The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-05-07 00:00:00

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,998.


CONTRACT FOR PAPER.
JAMES-STREIT, APRIL as. Ism.
rrillE• Comptroller of his Majesty's Stationery Qilfoe is
reedy to naive Tenders far various descriptions of PAPER
repaired fur the public service.
Psrueulars of Castract east be own, and Samples of the Papers
hod, as the Stationery °lice.
The Tenders most be delivered on or before Tivelve o'clock on
the day of the 16ch of May next, sealed, and marked in the
Tender for Payee."

IRISH IVHISKEY SALE.
POET Or LONDON, Aril 28, 182 i.
FOR SALE,
nor °Mei of Ihe Honoorable Me Commissioners of his
Afajtity's Ex-Irc Revemor, in a spacious ROOM, at the
chief Offi,:e. Old Broad.otrest, on WEDNESDAY, the Ilth,
THURSDAY, the 12th. FRIDAY, the 13th, and MONDAY, i
ma lath days of May, 182 S, at One o'Clock in the Afternoon of
each Day
AWIIT SA THOUSAND GALIA)NI3 OF IRISH
WHISKEY,
of wistch lase boon redistilled, and which are allotted to laccom-
Imamm Orme passes as well as dealers who may wish to become
purchasers.
Catalogs!! to be had and samples seen at die Excise iVarehonse-
keeper's Once, Toner-hill, from Friday, the Bth, to Tuesday, the
HO of May, Ifek from Ten till Two o'Clock, end on the Monr.
ins of Sale; the samples of the Day's Sale only from Ten till
Twelve o'Clock.

cat:ram-House, LONDON, Aloy 3, 1F25.
FOR SALE,
11F Order of the Honourable Ae Commissioners of his
cilab=stekCstrlmos, on FRIDAY, the 13th Inatome, at the
Romeo lltaiiiseJearo. Maw eels& be tie
sfamisson y.
CgclielFEßS 3IARIA, OK, ENDEAVOUR, AND
CRUIZER,
Fifteen six.oared boats, eight four-oared ditto, seven wherries, two
skiffs, two sailing boats, and one punt ; together with masts, yards,
rigging, &c., well worth the attention of Gentlemen wanting plea.
SUM vessels, also of fishermen, pilots, lightermen, watermen, and
others. The vessels, boats, and stores are disposed of in conse-
quence of not being longer required for the service of his 3lojesty's
Customs.
To be viewed at the Tobacco Ground, Rotherhithe, three days
previous to the sale.
For further particulars apply to the Surveyor of Sloops, Custom-
!loose.
Catalogues to be had at the Warehouse-keeper's Office, opposite
the Custom-Hoene, on Friday, the 6th inst.
N.B. The purchaser to pay down 25 per cent. u a deposit at the
time of s,sle, and the remainder at the Receiver of Fines and For.
kitures Office, Custom-house, on or before Saturday, the 21et inst.
er the deposits made thereon will become forfeited ; and the goods
to be taken away on or before Tuesday, the 31st instant, or the put.
rbase.rnoney to become forfeited, and the goods resold fut the
benefit of the Crown.

OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, Ayril22, 1825.
THE Principal Officers of his Majesty's Ordnance do
hereby give Nonce, that Isroposals will be received at their
011ie in Pall-mall, on or before THURSDAY, di:.lth day of
!illy next, from such Persons as may be willing to supply this
Drpanment with
.1 QUANTITY OF FOREIGN TIMBER AND DEALS,
AND ENGLISH TIMBER,
According toe Specification which may be obtained upon applica-
ton at the Secretary's Office, in Pall-mall afore aid.
The Tenders to be marked on the outside, " Tender for English
and Foreign Timber and Deals."
By Order of the Beard,
WM. GRIFFIN, Secretary.,

OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, April f 7, 1825.
Principal (fficers of his Majesty's Ordnance do
Thereby give wake, that Proposals will be received at their
(dee in Pall-mall, on or before THURSD.tY, the 12th of May
text. from such Persons as may be willing to supply this Depart-
ment with

A NI.:3IBER OF NAVIrIATORS' WHEELBARROWS
AND SPARE f'AST-IRON WHEELS,
Ascording to a Specification which may be obtained upon applies-
*" at the Secretary's Office in Pall-mall aforesaid.
The Tenders to be nrarked on the outside, " Tender for Wheel-
barrows."

By order of the Board.
W. GRIFFIN, Secretary.

EAST INDIA HOUSE, April 27,
THE Cutirt of Directors of the Unita Company of
Meraiants of England trading to the Ear: huhu do hereby
iv Main,
ikit a General Court will be held at their House in Leadenhall.
pun, on iriDIFIISDAY. the I Ith May next, from Eleven o'Clock
YY le ramped* until Six In the Evening. to Ballot on tLe
isc (location, agreeably to the Act 'DC the 'Atli Geo. 111. cap. El,

" That this Court confirm the Resolution of the Court of Diree-
In of the 341 th ultimo, whereby The Commander and Owners of
ce late ship Kent, are ttdly acquitted from all imputation of
agleet, Of misconduct, in respect to the loss of that ship."
la order to determine by such Ballot, whether three parts in
iv of the Proprietors present at such General Court, concur with
it Court of Directors in acquitting the Commander and Owners
if the late ship Kent, from all imputation of neglect, or miseon-
thut reweeting the loss of that s'"p.
The l'apers respecting the loss of the said ship are open at this
House, for the perusal of the Proprietors.
PETER MISER, Assistant Secretary.

