The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-08-31 00:00:00

EARL GREY

Revenge, at first though sweet,
Bitter ere long, back on itsflit recoils.
So would say the Whigs, would they honestly speak
their sentiments. The unmanly tevenge they attempted to
take on Mr. Beaumont has recoiled upon themselves with
overwhelming effect. Throughout tho county but one opi-
nion obtains, that Lord Grey and his friends have emu-
pletely disgraced themselves. Was it for Lord Grey to
treasure up for three:years, and then to publish, a letter
which, whatever may be thought of it, had been virtually
retracted and even apologized for? As respects the writer,
the publication was most unwarrantable; but when we con-
sider there were other persons whose feelings were to be
wounded by the publication—persons who seem to have
been entirely disregarded on the occasion—it would be dif-
ficult to find terms strong enough in which to reprobate an
act of so much turpitude and folly. The friends of Lord
Grey know well that his conduct is utterly indefensible,
and hence no endeavour on their part to justify the pub-
lication. The unblushing attempt of the Chronick to im-
picate Sir John Swinburne in a proceeding which must
have told an much to his disadvantage, has served only to
bring upon that Journal the ridicule of the public. An ar-
ticle a t very weak, ill-written, and sophistical, as that which
appeared in the Chronicle of last Saturday, in reply to the
very concise and clear letter of Sir John Swinburne, we do
not recollect having ever before read. if the editor of that
Paper knew any thing of the private letter rect ived by Sir
John previously to the publication of the correspondence,
he must have known that it was written merely to prepare
the family at Capheaton for the shock which they might be
expected to receive from the extraordinary publication
which Lord Grey bad determined on putting forth. In
stating that Sir John had been " formally appriztll" of the
intention of publishing, the editor of the Chronicle showed,
what we have long suspected, that he is but little in the
confidence of tile Whig party. A few buzzing people
about him prevail upon him to say ahnost any thing they
wish.—Tyne Mercury.

Extract of a letter, dated New York, August 1, received
per packet ship James Cropp-r :—" We have had dread
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NI work with some of the Banks and Fire Company in
this city. Numbers of persons have been ruined. One
person lost, by the Life and Fire Company, 20 to 30,000
dollars. anatlicr many thoasands, and others also in consi-
derable amounts. It is supposed this Company has one
million of dollars in bonds, and will not pay any thing.
Some persons have lost every dollar they were worth. It
has also done much barns to some of the banks, who have
advanced 7, per cent. on these bonds. When they will
get any part of this, God only knows. It is fortunate we
have had the row now ; if it had gone on for a few months
longer it would have cut up half the city, as they would
have got large amounts out of the different bankers, on their
ditlbrent bonds. As it is, the explosion is prevented."

THE BRITISH PRESS.

MOVEMENTS.
The Princess Augusta is expected to anise at Fiogmore this
day, from a visit to the Earl and Countess of Arran, at their
seat, Bogner Lodge, Sussex.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Lanadown and family have
arrival at their seat, Boword Park, Wilts' from Ireland.
The Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury arrived yesterday, at her
house in Arlington-street, from Hatfield.
The Countess of Harrowhy has left her twat, Sandon Hall, Staf-
fordshire, for Wortley Ball. near Sheffield.
It The lion. Cherie, Drentell left town yesterday, on a visit to the
Earl and Countess of Sefton, at their seat, Stoke Farm, Berks.
James Murray, Esq. hit town yesterday for Chins Cottage,
Brighton.

Arrival at Fenton'* hotel, St. James'*-street:—Dytle Parker,
Esq. from his peat in Berks. Departure:—Captain Haskins., for
Ireland.

Arrival at Thomas's Hotel. Berkeley-souare:—Mr. and Mrs.
Robinson and family, from Srodand.
Arrivals at the Burlington Hotel, Old Burlington and Cork
streets :—Lord Strangford, from Clifton ; G. Steward, Esq. from
Weymouth ; Captain George Mildtvay, from the Isle of Wight.
Departures :—Sir A. Campbell, Bart. for Exeter; Major Pratt,
for Norfolk; 11. Nide'', Esq. on a tour; Captain and Mrs. Harri-
son, for Essex; Messrs. Forteacuc, for ditto; A. Bradshaw, Esq.
for his seat in Kent.
Arrivals at Kirkham's Hotel, Lower Brook street r—The Earl
of Buckinghamshire, from the Continent; Lord and Ludy Chet.
writ. ft...rn Cheltenham; Mr. and Mrs. Itering and family, from
Stiffidk. Depvtures:—MY. and Mrs. Wentworth and family,
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for their ecnt in Yorkshire; HißMrn. EN. and —Dastiaii
Esq. for ;..uffolk ; Captain Hortikt,,,44".l4toiteanham.

