion
of Marquis Wellesley to too Ministry ; arid that Cite I.llUslalICO
Ira. much more generally mentioned at the time thy. Adroit-
tivratum was termed, than it has been since. Every things
therefore. that was likely in the sem, ie 0:41. No one ever
behaved, even should the Marquis Wellesley accept a place
is the Cabinet, that Mr. Canning weld remove from a De-
-1 ailment which, in the opi i.ni artery man conversant with
the basin as of the Iro:eign °like, was never administned
w•th mote diligence, zeal, and await:. %Via shall not pr: tend
apprecide Mr. Canning's talents n they are naives-
ashy ackuewladgcd to be of p.at newsy, end (lithe int or-

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der—and, Mated, any endeavour on our. pan to ebaraete:i;•
them, w.uld only bctr.iy nor niadtqnscy to the uude•takiug.
Even were we coney ,u. of pert to do them justice, we
should still forbear the attein,rt. Fur we respect, what is
known to be among the most amiabie ingredients of Mc.
Cannvies character, an the c.hnpoiition of which, modesty is
conf“sed to predominste,—(Moreiag Peet )

These two extrafts suffice for our present par-
pose.—Artists are never called in to mend, nor
wears to cure, where all is sound and whole.—
It is only a ricketty Cabinet that must have a new
foot or a new joint, and it is only in the case of a
weak-hacked Administration, the State Physician
prescribes a strengthening plais:er. The Meraing
three% must reconcile the change with the per-
,r•
fe.lion which it attributes to the present Mi-
nis:ry. The Aforniag P.m: most go farther, it must
reconcile the assistance and adv:ce which it asserts
are afforded to Mr. Canning': (Ace, by a NoSle
Marquis, not in office, with the incomparable taionts
of Mr. Canning, and also with the Constitution.

CYLLTESH.IM, rlPT&yua 2i.

The Irish MASTER of the ROLLS left us, this
morning, for Lononn, to enjoy a little recteation,
previous to his entering on the severities of his judi.
cial situation for the winter ; his equipage was ra-
ther curr.,us ; it consisted of a gig, drawn by a poney,
with a Horde annexed to the shalt, and a saddle tied
behind, with his luggage. The other Irish Judges
still remain, and much new company has added to
our gaiety, whte..l was severely threatened by yes-
terday's violent and Inc,•saant rain. This day, all
is sunshine and good humour ; but the apprehension
of cold blasts has brought north scarlet cloaks innu-
merable. The Dreamt t Alums in high life have
been reversed ; the dashing Lady -- frequents die
,gallery at the pray, and drinks tea with tne Land-
lady And the Gest Lessem of the BAR, wile fem-
ales de chambre fill the places of mistresses.—
Our celebrated Conjutor has hetaken himself to his
other realm. Vice to Bagatelle is become the order
of the day here, as well as its France ; eight hull.
died have already subscribed to the Master of the
Revels, while Religion ha, obtained but one hun-
dred and forty at her stirine.
Master BETTY kindly cond cended to all two
nights in play and farce, and the Mairagrr as kindly
raised the admission, and exclu.led hal price. You
Landon Folks don't understani such doings.
Magnificent works go on rapiJly From tie variety
of the climates produced by shady walks, and sou-
thern and northern exp sures, the name of Ms"-
son': Neatons has been ween to this modern Arcadia.
Nest year remuneration is to take place ; and a re.
Kolar poll-tax to be levied; which reminds one of
Sent is famous couplet—

kgmunthsharn Vesey, out of his haunt?,
hum this undge—..at the eepense 01 thc county.

We are very full indeed. The Earl and Countess
of CAMDEN And family are Among our late ar-
rivals.

IVORTIIIMi, Sze r. 24.

The weather here has been very unftvourafile for
many days; so much in, that it has prevented our
Lie:antis from displaying their graces on the sands,
or indulring in an easy canter OR the donkeys, to
the no small ease of the Genet, mem 6j the Rainbow,
who, while such weather lasts, can stand with their
areal at ease, and the poor donkeys' sides have a lit-
tle relaxation from the wnip.
lbe Libraries of Spnoiler and Stafford afford a
sheltering lounge, and air.: most numerously attend-
ed of a morning. •