EAST INDIA ROUSE, May 4, 1825.
TIIF. Court of Directors of the United Company of
Merchants of England trading to the East India do hereby
That the Committee of Buying and Warehouses will be ready
a receive Proposals in Writing, sealed up, on or before B'EnxEs.
DAV, the 18th of May 1825, from such Persons u may be willing
+t supply the Company with
FLINTS FOR MUSKETS, FUZILS, AND PISTOLS ;
sad oat the Conditions of Contract may be seen upon application
o the Clerk of the said Committse, with whom the proposals must
be kit before Eleven &Clock in the Forenoon of the said 118th May,
dies which hour she Committee will not receive any Tender.
PETER AUGER, Assistant Secretary.

FOR IMPROVING THE GROWTH OF HAIR.
TFOX, HAIR CUTTER to his Ronal Highness
• PRINCE LEOPOLD of SAXE COBUBG, begs leave
t)tecovantend to Ladies and Gentlemen, with a confidence re.
from a long trial of its excellence, his VEGETABLE
tREA3I, as the most elegant and efficacious article now in use;
ht imparting a d.:icate softness and gloss to the Hair, which It
rtragthens and preserves. Its surprising property of restoring
Hut to bald places, preventing the falling off after fevers, sea-
bulling, quelling, and other causes, as well as preserving the
mbar and curl, infallibly renders It desirable to the Fashionable
Wotia. A ringle trial will establishrits superiority over Oils, or
ether article ever made use of for the Hair.
aid by tar sole Proprietor, at his Ornamental Hair and Pe risque
31anufactory, No. 456, Strand, opposite Villiers-street, and by
',at respectable Perfumers in Town and Country, In bottles,
3r• 6d. sad 7s. each ; or. seven bottles 3s. 6d. sin, U. Is.
others arc Counterfeits.

ELEGANT and NOVEL SPRING COSTUME.—
Ladies of Fashion will find, on inspection, the largest and
dendedly the most choice assortment of rich Gros trk Ducapes,
tiara de Naples, Levantines, &c., in all new and beautiful French
*tars, never before seen in the British empire, and not to be ex-
oda: in the world.
Ileautiful !Image de bole Handkerchiefs and Scarfs, rich Gold
rul Silver Lamm for Turbans, Laces, Lace Ibiesses, Veils, &c.;
choice collection of Marabout Feathers, from 10s. ed. and a
hoandless display of India and Imitation Shawls and Scarfs', from
t",e to twenty guineas, with various new fabrics for dress, combin.
utility, novelty, and elegance, which far exceed the limits of an
advertisement to describe.
We beg leave to call the attention of lAilies to the advantageous
Isms oa which we offer our Goode, being the sole Manufacturers,
having purchased an immense quantity of raw Silk before the
7',,,r—ous advance which has recently taken place' enable us to sell
Goods at the same moderate prices which has justly gained
sr name so much celebrity.
s BEARS and COM PA Nl', 120, REGENT-STREET,
Eight Doors from the Quadrant.
.11.—An extensive Assortment of Parisian Silk Opera Cloaks.

"ST AND WEST INDIA WAREHOUSE, EXETER
'C II A NOE, STRAND.
THIS OUTFITTING WAREHOUSE forms a se•
coed division of ExetreChange, where may be seen a
wet and well-manufactured Stock of fashionable Carriage, Cur-
Tandem, Phacton, and Chaise Harness, with every descrip.
ton rt Military, Hunting, and Side Saddles, for Home Use. tut
ell West Indies, New South Wales, and the Spanish Main. Camp
11'4441(1N Camp Tables and Chairs. Cabin Wuh.hand Stands,
Lamps, Camel and Bullock Trunks, Canteens completely
Lp, neat and elegant, at a moderate price. Sea Cuts, Bed.
Writing Desks, Du ,sing Cases &c. A large assortment of
,"?ary and Infantry Swords, Epaulets, Sword Knots, Sashes,
"61, and Pistols, &c. hc.
The Harness and Saddlery, together with the Summer and Win.
.u.Hefse Clothing, merit inspection, front their excellent quality,
Lut stile of workmanship, and moderate price. The whole of the
Ankle: in this Establishment are warranted, and that excellent
Ilan. of fifty years standing, is strictly adhered to, of asking but
'b;entt. heady Money Price, from which no discount or abatement will
..sde under any circumstances.
.•13.—.T0 prevent nits.akes, the Public will please to observe,
7rottetlie three principal entrances to this Outfitting Warehouse are
"ft `Change. A List of the East India Company and
*led Ships, and Morning l'apers, are tonstantly kept.