NEWEST LONDON FASMON&

(From the Word qf Fzildote.)
SEcostn POLISH Coal- trsit.—ln a preceding number we
gave, with a splendid Polish dress, an account of the ladles of
Pelland, with their general habits and mode of costume. The en-
graving, with which we now present our readers, is that of a female
on the borders of Lithuania ; which, though it hears a characteristic
feature to the general dress of Poland, differs materially in some
points.
' ()e'er a petticoat of rich yellow satin. bordered with the fur of the
I Russian black fox, is a short robe of blue satin, edged round the
border in the same manner : the corsage of this dress is open in
front, so as to display, in a stomacher form, • large portion of a
whin satin body watt long sleeves, of the same: over these fall
pointed mancherons of blue satin, with a double row of gold lace;
and a broad pointed cuff of the some, finished in a similar manner,
is affixed to ;be *tics, turning back on the white sleeve, which has
a lively and pleioing effect a narrow gold bracelet is placed next
the hand. The waist is beautifully marked out by a belt of black
velvet, with • gold buckle in front. A very narrow kind of apron
ornament is worn of yellow satin crossed in diamonds with narrow
blue velvet.

A head-dress, something like a hat cap, is worn oo the hair,
placed very backward, arid is of black velvet or satin, with very
long string., each terminated by a small tassel: bows of ribbon
ornament this simple aid becoming coiffure, to which Is sometimes
added on the right side, that is elevated much higher than the left.
a small puff fewlier of white marabout. Black satin boots, the
upper part trimmed with the black fox, complete the costume.
%VALUING DRESS.—Dress of rose colour Italian net over white,
with two flounces, scalloped and edged with a narrow roulesu bind-
ing of a bright rose satin, spencer of white muslin, superbly trimmed
with lace : the sleeves en gi,gnt, with the old English points of
lace at the wrist., confined by a broad gold bracelet, fastened by a
white cornelian brooch. Alancheron formed of a vandyked urns.
meet of muslin trimmed with Lice, with a falling collevette of the
same, fastened in front with a variegated ribbon. Ilto same as that
used in trimming the hat, which is of Leghorn. ornamented at the
crown with a trimming en Gateau, of the same material; and bows
of ribbon of lively colours, checquered, on a light ground : strings
of the same, in a long Imp.
A SEA-SIDE I/It ESS.—Pelißse robe of plaited Organdy on im.
proved leno, made partially low with the sleeves en gigot, with a
plain mancheron, edged with Lire. A fichu, the 'tame as the robe,
is likewise edged with lyre, and terminates, while it is confined by
the sash, which has a rosef e in front; this sash is of shaded rib-
bon. Small bonnet of whit! chip, trimmed with ribbon the same
a. the sash, and fastened under the chin, with a bow on the left
side. A very lung white veil of embroidered tulle is worn over the
bonnet.

A %% ASKING DnEss.—A dream of pink utility or grog de
Naples, figured with diamord cheapen of black; the border
ornamented with two flounces in pointed scallops edged with black ;
and between the two flounces, end surmounting the upper one, Is
an ornament formed of a very narrow rouleau, or beetling. in
zig-zag, of black. The sleeves of this dress are sometimes white,
sometimes of the same material as the gown, artd are en gigot. with
a small mancheron trimmed with a doable raw of lace. A pelerine
of fine India clear muslin, with long ends, is trimmed round with
fluted lace, as is a double collerette cape. A large chip bonnet is
ornamented with white g.tuze. and ribbons to correspond with the
colour of the dress ; the stri,ge of the bonnet tie under the chin,
over a cornerte frill of blond. Broad bracelets of dark hair, fastened
with an antique cameo, encircle the wrists.

