The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1804-05-29 00:00:00

LON DON,
TUESDAY, MAY 29.

Yesterday morning, at ten o'clock, a Privy Coun-
cil met at the Cockpit, and continued to sit until
near four in the afternoon. In the interval, several
messengers were sent into the city ; a circumstance
which, added to the unusual length of the sitting,
a space of neatly six hours, gave rise to various re-
ports. The general opinion was, that the Council
met upon some subjeet conneeled with the de-
fence of the country, and that the messages relat-
ed to the Volunteers. The Council was attended by
Mr. ADDINGTON ; another circumstance, which will,
no doubt, prove equally productive of rumours.
&or several days past it has been reported that he
was coming again into office in concert with Mr.
PITT. An Evening Paper of yesterday, which
was the first to announce this change, last
night added, that he has been offered a
Peerage, the Speakership of the I louse of Lords,
and a pension of 4,0001. a-year ; and that a most
Illustrious Personage has pressed him strongly to ac-
cept this offer. We do believe that Mr. An u i NG.
soil's audience of His M AJILTV, and the subs:quent
royalvisitat K ichmrnd l'ark,weretheprincipal sources
of this speculation, and that it does not rest uponany
good foundation. Mr. ADDINGTON'S COlllitlift yester-
day in the House of Commons confirms us in thisopi-
nion. theanniversaryof Mr. Pm fsbirdoday,
he was celebrating it with a party of friends ; and
Mr. Sr u KOESS 1101:KNE gave notice id his absence,
that he would bring forward, on Friday, a motion
relative to tLe Defence of the Country ; upon which
Mr. Anottroxiaa requested to know whether it
were the same which Mr. PITT had lately submitted
to thelissuse ? No positive conclusion, we admit, can
be drawn from this question, but it affords ground
to presume that Mr. Ann IIOTON means to cispose
the motion. So far, therefore, it operates against
the rumour of his having coalesced with Mr.
Put., or Siting upon the eve of such coa-
lition. Indeed we do not see hog. Mr. ADDINCTON
could ta►e such a course, if he possesses feeling, or
a mind capable of resentraent. When Mr. AD-
wc I o s's Administration was formed, under the
auspices s: Mr. 1,, rr. Mr. PITT became its sponsor
and itst 'el-gist. " Lord llawanstote was the
greatest statesman in England next to Mr Fox.
He was born with diplomatic knowledge fox his
paternal inheritance." The Earl of Sr. Viacom's
" name was a to -ver of strength. a shield, and a
bulwark:' And as to Mr. ADDINGTON, too much
could not be said of him. To that Administrating
Mr. Pi rr gave his support until within a few short
weeks, since which he has discovered that he ha,
been for these two years past praising and support-
a " weak and imbecile Administration." Mr. An-
DI PrOTON Ulna be more or less than a man, if he coin,',
after such treatment, coalesce at once with Mr. Pi ri.
He manifestly cannot do so without a sacrifice of
feeling ; and where is the temptation to endure the
sacrifice ? He is not a Minister resigning in a pet, or
turned out in disgrace. Although iuferior in ta-
lent to Mr. PITT, or Mr. Fox, he is a meritorious
servant. whom we believe His MAJESTY does not
esteem less than either. In the House of Lords par-
ty appeared more decisive. Lordtiaaavit LE sheaved
himself steady and firm in opposition. The Mas-
quis of ST A v soap was not present. A business was
fixed for Thursday, of the particulars a which we
have been for some time in possession. It is a Pe-
tition against an Irish Judge, in constopience of
some observations respeeting Gove:nment, which
fell from him upon a circuit, in a char;;e to a Grand
Jury.