!qr. Mestear's family4which met that shocking ac.
cid•nt, three weeks ago. so much recovered, as co
be able to take tneir journey to town.
Among the arrivals are—
Lord and Loh Petra, Lord and Lady Ashtown and fami!!,
General and Mr, Reseed, Mr. Mrs. nut Miss Cox, Mr :not
Mrs. Browne, and M. Altos( and lawny, se !so h.se taken the
elegant house, forams nore, that was lately oeeoptad Ely toe
Duchess Dowager of Janehefter.
Mrs. Litchfield, on Monday evening, made her first
appearance here, in the part of the Widow Chrerla,
in The Solder's Daughter, to an elegant audienc:,
and was received throuAnout the whole of vie pr-
lormance, with the moat enthusiastic applause. The
Manager, Trotter, gave the sprieitly Yeael ivieywr,
with his usual success ; nor were the talents of
Stackwood's Governs►, Oxberry 's Tow* quid's,'
and liarley's Lawye► remit, without an ample share
of applause.
Last night, The Cerntry Girl was performed ; the
part of Peggy, by Mrs. Litchfield. Notwithstanding
the badness of the weather, we have not witnessed
a greater display of tashion and beauty to grace ;he
boxes the whole of the season. Lady Ha nii.• on,
and a large party, occupied two whole boxes; there
were also p-esent, Lnrd and Lady Petre, the beau-
tiful Mrs. Woodman, &c.

Mr. Quick is engaged here. He makes his ap-
pearance, on Saturday, in &Psi ; Mrs. Sullen, Mrs.

The late Marquis TOWNSIMID was a most
convivial and chearful companism, and had great
taste for drawing caricatures. in which he fre-
quently indulged himself. When Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland. it was not rank or birth that procured a
seat at his festive board : wit and good humour
were the only passports necessary to gain that ho-
nour. One evening, when " the gaily circling
glass" had done its duty. his Lordship took out a
pencil and a card, sketched a caricature. and handed
it down the side of the table ; it was received
with a load laugh, and an expressive look at Capt.
TISDALL. The Captain's talents, for wit and hu-
mour, were not inferior to those of the Marquis.—
On receiving the caricature, he joined in the many
laugh, but presented his next companion with •
very ludicrous caricature of his noble host, which
he had prepared, and substituted for his own. The
Gentlemen, as they received it, looked surprised,
but thought, as it had aff,rded so much merriment
to the opposite side of the table, they most laugh
also. On their presenting it to :he Marquis, be
carried off the joke, but with a very bad grace, and
ever after looked cool on the offender.

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COPENHAGEN.
The following arer !Verses from a J,)urnal kept
by the mister of one of the ships in the Copenhagen
Expedition :-
atirtert 19:), —On Thursday night, the Danes onmreetted se
a& ..f atrocity which would disgrace eyes- a nation of berbse
rum-wwhile our ereny were close to the walk of the city, they
sent a flag of truce to the General, under sonseftivelout pre.
tense, and immediately made a sortie, and fired several field.
pieces, which killed 11 of our men ; dry were soda drilen
beck, and the General dismissed their flag of truce.
&pt. 3.—At eight o'clock, last night, a bombardment com-
menced on both sides • the town w_: i.maia DM fire two places,
and at half past tan ans morning anotkar Ate broke matawwell
which burnt until day-ti-lit.
4 —Last stigma, at eight o'clneit, thelminbardneent re-com-
menced, and at midnight pert of the city was on fire.
b.—Last evening, at da **clock, the city was again on fire,
and burned all night with such fury as none of in ever beheld
before; one of the steeples fell this mor.iinz, at half past (our,
and knocked: of houses, with m.ny of tha porielpal hooding.,
are is,/ in ailies. While viewing she dreadful conflagration,
I Isment the unfortunate fate of thousands of the helpless
pimple; but such are the calamities of war. A Trench General
and several Engineers are said to have been for iOnte tiy•Y past
in the city, mil anistante is promised from Holstein, it they
can hold nit eleven days longer, which there is not tha least
chance of; and throe VIA promise saccoun, perhaps du not
take into the account thet Commuting Keats n in the Belt
watching their motions. Our loss, last night, was only one
111•111 killed. ft is now noon, and the gun-vessels, block-ships,
and mottsrs, are ;slating away at our army, sepportedly b-inths
and small craft only, the large ships not Ming able to get in
(notwithstanding some are reedy for the purpose), owing to
tlna wind acing right satin shore.
haterder rot, ...oar at ni4ht.—The cannonading seems to
have ceased tor the proem, but the firs., in the city tars with
rednehled f ury ; it has reached the Astronomical Observatory,
and several pieces of burnt paper and other light maims are
failing at our decks. General Sir David Baird is wound,il by
three mushet bails, nun of which struck bun in tile neck,
another in the shoulder, a'fffl a tfilnl deprived 'hire of a nii.lole
linger, hut he b still ridin„• about giving his orders as betcoe.
P.S. It is no. ascertained, that Danish Government had
peopmeil their present great natal force, and collected the im-
mense quantity of neval stoics now in their arseagt. ,for the
purpose of aasistilig the French, who Were to employ it in the
uivasiott et Great B. oain.