The health of the Duke of York has greatly improved
of late. The account yesterday was very favourable. " Hia
Royal Highness has passed an excellent night, and is better
to-day." Hia Royal Highness, after transacting military
business in the morning with different official gentlemen,
and being visited by his usual medical attendants, left the
Duke of ltutland's residence, in Arlington-street, in an
open harouche and pair, and took an airing through
Pimlico, &c. for upwards of two hours.
The Right Honourable the Earl and Countess of Airly
and family arrived last week at Airly Castle.
On his way to the north, Lord Lynedoch and suits
stopped and dined at the Tontine, Greenock, on Thursday.
We understand that Sir H. Davy, Bart. is at present
enjoying the sports of the field at Ardgowan, the scat of his
relation, Sir M.S. Stewart.

Mr. iSFilberforce, with his wife and daughter, Miss Van-
sittart, Mrs. Fry, Captain Young, R.N., &c., paid a visit
on Tuenday to the convict ships Sir Charles Forbes and
Granada. The ladies of the British Prison Committee
left Kbles and other books and tracts, with some stationery,
to he distributed among the prisoners.
Mr. Turner and his daughter passed through Liverpool
on Wednesday, on their return from Lancaster. A number
of persons assembled at the King's Arms whilst they
changed horses.
Mr. Kean, on his way to Montreal, played at Rochester,
without compensation. He drew a crowded house at double
prices. Mr. Maywood and Mr. Hamblin have also been
playing there.
Mr. Macready, the tragedian, has taken his passage in
the Canada, Capt. Rodgers, which will sail on Friday for
New York. He will be accompanied by his family.
Miss Stephens took her benefit on Friday night at Li-
verpool, which terminated her engagement. The house
was crowded in every part with a most fashionable audience.
Mr. Yates is engaged this week to give "his Remini-
scences," which are said to have been so popular in Lon.
don.
SCARBOROUGH, AUG. 28.—The town is now filled with
highly distinguished families; we never saw so varied and
splendid a display of equipages as this season affords—the
four-in-band, the tandem, the carriage and four and its
gay appendage of out-riders, and as on, down to the
pony and lowly donkey set-outs—all conspire to enliven the
place, and keep up the spirit of the season. On Monday
week, Lady Cayley patronized the performances at the
theatre, when a splendid assemblage was there witnessed
to see the admirable comedy of Ihe School fur Scandal,
and the laughable farce of Fish out of Water.
NAVAL. INTELLIGENCE.—Tbe Navy Board has issued
a series of new regulations, to be observed for the messing
of officers and soldiers on board transports, which must add
considerably to the comfort of such a valuable branch of
his ,Majesty's service. The master of a transport is to keep
a sufficient and respectable table, including breakfast, din-,
ner, tea, and supper, and a pint of good wine per day for
each officer. The entire charge for the mess is not to be
paid until the termination of the voyage, when the master
must produce a certificate from the commanding officer, 1,
stating that he treated the gentlemen of the mess well, and
the transports must not sail for their destination until both
tlie agent of transports and commanding officers of troops
embarked are satisfied that the stock laid in is good and
sufficient. The mess of an officer to the following stations ,
is rated as follows, three-fourths of which the Commis-
sioners of the Navy will discharge:—
New South Wales, 781.; Ceylon, 70/.; Mauritius, 551.; Cape
of Good Hope, 40/. ; St. Helena. 401. ; Rio de Janeiro, 30/. ; Ja-
maica, 32/. ; !Reward Islands' 2111. ; Bermudas and Ncrth Ame-
rica, tyd. ; Gibraltar, 15/. ; Malts and lonian Islands, 251. ; Coast
of Africa, 30!.
Amount to be paid by. the officer on embarkation, the remainder
to he paid by the Conurnsioners of the Navy :—New South Wales,
201. ; Ceylon, 201. ; Mauritius, 15/. ; Cape of Good Hope and St.
Heleca, 101.; Rio de Janeiro, V. ; Jamaica, a: Igewicil Islands,
111. ; Bermuda and North America. 0/. ; Gibraltar, 4/. ; Malta and
the lonian Islands, 0/.; Coast of Africa, 81.—In addition to the
shove the master is to receive Is. a-day.

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