We have heard from undoubted authority, that
the Russian Ministers at Naples, Florence, and Ma-
drid, have received the same orders es their coun-
trymen in similar stations at Berlin, Vienna, ind
Paris, to put on mourning for the murdered Duke
of ENGMIEN. The Sovereigns who rule over the
Two Sicilies, over Spain and Tuscany, are Borg_
lONS ; and they owe to their elder branch, while
reigning in France, the throne they now occupy;
even the King of Ersuat• would have been unable
to degrade monarchy by purchasing a revolutionary
Kingdom, bad not Louis XIV. made his grandson
Pdtur V. a King of SPAIN a century before. What
an insult to their rank as Sovereigns: what a re-
proach to their feelings as relatives, not to dare to
mourn for the untimely death of an heroic Prime
so worthy of the name he had inherited ! What can
the proud Palace of Peace say, to annum
those councils, which have made Cuaa Las IV. not
only the ally, but the dependent of that dastardly
assassin, who, upon the usurped throne afore Beta-
NON plunges the dagger into the basest of amo.
they -What ekcnse can he make, that does net ha.
nuliate his KINo is his ewe eyes, and dishonour hiso

in the eyes of all independent people, while the
mourning of the RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR, and the
Russian subjeas in Spain, for a relative of the King
of Seata, is seen in the same capital, where the cow.
ardly, ignorant, or treacherous advices of his favour-
ite have induced him to permit a Tr Derr, to be
sung for the imaginary escape from an invented
conspiracy of the murderer of a Bet:egos, and
where, of cnurse, blasphemy has been added to base-
ness? And this is the same Minister, the same fa-
vourite, warrior in peace, and pacificator in war,
who has the audacity to hold, to a BRITISH MINIS.
TER at Madrid, a language which might be called
insolent, were it not ridiculous : who talks of uniting
60,000 Spaniards with RON AP ARYL'S Army of Eng-
land, of whom, not an individual will probably reach
the British shores, but as a prisoner, or as a corpse.
We hope Mr. PITT will remember that he is the son
of the great Cu AT u • sr,v.tho resigned the Ministerial
helm sooner than endure from Spain a conduel not
half so insulting and hostile to England, or partial to
France, as we have suffered since the beginning of
the present war. What respea can we demand or
expeß from other states, if we permit the petty
Minister of a petty King, tributary to a ferocious
adventurer, to threaten us, whilst he is himself
trembling at the iron rod of a -revolutionary ty.
rant ? Endurance, as well as resentment, must have
its term. If Russia or Austria should coalesca
with us from policy, can they sincerely esteem us as
statesmen, or trust to us as warriors; whilst we
permit every petty state, governed by the intrigues
of Fr ante, to insult us with impunity and without
revenge? What opinion must they have of our
national spirit, honour, and patriotism, whilst a Dog
of ALGIERS, an Eleaor of BAVARIA, a Prince of
PEACE, and a Bishop of Atrus, all emulate, at the
same time, who shall give us the most provoca.
tions ? 'What must they think of our Minis-
ters, of our navy and army, whilst we endure
the most barefaced violations of the laws of
nations, and of neutrality, by the Spaniards, who
permit French privateers to be fitted out in Spa.
nish harbours from English prizes brought, into
them' ; privateers, which neither our flegociations
nor our fleets have been able to stop or to crush,
but which a single letter from the Negro Soverei:;n
of S. Domingo has disarmed and laid up If we are
reduced to the nezessity of supporting such condual,
if we have not the same energy as our ancestors, or
the same resources as our forefathers, it is the duty
of Ministers to inform us of i; ; that we either may
try to remedy our defels, or that those of us, who
prefer the dea:lu of freemen to the bondage of slaves.
may seek destruftion in the ranks of our foes on
their shores, rather than tamely endure Gallic threats
and Gallic insults upon our own. All Europe, not
excluding even France, is convinced that we are not
rednced to such a deplorable alternative ; but all
Europe knows, at the some time, that the energy,
vigour, and vaionr of our nation, have not hitherto
penetrated oar councils ; that we want neither men
nor money, but persons possessing talents to dire&
our efforts with ability, and to employ our resources
with a prudence that excludes parsimony as well as
profusion.

Our account of Hs M ;ESTT'S arrival at Wind-
sor will be read with interest by every class of his
affenionate people. On Saturday evening, he rode
in the Great Park, and did not return until half-past
eight. Sor.day morning, the infantry and cavalry
were drawn up in the upper quadrangle of the Cas-
tle; and His M Ansi- v passed the line, and con-
vened with the Officers, after which he attended
Chapel. These are circumstances which indicate
not merely a state of convalescence, but a complete
•
recovery.

Yertm.lay urn-ning. Lord lkiscirict.c hag as
audience of the Duke of Yoac, at his office.
Yenerday, at two o'cic:ck, the Poi rcise Ass•
sAssacios had an audience of Lord HA a cows v, at
hi. office, and continued tiU four.

Letters from Lord Gardner, at Cork, dated the
19th inst. state, that on the preceding day, the Brillt-
frigAte,Cipt. Vesey , ved there tromhaving (1,11
voyed the ships for the Rest Indies, as far as Ma.
deira, in conjuation with the .lisrmaa; frigate, Capt.
Hollis, which she left all well.
The smack, Lertl Nasal, Richard Hawk, master,
of Cowes, sailed several days ago with two strangers
as passengers. to go on board a ship reported to be
la the Downs, and has not since been heard of—she
is supposed to have been taken and carried into
some port in France.
The Diquiteh, one of the most beautiful twigs in
the British navy, pierced for la guns, was Lunched
on Friday evening from the yard of Mr. Symmonds,
at Little Falmouth. It was a very fine launch.
Aanther, of the same scantling, is to be immediately
laid on the stocks there.

Yesterday, the City Cavalry bad a field-day in
Hyde-Park. and were impeded by the Earl of
Hattstseross. They arrived on the ground by
nine o'clock in the morning; and, after going thro'
a variety of manoeuvres with gr.:at order and disci-
pline, were dismissed about twelve. Several Officers
of diuindion were present.
An order has been lately issued by His Royal
Highness the CON Kg SIDER in Cuter, for every regi-
ment to make immediate tequisnion to the Board of
Ordnance fcx the necessary supply of arms 6x
their recruits mid balletted

ROYAL FAMILY.

WINDSOR, MONDAY, MAY ".S.
Yesterday morning, soon after ten o'clock, their
MAJESTIES, the PRINCESSES, the Dukes of Cum-
REILAND, KENT, 2114 CAMBRIDGE, with their usual
attendants, walked from the Queen's Lodge to the
Chapel Royal in Windsor Castle. The 13th regi.
ment of Light Dragoons and the Staffordshire Mi-
litia were drawn up in the Court Yard, and as the
Royal Party entered the yard, both the lines pre.
seined arms, and the bands struck up martial music.
The Royal Party then passed the front of the dif-
ferent lines, and His MAJESTY conversed with the
Earl of UXBRIDGE, who is Colonel of the Stafford-
shire Militia. They then proceeded to the Chapel,
where the church service was read by the lion. and
Rev. Mr. LEGG ; after which an excellent sermoa
was preached by the Bishop of NORWICH, from 114
I Rh chapter a St. Matthew, and 25th verge:
I thank thee, (J Father, Lon( of Heaven and Earth, because
thou 11iti,1,61 these things from the wise and prudent, and halt
revealed thorn win, babes.

About twelve o'clock, the LORD Cuariccttoit
arrived at Windsor, and waited in the Castle till
His MAJESTY returned from the Chapel, when his
Lordship had an audience of His MAJESTY fur a
considerable time.

Her MAJESTY and the PRIXCESSES, after their re.
turn ham the Chapel, took an airing to Frogmore.
The ROY•L FAMILY are expeeted to leave Wind.
see this morning, for the Qut:Eys House.

TILE COUNTESS OF LUCk:NWIAMSHIRE. ROUTE.

The Countess of RUCKINGHANSIVROS gran/
route was numerously attended on Saturday n:int.
The company began to assemble soon after note,
but the majority had not arrived until the opera
was finished, hen the magnificent suite of rooms in
Buckinghamshire House werethrown open, and dis.
played a most brilliant scene of youth, beauty, and
fashion. A concert of amateurs was intended, but
did not take place. The disappointment was, how.
ever, amply compensated by the enchanting tones
of Lady EMILY STRATFORD and Mr. SMITH,
who sang several daeic, with exquisite taste
At twelve o'clock an elegant collation was served
in a new and extraordinary style, under baskets of
flowers supported upon pedestals. This was th•
device of the elegant hostess, whose fancy was never
exercised with more happy elle& In the splendid
circle of the night were the Duchesses of Bo trou
and MON r Rose, the Marquis and Marchioness of
S+uSßLkv, Marchioness of thermos), Earl and
Countess of HARCOURT. Earl and Countess of
LIMERICK, Lord and. Lady DUDLKT and %Vann,
Lurd and Lady Metnovent, Lady Slut or, Ac.

Earl CHOLMOIIDILLET has a private theatrical
entertainment in view for an early night in 3.tae.
Lady 11 tKLIIT GILL has been serionsli indis-
posed for some days, but is now in a state or rapid
convalescence.

Lady RICH will see her friends on the 6th cf
Lady TOFFS gave a grand supper last night at
her house in Great Cumberland-place.
The Duchess Dowager cf RUTLATaI art:rad in
town at. a late hour on Sunday night • .vith reno-
vated health, improved spirits, attd I,lokitig as tovely
:is ever.
The once lebrated Mr. S m fru continues so ill.
but little hdres are entertained of hi, remover..
Mrs. Tit c s usson's approaching Masquerade is
expetted to excel every past entertainnaent of the
kind at Foley-i.louse, in lane, splendour, fashion.
and variety. A Theatrical Entertainment will con-
stitute pen cf the amusements of the nigh-.
Mr. DISDIN'S new Comedy was received last
night at the Haymarket Theatre with increased ap.
plasm, by an elegant and crowded audience.
The Duke of Roxatracts, with his amiable Du-
chc will leave tow,' in a day or tw.i for their noble
seat at Flours, in Scotland, where they propose to
remain some time.

Lord and Lady VILL tas return to town from
Osterley Park on ihursday next. The Earl and
C untess of Werrmottat.ano left town on Satur-
day morning to spend a few days with the happy
coupla._

Lord K Imo, we hear, received a portion of
10,0001. with Lady HESTER FORTESCCIE. Her
Ladyship's settlement is 10001. per Annum. in care
she survives his Lordship, with a very handsome al-
lowance for pin money during his life.
he rehearsal of the concert of "Ghent Aln.ir, f.
the benefit of the Musical Fund, was yesterday at-
tended by ►everal Directors.
The Ducheu of LEEDS yesterday tok al. airing in
Hyde Park. _

Yesterday, the fashionable promenade in Bond.
street was completely stopped, by a crowd of per
sons assembled round the shop of Mr. Gaovii. fish-
monger; where a large porpoise, recently caught.
was hung up for pubic exhibition. The singular
appea.'ance of the fish excited general curiosity. It
was taken in the Thames,
The West India ship lately modelled in artificial
stone and rigged with-sire. brass ria-tr yards. ar-C •
will be placed over the entrance of the West Ins: i
docks til;s week. From the large dimension: at.:
eLgant execution of the model, it will aforil a tern
handsome spectacle.
On Saturday the. remains of Viscountess Fa E r•
STONE were conveyed to Longford Castle, and dep J.
sited in the family vault a Britford.
Lord SosU artt.t.c had nearly met with a Wiwi
accident in going down to the House of Lords ,es.
terday. The axle-tree of the carriage broke oppo.
site to Old Palace Yard, and the body was throe
with considerable violence. Neither his Lordsh4 oK
the coachman, however, appeared to have en*aiotS
any injury.
The Tree in G.ae'r lu. Gareknr. ender the shade.
of which, Lord besot, it is said, compsted b. a A,
moos Essays (the greatest produebuisi of his gr
mind, as they have been justly called; is not, a. et..
been stared in some of the papers, 4:44t ditto, 1
still remains. It is on the left hand side of the
cipal walk, bears a very broad leaf, and spread s
siderably. About two years since, the Benxi •
the Society, with laudable yzlicintle to preao vt
venerable relique, ual.sr wh:.sh tdie
cellar was wont to tensed aLC -0 `olid
nearly three *ex itt height. to be Al b d *1
earn, and placed round the trunk. We a it ki141,4
to add. that tSe tree appears to be sot,, is hig
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